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Using this manual 

0 Waming .&, Important ;\); Hints and "Tips [ilil Reference 

Reaq the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Advanced: 

1./nthe Box 

2. Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 

3. Phantom 3 Advanced Quick Start Guide 

4. Phantqm 3 Professional I Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer 

5. Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Intelligent Right 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 Advanced Quick Start Guide and 

refer to the User Manual for more detailed information. 

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

safely: 

http://www.dii.com/product/phantom-3/video 

Download and install the DJI GO app before usiilg the aircraft. Scan the OR 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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Contents 

Using this manual 

Legends 

Read Before the First Flight 

Video Tutorials 

Download the DJI GO app 

Product Profile 

Introduction 

Feature Highlights 

Preparing the Aircraft 

Aircraft Diagram 

Remote Controller Diagram 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 

Flight Mode 

Flight Status Indicator 

Return-to-Home (RTH) 

Smart RTH 

Low Battery RTH 

Failsafe RTH 

Vision Positioning System 

Flight Recorder 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

OJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Profile 

Using the Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Status LED 

Linking the Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

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Camera and Gimbal 

Camera Profile 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 

Preflight Checklist 44 

Calibrating the Compass 44 

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 45 

Flight Test 46 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 46 

Troubleshooting (FAQ) 49 

Appendix 54 

Specifications 54 

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 56 

FCC Compliance 57 

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Product Profile 

This section introduces the Phantom 3 

Advanced and lists the components of 

the aircraft and remote controller. 

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Product Profile 

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The Phantom 3 Advanced represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 

1080p 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. 

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Camera and Gimbal: Phantom 3 Advanced has a fully integrated camera that shoots 1 080p video at up to 

60 frames per second and captures 12 megapixel photos. An enhanced sensor gives you greater clarity, 

!ower noise, and better pictures than any previous flying camera. 

HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of DJI 

Ughtbridge. 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: The 4480 mAh OJ I 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 

unavailable. 

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Preparing the Aircraft 

Removing Gimbal Clamp 

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Remove the gimbal clamp by slid1ng 1t to the nght (when fac1ng 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 w1th sliver dots on to motors w1th sliver axes and sp1n clockwise to secure Be sure 

all propellers are securely in place. 

& Place all propellers onto the correct motors and lighten by hand to lock them in pos1t1on 

Preparing the Remote Controller 

The mobile device holder IS designed for secunng tablet or mobile dev1ce. 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 nght s1de of the mob1le dev1ce 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 mob1le dev1ce to the 

remote controller us1ng a USB cable 

3. Plug one end of the cable into the mobile dev1ce. and the other end into the USB port on the back of 

the remote controller 

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[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 Right Battery 

[11] Vision Positioning Sensors 

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[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 Retum to Home (RTH). 
[5] Battery Level LEOs 

Displays the battery level of the remote 

controller. 

[6] Status LED 

Displays the remote controller's system status. 

[7] Power Button 

Used to tum the remote controller on and off. 

[B] RTH LED 

Circular LED around the RTH button displays 

RTH status. 

[9] Camera Settings Dial 

Tum the dial to adjust camera settings. 

(Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

GOapp.) 

{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 wi!l 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] C1 Button 

Customizable through the DJI GO app. 

[18] C2 Button 

Customizab!e through the DJI GO app. 

[19] Power Port 

Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to 

charge the battery of the remote controller. 

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{14] Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbat 

[15] Mircro-USB Port 

Reserved port. 

(1 6] USB Port 

Connect to mobile device or to a USB port for 

firmware upgrade. 

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Aircraft 

This section introduces the features of 

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning 

System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery 

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Aircraft 

The Phantom 3 Advanced's flight controller features several important upgrades, including a new flight 

mode. Safety modes include Failsafe and Return-to-Home. These features ensure the safe return of your 

aircraft if the control signal is lost. The flight controller can also save critical flight data from each flight 

to the on-board storage device. The new flight controller also provides increased.stability and a new air 

braking feature. 1 

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

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 Phantom 3 Advanced depending on signal strength 

of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors : 

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available. The aircraft is using GPS for positioning. 

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strength is not sufficient. The aircraft is 

using only the Vision Positioning System for positioning. 

P-ATIJ: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer for 

positioning, so only altitude can be stabilized. 

A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft only uses 

its barometer. The aircraft can still automatically retum to the home point if the control signal is lost and 

the Home Point was recorded successfully. 

F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information 

about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix. 

~\;>: Use the Aight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the·aircraft, refer to the "Flight 

Mode Switch" on Page 26 for more information. 

The Phantom 3 Advanced has Front LEOs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these ~EDs are 

shown in the figure below: 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

The Front LEOs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEOs glow solid red when the aircraft is 

turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the 

system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status 

Indicators: 

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Aircraft Status Indicator Description 

Normal 

R G Y ······Red. Green and Yellow Flash 

AlternatiVely 

~ Y ····· Green and Yellow Rash AlternatiVely 

G • • • • · · Green Rashes Slowly 

G X2 ······Green Flashes TWice 

Y ······Yellow Rashes Slowly 

Warning 

Y .... Fast Yellow Rash1ng 

······Slow Red Rash1ng 

.!3 · · · · · · Fast Red Flashong 

R · • • • · · Red Aash1ng AlternatiVely 

R - SolidRed 

R ~ .. · .. ·Red and Yellow Flash AlternatiVely 

Return-to-Home (RTH) 

Turn1ng On and Self D1agnosttc Test1ng 

Warm.ng Up 

Safe to Fly (P-mode With GPS and V1s10n 

Pos11oo1ng) 

Safe to Fly (P-mode With ViSIOn Posit1001ng but 

Wlthout GPS) 

Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and V1soo 

POSitioning) 

Remote Controller's S1gnal Lost 

Low Battery Wam1ng 

Cntocal Battery Wam1ng 

IMU Error 

Cntocal Error 

Compass Cahbrauon Reqwed 

The Return-to-Home (RTH) funct100 bnngs the a~rcraft back to the last recorded Home Po1nt There are 

three lypes of RTH procedures Smart RTH Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH This sect1011 descnbes 

these three scenariOs 1n detrul 

I GPS Descnptoo 

If a strong GPS s1gnal was acqwed before takeoff. the Home Poont 

HomePo1nt !ll. ,u 

1s the locatiOn from wh1ch the a~rcraft was launched The GPS s1gnal 

strength 1s 1nd1cated by the GPS 1con ( !ll. ,u ) The a1rcraft status 

______ _L ________ _L111docator ~~--Will blink --~~ rapidly when the home pont IS recorded 

SmartRTH 

Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to RTH button on page 26 for more Information) or 

tap the RTH button 1n the OJI GO app and follow the on-screen 1nstructoos when GPS 1s available to ,n,. 

tlate Smart RTH The a~rcrafl Will then automatically return to the last recorded Home Po1nt You may use 

the remote controller's control sttcks to control the a~rcraft s pos1t10n to avo1d a collisiOn dunng the Smar1 

RTH process Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process, and press the Smart RTH 

button aga1n to 1erm1nate the procedure and rega1n full control of the atrcraft 
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The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the OJI Intelligent Right 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 prompted. The DJI GO app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The 

aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a ten-second countdown. The 

user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholds 

for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft's current altitude and distance from 

the Home Point. 

