~ero 'lmaaes LLC 

1431 Cayri Lane #5202 

Weston, 'FL 33326 

May 4th of2015 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Management System 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Exemption Request Under Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and 

Part II of the Federal Aviation Regulations. 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (the "Reform Act") and 14 

C.P.R. Part II, Aero Images LLC ("AI"), operating the Dll Inspire1 Unmanned Aircraft System ("UAS" 

or "Inspire1") seeks an exemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations ('FARs") listed below and 

discussed in Appendix A. Attached, as Appendix B is a summary of this request. 

The requested exemption would permit commercial operation of AI's Inspire1, which weights under 7 

lbs. and performs aerial photography and videography using onboard cameras. Applications for this 

UAS devices and associated data processing functions include residential and commercial real estate, 

event coverage, surveying, inspections and artistic endeavors. Use of the Inspire1 for aerial 

photography reduces the need to operate conventional aircrafts. These savings result in enhanced 

efficiency and productivity for the affected activities, as well as environmental benefits. 

Operation under the exemption will be subject to strict operating requirements and conditions to ensure 

at least an equivalent level of safety to currently authorized operations using manned aircrafts and under 

conditions as may be modified by the FAA as required by Section 333. 

As described more fully bellow, the requested exemption would authorize commercial operations of 

aerial surveys using the Inspire1, which at under 7 lbs. is small in size. The Inspire1 will be operated 

under controlled conditions at low altitude in airspace that is limited in scope, as described more fully 

herein; it will have automated control features, as described bellow. The Inspire 1 will be operated by 

Miguel S. De Felice, ("owner and chief pilot of Aero Images LLC"), who holds an Airline Transport 

Pilot Certificate # 2817924, a current First Class Medical Certificate with around 9200 total hours 

logged and who has performed more than 30 flights with the Inspire1 including training. 

Aero Images L.L.C, respectfully submits that because this small, unmanned aerial vehicle ("the 

Inspire1") will be used in lieu of comparatively hazardous operations now conducted with fixed wing 
and rotary conventional aircrafts, the FAA can have confidence that the operations will achieve a greater 

level of safety. Approval of this exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary of 

Transportation's (The FAA Administrator's) responsibilities under Section 333 (c) ofthe Reform Act to 

" establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system." 

The name and address of the applicant are: 

Company: Aero Images LLC 

Attn: 

Phone: 

Email: 

Address: 

Miguel S. De Felice 

954-599-2749 

aeroimagesllc@gmail.com 

1431 Capri Lane #5202 

Weston, FL 33326 

The regulations from which the exemption is requested are as follow: 

• 14 C.F.R. Part 21 

• 14 C.F.R. 45.23 (b) 

• 14 C.F.R. 61.113 (a) & (b) 

• 14 C.F.R. 61.133 (a) 

• 14 C.F.R. 91.7 (b) 

• 14 C.F.R. 91.9 (b)(2) 

• 14 C.F.R. 91.109 (a) 

• 14 C.F.R. 91.119 

• 14 C.F.R. 91.151 (a) 

• 14 C.F.R. 91.203 (a) & (b) 

• 14 C.F.R. 91.405 (a) 

• 14 C.F.R. 91.407 (a)(l) 

• 14 C.F.R. 91.409 (a)(2) 

• 14 C.F.R. 91.417 (a) 

Appendix A discusses each rule listed above and explains why exemptions pursuant to the proposal set 

forth in this letter are appropriate, provided an equivalent level of safety, and are in the public interest. 

THE APPLICABLE LEGAL STANDARD UNDER SECTION 333 

AI submits that grant of this exemption application for use of the Inspire I in precision aerial surveys 

will advance the Congressional mandate in Section 333 of the Reform Act to accelerate the introduction 

ofUASs into the national airspace system ("NAS") if it can be accomplished safely. This law directs the 

Secretary of Transportation to consider whether certain UASs may operate safely in the NAS before 

completion of the rulemaking required under section 332of the Reform Act. In making this 

determination, the Secretary is required to determine which types of UASs do not create a hazard to 

users of the NAS or the public or pose a threat to national security in light of the following: 

• The UASs size, weight, speed, and operational capability; 
• Operational ofthe UAS in close proximity to airports and populated areas; and 

• Operation of the UAS within visual line of sight of the operator. 

Reform Act. 333(a)(l) If the Secretary determines that such vehicles "may operate safely in the national 

airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft in the 

national airspace system." Id 333(c) 

The Federal Aviation Act expressly grants the FAA the authority to issue exemptions. This statutory 

authority, by its terms, includes exempting civil aircraft, as the term is defined under 40101 of the Act, 

from the requirement that all civil aircraft must have a current airworthiness certificate and those 

regulations requiring commercial pilots to operate aircraft in commercial service: 

The Administrator may grant an exemption from a requirement of a regulation prescribed under 

subsection (a) or (b) of this section or any of sections 44702-44716 of this title if the Administrator finds 

the exemption is in the public interest. 

49 USC 44701(f) See also 49 USC 44711(a); 49 USC 44704; 14 CPR 91.203(a)(l). 

The grant of the requested exemption is in the public interest based on the clear direction in Section 333 

of the Reform Act; the additional authority in the Federal Aviation Act, as amended; the strong 

equivalent level of safety surrounding the proposed operations; and the significant public benefit, 

including enhanced safety and cost saving associated with transitioning the UASs for aerial survey 

photography. Accordingly, the applicant respectfully requests that the FAA grant the requested 

exemption without delay. 

Airworthiness of the Inspire 1 

A critical element of the exemption application involves evidence of the airworthiness of the Inspire 1. 

AI believes that it is in compliance with the requirements of Order 8130.34C, Airworthiness 

Certification of Unmanned Aircraft System and Optionally Piloted Aircraft, in its use of systems 

developed by DJI. The Inspirel has a high degree of redundancy and numerous safety features, 

including: 

• Return-to-home failsafe in the event of a loss of communications 

• Configurable limitations for area of operation and altitude 

• Configurable limitations for vertical and horizontal speeds 

• High visibility lighting system 

The criteria set forth in the Order specify the substantive showings of the device's safety and fitness for 

operation to ensure that the FAA has sufficient basis to evaluate the aircraft's safety. 

Mandatory Operating Conditions 

Grant of the exemption to Aero Images LLC will be subject to the following mandatory conditions, 

which are based upon operating conditions set forth for operation ofUAS by public entities pursuant to 

Certificates of Authorization, with additional restrictions: 

• All operations to occur in Class G airspace. 
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Operations to avoid congested or populated areas, which are depicted in yellow on VFR charts 

Operations to be conducted over private or controlled-access property . 

Permission from land owner/controller required before commencing any flight. 

Operations to occur during Visual Flight Rules Meteorological Conditions (VMC) 

Aircraft to remain within Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) . 

1. VLOS guaranteed with a cylinder operation around operator of Yz nautical miles (NM) 

2. Cylinder walls may be expanded by observer with ability to control aircraft 

Operations to occur during daylight hours 

Altitude restricted to 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) 

All operations conducted in vicinity of airport to remain more than 2.5 NM from centerline 

azimuth of runway centerline measured from runway thresholds. 

Operator will file a NOT AM for each flight as required 

All required permissions and permits would be obtained from territorial, state, county or city 

jurisdiction, including local law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate governmental agencies. 

Operator Requirements 

Al respectfully proposes that operator requirements should take into account the characteristics of the 

particular UAS. Certain UASs, such as the Als Inspire1, are characterized by a high degree of preprogrammed control and various built-in technical capabilities that limit the potential for operation 

outside of the operating conditions set forth above. 

The Inspire1 has a semi-autonomous navigation and control system comprised of a Ground Control 

Station (GCS) and autopilot system. All flights are pre-programmed with GPS guidance and do not 

require human intervention. Flight mission area and routing cannot be changed after launch. Flights are 

not directed by positive manual control, nor are evasive maneuvers. In the case of unplanned events, the 

operator inputs pre-programmed evasive maneuvers from the control unit and the control units executes 

that maneuver. Pre-programmed operator interventions include diversion to the right; initiation of 

holding at present position; suspension of mission; fly back to launch point; fly to point and hold; abort 

mission and land; and emergency power cut off and land (Flight Termination System). 7 Additional 

automated safety functions and safety-enhancing features of the Inspire1 include the following: 

• Autopilot detection of lost GPS or of insufficient satellites initiates an immediate vertical 

landing, unless overridden by pilot in command. 

• Low power on the aircraft triggers escalating alarms at GCS at 35% and 10% levels. 

• If the autopilot detects a lost-link to the GCS for longer than 30 seconds, return-to-home 

sequence initiates. 

• The Inspire 1 is inherently unstable, so auto-pilot failure will result in a rapid exit from flight. 

• Aircraft has an on-board failsafe that limits vertical speed to approximately 6 rnls ( configurable ). 

• The aircraft, weighing less than 7 lbs., fully loaded, is constructed of composite material 

intended to absorb impact energy. 

• The motors are driven by pulse width modulated signals, not analog signals. 

Given this safety features, Aero Images proposes that operators of the Inspire 1 should not be required to 

hold a commercial or private pilot certification, although the owner-operator and chief pilot of AI, holds 

an ATPL certification. Instead, operators should be required to: 
• Have successfully completed, at a minimum, FAA private pilot ground instruction and passed 

the FAA Private Pilot written examination or FAA-recognize equivalents. 

• Have successfully demonstrated capability to operate UAS in accordance with manufacturer 

standards. 

AI notes that the FAA has found that safety factors permitted operations of U ASs by operators with 

these qualifications in the case of operations pursuant to public COAs when the mandatory operating 

conditions specified above were present. See Federal Aviation Administration, Notice N-8900.227, 

Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operational Approval, at 20-21 (July 30, 2013). The FAA has the 

statutory authority to grant exemptions to the requirements for and privileges associated with the grant 

of airmen's certificates. 49 USC 44701 (f). 

In summary, applicant seeks and exemption from the F ARs set forth above and in Appendix A to allow 

commercial operations of a small-unmanned vehicle conducting precision aerial surveys. 

