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(2) Warning & Important Hints and Tips Reference 

Before Flight 

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

1.Discfaimer 

2.In the Box 

3.Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide 

4.Safety Guidelines 

5.Inspire 1 User Manual 

6.Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines 

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

prepare for your first fliglit 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 leam how to use Inspire 1 correctly and safely: 

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

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Using this manual 

Legends 2 

Before Flight 2 

Watch the video tutoriais 2 

Download the DJI Pilot app 2 

Product Profile 

Introduction 6 

Feature Highlights 6 

Assemble the Aircraft 7 

Aircraft Diagram 9 

Remote Controlter Diagram 9 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 12 

Flight Mode 12 

Flight Status Indicator 12 

Retum 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 Controtlers 

Remote Controiler Profile 24 

Remote Controller Operations 24 

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 29 

Remote Controller Status LED 31 

Linidng 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 

AcademX 43 

User Center 43 

F[ight 

Fiight Environment Requirements 45 

Fiight Limits and Fiight Restriction Area 45 

Preflight Checklist 49 

Caiibrating the Compass 49 

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 50 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 51 

Fiight Test 51 

FAQ 

Appendix 

Specifcations 57 

inteiiigent Orientation Controi (IOC) 60 

How to Update Firmware 61 

FCC Comptiance 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 ND 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 Right 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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Dt • 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 tiave 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 rernove the gimbal from the aircraft before switch from Landing Mode to Travel Mode. 

• Place the aircraft on ttie 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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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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O! Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by hand to ensure security before flight. 

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 

propellers without a white dot onto the mounting plates that do not have a white dot. 

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the mounting plate then rotate the propellers according to the lock direction until it is secured. 

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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 cabte. 

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

ttie remote controller. 

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[2] Propeller (P17) 

[3] Motor 

[4] Front LED (P12) 

[5] Landing gear 

[6] Gimbal and Camera (P35) 

[7] Intelligent Flight Battery (P18) 

[8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

[9] Rear LED (P12) 

[10] Camera Micro-USB Port 

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

[12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) 

[13] Aircraft Status Indicator (P13) 

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[1] Antennas (P29) 

Relays aircraft control and video signal. 

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Mounting p[ace for your mobile device. 

[3] Control Stick 

Controls aircraft orientation. 

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P13) 

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Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower 

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[6] Battery Level LEDs [8] Power Button 

Displays the current battery [evel. Used to power on or power off the remote controller. 

[7] Status LED [9] RTH LED 

Displays the power status. Circular LED anxmd the RTH button disptays RTH status. 

[10]Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera sett(ngs. 

Only functions when the remote control[er is 

connected to a mobi[e device running the DJI 

Pf[ot app. 

[11] Playback Button 

Playback the captured images or videos. 

[12] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If [n burst mode, the 

set number of photos will be taken with one 

press. 

[13] FEight Mode Switch 

Used to sw[tch between P, A and F mode. 

[14] Vdeo Recording Button 

Press to start recording video. Press again to 

stop nrcording. 

[15] Gimt=al Dial 

Use this dial to contro[ the ti[t of the ganbal. 

[16] Mini-HDMI Port 

Connect an HD compatib[e monitor to this 

port to get a[(ve HD video preview of what the 

camera sees. 

[17] Micro-USB Port 

For connecting the remote control[er to your 

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Reserved for future use. 

[19] USB Port 

Connect to mobile device to access all of the 

DJI Pilot app contro(s and features. 

[20] GPS Module 

Used to pinpoint the kocatEon of the remote 

contro[[er. 

[21] Back Left Button 

Customizab[e button in DJI Pilot app. 

[22] Power Port 

Connect to a power source to charge the 

remote contro[[er's intemal battery. 

[23] Back Right Button 

Customizab[e button in DJI Pilot app. 

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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, Returri 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 

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found in the section below: 

D 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 

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

retum 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. 

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 ttiese 

LEDs are shown in the figure below: 

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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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Aircraft Status Indicator Description 

Normal 

R G Y ...... Red, Green and Yellow Flash Power on and self-check 

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G Y ...... Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft warming up 

G ...... Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) 

G X2 •••••. Green Flashes Twice Safe to Fty (P rnode with Vision Pos'dioning but without GPS) 

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R ...... Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Waming 

R ...... Fast Red Rashing Critical Low Battery Waming 

R ...... Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error 

R — Solid Red Critical Error 

R Y ...... Red and Yellow Flash Atternativety Compass Calibration Required 

Return to Home (RTH) 

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

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

~] GPS Description 

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

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

Home Point %,u the GPS icon (?t,,l ). If you are using the Dynamic Home Point 

sefting, the Home Point will be updated to your current position as you 

move around and when the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks green. 

