SAFETY GUIDELINES 

AND DISCLAIMER

PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED

PHANTOM 3 

V1.0 2015.4
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NOTICE

All instructions and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of SZ DJI 

TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For up-to-date product information, visit http://www.dji.com and click on the 

Phantom 3 product page.

Glossary

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm 

when operating this product:

 NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property 

damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.

 CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property 

damage AND a possibility of serious injury.

 WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, 

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Read the ENTIRE user manual to become familiar with the features of 

this product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly 

can result in damage to the product or personal property and cause serious injury.

This is a sophisticated product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and 

requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible 

manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not 

intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible 

components or alter this product in any way outside of the documents provided by SZ DJI 

TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. These Safety Guidelines contain instructions for safety, operation and 

maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all of the instructions and warnings in the user 

manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate the product correctly and avoid 

damage or serious injury.

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1) Ensure that you are using only genuine parts and that all parts are in mint condition.

2) Ensure the remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 

3) Ensure that there is no foreign object stuck to the camera lens, the micro-SD card has been inserted into 

the camera, and the gimbal can rotate freely before powering it on.

4) Ensure the propellers are securely mounted onto the motors, and the motors can start and function normally.

5) Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass. 


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7) Ensure the your flight area is outside the No-Fly Zones and flight conditions are suitable for flying the 

aircraft. 


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your cognitive abilities.


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10) Be sure to observe all local regulations, obtain appropriate authorizations, and understand the risks. 

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Contents

NOTICE 1

Glossary 1

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Disclaimer and Warning 3

FCC Compliance and Advisory 3

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 3

FCC Class B Information 3

Before You Begin 5

Individual Parts 5

Regarding Genuine and Functional Parts 5

Remote Controller 5

Camera 6

Gimbal 6

Compass 6

Propulsion Systems 7

DJI Pilot App 8

Firmware 8

Product Care 10

Storage and Transportation 10

Maintenance and Upkeep 10

Flight Condition Requirements 11

Weather Conditions and Surrounding Environment 11

Interference with Flight Controller, Communications, and Positioning Systems 11

Operating the Aircraft Responsibly 11

Flight Modes, Functions and Warnings 13

Flight Modes 13

Failsafe and Return to Home 13

Low Battery 14

Vision Positioning System 14

Compliance with Regulations & No-Fly Zones 15

Regulations 15

No-Fly Zones 16
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Disclaimer and Warning

This product is NOT a toy and is not suitable for children under the age of 18. Please note that the Phantom 

3 is not a children's product. Adults should keep the Phantom 3 out of the reach children and exercise 

caution when operating this aircraft in the presence of children.

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The information in this document affects your safety and your legal rights and responsibilities. Read 

this entire document carefully to ensure proper configuration before use. Failure to read and follow the 

instructions and warnings in this document may result in product loss, serious injury to you, or damage to 

your aircraft.

By using this product, you hereby signify that you have read this disclaimer carefully and that you 

understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions herein. You agree that you are solely 

responsible for your own conduct while using this product, and for any consequences thereof. You agree 

to use this product only for purposes that are proper and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and 

regulations, including international and domestic airspace regulations, and all terms, precautions, practices, 

policies and guidelines DJI has made and may make available. You further understand and agree that your 

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maintained on a DJI-designated server under certain circumstances. 

DJI accepts no liability for damage, injury or any legal responsibility incurred directly or indirectly from the 

use of this product. The user shall observe safe and lawful practices including, but not limited to, those set 

forth in these Safety Guidelines.

FCC Compliance and Advisory

This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) 

this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This 

equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and 

your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or 

transmitter. 

FCC Class B Information 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant 

to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
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interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference 

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 

location. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be 

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by 

one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected;

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help;

DJI hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant 

provisions of Directive 1995/5/EC.

