## TO: FAA OFFICE OF REGULATIONS FROM: VINCENTJOSEPH, CEO, SAPIENT FILM PRODUCTIONS, LLC SUBJECT: UAS Certificate ofWaiver orAuthorization {COA) ENCLOSURE 1: DJIINSPIRE 1 MANUAL ENCLOSURE 2: DJI S1000 MANUAL ENCLOSURE 3: DJI S900 MANUAL This letterserves as a request for exemption to operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems {UAS) in the collection ofaerial footage forfilm and television production. This petition requests relieffrom 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, Subpart H-Airworthiness Certificates. The UAS{s) thatwill be used in media gathering will be purchased from a reputable vendor DJI with all systems having undergone extensive ground and in-flighttesting priorto release. Specific UAS modelsto be utilized in gathering aerial footage can be found in Enclosures 1-3 and will be registered withthe FAA once the request for exemption has been approved by the FAA. Sapient Film Productions will create and implement extensive flight manuals designed to ensure UAS(s) are operated safely in orderto prevent damage or injuryto property and persons in the vicinity of UAS operations. These manuals will include required maintenance practices, pre-fight and post-flight procedures. All procedureswill be approved by DJI who manufacturers UAS models utilized by Sapient Film Productions. Pilots involved in flight operationswill be required to demonstrate proficiency with drone operations through preliminary and semi-annual check flights with the VincentJoseph, CEO Sapient Film Productions who currently holds Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing Commercial and Instrument certifications. The following procedures will be implemented to prevent damage, injury or death to persons and property in the vicinity offlight operations. 1. All Pilots will be required to show proofofCommercial Pilot Certification in Fixed Wing or Rotary Wing aircraft. 2. Pilots will undergo preliminary and semi-annual checkflights with Vincent Joseph, CEO Sapient Film Productionsto ensure pilot is capable to operate aircraft in accordance with FAA rules and regulations and in accordance with the manufacturers operating specifications. 3. Aircraft will undergo extensive pre-flight and post-flight inspections to ensure all components are undamaged and safe forflight according to manufacturer's specifications. 4. Repairs will be completed and inspected by a manufacturercertified maintainer. 5. Aircraft will undergo complete maintenance inspection by a manufacturer certified inspectorto ensure all loadbearing points, engines, internal circuitry, and safety systems are operatingto manufacturerexact specifications. 6. Aircraft will contain redundant safety systems to ensure single componentfailure will notcause catastrophicfailure.

## 7. Aircraft will contain system performance indicators to denote system health, airspeed and altitude and provide advanced warning ofimpending component orsystem failure allowing for the pilot in command to safely land the UAS. 8. Priorto flight, pilotswill create and briefexpected route offlight, route altitudes, all planned maneuvers and emergency landing zones along the intended route offlight. 9. Local FAA office will be notified ofand briefed on all proposed UAS flights to include route of flight, altitudes, airspeed, intended maneuvers to be conducted and emergency landing zones located on the route offlight. 10. UAS will remain at or below 300 feet and fly at airspeeds of 15 knots or below. Should a need to exceed those parameters arise, approval from the FAA and/orcontrol agency if near an active airportwill be requested priorto modifyingthe previously briefed flight plan. 11. All aircraft will be available for FAA inspection at all times. 12. Aircraft will be marked with NIN and Sapient Film Productions, LLC contact information. 13. Pilots will hold current Class II medical clearance. 14. All pilots must have 50 hours of logged actual flighttime in orderto operate any UAS. 15. All aircraft will be non-aerobatic in nature. Aircraft will operate within manufacturer specified weight and center ofgravity (CG} parameters. Aircraft loading will be lib.orgreater below manufacturerspecified maximum loading weightto ensure propulsion systems are sufficientfor safe flight. 16. Extensive pre-flight, mid-flight and post-flight checklists will be attained from DJI to ensure that the aircraft is operated according to exact manufacturerspecifications at all times. 17. Should the aircraft be operated in the vicinity ofan active airport, afull flight plan shall be briefed and submitted tothe FSDO and controlling agency and control frequencies shall be monitored via radio to ensure UAS does not pose asafety offlight hazard to otheraircraft operating in the vicinity ofdrone operations. Once UAS flight operations have been completed, the controlling agency in the vicinity ofthe UAS flight ops will be notified. 18. Pilot will operate withinvisual line ofsite (VLOS} ofthe aircraft at all times. This will be accomplished by mandating eyes on the UAS by the pilot orthrough individual spotters located at checkpoints along the UAS route offlight. Spotterswill be in radio communication at all times to relay information quickly and accurately should a potential safety offlight issue arise. Spotters will be trained to provide course corrections in orderto aid the pilot. The pilotwill immediately initiate GPS hold and move to a location that is VLOS withthe UAS ifnot confident with the spotter's guidance. 19. Aircraft will operate in the 

## 2.4- 5.8 GHZ spectrum in accordance with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and will de-conflict radio frequencies as necessary to preclude an out ofcontrol flight situation.

## 20. FSDOs will be notified and briefed on intended flight plan to include altitude, route offlight, airspeed and planned flight maneuvers priorto commencing flight. Pilot will adjustflight plan as requested by the FSDO. 21. No Fly Zones will be honored at all times. 22. Any incident, accident, orflight operation thattransgresses the lateral orvertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA will be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported tothe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). 23. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled-access propertywith permission from the propertyowner/controlleror authorized representative. Permission from property owner/controllerorauthorized representative will be obtained for each flightto be conducted. 24. Documents used by the operatorto ensure the safe operation and flight ofthe UAS and any documents required under 14 CFR §§ 

## 91.9 and 91.203 will be available to the PIC atthe Ground Control Station ofthe UAS any time the aircraft is operating. These documents will be made available to the Administrator orany law enforcement official upon request. 25. All aircraft will be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part47, and have identification (N-Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart 

## C. Markings will be as large as practicable. 26. The PIC will not begin aflight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough available powerforthe UA to conduct the intended operation and to operate afterthat for at least five minutes orwith the reserve power recommended bythe manufacturer if greater. 27. At least 3 days before aerial filming, the operator ofthe UAS affected by this exemption will submit awritten Plan ofActivities to the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) with jurisdiction overthe area of proposed filming. The plan ofactivities must include at least the following:

• Dates and times forall flights • Name and phone numberofthe operatorforthe UAS aerial filming conducted underthis grant ofexemption • Name and phone numberofthe person responsible forthe on-scene operation of the UAS • Make, model, and serial or N-Numberof UAS to be used • Name and certificate number of UAS PICs involved in the aerial filming • A statementthatthe operator has obtained permission from property owners and/or local officials to conductthe filming production event; the list ofthose who gave permission must be made available to the inspector upon request • Signature ofexemption holder or representative

