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## Read Before the First Flight Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Professional:
1.1n the Box 2. Phantom 3 Professional UserManual 3. Phantom 3 Professional QuickStartGuide 4. Phantom 3Professional

### IAdvancedSafetyGuidelines andDisclaimer 5. Phantom 3Professional

### IAdvancedIntelligentRightBatterySafetyGuidelines We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer beforeyou fly. Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the Phantom 3 Professional QuickStart Guide and refer tothe User Manual for more detailed information. 

## Video Tutorials Please watch thetutorialvideos atthe link below, which demonstrates howto use Phantom 3 Professional safely: http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3/Video



## Download the DJI GO app Download and install the OJI GO app before using the aircraft. Scan the QR code tothe right to download the latestversion. The Android version ofthe OJI GO app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later. The iOSversion ofthe DJI GO app is compatiblewith iOS 8.0 or later.



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Using this manual Legends Read Before the First Flight VideoTutorials Download the DJI GO app



### Product Profile Introduction Feature Highlights Preparing theAircraft Aircraft Diagram Remote Controller Diagram



### Aircraft FlightController Flight Mode Flight Status Indicator Return-to-Home (RTH) Smart RTH Low Battery RTH Failsafe RTH Vision Positioning System Flight Recorder Attaching and Detaching the Propellers DJIIntelligent Flight Battery



### Remote Controller Remote Controller Profile Using the Remote Controller Remote Controller Status LED Linking the Remote Controller Remote Controller Compliance Version 

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DJI GO app Camera 

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### 38 Store 

### 38 Discovery 

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Flight Flight Environment Requirements 

### 40 Flight Limits and No-FlyZones 

### 40 Preflight Checklist 

### 44 Calibrating the Compass 

### 44 Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 

### 45 FlightTest 

### 46 Starting/Stopping the Motors 

### 46 Troubleshooting (FAQ)
Appendix Specifications 

### 54 Firmwares Update 

### 56 Intelligent Flight Mode 

### 56 After-Sales Information 

### 56 FCC Compliance 

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

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# Product Profile Introduction The Phantom 3 Professional represents the nextgeneration of DJI quadcopters

. It is capable of capturing 4Kvideo and transmitting an HD video signal out ofthe box. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is available, the Vision Positioning System allows the aircraft to hover accurately in place.



## Feature Highlights Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 3 Professional, you're shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per second and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleanerthan ever. An enhanced sensor givesyou greater clarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous flying camera.
HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of DJI Lightbridge.
DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells and an advanced power management system. Flight Controller: The next-generation flight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable flight experience. A newly implemented flight recorder stores critical datafrom each flight and the Vision Positioning System enhances hovering precision when flying indoors or in environments where GPS is unavailable.



## Preparing the Aircraft Removing Gimbal Clamp Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding it to the right (when facing the nose ofthe aircraft), as shown below.

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



## &. Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lockthem in position. 

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

Preparing the Remote Controller: The mobile device holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile device. Tiltthe mobile device holderto the desired position, then adjust the antennas sothey arefacing outward. 1. Press the button on the top right side ofthe mobile device holder to release the clamp, then adjust the clamp to fitthe size ofyour mobile device. 2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down, and connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable. 3. Plug one end of the cable into the mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller.

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## Aircraft Diagram [1] [2] [3] [1] GPS [8] [4] [2] Propeller [7] [6] [5] [3] Motor [4] Front LED Indicator [5] Landing gear [9] [6] Gimbal and Camera [10] [11] [7] Camera Status Indicator [12] [8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port [9] AircraftStatus Indicator [10] Intelligent Flight Battery [11] Vision Positioning Sensors [13] [12] Antennas [13] Camera Micro-SO Card Slot [14] Camera Micro-USB Port [15] Link Button



