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Using this manual 

Legends 

(2) Warning & Important :o; Hints and Tips M Reference 

Read Before the First Flight 

Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Professional: 

1. ln the Box 

2 Phantom 3 Professionaf User Manuat 

3. Phantom 3 Profess/onal Quick Start Guide 

4.Phantom 3 Professional/Aduanced Safety Guidetines and Disclaimer 

S. Phantom 3 Professional/Aduanced lntelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines 

We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer 

before you fly. Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide and 

refer to the User Manual for more detailed inforrnation. 

Video Tutorials 

~ Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below, which demonstrates how to use Phantom 3 Professional 

safely: 

http:/Iwww.dji.com/product/phantom-3/video 

Download the DJI Pilot app 

Download and install the DJI Pilot app before using the aircraft. Scan the OR code to the right 

to download the latest version. Q~'~ ~ Q 

The Android version of the DJI Pilot app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later. `~~ 

The iOS version of the DJI Pilot app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later. ~~,'; }~~ 

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Contents 

Using this manual 

Legends 2 

Read Before the First Flight 2 

Video Tutorials 2 

Download the DJI Pilot app 2 

Product Profile 

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 Flfght Battery 17 

Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Profile 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 Profile 31 

Gimbal 32 

DJI Pilot App 

Camera 35 

Director 38 

Store 38 

Discovery 38 

Flight 

Flight Environment Requirements 40 

Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 40 

Preflight Checklist 44 

Calibrating the Compass 44 

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 45 

Flight Test 46 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 46 

Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

Appendix 

Specifications 53 

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 55 

FCC Compliance 56 

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Product Profite 

Th'ss section introduces the Phantom 3 

Professional and fists the components of 

the aircraft and remote controlier. 

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Product Profile 

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 

o Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 3 Professional, you're shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per 

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~ second and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever. An enhanced sensor 

D gives you greater clarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous flying camera. 

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~ 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 flight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable 

flight experience. A newly implemented flight recorder stores critical data from each flight and the Vision 

Positioning System enhances hovering precision when flying indoors or in environments where GPS is 

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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. 

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Mount the propeflers 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. 

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

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 fit 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. 

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A[rcraft Diagram 

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[3] Motor 

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[4] Front LED Indicator 

[5] Landing gear 

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[8]Aircraft Status Indicator 

[91 Intelligent Flight Battery 

[10]Vision Positioning Sensors 

[11]Antennas 

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[12] [12] Camera Micro-SD Card Slot 

[13]Camera Micro-USB Port 

[141 Link Button 

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[1] Antennas 

Re(ays aircraft control and 

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Securely mounts your mobile 

device to the remote controller. 

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Controls the orientation and 

[5} movement of the aircraft. 

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button 

Press and hold the button to 

initiate Retum to Home (RTH). 

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[5]Battery Level LEDs 

Displays the battery level of the remote 

contro[ler. 

[6]Status LED 

Displays the remote controller's sy5tem status. 

[7]Power Button 

Used to tum the remote contro[ler on and off. 

[8]RTH LED 

Circu[ar LED around the RTH button displays 

RTH status. 

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[9] Camera Sett ings 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. ) 

[10] Playback Button 

Playback the captured images or videos. 

(Only functions when the remote control[er is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

Pilot app.) 

[11] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is 

selected, the set number of photos wil[ 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. 

[17]Ci Button 

Customizable through the DJI Pilot app. 

[18]C2 Button 

Customizable through the DJI Pilot app. 

[19]Power Port 

Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to 

charge the battery of the remote contro[ler. 

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[14] Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

[15] Mircro-USB Port 

Connect to a SD card reader to upgrade the 

firmware. 

[16] USB Port 

Connect to mobile device or to a USB port for 

firmware upgrade. 

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