## Private and Confidential Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos 31 StreeterBrook MiltonVT 05468- Section 333 Exemption Petition

10128115 U. S. Department ofTransportation Docket Management System 1200 New JerseyAve, SE Washington, DC 20590

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## Re: Exemption Request Section 333 ofthe FAA Reform Act ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations from 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. Part 21; 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a)&(b); 91.7(a); 91.9(b) (2); 91.103(b); 91.109; 119.121; 91.151(a); 91.203(a)&(b); 91.405(a); 91.407(a) (1); 91.409(a) (2); 91.417(a)&(b) DearSiror Madam, I, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos, am writing pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 and the procedures contained within 14 C.F.R. 11, to request that I, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos an owner and operatorofsmall unmanned aircraft, be exempted from the Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") listed below so that I, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-nNideos (may operate my small ultra lightweight unmanned aircraft system ("UAS") in commercially regulated airspace bythe FederalAviation Administration ("FAA").
Following exemption and approval by the FAA, I, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos, will primarily use my professionally built DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS equipped with cameras for the following applications: Closed-Set Film Operations on Film and Television Productions, as well as aerial videography/cinematography to safely enhance films and commercials; augmentation of real estate listing videos; and the creation ofvisual and topography layout videos for Search and Rescue (SAR) missions forstate and local agency's, education, agricultural inspections and building and construction zone inspections. Ourprimary goal will be augmentation of real estate listing videos. /)

## My, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos', exemption request would permit the operation ofultra lightweight, unmanned (i.e. piloted by remote control) UAS'sforthe development ofcommunity and government use videos, permissible within property boundaries for individual homeowners and within in tightly controlled, limited airspaces predetermined in areas away from the general public, airports, heliports and vehiculartraffic. Currently, similar lightweight, remote controlled UAS's are legally operated by unmonitored amateur hobbyists with no safety plan orcontrols in place to prevent catastrophe. Furthermore, it is my intentto assistfuture FAA safety protocols and regulations exclusiveto lightweight UAS'sfor specificvideo and photography usage by sharing information with the FAA as I, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos record flight data and other pertinent information gained through permitted flight operations. In addition, granting my, Bruce Morrissey DBASmugglers' Photos-n-Videos, exemption request will comply with the Secretary ofTransportation's (FAAAdministrator's) instructions to not only integrate UAS's intothe national airspace system, but to "

...establish requirements for the safe operation ofsuch aircraft systems [UAS's] in the national airspace system" under Section 333{c) ofthe Reform Act specificto the use of UAS'sfor real estate/Realtor purposes, educational videos, Search and Rescue, land/trusts inspections, agricultural field monitoring, film/video productions, closed-set motion picture film operations and television, and structure inspections, to aid state and local agency's. Further I, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videoswill conduct my operations in compliance with the protocols described herein oras otherwise established by the FAA. Forthe reasons stated below, I, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos, respectfully requestthe grant ofan exemption allowing meto operate ultra lightweight, remote controlled UAS's to aid academic community awareness, to benefit/stimulate attraction to the metro Chittenden County and greater Burlington VT area and surroundings and to enhance personal and public video feeds. A grantthat will ultimately allow UAS'sto play a more positive role in our local community by increasing employment opportunities, heightening security measures and decreasing government expenditures by reducing the need for heavier manned aircraft, containing costly, combustible fuel- a potential public hazard in and of itself.



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## I. Contact Information: 

## Bruce Morrissey Smugglers' Photos-n.Videos Milton,VT 05468 Phone: 

## 802-598-0002 Email: 

## smuggsphoto@comcastnet
II. The Specific Sections ofTitle 14 ofthe Code of Federal Regulations From Which 

## Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos Requests Exemption are: 14 CFR 21; 14 C.F.R 45.23(b); 14 CFR 61.113 (a) 

# &(b); 14 C.F.R. 91, etseq.; 14 CFR 407 (a) (1); 14 CFR 409 (a) (2); and, 14 CFR 417 (a) 

## &(b). 

## Ill. The Extent of relief 

## Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos Seel_<.s and the Reason He Seeks Such Relief: 

## I, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos submit this application in accordance with the Reform Act, 112 P.L. 95 

## §§ 331-334, seeking relieffrom any 

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currently applicable FARs operating to prevent me. 

## Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos. contemplated commercial cinematic, academic and otherflight operations within the national airspace system. The Reform Act in Section 332 provides for such integration ofcivil unmanned aircraft systems into our national airspace system as it is in the public's interestto do so. My, 

## Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos, ultra lightweight UAS meetsthe definition of"small unmanned aircraft" as defined in Section 331 and therefore the integration ofmy ultra light weight UAS is expressly contemplated by the Reform Act. Iwould liketo operate my ultra lightweight UAS priortothe time period bywhich the Reform Act requires the FAAto promulgate rules governing such craft. Thereby, providing direct experience and valuable information forformal regulation that can be administered uniformlyto all related UAS aerial video and photography. The Reform Act guides the Secretary in determining the types of UAS's 

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that may operate safely in our national airspace system. Considerations include: The weight, size, speed and overall capabilities ofthe UAS's; Whetherthe UAS will be operated near airports or heavily populated areas; and, Whetherthe UAS will be operated by line ofsight. 112 P.L. 95 

## § 333 (a).

Each ofthese items reflect in favor ofan exemption for me, 

## Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos. My UAS's utilize eight (8) or less rotating propellers for balance, control and stability. My UAS's are equipped with the following via video and data telemetry: 1) Altimeter 2) Attitude indicator 3) Ground Speed indicator 4) Magnetic compass 5) Heading indicator 6) Vertical speed indicator 7) Course deviation indicator 8) Radio magnetic indicator 9) GPS location 10) Battery consumption and Battery Left with approximate time. 11) Loiter and circle mode. 12) Auto safety or RTL ( Return To Launch) 13) Auto landing technology. Each UASweighing less than twenty (20) pounds (far belowthe maximum 55 pound limit); Including camera(s) with orwithout gimbal (a camera stabilizer). I, 

## Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos considers safety as foremost with each flight. My small unmanned aircraft is designed to hover in place, circle in a specific place or loitervia GPS and can be operated in winds upto 30.4 knots (35mph) wind. For safety, stability and fear of financial loss Iwill not fly in winds exceeding 21.7 knots (25 mph). Built in safety systems include a GPS mode that allows my UAS to hover/circle in place or land when radio controls are released. My own personal rule will be not to fly in wind speeds exceeding 20 MPH. With three (3) modes to choose from, Iwill fly with the modes safestto complete the videos for aerial videography/photography and have the ability to choose the safest, most reliable and stable mode to prevent accident and hazard. When pilot communication from the radio control is lost, UAS is designed slowly descend to point oftakeoff and orto land at point of 

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## launch after ascending to a pre-set altitude to ensure the UAS will clear any obstacles that may be between the takeoff point and the current position ofthe UAS. This failsafe altitude will not be set morethan 200ft and is determined before each flight. 

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I, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos will not operate my UAS near airports, hospitals nor police heliports, and do not operate near areas where general public is within fifty to one hundred (50-100) yards depending on location, conditions and weather. I am constantly on alert for any manned aircraft (police/medical helicopters, etc.) and prepared to land/abort immediately to the nearest and safest ground point should a manned aircraft approach my location or I suspect manned aircraft may approach near my location. My UAS's are capable of vertical and horizontal operations, and is flown only within my line ofsight, as the remote control pilot. My UAS's are also flown with a second operatorwho aids in watching for any obstacles, including manned aircraft, within the flight zone ofthe UAS. Utilizing battery power rather than combustible fuels, flights generally last between three (10) to fifteen (25) minutes, with an altitude under one hundred fifty (150) feet. (3 )Smart Mode includes, position hold, self-leveling; altitude command, GPS, return home feature, and safety control to return home or land in the event ofcommunication interruption between RC transmitter and UAS. I, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos utilize a fresh fully charged battery with each flight as a safety precaution; full flight time limit for each battery is eight (8) to thirty (30) minutes as tested. I do not operate my UAS at or below manufacturer recommend minimum charge levels for operation; preferring to remain well within a safe operating range to insure adequate communication between radio control and UAS to eliminate potential for crash, loss ofcontrol or hazard. Reserve batteries are at hand with each exercise to insure replacement for sufficient safe level ofoperation. I do not believe in taking risk that may cause a crash, that could create hazard to the public/property/manned aircraft, and have no desireto lose an investment. I have clocked numerous practice flights in remote areas as a hobbyist simulating flights forfuture commercial use to gain familiarization with the characteristics ofthis specific UAS's performance under differenttemperature and weather conditions. I also practice computerized simulated flights to maintain adequate skills and response reflex time. All forthe sake ofsafety. I, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos, am extremely cautious when operating ofmy UAS/ultra lightweight unmanned aircraft and will not "create a hazard to users of the national airspace system orthe public." 112 P.

