November 2, 2015 

United States Department of Transportation 

Docket Operations M30 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

West Building Ground Floor Room W12-140 

Washington, DC 20590 

RE: Exemption Request Pursuant To Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of 2012 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

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We are writing pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the 11Reform Act") 

and the procedures contained in 14 C.F.R. 11, to request that Crop Insurance of America LLC. (11CIOA''), 

an owner and operator of small unmanned aircraft, be exempted from the Federal Aviation Regulations 

( 11FARs") listed below so that CIOA may operate its small unmanned aircraft I lightweight unmanned 

aircraft systems ("UAS") commercially in airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration 

("FAA"); as long as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as 

may be established by the FAA in section 333. 

CIOA is a research and development shell that provides consulting and research to ag insurance 

agencies and crop insurance AlP companies that are regulated through USDA. We are an innovative 

research firm that provides research and education to our 5 AlP providers who are regulated through 

(RMA) Risk Management Agency which is a division of the USDA. CIOA consults with numerous agencies 

which are mostly Mn based Ag cooperatives and approved insurance providers to continue to provide 

better tools and products to the American farmer. Our technological and innovative tools have made 

service to our customers easier, cheaper and safer. The ability to use UASs more extensively will 

continue that trend of innovation. UAS units will allow CIOA to map crop acres more efficiently and 

assess crop damage faster and safer than ever before. 

To that end, CIOA respectfully requests the grant of exemption allowing lightweight, remote 

controlled UASs. The FAA has the authority to issue the exemption to CIOA pursuant to the Federal 

Aviation Act, 85 P.L. 726 (1958), as amended ("the Act"). As part ofthis exemption, CIOA President 

Lynn Button takes FAA airspace very seriously as a private pilot himself and offers to the FAA to share 

any and all flight logs and information as FAA develops rules and regulations in the new drone 

regulations. 

Name and Address of Applicant is: 

Crop Insurance of Amercia LLC. 

Attn: lynn Button, President 

711 Front St. Box 67 

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Morgan, Mn 56266 

Main Office 1-952-240-1845 

Email: lbutton@agquest.net 

Commercial and Public Benefits 

Granting CIOA exemption furthers the public interest. As a consulting company to our agencies 

and companies our combined service to the American farmer could further better service and response 

time to the entire food chain. With our enhanced capabilities through UASs, we will provide these 

agencies and AlP providers the ability to execute faster service of claims, thereby shortening the gap 

from the insured claim submission to payment of the claim. This facilitates the cash flow of the 

American farmer and gives them the resources they need to plant and harvest their crops. By servicing 

the American farmer, we are keeping the supply chain of corn, soybeans and other crops constant to 

grain elevators across the country. This in turn supplies the flow of grain to companies that make 

thousands of products for the consumption of the American and even global population. The service we 

provide to the American farmer provides food security for millions. 

CIOA Saf~ UAS Practices 

CIOA strives to practice the utmost safety for its employees, clients and customers. This 

endeavor would be no different. As CIOA logs more flight time, the experience will help us build better 

safety practices. Allowing CIOA to continue to fly in FAA airspace, we will continue to innovate and 

implement new safety standards. CIOA will continue to abide by these safety standards: 

CIOA will only fly its UASs in agricultural settings such as rural and country landscapes. By 

nature our business is rural so we have no need to fly in urban and/or populated areas. 

CIOA will NOT fly near airports. 

CIOA only operates its UASs below 400 feet. 

CIOA UASs weigh less than 15 pounds. 

CIOA UASs have ability to abort flights if safety is breached or possibility of danger exists. 

CIOA UAS flights are short, lasting between 5 to 20 minutes. 

CIOA lands its UAS units when they reach 25% battery power. 

CIOA UASs utilize the "Come Home" functionality if UAS goes out of range. 

CIOA remote control pilots operate CIOA UASs by visual line of sight (VLOS). 

CIOA UASs automatically land if battery is below 20%. This is a built in safety feature. 

CiOA UASs are safe and easy to use. CIOA UAS experimentation currently revolves around the 

DJIInspire 1. The Inspire 1 gives us assurance of safe flight and will not adversely affect the public (see 

section above). Some of the general specs of the unit include precision flight, stable hovering 

technology, auto return-to-home and auto landing. The DJIInspire 1 also includes positive lock 

propellers, advanced power management and intelligent orientation control. 

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CIOA UAS Procedures 

The pilot in charge (PIC) will be responsible for pre-flight inspections, maintenance and if 

needed, repair. Pre-flight inspections include checking the propellers for any damage and insuring the 

motors are not damaged. Pre-flight inspections also include a check of surroundings including trees, 

power lines, wind speed, etc. If conditions are not safe, flight for that day will be aborted. 

Once visual inspection is complete, UAS pilots will start initializing sequences with UAS and 

remote controller. If everything checks out, a low flight (10-15 feet) is recommended first so pilot can 

check all functionality including all movements up/down, left/right, rotation right and left. If this low 

flight does not check out successfully, UAS will be grounded until it functions properly. Low flight check 

will ensure unit is working normally before it is sent higher into survey height. Any issues will be 

recorded and communicated via the chain of escalation as outlined in the ADMCRS standard operations 

manual. 

CIOA UAS Technical Specifications 

CIOA UAS technical specifications are listed in the CIOA standard operations manual (see 

Appendix A). 

CIOA UAS Radio Frequency 

CIOA UASs operate using a transmitter frequency of 5.72GHz- 5.8GHz. The operating 

frequency of the range extender is 2412-2462MHz. DJIInspire 1 controllers are FCC compliant. 

Extent of Relief CIOA Seeks and the Reason It Seeks Such Relief 

Crop Insurance of America LLC. (CIOA) seeks exemption pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA 

Reform Act of 2012 and Part 11 of The Federal Aviation Regulations from 14 CFR part 21 and sections 61 

and 91 detailed below. 

14 CFR Part 21 -Requirements to Secure Airworthiness Certificate 

Certificate exemptions should be given because of size, weight and operation areas of the UAS 

meet the level of safety necessary for exemption under Section 333 of the Reform Act. FAA has the 

authority to exempt aircraft from airworthiness certificate requirements under the Act (49 U.S.C. 44701 

(f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act. 

14 CFR 61.113 (a) and (b)- Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations; Pilot in Command 

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Knowledge of flight characteristics and the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), along with the 

ability to physically manipulate the controls of the UAS are the critical aspects of the operation. CIOA 

believes this can be accomplished with a private operator that has specific training on the UAS operated 

in accordance with the CIOA Standard Operations Manual and has successfully completed required 

training. CIOA which controls the training has a certified Private Pilot on staff and will control the 

training procedures. CIOA Private Pilot, Lynn Button will ensure safe practices with the UAS. 

Risks associated with the operation of the UASs is diminished from the level of risk that is 

associated with commercial operations (Part 61). Allowing operations of the UASs by private pilots as 

PIC exceeds the present level of safety achieved by 14 CFR 61.113 (a) and (b). Furthermore, equivalent 

or better safety levels can be achieved since there will be no human beings on board the UASs and the 

UASs will be operated to minimize risk while in the air. 

FAA has authority to waive pilot requirements for commercial operations under 49 U.S.C. 

44701(f). 

14 CFR 91.103 -Preflight Action 

CIIOA PICs will perform preflight inspections in accordance with the manufacturer's 

recommendations and the CIOA Standard Operations Manual. These preflight checks include ground 

stations, controllers, range extenders and the UAS itself. Preflight inspections will also include weather 

and wind checks before flight and assessment of potential surrounding hazards such as power lines, 

trees, bushes, etc. 

14 CFR 91.109{a)- Flight Instruction 

CIOA seeks an exemption from 91.109(a), which provides that "no person may operate a civil 

aircraft (except a manned balloon) that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully 

functioning dual controls." UASs and remotely piloted aircraft do not have functional dual controls. 

UAS flight control is accomplished through the use of a device that communicates with the aircraft via 

radio communication. 

