INSPIRE 1 

User Manual 2015.7 

V1.4 

Using this manual 

Legends 

Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference 

Before Flight 

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Inspire 1. 

1.Disclaimer

2.In the Box

3.Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide

4.Safety Guidelines

5.Inspire 1 User Manual

6.Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines 

Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is recommended. Afterwards, prepare for your first 

flight by using the Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide. Refer to this manual for more comprehensive information. 

Watch the video tutorials 

Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Inspire 1 correctly and safely: www.dji.com/product/inspire1/video 

Download the DJI Pilot app 

Download and install the DJI Pilot app before use. Scan the QR code or visit “http://m.dji.net/djipilot” to download the app.

For the best experience, use mobile device with Andriod V 4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0 or later. 

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Contents 

Using this manual 

Legends 2 Before Flight 2 Watch the video tutorials 2 Download the DJI Pilot app 2 

Product Profile 

Introduction 6 Feature Highlights 6 Assemble the Aircraft 7 Aircraft Diagram 9 Remote Controller Diagram 9 

Aircraft 
Flight Controller 12 Flight Mode 12 Flight Status Indicator 12 Return to Home (RTH) 13 Dynamic Home Point 15 Vision 

Positioning System 16 Flight Recorder 17 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 17 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 18 

Remote Controllers 

Remote Controller Profile 24 Remote Controller Operations 24 Dual Remote Controllers Mode 29 Remote Controller 

Status LED 31 Linking the Remote Controller 32 Remote Controller Compliance Version 33 

Gimbal and Camera 

Camera Profile 35 Gimbal 36 

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Camera 40 Map 43 Academy 43 User Center 43 

Flight 

Flight Environment Requirements 45 Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 45 Preflight Checklist 49 Calibrating the 

Compass 49 Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 50 Starting/Stopping the Motors 51 Flight Test 51 

FAQ 

Appendix 

Specifications 57 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 60 How to Update Firmware 61 FCC Compliance 62 

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Product Profile 

This chapter describes the features of Inspire 1, instructs you to assemble the aircraft and explains the 

components on the aircraft and remote controllers. 

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Product Profile 

Introduction 

The Inspire 1 is brand new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HD video signal (up to 2km) to 

multiple devices straight out of the box. Equipped with retractable landing gear, it can capture an unobstructed 360 degree 

view from its camera. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency while 

minimizing space. When no GPS signal is available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering precision. 

Feature Highlights 

Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting space for ND filters 

for better exposure control. New quick-release mount allows you to remove the camera with ease. 

HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge system. It also 

provides dual controllers mode. 
Landing gear: Retractable landing gear that enables an unobstructed panoramic view from the camera. DJI Intelligent 

Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a battery management system. 

Flight Controller: The next generation flight controller system provides a more reliable flight experience. A new flight 

recorder stores the flight data from each flight, and Vision Positioning enhances hovering precision when no GPS is 

available. 

Assemble the Aircraft Unlocking Travel Mode 

The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before your first flight:

1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment.

2. Power on the Remote Controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times. 4. Power off the aircraft. 

Travel Mode Toggle×4 Landing Mode 

Product Profile 

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Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" (P21) for 

more information .

If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote controller to deactivate Travel 

Mode. Refer to "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode" (P30) section for more infromation about Master remote 

controller. 

Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before switch from Landing Mode to Travel Mode. Place the aircraft on the 

smooth and reflective surface (e.g. table or tile) before switching between the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not 

place the aircraft on the rough and sound-absorbing surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between the travel modes and 

landing mode. 

Installing Gimbal and Camera 

1. Remove Gimbal Cover.

2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right when facing the nose of the aircraft). 3. Insert the gimbal 

by aligning the white mark on the Gimbal.

4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the locked position. 

1 

Gimbal Cover 
Gimbal Lock Mounting Place 
Gimbal Connector 

2 

Ensure the Micro-SD card is correctly inserted into the camera. 

Attaching Propellers 

Locked 

Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin counter-clockwise to secure. Attach propellers 

with gray nut onto motors without a black dot and spin clockwise to secure. 

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Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by hand to ensure security before flight. 

Attaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers 

The 1345s Quick-Release propeller is the upgrade version of the propellers that greatly enhance the reliability of the propeller during the 

flight. Following the steps below to attach the 1345s Quick-Release propellers. 

1. Install the propellers with a white dot onto the mounting plates that have a white dot, and install the propellers without a 

white dot onto the mounting plates that do not have a white dot. 

White dot White dot 

Without white dot 

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2. Align the hook (A) on the propellers with the securing spring (B), then press down the propeller onto the mounting plate 

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

Preparing Remote Controller 

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antenna as shown. 

1. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, adjust it to fit then attach 

your mobile device. 

2. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. 

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

the remote controller. 

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Without white dot 

Aircraft Diagram 
[6] 

[11] 

[1] 

[7] [8] 

1. [1] GPS 

2. [2] Propeller (P17) 

Remote Controller Diagram 

[9] [8] 

[7] 

[1] [2] 

[3] [4] [5] [6] 

[1] Antennas (P29) 

Relays aircraft control and video signal. 

[2] Mobile Device Holder 

Mounting place for your mobile device. 

[3] Control Stick 

Controls aircraft orientation. 

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

Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH). 

[5] Transformation Switch (P27) 

Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower the landing gear. 

[2]

[3] [3] 

Motor 
[4] [5] 
[9]
[10] 
[12] 

[13] 

Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

9. [9] Rear LED (P12) 

10. [10] Camera Micro-USB Port 

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

12. [12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) 

13. [13] Aircraft Status Indicator (P13) 

Front LED (P12) [5] Landing gear 

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6. [6] Gimbal and Camera (P35) 

7. [7] Intelligent Flight Battery (P18) 

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[6] Battery Level LEDs 

Displays the current battery level. 

[7] Status LED 

Displays the power status. 

[10] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running 

the DJI Pilot app. 

[11] Playback Button 

Playback the captured images or videos. 

[12] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the set number of photos will be taken with one press. 

13. [13] Flight Mode Switch 

Used to switch between P, A and F mode. 

14. [14] Video Recording Button 

Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. 
15. [15] Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

16. [16] Mini-HDMI Port 

Connect an HD compatible monitor to this port to get a live HD video preview of what the camera sees. 

17. [17] Micro-USB Port 

For connecting the remote controller to your computer. 

[20] 

[23] [21] 

[22] 

[18] CAN Bus Port 

Reserved for future use. 

[19] USB Port 

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[8] Power Button 

Used to power on or power off the remote controller. 

[9] RTH LED 

Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status. 