The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough 

to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft's 

orientation during the landing process. 

The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the OJI GO app, and is described below: 

Low battery 

level warning 

Critical Low battery level Sufficient battery 

warning(Red) !evei(Green) 

Low battery 

level waming(Yellcw) Remaining I fight time 

Power requires 

to return home 

Battery level Indicator 

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The battery : Aircraft status 

power is low. i indicator blinks 

Please land the ' I RED slowly. 

! aircraft. I 

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! Tap "Go-home" to have the ! 

aircraft return to the Home , Ry the aircraft 

point and land automatically, back and land 

or "Cancel" to resume normal 1 it as soon as 

flight. If no action is taken, possible, then 

the aircraft will automatically stop the motors 

I go home and land after 10 and replace the 

seconds. Remote controller battery. 

will sound an alarm. 

Critical Low The aircraft Aircraft status • )he DJI GO-app.di_Splay ~~~ Allow the aircraft to 

. d' · bl" kS · flash red and the aJrcraft Wlll d d d 1 d battery level must land 

waminQ ,; .inlrriediate!Y~" 

Estimated 

remaining 

flight time 

; Estimated 

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In lcato_r- In start to descend. The rerrote . _e59en : an an 

RED qu1ckly. coritrOII~r'will sound an 8.tarm . .' ~utomatql.lly. 

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~\;>: • When the Critical battery level warning is triggered-and the aircraft begins to land automatically, 

you may push the throttle upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude, giving you an 

opportunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing location. 

• The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated 

remaining flight time. They are automatically adjusted according to the aircraft's current location 

and status. 

If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will 

be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Return· 

to·Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote 

controller signal connection is re-established. 

Failsclfe Illustration 

1 Record Home Point 2 COnfinnihg HOme Point 3 RemOte C0ntrri11e'i' Sigilai:Lost 

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B~nking Green B~nking Green Fast Blinking Yellow 

4 Signal Lost LaSts (after 3 sec.) 5 RIH (~able altitul:!) 6 Lan:lrq_(after t-o~ for5 sees) .• -y- X X y~~~~~~~~~----y- X T 

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20m Elsvo~eto20m !'T" ~ .. ., Hol\1>! .,_ Hl><•20m ., 

Fast Blinking Yellow Fast Blinking Yellow Fast Blinking Yellow 

&. • Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ( [ ~111!1 1 displays grey) or 

unavailable . 

• Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20 

meters (65 feet) radius of the Home Point. Aircraft will stop ascending-and immediately return to 

the Home Point if you move the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) altitudes 

or beyond during Failsafe . 

• The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it is important to set an 

suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and enter "Camera" and 

select "MODE > Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode" to set the Failsafe altitude . 

• User cannot control the aircraft while the aircraft is ascending to its failsafe altitude. However 

the user can rapidly toggle S1 switch to regain control to cancel the ascending. 

The DJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current 

position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Phantom 3.Advanced can hover in place more precisely 

a_nd fly indoors or in other environments where a GPS signal is not available. The main components of the 

Vision Positioning System are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 Advanced; they include (2] two 

ultrasonic sensors and [1] one monocular camera. 

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Using Vision Positioning 

Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Advanced is turned on. No LJ 

further action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in indoor environments, where GPS )> 

is unavailable. Using the sensors that are built into the Vision Positioning system, the Phantom 3 ~· 

Professional can hover precisely even without GPS. §. 

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below 

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to use 

switch 

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toP-mode. 

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2. Place the aircraft on a flat surface. Note that the Vision Positioning system cannot work 

properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations. 

3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator will flash green two times, which indicates the Vision 

Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off and the aircraft will hover iil place. 

& The performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface over which it is 

flying. The ultrasonic sensors may not be able to accurately measure distances when operating 

above sound-absorbing materials. In addition, the camera may not function correctly in 

Suboptiinal enVironments. The aircraft will switch from P-mode to A-mode automatically if neither 

GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the 

followiilg 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 8 m/s at 2 meters or over 4 m/s at 1 meter). 

• Flying over water or transparent surfaces . 

• Flying over moving surfaces or objects . 

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

• Flying over extremely dark (lux< 10) or bright (lux> 100,000) 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 the same design). 

• Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft. 

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.;?if. • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness 

of the sensors. 

• Vision Positioning is only effective when the aircraft is at altitudes of 0.3 to 3 meters. 

• The Vision Positioning System may not function properly when the aircraft is flying aver water. 

• The Vision Positioning System may nat be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light 

conditions (less than 100 lux). 

• 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 

[11 ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds .. 

~ 0 Keep animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar 

n sensor emits high frequency sounds that are only audible to some animals. 

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Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight 

telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters. To access these data, connect the 

aircraft to the PC through the Micro-USB port and launch the DJI GO app. 

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Advanced. The grey and black nuts on 

the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin. To 

attach the propellers properly, match the nut color with the motor axis color. 

rr Motors with a grey axes ([Motors with a black axes 

Legends e'l Lock: Tum the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten. 

'"b 'l Unlock :Tum the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove. 

Attaching the Propellers 

1. Be sure to remove the warning stickers from the motors before attaching the propellers. 

2. Attach the propellers with silver dots onto the motors with silver axes and spin the propellers clockwise 

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with black dots onto the motors with black axes and spin 

the propetlers counter-clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand 

before flight. 

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& • Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otheJWise the aircraft cannot take off. 

• Wear gloves when handling propellers. 

• Hand tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly. 

Detaching the Propellers 

Hold the motor in place with one hand, then spin the propeller in the indicated unlock direction. 

& • 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 aged, chipped, 

or broken propellers. 

• To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or rooters when they are spinning. 

• ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience. 