DJI reserves the right to update this disclaimer and the Safety Guidelines. Please visit www.dji.com and check your email 

periodically for the latest version. This disclaimer is made in various language versions; in the event of divergence among 

different versions, the English version shall prevail. 
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Before You Begin 

The following documents have been produced to help you safely operate and make full use of your 

Phantom 3:

In the Box

Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Safety Guidelines 

Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Quick Start Guide

Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced User Manual 

Check all of the included parts listed in the Phantom 3 In the Box document and read the Phantom 3 Safety 

GuidelinesCFGPSFnJHIU5IFOQSFQBSFGPSZPVSmSTUnJHIUCZVTJOHUIFPhantom 3 Quick Start Guide and 

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to the Phantom 3 User Manual in the DJI Pilot app or on DJI’s official website for more comprehensive 

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requirements, the key contingency warning functions/systems, and all government regulations before each 

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please contact DJI or a DJI authorized dealer. 

Individual Parts

Regarding Genuine and Functional Parts

To avoid component malfunction, serious injury, and property damage, observe the following rules:

1) Use only genuine DJI parts or parts certified by DJI. Unauthorized parts or parts from non-DJI 

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2) Ensure there are no foreign objects (such as water, oil, soil, sand, etc.) inside of the aircraft or its 

components. 

3) Ensure the aircraft and its components – including but not limited to the remote controller, camera, 

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and functioning well. Refer to the remaining sections in this document for more details on how to 

ensure the functionality of these components. 

Remote Controller


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2) If the remote controller is powered on and has NOT been used for 5 minutes, it will sound an alert. After 10 

minutes it will automatically power off. Move the sticks or perform some other action to cancel the alert.


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5) Ensure the antennas of the remote controller are unfolded and adjusted to the proper position to achieve 

optimal transmission quality.

6) Repair or replace the remote controller if damaged. A damaged remote controller antenna will greatly 
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decrease performance.

7) Linking is required if you wish to replace your remote controller or receiver or add a new remote controller. 

Refer to the User Manual for details.

Camera

To avoid possible serious injury and property damage, observe the following rule:

1) Do NOT block any ventilation holes on the camera as the heat generated may hurt you and damage the 

device. 


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2) Test the camera by shooting a few test images and check that it is operating correctly before shooting 

important pictures or videos. 

3) Do NOT remove the micro-SD card from the camera when it is powered on.

4) Photos or videos cannot be transmitted or copied from the camera if the Intelligent Flight Battery is 

powered off.

5) Be sure to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery correctly, otherwise your camera parameters will NOT 

be saved and any recorded videos may be damaged. NOTE: Regardless of the reason, DJI will not be 

responsible for any failure of an image or video to be recorded or having been recorded in a way that is 

not machine readable.

Gimbal

1) Precision elements in the gimbal may be damaged in a collision or impact, which may cause the gimbal 

to function abnormally.

2) Do NOT apply external force to the gimbal after the gimbal is powered on.

3) Do NOT add any payloads to the gimbal, as this may cause the gimbal to function abnormally or even 

lead to motor damage.

4) Remove the gimbal clamp before powering on the gimbal. Re-install the gimbal clamp to secure the 

gimbal’s position if you are going to store the aircraft for an extended period.

Compass

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

performance or a crash.

2) Do NOT attempt to calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference. 
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This includes areas where there are massive metal objects, parking structures, steel reinforcements 

underground, or under bridges.

3) Do NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration, such as keys or mobile phones.

4) The compass should always be calibrated when moving from indoor spaces to outdoor spaces.

5) If the rear LEDs show a solid red light, compass calibration has failed. Please recalibrate.

6) After successful calibration, the compass may become abnormal when you place the aircraft on the 

ground. This may be because of underground magnetic interference. Move the aircraft to another location 

and try again.

7) When to recalibrate

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

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Propulsion Systems

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2) Always power off the aircraft before touching the propellers.

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4) Whenever necessary, use tools (e.g., wrench, screwdriver, pliers, etc.) to remove or install the 

propellers.

5) Ensure the propellers are securely mounted to prevent them from falling off the motors.

6) Do NOT turn on the motors when propellers are mounted and there are other people or animals in 

the immediate vicinity.

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1) Ensure the motors are securely mounted and rotating smoothly.

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be hot.

To avoid possible serious injury and property damage, observe the following rules

1) Do NOT block any of the ventilation holes on the motors.

2) Do NOT block any of the ventilation holes on the frame arm of the aircraft.

Motors

1) Keep the motors free of dust.

