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# Aircraft

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

# Aircraft

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

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found below: P-mode (Positioning) : P-mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on signal strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available. The aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strength is not sufficient. The aircraft is using only the Vision Positioning System for positioning. p-Anl: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude can be stabilized. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft only uses its barometer. The aircraft can still automatically return to the home point if the control signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (laC) is activated in this mode. For more information about laC, refer to the lac section in the Appendix.



## :t>: Use the Right Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the "Flight Mode Switch" on Page 26 for more information.

The Phantom 3 Professional has Front LEOs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEOs are shown in the figure below:

Front LED Aircraft Status Indicator

The Front LEOs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEOs glow solid red when the aircraft is turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status Indicators:Phantom 3 Professional User Manual



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

Home Point If a strong GPS signal was acquired beforetakeoff, the Home Point is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal strength is indicated by the GPS icon (**~III!I** ). 

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Use the RTH button on the remote controller (referto "RTH button" on page 26 for more information) or tap the RTH button in the DJI Pilotapp and followthe on-screen instructions when GPSis availableto initiate Smart RTH. The aircraftwill then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point. You may use the remotecontroller's control sticks to control the aircraft's position to avoid a collision during the Smart RTH process. Press and hold the Smart RTH buttononce to startthe process, and press the Smart RTH buttonagainto terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft. ,....--.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

The low battery level failsafe ;s triggered when the OJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when prompted. The OJI Pilot app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a ten-second countdown. The user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft's current altitude and distance from the Home Point. The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft's orientation during the landing process. 

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Low battery levelwarning(Yellow) Remaining flight time
Powerrequires to return horne Bat1ery level Indicator

Low battery level warning

Critical Low battery level warning

Estimated remaining flight time The battery power is low. Please land the aircraft.

The aircraft must land immediately.
Estimated remaining flight based on current battery level. Aircraft status indicator blinks RED slowly.

Aircraft status indicator blinks RED quickly.



## N/A · Tap "Go-home" to have the aircraft return to the Home . Ry the aircraft point and land automatically, back and land or "Cancel" to resume normal 

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· flight. If no action is taken, possible, then · the aircraft will automatically stop the motors

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seconds. Remote controller . battery. will sound an alarm. · The OJI Pilot app display will Allow the aircraft to



### flash red and the aircraft will descend and land start to descend. The remote automatically. controllerwi/l sound an alarm.



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## :(J. • When Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically, you may push the throttle upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude, giVing you an opportunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing location. • The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated

remaining flight time. They are automatically adjusted according to the aircraft's current location and status.



### If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Returnto-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote controller signal connection is re-established. 

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# & · The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it is important to set an suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" and select "MODE> Advanced Settings> Failsafe mode" to set the Failsafe altitude. • The aircraft will stop its ascent and return to the Home Point rnrnedlately if the throttle stick is

moved during the Failsafe RTH procedure.

The OJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Phantom 3 Professional can hover in place more precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where a GPS signal is not available. The main components of the Vision Positioning System are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 Professional; they include 

### [2J two ultrasonic sensors and [1] one monocular camera.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Using Vision Positioning Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Professional is turned on. No further action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in indoor environments, where GPS is unavailable. Using the sensors that are built into the Vision Positioning system, the Phantom 3 Professional can hover precisely even without GPS. 

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 1. Toggle the flight mode switch to P-mode. 2. Place the aircraft on a flat surface. Note that the Vision Positioning system cannot work properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations. 3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator will flash green two times, which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off and the aircraft will hover in place. 

# & The performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface over which it is flying. The ultrasonic sensors may not be able to accurately measure distances when operating above sound-absorbing materials. In addition, the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from P-mode to A-mode automatically if neither GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the following situations: • Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). • Flying over a highly reflective surfaces. • Flying at high speeds(over 8 

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### mlsat 1 meter). • Flying over water or transparent surfaces. • Flying over moving surfaces or objects. • Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically. • Flying over extremely dark (lux 

### < 10) or bright (lux> 100,000) surfaces. • Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). • Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. • Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with the same design). • Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft. 