The DJIIntel!igent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ 

discharge functionality. It should only be charged using an appropriate charger that has been approved 

byDJI. 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

& The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to 

'Charging the lnte!Jigent Flight Battery' for more information. 

~<J: Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Advanced charger is 57 W. 

OJ I Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

1. Battery Level Display: the LED indicators display the current battery level. 

2. Battery Life Display; the LEOs display the current battery power cycle. 

3. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65% of 

total power when it is idle for more than ten days. It takes around two days to discharge the battery to 

65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process. 

Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI GO app. 

4. Balanced Charging; Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 

5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged. 

6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between ace (32cF) and 

40°C (104°F), 

7. Over Current Protection: The battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 8 A) is detected. 

8. Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over-discharge damage, discharging automatically stops when 

the battery voltage reaches 12 V. 

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

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10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI GO app displays a warning message when a damaged 

battery cell is detected. 

11. Battery Error History: Browse the battery error history in the DJI GO app. 

12. Sleep mode: To save power, the battery enters sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. 

13. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery's voltage, capacity, current, etc. is transmitted to 

the aircraft's main controller . 

.&, Refer to Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced lnte/t;gent Right Battery Safety Guidelines before 

use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage . 

Using the Battery 

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LED3 

Tuming ON/OFF 

r4-LED4 

Power Button (Buli!-in LED) 

'-.__..S=--L-Battery level Indicators 

Turning On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on. The 

Power LED will tum red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level. 

Turning Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The 

battery power LED will flash when powering off the Phantom to allow au1omatically stopping 

of a recording during the event recording wasn't stopped. 

Low Temperature Notice: 

1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying in low temperature(< ooC) environments. 

2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature ( < -10°C) environments. 

Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures 

between -1occ and sec. 

3. End the flight as soon as the DJI GO app displays the "Low Battery Level Warning" In low temperature 

environments. 

4. Keep the battery indoors to warm it before flying In low temperature environments. 

5. To ensure optimal performance of the battery, keep the battery temperature above 20°C. 

6. The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell's temperature is not within the operating 

range (0°C - 40°C ). 

& In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for 

approximately 1-2 minu1es to warm up before taking off. 

Checking the Battery Level 

The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the battery is turned off, press 

the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery level. See 

below for details. 

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

discharging. The Indicators are defined below. 

0 :LED is on. l1: LED is flashing. 

0 : LED is off. 

Battery life 

BaHery life refers to how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must 

be replaced. When the battery is turned off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the 

battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink for two seconds, as shown below: 

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

rn For more information about the battery, launch the DJI GO app and check the information that is listed 

under the battery tab. 

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Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

1. Connect the Battery Charger to a power source {10o-240 V 50/60Hz). 

2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the lnte!Jigent Right 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 as it is charging. 

4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level Indicators are all off. 

5. Air-coo! the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature 

before storing it for an extended period. 

& · We do not ·recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with the 

standard charger at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat. 

• Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Advanced. 

Never insert or remove a battery when it is turned on. 

Power Outlet 

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger 

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ll 0 0 0 0%-25% 

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ll ll ll 0 50%-75% 

I ll ll ll ll 75%-100% I 

0 0 0 0 Fully Charged 

Battery Protection LED Display 

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

[:;;: Level_lndi:Stoj~ wh.ile ~~a~ing. _ _ __ --- . -. 

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0 ll 0 0 LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected 

[L ll· . 0 0 .. LEb2 bJinks three times. per second Shof! circt,.~it de_tSGt~c;! I 

0 0 ll 0 LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected 

o= 0 ll 0 LED3 bli_nks three tir'nes per seconQ Qve(-voltag~ charger deteCted . I 

0 0 0 ill LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low 

ro- 0 0 ll ' LED4 blinks three tiines per ~and Charging.tempeffiture·is too h_igttl 

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After these issues are resolved, press the Power Button to tum off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the 

Intelligent Right Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not 

need to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the charger will resume 

charging when the temperature is within the allowable range. 

& DJJ does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers. 

~0: How to discharge your Intelligent Right Battery: 

Slow : Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Phantom 3 Advanced's Battery Compartment 

and turn it on. Leave it on until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no 

longer be turned on. Launch the OJI GO app to check battery levels. 

Rapid : Fly the Phantom 3 Advanced outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until 

the battery can no longer be turned on. 

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Remote Controller 

This section describes the features 

of the remote controller and includes 

instructions for controlling the aircraft 

and the camera. 

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The Phantom 3 Advanced remote controller is a multi·function wireless communication device that 

integrates the video downlink system and aircraft remOte control system. The video downlink and aircraft 

remote control system operate at 2.4 GHz. The remote controller features a number of camera control 

functions, such as taking and previewing photos and videos, as well as controlling gimbal motion. 

The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LED 

indicators on the front pane! of the remote controller. 

!XI • Compliance Version: The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. 

• Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 or Mode 2, or to a custom mode. 

• Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle. 

• Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle. 

& To prevent transmission interterence, do not operate more than three aircrafts in the same area. 

Turning the Remote Controller On and Off 

The Phantom 3 Advanced remote Controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a capacity 

of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Follow the steps 

below to turn on your remote controller: 

1. When the remote controller is tumed off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEOs will 

display the current battery level. 

2. Press and hold the Power Button to turn on the remote controller, 

3. The remote controller wi11 beep when it is turned on. The Status LED wlll rapidly blink green, indicating 

that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEOs will glow solid green when linking is 

complete. 

4. Repeat Step 2 to turn off the remote controller. 

Charging the Remote Controller 

Charge the remote controller using the included charger. Refer to the figure on next page below for more 

detafls. 

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Controlling the Camera 

Shoot videos/pictures, view recorded images, and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera 

Settings Dial, Playback Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote controller. 

[3) 

[1] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture without letting go of 

the remote controller .. Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback 

mode. Press down on the dial to toggle between these settings. 

[2] Playback Button 

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

(3] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos wi!l be taken with a single press. 

(4] Video Receding Button 

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

[5] Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

Controlling Aircraft 

This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. The 

Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default. 

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~ Stick Neutral/Mid-Point: Control sticks are in the center position. 

Moving the Control Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the center position. 

t Remote COri~r Aircraft Remarks (Moi:le2) ( .. Indicates No~ Direction) I 

Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's elevation. 

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Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 

Advanced will hover in place. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

• position, the faster the Phantom 3 Advanced will 

change elevation. Always push the stick gently 

to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation 

changes. 

Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the 

@; .~~ rudder and rotation of the aircraft. 

