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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. 

Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Inspire 1 correctly and safely: 

www.dji.com/product[inspire-1/video 

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Download and install the DJI Pilot app before use. Scan the QR code or visit 

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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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DJI Pilot App 

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 

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. 

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a 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 

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

system. It also provides dual conlrollers 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. 

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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 Fiight 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. 

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Travel Mode Togglex4 Landing Mode ~ 

0• 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 sWtching 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 Iocked position. 

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Attaching Propellers 

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

Atiach 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. 

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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[1] GPS 

[2] Propeller (P17) 

[3] Motor 

[4] Front LED (P12) 

[5] Landing gear 

[6] Gimbal and Camera (P37) 

[7] Intelligent Flight Battery (P18) 

[8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

[9] Rear LED (P12) 

[10] Camera Micro-USB Port 

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

[12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) 

[13] AircraftStatuslndicator (P13) 

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[i] Antennas (P29) 

Relays aircraft control and video signal. 

[i] [2] Mobile Device Holder 

Mounting place for your mobile device. 

127 [3] Control Stick 

Controls aircraft orientation. 

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

[31 Press and hold the button to initiate Return to 

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[6] [5] Transformatlon Switch (P27) 

Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower 

the landing gear. 

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[6] Battery Level LEDs [8] Power Button 

Displays the current battery level. Used to power on or power off the remote controller. 

[7] Status LED [9] RTH LED 

Displays the power status. 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 

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] 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] Micro-USB Port 

For connecting the remote controller to your 

computer. 

[17] Mini-HDMI Port 

Connect an HD compatible monitor to this 

port to get a live HD video preview of what the 

camera sees. 

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[18]CAN Bus Port 

Reserved for future use. 

[19]USB Port 

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. 

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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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Aircraft 

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 relurn of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. A flight 

recorder stores crucial flight data for each flight. 

TM `0 Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found in the section below: 

D 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 

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- 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 S~vitch" on P27 for more Information. 

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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: 

Front LED Rear 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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•••••• Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft warming up 

0 •••••• Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P niode with GPS and Vision Positioning) 

iG,:X2 •••••• Green Flashes Twice 

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Safe to Fly (P mode with Vision Positioning but wilhout GPS) 

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C5.Slow Red Flashing ~ ...... Low Baitery Warnirig 

# •••••• Fast Red Flashing Critical Low Battery Warning 

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Lr •••••• Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error 

-8 — Solid Red Critical Error 

A+ (4j: •••••: Red and Yellow Flash Alternalively 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. 

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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 

Home Point ? lull the GPS icon (?elnll ). 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. 

Smart RTH 

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 availabie 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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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 dse the remote controller to control the aircraft's orientation during the 

D landing process. 

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

Crilical Low battery level Sufficient baltery 

warning(Red) level(Green) 

Low battery 

I level warning Remaining flight time 

Power requires 

to retum home 

Battery level indicator 

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the aircraft return to the Fly the aircraft Home point and land ` back and land 

The battery automatically, or "Cancel" to ;. 

Low battery ~ power is low. Aircraft status resume normal flight. If no 

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level warning ; Please land the ' indicator blinks action is taken, the aircraft Possible, then 

RED slowly. stop the motors 

aircraft. will automatically go home and the 

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The DJI Pilot app screen will ; The aircraft 

Criiical Low The aircratt Aircraft status flash red and aircraft starts to will begin to 

battery level ! must land indicator blinks ; Uescend. Remote controller descencl and land 

warning immediately. . RED quickly. 

will sound an alarm. ; automatically. 

Estimated Estimated 

remaining 

remaining f light N/A N/A N/A 

flight time based on current 

battery level. 

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;~, • 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. D 

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Failsafe Illustration 

1 Record Home Point (HP) . 2 Coq_firni Home Point 3 Remote Controller'Slgrial Lost 

Blinking Green Blinking Green Fast Blinking Yellow 

4 Sigrial Lost Lasts 3secs. 

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Fast Blinking Yellow Fast BlinWng Yellow Fast Blinking Yellow 

1A• 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 during the Failsafe. 