[16] [17] [18] [19] 

[15] [10] 

[14] [13] 

[11] [12] 

Product Profile 

Connect to mobile device to access all of the DJI Pilot app controls and features. 

[20] GPS Module 

Used to pinpoint the location of the remote controller. 

[21] Back Left Button 

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. 

[22] Power Port 

Connect to a power source to charge the remote controller’s internal battery. 
[23] Back Right Button 

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. 

Aircraft 

This chapter describes the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System and the Intelligent 

Flight Battery. 

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Flight Controller 

The Inspire 1’s flight controller is based on DJI flight controller with several enhancements such as new flight mode and 

new safe mode. Three safe modes are available: Failsafe, Return Home and Dynamic Home Point. These features 

ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. A flight recorder stores crucial flight data for each flight. 

Flight Mode 

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

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

will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: 

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

Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering

P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is 

controlled. 

A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft only uses its 

barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically return home if the Remote 

Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation 

Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. 

Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the “Flight Mode Switch” on P27 for

more information. 

Flight Status Indicator 

The INSPIRE 1 comes with the Front LED, Rear LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of these LEDs are 

shown in the figure below: 

Aircraft Status Indicator 
Front LED 
The Front and Rear LED show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LED displays solid red and the Rear LED displays 

solid green.

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

about the Aircraft Status Indicator: 

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Normal 
Red,GreenandYellowFlash 
Green Flashes Slowly 

Yellow Flashes Slowly Fast Yellow Flashing 

Fast Red Flashing — Solid Red 

Return to Home (RTH) 

Power on and self-check 

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

Safe to Fly (A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning) Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Critical Low Battery Warning Critical Error 

Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively 

Aircraft warming up 

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Aircraft Status Indicator Description 

X2 Green Flashes Twice 

Safe to Fly (P mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS) 

Warning 

Slow Red Flashing 

Low Battery Warning 

Red Flashing Alternatively 

IMU Error 

Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively 

Compass Calibration Required 

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

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

Home Point 

Smart RTH 

The Home Point is the location at which your aircraft takes off when the GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS 

signal strength through the GPS icon ( ). If you are using the Dynamic Home Point setting, the Home Point will be updated 

to your current position as you move around and when the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks green. 

GPS 

Description 
Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to “RTH button” on P28 for more information) or the RTH button in 

the DJI Pilot app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to the latest recorded Home Point, you 

may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the Smart RTH. Press the Smart RTH button once to start the 

process, press the Smart RTH button again to exit Smart RTH and regain the control. 

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Battery Level 

Warning Remark 

Aircraft 

Status 

Indicator 

DJI Pilot app Flight Instructions 

Low battery 

level warning 

The battery power 

is low. Please land 

the aircraft. 

Aircraft status 

indicator 

blinks RED 

slowly. 

Tap “Go-home” to have

the aircraft return to the Home point and land 

automatically, or “Cancel” to resume normal 

flight. If no action is taken, the aircraft will 

automatically go home and land after 10 

seconds. Remote controller will sound an 

alarm. 

Fly the aircraft back and 

land it as soon as 

possible, then stop the 

motors and replace the 

battery. 

Critical Low 

battery level 

warning 

The aircraft must 

land immediately. 

Aircraft status 

indicator 

blinks RED 

quickly. 

The DJI Pilot app screen will flash red and 

aircraft starts to descend. Remote controller 

will sound an alarm. 

The aircraft

will begin to descend and 

land automatically. 

Estimated 

remaining 

flight time 

Estimated 

remaining flight 

based on current 

battery level. 

N/A N/A N/A 

INSPIRE 1 User Manual Low Battery RTH 

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the 

safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when these warnings are 

shown. DJI Pilot app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Home Point when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft 

will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the RTH by 

pressing once on the RTH button. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current 

aircraft altitude and its distance from the Home Point. 

Aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft to land to the ground from the 

current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft’s orientation during the landing process. 

The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI Pilot app, and is described below 

Critical Low battery level warning(Red) 

Low battery level warning 

Power requires to return home 

Sufficient battery level(Green) 

Remaining flight time 

Battery level indicator 

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Aircraft 

When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land automatically, you may push the 

throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more appropriate location for landing.

Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining flight time and are adjusted 

automatically, according to the aircraft’s current status. 
Failsafe RTH 

Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for more than 3 

seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and compass is working normally. Return home 

process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if a remote controller signal is resumed. 

Failsafe Illustration 

1 Record Home Point (HP) 

Blinking Green

4 Signal Lost Lasts 3secs. 

Fast Blinking Yellow 

2 Confirm Home Point 

Blinking Green

5 Go Home(20m can be set) 
Height over HP>20m Elevate to 20m 
Height over HP<=20m 

Fast Blinking Yellow 

3 Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Fast Blinking Yellow

6 Landing after Hovering 15secs 

Fast Blinking Yellow 

Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20 meter (65 feet) radius of 

the Home Point.

Aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore it is important to set an reasonable Failsafe altitude 

before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter “Camera” view and select “MODE” to set the Failsafe altitude. 

Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 

20 m altitudes or beyond during Failsafe. 

Dynamic Home Point 

Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in motion and require a Home Point that is different from the 

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

Ensure the space above the GPS module is not obstructed when using Dynamic Home Point. 

GPS 

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There are two options for Dynamic Home Point.

1. Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point.

2. Set the remote controller’s coordinate as the new Home Point. 

Setting Up Dynamic Home Point 

Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point: 

1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the “Camera” page. 

2. Tap“ ”and select“ ”, to reset the remote controller’s coordinates as the new Home Point. 

3.Tap“ ”andselect“ ”,toresettheaircraft’scoordinatesasthenewHomePoint. 4. The aircraft status indicator blinks green to 

show Home Point is set successfully. 

Vision Positioning System 

DJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic and image data to help the aircraft identify its current 

position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Inspire 1 can hover in place more precisely and fly indoors or in other 

environments where there is no GPS signal available. The main components of DJI Vision Positioning are located on the 

bottom of your Inspire 1, including [1]two sonar sensors and[2]one monocular camera. 

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Using Vision Positioning 

[1] 

Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Inspire 1 is powered on. No manual action is required. Vision 

Positioning is typically used in the indoor environment where no GPS is available. By using the sensors on the Vision 

Positioning system, Inspire 1 can perform precision hovering even when no GPS is available. 

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning:

1. Toggle the switch to “P” as shown the figure to the right:

2. Place the Inspire 1 on a flat surface. Notice that the Vision Positioning system 

cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations.

