# INSPIRE 1

V1.4

2015.7 

# User Manual

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# Using this manual 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.Disclaimer 2.In the Box 3.Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide 4.Safety Guidelines 5.Inspire 1 User Manual 6.Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines
Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before fight is recommended. Afterwards, 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.

For the best experience, use mobile device with Andriod V 4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0 or later.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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# Contents

Using this manual Legends 2 Before Flight 2 Watch the video tutorials 2 Download the DJI Pilot app 2



### Product Profle 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


### Remote Controllers Remote Controller Profle 24 Remote Controller Operations 24 Dual Remote Controllers Mode 29 Remote Controller Status LED 31 Linking the Remote Controller 32 Remote Controller Compliance Version 33


### Gimbal and Camera Camera Profle 35 Gimbal 36

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### DJI Pilot App Camera 40 Map 43 Academy 43 User Center 43 

### Flight Flight Environment Requirements 45 Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 45 Prefight Checklist 49 Calibrating the Compass 49 Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 50 Starting/Stopping the Motors 51 Flight Test 51


### FAQ Appendix Specifcations 57 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 60 How to Update Firmware 61 FCC Compliance 62© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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# Product Profle

This chapter describes the features of Inspire 1, instructs you to assemble the aircraft and explains the components on the aircraft and remote controllers.

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# Product Profle

Introduction The Inspire 1 is brand new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HD video signal (up to 2km) to multiple devices straight out of the box. Equipped with retractable landing gear, it can capture an unobstructed 360 degree view from its camera. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing space. When no GPS signal is available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering prec ision. 

## Feature Highlights
Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting space for ND filters for better exposure control. New quick-release mount allows you to remove the camera with ease.

HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge system. It also provides dual controllers mode.
Landing gear: Retractable landing gear that enables an unobstructed panoramic view from the camera. DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a battery management system.
Flight Controller: The next generation fight controller system provides a more reliable fight experience. A new fight recorder stores the fight data from each fight, and Vision Positioning enhances hovering precision when no GPS is available.



## Assemble the Aircraft Unlocking Travel Mode The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before your frst fight: 1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment. 2. Power on the Remote Controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times. 4. Power off the aircraft.

Travel Mode Toggle×4 Landing Mode© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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Battery must be fully charged before using it for the frst time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" (P21) for more information . If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote controller to deactivate Travel Mode. Refer to "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode" (P30) section for more infromation about Master remote controller. Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before switch from Landing Mode to Travel Mode. Place the aircraft on the smooth and refective surface (e.g. table or tile) before switching between 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 Camera 1. 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. Locked Gimbal Connector Mounting Place Gimbal Lock Gimbal Cover



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Attaching 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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Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by hand to ensure security before fight.



### Preparing Remote Controller Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antenna as shown. 1. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, adjust it to ft then attach

your mobile device. 2. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. 3. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of

the remote controller. 

### Attaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers The 1345s Quick-Release propeller is the upgrade version of the propellers that greatly enhance the reliability of the propeller during the fight. Following the steps below to attach the 1345s Quick-Release propellers.

1. Install the propellers with a white dot onto the mounting plates that have a white dot, and install the

propellers without a white dot onto the mounting plates that do not have a white dot.

2. Align the hook (A) on the propellers with the securing spring (B), then press down the propeller onto

the mounting plate then rotate the propellers according to the lock direction until it is secured. Without white dot Without white dot

White dot White dot© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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## Aircraft Diagram

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

[7] [8] [9] [10 ] [11 ]

[12 ] [13 ] GPS Propeller (P17)
Motor Front LED (P12) Landing gear Gimbal and Camera (P35)

Intelligent Flight Battery (P18)
Aircraft Micro-USB Port Rear LED (P12)
Camera Micro-USB Port Camera Micro-SD Card Slot (P35)

Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) Aircraft Status Indicator (P13) [12]
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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. [3] Control Stick Controls aircraft orientation. [4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P13) Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH). [5] Transformation Switch (P27) Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower the landing gear. [1]

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[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [3] [7] [8]

[11] [9] [10] [1]

[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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[6] Battery Level LEDs Displays the current battery level. [7] Status LED Displays the power status.

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[12] [16] [17] [18] [19]

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[13] [14] [15] [8] Power Button Used to power on or power off the remote controller. [9] RTH LED Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

[10] 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. [11] Playback Button Playback the captured images or videos. [12] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the set number of photos will be taken with one press. [13] Flight Mode Switch Used to switch between P, A and F mode. [14] Video Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [15] Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. [16] Mini-HDMI Port Connect an HD compatible monitor to this port to get a live HD video preview of what the
camera sees. [17] Micro-USB Port For connecting the remote controller to your computer. [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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[22] [23] [20] GPS Module 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.