September 13rd, 2015 

U.S. Department ofTransportation, Docket Operations 

West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE. 

Washington. DC 20590 

Visual Marketing Solution, LLC 

201 Laurel Place Drive 

Cornelia, Georgia 30531 

RE: Exemption Request under Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation 

Regulations 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the "Reform Act") and 14 

C.F.R . Part 11, Visual Marketing Solutions, LLC seeks an exemption from Federal Aviation Regulations 

("FAR") detailed below . 

My name is Gerald Singletary, founder and sole member of Visual Marketing Solutions, LLC. Visual 

Marketing has been providing real estate photography and video tours of large estates, farms and 

ranches, lake and mountain properties in the Northeast Georgia area for several years. I have provided 

aerial photography in the past using fixed wing aircraft and helicopters, but that has always been cost 

prohibitive for most real estate agents who would like to benefit from the aerial products. The UAS 

technology is of great public benefit mainly because it is very cost effective and provides a broader 

marketing outreach for realtors and developers. With improved visual presentations for their 

listings ..... more real estate sales. 

I purchased my UAS about 2 years ago, logging many flight hours as a hobbyist. Having developed safe 

and proficient flight operations, I now wish to apply for a Section 333 exemption to use it commercially. 

Listed below are aircraft specifications, requested exemptions and proposed equivalent or greater levels 

of safety. 

THE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (UA): 

• A lightweight (Less than 5 lb gross weight which includes all on board equipment), battery operated 

4 motor quadcopter that takes off and lands vertically, manufactured by DJI, Model name: 

Phantom 2 equipment with the following: 

• An on-board flight computer with GPS navigation and location ability that receives signals for flight 

controls from a ground-based transmitter/controller; 

• An on board Gopro camera; 

• An on-board telemetry system that delivers flight data from the on-board flight computer to the onboard radio transmitter including altitude AGL, horizontal and vertical speed, compass direction of 

flight and direction back to its launch site. 

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• A 600mW, 5.8GHz on-board radio transmitter that transmits live video from the on-board camera 

plus all the flight data from the telemetry system above; 

THE GROUND STATION-BASED PART OF THE SYSTEM: 

• A Pilot-in-Command (PIC) is in operational control of a flight operation from beginning to end 

and who controls the UA while in the air; 

• A 100mW, 2.4GHz radio transmitter/controller operated by the PIC to control the UA while in 

flight; 

• A radio receiver receiving live video and flight data from the on-board camera and computer 

projects it all together onto a screen for the PIC to view during flight: 

• A Visual Observer (VO) will provide additional visual contact with the UA while in flight and will 

be present during all flight operations at the ground station base. 

The requested exemption would support an application for a commercial Certificate of 

Authorization to use the above described UA system to support aerial photography and 

videography primarily of real estate property, with emphasis on farm, lake and mountain properties 

primarily in NE Georgia. 

The UA, powered by batteries, is smaller, lighter and more maneuverable than larger aircraft 

running on combustible fuel, it operates at lower altitudes with no souls on board and will thereby 

reduce current risk levels and thereby enhance safety and diminish the likelihood of death or 

serious bodily injury. With a small payload and maximum flight time of only 15 minutes, this UA 

system offers little or no risk to national security. 

Low level oblique photos and video from several angles are far more effective than ground-based 

imagery for displaying the characteristics of large, complex properties with several buildings, and 

large trees. To obtain these low level shots would currently require charter of full- size manned 

helicopters, which is proven more costly than most clients can afford. The benefits of reduced cost 

and improved quality of presentation from the UA will be valuable to and benefit many sellers and 

buyers of real property. 

The UAS will be operated in the field with both a PIC and a Visual Observer in accordance with FAA 

Policy N8900.227 Section 14 "Operation Requirements for UAS" and with the following restrictions: 

{a) All operations will be conducted only by the Applicant/owner, Gerald W. Singletary, who 

holds an FAA Private Pilot Certificate (#3484869) with full "operational" knowledge of all 

appropriate regulations, providing an additional level of safety in the operation of the UAS. 

(b) All operations must occur in FAA Class G airspace at no more than 400ft AGL, at an airspeed not 

to exceed more than 25 knots and no further than Yz NM from the PIC (most flights tree top 

level of below) 

(c) All operations must utilize a Visual Observer (VO). The VO and PIC must be able to 

communicate by voice at all times during a flight operation 

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(d) No flight will be made with a UA Gross weight exceeding 55 pounds 

(e) Operations will be restricted to flights over private property with the permission of the 

property owner 

(f) The UA will not be operated over densely populated areas 

(g) The UA will not be operated over any open-air assembly of people 

(h) The UA will not be operated within 5 NM of an airport or heliport. 

(i) Operations will be restricted to daytime only and weather conditions equivalent to VFR 

(j) No flight will be conducted prior to a pre-flight inspection of the UA and systems to assure that 

the UA is in a condition for safe flight. (See Appendix A). 

EQUIVALENT OR GREATER LEVEL OF SAFETY 

I submit that the combination of the UA's small size and light weight, flight performance and ability, 

FAA licensed pilot operator (PIC) and strict operation under guidelines established in 8900.227 and 

the restrictions (a) through (J) listed above, the FAA can have the full confidence that the operation 

of my UA will have an equivalent or greater level of safety than a manned aircraft performing the 

same mission. 

The regulations from which the exemption is requested are listed below along with an Equivalent 

or Greater Level of Safety proposal. 

I am prepared to amend or modify any part of this request to satisfy the need for an equivalent 

level of safety. Please contact me if you require additional information or clarification. 

Sincerely, ~/" .. · ... · j 

//~ .i~ ········ ··.·~~; ::::r- •.... -----..:....;,· > 

Gerald w. s;~;l::ry . 7 ~) Visual Marketing Solutions, LLC 

Private Pilot Certificate # 3484869 

Phone: 706-499-3732 

Email: gerald@visualmarketingsolutionsofga.com 

Appendix A- Flight Manual 

Appendix B- Owner's Manual for UA 

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EXEMPTION REQUESTS AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY 

Visual Marketing Solutions, LLC requests an exemption from the following regulations as well as any 

additional regulations that may technically apply to the operation ofthe UA. 

14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates 

As the FAA continues to work to develop airworthiness standards for UAS, I request an 

experimental certificate be issued under either or both of the following provisions: 

12.191 Experimental certificates. 

Experimental certificates are issued for the following purposes: 

(a) Research and development. Test new aircraft design concepts, new aircraft equipment, new 

aircraft installations, new aircraft operating techniques, or new uses for aircraft. 

(b) Showing compliance with regulations. Conducting flight tests and other operations to show 

compliance with the airworthiness regulations including flights to show compliance for issuance of 

type and supplemental type certificates, flights to substantiate major design changes, and flights to 

show compliance with the function and reliability requirements of the regulations. 

Since the experimental certificate can be used for commercial purposes such as market surveys, 

sales demonstrations, it is expected that an experimental certificate would permit our commercial 

purpose as well. 

Equivalent Level of Safety: The UA will not carry persons or property, will not carry fuel, and will 

fly under strict operational requirements. Combined with the UA's light weight, being constructed 

primarily of carbon fiber and plastic, I propose that the UA will be at least as safe, if not safer, than a 

conventionally certificated aircraft performing the same mission. 