3. Power on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status indicator will flash twice in green light, which indicates the Vision Positioning 

system is ready. Gently push the throttle up 

to lift off, and the Inspire 1 will hover in place. 

The performance of your Inspire 1’s Vision Positioning System is subject to the surface you are flying over. The ultrasonic 

waves may not be able to accurately measure the distance over sound absorbing materials, and the camera may not 

function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from “P” mode to “A” mode automatically if both 

GPS and Vision Positioning System are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following 

situations: 

Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). Flying over a highly reflective 

surfaces.

Flying at high speeds(over 8m/s at 2 meters or over 4m/s at 1 meter).

Flying over water or transparent surfaces. 

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 > 10,000) surfaces.

Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet).

Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture.

Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with same design). Flying over inclined 

surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft.

In the event of loss of remote controller’s signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then auto-land if it is in “P” mode. 

Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness of the sensors.

The effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 2.5 meters.

Vision Positioning system may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water. Vision Positioning system may 

not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light conditions (less than 100lux). 

Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is in operation.

Vision Positioning system may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the ground (below 0.5 meters) in 

fast speed. 

Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensor emits high 

frequency sound that is only audible to some animals. 

Flight Recorder 
Flight data is automatically stored in the internal storage device of the aircraft. User can gain access to these data through 

the DJI Pilot app. This includes flight duration, orientation, distance, aircraft status information, speed, and other 

parameters. 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The grey or black nut on the propeller indicates the rotation direction 

of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach the propellers properly, 

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

Propellers 

Figure 

Attach On Legends 

Grey cap(1345) Black cap(1345R) 

Motors without a black dot Motors with a black dot 

Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten 

Unlock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove 

Attaching the Propellers 

1. Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto a motor without a black dot and spin the propellers clockwise to secure them 

in place. Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motor with a black dot and spin the propellers counter clockwise to 

secure its position. Be sure to completely tighten each propeller by hand before flight. 

Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off. Handling the propellers 

with care.

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

Detaching the Propellers 

Hold the motor still. Then spin the propeller in the unlock direction indicated on the propeller itself. 

Detaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers 

Press the 1345s Quick-Release propellers downward firmly then rotate the propeller in the unlock direction to unlock the 

propellers. 

Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. Ensure that all propellers are in 

good condition before each flight. DO NOT use old, chipped, or broken propellers.

Toavoidinjury,STAND CLEARofandDONOTtouchpropellersormotorswhentheyarespinning. ONLY use original DJI 

propellers for a better and safer flight experience. 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and smart charge- discharge functionality. 

It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger. 
Intelligent Flight Battery Charger 

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INSPIRE 1 User Manual Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent 

Flight Battery" P21 for more information . 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

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

2. Battery Life Display: LEDs display the current battery power cycle.

3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it 

is idle (press the power button to check battery level will cause battery to exit idle state) for more than 10 days to prevent 

swelling. It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%.It is normal to feel moderate heat emitting from the 

battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app. 

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

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

6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0 °C(32°F) and 

40°C (104°F). 

7. Over Current Protection: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 10A) is detected. 

8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 18V to 

prevent over-discharge damage 

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

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

is detected.

11. Battery Information History: Show the last 32 entries of battery information records that include warning 

messages and so on.

12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power.

13. Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is provided to the 

aircraft’s to the main controller. 

Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelins before use. Users take full responsibility for all 

operations and usage. 

Using the Battery 

LED4 LED2 

LED3 LED1 

Power Button (Built-in LED) 

Powering ON/OFF 

Powering On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. The Power LED will 

turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level. 
Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power off.

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Battery Level 

LED1 

LED2 

LED3 

LED4 

Battery Level 

75%~87.5% 50%~62.5% 25%~37.5% 0%~12.5% 

INSPIRE 1 User Manual Low Temperature Notice: 

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

(those with air temperatures below 5°C). Ensure that the battery is fully charged and the cell voltage is at 4.35 V before 

each flight. 

2. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery in extremely low temperature environments (those with air temperatures 

below -10°C) is not recommended. When flying in environments with temperatures between 5°C and -10°C, the 

Intelligent Flight Battery should be able to achieve the appropriate voltage levels (above 4.2 V), but it is 

recommended that you apply the included insulation sticker to the battery in order to prevent a rapid drop in 

temperatures. 

3. If the DJI Pilot app displays the “Critical Low Battery Level Warning” when flying in low temperature 

environments, stop flying and land the aircraft immediately. You will still be able to control the aircraft’s 

movement when this warning is triggered. 

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

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

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

altitude, for approximately one minute, to heat the battery. 

6. To ensure optimum performance, keep the Intelligent Flight Battery’s core temperature above 20°C when in 

use. 

In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to warm up for 

approximately 1-2 minutes before taking off. 

Checking the battery level 

The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining power the battery has. When the battery is powered off, press 

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

The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and discharging. The indicators are 

defined below. 

: LED is on. 

: LED is off. 

: LED is flashing. 

87.5%~100% 

62.5%~75% 37.5%~50% 12.5%~25% =0% 
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Battery life 

The battery life indicates how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must be replaced. 

When the battery is powered off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the battery life. The Battery 

Level Indicators will light up and/or blink as described below for 2 seconds: 

Battery Life 

LED1 

LED2 

LED3 

LED4 

Battery Life 

90%~100% 

80%~90% 

70%~80% 

60%~70% 

50%~60% 

40%~50% 

30%~40% 

20%~30% 

below 20% 

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

For more information about the battery, launch DJI Pilot app and check the information under the battery tab. 

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (100-240V 50/60Hz). 

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

level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 

3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level during charging. 

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

5. Air cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature 
before storing it for an extended period. 

Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard charger (model: A14-100P1A) at 

the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat.

Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Inspire 1. Never insert or remove a battery 

when it is powered on. 

Power Outlet 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

Charger 

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Battery Level Indicators while Charging 

LED1 

LED2 

LED3 

LED4 

Battery Level 

0%~25% 

25%~50% 50%~75% 

75%~100% 

Battery Level Indicators while Charging 

LED1 

LED2 

LED3 

LED4 

Blinking Pattern 

LED2 blinks twice per second 

LED2 blinks three times per second LED3 blinks twice per second 

LED3 blinks three times per second 

Battery Protection Item 

Over current detected 
Short circuit detected Over charge detected 

Over-voltage charger detected 

LED4 blinks twice per second 

LED4 blinks three times per second 

Charging temperature is too high (>40°C) 

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

Charging Protection LED Display 

Charging temperature is too low (<0°C) 

After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to turn off the Battery Level Indicator. 

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

unplug and plug the charger in the event of a room temperature error, the charger will resume charging when the 

temperature falls within the normal range. 