14 CFR 91.119{c)- Requirements for Minimum Safe Altitude for Civil Aircraft Operation 

CIOA UASs will be operated below the 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL). Given the size, 

weight (less than 15 pounds) and speed of the UASs, equivalent levels of safety will be achieved. 

14 CFR 91.121 Altimeter Settings 

CIOA UASs may not have a barometric altimeter, but may use GPS altitude read out indication 

instead, so an exemption may need to be granted. Equivalent safety can be achieved by the operator as 

the UAS uses AGL height from its initialization or launch point. 

14 CFR 91.151 (a) (1) -Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions 

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CIOA UASs have a short flight time of 20 minutes maximum per flight and will be operated 

below the 400 foot AGL ceiling under controlled conditions as defined by CIOA Standard Operations 

Manual. All CIOA UASs will be flown up to the maximum of 20 minutes or 20% of battery life, whichever 

comes first. UAS units have a built in safety that is achieved through battery monitoring. The aircraft 

system is built to alert the PIC of low battery life and will automatically return the unit to its take off 

location before battery capacity is depleted. FAA has previously issued exemptions for fuel 

requirements in VFR conditions. Previous exemption numbers include 10808, 5745, 2689F, & 10673. 

Given the small size and operational purposes of the UASs, it does not bear the same risks associated 

with this section's requirements. 

14 CFR 91.40S(a)- Maintenance Required 

This section and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, therefore these 

sections will not apply to CIOA UASs. Maintenance, preventative maintenance, rebuilding and alteration 

will be accomplished pursuant to the manufacturer's recommendations and the CIOA UAS Standard 

Operations Manual. UASs shall be free of mechanical issues and discrepancies prior to flight. If 

mechanical issues arise, flight will be terminated immediately. This standard exceeds that of a manned 

aircraft which allows possible flight despite minor discrepancies that do not impair safety. 

CIOA, along with guidance from the manufacturer, shall be the most familiar with the aircraft 

and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide the equivalent level of 

safety. CIOA standard operation practices outline how to log maintenance issues and flight information. 

An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because CIOA operates its UASs below 400 feet AGL. 

14 CFR 407 (a) (1) -Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, or Alteration 

This section and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, therefore these 

sections will not apply. In the absence of regulatory provisions dealing with UASs operations, 

maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding and alteration, CIOA has developed operational 

standards to address this topic. Maintenance will be accomplished by CIOA pursuant to the 

manufacturer's recommendations and CIOA operational standards. CIOA UASs will be discrepancy free 

prior to initiating flight and will be grounded if mechanical issues are discovered while in flight. CIOA will 

consult manufacturer regarding any discrepancies or damages to the UAS. 

CIOA shall be the most familiar with the aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an 

airworthy condition to provide the equivalent level of safety. Furthermore, CIOA UASs will fly below the 

400 feet AGL, which will add an equivalent level of safety. Maintenance schedules and logs will be 

documented by CIOA standard operations. 

14 CFR 409 (a) (1) and (2) -Inspections 

This section and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, therefore these 

sections will not apply. In the absence of regulatory recommendations, CIOA has developed operation 

standards to address this topic. Pre-flight and post-flight inspections will be accomplished by CIOA 

pursuant to the manufacturer's recommendations and CIOA operational standards. CIOA UASs will be 

flown free of discrepancies and if mechanical issues arise during flight, the UAS will be grounded 

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immediately. Flights will be executed under 400 feet AGL and logged according to the CIOA Standard 

Operations Manual. 

14 CFR 417(a) and (b)- Maintenance Records 

This section and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, therefore these 

sections will not apply. In the absence of regulatory recommendations, CIOA has developed operation 

standards to address this topic. Maintenance will be accomplished by CIOA pursuant to the 

manufacturer's recommendations and CIOA operational standards. Maintenance, preventive 

maintenance, rebuilding and alteration will be successfully accomplished by trained personnel. 

CIOA UASs will be free of discrepancies prior to initiating flight. If mechanical issues arise during 

flight of the UAS, the PIC will land the unit safely. CIOA shall be the most familiar with the aircraft and 

best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide the equivalent level of safety. 

CIOA operational standards will detail how to log scheduled maintenance or flights that are performed. 

CIOA respectfully requests that the FAA grant its exemption request without delay. The FAA has 

the authority to issue the exemption sought by CIOA pursuant to the Federal Aviation Act, 85 P.L. 726 

(1958), as amended (the 11Act"). 

Sincerely, 

c;; 

Lynn Button, President 

Crop Insurance of America LLC. 

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Crop Insurance of America LLC. UAS Operation Standards Manual 

UAS SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIGN 

Crop Insurance of America LLC. now referred to as "CIOA" currently uses the DJIInspire 1 class 

of UAS. All specifications are detailed in the DJI Manual page57-60. Proper use of UASs for crop 

scouting is the goal of our UAS program. This operations standards manual is intended to be used in 

conjunction with the DJIInspire manual at all times. Any inquiries or concerns should flow up the chain 

of escalation. 

CHAIN OF ESCALATION 

The one flying the UAS system will be known as the Pilot in Command (PIC). If there are any 

questions or concerns about operation, maintenance, or repair of UAS systems, they should flow first to 

the PIC's supervisor and the UAS project coordinator. Once the supervisor and UAS project coordinator 

have been notified, it is their responsibility to discuss next steps including troubleshooting or repair if 

needed. 

SAFETY 

Safety is extremely important when operating any UAS. If safe flight cannot be insured, wait for 

another day. If PIC is unsure of any surroundings that could result in unsafe flying conditions, the PIC 

should always take the safe route and not fly. DJI manual page 44-48 gives guidelines to ensure safe 

flight of the UAS. This section also details the go home functionality, flight limits and low battery 

warnings. Warnings should never be ignored as they compromise the safety of the operation. ALWAYS 

fly safe. 

NEVER fly at night. 

NEVER fly near airports or airfields. 

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NEVER fly in urban or densely populated areas. 

NEVER fly with wind gusts that exceed 17 miles per hour (consult Weather Bug or other info) 

ALWAYS fly UAS under the 400 foot ceiling. 

ALWAYS fly UAS with hat and/or sunglasses to mitigate sun glare 

ALWAYS heed battery warnings or other UAS warnings that may occur during flight 

ALWAYS try to fly within visual line of sight (VLOS) 

ALWAYS have a second observer with you to help scout the UAS 

MAINTENANCE 

DJI Manual describes troubleshooting steps if issues arise. PIC should follow the chain of 

escalation for any questions regarding UAS issues. Repair and maintenance issues will be handled 

by the UAS project coordinator in conjunction with the manufacturer as necessary. 

PERMISSIONS AND PERMITTING 

Only trained personnel will be allowed to fly UASs for CIOA. The definition of a trained 

individual is one that has successfully completed the CIOA training course trained by Lynn Button 

certified private pilot. These include, but are not limited to the following: 

Successful completion of two day orientation class 

Thorough review of the user manual for the OJ I Inspire class of UAS 

Understanding of the operation standards set forth by CIOA 

Successfully flown 5-10 crop scouting missions. 

Flights will be authorized based on the need for the technology. In the case of CIOA, fields that 

need flown will be allowed with supervisor authorization. Flights will be conducted for crop scouting in 

rural and/or country landscape areas with the goal of surveying fields looking for crop health and/or 

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damaged acres ofthe field. All mandates in the safety section of this document will be followed while 

flying. 

OPERATIONS PRE-FLIGHT 

During pre-flight, the PIC should visually inspect the UAS. Pre-flight inspection would include 

checking over the unit for cracks in the plastic frame, unsecured wires and propeller movement is 

functioning normally. A visual inspection does not take long, but can help mitigate unsafe flying. Once a 

physical inspection of the equipment is complete, the PIC should survey the surroundings for obstacles 

either on the ground or in the air. Obstacles may include power lines, trees, bushes, etc. The point of 

launch and landing need to be relatively level and free of debris. It is not recommended to fly in any 

town of any size. CIOA operations will be for agricultural use in scouting crop fields and surveying 

planted and/or damaged acres. 

