Camera and Gimbal 

Camera Profile 

The on-board camera U8861he 1/2.3 inch CMOS aenacr to capture video (up to 4096x2160p at 24fpe or 

4K at up to 30fps with 1he Phantom 3 Pnlf86sional) and 12 megepixsl still& You I1V1Y choose to record 

the video In either WOV or MP4 format Available picture shoo11rg modes Include burst, continuous, and 

'lime-lapse mode. A live pr&\llaw of what 1he camera eaas can be monitored on the connected mobile 

device via the DJI PilOt app. 

camera Micro-SO Csn:l Slot 

To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro-SO card into the slot, as shown below, before 

turning on the Phantom S Professional. The Phantom S Professional comes with a 16 GB Micro-SO 

card and supports Micro-SO cards up to 64 GB. A UHS-1 Micro-SO card is recommended due to 

their fast read and write speeds allowing you to save high-resolution video data. G> 

0 Do not remove the Mlcro-SD card from the Phantom 3 Professional when It Is turned on. 

camera Data Port 

Tum on the Phantom 3 Professional and connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to downoad 

photos and videos to your corrprter. 

&. The aircraft must be turned on berore atterrplng to access the flies on the Micro-SO card. 

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Camera Operation 

Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the images or videos 

through the DJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to "Controlling the 

Camera Page 24". 

Camera LED Indicator 

Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on. It provides information on the 

working status of the camera. 

camera LED Indicator 

Green Fast Blink (0.2s off, 0.1s on) 

~ Green Blink Once (0.5s off, 0.4s on ) 

Green Blink 3 Times (0.3s off, 0.1s on) 

:f/JF Slow Red Blink (1.8s on, O.Bs off) 

=ifJl: Fast Red Blink (0.5s off, 0.2s on ) 

=ifJ!:-"JfJF Dolble Red Blink (0.1 son, 0.1 s off, 0.1s on, 0.1 s off) 

:f/JFSolid Red 

:Jf$! -Green and Red Blink (O.Ss green on, O.Bs red on) 

Gimbal 

Gimbal Profile 

camera status 

System is warming up. 

Taking a single picture. 

Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot. 

Recording. 

SD card error. 

Overheated Ca"nera 

System error. 

Firmware Upgrading 

The 3--axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture clear, 

stable images and video. The gimbal can tilt the camera within a 120' range. 

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the tilt movement of the camera. 

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Gimbal Operation Modes 

Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between 1he different operation modes on 1he camera 

settings page of the DJI Pilot app. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote 

controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details: 

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Follow Mode The angle between gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains 

constant at all times. 

FPVMode The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a 

first-person perspective flying experience. 

& • A gimbal motor error may occur in 1hese situations: (1) the aircraft is placed on uneven ground 

or the gimbal's motion is obstructed (2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive 

external force, such as a collision. Please take off from flat, open ground and protect the gimbal 

at all times. 

• Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The 

gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries. 

Anti-Drop Kit 

The anti-drop kit helps keep 1he gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. Two pins have been 

mounted prior to shipping. If new or additional pins are required, see the diagram below. Press Part 

<D 1hrough the hole of the vibration absorber and into 1he center hole of Part ® , 1hen lock 1hem togelher 

as shown @ . Mounting the anti-drop kit pins diagonally from each other is recommended. 

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This section introduces the four main 

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The DJI Pilot app is a mobile applicalion designed specifically for the Phantcm 3 Professional. lJ&e ttls 

app 1D control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app also fealures Map, karlemy, 

and I.J&er Center, which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with 

others. It is recommended lhat you use a tablet for lhe best experience. 

lED - - Camera 

The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Phantcm 3 Praessional's camera. You can also 

configure various camera panmeters from the Camera page. 

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8 The taxt next to this icon indicates the currant flight mode. 

Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify flight limits and 

sat the gain values. 

[2] GPS Signal Strength 

~.nil: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS 

strength. 

[3] IOC Settings 

~ CL : This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC 

settings menu and select the desired IOC setting. 

[4] System Status 

S..toAy(GPS) : This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. 

[5] Battery Level Indicator 

-<>--0- o : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored 

zones on the battery level indicator represent the pO'NBr levels needed to carry out different functions. 

[6] Remote Controller Signal 

~l'· 11 111: This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. 

[7] HD VIdeo Unk Signal Strength 

[iiif' •• 111 : This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and 

the remote controller. 

[8] Battery Laval 

, 1 ()()%: This icon shows the current battery level. 

Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the 

battery warning history. 

[9] General Settings 

U : Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters, 

reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight 

route display. 

[1 0] Camera Operation Bar 

Shutter and Recording Settings 

rf(t: Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution of 

the videos, image size and so on. 

Shutter 

e: Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot 

or time-lapsed shooting modes. 