## • A description ofthe flight activity, including maps ordiagrams ofany area, city, town, county, and/orstate overwhich filming will be conducted and the altitudes essential to accomplish the operation The UAS, the UAS PIC, and the UAS operations will comply with and adhere to all applicable parts of 14 CFR including, but not limited 

# to, parts

## 45,47, 61, and 91.

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# Reading Inspire 1 Manuals The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to help you make full use ofyour DJIInspire 1: 1. lnTheBox 2. Disclaimer and Warning 3. Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines 4. INSPIRE 1Safety Guidelines 5. INSPIRE 1Quick Start Guide 6. INSPIRE 1User Manual Check all of the included parts listed in the In The Box document. Read the Disclaimer and Warning, Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines, and INSPIRE 1 Safety Guidelines before flight. Then prepare for your firstflight by using the INSPIRE 1Quick Start Guide and watching all of the tutorial videos. Ifyou have questions, refer to the INSPIRE 1 User Manual for more comprehensive information. Experienced users, particularly those who have previously used DJI products, may choose to skip to the Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide to begin preparing forflight. 

# Individual Parts 

# ,Rerhqte cgmroller 1. Linking is required ifyou wish to replace your remote controller or receiver, or add a new remote controller.

Referto the usermanual for more information about howto linkthe aircraft. 2. Ifthe remote controller is powered on and has not been used for 5minutes, it will sound an alert. After 1 0 minutes it will automatically power off. Move the sticks or perform some other action to cancel the alert. 3. ASlave remote controller cannot be linked with the aircraft and cannot control the aircraft's flight. You may

change itto a Master remote controllerviathe DJI Pilotapp, and then linkittothe aircraftto control flight. 4. Ensure the Mobile Device Holder isfirmly in place and does notslip. 5. For the GPS in the remote controller to function properly, and the Dynamic Home Point to be accurate,

ensure the DJIIogo is facing the sky and keep the remote controller awayfrom any metal objects. 6. Repair or replace the remote controller if damaged. A damaged remote controller antenna will greatly

decrease performance. 7. When on the go, you may charge the remote controllerfrom the aircraft's Intelligent Flight Battery. 

# camera 1. Photosorvideos cannot betransmitted orcopied from the camera ifthe Intelligent Flight Battery is powered off. 2. Be sure to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery correctly, otherwise your camera parameters will not be saved

and any recordedvideos may be damaged. 3. Test the camera by shooting afew test images to checkthat it is operating correctly before shooting important

pictures. 4. Respectthe privacyofotherswhen using the camera. Make sureyou complywith local privacy laws, regulations

and moral standards. 5. Checkcamerasettings before useto makesureyou can adjustthemtomyourneeds.

## Gimbal';~);;~

# .. 1. The gimbal and gimbal connector are very delicate. Handle with care and do not touch the gimbal

connector, as any damage will cause itto function abnormally. 2. A gimbal motor error may occur if: (1) The aircraft is placed on uneven ground or other objects obstruct

the gimbal'sfull range of motion, or (2) The gimbal has undergone an excessive impact, e.g. a collision. Please onlytakeofffrom flat, open areas and protectthe gimbal after powering up. 3. Hold the gimbal firmlywhen detaching or reattaching it, so it does not drop. 4. Do not add any payloads to the gimbal, as this may cause the gimbal to function abnormally, or evenlead to motor damage. 5. Precision elements in the gimbal may be damaged by a collision or impact, which will cause the gimbal

to function abnormally.

### ~Poippass':

# · 1. Ensure the compass is calibrated before every flight. Failure to calibrate may lead to a poor flight

performance or even failure. 2. DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference. This includes areas

wherethere are massive metal objects, parking structures, steel reinforcements underground, or under bridges. 3. DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materialswith you during calibration, such as keys or mobile phones. 4. The compass should always be recalibrated when moving from indoor spacesto outdoor spaces. 5. If the rear LED shows a solid red light, compass calibration hasfailed. Please recalibrate. 6. After successful calibration, the compass may become abnormal when you put the aircraft on the

ground. This is because of magnetic interference that may be underground. Move the aircraft to another location and try again.

The Inspire 1 features a built-in flight control system to make operation as safe as possible. However, it is good practice to remove all propellers before switching it on for calibration or changing other parameter settings.

Refertothe Intelligent Flight Battery SafetyGuidelines and battery stickerfor usage and maintenance information.

## l?tora.9:~ and

## Tra.n~Eortation 1. Store the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight,

to ensure the built-in LiPo battery does not overheat. Recommended storage temperature: between 22°C and 28°C for storage periods of more than three months. Never store in environments outside the temperature range of -2oac to 45°C. 2. Do not allow the camera to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. If it

gets wet, wipe dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. Turning on an aircraft that has fallen into water may cause permanent component damage. Do not use substance containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substancesto clean or maintainthe camera. Do not storethe camerain humid ordustyareas. 3. Always keep all parts out ofthe reach of children, as the cables, straps or small parts may be dangerous

if swallowed. If swallowed, goto the hospital immediately. 4. Detach the gimbal from the Inspire 1 when storing for a long period of time or transporting over long

distances. Also replace the Gimbal Coverwhen storing. 

## f\A.?intenance tjfld**Upke~p** 1. Check 

### every part of the aircraft if it is violently impacted. If you have any problems or questions, please

contact a DJI authorized dealer. 2. Old, chipped, or broken propellers or motors should never be used. 3. Regularly checkthe Battery Level Indicatorsto seethe current battery level and overall battery life. When

the battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. 4. After 

### every50 hours offlight time, DJI recommends you perfonn a thorough inspection ofyour Inspire 1

and all of its parts and componentsto ensure the safe operation ofyour aircraft.

## Flight Environment Requirements 1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 1Om/s, snow,

rain, smog, heavy wind, hail, lightning, tornado or hurricane. 2. Do not use the aircraft in dustor sandstorms. 3. Fly in open areas, as tall buildings or steel structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass

and blockthe GPS signal. 4. Keep the aircraft away from obstacles, people, animals, high voltage power lines, trees, and bodies of

waterwhen in flight. 5. Avoid interference betweenthe remote controller and otherwireless equipment. Make sure to turn off the

Wi-Fi on your mobiledevice. 6. Do not fly near areas with magnetic or radio interference. These include but are not limited to: high

voltage lines, large scale power transmission stations, mobile base stations and broadcasting towers. Failing to do so may compromise the transmission quality of this product, cause remote controller and video transmission errors may affect flight orientation and location accuracy. The aircraft may behave abnormally orfall outof control in areas with too much interference. 7. Pmode is unavailable in polar zones. Users can use ATil mode instead. 8. Do notfly the aircraftwithin no-fly zones specified bylocal laws and regulations. 