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## § 333 (b). Given the small size and weight of my UAS it falls well within Congress's contemplated safety zone when it promulgated

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## 6 the Reform Act and the corresponding directive to integrate UAS's into the national airspace system. Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos's UAS, used in hobby flight, has a demonstrable safety record and does not pose any threatto the general public or national security. IV. How Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos' Request Will Benefit the PublicAsA Whole: Aerial videography for geographical awareness, education, search and rescue, land management, structure inspections and for real estate marketing has been around for a long time through manned fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. Forsmall budget companies, average homeowners and property owners the expense ofsuch aerial videography is cost prohibitive. Only large companies and high end Realtors or luxury homeowners can afford to absorb such expense; depriving non-luxury owners and lower budget companies from a valuable marketing tool. Manned aircraft pose a threat to the public through potential catastrophic crash thatthe Vermont community has experienced in the pastwith military aircraft, private aircrafts, ultra-lite's. Each resulting in loss of life. Each with combustible fuel that can explode and bum on impact. My, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos, UAS poses no such threat since size and lack ofcombustible fuel alleviates any potential threat to the public. Congress has already proclaimed that it is in the public's interestto integrate commerciallyflown UAS's into the national airspace system, hence the passing ofthe Reform Act. Granting my, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos, exemption request furthers the public interestthrough academic/visual awareness ofthe geographical benefits in and around the metro Burlington VT area. My ultra light weight UAS is battery powered and creates no emissions that can harm the environment. The consequence of my ultra light weight UAS crashing is far less than a full size helicopter or fixed wing aircraft; which are heavy, contain combustible fuel and can cause catastrophic devastation to the public. The public's interest is furthered by minimizing ecological and crash threat by permitting aerial video/photo capture through my battery operated ultra lightweight UAS's. Permitting me, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videosto immediately fly within national airspace furthers economic growth. Granting my exemption request substantially furthers the economic impactfor the metro Milton VT, Burlington VT and Chittenden County and surrounding community for companies looking to relocate or build around Milton VT/Butlington VT metro area as well as individuals looking to relocate for career advancementthrough academic and geographical awareness. Both ofwhich serve as a stimulus to the community. V. Reasons Why Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos Exemption Will NotAdversely Affect Safety Or How The Exemption Will Provide a Level ofSafety At Least Equal To Existing Rule: My, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos, exemption will not adversely affect safety. Quite the contrary, for the reasons stated permitting 

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me, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos to log more flight time in FAA controlled airspace, with communication with the FAA, will allow me to contribute to the innovation and implementation of new and novel, as ofyet undiscovered safety protocols for Realtors, land and structured owners. Fordevelopment in cooperation with the FAA. In addition I, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos submit the following representations of enhancements to current aerial videography and photography: My UAS's weigh less than seven (7) pounds complete with a an integrated ultra-light weight camera.; I only operate my UAS below 200 feet (well within the 400 foot permissible ceiling set by the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012); My UAS only operate for 3-30 minutes perflight; I land my UAS priorto manufacturer recommended minimum level of battery power; I pilot my UAS through remote control only by line ofsight; and have live video feed for a secondary pilot to monitorvideo recording; I receive a live telemetry feed from my UAS during all flights which include remaining battery voltage, distance, altitude, and any anomalies that may occurduring flight; My UAS's Command and Control utilizes spread spectrum 2.4Ghz-2.485Ghz frequencies in accordance with CFR 47, Part 15for model aircraft use. My UAS's camera system utilizes 5.725Ghz-5.875Ghz frequencies in accordance with CFR47, Part 15. My UAS's have a GPS controlled flight controller- a flight safety feature whereby it hovers or circles and then lands atthe GPS takeoff point ifcommunication with the remote control pilot is lost; I actively record and analyze flight data through the DJI phantom 3 flight controller app to constantly update and enhance safety protocols; I only operate in reasonably safe environment that are strictly controlled, are away from power lines, elevated lights, airports and actively populated areas; I conduct extensive preflight inspections and protocol, during which safety carries primary importance; I always obtain all necessary permissions priorto operation; and, I have procedures in place to abort flights in the event ofsafety breaches or potential danger. My, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos, safety protocols provide a level ofsafety equal to orexceeding existing rules. It is important to note that absent the integration of commercial UAS into our national airspace system, helicopters are the primary means ofaerial video and photography for community awareness real estate, structured inspections, land management and search and rescue. While the safety record ofsuch helicopters is remarkably astounding, there has been local incident involving loss of life as well as extensive property damage; it is far saferto operate a battery powered ultra lightweight UAS. First, the potential loss of life is diminished because UAS's carry no people on board and I only operates my UAS in specific areas away from mass populations. Second, there is no fuel on board a UAS and thus the potential for fire orexplosions is greatly diminished. Third, the small size and extreme maneuverability of my UAS allow me to remotely pilot away from and avoid hazards quickly and safely. Lastly, given its small size and weight, even when close enough to capture amazing images, my UAS need not be so close to the objects they are focused on through the technology and use ofpost editing software allowing pan and zoom. Accordingly, my UAS has



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# 8 been experimentally operated forfamiliarization/competency and will continue to operate at and above current safety levels. VI. A Summary The FAA May Publish in the Federal Register: 14 C.F.R. 21 and 14 C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals and The Like. 14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirements for procurement ofnecessaryairworthiness certificates in relation to FAR §91.203(a)(1). The size, weight and enclosed operational area ofmy, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos, UAS permits exemption from Part 21 because my UAS meets (and exceeds) an equivalent level ofsafety pursuantto Section 333 ofthe Reform Act. The FAA is authorized to exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate requirement under both the Act (49 U.S.C. § 44701 (f)) 

## and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act. Both pieces of legislation permitthe FAAto exempt UAS'sfrom the airworthiness certificate requirement in consideration ofthe weight, size, speed, maneuverability and proximity to areas such as airports and dense populations. My, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos, current and projected UAS's meet or exceed each ofthe elements.

14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation ofan aircraftwithout an airworthiness certificate. As no such certificatewill be applicable in the form contemplated bythe FARs, this Regulation is inapplicable. 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraftflight manual in the aircraft. As there are no on board pilots or passengers, and given the size ofthe UAS's, this Regulation is inapplicable. An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved by maintaining a safety/flight manual delineating areas ofwhere safety can be defined. The FAA has previously issued exemptionsto this regulation in Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 10700 and 32827. 14 C.F.R. § 91.121 regarding altimetersettings is inapplicable insofar as my UAS utilizes electronic global positioning systems with a barometric sensororcontrolled GPS "geofencing" 14 C.F.R. § 91.203 (a) and (b) provides forthe carrying ofcivil aircraft certifications and registrations. They are inapplicable for the same reasons described above. The equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved by maintaining any such required certifications and registrations by me, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos. B. 14 C.F.R. § 45.23: Marking ofThe Aircraft. Applicable Codes of Federal Regulation require aircraftto be marked accordingto certain specifications. My UAS can be marked with the appropriate "N" number once this "N" number has been given. C. 14 C.F.R. § 61.113: Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: PIC. Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113 (a) & 

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## 9 DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-VideosThe UAS Pilot in Command will possess a driver's license. The PIC will also complete flight review requirements , safety check lists, aswell as maintain a flight log.
D. 14 C.F.R. 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes. 14 C.F.R. § 91.119 prescribes safe altitudes for the operation ofcivil aircraft. It allows helicopters to be operated at lower altitudes in certain conditions. My UAS will never operate at an altitude greaterthan 300fclose AGL; safely below the standard of400 AGL. I, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videoswill however operate my UAS in safe areas away from public and traffic, providing a level ofsafety at least equivalentto orbelowthose in relation to minimum safe altitudes. Given the size, weight, maneuverability and speed ofmy UAS, an equivalent or higher level ofsafety will be achieved. 

# E. 14 C.F.R. 91.405 (a}; 407 (a) (1); 409 (a) (2); 417(a) 

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The above-cited Regulations require, amongst otherthings, aircraft owners and operators to "have [the] aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E ofthis part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) ofthis section, have discrepancies repaired as · prescribed in part43 ofthis chapter

...."These Regulations only applyto aircraftwith an airworthiness certificate. They will not, therefore, applyto my, NAME)'s, UAS. However, as a safety precaution I inspect my UAS before and after each flight. A Summary The FAA May Publish in the Federal Register: A. 14 C.F.R. 21 and 14 C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals and The Like. 14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirements for procurement ofnecessary airworthiness certificates in relation to FAR§ 91.203(a)(1). The size, weight and enclosed operational area ofmy UAS permits exemption from Part 21 because my, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos, UAS meets an equivalent level ofsafety pursuantto Section 333 ofthe Reform Act. The FAA is authorized to exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate requirement underboth the Act (49 U.S.C.§ 44701 (f)) 

## and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act. Both pieces oflegislation permitthe FAAto exempt UAS'sfrom the airworthiness certificate requirement in consideration ofthe weight, size, speed, maneuverability and proximityto areas such as airports and dense populations. My UAS meets orexceeds each ofthe elements. 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation ofan aircraftwithout an airworthiness certificate. As no such certificate will be applicable in the form contemplated by the FARs, this Regulation is inapplicable. 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraftflight manual in the aircraft. Asthere are no pilots or passengers, and given the size ofthe UAS's, this Regulation is inapplicable. An equivalent level ofsafety

## will be achieved by maintaining a manual. The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation in Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 95658, 10167, maintenance program that involves regular software updates and curative measures forany damaged hardware. Therefore, an equivalent level of


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an exemption from the following Regulations:14 C.F.R. 21, subpart H; 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113 (a) 

## &{b); 14 C.F.R. §91.7 {a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b)(2); 14C.F.R. § 91.103{b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.109; 14 C.F.R. §91.119; 14 C.F.R. § 91.121; 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a); 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.203(a) and {b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.405 (a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.407 (a)(1 ); 14 C.F.R. § 91.409 {a) {2); 14 C.F.R. § 91.409 (a) (2); and, 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.417 (a) 

## &{b) to commercially operate my, Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos, small unmanned vehicle/lightweight unmanned aircraftvehicle in communityawareness, education, structural inspection land management, search and rescue and real estate operations, and to develop economic platforms forthe aforementioned to enhance the experience ofthose seeking to relocate, rebuild, reevaluate and tofind in the metro Milton, VT area.

F. Additional FAA Required Operating Conditions and Limitations

When not covered elsewhere in this Operations Manual, the following conditions and limitations apply:

1. The UA mustweigh less than 55 pounds {25kg), including energy source(s) and equipment 2. The UA may not beflown at a speed exceeding a ground speed of85 knots. 3. Flights must be operated at an altitude of no more than 500 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operator's manual. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL 

# 4. The UAS must be operated within visual line ofsight {VLOS) ofthe PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC's state driver's license. 5. All operations must utilize a visual observer {VO). The VO may be used to satisfythe VLOS requirement, as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times.