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter-

~=A' clockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft 

~ ~~ clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 

• Advanced will maintain its current orientation . 

~ The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Phantom 3 Advanced will 

rotate. 

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Moving the right stick up and down changes the 

Y- aircraft's forward and backward pitch. 

Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly 

backward. Phantom 3 Advanced will hover in 

place if the stick is centered. 

PUsh the stick further C?NJaY from the center JXlSition for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 30•) and 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 right to fly right. The 

Phantom 3 Advanced will hover in place if the 

stick is centered. 

~ T Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the 

camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the 

dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point 

® downwards. The camera will remain in its current 

position when dial is static. 

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Adjusting Controller Sticks 

Hold and twist the controller sticks clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust 

the length of the controller sticks. A proper length of controller sticks can 

improve the controlling accuracy. 

Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

You may choose between; P-mode, F-mode and Amode. 

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F-mode 

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Position3 P-mode 

Position 1 &:> 

Position 2 &:> 

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P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. There are three different 

versions of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Advanced depending on GPS 

signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors: 

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available; the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. 

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but a sufficient GPS signal is not available. Aircraft is using 

only Vision Positioning for position holding. 

P-A ITI: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometer for 

positioning, so only altitude is maintained. 

A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft uses 

only its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Point if remote controller 

signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully. 

F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information 

about !OC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix. 

By default, the Right Mode Switch is locked toP-mode. To unlock other flight modes, launch the DJI GO 

app, enter the "Camera" page, and tap "Mode", then activate "Multiple Right Mode". 

RTH Button 

Press and hold the RTH button to start the Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure. The LED ring around the 

RTH Button will blink white to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to 

the last recorded Home Point Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain control of 

the aircraft. 

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Connecting Your Mobile Device 

Tilt the mobile device holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the mobile device holder 

to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the cradle. Adjust the clamp down to secure the 

mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote controller using 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. 

Optimal Transmission Range 

The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable within the area that 

is depicted in the image below: 

Optimal Transmission Range 

strong weak 

Ensure that the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission zone. To achieve the best transmission 

performance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operator and the aircraft. 

The Status LED reflects the strength of the connection between the remote controller and the aircraft. The 

RTH LED indicates the Return-to-Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains more information 

about these indicators. 

RTH LED 

Status LED 

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fsia!Us CEc) ,.,, .... Alarm Reinot8 cOntrOller StatUs 

-ifi;-Solid Red J' Chime The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft. 

•@c-Solid.Green" ;·chime The remote controller is conneCted to the aircraft. 

·iffi""" Slow Blinking Red D-D-0 ...... Remote contro!ler error. 

tiJI-(f!Jrjfftf!J ...... Red and Green/.R~ and None HD downlink fs disrupted. 

Ye!low Alternate Blinks 

Rri'i:Ceo -.~,;;;" ;·~ -" RemOte Coniroll~r Status . 

*1!-·- Solid Whtte !Chime Aircraft is retuming home. 

#ft ...... Blinking Whtte Sending Retum-to-Home command to the aircraft. 

#jj ...... Blinking Whtte Return-to-Home procedure in progress. 

~ The Remote Status Indicator will blink red and sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low. 

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new 

remote controller for the first time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller: 

1. Tum on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch the DJI GO app. 

2. Tum on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Enter "Camera" and tap on ~:u .nil and then tap "Linking RC" button as shown below. 

( RC Control Setting X 

RC Calibration > 

Stick. Mode > 

Default stick. rnodt~ is Modt~ 2, changing &tick modes allt~rs tOO Wfr/ the aircraft is controlled 

Do not change unless farniriar with your new mode. 

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

emitted. 

( RC Con!ro! SeU1ng X 

RC Calibration 

Stick Mode 

Defau~ s~ckmodo isM 

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Saarchlng lor aircraft frequency, 

timeo!JIIn 54 seconds he aircraft is controUed. 

Press tha linlting but!oo on tha rurcraft 

to ~nk this remote controller 

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oftheRC. 

5. Locate the linking button on the side of the aircraft, as shown In the figure below. Press the !Ink button 

to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED will display a solid green once the remote 

controller is successfully linked to the aircraft. 

link Button 

.&, • The remote controller will un-link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the 

same aircraft 

The remote control!er is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements. 

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Camera and Gimbal 

This section provides the technical 

specifications of the camera and 

explains the gimbal's operation modes. 

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Camera Profile 

The on-board camera uses a 1/2 3 1nch CMOS sensor to capture v1deo (up to1080p at 60 frames per 

second w1th the Phantom 3 Advanced) and 12 megap1xel stills You may choose to record the v1deo 1n 

e1ther MOV or MP4 format Available p1cture shoot1ng modes 1nclude burst. con!lnuous. and t1me-lapse 

mode A hve prev1ew of what the camera sees can be mon1tored on the connected mobile deVIce VIa the 

DJI GOapp 

Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

To store your photos and v1deos, 1nsert the M1cro-SD card 1nto the slot, as shown below. before 

turning on the Phantom 3 Advanced. The Phantom 3 Advanced comes w1th a 16 GB M1cro-SD card 

and supports M1cro-SD cards up to 64 GB A UHS-1 M1cro-SD card 1s recommended due to the1r 

fast read and wnte speeds allow1ng you to save h1gh-resolut1on v1deo data 

0 Do not remove the M1cro-SD card from the Phantom 3 Advanced when 1t IS turned on 

Camera Data Port 

Turn on the Phantom 3 Advanced and connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos 

and VIdeoS to your computer 

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Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the images or videos 

through the DJI GO app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to "Controlling the 

Camera Page 24". 

Camera LED Indicator 

Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on. It provides information on the 

working status of the camera. 

f Carh~ra: LED -liidiciStor camera st8tu~ I 

@.·Green Fast Blink (0.2s off, 0.1s on) System is warming up. 

~~tGr~en-~link·Onc~. (0.5s off, 0.4s onJ Taking a sitlgle picture. 

~ :¢#Green Blink3 Times (0.3s off, 0.1son) Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot. 

[ ~@-·~low Red Blink (-l.E)S On, o:Ss off·) Recording. 

(") 3 :@:Fast Red Blink (0.5s off, 0.2s on) 

~ ( if$!.-'tff!.· Double Red:Biink'"(o:is _on, 0.1s off, 0.1s on, 0.-1~ pff) 

:~Solid Red 

I 'iflf ·iil)Green andHed Blink {O.Ss green on, O.Bs red on) . 