## Flight Warnings**f:\~ilsafe ~tiP**  Return to

## ~ome 1. Return to Homewill notwork ifthe GPS signal is insufficientorGPS is notactive. 2. Press the RTH Button on the remote controller to bring the aircraft back to the Home Point instead of

turning off the remote controller. 3. Tall buildings may adversely affect the Failsafe function. Please adjust the aircraft location, altitude and

speedwhile returning home to avoid obstacles. 4. Make sure to alwaysflythe aircraftwithin thetransmission range ofthe remote controller. 5. When updating the Home Point, do not blockthe GPS signal of the remote controller and ensure the new

Home Point is correcton the live map. 6. Do not update the Home Point near tall buildings, as the GPS may be blocked and lead to an incorrect

location being stored. 7. Only use the Failsafe and Return to Home functions in case of emergency, as they may be affected by

the weather, the environment, orany nearby magneticfields.

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# J-Q"YBattery, 1. When the Critical Battery Level Warning activates and the aircraft is descending automatically, you may

pushthe throttle upwardto hoverthe aircraft and navigate itto a more appropriate locationfor landing. 2. When battery warnings are triggered, please bring the aircraft back to the Home Point or land to avoid

losing power during flight. 

## Vision PositioQ:,ingsysJem, · 1 . The Vision Positioning System cannot work properly over surfaces that do not have pattern variations.

The effective altitude for Vision Positioning System to function correctly is lessthan 2.5 meters. 2. Vision Positioning System may not function properlywhen the aircraft is flying overwater. 3. Vision Positioning System may not be ableto recognize patterns on the ground in low light conditions (less

than 100 lux). 4. Keep your pets away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning System is activated, as the sonar sensors

emit high frequency sound that is only audible to some pets. 5. NotethatVisual Positioning System may notfunction properlywhen the aircraft isflying too fast ortoo low.

## Transformation Funt::tion 1. Ensure the landing gear is lowered before landing. 2. Stay away from the aircraft when it is transforming to prevent injury. 3. DO NOT attempt to catch the aircraft, as the landing gear will lower if the Visual Positioning system

detects an objectand may cause injury. 4. Keep the aircraft arms clean, otherwise transformation may be affected. 5. Never apply lubricantsto aircraft arms. 

## Others 1. If you are using a phone as your mobile display device, be sureto continueflying safely if you receive an

incoming call. 2. Land as soon as possible if there is an alert shown on the DJI Pilot app. 3. Upon landing, poweroff the aircraftfirst, then switch offthe remote controller. 

# Preflight Checklist 1. Checkthat all parts are in good condition. Do notfly with aging ordamaged parts. 2. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery and mobile device are all fully charged. 3. Propellers are mounted correctly and securely. 4. Lens is clear. 5. Micro-SO card has been inserted, if necessary. 6. Gimbal is functioning as normal. 7. Gimbal is correctly attached to the aircraft. 8. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 9. The DJI Pilot app canconnectto the camera and all firmware has been updatedto the latestversion.

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# Disclaimer
Thank you for purchasing this DJI product. Please visit the 

### SlOOO page on www.dji.com regularly to keep up with product information, technical updates and manual corrections. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice in line with product upgrades and updates.
In using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify thatyou have understood all points completely. When assembling this product, follow all instructions carefully. The manufacturer and seller assume no liability for any damage or injury arising from the use ofthis product.
DJI is a registered trademark of DJI Innovations. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarksoftheir respectiveowner companies. This productand manual are copyrighted by DJI Innovations with all rights reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI Innovations. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use ofthe product or information contained herein.**~)2014** DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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# About
The SlOOO is designed for professional aerial photography and cinematography. It is user friendly, safe, stabilized and easy to fly while its integrated design makes assembly and configuration simple and fast. Retractable landing gear, vibration dampers, small frame arm incline and minimalized gimbal mount allows for a clear 360 degree view from the camera. An integrated power hub with patented coaxial connectors, built-in high-speed ESCs and motors with high efficiency propellers ensure dynamic stability and maximized power efficiency. Used with a professional DJI multi-rotor autopilot system, the SlOOO can hover and fly reliably making it ideal for photography and cinematography.

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# Contents
Disclaimer

................................................................................................................................................................................................................2 About

........................................................................................................................................................................................................................3 Contents

..................................................................................................................................................................................................................4 Caution

....................................................................................................................................................................................................................5 In The Box

...............................................................................................................................................................................................................6 Tools Required

......................................................................................................................................................................................................6 Mounting Landing Gear

....................................................................................................................................................................................7 Mounting Frame Arms

.......................................................................................................................................................................................8 Mounting Electronics and Wiring

..................................................................................................................................................................11 Connecting XT60 Ports on Center Frame

................................................................................................................................................17 Installing Battery

.................................................................................................................................................................................................17 Setting Landing Gear

........................................................................................................................................................................................19 Mounting the Gimbal.

........................................................................................................................................................................................ 21 Appendix

............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 ESC Sound

.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23 ESC LED

...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Specifications

............................................................................................................................................................................................. 23 Gain Value Settings (with the A2 flight control)

...........................................................................................................................24 FAQ

......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Soldering the ESC

.................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Remounting the Propeller

.....................................................................................................................................................................25 Propeller Precautions

.............................................................................................................................................................................25 Using Propeller Holder

........................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Assembling MotorVibration Absorbers

..........................................................................................................................................26 Remounting Landing Gear Servo

.......................................................................................................................................................27 Recalibrating Servo Travel

....................................................................................................................................................................27 Part List

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# Caution
Whenflying, fastrotating propellers may cause seriousdamage and injury. Pleasefly safeatall times. r ............................................ _...__**~_**........- ..**--~···**........................................_ ..............- ................_ .._................................................- ......................- ..........._ ............... 