If unit is now in a location a considerable distance (100 miles) since its last flight, the UAS will 

need to be re-calibrated. DJI Manual page 49 ofthe manual details how to do the compass calibration 

and when to do it. This process of re-calibration will ensure correct flying and mitigate any safety 

concerns. 

Once a pre-flight inspection of the UAS and surrounding area are complete, it is time to fly what 

we can call the systems check. A systems check is the last process to ensure that the UAS is functioning 

properly before it goes off to execute the mission. Before a systems check is performed, take off of the 

UAS should occur downwind of the PIC at a comfortable distance of twenty to twenty five feet. This will 

ensure a safe take off and mitigate the risk of the UAS flying at the PIC and causing potential damage to 

the UAS or the PIC. 

A system check entails bringing the UAS up to a flight height of around ten to fifteen feet in the 

air and to a hold position. Once it passes the hold position test, the PIC will do small movements at this 

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low altitude to check left, right, forward and backward movements. Once the UAS passes this test, the 

PIC will do small movements of up, down, rotate right and rotate left. Doing these movements at low 

altitude will ensure the integrity of the unit before it flies higher or farther from the PIC. This system 

check at a lower altitude is also safer because it is an opportunity to identify an issue or problem before 

the main flight begins. 

OPERATIONS FLIGHT 

CIOA UASs will fly in rural settings and under the 400 foot ceiling. According to the DJI Manual 

Section page 45-51, the PIC should be continually be aware of the surroundings and how the flight is 

going. Maintaining visual line of sight (VLOS), will help ensure a good flight. If at any time the 

circumstances change with the UAS or environment that pose an unsafe situation for the UAS or persons 

involved, the PIC should land the UAS immediately. According to the DJI Manual Section page 50, the 

PIC should be familiar with all UAS functionality including, but not limited to takeoff/landing procedures, 

failsafe functions, low battery capacity warnings and flight limits. Knowledge of these will allow the PIC 

to accomplish flights quickly and with safety. 

OPERATIONS PRE-FLIGHT 

Once the PIC lands the UAS, he/she should look over the unit to inspect for any compromise to 

its integrity while in the air. This would be a physical inspection much like the pre-flight examination. 

Flight information should be recorded for proper documentation purposes. Documentation would 

include, but is not limited to date, weather conditions, location, success or failure and if any 

maintenance issues need to be addressed. Flight information will also track preventive maintenance on 

the UAS such hours flown, propeller replacement, battery usage and count, among others. 

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Battery usage should be monitored and rotated among several batteries. All batteries should be 

charged/discharged per the DJI Manual page 18. This will ensure longer lasting battery life and safe 

flights for the UAS. Battery storage and use should be monitored closely to maintain the best possible 

safety. Proper disposal at the end of life for the batteries will be monitored as well. This is a safety and 

environment issue that CIOA takes seriously. 

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Legends 

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The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Inspire 1. 

1. Disclaimer 

2.1n the Box 

3.1nspire 1 Quick Start Guide 

4.Safety Guidelines 

5.1nspire 1 User Manual 

6.1ntelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines 

Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is recommended. Afterwards, 

prepare for your first flight by using the Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide. Refer to this manual for more 

comprehensive information. 

Watch the video tutorials 

Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Inspire 1 correctly and safely: 

www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/video 

Download the DJI Pilot app 

Download and install the DJI Pilot app before use. Scan the OR code or visit 

"http://m.dji.net/djipilot" to download the app. 

For the best experience, use mobile device with Andriod V 4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0 or later. 

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Contents 

Using this manual 

Legends 2 

Before Flight 2 

Watch the video tutorials 2 

Download the DJ I Pilot app 2 

Product Profile 

Introduction 6 

Feature Highlights 6 

Assemble the Aircraft 7 

Aircraft Diagram 9 

Remote Controller Diagram 9 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 12 

Flight Mode 12 

Flight Status Indicator 12 

Return to Home (RTH) 13 

Dynamic Home Point 15 

Vision Positioning System 16 

Flight Recorder 17 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 17 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 18 

Remote Controllers 

Remote Controller Profile 24 

Remote Controller Operations 24 

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 29 

Remote Controller Status LED 31 

Linking the Remote Controller 32 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 33 

Gimbal and Camera 

Camera Profile 35 

Gimbal 36 

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Camera 40 

Map 43 

Academy 43 

User Center 43 

Flight 

Flight Environment Requirements 45 

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 45 

Preflight Checklist 49 

Calibrating the Compass 49 

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 50 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 51 

Flight Test 51 

FAQ 

Appendix 

Specifications 57 

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 60 

How to Update Firmware 61 

FCC Compliance 62 

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Introduction 

The Inspire 1 is brand new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HD video 

signal (up to 2km) to multiple devices straight out of the box. Equipped with retractable landing gear, it 

can capture an unobstructed 360 degree view from its camera. The built-in camera has an integrated 

gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing space. When no GPS signal is 

available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering precision. 

Feature· Highlights 

Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting 

space for NO filters for better exposure control. New quick-release mount allows you to remove the 

camera with ease. 

HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge 

system. It also provides dual controllers mode. 

Landing gear: Retractable landing gear that enables an unobstructed panoramic view from the camera. 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a 

battery management system. 

Flight Controller: The next generation flight controller system provides a more reliable flight experience. 

A new flight recorder stores the flight data from each flight, and Vision Positioning enhances hovering 

precision when no GPS is available. 

Assemble the Aircraft 

Unlocking Travel Mode 

The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before 

your first flight: 

1 . Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment. 

2. Power on the Remote Controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times. 

4. Power off the aircraft. 

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~ • Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent 

Flight Battery" (P21) for more information. 

• If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote 

controller to deactivate Travel Mode. Refer to "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode" (P30) 

section for more infromation about Master remote controller. 

• Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before switch from Landing Mode to Travel Mode. 

• Place the aircraft on the smooth and reflective surface (e.g. table or tile) before switching between 

the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not place the aircraft on the rough and sound-absorbing 

surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between the travel modes and landing mode. 

Installing Gimbal and Camera 

1. Remove Gimbal Cover. 

2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right when facing the nose of the aircraft). 

3. Insert the gimbal by aligning the white mark on the Gimbal. 

4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the locked position. 

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~ Ensure the Micro-SO card is correctly inserted into the camera. 

Attaching Propellers 

Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin counter-clockwise to secure. 

Attach propellers with gray nut onto motors without a black dot and spin clockwise to secure. 

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Attaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers 

The 1345s Quick-Release propeller is the upgrade version of the propellers that greatly enhance the 

reliability of the propeller during the flight. Following the steps below to attach the 1345s Quick-Release 

propellers. 

1. Install the propellers with a white dot onto the mounting plates that have a white dot, and install the 

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Preparing Remote Controller 

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antenna as shown. 

1. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, adjust it to fit then attach 

your mobile device. 

2. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. 

3. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of 

the remote controller. 

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(10] [8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

[9] Rear LED (P12) 

[10) Camera Micro-USB Port · 

[11] Camera Micro-SO Card Slot (P35) 

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(13] [12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) 

[13) Aircraft Status Indicator (P13) 

[1] Antennas {P29) 

Relays aircraft control and video signal. 

[2] Mobile Device Holder 

Mounting place for your mobile device. 

[3] Control Stick 

Controls aircraft orientation. 

[4] Return Home (RTH} Button {P13} 

Press and hold the button to initiate Return to 

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[6] Battery Level LEOs [8] Power Button 

Displays the current battery level. 

[7] Status LED 

Used to power on or power off the remote controller. 

[9] RTH LED 

Displays the power status. Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status. 

[10] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. 

Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

Pilotapp. 

[11] Playback Button 

Playback the captured images or videos. 

[12] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the 

set number of photos will be taken with one 

press. 

[13] Flight Mode Switch 

Used to switch between P, A and F mode. 

[14] Video Recording Button 

Press to start recording video. Press again to 

stop recording. 

