September 21, 2015

Exemption No. 12953

Regulatory Docket No. FAA−2015−2621

Ms. Barbara M. Weinkle

dba TransCarolina Marketing/tcmphotos

P.O. Box 18053

Asheville, NC 28814

Dear Ms. Weinkle:

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. It transmits our 

decision, explains its basis, and gives you the conditions and limitations of the exemption, 

including the date it ends.

By letter dated June 15, 2015, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on 

behalf of Ms. Barbara M. Weinkle dba TransCarolina Marketing/tcmphotos (hereinafter 

petitioner or operator) for an exemption. The petitioner requested to operate an unmanned 

aircraft system (UAS) to conduct aerial photography, videography, and cinematography.

See Appendix A for the petition submitted to the FAA describing the proposed operations and 

the regulations that the petitioner seeks an exemption.

The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition 

in the Federal Register because the requested exemption would not set a precedent, and any 

delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to the petitioner.

Airworthiness Certification

The UAS proposed by the petitioner is a DJI Phantom 2.
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The petitioner requested relief from 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products 

and parts, Subpart H—Airworthiness Certificates. In accordance with the statutory criteria 

provided in Section 333 of Public Law 112−95 in reference to 49 U.S.C. § 44704, and in 

consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the 

aircraft and its operation, the Secretary of Transportation has determined that this aircraft 

meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore, the FAA finds that the requested relief from 

14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, Subpart H—Airworthiness 

Certificates, and any associated noise certification and testing requirements of part 36, is 

not necessary.

The Basis for Our Decision

You have requested to use a UAS for aerial data collection1. The FAA has issued grants of 

exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in your petition. 

In Grants of Exemption Nos. 11062 to Astraeus Aerial (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0352), 

11109 to Clayco, Inc. (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0507), 11112 to VDOS Global, LLC (see

Docket No. FAA−2014−0382), and 11213 to Aeryon Labs, Inc. (see Docket No. 

FAA−2014−0642), the FAA found that the enhanced safety achieved using an unmanned 

aircraft (UA) with the specifications described by the petitioner and carrying no passengers or 

crew, rather than a manned aircraft of significantly greater proportions, carrying crew in 

addition to flammable fuel, gives the FAA good cause to find that the UAS operation enabled 

by this exemption is in the public interest.

Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that—

 They are similar in all material respects to relief previously requested in Grant of 

Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 11213;

 The reasons stated by the FAA for granting Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 

11213 also apply to the situation you present; and 

 A grant of exemption is in the public interest.

Our Decision

In consideration of the foregoing, I find that a grant of exemption is in the public interest. 

Therefore, pursuant to the authority contained in 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, and 44701, 

delegated to me by the Administrator, TransCarolina Marketing/tcmphotos is granted an 

exemption from 14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and (c), 61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), 

91.7(a), 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 

91.417(a) and (b), to the extent necessary to allow the petitioner to operate a UAS to perform 

 

1 Aerial data collection includes any remote sensing and measuring by an instrument(s) aboard the UA. 

Examples include imagery (photography, video, infrared, etc.), electronic measurement (precision surveying, RF 

analysis, etc.), chemical measurement (particulate measurement, etc.), or any other gathering of data by 

instruments aboard the UA.
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aerial data collection. This exemption is subject to the conditions and limitations listed 

below.

Conditions and Limitations

In this grant of exemption, TransCarolina Marketing/tcmphotos is hereafter referred to as 

the operator.

Failure to comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be 

grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission of this exemption.

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption are limited to the DJI Phantom 2

when weighing less than 55 pounds including payload. Proposed operations of any 

other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this exemption.

2. Operations for the purpose of closed-set motion picture and television filming are 

not permitted. 

3. The UA may not be operated at a speed exceeding 87 knots (100 miles per hour). The 

exemption holder may use either groundspeed or calibrated airspeed to determine 

compliance with the 87 knot speed restriction. In no case will the UA be operated at 

airspeeds greater than the maximum UA operating airspeed recommended by the 

aircraft manufacturer.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level 

(AGL). Altitude must be reported in feet AGL.

5. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. 

This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than 

corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA-issued airman medical certificate or 

U.S. driver’s license.

6. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The UA must be operated within 

the visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. The VO may be used 

to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS 

capability. The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times; 

electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC 

must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the 

duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the VO can perform the duties 

required of the VO.

7. This exemption and all documents needed to operate the UAS and conduct its 

operations in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this grant of 

exemption, are hereinafter referred to as the operating documents. The operating 
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documents must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the 

Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and 

limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, 

the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and must be followed. 

Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating 

documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the 

operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised 

documents to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. The 

operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension 

or amendment to this grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update 

or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted this exemption, then 

the operator must petition for an amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s 

UAS Integration Office (AFS−80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding 

updates or revisions to the operating documents.

8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation 

or flight characteristics, e.g., replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo 

a functional test flight prior to conducting further operations under this exemption. 

Functional test flights may only be conducted by a PIC with a VO and must remain at 

least 500 feet from other people. The functional test flight must be conducted in such 

a manner so as to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property.

9. The operator is responsible for maintaining and inspecting the UAS to ensure that it is 

in a condition for safe operation.

10. Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre-flight inspection and determine the 

UAS is in a condition for safe flight. The pre-flight inspection must account for all 

potential discrepancies, e.g., inoperable components, items, or equipment. If the 

inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is 

prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the 

UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight.

11. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s maintenance, overhaul, 

replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and 

aircraft components.

12. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer 

safety bulletins.

13. Under this grant of exemption, a PIC must hold either an airline transport, 

commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a 

current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a 

state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal 
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government. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 

14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate.

14. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC demonstrates the 

ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be 

operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and 

maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC 

qualification flight hours and currency must be logged in a manner consistent with 

14 CFR § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs and VOs 

(training, proficiency, and experience-building) and determining the PIC’s ability to 

safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated 

under this exemption are permitted under the terms of this exemption. However, 

training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During 

training, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential for 

flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA 

with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119.

15. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All 

operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights 

under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.

16. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point (ARP) as 

denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facility Directory (AFD) or for airports not 

denoted with an ARP, the center of the airport symbol as denoted on the current 

FAA-published aeronautical chart, unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s 

management is obtained or otherwise permitted by a COA issued to the exemption 

holder. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available 

to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

17. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet 

horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.

18. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to a 

pre-determined location within the private or controlled-access property.

19. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.

20. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast 

weather conditions) there is enough available power for the UA to conduct the 

intended operation and to operate after that for at least five minutes or with the reserve 

power recommended by the manufacturer if greater.

21. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). All 

operations shall be conducted in accordance with an ATO-issued COA. The 
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exemption holder may apply for a new or amended COA if it intends to conduct 

operations that cannot be conducted under the terms of the attached COA.

22. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial 

number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification 

(N−Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must 

be as large as practicable.

23. Documents used by the operator to ensure the safe operation and flight of the UAS and 

any documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the 

PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the aircraft is operating. 

These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement 

official upon request.

24. The UA must remain clear and give way to all manned aviation operations and 

activities at all times. 

25. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 

26. All Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating 

persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons 

from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure 

that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises 

where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of 

the UA, flight operations must cease immediately in a manner ensuring the safety 

of nonparticipating persons; and

b. The owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission 

for operating closer to those objects and the PIC has made a safety assessment of 

the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not 

present an undue hazard.

The PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons are not considered 

nonparticipating persons under this exemption.

27. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled-access property with 

permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative. 

Permission from property owner/controller or authorized representative will be 

obtained for each flight to be conducted.

28. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical 

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported 

to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS−80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be 
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reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions 

contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.

If this exemption permits operations for the purpose of closed-set motion picture and 

television filming and production, the following additional conditions and limitations apply.

29. The operator must have a motion picture and television operations manual (MPTOM) 

as documented in this grant of exemption.

30. At least 3 days before aerial filming, the operator of the UAS affected by this 

exemption must submit a written Plan of Activities to the local Flight Standards

District Office (FSDO) with jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. The 3-day 

notification may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO. The plan of activities 

must include at least the following:

a. Dates and times for all flights;

b. Name and phone number of the operator for the UAS aerial filming conducted 

under this grant of exemption;

c. Name and phone number of the person responsible for the on-scene operation of 

the UAS;

d. Make, model, and serial or N−Number of UAS to be used;

e. Name and certificate number of UAS PICs involved in the aerial filming;

f. A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property owners 

and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event; the list of those 

who gave permission must be made available to the inspector upon request;

g. Signature of exemption holder or representative; and

h. A description of the flight activity, including maps or diagrams of any area, city, 

town, county, and/or state over which filming will be conducted and the altitudes 

essential to accomplish the operation.

31. Flight operations may be conducted closer than 500 feet from participating persons 

consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production, as specified in the 

exemption holder’s MPTOM.

Unless otherwise specified in this grant of exemption, the UAS, the UAS PIC, and the UAS 

operations must comply with all applicable parts of 14 CFR including, but not limited to, 

parts 45, 47, 61, and 91.
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This exemption terminates on September 30, 2017, unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

Sincerely,

/s/

John S. Duncan

Director, Flight Standards Service

Enclosures
Barbara M. Weinkle, d/b/a 

TransCarolina Marketing/tcmphotos 

P.O. Box 18053 

Asheville, NC 28814 

June 15, 2015 

U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations 

West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 

1200 New Jersey Av., SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

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Re: Exemption request under Section 333 of the Federal Aviation Administration Reform Act of 

2012. Specifically, I request exemption from 14 CFR Part 21; 45.23(b); 61.113 (a) and (b); 91.7 

(a); 91.9(b) (2); 91.103(b); 91.109; 119.121; 91.151(a); 91.203(a) & (b); 91.405(a); 91.407(a)(l); 

91.409(a) (2); 91.417(a)&(b) 

To Whom it may concern: 

I am petitioning for an exemption in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration 

(FAA) Modernization and Reform Act of2012 and procedures contained in 14 Code ofFederal 

Regulations (CPR) 11 to request that I, an owner and operator of a small unmanned aircraft, be 

exempted from the Federal Aviation Regulations (PARS) listed herein so that I may operate a 

small, ultralight unmanned aircraft system (UAS) commercially in the National Airspace System 

(NAS). Given the nature of my operations and exemptions granted to others, it would seem that 

my request may qualify for a "summary grant." 

For the past 37 years I have been providing real estate photography for the regional real estate 

companies and local government agencies to better exhibit and promote this mountainous region 

of North Carolina. I am a licensed driver in North Carolina with a sterling driving record. My 

husband is a licensed commercial pilot, and former Naval Aviator with more than 6000 hours 

fixed and rotary wing flight time. He has served as a squadron Chief Safety Officer; helicopter 

flight instructor; chief safety officer, and Director of Operations for a FAR Part 135 helicopter 

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charter company. He will serve as my supervisor. I have purchased a DJI Phantom 2 ultralight 

UAS equipped with a GoPro Hero 3+ camera for aerial 

photography/videography/cinematography for commercial and private real estate sales and 

development, scientific and other lawful purposes in the mountains and piedmont of western 

North Carolina and upper South Carolina. 

I plan to operate my UAS at or below 200' AGL, within line-of-sight, under VFR conditions, 

and in a manner not to hazard other aircraft or people or property. Under direct supervision of 

my husband, I or other persons with a current driver's license or pilot's license will fly the UAS 

using sound judgement and concern for safety. 