Gimbal Profile 

SO card error. 

. Overheated' Camera 

System error. 

. Rrmware Upgrading 

The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture clear, 

stable images and video. The gimbal can tilt the camera within a 120" range. 

-90' 

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the tilt movement of the camera. 

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Gimbal Operation Modes 

Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the 

camera settings page of the DJI GO app. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote 

controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details: 

Follow Mode The angle between gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains 

constant at all times. 

FPVMode The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a 

first-person perspective flying experience. 

& • A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) the aircraft is placed on uneven ground 

or the gimbal's motion is obstructed (2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive 

external force, such as a collision. Please take off from flat, open ground and protect the gimbal 

at all times. 

• Aying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet. leading to temporary failure. The 

gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries. 

Anti-Drop Kit 

The anti-drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. Two pins have been 

mounted prior to shipping. If new or additional pins are required, see the diagram below. Press Part 

(j) through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part ® , then lock them together 

as shown@ , Mounting the anti-drop kit pins diagonally from each other is recommended. 

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This section introduces the four main 

functions of the DJI GO app. 

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The DJI GO app 1s a mobile applicabon des1gned specifically for the Phantom 3 Advanced. Use this app 

to control the g1mbal, camera. and other a1rcraft functions The app also features Map. Academy, and 

User Center, wt11ch are used for conf1gunng your a1rcraft and shanng your photos and videos with others. 

It 1s recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience 

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The Camera page conta1ns a lwe HD v1deo feed from the Phantom 3 Advanced·s camera You can also 

conf1gure variOUs camera parameters from the Camera page. 

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[1] Flight Mode 

8 The text next to this icon indicates the current flight ITK)de. 

Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify flight limits and 

set the gain values. 

~0: The aircraft is set to ~Beginner Modeu by default The aircraft cannot fly 30 meters (98 feet) higher 

and beyond the recorded Home Point under beginner mode. Disable this mode in the MODE 

setting page. 

[2] GPS Signal Strength 

uil: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS 

strength. 

[3] IOC Settings 

~ CL: This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-rnode. Tap to view the IOC 

settings menu and select the desired roc setting. 

[4] System Status 

!SDleiDflY{GI;'SII: This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. 

[5] Battery Level Indicator 

- : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored 

zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions. 

[6] Remote Controller Signal 

g.~ til !I: This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. 

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

~~11ll: This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and 

the remote controller. 

[B] Battery Level 

lf'f 1 00%: This icon shows the current battery level. 

Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the 

battery warning history. 

[9] General Settings 

:: : Tap this Icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters, 

reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight 

route display. 

[10] Camera Operation Bar 

Shutter and Recording Settings 

9 :Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution of 

the videos, image size and so on. 

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Shutter 

e Tap th1s button to take a s1ngle photo Press and hold th1s button to select s1ngle shot, tnple shot 

or t1me-lapsed shooting modes 

Record 

e . Tap once to stan record1ng v1deo then tap aga1n to stop recordtng You can also press the 

V1deo Record1ng Button on the remote controller. whtch has the same functionality 

Playback 

CEJ Tap to enter the playback page You can prev1ew photos and vtdeos as soon as they are 

captured 

Camera Settings 

::!;: Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values of the camera 

[ 11] V1sion Positioning 

g Thts 1con shows the d1stance beiWeen the surface and the V1soo Pos1t001ng System·s sensors 

[12] Flight Telemetry 

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The ViSIOn POSitiOning Status ICOn IS highlighted when the ViSIOn POSitiOning IS In operatiOn 

A1ght att1tude is ind1cated by the flight atttn.Jde 1con. 

( 1) The red arrow shows whtch directiOn the rurcraft IS fac1ng 

(2) Light blue and dark blue areas 1nd1Cate prtch 

(3) The angle of the boundary beiWeen the light blue and dark blue areas 1nd1cates the roll angle 

[13] Map 

Display the flight path of the current tllght. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUt. 

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[14] Dynamic Home Point 

~ : Press th1s button to enable the dynamtc home po1nt feature, the home po1nt then w1ll be reset to 

pos1fion of the mob1le dev1ce 

[15] Return to Home (RTH) 

<[> ln1nate RTH home procedure Tap to have the alfcraf1 rerum to the last recorded home point 

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t ,.._ : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

[17) Livestream 

m : Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on You Tube. Be sure the 

mobile data service is available on the mobile device. 

[18] Back 

~ :Tap to return to the main GUI. 

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI GO app. After recording several video clips, simply 

tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of 

clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately. 

Tap ~store" to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily 

buy new products. 

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in 

'Discovery'. Use your registered DJI account to login to 'Discovery'. 

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Flight 

This section describes safe flight 

practices and flight restrictions. 

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Flight 

Once pre-mght preparatiOO 1s complete IllS recommended that you use the flight SJmulator 1n the OJI GO 

app to hone your flight sktlls and pracuce flytng safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out 1n an open 

area 

Flight Environment Requirements 

Do not use the a1rcraft 1n severe weather condtbons These 1nclude wmd speeds exceedtng 10 mrs 

snow, ra1n and fog 

2 Only fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the Ol"lboard compass and GPS system 

3 Avoid obstacles cr01vds. h.gh voltage power l1nes trees and bod1es of water 

4 M1n1mize Interference by avold1ng areas with htgh levels of electromagnetiSm tncludtng base stat100s 

and rad1o transmiSSIOn towers 

5 Atrcraft and batlery performance IS sub1ect to enwonmental !actors such as a1r dens1ty and 

temperature.Be very careful when flytng at altitudes greater than 19. 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea 

~ level, as the performance of the banery and a1rcraf1 may be affected 

t6 6 The Phantom 3 Advanced cannot operate w1th1n the polar areas 2: 

Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 

All unmanned aenal vehtcle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulauons set forth by government and 

regulatory agenctes tncludtng the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons. flights are limrted by default. 

wh1ch helps users operate th1s product safety and legally R1ght lrml!atiOfls 1nclude hetght limtts. d1stance 

limts and N<rFiy Zones 

When operating 1n P-mode hetght limits diStance limits. and No-Fly Zones function concurrently to 

manage lhght safety In A-mode. only hetght l1m1ts are 1n effect wh1ch by default prevent the a1rcraf1 

altttude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m) 

Max1mum flight altitude & Radius Llm1ts 

Max1mum flight altitude and rad1us lrml!s may be changed 1n the OJI GO app Be aware that the maxtmum 

flight altrtude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance wtth these sett1ngs. your Phantom 3 

Advanced w111 fly 1n a restncted cyltnder, as shown below 

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M.axir!iUr:n R.ight Aircraft's altitud_e cannot Warning: Height ~one. Altittiae~ 

Max Radius 

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Altitud~ 

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exceed thei specified Valu?. limit reach~d. 