Approval of the exemption allowing commercial operations of the Inspire 1 for precision survey work 

will enhance safety by reducing risk. Conventional aerial survey operations, using jet or piston-powered 

aircraft present risks associated with vehicles that weight in the neighborhood of 5,000 to 7,000 lbs., or 

more, carry large quantities of fuel, passengers, and, in some cases, cargo. Such aircraft must fly to and 

from the survey location. In contrast, an Inspire 1 weighing less than 7 lbs. and powered by smart 

batteries eliminates a portion of that risk given to reduce mass and lack of combustible fuel carried on 

board. The Inspire1 is carried to the survey location, not flown there. The Inspire1 will carry no 

passengers or crew and, therefore, will not expose any individuals to the risks associated with manned 

aircraft flights. 

Additionally, no national security issue is raised by the grant of the requested exemption. Given the size, 

load carrying capacity, speed at which it operates, and the fact that it carries no explosives or other 

dangerous materials, the Inspire1 poses no threat to national security. 

The operation of the Inspire 1, weighing less than 7 lbs., for precision surveys in accordance with the 

strict conditions outlined above, will provide an equivalent level of safety supporting the grant of the 

exemptions requested herein, including exempting Aero Images LLC from the requirements of Part 21. 

The Inspire! 's satisfaction of the criteria set forth in Section 333 of the Reform Act-size, weight, 

speed, operating capabilities, lack of proximity to airports and populated areas, operating within visual 

line of sight, and national security-and its showing of an equivalent level of safety as it may relate to 

the requirement of a pilot's license, provide more than adequate justification for the grant of the 

requested exemptions allowing commercial operation of the Inspire 1 in the commercial precision aerial 

survey business. 

Miguel S. De FeliesAero Images LLC 
APPENDIX A 

EXEMPTION REQUEST AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY SHOWING UNDER 

APPLICABLE RULES SUBJECT TO EXEMPTION 

Aero Images LLC requests an exemption from the following regulations as well as any additional regulations that may 

technically apply to the operation of the Inspire I: 

14 CFR 45.23(b): Marking of the Aircraft 

The regulation provides: 

When marks include only the Roman capital letter "N" and the registration number is displayed on limited, 

restricted or light-sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally certificated aircraft, the operator must also 

display on that aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than2 inches nor 

more than 6 inches high, the words "limited", "restricted", "light-sport", "experimental", or "provisional", as 

applicable. 

The Inspire I has no entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station on which the word "Experimental" can be placed. Given 

the size of the UAV, two-inch lettering would be impossible. The word "Experimental" will be placed on the forward 

fuselage in compliance with 45.29(t) 

The equivalent level of safety will be achieved by having the Inspire! marked as required by 45.29(t) where the pilot, 

observer, and others working with the UA V will see the identification of the UAS as "Experimental." The FAA has issued 

the following exemptions to this regulation, Exemption Nos. 10700, 8738, 10167, 10167A and 11428. 

14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates 14 CFR 91.203(a)(1) 

Section 91.203( a)( 1) requires all civil aircraft to have a certificate of airworthiness. Part 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness 

Certificates, establish the procedural requirements for the issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by FAR 

91.203(a)(1). Given the size of the aircraft (under 7lbs.) and the limited operating area associated with its utilization, it is 

unnecessary to go through the certificate of airworthiness process under Part 21 Subpart H to achieve or exceed current safety 

levels. Such an exemption meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under Part 11 and Section 333 of the 

Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act and Section 333 of the Reform Act both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from 

the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational capability, and 

proximity to airports and populated areas of the UAS involved. 

In this case, an analysis of these criteria demonstrates that the Inspire I operated without an airworthiness certificate, under 

the conditions propose herein, will be at least as safe or safer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) with an 

airworthiness certificate. The Inspire1 weights less than 7 lbs. fully loaded. It will not carry a pilot or passenger, will not 

carry flammable fuel, and will operate exclusively within an area pre-disclosed and in compliance with conditions set forth 

herein. Operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by both the operator, pursuant to the 

conditions set forth above, and by local public safety requirements. The FAA will have advanced notice of all operations 

through the filing of NOTAMs. Receipt of the prior permission of the land owner, the size of the aircraft, the lack of 

flammable fuel, and the fact that the aircraft is carried to the location and not flown there all establish the equivalent level of 

safety. The Inspire1 construction with absorbent material provides at least an equivalent level of safety to that of such 

operations being conducted with conventional aircraft that would be orders-of-magnitude larger and would be carrying 

passengers, cargo, and flammable fuel. 

14 CFR 61.113(a) &(b); 61.133(a): Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations; Pilot in Command; 

Commercial Pilot Privileges and Limitations. 
Section 61.113(a) & (b) limit private pilots to non-commercial operations. Unlike a conventional aircraft that carries a pilot, 

passenger and cargo, the Inspire1 in this case is remotely controlled with no passenger or property of others on board. Section 

61.133( a) requires an individual with a commercial pilot's license to be pilot in command of an aircraft for compensation or 

hire. Aero Images LLC respectfully proposes that operator requirements should take into the account the characteristics of the 

particular UAS. AI's Inspire1 has a high degree of pre-programmed control and various built-in technical capabilities that 

strictly limit the potential for operation outside of the operating conditions set forth in the exemption application. 

The Inspire1 has a semi-autonomous navigation and control system comprised of a Ground Control Station (GCS) and 

autopilot system. All flights are pre-programmed with precision GPS guidance and do not require human intervention. Flight 

mission area and routing cannot be changed after launch. Flights are not directed by positive manual control, nor are evasive 

maneuvers. In the case of unplanned events, the operator inputs pre-progranuned evasive maneuvers from the control unit, 

and the control unit executes the maneuver. Pre-programmed operator intervention include diversion to the right; initiation of 

holding at present position; suspension of mission; fly back to launch point; fly to point and hold; abort mission and land; and 

emergency power cut off and land (Flight Termination System). 

Additional automated safety functions and safety enhancing features of the Inspire1 include the following: 

• Autopilot detection of lost GPS or of insufficient satellites initiates an immediate spiral landing. 

• Low power on the aircraft triggers escalation alarms at GCS at 35% and 10% levels. 

• If the autopilot detects a lost-link to the GCS for longer than 30 seconds, landing procedure begins. 

• The Inspire1 is inherently unstable, so autopilot fail will result in very rapid exit from flight. 

• Aircraft has an on-board failsafe that limits speed in the event of dive to approximately 14 m/s. 

• The aircraft weighing less than 7 lbs., fully loaded, is constructed of composite material, which is intended to 

absorb impact energy. 

• The motors are driven by pulse width modulated signals, not analog signals . 

Given these safety features, Aero Images LLC proposes that operators of the Inspire1 should not be required to hold a 

commercial or private pilot certification. Instead, operators should be required to: 

• Have successfully completed, at a minimum, FAA private pilot ground instruction and passed the FAA Private Pilot 

written examination or FAA- recognize equivalents. 

• Have completed the manufactures training program for operation of the UAS. 

Even though AI is placing this proposal, the operator for Als Inspirel holds an ATPL certification with current First 

Class Medical. 

Aero Images LLC notes that the FAA has found that safety factors permitted operations of U ASs by operators with these 

qualifications in the case of operations pursuant to public CO As where the mandatory operating conditions specified above 

are present. See Federal Aviation Administration, Notice N-8900.227, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operational 

Approval, at 20-21 (July 30, 2013). The FAA has the statutory authority, granted at 49 USC 44701(t) to waive the pilot 

requirements for commercial operations. 

Given this conditions and restrictions, an equivalent level of safety will be provided by allowing operation of the Inspire1 

without a private pilot's certificate or a commercial pilot's certificate, under the conditions set forth herein. 

The risks associated with the operation of the Inspire1 (given size, speed, operational capabilities, and lack of combustible 

fuel) are so diminished from the level of risk associated with private pilot operations or commercial operations contemplated 

by Part 61 with conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft), that allowing operations of the UAS as set forth above meets 

or exceeds the present level of safety provided under 14 CFR 61.113( a) & (b) and does not rise to the level of requiring a 

commercial pilot to operate the aircraft under 61.133(a). 

14 CFR 91.7(a): Civil Aircraft Airworthiness. 

This regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy conditions. Should the exemption 

be granted allowing commercial operation of the Inspire 1 without an airworthiness certificate, no standard will exist for 

airworthiness of the Inspire!. Given the size of the aircraft and the requirements that have presumably already been met in the 
SAC approval process for the Inspire1 (for instance, the Inspire1 's Maintenance & Inspection Manual and Safety Checklist), 

an equivalent level of safety will be achieved by insuring compliance with the Aero Images LLC manuals prior to each flight. 

14 CFR 91.9(b)(2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft. 

The regulation provides: 

No person may operate a U.S.-registered civil aircraft .. 

(2) ... For which and Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by Section 21.5 of this chapter, unless 

there is available in the aircraft a current approved airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual material, 

markings and placards, or any combination thereof. 

Given the size and configuration of the Inspirel, it has no ability or place to carry such a flight manual on the aircraft, not 

only because there is no pilot onboard, but because there is no room or capacity to carry such an item on the aircraft. 

The equivalent level of safety will be achieved by keeping the flight manual (see, e.g., User Guide, Exhibit 2) at the ground 

control point where the pilot flying the UAS will have immediate access to it. 

The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation: Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 

9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 32827, 10700 and 11428. 

14 CFR 91.109(a) & 91.319(a)(1): Flight Instruction. 

These regulations provide that no person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being used for 

flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls. 

The Inspire1 is a remotely piloted aircraft and by design, does not have fully functional dual controls. 

Flight control is accomplished through the use of a control box that communicates with the aircraft via radio 

communications. The flight plan is pre-programmed into the autopilot before flight and only under unusual circumstances 

will the pilot input control functions to alter the pre-programmed flight. If instruction is accomplished through a training 

program, as set forth in Exhibit 2, an equivalent level of safety will be assured. The FAA has approved exemptions for flight 

training without fully functional dual controls for a number of aircraft and for flight instruction in experimental aircraft. See 

Exemption Nos. 57781(, 9862A. The equivalent level of safety will be achieved by the manufacturer providing the training as 

outlined, for example, in Exhibit 2 and through the use of experience and qualified pilots familiar with the Inspire 1. 

14 CFR 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes. 

Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. Specifically, 91.119( c) limits aircraft flying over areas 

other than congested areas to an altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In 

those cases, the aircraft may no be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. 

As set forth herein, the Inspirel will never operate at higher than 400 feet AGL. It will however, be operated to avoid 

congested or populated areas that are depicted in yellow on VFR sectional charts. 

