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# Contents

Using this manual 2 Legends 2 Before Flight 2 Watch the video tutorials 2 Download the DJI GO app 2 

### Product Profle 5 Introduction 6 Feature Highlights 6 Assemble the Aircraft 6 Aircraft Diagram 9 Remote Controller Diagram 9 

### Aircraft 11 Flight Controller 12 Flight Mode 12 Flight Status Indicator 12 Return to Home (RTH) 13 Dynamic Home Point 16 Vision Positioning System 17 Flight Recorder 18 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 19 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 19 

### Remote Controllers 24 Remote	Controller	Profle 25 Remote Controller Operations 25 Dual Remote Controllers Mode 30 Remote Controller Status LED 32 Linking the Remote Controller 33 Remote Controller Compliance Version 34 

### Gimbal and Camera 35 Camera	Profle 36 Gimbal 37

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### DJI GO App 40 Camera 41 Library 44 Explore 44 Me 44 

### Flight 45 Flight Environment Requirements 46 Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 46 Prefight	Checklist 50 Calibrating the Compass 50 Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 51 Flight Test 52 Starting/Stopping the Motors 52 

### FAQ 54 

### Appendix 57 Specifcations 58 Intelligent Flight 61 After-Sales Information 61 How to Update Firmware 62 FCC Compliance 63© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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# Product Profle

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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[6] Battery Level LEDs Displays the current battery level. [7] Status LED Displays the power status.

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[12] [16] [17] [18] [19]

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[13] [14] [15] [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.

[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 GO 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] Flight Mode Switch Used to switch between P, A and F mode. [14] Video Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [15] Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. [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] Micro-USB Port For connecting the remote controller to your computer. [18] CAN Bus Port Reserved for future use. [19] USB Port Connect to mobile device to access all of the DJI GO app controls and features.

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[22] [23] [20] GPS Module Used to pinpoint the location of the remote controller. [21] Back Left Button Customizable button in DJI GO 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 GO app.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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# Aircraft

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

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### 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 GO 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 GO 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.



### 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 s econds to power off. 

### Using the Battery

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Battery Level Indicators while Charging LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 0%~25%
25%~50%
50%~75%
75%~100% Fully Charged


### Charging Protection LED Display The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns.

Battery Level Indicators while Charging LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected LED3 blinks three times per second Over-voltage charger detected
LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low (<0°C) LED4 blinks three times per second Charging temperature is too high (>40°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 fa lls 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 GO 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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# 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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Charger Power Outlet

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.

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[3] [4]

[1] Camera Settings Dial 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 pho tos will be taken with a single press.
[4] Recoding Button Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop r ecording. 

### 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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### Optimal Transmission Range The signal transmission between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range that displayed in the picture shown below:

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 frst 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 canno t control the gimbal. Optimal Transmission Range

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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 GO app. Follow the steps below for setup:
“Master” Remote Controller: 1. Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the DJI GO 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

Set RC Status

Slave RC List Master and Slave RC Settings

Master OFF

RC Name Connection Password T12254 1234 Slave

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

Master OFF Slave RC Control Setting

Set RC Status
RC Name

Search for Master Controller Request Control

Master RC List Master and Slave RC Settings

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# Gimbal and Camera

This chapter provides the technical specifcations of the camera and explains the working mode of the gimbal.

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# DJI GO App

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# Flight

This chapter describes the flight safety and fight restrictions.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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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.

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 fight. Launch DJI GO App, follow the on-screen instruction to calibrate the compass.



### When to Recalibrate 1. When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicato r is blinking red and yellow. 2. When fying in a new location, or a location that is different f rom your last fight. 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 fight, i.e. the Inspire 1 does n ot fy 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 GO app, enter “Camera” page. 2. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode. 3. Go through the pre-fight checklist. 4. Tap“ ”, and confrm fight condition. Slide to confrm and take-off. 5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.2 meters above ground.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI GO 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 frst, followed by the R emote Controller.

When the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during fight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicator blinking red slowly or rapidly during fight. Watch video tutorials about fight for more fight information.



### Video Suggestions and Tips 1. Work through the checklist before each fight. 2. Select desired gimbal working mode in the DJI GO app. 3. Aim to shoot when fying in P mode only. 4. Always fy 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 fight tests to establish fight 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 frmware updates.

3. Is the camera’s exposure automatic?

The exposure can be set to Auto, for automatic changes, or Manu al, if you wish to use a specifc setting.
4. Can I see the size of images through the app?

Yes, you can preview image or video sizes through the DJI GO ap p. 5. How much weight can the Inspire 1 carry without its included camera?

We do not recommend fying with any payload other than the inclu ded 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 ch arge 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 GO app if you wish to use dual contr oller mode.

9. Where can I fnd 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 t he 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 a ttached are 44 x 30 x 45cm (17.3 x 11.8 x 17.7in).© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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## 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 modifcations not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. b. Extract all downloaded fles into the root directory of an SD card or USB fash 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 frmware 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 frmware through the DJI GO app from this point onwards.


### Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware The Intelligent Flight Battery is upgraded during the aircraft frmware 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 frmware package fle stored on your SD card. Only storage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFAT fle systems are supported for aircraft and remote controller frmware updates. Ensure the internet connection of your mobile device is stable when downloading the frmware

update package. Turn on Airplane Mode on your mobile device before updating the frmware, as any incoming calls may disrupt the update process. Do not perform frmware update while the aircraft is still fying in the air. Only carry out frmware update when the aircraft is landed. Be sure to update the remote controller’s frmware to the latest version after you upgrade the aircraft’s frmware. The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after updating. Re-link the remote controller and aircraft. Confrm 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.

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### Compliance Information FCC Warning Message Any Changes or modifcations not expressly roved by the party re sponsible 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 opera tion. 

### 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 fr om 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 op eration of the device. Le présent areil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada licabl es 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 modifcations not expressly roved by the party re sponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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