If an experimental airworthiness certificate is not appropriate for this application, then I request an 

exemption of 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H, and the requirement for an airworthiness certificate in 

general, citing the equivalent level of safety outlined above. 

14 CFR 91.203(a) & (b) Cvil aircraft: Certifications required. 

This regulation provides that an airworthiness certificate, with the registration number assigned to 

the aircraft and a registration certificate must be aboard the aircraft. Additionally, subparagraph (b) 

provides that the airworthiness certificate be "displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is 

legible to passengers or crew." 

At a maximum gross weight less than 5 lbs, the UA is too small to carry documentation, does not 

have an entrance and is not capable of carrying passengers or crew. 

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Equivalent Level of Safety: To obtain an equivalent level of safety and meet the intent of 91.203 it 

is proposed that documents deemed appropriate for this aircraft by the FAA be co-located with the 

PIC at the ground control station and available for inspection upon request. In order to identify the 

aircraft, it is proposed that the information found on airworthiness and registration certificates be 

permanently affixed to the aircraft via placard containing the word "EXPERIMENTAL" and the 

following information: 

EXPERIMENTAL 

Manufacturer: DJIInnovations, Inc. 

Model: Phantom 2 Serial Number: 

If found please contact: 770-499-3732 

14 CFR 45.23 Display of marks; general and 45.29 Size of marks. 

These regulations provide that each aircraft must display "N" and aircraft's registration number in 

letters at least 3 inches high. Additionally, the aircraft must display the word "EXPERIMENTAL" in 

letters at least 2 inches high near the entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station. The UA does 

not have an entrance in which the word "'EXPERIMENTAL" can be placed, and may not have a 

registration number assigned to it by the FAA. 

Equivalent level of Safety: To achieve an equivalent level of safety it is proposed that the word 

"EXPERIMENTAL" in the placard be affixed to the top of the aircraft where the PIC, VO and others 

in the vicinity of the aircraft while it is preparing for launch will be able to see the designation. 

Additionally, the permanent placard discussed in the previous paragraph will provide the aircraft's 

registration information at the ground station. To further make the aircraft designation known, a 

bright flag containing the words, "Unmanned Aircraft Ground Station" in 3 inch letters will be 

displayed at the ground station. The flag should be visible to anyone that observes the aircraft and 

chooses to investigate its point of origin. 

14 CFR 91.9 Ovil aircraft flight manual, marking, and placard requirements. 

This regulation provides that no person may operate an aircraft unless a current, approved flight 

manual is in the aircraft. Since the UA is too small to carry documents nor on-board crew, 

exemption to this requirement is requested. 

Equivalent Level of Safety: To obtain an equivalent level of safety and meet the intent of 91.9, it is 

proposed that a current, approved UA Flight Manual (See Appendix A) must be available to the 

crew at the ground station anytime the aircraft is in flight or preparing for flight. 

14 CFR 61.113 Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in Command and 61.133 Commercial 

pilot privileges and limitations: 

Request exemption from Commercial pilot license to conduct commercial operations. 8900.227 

provides operation by an FAA licensed private pilot. 

Equivalent Level of Safety: Applicant Visual Marketing Solutions, LLC, Gerald W. Singletary holds a 

valid private pilot certificate( Cert. Number 3484869) and current 3'd class medical. 

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14 CFR 91.119 Minimum safe altitudes: General. 

This regulation states that over sparsely populated areas the aircraft cannot be operated closer 

than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. Since the UA will be operating at a 

Maximum of 400 feet AGL,cannot comply with this requirement. 

Equivalent level of Safety: Due to the small size and weight and slow speed of the UA and carrying 

no combustible fuel, the hazard to persons, vehicles and structures is minimal compared to a 

manned aircraft. 

14 CFR 91.121 Altimeter settings. 

This regulation requires that aircraft shall maintain cruising altitudes by reference to an altimeter 

setting available with 100 NM of the aircraft. 

The UA will always fly below 400 feet AGL and will not need to maintain cruising altitudes in order 

to prevent conflict with other aircraft. Additionally the AGL above the take off point is transmitted 

via radio from the UA on-board computer to the display screen held by the PIC providing constantly 

updated AGL. 

14 CFR 91.151 Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. 

This regulation provides that no person may begin a flight in an airplane under day, VFR conditions 

unless there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing with at least a 30 minute fuel 

reserve. 

Equivalent Level of Safety. The UA is battery powered and the maximum duration of flight from a 

single battery charge is 12 to 15 minutes. The aircraft will always be on short flights less than~ 

mile from launch point and always within visual line of site. The on-board computer system also 

provides a visual flashing light indicating low battery level allowing adequate time for safe landing. 

14 CFR Subpart E (91.401 -91.417 _-Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Alterations 

This regulation provides that the operator is primarily responsible for maintaining aircraft in an 

airworthy condition, including compliance with part 39 and 43. Paragraphs 91.407 and 91.409 

require that the aircraft be "approved for return to service by a person authorized under 43.7 after 

maintenance and inspection. 

Equivalent Level of Safety. As operator and PIC, I will perform maintenance and inspection of the 

aircraft and "be authorized to approve the aircraft for return to service". As provided in the Preflight checklist in Appendix A, the PIC will ensure that the aircraft is in an airworthy condition prior 

to every flight and in addition conduct detailed inspections after every two hours of flight time. 

Maintenance performed by the PIC is limited to repairing small cracks, replacing a propeller, 

checking electrical connections and updating software and firmware for the on-board computer. 

The PIC will document work performed in accordance with 91.417. Due to the size, construction 

and simplicity of the UA, the PIC can ensure an equivalent level of safety. 

8900.27 Paragraph 16(e)(1) Observer Medical. This policy provides that the VO must have a valid 

FAA second-class medical certificate issued under part 67 in order to perform as an observer. 

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Requiring the VO to have the same medical requirements as a commercial pilot in order to observe 

a small UA is an unnecessary burden. 

Equivalent Level of Safety. It is proposed that the minimum medical requirements for the VO be 

vision corrected to 20/20 and a valid, state issued drivers licenses. The 20/20 vision requirement 

will ensure that the VO can see and avoid air traffic; a licensed driver is medically qualified to 

operate a much large vehicle. 

APPENDIX A - FLIGHT MANUAL 

PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST 

(1) Check that battery is fully charged using voltmeter 

(2) Check condition of all propellers 

(3) Check all wiring connections are tightness 

(4) Turn on radio controller. Check for battery charge. Set radio to connect to the UA 

(5) Move all control switches thru all operational positions to assure proper movement 

(6) Connect main battery to the UA ... check for radio connection with the UA's radio receiver 

(7) Set GPS and compass to current location 

(8) Turn on transmitter, stabilizer and camera 

(9) Check that Failsafe mode is ON. 

FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS 

(1) No flight shall be launched without a successful pre-flight inspection by the PIC to assure 

the UA is in a safe airworthy condition 

(2) All operations will be restricted to flights over private property with the permission of the 

property owner. 

(3) All operations will require a Visual Observer. 