My request falls under the Secretary of Transportation's authority granted in Section 333 ofthe 

FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. By granting my petition to operate my UAS for 

commercial purposes I will contribute to responsible development in environmentally sensitive 

western North Carolina and upper South Carolina; provide technical and scientific data on the 

region; and provide more meaningful and useful real estate listings in the region at affordable 

pnces. 

I. Contact information: 

Barbara M. Weinkle, d/b/a 

TransCarolina Marketing/tcmphotos 

P.O. 18053 

Asheville, NC 28814 

Office: 828-253-9755 

Mobile: 828-231-2354 

Email: tcmphotos@charter.net 

II. Extent and rationale for relief: 

This application is submitted in accordance with the FAA Modernization and Refonn Act of 

2012 (PL 112-95) §§ 331-334 seeking relief from applicable FAR's that would prevent me from 

operating a UAS for commercial, cinematic/videographic, and scientific/technical purposes 

within the NAS. In addition, I live in mountainous terrain, and every year people become lost or 

fall over precipices or waterfalls. My UAS would be invaluable to rescue personnel allowing 

them to search impassable or hazardous areas. Section 332 provides for integration of civil 

unmanned aircraft systems since it is in the public's interest to do so. My UAS meets the 

definition of "small unmanned aircraft" as defined in Section 3 31. I wish to operate my U AS 

prior to promulgation of the rules governing such aircraft. Those operations would help provide 

data for future operations of all such systems. 

My UAS is a Phantom 2 quadracopter manufactured by DJI which weighs 1 kg., including 

battery. Maximum take-off weight is 1.3 kg. The aircraft maximum speed is 15 meters/sec. 

Climb/descent velocities are 6m/s and 2m/s, respectively. Additional specifications are found in 

Enclosure (2). 

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My flight supervisor's 6000+ hours of accident-free flight time reflect an overriding concern for 

flight safety. That also reflects a respect for other air traffic and the general public and it is not 

my intention to hazard either with my UAS operations. Further, when operated responsibly, the 

characteristics and capabilities of my UAS preclude many operational hazards inherent in other 

aircraft operations. It has very limited range, airspeed, and altitude capabilities. The UAS is 

protected by a failsafe system which will return the aircraft to the point of takeoff in the event of 

failed communication with the controller. It carries no volatile fuel and is emission free. 

III. Benefit to the public: 

Passage of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act signaled Congress's belief that it is in the 

public's interest to integrate UAS's into the NAS. That interest is abundantly clear in western 

North Carolina. Western North Carolina's environment invites development, but its 

mountainous terrain makes it difficult to screen land for potential, responsible, safe development. 

Much of the area is subject to sometime fatal landslides, and often, unstable slopes are detectable 

only from the air. A UAS provides potential real estate clients with airborne assessments of 

properties inexpensively, and enables detection of potential development issues and hazards 

inherent to steep terrain. The region, with its national forests and wilderness areas and waterfalls 

is also attractive to hikers and campers. However, every year there are several incidents of lost 

hikers or people being swept over waterfalls resulting in expensive, and sometimes hazardous, 

search and rescue efforts. Often, a UAS would complement other aerial and ground search 

assets by extending searches into limited, but otherwise hazardous or inaccessible cliffs, caves, 

grottoes, or ravines. 

IV. A summary for the Federal Register: 

A 14 CFR. 21 and 14 CFR 91: Airworthiness certificates, etc. 

1. 14 CFR 21, Subpart H (Airworthiness Certificates) sets forth a requirement for 

obtaining airworthiness certificates as prescribed by FAR §91.202(a) 1. The size, weight, 

and operational area of my UAS permits exemption from Part 21, because my UAS meets 

and exceeds the level of safety dictated by Section 3 3 3 of the Reform Act. The FAA is 

authorized to exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate requirement under both the 

Act (49 USC §44701 (f), and Section 333 of the Reform Act. Both pieces oflegislation 

allow UAS exemptions from the airworthiness certification based on weight, size, speed, 

maneuverability and proximity to areas such as airports and densely populated areas. 

2. 14 CFR §91. 7 (a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness 

certificate. Airworthiness certification is not applicable as contemplated by the F ARs. 

3. 14 CFR §91.9 (b) 2 requires an aircraft flight manual in every aircraft. This regulation 

does not apply since my aircraft is unmanned by definition. An equivalent level of safety 

can be achieved by the remote pilot following the procedures laid down in the flight 

manual. The FAA has already issued many exemptions to this requirement. 

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4. 14 CFR §91.121 does not apply since my UAS uses GPS for position fixing and altitude 

sensing. 14 CFR §91.203 (a) and (b) do not apply since this is a UAS. 

B. 14 CFR §45.23: Aircraft marking 

1. Regulations require certain markings. However, my UAS has no cockpit, crew station, 

or cabin. Further, there is no surface large enough to place two inch lettering. However, I 

will mark the UAS registration number with the largest numerals possible at the intersection 

of the pylons or on the pylons as required by CFR §45.29 (f). In addition, common sense 

dictates that I label it with ownership identification. The FAA has set a precedent by 

granting exemptions to these requirements. 

C. 14 CFR §61.113: Private pilot restrictions and pilot in command (PIC) 

1. Private pilots are restricted to non-commercial operations. I can achieve an equivalent 

level of safety required by current regulations since my UAS carries no crew or passengers. 

Remote controlled aircraft the nature of my UAS do not require the same skill as those 

required of either a commercial or private pilot. For a UAS, the primary safety requirement 

is avoidance of other aircraft, structures or people. The skills required of a remote pilot of a 

small UAS easily meet those requirements or exceed them. Finally, my supervisor holds 

both private and commercial licenses for both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. 

D. 14 CFR 91.119: Minimum safe altitudes 

1. My UAS will not operate above 200 feet AGL, safely below the standard 400 foot 

ceiling. I intend to operate my UAS away from air traffic and in a manner not to threaten 

people. The size, weight, maneuverability, and speed of my UAS allow me to meet or 

exceed the safety level prescribed by the FAR's. 