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

How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery: 

To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is recommended to charge and discharge the battery thoroughly for every 

10 charge-and-discharge cycle. User should install the battery onto the aircraft and then power on the aircraft to initiate 

the discharge process, discharge the battery until the aircraft is powered off automatically. User should then fully charge 

the battery to ensure the battery is working at its optimal. 

Slow: Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Inspire 1’s Battery Compartment and power it on. Leave it on until there 

is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery 

level. 

Rapid: Fly the Inspire 1 outdoors until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on.

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Aircraft 

Remote Controllers 

This chapter describes the features of the remote controller that includes aircraft and remote controller 

operations and dual remote controller mode. 

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Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Profile 

The Inspire 1 Remote Controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the video downlink 

ground system and aircraft Remote Controller system. The video downlink and aircraft Remote Controller system operate 

at 2.4 GHz with maximum transmission distance of 2km. The remote controller features a number of camera functions, 
such as taking and previewing photos and video, and controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is powered by a 

2S rechargeable battery. The current battery level is displayed by LEDs on the front panel of the remote control. 

Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. Operating Mode: Control can 

be set to Mode 1 , Mode 2.

Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle.

Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle. 

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

interference. 

Remote Controller Operations Powering On And Off The Remote Controller 

The Inspire 1 remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacity of 6000mAh. The battery level is 

indicated by the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to power on your remote controller:

1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEDs will display the current 

battery level. 

2. Then, press and hold the Power Button to power on the remote controller. 

3. The Remote Controller will beep when it powers on. The Status LED will blink green (slave remote 

controller blinks solid purple) rapidly, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The 

Status LED will show a solid green light when linking is completed. 

4. Repeat step 2 to power off the remote controller after finish using it. 

Remote Controllers 

Charging Remote Controller 

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger. 

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Power Button 

Controlling Camera 

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

Video Recording Button on the remote control. 

[1] Camera Settings Dial 

[1] [4] [2] 

[3] 

Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed without letting go of the remote controller. 

Move the dial button to left or right to view the pictures or videos in playback mode. 

[2] Playback Button 

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

[3] Shutter Button 
Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press. 

[4] Recoding Button 

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

Controlling Aircraft 

This section explains how to use the various features of the remote controller. The Remote Controller is set to Mode 2 by 

default. 

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Stick Neutral/ mid point: Control sticks of the Remote Controller are placed at the central position. 

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

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Aircraft

( indicates nose direction) 

Remarks 

Moving the left stick up and down changes the aircraft’s elevation.

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. Push the throttle stick up to takeoff. 

When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1 will hover in place.

The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Inspire 1 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 clock-wise, and push the stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise. If the 

stick is centered, the Inspire 1 will stay facing its current direction. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Inspire 1 will rotate. 

Moving the right stick up and down changes the aircraft’s forward and backward pitch.

Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly backward. The Inspire 1 will hover in place if the stick is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for a larger pitch angle (maximum 35 ̊) and faster flight. 

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 Inspire 1 will hover in place if the stick is centered. 
Push the stick further away from the center position for a larger pitch angle (maximum 35 ̊) and faster flight. 

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. 

Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode.

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

mode. F 

Figure Flight Mode 

F Fmode A Amode P Pmode 

A P 

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

will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: 

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

Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering

P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is 

controlled. 

A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft only uses its 

barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically return home if the Remote 

Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully.

F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to 

the IOC in Appendix. 

The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the DJI Pilot app, enter the "Camera" 

page, tap "MODE", and then activate "Multiple Flight Mode" . 

Transformation Switch / RTH Button 

The Transformation Switch / RTH Button combination serves two functions. Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower 

the landing gear. Or, press the button to activate the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. Transformation Switch 

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

Lower Raise 

1. Raise: Raise the landing gear to its upper most position. 

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2. Lower: The landing gear will lower to its lowest position for landing. 

Do not raise the landing gear when the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure the landing gear is lowered before landing. 
RTH button 

Press and hold this button to start the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. The LED around the RTH Button will blink white 

to indicate the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this 

button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain the control of the aircraft. 

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Connecting 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 clamp. Adjust the clamp to secure your mobile device. Then 

connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, 

and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller. 

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Optimal Transmission Range 

The signal transmission between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range that displayed in the picture 

shown below: 

Optimal Transmission Range 

Strong Weak 

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

and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmission performance. 

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

More than one remote controller can connect to the same aircraft in Dual Remote Controller mode. In Dual Controllers 

mode, the “Master” remote controller operator controls the orientation of the aircraft, while the “Slave” remote controller 

controls the movement of the gimbal and camera operation. When multiple “slave” remote controllers (max of 6) are 

connect to the aircraft, only the first connected “slave” remote controller is able to control the gimbal, the remaining “slave” 

remote controller can view the live feed video from the aircraft and set the camera parameters, but they cannot control the 

gimbal. 

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Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the single remote controller 

mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera. 

Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default. Users must enable this feature on the “Master” remote controller by 

through the DJI Pilot app. Follow the steps below for setup: 
“Master” Remote Controller: 

1. Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app.

2. Go to the Camera page, and tap to enter the remote controller settings window.

3. Tap “Set RC Status” to enable Master-and-Slave mode.

4. Select “Master” in the “Set RC Status” section to set the remote controller as “Master” remote controller. 

RC Control Settings 

Master and Slave Set RC Status 

RC Name 

Slave RC List 
OFF
Connection Password 
RC Settings 

5. Enter the connection password for the “Slave” remote controller. 

“Slave” Remote Controller: 

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

Slave 

T12254 

RC Settings 

RC Control Setting 

Master and Slave Set RC Status 

RC Name 

Master RC List 

OFF Master 

S88642 

Request Control Search for Master Controller 

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Remote Controllers 

Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as “Slave”. Meanwhile, the “Slave” remote 

controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote controller to “Master” in DJI Pilot app if you wish 

to link the remote controller to the aircraft. 

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

RC Control Settings 

RC Control Settings 

Master and Slave 

Set RC Status 

OFF 

Master and Slave 

Master Slave 

S88642

Request Control 

RC Name 

S88642 

Set RC Status RC Name 
Master RC List 

Request Control 

RC Settings 
OFF Master 
RC Settings RC Settings 

Search for Master Controller 

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RC Control Settings Master and Slave 

Set RC Status 

OFF Connection Password 
Master 1234 
T12254 
T12254 T12254 Master RC List 
Slave RC List 

Remote Controller Status LED 

Search for Master Controller 

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

connect to the desired “Master” remote controller. 