(4) All flights will be conducted within the line of sight of PIC and Visual Observer 

(5) All required permits from local governments will be obtained prior to flights 

(6) All flights restricted daylight hours only and weather conditions equivalent to VFR 

(7) No flights will be conducted over highly trafficked roadways, over open air assemblies, over 

densely populated areas or within 5 NM of an airport or heliport. 

(8) All flights must be within Class G airspace at no more than 200 feet AGL, and no further than 

one half mile from the PIC in order to maintain good visual contact with the UA. 

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APPENDIX B - OWNERS MANUAL FOR UA 
p NT 2 User Manual Vl.4 

For PHANTOM 2 Flight Controller Firmware version V3.l0 

& PHANTOM 2 Assistant version V3.8 

& PHANTOM RC Assistant version Vl.l 

2015.01 

Congratulations on purchasing your new DJI product. Please thoroughly read the entire contents of this manual to 

fully use and understand the product. 

It is advised that you regularly check the PHANTOM 2 's product page at www.dji.com which is updated on a 

regular basis. This will provide services such as product information, technical updates and manual corrections. Due 

to any unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained within this manual is subject to change 

without notice. 

DJI and PHANTOM 2 are registered trademarks of DJI. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this manual are 

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are copy 

righted by DJI with all rights reserved. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your product, please contact your dealer or DJI Customer Service. 

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Content 

CONTENT ........................................................................................................................ 2 

INTHEBOX ..................................................................................................................... 4 

LEGEND .......................................................................................................................... 4 

1. PHANTOM 2 AIRCRAFT ............................................................................................... 5 

1.1 BUILT-IN FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................. 5 

1.2 CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS ........................................................................... 5 

Important Notes of Using with Other OJ/ Products ........................................................ 6 

Connections with Other OJ/ Products ............................................................................. 7 

1.3 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION ............................................................................... 11 

1.4 NOTES FOR PHANTOM 2 USING WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS ................................................ 12 

2 PROPELLERS ...................................... : ........................................................................ 13 

2.1 ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................................................... 13 

2.2 DISASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................ 13 

2.3 NOTES •.••.••.•.•.••••••••••.••••.••.•••••..•.•.•.••....•..•••.•....•.••...••••..••.•....••...•..••.••.•.•.••.•.•..•.•.•...•••• 13 

3 REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................................................................... 14 

3.1 POWER ON THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................................................... 14 

3.2 REMOTE CONTROLLER LED INDICATOR STATUS .................................................................... 15 

3.2.1 Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status ................................................... 15 

3.2.2 Remote Controller Battery Level Indicator Status ............................................... 15 

3.3 ANTENNA ORIENTATION .................................................................................................. 16 

3.4 REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION .................................................................................... 16 

3.5 LINKING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER & BUILT-IN RECEIVER ...................................................... 18 

4 INTELLIGENT BATTERY ............................................................................................... 19 

4.1 CHARGING PROCEDURES .................................................................................................. 19 

4.2 INSTALL THE BATIERY ...................................................................................................... 20 

4.3 BATIERY USAGE ............................................................................................................. 20 

4.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE BATIERY LEVEL INDICATOR ................................................................... 21 

4.5 CORRECT BATIERY USAGE NOTES ...................................................................................... 22 

5 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS ...................................................................................... 23 

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,, 5.1 CALIBRATION WARNINGS ................................................................................................. 23 

5.2 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES .••••.••••••••..•••..•....•••.•.•....••.•.•.•.•.•.•...•.•..•.•..•..••.•.•.••...•.•.......•.... 23 

5.3 WHEN RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED ................................................................................... 23 

6 FLIGHT ....................................................................................................................... 24 

6.1 FlYING ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 24 

6.2 STARTING THE MOTORS ................................................................................................... 24 

6.3 TAKEOFF/LANDING PROCEDURES ....................................................................................... 24 

6.4 FAILSAFE FUNCTION .•.•..•.•.••....•••...•••.•..•.•••••.••.•.•..•.•.•.••.••.•.•••.•••....•.••.•••.•.••...•.•.•..•....•...•. 25 

6.5 LOW BATTERY CAPACITY WARNING FUNCTION ..................................................................... 27 

6.6 FLIGHT LIMITS FUNCTION ................................................................................................. 27 

Max Height & Radius Limits ......................................................................................... 27 

6.7 FLIGHT LIMITS OF SPECIAL AREAS ...................................................................................... 28 

6.8 CONDITIONS OF FLIGHT LIMITS ......................................................................................... 30 

Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................... 30 

7 ASSISTANT INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ...................................................... 31 

7.11NSTALLING DRIVER AND PHANTOM 2 ASSISTANT ............................................................... 31 

7.2 USING THE PHANTOM 2 ASSISTANT ON A PC .................................................................... 32 

7.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE OF PHANTOM 2 ............................................................................. 33 

7.4 PHANTOM RC ASSISTANT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................... 33 

8 APPENDIX .................................................................................................................. 35 

8.1 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................. 35 

8.2 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION ............................................................................... 35 

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1 PHANTOM 2 Aircraft 

Figure 1-1 Figure 1-2 

[l]Propeller [2]Motor [3]Front Side [4]Front LEDs [5]Micro-USB Port [6]Landing Gear [?]Receiver 

Antenna [8]CAN-Bus Connector [9]LED Flight Indicators [lO]DJIIntelligent Battery [ll]Compass 

1.1 Built-in Flight Control System Instructions 

The built-in flight control system is used to control the entire aircraft's functions in flight such as Pitch (forwards 

and backwards}, Roll (left and right}, Elevator (up and down) and Yaw (turn left or right). The flight controller 

contains the MC (Main Controller}, IMU, GPS, compass, receiver. 

The IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) has a built-in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both 

attitude and altitude. The compass reads geomagnetic information which assists the GPS (Global Position System) 

to accurately calculate the aircrafts position and height in order to lock the aircraft in a stable hover. The receiver is 

used to communicate with the remote controller and the MC acts as the brains of the complete flight control 

system connecting and controlling all the modules together. 

The PHANTOM 2 can be configured in the Assistant, by choosing Naza-M mode or Phantom 2 mode. 

This manual is for Phantom 2 mode. Please refer to the Naza-M V2 Quick Start Manual for more 

information. 

1.2 Connections with Other DJI Products 

PHANTOM 2 is compatible with other DJI products, including ZENMUSE H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal 1 iOSD mini 1 

iOSD Mark II. Below are connections for these products and wireless video transmission module. 

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Important Notes of Using with Other DJI Products 

( 1 ) The video cable can provide power tor the wireless video transmission module with a battery volta9e 

(ll.lV-12.6V) and a maximum current 2A. 

( 2 ) Make sure the working current of the wireless video transmission module you connect can work with an 

operational voltage between ll.lV·-l2.6V and the total working current of the iOSD and wireless video 

transmission module is under 2A, as an overcurrent will damage the central board's components. If the 

total current exceeds 2A. please be sure to provide power supplied from a separate power source for the 

wireless video transmission module. 

( 3 ) PHANTOM 2 uses a 2.4GHz F<C system. To avoid communication interference, it's not recommended to 

use other 2.4GHz devices (including 2.4G Wi-Fi or 2.4G wireless video transmission module) except the 

2.4G Bluetooth and 2.4G Datalink. 