## Assembly Cautions (l) Mountthe GPS module with a bracket, to avoid interference with the power board on the centerframe. (2) Ensure the IMU is mounted with the arrow pointing toward thefront. (3) If using a receiver, attach it under the bottom board of the center frame with the end of the antenna facing downwards away from obstructions to avoid loss ofcontrol due to signal loss. (4) Ensure frame arms are mounted correctly. a) Motor mounts with CCW marks should be mounted to the corresponding center frame positions with thefollowing markso Ml, M3, MS, and M7. b) Motor mounts with CW marks should be mounted to the corresponding center frame positions with the following marks, M2, M4, M6, and M8. (5) Do not remove any glued-in screws. (6) Tighten screws appropriately. Screws marked with blue glue can be used without thread locker once. On other occasions. apply appropriate thread locker. (7) SlOOO should be raised above theground when testing landing gear or recalibrating servotravel. (8) Notice that matching the indicators is very important. Please pay attention to them. 

## Flight Cautions (1) (2) ESCs are notwater-proof, do notfly in rain or snow. Ensure all soft dampers and vibration absorbers are in good condition before everyflight. 

### If not, replace immediately.Otherwise,theflight performanceofyour aircraftwill beadversely affected. (3) Ensure all parts are in good condition before each flight. Do notfly with worn or broken parts. (4) Ensure propellers and motors are installed correctly and propellers are unfolded beforeflying. (5) Ensure ESC signal connectors and power cable connectors are tight and reliable before every flight. (6) When flying, stay away a safe distance from people, buildings, high-voltage lines, tall trees, water and other hazards. (7) Use only 6S LiPo batteriesforthe power supply. (8) Ensure all output signals from Ml to M8 are in proper working orderwhen using the DJI A2 flight control system to avoid damage or injury. (9) Do not overload the system. (10) Do not get close to ortouch motors or propellers when they are spinning as this can cause serious injury. (11) Disconnect battery and remove camera during breaks and transportation to avoid damage or injury. (12) We strongly recommend using as many DJI parts as possible. 

## Others (1) Ifyou have any problem you cannot resolve, contact your dealeror DJI customerservice.**~)2014** DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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# In The Box CenterFramexl Frame Armx8

Landing Skid Tubex2 (with Silicone Rubber Damper) Landing GearLegx2

GPS Collapsible Mountxl Springx2

ConnectorSetxl 3-PIN Servo Cablexl

Screw Packagexl Accessories

## packagexl For frame arms mount: M4x35 Heat-shrinkabletube (diameter of lOmm) For landing gear mount: M3x8, M2.5x6.7 

# Tools Required

Tools Usage 2.0mm HexWrench, 2.5mm Hex Wrench Mounting screws. Thread Locker Fastening screws. Nylon CableTie Scissors Binding devices and wires.

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Cutting Pliers/Dykes Foam Double Sided Adhesive Tape Mounting receiver, controller and other modules.**--------·-----------·---·-----~-,..-·-· --------·--·---~-------**  HotAirGun Fixing power cable connectors.**-·~··~~~--** ......

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# Mounting Landing Gear
Instructions l. Slide landing gear leg into landing skid tube then affix thejoints with M2.5x6.7 screws. Ensure silicone rubber dampers areattached. 2. Insert the landing gear leg into connection point on the centerframe. Affix in place with M3x8 screws. 3. Connect springs to both partsto ensure safety.

4. Complete. Spring length is 58.5mm unstretched and70mm stretched.

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# Mounting Frame Arms
Instructions 

### 1. Checkarms. (l) Check propellers for cracks,then install and screw propeller coveron tightly. (2) Ensure motors are mounted firmly and rotate freely. (3) Mount arms with red propeller covers to Ml and M2 to indicatethe nose ofthe SlOOO. (4) Distinguish marks CW and CCW on the arms. Mount thearms with mark CCW to the Ml, M3, MS, and M7 positions of the center frame. The arms marked CW should be mounted to the M2, M4, M6, and M8 positions ofthe centerframe. (5) Check power cable connector. Diagram A shows normal and B shows abnormal. The correct connection method is detailed below. Remove shrapnel from the damaged connectoras demonstrated by diagram A using tweezers or a knife. ii. Replace the power cable connector ifthe shrapnel damage is too great (e.g. connector is broken or bent)

and cannot be pulled outorplugged in.

Screw tvlount ESC Signal Cable Power Cable

*LED is on after motor started. 

### 2. Insertframe arm vertically intothe mounting area on the centerframe. 

### 3. Adjust screw mountsofframe arm and centerframe. 

### 4. Insert the M4x35 screw from the right of the frame arm as the thread is located on the left of the screw mount.Tighten screwappropriately. Overtightening may lead to connector abrasion.

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### 85. Gently lift frame arm. 6. Twist knob to lock in place. Be sure there is an audible click sound to ensure a proper lock. Check the
armfor movement.To store, untwist the knob and lower frame arm.

7. Plug ESC signal cable into center frame. 8. Plug power cable into center frame. Heat-shrinkable tubes can be used to stop the connector from coming off.

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## 99. Ensure all ESC signal cables (red) and power cables (blue) are connected to the center frame correctly. Power cables can be fixed to center frame pillars to tidy them away. Make sure to use heat-shrinkable tubes correctly (orange). 

### ·-·----·-··----·

10. Double check all frame arms. Arms 

### Ml and 

### M2 aretheforward facing (nose). arms 

### MS and 

### M6 arethe tail. Seen from the top, motors on arms 

### Ml, M3, MS and 

### M7 rotate counter clockwise while those on arms 

### M2, M4, M6 and 

### M8 rotate clockwise.

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# Mounting Electronics and Wiring Eight positions are reserved for mounting a flight control system, wireless video transmission module, receiver, and other items. The DJI A2 flight control system has been used here as an example. If using an A2, follow mounting and wiring instructions found in the A2 flight control system user manual. If using the DJI WK-M flight control system, please refer to the WK-M user manual for connections. Also be sure your firmware on your DJI flight controller has been updated to the latest version.



### Instructions 

### 1. Attach IMU module to the IMU area of the center frame. Ensure that it points toward the nose and does nottouch any other components as vibration can cause itto malfunction. 2, Attach the PMU module to the center frame.



### 3. Mount the main controller in the reserved position near the PMU module.

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## 14. Attach the GPS collapsible mount to the center frame using M2.5x6.7 screws. Washer for GPS collapsible mount is pre-installed on the centerframe. To install GPS collapsible mount, removethe screw from the washerthen follow the below instructions: (1) Remove screw 

### G) from the centerframe. (2) Position GPS collapsible mountthen return the screw to its original position and tighten. (3) Remove remaining screw 

## 0 from centerframe. (4) Position GPS collapsible mount then return screwto its original position and tighten. 5. Mount a GPS module to the GPS mount with a bracket. Ensure the arrow points toward the nose and avoid catching fingers in the bracket when folding for transportation.

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## 1 26. The other reserved positions are indicated in the diagram below and can be used for mounting a receiver, LED flight indicator, iOSD moduleand wireless video transmission module.

