# PHANTOM Quick Start Manual V1.7 2013.09.25 Revision

For NAZA-M FirmwareV3.12 & Assistant Software V2.12

Thank you for purchasing our product. Pleasevisit the DJI website, PHANTOM section to confirm ifthe printed manual is the latest one according to the manual version. If not, pleasedownload and refer to the latest manual.

Please read the entire manual strictly and follow these stepsto use you product. The manual will get you ready tofly by doing simple operations. You can get an advanced manual from DJI website to learn more about PHANTOM, for example, configuring parameters by connecting to assistant software, changing the transmitter to Model, matching frequency between the transmitterand the receiver, etc.

Make sure to use the NAZA-M assistant software of 2.0 version (or 

### above 2.0) to carry out firmware upgrade and parameterconfiguration. DO NOT use the NAZA-M assistant software bellow 2.0version. Note:The built-in autopilot system is NAZA-M; you can obtain the current NAZA-M Firmware Version according to the Assistant Software. If you ever upgrade your NAZA-M Firmware, please carefully read the corresponding NAZA-M release note and NAZA-M quick startguide.


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# Content CONTENT

..................................................................................................................................................2 DISCLAIMER & WARNING

.................................................................................................................3 CAUTIONS FOR PRODUCT USE

.....................................................................................................4 TRADEMARKS

..........................................................................................................................................4 BATTERY USAGE 

## & CHARGING CAUTIONS

............................................................................5 IN THE BOX

...............................................................................................................................................6 REQUIRED ITEMS

...................................................................................................................................6 INTRODUCTION

.....................................................................................................................................7 AIRCRAFT & TRANSMITTER BASIC OPERATION

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# a BEFORE FLYING

.....................................................................................................................................9 FLIGHT TEST

............................................................................................................................................13 THE FLOWCHART OF FAILSAFE AND HOW TO REGAIN CONTROL

.......................14 LOW-VOLTAGE ALERT

......................................................................................................................15 LED DESCRIPTION

...............................................................................................................................15 SPECIFICATIONS OF THE AIRCRAFT

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# Disclaimer 

# & Warning Please read this disclaimer carefully before using the PHANTOM. 

### By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read them fully. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE UNDER THE 

### AGEOF18. PHANTOM is an excellent flight platform offering an excellent flight experience, only ifit is powered normally and in a 

### good working condition. Despite the PHANTOM having a built-in autopilot system and our efforts in making the operation of the controller as safe as possible when the main power battery is connected, we strongly recommend users to remove all propellers when calibrating and setting parameters. Make sure all connections are good, and keep 

### children and animals away during firmware upgrade, system calibration and parameter setup. DJI Innovations accepts
no liability for damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product in the following conditions: l. 

### Damage(s) or injuries incurred when users are drunk, taking drugs, drug anesthesia, dizziness, fatigue, nausea and any otherconditionsno matterphysically ormentally that could impair your ability. 2. Damage(s) orinjuries caused by subjective intentional operations. 3. Any mental damage compensation caused by accident. 4. Failure to follow the guidance ofthe manual to assemble or operate. 5. Malfunctions caused byrefit or replacement with non-DJI accessories and parts. 6. Damage(s) orinjuries caused by using third party products orfake DJI products. 7. Damage(s) orinjuries caused by mis-operation or subjective mis-judgment. 8. Damage(s) orinjuries caused by mechanicalfailures due to erosion, aging. 9. Damage(s) orinjuries caused bycontinued flying after low- voltageprotection alertis triggered. 10. Damage(s) orinjuries caused by knowingly flying the aircraft in abnormal condition (such aswater, oil, soil, sand and otherunknown material ingress intotheaircraft orthe assemblyis not completed,the main components have obvious faults, obvious defect ormissing accessories). 11. Damage(s) or injuries caused by flying in the following situations such as the aircraft in magneticinterference area, radio interference area, government regulated no-fly zones orthe pilot is in backlight, blocked,fuzzy sight, and pooreyesight is not suitablefor operating and otherconditions not suitable for operating. 12. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using in bad weather, such as a rainy day orwindy (more than moderate breeze), snow, hail, lightning, tornadoes, hurricanes etc. 13. Damage{s) orinjuries caused when the aircraft is in thefollowing situations: collision, fire, explosion, floods, tsunamis, subsidence, ice trapped, avalanche, debris flow, landslide, earthquake, etc. 14. Damage(s) orinjuries caused by infringement such as any data, audio orvideo material recorded by the use of aircraft. 15. Damage{s) or injuries caused by the misuse ofthebattery, protectioncircuit, RC model and battery chargers. 16. Otherlosses that are not covered bythe scopeof OJI Innovations liability.