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### 8 ©2015 DJI.All Rights Reserved. [1] Antennas Relays aircraft control and video signal. [2] Mobile Device Holder Securely mounts your mobile devicetothe remote controller. [3] Control Stick Controls the orientation and movementofthe aircraft. [4] Return Home (RTH) Button Press and hold the button to initiate Retum to Home (RTH).[5] Battery Level LEOs Displays the battery level of the remote controller. [6] Status LED Displaysthe remote controller's system status. [7] Power Button Usedtoturn the remote controlleron and off. [8] RTH LED Circular LED around the RTH button displays 

### RTH status.

[9] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI GOapp.) [1O] Playback Button Playbackthe captured images orvideos. (Only functions when the remote controller is connectedto a mobile device running the DJI GOapp.) [11] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is selected, the set number of photos will be taken with one press. [12) Flight Mode Switch Switch between P-mode, A-mode, and F-mode. [13) Video Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [17] C1 Button Customizable through the DJI GOapp. [18] C2 Button Customizable through the DJI GOapp. [19] Power Port Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to chargethe batteryofthe remote controller. Phantom3 Professional User Manual

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

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# Aircraft Flight Controller The Phantom 3 Professional's flight controllerfeatures several important upgrades, including a new flight mode. Safety modes include Failsafe and Return-to-Home. These features ensure the safe return ofyour aircraft if the control signal is lost. The flight controller can also save critical flight data from each flight to the on-board storage device. The new flight controller also provides increased stability and a new air braking feature.



## Flight Mode Threeflight modes are available. The details ofeach flight mode are found below: P-mode (Positioning) : P-mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on signal strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors : P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available. The aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strength is not sufficient. The aircraft is using onlythe Vision Positioning System for positioning. P-ATTI: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude can be stabilized. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraftonly uses its barometer. The aircraft can still automatically return to the home point if the control signal is lost and the Home Pointwas recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer tothe IOC section in the Appendix.**~** Usethe Flight Controller mode switch tochange the flight mode of the aircraft, referto the "Flight Mode Switch" on Page 26 for more information. 

## Flight Status Indicator The Phantom 3 Professional has Front LEOs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEOs are shown in thefigure below:

Aircraft Status Indicator Front LED

The Front LEOs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEOs glow solid red when the aircraft is turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the system status oftheflight controller. Referto the table belowfor more information aboutthe Aircraft Status Indicators:

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### ······Green Flashes Slowly**X2** ······Green FlashesTwice

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## Return-to-Home (RTH) Turning On and**Se~** Diagnostic Testing Warming Up Safeto Fly (P-modewith GPS and Vision Positioning) Safeto Fly (P-modewith Vision Positioning but without GPS) Safeto Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning)

Remote Controller's Signal Lost Low BatteryWarning Critical BatteryWarning IMU Error Critical Error Compass Calibration Required

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

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

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Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on page 26 for more information) ortap the RTH button in the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft

### will then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point. You may use the remote controller's control sticks to control the aircraft's position to avoid a collision during the Smart RTH process. Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process, and press the Smart RTH button again to terminatethe procedure and regain full control ofthe aircraft.



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## Battery RTH The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJIIntelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return ofthe aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when prompted. The DJI GO app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The aircraftwill automatically return to the Home Point if noaction istaken after a ten-second countdown. The user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholds forthese warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft's current altitude and distancefrom the Home Point. The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft's orientation during the landing process. The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI GO app, and is described below: Critical Low battery level warning(Red) Low battery Sufficient battery levei(Green)

level warning(Yellow) Remainingflighttime

Powerl quires to return home Battery level Indicator Battery Level Remark Airaaft Starus DJIGOapp

Warning Indicator Tap "Go-home" to have the aircraft return to the Home point and land automatically, Low battery The battery Aircraft status or "Cancel" 

### to resume normal level warning power is low. indicator blinks flight. If no action is taken, Please land the RED slowly. the aircraft will automatically aircraft. go home and land after 

### 10 seconds. Remote controller will sound an alarm.
Critical Low The aircraft Aircraft status The DJI GO app displaywill battery level must land indicator blinks flash red and the aircraft will start to descend. The remote warning immediately. RED quickly. controllerwill sound an alarm. Estimated Estimated remaining remaining flight N/A N/A based on current flight time battery level. Flight Instructions
Flythe aircraft back and land it as soon as possible, then stopthe motors and replace the battery.