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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: 

GPS 

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

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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"6', to reset the remote controller's coordinates as the new Home Point. 

3.Tap"©"and select"*©", to reset the aircraft's coordinates as the new Home Point. 

4.The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set succesfully. 

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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 [i]two sonar 

sensors and[2]one monocular camera. 

Using Vision Positioning 

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 p 

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. 

A 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 D 

System are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations: " w 

• Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). ~ 

• Flying over a highiy 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 1001ux). 

• 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. 

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

sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals. 

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Flight data is automatically recorded to the SD card. This includes flight duration, orientation, distance, 

aircraft status information, speed, and other parameters. 

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, 

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

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Propelleis Grey cap(1345) `, _- ~ Black cap(134519) ' 

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Attach On Motors without a black dot Motors with a black dot 

Legends 

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

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

Attaching the Propellers 

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

0 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. 

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

• Handling the propellers with care. 

• Manually tightent 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. 

©• 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. 

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

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

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The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and smart chargedischarge functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger. 

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Intelligent Flight Baltery Charger 

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Di 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 y 

set in the DJI Pilot app. o 

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

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 informalion is provided to the 

aircraft's to the main controller. 

Di, Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidefins before use. Users take full 

responsibility for all operations and usage. 

Using the Battery 

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Power Bullon 

(Bulit-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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Low Temperature Notice: 

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

temperalure environments (those with air temperatures below 5°C). Ensure that the battery is fully 

charged and the cell voltage is at 4.43 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 appiy the included insulation sticker to the battery 

in order to prevent a rapid drop in temperatures. 

y' 3. If the DJI Pilot app displays the "Critical Low Battery Level Warning" when flying in low temperature (1: ~ 

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

o movement when this warning is triggered. 

w 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 

fow 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. 

0 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 baftery 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. 

[j] 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 flashing. 

LED is off. 

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LEDi LED2 LED3 LED4 Baltery Level 

87.5%-100% 

75%-87.5% 

62.5%-75% 

50%•-62.5% 

37.5%-50% 

25%-37.5% 

12.5%-25% 

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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: 

B~ttgty,Lite.;' 

LEDi LED2 LED3 LED4 Battely Life 

90%-100% 

80%-✓ 90% 

~ -4 70%-80% 

60%-70°io 

50%-60% 

40%-50% 

30°io-40°i 

20%-30% 

below 20% 

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

q] 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 50/601-1z). 

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

level is above 95%, lurn 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. 

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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-parry 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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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 

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. 

~~ ° i~ Q] • Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. 

~ • Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1, Mode 2. 

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

° • Mode 2: The left stick serves as the thro ttle. ~ - 

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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. 

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Charging Remote Controller 

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger. 

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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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[i] 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 aiready been captured. 

[3] Shulter Button 

Press to take a pho[o. If burst mode is aclivated, 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 sec[ion 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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Q] 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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Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's elevation. 

4 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. 

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a larger pitch angle (maximum 35) and faster flight. 

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camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the 

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

~ downwards. The camera will remain in its current 

position when dial is static. 

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Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

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

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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-All'I: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, 

so only altitude is controlled. 

A mode (Aftitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft 

ohly 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 ((OC) 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 lo any of these positions is defined below: 

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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. 

~ A Do not raise the landing gear when the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure the landing gear is 

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

displayed in the picture shown below: ~ 

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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. 

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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,Di 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 jr ,III1 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. 

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"Slave" Remote Controller: 

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

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A 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 Contror' section. 

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

connect to the desired "Master" remote controller. 

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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. 

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I itl,: •••••• Blinking While D ... Sending Relurn to Home command to the aircraft. 

~: •••••• Blinking White DD •• •• •• Aircraft Return to Home in progress. 

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

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

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

1. 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. 

Remote Conlrol Calibration > 

Slick Mode ) 

Derault slick mode Is Mode 2, changing stick modes allers Ihe way the aircralt is conlrolled. 

Do not change unless lamiliar wilh your new nade. 

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

sound is emitted. 

Remote Control Calibration 

Stick Mode > 

Searching for aircraft frequency, 

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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. 

0• 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. 