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# Cautionsfor Product Use Please check the following steps carefully everytime before flight. 1. Before use of the product, please accept some flight training (Using a simulator to practice flying, getting instruction from a professional person, etc.). 2. Checkthat all parts ofthe multi-rotor arein good condition beforeflight. Do not fly with aging or broken parts. 3. Check that the propellers and the motors are installed correctly and firmly before flight. Make sure the rotation direction of each propeller is correct. Do not get close to or even touch the working motors and propellers to avoid serious injury. 4. Do not over load the multi-rotor (should be less than 1200g). 5. Makesure that the transmitterbattery and flight battery are fully charged. 6. Try to avoid interference between the remote control transmitter and otherwireless equipment. 7. Make sure to switch on the transmitter first, then power on the multi-rotor before takeoff! Power off the multi-rotor first, then switch offthe transmitter afterlanding! 8. The fast rotating propellers of PHANTOM will cause serious damage and injury. Always fly the multi-rotor 3m or above away from you and unsafe conditions, such as obstacles, crowds, high-voltage lines, etc. FLY 

### RESPONSIBLY. 9. All parts must be kept outofthe reach of children to avoid CHOKE HAZARD; if a child accidentally swallows any partyou should immediately seekmedical assistance. 10. Please always keep the compass module away from the magnet. Otherwise it may damage the compass module and lead the aircraftto work abnormally or even beout ofcontrol. 11. DO NOT use the PHANTOM transmitter (receiver) with the otherthird party remote control equipment. 12. Make sure to use the NAZA-M assistant software of 2.0 version (or above 2.0) to carry out firmware upgrade and parameterconfiguration. DO NOT use the NAZA-M assistant software bellow 2.0version. 13. The built-in ESCs ofPHANTOM ONLY support 35 

### (ll.lV) power supply. 14. ONLY use the DJI original motor and 8-inch propeller. 15. If you want to put the PHANTOM in a car, please keep it away from the speaker, sincethe compass module may be magnetized. 16. DO NOT use the magnetic screwdriver. Otherwise, keep the screwdriver at least 10cm away from the compass module, to avoid magnetic interference. 17. If you use your own equipment(for example: GoPro3), please make sure the WiFi function is disabled, to avoid the interference on the transmitter, which may causethe PHANTOM to FailSafe, crack and or even to fly away. 18. For Mac user, please install Windows Parallel to run assistant software. Ifyou haveany problem you cannot solve during installation, pleasecontact a DJI Authorized Dealer. 

# Trademarks DJI and PHANTOM are registered trademarks of DJI Innovations. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are copyrighted by DJ! Innovations with all rights reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form without the priorwritten consent or authorization of DJI Innovations. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use ofthe product orinformation contained herein.

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# Battery Usage 

# &Charging Cautions 1. Do not putthe battery into water; storethe battery in a cool and dry environment. 2. Only use the correctly specified batteries 3. Batteries must be kept out of the reach of children; if a child accidentally swallows the battery you should immediately seek medical assistance. 4. Do not use or storethe battery nearfire. 5. Battery should be charged with proper standard charger. 6. Do not connect the battery reversed in positive and negativeterminals in the charger or equipment. 

### 7. Do not connectthe batterydirectly to the wall plugs orvehicle-mounted socket. 8. Do not putthe battery into a fire or heat the battery. 