Flight distance must be within Waming: Distance 

the max radius. 

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Rapid red flashing ft!J 

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max radius limit 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

• If you fly out of the limit. you can still control the Phantom 3, but cannot fly it any father. If the 

.&. Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Ry (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within 

range automatically. 

• If the Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non.GPS) mode, it will fly back 

within range automatically. 

No-Fly Zones 

All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Fly Zones are 

divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned 

aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive 

institute. The details of the No-Fly Zones are explained as follow: 

Airport 

(1) Airport No-Ry Zone are comprised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones. Each 

zone features circles of various sizes. 

(2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is a Take. 

off restricted zone, inside of wflich take off is prevented. 

(3) From R1 mile to R1 + 1 mile around the airport the flight altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination. 

Starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is 

limited to 1640feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile 

(4) When the aircraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No·Fly Zones, a waming message will appear 

on the DJI GO app. 

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No-fly zona Restricted·altitudo flight zono Wamtng zono 

Restricted Area 

(1) Restricted Areas does not have flight altitude restrictions. 

{2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off 

within this zone. The value of R varies based on the definition of the restricted areas. 

(3) A "warning zone· has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches within 0.062 

miles (100m) of this zone, a waming message will appear on the DJI GO app. 

No-tty zone Warning zone Freo zone 

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Zone Restriction DJI GD app Prompt Status 

Indicator 

Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly 

zone. Take off prohibited. 

No-fly Zone If the aircraft enters the 

• restricted area in A-mode, 

but is switched to P-mode, Warning: You are in a no-fly zone. 

the aircraft will automatically Automatic landing has begun. 

descend, land, and stop its 

motors. 

At: Warning: You are in a •!W······ 

If the aircraft enters the restricted zone. Descending to Red flashing 

Restricted- restricted area in A-mode, but safe altitude. 

altitude flight is switched toP-mode, it will R2: Warning: You are in a 

zone descend to an appropriate restricted zone. Maximum flight 

ifli altitude and hover 15 feet altitude is restricted to between 

below the altitude limit. 20m and 500m. Fly cautiously. 

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a 

{il there wl11 be a warning . restricted zone, Ry cautiously. 

Free zone No restrictions. ® None. None. 

EEl Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command 

during the descent and landing process. Motors wfll stop automatically after landing. 

& . When flying in a safety zone, the airCraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly and continue 

for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which 

point it will switch back to blinking red. 

• For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, 

city centers, or other sensitive areas. Fly the aircraft only within your line of sight. 

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1. Remote controller, Intelligent Right Batte')', and mobile device are fully charged. 

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

3. Micro-SO card has been inserted, if necessary. 

4. Gimbal is functioning normally. 

5. Motors can start and are functioning normally. 

6. The DJI GO app is successfully connected to the aircraft. 

IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass In every new flight location. The compass is vel)' sensitive 

to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight 

performance or flight failure. Regular calibration is required for optimal performance . 

0 • Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference. 

Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean 

metal structures 

• Do not carl)' ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular 

phones. 

• Do not calibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects. 

• DO NOT calibrate indoors. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures. 

1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight 

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap the Aircraft Status 

Bar in the app and select "Calibrateft, then follow the on-screen instructions. 

2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will display a solid 

green light. 

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3. Hold the aircraft vertically, with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center 

axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator glows solid red. 

& If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your 

aircraft to a different location and try again . 

.;<J: Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and follow the on·screen 

instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such 

as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding. 

When to Reca!ibrate 

1.When compass data is abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow. 

2.When flying in a new location or in a location that Is different from the most recent flight. 

3.When the mechanical or physical structure of the Phantom 3 Advanced has been changed. 

4.When severe drifting occurs in flight. i.e. Phantom 3 Advanced does nat fly in straight line. 

Auto Takeoff 

Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the 

auto takeoff feature: 

1. Launch the DJI GO app, and enter "Camera" page. 

2. Ensure the aircraft is in p. mode. 

3. Complete all steps on the pre-flight checklist. 

4. Tap"~". and confirm that conditions are safe for flight. Slide the icon to confirm and takeoff. 

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1.2 meters) above ground. 

& Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision Position System for stabilization. 

The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is 

sufficient GPS lock before using the Auto Take-off feature. 

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Auto-Land1ng 

Use auto-land1ng only 1f the A1rcraft Status Indicators are blink1ng green Follow lhe steps below to use lhe 

auto-land1ng feaiUre 

1 Ensure lhe a1rcraft IS 1n P- mode 

2 Check the land1ng area conditiOn before tapp1ng "!.". to beg1n land1ng Then follow the on-screen 

1nstrucuons 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 

Starting the Motors 

A Comb1nat1on St1ck Command (CSC) 1s used to start the motors Push both slicks to the bottom 

1nner or outer comers to start the motors Once the motors have s1arted sp1nn1ng, release both slicks 

simultaneously 

Stopping the Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors 

Method 1 When Phantom 3 Advanced has landed, push the throttle doWJ'l(i), !hen conduct the same 

esc that was used to start the motors, as descnbed above:z Motors w111 slop 1mmed1ately Release both 

slicks once motors stop 

Melhod 2. When the a1rcraft has landed push and hold the throttle down The motors will stop after three 

seconds 

Metnoc 1 Metncxl 2 

& Do not perlorm a esc when lhe aircraft IS In midair, otherwiSe lhe motors Will suddently stop 

Flight Test 

Takeoff/Landing Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft in an open, flat area w1th the battery level ind1cators fac1ng towards you. 

2 Turn on the remote controller and your mob1le dev1ce, then tum on the Intelligent R1ght Battery 

3 Launch lhe DJI GO app and enter the Camera page 

4 Walt unlil lhe A1rcraft IndiCators blink green Th1s means the Home Po1nt IS recorded and 11 is now safe 

to fly. If they flash yellow. the Home Pou1t has not been recorded. 

5 Push the throttle up slowly to take off or use Aulo Takeoff 

6 Shoot photos and v1deos us1ng lhe DJI GO app 

7 To land hover over a level surlace and gently pull down on lhe lhrottle to descend 

8 After landing, execute the esc command or hold the throttle al its 1owes1 position unt11 the motors stop 

9. Turn off the Intelligent Right Battery f1rst. lhen the Remote Controller. 
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&, • When the Aircraft Status Indicators blink yello.-v rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe 

roode. 