( 4 ) Be sure to keep the wireless video transmission module and other communicating devices away from the 

compass durinq installation and connection to avoid interference. 

( 5 ) To improve the compatibility with ZENMUSE gimbals, the latest factory deliveries of PHANTOM 2 has 

updated to the Version 2 shown below. H3-2D/H3-3D gimbal can be directly installed for the Version 2 

while for Version 1, a H3-3D adapter kit (coming soon) is required to install the H3-3D gimbal. 

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( 6 ) When using the H3-3D gimbal, please connect the 8-Pin cable of PHANTOM 2 to the G8 port of H3-3D 

shown below. 

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Connections with Other DJI Products 

( 1 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal and wireless video transmission module, the figure below uses 

H3-2D as an example. 

I w;Te1;;; - - Batt-1----,. 

1 video Batt+ 1-----.. 

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transmission 

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( 2 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD mini and wireless video transmission module, the figure 

below uses H3-2D as an example. 

Batt- 1 

Batt+ Wireless I,..--------...,... 

VIDEO GND video 

. I VIDEO transmission! 

I module I 

Transmitter 1 

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1 (sequence by color) 

VIDEO 

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1-----t -- Veat• I 

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( 3 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD mini and OJI specified wireless video transmission module 

A VL58, the figure below uses H3-2D as an example. 

video 

transminion 1 r::====~\~ module I 

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We recommend connecting the VBat• port of the video cable to the two BATT+ ports of the AVL58 

simultaneously. The same is true of the GND port of the video cable and two BATT- ports. 

( 4 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD Mark II and wireless video transmission module, the figure 

below uses H3-2D as an example. 

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Wireless video transmission 1 

I module Transmitter specified by I 

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The diagram below illustrates the conneciton between the iOSD Mark II and the wireless video transmission module. 

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I iOSD Mark II UART I I Transmitter 1 

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1 UART '1~ AVL58 Transmitter I 

I UART ~~ specified by DJI 1 

AV-GND I 

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Use the 8-Pin cable in the iOSD Mark II package when connecting to the DJI specified wireless video 

transmission module A VL58. 

( 5 ) Using the iPad Ground Station 

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Air End 

Ground Encl 

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iPad Ground 

Station 

Connect the Air End of 2.4G Bluetooth Data link to a spared CAN-Bus port of iOSD if an iOSD is used. 

( 6 ) Using the PC Ground Station 

Ground End 

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1.3 LED Flight Indicators Description 

1. LED flight indicators are used to show the aircraft's current status. Once powered on, the indicators will light 

up. 

Aircraft in Normal status Descriptions 

Power On Self-Test 

Warming Up & Aircraft cannot take off during warming up 

Ready to Fly 

Ready to Fly (non-GPS) 

Warnings and errors 

Remote Controller Signal Lost 

••••• pt Level Low Battery Capacity Warning 

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•••••• 2nd Level Low Battery Capacity Warning 

••• Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big 

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- Errors & Aircraft cannot fly. 

• • • Compass data abnormal because of ferro-magnetic interference or 

the compass needs calibration. 

( l ) The LED indicators diagram above are for Phantom 2 mode. In Naza-tvl mode, LED indicators 

will work according to the Naza-tvl flight control system. 

( 2 ) Connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant for detailed information about warnings and errors. 

2. The front LEDs are for indicating where the nose of the aircraft is. They light up solid red only after the motors 

have spooled up. 

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'' 1.4 Notes for PHANTOM 2 using with other DJI products 

Before using PHANTOM 2 with other DJI products, users should connecting the products correctly and upgrade 

the firmware as requirements below . 

P330CB (built-in 

central board) 

Zenmuse H3-2D 

iOSD Mark II 

iOSD mini 

Vl.O.l.l9 or above 

CMU Vl.O IMU Vl.6 or above 

V3.0l or above 

Vl or above 

*The iOSD Assistant is applied to both iOSD Mark II and iOSD mini. 

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PHANTOM 2 Vl.08 or above 

PHANTOM 2 Vl.08 or above 

iOSD V4.0 or above 

iOSD V 4.0 or above 
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'' 2 Propellers 

PHANTOM 2 uses the original 9-inch propellers which are classified by the color of each central nut. Damaged 

propellers should be replaced by purchasing new ones if necessary. 

---------·- ~-----~-/ rce ~-') 

~/- --------'!..!!!!_---- -----

Diagram ________ / 

1-----------+--------·-·----------·-·---+---

Attach to the motor thread that does Attach to the motor thread that has a 

Assembly Location 

not have a black dot. black dot. 

Fastening/Un-fastening Lock: Tighten the propeller in this direction. 

Instructions Unlock: Remove the propeller in this direction. 

2.1 Assembly ;---.,-.-, .. oNO~----•••ouo"-'''""'""'--OM .. Uh,-~~-.. .-, ,,, 0 

1. (Figure 2-1) Remove the four warning cards from the motors after you've read them. 

2. ( Figure 2-2 ) Prepare the two grey nut propellers and two black nut propellers. Make sure to match the 

black nut propellers with the correctly marked black dot motors. Tighten the propellers according to the 

fastening instructions. 

Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2 Figure2-3 

2.2 Disa~~!"'!'i?ly 

( Figure 2-3 ) Keep the motor deadlocked in place with the assistant wrench (or one hand) and remove the 

2.3 Notes 

1. Propellers are self tightening during flight. DO NOT use any thread locker on the threads. 

2. Make sure to match the propeller nut colors with the corresponding motors. 

3. It is advised to wear protective gloves during propeller assembly and removal. 

4. Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. 

5. Check that all propellers are in good condition before flight. DO NOT use any ageing, chipped, or broken 

propellers. 

6. To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch the propellers or motors when they are spinning. 

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

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' ' 3 Remote Controller 

The PHANTOM 2 remote controller can be configured in the PHANTOM RC Assistant. The sticks mode is Mode 2 

on delivery . 

. ~Jilt, For upgraded remote controller (models: NDJ6 or NRC900), select "Upgrade Version" in Phantom Assistant. 

For basic remote controller (models: DJ6 or RC900), select "Basic Version" in Phantom Assistant. 

J3 

• 

[1] 

[2] 

[3] 

[5] 

J4 ••• [7) 

• [8) 

[9] 

[10] ... ';,:::;;;...:;.:..;;;;:;.;.;..--

Figure 3-1 

(4] J2 

[6] ••• • J1 

• 

[11) 

[12) 

[14) 

[13) ........ . 

Figure 3-2 

[l]Antenna [2)Carrying Handle [3]Left Dial [4]3-Position Switch Sl [5]3-Position Switch S2 [6]Joystickl(Jl;J2) 

[7]Joystick2(J3;J4) [8]Neck Strap Attachment [9]Power Switch [lO]Power Indicator 

[ll]Battery Level Indicators LEDl/LED2/LED3/LED4 (from left to right) [l2]Trainer Port 

[l3]Battery Charge & RC Assistant Port (micro-USB port) [14] Potentiometer 

3.1 Power on the Remote Controller 

l. Set the Sl and S2 switches to the upper most position and ensure both joysticks are at 

the mid-point position. Then toggle on the power switch. 