Master RC List 

The Status LED reflects connection status between Remote Controller and aircraft. The RTH LED shows the Return to 

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

Status LED 

RTH LED 

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— Solid Red — Solid Green — Solid Purple — Solid Blue 

Slow Blinking Red 

/

Red and Green/ Red and Yellow Alternate Blinks 

RTH LED

— Solid White 

Blinking White Blinking White 

Alarm chime 

chime D-D-
D-D- chime ...... 
None 

Sound chime 
. . . .. .. .. 
Remote Controller Status 

The remote controller set as "Master" but it is not connected with the aircraft. 

The remote controller set as "Master" and it is connected with the aircraft. 

The remote controller set as "Slave" but it is not connected with the aircraft. 

The remote controller set as "Slave" and it is connected with the aircraft. 

Remote controller error. 

HD Downlink is disrupted. 

Remote Controller Status.

Aircraft is returning home.

Sending Return to Home command to the aircraft. Aircraft Return to Home in progress. 

Remote Controllers 

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

Linking the Remote Controller 

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

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

1. Power on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI Pilot app.

2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery.

3. Enter “Camera” view and tap on and then tap “Linking Remote Controller” button as shown below. 

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Remote Control Calibration 

Stick Mode 

RC Control Setting 

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. Do not change unless familiar with your new mode. 

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw 

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the remote controller. 

Linking Remote Controller 

INSPIRE 1 User Manual 4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and 

"beep" 

sound is emitted. 

Stick Mode 

RC Control Setting 

Remote Control Calibration 

Searching for aircraft frequency,

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changingtismtiecokumt oind5e4s saeltceorsndthse way the aircraft is controlled. 
Do not change unless familiar with your new mode. 

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw 

Press the linking button on the aircraft to link this remote controller 

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Cancel 

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the remote controller. 

Linking Remote Controller 

5. Locate the Linking button on the front of the aircraft, as shown in the figure shown below. Press the Linking button to 

start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator will display solid green if Link is succeed. 

Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as “Slave”. Meanwhile, the “Slave” remote 

controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote controller to “Master” in DJI Pilot app if you wish 

to link the remote controller to the aircraft. Remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote 

controller is linked to the same aircraft. 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

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

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Gimbal and Camera 

This chapter provides the technical specifications of the camera and explains the working mode of the 

gimbal. 

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Camera and Gimbal 

Camera Profile 

The on-board camera supports 4K video capture up to 4096x2160p24 and 12M pixel photos capture by using the 1/2.3 

inch CMOS sensor. You may export the video in either MOV or MP4 format for editing. Available picture shooting modes 

include burst, continuous, and timer mode. A live preview of what the camera is seeing before you shoot videos and 

pictures is supported through the DJI Pilot App. 

Camera Micro-SD Card Slot 

To store your photos and videos, plug in the micro-SD card into the slot shown below before powering on the Inspire 1. 

The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SD card and supports up to a 64GB micro-SD card. A UHS-1 type micro-SD card 

is recommended, because the fast read and write capability of these cards enables you to store high-resolution video 

data. 

Gimbal and Camera 

Do not remove micro-SD card from the Inspire 1 when it is powered on. 

Camera Data Port 
Power on the Inspire 1 and then connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos or videos from the 

camera to your computer. 

Power on the aircraft before attempting to download the files. 

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Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot the images or the videos through the DJI Pilot app. 

For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to “Controlling Camera” P25. 

ND Filter 

Attach an ND filter to the front of the camera to reduce over-exposure and “jello” effect. 

Gimbal Gimbal Profile 

The 3-axis Gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture stabilized images and 

video. The Gimbal can tilt the camera up to 120 degrees and rotate 360 degrees. 
30° 0° 
-90° 
330° -330° 
Gimbal and Camera 

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control pitch movement of the camera by default. Note that you cannot 

control the pan motion of the camera by default. Enable the “Master-and-Slave” mode and set the remote controller to 

“Slave” state if you wish to control both the pan and pitch movement of the camera. 

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the single remote controller 

mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera. 

Pan Control

Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to control the pan movement of the gimbal:

1. Power on the aircraft and remote control, launch DJI Pilot app and enter “Camera” page.

2. Tap “RC Control Settings” icon and select either C1 or C2 customizable button as the gimbal pitch/ 

yaw switching button.

3. Select “Gimbal Pitch/Yaw” from the dropdown list. 

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Using DJI Pilot App to Control Gimbal 

Follow the steps below to use DJI Pilot app to control the gimbal orientation:

1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter “Camera” page.

2. Tap and press on the screen until a blue circle is shown.

3. Slide to control the gimbal orientation within the “Camera” page as shown below. 
P-GPS CL Safe to Fly (GPS) 
RC Control Setting 

Remote Control Calibration 

Stick Mode 

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. Do not change unless familiar with your new mode. 

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw 

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the remote controller. 

Linking Remote Controller 

Press C1 or C2 button to switch from pitch mode to yaw mode. You may use the gimbal dial to pan the gimbal under yaw 

mode. Press C1 or C2 again to exit yaw mode. 

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Three Gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the Camera page of the 

DJI Pilot 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: 

Pitch 

Follow Mode FPV Mode 

Free Mode Re-alignment 

Pan 

The angle between Gimbal’s orientation and aircraft’s nose remains constant at all times. One user alone can control the 

pitch motion of the Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using a second remote controller. 

The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a First- Person-View flying experience. 

The Gimbal’s motion is independent of the aircraft’s orientation. One user alone can control the pitch motion of the 

Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using a second remote controller. 

Tap to force the Gimbal orientation to re-align with aircraft’s orientation by panning from gimbal’s current orientation. Pitch 

angle will remain unchanged during the re-alignment. 

Gimbal and Camera 

Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven ground. (2) Gimbal has received an 

excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please take off from flat, open ground and protect the gimbal after powering up.
Flying in heavy fog or cloud may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary failure. The gimbal will recover when it dries 

out. 

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DJI Pilot App 

The DJI Pilot app is a new mobile app designed specifically for the Inspire 1. Use this app to control the gimbal, camera 

and other features of your flight system. The app also comes with Map, Store a User Center, for configuring your aircraft 

and sharing your content with friends. It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience. 

Camera 

The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Inspire 1’s camera. You can also configure various camera 

parameters from the Camera page. 

[1] 

[2] 

[3] [4] 

[5] [6] [7] 

[8] 

[19] [18] 

[17] [16] 

[15] [14] 

[13] 

[9] 

[10] 

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[1] Flight Mode 

: The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode.

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

[2] GPS Signal Strength 

: 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-mode. Tap to view the IOC settings menu and 

select the desired IOC setting. 

