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User Manual
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Read Before the First Flight

Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Professional:

1. In the Box

2. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

3. Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide

4. Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer

5. Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and 

before you ny. Prepare for your mrst night by reviewing the Phantom 3 Professional Qu

refer to the User Manual for more detailed information.

Video Tutorials

Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below, which demonstrates how to use Pha

safely:

http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3/video

Download the DJI Pilot app 

Download and install the DJI Pilot app before using the aircraft. Scan the QR code to 

to download the latest version.

The Android version of the DJI Pilot app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later. 

The iOS version of the DJI Pilot app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later.
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 Introduction 

 Feature Highlights 

 Preparing the Aircraft 

 Aircraft Diagram 

 Remote Controller Diagram 

Aircraft 

 Flight Controller 

 Flight Mode 

 Flight Status Indicator 

 Return-to-Home (RTH) 

 Smart RTH 

 Low Battery RTH 

 Failsafe RTH 

 Vision Positioning System 

 Flight Recorder 

 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

Remote Controller 

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 Using the Remote Controller 

 Remote Controller Status LED 

 Linking the Remote Controller 

 Remote Controller Compliance Version 
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DJI Pilot App 

 Camera 

 Director 

 Store 

 Discovery 

Flight 

 Flight Environment Requirements 

 Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 

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 Calibrating the Compass 

 Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 

 Flight Test 

 Starting/Stopping the Motors 

Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

Appendix 

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 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 

 FCC Compliance 
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This section introduces 

Professional and lists the 

the aircraft and remote co
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Product Profile

to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS sig

Vision Positioning System allows the aircraft to hover accurately in place.

Feature Highlights

Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 3 Professional, you’re shooting 4K video at 

second and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever. A

gives you greater clarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous nying cam

HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enha

Lightbridge.

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features up

and an advanced power management system.

Flight Controller: The next-generation night controller has been updated to provide a 

night experience. A newly implemented night recorder stores critical data from each 

Positioning System enhances hovering precision when nying indoors or in environm

unavailable.
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Attaching the Propellers:

Mount the propellers with black dots on to motors with black axes and spin counter-c

Mount the propellers with sliver dots on to motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise 

all propellers are securely in place.

Preparing the Remote Controller:

The mobile device holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile device. Tilt the mo

the desired position, then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward.

1. Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holder to release the cla

clamp to mt the size of your mobile device.

2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down, and connect your m

remote controller using a USB cable.

3. Plug one end of the cable into the mobile device, and the other end into the USB 

the remote controller.

Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lock them i

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Product Profile

Remote Controller Diagram

[1] Antennas

Relays airc

video signa

[2] Mobile Devi

Securely m

device to th

[3] Control Stic

Controls th

movement o

[4] Return Hom

Press and 

initiate Retur

[1]

[2]

[4]

[5] [6]

[7]

[8]

[3]

[2] Propeller 

[3] Motor

[4] Front LED I

[5] Landing ge

[6] Gimbal and 

[7] Aircraft Mic

[8] Aircraft Stat

[9] Intelligent F

[10] Vision Pos

[11] Antennas

[12] Camera M

[13] Camera M

[14] Link Button

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[9]

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[7] Power Button

Used to turn the remote controller on and off.

[8] RTH LED 

Circular LED around the RTH button displays 

RTH status. 

[19]

[18]

[9] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. 

(Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

Pilot app. )

[10] Playback Button 

Playback the captured images or videos.

(Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

Pilot app.)

[11] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is 

selected, the set number of photos will be 

taken with one press.

[12] Flight Mode Switch

Switch between P-mode, A-mode, and 

F-mode.

[13] Video Recording Button

Press to start recording video. Press again to 

stop recording.

[14] Gimbal Dial

Use this dial to control the 

[15] Mircro-USB Port

Connect to a SD card re

mrmware.

[16] USB Port

Connect to mobile device 

mrmware upgrade.

[17] C1 Button

Customizable through the DJI Pilot app.

[18] C2 Button

Customizable through the DJI Pilot app.

[19] Power Port

Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to 

charge the battery of the remote controller. 

[15] [1

[12]

[13]

[14]
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Aircraft

This section introduces the features of 

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning 

System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery
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Flight Status Indicator 

The Phantom 3 Professional has Front LEDs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The pos

are shown in the mgure below:

The Front LEDs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEDs glow solid red 

turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicato

system status of the night controller. Refer to the table below for more information abo

Indicators:

aircraft if the control signal is lost. The night controller can also save critical night d

to the on-board storage device. The new night controller also provides increased sta

braking feature.