### 9. Do not letthe batteryterminals (+and-) touch togetherto cause short-circuit. 10. Do not transport orstorethe battery together with metal objects. 11. Do not hit orthrow the battery. 12. Do not weld the batteryterminals together. 13. Do not drive a nail in, hit with a hammer, or stompon the battery. 14. Do not disassemble or alterthe battery. 15. Do not use or store the battery in extreme heat environments, such as direct sunlight or in the carin hot weather. Otherwise, the battery will overheat, may causefire (or self-ignite), this will affect the performance ofthe battery, shorten the service life ofthe battery. 16. Do not use the battery in strong electrostatic areas, otherwise the electronic protection may be damaged which may cause a hazard. 17. If you getthe batteryelectrolyte leakage into your eyes, don't rub, first wash your eyeswith dean waterthen seek medical assistance immediately. If nothandled in a timely manner, eyes could bedamaged. 18. Do not use the battery when it emits an odour, high temperature, deformation, change in colour or other abnormal phenomena;ifthe battery is in use orcharging, you should stop charging orusing immediately. 19. If the battery terminal gets dirty, please clean it with a dry cloth before using. Otherwise it will cause a poor contact,thus causing energy loss orinability to charge. 20. Discarded battery could lead to a fire; you should completelydischarge the battery and wrap the output terminal with insulating tape beforediscarding. 21. DO NOT drain the battery of phantom or leave the battery plugged into the PHANTOM when unused. When thereis low voltage alert please landing timely to avoid damagesto the battery orothers.

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# In the Box Landing Gear Aircraft Transmitter {with Compass Module)

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Frame for Camera Propellers 

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USB Cable Screw Package (M3x6) Accessory 

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Re uired Items Phillips Screwdriver S# AA Batteries 

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## Introduction The PHANTOM is an 

### alhn-one small Quad Copterdesigned for multi-rotor enthusiasts. Before shipping from the factory, it has been configured and fully tested, which means you have no configuration to do.



### e Built-in



# " NAZA-M AutopilotSystem (Referto NAZA-M m•nu<>l**fordet<~ils)** 

# " GPS & Compass Module 

# " R/C Receiver 

# " Power Systemfor Flight 

# " LED Indicator 

# " USB Interface (in the Battery Compartment) 

# • Function

./ ATTI./GPS ATTl. Mode 

### ./ Intelligent Orientation Control ./ Enhanced Fail-Safe ./ Low-Voltage Alert 

### 8 Camera Frame 

### (For GoPro)
• TakeoffWeight:-<l200g

IOC Switch----, 

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Joystick---t7' 

### Throttle



# • Yaw +•+ 

# ..**Power--=-~/__-~1/.;[W ~-----g:~:?rtmenl**  Nose Direction Mark

## Propeller'~,;;;;;;;~,**Direction~;~---"'¥>~**

# Motor--~:;;;~~;:;~:~"-'"' Direction**LE~D--~~** Green
LED lndicator----1'/ Receiver**Antenna---\-'!,~** +-------Landing Gear 

### \11':1-------Compass

fJGPS <eATTI \2, ATTI



### Joystick Pitch 

# • -+;+Roll ../ Working Frequency: 2.4GHz ISM ../ Control Channel Numbers ofTransmitter: 7 ../ Communication Distance: lOOOm ../ Receiver Sensitivity{l%PER): 

### >-lOOdBm 

# " Power Consumption ofTransmitter: 

### <20dBm -/ Working Current/Voltage:52 mA@6V -/ 

### AA Battery (5#): 4 Required

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# Aircraft 

# &Transmitter Basic Operation Definitions
• Stick neutral position and stickreleased means the stick ofTransmitteris pushed tothe central position. 0 CommandStick meansthe stick ofTransmitter is pushed away from the central position 

### Aircraft Transmitter ( .lllisthe nose direction ) 

### GPS A TTl. Mode/ ATTl. Mode 

# " Throttle stick is for aircraft up& down control. Theaircraft will hold 

# ll

# .Ill~ the height automatically if 

### the stick is centered. You should Push

# ~ the throttle stick to the neutral position to take-off the multi-rotor.

# ~ Note that the stick returns to the central position when released



# - 

# •
. for the transmitter V3.5. For the version below 3.5, the stick 

### cannot hold the central position when released.

# ~ Yaw stick is for aircraft rudder control.

# ~ Command stick controls the angular velocity of the aircraft, with

# ~ \ the 

### maximum rudder angular velocity of 200"/s. Left stick

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# ~**t~·** command gives counter clock-wise rotation ofthe aircraft, & 

### vice**~** 

### versa. 

# e**(~)!** Roll stick is for aircraft left/right control and Pitch stick is for front/back control. Command stick controls the angle of the aircraft. Stick neutral position is foro·, its endpoint is 35·.The roll



# . 

# I and pitch sticks return to thecentral position when released.

# ~ • In GPS Mode, the aircraft will hover (hold horizontal position)

# ~.q-~ when sticks released.

# ~ • In ATT!. Mode, the aircraft will keep attitude stabilizing without horizontal position (differentfrom hover in GPS Mode).