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0 : Tap once tD start recording video, lhen tap again tD atop recording. You can also press the 

VIdeo Recordlr(l Button on the remote controller, which has the same functionality. 

Playback 

(£) :Tap to enter lhe playback page. You can preview photos and videos as 9000 aslhey are 

captured. 

Camanll Sdloa 

::=: Tap tD set ISO, shutter and auto expot~Ure value& oflhe camera. 

['11) VIsion Posldonlng 

,S.: This icon shows the distance ~n lha surface and the VISion Positioning System's 91ln9ClfS. 

[12J Flight Tillemelry 

The Vision Positioning Status ioon is highlighted >Mlen lhe Vision Positioning is in operation. 

Flight altitude is indica!Bd by the flight attiiUde icon. 

(1) The red arrow shows which direction lha aircraft is facing. 

(2) Ught blue and daJk blue areas indiciiiB pitch. 

(3) The ar(lle of the boundary betwaen the light blue and dark blue areas indicaiBs the roll ~Ia. 

['13] Map 

Display the flight path of the currant flight. Tap to &Witch from the Camera GUI tD the Map GUI. 

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9 : Press lhls button to enable the dynamic home point fealure, 1he home point then will be reset to 

position of the mobile device. 

[15] Return II) Home (RlH) 

I; : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded heme point 
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[16] Auto TakeoffJLanding 

t t±: Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

[17] Uvestream 

(:) : Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on You Tube. Be sure the 

mobile data service is available on the mobile device. 

[18] Back 

~ : Tap to retum to the main GUI. 

Director 

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilot app. After recording several video clips, simply 

tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of 

clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately. 

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Tap "Store" to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily 

buy new products. 

Discovery 

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in 

"Discovery". Use your registered DJI account to login to "Discovery". 

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This section describes safe flight 

practices and flight restrictions. 

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Flight 

Once pre-flight preparation Is oomplete, It Is recommended flat )UJ use the flight simulator In the DJI Pilot 

app to hone ~r fmght skills and practice flying safely. Ensure that all fllgu are carried oot In an open 

area. 

Flight Environment Requirements 

1. Do nat use the aircraft in 881181'8 weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceedi~ 10 m's , 

snow, rain and fog. 

2. Only fly In open areas. Tall slructures and large metal slructures may affect the accuracy d the onboard ccmpass and GPS system. 

3. Avoid obSiaeles, crowds, high voltage power lines, 1reeS, and bodies o1 water. 

4. Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels a eleclromagnetism, including base slalions 

end radio lransmission toNers. 

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and 

IB"l'9ralure.Be wry careful when flying at altitudes greater than 19, 685 feet (eooo meters) above sea 

::!! level, as the performance a the ballery and aircraft may be affected. 

~ 6. The PhantomS Professbnal cannot operaiB within the polar areas. 

Fli ht Limits and No-FI· Zones 

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) opera!DrB should abide by all regulations set forth by go~~emment and 

regulalay agencies including the ICAO end the FAA For safety reasons, flighls are limited by default, 

which helps ueers operaiB this product safely and legally. Right lmltallons Include height limits, distance 

limits, and No-Fly Zales. 

When operating in P-mode, height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones function ooncurrenlly to 

manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height limits are in effect, which by defauh prevent the aircraft 

altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m) • 

Maximum flight allllude & Radius Umlts 

Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI Pilot app. Be aware that the 

ITIIIlCimum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 fest {500 rne1Br8). In accordance with these settirgs, your 

Phanlool3 Professional will fly In a restrlcfad cylinder, as shown bebit. 

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Maxi'nLm Right Aircraft's a~ib.Jde cannot Warning: Height 

Altib.Jde exceed the specified value. limit reached. 

Max Radius Right distance must be within Warning: Distance 

the max radius. 

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reached. 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

None. 

Rapid red flashing i/!1 

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max radius limit. 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

None. 

• If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Phantom 3, but cannot fly it any father. If the 

& Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Ay (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within 

range automatically. 

• If the Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back 

within range automatically. 

No-Fly Zones 

All No-Ry Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Fly Zones are 

divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned 

aircraft operate at low altib.Jdes. Restricted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive 

instib.Jte. The details of the No-Fly Zones are explained as follow: 

Airport 

(1) Airport No-Ay Zone are comprised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altib.Jde Zones. Each 

zone features circles of various sizes. 

(2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is a Takaoff restricted zone, inside of which take off is prevented. 

(3) From R1 mile to R1 + 1 mile around the airport the flight altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination. 

Starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is 

limited to 1640feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile 

(4) When the aircraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No-Ay Zones, a warning message will appear 

on the DJI Pilot app. 

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Airport 

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Restricted Area 

~ ( 1) Restricted Areas does not have flight altitude restrictions. 