[15] Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

[16] Mini-HOMI Port 

Connect an HD compatible monitor to this 

port to get a live HD video preview of what the 

camera sees. 

[17] Micro-USB Port 

For connecting the remote controller to your 

computer. 

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[19] USB Port 

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DJI Pilot app controls and features. 

[20] GPS Module 

[20] Used to pinpoint the location of the remote 

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Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. 

[22] Power Port 

Connect to a power source to charge the 

remote controller's internal battery. 

[23] Back Right Button 

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. 
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the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning 

System and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

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The Inspire 1's flight controller is based on DJI flight controller with several enhancements such as new 

flight mode and new safe mode. Three safe modes are available: Failsafe, Return Home and Dynamic 

Home Point. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. A flight 

recorder stores crucial flight data for each flight. 

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Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found in the section 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 Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision 

Positioning sensors: 

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

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision 

Positioning for hovering 

P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, 

so only altitude is controlled. 

A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. 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. 

F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information 

about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. 

~\f Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the "Flight 

Mode Switch" on P27 for more information. 

Flight Status IndicatOr 

The INSPIRE 1 comes with the Front LED, Rear LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of these 

LEOs are shown in the figure below: 

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Front LED Rear LED 

The Front and Rear LED show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LED displays solid red and the 

Rear LED displays solid green. 

Aircraft Status Indicator shows the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more 

information about the Aircraft Status Indicator: 

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(~:X2 ······Green Flashes Twice 

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Warning 

Safe to Fly (P mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) 

Safe to Fly (P mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS) 

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

CYJ.······ Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost 

(11) ······Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning 

X£!'r ······ Fast Red Flashing Critical Low Battery Warning 

CR) • · • • · · Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error 

(R) -Solid Red Critical Error 

(B)::(Y): ······Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Corn pass Calibration Required 

Return to Home (RTH) 

The Return to Home (RTH) brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Horne Point. There are three cases 

that will trigger RTH procedure; they are Srnart RTH, Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH. 

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The Home Point is the location at which your aircraft takes off when the 

GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through 

the GPS icon ( 11 ). If you are using the Dynamic Home Point 

setting. the Home Point will be updated to your current position as you 

move around and when the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks green. 

Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on P28 for rnore information) or the 

RTH button in the DJI Pilot app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to the 

latest recorded Home Point, you may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the Smart 

RTH. Press the Smart RTH button once to start the process. press the Smart RTH button again to exit 

Srnart RTH and regain the control. 

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Low Battery RTH 

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI 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 these warnings are shown. DJI Pilot app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Home Point 

when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is 

taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the RTH by pressing once on the RTH button. The 

thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its 

distance from the Home Point. 

Aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft to land to the ground 

from the current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft's orientation during the 

landing process. 

The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI Pilot app, and is described below 

Critical Low battery level 

warning( Red) 

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The battery Low battery 

level warning power is low. 

Please land the 

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Critical Low The aircraft 

battery level must land 

warning immediately. 

Estimated Estimated remaining flight remaining based on current flight time battery level. 

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Home point and land 

automatically, or "Cancel" to Aircraft status 

resume normal flight. If no indicator blinks action is taken, the aircraft RED slowly. will automatically go home 

and land after 10 seconds. 

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an alarm. 

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~\}; • When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land 

automatically, you may push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more 

appropriate location for landing. 

• Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining flight time 

and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft's current status. 

Failsafe RTH 

Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for 

more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and compass is working 

normally. Return home process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if 

a remote controller signal is resumed. 

Failsafe Illustration 

1 Record Home Point (HP) 

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Lh • Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20 

meter (65 feet) radius of the Home Point. 

• Aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore it is important to set an 

reasonable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" 

view and select "MODE" to set the Failsafe altitude. 

• Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle 

stick if the aircraft reaches 20 m altitudes or beyond during Failsafe. 

Dynamic Home Point 

Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in 

motion and require a Home Point that is different from the 

takeoff point. GPS module is located at the position shown in 

the figure below: 

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1 . Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point. 

2. Set the remote controller's coordinate as the new Home Point. 

Setting Up Dynamic Home Point 

Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point: 

1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the "Camera" page. 

2. Tap''"and select"ID", to reset the remote controller's coordinates as the new Home Point. 

3. Tap".'and select".t'', to reset the aircraft's coordinates as the new Home Point. 

4. The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set successfully. 

VisiorrPo$itioning System 

DJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic and image data to help the aircraft 

identify its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Inspire 1 can hover in place more 

precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where there is no GPS signal available. The main 

components of DJI Vision Positioning are located on the bottom of your Inspire 1, including [1]two sonar 

sensors and[2]one monocular camera. 

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Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Inspire 1 is powered on. No manual action is 

required. Vision Positioning is typically used in the indoor environment where no GPS is available. By 

using the sensors on the Vision Positioning system, Inspire 1 can perform precision hovering even when 

no GPS is available. 

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 

1. Toggle the switch to "P" as shown the figure to the right: 

2. Place the Inspire 1 on a flat surface. Notice that the Vision Positioning system 

cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations. 

3. Power on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status indicator will flash twice in green light, 

which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up 

to lift off, and the Inspire 1 will hover in place. 

& The performance of your Inspire 1 's Vision Positioning System is subject to the surface you are 

flying over. The ultrasonic waves may not be able to accurately measure the distance over sound 

absorbing materials, and the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The 

aircraft will switch from "P" mode to "A" mode automatically if both GPS and Vision Positioning 

System are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of 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 8m/s at 2 meters or over 4m/s 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> 10,000) 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 same design). 

• Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft. 

• In the event of loss of remote controller's signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then 

auto-land if it is in "P" mode. 

~\); • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness 

of the sensors. 

• The effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 2.5 meters. 

• Vision Positioning system may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water. 

• Vision Positioning system may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light 

conditions (less than 1 OOiux). 

• 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) in fast speed. 

0 Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar 

sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals. 

Flight Recorder 

Flight data is automatically stored in the internal storage device of the aircraft. User can gain access to 

these data through the DJI Pilot app. This includes flight duration, orientation, distance, aircraft status 

information, speed, and other parameters. 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The grey or black nut on the propeller indicates 

the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach the propellers properly, 

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Legends B ~ Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten 

'b'l Unlock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove 

Attaching the Propellers 

1. Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto a motor without a black dot and spin the propellers clockwise 

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motor with a black dot and spin 

the propellers counter clockwise to secure its position. Be sure to completely tighten each propeller by 

hand before flight. 

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• Handling the propellers with care. 

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

Detaching the Propellers 

Hold the motor still. Then spin the propeller in the unlock direction indicated on the propeller itself. 

Detaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers 

Press the 1345s Quick-Release propellers downward firmly then rotate the propeller in the unlock 

direction to unlock the propellers. 

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

• Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use old, chipped, 

or broken propellers. 

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

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

DJI·tntelligent Flight Battery 

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and smart chargedischarge functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger. 

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& Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent 

Flight Battery" P21 for more information . 

DJIIntelligent Flight Battery Functions 

1. Battery Level Display: LEOs display the current battery level. 

2. Battery Life Display: LEOs display the current battery power cycle. 

3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it 

is idle (press the power button to check battery level will cause battery to exit idle state) for more than 

10 days to prevent swelling. It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%.1t is normal to feel 

moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be 

set in the OJI Pilot app. 

4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 

5. Over charge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged. 

6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0 °C(32°F) and 

40°C (104°F). 

7. Over Current Protection: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 10A) is detected. 

8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 18V to 

prevent over -discharge damage 

9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected. 

10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJI Pilot app shows warning message when damaged battery cell 

is detected. 

11. Battery Information History: Show the last 32 entries of battery information records that include warning 

messages and so on. 

12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power. 

13. Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is provided to the 

aircraft's to the main controller. 

& Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guide/ins before use. Users take full 

responsibility for all operations and usage. 

Using the Battery 

LED4 ~ ~~ Power Button 

LED2 ~ LED3 (Built-in LED) 

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Powering ON/OFF 

Powering On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. The 

Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level. 

Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power off. 

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Low Temperature Notice: 

1. The performance of the intelligent Flight Battery is significantly reduced when flying in a low 

temperature environments (those with air temperatures below S°C). Ensure that the battery is fully 

charged and the cell voltage is at 4.3S V before each flight. 

2. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery in extremely low temperature environments (those with air 

temperatures below -10°C) is not recommended. When flying in environments with temperatures 

between soc and -1 ooc, the Intelligent Flight Battery should be able to achieve the appropriate voltage 

levels (above 4.2 V), but it is recommended that you apply the included insulation sticker to the battery 

in order to prevent a rapid drop in temperatures. 

3. If the DJI Pilot app displays the "Critical Low Battery Level Warning" when flying in low temperature 

)> environments, stop flying and land the aircraft immediately. You will still be able to control the aircraft's 

a movement when this warning is triggered. 

~ 4. Store the Intelligent Flight Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure that its temperature 

exceeds soc before using it in the low temperature environment. 

S. When using the Inspire 1 in a low temperature environment, begin by allowing the aircraft to hover at a 

low altitude, for approximately one minute, to heat the battery. 

6. To ensure optimum performance, keep the Intelligent Flight Battery's core temperature above 20°C 

when in use. 

Lt. In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to 

warm up for approximately 1-2 minutes before taking off. 

Checking the battery level 

The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining power the battery has. When the battery is 

powered off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current 

battery level. See below for details. 

Eel The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and 

discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

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Battery life 

The battery life indicates how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before 

it must be replaced. When the battery is powered off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds 

to check the battery lite. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink as described below for 2 

seconds: 

Battery Life 

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

E]3 For more information about the battery, launch DJI Pilot app and check the information under the 

battery tab. 

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source ( 1 00-240V 50/60Hz). 

2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery 

level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 

3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level during charging. 

4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when Battery Level Indicators are all off. 

5. Air cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature 

before storing it for an extended period. 

& • Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard charger (model: 

A 14-1 OOP1 A) at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat. 

• Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Inspire 1. Never insert or 

remove a battery when it is powered on. 

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Charging Protection LED Display 

The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. 

Battery Level Indicators while Charging 

LED1 I LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern I Battery Protection Item 

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4 I ~:- '•' 4 4 LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected ,., 

4 I ~:- '•' 4 4 I LED2 blinks three times per second I Short circuit detected .. , 

4 I 4 ~: 4 I LED3 blinks twice per second I Over charge detected '•' 

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4 I 4 I ~:- '•' 4 LED3 blinks three times per second Over -voltage charger detected 

.. , Charging temperature is too low 4 I 4 I 4 ~: LED4 blinks twice per second 

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After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the 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 the charger in the event of a room temperature 

error, the charger will resume charging when the temperature falls within the normal range. 

& OJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers. 

tj: How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery: 

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To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is recommended to charge and discharge the 

battery thoroughly for every 10 charge-and-discharge cycle. User should install the battery onto 

the aircraft and then power on the aircraft to initiate the discharge process, discharge the battery 

until the aircraft is powered off automatically. User should then fully charge the battery to ensure 

the battery is working at its optimal. 

Slow: Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Inspire 1 's Battery Compartment and power it 

on. Leave it on until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer 

be turned on. Launch the OJI Pilot app to check battery level. 

Rapid: Fly the Inspire 1 outdoors until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can 

no longer be turned on. 

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This chapter describes the features 

of the remote controller that includes 

aircraft and remote controller operations 

and dual remote controller mode. 

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The Inspire 1 Remote Controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the 

video downlink ground system and aircraft Remote Controller system. The video downlink and aircraft 

Remote Controller system operate at 2.4 GHz with maximum transmission distance of 2km. The remote 

controller features a number of camera functions, such as taking and previewing photos and video, and 

controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The current 

battery level is displayed by LEOs on the front panel of the remote control. 

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• Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. 

• Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 , Mode 2. 

• Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle. 

• Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle. 

Do not operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalent to a soccer field) to 

prevent transmission interference. 

Remote·Controlfer Operations 

Powering On And Off The Remote Controller 

The Inspire 1 remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacity of 6000mAh. The 

battery level is indicated by the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to power on 

your remote controller: 

1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEOs will display the current 

battery level. 

2. Then, press and hold the Power Button to power on the remote controller. 

3. The Remote Controller will beep when it powers on. The Status LED will blink green (slave remote 

controller blinks solid purple) rapidly, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The 

Status LED will show a solid green light when linking is completed. 

4. Repeat step 2 to power off the remote controller after finish using it. 

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Charge the remote controller via supplied charger. 

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Controlling Camera 

Shoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback 

Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control. 

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[1] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed without letting go of the 

remote controller. Move the dial button to left or right to view the pictures or videos in playback mode. 

[2] Playback Button 

Press to view images or videos that have already been captured. 

[3] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press. 

[4] Receding Button 

Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. 

Controlling Aircraft 

This section explains how to use the various features of the remote controller. The Remote Controller is set 

to Mode 2 by default. 

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Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's elevation. 

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

Push the throttle stick up to takeoff. 

When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1 will 

hover in place. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the 

center position, the faster the Inspire 1 will change 

elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent 

sudden and unexpected elevation changes. 

Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the 

rudder and rotation of the aircraft. 

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter 

clock-wise, and push the stick right to rotate the 

aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the 

Inspire 1 will stay facing its current direction. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Inspire 1 will rotate. 

Moving the right stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's forward and backward pitch. 

Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly 

backward. The Inspire 1 will hover in place if the stick 

is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 35°) and faster flight. 

Moving the right stick control left and right changes 

the aircraft's left and right pitch. 

Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Inspire 1 

will hover in place if the stick is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 35°) and faster flight. 

Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the 

camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the 

dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point 

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Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A 

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mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision 

Positioning sensors: 

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

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision 

Positioning for hovering 

P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, 

so only altitude is controlled. 

A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. 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. 

F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information 

about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. 

The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the DJI Pilot app, 

enter the 'Camera" page, tap "MODE', and then activate "Multiple Flight Mode' . 

Transformation Switch I RTH Button 

The Transformation Switch I RTH Button combination serves two functions. Toggle the switch up or down 

to raise or lower the landing gear. Or, press the button to activate the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. 

Transformation Switch 

This switch has two positions. The effect of toggling the switch to any of these positions is defined below: 

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RTH button 

Press and hold this button to start the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. The LED around the RTH Button 

will blink white to indicate the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded 

Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain the control of the aircraft. 

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Connecting Mobile Device 

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder 

to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the clamp. Adjust the clamp to secure your 

mobile device. Then connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of 

the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller. 

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Optimal Transmission Range 

The signal transmission between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range that 

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between the operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmission performance. 

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

More than one remote controller can connect to the same aircraft in Dual Remote Controller mode. In 

Dual Controllers mode, the "Master" remote controller operator controls the orientation of the aircraft, while 

the "Slave" remote controller controls the movement of the gimbal and camera operation. When multiple 

"slave" remote controllers (max of 6) are connect to the aircraft, only the first connected "slave" remote 

controller is able to control the gimbal, the remaining "slave" remote controller can view the live feed video 

from the aircraft and set the camera parameters, but they cannot control the gimbal. 

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single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera. 

Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default. Users must enable this feature on the "Master" 

remote controller by through the DJI Pilot app. Follow the steps below for setup: 

"Master" Remote Controller: 

1. Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the OJI Pilot app. 

2. Go to the Camera page, and tap ii' 11 111 to enter the remote controller settings window. 

3. Tap "Set RC Status" to enable Master-and-Slave mode. 

4. Select "Master" in the "Set RC Status" section to set the remote controller as "Master" remote controller. 

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Lt. Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as "Slave". Meanwhile, 

the "Slave" remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote 

controller to "Master" in OJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft. 

2. Search the "Master" remote controller in the surrounding area in the "Request Control" section. 

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connect to the desired "Master" remote controller. 