E. 14 CFR §91.405(a), 407(a) 1, 409 (a) 2, 417 (a) & (b): Maintenance inspections 

1. The regulations listed above require regular, periodic inspections, and require 

discrepancies repaired. However, those regulations apply only to certificated aircraft, and 

will not apply to my UAS. However, both safety and financial considerations require 

inspections of the UAS before and after each flight. 

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I, Barbara M. Weinkle seek an exemption from the regulations listed and discussed above in 

order to operate a UAS for commercial purposes as described herein. Those operations can be 

conducted in a manner that meets or exceeds those imposed by the F ARs and will provide a 

public benefit. 

Respectfully submitted, 

~~4~u)~ Barbara M. Weinkle 

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1. PHANTOM 2 AiRCRAfT ............................................................................................... 5 

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Important Notes of Using with Other 011 Products ........................................................ 6 

Connections with Other DJI Products ............................................................................ .7 

1.3 lED FUGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION ............................................................................... 11 

1.4 NOTES FOR PHANTOM 2 USING WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS ................................................ 12 

2 PROPEllERS ............................................................................................................... 13 

2.1 AsSEMBLY ..................................................................................................................... 13 

2.2 DISASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................ 13 

2.3 NOTES ......................................................................................................................... 13 

3 REMOTE CONTROllER ............................................................................................... 14 

3.1 POWER ON THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................................................... 14 

3.2 REMOTE CONTROLLER lED INDICATOR STATUS .................................................................... 15 

3.2.1 Remote Controffer Power LED Indicator Status ................................................... 15 

3.2.2 Remote Controller Battery Level Indicator Status ............................................... 15 

3.3 ANTENNA ORIENTATION .................................................................................................. 16 

3.4 REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION .................................................................................... 16 

3.5 LINKING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER & BUJlT -IN RECEIVER ...................................................... 18 

41NTElliGENT BATTERY ............................................................................................... 19 

4.1 CHARGING PROCEDURES .................................................................................................. 19 

4.2 INSTALL THE BATTERY ...................................................................................................... 20 

4.3 BATTERY USAGE ............................................................................................................. 20 

4.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE BATTERY lEVEL INDICATOR ................................................................... 21 

4.5 CORRECT BATTERY USAGE NOTES ...................................................................................... 22 

5 CAliBRATING THE COMPASS ...................................................................................... 23 

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5.2 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES .............................................................................................. 23 

5.3 WHEN RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED ................................................................................... 23 

6 FLIGHT ....................................................................................................................... 24 

6.1 flYING ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 24 

6.2 STARTING THE MOTORS ................................................................................................... 24 

6.3 TAKEOFF/lANDING PROCEDURES ....................................................................................... 24 

6.4 FAILSAFE FUNCTION ........................................................................................................ 25 

6.5 LOW BATTERY CAPACITY WARNING FUNCTION ..................................................................... 27 

6.6 FUGHT !JMtTS FUNCTtON ................................................................................................. 27 

Max Height & Radius Limits ......................................................................................... 27 

6. 7 FLIGHT LIM ITS OF SPECIAL AREAS ...................................................................................... 28 

6.8 CONDITIONS OF FLIGHT LIMITS ......................................................................................... 30 

Disc/aimer ..................................................................................................................... 30 

7 ASSiSTANT INSTAllATION AND CONfiGURATION ...................................................... 31 

7.11NSTALLING DRIVER AND PHANTOM 2 AsSISTANT ............................................................... 31 

7.2 USING THE PHANTOM 2 AssiSTANT ON A PC .................................................................... 32 

7.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE OF PHANTOM 2 ............................................................................. 33 

7.4 PHANTOM RCASSISTANT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................... 33 

8 APPENDtX .................................................................................................................. 35 

8.1 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................. 35 

8.2 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION ............................................................................... 35 

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1 PHANTOM 2 Aircraft 

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[l]Propeller [2]Motor [3]Front Side [4]Front LEDs [S]Micro-USB Port [6]Landing Gear [?]Receiver 

Antenna [8]CAN-Bus Connector [9]LED Flight Indicators [lO]DJI Intelligent Battery [ll]Compass 

1.1 Built-in Flight Control System Instructions 

The built-in flight control system is used to control the entire aircraft's functions in flight such as Pitch (forwards 

and backwards), Roll {left and right), Elevator (up and down) and Yaw (turn left or right). The flight controller 

contains the MC (Main Controller), IMU, GPS, compass, receiver. 

The IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) has a built-in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both 

attitude and altitude. The compass reads geomagnetic information which assists the GPS (Global Position System) 

to accurately calculate the aircrafts position and height in order to lock the aircraft in a stable hover. The receiver is 

used to communicate with the remote controller and the MC acts as the brains of the complete flight control 

system connecting and controlling all the modules together. 

The PHANTOM 2 can be configured in the Assistant, by choosing Naza-M mode or Phantom 2 mode. 

This manual is for Phantom 2 mode. Please refer to the Naza-M V2 Quick Start Manual for more 

information. 

1.2 Connections with Other DJI Products 

PHANTOM 2 is compatible with other DJI products, including ZENMUSE H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal , iOSD mini , 

iOSD Mark II. Below are connections for these products and wireless video transmission module. 