[4] System Status 

: 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 

: This icon shows the strength of remote controller’s signal. 

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

: This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and the remote controller. 

[8] Battery Level 

: 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 

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

and so on. 

Shutter 

: Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot or time-lapsed shooting 

modes. 

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: Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Video Recording Button on 

the remote controller, which has the same functionality. 

Playback 

: Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured. 

Camera Settings 
: Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values of the camera. 

[11] Vision Positioning 

: This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System’s sensors. 

[12] Flight Telemetry
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The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation. 

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon.

(1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing.

(2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch.

(3) The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle. 

[13] Map 

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

[14] Home Point Settings 

: Tap this button to reset the current home point. You may choose to set the aircraft take-off location, the remote 

controller’s current position, or the aircraft’s current position as the Home Point. 

[15] Return to Home (RTH) 

: Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest home point. 

[16] Gimbal Operation Mode 

Refer to "Gimbal Operation Mode" P38 for more information. 

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[17] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

/ : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

[18] Livestream 

: Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobile data service is 

available on the mobile device. 

[19] Back 

: Tap to return to the main GUI. 

Director 

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilot 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. 

Store 

Tap “Store” to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily buy new 

products. 

Discovery 

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 chapter describes the flight safety and flight restrictions. 

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Flight 

Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator to learn how to fly safely. Ensure 

that all flights are carried out in a suitable location. 

Flight Environment Requirements 

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 10m/s , snow, rain 

and smog. 

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board compass and 

GPS signal. 

3. Avoid from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of water. 

4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in area with high levels of electromagnetism, 

including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission towers. 

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factor such as air density and temperature. 

Be very careful when flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft 

performance may be reduced.

6. The Inspire 1 cannot operate within the polar areas in “P” mode. 

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 

Flight limits on height and distance can be set. The details of these flight limits are described in the following section.

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as the ICAO 

(International Civil Aviation Organization), FAA and their own national airspace regulations. For safety reasons, the flight 

limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and legally. The flight limits function includes 

height limits, distance limits and No Fly Zones. 

When operating in P Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. In A mode only 

height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 120 meters. 

Max Height & Radius Limits 

Max Height & Radius limit flying height and distance, and the user may change these settings in the DJI Pilot App. Once 

complete, your Inspire 1 will fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these settings. The tables below show the 

details of these limits. 

Max Height 

Max Radius Home Point 

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GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green 

Max Height Flight altitude must be under the set height. Warning: Height limit reached. None. 

GPS Signal Weak Blinking Yellow 

Flight Limits 

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Max Height 

Flight height restricted to 120m and under. 

Warning: Height limit reached. 

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Flight Limits 

Flight distance must be within the max radius. 

DJI Pilot App 

Warning: Distance limit reached. 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

Rapid red flashing when close to the 

max radius limit. 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

Max Radius 

If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Inspire 1, but cannot fly it further.

If the Inspire 1 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 borders between countries or sensitive sites. The details of the No-Fly Zones are explained 

below: 
Airport: 

1. (1) Airport No-Fly Zones are comprised of Takeoff Restricted Zones and Restricted-Altitude Zones. Each zone 

features circles of various size. 

2. (2) R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport, and is an area around the airport that is a Takeoff 

Restricted Zone, inside of which take-off and flight is prevented. 

3. (3) From R1 to R1+1 mile around the airport, the flight altitude is limited on a 15 degree incline, starting at 65 

feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640 feet (500 

meters) at R1+1 mile. 

4. (4) When the aircraft is within 320 feet (100 meters) of the No-Fly Zones, a warning message will appear in the 

DJI Pilot app. 

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1640 feet 

320 feet 

1640 feet 

320 feet 

Restricted Areas: 

66 feet R1 

66 feet R1 

Airports 

1 mile 

1 mile 

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1. (1) Restricted Areas do not have a flight altitude restriction. 

2. (2) R around the designated Restricted Area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot takeoff within 

this zone. The value of R varies depending on the definition of the Restricted Area. 

3. (3) A “warning zone” has been set around each Restricted Area. When the aircraft is within 0.6 miles (1 

km) of this zone, a warning message will appear in the DJI Pilot app. 

Restricted Areas 

100m R 

as 
100m 

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GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green 

Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt 

Aircraft 

Status 

Indicator 

No-fly Zone 

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

off prohibited. 

Red flashing 

If the aircraft enters the restricted area in A mode 

but P mode activates the aircraft will 

automatically descend to land then stop its 

motors after landing. 

Warning: You are in a No-fly zone, 

automatic landing has begun. (If you are 

within 1.5 mile radius) 

Restrictedaltitude flight 

zone 

If the aircraft enters the restricted area in A mode 

but P mode activates, it will descend to a safe 

altitude and hover 15 feet below the safe altitude. 

Warning: You are in a restricted zone. 

Descending to safe altitude. (If you are 

between the range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile 

radius) 

Warning: You are in a restricted zone. 

Max flight height restricted to between 

10.5m and 120m. Fly Cautiously. 

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but there will be 

warning message. 

Warning: You are approaching a restricted 

zone, Fly Cautiously. 

Free zone No restrictions. None. None. 

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

landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. 

When flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicator will blink red quickly 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 red blinking.

For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, city centers and other 

special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible. 

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Preflight Checklist 

1. Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly.

3. Micro-SD card has been inserted if necessary.

4. Gimbal is functioning as normal. 

5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 6. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft. 

Calibrating the Compass 

IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to 

electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight performance or even failure. 

Regular calibration is required for optimum performance. 
DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such as magnetite, parking 

structures, and steel reinforcements underground.

DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones.

DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open space 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 Aircraft Status 

Indicator bar in the app and select “Calibrate”, then follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator 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 show solid red. 

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If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your aircraft to a different location to carry 

out compass calibration. 

Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch DJI Pilot App, follow the on-screen instruction to calibrate the compass. 

When to Recalibrate 

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

2. When flying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last flight.

3. When the mechanical structure of the Inspire 1 has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the 

compass.

4. When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the Inspire 1 does not fly in straight lines. 

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 

Auto Take-off

Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. Follow the 

steps below to use auto take-off:

1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter “Camera” page.

2. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode.

3. Go through the pre-flight checklist.

4. Tap“ ”, and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and take-off.

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

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Use auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. Follow the steps 

below to use auto-landing:

1. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode.

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping “ ”, to perform landing.

