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PHANTOM 2 User Manual Vl.4 

For PHANTOM 2 Flight Controller Firmware version V3.10 

& PHANTOM 2 Assistant version V3.8 

& PHANTOM RC Assistant version Vl.l 

2015.01 

Congratulations on purchasing your new OJI product. Please thoroughly read the entire contents of this manual to 

fully use and understand the product. 

It is advised that you regularly check the PHANTOM 2 's product page at WWW:dji.com which is updated on a 

regular basis. This will provide services such as product information, technical updates and manual corrections. Due 

to any unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained within this manual is subject to change 

without notice. 

OJI and PHANTOM 2 are registered trademarks 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 copy 

righted by OJI with all rights reserved. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your product, please contact your dealer or OJI Customer Service. 

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Content 

CONTENT ........................................................................................................................ 2 

IN THE BOX ..................................................................................................................... 4 

LEGEND .......................................................................................................................... 4 

1. PHANTOM 2 AIRCRAFT ............................................................................................... 5 

1.1 BUILT-IN FUGHTCONTROLSYSTEM INSTRUCTION$ .................................................................. 5 

1.2 CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS ........................................................................... 5 

Important Notes of Using with Other OJ/ Products ........................................................ 6 

Connections with Other OJ/ Products ............................................................................. 7 

1.3 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION ............................................................................... 11 

1.4 NOTES FOR PHANTOM 2 USING WITH OTHER OJI PRODUCTS ................................................ 12 

2 PROPELLERS ............................................................................................................... 13 

2.1 ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................................................... 13 

2.2 DISASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................ 13 

2.3 NOTES ......................................................................................................................... 13 

3 REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................................................................... 14 

3.1 POWER ON THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................................................... 14 

3.2 REMOTE CONTROLLER LED INDICATOR STATUS .................................................................... 15 

3.2.1 Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status ................................................... 15 

3.2.2 Remote Controller Battery Level Indicator Status ............................................... 15 

3.3 ANTENNA ORIENTATION .................................................................................................. 16 

3.4 REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION .................................................................................... 16 

3.5 LINKING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER & BUILT-IN RECEIVER ...................................................... 18 

4 INTELLIGENT BATTERY ............................................................................................... 19 

4.1 CHARGING PROCEDURE$ .................................................................................................. 19 

4.2 INSTALL THE BATIERY ...................................................................................................... 20 

4.3 BATIERY USAGE ............................................................................................................. 20 

4.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE BATIERY LEVEL INDICATOR ................................................................... 21 

4.5 CORRECT BATIERY USAGE NOTES ...................................................................................... 22 

5 CALIBRATING THE COM PASS ...................................................................................... 23 

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5.1 CALIBRATION WARNINGS ................................................................................................. 23 

5.2 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES .............................................................................................. 23 

5.3 WHEN RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED ................................................................................... 23 

6 FLIGHT ....................................................................................................................... 24 

6.1 FLYING ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 24 

6.2 STARTING THE MOTORS ................................................................................................... 24 

6.3 TAKEOFF/lANDING PROCEDURES ....................................................................................... 24 

6.4 FAILSAFE FUNCTION ........................................................................................................ 25 

6.5 LOW BATTERY CAPACITY WARNING FUNCTION ..................................................................... 27 

6.6 FLIGHT LIMITS FUNCTION ................................................................................................. 27 

Max Height & Radius Limits ......................................................................................... 27 

6. 7 FLIGHT LIMITS OF SPECIAL AREAS ................................ : ..................................................... 28 

6.8 CONDITIONS OF FLIGHT LIMITS ......................................................................................... 30 

Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................... 30 

7 ASSISTANT INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ...................................................... 31 

7.11NSTALLING DRIVER AND PHANTOM 2 ASSISTANT .............................................................. .31 

7.2 USING THE PHANTOM 2 ASSISTANT ONA PC .................................................................... 32 

7.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE OF PHANTOM 2 ............................................................................. 33 