~----------1 

~~~dt~: T~~~ module orwireless!-1 ---h~ ~i~o _:ra~s~s:!?~m~d~:._ ~ 

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\:;~~~; ~--------,. 

!Gimbal Mounting Position! 

!Mount the H3-2D/H3-3D t---""',--',,----' 

;gimbal using 4 screws. 

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----, 

Y..-7::::._ ____ --i: ~;;· l 0 0 ' t.:: ___ _, 

Figure l-3 

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lmp~nt Notes of Using with Other DJI Products 

( 1 ) The video cable can provide power for the wireless video transmission module with a battery voltage 

(11.1V-12.6V) and a maximum current 2A. 

( 2 ) Make sure the working current of the wireless video transmission module you connect can work with an 

- :_,_ • -- ·: .i..' .. -- _; ' . ·- .... - -- - "- 0..- _;--

..... r-··-''-'-'V'''-'' ··-·:<.'-tj'- '-''-•'-H'-'-•' ,,,,, '-'--·"-"> ...0,:•_.: _,,._ '-'-''-'-'' 7>"-'''''''::::J '-'--'"''--'''- ,_., _,,,_ ,-----· <..,..;;'-' .,,,.,,, ...... _,..; ,,._,. __ • 

transmission module is under 2A, as an overcurrent will damage the central board's components. If the 

total current exceeds 2A, please be sure to provide power supplied from a separate power source for the 

wireless video transmission module. 

( 3 ) PHANTOM 2 uses a 2.4GHz RC system. To avoid communication interference, it's not recommended to 

use other L.40Hz dev1ces t_mcludmg L.4\.:J VV J-r-t or L.40 Wireless Vtdeo transmtsston modulej except the 

2.4G Bluetooth and 2.4G Data link. 

( 4 ) Be sure to keep the wireless video transmission module and other communicating devices away from the 

compass during installation and connection to avoid interference. 

( 5) To improve the compatibility with ZENMUSE gimbals, the latest factory deliveries of PHANTOM 2 has 

updated to the Version 2 shown below. H3-2D/H3-3D gimbal can be directly installed for the Version 2 

while for Version 1, a H3-3D adapter kit (coming soon) is required to install the H3-3D gimbal. 

Figure l-4 

( 6 ) When using the H3-3D gimbal, please connect the 8-Pin cable of PHANTOM 2 to the G8 port of H3-3D 

shown below. 

Figure l-5 

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Conn~ons with Other DJI Products 

{ 1 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal and wireless video transmission module, the figure below uses 

H3-2D as an example. 

r------------ l Description of the Video Cable I 

(•equence by color) I 

I VIDEO 

i -- VIDEO GND , 

1 --v.... i 

1----'L -=--G~D ________ _J 

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{ 2 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD mini and wireless video transmission module, the figure 

below uses H3-2D as an example. 

Figure l-7 

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..,. ZENMUsE~ 

H3-2D 

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I 

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" \ ( 3 ) Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD mini and DJI specified wireless video transmission module 

A VL58, the figure below uses H3-2D as an example. 

Figure 1-8 

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(sequence by color) I 

VIDEO I -- VIDEOGND 

....,. ZENMUSE, . H3-2D I 

I 

I 

I 

We recommend connecting the VBat• port of the video cable to the two BATI+ ports of the AVL58 

simultaneously. The same is true ofthe GND port ofthe video cable and two BA TI- ports. 

( 4 } Connecting the t-13-20 and t-13-50 gimbal, iOSD Mark ll and wireless video transmission module, the figure 

below uses H3-2D as an example. 

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-:- ZENMUsE' H5·2D I ···. I 

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Figure 1-9 

The diagram below illustrates the conneciton between the iOSD Mark II and the wireless video transmission module. 

,- - - - - - BAIT. l,...______j-B;;,.- - - - - - - - - -, 

I BATT· 1-----lBatt· I 

I BATT+ 1------1 Batt+ Other wireless video I BATT+ 1------1 Batt• transmlssion module I : iOSDMarkll UART I I Tran•mitter 

UART I I 

I AV-GND r---tVIDEOGND I ~ ____ _f.Y:_OIJ...TJ ~~~<?_ ________ ~ 

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BATT•~-----H~I 

Wireless video 

transmis.sion 

module 

I UART 

UART 

: AV-GND 

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A VL58 T rans.mitt.er I 

specified by DJI 1 

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Use the 8-Pin cable in the iOSD Mark II package when connecting to the DJI specified wireless video 

transmission module AVL58. 

( 5 ) Using the !Pad Ground Station 

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1.3 LED Flight Indicators Description 

1. LED flight indicators are used to show the aircraft's current status. Once powered on, the indicators will light 

up. 

LED flight c~::=::l~==~=::::;;;;==J 

indicators 

f Aircraft in Normal status ! Descriptions -----·--·----··---~ 

1------·-----·-·~--------~ ~ I 

I fiG_;:8e ----·-------·1 Po~_:~OnSelf-Test . -~ ~ fi :_!_~-·-----

1 

WarmingU~_&Ai~~aft_cannottakeoffduringwarm~ngup __ ~ 

~ 8 8 fi 8 8 1 Ready to Fly i 

~---- ~~-----~~-==--=~-~~ Re~;;o F~-Cno~:G~;;·-~-----~==--==---~~=~=-· _ _J 

j Aircraft in abnormal status i Warnings and errors ! 

r---.--.---:--· . I Remote Controller Signal Lost -------, L e e e e e ___!_"' L-IL~ B••·~ C•P"ci'Y w.mi"!l _] 

~ ••••• .!_ _______ ~.::_~eve I Low Battery Capacity Warning ~ 

I ••• '1 Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big I ~- ~ -~· ----•-·--•• -·--• • - • ~ ··-·-·----• •,-·--• ••• -•- • _, ••·•·•· o• -•~--·- ••-•••-•••••••• --··-•••·-~·-••• • • "'- •••• • -··••• •• -~-··• ••••• •-••-••••-•-••- •••-••~---~ 

I ! Errors & Aircraft cannot fly. : 

~-. ' • • ----- . i Compass data a-bnormal because of ferro-magnetic int~rference ol 

L I the compass needs calibration. -~-~~-----------------"-----------~-------------------' 

( 1 ) The LED indicators diagram above are for Phantom 2 mode. In Naza-M mode, LED indicators 

j'. will work according to the Naza-M flight control system. 

( 2 ) Connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant for detailed information about warnings and errors. 

2. The front LEDs are for indicating where the nose of the aircraft is. They light up solid red only after the motors 

have spooled up. 

The front 

LEDs 

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1.4 Motes for PHAMTO~ 2 using with other DJt products 

Before using PHANTOM 2 with other DJI products, users should connecting the products correctly and upgrade 

