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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:
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### 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 

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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 n. ~ 

### 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. o_

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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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### m 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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[91 Intelligent Flight Battery [10] Vision Positioning Sensors [11] Antennas

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### Re(ays aircraft control and [11 video signal.

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Securely mounts your mobile device to the remote controller. [ 3 1 [3] Control Stick [4} 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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### 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. [ 14 ] r13] [12j



### [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 

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