INSPIRE 1

V1.0 User Manual

2014.12

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Legends

Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference

Before Flight

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Inspire 1. 1.Disclaimer2.In the Box3.Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide4.Safety Guidelines5.Inspire 1 User Manual6.Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines	






	



	



prepare for your first flight by using the Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide. Refer to this manual for more comprehensive information. 

Watch the video tutorials

Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Inspire 1 correctly and safely:www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/video

Download the DJI Pilot app 

Download and install the DJI Pilot app before use. Scan the QR code or visit “http://m.dji.net/djipilot” to download the app.












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 Contents Using this manual  Legends 2 Before Flight 2 Watch the video tutorials 2 Download the DJI Pilot app 2	
Introduction 6 Feature Highlights 6 Assemble the Aircraft 7 Aircraft Diagram 9 Remote Controller Diagram 9 Aircraft  Flight Controller 12

 Flight Mode 12

 Flight Status Indicator 12

 Return to Home (RTH) 13

 Dynamic Home Point 15

 Vision Positioning System 16

 Flight Recorder 17

 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 17

 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 18

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 Dual Remote Controllers Mode 29

 Remote Controller Status LED 31

 Linking the Remote Controller 32

 Remote Controller Compliance Version 33

 Gimbal and Camera 




 Gimbal 36

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Assemble the Aircraft

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the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not place the aircraft on the rough and sound-absorbing surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between the travel modes and landing mode.

Installing Gimbal and Camera1. Remove Gimbal Cover.2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right when facing the nose of the aircraft). 3. Insert the gimbal by aligning the white mark on the Gimbal.4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the locked position.

Ensure the Micro-SD card is correctly inserted into the camera.

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INSPIRE 1 User ManualAttaching Propellers Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin counter-clockwise to secure. Attach propellers with gray nut onto motors without a black dot and spin clockwise to secure.

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Aircraft Diagram

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Remote Controller Diagram

[1] Antennas (P29)

Relays aircraft control and video signal. 

[2] Mobile Device Holder

Mounting place for your mobile device. 

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Controls aircraft orientation.

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Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower the landing gear.

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INSPIRE 1 User Manual[6] Battery Level LEDs

Displays the current battery level. 

[7] Status LED

Displays the power status. 

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Used to power on or power off the remote controller. 

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Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status. 

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Playback the captured images or videos.

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[15] Gimbal Dial

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

[16] Micro-USB Port

For connecting the remote controller to your computer.

[17] Mini-HDMI Port

Connect an HD compatible monitor to this port to get a live HD video preview of what the camera sees.

[18] CAN Bus Port

Reserved for future use. 

[19] USB Port

Connect to mobile device to access all of the DJI Pilot app controls and features. 

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Used to pinpoint the location of the remote controller.

[21] Back Left Button

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app.

[22] Power Port

Connect to a power source to charge the remote controller’s internal battery.

[23] Back Right Button

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app.
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Battery Level 

Warning Remark Aircraft Status Indicator DJI Pilot app Flight Instructions

Low battery level warning

The battery power is low. Please land the aircraft.

Aircraft status indicator blinks RED slowly.

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Low Battery RTH The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when these warnings are shown. DJI Pilot app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Home Point when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the RTH by pressing once on the RTH button. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its distance from the Home Point. Aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft to land to the ground from the current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft’s orientation during the landing process.,
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Failsafe RTHFailsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and compass is working normally. Return home process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if a remote controller signal is resumed.Failsafe Illustration 

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There are two options for Dynamic Home Point.1. Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point. 2. Set the remote controller’s coordinate as the new Home Point. Setting Up Dynamic Home PointFollow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point:1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the “Camera” page.2. Tap“ ”and select“ 









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DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions1. Battery Level Display: LEDs display the current battery level. 2. Battery Life Display: LEDs display the current battery power cycle. 3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it 

is idle (press the power button to check battery level will cause battery to exit idle state) for more than 10 days to prevent swelling. It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%.It is normal to feel moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app.

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Battery Level Indicators while Charging

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Remote ControllersThis chapter describes the features of the remote controller that includes aircraft and remote controller operations and dual remote controller mode.

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The Inspire 1 Remote Controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the video downlink ground system and aircraft Remote Controller system. The video downlink and aircraft Remote Controller system operate at 2.4 GHz with maximum transmission distance of 2km. The remote 












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controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The current battery level is displayed by LEDs on the front panel of the remote control.

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Figure Flight Mode

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RTH button Press and hold this button to start the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. The LED around the RTH Button will blink white to indicate the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain the control of the aircraft.
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Optimal Transmission RangeThe signal transmission between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range that displayed in the picture shown below:Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance and position between the operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmission performance. 

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3. Tap “Set RC Status” to enable Master-and-Slave mode. 4. Select “Master” in the “Set RC Status” section to set the remote controller as “Master” remote controller.

RC Control Settings

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Status LED Alarm Remote Controller Status 

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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 remote controller.

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RC Control Setting

Remote Control CalibrationStick 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.

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INSPIRE 1 User ManualCamera OperationUse the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot the images or the videos through the K*
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