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 

The on-board camera supports 4K video capture up to 4096x216op24 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. ; 

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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. 

A Power on the aircraft before attempting to download the files. 

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Camera Operation 

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 Profile 

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

A images and video. The Gimbal can tilt the camera up to 120 degrees and rotate 360 degrees. 

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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. 

0 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 lhe 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 Ci or C2 customizable button as the gimbal pitch/ 

yaw switching button. 

3. Select "Gimbal Pitch/Yaw" from the dropdown list. 

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Remote Control Callbration > 

Stick Mode > 

Defaull stick mode Is Mode 2, changing slick modes alters the way the alrcraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode. 

C1 I Gimbal Pitch/Yaw I C2 F Reset gimbal yaw 

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gimbal under yaw mode. Press C1 or C2 again to exit yaw mode. a' 3 m 

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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. 

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Gimbal Operation Modes 

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: 

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The angle between Gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains 

Follow Mode constant at all times. One user alone can controf the pitch motion of the 

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

second remote controller. 

FPV Mode The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a First- 

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The Gimbal's motion is independent of the aircraft's orientation. One user 

~ Free Mode 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 

~ Re-alignment by panning from gimbal's current orientation. Pitch angle will remain 

unchanged during the re-alignment. 

0• 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 

This chapter describes the four main 

GUI of the DJI Pilot app. 

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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 tabiet 

for the best experience. 

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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. 

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[i] Flight Mode 

[wrj~ The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode. 

Tap to enter MC (Main Controller) settings. Modify flight limits, perform compass calibration, and set 

the gain values on this screen. 

[2]GPS Signal Strenglh 

Xlull: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicates adequate GPS 

strength. 

[3]IOC Settings 

pA CL : This icon shows which IOC setting that the aircraft has entered when in F Mode. 

Tap to enter IOC setting menu and select Course Lock, Home Lock or Point of Interest Lock. 

[4] System Stalus 

This icon shows current aircraft system status, such as GPS signal health. 

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- : The battery level indicator dynamically displays the battery level. The color zones on the 5 ~ 

battery level indicator represent different battery levels. a 

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[6] Remote Controller Signal 

e ,IIIl : This icon shows the strength of remote controller signal. 

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

xoP,III1: This icon shows the HD video downlink signal strength between the aircraft and the remote 

controller. 

[S] Battery Level 

[" 1 QD%: This icon shows the current Intelligent Flight Battery level. 

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

warning history in this page. 

[9]General Settings 

Tap this icon to enter General Settings page. Select parameter units, reset the camera, enable 

the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value and toggle flight route display on this page. 

[10]Camera Operation Bar 

Exposure Lock 

AE G: Tap to enable or disable the camera exposure lock. 

Function 

Fn : Tap to adjust camera settings, such as video format and digtial filters. 

Shutter 

0: Tap this button to take a single photo. 

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Record 

®: 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 function. 

Playback 

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

Camera Settings and Shooting Mode 

Tap to enter the Camera Settings page and switch from camera shooting mode from manual to 

auto. 

[ii] Map 

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

[12] Vision Positioning 

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

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Icon is highlighted when 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) Pitching of the boundary between light blue and dark blue area shows roll angle. 

[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) 

,~X5: Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest home point. 

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[16]Gimbal Operation Mode 

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

[17]Auto Takeoff/Landing 

*/L+: Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

[18]Back *: Tap to return to the main GUI. 

User can view the current flight route in a larger map view in this page. You can also perform Auto takeoff and Landing in the page. Ensure your mobile device has access to the Internet. Due to the map data 

required, Wi-Fi connection is recommended. Internet access is required to cache the map, if Wi-Fi is 

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You can sync the picture and videos to the mobile device, view the flight records and check your DJI 

account status in the User Center. Use the DJI registered account to login to the User Center. 

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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. 

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. -n 

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

section. 

AII unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulalions from such organizations as 

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

safety reasons, lhe 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 fiights 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 

Height of aircraft 

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Flight Limits DJI PilotApp Aircraft Status Indicator 

Max Height 

Flight altitude musCbe under Warning: Height None. 

the set height. limit reached. 