# :\1: • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness of the sensors. • Vision Positioning is only effective when the aircraft is at altitudes of 0.3 to 3 meters. • The Vision Positioning System may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water. • The Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light

conditions (less than 100 lux). • Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is

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

ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds

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

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



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# o Use only OJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Professional. The grey and black nuts on

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### §:. the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin. To attach the propellers properly, match the nut color with the motor axis color.

Figure Attach On	 Motors with a grey axes Motors with a black axes

### B~ Lock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten. Legends**'b~** Unlock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove. 

### Attaching the Propellers 1. Be sureto remove the warning stickers from the motors before attaching the propellers. 2. Attach the propellers with silver dots onto the motors with silver axes and spin the propellers clockwise to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with black dots onto the motors with black axes and spin the propellers counter-clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand before flight.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

# & . Ensure propellers areattached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot takeoff.

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### • Weargloveswhen handling propellers

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

### Detaching the Propellers Holdthe motorin place withone hand,thenspin the propellerin the indicated unlockdirection.



# & · Checkthat the propellers and motors are installed correctlyand firmlybeforeeveryflight. • Ensure that all propellers are in good condition beforeeachflight. DO NOTuseaged, chipped,

or broken propellers.

• Toavoid injury, STAND CLEAR ofandDO NOTtouch propellers or motors when they arespinning. • Of\ILY useoriginal**D~II** 

### propellers for a betterand saferflight experience.

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### Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2V, and a smart charge/ dischargefunctionality. It shouldonly be charged using an appropriate chargerthat has been approved byDJI.

Intelligent Flight Battery 

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

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### OJ! Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 1. Battery Level Display: the LED indicators displaythe current battery level. 2. Battery Life Display: the LEDs displaythe currentbatterypowercycle. 3. Auto-Discharging Function: To preventswelling), the batteryautomatically dischargesto below65% of total powerwhen it is idle for morethan ten days. It takesaround two days to dischargethe battery to 65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process. Dischargethresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltageof each batterycell when charging. 5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops whenthe batteryis fullycharged. 6. Temperature Detection: The batterywill only charge when the temperature is between DoC (32°F) and 40°C (104°F). '--, 7. OverCurrentProtection: Thebatterystopscharging when highamperage(morethan8 A) is detected. 8. OverDischarge Protection: To preventover-discharge damage, discharging automatically stops when the batteryvoltage reaches 12 V. 9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the powersupply when a shortcircuit is detected.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI Pilot app displays a warning message when a damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Error History: Browse the battery error history in the DJI Pilot app. 12. Sleep Mode: To save power, the battery enters sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. 13. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery's voltage, capacity, current, etc. is transmitted to the aircraft's main controller. 

# Lt. Refer to Phantom 3 Professional/Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines before use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

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Turning ON/OFF Turning On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on. The Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level. Turning Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The battery power LED will flash when powering off the Phantom to allow automatically stopping of a recording during the event recording wasn't stopped.


### Low Temperature Notice: 1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying in low temperature 

### « DOC) environments. 2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature « -1 DoC) environments. Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures between -10°C and 5°C. 3. End the flight as soon as the OJI Pilot app displays the "Low Battery Level Warning" in low temperature environments. 4. Keep the battery indoors to warm it before flying in low temperature environments. 5. To ensure optimal performance of the battery, keep the battery temperature above 20°C. 6. The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell's temperature is not within the operating range (DOC - 40°C ). ..------- LED',

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# Lt. In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for approximately 1-2 minutes to warm up before taking off.
Checking the Battery Level The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the battery is turned off, press ."-"" the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery level. See below for details.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

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

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### Battery life Battery life refers to how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must -"""\ be replaced. When the battery is turned off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink for two seconds, as shown below:



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# ttl For more information about the battery, launch the DJI Pilot app and check the information that is listed under the batterytab.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

### /""",,, Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1. 

### Connectthe Battery Charger to a powersource (100-240

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### Hz). 2. Open the Protection Cap and connectthe Intelligent Right Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery level 

### is above95%, 

### turnon the battery beforecharging. 3. The Battery Level 

### Indicator will displaythe current battery level 

### as it is charging. 4. The Intelligent FlightBattery is fullycharged whenthe Battery Level 

### Indicators are alloff. 5. Air-cool the Intelligent Flight Battery aftereachflight. Allowitstemperature to drop to room temperature beforestoring it for an extended period. 