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2 Propellers 

PHANTOM 2 uses the original 9-inch propellers which are classified by the color of each central nut. Damaged 

propellers should be replaced by purchasing new ones if necessary. 

~-----------r-------------.--~- ------~ 

1 Propellers 1 Grey Nut (9450) I Black Nut (9450 R) 1 r------------r-- ! -- I 

!Diagram ~~~ l~ l 

I i - L~ ~-

~~h to the motor threa~ that does -~ Attach to the m:tor thread that has a I Assembly Location I Ana . 

\ ! not have a black dot. I black dot. I ~----------~L·-. ~-------·-·· ---j I Fastening/Un-fastening I Ell Lock: Tighten the propeller in this direction. I ; Instructions I 1:: ~ Unlock: Remove the propeller in this direction. 1 

L. -------·----------- ... _____ j _____ . --- -- ...... --- -----------------·---------------·- ·-----------·----------------- .. --·------------------ ......... ..J 

2.1 Assembly 

1. ( Figure 2-1 ) Remove the four warning cards from the motors after you 've read them. 

2. ( Figure 2-2 ) Prepare the two grey nut propellers and two black nut propellers. Make sure to match the 

black nut propellers with the correctly marked black dot motors. Tighten the propellers according to the 

fastening instructions. 

Figure2-l Figure 2-2 Figure2-3 

2.2 Disassembly 

( Figure 2-3 ) Keep the motor deadlocked in place with the assistant wrench (or one hand) and remove the 

propeller according to the un-fastening instructions. 

2.3 Notes 

1. Propellers are self tightening during flight. DO NOT use any thread locker on the threads. 

2. Make sure to match the propeller nut colors with the corresponding motors. 

3. It is advised to wear protective gloves during propeller assembly and removal. 

4. Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. 

5. Check that all propellers are in good condition before flight. DO NOT use any ageing, chipped, or broken 

propellers. 

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

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

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3.2 Remote Controller LED Indicator Status 

3.2.1 Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status 

~,.;;- -- i "!'"""'""""'..;.....:;--· __ ,,_.,_,_11: 

f-.. -~~--- Functioning normally. 

j I None I Charging( remote controller is powered off) I ~~==-""·-===-==r~:::··=:=~;:::~=~~;:;;:;,~:;.:;~~:=;~~~:;i:~ ... :~~~~~~=~~::;-i~r::~~ 

! --------- !_ BB--BB-BB I Low v~ltage {from 3.5V-3.53V), recharge the remote controller~ 

J I Critical low voltage {from 3.45V-35V). Recharge the remote I •••••• B-B-B .. _, I controller immediately. ----------1 

I j Alert will sound after 15 minutes of inactivity. It will stop once you I 

, •*<ill;* !B-B-B_., ! 

L~--.----·--·~, .. ,.1. __________ ~ usi;:g th.,: re~~;oller ;_ ___ . ___ ,~~.·----~·~-·~-j 

The remote controller will power off automatically when battery voltage drops below 3.45V. Land and 

recharge the battery as soon as possible when the low voltage alert occurs to avoid loss of control 

during flight. 

3.2.2 Remote Controller Battery Level Indicator Status 

The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the discharging process. The following is 

a description of the indicators. 

Ill , The LED is solid on • , The LED will blink regularly 

, The LED is light off 

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3.3 :Antenna Orientation 

The remote controller's antenna should point skywards without obstructions for maximum communication range 

during flight. 

Figure 3-3 

3.4 Remote Controller Operation 

The operations of remote controller are based on mode 2 stick configuration. 

Definitions 

The 'stick neutral' positions and 'stick released' mean the control sticks of the remote controller are placed at 

the centra I position. 

To 'move the stick' means that the stick of remote controller is pushed away from the central position. 

Slide Lever is used for the pitch control of the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal. 

~c::;;_1=-~::::o:~-Th=O-;d-;::~=~o~ 

I i :~~:~:::i::kd~:~na::h::i:~;::::i~::~scend. I 

' fU, The aircraft will automatically hover and hold its !,' 

altitude if the sticks are centered. 

1 Push the throttle stick above the centered (mid-point) I I position to make the aircraft take off. When flying, we I suggest that you push the throttle stick slowly to I 

i 1 1 prevent the aircraft from sudden and unexpected i 

[_ j_ ________________ ._l elevation changes. __ _j 

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I i , I 

I ~ I ·AI 

I~':Giii 1 1 -m~~--- -uj ~~~ I I 

-- ·---------------- ---·r:r~-;;~: sti~-~~0-~;r~ls ;~~-~~rcr~~~-~-~~-~~~:--- -- ------~ 

I Push the stick left and the aircraft will rotate counter I 

clock-wise. I 

I . I Push the stick right and the aircraft will rotate I I clock-wise. If the stick is centered, the aircraft will ! 

i remain facing the same direction. l The yaw stick controls the rotating angular velocity of I 

(. ! the aircraft. Pushing the stick further away from center 

1---~--------+- --· 

I I 

------------f,esults i~~_!?_:;ter aircr<:_ft r~tation velo=!ty. _______ J ~~. TPhueshpittchhe stick controls the aircraft's front & back tilt. ~~-­ : stick up and the aircraft will tilt and fly . I I 

==:=:;;;~::::;~-~~;::::::::;;~=~ forward. 

E'--'---'""---..'!"'-.il!l!!--::"'3 HI~ i I 

"'"jjll" i Pull the stick down and the aircraft will tilt and fly ,. 

• I backward. The aircraft will keep level and straight if the 

I stick is centered. ~~~-

1

, Pushing or pulling the stick further away from center 

will result in a larger tilt angle (maximum of is 35") and 

faster f!ight velocity. ---------! 

The roll stick controls the aircraft's left & right tilt. 

Push the stick left and the aircraft will tilt and fly left. 

==~~~~~~~~ Push the stick right and the aircraft will tilt and fly right. 

The aircraft will keep level and straight if the stick is 

centered. 

Position-1 Position-2 

Pushing the stick further away from center will result in 

a larger tilt angle (maximum of 35") and faster flight 

velocity. 

51 is for compass calibration. Toggle the 51 switch from .

1 

position-1 to position-3 and back to position-1 at least 5 

times, which will force the aircraft to enter into , 

1 compass calibration mode. i 

Position-3 I Users can configure position 3(bottom position) of the I --------fl.wiuh ::•c >h• F:;l~f• '"_: A .. ornrn~--~ 