Flight distance must be within Warning: Distance Rapid red flashing A 

Max Radius the max radius. limit reached. """when close to the 

max radius limit. 

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i Max Height Flight height restricted to Warning: Heighl limit None. 

120m and under. reached. 

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0• 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. 

Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas 

Restricted areas include airports worldwide. AII restricted areas are listed on the DJI official website at 

http://www.dji.com/fly-safe%ategory-mc . Restricted areas are divided into category A and category B. 

Category A areas cover major international airport such as lAX and Heathrow, while category B areas 

includes smaller airports. 

Category A Safety Zone 

(1) The category A"safety zone" is comprised of a small "no-fly zone" and a range of "restrictedaltitude zones". Flight is prevented in lhe "no-fly zone" but can continue with height restrictions in the 

restricted-altitude zone. 

(2) 1.5 miles (2.4 km) around a designated safety zone is a no-fly zone, inside which takeoff is prevented. 

(3) 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 5 miles (8 km) around restricted areas are altitude restricted, with maximum 

altitude going from 35 feet (10.5 m) at 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 400 feet (120 m) at 5 miles (8 km). 

(4) A"warning zone" has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 320 feet (100m) of the 

safety zone, a warning message will appear on the DJI Pilot App. 

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(1) Category B"safety zone" is comprised of a"no-fly zone" and a"warning zone". ~ 

(2) 0.6 miles (1 km) around the safety zone is a designated "no-fly zone". ~ 

(3) A"warning zone" has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 0.6 miles (iKm) of this 

zone, a warning will appear on the DJI Pilot App. 

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Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt Status 

Indicator 

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

No-fly Zone If the aircraft enters the 

• restricted area in A mode but Warning: You are in a No-fly 

P mode activates the aircraft zone, automatic landing has 

will automatically descend to begun. (If you are within 1.5 mile 

land then stop its motors after radius) 

landing. 

Warning: You are in a restricted ~). ...... 

zone. Descending to safe Red flashing 

If the aircraft enters the altitude. (If you are between the 

Restricted- restricted area in A mode but P range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile 

altitude flight mode activates, it will descend radius) 

zone 

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to a safe altitude and hover 15 Warning: You are in a restricted 

feet below the safe altitude. zone. Max flight height restricted 

to between 10.5m and 120m. Fly 

Cautiously. 

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

'# there will be warning message. restricted zone, Fly Cautiously. 

Free zone 

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No restrictions. Nane. None. 

El Semi-automatic descent: AII stick commands are available except the throttle stick command 

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

A• 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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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. 

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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. 

0 • DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such ® 

as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground. cfl 

• 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 the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass in the Checklist, or if you 

have changed your position since last calibrating it, tap "MODE" in the app and select "Compass 

Calibration" to calibrate the compass. 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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i, 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 mounling 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 

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 1.5 meters above ground. 

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Auto-Landing 

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 automalically. 

Starting Motors 

The Combination Stick Command (CSC) listed below are used to start the motors instead of simply pushing the stick up. Ensure that you perform the CSC in one motion. 

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Stopping Motors 

There are two methods to stop the niotors. 

Method 1: When the Inspire 1 has landed, push the throttle down 10, then conduct CSC OO. Motors will stop 

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. 

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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. 

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. 

S. 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. 

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0• 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. 

Wi"th the standard TB47100W 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 cwntroller now? 

Yes. 

13. How big is the Inspire 1? 

Its length x height x width dimensions wifhout 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. 

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Place the aircraft on the flat surface before powering on. Do not move the aircraft during the selfcheck. 