Smart RTH 

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 retum of the aircraft. Users are advised to retum home or land the aircraft immediately 

when these wamings are shown. DJI Pilot app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Home Point 

when low battery waming is triggered. Aircraft will automatically retum 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 wamings 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 Suffrcient battery 

warning(Red) level(Green) 

Low battery 

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Battery level indicator 

Battery Level Aircraft Status 

Remark DJI Pilot app Flight Instructions 

Waming Indicator 

Tap "Go-home" to have 

the aircraft retum to the HY the aircraft Home point and land back and land The battery automatically, or "Cancel" to 

Low battery power is low. Aircraft status resurrie normal flight. If no it as soon as 

level warning Please land the indicator blinks action is taken, the aircraft Possible, then 

RED slowly. stop ihe motors aircraft. will automatically go home and replace the and land after 10 seconds. 

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Critical Low The aircraft Aircraft status flash red and aircraft starts to will begin to 

battery level must land indicator blinks descend. Remote controller descend and land 

warning immediately. RED quickly. will sound an alarm. automatically. 

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

automatically, you may push the itirottle 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 

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0 - 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 Fallsafe altitude. 

• Aircraft will stop ascending and inunediately retum 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 thal is different from the 

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

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There are two options for Dynamic Home Point. 

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 Iaunch the DJI Pilot app and go to the "Camera" page. 

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

3. Tap"g"and select"*o", to reset the aircrati's coordinates as the new Home Point. 

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

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^ 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. 

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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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 , P 

cannot work properly on surfaces without pattem 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. 

. i 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 lhe 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 D 

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. 

• Rying over moving surfaces or objects. 

• Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically. 

• Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or brigtit (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 pattems 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 pattem on the ground in low light 

conditions (less than 1001ux). 

• 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. 

~ Keep the animals away from ttie 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 intemal 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 

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match the nut with the dots on the motors of your Inspire 1: 

Propellers Grey cap(1345) Black cap(1345R) 

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Attach On Motors without a black dot Motors with a black dot 

Legends B') Lock : Tum the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten 

b`) Unlock : Tum 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 

D 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 

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• Handling the propellers with care. 

• Manually tighten each of tfie propellers on the caresponding 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. 

0 - 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 avdd 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 Intelligent 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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Flight Battery' P21 for more information . 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

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

2. Battery L'rfe Display: LEDs display the current battery pawer cyde. 

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. ft takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%.It is normal to feel 

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

set in the DJI Pilot app. 0 

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5. Over charge Protection: Charging automaticaily stops when the battery is fuliy charged. 

6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0°C(32 0F) 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 voftage reaches 18V to 

prevent over-discharge damage 

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

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

is detected. 

11. Battery Information History: Show the last 32 entries of battery information recon:is that indude waming 

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 infomnatlon is provided to the 

aircraft's to the main controller. 

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responsibility for all operations and usage. 

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Pbrver LED will tum red and the Battery Level Indicators wiil 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 Noffce: 

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

temperature environments (those with air temperatures below 5 0C). Ensure that the battery is fully 

charged and the ce{I voltage is at 4.43 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 5°C and -10°C, the Intelligent FfEght Battery should be able to achieve the appropriate voftage 

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

in order to prevent a rapid drop in temperatures. 

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

y environments, stop flying and land the aircraft immediateiy. You will still be able to control the aircraft's 

o movement when this waming is triggered. 

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

exceeds 5°C before using it in the low temperature environment. 

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

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

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

when in use. 

® In cold environments, insert the battery fnto the battery compartrnent 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 remaEning 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. 

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

discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

~{ : LED is on. C{; : LED is flashing. 

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Batt>sry Level 

LED1 LED2 LED3 CED4 Battery Level 

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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 I'rfe. The Battery Level Indicators wiEl light up and/or blink as described below for 2 

seconds: 

Battery Ufe 

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500/6-60% 

40%-5U% 

30%-40% 

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

Eo Fbr more infomiation about the battery, launch DJI Pilot app and check ihe infomiaton under the 

battery tab. 

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (100•240V 50/601-Iz). 

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

level is above 95%, tum 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 Right Battery after each f[ight. AIIow its temperature to drop to room temperature 

before storing it for an extended per'rod. 

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

A14-100P1A) at the same time, othennnse the charger may overheat. 

• Afways tum 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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LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery iLevel 

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25%-50% 

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Charging Protection LED Display 

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

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LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 B[Enking Pattem Battery Protection Item 

LED2 blinks twfce per second Over current detected 

LED2 blinks tttnee times per second Short circuit detected 

LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected 

LED3 blinks three times per second Over-voltage charger detected 

LED4 blinks twice per second Chargtng temperature is too low 

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After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to tum off the Battery 

Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume 

changing. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug the charger in the event of a noorn temperature 

error, the charger wila resume charging when the temperature falls within the nomial range. 

0 D,lI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers. 

:0; How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery: 

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 pawer on the aircraft to initiaate the discharge process, discharge the battery 

until the aircraft is powen:d 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 unlil there is less than 5% of power left, or unbl the battery can no longer 

be tumed on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery level. 