3. Aircraft lowers the landing gear and proceed to land automatically. 

Landing gear will automatically raise when the aircraft reaches an altitude of 1.2m for the first time, and automatically 

lower every time it descends to 0.8m. Users can turn this feature ON/OFF in the Pilot app. 

Starting/Stopping the Motors Starting Motors 

The Combination Stick Command (CSC) listed below are used to start the motors instead of simply push- ing the stick up. 

Ensure that you perform the CSC in one motion. 

OR 

Stopping Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors.

Method 1: When the Inspire 1 has landed, push the throttle down

immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop.

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after 3 seconds. 

OR 

Do not perform CSC when aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will be stopped. 

Flight Test

Take off/Landing Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft on open, flat ground with battery indicators facing towards you.

2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device, then the Intelligent Flight Battery.

3. Launch the DJI Pilot App and enter the Camera page.

4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is safe to fly 

now. If it flashes yellow, it means Home Point is not recorded, and you should not take off. 5. Push the throttle up slowly to 

take off or using Auto Take-off to take off. 

, then conduct CSC 

. Motors will stop 

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6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app. 

7. To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle slowly to descend. 

8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or 

more until the motors stop. 

9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, followed by the Remote Controller. 
When the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode.

A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicator blinking red slowly or rapidly during flight. 

Watch video tutorials about flight for more flight information. 

Video Suggestions and Tips 

1. Work through the checklist before each flight.

2. Select desired gimbal working mode in the DJI Pilot app.

3. Aim to shoot when flying in P mode only.

4. Always fly in good weather, such as sunny or windless days.

5. Change camera settings to suit you. These include photo format and exposure compensation. 6. Perform flight tests to 

establish flight routes and scenes.

7. Push the sticks gently to make aircraft movements stable and smooth. 

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Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

1. How can I put a GoPro camera on the Inspire 1? 

The Inspire 1 does not currently support GoPro attachments. The gimbal is designed to hold DJI cameras only. 

2. When will ground station functionality be available? 

The Inspire 1 does not currently support ground station. Ground station will be available with future firmware updates. 

3. Is the camera’s exposure automatic? 

The exposure can be set to Auto, for automatic changes, or Manual, if you wish to use a specific setting. 

4. Can I see the size of images through the app? 

Yes, you can preview image or video sizes through the DJI Pilot app. 

5. How much weight can the Inspire 1 carry without its included camera? 

We do not recommend flying with any payload other than the included DJI gimbal and camera. 

6. Do you have an LCD monitor available for the Inspire 1? 

No, DJI does not sell LCD or HD monitors for the Inspire 1. However, you can output the live streaming video to a 

compatible monitor or mobile device of your own. 

7. How long does it take to charge the battery? Does it comes with a charger? 

Yes, all Inspire 1 units come with standard TB47 charger.

With the standard TB47 100W charger, it takes 85min to fully charge a 4500mAh battery. 
8. Are the two remote controllers the same? Should I setup the remote controllers in the app or somewhere else to control 

the camera and aircraft separately? 

The two remote controllers are physically identical. You can set the remote controllers to either "Master" or "Slave" 

through the DJI Pilot app if you wish to use dual controller mode. 

9. Where can I find info on the simulation application that plugs into the trainer port? Can you suggest a simulation 

program? 

There is no trainer port on the remote controller for the Inspire 1. 

10. Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series remote controller? 

No, it cannot. The mobile device holder can only be used with the Inspire 1 remote. 

11. Does the Inspire 1 have a SD card included? 

The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SD card. It supports SD cards up to 64GB. 

12. Can I upgrade and buy a second remote controller if I only buy a single remote controller now? 

Yes. 

13. How big is the Inspire 1? 

Its length x height x width dimensions without the propellers attached are 44 x 30 x 45cm (17.3 x 11.8 x 17.7in). 

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14. What flight controller does the Inspire 1 use? 

The Inspire 1 uses its own new flight controller. 

15. Which motors and propellers does the Inspire 1 come with? 

The Inspire 1 uses 3510 motors and 1345 propellers. 

16. Aircraft frame arm joints appear loosen, is that normal? 

The space of the joins shown in the below figure is normal and it will not affect the performance of aircraft, do not adjust 

the position of the screws on your own. 

17. Failed to complete self-check? 

Place the aircraft on the flat surface before powering on. Do not move the aircraft during the self- check. 

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Specifications 

Model

Hovering Accuracy (P Mode) 

Max Tilt Angle

Max Descent Speed

Max Flight Altitude

Max Flight Time

Propeller Model

Operating Temperature Range Dimensions

Model

Operating Current

Mounting 

Mechanical Range 

T600 

Vertical: 0.5 m Horizontal: 2.5 m 

35°

4 m/s

4500 m

Approximately 18 minutes

DJI 1345

-10° to 40° C

438x451x301 mm

ZENMUSE X3

Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 mA Detachable 

Pitch: -125° to +45° Pan: ±330° 

Aircraft 

Weight (Battery Included) 2935 g 

Max Angular Velocity Pitch: 300°/s Yaw: 150°/s 

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s 

Max Speed 22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) 

Max Wind Speed Resistance 10 m/s 

Motor Model DJI 3510 

Indoor Hovering Enabled by default 

Diagonal Distance 559 to 581 mm 

Gimbal 

Output Power (With Camera) Static: 9 W; In Motion: 11 W

Angular Vibration Range ±0.03° 

Controllable Range Pitch: -90° to +30° Pan: ±320° 

Max Controllable Speed Pitch: 120°/s Pan: 180°/s 

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Camera 

Model FC350 

Effective Pixels 12.4M 

ISO Range 100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo) 
FOV (Field Of View) 94° 

Lens 20mm (35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 focus at ) 9 Elements in 9 groups

Anti-distortion 

Video Recording Modes UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60

HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60 

Supported File Formats 

FAT32/exFAT

Photo: JPEG, DNG

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) 

Operating Temperature Range 0° to 40° C 

Remote Controller 

Operating Frequency 922.7MHz~927.7 MHz (Japan Only) 5.725~5.825 GHz;2.400~2.483 GHz 

EIRP 10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G 

Power Supply Built-in battery 

Dual User Capability Host-and-Slave connection 

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Name

Total Pixels

Image Max Size Electronic Shutter Speed CMOS 

Still Photography Modes 

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 

Supported SD Card Types 

Name 

Transmitting Distance Video Output Port Charging 

X3

12.76M

4000x3000

8 s to 1/8000 s Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” 

Single shoot

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias

Time-lapse 

60 Mbps 

Micro SD

Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required. 