2. Push the power switch to the right to power on the remote controller. If the power LED 

indicator is solid on, the remote controller is functioning normally. The battery level 

indicators display the current battery level. 

l. Please make sure the battery level of remote controller is enough. If the low voltage warning alert 

sounds (refer to <Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status>), please recharge the battery as soon 

as possible. 

2. Charge the remote controller's battery by using the included micro-USB cable. Using the incorrect 

type of charging cable may cause damage. 

3. Turn off the remote controller before charging. The power LED indicator will display solid red when 

charging is in progress. The LED indicators will display solid green when the battery is fully charged. 

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3.2 Remote Controller LED Indicator Status 

3.21 Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status 

BB---BB---BB 

•••••• B-B-B ...... 

•••• B--B--B ...... 

Low voltage (from 3.5V-3.53V), recharge the remote controller. 

Critical low voltage (from 3.45V-3.5V). Recharge the remote 

controller immediate 

Alert will sound after 15 minutes of inactivity. It will stop once you 

start using the remote controller. 

The remote controller will power off automatically when battery voltage drops below 3.45V. Land and 

• recharge the battery as soon as possible when the low voltage alert occurs to avoid loss of control 

during flight. 

3.2.2 Remote Controller Battery Level Indicator Status 

The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the discharging process. The following is 

a description of the indicators. 

: The LED is solid on : The LED will blink regularly 

• : The LED is light off 

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3.3 Antenna Orientation 

The remote controller's antenna should point skywards without obstructions for maximum communication range 

during flight. 

Figure 3-3 

The operations of remote controller are based on mode 2 stick configuration. 

Definitions 

The 'stick neutral' positions and 'stick released' mean the control sticks of the remote controller are placed at 

' the central position. 

To 'move the stick' means that the stick of remote controller is pushed away from the central position. 

Slide Lever is used for the pitch control of the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal. 

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Operation details 

Push the stick up and the aircraft will rise. 

Pull the stick down and the aircraft will descend. 

The aircraft will automatically hover and hold its 

altitude if the sticks are centered. 

Push the throttle stick above the centered (mid-point) 

position to make the aircraft take off. When flying, we 

suggest that you push the throttle stick slowly to 

prevent the aircraft from sudden and unexpected 

elevation 
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==~~~~~~~~=+ 

Position-] Position-2 Position-3 

OFF Course Lock Home 

point Lock 

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The yaw stick controls the aircraft rudder. 

Push the stick left and the aircraft will rotate counter 

clock-wise. 

Push the stick right and the aircraft will rotate 

clock-wise. If the stick is centered, the aircraft will 

remain facing the same direction. 

The yaw stick controls the rotating angular velocity of 

the aircraft. Pushing the stick further away from center 

results in a faster aircraft rotation velocity. 

The pitch stick controls the aircraft's front & back tilt. 

Push the stick up and the aircraft will tilt and fly 

forward. 

Pull the stick down and the aircraft will tilt and fly 

backward. The aircraft will keep level and straight if the 

stick is centered. 

Pushing or pulling the stick further away from center 

will result in a larger tilt angle (maximum of is 35•) and 

faster flight velocity. 

The roll stick controls the aircraft's left & right tilt. 

Push the stick left and the aircraft will tilt and fly left. 

Push the stick right and the aircraft will tilt and fly right. 

The aircraft will keep level and straight if the stick is 

centered. 

Pushing the stick further away from center will result in 

a larger tilt angle (maximum of 35•) and faster flight 

velocity. 

S1 is for compass calibration. Toggle the S1 switch from 

position-1 to position-3 and back to position-1 at least 5 

times, which will force the aircraft to enter into 

compass calibration mode. 

Users can configure position 3(bottom position) of the 

S1 switch to trigger the Failsafe in the Assistant. 

S2 is the IOC mode switch. IOC (Intelligent 

Orientation Control) function can be enabled in the 

Assistant when in Naza-tvl mode. Only use the IOC 

function after you are familiar with flying. 
•' 

-90" 

The left dial controls the pitch of the H3-2D and H3-3D 

gimbal. The position of left dial determines the pitch 

angle relative to the horizontal level. 

Turn the left dial to the right to make the gimbal pitch 

up. 

Turn the left dial to the left to make the gimbal pitch 

down. 

The gimbal will keep its current position if the dial is 

static. 

( 1 ) For 'Ready to Fly' the aircraft will hover when all sticks are released. 

( 2 ) For 'Ready to Fly (non-GPS)' the aircraft will only keep the altitude when all sticks are released. 

3.5 Linking the Remote Controller & Built-in Receiver 

PHANTOM 2 has a built-in receiver, the link button and indicator located on the bottom of the aircraft as illustrated 

in the Figure 3-4. 

The link between the remote controller and aircraft is already established for you so you can initially skip this 

procedure. If you ever replace the remote controller, re-establishing the link is required. 

Figure 3-4 

Linking procedures 

Power on the PHANTOM 2. 

Turn on the remote controller and place it 0.5m-lm away from the aircraft. 

Push the link button with a thin object and hold it until the Link indicator blinks red, then release it. 

When the Link indicator turns solid green, the link between the remote controller and the built-in receiver 

•••••• 

•••••• 

The remote controller is turned off and there is no 2.4GHz signal around, please turn 

on the remote controller . 

The receiver is ready for linking . 

There is 2.4GHz signal around but the remote controller is not linked with the receiver, 

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please carry out the linking procedures. 

The remote controller is linked with the receiver successfully. 

4 Intelligent Battery 

The intelligent battery is specially designed for the PHANTOM 2, with a battery capacity of 5200mAh, voltage of 

1l.lV and charge-discharge management functionality. The battery should only be charged with the DJI charger. 

I 

Intelligent Battery Charger 

( 1 ) Balance Charging Automatically balance the voltage of each battery cell during charging. 

( 2 ) Capacity Display Display the current battery level. 

The main controller communicates with the battery via communication ports 

( 3 ) Communicating 

for battery voltage, capacity, current and other information. 

Charging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 12.8V to 

( 4 ) Overcharging Protection 

prevent overcharging damage. 

( 5) Over Discharging Discharging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 8.4V to 

Protection prevent over discharging damage. 

( 6 ) Short Circuit Protection Automatically cuts off the power supply when a short circuit is detected. 

The battery will enter sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity to save 

( 7 ) Sleep Protection power. The static current is 10nA in sleep mode when the battery is 

powered on without connecting to other devices. 

( 8 ) Charging Temperature The battery will charge only when its temperature is within 0°(-55°C. If the 

Detection battery temperature is out of this range, the battery will stop charging. 

( 1 ) Before use, please read and follow the user manual, disclaimer, and the warnings on the battery. 

Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

( 2 ) The battery should only be charged with the charger provided by DJI. DJI does not take any 

responsibility for operation of any charger from a third party. 

~L~har~~-~~~~-':1~~-~~----·-·--·--~--~-~--- ·························----·~--~~~ ! l. Connect the charger to a wall socket (Use the plug set if necessary). 

Connect the battery to the charger. If the current capacity of the battery is over 75%, you should power on 

battery to begin charging. 