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6. If a discrepancy exists between these limitations and any procedure outlined elsewhere in this operations manual, the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and must be followed. 7. Priorto each flight, the PIC must inspectthe UAS to ensure it is in a condition forsafe flight. Ifthe inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation ofthe UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station, ifutilized, must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly documented in the aircraft records. 8. Any UASthat has undergone maintenance oralterations that affectthe UAS operation orflight characteristics, e.g. replacement ofa flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight in accordance with the operator's manual. The PIC who conducts the functional testflight must make an entry in the UAS aircraft records ofthe flight. 9. The operator mustfollowthe manufacturer's UAS aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. When unavailable, aircraft maintenance/component/overhaul, replacement, and inspection/maintenance requirements must be established and identified in the operator's manual. At a minimum, the following must be included in the operator's manual: a. Actuators 

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c. Powerplant (motors) d. Propellers
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## 10. The Pilot in Command (PIC) must possess at least a sport pilot certificate and at least a current state driver's license. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR 

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11. Priorto operations conducted forthe purpose ofmotion picturefilming (orsimilar operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 

## § 61.51 (b), a minimum of200 flight cycles and 25 hours oftotal time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot and at least ten hours logged as a UAS pilot with a similar UAS type (single blade or multirotor). Prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations may satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience-building flights can also be conducted underthis grant ofexemption to accomplish the required flight cycles and flight time. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential forflight operations are considered non-participants, and the PIC must operate the UAS with appropriate distance from non-participants in accordance with 14 CFR 

## § 91.119. 12. Priorto operations conducted forthe purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a mannerconsistentwith 14 CFR 

## § 61.51 (b), a minimum offive hours as UAS pilot operating the make and model of UAS to be utilized for operations underthe exemption and three take-offs and three landings in the preceding 90 days. Training, proficiency, experience-building, and take-off and landing currency flights can be conducted underthis grant ofexemption to accomplish the required flight time and 90 day currency. During training, proficiency, experience-building, and take-off and landing currency flights, all persons not essential forflight operations are considered non-participants, and the PIC must operate the UAS with appropriate distance from non-participants in accordance with 14 CFR 

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13. Priorto any flight operations authorized by this grant ofexemption, the PIC and visual observer (VO) must have successfully completed a qualification process, as outlined in the operator's manual. As this is a requirement stipulated by the operator, the test must be developed and implemented by a qualified person designated atthe sole discretion ofthe operator. A record ofcompletion ofthis qualification process must be documented and made available to the Administrator upon request.

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14. Priorto operations conducted forthe purpose ofmotion picture filming (or similar operations}, a flight demonstration, administered by an operator-approved and -qualified pilot must be successfully completed and documented. This documentation must be available for review upon request by the Administrator. Because the knowledge and airmanship test qualifications have been developed by the operator, and there are no established practical test standards that support ajurisdictional FAA FSDO evaluation and approval ofcompany designated examiners, the petitionerwill conduct these tests in accordance with the operator's manual.

15. The UAS may not be operated directly over any person, except authorized and consenting production personnel, below an altitude that is hazardous to persons or property on the surface in the event ofa UAS failure oremergency.

16. Regarding the distance from participating persons, the operator's manual has safety mitigations for authorized and consenting production personnel. At all times, those persons must be essential to the closed-set film operations. Because these procedures are specific to participating persons, no further FSDO orAviation Safety Inspector (ASI) approval is necessary for reductions to the distances specified in the petitioner's manuals. This is consistent with the manned aircraft procedures described in FAA Order 8900.1, V3, C8, S1 Issue 

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17. Regarding distance from non-participating persons, the operator must ensure that no persons are allowed within 500 feet ofthe area exceptthose consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production. This provision may be reduced to no less than 200 feet if it would not adversely affect safety and the Administrator has approved it. For example, an equivalent level ofsafety may be dete.rmined by an aviation safety inspector's evaluation of the filming production area to note terrain features, obstructions, buildings, safety barriers, etc. Such barriers may protect non-participating persons (observers, the public, news media, etc.) from debris in the event ofan accident. This is also consistent with the same FAA Order 8900.1, V3, C8, S1. 18. Ifthe UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA



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18. Ifthe UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to a pre-determined location within the security perimeter and land or be recovered in accordance with the operator's manual. 19. The UAS must abortthe flight in the event ofunpredicted obstacles oremergencies in accordance with the operator's manual. 20. Each UAS operation must be completed within 30 minutes flight time orwith 25% battery power remaining, whichever occurs first. 14

21. The operator must obtain an AirTraffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate ofWaiver or Authorization (COA) priorto conducting any operations underthis grant of exemption. This COAwill also require the operatorto request a Notice to Airman (NOT AM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours priortothe operation. 22. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N-Number) markings in accordance with 14CFR part45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable. 23. The operator must develop procedures to document and maintain a record ofthe UAS maintenance, preventative maintenance, alterations, status of replacemenUoverhaul component parts, and the total time in service ofthe UAS. These procedures must be added to the operator's manual. 24. Each UAS operated underthis exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins. 25. The operator must develop UAS technician qualification criteria. These criteria must be added to the operator's manual. 26. The preflight inspection section in the operator's manual must be amended to include the following requirement: The preflight inspection must account for all discrepancies, i.e. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not covered in the relevant preflight inspection sections ofthe operator's manual.

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## 27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control ofthe UAS must complywith the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements. 28. At leastthree days before scheduled filming, the operatorofthe UAS affected by this exemption mustsubmit a written Plan ofActivities tothe local FSDOwithjurisdiction overthe area ofproposed filming. The 3-day notification may bewaived with the concurrence ofthe FSDO. The plan ofactivities must include at leastthe following: a. Dates and times for all flights b. Name and phone numberofthe person responsible forthe UAS filming production underthis grant ofexemption 15

c. Name and phone number ofthe person responsible forthe on-scene operation ofthe UAS. d. Make, model and serial or N-numberofthe UAS to be used

e. Name and certificate numberofthe UAS PIC's involved in the filming production event f. A statementthatthe operator has obtained permission from property owners and/or local officialsto conductthe filming production event; the list ofthose whogave permission must be made available to the inspector upon request. g. Signature ofexemption-holderor representative h. A description ofthe flight activity, including maps ordiagrams ofany area, city, town, county, and/orstate overwhich filming will be conducted and the altitudes essential to accomplish the operation 29. The documents required under 14 CFR § 91.9 and§ 91.203 must be available to the PIC attheground control station ofthe UAS anytime the aircraft is operating. These documents must be made available tothe Administrator orany lawenforcement official upon request. 30. The UAS must remain clear and yield the right ofway to all other manned operations and activities at all times {including, but not limited to, ultralightvehicles, parachute activities, parasailing activities, hang gliders, etc.).

15

## 31. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR 

## § 1.1. All operations must be conducted undervisual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights underspecial visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized. 32. The UAS cannot be operated by the PIC from any moving device orvehicle. 33. The UAS may not be operated less than 500feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontallyfrom a cloud orwhen visibility is lessthan 3 statute miles from the PIC. 34. The UAS may not operate in Class B, C, or D airspace withoutwritten approval from the FAA. The UAS may not operate within 5 miles ofthe geographic center ofa non-towered airport as denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport's management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOT AM as required by the operator's COA. The letter ofagreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator upon request. 

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35. Any 1) incident, 2) accident, or3) flight operation that transgresses the lateral orvertical boundaries ofthe operational area as defined bythe applicable COA must be reported to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained

# on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov. Furtherflight operations may not be conducted until the incident, accident, ortransgression is reviewed by AFS-80 and authorization to resume operations is provided.

Currently, the aforementioned aerial videography/photography relies primarily on the use of larger aircraft running on combustible fuel. Posing potential risktothe public. Granting my, 

## Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos, request forexemption will reduce current risk levels and thereby enhance safety. My UAS craft do not contain potentially explosive fuel, is smaller, lighterand more maneuverablethan conventional video and photographic aircraft with much less flight time. Further, I operate at loweraltitudes and in controlled airspace eliminating potential public risk flying to and from established airfields. I, 

## Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos have been informally analyzing and recording flight information and will compile safety protocols and the implementation ofa flight operations manual for usage that exceeds currently accepted means and methods for safe flight. Formal collection ofinformation shared with the FAAwill enhance the FAA's internal efforts to establish protocols for complying with



## 16

## ., 17
the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012. There are no personnel on board my, 

## Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos UAS and therefore the likelihood ofdeath or serious bodily injury is significantlydiminished. My, 

## Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos, operation ofmy UAS, weighing lessthan forty (40) pounds and traveling at tower speedswithin limited areas lowtothe ground will provide an equivalent level ofsafety as that achieved undercurrent FARs. Accordingly 

## I Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos respectfully requestthatthe FAAgrant myexemption request and am willing to cooperate in sharing information to benefitthe FAA, safety ofmanned aircraft, and the general public at large. Respectfully submitted, 

## Bruce Morrissey 

## 31 Streeter Brook Milton VT 05468 

## Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos
- owner Estb.1992

10 Appendix A



## ListofAircraft

N Make and Model Description o.

1 DJI Phantom 3 Electricpowered, 4rotor small unmannedmultirotorhelicopter Serial Registratio No. n N 0. 

## Pending Pending P76DGC07 016517 17

## Appendix A 2. DJI Phantom 3 The operation ofthe DJI Phantom 3 system is as follows. 

## 1. Build Materials I. Plastic II. Aluminum
2. MotorConfiguration 

## I. The Phantom 3 flight in a 4 motorquadcopter setup. , 3. Payload I. The Phantom 3 it's own integrated camera. II. Maximum All-up Weight- 41bs
4. Maintaining the Phantom 3 I. Before each flight: 

## 1. Check all hardware to ensure it is securely tightened. 2. Checkthat the motor is level and locked in place. 3. Checkthe propellerto ensure it is tight and there are no visible signs ofcracks, stress, 4. Check all wiring to motors, motorcontrollers, batteries, and flight controllerforsigns of 5. Check all navigational lighting to ensure it is properly working. II. After45 hours offlight 1. 