I 52 is the IOC mode switch. IOC (Intelligent I 

Course Lock Home 

' Orientation Control) function can be enabled in the I 

Assistant when in Naza-M mode. Only use the IOC 'I 

function after you are familiar with flying. 

l ______ __j 

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The left dial controls the pitch of the H3-2D and H3-3D 

gimbaL The position of left dial determines the pitch 

angle relative to the horizontal leveL 

Turn the left dial to the right to make the gimbal pitch 

up. 

Turn the left dial to the left to make the gimbal pitch 

down. 

The gimbal will keep its current position if the dial is 

( 1 ) For 'Ready to Fly' the aircraft will hover when all sticks are released. 

( 2 ) For 'Ready to Fly (non-GPS)' the aircraft will only keep the altitude when all sticks are released. 

3.5 linking the Remote Controller & Built-in Receiver 

PHANTOM 2 has a built-in receiver, the link button and indicator located on the bottom of the aircraft as illustrated 

in the Figure 3-4. 

The link between the remote controller and aircraft is already established for you so you can initially skip this 

procedure. If you ever replace the remote controller, re-establishing the link is required. 

Figure3-4 

Linking procedures 

1. Power on the PHANTOM 2. 

2. Turn on the remote controller and place it 0.5m-1m away from the aircraft. 

3. Push the link button with a thin object and hold it until the Link indicator blinks red, then release it. 

4. When the Link indicator turns solid green, the link between the remote controller and the built-in receiver 

has been successfully established. 

I 

Link Indicator StatUfl 

The remote controller is turned off and there is no 2.4GHz signal around, please turn 

on the remote controller. 

•••••• The receiver is ready for linking . 

•••••• is 2.4GHz signal around but the remote controller is not linked with the 

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41ntelligent Battery 

The intelligent battery is specially designed for the PHANTOM 2, with a battery capacity of 5200mAh, voltage of 

ll.lV and charge-discharge management functionality. The battery should only be charged with the DJI charger. 

Intelligent Battery Charger 

DJIIntelligent Battery Functions 

( 1 ) Balance Charging 

( 2) Capacity Display 

( 3) Communicating 

( 4) Overcharging Protection 

( 5) Over Discharging 

Protection 

( 6) Short Circuit Protection 

( 7 ) Sleep Protection 

( 8 ) Charging Temperature 

i 

L Detection 

Automatically balance the voltage of each battery cell during charging. 

Display the current battery level. 

The main controller communicates with the battery via communication ports 

for battery voltage, capacity, current and other information. 

Charging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 12.8V to 

prevent overcharging damage. 

Discharging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 8.4V to 

prevent over discharging damage. 

Automatically cuts off the power supply when a short circuit is detected. 

The battery will enter sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity to save 

power. The static current is lOnA in sleep mode when the battery is 

powered on without connecting to other devices. 

The battery will charge only when its temperature is within O"C-55"C.If the 

battery temperature is out of this range, the battery will stop charging. 

( 1 ) Before use, please read and follow the user manual, disclaimer, and the warnings on the battery. 

Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

( 2 ) The battery should only be charged with the charger provided by DJI. DJI does not take any 

responsibility for operation of any charger from a third party. 

4.1 Charging Procedures 

1. Connect the charger to a wall socket (Use the plug set if necessary). 

2. Connect the battery to the charger.lf the current capacity of the battery is over 75%, you should power on 

the battery to begin charging. 

3. The Battery Level indicators display current capacity level as the battery charges. Please refer to battery 

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level indicator description for details. 

4. The battery is fully charged when the Battery Level indicator lights are off. Please disconnect the charger 

and battery when the charging is completed. 

,G 

Wall Socket 

4.2 Install the Battery 

Push the battery into the battery compartment correctly as the following diagram shows. Make sure to push the 

battery into the compartment until you hear a 'click' sound. 

Figure 4-1 

An incorrectly inserted battery may cause one of the following to occur: (1) Bad contact. (2) Unavailable 

battery information. (3) Unsafe for flight. (4) Unable to take off. 

4.3 Battery Usage 

LEDl ~ ~:sr -~ .... _ .y LED4 

··'"\······I I 8 I @ ·1 Battery Power Button 

\___,_~ (Built·in Battery Power Indicator) 

LED2 LED3 

Battery Level Indicator 

Figure-4-2 

(I) Checking the battery level: When the battery is powered off; pressing the battery power button once will 

indicate the current battery level. Refer to <Battery Level Indicator Description> for details. 

(2) Powering on: When the battery is powered off; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 

2 seconds to turn on the intelligent battery. 

(3} Powering off: When the battery is powered on; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 

2 seconds to turn off the intelligent battery. 

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·(4) C~ng the battery life: When the battery is powered off; press and hold the battery power button for 5 

seconds to check the battery life. The battery level indicators will show the life and the battery power indicator 

will blink for 10 seconds, then all LEDs will light out and the intelligent battery will turn off. Refer to < Battery 

Level Indicator Description> for details. 

El, More battery information is available in the battery tab of the PHANTOM 2 Assistant. 

4.4 Description of the Battery Level Indicator 

The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the charging and discharging process as 

well as battery life. The following is a description of the indicators . 

• :The LED is solid on • :The LED will blink regularly 

:The LED is light off 

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4.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes 

1. Never plug or unplug the battery into the aircraft when it is powered on. 