7.4 PHANTOM RC ASSISTANT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................... 33 

8 APPENDIX .................................................................................................................. 35 

8.1 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................. 35 

8.2 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION ............................................................................... 35 

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In the Box 

PHANTOM 2 Remote Controller-2.4GHz Propeller Pair 

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1 PHANTOM 2 Aircraft 

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[l)Propeller [2]Motor [3)Front Side (4]Front LEOs [S]Micro-USB Port (6]Landing Gear (7]Receiver 

Antenna [8]CAN-Bus Connector [9]LED Flight Indicators [lO]DJIIntelligent Battery (ll]Compass 

1.1 Built-in Flight Control System Instructions 

The built-in flight control system is used to control the entire aircraft's functions in flight such as Pitch (forwards 

and backwards), Roll (left and right), Elevator (up and down) and Yaw (turn left or right). The flight controller 

contains the MC (Main Controller), IMU. GPS, compass, receiver. 

The IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) has a built-in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both 

attitude and altitude. The compass reads geomagnetic information which assists the GPS (Global Position System) 

to accurately calculate the aircrafts position and height in order to lock the aircraft in a stable hover. The receiver is 

used to communicate with the remote controller and the MC acts as the brains of the complete flight control 

system connecting and controlling all the modules together. 

The PHANTOM 2 can be configured in the Assistant, by choosing Naza·M mode or Phantom 2 mode. 

·v· This manual is for Phantom 2 mode. Please refer to the Naza-M V2 Quick Start Manual for more 

information. 

1.2 Connections with Other DJI Products 

PHANTOM 2 is compatible with other DJI products, including ZENMUSE H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal , iOSD mini , 

iOSD Mark II. Below are connections for these products and wireless video transmission module. 

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!Gimbal Mounting Position! 

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Jgimbal using 4 screws. I 

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Important Notes of Using with Other DJI Products 

( 1 ) The video cable can provide power for the wireless video transmission module with a battery voltage 

(ll.lV-12.6V) and a maximum current 2A. 

( 2 ) Make sure the working current of the wireless video transmission module you connect can work with an 

operational voltage between ll.1V-12.6V and the total working current of the iOSD and wireless video 

transmission module is under 2A, as an overcurrent will damage the central board's components. If the 

total current exceeds 2A, please be sure to provide power supplied from a separate power source for the 

wireless video transmission module. 

( 3) PHANTOM 2 uses a 2.4GHz RC system. To avoid communication interference, it's not recommended to 

use other 2.4GHz devices (including 2.4G Wi-Fi or 2.4G wireless video transmission module) except the 

2.4G Bluetooth and 2.4G Datalink. 

( 4 ) Be sure to keep the wireless video transmission module and other communicating devices away from the 

compass during installation and connection to avoid interference. 

( 5) To improve the compatibility with ZENMUSE gimbals, the latest factory deliveries of PHANTOM 2 has 

updated to the Version 2 shown below. H3-2D/H3-3D gimbal can be directly installed for the Version 2 

while for Version 1, a H3-3D adapter kit (coming soon) is required to install the H3-3D gimbal. 

Figure 1-4 

( 6 ) When using the H3-3D gimbal, please connect the 8-Pin cable of PHANTOM 2 to the G8 port of H3-3D 

shown below. 

Figure 1-5 

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Connections with Other DJI Products 

( 1 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal and wireless video transmission module, the figure below uses 

H3-2D as an example. 

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( 2 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD mini and wireless video transmission module, the figure 

below uses H3-2D as an example. 

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( 3 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD mini and OJI specified wireless video transmission module 

AVL58, the figure below uses H3-2D as an example. 

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Figure 1·8 

We recommend connecting the VBat• port of the video cable to the two BATT+ ports of the AVL58 

simultaneously. The same is true of the GND port of the video cable and two BA TI- ports. 