2) If a motor is stuck and unable to rotate freely, execute the CSC (Combination Stick Command) to stop the 

motors immediately. 
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Electronic Speed Controllers

1) Ensure the ESCs sound a normal tune when powered on.

DJI Pilot App

1) Be sure to fully charge your tablet or mobile device before launching the DJI Pilot app. A tablet is 

recommended for a better user experience. 


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3) Read all prompted safety tips, warning messages, and disclaimers carefully. Be familiar with the related 

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a way that is compliant.

a) Read and understand the warning messages before using the Auto-take off and Auto-landing features.

b) Read and understand the warning messages before re-setting your Home Point.

c) Read and understand the warning message and disclaimer before setting the altitude beyond the 

default limit.

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4) Land your aircraft immediately if there is an alert shown on the app.


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Product Care

Storage and Transportation

To avoid serious injury to children and animals, observe the following rule:

1) Small parts, such as cables and straps, are dangerous if swallowed. Keep all parts out of reach of 

children and animals.

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 -20°C 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 substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other 

flammable substances to clean or maintain the camera. Do NOT store the camera in humid or dusty 

areas.

3) Do NOT connect this product to any USB interface that is older than version 2.0. Do NOT connect this 

product to any "power USB" or similar devices.

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1) Check every part of the aircraft after any crash or violent impact. If you have any problems or questions, 

please contact a DJI authorized dealer.

2) Regularly check the Battery Level Indicators to see the current battery level and overall battery life. When 

the battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used.
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Flight Condition Requirements

Weather Conditions and Surrounding Environment

The aircraft is designed to operate in good to moderate weather conditions. To avoid collision, serious 

injury and property damage, observe the following rules:

1) Do NOT use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s, 

snow, rain, smog, heavy wind, hail, lightning, tornadoes or hurricanes. 

2) Keep the aircraft at least 10 meters (30 feet) away from obstacles, people, animals, buildings, public 

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objects as your altitude increases.

3) Be EXTRA cautious when operating the aircraft indoors.

1) Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature.

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performance may be reduced.

2) Do NOT use the aircraft near accidents, fire, explosions, floods, tsunamis, avalanches, landslides, 

earthquakes, dust, or sandstorms.

Interference with Flight Controller, Communications, and Positioning Systems

1) Fly in open areas. Tall buildings or steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board compass and 

block the GPS signal. 

2) Avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment. Make sure to turn off the 

Wi-Fi on your mobile device.


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voltage lines, large scale power transmission stations or mobile base stations and broadcasting towers. 

Failing to do so may compromise the transmission quality of this product or cause remote controller and 

video transmission errors which may affect flight orientation and location accuracy. The aircraft may 

behave abnormally or go out of control in areas with too much interference.

Operating the Aircraft Responsibly

To avoid serious injury and property damage, observe the following rules:

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dizziness, fatigue, nausea or any other conditions, whether physical or mental, that could impair 

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persons or animals, or which could cause personal injury or property damage.

1) Make sure you have been sufficiently trained and are fully aware of any contingency plans before 

accidents happen.


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3) Respect the privacy of others when using the camera. Make sure you comply with local privacy laws, 

regulations, and moral standards.

4) Do NOT use this product for any reason other than general personal use. Do NOT use it for any illegal or 

inappropriate purpose (such as spying, military operations, or unauthorized investigations).

5) Do NOT use this product to defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise violate the legal rights (such 

as the right of privacy and publicity) of others.

6) Do NOT trespass into private property of others.
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Flight Modes, Functions and Warnings

Flight Modes

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the aircraft safely.

P mode is preferred for most flying scenarios. Users can switch to A mode where and when P mode is 

unavailable. Be aware that some features are NOT available for A mode, and therefore be EXTRA cautious 

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

of P mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 depending on GPS signal strength and 

Vision Positioning sensors:

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

b) P-OPTI: If GPS is NOT available, the aircraft will use the Vision Positioning System to hover accurately. 

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water, over surfaces without a clear pattern, or in a low light environment.

c) P-ATTI: When neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometer for 

positioning, so only altitude is controlled.

2) A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System are NOT used for positioning. The aircraft only 

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

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

3) F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. Ensure you are familiar 

with IOC functions before use.