7. Check that every anti·drop system has been firmly installed in the reserved positions. Thread locker is recommended. 

### (1) Remove anti-drop to add appropriate thread locker. (2) Replace and tighten.

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## Notes (1) Only mountthe IMU in the IMU position ofthe centerframe. (2) Mountthe GPS with a bracketto avoid interference from the centerframe power board. (3) Use glue to install theGPS bracket. Ensure it is firm and reliable before everyflight. (4) Always test motors using the AssistantSoftware afterinstallation. Referto the "Flight control system user manual" for details. 

### Connecting main controller to centerframe 1. Finish flight control system connection according to the A2 flight control system user manual. 2. Link connector set (blue) to ESC signal outlet on the center frame then link connector set (blue) to main controller as shown below. (1) Yellow 4-pin cables are for M1- M4 connections. Yellow cable should be connected to Ml. (2) Brown 4-pin cablesare forMS- M8 connections. Brown cable should be connected to MS. (3) Black 4-pin cablesare for four continuous ground pins connections. M1-M4 are connected as the following diagram shows.

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# A2

Notes If using a DJI WK-M flight controller, you must use the wires that came with the WK-M. Ml through M6 correspond to each motor number. M7 correspondsto Fl and M8 corresponds to F2 on theWK-M.



### Connecting main controller and landing gear 1. Connect left servo cable near M4 to the "RLG" port near M4 on the center frame, then ensure the "RLG" port near M3 is connected to the 

### "L" port ofthe landing gear control board. 2. Connect right servo cable near M7 to the "R" portofthe landing gearcontrol board using a servo cable. 3. Forthe A2 flight control system, connect the Fl portof the main controllerto "IN" port ofthe landing gear control board. Otherflight control systems connect a 2-position channel receiverto the "IN" port.

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## Notes (1) If right and left servo cables are reversed, landing gearwill notbefunction. (2) Wire neatly to avoid cables being damaged by frame edges.

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# Connecting XT60 Ports on Center Frame
The bottom board is a power distribution board with three XT60 connectors for battery power.



### Instructions 

### 1. Connect PMU power cable to XT60 connectoron top ofthe bottom board. 2. Connect landing gearcontrol board cable to XT60 connector onthe bottom ofthe bottom board. 

### 3. Otherconnectors can supply powerfor other 

### DJI devices if required.



# Installing Battery

Soldering battery connectors AS150 anti spark connectorsare used.They must besoldered to battery power cables. 

### 1. Remove original battery connector. Avoid cutting power and ground cables at the same time as this can
cause a short circuit. We recommend wrapping unsoldered cable with insulating tape to prevent accidental connection. 

### 2. Pass the black ground wire through the black housing. After passing the wire through, solder the female bullet connectorto the ground wire. Waitfor the soldered connection to cool, then pull the housing back
overthe bullet connector. 

### 3. Screw and pass the red power wire through the red housing. After passing the wire through, solder the male bullet connector to the power wire. Wait for the soldered connection to cool, and then screw and pull the housing backoverthe bulletconnector. 

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Connectors soldering diagram @2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

### 17Connectors are soldered 

### Installing and connecting battery l. Attach battery to battery tray. Do not use an oversized battery. Maximum installation dimension is 80mm X 120mm X 200mm. 2. Insert black connectorQ) then red connector@ to power on. Pull out red connector@ then black connectorQ) to power off.

©2014 DJL All Rights Reserved. 

### 18

# Setting Landing Gear Using a 2-position R/C transmitter switch, landing gear retraction can be carried out remotely.



## Setting up the transmitter Select a 2-position switch {default setting is OK) as the control input for the landing gear. Ensure the corresponding receiver port is connected to the "IN" port on control board. For the A2 flight control system, connectthe main controller's Fl portto "IN" port on control board
.



### ...

# --,

# {~ Raise: Toggle the switch to this position to raise the landing gear.



## Notes: (l) Ifthe transmitter switch has a FailSafefunction, setthe FailSafe value to the [Lower] position.This
ensures that landing gearwill lowerautomatically when the receiverenters FailSafe mode. (2) To avoid accidental switch triggering, slide levers orothercontrols can be used for landing gear control.



# ----·----------------·---------------------------------· Usage procedures l. 2. Ensure transmitterand receiver batteries are fully charged. Toggle switch to [Lower] position, and then turn on transmitter. Ensure [R], [L] and [IN] connections are correct. 

### 3. 4. Ensure landing gear is in the [Lower] position then power on the system. If the green LED on the landing gear control board is solid, everything is normal. If it flashes green slowly, re-calibrate the system according 

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______________________________ ___ to instructions in "Recalibrating ServoTravel". 

### 5. Toggle switch to [Raise] position ONL VAFTER takeoff. 

### 6. Toggle switch to [Lower] position for landing. 

## Tips (l) Servo powerwill shutoffwithin 3 seconds afterthe landing gear has reached its target position. @2014 D.JI. /\II Rigilts Reserved. 

## 19(2) When powering on the system, if the transmitter switch is in the [Raise] position, the LED will flash red quickly as a warning. Togglethe switchtothe [Lower] position to continue. (3) If there is an abnormal signal or no signal input into the [IN] port, the LED will slowly flash red. Check receiver and connections for problems. (4) If servo power consumption is too high, the LED will light up red. If this lasts more than 4 seconds, landing gearwill lower and the LED will flash green slowly. Re-calibration is needed beforeflying. {5) A2 flight control system users can use the A2 Assistant Software to set intelligent gear on the "Advanced" page. Referto the "A2 flight control system user manual" for details.


## LED Control Board Indicator

Calibration required 

# f>f>OOOOO@i)QGJOOOOOOOOOO Recalibration required 

# 0 0 0 0 0 Calibration failed 

### Gti5' · 

### ----····------· Enter calibration mode 

# ([)QQOOOOOOGJOOOOOOOOOO System calibrating 

# 0 0 0 0 0 0 Motor stalled Unsafe startup alert •••••••••••••••••••• Input signal abnormal • • • • • • • 

## Specifications
············-····...**----~········-·-··-** ···-··---·-·-·····-····-- 

### ·····---·--·····--·--···· ···········-·····--·-···-··············-·······················--·····-...., Parameter Range Parameter Range Working Voltage 3S-6S (LiPo) Input Signal PWM (High-Pulse Width 800us-2200us) Working Current Max 1A@6S OutputSignal PWM(Mid Position is 1520us)in 90Hz Working Temperature -20-70°C OutputVoltage 6V Total Weight 875g T. -' 150° (Minimum120°)

@2014 DJI. All Rigllts Reserved. 