Battery Level indicators display current capacity level as the battery charges. Please refer to 

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level indicator description for details. 

4. The battery is fully charged when the Battery Level indicator lights are off. Please disconnect the charger 

and battery when the charging is completed. 

Wall Socket 

4.2 Install the Battery 

Push the battery into the battery compartment correctly as the following diagram shows. Make sure to push the 

battery into the compartment until you hear a 'click' sound. 

Figure 4-1 

An incorrectly inserted battery may cause one of the following to occur: (1) Bad contact. (2) Unavailable 

battery information. (3) Unsafe for flight. (4) Unable to take off. 

4.3 Battery Usage 

LED2 

LEDl 

-:_~==:~·-····· LED3 

~--~~LED4 

(~-~Battery Power Button 

~/ (Built-in Battery Power Indicator) 

Figure 4-2 

(1) Checking the battery level: When the battery is powered off; pressing the battery power button once will 

indicate the current battery level. Refer to < Battery Level Indicator Description> for details. 

(2) Powering on: When the battery is powered off; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 

2 seconds to turn on the intelligent battery. 

(3) Powering off: When the battery is powered on; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 

2 seconds to turn off the intelligent battery. 

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(4) Checking the battery life: When the battery is powered off; press and hold the battery power button for 5 

seconds to check the battery life. The battery level indicators will show the life and the battery power indicator 

will blink for 10 seconds, then all LEDs will light out and the intelligent battery will turn off. Refer to < Battery 

Level Indicator Description> for details. 

G!.l More battery information is available in the battery tab of the PHANTOM 2 Assistant. 

4.4 Description of the Battery Level Indicator 

The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the charging and discharging process as 

well as battery life. The following is a description of the indicators. 

:The LED is solid on :The LED will blink regularly 

• :The LED is light off 

0%-25% 

25%-50% 

50%-75% 

75%-100% 

87.5%-100% 

75%-87.5% 

62.5%-75% 

50%-62.5% 

37.5%-50% 

25%-37.5% 

12.5%-25% 

0%-12.5% 

90%-100% 

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•' • 80%~90% 

• 70%~80% 

• 60%~70% 

• 50%~60% 

• 40%~50% 

• 30%~40% 

• 20%~30% 

• • Less than 20% 

4.5 Correct Batter_r_~~,a.~~ot~s 

1. Never plug or unplug the battery into the aircraft when it is powered on. 

2. The battery should be charged in an environment that is between 0°( to 40°(, and be discharged in an 

environment that is between -20°( to 50°C. Both charging and discharging should be in an environment 

where the relative humidity is lower than 80%. 

3. It's recommended to charge and discharge the battery thoroughly once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. 

Users should discharge the battery until there is less than 8% power left or until the battery can no longer 

be turned on. Users should then fully recharge the battery to maximum capacity. This power cycling 

procedure will ensurethe battery is working at its optimal level. 

4. For long term storage please place the battery with only a 40~50% capacity in a strong battery box 

securely. We recommend discharging and charging the battery completely once every 3 months to keep it 

in good condition. The capacity should be varied in such a cycle (40%~50%}--0%-100%-(40%~50%). 

5. It's suggested you purchase a new battery after you have discharged your current battery over 300 times. 

Please completely discharge a battery prior to disposal. 

6. It's suggested that you purchase a new battery if the current battery is swollen or damaged in any way. 

7. Never try to recharge or fly with a battery that is swollen or damaged in any way. 

8. Never charge the battery unattended. Always charge the battery on a non-flammable surface such as 

concrete and never near any flammable materials. 

9. Safety is extremely important and users can get more information in the DISCLAIMER. 

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5 Calibrating the Compass 

IMPORT ANT: Make sure to perform the Compass Calibration procedures prior to the first flight. 

The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference which causes abnormal compass data and leads to 

poor flight performance or even flight failure. Regular calibration of the compass enables the compass to perform at 

its optimal level. 

5.1 Calibration Warnings 

( 1 ) DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a possibility for the existence of strong 

magnetic interference such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcement 

underground. 0 ( 2) DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular 

phones. 

( 3) Compass Calibration is very important; otherwise the flight control system will work abnormally. 

5.2 Calibration Procedures 

Please carry out the calibrating procedures in the flight field before flight. Please watch the quick start video of the 

PHANTOM 2 for more compass calibration details. 

Position-1 :~~ 'v;:,' 

' ' Position-3 ~ ' '-~ 

LED Flight Indicator 

,, 

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5.3 When Recalibration is required 

LED Flight Indicator 

Po,ition-1 ~) 

·TitJ ', Position-3 ·,~ 

"-~ 

Position·l-·Position-3-·Position-1 

Normal LED I 

! l 

~····~ 

( 1 ) When Compass Data is abnormal, the LED flight indicator will blink alternating between red and yellow. 

( 2 ) Last compass calibration was performed at a completely different flying field/location. 

( 3 ) The mechanical structure of the aircraft has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the compass. 

( 4 ) Evident drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the aircraft doesn't fly in straight lines. 

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. ' 6 Flight 

6.1 Flying Environment Requirements 

( 1 ) Before your first flight, please allow yourself some flight training (Using a flight simulator to 

practice flying, getting instruction from an experienced person, etc.). 

( 2 ) DO NOT fly in bad weather, such as rain or wind (more than moderate breeze) or fog. 

( 3 ) The flying field should be open and void of tall buildings or other obstacles; the steel structure 

within buildings may interfere with the compass. 

( 4 ) Keep the aircraft away from obstacles, crowds, power lines, trees, lakes and rivers etc. 

( 5 ) Try to avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment (No base 

stations or cell towers around). 

( 6 ) The flight control system will not work properly at the South Pole or North Pole. 

( 7 ) Never use the aircraft in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic 

lays and regulations. 

6.2 Starting the Motors 

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push the sticks according to one of the options 

below to start motors. Once the motors have started, release both sticks simultaneously. The same CSC is used to 

stop the motors. 

CEJ!. •••• 

A B c D 

Figure 6-1 

6.3_!!_~~-of!/_~!'!!:l~n_g.PE~-~ed.~.~~-~-- .... ~--·--·~--·-··----······· ... 

l. Start by placing the PHANTOM 2 on the ground with the battery level indicators facing you. 

2. Turn on the remote controller. 

Power on the aircraft by turning on the intelligent battery. 

When LED flight indicator blinks green/yellow, the PHANTOM 2 is entering Ready to Fly/Ready to Fly 

(non-GPS) mode. Start the motors with the CSC command. 

Push the throttle stick up slowly to lift the aircraft off the ground. Refer to <Remote Controller Operation> 

for more details. 

Be sure you are hovering over a level surface. Pull down the throttle stick to descend. The stick will lock into 

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,. place and the aircraft will descend steadily. 

7. After landing, leave the throttle stick down for 3 to 5 seconds to stop the motors. Return throttle stick to 

middle position after the motors have stopped. 

You SHOULD NOT execute the CSC during normal flight! This will stop the motors and cause the 

aircraft to descend rapidly and drop without any type of control. 

( 1 ) When the LED flight indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered into 

Failsafe mode, refer to <Failsafe Function> for details. 