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

no longer be tumed on. 

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Remote Controller Profile 

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 LEDs on the front panel of the remote control. 

[r) • 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. 

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

prevent transmission interference. 

Remote Controller 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 LEDs 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 LEDs will display ttie 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 ttiat 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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Charging Remote Controller 

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger. 

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Contro[ling Camera 

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

Button and Vdeo Recording Button on the remote control. 

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Tum the dal to quickty adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed without letting go of the 

remote contro[ler. Move the dial button to left or right to view the pictures or videos in p[ayback mode. 

(2] Playback Button 

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

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Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, mulkple photos w[II be taken with a single press. 

[4] Recoding Button 

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

Contro[[ing 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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~ Stick NeutraU mid point: Control sticks of the Remote Controller are placed at the central posi>ion. 

Move the Stick: The control sixck is pushed away from the central position. 

Remote 

(Mode 2) 

Aircraft 

( 0 indicates nose diredlon) Remarks 

~ Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

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Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

Push the throttle stick up to takeoff. 

qp 0 When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1 will 

® hover in place. 

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. i center positon, ft faster the Inspire 1 vAll change 

elevatian. Always push the stick gently to prevent 

sudden and unexpected elevation changes. 

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Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the 

nldder and rotation of the aircraft. 

~ Push the sick !eft to rotate the aircraft counter 

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

acrcraft clockHnse. If fhe sbck is centered, the 

Inspire 1 wiil stay facing its current direction. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

positon, the faster the Inspire 1 will rotate. 

Moving the right stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's forward and backward pitch. 

~ a Push the sfick up to ffy forward and down to fiy 

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

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a larger pitch angle (ma*mum 35) artd faster flight 

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Moving the right stick control left and right changes 

the aircraft's left and right pitch. 

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

will hover in place if the stick is centered. 

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a larger pitch angle (maximum 35') and faster flEght. 

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FEight Mocfe Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

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

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P mode (Positioning) : P mode works best when GPS signal is stnxig. There are three different states of P 

rnode, whEch wi[I 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 Vsion Posiboning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, 

so only altitude is controEled. 

A mode (Attitude): 11The GPS and Vsion Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft 

onty uses its barometer to maintain alMude. If it is still receivfng a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatica[ly 

retum home if the Remote Controller signal is Eost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. 

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

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 Switich / RTH Button 

'f'he 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 acffvate the Retum to Home (RTH) procedure. 

Trranstormation Switch 

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

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lowened before landing. 

RTH button 

Press and hold this button to start fhe Retum 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 retum to the last recorded 

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

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Connecting Mobile Devlce 

Tlt the Mobile Devfce Holder to fhe desired position. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder 

to release fhe damp, and then place yoiu mobile device into fhe Gamp. Adjust the clamp to secure your 

niobile device. Then connect your mobile device to the remote controlier 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 

displayed in the picture shown below: 

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Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance and position 

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

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

More than one rernote 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" rernote controllers (rnax of 6) are connect to the aircraft, only the first connected "slave" rernote 

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

frorn ttie aircraft and set the cartlera parameters, but they cannot control the gimbal. 

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A 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. 

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 rernote controller to your rnobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app. 

2. Go to the Camera page, and tap jP ,III1 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 rernote controller as "Master" remote controller. 

5. Enter the connection password for the "Slave" remote controller. 

"Slave" Remote Controller: 

1. Tap "Search for Master Controller" to search the "Master" remote controller. 

RC Control Setting > 

Master and Slave 

Set RC Status OFF I Master 

RC Name S88tiq2 

Request Control 

Search for Master Controller 

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0 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. 

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

RC Control Settings > 

Master and Slave 

Set RC Status OFF I Master 

RC Name s88642 

Request Control 

Search for Master Controller 

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3. Select the "Master" remote controller from the "Master RC List" and input the connection password to 

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

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The remote controller set as 'Master' but it is not 

connected with the aircraft. 

The remote controller set as 'Master' and it is connected 

with the aircraft. 

The remote controller set as 'Slave' but it is not 

connected with the aircraft. 

The reniote controller set as 'Slave' and it is connected 

with the aircraft. 

Remote controller error. 

HD Downlink is disnipted. 

Remote Controller Status. 

Aircraft is retuming home. 

Sending Retum to Home command to the aircraft. 

Aircraft Retum to Home in progress. 

0 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 ttie 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. 

Remote Control Calibration > 

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4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and 'beep' 

sound is emitted. 

Remote Control Calibration 

Stick Mode > 

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

succeed. 

~• 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 rernote controller to the aircraft. 

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

the same aircraft. 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements. 

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Gimbal and Camera 

This chapter provides the technical 

specifications of the camera and expfains 

the working mode of the aimba'.. 

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