## Remove and check all motors and motor mounts for signs ofwear and tear. Replace as necessary. 18

2. Remove motor controllers and visually inspect and checkfor damage. Replace as necessary. 3. Remove flight controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. and/or chips. Replace ifpropeller is questionable. 4. Checkfor cuts, fraying, cracks, and/or loose/cold solder connections. Fix before flying. 5. Check for updates to flight controllerfirmware. Ifavailable, install and perform a minimum of 

## 15testflights before conducting commercial work.

Personal Protocols/Controls/Flight Manual Protocols and Controls Bruce Morrissey DBA Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos Milton VT 05468

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## 19 Safetyfor public on the ground as well as manned aircraft above is an essential and utmost consideration for aerial videos and photography. As such, safety protocols and controls must be implemented through pre-flight preparation and during flight. Pre-Flight Protocol: Check batteries with voltage meterto insure fully charged and ready for use. Inspect batteries for damage or leakagethat may affect proper operation. Inspect propellers forcracks, chips or damagethat may cause sudden loss ofpropulsion or unmanageable/uncontrolled flight. Check all GPS and Telemetry connections priorto flight. Check weatherforecasts forwind advisory orother conditions that my impactflight. Consult Sky Vector aeronautical Charts (Skyvector.com)for airport vicinity and flight paths of possible airtraffic. Contact respective airportto advise ofestimated flight time, estimated flight duration, estimated elevation offlight, and any other pertinent information. Inspectflight area for Vicinity ofpublic safety helipads/heliports Vicinity ofmedical helipadslheliports Vicinity oflight poles vicinity or utility wires Vicinity oftrees flocks ofbirds that may cause interference and potential flight impact Vicinity ofany elevated obstructions that may pose potential flight hazard Vicinity of roadways with moderate to heavy trafficthat can be distracted public Gatheringsthat may attractviewers optional point ofcontrol for best visual site of UAS while in flight Emergency landing areas Takeoffand landing Inspect area for best and safest point oftakeoffand tanding Ifin a subdivision orarea that is within 150feet ofa residential street, postwarning Sign(s)/stand(s) "AttentionAerial Photography In Progress Remain Back 150 Feet" Flight Protocol: takeoffand land from same location ( have alternate landing areas in case of emergencies) remain alertto birds, sound oraircraft, curious public, and approaching vehicles do not allow anyone to engage in conversation ordistractthe remote control pilot restrictflight to minimal elevation sufficient to acquire desired results remained prepared foremergency landing at all times pay attention to flighttime -warning meterfor lowvoltage. 

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## Setvoltage meter alarm for lowvoltage and flight timer as a safety alert land UAS and shut down propulsion immediately following landing
- priority ofdisconnecting batteries Postflight:
1. a) Disconnect battery to prevent accidental activation of propulsion system 2. b) Secure UAS in a safe location c) Remove all warning signs from public access areas Emergency or Suspected Hazard: Immediate land UAS at safest and closet ground location in the event Manned aircraft is heard orseen in vicinity offlight 

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There is a public gathering within established safety boundary wanting to observe flight Pilot is being distracted from focusing on flight and safety Sudden change in weather (wind bursts) Sudden increase in vehiculartraffic in vicinity offlight Birds enter into proximity offlight Any sudden unsafe eventthat can cause collision, distraction or interruption ofcontrol Safety for public on the ground as well as manned aircraft above is an essential and utmost consideration for aerial videos and photography. Maintaining a record ofsafe flight for FAA request and for determining future UAS safety protocols is imperative.

Date:

________ _ Location:

______________________ _ pre-flight Inspection:

o Yes o No
Comment:---------------------- Elements



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# .. 21 Proximity to airport:
-------- (see attached map pinpointing approximate location offlight) Airport notified: No Yes Date:

_______Time:------
Phone Number:---------- Contact Name:

______________ _ Nearest major intersection:
Proximity to medium traffic road:
Proximity to heavily traveled roadway road:
Proximity to congested population:
Approx. TakeoffTime: GMT: Weather Good Fair Poor Comment: Visibility Good Fair Poor Comment : Wind Speed _mph_Gusts/MPH_avg/MPH Comment : Approx. Landing Time: GMT: Estimated Elevation Ground level: Safety Concerns: Additional Comments: sea level:

Appendix 'D'


## Aircraft Manuals



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# \

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This Appendix includes UAS manufacturer's user manuals, maintenance instructions, and illustrated parts catalogs. These manuals may be attached to the docket when submitted. Information regarding design, aircraft performance, fail-safe features, operating limitations, normal and emergency procedures, and maintenance and inspection procedures is contained within the manuals and supplemental information documents listed below:

1. Phantom 3 Professional Manual V1.0 2. Phantom 3 Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines v1.0 (EN)**F~=?l?fo** 

## orqijestions aboutthis manual please contact: Bruce Morrissey

# ~ · Smugglers' Photos-n-Videos 31 Streeter Brook Milton VT 05468 USA



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# PHANTOM 3
( PROFESSIONAL )


# User Manual (v1.6] 2015.10



# /

# 0. Searching for Keywords Search for keywords such as "battery" and "install" to find atopic. Ifyou are using Adobe Acrobat Readerto read this document, press Ctrl+Fon Windows or Command+Fon Mac to begin a search. 

# cb Navigating to aTopic Viewa complete list of topics in the table of contents. Clickon atopic to navigate to that section. 

# Using this manual 

# _j 0 Warning 

## & Important

### ~ Hints and Tips 

# li!il Reference 

## [Read Before the First Flight**-"-~ ~-**  

### --- -·- - 

### --- Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Professional: 1.1ntheBox 2. Phantom 3 Professional UserManual 3. Phantom 3 ProfessionalQuickStartGuide 4. Phantom 3Professional

### 1 AdvancedSafetyGuidelinesandDisclaimer 5. Phantom 3Professional

### 1 AdvancedIntelligentRightBa«erySafetyGuidelines We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer before you fly. Prepare for yourfirst flight by reviewing the Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide and refer to the User Manual for more detailed information. 

## (i/ideo Tutorials**-----~----·** Please watch the tutorial videos atthe link below, which demonstrates howto use Phantom 3 Professional safely: http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3Mdeo

# [~()Wnloa~the DJIG

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# ~--~--~~-~--~- Download and install the OJI GO app before using the aircraft. Scan the QR codeto the right to download the latestversion. The Android version of the OJI GO appis compatible with Android 4.1.2or later. The iOS version of the OJI GO app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later.



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# Contents

Using this manual Legends 

### 2 Read Before the First Flight 

### 2 Video Tutorials 

### 2 Download the DJI GO app 

### 2

Product Profile Introduction 

### 6 Feature Highlights 

### 6 Preparing the Aircraft 

### 6 Aircraft Diagram 

### 8 Remote Controller Diagram 

### 8

Aircraft Flight Controller 

### 11 Flight Mode 

### 11 Flight Status Indicator 

### 11 Return-to-Home (RTH) 

### 12 Smart RTH 

### 12 Low Battery RTH 

### 13 Failsafe RTH 

### 14 Vision Positioning System 

### 15 Flight Recorder 

### 16 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

### 17 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

### 18

Remote Controller Remote Controller Profile 

### 23 Using the Remote Controller 

### 23 Remote Controller Status LED 

### 27 Linking the Remote Controller 

### 28 Remote Controller Compliance Version 

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©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 3Camera and Gimbal Camera Profile 31 Gimbal 32 DJIGOapp Camera 

### 35 Director 

### 38 Store 

### 38 Discovery 

### 38
Flight Flight Environment Requirements 

### 40 Flight Limits and No-FlyZones 

### 40 Preflight Checklist 

### 44 Calibrating the Compass 

### 44 AutoTakeoff andAuto Landing 

### 45 FlightTest 

### 46 Starting/Stopping the Motors 

### 46 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Appendix Specifications 54 Firmwares Update 

### 56 Intelligent Flight Mode 

### 56 After-Sales Information 

### 56 FCC Compliance 

### 57

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# Product Profile
This section introduces the Phantom 3 Professional and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller.

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# Product Profile

The Phantom 3 Professional represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable ofcapturing 4Kvideo andtransmitting an HOyideosignal outofthe box. The buill·in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is available, the Vision Positioning System allowsthe aircraftto hoveraccurately in place. 

### Feature Highlights**-----······-·-~.** Camera and Gimbal: W!lh the Phantom 3 Professional, you're shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per second and capturing 12 megapixel photos that lookcrisper and cleanerthan ever. An enhanced sensor givesyou greaterclarity, tower noise, and better picturesthan 

### arntpreviousflying camera. HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range HD downlink

### is powered by an enhanced version of OJI Ughtbridge. OJIIntemgent Aight 

### Battery: The 4480 mAh OJI Intelligent Aight Batteryfeatures upgraded battery cells and an advanced power managementsystem. Aight Controller: The next·generation flight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable flight experience. A newly implemented flight recorder stores critical data from each flight and the Vision Positioning System enhances hovering precision when flying indoors or in environments where GPS is unavailable.

Removing Gimbal Clamp Remove the gimbalclamp bysliding ittothefight (whenfacing the noseofthe aircraft), as shown below.



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### Attaching the Propellers: Mount the propellers with black dots on to motors with blackaxes and spin counter-clockwise to secure. Mount the propellers with sliver dots on to motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be sure all propellers are securely in place

.



## ..&. Place all propellersonto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lockthem in posftion. 

### Battery Installation Slide battery intothe battery compartment according to the arrow's direction shown below. Make sure that you hear a click sound indicates the battery is firmly installed. Failure to do so may affect the flight safety ofyour aircraft.