( 4 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD Mark II and wireless video transmission module, the figure 

below uses H3-2D as an example. 

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The diagram below illustrates the conneciton between the iOSD Mark II and the wireless video transmission module. 

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Use the 8-Pin cable in the iOSD Mark II package when connecting to the DJI specified wireless video 

transmission module AVL58. 

( 5 ) Using the iPad Ground Station 

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·{j· Connect the Air End of 2.4G Bluetooth Datalink to a spared CAN-Bus port of iOSD if an iOSD is used. 

( 6 ) Using the PC Ground Station 

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1.3 LED Flight Indicators Description 

1. LED flight indicators are used to show the aircraft's current status. Once powered on, the indicators will light 

up. 

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indicators =-v===\1~ 

Aircraft in Normal status Descriptions 

eoo•oo Power On Self-Test 

©0000 Warming Up & Aircraft cannot take off during warming up 

60~00 Ready to Fly 

00000 Ready to Fly (non·GPS) 

Aircraft in abnormal status Warnings and errors 

000000 Remote Controller Signal Lost 

eeeee l" Level Low Battery Capacity Warning 

. 

•••••• 2"d Level Low Battery Capacity Warning 

••• Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big 

9 d Errors & Aircraft cannot fly. 

SO&OO Compass data abnormal because of ferro·magnetic interference or 

the compass needs calibration. 

( l) The LED indicators diagram above are for Phantom 2 mode. In Naza·M mode, LED indicators 

Lh. will work according to the Naza·M flight control system. 

( 2 ) Connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant for detailed information about warnings and errors. 

2. The front LEOs are for indicating where the nose of the aircraft is. They light up solid red only after the motors 

have spooled up. 

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1.4 Notes for PHANTOM 2 using with other OJI products 

Before using PHANTOM 2 with other DJI products, users should connecting the products correctly and upgrade 

the firmware as requirements below. 

Items to upgrade Firmware versions required Assistant for upgrading Assistant version 

P330CB (built·in Vl.O.l.l9 or above PHANTOM 2 V1.08 or above 

central board) 