Flight Mode

Three night modes are available. The details of each night mode are found below:

P-mode (Positioning) : P-mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are th

of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional d

strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors :

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available. The aircraft is using GPS fo

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strength is not sufmc

using only the Vision Positioning System for positioning.

P-ATTI: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft is using on

positioning, so only altitude can be stabilized. 

A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. T

its barometer. The aircraft can still automatically return to the home point if the cont

the Home Point was recorded successfully.

F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. F

about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix.

Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the night mode of the aircraft, 

Mode Switch” on Page 26 for more information. 

Front LED

Aircraft S
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 Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Warming Up

 Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS a

Positioning)

X2 Green Flashes Twice Safe to Fly (P-mode with Vision 

without GPS)

 Yellow Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS 

Positioning)

Warning

 Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller's Signal Lost

 Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning

 Fast Red Flashing Critical Battery Warning

 Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error 

— Solid Red Critical Error 

 Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required

Return-to-Home (RTH)

The Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Ho

three types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. Th

these three scenarios in detail.

GPS Description

Home Point

If a strong GPS signal was acquired before take

is the location from which the aircraft was launch

strength is indicated by the GPS icon ( ). 

indicator will blink rapidly when the home point is re

Smart RTH

Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to “RTH button” on page 26 for 

tap the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen instructions when 

initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will then automatically return to the last recorded Home 

the remote controller’s control sticks to control the aircraft’s position to avoid a collisi

RTH process. Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process, and p

button again to terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft.
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Battery Level 

Warning Remark Aircraft Status Indicator DJI Pilot app 

Low battery 

level warning

The battery 

power is low. 

Please land the 

aircraft.

Aircraft status 

indicator blinks 

RED slowly.

Tap “Go-home” to have the 

aircraft return to the Home 

point and land automatically, 

or “Cancel” to resume normal 

flight. If no action is taken, 

the aircraft will automatically 

go home and land after 10 

seconds. Remote controller 

will sound an alarm.

Critical Low 

battery level 

warning

The aircraft 

must land 

immediately.

Aircraft status 

indicator blinks 

RED quickly.

The DJI Pilot app display will 

nash red and the aircraft will 

start to descend. The remote 

controller will sound an alarm.

Estimated 

remaining 

night time

Estimated 

remaining night 

based on current 

battery level.

N/A N/A 

y 

user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote contr

for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft’s current altitud

the Home Point.

The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the 

to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller t

orientation during the landing process.

The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI Pilot app, and is describe

Battery level Indicator

Critical Low battery level 

warning(Red)

Low battery 

level warning(Yellow)

Sufmcient battery 

level(Green)

Remaining night time

Power requires 

to return home
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Aircraft

Failsafe RTH

If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning norma

be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three se

to-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the a

controller signal connection is re-established.

Failsafe Illustration 

and status.

Height over HP<=20m

Vision Positioning System

The DJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraf

position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Phantom 3 Professional can hover in p

and ny indoors or in other environments where a GPS signal is not available. The mai

Vision Positioning System are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 Professional 

ultrasonic sensors and [1] one monocular camera.

 5 RTH (adjustable altitude)

Fast Blinking Yellow

 1 Record Home Point 

 Blinking Green

 3 Remote Co

Fast Blinking Ye

 2 Conmrming Home Point

Blinking Green

 6 Landing (afte

Fast Blinking Ye

 4 Signal Lost Lasts (after 3 sec.)

Fast Blinking Yellow

Height over HP>20m

Elevate to 20m 20m

>3S

×

×

× ×

 Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircr

meters (65 feet) radius of the Home Point. Aircraft will stop ascending and im

the Home Point if you move the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 20 meters 

or beyond during Failsafe.

 Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ( [ 

unavailable.

 The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it is 

suitable Failsafe altitude before each night. Launch the DJI Pilot app and en

select “MODE > Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode” to set the Failsafe altitu
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Using Vision Positioning 

Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Professiona

further action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in indoor environ

is unavailable. Using the sensors that are built into the Vision Positioning syste

Professional can hover precisely even without GPS.

The performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surfa

nying. The ultrasonic sensors may not be able to accurately measure distanc

above sound-absorbing materials. In addition, the camera may not fun

suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from P-mode to A-mode auto

GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with g

following situations: 

 Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pu

 Flying over a highly renective surfaces. 

 Flying at high speeds(over 8 m/s at 2 meters or over 4 m/s at 1 meter).

 Flying over water or transparent surfaces.