Preparing the Remote Controller: The mobile device holder is designed for securing tabletor mobile device. Tilt the mobile device holderto the desired position, then adjustthe antennas so theyarefacing outward. 1. Press the button on the top right side ofthe mobile device holderto release the clamp, then adjust the

clamp to fitthe size ofyour mobile device. 2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down, and connect your mobile device to the

remote controller using a USB cable. 3. Plug one end of the cable into the mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of

the remote controller.

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(1] [2]

[3] [4] [5) [1) GPS 

### [2] Propeller 

### [3] Motor [4) Front LED Indicator 

### [5] Landing gear 

### [6] Gimbal and Camera 

### [7] Camera Status Indicator [8) Aircraft Micro-USB Port [9) Aircraft Status Indicator [10] IntelligentAight Battery [11) Vision Positioning Sensors 

### [12] Antennas 

### [13] Camera Micro-SO Card Slot [14) Camera Micro-USB Port 

### [15] Link Button

[1) Antennas Relays aircraft control and video signal. [2) Mobile Device Holder Securely mounts your mobile devicetothe remote controller. [3] Control Stick Controls the orientation and movement ofthe aircraft. [4] Return Home (RTH) Button Press and hold the button to initiate Retum to Horne (RTH).[5] Battery Level LEOs Displays the battery level of the remote controller. [6] Status LED Displays the remote controller's system status. [7] Power Button Usedtoturn the remote controller on and off. [8) RTHLED Circular LED around the 

### RTH button displays 

### RTH status.

{9) Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJl GOapp.) [1

### OJ Playback Button Playbackthe captured images orvideos. (Only functions when the remote controller is connectedto a mobile device running the DJl GOapp.) [11] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is selected, the set number of photos will be taken with one press. [12] Flight Mode Switch Switch between P-mode. A-mode. and F-mode. [13] VIdeo Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [1

# n C1 Button Customizablethrough theDJI GO app. [18] C2 Button Customizablethrough the DJI GOapp. [19] PowerPort Connect to the DJl Phantom 3 Charger to charge the batteryofthe remote controller. Phantom3 Professional User Manual

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[14] Gimbal Dial Usethis dialto control thetilt ofthe gimbal. [15] Mircro-USB Port Reserved port. [16] USB Port Connectto mobile deviceor to a USB portfor firmware upgrade.

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# Aircraft
This section introduces the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery

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# Aircraft

The Phantom 3 Professional's flight controllerfeatures several important upgrades, including a new flight mode. Safely modes include Fallsafe and Return-to-Home. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft 

### if the control signal is lost. The flight controller can also save critical flight data from each flight to the on-board storage device. The new !fight controller also provides increased stability and a new air brakingfeature. 

## Mode Three flight modes are available. The detailsofeach flight mode are found below: P-mode (Positioning) : P-mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P-mode, which will be automatically selecled by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on signal strength ofGPS andVision Positioning sensors : P-GPS: GPSand Vision Positioning both are available. The aircraft is using GPSfor positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is avallable but the GPS signal strength is not sufficient. The aircraft is using onlythe Vision Positioning System for positioning. P-ATTI: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude can be stabilized. A-mode (Altitude): GPSandVision Positioning System are not used forstabilization. The aircraft only uses its barometer. The airctaft can still automatically return to the home point if the control signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information aboutiOC, refertothe IOC section in the Appendix.



## (F Use the Right Controller mode switch to changetheflight mode ofthe aircraft, referto the "Right Mode Switch" on Page 26 for more information.



## Status Indicator The Phantom 3 Professional has FrontlEDs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions ofthese lEDs areshown in the figure below:

Airelaft Status Indicator Front LED

The Front LEOs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEOs glow solid red when the aircraft is tumed on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate !he system status ofthe flight controller. Referto the table belowfor more information about the Aircraft Status Indicators:

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## I.Ai~~raft Status Indicator Description

.._ ___ - ------**-~------------- --~** **--~------** ----· -·- ------------------- Nonnal

### ~...... Red, Green and Yellow Rash Alternatively

### ~ ......Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively 'tf$!:······Green Flashes Slowly

### ~ ......Green RashesTwice 

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......Yellow Rashes Slowly Warning 

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...... Fast Yellow Rashing**~**......Slow Red Rashing 

# :f/!.!:·· ····Fast Red Rashing -'1/J:!:······ Red Flashing Alternatively

### ~-Solid Red 

# M ······RedandYellow RashAlternatively 

## [Return-to-Home (RTH)

--**--~--------** Turning On and Self DiagnosticTesting Warming Up Safe to Ry (P-modewith GPSand Vision Positioning) Safe to Fly (P-rnode with Vision Positioning but without GPS) Safe to Ry (A-mode but NoGPS andVision Positioning)

Rernote Controller's Signal Lost Low BatteryWarning Critical BatteryWarning IMU Error Critical Error CompassCalibration Required

The Return-to-Horne (RTH) function brings lhe aircraft back to lhe last recorded Horne Point. There are three types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes these three scenarios in detail. GPS

Home Point**~**

### ....1 Description If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal strength is indicated by the GPS icon (**~.u**

### .. ). The aircraft status indicatorwill blink rapidlywhen the home point is recorded.

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# ~_ --------- Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on page 26 for more infonnation) or tap the RTH button in the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraftwill then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point. You may use the remote controller's control sticks to control the aircraft's position to avoid a collision during the Smart RTH process. Press and hold the Smart RTH button onceto start the process, and press the Smart RTH button again to tenninate the procedureand regain full control ofthe aircraft.



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n _] The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affectthe safe return ofthe aircraft. Users are advised to return horne or land the aircraft immediately when prompted. The DJI GO app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The aircraft will automatically return to the Horne Point if no action is taken alter a ten-second countdown. The user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft's current attitude and distance from the Home Point.
The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft's orientation during the landing process. The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI GO app, and is described below:

Battery Level

Warning



### Low battery level warning

Critical Low battery level warning
Estimated remaining flight time Critical Low battery level Sufficient battery warning(Aed) levei(Green) Low battery level warnlng(Yellow) Remaining flight time

Remar1<

The battery power is low. Please landthe aircraft.

The aircraft must land immediately. Estimated remaining flight based on current battery level. Powerrequires to return home Battery level indicator Aircraft Status

Indicator

Aircraft status indicator blinks RED slowly.

Aircraft status indicator blinks RED quickly.

N/A DJIGOapp Right Instructions

· Tap "Go-home" to have the

aircraft return to the Home Rythe aircraft point and land automatically, backand land or "Cancel" to resume normal it as soon as flight. If no action is taken, possible, then the aircraft will automatically stopthe motors go home and land after 10 : and replace the

. seconds. Remote controller battery.

will sound an alarm. The DJI GO app display will Allowthe aircraftto flash red and the aircraft will descend and land start to descend. The remote controllerwill sound an alarm. automatically.

N/A N/A

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## Q •When Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically, you may push the throttle upward 1omakethe aircraft hoverat 

### i1s current altitude, giving you an opportunityto navigateto a more appropriate landing location. • The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated

remaining flight lime. They are automaticallyadjusted according tothe aircraft'scurrent location and status.

If the Home Point was successfully recorded and 

### the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will be automatically activated 

### if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Returnto-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft ifthe remote controller signal connection is re-established. Failsafe Illustration 

### 1 Record Home Point

BlinkingGreen 

### 2Confirming Home Point

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### 3 Remote ControllerSignal Lost 

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# • FastBlinking Yellow 4 Signal lostLasts (after3sec.) 

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# • Fast Blinking Yellow Fast BlinkingYellow Fast BlinkingYellow 

# Lh •Aircraft cannot retum to the Home Point When GPS signal is weak { [ 

### 11r.tull] displays grey) or unavailable. •Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered When 

### the aircraft flies within a 20

meters (65 feet) radius ofthe Home Point. Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately retum to the Home Point ifyou move the throttle stick ifthe aircraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) altitudes or beyond during Failsafe. •The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it is important to set an

suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight Launch the DJI GO app and enter ·camera· and select "MODE > Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode" to set the Failsafe altitude. • User cannot control the aircraft while the aircraft is ascending to its failsafe altnude. However,

usercan press RTH button onceto exit ascending and regain control.
Failsafe Safety Notices

14 © 2015 OJ!. All Rights Reserved. The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it is importantto set an suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and enter "Camera" and select "MODE 

### > Advanced Settings 

### > Failsafe mode" to set the Failsafealtnude.Phantom3 ProfessionalUser Manual

If the aircraft is flying under 20 meters (65 feet) and Failsafe (including Smart RTH, Lower Battery RTH ) is triggered, the aircraft will first automatically ascend to 20 meters (65 feet) from the current altitude. You can onlycancel the ascending byexiling the Failsafe. Refer to "RTH Button" on page 26 lor more information on 

### how to exH the Failsafe and regain the control ofthe remote controller. Aircraft automatically descends and lands 

### if RTH istriggered when the aircraftflies within a 20 meters (65 feet) radiusofthe Home Point. Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to 

### the Home Point ifyou

## move the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 20 meters {65 feet) altitudes or beyond during Failsafe.

Aircraftcannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal isweak 

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## l displaysgrey) orunavailable.

if you move the throttle stick after the aircraft rises above 65 feet (20m) but belowthe pre-set Failsafe RTH altitude, the aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point.**-~** The DJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Phantom 3 Professional can hover in place more precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where a GPS signal is not available. The main components of the Vision Positioning System are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 Professional; they include [2) two ultrasonic sensors and [1) one monocular camera.