Allowthe aircraft to descend and land automatically.

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## ¢ •When Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically, you may push thethrottle upward to makethe aircraft hover at its current altitude, giving you an opportunityto navigate to a more appropriate landing location. • The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated

remaining flighttime. They are automaticallyadjusted according to the aircraft's current location and status. 

## Failsafe RTH If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lostfor more than three seconds. The Returnto-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote controller signal connection is re-established. Failsafe Illustration 1 Record Home Point 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost 

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## 6 •Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ( [**11111 ]**  displays grey) or unavailable. •Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20

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

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

usercan press RTH button once to exit ascending and regain control.
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If the aircraft is flying under 20 meters (65 feet) and Failsafe (including Smart RTH, Lower Battery RTH ) is triggered, the aircraft will first automatically ascend to 20 meters (65 feet) from the current altitude. You can only cancel the ascending byexiting the Failsafe. Refer to "RTH Button" on page 26 for more information on howto exit the Failsafe and regain the control ofthe remote controller. Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraftflies within a 20 meters (65feet) radius of the Home Point. Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return tothe Home Point ifyou move the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) altitudes or beyond during Failsafe.

Aircraft cannot return tothe Home Pointwhen GPS signal is weak ( [**~** 111ll ] displays grey) orunavailable.

if you move the throttle stick after the aircraft rises above 65 feet (20m) but belowthe pre-set Failsafe RTH altitude, the aircraftwill stop ascending and immediately return tothe Home Point. 

## Vision Positioning System The DJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Phantom 3 Professional can hover in place more precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where a GPS signal is not available. The main components of the Vision Positioning System are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 Professional: they include [2] two ultrasonic sensors and [1] one monocular camera.

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

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Followthe steps below to use Vision Positioning: I. Toggle the flight mode switch toP-mode. 2. Place the aircraft on a flat surface. Note that the Vision Positioning system cannot work properlyon surfaces withoutclear pattern variations. 3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator will flash green two times, which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift 

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The performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface over which it is flying. The ultrasonic sensors may not be able to accurately measure distances when operating above sound-absorbing materials. In addition, the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from P-mode to A-mode automatically if neither GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the following situations: • Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). • Flying overa highly reflective surfaces. • Flying at high speeds(over 8 m/s at 2 meters orover4 m/s at 1meter). • Flying overwater ortransparent surfaces. • Flying over moving surfaces orobjects. • Flying in an areawhere the lighting changesfrequently or drastically. • Flying overextremely dark(lux< 10) or bright (lux> 100,000)surfaces. • Flying oversurfacesthat can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). • Flying oversurfaceswithout clear patterns ortexture. • Flying oversurfaceswith identical repeating patterns ortextures (e.g. tileswith the same design). • Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflectsound waves awayfrom the aircraft.**~** • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness

of the sensors. • Vision Positioning is onlyeffective when the aircraft is at altitudes of 0.3to3 meters. • The Vision Positioning System may notfunction properlywhen the aircraft is flying overwater. • The Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light

conditions (less than 100 lux). • Do not use other ultrasonic deviceswith frequency of40 KHzwhen Vision Positioning system is

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

ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds

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## 0 Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensor emits high frequencysounds that are only audible to some animals. 

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



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## Attaching and Detaching the Propellers Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Professional. The grey and black nuts on the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin. To attach the propellers properly, match the nut colorwith the motor axis color.

Propellers Silver Dot Black Dot Figure Attach On Motors with a greyaxes Motorswith a blackaxes Legends 

# El'l Lock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten. 

# 'D'l Unlock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove. 

### Attaching the Propellers 1. Be sure to remove the warning stickersfrom the motors before attaching the propellers. 2. Attach the propellers with silver dots ontothe motors with silver axes and spin the propellers clockwise to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with black dots onto the motors with black axes and spin the propellers counter-clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand beforeflight.**~** • Ensurethe propellers are attached to the correct motors. Only using the propllerwith the same model. • Tighten the propellers with both hands before each flight. • Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped,

or broken propellers. • Stand clear ofthe motors and DO NOTtouch the propellers when they are spinning. 