If you intend to switch to modes that disable GPS assistance (e.g., A mode), you are required to accept the 

prompted disclaimer to enable this function. If this function is enabled, you further understand and agree 

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maintained on a DJI designated server.

Failsafe and Return to Home


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2) Press the RTH (Return to Home) 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 

speed while returning home to avoid obstacles.


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5) When updating the Home Point, do NOT block the GPS signal of the remote controller and ensure the new 
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Home Point is correct on the live map.

6) Only use the Failsafe and Return to Home functions in case of emergency, as they may be affected by the 

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7) The aircraft cannot avoid obstacles during the Failsafe RTH; therefore it is important to set an appropriate 

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Low Battery

1) When the Critical Battery Level Warning activates and the aircraft is descending automatically, you may 

push the throttle up to maintain the aircraft's altitude and navigate it to a more appropriate location for 

landing.

2) When battery warnings are triggered, promptly bring the aircraft back to the Home Point or land to avoid 

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Vision Positioning System

1) The Vision Positioning System cannot work properly over surfaces that do NOT have pattern variations. 

The effective altitude for the Vision Positioning System to function correctly is less than 2.5 meters above 

ground level (AGL).


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3) Keep your pets away from the aircraft when the Vision Positioning System is activated, as the sonar 

sensors emit a high frequency sound that is only audible to some pets. 


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low.

5) Operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations:

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

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c) Flying at high speeds (over 8m/s at 2 meters or over 4m/s at 1 meter);

d) Flying over water or transparent surfaces;

e) Flying over moving surfaces or objects;

 f) Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically;

g) Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux > 10,000) surfaces;

h) Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g., thick carpet).

 i ) Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture;

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

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6) In the event of loss of the remote controller’s signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then auto-land 

if it is in “P” mode.
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Compliance with Regulations & No-Fly Zones

Regulations 

To avoid non-compliant behavior, serious injury and property damage, observe the following rules:

1) Do NOT operate in the vicinity of manned aircraft, regardless of altitude. (Land immediately if 

necessary)

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performances, etc.

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with manned aircraft operations. Be aware of and avoid other aircraft and obstacles at all times.

To avoid non-compliant behavior, serious injury and property damage, observe the following rules:

1) Do NOT fly the aircraft within, near, or otherwise inside no-fly zones specified by local laws and 

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major cities, etc., and is continuously updated. 


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3) ALWAYS keep your aircraft within visual line of sight (VLOS), and use an observer to assist if needed.

4) NEVER use the aircraft to carry illegal or dangerous goods/payloads.


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commercial use) and have obtained corresponding approval and clearance from the related government 

agencies before flight. Consult with your local regulators for comprehensive definitions and specific 

requirements. For users operating their aircraft in the United States, please first visit http://www.

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2) Please note that remote controlled aircraft may be banned from conducting commercial activities in 

certain countries and regions.


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correctional facilities, heavily traveled roadways, government facilities, military zones, etc.

4) Respect the privacy of others when using the camera. Do NOT conduct surveillance operations such 

as image capture or video recording on any person, entity, event, performance, exhibition, and property 

without authorization or where there is an expectation of privacy, even if the image or video is captured for 

personal use.

5) Please be advised that in certain areas, the recording of images and videos from events, performances, 

exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera may contravene copyright or other legal 

rights, even if the image or video was shot for personal use. In addition, aircraft are banned from 

conducting commercial activities in certain countries and regions. Check and follow all local laws and 

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No-Fly Zones

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version to ensure the the following features are fully updated:

No-Fly Zones

1) No-Fly Zones include but are not limited to major airports around world, borders between two sovereign 

countries or regions, major cities/regions, etc.


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subject to periodic updates in line with the latest regulatory requirements without prior notice.

3) Some No-Fly Zones are comprised of several zones. Each zone features circles of various sizes. The 

aircraft will NOT be able to take off in the inner most zone of the No-Fly Zone, and will descend to the 

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disabled when the aircraft is within a No-Fly Zone. 

4) Users are NOT able to set up waypoints within No-Fly Zones.

Altitude Limit

1) Fly NO higher than 120 meters (400 feet) above ground level and stay away from any surrounding 

obstacles.

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enable the new altitude limit. If a new altitude limit is set, you further understand and agree that data including 

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