# INSPIRE 1 User

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## Before Flight The following tutorials and manuals have been produced toensure you to makefull use of your Inspire 

### I. I .Disclaimer 2.1n the Box 3.1nspire 1Quick Start Guide 4.SafetyGuidelines 5.1nspire I 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 howto use Inspire 1correctlyand safely: www.dji.com/productJinspire-1/video



## Download the DJI Pilot app Download and install the DJI Pilot app before use. Scan the QR code orvisit "http://m.dji.net/djipilot" to download the app. 

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Forthe best experience, use mobile device with Andriod V4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0or later.



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# Contents

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### 2 Before Flight 

### 2 Watch thevideotutorials 

### 2 Download the DJI Pilot app 

### 2 Product Profile Introduction 

### 6 Feature Highlights 

### 6 AssembletheAircraft 

### 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 DJIIntelligent 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 

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### 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 AutoTake-off and Auto Landing 

### 50 Starting/Stopping the Motors 

### 51 FlightTest 

### 51 FAQ Appendix Specifications 

### 57 IntelligentOrientation Control (IOC) 

### 60 Howto Update Firmware 

### 61 FCC Compliance 

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# Product Profile
This chapter describes the features of Inspire 1, instructs you to assemble the aircraft and explains the components on the aircraft and remote controllers.

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# Product Profile 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 camerawith ease. HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version ofthe OJI Lightbridge system. It also provides dual controllers mode. Landing gear: Retractable landing gearthat enables an unobstructed panoramicviewfrom 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.

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## 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. Insertthe Intelligent Flight Battery intothe batterycompartment. 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.

Travel Mode Togglex4 Landing Mode 

## & • Battery must be fully charged before using itfor the first time. Referto "Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" (P21) for more information

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

controllerto deactivate Travel Mode. Referto "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode" (P30) section for more infromation about Master remote controller. • Be sureto remove the gimbalfrom the aircraft before switch from Landing Mode toTravel Mode. • Placethe aircraft on the smooth and reflective surface (e.g. table ortile) before switching between

the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not placethe aircrafton the rough and sound-absorbing surface (e.g. carpet) before switching betweenthe travel modes and landing mode. 

### Installing Gimbal and Camera 1. Remove Gimbal Cover. 2. Rotate the Gimbal Lockto the unlocked position (tothe right when facing the nose ofthe aircraft). 3. Insertthe gimbal byaligning the white markon the Gimbal. 4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the locked position.

Gimbal lock Mounting Place Gimbal Connector Locked


## & Ensurethe Micro-SO card is correctly inserted intothe camera.

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### Attaching Propellers Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin counter-clockwise to secure. Attach propellers with gray nutonto motors without a blackdotand spin clockwise to secure.

### ~ Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by hand toensure security before flight.


### Preparing Remote Controller Tiltthe Mobile Device Holderto the desired position then adjust the antenna as shown. 1. Press the button on the side ofthe Mobile Device Holderto release the clamp, adjust itto fitthen attach your mobile device. 2. Connectyour mobile deviceto the remote controllerwith a USB cable. 3. Plug one end ofthe cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller.



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## Aircraft Diagram

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[1] GPS [2] Propeller (P17) [2] [3] [3] Motor [4] [5] [4] Front LED (P12) [5] Landing gear [6] Gimbal and Camera (P37)

[9] [7] Intelligent Flight Battery (P18) [10] [8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port [9] Rear LED (P12) [10] Camera Micro-USB Port [11] Camera Micro-SO Card Slot (P35) [12] [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 foryour mobile device. [3] Control Stick Controls aircraftorientation. [4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P13) Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home(RTH). [5] Transformation Switch (P27) Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower the landing gear.

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## co INSPIRE 1 User Manual [6] Battery Level LEOs [8] Power Button Displays the current battery level. [7] Status LED Used to power on or poweroffthe 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 Pilot app. [11] Playback Button Playbackthe captured images orvideos. [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 Fmode. [14] Video Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [15] Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt ofthe gimbal. [16] Micro-USB Port For connecting the remote controller to your computer. [17] Mini-HDMI Port Connect an HD compatible monitor to this port to get a live HD video previewof whatthe camera sees. [15]

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[20] GPS Module [20] Used to pinpoint the location ofthe remote controller.