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Remote Controller Status LED 

The Status LED reflects connection status between Remote Controller and aircraft. The RTH LED shows 

the Return to Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains details on these indicators. 

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Remote Controller Status. 

Aircraft is returning home. 

Sending Return to Home command to the aircraft. 

Aircraft Return to Home in progress. 

Li}. The Remote Status Indicator will blink red, sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low. 

Linking the Remote Controller 

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new 

remote controller for the first time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller: 

1. Power on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI Pilot app. 

2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Enter "Camera" view and tap on and then tap "Linking Remote Controller" button as shown below. 

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Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

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Linking button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator will display solid green if Link is 

. succeed. 

Lt. • Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as "Slave". Meanwhile, 

the "Slave" remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote 

controller to "Master" in DJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft. 

• Remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to 

the same aircraft. 

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Camera Profile 

The on-board camera supports 4K video capture up to 4096x2160p24 and 12M pixel photos capture by 

using the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor. You may export the video in either MOV or MP4 format for editing. 

Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and timer mode. A live preview of what the 

camera is seeing before you shoot videos and pictures is supported through the OJI Pilot App. 

Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

To store your photos and videos, plug in the micro-SO card into the slot shown below before powering on 

the Inspire 1. The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SO card and supports up to a 64GB micro-SO card. 

A UHS-1 type micro-SO card is recommended, because the fast read and write capability of these cards 

enables you to store high-resolution video data. 

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Camera Data Port 

Power on the Inspire 1 and then connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos or 

videos from the camera to your computer . 

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Camera Operation 

Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot the images or the videos through the 

DJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to "Controlling Camera" P25. 

NO Filter 

Attach an ND filter to the front of the camera to reduce over-exposure and "jello" effect. 

Gimbal 

Gimbal Profile 

The 3-axis Gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture stabilized 

images and video. The Gimbal can tilt the camera up to 120 degrees and rotate 360 degrees. 

-330° 

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control pitch movement of the camera by default. Note that 

you cannot control the pan motion of the camera by default. Enable the "Master-and-Slave" mode and 

set the remote controller to "Slave" state if you wish to control both the pan and pitch movement of the 

camera. 

& Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the 

single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera. 

Pan Control 

Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to control the pan movement of the gimbal: 

1. Power on the aircraft and remote control, launch DJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" page. 

2. Tap "RC Control Settings" icon and select either C1 or C2 customizable button as the gimbal pitch/ 

yaw switching button. 

3. Select "Gimbal Pitch/Yaw" from the dropdown list. 

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Remote Control Calibration > 

Stick Mode > 

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode. 

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You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back 

of the remote controller. 

Press C1 or C2 button to switch from pitch mode to yaw mode. You may use the gimbal dial to pan the 

gimbal under yaw mode. Press C1 or C2 again to exit yaw mode. 

Using OJI Pilot App to Control Gimbal 

Follow the steps below to use DJI Pilot app to control the gimbal orientation: 

1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter "Camera" page. 

2. Tap and press on the screen until a blue circle is shown. 

3. Slide to control the gimbal orientation within the "Camera" page as shown below. 

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Three Gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the 

Camera page of the DJI Pilot App. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote 

controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details: 

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The angle between Gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains 

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Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using a 

second remote controller. 

The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a RrstPerson-View flying experience. 

The Gimbal's motion is independent of the aircraft's orientation. One user 

Free Mode alone can control the pitch motion of the Gimbal, but a second user is 

required to control the pan motion using a second remote controller. 

Tap to force the Gimbal orientation to re-align with aircraft's orientation 

Re-alignment by panning from gimbal's current orientation. Pitch angle will remain 

unchanged during the re-alignment. 

Lh • Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven ground. (2) 

Gimbal has received an excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please take off from flat, open 

ground and protect the gimbal after powering up. 

• Flying in heavy fog or cloud may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary failure. The 

gimbal will recover when it dries out. 

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The DJI Pilot app is a new mobile app designed specifically for the Inspire 1. Use this app to control the 

gimbal, camera and other features of your flight system. The app also comes with Map, Store a User Center, 

for configuring your aircraft and sharing your content with friends. It is recommended that you use a tablet 

for the best experience. 

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The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Inspire 1 's camera. You can also configure 

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[1] Flight Mode 

~: The text next to 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] GPS Signal Strength 

~.ull: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS 

strength. 

[3] IOC Settings 

1M CL: This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC 

settings menu and select the desired IOC setting. 

[4] System Status 

SatetoFiy(GPS) :This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. 

[5] Battery Level Indicator 

--<>--<> o : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored 

zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions. 

[6] Remote Controller Signal 

g,;,"' 11 111: This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. 

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

~"' 11 111: This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and 

the remote controller. 

[8] Battery Level 

f"t 1 00%: 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. From this 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. 

[10] 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 

e: Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot 

or time-lapsed shooting modes. 

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e: 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 has the same functionality. 

Playback 

[E) : Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are 

captured. 

Camera Settings 

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[11] Vision Positioning 

g : This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors. 

[12] Flight Telemetry 

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Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

(1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing. 

(2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. 

(3) The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle. 

[13] Map 

Display the flight path of the current flight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI. 

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• : Tap this button to reset the current home point. You may choose to set the aircraft take-off 

location, the remote controller's current position, or the aircraft's current position as the Home Point. 

[15] Return to Home (RTH) 

cl) :Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest home point. 

[16] Gimbal Operation Mode 

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[17] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

..t./.i.: Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

[ 18] Livestream 

~: Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the 

mobile data service is available on the mobile device. 

[19] Back 

~ :Tap to return to the main GUI. 

Director 

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilot app. 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 

clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately. 

Store 

Tap "Store" to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily 

buy new products. 

Discovery 

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in 

"Discovery". Use your registered DJI account to login to "Discovery". 

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Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator to learn how to fly 

safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable location. 

·Flight Environment Requirements 

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

snow, rain and smog. 

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board 

compass and GPS signal. 

3. Avoid from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of water. 

4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in area with high levels of electromagnetism, 

including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission towers. 

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factor such as air density and temperature. 

Be very careful when flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft 

performance may be reduced. 

6. The Inspire 1 cannot operate within the polar areas in "P" mode. 

Flight Limits and FOght Restriction Area 

Flight limits on height and distance can be set. The details of these flight limits are described in the following 

section. 

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as 

the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), FAA and their own national airspace regulations. For 

safety reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and 

legally. The flight limits function includes height limits, distance limits and No Fly Zones. 

When operating in P Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. In A 

mode only height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 120 meters. 

Max Height & Radius Limits 

Max Height & Radius limit flying height and distance, and the user may change these settings in the 

DJI Pilot App. Once complete, your Inspire 1 will fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these 

settings. The tables below show the details of these limits. 

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ft • If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Inspire 1, but cannot fly it further. 

• If the Inspire 1 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 DJI 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 borders between countries or sensitive sites. 

The details of the No-Fly Zones are explained below: 

Airport: 

( 1) Airport No-Fly Zones are comprised of Takeoff Restricted Zones and Restricted-Altitude Zones. Each 

zone features circles of various size. 

(2) R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport, and is an area around the airport that is a Takeoff 

Restricted Zone, inside of which take-off and flight is prevented. 

(3) From R1 to R1 + 1 mile around the airport, the flight altitude is limited on a 15 degree incline, 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 is within 320 feet (100 meters) of the No-Fly Zones, a warning message will appear 

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No-fly zone Restricted-altitude flight zone Warning zone 

Restricted Areas: 

(1) Restricted Areas do not have a flight altitude restriction. 

(2) R around the designated Restricted Area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot takeoff within 

this zone. The value of R varies depending on the definition of the Restricted Area. 

(3) A "warning zone" has been set around each Restricted Area. When the aircraft is within 0.6 miles (1 

km) of this zone, a warning message will appear in the OJI Pilot app. 

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zone. Take off prohibited. 