Because aerial survey work must be accomplished at relatively low altitudes and at altitudes less than 500 feet AGL, an 

exemption from Section 91.119( c) is needed. 

The equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size, weight, speed, and material with which the Inspire1 is built. 

Also, no flight will be taken without the permission of the landowner or those who control the land. Because of the advance 

notice to the landowner, all affected individuals will be aware of the survey flights. Compared to aerial survey operation 

conducted with aircraft or rotorcraft weighing far more than 7 lbs. and carrying flammable fuel, any risk associated with this 

operations will be far less than those currently allowed with conventional aircraft operating at or bellow 500 feet AGL. 

Indeed, the low-altitude operations of the UAS will maintain separation between these small-UAS operations and the 

operations of conventional aircraft that must comply with Section 91.119. 

14 CFR 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flights in VFR Conditions. 
This regulation prohibits and individual from beginning " a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless (considering 

wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal 

cruising speed- (1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 

minutes." 

The Inspire1 smart batteries provide approximately 50 minutes of powered flight. Without an exemption from 14 CFR 

91.151, the UASs flights would be limited to approximately 20 minutes in length. Given the limitations on its proposed 

operations, a longer time frame for flight in daylight VFR conditions is reasonable. 

Aero Images LLC believes that an exemption from 14 CFR 91.151(a) is safe and within the scope of a prior exemption. See 

Exemption 10673 (allowing Lockheed Martin Corporation to operate without compliance with 91.151(a)). Operating the 

small UAS, without 30 minutes of reserve fuel does not engender the type of risks that Section 91.151(a) was meant to 

prevent given the size and speed at which the UAS operates. The fact that it carries no pilot, passenger or cargo also enhances 

its safety. Additionally, limiting the Inspire1 flights to 20 minutes would greatly reduce their utility. In the unlikely event 

that the Inspire1 should run out of fuel, it would simply land. Given its weight and construction material, the risks are less 

than contemplated by the current regulation. 

Aero Images LLC believes that an equivalent level of safety can be achieved by maintaining 10 minutes of reserve fuel, 

which, allowing 40 minutes of flight time, would be more than adequate to return the UAS to its planned landing zone from 

anywhere in its operating area. 

14 CFR 91.203(a) & (b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration. 

This regulation provides as follow: 

(a) .... no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has ... an appropriate and current airworthiness certificate. 

(b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) of this 

section or a special flight authorization issued under 91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is 

legible to passengers or crew. 

The Inspire1 fully loaded weights no more than 7 lbs. As such, there is no ability or place to carry certification and 

registration documents or to display them on the UAS. In addition, there is no pilot onboard the aircraft. 

An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by keeping these documents at the ground control point where the pilot flying 

the UAS will have immediate access to them. The FAA has issued numerous exemptions to this regulation. A representative 

sample of other exemptions includes Exemption Nos. 9565,9665,9789, 9789A, 9797, 9797A, 9816A, 10700, and 11428. 

14 CFR 91.405(a); 407(a)(l); 409(a)(2); 417(a): Maintenance Inspections. 

Section 91.405(a) requires that an aircraft operator or owner "shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of 

this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies 

repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter ... " 

Section 91.407 similarly makes reference to requirements in Part 43; Section 91.409(a)(2) requires an annual inspection for 

the issuance of an airworthiness certificate. Section 91. 417 (a) requires the owner or operator to keep records showing certain 

maintenance work that has been accomplished by certificated mechanics, under Part 43, or licensed pilots and records of 

approval of the aircraft for return to service. 

Maintenance of the Inspire1 will be accomplished by the owner/operator pursuant to the manuals, such as Exhibit 3, provided 

by Aero Images LLC. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because the UAS is small in size, will operate in 

restricted predetermined areas, and is not a complex mechanical device. As provided in the attached User Manual and the 

Safety Checklist, the operator of Inspire1 will ensure that the UAS is in working order prior to initiating flight, perform 

require maintenance, and keep a log of any maintenance that is performed. Moreover, the operator is the person most 

familiar with the aircraft and is best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition and to ensure an equivalent level 

of safety. 
APPENDIXB 

SUMMARY OF AERO IMAGES LLC SECTION 333 EXEMPTION REQUEST 

Aero Images LLC hereby pursuant to Part 11 a summary of its exemption application to allow 

commercial operation of the Inspire 1 unmanned aircraft in precision aerial survey work. An exemption 

is requested from the following regulations: 

• 14 CFR Part 21 

• 14 CFR 45.23(b) 

• 14 CFR 61.113(a) & (b) 

• 14 CFR 61.133(a) 

• 14 CFR 91.7(b) 

• 14 CFR 91.9(b)(2) 

• 14 CFR 91.109(a) 

• 14 CFR 91.119 

• 14 CFR 91.151(a) 

• 14 CFR 91.203(a) & (b) 

• 14 CFR 91.405(a) 

• 14 CFR 91.407(a)(l) 

• 14 CFR 91.409(a)(2) 

• 14 CFR 91.417(a) 
INSPIRE 1 

Maintenance Manual 

(Vi.0)2015.2 

To ensure that your aircraft continues to offer optimal performance and to ensure flight safety, 

it is recommended that comprehensive maintenance be performed after every 200 flights or 50 

flight hours. This manual is intend to help users maintain their aircraft and maximize its continued 

reliability. 

I. Checking the Battery 

1. Check the battery for damage and deformities. If 

there are any signs of damage to the battery, stop 

using it and discharge the battery to 10% or below 

for disposal. Do not disassemble the battery for any 

reason. 

2. Check the battery pins and rub them clean with an 

eraser if any residue is observed. This will help to 

ensure a more reliable connection. 

3. Check the metal battery power connectors for 

damage. If the connectors appear burnt, try to clear 

them. This can be done by inserting a piece of 

sandpaper (1mm thick) into the connectors to polish 

the metal. 

4. Check the contact pins in the battery compartment to 

ensure that the pins are clear. They should be able 

to establish easy contact with the battery connectors 

and should not be bent. 

5. Check the electrodes on the battery. If they appear 

burnt, polish them with sandpaper. If there is serious 

erosion, send the battery in for repairs. 

6. Check the plastic components of the battery bracket 

to see it is in good condition and that all screws are 

secure. This prevents the battery from becoming 

loose during flight. 

7. Check the power cables between the arms and the 

center plate, if the cables are worn, contact OJI to 

arrange repairs. 

8. For long term storage, please refer to the "Intelligent 

Flight Battery Safety Guidelines" and check the 

battery once a month to prevent the battery cell from 

being damaged. 

9. Run the DJI Pilot App to confirm that all battery cells 

are at similar voltage levels and stay at the same level 

when the battery is fully charged. If all cells maintain 

voltage levels above 3.7V but any cell is 0.2V higher 

or lower than the others, contact OJI for analysis. You 

can also check the battery cell warning history. If any 

warning are reported, contact DJI. 

II. Checking the Transformation System 

1 . Check the servomotor cables for wear. Also confirm 

that the connection points are still in good condition. 

2. Check the lead screws and contact DJI Support 

to arrange repairs if any bending or damage is 

discovered. Clean the lead screws with WD-40 spray 

if they show signs of rust. 

3. Listen to the servomotors during the transformation, 

if there is abnormal noise, it may indicate that the 

servomotors worn. 

4. After the landing gear rises, check the lead screws 

and bearings. If any dirt or dust is found, clean and 

grease the bearings. 

5. Check the lead screws. If there is any scratches, 

dents, or plastic particles underneath them, contact 

OJI Support to arrange repairs. 

Ill. Checking the Aircraft 

1. Confirm that all the screws are still adequately 

tightened. 

2. Check the aircraft for breaks or damage. If there is 

any reason to believe that detectable damage might 

affect flight safety, consult with OJI Support. 

3. Check the carbon tubes of the arms for damage. 

4. Check the dampers on the landing gears. If they are 

loose, secure them with 502 glue. 

5. Ensure that there are no obstacles on or around the 

GPS module or around the antennas on the landing 

gear. Remove any obstacles (such as tapes with 

conductive material) that might affect or block the 

signal. 

6. Check that the right and left landing gear rest at the 

same tilt angle. 

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IV. Checking the Motors 

1. Check the rotors to confirm that they have not 

become loose. 

2. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Listen 

carefully. If there is any abnormal noise, please 

replace the motors. This may be a sign that the 

bearings have been worn out 

3. Detach the propellers and start the motors. Carefully 

examine the edge of the rotor and confirm that the 

shaft is perfectly centered on the motor. Check 

for any abnormal or excessive vibration. If any 

problems are detected, contact DJI Support to order 

replacement motors. 

4. Check for deformities by confirming that the gap 

between the motor and motor base is even. If not 

contact DJI Support to order replacement motors. 

5. Ensure that the screws used to secure the motor 

base are tight and the plastic components around 

the motors are in good condition. If not please 

tighten the screws and contact DJI to repair any 

broken plastic components. 

V. Checking the Propellers 

1. Check the propellers. If there is any bending, 

breakage or cracking on a propeller, do not use it 

2. Attach the propeller to the motor, turn on the aircraft, 

and place it on the ground. Stand 1 meter away from 

the aircraft and observe the rotating propellers. If you 

can see two distinct propeller outline layers, when 

looking at a spinning propeller from the side, this 

propeller is damaged and should not be used. 

VI. Checking the IMU 

1. Open DJI Pilot app to check the condition of the IMU 

and perform an advanced IMU calibration. Please 

place the aircraft in a cool environment and on a 

flat, stable surface (if the landing gear is damaged, 

support the aircraft with four objects of equal 

height). Do not touch the craft during the calibration. 

2. Turn on the aircraft and listen for any abnormal noise 

or vibration from the fan located on the front of the 

aircraft. If any irregularity is detected, replace the 

fan. 

VII. Checking the Control and Video Transmission System 

1. Check the 4 antennas on the landing gear to ensure 

that they are secure. Also check for any bending or 

damage. 

2. Check the antennas of the remote controller for 

damage 

3. Check the neck strap for damage or wear, replace 

if necessary. 

VIII. Checking the Gimbal and Camera 

1. The quick-mount connector for the camera is a 

particularly vulnerable component. If the gimbal 

fails to initialize when turned on, fails to work after 

initialization, or fails to transmit video to the app 

(while OSD data is displayed), the quick-mount 

connector may be worn. In this case, replace the 

rubber mat, circuit board, and/or connector on the 

gimbal quick-mount. 

