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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: 
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;(9):' ..... GreenFlashes Slowly 

:~j.:X2 GreenFlashes Twice 

:sYl:-' ..... Yellow Flashes Slowly 

TurningOn and SelfDiagnosticTesting 

Warming Up 

Safeto Fly(P-mode with GPSand Vision 

Positioning)
 

Safeto Fly(P-mode withVision Positioning but
 

withoutGPS)
 

Safeto Fly(A-modebut No GPSand Vision
 

Positioning)
 

'\Y';: ...... FastYellow Flashing 

.:(B)- •••••• SlowRed Flashing 

/~\ .. " .. FastRed Flashing 

;(~): ...... Red Flashing Alternatively 

'(f.i>-Solid Red 

·:(~2":(Y.!······ Red and YellowFlash Alternatively 

Remote Controller's Signal Lost 

Low Battery Warning 

Critical Battery Warning 

IMU Error 

Critical Error 

CompassCalibration Required 

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 ). The aircraft status 

indicator willblinkrapidly when the homepointis recorded. 

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 remote controller's control sticks to control the aircraft's position to avoid a collision during the Smart 

RTH process. Press and hold the Smart RTH buttononce to startthe process, and press the Smart RTH 

buttonagainto terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft. ,....--. 
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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. 

The Battery Level Indicatoris displayed in the 0...11 Pilot app, and is described below: 

Criticall.ow battery level Sufficientbattery 

warning(Red) level(Green) 

Low battery 

level warning(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. 

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· 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 itas soon as 

· flight. If no action is taken, possible, then 

· the aircraft will automatically stop the motors 

· go home and land after 10 . and replace the 

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. 

Failsafe Illustration 

1 Record Home Point 

BlinkingGreen 

4 Signal Lost Lasts (after 3 sec.) 

2 Confirming Home Point 

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Blinking Green 

5 ATl-I (adjustable altitude) 

3 Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Fast BlinkingYellow 

6 Landing (afterrovering for 5 sees) 

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FastBlinking Yellow FastBlinkingYellow FastBlinkingYellow 

& · 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. 
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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 mls at 2 meters or over 4 mls at 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 ..... 

§:.	 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 thePropellers 

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. 
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& . Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise theaircraft cannot takeoff. . \ 

• Weargloveswhen handling propellers. 

• Hand tighten 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 beforeeach flight. DO NOTuseaged, chipped, 

or broken propellers. 

• Toavoid injury, STAND CLEAR ofandDONOT touch propellers or motors when they arespinning. 

• Of\ILY useoriginal D~II propellers for a betterand saferflight experience. 

The D~II 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 moreinformation. 

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'\1' Be awarethatthe output powerof the supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger is 1DOW. 

OJ! Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

1. Battery Level Display: the LEDindicators displaythe currentbattery level. 

2. Battery LifeDisplay: 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 takes around 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: Chargingautomatically 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. OverDischargeProtection: To preventover-discharge damage, discharging automatically stops when 

the batteryvoltage reaches 12V. 

9. Short CircuitProtection: Automatically cuts the powersupply when a shortcircuit is detected. 
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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 « -1DoC) 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 ). 

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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. 
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The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and CL:J 

discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

B: LED is on. iO: LED is flashing. 

o:LED is off. 

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87.5%-100% 

75%-87.5% 

62.5%-75% 

50%-62.5% 

37.5%-50% 

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25%-37.5% 

12.5%-25% 

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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: 

LE01 LED2 LE03 LED4 Battery Life 

0 0 0 0 90%-100% 

0 0 0 n 80%-90% 

ITI B 0 0 70%-80% 

0 0 ] 0 60%-70% 

iii IJ D D 50%-60% 

0 -,': D 0 40%-50% 

0 0 D 0 30%-40% 

0 0 0 20%-30% 

IJ 0 IJ IJ below 20% 

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

ttl For more information about the battery, launch the DJI Pilot app and check the information that is 

listed under the batterytab. 
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/""",,, Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

1. Connectthe Battery Charger to a powersource(100-240V50/60 Hz). 

2. Open the Protection Cap and connectthe Intelligent Right Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery 

level is above 95%, turnon the battery beforecharging. 

3. TheBattery Level Indicator will displaythe current battery level as it is charging. 

4. TheIntelligent FlightBattery is fullycharged whenthe Battery Level Indicators are all off. 

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. 

• Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Professional. 

Neverinsert or remove a battery whenit is turned on. 

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0%-25% 

25%-50% 

50%-75% 

75%-100% 

Fully Charged 

Battery Protection LED Display 

Thetable belowshows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. 