Using Vision Positioning {1] {2]

Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Professional is turned on. No further action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in indoor environments, where GPS is unavailable. Using the sensors that are built into the Vision Positioning system, the Phantom 3 Professional can hover preciselyeven without GPS.**~** 

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Followthe steps belowto use Vision Positioning: 

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1. Togglethe flight mode switchto P-mode. 2. Place the aircraft on a flat surface. Note that the Vision Positioning system cannot •

work propertyon surfaceswithoul clear pattem variations. '. 3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft slatus indicator will flash green two times, which

indicates the VISion Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lilt off and the aircraft will hover in place. 

## & The performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface over which it is flying. The ultrasonic sensors may not 

### be able to**accurate~** measure distances when operating above sound-absorbing materials. In addition, the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from P-mode to A-mode automatically if**ne~her** GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the following**s~uations:** • Flying overmonochromesurfaces (e.g. pure black, purewhile, pure red. pure green). • Flying overa highly reflective surfaces. • Flying at high speeds(over8m/sat 2 metersorover4m/sat 1meter). • Flying overwaterortransparentsurfaces. • Flying overmoving surfaces or objects. • Flying in an areawherethe lighting changesfrequently or drastically. • Flying overextremelydark (lux< 10)orbright (lux> 100,000) surfaces. • Flying oversurfacesthat can absorb sound waves (e.g. thickcarpet). • Flying oversurfaces wilhout clear patterns ortexture. • Flying oversurfaces

### with identical repeating patternsortextures (e.g. tileswith the same design). • Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves awayfrom lhe aircraft. 

### :J:;): • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness of the sensors. • Vision Positioning isonlyeffective when the aircraft isataltitudes of0.3 to 3 meters. • The Vision Positioning System may notfunction proparlywhenthe aircraft isflying overwater. • The VISion Positioning System may not beable to recognize pattern on the ground in low light

conditions (lessthan 100 lux). • Do not useother ultraSOtlic deviceswith frequencyof40 KHzwhen Vision Positioning system is

in operation. • Vision Positioning System may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the

ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds

.. 

# 0 Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensoremits highfrequency sounds that are only audible to some animats.

Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters. To access these data. connect the aircraft to the PC through the Micro..USB port and launch the DJI GO app.



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# ~ttaching and



# Detachi_n_~~he **~ropell_e_rs** __ _ Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Professional. The grey and black nuts on the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin. To attach the propellers properly, match the nut color with the motor axis color.


### ! Propellers

Rgure Attach On Silver Dot

Motors with a grey axes Black Dot

Motors with a blackaxes Legends

**ci'~** Lock:Turn the propellers in the indicated directionto mount and tighten. "b

') Unlock :Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove. Attaching the Propellers 1. Be sure to remove the warning stickersfrom the motors before attaching the propellers. 2. Attach the propellers with silver dots ontothe motors with silver axes and spin the propellers clockwise

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with black dots onto the motors with black axes and spin the propellers counter-clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand before flight.



## & • Ensurethe propellers are attached tothe correct motors. Only using the propller with the same model. • lightenthe propellers with both hands before each flight. • Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped,

or broken propellers. • Stand clear ofthe motors and DO NOTtouch the propellers when they are spinning. Detaching the Propellers Hold the motor in placewith one hand, then spin the propeller in the indicated unlock direction. 

# & •Check thatthe propellers and motors are installed correctlyandfirmly before every flight. • Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped,

orbroken propellers. • To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR ofand DO NOTtouch propellers ormotorswhen theyarespinning. • ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and saferflight experience.

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### foJIInte.lligent 

## Flight BatterY**~-** 

### ... ---

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## ____**"~"·~ --~--**  

# --- The DJIIntelligent Right Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ discharge functionality. ltshould only be charged using an appropriate charger that has been approved byDJI.

# ~ Intelligent Flight Ballery

# ~ Charger 

## ,&. The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent Right Battery• for more information.

### ~ Be aware that the output power ofthe supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger is 100W. 

### DJIIntelligent Right Battery Functions 1. Battery Level Display: the LED indicators displaythe current battery level. 

### 2. Battery Life Display: the LEOs displaythe current battery powercycle. 3. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65%of

total power when it is idlefor more than ten days. It takes around two days to discharge the battery to 65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process. Dischargethresholds can be set in the DJI GO app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage ofeach batterycell when charging. 

### 5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automaticallystops when the battery is fully charged. 6. Temperature Detection: The batterywill only charge when the temperature is between O"C (32"F) and

40°C (104"F). 

### 7. Over Current Protection: The battery stops charging when high amperage (morethan 

### 8 A) is detected. 

### 8. Over Discharge Protection: To preventover-discharge damage, discharging automatically stops when

the batteryvoltage reaches 12V. 9. ShortCircuit Protection: Automaticallycuts the powersupplywhen ashort circuit is detected. 10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI GO app displays a warning message when a damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Error History: Browse the batteryerrorhistory in the DJI GO app. 12. Sleep Mode: To save power, the battery enterssleep mode after 20minutes of inactivity. 13. Communication: Information pertainingtothe battery'svoltage, capacity, current, etc. istransmitted to theaircraft's main controller. 

## ,&. Refer to Phantom 3 Professional

### I Advanced Intelligent Right BatterySafety Guidelines before use. Users takefull responsibilityfor all operations and usage. 

### Using the 

### Battery

18 ©2015 DJI. An Rights Reserved. ,------LED1 LED2 LED3 i'---'r-LED4 Power Button (Bulit-in LED)**'--~;;;;;p-'--** Ballery Level indicatorsPhantom3 ProfessionalUser Manual Turning ON/OFF Turning On: Press the Power Bution once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on. The Power LEDwill turn red and the Batterylevel Indicatorswill displaythe current battery level. Turning 

### Off: Press the Power Bution once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The batiery power LED will flash when powering off the Phantom to allow automatically stopping of a recording during the event recording wasn't stopped.**~** The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

## 0:LED is on. 

# fi:LED isflashing. 

## 0:LED is off.
Battery Level LED1 LED2 LED3 

### LED4 Battery Level



## 0 0 

## 0 0 87.5%-100% 

## 0 0 0 

# n 75%-87.5% 

## 0 0 

## 0 0 62.5%-75% 

## 0 0 

# n 0 50%-62.5% 

## 0 0 0 

## 0 37.5%-50% 

## 0 

# n 0 0 25%-37.5% 

## 0 

## 0 0 

## 0 12.5%-25% 

# n 0 0 

## 0 0%-12.5% 

## 0 0 0 

## 0 =0% LowTemperature Notice: 1. Batterycapacity is significantly reduced when flying in low temperature (<O"C) environments. 2. 

### It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely lowtemperature (< -10"C) environments.

Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures between

## -1o•c and

## 5•c. 3. End the flight as soon as the DJI GO appdisplaysthe "Low Battery levelWarning" in lowtemperature

environments. 4. Keep the battery indoors to wann it before flying in lowtemperature environments. 5. To ensure optimal perfonnance ofthe battery, keep the batterytemperature above 

### 20"C. 6. The charger will stop charging the battery ifthe battery cell's temperature is not within the operating

range (O"C
- 40"C ). 

## Lf). In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for approximately 1-2 minutesto wann up before taking off. Checking the 

### Battery Level The Battery Level Indicators display how much p<)wer remains. When the battery is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Batiery level Indicators will light up to display the current battery level. See belowfor details.

11)

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### 19Phantom3 ProfessionalUserManual Battery life Batte!)' life refers to how many more times the battel)' can be discharged and recharged before it must be replaced. When the battel)' 

### is turned off. press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to checkthe ballel)' life. The Batte!)' Level Indicators will light upand/orblinkfor two seconds, as shown below: Battery Life LED1 LED2 LED3 LE04 Batte!)' Life



## 0 0 0 0 90%-100% 

## 0 0 0 

# n 80%-90% 

## 0 0 0 

# 0 70%-80% 

## 0 

## 0 

# n 0 60%-70% 

# 0 0 

# 0 0 50%-60% 

## 0 

# n 0 

# 0 40%-50% 

## 0 

# 0 0 

# 0 30%-40% 

# n 0 0 0 20%-30% 

## 0 0 

## D 

# 0 below20% 

# Lh When battel)' life reaches 0%, 

### it can no longer beused. 

# EEl Rlr

### more infonnationaboutthe ballel)', launchthe

### OJIGO

### appand 

### checkthe informationthat is listed underthe ballel)'tab.


### Charging the Intelligent Right 

### Battery 1. Connect the Sattel)'Chargerto a powersource ( 1 OQ..240V50/60 

### Hz). 2. Open the Protection Cap and connectthe Intelligent Right Balle!)'tothe Batte!)'Charger. If the battel)'

level is above 95%, turn on the battel)' before charging. 3. The Batte!)' Level Indicatorwill displaythe current battel)'level as it is charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Batte!)' is fully charged when the Batte!)' Level Indicators are all off. 5. Air-cool the Intelligent Right Batte!)' altereach flight. Allow itstemperatureto drop to room temperature

before storing itfor an extended period. 

# Lh •We do not recommend charging the Intelligent Right Batte!)' and remote controller with the standard charger atthesametime, otherwise the charger mayoverheat. •**A~eys** turn off the battel)' before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Professional.

Never insert or remove a battel)'when it isturned on.

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger


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:Battery Level IndicatorsWhile Charging LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level



# n 0 

# n 0 0%-25% 

# n n 0 0 25%-50% 

# n 

# n n 0 50%-75% 

# n n 

# n n 75%-100% 

## 0 0 

## 0 0 FullyCharged Battery Protection 

### LED Display The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. Battery Level Indicators while Charging LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item



## 0 

# n 0 0 LED2 blinks twice persecond Overcurrent detected 

## 0 

# n 0 0 LED2 blinks three times persecond 

### Short circuit detected 

## 0 0 

# n 0 LED3 blinks twice persecond Overcharge detected 

## 0 0 

# n 0 LED3 blinksthreetirries persecond Over-110ltage charger detected 

## 0 0 0 

# n LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low 

## 0 0 0 

# n LED4 blinks three times persecond Charging temperature is too high
After these issues are resolved, press the Power Button to turn off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the charger will resume charging when the temperature iswithin the allowable range.