# & · We .do not recommend charging the Intelligent FlightBatteryand remote controller with the standard chargerat the sametime, otherwise the chargermayoverheat. 

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### :\): Howtodischarge your Intelligent Flight Battery: Slow: Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Phantom 3 Professional's Battery Compartment and turn it on. Leave it on until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Launch the**D~II** Pilot app to check battery levels. Rapid: Fly the Phantom 3 Professional outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on.

# DJI Pilot App

This section introduces the four main functions of the OJI Pilot app.

# DJI Pilot App
The 

### OJI Pilot app is a mobile application designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Professional. Use this app to control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app also features Map, Academy, and User Center, which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with others. It is recommended thatyou usea tabletfor the best experience.



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### TheCamerapage contains a live HDvideofeed from the Phantom 3 Professional's camera. Youcan also configure various camera parameters from the Camera page.

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### [1] Flight Mode 

# 8: The text nextto this icon indicates the current flight mode. Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify flight limits and set the gain values. [2] GP	 Signal Strength 

### ).,111: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS str 

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### lac setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC se ings menu and select the desired IOC setting. 

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### This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. 

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### The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored zones on the battery level indicator representthe power levelsneeded to carry out differentfunctions. 

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### 11111: This icon shows the strength of remote controller'ssignal. [7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

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### IIIII : This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and the remotecontroller. [8] Battery 

### Level 

# 1ft 100%: This icon shows the current battery level. Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the battery warning history. [9] General Settings 

### :: : Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. Fromthis page, you can set flight parameters, reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight route display. [10J Camera Operation Bar Shutter and Recording Settings, 

## lro : Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution of the videos, image size and so on.

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### • : Tap this button to take a single photo. Pressand hold this button to select singleshot, triple shot or time-lapsed shooting modes.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual


### Record • : Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which hasthe samefunctionality. Playback 

## [EJ : Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured. CameraSettings 

# -.:= :Tap to set ISO, shutter and autoexposure values of the camera. [11] Vision Positioning 

### : Thisicon showsthe distance between the surfaceand theVision Positioning System's sensors.



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### The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted whentheVision Positioning is in operation. Flightattitudeis indicatedby the flight attitude icon. (1) The red arrowshowswhich direction the aircraftis facing. (2) Lightblue and dark blue areasindicatepitch. (3) The angleof the boundarybetween the light blue and dark blue areasindicatesthe roll angle. [13] Map 

### Displaythe flight path of the currentflight.Tap to switchfromthe CameraGUIto the Map GUI.

. [14] Dynamic Home Point 

### , : Press this button to enablethe dynamic home pointfeature, the home point then will be reset to position of the mobiledeviceat specifictime interval.
[15] Return to Home (RTH) 

# iE : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to havethe aircraftreturn to the last recorded home point.Phantom 3 Professional User lvlanual 

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# iii'.. :Tap to initiateautotakeoffor landing. [17] 

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### Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobile data service is availableon the mobile device. [18] 

### Back 

# it : Tap to returnto the main GUI.

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### Pilotapp. After recording several video clips, simply tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of 

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### Tap "Store" to visit the official DJI OnlineStoreto see the latest information about DJI products and easily buy new products.

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in "Discovery". Use your registered**D~II** 

### account to login to "Discovery".

# Flight
This section describes safe flight practices and flight restrictions.

# Flight Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the flight simulator in the OJI Pilot app to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open area.

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s I

snow, rain and fog. 2. Only fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS system. 3. Avoid obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, and bodies of water. 4. Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including base stations and radio transmission towers. 5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature.Be very careful when flying at altitudes greater than 19,685 feet (6000 meters) above sea level, as the performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected. 6. The Phantom 3 Professional cannot operate within the polar areas.