 Flying over moving surfaces or objects.

 Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically. 

 Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux > 100,000) surfaces. 

 Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). 

 Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. 

 Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with t

 Flying over inclined surfaces that will denect sound waves away from the airc

Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning:

1. Toggle the night mode switch to P-mode.

2. Place the aircraft on a nat surface. Note that the Vision Positioning system cannot w

properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations.

3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator will nash green two times, which 

dicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift of

hover in place.
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Aircraft

Flight Recorder 

Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. T

telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters. To access these 

aircraft to the PC through the Micro-USB port and launch the DJI Pilot app. 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Professional. The grey 

the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction wh

attach the propellers properly, match the nut color with the motor axis color.

Propellers Silver Dot Black 

Figure 

Attach On Motors with a grey axes Motors with a black ax

Legends Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount 

 Unlock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loose

Attaching the Propellers

1. Be sure to remove the warning stickers from the motors before attaching the prope

2. Attach the propellers with silver dots onto the motors with silver axes and spin the 

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with black dots onto the motors with 

the propellers counter-clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten eac

before night. 

conditions (less than 100 lux).

 Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Po

in operation. 

 Vision Positioning System may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when 

ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds..

Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is ac

sensor emits high frequency sounds that are only audible to some animals.
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Hold the motor in place with one hand, then spin the propeller in the indicated unlock 

 Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and mrmly before 

 Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each night. DO NOT u

or broken propellers.

 To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or motors when 

ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer night experience. 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, a

discharge functionality. It should only be charged using an appropriate charger that 

by DJI.

Intelligent Flight Battery

Charger

The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the 

"Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" for more information.

Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Professional charg

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions

1. Battery Level Display: the LED indicators display the current battery level.

2. Battery Life Display: the LEDs display the current battery power cycle.

3. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharg

total power when it is idle for more than ten days. It takes around two days to disc

65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the 

Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app.

4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when 

5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully char

6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is betw

40°C (104°F).

7. Over Current Protection: The battery stops charging when high amperage (more th

8. Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over-discharge damage, discharging autom

the battery voltage reaches 12 V.

9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is 
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Aircraft

Using the Battery 

Turning ON/OFF

Turning On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seco

Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the c

Turning Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seco

battery power LED will nash when powering off the Phantom to allow au

of a recording during the event recording wasn’t stopped.

Low Temperature Notice:

1. Battery capacity is signimcantly reduced when nying in low temperature (< 0°C) en

2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature (< -

Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environmen

between -10°C and 5°C.

3. End the night as soon as the DJI Pilot app displays the “Low Battery Level Warning

environments.

4. Keep the battery indoors to warm it before nying in low temperature environments.

5. To ensure optimal performance of the battery, keep the battery temperature above 

6. The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell’s temperature is not 

range (0°C ~ 40°C ).

In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and a

approximately 1-2 minutes to warm up before taking off.

Checking the Battery Level 

The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the battery 

the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the curre

below for details.

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 the aircrafts main controller.

Refer to Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety 

use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage.
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Battery Level 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Lev

87.5%~100

75%~87.5%

62.5%~75%

 50%~62.5%

 37.5%~50%

 25%~37.5%

 12.5%~25%

 0%~12.5%

 =0%

Battery life

Battery life refers to how many more times the battery can be discharged and recha

be replaced. When the battery is turned off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 se

battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink for two seconds, as s

Battery Life

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life

90%~100%

80%~90%

70%~80%

60%~70%

50%~60%

40%~50%

30%~40%

 20%~30%

below 20%

When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used.

For more information about the battery, launch the DJI Pilot app and check the 

listed under the battery tab.
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Aircraft

Intelligent Flight BatteryCharger

Battery Level Indicators While Charging

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Lev

0%~25%

25%~50%

50%~75%

75%~100%

 Fully Charge

Battery Protection LED Display

The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patte

Battery Level Indicators while Charging

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protec

LED2 blinks twice per second Over current d

LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit d

LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge d

LED3 blinks three times per second Over-voltage 

LED4 blinks twice per second Charging tem

LED4 blinks three times per second Charging tem

4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level Indicators are a

5. Air-cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each night. Allow its temperature to drop t

before storing it for an extended period.

 We do not recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote 

standard charger at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat.

 Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phant

Never insert or remove a battery when it is turned on.
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DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party charge

How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery:

Slow : Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Phantom 3 Professional’s Ba

and turn it on. Leave it on until there is less than 8% of power left, or until 

longer be turned on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery levels.