# --

# -~ 

# ·@;:; 3-position switch (Sl) on the Transmitter for mode control. Only 

# (@j) ' ' ' 

# ' after Compass Module connection and Compass calibration, GPS 

### ' 

# .**"-~~** 

# ·-- "-**~-**

# ~ A TTl. Mode is available. Otherwise, all switch positions are for GPSATTI. A TTl. A TTl. ATTl. Mode. Poy 

### attention because the 

### GPS 

### A TTl. Mode

# ~ ,, (Manual or 

### dependent on the number of GPS satellites acquired by the main Failsafeis 

### controller. Refer to the LED Indicator. When GPS signal has been selectable 

### lost for 3s, system enters ATTI. Mode automatically. You can enable the Manual Mode or FailSafe (also known as One-key in software.) 

### Go-home) in the assistant software->Basic->R/C->Control Mode.

# [~ 3-position switch (S2) 

### on the 

### Transmitter foe Intelligent 

# -W;**-~** 

# ·@;:; Orientation Control (IOC). Setthe switch to OFF in basic flight. 

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# .**~\._** 

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# '**~** _/ 

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# -- This function is defaulted to off. Ifyou wantto usethisfunction

. 

### refer to the advanced manual, and enable it in the assistant 

# . OFF Course Lock Home Lock 

### software. Use IOC when you are familiar with basicflight. You can changethe operation mode oftheTransmitter according tothe advanced manual ifnecessary.

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# Before Flying llnstallingtheTransmitter Batteries 1. Open the battery compartment cover of theTransmitter. 2. lnsta114x AA battery (5#) in accordance with the+/- pole. 3. Closethe battery compartmentcover ofthe Transmitter.

0 DO NOT use the PHANTOM transmitter (receiver) with the other third party remote control equipment. 0 Risk ofexplosion ifreplaced by an incorrecttype. 0 Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. 0 Remove the batteries after use. • When the voltage is lower than 4V, the transmitter will alarm with sound of 

### uBB
.......- ..", please change the

batteries. 

# 2 BatteryCharging

- LiPo Battery Please use the full charged battery of3S LiPo. (Recommended parameters: 733496- 2200MAH-20C
- ll.lV.) The built-in ESCs ofPHANTOM ONLY support 3S (lllV) power supply. DO NOT use the batteryofhigher voltage. 

# 3. Fitting the Propeller

l. First preparethe aircraft and the propellers (original 8-inch). 2. Assemble the propellers (the side with rotary mark facing up) to the aircraft. Make sure the rotary mark on the

propeller is the same as the mark on the frame arm. The arrow's direction standsfor the rotating direction ofthe motors. 3. Finally fit the propellernuts.
DO NOT use thread locker when mounting the propellers,justtighten thescrews is enough.

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# 4. Mount the Landing Gear with the Compass Module 

### if Required Ifthe GPS A TTl. Mode is desired, you mustfirst mount the landing gearwhich containsthe Compass Module. 

### l. Prepare the aircraftandthe landing gear. 2. Mount the landing gear with the Compass Module to the right part (shown as the following chart); make sure the

S,pin cable is through the hole ofthe landing gear. Fix the landing gear with screws (M3x6), and then connect the S-pin cableto the Compass Module. 3. Mount the other landing gearto the left part. 4. Fix the antenna and the S-pin cableon both landing gearby using the white adhesivetape.

Landing Gear Mounting Compass Module Connecting

• When flying, please make surethe compass module is stationary and firm. 

## e Ifthe Landing Gear with the compass module mount on has been deformed, please replace it with a new one and

mountit asthe procedures above. 

## e The compassmodule is notwaterproof, and not anti-oiL 

## e DO NOT use the magnetic screwdriver. Otherwise, keep the screwdriver at least lOcm away from the compass

module, to avoid magnetic interference.


# 5. Turn on the Transmitter

1. Set the !OCand Control Modeswitchto thetop position. 2. Turn onthe power switch oftheTransmitter

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# 6. Power on the Aircraft l. Placethe aircraft onthe ground 2. Open the battery compartmentcoverofthe aircraft. 3. Put 

### the battery into the compartmentwith the powercordfacing outward. 4. Connectthe battery and aircraft by the power lead and make surethe ESC's work properly. (Correct sound) 5. Keep the sticks of the Transmitter and the Aircraft stationary until the system start and self-check has finished

6. Putthepowercable into the battery compartment. 7. Closethe battery compartment cover. 8. The LED may blink Yellow 4 times quickly (€1000).Start motor is disable during LED blinking Yellow 4 times

quickly (0000), as the system is warming up.