## 20

# Mounting the Gimbal
Before assembling the gimbal, install GCU as shown below. Be sure to install on the side as shown below. A DJI ZlS·SD gimbal has been used as an example in thefollowing diagrams.

The connectors on gimbal should be removed for better performance, then the gimbal can be mounted to the lower connection points. A DJI ZlS·SD gimbal has been used as an example in the following diagrams.

## =======~~~~-

@2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

## 21Checkthat the system's centerofgravity is atthe blue line as shown in the below diagram.

@2014 DJL .All Rights Reserved. 

## 22

# Appendix

ESC Sound

ESC State Ready Throttle stick is notat bottom utsignal abnormal t voltage abnormal 

## ESC LED

Motor rotating atfull throttle position 

## Sound .1'1234567--B--B BBBBBB

... 8--------B--------B

... BB---88---88---88

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## D

olid Red or Green On Solid Yellow On 

## --------------'-----· Tips: DJI ESCs are specially designed for multi-rotors. When used with DJI autopilot systems parameters and travel ranges do not have to be calibrated. 

## S ecifications

Frame Diagonal Wheelbase Frame Arm Length Frame Arm Weight (with Motor, ESC, Propeller) Center Frame Diameter Center FrameWeight (with Landing Gear Mounting Base, Servos) Landing GearSize 

## Motor StatorSize kV Max Power Weight (with Cooling Fan) @2014 DJI. All Rigl1ts Reserved. 1045mm 386mm 325g
337.5mm 1330g 460mm(Length)x511mm(Width)x305mm(Height) (Top width: 155 mm)

41x14mm 400rpm/V 500W 158g 

## 23

# ESC Working Current 40A Working Voltage 6S LiPo Signal Frequency 30Hz- 450Hz Drive PWM Frequency 8KHz Weight (with Radiators) 35g 

## Foldable Propeller(1552/1552R) Material Size Weight 

## Flight Parameters TakeoffWeight Total Weight Power Battery Max Power Consumption Hovering Power Consumption Hovering nme Working EnvironmentTemperature High strength performance engineered plastics 15x5.2inch 13g 6.0Kg
- 11.0Kg 4.2Kg LiPo (6S, 10000mAh-20000mAh, 15C(Min)) 4000W 1500W (@9.5Kg TakeoffWeight) 15min (@15000mAh& 9.5Kg TakeoffWeight) -10

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Gain Value Settings (with the A2 flight control) 

## Basic Pitch Roll 120% 120%

@2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Yaw Pitch 120% 170% 

## Attitude Roll 170% Yaw 120%



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# Disclaimer
Thank you for purchasing the 8900. Please visit the Spreading Wings 8900 page on www.dji.com regularly to keep up to date with product information, technical updates and manual corrections. Information in this manual is subjectto change without notice. In using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have understood all points completely. When assembling this product, follow all instructions carefully. The manufacturer and seller assume no liabilityfor any damage or injury arising from the use ofthis product. This is a class A product of the FCC certification. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which casethe user may be required to take adequate measures. DJI is a registered trademark of DJI. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are copyrighted by DJI with all rights reserved. No part ofthis product or manual shall be reproduced in anyform without the prior written consent or authorization of OJI. 

# About
The 8900 is designed for professional aerial photography and cinematography. It is user friendly, safe, stabilized and easy to fly while its integrated design makes assembly and configuration simple and fast. Retractable landing gear, vibration dampers, slightly angled arms and a minimalized gimbal mount allow for a clear 360 degree view from the camera. A patented power distribution board, built-in high-speed ESCs and motors with high efficiency propellers ensure dynamic stability and maximized power efficiency. Used with a professional DJI multi-rotor autopilot system, the 8900 can hover and fly reliably making it ideal for photography and cinematography.



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# Contents Disclaimer About Contents Cautions Legend In The Box Mounting the Landing Gear Mounting FrameArms Mounting Electronics and Wiring Connecting XT60 Ports on the Center Frame Installing Battery Setting Upthe Landing Gear Mounting the Gimbal Appendix ESC Sound ESC LED Specifications Gain Value Settings 

### FAQSoldering the ESC Remounting the Propellers Propeller Precautions Using the Propeller Holder Assembling MotorVibration Absorbers Remounting the Landing Gear Servo Recalibrating Servo Travel 

### Part List FCC Statements 

## 2 2 3 4 4 

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### 11 16 16 18 

## 20 22 22 

## 22 22 

## 23 24 24 24 24 

### 25 25 26 26 27 31

# Cautions
When flying, the rotating propellers may cause serious damageand injury. Please fly safe atall times.



## Assembly Cautions 1. Use a bracketto mountthe GPS module on the centerframe to avoid interferencewith the power board. 2. Ensurethe IMU is mounted with the arrow pointing toward the nose ofthe aircraft. 3. If using a receiver, attach it under the bottom board of the center frame with the end of the antenna

facing downwards and awayfrom obstructions to avoid signal loss. 4. Ensure frame arms are mounted correctly. a) Motor mounts with CCW marks should be mounted to the center frame positions with the following marks: M1, M3 and M5. b) Motor mounts with CW marks should be mounted to the center frame positions with the following marks: M2, M4, and M6. 5. Do not remove any glued-in screws. 6. Screws that already have blue glue can be used once without thread locker. On other occasions, apply

appropriatethread lockerfirst. 7. The S900 should be lifted offthe ground when testing landing gearor recalibrating servo travel. 

## Flight Cautions 1. ESCs are notwater-proof, pleasedo notfly in rain or snow. 2. Ensure all soft dampers and vibration absorbers are in good condition before everyflight. If not, replace immediately. Otherwise, the flight performance ofyour aircraftwill be adverselyaffected. 3. Ensure all parts are in good condition before each flight. Do notfly with worn or broken parts. 4. Ensure propellers and motors are installed correctly and propellers are unfolded beforeflying. 5. Ensure ESC signal connectors and powercable connectors aretight before everyflight. 6. When flying, maintain a safe distance away from people, buildings, high-voltage lines, tall trees, water

and other hazards. 7. Use only 6S LiPo batteries forthe powersupply. 8. Ensure all outputsignals from M1 to M6 are in properworking orderwhen using the DJI A2 flight control

system to avoid damageor injury. 9. Do not overload the system. 10. Do not getcloseto ortouch motors orpropellerswhen they are spinning as this can cause serious injury. 11. Disconnectthe battery and remove the camera during transportation to avoid damage or injury. 12. We strongly recommend using as many DJI manufactured parts as possible. 