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Appendix 

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"Aircielt 

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Weight (Baltery Included) 2935 g 

Vertical: 0.5 m 

Hovering Accuracy (P Mode) 

Horizonlal: 2.5 m 

Pitch: 300°/s 

Max Angular Velocity 

j Yaw: 150°/s 

Max Tilt Angfe 35° 

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s 

Max Descent Speed 4 nl/s 

Max Speed 22 m/s (ATTI mode, n(i winci) 

Max Flight Altitude 4500 m D 

Max Wind Speed Resistance 10 m/s (D 

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Max Flight Time Approximately 18 minutes a 

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; Motor Model DJI 3510 

Propeller Model DJI 1345 

. Indoor Hovering . Enabled by default 

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C 

1 Dlagonal Distance 559 to 581 mm 

Dimettsions 438x451x301 mm 

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~ Gimbal` — 

Model Ul.l 

Oulpul Powor (With Camera) Stalic: 9 W;In Motion: 11 W 

Operating Current Station: 750 mA;Motiop: 900 mA 

Angular Vibration Range f0.03° 

Mounting Detachable 

Pitch: -90° to +30° 

Controllable Range 

Pan: t320° 

Pitch: -125° to +45° 

Mectlanical Range 

Pan: ±330° 

Pilch: 120°/s 

; Max Controllable Speed 

Pan: 1801/s 

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Name A, 

I Model FC350 

Total Pixels 12.76M 

; Effective Pixels 12.4M 

Image Max Size 4000x3000 

ISO Range 100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo) 

Electronic Shutter Speed 8 s to 1/8000 s 

FOV (Field Of View) 94° 

CMOS Sony EXMOR 1l2.3" 

20mm (35mm format equivalenl) f/2.8 focus al oo} 

Lens 9 Elemenls in 9 groups 

Anti-distortion 

Single shoot 

° Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames 

D a Still Photography Modes Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 

° m 0.7EV Bias 

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UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 

Video Recording Modes FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60 

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

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 60 Mbps 

FAT32/exFAT 

Supported File Formals Pholo: JPEG, DNG 

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

Micro SD 

Supported SD Card Types Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required. 

Operaling Temperature Ranae 0° to 40° C 

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922.7MHz-927.7 MHz (Japan Only) 

Operating Frequency 5.725-5.825 GHz;2.400-2.483 GHz 

Transmitting Distance 2 km (Outdoor And Urtobstructed) 

EIRP 10dBm@900m, 13dBm®5.SG, 20dBm@2.4G 

Video Output Port USB, Mini-HDMI 

Power Supply Built-in battery 

Charging DJI charger 

Dual User Capabilily Host-and-Slave connection 

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Mobile Device Holder Tablet or Smart Phone 

Oulput Power 9 W 

Operating Temperature Range -101 to 40° C 

Less (han 3 months: -20° to 45° C 

Slorage Temperalure Range 

More than 3 ntonths: 22° to 28° C 

Chargirig Temperature Range 0-40° C 

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S 

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Model A14-1uuN1A 

Vollage 26.3 V 

Rated Power 1nn W 

Battery (Staqdard) . 

Name I : I 1 I: I ~ 't I' In , r , 

Model TB47 

Capacity 4500 mAh 

Voltage 22.2 V 

Battery Type LiPo 6S High voltage battery 

• Energy 99.9 Wh 

Net Weight 570 g 

Operaling Temperature Range -101 to 40° C 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Max Chargir g Pov. • I 

B,itloly (Olitiollal) 

Name 

Model 

Capacity 

Voltage 

Baltery Type 

Energy 

Net Weight 

Operating Ternperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C 

0" to 40° C 

180 `::' 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

TB48 

5700 mAh 

22.8.V 

LiPo 6S 

129.96 Wh 

670 g 

710 to 40° C 

Less than 3 monlhs: -20 to 45° C 

More lhan 3 months: 22° to 28° C 

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Max Charging Power 180 W 

~Vision Po,iiinnunl 

velc_l!; F, I ~ nW 

' Allilude Range 5-500 cm 

Operating Environment Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces 

i Operating Range 0-250 cn 

Mobile Device System Requirements iOS version 7.1 or Ialer;Android version 4.1.2 or later 

* IPlione 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5S; iPad Air 2, iPad Mini ' 

3, IPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad 4;* Samsung Note 3, Samsung Supported Mobile Devices S5, Sony Z3 EXPERIA•* Note: It is recommended lhat you 

use a tablel for the besl experience 

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

o IOC and you may select the desired IOC modes from the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works under F mode, 

m and user must toggle the flight mode switch to "F" mode to activate IOC. Refer to the table below: 

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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. 