# & DJI does nottake any responsibilityfor damagecaused bythird-party chargers.**~** How

### to discharge your tntemgent Flight Battery: Slow : Place the Intelligent Flight Battery intothe Phantom 3 Professional's BatteryCompartment and turn it on. Leave it on until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer beturned on. Launchthe DJI GO appto checkbattery levels

.. Rapid :Flythe Phantom 3 Professional outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, oruntil the batterycan no longerbeturned on.

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# Remote Controller
This section describes the features of the remote controller and includes instructions for controlling the aircraft and the camera.

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# Remote Controller lRerr1ote Controller**Pro_fi_le~~····** 

## ...**-~-·--** The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the video downlink system and aircraft remote control system. The video downlink and aircraft remote control system operate at 2.4 GHz. The remote controller features a number of camera control functions, such as taking and previewing photos and videos, as well as controlling gimbal motion. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LED indicators on thefront ofthe remote controller.



# I:I!l ·Compliance Version: The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC**regula~ons.** •Operating Mode: Control can besetto Mode 1or Mode 2, orto acustom mode. •Mode 1: The right stickservesas thethrottle. • Mode 2: The left stickserves as thethrottle. 

## &, To preventtransmission interference, do not operate more than three aircrafts inthe same area.

# ~~i"!l~:t!!~!3e_r:r_10te**Contr~~~!--~----~~--** ...

# -~~.....

# --.~- ....

# J Tumingthe Remote ControllerOn

### and 

### Off The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a capacity of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Follow the steps belowto turn on your remote controller: 1. When the remote controller is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEOs will

displaythe current batterylevel. 2. Press and hold the Power Button to tum on the remote controller. 3. The remote controllerwill beep when it is turned on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green, indicating

that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEOs will glowsolid greenwhen linking is complete. 4. Repeat Step 2toturn offthe remote controller.

Chargingthe Remote Controller Charge the remote controller using the included charger. Refertothe figure on next page below for more details.
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Power Button 

### Controlling the Camera Shootvideos/pictures, view recorded images, and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote controller.

[1] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperturewithout letting go of the remote controller. Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback mode. Press down on the dial totogglebetween these settings. [2] Playback Button Press to view images and videos that have already been captured. [3} Shutter Button Presstotake a photo. If burst mode isactivated, multiple photos will betaken with asingle press. [4] Video Recoding Button Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. [5] Gimbal Dial Usethis dialto control the tilt ofthe gimbal. 

### Controlling Aircraft This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. The Remote Control is setto Mode 2by default. 

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# I:El Stick Neutral/l\llid-Point Control sticks are inthecenter position. Moving the Control Stick:The control stick is pushed awayfrom the center position.



### Remote

### Conlroller (Mode2) Aircraft (•Indicates

### Nose Direction) Remarks Moving the left stick up and down changes the aircraft's elevation. Push the stick uptoascend and downtodascend. When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place. The morethestick is pushed awayfrom the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will change elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation changes. Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the rudderand rotation of the aircraft. Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counterclockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 Professional will maintain its current orientation. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, thefaster the Phantom 3 Professional will rotate. Moving the right stick up and down changes the aircraft's forward and backward pitch. Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly backward. Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place ifthestickis centered. Push the stickfurther awayfrom the center position for a largerpitch angle (maximum 30)andfasterflight. Movingthe right stick control left and rightchanges the aircraft's left and right pitch. Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place 

### if the stick iscentered. Gimbal Dial: Tum the dialtothe right. and the camerawill shift to point upwards. Turn the dialto the left, and the camerawill shifttopoint downwards. The camerawill remain in its current position when dial is static.

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### ::l. 

### Q. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Adjusting Controller Sticks Hold and twist the controller sticks clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust the length of the controller sticks. A proper length of controller sticks can improvethe controlling accuracy. Flight Mode Switch Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose between; P-mode, F-mode and Amode.

Position Figure Right Mode Position 1 

# &> F-mode Position2 

# db A-mode Position3 @ P-mode Position 1

# &>**Position2~**
Position3@**~** P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. There are three different versions of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on GPS signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available;the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but a sufficient GPS signal is notavailable. Aircraft is using onlyVision Positioning for position holding. P-ATTI: Neither GPS norVision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is maintained. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft uses only its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Point if remote controller signal is lost and the Home Pointwas recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, referto the IOC section in the Appendix. By default, the Flight Mode Switch is locked toP-mode. To unlock other flight modes, launch the DJI GO app, enterthe "Camera" page, andtap "Mode", then activate "Multiple Flight Mode". RTH Button Press and holdthe RTH button tostartthe Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure. The LED ring around the RTH Button will blink white to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain control ofthe aircraft.

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### Connecting Your Mobile Device Tittthe mobile device holderto the desired position. Press the button on the side ofthe mobile device holder to releasethe clamp, and then placeyour mobile device intothe cradle. Adjustthe clamp down to securethe mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable, plug one end 

### of theceble intoyourmobiledeviceandtheotherend intothe USB porton the backofthe remote controller.

Optimal

### Transmission Range The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable within the area that is depicted inthe image below: Optimal Transmlssion Range

# 0§~ 

# 8-6

strong weak
Ensure that the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission zone. To achieve the best transmission performance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operator and the aircraft

.



## .Remote Controller Status LED The Status LED reflects the strength ofthe connection between the remote controller and the aircraft. The RTH LED indicates the Return-to-Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains more information about these indicators.

Status LED

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### !Status LED AIann :t/fl:-SolidRed 

## f Chime 

## :tfJJ:- Solid Green 

## f Chime 

## :f$1:······Slow Blinking Red 

### 0-0-0

...... 

## H:ttfll.:f$

...... Red and Green/Red and None Yellow Alternate Blinks 

### !RlHLED Sound 

# tfJI:-Solid White /Chime**~**......Blinking White 

## o...**~**......Blinking White 

### 00

...... Remote Controller Status The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft. The remote controller is connected tothe aircraft. Remote controller error.
HD downlinkis disrupted.
Remote Controller Status Aircraft is returning home. Sending Return-to-Home command to the aircraft. Return-to-Home procedure in progress. 

# & The Remote Status Indicatorwill blink red and sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low.

# [1:0_1<_!!1~**t~~~~()te Contro~~~r:_~-·**  ·--_______ The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new remote controllerforthe first time. Followthese steps to linka new remote controller: 1. Turn on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch the OJI GO app. 2. Tum onthe Intelligent Right Battery. 3. Enter "Camera" and tap on**~""** ,1 111 and then lap "Linking RC" button as shown below.

( RC Control Sett1ng 

### X

RC Calibration 

# > Slick Mode 

# >
Oefauft stick modefs Mode 2, changing stick modes aners tho waythe Wrcmrt Is controlled. Do not change unless familiar with your new mode. 

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__ __, C2

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4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and a beep is

emitted.



## < RC Control Setttng 

### X

RC Calibration Stick Mode
Oefau DonoIt stickroode Is M t change untess fi
C1 

## l NolO 

# > > Scorching for oircruft frequency, timeout in 54 seconds he aircraftIs controlled. Press the linking buttOn onthe aircraft to linkthis remote contmfler Cancel Defined 

## I

Yeo can customiZe the C1 and C2 bunons onthe back ofthe RC.

5. Locate the linking button on the side of the aircraft, as shown in the figure below. Press the link button

to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED will display a solid green once the remote controller is successfully linked to the aircraft.



# & •The remote controller will un-link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the same aircraft. 

### [Remote Controller Compliance Version

..**~-- ~---** **~** ··------ 

### ---**--~-~-~--~----~** The remote controller iscompliant with both CE and FCC requirements.

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# Camera and Gimbal
This section provides the technical specifications of the camera and explains the gimbal's operation modes.

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# Camera and Gimbal

The on-board camera usesthe 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensortocapture video (up to 4096x2160p at 24fps or 4K at up to 30fps with the Phantom 3 Professional) and 12 megapixel stills. You may choose to record the video in either MOV or MP4 format. Available picture shooting modes include**burs~** continuous, and time-lapse mode. A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored 

### on the connected mobile devicevia the 

### OJI GO app. Camera 

### Micro-SO Card 

### Slot To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro-SO card into the slot, as shown below, before turning on the Phantom 3 Professional. The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 16GB Micro-SO card and supports Micro-SO cards up to 64 GB. A UHS-1 Micro-SO card is recommended due to their fast read and write speeds allowing you to save high-resolution video data. Gl



# 0 Do not remove the Micro-SO cardfrom the Phantom 

### 3 Professional when it isturned on.
CameraData Port Tum on the Phantom 3 Professional and connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photosandvideos toyour computer.**e-~** 

## ........**~**

... t:"·**~**



# .&. The aircraft must beturned on before attempting toaccessthefnes on the Micro-SO card.

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Camera Operation Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the images or videos through the DJI GO app. For more information about howto use these buttons, refer to "Controlling the Camera Page 24". Camera LEO Indicator Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on. It provides information on the working status of the camera.

:Camera LED Indicator {

- --
-



## :t/J!:Green Fast Blink (0.2s off, 0.1s on )

### ~Green BlinkOnce (0.5s off, 0.4s on) 

## :t/J!: Green Blink3Times (0.3s off, 0. 1son ) 

## :/f5!:Slow Red Blink(1 .6son, 0.8s off ) 

# :f/il:Fast Red Blink (0.5s off, 0.2s on ) 

### :f/!!..:f/Jl: Double Red Blink (0.1s on, 0.1soff, 0.1s on. 0.1s off) :f/JJ:Sotid Red

### ~:/f5!:Green and Red Blink(0.8s green on, 0.8s red on)

Gimbal Profile Camera status System iswarming up. Taking asingle picture. Taking 3or 5 photos per

### shot Recording. SD card error. Overheated Camera System error. Rrrnware Upgrading

The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture clear, stable images and video. 