~ (2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off 

within this zone. The value of R varies based on the definition of the restricted areas. 

(3) A ''warning zone" has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches within 0.062 

miles (100m) of this zone, a warning message will appear on the DJI Pilot app. 

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GPS Signal Strong ······Blinking Green 

Aircraft 

Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt Status 

Indicator 

Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly 

zone. Take off prohibited. 

No-fly Zone If the aircraft enters the 

• restricted area in A-mode, but is Warning: You are in a no-fly zone. switched to P-mode, the aircraft 

will automatically descend, land, Automatic landing has begun. 

and stop its motors. 

R1 : Warning: You are in a '$······ If the aircraft enters 1he restricted restricted zone. Descending to Red flashing 

Restricted- area in A-mode, but is switched safe altitude. 

altitude flight to P-mode, it will descend to an R2: Warning: You are in a 

zone appropriate altitude and hover restricted zone. Maximum flight 

0 15 feet below the altitude limit. altitude is restricted to between 

20m and soom. Fly cautiously. 

Wamingzone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a 

there will be a warning . restricted zone, Fly cautiously. 

Free zone No restrictions. None. None. 

EI§J Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command 

during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing . 

..&, • When flying in a safety zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly and continue 

for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which 

point it will switch back to blinking red. 

• For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, 

city centers, or other sensitive areas. Fly the aircraft only within your line of sight. 

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Preflight Checklist 

1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

3. Micro.SD card has been inserted, if necessary. 

4. Gimbal is functioning normally. 

5. Motors can start and are functioning normally. 

6. The DJI Pilot app is successfully connected to the aircraft. 

calibrating the Compass 

IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive 

to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight 

performance or flight failure. Regular calibration is required for optimal performance. 

0 • Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference. 

Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean 

::!! metal structures l()" 

~ • Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular 

phones. 

• Do not calibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects. 

• DO NOT calibrate indoors. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures. 

1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight 

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap the Aircraft Status 

Bar in the app and select "Calibrate", then follow the on-screen instructions. 

2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will display a solid 

green light. 

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3. Hold the aircraft vertically, with nose pointing dO'IIIInWB.rd, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center 

axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator glows solid red . 

..&, If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your 

aircraft to a different location and try again. 

'X): Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen 

instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such 

as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding. 

When 1D Recalibrate 

1.When compass data is abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow. 

2.When flying in a new location or in a location that is different from the most recent flight. 

3.When the mechanical or physical structure of the Phantom 3 Professional has been changed. 

4.When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom 3 Professional does not fly in straight line. 

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 

Auto Takeoff 

Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the 

auto takeoff feature: 

1. Launch the DJI Pilot app, and enter ·camera" page. 

2. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 

3. Complete all steps on the pre-flight checklist. 

4. Tap".!.", and confirm that conditions are safe for flight. Slide the icon to confirm and takeoff. 

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1.2 meters) above ground . 

..&, Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly wihen it is using the Vision Position System for stabilization. 

The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is 

sufficient GPS lock before using the Auto Take-off feature. 

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Auto-lBndlng 

Use auto-landing only if the Aircmft Status lndicattn are bliri<ing green. Follow the steps below to use the 

auto-landing feature: 

1. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping "..!. •, to begin landing. Then fellow the on-screen 

instructions. 

Starting/Slopping the Motors 

St8111ng the Mo!Drs 

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to star1 the motors. Push both sticks to the bottom 

inner 01 outer comers to start the motors. Once the motDrs have started spinning, release both sticks 

simullanecusly. 

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Stopping the Motors 

There 819 two methods to stop the motors. 

Method 1: VVhen Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the throllle dowr(!), then conduct the same 

esc that was used to start the I'TICCDrs, as described abolle®. MoCas will stop immediately. Release both 

Slicks once motors stop. 

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push and hold the throtlle dawn. The ITIClCDrs will stop after three 

seconds. 

Method 1 M81hod2 

,&. Do not perform a CSC v.tlen the alrcmft Is In mdalr, otherwise the motors will sudden11y stop. 

Flight Test 

Taksolfil..anding Procedures 

1. Place the airaaft in an open, flat area with the battery level indicatcrs facing to.wrds )'00. 

2. Tum on the remote controller and )'OUr mobile device, then turn on the Intelligent Flight Batlery. 

3. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter the Camera page. 

4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe 

to fly. If they flash yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded. 

5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or use Auto Takeoff. 

6. Shoot phrols and videos using the DJI Pilot app. 

7. To land, holler over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle to descend. 

B. After landing, execute the esc command or hold the throllle at its lowest position 16ltil the I'TIOta"S step. 

9. Tum off the Intelligent Right Ballefy first, then the Remote Controller. 

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