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# Aircraft
This chapter describes the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System and the Intelligent Flight Battery.

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# Aircraft Flight Controller 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.



## Flight Mode Threeflight modes are available. The details of each flight mode arefound in the section below: Pmode (Positioning) :Pmodeworks bestwhen GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P mode, which will be automaticallyselected by the Inspire 1depending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPSfor 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 orVision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometerfor positioning, so onlyaltitude is controlled. A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft only uses its barometerto maintain altitude. If it is still receiving aGPS signal, the aircraft can automatically return home ifthe Remote Controller signal is lostand ifthe Home Point has been recorded successfully. F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer tothe IOC in Appendix.**~** Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode 

### ofthe aircraft, referto 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 LEDs are shown in the figure below:

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 aboutthe Aircraft Status Indicator: 

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### Aircraft Status Indicator Description
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### ······ Red, Green and Yellow Flash Power on and self-check Alternatively

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- @: ······Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P mode with GPS and Vision Positioning)

- @ X2 ······Green Flashes Twice

- @ ······Yellow Flashes Slowly Warning



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- $ ······Fast Red Flashing

- $ ······Red Flashing Alternatively

- $ -Solid Red Safeto Fly(P rrodewith Vision 

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Remote ControllerSignal Lost Low BatteryWarning Critical Low BatteryWarning IMU Error Critical Error



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- ¢1······Redand Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required


## Return to Home (RTH) The Return to Home (RTH) brings the aircraft backtothe last recorded Home Point. There are three cases thatwill trigger RTH procedure; they are Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH.

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### RTH GPS**~.u ll**  Description The Home Point isthe location atwhich youraircrafttakes offwhen the GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through the GPS icon (**ll** 

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Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on P28 for more 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 Smart 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 distancefrom the Home Point. Aircraft will land automatically ifthe current battery level can onlysupportthe 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 waming(Red) Sufficient battery level(Green) Low battery levelwarning Remaining flighttime

Battery Level

Warning

Low battery level warning

Critical Low battery level warning
Estimated remaining flight time Remark

The battery power is low. Please land the aircraft.

The aircraft must land immediately. Estimated remaining flight based on current battery level.


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Aircraft Status Indicator

Aircraft status indicator blinks RED slowly.

Aircraft status indicator blinks RED quickly.

N/A OJI Pilot app Tap "Go-home" to have the aircraft return tothe Home point and land automatically, or "Cancel" to resume normalflight. If no action is taken, the aircraft will automatically go home and land after 1 0seconds. Remote controllerwill sound an alarm. The DJI Pilotappscreen will flash red and aircraft startsto descend. Remote controller will sound an alarm.

N/A Right Instructions

Fly the aircraft backand land itas soon as possible, then stop the motors and replace the battery.

The aircraft will begin to descend and land automatically.

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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 itto 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 3seconds 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. 

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# • Fast BlinkingYellow**~** • 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

stickduring the 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:



## &. Ensurethe space abovethe GPS module is notobstructed when using Dynamic Home Point.
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There aretwo options for Dynamic Home Point. 1. Setthe aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point. 2. Setthe remote controller's coordinate asthe new Home Point. Setting Up Dynamic Home Point Followthe steps belowto setup Dynamic Home Point: 1. Connecttothe mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app and gotothe "Camera" page. 2. Tap"f'and select"i",to resetthe remote controller's coordinates asthe new Home Point. 3. Tap"f'and select"49", to resetthe aircraft's coordinates asthe new Home Point. 4. The aircraft status indicator blinks greento show Home Point is setsuccesfully. 

## Vision Positioning 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 ofyour Inspire 1, including [1]two sonar sensors and[2]one monocularcamera.

Using Vision Positioning 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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