2. Check the metal contacts on the quick mount 

connector board, if any contact is bent, replace 

the quick-mount connector. 

3. Check the contact pins on the quick-mount 

connector board, if there is any dirt, rub it clean 

with an eraser. If any contact pins are worn out it 

should be replaced. 

4. Confirm that the gimbal is able to properly stabilize 

itself. If its stabilizing performance deteriorates, 

contact DJI to arrange repairs. 

5. Listen for any abnormal noise from the fan when 

the gimbal is turned on. This may indicate unusual 

vibration and the fan should be replaced. 

IX. Checking the Vision Positioning System 

1. Check the lens of the camera. If any dirt or residue 

is detected, gently clean the lens. 

2. Check for and remove objects that might block the 

sensors. 

3. Ensure that the Vision Positioning System is securely 

installed on the aircraft. 

4. Detach the propellers and turn on the aircraft. Hold 

the aircraft 1-2 meters above a surface with rich 

patterns, under good lighting conditions. Change 

the Flight Mode switch to P Mode on the controller 

and check the DJI Pilot app. If the app displays an 

altitude value and indicates that P-OPTI mode is 

active, the Vision Positioning System should function 

normally. 

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Using this manual 

Legends 

0 Warning & Important '.!) Hints and Tips lii3 Reference 

Before Flight 

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

1.Disclairner 

2.1nthe Box 

3.1nspire 1 Quick Start Guide 

4.Safety Guidelines 

5.1nspire 1 User Manual 

6.1ntelligent 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.corn/product/inspire-1Mdeo 

Download the DJI Pilot app 

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

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

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

Using this manual 

Legends 

Before Flight 

Watch the video tutorials 

Download the DJI Pilot app 

Product Profile 

Introduction 

Feature Highlights 

Assemble the Aircraft 

Aircraft Diagram 

Remote Controller Diagram 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 

Flight Mode 

Flight Status Indicator 

Return to Home (RTH) 

Dynamic Home Point 

Vision Positioning System 

Flight Recorder 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

Remote Controllers 

Remote Controller Profile 

Remote Controller Operations 

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

Remote Controller Status LED 

Linking the Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

Gimbal and Camera 

Camera Profile 

Gimbal 

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6 

7 

9 

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15 

16 

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35 

36 
DJI PilotApp 

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 Take-off 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 
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. 
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 built-in camera has an integrated 

'gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing space. When no GPS signal is 

available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering 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 quick-release mount allows you to remove the 

camera with ease. 

HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Ughtbridge 

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 Right 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 Togglex4 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 sound-absorbing 

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

Installing Gimbal and Camera 

1. Remove Gimbal Cover. 

2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right when facing the nose of the aircraft). 

3. Insert the gimbal by aligning the white mark on the Gimbal. 

4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the locked position. 

~---- Gimbal Cover 

«< Locked 

& Ensure the Micro-SO card is correctly inserted into the camera. 

Attaching Propellers 

Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin counter-clockwise to secure. 

Attach propellers with gray nut onto motors without a black dot and spin clockwise to secure. 
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& Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by hand to ensure security before flight. 

Attaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers 

The 1345s Quick-Release propeller is the upgrade version of the propellers that greatly enhance the 

reliability of the propeller during the flight. Following the steps below to attach the 1345s Quick-Release 

propellers. 

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

propellers without a white dot onto the mounting plates 

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that do not have a white dot. 

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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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Aircraft Diagram 

[1] GPS 

[2] Propeller (P17) 

[2] 

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IJH---[4] 

[4] Front LED (P12) 

[5] Landing gear 

[6] Gimbal and Camera (P35) 

et+---[9] 

[11]---tr---~~"-----1-l:..._ __ [10] 

[7] Intelligent Flight Battery (P18) 

[8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

[9] Rear LED (P12) 

[10] Camera Micro-USB Port 

[11] Camera Micro-SO Card Slot (P35) 

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""'---/;;\;7'7"----[131 [12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) 

Remote Controller Diagram 

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[8] --+1--~(,!V 

a=::!&-+---[3] 

C""'=~-1\----[4] 

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[13] Aircraft Status Indicator (P13) 

[1] Antennas (P29) 

Relays aircraft control and video signal. 

[2] Mobile Device Holder 

Mounting place for your mobile device. 

[3] Control Stick 

Controls aircraft orientation. 

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P13) 

Press and hold the button to initiate Return to 

Horne (RTH). 

[5] Transformation Switch (P27) 

Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower 

the landing gear. 
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[6] Battery Level LEDs 

Displays the current battery level. 

[7] Status LED 

Displays the power status. 

[10] Camera Settings Dial 

[8] Power Button 

Used to power on or power off the remote controller. 

[9] RTHLED 

Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status. 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. 

Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the OJI 

Pilotapp. [15] -~;;~!!!l,nf1--r"=i/,~~- [10] 

g, [11] Playback Button [14]-

Playback the captured images or videos. 

[12] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the 

set number of photos will be taken with one 

press. 

[13] Flight Mode Switch 

Used to switch between P, A and F mode. 

[14] Video Recording Button 

Press to start recording video. Press again to 

stop recording. 

[15] Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

[16] Mini-HDMI Port 

Connect an HD compatible monitor to this 

port to get a live HD video preview of what the 

camera sees. 

[17] Micro-USB Port 

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For connecting the remote controller to your 

computer. 

[13] 

[18] CAN Bus Port 

Reserved for future use. 

[19] USB Port 

[12] 

Connect to mobile device to access all of the 

DJI Pilot app controls and features. 

[20] GPS Module 

Used to pinpoint the location of the remote 

controller. 

[21] Back Left Button 

Customizable button in OJI Pilot app. 

[22] Power Port 

Connect to a power source to charge the 

remote controller's internal battery. 

[23] Back Right Button 

Customizable button in OJI Pilot app. 
Aircraft 

This chapter describes the features of 

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning 

System and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 
Aircraft 

Flight Controller 

The Inspire 1 's flight controller is based on OJI flight controller with several enhancements such as new 

flight mode and new safe mode. Three safe modes are available: Failsafe, Return Horne and Dynarnic 

Horne Point. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. A flight 

recorder stores crucial flight data for each flight. 

Flight Mode 

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight rnode are found in the section below: 

?. P mode (Positioning) : P rnode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P 

Q mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision 

gj, Positioning sensors: 

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. 

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision 

Positioning for hovering 

P-A Til: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, 

so only altitude is controlled. 

A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft 

only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically 

return horne if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. 

F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information 

about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. 

'~ Use the Right Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the "Flight 

Mode Switch" on P27 for more information. 

Flight Status Indicator 

The INSPIRE 1 comes with the Front LED, Rear LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of these 

LEOs are shown in the figure below: 

----Aircraft Status Indicator 

Rear LED 

The Front and Rear LED show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LED displays solid red and the 

Rear LED displays solid green. 

Aircraft Status Indicator shows the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for rnore 

information about the Aircraft Status Indicator: 
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Aircraft Status Indicator Description 

Normal 

!ffi-:if$i:~-····· Red, Green and Yellow Flash 

Alternatively Power on and self-check 

!fiF~ ······Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft warming up 

:~:······Green Flashes Slowly 

@:X2 ······Green Flashes Twice 

'W: ······Yellow Rashes Slowly 

Warning 

:iJi ······Fast Yellow Rashing 

'i:J3J ······Slow Red Rashing 

i'a): ······Fast Red Rashing 

:~):······Red Rashing Alternatively 

~):-Solid Red 

Safe to Ry (P mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) 

Safe to Ry (P rnode with Vision Positioning but without GPS) 

Safe to Ry (A rnode but No GPS and Vision Positioning) 

Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Low Battery Warning 

Critical Low Battery Warning 

IMU Error 

Critical Error 

#J!::f:j) ······Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required 

Return to Home (RTH) 

The Return to Horne (RTH) brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Horne Point. There are three cases 

that will trigger RTH procedure; they are Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH. 

GPS 

Horne Point 

Smart RTH 

Description 

The Home Point is the location at which your aircraft takes off when the 

GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through 

the GPS icon ( ~.u:: ). If you are using the Dynamic Horne Point 

setting, the Home Point will be updated to your current position as you 

rnove around and when the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks green. 

Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on P28 for more information) or the 

RTH button in the DJI Pilot app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to the 

latest recorded Home Point, you may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the Smart 

RTH. Press the Smart RTH button once to start the process, press the Smart RTH button again to exit 

Smart RTH and regain the control. 
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Low Battery RTH 

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the OJI Intelligent Right Battery is depleted to a point that 

may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return horne or land the aircraft immediately 

when these warnings are shown. DJI Pilot app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Horne Point 

when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Horne Point if no action is 

taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the RTH by pressing once on the RTH button. The 

thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its 

distance from the Horne Point. 

Aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft to land to the ground 

from the current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft's orientation during the 

landing process. 

The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the OJI Pilot 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 

warning(Red) 

j_ 

Remark 

The battery 

power is low. 

Please land the 

aircraft. 

The aircraft 

must land 

immediately. 

Estimated 

remaining flight 

based on current 

battery level. 

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Sufficient battery 

level( Green) 

Low battery 

level warning 

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Remaining flight time 

Power requires 

to return home 

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Battery level indicator 

Aircraft Status DJI Pilot app Indicator 

Tap "Go-horne" to have 

the aircraft return to the 

Horne point and land 

Aircraft status automatically, or "Cancel" to 

indicator blinks resume normal flight. If no 

action is taken, the aircraft RED slowly. will automatically go horne 

and land after 10 seconds. 

Remote controller will sound 

an alarm. 

Aircraft status The OJI Pilot app screen will 

indicator blinks flash red and aircraft starts to 

descend. Remote controller RED quickly. will sound an alarm. 

N/A N/A 

Flight lnstruclions 

Fly the aircraft 

back and land 

itassoonas 

possible, then 

stop the motors 

and replace the 

battery. 

The aircraft 

will begin to 

descend and land 

automatically. 

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~ • When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land 

automatically, you may push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more 

appropriate location for landing. 

• Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining flight time 

and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft's current status. 

FailsafeRTH 

Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for 

more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and compass is working 

normally. Return horne process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if 

a remote controller signal is resumed. 