### Notes



## e Please contact your dealer if the**~System** 

### start and self-check LED flashes" are not correct (Red LED appears in

the lastfour greenflashes) in the StepS. 

## e After the system start and self-checking has finished, if the LED blinks Red, Yellow and Green continually, that

means the IMU data is abnormal. The PHANTOM will not work, please connect to the Assistant Software and follow the tips to do operation. If it blinks red and yellow lights alternately (

## -"'l''~:\:~~;:•9), that means the compass error is too big, it can be caused bythe following three cases. Please connect to the Assistant Software, selectthe "tools" tab and follow the tips ofthe "IMU Calibration" to do operation. 

### l There are ferromagnetic substance around; first make sure that the compass has been calibrated correctly, you can lift the aircraft up (about lm from the ground), and stay away from the surrounding possible ferromagnetic material object, if there is no red and yellow flashing after lifting it up about lm from the ground, then it will not affecttheflight. 2.The compass module had been put near a magnet; in this situation please timely replace the compassfor a new one, otherwiseitwill lead to some abnormal action, oreven loss ofcontrol. 3.The compass is not properlycalibrated; in this situation please calibratethe compass correctly again, please see the GPS compass calibration for details.

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# 7. GPS & 

## Compass Calibration Ifthe Compass Nodule is not used, you can skip this step.
The GPS module has a built-in magnetic field sensor for measuring the geomagnetic field, which is not the same in different areas. The GPS module will not work unless the Compass Module has been connected. Make sure the Compass Module connections are correct. Please always keep the compass module away from the magnet. lf this situation occurs please change the compass module before flying. Otherwise 

### it may damage the compass module and lead the aircraft to work abnormally or even be out ofcontrol. Calibrate the compass before the first flight or when flying in a different area. Make sure to keep away from ferromagnetic substance and other electronic equipment when calibrating or flying. 

### Jf you keep having calibration failure, it might suggest that there is magnetic interference or other ferromagnetic substance, please avoid flying in this
area. If you have calibration failure or the LED blinks red and yellow lights alternately

# c:IIIIIIIIIIIIII±±B-), please connect to the Assistant Software, selectthe "Tools., tab and follow the tips ofthe "IMU Calibration"to do operation.

l Quickly switch the control mode switch from 

### A TTl Mode to 

### GPS A TTl

Mode and back to 

### A TTl. Mode for 6 to 10 times, The LED indicator will turn to constantlyyellow. 2. Rotate your aircraft around the horizontal axis (about 360") until the LED

changes to constant green, and then go to the next step. 3. Hold your aircraft vertically and rotate it (its nose is downward) around the

vertical axis (about 360°) until the LED turns off, meaning the calibration is finished. 4. Ifthe calibration was successful, calibration mode will exit automatically. Ifthe

calibration has failed, the LED keeps flashing quickly Red. Switch the control mode switch onetime to cancel the calibration, and then re-start from step 

### 1. 

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# ~ GPSATTLMode

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# ' J**~-~** 

# ! ATTL Mode { \ 

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## t-------------------------------------------- 1 ATTL**Mode-~GPS** ATTL**Mode-~** 

# ' ' 

# ! A TTL Mode is onetime , quickly 

# ' I switch 6 to 10times 

# ' ' 

# '

Horizontal Rotation Vertical Rotation

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# Fli htTest l If 

### in GPS A 

### Til. Mode, 

### place the aircraft in an open space without 

### buildings or trees. Take off the aircraft after 

### 6 or more 

### GPS satellites are found (Red LED blinks once or no blinking). If in ATTL Mode, you can skip 

### this step. 2. Placethe aircraft3 meters awayfrom you and others,to avoid accidental injury. 

### 3. Start-up

./ Switch on the transmitter first, then power on multi-rotor! Keep the aircraft stationary until the system start and self-check has finished

. ./ Please wait forthe system to warm up gradually with the LED blinks Yellow4 times quickly (0000).You should not start the motors until the blinking disappears

. ./ Keep the aircraft stationary, and executethe CSC to startthe motors.