C1 

2 km (Outdoor And Unobstructed) USB, Mini-HDMI

DJI charger 

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Mobile Device Holder Operating Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Model

Rated Power Name Capacity Battery Type Net Weight 

Storage Temperature Range 
Max Charging Power Name

Capacity

Battery Type 

Net Weight

Storage Temperature Range 

Tablet or Smart Phone -10° to 40° C 

0-40° C 

A14-100P1A 

100 W

Intelligent Flight Battery 

4500 mAh 

LiPo 6S High voltage battery 

570 g 

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C 

180 W

Intelligent Flight Battery 5700 mAh

LiPo 6S

670 g 

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C 

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Output Power 9W

Storage Temperature Range Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C 

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S 

Charger 

Voltage 26.3 V 

Battery (Standard) 

Model TB47 

Voltage 22.2 V 

Energy 99.9 Wh 

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C 

Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C 

Battery (Optional) 

Model TB48 

Voltage 22.8 V 

Energy 129.96 Wh 

Operating Temperature Range -10 to 40° C 

Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C 

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Vision Positioning 

Altitude Range 5-500 cm 

Operating Range 0-250 cm 
DJI Pilot App 

Supported Mobile 

Devices 

* iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5S, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad 4;* Samsung 

Note 3, Samsung S5, Sony Z3 EXPERIA;* Note: It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best 

experience 

Course Lock 

(CL) 

Its forward direction is pointing to the nose direction when recording, which is fixed until you re-record it 

or exit from CL. 

Point of Interest 

(POI)* 

Point of Interest. Record a point of interest (POI), the aircraft can circle around the POI, and the nose 

always points to the POI. 

Modes IOC GPS enabled GPS Flight Distance Limits 

Home Lock 

Yes 
Aircraft Home Point 
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Velocity Range Operating Environment 

Mobile Device System Requirements 

180 W

Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground) Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces 

iOS version 7.1 or later; Android version 4.1.2 or later 

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 

IOC allows users to lock the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. There are three working modes for IOC and you 

may select the desired IOC modes from the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works under F mode, and user must toggle the flight 

mode switch to “F” mode to activate IOC. Refer to the table below: 

Home Lock (HL)* 

Record a Home Point (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraft far from or near to the HP. 

*Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon. 

Prerequisites of IOC 

Use the IOC feature under the following condition: Course Lock No None 

POI Yes 

Using IOC 

Aircraft 

None 
Point of Interest 
Enable the IOC feature by tapping “Enable IOC” in the setting page of the DJI Pilot app. Toggle the Flight Mode Switch to

“F” mode and follow the on-screen instruction to use IOC feature. 

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How to Update Firmware 

Follow the process described below to upgrade the aircraft, remote controller and battery. 

Updating the Aircraft Firmware

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity

Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has at least 50% power and there is at least 100 MB of free space on the SD card. 

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 

1. Download the firmware update package from the official DJI website (http://www.dji.com/product/ phantom3/download). 

2. Insert the SD card into your PC. Extract the all downloaded files into the root directory of the SD card. Remove 

the SD card from your PC. Ensure the aircraft is powered off then insert the SD card into the SD card slot on 

the camera. 

Step 3- Update the Aircraft 

1. Ensure the remote controller is powered off and then power on the aircraft. Upgrade will begin automatically after 

aircraft is powered on. 

2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera status indicator will blink green and 

red to indicate the upgrade is in progress and stop blinking when the update is complete with success. 

3. Check the upgrade status by opening the “.txt” file that is automatically generated after the update. The update is 

successful if the text “result: successful” is in the document. Try upgrading the firmware again if the text “result: failed” is 

found or the camera status indicator shows solid red. 

Updating the Remote Controller Firmware 

Ensure the DJI GO app has been updated to v1.2.0 before updating the remote controller. The System Status bar in 

Camera View of the DJI GO App will flash several times if a firmware update is available. Follow these steps to update the 

firmware via the DJI GO App. 

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity 

1. The remote controller has at least 50% battery level.

2. Your mobile device is able to access the internet.

3. There is at least 30 MB of free space on your mobile device. 

Step 2- Download and Update the Firmware 

1. Go to the DJI GO App > Camera View > System Status bar > Overall Status. Tap Download the firmware update 

package to download and update the firmware. Track the update progress from progress bar in the DJI GO App. The 

status LED on the remote controller will blink blue during update and blink green when update is complete with success. 

Firmware update through the DJI GO app will not work with older versions of the remote controller firmware. If the 

firmware update fails, follow the instructions below to update the firmware using the traditional method:

a. Update the latest firmware package files from DJI official web site. 

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b. Extract all downloaded files into the root directory of an SD card or USB flash drive.

c. Turn off the remote controller, Insert the SD card into a SD card reader or the USB disk onto the 

remote controller USB port when remote controller is turned off.

d. Power on the remote controller and wait 60 seconds until the upgrade begins. Do not power off 

the remote controller during the update.

e. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound 

a beeping sound and the Status LED on the remote controller shows solid blue to indicate the update is in progress. The 

Status LED on remote controller shows solid green and beeping sound will stop if the upgrade is completed with success. 

f . If you do not have a SD card reader, you may insert the SD card into the gimbal and connect the gimbal with remote 

controller to upgrade the remote controller. 

You will only be able to update the remote controller firmware through the DJI GO app from this point onwards. 

Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware 

The Intelligent Flight Battery is upgraded during the aircraft firmware upgrade process. It is recommended to keep the 

upgrade package files in your SD card. The upgrade will start automatically after power cycling the aircraft. 

Ensure there is only one firmware package file stored on your SD card.

Only storage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFAT file systems are supported for aircraft and remote controller 

firmware updates.

Ensure the internet connection of your mobile device is stable when downloading the firmware 

update package.

Turn on Airplane Mode on your mobile device before updating the firmware, as any incoming calls may disrupt the update 

process.

Do not perform firmware update while the aircraft is still flying in the air. Only carry out firmware update when the aircraft 

is landed.

Be sure to update the remote controller’s firmware to the latest version after you upgrade the aircraft’s firmware.

The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after updating. Re-link the remote controller and aircraft.

Confirm the update results based on the blinking pattern of camera status indicator or gimbal sound. It is normal for the 

aircraft to sound or the LED to blink during the update process. 

FCC Compliance 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 roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to 

operate the equipment. 

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Compliance Information FCC Warning Message 

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved 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 following 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 présent areil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence. 

L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

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

(2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est 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 roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority 

to operate the equipment. 

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INSPIRE 1 User Manual KCC Warning Message 

“해당무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없습니다 .” “해당 무선설비는

운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음”

NCC Warning Message 

低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更

頻率、加 大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有

干擾現象時,應改善至無 干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合

法 通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
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