No-fly Zone If the aircraft enters the 

restricted area in A mode but Warning: You are in a No-fly 

P mode activates the aircraft zone, automatic landing has 

will automatically descend to begun. (If you are within 1.5 mile 

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zone. Descending to safe Red flashing 

Restricted- If the aircraft enters the altitude. (If you are between the 

altitude flight restricted area in A mode but P range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile 

mode activates, it will descend radius) zone 

to a safe altitude and hover 15 Warning: You are in a restricted 

feet below the safe altitude. zone. Max flight height restricted 

to between 10.5m and 120m. Fly 

Cautiously. 

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a 

there will be warning message. restricted zone, Fly Cautiously. 

Free zone 

No restrictions. None. None. 

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EEl Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command 

during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. 

& • When flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicator will blink red quickly and continue for 3 

seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point 

it will switch back to red blinking. 

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PrefliQtttCtt~fist 

1. Remote controller, aircraft 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 as normal. 

5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 

6. OJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft. 

Calibrating the Compass 

IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very 

sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight 

performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance. 

0 • DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such 

as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground. 

• DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular 

phones. 

• DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open space 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 Aircraft Status 

Indicator bar in the app and select "Calibrate", then follow the on-screen instructions. 

2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator will display a 

solid green light. 

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3. Hold the aircraft vertically with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center 

axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator show solid red. 

Lt If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your aircraft to a 

different location to carry out compass calibration. 

~\): Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch OJI Pilot App, follow the on-screen instruction 

to calibrate the compass. 

When to Recalibrate 

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

2. When flying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last flight. 

3. When the mechanical structure of the Inspire 1 has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the 

compass. 

4. When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the Inspire 1 does not fly in straight lines. 

Auto Take-off and AUto Landing 

Auto Take-off 

Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking 

green. Follow the steps below to use auto take-off: 

1. Launch OJI Pilot app, enter "Camera" page. 

2. Ensure the aircraft is in "P" mode. 

3. Go through the pre-flight checklist. 

4. Tap"..t.", and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and take-off. 

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.2 meters above ground. 

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Auto-Landing 

Use auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. 

Follow the steps below to use auto-landing: 

1. Ensure the aircraft is in "P" mode. 

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping "i ", to perform landing. 

3. Aircraft lowers the landing gear and proceed to land automatically. 

:O~ Landing gear will automatically raise when the aircraft reaches an altitude of 1.2m for the first 

time, and automatically lower every time it descends to 0.8m. Users can turn this feature ON/OFF 

in the Pilot app. 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 

Starting Motors 

The Combination Stick Command (CSC) listed below are used to start the motors instead of simply pushing the stick up. Ensure that you perform the CSC in one motion. JJ 

qp OR 

pq 

Stopping Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors. 

Method 1 : When the Inspire 1 has landed, push the throttle down <.D, then conduct CSC ®. Motors will stop 

immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. 

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after 3 

seconds. 

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pq 9 

& Do not perform CSC when aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will be stopped. 

Flight Test 

Take off/Landing Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft on open, flat ground with battery indicators facing towards you. 

2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device, then the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Launch the DJI Pilot App and enter the Camera page. 

4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is safe to fly 

now. If it flashes yellow, it means Home Point is not recorded, and you should not take off. 

5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or using Auto Take-off to take off. 

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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 slowly to descend. 

8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or 

more until the motors stop. 

9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, followed by the Remote Controller. 

& • When the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe 

mode. 

• A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicator blinking red slowly or 

rapidly during flight. 

• Watch video tutorials about flight for more flight information. 

Video Suggestions and Tips 

1. Work through the checklist before each flight. 

2. Select desired gimbal working mode in the OJI Pilot app. 

3. Aim to shoot when flying in P mode only. 

4. Always fly in good weather, such as sunny or windless days. 

5. Change camera settings to suit you. These include photo format and exposure compensation. 

6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and scenes. 

7. Push the sticks gently to make aircraft movements stable and smooth. 

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Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

1. How can I put a GoPro camera on the Inspire 1? 

The Inspire 1 does not currently support GoPro attachments. The gimbal is designed to hold DJI 

cameras only. 

2. When will ground station functionality be available? 

The Inspire 1 does not currently support ground station. Ground station will be available with future 

firmware updates. 

3. Is the camera's exposure automatic? 

The exposure can be set to Auto, for automatic changes, or Manual, if you wish to use a specific setting. 

4. Can I see the size of images through the app? 

Yes, you can preview image or video sizes through the DJI Pilot app. 

5. How much weight can the Inspire 1 carry without its included camera? 

We do not recommend flying with any payload other than the included DJI gimbal and camera . 

b 6. Do you have an LCD monitor available for the Inspire 1? 

No, DJI does not sell LCD or HD monitors for the Inspire 1. However, you can output the live streaming 

video to a compatible monitor or mobile device of your own. 

7. How long does it take to charge the battery? Does it comes with a charger? 

Yes, all Inspire 1 units come with standard TB47 charger. 

With the standard TB47 100W charger, it takes 85min to fully charge a 4500mAh battery. 

8. Are the two remote controllers the same? Should I setup the remote controllers in the app or 

somewhere else to control the camera and aircraft separately? 

The two remote controllers are physically identical. You can set the remote controllers to either "Master' 

or "Slave" through the DJI Pilot app if you wish to use dual controller mode. 

9. Where can I find info on the simulation application that plugs into the trainer port? Can you suggest a 

simulation program? 

There is no trainer port on the remote controller for the Inspire 1. 

1 0. Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series remote controller? 

No, it cannot. The mobile device holder can only be used with the Inspire 1 remote. 

11. Does the Inspire 1 have a SD card included? 

The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SO card. It supports SD cards up to 64GB. 

12. Can I upgrade and buy a second remote controller if I only buy a single remote controller now? 

Yes. 

13. How big is the Inspire 1? 

Its length x heightxwidth dimensions without the propellers attached are 44 x 30 x 45cm (17.3 x 11.8 x 17.7in). 

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14. What flight controller does the Inspire 1 use? 

The Inspire 1 uses its own new flight controller. 

15. Which motors and propellers does the Inspire 1 come with? 

The Inspire 1 uses 3510 motors and 1345 propellers. 

16. Aircraft frame arm joints appear loosen, is that normal? 

The space of the joins shown in the below figure is normal and it will not affect the performance of 

aircraft, do not adjust the position of the screws on your own. 

17. Failed to complete self-check? 

Place the aircraft on the flat surface before powering on. Do not move the aircraft during the selfcheck. 

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Appendix 

Specifications 

Aircraft 

Model 

Weight (Battery Included) 

Hovering Accuracy (P Mode) 

Max Angular Velocity 

Max Tilt Angle 

Max Ascent Speed 

Max Descent Speed 

Max Speed 

Max Flight Altitude 

Max Wind Speed Resistance 

Max Flight Time 

Motor Model 

Propeller Model 

Indoor Hovering 

Operating Temperature Range 

Diagonal Distance 

Dimensions 

Gimbal 

Model 

Output Power (With Camera) 

Operating Current 

Angular Vibration Range 

Mounting 

Controllable Range 

Mechanical Range 

Max Controllable Speed 

T600 

2935 g 

Vertical: 0.5 m 

Horizontal: 2.5 m 

Pitch: 300° Is 

Yaw: 150°/S 

35° 

5 m/s 

4 m/s 

22 m/s (A Til mode, no wind) 

4500m 

10 m/s 

Approximately 18 minutes 

DJ13510 

DJI 1345 

Enabled by default 

-10° to 40° C 

559 to 581 mm 

438x451x301 mm 

ZENMUSE X3 

Static: 9 W; In Motion: 11 W 

Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 mA 

±0.03° 

Detachable 

Pitch: -90° to +30° 

Pan: ±320° 

Pitch: -125° to +45° 

Pan: ±330° 

Pitch: 120°/S 

Pan: 180°/S 

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Camera 

Name 

Model 

Total Pixels 

Effective Pixels 

Image Max Size 

ISO Range 

Electronic Shutter Speed 

FOV (Field Of View) 

CMOS 

Lens 

Still Photography Modes 

Video Recording Modes 

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 

Supported File Formats 

Supported SO Card Types 

Operating Temperature Range 

Remote Controller 

Name 

Operating Frequency 

Transmitting Distance 

EIRP 

Video Output Port 

Power Supply 

Charging 

Dual User Capability 

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FC350 

12.76M 

12.4M 

4000x3000 

100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo) 

8 s to 1/8000 s 

94° 

Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" 

20mm (35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 focus at oo) 

9 Elements in 9 groups 

Anti-distortion 

Single shoot 

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames 

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 

0.7EV Bias 

Time-lapse 

UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 

FHD: 1920x 1 080p24/25/30/48/50/60 

HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60 

60 Mbps 

FAT32/exFAT 

Photo: JPEG, DNG 

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) 

Micro SO 

Max capacity: 64GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required. 

oo to 40° C 

C1 

922.7MHz-927.7 MHz (Japan Only) 

5.725-5.825 GHz;2.400-2.483 GHz 

2 km (Outdoor And Unobstructed) 

10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G 

USB, Mini-HOM! 