### Detaching the Propellers Hold the motor in place with one hand, then spin the propeller in the indicated unlockdirection.**~** • Checkthat the propellers and motors are installed correctlyand firmly before everyflight. • Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped,

or broken propellers. • To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR ofand DO NOTtouch propellers or motorswhen theyarespinning. • ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and saferflight experience.
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## DJI Intelligent Flight Battery The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 rnAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ discharge functionality. It should only be charged using an appropriate chargerthat has been approved byDJI.

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

. Be aware thatthe output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger is 1 OOW.



### OJ! Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 1. Battery Level Display: the LED indicators displaythe current battery level. 2. Battery Life Display: the LEOs displaythe current battery power cycle. 3. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total powerwhen it is idle for more than ten days. It takes around two days to discharge the battery to 65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI GO app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged. 6. Temperature Detection: The batterywill only charge when the temperature is between

## ooc (32"F) and 4QDC (104°F). 7. OverCurrent Protection: The battery stops charging when high amperage (morethan 8A) is detected. 8. Over Discharge Protection: To preventover-discharge damage, discharging automatically stopswhen the batteryvoltage reaches 12 V. 9. ShortCircuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supplywhen ashort circuit is detected. 10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI GO app displays a warning message when a damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Error History: Browse the battery error history in the DJI GO app. 12. Sleep Mode: To save power, the batteryenters sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. 13. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery'svoltage, capacity, current, etc. istransmitted to the aircraft's main controller.**~** Refer to Phantom 3 Professional

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### _____**_______: ~;;;=-----"'--**  Battery Level IndicatorsPhantom3 Professional User Manual Turning ON/OFF Turning On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on. The Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicatorswill displaythe current battery level. Turning

### Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The battery power LED will flash when powering off the Phantom to allow automatically stopping ofa recording duringthe event recording wasn'tstopped. 

### 1:§ The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

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## 0 0 0 =0% LowTemperature Notice: 1. Batterycapacity is significantly reduced when flying in low temperature (< ooC) environments. 2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature(< -10°C) environments. Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures between -1oocand 5°C. 3. End theflight as soon asthe DJI GO app displaysthe "Low Battery Level Warning" in lowtemperature environments. 4. Keep the battery indoorstowarm it beforeflying in lowtemperature environments. 5. To ensure optimal performance ofthe battery, keep the batterytemperature above 20°C. 6. The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell's temperature is not within the operating range (ooc
- 40°C). 

## &. In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for approximately 1-2minutes towarm up beforetaking off. Checking the Battery Level The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the battery is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to displaythe current battery level. 

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### Battery life Battery life refers to how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must be replaced. When the battery is turned off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to checkthe battery life. The Battery Level Indicatorswill light upand/or blinkfor two seconds, as shown below: Battery Life LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Ufe

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

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### Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1. Connect the Battery Chargerto a power source (10D-240 V50/60 Hz). 2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Right Batteryto the Battery Charger. Ifthe battery level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 3. The Battery Level Indicatorwill displaythe current battery level as it is charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level Indicators are all off. 5. Air-cool the Intelligent Flight Batteryaftereach flight. Allow its temperature to dropto room temperature before storing itfor an extended period.**~** • We do not recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with the standard charger atthe same time, otherwisethe charger mayoverheat. • Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Professional.

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Battery Level Indicators while Charging LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item



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Afterthese issues are resolved, press the Power Button to turn off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the chargerwill resume charging when thetemperature iswithin the allowable range.

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# Remote Controller

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

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



### EJj •Compliance Version: The remote controller is compliantwith both CE and FCC regulations. •Operating Mode: Control can be setto Mode 1or Mode 2, orto acustom mode. • Mode 1 :The right stickserves asthe throttle. • Mode 2:The left stickserves as thethrottle. 