( 2 ) A low battery capacity warning is indicated by the LED flight indicator blinking red slowly or 

rapidly during flight. Refer to the <Low Battery Capacity Warning Function> for details. 

( 3 ) Watch the quick start video about flight for more flight information. 

( 4 ) Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and 

temperature. Be very careful when flying 3000 meters (9800 feet) or more above sea level, as 

battery and aircraft performance may be reduced. 

( 5 ) When used with a H3-3D gimbal, a GoPro camera, and the iOSD mini, your Phantom 2 will be very 

close to its maximum takeoff weight. It is not recommended that you attach the Phantom 2 

propeller guards at this weight. Otherwise, the aircraft will be unable to fly normally. 

6.4 Failsafe Function 

The aircraft will enter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is lost. The flight control 

system will automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to reduce injuries or damage. The following 

situations would make the aircraft fail to receive a signal from the remote controller and enter Failsafe mode: 

( 1 ) The remote controller is powered off. 

( 2 ) The remote controller is powered on but the S1 is toggled in the position triggering the Failsafe (this must 

have been configured in the PHANTOM 2 Assistant). 

( 3 ) The aircraft has flown out of the effective communication range of the remote controller. 

( 4 ) There is an obstacle obstructing the signal between the remote controller and the aircraft, essentially 

reducing the distance the signal can travel. 

( 5 ) There is interference causing a signal problem with the remote controller. 

Failsafe works differently depending on the mode the aircraft is in when Failsafe mode is initiated whether it is in 

the Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode. 

Ready to Fly (non-GPS) ••·• Automatic landing 

The flight control system will try to keep the aircraft level during descent and landing. Note that the aircraft may 

be drifting during the descent and landing process. 

Ready to Fly --- Automatic go home and land 

control system will automatically control the aircraft to fly back to the home point and land. 

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Home Point 

When the aircraft is initializing the Ready to Fly status, the aircraft will record the current GPS coordinates as 

the home point. It is recommended to lift off only after Ready to Fly status is confirmed for the safety of being 

able to fly back to home point successfully in case the Failsafe mode is initiated. 

Go Home Procedures 

!2 Flying. 

I :1 

:~ 

4 Signal lost lasts 3s, begin to go home. 

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LED Flight Indicator ·<k<ib~i% '> 

Figure 6-2 

LED Flight Indicator 

1 6 Landing after hovering 15s. 

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I LED Flight Indicator 

( l ) In a Failsafe situation, if less than 6 GPS satellites are found for more than 20 seconds, the aircraft 

will descend automatically. 

( 2 ) When the aircraft is landing automatically, users can control the aircraft's position and altitude if 

the remote controller signal is recovered. 

In Phantom 2 mode, users can set a new home point manually when the aircraft is in "Ready to fly" status 

as long as a home point has been recorded automatically. Quickly flipping the S2 switch of the remote 

controller from upper most to lower most positions 5 times or more will reset the current aircraft position 

as a new home point of PHANTOM 2. When successfully reset, you will see a series of rapid green blinks 

on the LED Flight Indicator. The definition of "home point" is: 

( l ) The home point is the place PHANTOM 2 returns to when the control signal is lost, which 1s 

recorded last time. 

( 2 ) The home point is used to calculate the horizontal distance between you and the aircraft, the 

distance will be displayed as ~ if using iOSD module. 

When the Sl switch is switched to Position-], 

How to regain toggle the Sl switch to any other position once to 

control regain control. If remote controller's signal is 

recovered, control is returned back to the pilot. 

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Position-3 

(No triggering the .Failsafe) 

Regain control as soon as signal is 

recovered. 
• ,• 

6.5 Low Battery Capacity Warning Function 

The low battery capacity warning alerts users when the battery is close to depletion during flight. When it appears, 

users should promptly fly back and land to avoid accidental damage. The PHANTOM 2 has two levels of low battery 

capacity warning. The first appears when the battery has less than 30% power and the second appears when it has 

less than 15% power. 

( 1 ) When battery power drops below 30% and LED indicator will blink red slowly. 

( 2 ) At lower than 15% the LED indicator will blink red rapidly, the PHANTOM 2 will also begin to descend and 

land automatically. After it has landed, keep the throttle stick at its lowest point or execute CSC. 

( 3 ) There is a hidden third low battery threshold in addition to the 1st and 2nd level warnings. This uses 10.65V 

as its threshold. Both this voltage threshold and the 2nd Level Low Battery Warning will trigger auto-landing. 

Altitude can be maintained if necessary by pushing up on the throttle stick. 

( 1 ) Remember to fly your PHANTOM 2 back as soon as you see a low battery capacity warning. 

( 2 ) Keeping the battery contact needles and pads clean is very important. Any dirt and dust may 

cause a communication failure. 

6.6 Flight Limits Function 

All UA V (unmanned aerial vehicle) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations at ICAO 

(International Civil Aviation Organization) and per country airspace regulations. For safety reasons, the flight limits 

function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and legally. The flight limits function includes 

height, distance limits. 

In Ready to Fly status, height, distance limits works together to restrict the flight. In Ready to Fly (non-GPS) status, 

only height limit works and the flying height restricted to be not over 120m. 

(1) The default parameters in the Assistant is compliant within the definitions of class G ruled by 

ICAO. (Refer to Airspace Classification to get more details). As each country has its own rules, 

make sure to configure the parameters to comply with these rules too, before using the 

PHANTOM 2. 

(2) Users in Mainland China can refer to ~F§ffi[i;~~~fff§it.N!. 

Max Height & Radius Limits 

The Max Height & Radius restricts the flying height and distance. Configuration can be done in the PHANTOM 2 

Assistant. Once complete, your aircraft will fly in a restricted cylinder. 

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'~''''''''''' J ,~,,~,-~~-~ '-'''"'-~' ,~,-~,'~'''~~'~''~'~''''~' is powered on 

Figure 6-3 Figure 6-4 

The flight height is restricted to fly Warning: Height limit 

Max Height None. 

Max Radius 

Max Height 

Max Radius 

(l) 

(2) 

under the max height. reached. 

The flight distance is restricted to fly Warning: Distance limit Rapid red flashings --•••• 

within the max radius. reached. when close to the Max radius limit. 

The flight height is restricted to fly Warning: Height limit reached. 

under the minor height between the None. 

Max height and 120m. 

Not limited, no warnings or LED indicators. 

If the aircraft flies out of the limits, you can still control your aircraft except to fly it further away. 

If the aircraft is flying out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) status, it will fly back 

within the limits range automatically if 6 or more GPS satellites have been found. 

6.7 Flight Limits of Special Areas 

Special areas include airports worldwide. All special areas are listed on the DJI official website. Please refer to 

http://www.dji.com/fly-safe/category-mc for details. These areas have been divided into category A and category B. 

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lO.Sm 

Center of 

Special 

Area 

Airspace: A,C,D 

Boundary: fl, £, 

£ 

Category A Category B 

Motors will not start. 

A If the Phantom flies into a special area in Ready to Fly 

Orange (non-GPS) mode and Ready to Fly mode activates, it will 

automatically descend and land then stop its motors. 

