# PHANTOM 3

V1.4

2015.09 

# User Manual

PROFESSIONAL

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# Using this manual Legends

Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference


## Read Before the First Flight Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Professional:

1. In the Box 2. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 3. Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide 4. Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer 5. Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines
We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer before you fy. Prepare for your frst fight by reviewing the Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide and refer to the User Manual for more detailed information

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## Video Tutorials Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below, which demonstrates how to use Phantom 3 Professional safely: http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3/video



## Download the DJI GO app Download and install the DJI GO app before using the aircraft. Scan the QR code to the right to download the latest version. The Android version of the DJI GO app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later. The iOS version of the DJI GO app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later. 

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### Navigating to a Topic View a complete list of topics in the table of contents. Click on a topic to navigate to that section.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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# Contents

Using this manual Legends 2 Read Before the First Flight 2 Video Tutorials 2 Download the DJI GO app 2



### Product Profle Introduction 6 Feature Highlights 6 Preparing the Aircraft 7 Aircraft Diagram 8 Remote Controller Diagram 8



### Aircraft Flight Controller 11 Flight Mode 11 Flight Status Indicator 11 Return-to-Home (RTH) 12 Smart RTH 12 Low Battery RTH 13 Failsafe RTH 14 Vision Positioning System 14 Flight Recorder 16 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 16 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 17



### Remote Controller Remote Controller Profle 23 Using the Remote Controller 23 Remote Controller Status LED 27 Linking the Remote Controller 28 Remote Controller Compliance Version 29

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### Camera and Gimbal Camera Profle 31 Gimbal 32



### DJI GO app Camera 35 Director 38 Store 38 Discovery 38



### Flight Flight Environment Requirements 40 Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 40 Prefight Checklist 44 Calibrating the Compass 44 Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 45 Flight Test 46 Starting/Stopping the Motors 46



### Troubleshooting (FAQ)

Appendix Specifcations 54 Intelligent Flight Mode 56 FCC Compliance 57© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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# Product Profle

This section introduces the Phantom 3 Professional and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller.

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# Product Profle

Introduction The Phantom 3 Professional represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is available, the Vision Positioning System allows the aircraft to hover accurately in place. 

## Feature Highlights
Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 3 Professional, you’re shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per second and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever. An enhanced sensor gives you greater clarity, lower noise, and better pictures tha n any previous fying camera.

HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of DJI Lightbridge.
DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells and an advanced power management system.
Flight Controller: The next-generation fight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable fight experience. A newly implemented fight recorder stores critical data from each fight and the Vision Positioning System enhances hovering precision when fying indoors or in environments where GPS is unavailable.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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## Preparing the Aircraft Removing Gimbal Clamp Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding it to the right (when facing the nose of the aircraft), as shown below.



### Attaching the Propellers: Mount the propellers with black dots on to motors with black axes and spin counter-clockwise to secure. Mount the propellers with sliver dots on to motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be sure all propellers are securely in place.

Preparing the Remote Controller: The mobile device holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile device. Tilt the mobile device holder to the desired position, then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward. 1. Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, then adjust the

clamp to ft the size of your mobile device. 2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down, and connect your mobile device to the

remote controller using a USB cable. 3. Plug one end of the cable into the mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of

the remote controller. Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lock them in position.

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## Aircraft Diagram

Remote Controller Diagram
[1] Antennas Relays aircraft control and video signal. [2] Mobile Device Holder Securely mounts your mobile device to the remote controller. [3] Control Stick Controls the orientation and movement of the aircraft. [4] Return Home (RTH) Button Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH). [1] [2]

[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [3] [1] GPS [2] Propeller [3] Motor [4] Front LED Indicator [5] Landing gear [6] Gimbal and Camera [7] Camera Status Indicator [8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port [9] Aircraft Status Indicator [10] Intelligent Flight Battery [11] Vision Positioning Sensors [12] Antennas [13] Camera Micro-SD Card Slot [14] Camera Micro-USB Port [15] Link Button [1] [2] [3] [4]

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[5] Battery Level LEDs Displays the battery level of the remote controller. [6] Status LED Displays the remote controller's system status. [7] Power Button Used to turn the remote controller on and off. [8] RTH LED Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

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[19] [18] [9] 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 GO app. ) [10] Playback Button Playback the captured images or videos. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI GO app.) [11] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is selected, the set number of photos will be taken with one press. [12] Flight Mode Switch Switch between P-mode, A-mode, and F-mode. [13] Video Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [14] Gimbal Dial Use this d ial t o control the tilt of the gimbal. [15] Mircro-USB Port Reserved port. [16] USB Port Connect to mobile device or to a USB port for frmware upgrade.

[17] C1 Button Customizable through the DJI GO app. [18] C2 Button Customizable through the DJI GO app. [19] Power Port Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to charge the battery of the remote controller. [10]

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# Aircraft

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