• A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or 

rapidly during flight. 

• Watch our video tutorials for more flight information. 

Video Suggestions and lips 

1. Go through the full pre-flight checklist before each flight. 

2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the OJI GO app. 

3. Only shoot video when flying in P-mode. 

4. Always fly in good weather and avoid flying In rain or heavy wind. 

5. Choose the camera settings that suit your needs. Settings include photo format and exposure oompensation. 

6. Perfonn flight tests to establish flight routes and preview scenes. 

7. Push the control sticks gently to keep the aircraft's movement smooth and stable. ~ 

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FAQ 

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Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

What Is the difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced? 

The biggest difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced is in the 

camera. The Phantom 3 Professional is capable of shooting spectacular 4K video at up to 30 frames per 

second, and the Phantom 3 Advanced is capable of shooting at resolutions up to 1 OB0p60. Both models 

shoot 12 megapixel photos. 

The other main difference is the Intelligent Right Battery charger. The Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a 

57-watt charging unit and the Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 100-watt charger, the latter of which 

allows for shorter charging times. 

Can I remove the camera and attach my own? 

No. The cameras that come with both models are permanently attached. Attempting to remove, replace, or 

modify the camera may damage the product and will void your warranty. 

Can I charge my Remote Controller and Intelligent Flight BaHery at the same time? 

While the Remote Controller charger and Intelligent Flight Battery charger have been integrated into one 

unit for your convenience, it is recommended that you only charge one item at a time. We recommend that 

you never charge both items using the same charger at the same time. 

What are the buttons on the back of my Reinote Controller for? 

The two buttons on the back of the Remote Controller can be customized and assigned to function as you 

choose through the DJI GO app. Refer to the manual for more information. 

How far can I fly my Phantom 3? 

The signal transmission distance will vary depending on environmental conditions, but the Phantom 3 

series can reach distances of up to 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) away from the pilot. 

What app should I use with my Phantom 3? 

The Phantom 3 is compatible with the DJI GO app for iOS and Android, which is already used with the DJI 

Inspire. The app will detect which aircraft is connected and automatically adjust accordingly. 

Which mobile devices are compatible with the app? 

The DJI GO app is only compatible with devices running iOS 8.0 or later or Android v4.1.2 or later. 

The following devices are recommended: 

iOS: iPhone Ss, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi +Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi 

+Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wr-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wr-Fi +Cellular. This app is 

optimized for iPhone Ss, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus 

Android: Samsung SS, Note 3, Sony Z3 EXPERIA, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, Nubia Z7 mini 

Support for additional Android devices will become available as testing and development continues. 

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How do I use the Director automatic video editor? 

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI GO app. After recording several video clips, simply 

tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of 

clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately. 

How do I change the control mode of my Phantom 3? 

By default, the Remote Controller is set to Mode 2. This means that the right control stick controls the 

movement of the aircraft and the left control stick controls the throttle and orientation of the aircraft. These 

controls can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a customized configuration in the DJI GO app. This is only 

recommended for advanced users. 

Can I use a Phantom 2 Remote Controller with the Phantom 3? 

No. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates on a different frequency. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller 

operates at 5.8 GHz and the new Phantom 3 Remote Controller operates at 2.4 GHz. 

Can I use a Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery with the Phantom 3? 

No. The Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Right Battery with greater power. The Phantom 3 has 

a4 cell battery with a capacity of 4480 mAh and a voltage of 15.2 V. 

My Phantom 3 does not turn off right away, Is something wrong? 

This is normal. After you attempt to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery, it may remain on for a few 

seconds as any video data is saved to the Micro SD card. This helps prevent your data from being lost or 

corrupted. 

Do I have to buy the Remote Controller separately? 

No, there is no need to buy a separate Remote Controller. Your Phantom 3 comes with a Remote Controller 

that is already linked to the aircraft. 

Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers? 

No. The included Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt at the same 

time. 

What does the "P, A, F" switch on the Remote Controller do? 

This switch, called the Flight Mode Switch, allows you to toggle different flight modes: 

P-mode, or Positioning mode, indicates that both GPS and the Vision Positioning System are active and 

your Phantom 3 will attempt to stabilize using both. 

In A-mode, or Attitude mode, the aircraft does not use GPS or the Vision Positioning System. Only the 

barometer is used for stabilization. The aircraft can still return to the Home Point as long as a sufficient GPS 

signal is available. 

F-modS, or Function mode, activates Intelligent Orientation Control {IOC) functionality. Refer to the IOC 

section in the Appendix of the User Manual. 

By default, only P-mode may be used. Refer to your user manual for instructions on unlocking the other 

modes. 

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What Is the Phantom 3 flight time? 

Flight times will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage patterns, but the Intelligent Flight 

Battery is designed to provide up to 23 minutes of uninterrupted flight time when fully charged. 

How can I restore a video file if the power Is turned off during recording? 

Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the camera. If it has been removed, place it back in the camera. 

Turn the Phantom 3 on and wait approximately 30 seconds as the video file is restored. 

How can I ensure that my pictures and videos will be synchronized to my lOS album? 

You may need to adjust the settings of your mobile device. Open the Settings menu, select the Privacy tab, 

select the Photos tab, and then toggle the switch next to the OJI GO app icon. If the GO app has not been 

granted access to your albums, the photos and videos cannot be synchronized. 

What should I do to land my Phantom 3 smoothly as possible? 

Hover the aircraft over a flat. level surface. Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the aircraft touches the 

ground. 

Why Is the discharge time of the battery not zero, even though I have never used It? 

Every battery is tested prior to being packaged and shipped. This affects the discharge time of a new 

battery and is the reason that the discharge time is not zero. The battery is safe to use. 

Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series Remote Controller? 

No, it cannot. 

How to safely operate the aircraft when encountering compass error? 

A compass error may occur when the aircraft is flying close to strong electric magnetic sources (e.g. 

power transmission lines). Aircraft Status Indicators blink red and yellow rapidly when a compass error 

occurs and the DJI GO app will display one of the following messages: 

• Compass error, calibration required 

This warning message indicates the aircraft is receiving abnormal compass readings. It is recommended 

to power off the aircraft and re-calibrate the compass at a different location and then resume the flight. 