Failsafe Illustration 

1 Record Horne Point (HP) 

Blinking Green 

4 Signal Lost Lasts 3secs. 

Fast Blinking Yellow 

2 Confirm Horne Point 

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Blinking Green 

5 Go Home(20m can be set) 

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Fast Blinking Yellow 

3 Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Fast Blinking Yellow 

6 Landing after Hovering 15secs 

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Fast Blinking Yellow 

.&, • Aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore it is important to set an 

reasonable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" 

view and select "MODE" to set the Failsafe altitude. 

• Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle 

stick if the aircraft reaches 20 m altitudes or beyond during Failsafe. 

Dynamic Home Point 

Dynamic horne point is useful in situations when you are in motion and require a Home Point that is 

different from the takeoff point. GPS module is located at the position shown in the figure below: 

.&. Ensure the space above the GPS module is not obstructed when using Dynamic Horne Point. 
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There are two options for Dynamic Home Point. 

1. Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point. 

2. Set the remote controller's coordinate as the new Home Point. 

Setting Up Dynamic Home Point 

Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point: 

1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the "Camera" page. 

2. Tap''f"and select"e", to reset the remote controller's coordinates as the new Home Point. 

3. Tap''f"and select".9", to reset the aircraft's coordinates as the new Home Point. 

4. The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set successfully. 

Vision Positioning System 

DJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic and image data to help the aircraft 

identify its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Inspire 1 can hover in place more 

precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where there is no GPS signal available. The main 

components of DJI Vision Positioning are located on the bottom of your Inspire 1, including [1]two sonar 

sensors and[2]one monocular camera. 

Using Vision Positioning 

Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Inspire 1 is powered on. No manual action is 

required. Vision Positioning is typically used in the indoor environment where no GPS is available. By 

using the sensors on the Vision Positioning system, Inspire 1 can perform precision hovering even when 

no GPS is available. 

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 

1. Toggle the switch to "P" as shown the figure to the right: 

2. Place the Inspire 1 on a flat surface. Notice that the Vision Positioning system 

cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations. 

3. Power on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status indicator will flash twice in green light, 

which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up 

to lift off, and the Inspire 1 will hover in place. 

& The performance of your Inspire 1 's Vision Positioning System is subject to the surface you are 

flying over. The ultrasonic waves may not be able to accurately measure the distance over sound 

absorbing materials, and the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The 

aircraft will switch from "P" mode to "A" mode automatically if both GPS and Vision Positioning 

System are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations: 

• Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). 

• Flying over a highly reflective surfaces. 

• Flying at high speeds( over Brn/s at 2 meters or over 4rn/s at 1 meter). 

• Aying over water or transparent surfaces. 

• Flying over moving surfaces or objects. 

• Aying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically. 

• Flying over extremely dark (lux< 10) or bright (lux> 10,000) surfaces. 

• Aying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). 

• Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. 

• Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with same design). 

• Aying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft. 

• In the event of loss of remote controller's signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then 

auto-land if it is in "P" mode. 

'IJ: • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness 

of the sensors. 

• The effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 2.5 meters. 

• Vision Positioning system may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water. 

• Vision Positioning system may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light 

conditions (less than 1001ux). 

• Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when 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) in fast speed. 

0 Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar 

sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals. 

Flight Recorder 

Flight data is automatically stored in the internal storage device of the aircraft. User can gain access to 

these data through the DJI Pilot app. This includes flight duration, orientation, distance, aircraft status 

information, speed, and other parameters. 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

Use only OJI approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The grey or black nut on the propeller indicates 

the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach the propellers properly, 
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match the nut with the dots on the motors of your Inspire 1: 

Propellers Grey cap(1345) 

Rgure 

Attach On Motors without 

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a black dot 

Black cap(1345R) 

===::·~ 

Motors with a black dot 

Legends rJ"') Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten 

'b '1 Unlock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove 

Attaching the Propellers 

1. Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto a motor without a black dot and spin the propellers clockwise 

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motor with a black dot and spin 

the propellers counter clockwise to secure its position. Be sure to completely tighten each propeller by 

hand before flight. 

Lb. • Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off. 

• Handling the propellers with care. 

• Manuaily tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly. 

Detaching the Propellers 

Hold the motor still. Then spin the propeller in the unlock direction indicated on the propeller itself. 

Detaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers 

Press the 1345s Quick-Release propellers downward firmly then rotate the propeller in the unlock 

direction to unlock the propellers. 

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

• Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use old, chipped, 

or broken propellers. 

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

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

OJ! Intelligent Flight Battery 

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and smart chargedischarge functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger. 

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Intelligent Flight Battery Charger 
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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 . 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

1. Battery Level Display: LEOs display the current battery level. 

2. Battery Life Display: LEOs display the current battery power cycle. 

3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it 

is idle (press the power button to check battery level will cause battery to exit idle state) for more than 

10 days to prevent swelling. It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%.1t is normal to feel 

moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be 

set in the DJI Pilot app. 

4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 

5. Over charge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged. 

6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0 °C{32°F) and 

40°C (104°F). 

7. Over Current Protection: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 10A) is detected. 

8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 18V to 

prevent over-discharge damage 

9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected. 

10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJI Pilot app shows warning message when damaged battery cell 

is detected. 

11. Battery Information History: Show the last 32 entries of battery information records that include warning 

messages and so on. 

12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 1 0 minutes of inactivity to save power. 

13. Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is provided to the 

aircraft's to the main controller. 

& Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Right Battery Safety Guide/ins before use. Users take full 

responsibility for all operations and usage. 

Using the Battery 

Powering ON/OFF 

Powering On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. The 

Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level. 

Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power off. 
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Low Temperature Notice: 

1. The performance of the intelligent Flight Battery is significantly reduced when flying in a low 

temperature environments (those with air temperatures below soC). Ensure that the battery is fully 

charged and the cell voltage is at 4.43 V before each flight. 

2. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery in extremely low temperature environments (those with air 

temperatures below -10°C) is not recommended. When flying in environments with temperatures 

between soc and -10°C, the Intelligent Flight Battery should be able to achieve the appropriate voltage 

levels (above 4.2 V), but it is recommended that you apply the included insulation sticker to the battery 

in order to prevent a rapid drop in temperatures. 

3. If the DJI Pilot app displays the "Critical Low Battery Level Warning" when flying in low temperature 

?. environments, stop flying and land the aircraft immediately. You will still be able to control the aircraft's 

o movement when this waming is triggered. 

§!, 4. Store the Intelligent Flight Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure that its temperature 

exceeds soc before using it in the low temperature environment. 

S. When using the Inspire 1 in a low temperature environment, begin by allowing the aircraft to hover at a 

low altitude, for approximately one minute, to heat the battery. 

6. To ensure optimum performance, keep the Intelligent Flight Battery's core temperature above 20°C 

when in use . 

.&,. In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to 

warm up for approximately 1-2 minutes before taking off. 

Checking the battery level 

The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining power the battery has. When the battery is 

powered off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current 

battery level. See below for details. 

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discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

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~ ~ ~ ~ 87.S%-100% 

~ ~ ~ ~: 7S%-87.S% ... ~ ~ ~ ~ 62.S%-7S% 

~ ~ ~: ~ 50%-62.S% .,. 

~ ~ ~ ~ 37.S%-50% 

~ ~: ~ ~ 2S%-37.S% ... 

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Battery life 

The battery life indicates how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before 

it must be replaced. When the battery is powered off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds 

to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink as described below for 2 

seconds: 

Battery Life 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life 

~ ~ ~ ~ 90%-100% 

~ ~ ~ ~: 80%-90% '•' 

~ ~ ~ ~ 70%-80% 

~ ~ ~: ~ 60%-70% '•' 

~ ~ ~ ~ 50%-60% 

~ ~: .,. ~ ~ 40%-50% 

~ ~ ~ ~ 30%-40% 

~: '•' ~ ~ ~ 20%-30% 

~ ~ ~ ~ below20% 

& When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. 

ECJ For more information about the battery, launch DJI Pilot app and check the information under the 

battery tab. 

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (100-240V 50/60Hz). 

2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Right Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery 

level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 

3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level during charging. 

4. The Intelligent Right Battery is fully charged when Battery Level Indicators are all off. 

5. Air cool the Intelligent Right Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to roorn temperature 

before storing it for an extended period. 

& • Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard charger (model: 

A 14-1 OOP1 A) at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat. 

• Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Inspire 1. Never insert or 

remove a battery when it is powered on. 

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Battery Level Indicators while Charging 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 

~: ~ ~ ~ 0%-25% '•' 

~: ~ ~ ~ 25%-50% '•' 

~: ~: ~: ~ 50%-75% '•' '•' '•' 

~-- ~: ~: ~: 75%-100% '•' '•' '•' '•' 

~ ~ ~ ~ Fully Charged 

Charging Protection LED Display 

The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. 

Battery Level Indicators while Charging 

LED1 LED2 

~ ~: '•' 

~ ~: '•' 

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~ ~ Over current detected 

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LED2 blinks twice per second 

LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected 

LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected 

LED3 blinks three times per second Over-voltage charger detected 

LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low 

(<0°C) 

Charging temperature is too high LED4 blinks three times per second (>40oC) 

After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to tum 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 the charger in the event of a room temperature 

error, the charger will resume charging when the temperature falls within the normal range. 

&:, OJI does not take any responsibilily for damage caused by third-party chargers. 

:J;r. How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery: 

To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is recommended to charge and discharge the 

battery thoroughly for every 10 charge-and-discharge cycle. User should install the battery onto 

the aircraft and then power on the aircraft to initiate the discharge process, discharge the battery 

until the aircraft is powered off automatically. User should then tully charge the battery to ensure 

the battery is working at its optimal. 

Slow: Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Inspire 1's Battery Compartment and power it 

on. Leave it on until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer 

be turned on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery level. 

Rapid: Fly the Inspire 1 outdoors until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can 

no longer be turned on. 
Remote Controllers 

This chapter describes the features 

of the remote controller that includes 

aircraft and remote controller operations 

and dual remote controller mode. 
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Remote Controller Profile 

The Inspire 1 Remote Controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the 

video downlink ground system and aircraft Remote Controller system. The video downlink and aircraft 

Remote Controller system operate at 2.4 GHz with maximum transmission distance of 2km. The remote 

controller features a number of camera functions, such as taking and previewing photos and video, and 

controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is powered by a 28 rechargeable battery. The current 

battery level is displayed by LEOs on the front panel of the remote control. 

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• Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. 

• Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 , Mode 2. 

• Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle. 

• Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle. 

Do not operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalent to a soccer field) to 

prevent transmission interference. 

Remote Controller Operations 

Powering On And Off The Remote Controller 

The Inspire 1 remote controller is powered by a 28 rechargeable battery with a capacity of 6000mAh. The 

battery level is indicated by the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to power on 

your remote controller: 

1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEOs will display the current 

battery level. 

2. Then, press and hold the Power Button to power on the remote controller. 

3. The Remote Controller will beep when it powers on. The Status LED will blink green {slave remote 

controller blinks solid purple) rapidly, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The 

Status LED will show a solid green light when linking is completed. 

4. Repeat step 2 to power off the remote controller after finish using it. 

Charging Remote Controller 

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger. 
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Controlling Camera 

Shoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback 

Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control. 

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[1] Camera Settings Dial 

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Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed without letting go of the 

remote controller. Move the dial button to left or right to view the pictures or videos in playback mode. 

[2] Playback Button 

Press to view images or videos that have already been captured. 

[3] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press. 

[4] Recoding Button 

Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. 

Controlling Aircraft 

This section explains how to use the various features of the remote controller. The Remote Controller is set 

to Mode 2 by default. 

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= Stick Neutral/ mid point: Control sticks of the Remote Controller are placed at the central position. 

Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the central position. 

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Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's elevation. 

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

Push the throttle stick up to takeoff. 

When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1 will 

hover in place. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the 

center position, the faster the Inspire 1 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 

rudder and rotation of the aircraft. 

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter 

clock-wise, and push the stick right to rotate the 

aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the 

Inspire 1 will stay facing its current direction. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Inspire 1 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. The Inspire 1 will hover in place if the stick 

is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 35°) and faster flight. 

Moving the right stick control left and right changes 

the aircraft's left and right pitch. 

Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Inspire 1 

will hover in place if the stick is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 35°) and faster flight. 

Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the 

camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the 

dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point 

downwards. The camera will remain in its current 

position when dial is static. 
Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A 

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P mode (Positioning) : P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P 

mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision 

Positioning sensors: 

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. 

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision 

Positioning for hovering 

P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, 

so only altitude is controlled. 

A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft 

only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically 

return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. 

F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information 

about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. 

The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the OJI Pilot app, 

enter the "Camera' page, tap "MODE', and then activate 'Multiple Flight Mode" . 

Transformation Switch I RTH Button 

The Transformation Switch I RTH Button combination serves two functions. Toggle the switch up or down 

to raise or lower the landing gear. Or, press the button to activate the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. 

Transformation Switch 

This switch has two positions. The effect of toggling the switch to any of these positions is defined below: 

Lower Raise 

1. Raise: Raise the landing gear to its upper most position. 

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2. Lower: The landing gear will lower to its lowest position for landing. 

Lt. Do not raise the landing gear when the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure the landing gear is 

lowered before landing. 

RTH button 

Press and hold this button to start the Return to Horne {RTH) procedure. The LED around the RTH Button 

will blink white to indicate the aircraft is entering RTH rnode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded 

Horne Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain the control of the aircraft. 

Connecting Mobile Device 

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder 

to release the clarnp, and then place your rnobile device into the clarnp. Adjust the clarnp to secure your 

rnobile device. Then connect your rnobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of 

the cable into your rnobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the rernote controller. 

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Optimal Transmission Range 

The signal transmission between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range that 

displayed in the picture shown below: 

Optimal Transmission Range 

Strong Weak 

Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance and position 

between the operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmission performance. 

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

More than one remote controller can connect to the same aircraft in Dual Remote Controller mode. In 

Dual Controllers mode, the "Master'' remote controller operator controls the orientation of the aircraft, while 

the "Slave" remote controller controls the movement of the gimbal and camera operation. When multiple 

"slave" remote controllers (max of 6) are connect to the aircraft, only the first connected "slave" remote 

controller is able to control the gimbal, the remaining "slave" remote controller can view the live feed video 

from the aircraft and set the camera parameters, but they cannot control the gimbal. 

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& Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the 

single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera. 

Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default. Users must enable this feature on the "Master" 

remote ccntroller by through the DJI Pilot app. Follow the steps below for setup: 

"Master" Remote Controller: 

1. Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app. 

2. Go to the Camera page, and tap fli' .till to enter the remote controller settings window. 

3. Tap "Set RC Status" to enable Master-and-Slave mode. 

4. Select "Master" in the "Set RC Status" section to set the remote controller as "Master" remote controller. 

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5. Enter the connection password for the "Slave" remote controller. 

"Slave" Remote Controller: 

1. Tap "Search for Master Controller" to search the "Master" remote controller. 

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Lt. Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as "Slave". Meanwhile, 

the "Slave" remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote 

controller to "Master" in DJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft. 

2. Search the "Master" remote controller in the surrounding area in the "Request Control" section. 

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connect to the desired "Master" remote controller. 

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Remote Controller Status LED 

The Status LED reflects connection status between Remote Controller and aircraft. The R1H LED shows 

the Return to Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains details on these indicators. 

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The remote controller set as "Master" but it is not 

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The remote controller set as "Master" and it is connected 

with the aircraft. 

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The remote controller set as "Slave· and it is connected 

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Remote controller error. 

HD Downlink is disrupted. 

Remote Controller Status. 

Aircraft is returning home. 

Sending Return to Home command to the aircraft. 

Aircraft Return to Home in progress. 

& The Remote Status Indicator will blink red, sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low. 

Linking the Remote Controller 

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new 

remote controller for the first time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller: 

1. Power on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI Pilot app. 

2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Enter "Camera" view and tap on and then tap "Linking Remote Controller'' button as shown below. 

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Stick Mode > 

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode. 

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

sound is emitted. 

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5. Locate the Linking button on the front of the aircraft, as shown in the figure shown below. Press the 

Linking button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator will display sclid green if Link is 

succeed . 

.&. • Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as "Slave". Meanwhile, 

the "Slave" remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote 

controller to "Master" in DJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft. 

• Remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to 

the same aircraft. 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements. 

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This chapter provides the technical 

specifications of the camera and explains 

the working mode of the gimbal. 
Camera and Gimbal 

Camera Profile 

The on-board camera supports 4K video capture up to 4096x2160p24 and 12M pixel photos capture by 

using the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor. You may export the video in either MOV or MP4 format for editing. 

Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and timer mode. A live preview of what the 

camera is seeing before you shoot videos and pictures is supported through the DJI Pilot App. 

Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

To store your photos and videos, plug in the micro-SO card into the slot shown below before powering on 

the Inspire 1. The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SO card and supports up to a 64GB micro-SO card. 

A UHS-1 type micro-SO card is recommended, because the fast read and write capability of these cards 

enables you to store high-resolution video data. 

0 Do not remove micro-SO card from the Inspire 1 when it is powered on. 

Camera Data Port 

Power on the Inspire 1 and then connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos or 

videos from the camera to your computer. 

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Camera Operation 

Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot the images or the videos through the 

DJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to "Controlling Camera" P25. 

NO Filter 

Attach an ND filter to the front of the camera to reduce over-exposure and "jello" effect. 

Gimbal 

Gimbal Profile 

The 3-axis Gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture stabilized 

images and video. The Gimbal can tilt the camera up to 120 degrees and rotate 360 degrees. 

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Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control pitch movement of the camera by default. Note that 

you cannot control the pan motion of the camera by default. Enable the "Master-and-81ave" mode and 

set the remote controller to "Slave" state if you wish to control both the pan and pitch movement of the 

camera. 

& Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the 

single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera. 

Pan Control 

Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to control the pan movement of the gimbal: 

1. Power on the aircraft and remote control, launch DJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" page. 

2. Tap "RC Control Settings" icon and select either C1 or C2 customizable button as the gimbal pitch/ 

yaw switching button. 

3. Select "Gimbal Pitch/Yaw" from the dropdown list. 
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Remote Control Calibration > 

Stick Mode > 

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode. 

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Press C1 or C2 button to switch from pitch mode to yaw mode. You may use the gimbal dial to pan the 

gimbal under yaw mode. Press C1 or C2 again to exit yaw mode. 

Using DJI Pilot App to Control Gimbal 

Follow the steps below to use DJI Pilot app to control the gimbal orientation: 

1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter "Camera" page. 

2. Tap and press on the screen until a blue circle is shown. 

3. Slide to control the gimbal orientation within the "Camera" page as shown below. 

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Gimbal Operation Modes 

Three Gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the 

Camera page of the DJI Pilot App. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote 

controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details: 

Pitch 

Follow Mode 

Pan 

The angle between Gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains 

constant at all times. One user alone can control the pitch motion of the 

Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using a 

second remote controller. 

The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a FirstPerson-View flying experience. 

The Gimbal's motion is independent of the aircraft's orientation. One user 

alone can control the pitch motion of the Gimbal, but a second user is 

required to control the pan motion using a second remote controller. 

Tap to force the Gimbal orientation to re-align with aircraft's orientation 

by panning from gimbal's current orientation. Pitch angle will remain 

unchanged during the re-alignment. 

&:,. • Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven ground. (2) 

Gimbal has received an excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please take off from flat, open 

ground and protect the gimbal after powering up. 

• Flying in heavy fog or cloud may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary failure. The 

gimbal will recover when it dries out. 
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The DJI Pilot app is a new mobile app designed specifically for the Inspire 1. Use this app to control the 

gimbal, camera and other features of your flight system. The app also comes with Map, Store a User Center, 

for configuring your aircraft and sharing your content with friends. It is recommended that you use a tablet 

for the best experience. 

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The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Inspire 1 's camera. You can also configure 

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[1] Flight Mode 

8: The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode. 

Tap to enter MC (Main Controller) settings. Modify flight limits, perform compass calibration, and set 

the gain values on this screen. 

[2) GPS Signal Strength 

~111ll: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicates adequate GPS 

strength. 

[3] IOC Settings 

fA CL: This icon shows which IOC setting that the aircraft has entered when in F Mode. 

Tap to enter IOC setting menu and select Course Lock, Home Lock or Point of Interest Lock. 

[4] System Status 

SafeiORy(GPS) : This icon shows current aircraft system status, such as GPS signal health. 

[5] Battery Level Indicator 

- .-o : The battery level indicator dynamically displays the battery level. The color zones on the 

battery level indicator represent different battery levels. 