Built-in battery 

DJI charger 

Host-and-Slave connection 
Mobile Device Holder 

Output Power 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Battery 

Charger 

Model 

Voltage 

Rated Power 

Battery (Standard) 

Name 

Model 

Capacity 

Voltage 

Battery Type 

Energy 

Net Weight 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Max Charging Power 

Battery (Optional) 

Name 

Model 

Capacity 

Voltage 

Battery Type 

Energy 

Net Weight 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Tablet or Smart Phone 

9W 

-10° to 40° C 

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C 

0-40° c 

6000 mAh LiPo 2S 

A14-100P1A 

26.3V 

100W 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

TB47 

4500 mAh 

22.2 v 

LiPo 6S High voltage battery 

99.9 Wh 

570 g 

-10° to 40° C 

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C 

0° to 40° C 

180W 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

TB48 

5700 mAh 

22.8 v 

LiPo 6S 

129.96 Wh 

670 g 

-10 to 40° C 

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C 

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Velocity Range 

Altitude Range 

Operating Environment 

Operating Range 

DJI Pilot App 

Mobile Device System Requirements 

Supported Mobile Devices 

180W 

Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground) 

5-500 em 

Brightly lit (lux> 15) patterned surfaces 

0-250 em 

iOS version 7.1 or later; Android version 4.1.2 or later 

* iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 58, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 

3, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad 4;* Samsung Note 3, Samsung 

85, Sony Z3 EXPERIA;* Note: It is recommended that you 

use a tablet for the best experience 

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 

IOC allows users to lock the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. There are three working modes for 

-6' IOC and you may select the desired IOC modes from the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works under F mode, 

-g and user must toggle the flight mode switch to "F" mode to activate IOC. Refer to the table below: :J 

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Home Lock (HL)* 

Point of Interest (POl)* 

Its forward direction is pointing to the nose direction when recording, which is 

fixed until you re-record it or exit from CL. 

Record a Home Point (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraft far from 

or near to the HP. 

Point of Interest. Record a point of interest (POl), the aircraft can circle around 

the POl, and the nose always points to the POl. 

~\); *Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon. 

Prerequisites of IOC 

Use the IOC feature under the following condition: 

Modes IOC 

Course Lock 

Home Lock 

POl 

Using IOC 

GPSenabled 

No 

Yes 

Yes 

GPS 

None 

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None 

Aircraft < >10m > Home Point 

Aircraft < 5m-5oom > Point of Interest 

Enable the IOC feature by tapping "Enable IOC" in the setting page of the DJI Pilot app. Toggle the Flight 

Mode Switch to "F" mode and follow the on-screen instruction to use IOC feature. 

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How·toUpdat$ Firmware. · 

Follow the process described below to upgrade the aircraft, remote controller and battery. 

Updating the Aircraft Firmware 

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity 

Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has at least 50% power and there is at least 100MB of free space on 

the SDcard. 

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 

1. Download the firmware update package from the official DJI website (http://www.dji.com/producV 

phantom-3/download). 

2. Insert the SD card into your PC. Extract the all downloaded files into the root directory of the SD card. 

Remove the SD card from your PC. Ensure the aircraft is powered off then insert the SO card into the 

SD card slot on the camera. 

Step 3- Update the Aircraft 

1. Ensure the remote controller is powered off and then power on the aircraft. Upgrade will begin 

automatically after aircraft is powered on. 

2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera status indicator 

will blink green and red to indicate the upgrade is in progress and stop blinking when the update is 

complete with success. 

3. Check the upgrade status by opening the ".txt" file that is automatically generated after the update. 

The update is successful if the text "result: successful" is in the document. Try upgrading the firmware 

again if the text "result: failed" is found or the camera status indicator shows solid red. 

Updating the Remote Controller Firmware 

Ensure the DJI GO app has been updated to v1.2.0 before updating the remote controller. The 

System Status bar in Camera View of the DJI GO App will flash several times if a firmware update is 

available. Follow these steps to update the firmware via the DJI GO App. 

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity 

1. The remote controller has at least 50% battery level. 

2. Your mobile device is able to access the internet. 

3. There is at least 30 MB of free space on your mobile device. 

Step 2- Download and Update the Firmware 

1. Go to the DJI GO App > Camera View > System Status bar > Overall Status. Tap Download the 

firmware update package to download and update the firmware. Track the update progress from 

progress bar in the DJI GO App. The status LED on the remote controller will blink blue during update 

and blink green when update is complete with success. 

Firmware update through the DJI GO app will not work with older versions of the remote controller 

firmware. If the firmware update fails, follow the instructions below to update the firmware using the 

traditional method: 

a. Update the latest firmware package files from DJI official web site. 

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b. Extract all downloaded files into the root directory of an SO card or USB flash drive. 

c. Turn off the remote controller. Insert the SO card into a SO card reader or the USB disk onto the 

remote controller USB port when remote controller is turned off. 

d. Power on the remote controller and wait 60 seconds until the upgrade begins. Do not power off 

the remote controller during the update. 

e. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound 

a beeping sound and the Status LED on the remote controller shows solid blue to indicate the 

update is in progress. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid green and beeping 

sound will stop if the upgrade is completed with success. 

f. If you do not have a SO card reader, you may insert the SO card into the gimbal and connect the 

gimbal with remote controller to upgrade the remote controller. 

& You will only be able to update the remote controller firmware through the DJI GO app from 

this point onwards. 

Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware 

The Intelligent Flight Battery is upgraded during the aircraft firmware upgrade process. It is recommended 

to keep the upgrade package files in your SO card. The upgrade will start automatically after power 

cycling the aircraft. 

& • Ensure there is only one firmware package file stored on your SO card. 

• Only storage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFAT file systems are supported for 

aircraft and remote controller firmware updates. 

• Ensure the internet connection of your mobile device is stable when downloading the firmware 

update package. 

• Turn on Airplane Mode on your mobile device before updating the firmware, as any incoming 

calls may disrupt the update process. 

• Do not perform firmware update while the aircraft is still flying in the air. Only carry out firmware 

update when the aircraft is landed. 

• Be sure to update the remote controller's firmware to the latest version after you upgrade the 

aircraft's firmware. 

• The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after updating. Re-link the remote 

controller and aircraft. 

• Confirm the update results based on the blinking pattern of camera status indicator or gimbal 

sound. It is normal for the aircraft to sound or the LED to blink during the update process. 

FCC Compliance 

FCC Compliance 

This device complies with part 15 of the 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. 

Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

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Compliance Information 

FCC Warning Message 

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

This device complies with part 15 of the 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. 

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 minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

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

transmitter. 

Note: 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 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 installation. 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. 

IC ASS warning 

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the 

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any 

interference,including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 

Le present areil est conforme aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence. 

L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes: 

(1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et 

(2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, m~me si le brouillage est 

susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 

IC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

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

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

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. 

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

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