• Compass error, exit P·GPS Mode 

This warning message indicates that the aircraft is drifting severely. Bring the aircraft to a higher altitude 

to gain enough GPS satellite locks when this warning message is prompted. The flight contro11er will 

automatically adjust the orientation of the aircraft in the midair to mitigate the drifts. The aircraft will switch 

back to P-GPS mode when the automatic adjustment Is completed. 

How to troubleshoot aircraft Initialization error? 

If you observe the following symptoms, it indicates the aircraft has failed to initialized: 

• The aircraft status indicator display flashing red, yellow and green. Even the aircraft is stationed on the 

flat surface. 

• The System Status Bar in the app prompts "Initialization Error". 

• No resistance drive if felt on the gimbal. 

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Various factors contribute to the aircraft initialization error, try resolve the issue by following the suggestions 

listed below: 

• Sensor performance degraded. This may be due to the excessive bias detected from the IMU or the 

compass reading is interfered. Try restarting and calibrating the IMU and compass to resolve this issue. 

• Sensor is defective. If the sensors remains unchanged at all time and the problem persist even when the 

aircraft is restarted, it indicates the sensor is not working normally. Users should return the aircraft to OJI 

for repairing. 

• Minor vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. Put the aircraft on the flat surface, power on the 

aircraft and ensure the aircraft is stationed for more than 5 seconds to resolve the issue. 

• Serious vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. This instance generally occurs when the aircraft 

is being initialization on the violent moving surface, for instance, ships that are on the rough sea. Do not 

attempt to power on the aircraft in this scenario . 

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Appendix 

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Appendix 

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Weight (Battery & 

1280g Propellers Included) ! Max. As9ent Speed .S.m/s l 

Max. Descent Speed 3m/s 

I Max. Speed 16 rn/s (A TTl mOde, no· wind) 

Max. Aight Altitude 6000m 

{ Max. FliQht Time Approximately 23 minutes 

Operating Temperature ooc to 40°C 

GPS Mode GPS/GLONASS 

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Pitch: - goo to + 30° 

< 8 m/s (2 m above ground) 

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Electronic Shutter Speed Bs -1/BOOOs 

I lril?-QS Max. Size 4000 x 3000 

Still Photography Modes 

Single shot 

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames 

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 

Bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias 

Time-lapse 

cMicroSD 

Supported ~Q Carc;f Types Max. capacity: 64 GB.-'Ciass 10 or UHS-1 rating·required 

Video Recording Modes 

f Max. Bitraie Of Video 

Storage 

Supported File Formats 

Operating Temperature 

Range 

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FHD:1920x1080p 24/25/30/48150/60 

HD:1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 

40 Mbps 

FAT32/exFAT 

Photo: JPEG, DNG 

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) 
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Operating Frequency 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz 

/Transmitting, DiStance_ 200Q m (Outdoor And Unobstructed) 

Video Output Port USB 

I Operating Tempefati.Jre Range 

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 25 

I Mobile Device Harder Tablets and smartphones 

Transmitter Power(EIRP) FCC: 20 dbm; CE:16 dbm 

r_'!"_ -"_ !~~g'V~I~~e [Charger ·· . 

1.2A@7.4 V 

Voltage 17.4 v 

Ra!ed Power 57 W 

·r~t9iliQSOt·Fti h't-~~tte&.- <- PH3-448o ·;w,;h-15.2 Vi - Capacity 4480 mAh 

~ge 15.2V J 

Battery Type LiPo 4S 

~gy~--------------~~~W~h~------------------------------~ Net Weight 365 g 

~permingTemp~e~r~m~u~re~--------~'o~o~c~-~4o~o~c~--------------------------------~ Max. Charging Power 100 W 

#!!~"@······Red, Green and Yellow Rash 

Alternatively 

ic@:W ...... Green and Yellow Rash Altema1ively 

-:if1. ·····Green Flashes Slowly 

[ ~-X2 .. · .. ·Green Rashes TwiCe 

'~······Yellow Rashes Slowly 

Wami~g 

:({;: ...... Fast Yellow Rashing 

I W· ·····Slow Red Rashing 

:ifJ!: ······Fast Red Rashing 

t ·i/J!.-· ·····Red Rashing Alternatively 

@--Solid Red 

$'¢>' ······.Red and Yellow Rash Altematively 

Turning on and Self-Diagnostics 

Aircraft Warming ,Up 

Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) 

sate to Fly(P-rrodevmh VISion Positioning butwi1houtGPS) I 

Safe to Fly 

(A-mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning) 

Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Low Battery Waming 

Critical Battery Warning 

IMU Error 

Critical Error 

Compass Calib~tion.Requirecl 

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IOC a!lows users to Jock the control orientation of the aircraft in different modes. There are three working 

modes for IOC that can be selected in the DJI GO app. IOC only works when the aircraft is in F·mode, 

therefore the user must toggle the f!lght mode switch to activate IOC. Refer to the table below: 

Course Lock (CL) 

Home Lock (HL)' 

Point of lnte:rest (POlY 

The nose direction, at the ~me that CL is set, will remai_n·the forward direction 

regardless of hpw the orientation and position of the_aircraft.changes. This will 

remain fixed until you reset it or exit CL m::~de. 

Record a Home Point (HP) and enter HL mode. The forward and backward 

controls will move the aircraft farther from and closer to the established Home 

Pont, regardless of how the orientation and position of the aircraft changes. 

Point of Interest ReCQrd a pQint of interest (POi). The aircraft can then 9ircl_e 

around the POl and tht? nos~ will always points toward tlie POl.. 

~\i: •Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon. 

IOC Requirements 

ICC is only available under the following conditions: 

!McidesloC - GPS enabled GPSCOunts Flight Distance Umits 

Course Lock No None None 

Hoine Lock Yes ~oil Aircraft -~Home Point 

POl Yes ,._,nil Aircraft ~Point of Interest 

Using ICC 

Toggle the Right Mode Switch F·mode and follow the instructions prompted on the DJI GO app to select 

the desired roc mode. 

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FCC Compliance 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 

operation. 

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

Compliance Information 

FCC Warning Message 

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void 

the user's authority to operate the equipment. 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference 

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or 

transmitter. 

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio 

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in 

a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 

the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio!TV technician for help. 

IC RSS warning 

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the 

fo!towing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any 

interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 

Le pr~sent areil est conforme aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence. 

L'exploitation est autoris~e aux deux conditions suivantes: 

(1) J'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et 

(2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radio~lectrique subi, m~me si le brouillage est 

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susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 

IC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. 

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could 

void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 

KCC Waming Message 

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