INSPIRE 1 User Manual

V1.2

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Using this manual

Legends

Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference

Before Flight

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Inspire 1.

1.Disclaimer 2.In the Box 3.Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide 4.Safety Guidelines 5.Inspire 1 User Manual 6.Intelligent

Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is recommended. Afterwards, prepare for your

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

Watch the video tutorials

Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Inspire 1 correctly and safely:

www.dji.com/product/inspire­1/video

Download the DJI Pilot app

Download and install the DJI Pilot app before use. Scan the QR code or visit

“http://m.dji.net/djipilot” to download the app.

For the best experience, use mobile device with Andriod V 4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0 or later.

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Contents

Using this manual

Legends 2

Before Flight 2

Watch the video tutorials 2

Download the DJI Pilot app 2

Product Profile

Introduction 6

Feature Highlights 6

Assemble the Aircraft 7

Aircraft Diagram 9

Remote Controller Diagram 9

Aircraft

Flight Controller 12

Flight Mode 12

Flight Status Indicator 12

Return to Home (RTH) 13

Dynamic Home Point 15

Vision Positioning System 16

Flight Recorder 17

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 17

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 18

Remote Controllers

Remote Controller Profile 24

Remote Controller Operations 24

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 29

Remote Controller Status LED 31

Linking the Remote Controller 32

Remote Controller Compliance Version 33

Gimbal and Camera

Camera Profile 35

Gimbal 36

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Camera 40

Map 43

Academy 43

User Center 43

Flight

Flight Environment Requirements 45

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 45

Preflight Checklist 49

Calibrating the Compass 49

Auto Take­off and Auto Landing 50

Starting/Stopping the Motors 51

Flight Test 51

FAQ

Appendix

Specifications 57

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 60

How to Update Firmware 61

FCC Compliance 62

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Product Profile

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

on the aircraft and remote controllers.

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Product Profile

Introduction

The Inspire 1 is brand new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HD video signal (up to 2km)

to multiple devices straight out of the box. Equipped with retractable landing gear, it can capture an unobstructed 360

degree view from its camera. The built­in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency

while minimizing space. When no GPS signal is available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering precision.

Feature Highlights

Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting space for ND

filters for better exposure control. New quick­release mount allows you to remove the camera with ease.

HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge system. It

also provides dual controllers mode.

Landing gear: Retractable landing gear that enables an unobstructed panoramic view from the camera. DJI Intelligent

Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a battery management system.

Flight Controller: The next generation flight controller system provides a more reliable flight experience. A new flight

recorder stores the flight data from each flight, and Vision Positioning enhances hovering precision when no GPS is

available.

Assemble the Aircraft

Unlocking Travel Mode

The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before your first flight:

1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment. 2. Power on the Remote Controller and the

Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times. 4. Power off the

aircraft.

Travel Mode Toggle×4 Landing Mode

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Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" (P21)

for more information . If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote

controller to deactivate Travel Mode. Refer to "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode" (P30) section for more

infromation about Master remote controller. Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before switch from

Landing Mode to Travel Mode. Place the aircraft on the smooth and reflective surface (e.g. table or tile) before

switching between the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not place the aircraft on the rough and sound­absorbing

surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between the travel modes and landing mode.

Installing Gimbal and Camera

1. Remove Gimbal Cover. 2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right when facing the nose of the

aircraft). 3. Insert the gimbal by aligning the white mark on the Gimbal. 4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the

locked position.

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Gimbal Cover

3

Gimbal Lock

Mounting Place

Gimbal Connector

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Locked

Ensure the Micro­SD card is correctly inserted into the camera.

Attaching Propellers

Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin counter­clockwise to secure. Attach

propellers with gray nut onto motors without a black dot and spin clockwise to secure.

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

Attaching 1345s Quick­Release Propellers

The 1345s Quick­Release propeller is the upgrade version of the propellers that greatly enhance the

reliability of the propeller during the flight. Following the steps below to attach the 1345s Quick­Release

propellers.

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

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

White dot

Without white dot

White dot

Without white dot

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

the mounting plate then rotate the propellers according to the lock direction until it is secured.

Preparing Remote Controller

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antenna as shown. 1. Press the button on the

side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, adjust it to fit then attach

your mobile device. 2. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. 3. Plug one end of

the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of

the remote controller.

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