B If the Phantom flies into a special area in Ready to Fly 

(non-GPS) mode and Ready to Fly mode activates, it will 

descend to airspace C and hover 5 meters below edge sf.. •••••• 

No restrictions of flight, but the Phantom will not enter 

Category A, the aircraft can fly free, but it will not enter 

c 

Airspace B through Boundary b & d. 

Around Category B sites, the phantom can fly freely, but it will 

not enter into Airspace A through Boundary!!:. 

D 

No restrictions. None. 

Blue 

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Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during 

~ the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. Users will regain control 

once the motors have stopped. There is no need to toggle the Sl switch. 

(1) When flying in the airspace (A/B/C) of restricted special area, LED flight indicators will blink red 

888888 quickly and continue for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying 

status and continue for 5 seconds at which point it will switch back to red blinking. 

(2) For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, 

city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible. 

6.8 Conditions of Flight Limits 

In different working modes and flight modes, flight limits will differ according to number of GPS satellites found. 

The following table demonstrates all the cases(v: available; X:unavailable). 

All flights are restricted by height. distance and special areas simultaneously. 

Ready to Fly (non-GPS) X X 

Max Height 

~6 

GPS " " " <6 X " X 

~6 " " X 

A TTl. 

<6 X " X 

~6 X X X 

Manual 

<6 X X X 

Disclaimer 

Please ensure that you are kept up to date with International and Domestic airspace rules and regulations before 

using this product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read this fully. 

You agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and content while using this product, and for any direct or 

indirect consequences caused by not following this manual, violate or disregard any other applicable local laws, 

administrative rules and social habits thereof. 

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7 Assistant Installation and Configuration 

7.1 Installing Driver and PHANTOM 2 Assistant 

Installing and running on Windows 

1. Download driver installer and Assistant installer in EXE format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 

on the DJI website. 

2. Connect the PHANTOM 2 to a PC via a Micro-USB cable. 

3. Run the driver installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

4. Next, run the Assistant installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

5. Double click the PHANTOM 2 icon on your Windows desktop to launch the software. 

A The installer in EXE format only supports Windows operating systems (Win XP, Win?, Win8 (32 or 64 

bit)). 

Installing and running .on Mac OS X 

1. Download the Assistant installer in DMG format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 on the DJI 

website. 

2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

3. When launching for the first time if use Launchpad to run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant, Launchpad won' 

allow access because the software has not been reviewed by Mac App Store. 

4. Locate the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder, press the Control key and then click the PHANTOM 2 icon 

(or right-click the PHANTOM 2 icon using a mouse). Choose Open from the shortcut menu, click open in 

the prompt dialog box and then software will launch. 

5. After the first successful launch, directly launching of the software can be achieved by double-clicking 

the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder or using Launchpad. 

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·f1~ Usage of PHANTOM 2 Assistant on Mac OS X and Windows are exactly the same. The Assistant pages 

appear in other places of this manual are on the Windows for example. 

7.2 Usi11gthe PHANTOM 2 Assistant on a PC 

1. Start up the PC, power on the PHANTOM 2, then connect the PHANTOM 2 to the PC with a Micro-USB 

cable. DO NOT disconnect until configuration is finished. 

2. Run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant and wait for the PHANTOM 2 to connect to the Assistant. Observe the 

indicators • • on the bottom of the screen. When connected successfully, the connection indicator is fl> 

and communication indicator is blinking' •. 

3. Choose [Basic] or [Advanced] configuration pages. 

4. View and check the current configuration in the [View] page. 

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• ( 1 ) Users should not enable the Naza-M function before finishing Advanced Flight Maneuvers 

procedure in the" PHANTOM Pilot Training Guide". If the Naza-M mode is enabled, users can 

switch the control mode between A TTl. Mode, GPS Mode or Manual Mode, and access the 

advanced settings (e.g. IOC). In addition, the LED located on the rear frame arms will display 

Naza-M flight status indications instead of the PHANTOM 2's indicators. Do not enable the 

Naza-M mode unless you are an experienced user or guided by a professional. 

( 2) You can change to the Phantom 2 mode by clicking the same button used to turn on the Naza-M 

mode. This operation will disable the Naza-M mode and enable Phantom 2 mode. All parameters 

will be returned to factory settings. 

7.3 Firmware upgrade of PHANTOM 2 

Please refer to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant to install driver and PHANTOM RC Assistant, and then follow the 

procedures below to upgrade the software and firmware; otherwise the PHANTOM 2 might not work properly. 

1. An internet connection is required to upgrade PHANTOM 2 's firmware. 

2. Click the [Upgrade] icon to check the current firmware version and whether the installed firmware is the 

latest version. If not, click the relative links to upgrade. 

3. Be sure to wait until the Assistant shows "finished". Click OK and power cycle the PHANTOM 2 after 5 

seconds. Once completed, the firmware is up to date. 

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( 1) DO NOT power off until the upgrade is finished. 

(2) If the firmware upgrade failed, the main controller will enter a waiting for firmware upgrade 

status automatically. If this happens, repeat the above procedures. 

Firmware upgradable items: (1) Main Controller (2) P330CB(Main Board) (3) Receiver (4) Gimbal 

CMU (5) GimbaiiMU (6) Battery 

7.4 PHANTOM RC Assistant Description 

Please follow the procedures to finish the configuration of the remote controller. 

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• 1. Turn off the remote controller and find the Micro-USB port on the bottom of it. 

2. Start up the PC, power on the remote controller, and then connect the remote controller to the PC with a 

Micro-USB cable. DO NOT disconnect until the configuration is finished. 

3. Run the PHANTOM RC Assistant and wait for the remote controller to connect to the Assistant. Observe 

the indicators •• on the bottom left of the screen. When connected successfully, the connection 

indicator is e and communication indicator is blinking •. 

Finish configuration in the [Main] page. 

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8 Appendix 

8.1 

Operating environment temperature 

Power consumption 

Supported Battery 

Weight (including the battery) 

Take-off Weight 

Hovering Accuracy (Ready to Fly) 

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 

Max Tilt Angle 

Max Ascent/ Descent Speed 

Max Flight Speed 

Wheelbase 

Operating Frequency 

Communication Distance (open area) 

Receiver Sensitivity (l%PER) 

Working Current/Voltage 

DJI Intelligent battery 

lOOOg 

~1300g 

Vertical: 0.8m; Horizontal: 2.5m 

2oo·;s 

35° 

Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2m/s 

15m/s (Not Recommended) 

350mm 

2.4GHz ISM 

lOOOm 

-97dBm 

Built-in LiPo Battery Working Current/Capacity 

120 mA@3.7V 

3.7V, 2000mAh 

Type 

Capacity 

Charging Environment Range 

Discharging Environment Range 

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3S LiPo Battery 

5200mAh, ll.lV 

0°( to 40°( 

-20°( to 50°( 

Warming Up & Aircraft cannot take off during warming up 

Ready to Fly 

151 Level Low Battery Capacity Warning 
•••••• 2"d Level Low Battery Capacity Warning 

••• Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big 

Errors & Aircraft cannot fly.* 

••••• Compass data abnormal because of ferro-magnetic interference or 

the compass needs calibration. 

* Users can connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant to get detailed information about warnings and errors. 

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