Rapid : Fly the Phantom 3 Professional outdoors until there is less than 8% o

the battery can no longer be turned on.
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Remote Controller

This section describes the features 

of the remote controller and includes 

instructions for controlling the aircraft 

and the camera.
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remote control system operate at 2.4 GHz. The remote controller features a numbe

functions, such as taking and previewing photos and videos, as well as control

The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The battery level is 

indicators on the front panel of the remote controller.

Compliance Version: The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FC

Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 or Mode 2, or to a custom mo

Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle.

Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle.

To prevent transmission interference, do not operate more than three aircrafts 

Using the Remote Controller

Turning the Remote Controller On and Off 

The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable 

capacity of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEDs on th

the steps below to turn on your remote controller:

1. When the remote controller is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Bat

display the current battery level.

2. Press and hold the Power Button to turn on the remote controller.

3. The remote controller will beep when it is turned on. The Status LED will rapidly bl

that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEDs will glow solid g

complete.

4. Repeat Step 2 to turn off the remote controller. 

Charging the Remote Controller

Charge the remote controller using the included charger. Refer to the mgure on next p

details.
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Remote Controller

Charger

Power Button

Controlling the Camera

Shoot videos/pictures, view recorded images, and adjust camera settings via the Shu

Settings Dial, Playback Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote controller.

[1] Camera Settings Dial

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture 

the remote controller. Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and 

mode. Press down on the dial to toggle between these settings.

[2] Playback Button

Press to view images and videos that have already been captured.

[3] Shutter Button

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with 

[4] Video Recoding Button

Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. 

[5] Gimbal Dial

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

Controlling Aircraft 

This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the rem

Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default. 

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]
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(Mode 2)( Indicates Nose Direction) 

Moving the left stick up and d

aircraft’s elevation.

Push the stick up to ascend and 

When both sticks are centere

Professional will hover in place.

The more the stick is pushed aw

position, the faster the Phantom 

change elevation. Always pus

to prevent sudden and unex

changes.

Moving the left stick to the left o

rudder and rotation of the aircra

Push the sick left to rotate th

clockwise, push the stick right t

clockwise. If the stick is center

Professional will maintain its cur

The more the stick is pushed aw

position, the faster the Phantom 

rotate.

Moving the right stick up and 

aircraft’s forward and backward 

Push the stick up to fly forwa

backward. Phantom 3 Profes

place if the stick is centered.

Push the stick further away from th

a larger pitch angle (maximum 30

Moving the right stick control lef

the aircraft’s left and right pitch. 

Push left to fly left and righ

Phantom 3 Professional will h

stick is centered. 

Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to 

camera will shift to point u

dial to the left, and the camer

downwards. The camera will re

position when dial is static. 
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Remote Controller

Position Figure Flight Mode

Position 1 F-mode

Position 2 A-mode 

Position 3 P-mode

Position 2 

Position 3 

P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. There 

versions of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Profess

GPS signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors:

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available; the aircraft is using GP

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but a sufmcient GPS signal is not availa

only Vision Positioning for position holding.

P-ATTI: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using o

positioning, so only altitude is maintained.

A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilizatio

only its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Poin

signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully.

F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. F

about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix.

By default, the Flight Mode Switch is locked to P-mode. To unlock other night modes

app, enter the “Camera” page, and tap “Mode”, then activate “Multiple Flight Mode”.

RTH Button 

Press and hold the RTH button to start the Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure. The LED 

Button will blink white to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft w

last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and 

aircraft.
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Optimal Transmission Range

The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable 

is depicted in the image below:

Optimal Transmission Range

Ensure that the aircraft is nying within the optimal transmission zone. To achieve th

performance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operator and the airc

Remote Controller Status LED

The Status LED renects the strength of the connection between the remote controller 

RTH LED indicates the Return-to-Home status of the aircraft. The table below contai

about these indicators.

RTH LED

Status LED

strong weak
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Remote Controller

/

Red and Green/ Red and 

Yellow Alternate Blinks 

None HD downlink is disrupted. 

RTH LED Sound Remote Controller Status

— Solid White Chime Aircraft is returning home.

 Blinking White D . . . Sending Return-to-Home command t

 Blinking White DD .. .. .. Return-to-Home procedure in progre

The Remote Status Indicator will blink red and sound an alert, when the battery le

Linking the Remote Controller

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required 

remote controller for the mrst time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller:

1. Turn on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch the DJI Pil

2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery.