## & To preventtransmission interference, do not operate morethan three aircrafts in the same area. 

## Using the Remote Controller Turning the Remote ControllerOn and 

### Off The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a capacity of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow the steps belowto turn on your remote controller: 1. When the remote controller is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEDs will displaythe current battery level. 2. Press and hold the Power Button to turn on the remote controller. 3. The remote controller will beep when it is turned on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green, indicating thatthe remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEDs will glow solid green when linking is complete. 4. Repeat Step 2to turn offthe remote controller.



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

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Turn the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture without letting go of the remote controller. Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback mode. Press down on the dial to toggle between these settings. [2] Playback Button Press to view images and videos that have already been captured. [3] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photoswill be taken with asingle press. [4] Video Recoding Button Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. [5] Gimbal Dial Usethis dial to control thetilt ofthe gimbal. 

### ControllingAircraft This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. The Remote Control is setto Mode 2by default. 24 @ 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.Phantom3 Professional User Manual 

### EE] Stick Neutral/Mid-Point: Control sticks are in the center position. Movingthe Control Stick: The control stick is pushed awayfrom the center position.

RemoteController (Mode 2) Aircraft ( • 111 Indicates Nose Direction) Remarks Moving the left stick up and down changes the aircraft's elevation. Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place. The morethe stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will change elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation changes. Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the rudder and rotation ofthe aircraft. Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counterclockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 Professional will maintain its current orientation. The morethe stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will rotate. Moving the right stick up and down changes the aircraft's forward and backward pitch. Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly backward. Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place if the stick is centered. Push the stick further away from the center position for a larger pitch angle (maximum 30° ) and fasterflight. 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 Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place if the stick is centered. Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial tothe right, and the camera will shiftto point upwards. Turn the dial tothe left, and the camerawill shiftto point downwards. The camerawill remain in its current position when dial is static

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### ..., versions of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on GPS signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available; the aircraft is using GPSfor positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available buta sufficient GPS signal is not available. Aircraft is using onlyVision Positioning for position holding. P-ATTl: Neither GPS norVision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometerfor positioning, so onlyaltitude is maintained. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft uses only its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Point if remote controller signal is lostand the Home Point was recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer tothe IOC section in the Appendix. By default, the Flight Mode Switch is locked toP-mode. To unlock otherflight modes, launch the DJI GO app, enterthe "Camera" page, and tap "Mode", then activate "Multiple Flight Mode". RTH Button Press and hold the RTH button to startthe Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure. The LED ring around the RTH Button will blinkwhite to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain control of the aircraft.

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### Connecting Your Mobile Device Tiltthe mobile device holdertothe desired position. Press the button on the side 

### ofthe mobile device holder to releasethe clamp, and then place your mobile device intothe cradle. Adjustthe clamp down to secure the mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable, plug one end 

### of the cable intoyourmobile deviceand the other end intothe USB porton the backofthe remote controller.



### Optimal Transmission Range The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable within the area that is depicted in the image below:
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Ensure that the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission zone. To achieve the best transmission performance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operatorand the aircraft. 

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### ofthe connection between the remote controller and the aircraft. The RTH LED indicates the Return-to-Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains more information aboutthese indicators.

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Remote ControllerStatus Aircraft is returning home. Sending Return-to-Home command to the aircraft. Return-to-Home procedure in progress.

### ~ The Remote Status Indicatorwill blink red and sound an alert, whenthe 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 controllerforthefirst time. Followthese stepsto linka new remote controller:
1. Turn on the remote controller and connectto the mobile device. Launch the DJI GO app. 2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Enter "Camera" and tap on 

## fl." 11 111 and then tap "Linking RC" button as shown below.

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5. Locate the linking button on the side of the aircraft, as shown in the figure below. Press the link button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED will display a solid green once the remote controller is successfully linked tothe aircraft.



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

## Remote Controller Compliance Version The remote controller is compliantwith both CE and FCC requirements.

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