Zenmuse H3·2D CMU Vl.O , IMU V1.6 or above PHANTOM 2 V1.08 or above 

iOSD Mark II V3.01 or above iOSD V4.0 or above 

~~~rn_ini Vl.06 or above iOSD V4.0 or above 

'The iOSD Assistant is applied to both iOSD Mark II and iOSD mini. 

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2 Propellers 

PHANTOM 2 uses the original 9-inch propellers which are classified by the color of each central nut. Damaged 

propellers should be replaced by purchasing new ones if necessary. 

Propellers Grey Nut (9450) Black Nut (9450 R) 

Diagram ~ 

Attach to the motor thread that does 

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Attach to the motor thread that has a 

Assembly Location 

not have a black dot. black dot. 

Fastening/Un-fastening B~ Lock: Tighten the propeller in this direction. 

Instructions 'b~ Unlock: Remove the propeller in this direction. 

2.1 Assembl)'·-------------------------------, 

l. ( Figure 2-1 ) Remove the four warning cards from the motors after you've read them. 

2. ( Figure 2-2 ) Prepare the two grey nut propellers and two black nut propellers. Make sure to match the 

black nut propellers with the correctly marked black dot motors. Tighten the propellers according to the 

fastening instructions. 

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2.2 Disassembl)'. ______________________________ ---, 

( Figure 2-3 ) Keep the motor deadlocked in place with the assistant wrench (or one hand) and remove the 

propeller according to the un-fastening instructions. 

2.3 Notes 

l. Propellers are self tightening during flight. DO NOT use any thread locker on the threads. 

2. Make sure to match the propeller nut colors with the corresponding motors. 

3. It is advised to wear protective gloves during propeller assembly and removal. 

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

5. Check that all propellers are in good condition before flight. DO NOT use any ageing, chipped, or broken 

propellers. 

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

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

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3 Remote Controller 

The PHANTOM 2 remote controller can be configured in the PHANTOM RC Assistant. The sticks mode is Mode 2 

on delivery. 

Lb. I For upgraded remote controller (models: NDJ6 or NRC900), select "Upgrade Version" in Phantom Assistant. 

For basic remote controller (models: DJ6 or RC900), select "Basic Version" in Phantom Assistant. 

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[l]Antenna (2]Carrying Handle [3]Left Dial [4]3-Position Switch Sl [5]3-Position Switch S2 [6]Joystickl(Jl;J2) 

[7]Joystick2(J3;J4) [B]Neck Strap Attachment [9]Power Switch [lO]Power Indicator 

[ll]Battery Level Indicators LED1/LED2/LED3/LED4 (from left to right) [12]T rainer Port 

[13]Battery Charge & RC Assistant Port (micro·USB port) [14] Potentiometer 

3.1 Power on the Remote Controller 

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1. Set the Sl and S2 switches to the upper most position and ensure both joysticks are at 

2. Push the power switch to the right to power on the remote controller. If the power LED 

indicator is solid on. the remote controller is functioning normally. The battery level 

indicators display the current battery level. 

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1. Please make sure the battery level of remote controller is enough. If the low voltage warning alert 

sounds (refer to <Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status•). please recharge the battery as soon 

as possible. 

Lb, 2. Charge the remote controller's battery by using the included micro-USB cable. Using the incorrect 

type of charging cable may cause damage. 

3. Turn off the remote controller before charging. The power LED indicator will display solid red when 

charging is in progress. The LED indicators will display solid green when the battery is fully charged. 

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3.2 Remote Controller LED Indicator Status 

3.2.1 Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status 

Power LED Indicator Sound Remote Controller Status 

• I None Functioning normally. 

None Charging( remote controller is powered off) 

.-·-~--- -- --- '- ~------· None Remote controller joysticks calibration error, need to be re-calibrate. 

• =:I BB---BB---BB Low voltage (from 3.5V-3.53V), recharge the remote controller. 

•••••• B-B-B ...... Critical low voltage (from 3.45V-3.5V). Recharge the remote 

controller immediately. 

Alert will sound after 15 minutes of inactivity. It will stop once you 

• • • 0 B--B--B ...... start using the remote controller. 

The remote controller will power off automatically when battery voltage drops below 3.45V. Land and 

& recharge the battery as soon as possible when the low voltage alert occurs to avoid loss of control 

during flight. 

3.2.2 Remote Controller Battery Level Indicator Status 

The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the discharging process. The following is 

a description of the indicators. 

• , The LED is solid on 8 . The LED will blink regularly 

II , The LED is light off 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery level 

II II II II 75%-100% 

a 11 II • 50%-75% 

Ill IJ • • 25%-50% 

• • • • 12.5%-25% 

• Ill • • 0%-12.5% 

• • • • <0% 

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3.3 Antenna Orientation 

The remote controller's antenna should point skywards without obstructions for maximum communication range 

during flight. 

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3.4 Remote Controller Op:..:e:.:r.:;.a:.:t.:.:io:.:n.:.._ ______________________ --. 

The operations of remote controller are based on mode 2 stick configuration. 

Definitions 

The 'stick neutral' positions and 'stick released' mean the control sticks of the remote controller are placed at 

the central position. 

To 'move the stick' means that the stick of remote controller is pushed away from the central position. 

Slide Lever is used for the pitch control of the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal. 

Remote 

Controller 

(Mode 2) 

Aircraft 

( +111 nose direction ) 

Operation details 

The throttle stick controls aircraft altitude/elevation. 

Push the stick up and the aircraft will rise. 

Pull the stick down and the aircraft will descend. 

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altitude if the sticks are centered. 

Push the throttle stick above the centered (mid-point) 

position to make the aircraft take off. When flying, we 

suggest that you push the throttle stick slowly to 

prevent the aircraft from sudden and unexpected 

elevation changes.