Home Lock (HL)* 

Record a Home Poinl (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraft far from 

or near to the HP. 

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. 

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

Prerequisites of IOC 

Use the IOC feature under the following condition: 

Modes IOG _ GPS enabled GPS - Flight Distatice Llmits —, — - --T _ , ... _. ..._. — _....:: _. 

Course Lock No None None 

Home Lock Yes Aircraft Home Point 

POI Yes Aircraft f 5m=. 50° Point of Interest 

Using IOC 

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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Follow the steps below to upgrade your Inspire 1's firmware, including the firmware for the remote 

controller and battery. 

Updating the Aircraft Firmware 

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity 

Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery and Remote Controller have at least 50% power and there is at least 

100MB 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/ 

inspire-1). 

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

Remove the SD card from your PC and insert it into the SD card slot on the Inspire 1 camera. 

Step 3- Update the Aircraft 

1. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller, power on the remote controller, and launch the ~ 

DJI Pilot app to obtain information about firmware update progress. Confirm you wish to update within D 

the app to continue. Note the upgrade will begin automatically after power cycling the aircraft if the DJI ~ 

Pilot app is not launched. ~ 

2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update. During the upgrade process, °~ 

DJI Pilot app will display update progress and gimbal will sound a fast beeping sound(D-D-D-D). A 

message windows of 'Upgrade Completed, Aircraft will restart in 5 seconds' will prompt in DJI Pilot 

app and gimbal will sound a slow beeping sound (D--DD) to indicate the update is complete, aircraft 

will then restart automally. Note that user will need to manually power cycle the aircraft if DJI Pilot app 

is not launched prior to the upgrade. 

3.Try update again if gimbal sounds a long beeping sound. 

Updating the Remote Controller Firmware 

Step 1- Check Battery 

The remote controller firmware is included in the aircraft firmware update package. Use the same update 

file that is downloaded from the official DJI website. Ensure the remote controller's remaining battery level 

is at least 50%. 

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 

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

2. With the remote controller powered off, insert the SD card into a SD card reader and plug the reader 

into the USB port on the remote. Or if using a USB thumb drive, plug it directly into the remote's USB 

port. If you do not have a SD card reader or USB thumb drive, you may insert the SD card into the 

gimbal and connect the gimbal to the remote controller with a USB cable. 

Step 3- Update the Remote Controller 

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

remote controller during the update. 

2. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The Inspire 1's camera will emit 

a beeping sound and the Status LED on the remote controller will show a solid blue light to indicate 

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the update is in progress. The Status LED on the remote controller will show a solid green light and the 

beeping sound will stop when the upgrade is complete. The Status LED on the remote controller will 

show a solid red light if the upgrade fails. In this case, try the update again. 

Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware 

The Intelligent Flight Battery's firmware is updated during the aircraft firmware update process. Simply 

keep the update package files on your SD card and update the Intelligent Flight Battery firmware if 

prompted in the DJI Pilot app. The update will start automatically if the aircraft is not connected to the DJI 

Pilot app after power cycling the aircraft. 

~ • 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 

fimiware. 

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

® controller and aircraft. 

• Confirm the update results according to the gimbal sounds. It is normal for the aircraft to sound or the 

D LED to blink during the update process. The on-screen rate of progress is for reference only. 

--°o • Ensure there is only one firmware package file stored on your SD card. 

`a • Only storage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFAT file systems are supported for aircraft a 

X' and remote controller f irmware updates. 

• Delete any automatically generated bct files (xxx_GS.T)Cf) in the SD card when updating multiple 

remote controllers. 

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 parry responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

Compliance Information 

FCC Warning Message 

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the parry 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& 

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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 instatlation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio 

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

interterence 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(iV technician for help. 

IC RSS warning 

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the 3~{, 

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. a 

Le pr6sent areil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence. ~ 

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L'exploitation est autoris6e aux deux conditions suivantes 

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

(2) I'utilisateur de I'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radio6lectrique subi, m@me 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 parry responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

KCC Warning Message 

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