[6] Remote Controller Signal 

~"' 11 111: This icon shows the strength of remote controller signal. 

[7] HD Video Unk Signal Strength 

1][]"',1111: This icon shows the HD video downlink signal strength between the aircraft and the remote 

controller. 

[8] Battery Level 

1ft 100%: This icon shows the current Intelligent Flight Battery level. 

Tap to enter battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds and view the battery 

warning history in this page. 

[9] General Settings 

@ : Tap this icon to enter General Settings page. Select parameter units, reset the camera, enable 

the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value and toggle flight route display on this page. 

[10] Camera Operation Bar 

Exposure Lock 

AE •: Tap to enable or disable the camera exposure lock. 

Function 

Fn : Tap to adjust camera settings, such as video format and digital filters. 

Shutter 

8 : Tap this button to take a single photo. 

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Record 

~: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 has the same function. 

Playback 

[B: Tap to enter playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured. 

Camera Settings and Shooting Mode 

~;::Tap to enter the Camera Settings page and switch from camera shooting mode from manual to 

auto. 

[11] Map 

Display the flight path of the current mission. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI. 

{ 12] Vision Positioning 

~ : This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors. 

[13] Flight Telemetry 

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Vision Positioning Status 

Icon is highlighted when Vision Positioning is in operation. 

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

(1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing. 

(2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. 

(3) Pitching of the boundary between light blue and dark blue area shows roll angle. 

[14] Home Point Settings 

• :Tap this button to reset the current home point. You may choose to set the aircraft take-off 

location, the remote controller's current position, or the aircraft's current position as the Home Point. 

[15] Return to Home (RTH) 

c£ : Initiate RTH horne procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest home point. 
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[16] Gimbal Operation Mode 

Refer to "Gimbal Operation Mode" P38 for more information. 

[17] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

±f ,;i : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

[18] Back 

i\- :Tap to retum to the main GUI. 

Map 

User can view the current flight route in a larger map view in this page. You can also perform Auto takeoff and Landing in the page. Ensure your mobile device has access to the Internet. Due to the map data 

required, Wi-Fi connection is recommended. Internet access is required to cache the map, if Wi-Fi is 

unavailable, mobile data service is required. 

Academy 

Download user manual, view online videos. Also you can use the flight simulator to practice your flight 

skills. 

User· Center 

You can sync the picture and videos to the mobile device, view the flight records and check your DJI 

account status in the User Center. Use the OJI registered account to login to the User Center. 

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This chapter describes the flight safety 

and flight restrictions. 
Flight 

Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator to learn how to fly 

safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable location. 

Flight Environment Requirements 

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 10rn/s , 

snow, rain and smog. 

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board 

compass and GPS signal. 

3. Avoid from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of water. 

4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in area with high levels of electromagnetism, 

including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission towers. 

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factor such as air density and temperature. 

Be very careful when flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft 

performance may be reduced. 

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Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 

Right limits on height and distance can be set. The details of these flight limits are described in the following 

section. 

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as 

the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), FAA and their own national airspace regulations. For 

safety reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and 

legally. The flight limits function includes height limits, distance limits and No Fly Zones. 

When operating in P Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. In A 

mode only height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 120 meters. 

Max Height & Radius Limits 

Max Height & Radius limit flying height and distance, and the user may change these settings in the 

DJI Pilot App. Once complete, your Inspire 1 will fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these 

settings. The tables below show the details of these limits. 

Max Height Max Radius 

Home Point 

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GPS Signal Strong#?,~:------ Blinking Green 

FlightUmits DJI PilotApp 

Max Height Flight altitude must be under Waming: Height 

the set height. limit reached. 

Max Radius Flight distance must be within Waming: Distance 

the max radius. 

GPS Signal Weak:($,------ Blinking Yellow 

Flight Umits 

Max Height Flight height restricted to 

120m and under. 

limit reached. 

DJI Pilot App 

Warning: Height limit 

reached. 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

None. 

Rapid red flashing ~ 

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max radius limit. 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

None. 

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& • If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Inspire 1, but cannot fly it further. 

• If the Inspire 1 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within 

range automatically. 

No-Fly Zones 

All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Fly Zones are 

divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned 

aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include borders between countries or sensitive sites. 

The details of the No-Fly Zones are explained below: 

Airport: 

( 1) Airport No-Fly Zones are comprised of Takeoff Restricted Zones and Restricted-Altitude Zones. Each 

zone features circles of various size. 

(2) R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport, and is an area around the airport that is a Takeoff 

Restricted Zone, inside of which take-off and flight is prevented. 

(3) From R1 to R1+ 1 mile around the airport, the flight altitude is limited on a 15 degree incline, starting at 

65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640 

feet (500 meters) at R1 + 1 mile. 

(4) When the aircraft is within 320 feet (100 meters) of the No-Fly Zones, a warning message will appear 

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No-fly • zone Restricted-altitde flight zone Warning zone 

Restricted Areas: 

( 1) Restricted Areas do not have a flight altitude restriction. 

(2) R around the designated Restricted Area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot takeoff within 

this zone. The value of R varies depending on the definition of the Restricted Area. 

(3) A "warning zone" has been set around each Restricted Area. When the aircraft is within 0.6 rniles (1 

krn) of this zone, a warning message will appear in the DJI Pilot app. 

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GPS Signal Strong :@: · · · · · · Blinking Green 

Aircraft 

Zone Restriction OJI Pilot App Prompt Status 

Indicator 

Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly 

zone. Take off prohibited. 

No-fly Zone If the aircraft enters the 

restricted area in A mode but Warning: You are in a No-fly 

P mode activates the aircraft zone, automatic landing has 

will automatically descend to begun. {If you are within 1.5 mile 

land then stop its motors after radius) 

landing. 

Warning: You are in a restricted '~······ zone. Descending to safe Red flashing 

Restricted- If the aircraft enters the altitude. {If you are between the 

altitude flight restricted area in A mode but P range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile 

mode activates, it will descend radius) zone to a safe aititude and hover 15 Warning: You are in a restricted 

feet below the safe altitude. zone. Max flight height restricted 

to between 10.5m and 120m. Fly 

Cautiously. 

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a 

there will be warning message. restricted zone, Fly Cautiously. 

Free zone No restrictions. None. None. 

@1§1 Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command 

during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. 

& • When flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicator will blink red quickly and continue for 3 

seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point 

it will switch back to red blinking. 

• For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, 

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

1. Remote controller, aircraft 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 as normal. 

5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 

6. OJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft. 

Calibrating the Compass 

IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very 

sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight 

performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance. 

0 • DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such 

as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground. 

• DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular 

phones. 

• DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures. 

1. Ensure the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass in the Checklist, or if you 

have changed your position since last calibrating it, tap "MODE" in the app and select "Compass 

Calibration" to calibrate the compass. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 

2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator will display a 

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3. Hold the aircraft vertically with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center 

axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator show solid red. 

& If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your aircraft to a 

different location to carry out compass calibration. 

:J0 Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch OJ! Pilot App, follow the on-screen instruction 

to calibrate the compass. 

When to Recalibrate 

1. When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow. 

2. When flying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last flight. 

3. When the mechanical structure of the Inspire 1 has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the 

compass. 

4. When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the Inspire 1 does not fly in straight lines. 

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 

Auto Take-off 

Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking 

green. Follow the steps below to use auto take-off: 

1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter "Camera" page. 

2. Ensure the aircraft is in "P" mode. 

3. Go through the pre-flight checklist. 

4. Tap" .. t.", and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and take-off. 

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Auto-Landing 

Use auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. 

Follow the steps below to use auto-landing: 

1. Ensure the aircraft is in "P" mode. 

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping".±", to perform landing. 

3. Aircraft lowers the landing gear and proceed to land automatically. 

:JJ; Landing gear will automatically raise when the aircraft reaches an aititude of 1.2m for the first 

time, and automatically lower every time it descends to 0.8m. Users can turn this feature ON/OFF 

in the Pilot app. 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 

Starting Motors 

The Combination Stick Command (CSC) listed below are used to start the motors instead of simply pushing the stick up. Ensure that you perform the CSC in one motion. ::!! 

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Stopping Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors. 

Method 1: When the Inspire 1 has landed, push the throttie down <D, then conduct CSC ®. Motors will stop 

immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. 

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after 3 

seconds. 

OR 

& Do not perform esc when aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will be stopped. 

Flight Test 

Take off/Landing Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft on open, flat ground with battery indicators facing towards you. 

2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device, then the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. launch the DJI Pilot App and enter the Camera page. 

4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is safe to fly 

now. If it flashes yellow, it means Home Point is not recorded, and you should not take off. 

5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or using Auto Take-off to take off. 

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6. Shoot photos and videos using the OJI Pilot app. 

7. To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle slowly to descend. 

8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or 

more until the motors stop. 

9. Tum off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, followed by the Remote Controller. 

.& • INhen the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe 

mode. 

• A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicator blinking red slowly or 

rapidly during flight. 

• Watch video tutorials about flight for more flight information. 

Video Suggestions and lips 

1. Work through the checklist before each flight. 

2. Select desired gimbal working mode in the DJI Pilot app. 

:!! 3. Aim to shoot when flying in P rnode only. 

~ 4. Always fly in good weather, such as sunny or windless days. 

5. Change camera settings to suit you. These include photo format and exposure compensation. 

6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and scenes. 

7. Push the sticks gently to rnake aircraft movements stable and smooth. 
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Troubleshooting {FAQ) 

1. How can I put a GoPro camera on the Inspire 1? 

The Inspire 1 does not currently support GoPro attachments. The gimbal is designed to hold DJI 

cameras only. 

2. When will ground station functionality be available? 

The Inspire 1 does not currently support ground station. Ground station will be available with future 

firmware updates. 

3. Is the camera's exposure automatic? 

The exposure can be set to Auto, for automatic changes, or Manual, if you wish to use a specific setting. 

4. Can I see the size of images through the app? 

Yes, you can preview image or video sizes through the DJI Pilot app. 

5. How much weight can the Inspire 1 carry without its included camera? 

We do not recommend flying with any payload other than the included DJI gimbal and camera. 

6. Do you have an LCD monitor available for the Inspire 1? 

No, DJI does not sell LCD or HD monitors for the Inspire 1. However, you can output the live streaming 

video to a compatible monitor or mobile device of your own. 