### The gimbal can 

### tiltthe camerawithin a 120· range.



### -90°

Use the gimbal dial on !he remote controllerto control the tilt movementofthe camera.

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Gimbal Operation 

### Modes Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the camera settlngs page of the DJI GOapp. Notethat your mobile device mustbeconnected tothe remote controllerfor changes to take effect. Refertothe table belowfor details:

Follow Mode The angle between gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains constant at all times.
FPVMode The gimbalwill synchronize with the movement ofthe aircraft to provide a first-person perspectiveflying experience. 

# & • A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1)the aircraft is placed on uneven ground or the gimbal's motion is obstructed (2} the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive external force, such as a collision. Please take off from flat, open groundand protectthe gimbal atall times. • Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The

gimbalwill recover full functionality after it dries.


### Anti-Drop Kit The anti-drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. Two pins have been mounted prior to shipping. If new or additional pins are required. see the diagram below. Press Part 

## CDthrough the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part

## ®,then lockthem together as shown@. Mountingtheanti-drop kit pins diagonallyfrom eachother is recommended.

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# DJI GO app This section introduces the four main functions of the DJI GO app.

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# DJI GO 

# app The DJI GO app is a mobile application designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Professional. USe this app to control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app also features Map, Academy, and User Center, which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with others. Itis recommended thatyou use atablet lorthe best experience

. 

# •

PHANTOM3 PFIOF:ESS!OHAL

The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from Ihe Phanlom 3Professional's camera. You can also configure various camera parametersfrom the Camera page.

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### 35Phantom3Professional User Manual [1] Flight Mode**~:** The text nexttothis icon indicatesthe currentflight mode. Tapto configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allowyou to modifyflight limits and setthe gain values.

The aircraft is set to "Beginner Mode" bydefault The aircraft cannot fly 30 meters (98 feet) higher and beyond the recorded Home Point under beginner mode. Disable this mode in the MODE



### [2] GPS Signal Strength 

## A .•111 : This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength. [3] IOC Settings**~**

### CL: This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC settings menu and selectthe desired IOC setting. 

### [4] System Status
:**So!aro~(GPs(:** This icon indicatesthecurrent aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. [5] Battery Level Indicator

-- :The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored zones on the battery level indicator represent the powerlevels needed to carryout differentfunctions. 

### [6] Remote Controller Signal**~l'**

### 11111: This icon showsthe strength of remote controller's signal. [7] HD VideO UnkSigr'lal Strength**~**

### ..111: This icon shows the strength ol the HD video downlink connection belween the aircraft and the remote controller. [8] Battery Level 

## fAlOOCM,: This icon shows the current battery level. Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the battery warning history. [9] General Settings 

# :=:: Tap this icon toview the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters, reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight route display. [1OJ Camera Operation Bar Shutter and Recording Settings 

## 11!0: Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution ofthe videos, image size and so on.
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Shutter
• :Tapthis button totake a single photo. Press and hold this button to selectsingle shot, triple shot ortime-lapsed shooting modes. Record 

# 0: Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which hasthesamefunctionality. Playback**~** :Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured.
Camera Settings 

# :ir. Tap to set ISO, shutter and autoexposurevalues ofthe camera. [11) Map Displaytheflight path ofthe currentflight. Tapto switch from the CameraGUI tothe MapGUI.

[12) Vision Positioning 

# f+:The distance of the aircraft from the Home Point. When the aircraft is near the ground, this icon will changeto**~** to displaythe heightthe Vision Position System's sensors from the ground. [13) FlightTelemetry

H: 39M 0: 210M

## ~~S**~** H.S**~2.3MJS ~4.2**  MIS
TheVision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when theVision Positioning is in operation. Rightattitude is indicated bytheflight attitude icon. (1) The red arrowshowswhich direction the aircraft is facing. (2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. (3) The angleofthe boundary between the lightblue and dark blue areas indicatesthe roll angle. [14) Dynamic Home Point ' : Press this button to enable the dynamic home point feature, the home point then will be reset to position ofthe mobiledevice. (15) Return to Home (RTH) 

# c£ :Initiate RTH horne procedure. Tap to havethe aircraft return tothe last recorded home point. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 37 0 '-Phantom3 ProfessionalUser Manual [16] AutoTakeoff/Landing 

## t!::,J**~:Tap**to initiate autotakeoff or landing. [17] Livestream

### ~ : Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobile data serviCe is available on the mobile device. [18] Back 

## ft :Tap to rerum tothe main GUI.

Director is an automaticvideo editor built into the DJI GO app. After recording several video clips, simply tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, which are automatically combined to create ashort film that can beshared immediately.

Tap "Store• to**vis~** the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily buy new products.

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your OJ! account status in 'Discovery". Useyour registered DJI accountto login to 'Discovery'.

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# Flight
This section describes safe flight practices and flight restrictions.

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# Flight Once pre-flight preparalion is complete, it is recommended that you use the flight simulator in the DJI GO app to hone yourflight skills and practice flying safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open area. 

## !Flight Environment Requirements l.**---~~~ -~~--~~~** **·~-~-·----~--~---~~~~-~~-** 1. 

### Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s,

snow, rain and fog. 2. Only fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS system. 3. Avoid obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, and bodies ofwater. 4. Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including base stations

and radio transmission towers. 5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and

temperature.Beverycarefulwhen flying at altitudes greater than 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea level, as the performanceofthe batteryand aircraft may be affected. 6. The Phantom3 Professional cennotoperatewithin the polarareas.

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA. For safely reasons, flights are limited by default, which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Right limitations include height limits, distance limits, and No-AyZones. When operating in P-mode, height limits, distance limits, and No-Ay Zones function concurrently to manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height limits are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft altitude from exceeding 1640feet (500 m)

. Maximum flight altitude 

### &Radius Limits Maximumflight altitudeand radius limits may bechanged in the OJI GO app. Be aware that the maximum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your Phantom 3 Professional will fly in arestricted cylinder, as shown beiow:

Maximum FllghtAltitude

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. GPS Signal**Strong-~':':······** Blinking Green Flight Umits DJIGOapp Maximum Flight Aircraft's altitudecannot Warning: Height Al!ilude exceed the specifiedvalue. limit reached.
Max Radius Right distance must bewithin Warning: Distance the max radius.

GPS SignalWeak 

## :ff!j

..... ·BlinkingYellow Right Umits Maximum Flight Altitude Max Radius Height is restricted to 400 feet. (120m)and under. No limits limit reached.

DJIGOapp Warning: Height limit reached. Aircraft Status Indicator None. Rapid red flashing 

### ®

......when closeto the max radius limit.

Aircraft Status Indicator
None.

• 1f you fly out ofthe limit, you can still control the Phantom 

### 3, but cannot fly it anyfather. Ifthe 

## & Phantom 

### 3 flies out of the 

### max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within range automatically. •lfthe Phantom 

### 3 flies out of the 

### max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back

within range automatically. No-AyZones All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://llysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Fly Zones are divided intoAirports and RestrictedAreas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive institute. The details ofthe No-FlyZones are explained as follow: Airport (1) Airport No-Fly Zone are comprised ofTake-off Restricted zones and Restricled Altitude Zones. Each zone features circlesotvarious sizes. (2) R1 miles (value ofthe R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is aTakeoff restricted zone, inside of which take off is prevented. (3) From R1 mile to R1 + 1 mile around the airport the flight attitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination. Starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limitedto 1640feel (500 meters) at R1

### +1mile (4) When the aircraft enters within 320feet (100 meters) of No-FlyZones, awarning message will appear on the DJI GO app.

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RestrictedArea**~** (1) Restricted Areas does nothaveflight altitude restrictions. 

### ;:r (2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take.off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off withinthiszone. Thevatue of Rvaries based on the definnionofthe restricted areas. (3) A"warning zone" has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches within 0.062 miles (100m) ofthis zone, awarning message will appearon the DJI GO app.



### 1-RestrlctedArea

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GPS Signal Strong @:······Blinking Green Aircraft Zone Restriction DJI GO app Prompt Status ll'l!fteator Motorswill not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly zone. Take off prohibited. No-flyZone Ifthe aircraftenters the 

# 0 restricted area inA-mode, bul is Waming: You are in a no-flyzone. switched 1o P-mocte, the aircraft will automaticallydescend, land, Automatic landing has begun. and stop its motors. R1: Waming: You are in a 

### :fiSt:

...... Ifthe aircraftenters lherestricted restricted zone. Descendingto Red flashing Restricted- area in A-mode, bul is switched safe altitude. altitudeflight to P-mode, itwill descend to an R2: Waming: You are in a zone appropriatealtitude and hover restricted zone. Maximum flight 

# 0 15feet belowthe altitude limit. altitude is restricted to between 20m and 500m. Aycautiously. Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Waming: You are approaching a 

# cs therewill be awarning

. restricted zone, Ay cautiously. Free zone

### c~ No restrictions. None. None.

Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop aulomalically after landing. 

# Lh • When flying in a safety zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly and continue for 3seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for5 seconds at which point itwill switch backto blinking red. • For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines,

city centers, orothersensitive areas. Aythe aircraft onlywithin your line of sight

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i. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

### 3. Micro-SO card has been inserted, 

### if necessary. 4. Gimbal is functioning normally. 

### 5. Motors can start and are functioning normally. 

### 6. The DJI GO app is successfully connected to the aircraft. 

# fCalibrating 

## the Compass l

____ ·-**---·~-· ~-~-~------·** **---~------------------** IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight performance orflight failure. Regularcalibration is required for optimal performance. 

# 0 •Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference. Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean metal structures • Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular

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