./ Release the yaw, roll and pitch sticks and keep them at the neutral position, at the same time raise the throttle stick from the bottom. The motors will stop if you do not push the throttle stickfrom the bottom within 

### 3 sec and you will need to re-start the motors. 

### ..1 Keep raising the throttle stick until all the rotors are working, push the throttle stick to the mid position and then take-offyour multi-rotor gently, pay attention not to push the stickexcessively
. 

### ..1 Pay attention to the aircraft movement at any time, and use the sticks to adjust the aircraft's position. Keep the yaw, roll, pitch and throttle sticks at the mid position to hover the aircraft at desired height. 

## 4. lowerthe aircraft slowly until touch down is achieved. The motors will stop automatically after 3 seconds, or you can repeat the start-up stickcommand to stopthe motors sooner. 

## 5. Please always poweroffthe aircraft first, and then switch offthe transmitter after landing. FLYING 

### NOTES ! ! 

### !

..1 At the first motors start, the system will check the sensors Bias and you are asked to keep the aircraft stationary (no need of horizontal level). If you cannot start the motors and the LED blinks Green 6 times quickly (808800), it means that the sensor error is too big. Please connect the assistant software, enter the "Tools"-> 

### JMU calibration, carry out basic calibration. Note: after the first successful motors start, this checking will be disabled and it is no need any more to keep the aircraft stationary during starting motors. ..1 If in GPS A TTl. Mode, keep the aircraft flying in the open space without obstruction. Pay attention to the GPS satellite status indicator LED. When GPS signal has been lost for 3s (red LED blink twice or three times), system enters

### A TTl. Mode automatically
. 

### ..1 If the battery voltage is too low for flying, the aircraft enters the first level protection with LED flashing quickly Red, please land ASAP. Once the aircraft enters the second level protection, the aircraft will drop height automatically
. 

### ..1 Ifyou want to putthe PHANTOM in a car, please keep it away from the speaker, since the compass module may bemagnetized
. ..1 DO NOT fly near to ferromagnetic substances,to avoid strong magnetic interference with the 

### GPS
. ..1 It is recommended to land the aircraft slowly, to preventthe aircraftfrom damage when landing
. 

### ..1 If the Transmitter indicates low-battery alert, please land ASAP. In this conditionthe Transmitter may cause the aircraft to go out ofcontrol orevencrash.

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# The flowchart offailsafe and howto regain control An introduction ofGo-Home and Landing.

Stay hov<>r 

# A Signa! lo•t

Home-point: Every time you power on, after first motors start, and if 6 ormore GPS satellites are found (Red light blinks
once orno blinking) for 10seconds,the current position of multi-rotorwill be saved as home-point by MC automatically. l. Please make sure to record the home-point during flight, and clearly know where it is. 

### Note 2. During go-home the nose direction of the aircraft is facing toward the home-point, and the aircraft is flying directly from the current position to the home-point. 

## f-**Wh~t** triggered failsafe The flowchart of failsafe and how to regain control{the following contentis for tilefirmware v3.12) This section will demonstrate theworking logic offailsafe and how to regain control. The following description is effective only when: '---

### i~~~~aa:~cr~ft behavioraiter l. The aircraft is in flight. -Howto regain control 2. The GPS works normally and 

### signal is GOOD

### (~6 satellite, the LED blinks a single red_

### ~li=g~ht~o~c--'-=**'':''""O':'"C:':C''C:"'':::===~** no red light). r**:Attitude** Mode: (1) the aircraft will level its attitude immediately (2)3 sees ater. failsafe is triggered and aircraft will start to go home. (3) Ifsignal is regained during (1) or (2), it will resume normal flight immediately. Attitude Mode: In Attitude Mode as soon as you getsignal you can regain control. (l) Theaircraft flies far away, transmitter is on butthe signal is weak. GPS Mode: (1) the aircraft will slow dowtland hover. (2) if the signal is restored within 3 seconds (transmitter and receiverconnected), the system will immediately return to normal operation: does not enter failsafe. (3) ifnot reconnected within 3sec.the system will enter failsafe, then even ifthe signal is restored, the system will not exit failsafe. GPS Mode: switch the transmitter mode

__.. switch Sl to the middle position (ATTL

' Mode), ifthe receiver is connected, then

ou will re aitl control. {2) Oneposition ofswitch Sl is set 1 as "Failsafe" in theAssistant

## H~he aircraft will slow dowr'l and hover. Then the system i Switch the transmitter mode switch Sl to the middle position {ATTl. Mode), then you will regain control. software, and you toggle the 51 to will enter failsafe mode after3 seconds.