3. Enter “Camera” and tap on and then tap “Linking RC” button as shown be

RC Control Setting

RC Calibration

Stick Mode

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Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back 

of the RC.

Linking RC
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 The remote controller will un-link itself from an aircraft if a new remote contro

same aircraft.

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements. 

Link Button

RC Calibration

Stick Mode

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Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back 

of the RC.

Linking RC

Searching for aircraft frequency, 

timeout in 54 seconds

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Press the linking button on the aircraft 

to link this remote controller

5. Locate the linking button on the side of the aircraft, as shown in the mgure below. 

to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED will display a solid gre

controller is successfully linked to the aircraft.
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Camera and Gimbal 

This section provides the technical 

specifications of the camera and 

explains the gimbal’s operation modes.
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the video in either MOV or MP4 format. Available picture shooting modes include bu

time-lapse mode. A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on the 

device via the DJI Pilot app. 

Camera Micro-SD Card Slot

To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro-SD card into the slot, as sh

turning on the Phantom 3 Professional. The Phantom 3 Professional comes with 

card and supports Micro-SD cards up to 64 GB. A UHS-1 Micro-SD card is rec

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

Do not remove the Micro-SD card from the Phantom 3 Professional when it i

Camera Data Port

Turn on the Phantom 3 Professional and connect a USB cable to the Camera Da

photos and videos to your computer.

The aircraft must be turned on before attempting to access the mles on the Mic
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Gimbal Camera

Camera LED Indicator

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

working status of the camera.

Camera LED Indicator Camera status

 Green Fast Blink (0.2s off, 0.1s on ) System is warmin

 Green Blink Once (0.5s off, 0.4s on ) Taking a single p

 Green Blink 3 Times (0.3s off, 0.1s on ) Taking 3 or 5 pho

 Slow Red Blink (1.6s on, 0.8s off ) Recording.

 Fast Red Blink (0.5s off, 0.2s on ) SD card error.

 Double Red Blink (0.1s on, 0.1s off, 0.1s on, 0.1s off) Overheated Cam

Solid Red System error. 

Green and Red Blink (0.8s green on, 0.8s red on) Firmware Upgrad

-90°

0°

30°

Gimbal

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The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing y

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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Follow Mode The angle between gimbal’s orientation and aircra

constant at all times.

FPV Mode The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the a

mrst-person perspective nying experience. 

 

 A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) the aircraft is placed 

or the gimbal’s motion is obstructed (2) the gimbal has been subjecte

external force, such as a collision. Please take off from nat, open ground and 

at all times. 

 Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to tem

gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries.

 

Ł

l·

ł

Anti-Drop Kit

The anti-drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. T

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

l· through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part Ł , then 

as shown ł . Mounting the anti-drop kit pins diagonally from each other is recommen
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DJI Pilot App 

This section introduces the four main 

functions of the DJI Pilot app.
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Camera

The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Phantom 3 Professional’s ca

conmgure various camera parameters from the Camera page. 

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CAMERA DIRECTOR STORE DISCOVERY

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[15]

[13]

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

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[17]

[16]

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[2] GPS Signal Strength

: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indic

strength. 

[3] IOC Settings

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

settings menu and select the desired IOC setting.

[4] System Status 

 : This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signa

[5] Battery Level Indicator 

 : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery 

zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry ou

[6] Remote Controller Signal 

 : This icon shows the strength of remote controller’s signal.

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

 : This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection betw

the remote controller.

[8] Battery Level

: This icon shows the current battery level.

Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thres

battery warning history.

[9] General Settings

 : Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can s

reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, a

route display.

[10] Camera Operation Bar

 Shutter and Recording Settings

 : Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the rec

the videos, image size and so on. 

 Shutter

 : Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select si

or time-lapsed shooting modes.
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: Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos a

captured.

Camera Settings

 : Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values of the camera.

[11] Vision Positioning

 : This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning 

[12] Flight Telemetry

The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in 

Flight attitude is indicated by the night attitude icon. 

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

(2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch.

(3) The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indica

[13] Map

Display the night path of the current night. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to 

[14] Dynamic Home Point

 : Press this button to enable the dynamic home point feature, the home point 

position of the mobile device.

[15] Return to Home (RTH)

 : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last reco

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Director 

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilot app. After recording severa

tap “Director” from the app’s home screen. You can then select a template and a s

clips, which are automatically combined to create a short mlm that can be shared imm

Store

Tap “Store” to visit the ofmcial DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI 

buy new products.

Discovery

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view night logs, and check your D

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

mobile data service is available on the mobile device. 