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and regulatory agencies inclUding the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons, flights are limited by default, which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight limitations include height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones. When operating in P-mode, height limits, distance limits. and No-Fly Zones function concurrently to manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height limits are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m) . 

### Maximum flight altitude & 

### Radius Limits Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the 

### 0.. 11 Pilot app. Be aware that the maximum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your Phantom 3 Professionalwill fly in a restricted cylinder, as shown below:

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### app Aircraft Status Indicator Maximum Flight Altitude Aircraft's altitude cannot exceed the specified value. Warning: Height limit reached. None.

Max Radius Flight distance must be within the max radius. Warning: Distance limit reached. Rapid red flashing**,~;** ......when close to the max radius limit.

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### app Aircraft Status Indicator Maximum Height is restricted to 400 Warning: Height limit Flight None. feet. (120m) and under. reached. Altitude Max Radius No limits

• If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Phantom 3, but cannot fly it any father. If the 

# & Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within range automatically. • If the Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back

within range automatically. 

### No-Fly Zones All No-Fly Zones are listed on the 

### OJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly.No-Fly Zones are divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive institute. The details of the No-Fly Zones are explained as follow: Airport (1) Airport No-Fly Zone are comprised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones. Each zone features circles of various sizes. (2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is a Takeoff restricted zone, inside of which take off is prevented. (3) From R1 mile to R1 

### + 1 mile around the airport the flight altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination. Starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1 

### +1 mile (4) When the aircraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No-Fly Zones, a warning message will appear on the 

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# - (2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off within this zone. The value of R varies based on the definition of the restricted areas. (3) A "warning zone" has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches within 0.6 miles (1 km) of this zone, a warning message will appear on the DJI Pilot app.

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Motorswill notstart. Warning: You are in a No-fly zone. Takeoff prohibited. No-flyZone 

# • If the aircraftentersthe restricted area in A-mode, but is switched to P-mode, the aircraft willautomatically descend, land, and stop its motors. Warning: Youare in a no-flyzone. Automatic landing has begun.

Restrictedaltitudeflight zone

### i~ If the aircraft enters the restricted area inA-mode, but is switched to P-mode, it will descend to an appropriatealtitudeand hover 15feet belowthe altitude limit. R1: Warning: You are in a restricted zone. Descending to safealtitude. R2: Warning: Youare in a restricted zone. Maximum flight altitudeis restricted to between 20m and 500m.Flycautiously. 

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### Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but there will be a warning. Warning: You are approaching a restricted zone, Flycautiously. Freezone No restrictions. None. None.



# IXI Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descentand landing process. Motors willstop automatically after landing. 

# it · When flying in a safetyzone, the aircraft'sstatus indicator will blink red rapidly and continue for 3 seconds. then switchto indicatecurrentflying statusand continue for 5 secondsat which pointit willswitch back to blinking red. • Forsafety reasons, please do notfly closeto airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines.

city centers, or othersensitive areas. Ry the aircraftonlywithinyour lineof sight.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 3. Micro-SO card has been inserted, if necessary. 4. Gimbal is functioning normally. 5. Motors can start and are functioning normally. 6. The OJl Pilot app is successfully connected to the aircraft.

IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight performance or flight failure. Regular calibration is required for optimal performance . 

# . 0 · Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference. Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean ::!! cO" metal structures ;=?; • Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones. • Do not calibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects. • DO I\lOT calibrate indoors.


### Calibration Procedures Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures. 1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap the Aircraft Status Bar in the app and select "Calibrate", then follow the on-screen instructions. 2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will display a solid green light.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual


### 3. Hold the aircraftvertically, with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center axis. Recallbrate the compassif the AircraftStatus Indicatorglowssolid red.



# & If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your aircraftto a different location and try again. 

# :\j: Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the OJI 

### Pilot app and follow the on-screen instructions to calibratethe compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such as a metalbridge, cars, scaffolding.