"Failsafe" position during flight. {3)Turn offthe In this case, the behavior ofthe aircraft is the same as in the above Ifyou choose to turn offthe tratlsmitter,**]___:~** you must be_pretty sure that you know**~---,..** how to regam control. Here we offer a method. please read carefully. transmitter(we condition.
.**~** Ifyou wantthe aErcraft to Return Home. please do not turn the assume you**_wa~t)** transmitter backon within 3 seconds'. otherwise the aircraft will exit to triggerfalisa e failsafe mode immediately. Westrongly recommend you DO NOT try "Turn offthe transmitter" , because there are three types of risk: (l) You must be pretty clearwhether the Home-poir'lt is OK for landing or not.(You haveto understand the definition of Home-point well and the working process of failsafe) (2) Ifthere are tall buildings around, the aircraft may be obstructed on the way. (3) When GPS signal is bad orGPS is not working. failsafe will not work. Note: if you start the motors, but do not push thethrottle to take-offthe aircraft, in '

# I this case it is very dangerous to turn offthe transmitter. because the aircraft will take offautomatically, so do not try this. • If signal lost for more than 3 secondsfailsafe will be triggered, if signal regained w•thm 3 seconds it will**e~1t** failsafe immediately.

©2012-2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. When you turn offthe transmitter, use the following method to regain control. (l)Switch the transmitter 51 switch to GPS. position. (2) and then put the throttle stick to lowest position. you can now turn the transmitter back on (greater than 5secs after switching off. important). then put throttle stick to the center pMition immediately. Ifyou hear the transmitteralarm, make sure the throttle stick is at the bottom position before moving to the center position. (3) then you can switch the transmitter Sl switch to the middle position (ATTl. Mode) to regain control.



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# Low-Voltaqe Alert Low-Voltage Alert is to indicate th<:Jt the battery cannot provide enough power for the aircraft, in order to warn you to land the aircraft ASAP. There are both first level and second level protections. It is not for fun, you should land youraircraft ASAP to preventyour aircraft from crashing or otherharmful consequences!!! In ATIL Mode & GPS ATIL Mode. -/ The first level protection has LED warning. ,; During second level protection the aircraft will land automatically with LED warning. Meanwhile the center point ofthrottle stick will move up slowly to 90%of endpoint, you should land ASAP to preventyour aircraft from crashing! When the center point is at 90%ofendpoint, aircraft will still ascend slowly ifyou continue to pull the throttle stick, and the control ofPitch, Roll and Yaw are the same as before.

(l) Configure the FailSafe function in the assistant software**~>** UAdvanced" ·> "F/S" and read the instruction thoroughly and carefully. (2) Configurethe Low-Voltage Alert function in the assistant software-> "Advanced"·> "Voltage" and read theinstructionthoroughly and carefully.

Low Voltage Alert

Control Mode Indictor 

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Manual Mode: None A

TTl. Mode: 

### @ (stick(s) not at center GPS Mode: 

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### Begin vertical calibration



### ESCSound Introduction

Ready Throttle stickis_not atbottom Input signal abnormal -Input voltage abnormal



### Transmitter State Introduction

Normal Operation(Need'to_change the battery)

Operating Temperature PoWeC 

### ConSuinptioil Supported Battery T**ake~Off\;Veig~t** 

### Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode)

Max Tilt Angle

Max Flight Velocity DiagOnal_distaric€(mOtor:Ce-nter to riiat-or center) Weight

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-lO"C -50"C

ONLY 35 LiPo

Vertical: 

### 200"/s 35. 6m/i. 

### lOm/s 350n1m 

### 670g



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# CE Statement Due to the used enclosure material, the device shall only be connected to a USB Interface of version 2.0 or higher. The connection to so called powerUSB is prohibited. 

### CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATIERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATIERJES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Hereby, OJ! Innovations Corporation declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. 

# C E 0700

FCCStatement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits setforth for an uncontrolled environment. This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (l) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications or changesto this equipment. Such modifications orchanges could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has beentested and found to complywith the limits fora Class Bdigital device, pursuantto part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interferenceto radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correctthe interference by one ormore ofthe following measures,

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increasethe separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connectthe equipment into an outlet on a circuit differentfrom that to which the receiver is connected. -Consultthe dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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