[18] Back

 : Tap to return to the main GUI.
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Flight

This section describes sa

practices and night restric
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Flight

Flight Environment Requirements

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds 

snow, rain and fog.

2. Only ny in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the 

board compass and GPS system.

3. Avoid obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, and bodies of water.

4. Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, inc

and radio transmission towers. 

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

temperature.Be very careful when nying at altitudes greater than 19, 685 feet (6000 

level, as the performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected.

6. The Phantom 3 Professional cannot operate within the polar areas.

Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations set forth 

regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons, nights ar

which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight limitations include he

limits, and No-Fly Zones.

When operating in P-mode, height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones func

manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height limits are in effect, which by default 

altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m) .

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

maximum night altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with 

Phantom 3 Professional will ny in a restricted cylinder, as shown below: 

Maximum Flight Altitude Max Radius

Home Point

Height of aircraft 

when turned on
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GPS Signal Weak Blinking Yellow

Flight Limits DJI Pilot app Aircra

Maximum 

Flight 

Altitude

Height is restricted to 400 

feet. (120m) and under.

Warning: Height limit 

reached. None

Max Radius No limits

 If you ny out of the limit, you can still control the Phantom 3, but cannot ny 

Phantom 3 nies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it 

range automatically.

 If the Phantom 3 nies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mo

within range automatically. 

No-Fly Zones 

All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI ofmcial website at http://nysafe.dji.com/no-n

divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and nying m

aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines between co

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

Airport

(1) Airport No-Fly Zone are comprised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted A

zone features circles of various sizes. 

(2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around t

off restricted zone, inside of which take off is prevented. 

(3) From R1 mile to R1  1 mile around the airport the night altitude is limited to a 15 

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

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

(4) When the aircraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No-Fly Zones, a warning m

on the DJI Pilot app. 

Max Radius Flight distance must be within 

the max radius.

Warning: Distance 

limit reached.

Rap

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max 
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Restricted Area

(1) Restricted Areas does not have night altitude restrictions. 

(2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area. Air

within this zone. The value of R varies based on the demnition of the restricted area

(3) A “warning zone” has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft app

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

3

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 No-ny Zone

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

zone. Take off prohibited.

If the aircraft enters the 

restricted area in A-mode, but is 

switched to P-mode, the aircraft 

will automatically descend, land, 

and stop its motors. 

Warning: You are in a no-ny zo

Automatic landing has begun. 

Restrictedaltitude night 

zone

If the aircraft enters the restricted 

area in A-mode, but is switched 

to P-mode, it will descend to an 

appropriate altitude and hover 

15 feet below the altitude limit.

R1: Warning: You are in a 

restricted zone. Descending to 

safe altitude. 

R2: Warning: You are in a 

restricted zone. Maximum nigh

altitude is restricted to between 

20m and 500m. Fly cautiously.

Warning zone No night restriction applies, but 

there will be a warning .

Warning: You are approachin

restricted zone, Fly cautiously.

Free zone

No restrictions. None. 

Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throt

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

 When nying in a safety zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red ra

for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current nying status and continue for 5 

point it will switch back to blinking red.

 For safety reasons, please do not ny close to airports, highways, railway sta

city centers, or other sensitive areas. Fly the aircraft only within your line of sig
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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 night location. The comp

to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and 

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

 Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong mag

Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, 

metal structures

 Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such a

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 p

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, ta

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 Indicator

green light.
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If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration proc

aircraft to a different location and try again.

Calibrate the compass before each night. Launch the DJI Pilot app and fo

instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near m

as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding.

When to Recalibrate

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

2.When nying in a new location or in a location that is different from the most recent nig

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

4.When severe drifting occurs in night, i.e. Phantom 3 Professional does not ny in strai

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing

Auto Takeoff

Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the ste

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-night checklist.

4. Tap“ ”, and conmrm that conditions are safe for night. Slide the icon to conmrm and 

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

Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision Position Syste

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

sufmcient GPS lock before using the Auto Take-off feature. 
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Flight Test 

Takeoff/Landing Procedures

1. Place the aircraft in an open, nat area with the battery level indicators facing toward

2. Turn on the remote controller and your mobile device, then turn on the Intelligent Fl

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 recorde

to ny. If they nash yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded.

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

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

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

8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position u

9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery mrst, then the Remote Controller.

Stopping the Motors

There are two methods to stop the motors.

Method 1: When Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the throttle down , the

CSC that was used to start the motors, as described above . Motors will stop immed

sticks once motors stop.