## Others Ifyou have any problemsyou cannot resolve, contactyour dealeror DJI customer service. 

# Legend
Important 

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# ·v· Hints and Tips

# In The Box
Center Frame x1

Landing Skid Tubes x2 

## (with Silicone Rubber Dampers) 

## OODt=======:::i:E::t:=======:JOOD GPS Collapsible Mount x1

Connection Cable Connector Set x

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## or 3-PIN Connection Cables x8

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## 3-PIN Servo Cable x1

Tools Required

Tools 2.0mm HexWrench, 2.5mm HexWrench Thread Locker Nylon CableTie, Scissors, Cutting Pliers/Dykes Foam Double Sided AdhesiveTape 

## Frame Arms x6

Landing Gear Legs 

## x2

Springs x2



## Accessories Package x1 CW propellers x2 CCW propellers x2 Magictapes x4 The red knobs x6 Landing gear leg rings x4 Soft dampers x50 

## Screw Package x1 Forframe arms mount: M4x35 For landing gear mount: M3x8, M2.5x8 (socket cap), M3x22 (socket cap)


## Usage Mounting screws. Fastening screws. Binding devices and wires. Mounting receiver, controller and other modules.

# Mounting the Landing Gear Instructions 1. Put one landing gear leg ring onto each landing gear leg. 2. Insert one landing gear leg into each landing skid tube and secure it in place by tightening the M2.5x8

(socket cap) screw. Ensure silicone rubber dampers are attached to each end. 3. Insertthe landing gear leg into connection pointon the centerframe. Affix in placewith M3x8 screws. 4. Connect both springs on the legs to the center frame.

:\): • Note the springs are 58.5mm before connecting to the center frame, and are stretched to 70mm when mounting is completed. • It is recommended thatthe landing gear leg ring be placed about30mm abovethe landing skidtube.

# Mounting FrameArms Instructions 1. Prepare the arms. (1) Check all propellers for cracks, then install and screw each propeller coveron tightly. (2) Ensure all motors are mounted firmly and rotate freely. (3) Mount all arms with red propeller covers to M1 and M2 to indicatethe nose ofthe S900. (4) Identifythe CW and CCW marks on the arms. Mount the arms with the CCW mark to the M1, M3 and M5 positions of the center frame. The arms with the CW mark should be mounted to the M2, M4 and M6 positions ofthe centerframe.

Cover

··CW or CCW Mark LED*

2. Insert each frame arm vertically into the mounting

area on the centerframe. 3. Line up the screw holes of the frame arm and

center frame. 4. Insert the M4x35 screw from the right of the

frame arm (the thread is located on the left of the screw mount). Tighten each screw correctly. Over tightening may lead to connector abrasion. Power Cable ESC Signal Cable

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lock. Checkthe arm for movement. To store, untwistthe knob and lowerthe frame arm.

7. Now unscrew 6 screws (M2.5x8 cheese) on the upper plate of the center frame and 

### remove the upper

plate. Then unscrew the 4 screws (M3x8 self-tapping, found under the center frame) of the round 

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9. Connectthe power cablesto the centerframe. Each cable must be screwed into a positive(+) ornegative(-)

gold bracket. Each bracket will have two cables of the same color screwed into it. Red cables are positive and black cables are negative. 10. To ensure a reliable connection, rotate the screw until it is both tight and parallel to the connecting bracket.

11. Ensure all ESC cables, and powercables are correctly installed onto the centerframe.

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12. Replace the round cover of the center plate, and re-tighten the 4 screws (M3x8 self-tapping). Then replace the upper plate ofthe centerframe, and re-tighten the 6screws (M2.5x8 cheese).

13. Double check all frame arms. Arms M1 and M2 are the forward facing (nose), arms M4 and M5 are the tail. Seen from the top, motors on arms M1, M3 and M5 rotate counter clockwise while those on arms M2, M4 and M6 rotate clockwise.

# Mounting Electronics and Wiring Eight positions are reserved for mounting a flight control system, wireless video transmission module, receiver, and other accessories. The DJI A2flight control system has been used here as an example. If using an A2, follow mounting and wiring instructions found in the A2 flight control system user manual. If using the DJI WK-M flight control system, please refer to the WK-M user manual for connections. Also be sure the firmware on your DJI flight controller has been updatedto the latestversion. 

## Instructions 1. Attach IMU moduleto the IMU areaofthe centerframe. Ensure that it points toward the nose. 2. Attach the PMU moduleto the centerframe.



# ffi Only mountthe IMU in the IMU position ofthe centerframe.
3. Mounttheflight controller in the reserved position nearthe PMU module.

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catching yourfingers in the bracketwhen folding fortransportation.

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7. Check that every anti-drop screw has been firmly installed in the reseNed positions. Thread locker is recommended. (1) Remove the anti-drop screws to apply appropriatethread locker. (2) Replace and tighten. 8. Note that the dampers are 30° silicon rubber. If you use other dampers or vibration absorbing balls, the

quality of your aerial photography may be affected.



# & •Mountthe GPS with a bracketto avoid interference from the centerframe power board. • Useglueto install the GPS bracket. Ensure it is firm and stable before everyflight. • Always test motors using the Assistant Software after installation. Refer to your flight control system

user manual for details.

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There are two kinds of connection cables. Choose the corresponding connection mode according to the connection cable in the box. Using theconnector set:

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# C Plug in the connector set to the ESC signal outlet on the center frame. Then plug in the connector set to flight controllerasshown below. (1) Yellow 4-pin cables are for M1- M4 connections. Theyellow cable should be connected to M1. (2) Brown 4-pin cables are for M5- M6 connections. The brown cable should be connected to M5. (3) Black4-pin cables arefor four continuous ground pins connections. M1-M4are connected as the following diagram shows. 

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## Connecting the flight controller and landing gear 1. Connectthe left servo (between M3 and M4) cable to the "L" portofthe landing gearcontrol board. 2. Connectthe right servo (between M5 and M6) cable to the "R" port ofthe landing gear control board. 3. For the A2 flight control system, connect the F1 port of the flight controller to the "IN" port of the landing

gearcontrol board. Otherflight control systems connecta 2-position channel receivertothe "IN" port.**=~~** 0 0 

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# & •If right and left servo cables are reversed, the landing gearwill notfunction properly. • Connect all wires carefully and neatlyto avoid cable damage caused byframe edges.

# Connecting XT60 Ports on the Center Frame
The bottom board is a powerdistribution board with three XT60 connectors for battery power. 