### When to Recalibrate 1'when compass data is abnormal and the AircraftStatus Indicator is blinking green andyellow. 2,When flying in a new location or in a location that is different from the mostrecentflight. 3'when the mechanical or physical structure of the Phantom 3 Professional hasbeen changed. 4,When severedriftingoccurs in flight, i.e. Phantom 3 Professional does notfly in straightline.

AutoTakeoff Useautotakeoff only if the AircraftStatus Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to usethe autotakeoff feature: 1. Launch the DJI Pilot app, and enter "Camera" page. 2. Ensure the aircraftis in p, 

### mode. 3. Complete all steps on the pre-flightchecklist. 4. Tap"..t.", and confirmthatconditionsare safefor flight. Slidethe icon to confirm and takeoff. 5. Aircrafttakesoff and hoversat (1.2 meters) aboveground.



# & AircraftStatus Indicatorblinksrapidlywhen it is usingtheVision Position System forstabilization. The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is sufficientGPS lock beforeusingthe AutoT ake-off feature.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Auto-Landing Use auto-landing only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the auto-landing feature: 1. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 2. Check the landing area condition before tapping 

# "±", to begin landing. Then follow the on-screen instructions.



### Starling the Motors A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both sticks to the bottom inner or outer corners to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning, release both sticks simultaneously.



### Stopping the Motors There are two methods to stop the motors. Method 1: When Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the throttle 

### dowrc, then conduct the same CSC that was used to start the motors, as described abovee, Motors will stop immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push and hold the throttle down. The motors will stop after three seconds.

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# & Do not perform a CSC when the aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will suddently stop.



### TakeofflLanding Procedures 1. Place the aircraft in an open, flat area with the battery level indicators facing towards you. 2. Turn on the remote controller and your mobile device, then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

## 3. Launch the OJI Pilot app and enter the Camera page. 4, Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe to fly. 

### Ifthey flash yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded. 5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or use Auto Takeoff. 6. Shoot photos and videos using the OJI Pilot app. 7. To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle to descend. 8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop. 9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, then the Remote Controller.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

# & . When the Aircraft Status Indicators blink yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft hasentered Failsafe mode. • A low battery levelwarning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowlyor

rapidly during flight. • Watchour video tutorials for moreflight information.


### Video Suggestions and Tips 1. Go throughthe full pre-tllqhtchecklistbeforeeach flight. 2. Selectthe desired gimbal operation mode in the OJI 

### Pilot app. 3. Only shootvideo when flying in P-mode. 4. Alwaysfly in good weatherand avoid flying in rain or heavywind. 5. Choose the camera settings thatsuityourneeds. Settings include photo format and exposure compensation. 6. Perform flight teststo establish flight routesand previewscenes. 7. Push the control sticks gentlyto keep the aircraft's movement smooth and stable.
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Weight (Battery & Propellers Included) Max. Ascent Speed Max. DescentSpeed Max. Speed Max. Flight Altitude Max. Flight Time Operating Temperature GPS Mode 1280 g 5 m/s 

### 3 rn/s 16 m/s (ATIl mode, no wind) 6000m Approximately 23 minutes O°Cto 40°C GPS/GLONASS
Controllable Range Pitch: - 90° to 

### + 30° Velocity Range Altitude Range Operating Range Operating Environment 

### < 8 m/s (2 m above ground) 30 cm-300 em 30 cm-300 cm Brightly lit (lux> 15) patterned surfaces
Sensor Lens ISO Range Electronic Shutter Speed Image Max. Size

Still Photography Modes

Supported SO Card Types

Video Recording Modes
Max. Bitrate Of Video Storage Supported File Formats**~.** Operating Temperature Range Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" Effective pixels: 12,4 M (total pixels: 12.76 M) FOV 94° 20mm(35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 100-3200(video) 100-1600(photo) 8s -1/8000s 4000 x 3000 Single shot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 315 Bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias Time-lapse Micro SO Max. capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required UHO : 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FH0: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HO:1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 60 Mbps FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, ONG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)Phantom 3 Professional User Manual**;fR}~~Y('{~'** 

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