7. How long does it take to charge the battery? Does it oomes with a charger? 

Yes, all Inspire 1 units come with standard TB47 charger. 

With the standard TB47 100W charger, it takes 85min to fully charge a 4500mAh battery. 

S. Are the two remote controllers the same? Should l setup the remote controllers in the app or 

somewhere else to oontrol the camera and aircraft separately? 

The two remote controllers are physically identical. You can set the remote controllers to either 'Master' 

or 'Slave' through the DJI Pilot app if you wish to use dual controller mode. 

9. Where can I find info on the simulation application that plugs into the trainer port? Can you suggest a 

simulation program? 

There is no trainer port on the remote controller for the Inspire 1. 

1 0. Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series remote oontroller? 

No, it cannot. The mobile device holder can only be used with the Inspire 1 remote. 

11. Does the Inspire 1 have a SO card included? 

The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SO card. It supports SO cards up to 64GB. 

12. Can I upgrade and buy a seoond remote oontroller if I only buy a single remote oontroller now? 

Yes. 

13. How big is the Inspire 1? 

Its lengthx heightxwidth dimensions without the propellers attached are44x30x45cm (17.3x 11.8x 17.7in). 
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14. What flight controller does the Inspire 1 use? 

The Inspire 1 uses its own new flight controller. 

15. Which motors and propellers does the Inspire 1 come with? 

The Inspire 1 uses 3510 motors and 1345 propellers. 

16. Aircraft frame arm joints appear loosen, is that normal? 

The space of the joins shown in the below figure is normal and it will not affect the performance of 

aircraft, do not adjust the position of the screws on your own. 

17. Failed to complete self-check? 

Place the aircraft on the flat surface before powering on. Do not move the aircraft during the selfcheck. 

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Appendix 

Specifications 

Aircraft 

Model 

Weight (Battery Included} 

Hovering Accuracy (P Mode} 

Max Angular Velocity 

Max Tilt Angle 

Max Ascent Speed 

Max Descent Speed 

Max Speed 

Max Flight Altitude 

Max Wind Speed Resistance 

Max Flight lime 

Motor Model 

Propeller Model 

Indoor Hovering 

Operating Temperature Range 

Diagonal Distance 

Dimensions 

Gimbal 

Model 

Output Power (With Camera} 

Operating Current 

Angular Vibration Range 

Mounting 

Controllable Range 

Mechanical Range 

Max Controllable Speed 

T600 

2935 g 

Vertical: 0.5 m 

Horizontal: 2.5 m 

Pitch: 300°/S 

Yaw: 150°/S 

5m/s 

4m/s 

22 m/s (A TTl mode, no wind} 

4500m 

10m/s 

Approximately 18 minutes 

DJI3510 

DJI1345 

Enabled by default 

-10° to 40° C 

559to581 mm 

438x451x301 mm 

ZENMUSEX3 

Static: 9 W; In Motion: 11 W 

Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 mA 

±0.03° 

Detachable 

Pitch: -90° to +30° 

Pan: ±320° 

Pitch: -125° to +45° 

Pan: ±330° 

Pitch: 120°/S 

Pan: 180°/S 
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Camera 

Name 

Model 

Total Pixels 

Effective Pixels 

Image Max Size 

ISO Range 

Electronic Shutter Speed 

FOV (Field Of View) 

CMOS 

Lens 

Still Photography Modes 

Video Recording Modes 

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 

Supported File Formats 

Supported SD Card Types 

Operating Temperature Range 

Remote Controller 

Name 

Operating Frequency 

Transmitting Distance 

EIRP 

Video Output Port 

Power Supply 

Charging 

Dual User Capability 

X3 

FC350 

12.76M 

12.4M 

4000x3000 

100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo) 

8 s to 1/8000 s 

Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" 

20mm (35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 focus at oo) 

9 Elements in 9 groups 

Anti-distortion 

Single shoot 

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames 

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 

0.7EV Bias 

Time-lapse 

UHD {4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 

FHD: 1920x1 080p24/25/30/48/50/60 

HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60 

60 Mbps 

FAT32/exFAT 

Photo: JPEG, DNG 

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) 

Micro SO 

Max capacity: 64GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required. 

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C1 

922.7MHz-927.7 MHz (Japan Only) 

5. 725-5.825 GHz;2.400-2.483 GHz 

2 km (Outdoor And Unobstructed) 

10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G 

USB, Mini-HDMI 

Built-in battery 

DJI charger 

Host-and-Slave connection 
Mobile Device Holder 

Output Power 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Battery 

Charger 

Model 

Voltage 

Rated Power 

Battery (Standard) 

Name 

Model 

Capacity 

Voltage 

Battery Type 

Energy 

Net Weight 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Max Charging Power 

Battery (Optional) 

Name 

Model 

Capacity 

Voltage 

Battery Type 

Energy 

Net Weight 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Tablet or Smart Phone 

9W 

-10° to 40° C 

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C 

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6000 mAh LiPo 2S 

A14-100P1A 

26.3V 

100W 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

TB47 

4500mAh 

22.2V 

LiPo 6S High voltage battery 

99.9Wh 

570g 

-10° to 40° C 

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C 

180W 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

TB48 

5700mAh 

22.8V 

LiPo 6S 

129.96Wh 

670 g 

-10to40°C 

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C 

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Max Charging Power 

Vision Positioning 

Velocity Range 

Altitude Range 

Operating Environment 

Operating Range 

DJI Pilot App 

Mobile Device System Requirements 

Supported Mobile Devices 

180W 

Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground) 

5-500 em 

Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces 

0-250cm 

iOS version 7.1 or later; Android version 4.1.2 or later 

• iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5S, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 

3, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad 4;* Samsung Note 3, Samsung 

85, Sony Z3 EXPERIA;* Note: It is recommended that you 

use a tablet for the best experience 

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 

IOC allows users to lock the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. There are three working modes for 

-6" IOC and you may select the desired IOC modes from the OJI Pilot app. IOC only works under F mode, 

15 and user must toggle the flight mode switch to "F" mode to activate IOC. Refer to the table below: ::::J 

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Course Lock (CL) 

Home Lock (HL)* 

Point of Interest (POl)* 

Its forward direction is pointing to the nose direction when recording, which is 

fixed until you re-record it or exit from CL. 

Record a Home Point (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraft far from 

or near to the HP. 

Point of Interest. Record a point of interest (POl), the aircraft can circle around 

the POl, and the nose always points to the POl. 

~ *Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon. 

Prerequisites of IOC 

Use the IOC feature under the following condition: 

ModesiOC 

Course Lock 

Home Lock 

POl 

Using IOC 

GPSenabled 

No 

Yes 

Yes 

GPS 

None 

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None 

Aircraft ~ Home Point 

Aircraft 'sm-SOOm) Point of Interest 

Enable the IOC feature by tapping "Enable IOC" in the setting page of the DJI Pilot app. Toggle the Flight 

Mode Switch to "P' mode and follow the on-screen instruction to use IOC feature. 
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How to Update Firmware 

Follow the process described below to upgrade the aircraft, remote controller and battery. 

Updating the Aircraft Rrmware 

Step 1- Check Battery and SO Card Capacity 

Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has at least 50% power and there is at least 100MB of free space on 

the SD card. 

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 

1. Download the firmware update package from the official DJI website (http://www.dji.com/product/ 

inspire-1 ). 

2. Insert the SO into your PC. Extract the all downloaded files into the root directory of the SO card. 

Remove the SO card from your PC. Ensure the Inspire 1 is powered off then insert the SO card into the 

SO card slot on the Inspire 1 camera. 

Step 3- Update the Aircraft 

1. Ensure the remote controller is powered off and then power on the aircraft. Upgrade will begin 

automatically after aircraft is powered on. 

2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a short 

pulse of "D-D-D-0" beeping sound to indicate the upgrade is in progress and sound a "D---OD" 

beeping sound to indicate the update is complete with success. 

3. Check the upgrade status by opening the ".txt" file that is automatically generated after the update. 

The update is sucoessful if the text "result: successful" is in the document. Try upgrading the firmware 

again if the text "result: failed" is found or the gimbal sound a long beep sound. 

Updating the Remote Controller Rrmware 

Step 1- Check Battery and SO Card Capacity 

Remote controller firmware is included in the aircraft firmware update package. Use the same update 

package file that is downloaded from the OJI official website. Ensure the remote controller battery level is 

above 50%. 

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 

1. Extract all downloaded files into the root directory of an SO card or USB thumb drive. 

2. Insert the SO card into a SD card reader or the USB disk onto the remote controller USB port when 

remote controller powered off. If you do not have a SO card reader, you may insert the SO card into 

the gimbal and connect the gimbal with remote controller to upgrade the remote controller. 

Step 3- Update the Remote Controller 

1. Power on the remote controller and wait 60 seconds until the upgrade begins. Do not power off the 

remote controller during the update. 

2. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a 

beeping sound and the Status LED on the remote controller shows solid blue to indicate the update is 

in progress. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid green and beeping sound will stop if the 

upgrade is completed with success. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid red if upgrade is 

failed. Try upgrade again. 
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Updating Intelligent Right Battery Rrmware 

The Intelligent Flight Battery is upgraded during the aircraft firmware upgrade process. It is recommended 

to keep the upgrade package files in your SO card. The upgrade will start automatically after power 

cycling the aircraft. 

& • Do not perform firmware update while the aircraft is still flying in the air. Only carry out firmware 

update when the aircraft is landed. 

• Be sure to update the rermte controller's firmware to the latest version after you upgrade the aircrait's 

firmware. 

• The rermte controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after updating. Re-link the remote 

controller and aircrait. 

• Confirm the update resu~s according to the gimbai sounds. It is normai for the aircraft to sound or the 

LED to blink during the update process. 

• Ensure there is only one firmware package file stored on your SO card. 

• Only storage devices that are formatted for FA T32 and exFA T file systems are supporied for aircrait 

and remote controller firmware updates. 

• Delete any autornaticaily generated txt files (xxx_GS.lXl) in the SO card when updating multiple 

remote controllers. 

~ FCC Compliance 

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FCC Compliance 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 

operation. 

Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

Compliance Information 

FCC Warning Message 

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference 

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or 

transmitter. 

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio 
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frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in 

a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 

the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 

IC RSS warning 

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the 

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any 

interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 

Le present areil est conforme aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence. 

L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes: 

(1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et 

(2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est 

susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 

IC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. 

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

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