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push and hold the throttle down. The motors 

seconds.

instructions. 

Starting/Stopping the Motors

Starting the Motors

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both s

inner or outer corners to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning, 

simultaneously.

OR

Method 1

OR

Do not perform a CSC when the aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will s
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Video Suggestions and Tips

1. Go through the full pre-night checklist before each night.

2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI Pilot app.

3. Only shoot video when nying in P-mode.

4. Always ny in good weather and avoid nying in rain or heavy wind.

5. Choose the camera settings that suit your needs. Settings include photo format and exp

6. Perform night tests to establish night routes and preview scenes.

7. Push the control sticks gently to keep the aircraft’s movement smooth and stable.
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FAQ
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shoot 12 megapixel photos.

The other main difference is the Intelligent Flight Battery charger. The Phantom 3 Adv

57-watt charging unit and the Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 100-watt charge

allows for shorter charging times.

Can I remove the camera and attach my own?

No. The cameras that come with both models are permanently attached. Attempting to 

modify the camera may damage the product and will void your warranty. 

Can I charge my Remote Controller and Intelligent Flight Battery at the same time

While the Remote Controller charger and Intelligent Flight Battery charger have been 

unit for your convenience, it is recommended that you only charge one item at a time. 

you never charge both items using the same charger at the same time. 

What are the buttons on the back of my Remote Controller for?

The two buttons on the back of the Remote Controller can be customized and assigne

choose through the DJI Pilot app. Refer to the manual for more information. 

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The signal transmission distance will vary depending on environmental conditions, 

series can reach distances of up to 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) away from the pilot. 

What app should I use with my Phantom 3?

The Phantom 3 is compatible with the DJI Pilot app for iOS and Android, which is alrea

Inspire. The app will detect which aircraft is connected and automatically adjust accor

Which mobile devices are compatible with the app?

The DJI Pilot app is only compatible with devices running iOS 8.0 or later or Android v4

The following devices are recommended:

iOS: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 

+ Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + 

optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus

Android: Samsung S5, Note 3, Sony Z3 EXPERIA, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, 

Support for additional Android devices will become available as testing and developm
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FAQ

How do I change the control mode of my Phantom 3?

By default, the Remote Controller is set to Mode 2. This means that the right contr

movement of the aircraft and the left control stick controls the throttle and orientation 

controls can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a customized conmguration in the DJI P

recommended for advanced users.

Can I use a Phantom 2 Remote Controller with the Phantom 3?

No. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates on a different frequency. The Phantom 

operates at 5.8 GHz and the new Phantom 3 Remote Controller operates at 2.4 GHz. 

Can I use a Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery with the Phantom 3?

No. The Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Flight Battery with greater power

a 4 cell battery with a capacity of 4480 mAh and a voltage of 15.2 V. 

My Phantom 3 does not turn off right away, is something wrong?

This is normal. After you attempt to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery, it may 

seconds as any video data is saved to the Micro SD card. This helps prevent your da

corrupted. 

Do I have to buy the Remote Controller separately?

No, there is no need to buy a separate Remote Controller. Your Phantom 3 comes with 

that is already linked to the aircraft. 

Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers?

No. The included Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircraft and the g

time.

What does the “P, A, F” switch on the Remote Controller do?

This switch, called the Flight Mode Switch, allows you to toggle different night modes:

P-mode, or Positioning mode, indicates that both GPS and the Vision Positioning Sy

your Phantom 3 will attempt to stabilize using both.

In A-mode, or Attitude mode, the aircraft does not use GPS or the Vision Positionin

barometer is used for stabilization. The aircraft can still return to the Home Point as lon

signal is available.

F-mode, or Function mode, activates Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) functional

section in the Appendix of the User Manual.

By default, only P-mode may be used. Refer to your user manual for instructions on 

modes.
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Do not remove the Micro-SD card from the camera. If it has been removed, place it 

Turn the Phantom 3 on and wait approximately 30 seconds as the video mle is restored

How can I ensure that my pictures and videos will be synchronized to my iOS alb

You may need to adjust the settings of your mobile device. Open the Settings menu

tab, select the Photos tab, and then toggle the switch next to the DJI Pilot app icon. If 

been granted access to your albums, the photos and videos cannot be synchronized.

What should I do to land my Phantom 3 smoothly as possible? 

Hover the aircraft over a nat, level surface. Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the 

ground.

Why is the discharge time of the battery not zero, even though I have never used 

Every battery is tested prior to being packaged and shipped. This affects the disch

battery and is the reason that the discharge time is not zero. The battery is safe to use.

Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series Remote Controller

No, it cannot.

How to safely operate the aircraft when encountering compass error?

A compass error may occur when the aircraft is nying close to strong electric mag

power transmission lines). Aircraft Status Indicators blink red and yellow rapidly wh

occurs and the DJI Pilot app will display one of the following messages:

• Compass error, calibration required

This warning message indicates the aircraft is receiving abnormal compass readings

to power off the aircraft and re-calibrate the compass at a different location and then 

• Compass error, exit P-GPS Mode

This warning message indicates that the aircraft is drifting severely. Bring the aircraf

to gain enough GPS satellite locks when this warning message is prompted. The 

automatically adjust the orientation of the aircraft in the midair to mitigate the drifts. T

back to P-GPS mode when the automatic adjustment is completed.
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Appendix
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Propellers Included) 1280 g

Max. Ascent Speed 5 m/s

Max. Descent Speed 3 m/s

Max. Speed 16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Max. Flight Altitude 6000 m

Max. Flight Time Approximately 23 minutes

Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C

GPS Mode GPS/GLONASS

Gimbal 

Controllable Range Pitch: - 90° to + 30°

Vision Positioning

Velocity Range < 8 m/s (2 m above ground)

Altitude Range 30 cm-300 cm

Operating Range 30 cm-300 cm

Operating Environment Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces

Camera

Sensor Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” Effective pixels:12.4 M (total pixels

Lens FOV 94° 20mm(35mm format equivalent ) f/2.8

ISO Range 100-3200(video) 100-1600(photo)

Electronic Shutter Speed 8s -1/8000s

Image Max. Size 4000 x 3000

Still Photography Modes

Single shot

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 

Bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias

Time-lapse

Supported SD Card Types

Micro SD

Max. capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required

Video Recording Modes

UHD : 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 

FHD:1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 

HD:1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60

Max. Bitrate Of Video 

Storage 60 Mbps

Supported File Formats

FAT32/exFAT

Photo: JPEG, DNG

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

Operating Temperature 

Range

0°C to 40°C
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Appendix

pg pg

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Mobile Device Holder Tablets and smartphones 

Transmitter Power(EIRP) FCC: 20 dbm; CE:16 dbm

Working Voltage 1.2 A @7.4 V

Charger

Voltage 17.4 V

Rated Power 100 W 

Intelligent Flight Battery ( PH3-4480 mAh-15.2 V )

Capacity 4480 mAh

Voltage 15.2 V

Battery Type LiPo 4S

Energy 68 Wh

Net Weight 365 g

Operating Temperature -10°C- 40°C

Max. Charging Power 100 W

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Normal

 Red, Green and Yellow Flash 

Alternatively Turning on and Self-Diagnostics

 Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft Warming Up

 Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and V

X2 Green Flashes Twice Safe to Fly (P-mode with Vision Position

 Yellow Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS a

tioning)

Warning

 Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost

 Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning

 Fast Red Flashing Critical Battery Warning

 Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error 

— Solid Red Critical Error 

 Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required
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Course Lock (CL)

The nose direction, at the time that CL is set, will remain th

regardless of how the orientation and position of the aircraf

remain mxed until you reset it or exit CL mode.

Home Lock (HL)*

Record a Home Point (HP) and enter HL mode. The forw

controls will move the aircraft farther from and closer to the 

Pont, regardless of how the orientation and position of the a

Point of Interest (POI)* Point of Interest. Record a point of interest (POI). The airc

around the POI and the nose will always points toward the P

*Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon.

IOC Requirements

IOC is only available under the following conditions:

Modes IOC GPS enabled GPS counts Flight Distance 

Course Lock No None None

Home Lock Yes Aircraft ö10m H

POI Yes Aircraft 5m~500m Po

Using IOC

Toggle the Flight Mode Switch F-mode and follow the instructions prompted on the D

the desired IOC mode. 
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Appendix

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that m

operation.

Changes or modimcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compl

user's authority to operate the equipment.

Compliance Information

FCC Warning Message

Any changes or modimcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for co

the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must acce

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncon

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm be

your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with a

transmitter. 

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cla

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonab

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses an

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferen

a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encoura

the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the rec

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 

IC RSS warning

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Opera

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this dev

interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device

Le présent areil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada licables aux areils radio ex

L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

(2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même 
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This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm be

your body.

Any Changes or modimcations not expressly approved by the party responsible fo

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

KCC Warning Message

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