LE01 

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0 LED2 blinkstwice per second Over currentdetected 

0 LED2 blinks three timesper second Short circuitdetected 

0 LED3 blinkstwice persecond Over charge detected 

0 LED3 blinks three timesper second Over-voltage chargerdetected 

TI LED4 blinkstwice per second Charging temperature is too low 

m LED4 blinksthree times per second Charging temperature is too high 

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After these issues are resolved, press the Power Button to turn off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the 

Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not 

need to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the charger will resume 

charging when the temperature is within the allowable range. 

D~II does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers. 

:\):	 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 bestexperience. 

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TheCamerapage contains a live HDvideofeed from the Phantom 3 Professional's camera. Youcan also 

configure various cameraparameters from theCamera 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 ngth. 

[3] 10	 Settings 

L: This icon displays the lac setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC 

se ings menu and select the desired IOC setting. 

[4]	 Sy em Status 

~"'" ,C:' il :""""; : This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. 

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[5] Battery Level Indicator 

--<l-<><l : 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. 

[6J	 Remote ControllerSignal
 

~'" 11111: This icon shows the strength of remote controller'ssignal.
 

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

ffiID" IIIII : This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and 

the remote controller. 

[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. 

Shutter 

	 • : Tap this button to take a single photo. Pressand hold this button to select singleshot, triple shot 

or time-lapsed shooting modes. 
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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 distancebetween the surfaceand the Vision Positioning System's sensors. 

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The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted whenthe Vision 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 homeprocedure. Tap to havethe aircraftreturn to the last recorded home point.
 
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[16]	 AutoTakeofflLanding 

iii'..:Tap to initiateautotakeoffor landing. 

[17]	 Livestream 

~: 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. 

Directoris an automaticvideo editor built into the D~II 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 o 

L	 clips, which are automatically combined to create a shortfilm that can be shared immediately. 

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Tap "Store" to visit the official DJI OnlineStoreto see the latestinformation 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: 

Maximum Flighl Altitude tV'(lX Raciius

Home Point 

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when turned on 

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Flight Limits OJI Pilot 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 ,~;

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max radius limit. 

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Flight Limits OJI Pilot 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 0,..11 Pilot app. 

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No-flyzone Restricted-altitude flight zone Warningzone 

Restricted Area 

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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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Zone Restriction DJI PilotApp Prompt 

Aircraft 

Status 

Indicator 

Motorswill not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly 

zone. Takeoff prohibited. 

No-flyZone 

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If the aircraftentersthe 

restricted area in A-mode, but is 

switched to P-mode, the aircraft 

will automatically descend, land, 

and stop its motors. 

Warning: Youare in a no-flyzone. 

Automatic landing has begun. 

Restrictedaltitudeflight 

zone 

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If the aircraft enters the restricted 

area in A-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 

safe altitude. 

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 afterlanding. 

it · When flying in a safety zone, the aircraft'sstatus indicator will blink red rapidly and continue 

for 3 seconds. then switchto indicatecurrentflying statusand continue for 5 secondsat which 

pointit will switch back to blinking red. 

• For safety reasons, please do notfly closeto airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines. 

city centers, or othersensitive areas. Ry the aircraftonlywithinyour lineof sight. 
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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. 
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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 and yellow. 

2,When flying in a newlocation 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 

Useauto takeoff only if the AircraftStatus Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to usethe 

autotakeoff feature: 

1. Launch the DJIPilot 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 for stabilization. 

The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is 

sufficientGPS lock beforeusingthe AutoTake-off feature. 
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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 theMotors 

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 theMotors 

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.
 

Method 1 Method 2 

& 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. 
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& . 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 thecamera settings thatsuityourneeds. Settings include photo format andexposure 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 

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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) 
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;fR}~~Y('{~'......Red, Greenand YellowRash .... ',' .':. 

Alternatively 

<~~.:(Y5:'."." Greenand Yellow Flash Alternatively 

/~): GreenRashesSlowly 

:it/JX2 Green RashesTwice 

<'1): YellowFlashes Slowly 

Turning on and Self-Diagnostics 

AircraftWarming Up 

Safeto Fly(P-mode with GPSand Vision Positioning) 

Safe toRy(P-mode with Vision Positioning butwithout GPS) 

Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning) 

(1): FastYellow Flashing 

-:(~! SlowRed Flashing 

fEll:" FastRed Flashing 

;<~> Red. RashingAlternatively 

<B~-Solid Red 

<~)::(Yj· .... ,Redand YellowFlashAlternatively 

Remote Controller SignalLost 

Low BatteryWarning 

Critical BatteryWarning 

IMU Error 

Critical Error 

CompassCalibration Required