## Instructions 1. Connectthe PMU powercableto theXT60 connectorontop ofthe bottom board. 2. Connectthe landing gear control board cableto the XT60 connectoron the bottom of the bottom board. 3. Other connectors can supply powerfor other DJI devices, as required.



# Installing Battery Soldering batteryconnectors AS150 spark-proof connectors are used. They must besoldered to your battery power cables. 

### 1. Remove the original battery connectors. Avoid cutting the power and ground cables at the same time, as

this can cause a short circuit. We recommend wrapping unsoldered cables with insulating tape to prevent accidental connections. 2. Pass the black ground wire through the black housing. After passing the wire through, solder the female bullet connector to the ground wire. Wait for the soldered connection to cool, then pull the housing back overthe bullet connector. 3. Screw and pass the red power wire through the red housing. After passing the wire through, solder the male bullet connector to the powerwire. Wait for the soldered connection to cool, and then screw and pull the housing backoverthe bullet connector.

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## Installing and connecting battery 1. Attach batteryto battery tray. Do not use an oversized battery. Maximum installation dimension is 80mm X

120mm X 200mm. 2. Connect the black connector and then the red connectorto power on. Disconnectthe red connector then black connectorto poweroff.

# Setting Up the Landing Gear Using a 2-position RC transmitter switch, landing gear retraction can becarried out remotely.

Setting up the transmitter Select a 2-position switch (default setting is OK) as the control input for the landing gear. Ensure the corresponding receiver port is connected to the "IN" port on control board. For the A2 flight control system, connecttheflight controller's F1 portto "IN" porton control board. 

# ((if: Upper:Toggle the switch to this position to raisethe landing gear.

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# & • If the transmitter switch has a FailSafe function, set the FailSafe value to the [Lower] position. This ensures thatthe landing gearwill lower automaticallywhen the receiver enters FailSafe mode. • To avoid accidental switch triggering, slide levers or other controls can be used for landing gear

control. 

### Usage procedures 1. Ensure transmitter and receiver batteries are fully charged. 2. Togglethe switch to the [Lower] position, and then turn on the transmitter. 3. Ensure the "R", "L" and "IN" connections are correct. 4. Ensure the landing gear is in the [Lower] position, then power on the system. If a solid green LED on the landing gearcontrol board lights up, everything is normal. If itflashes green slowly, re-calibrate the system according to instructions in "Recalibrating ServoTravel". 5. Togglethe switch to the [Upper] position ONLYAFTER takeoff. 6. Togglethe switch to the [Lower] position for landing.

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# ·v· • Servo powerwill shutoff3 seconds afterthe landing gear has reached its target position. • When powering on the system, if the transmitter switch is in the [Upper] position, the LED will flash

red quickly as awarning. Togglethe switch to the [Lower) position to continue. • If there is an abnormal signal or no signal input into the "IN" port, the LED will slowly flash red.

Check receiver and connections for problems. • If servo power consumption is too high, the LED will light up red. If this lasts more than 4 seconds,

the landing gear will lower and the LED will flash green slowly. Re-calibration is needed before flying. • A2 flight control system users can use the A2 Assistant to set intelligent gear on the "Advanced"

page. Referto the "A2 user manual" tor details. 

## LED Control Board Indicator System normal Calibration required Recalibration required Calibration failed Enter calibration mode System calibrating Motorstalled Unsafe startup alert Input signal abnormal 

## Landing Gear Specifications
Parameter Range Working Voltage 3S-6S (LiPo) Working Current Max 1A@6S Working Temperature -20-70°

# c Total Weight 875g

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Parameter Range Input Signal PWM (High-PulseWidth 800us-2200us) OutputSignal PWM (Mid Position is 1520us) in 90Hz OutputVoltage 6V ServoTravel 150° (Minimum 120°)

# Mounting the Gimbal
Before assembling the gimbal, install the GCU as shown below. Be sure to install on the side as shown below. A DJI Z15-GH4 (HD) gimbal has been used as an example in the following diagrams.

The connectors on gimbal should be removed for better performance, then the gimbal can be mounted to the lower connection points. Users of DJI Z15-5N 

### I7N gimbal, refer to the DJI Z15-5N 

### I7N Gimbal Mounting Notes (Page 21) for details.Spreading Wings S900 

### UsorManuai Checkthatthe system's centerof gravity is on the line as shown in the diagram below.



## DJI Z15-5N /7N Gimbal Mounting Notes 

# & •Dueto the size restriction ofthe Z15-5N 

### I7N gimbal, users should purchase extended landing gear legs (used with Z15-5N 

### I7N gimbal) to avoid damage and/orfailure during the self-test. Referto the Part List Package No.34 (Page 31) for details. • Follow the Mounting the Landing Gear (Page 6) instructions to mount extended landing gear legs.

Then the gimbal can be mounted as shown below. :\): Package No.34 is for userswhose landing gear legs are 300mm. Users whose landing gear legs are 350mm have no need to purchasethis part.

# Appendix 

# ESC**~,~mnd'** 5

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### ESC State Ready Throttle stick is not at bottom Input signal abnormal Inputvoltage abnormal

ESC State Standby Motor rotating Motor rotating atfull throttle position Sound J'1234567--B--B BBBBBB

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# Specltic~tions Frame' Diagonal Wheelbase 900mm Frame Arm Length 358mm Frame Arm Weight 316g (with Motor, ESC, Propeller) Center Frame Diameter 272mm Center Frame Weight (with Landing Gear 1185g Mounting Base, Servos) Landing Gear Size 460mm(Length)x450mm(Width)x360mm(Height) 

## Motor Stator Size 

## KV Max Power 41x14mm 400rpmN 500W

### Weight (with Cooling Fan) 

## ESC Working Current Working Voltage Signal Frequency Drive PWM Frequency Weight (with Radiators) 

## Foldable Propeller (1552/1552R) Material Size Weight 

## Flight Parameters TakeoffWeight Total Weight Power Battery Max PowerConsumption Hovering PowerConsumption Hovering Time Working EnvironmentTemperature



## Flight Control Pitch A2 110% WooKong-M 160% 

## Basic Roll 110% 160% Spreading Wings S900 User Manual 158g

40A 6S LiPo 30Hz- 450Hz 8KHz 35g
High strength performance engineered plastics 15x5.2 inch 13g
4.7Kg- 8.2Kg 3.3Kg LiPo (6S,10000mAh-15000mAh,15C(Min)) 3000W 1000W (@6.8Kg TakeoffWeight) 18min (@12000mAh 

### &6.8Kg TakeoffWeight) -10°

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Yaw Pitch 120% 220% 160% 190% 

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