2. The battery should be charged in an environment that is between O"C to 40°C, and be discharged in an 

environment that is between -20°C to 50°C. Both charging and discharging should be in an environment 

where the relative humidity is lower than 80%. 

3. It's recommended to charge and discharge the battery thoroughly once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. 

Users should discharge the battery until there is less than 8% power left or until the battery can no longer 

be turned on. Users should then fully recharge the battery to maximum capacity. This power cycling 

procedure will ensure the battery is working at its optimal level. 

4. For long term storage please place the battery with only a 40-50% capacity in a strong battery box 

securely. We recommend discharging and charging the battery completely once every 3 months to keep it 

in good condition. The capacity should be varied in such a cycle (40%-50%)--0%-100%-(40%-50%). 

5. It's suggested you purchase a new battery after you have discharged your current battery over 300 times. 

Please completely discharge a battery prior to disposal. 

6. It's suggested that you purchase a new battery if the current battery is swollen or damaged in any way. 

7. Never try to recharge or fly with a battery that is swollen or damaged in any way. 

8. Never charge the battery unattended. Always charge the battery on a non·flammable surface such as 

concrete and never near any flammable materials. 

9. Safety is extremely important and users can get more information in the DISCLAIMER. 

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5 Ca1ibrating the Compass 

IMPORT ANT: Make sure to perform the Compass Calibration procedures prior to the first flight. 

The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference which causes abnormal compass data and leads to 

poor flight performance or even flight failure. Regular calibration of the compass enables the compass to perform at 

its optimal level. 

5.1 Calibration Warnin s 

( 1) DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a possibility for the existence of strong 

magnetic interference such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcement 

underground. 0 ( 2) DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular 

phones. 

( 3) Compass Calibration is very important; otherwise the flight control system will work abnormally. 

5.2 Calibration Procedures 

Please carry out the calibrating procedures in the flight field before flight. Please watch the quick start video of the 

PHANTOM 2 for more compass calibration details. 

Start 

cali 

Quickly flip the switch Sl 

Position-1 ~~:) 

,;·:::..'"", 

Position-3 ,,, ~ 

Position-1-~Position-3->Position-1 

Flip no less than 5 times 

LED Flight Indicator 

Start horizontal calibratic .. 

5.3 When Recalibration is required 

360° Rotate the aircraft 

horizontally 

I 

q~ I 

I -fl1 

LED Flight Indicator 

Start vertical calibration 

Position-]{~) 

Position-3~ --- Position-l .... Position-3 .... Position-l 

Flip once 

360°Rotate the aircraft 

vertically (Nose downward) 

LED Flight 

Indicator 

Normal LED ••• 

Succeed Fnil 

Re-calibrate 

( 1 ) When Compass Data is abnormal, the LED flight indicator will blink alternating between red and yellow. 

( 2 ) Last compass calibration was performed at a completely different flying field/location. 

( 3 ) The mechanical structure of the aircraft has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the compass. 

( 4 ) Evident drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the aircraft doesn't fly in straight lines. 

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6 Flight 

6.1 Fl in Environment Re uirements 

( 1 ) Before your first flight, please allow yourself some flight training (Using a flight simulator to 

practice flying, getting instruction from an experienced person, etc.). 

( 2 ) DO NOT fly in bad weather, such as rain or wind (more than moderate breeze) or fog. 

( 3 ) The flying field should be open and void of tall buildings or other obstacles; the steel structure 

within buildings may interfere with the compass. 

( 4 ) Keep the aircraft away from obstacles, crowds, power lines, trees, lakes and rivers etc. 

( 5 ) Try to avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment (No base 

stations or cell towers around). 

( 6 ) The flight control system will not work properly at the South Pole or North Pole. 

( 7 ) Never use the aircraft in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic 

lays and regulations. 

6.2 Starting the Motors 

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push the sticks according to one of the options 

below to start motors. Once the motors have started, release both sticks simultaneously. The same CSC is used to 

stop the motors. 

A B c D 

Figure 6-1 

6.3 Takeoff/Landing Procedures 

1. Start by placing the PHANTOM 2 on the ground with the battery level indicators facing you. 

2. Turn on the remote controller. 

3. Power on the aircraft by turning on the intelligent battery. 

4. When LED flight indicator blinks green/yellow, the PHANTOM 2 is entering Ready to Fly/Ready to Fly 

(non-GPS) mode. Start the motors with the CSC command. 

5. Push the throttle stick up slowly to lift the aircraft off the ground. Refer to <Remote Controller Operation> 

for more details. 

6. Be sure you are hovering over a level surface. Pull down the throttle stick to descend. The stick will lock into 

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place and the aircraft will descend steadily. 

7. After landing, leave the throttle stick down for 3 to 5 seconds to stop the motors. Return throttle stick to 

middle position after the motors have stopped. 

You SHOULD NOT execute the CSC during normal flight! This will stop the motors and cause the 

aircraft to descend rapidly and drop without any type of control. 

( 1 ) When the LED flight indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered into 

Failsafe mode, refer to <Failsafe Function> for details. 

( 2 } A low battery capacity warning is indicated by the LED flight indicator blinking red slowly or 

rapidly during flight. Refer to the <Low Battery Capacity Warning Function> for details. 

( 3 ) Watch the quick start video about flight for more flight information. 

( 4 ) Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and 

temperature. Be very careful when flying 3000 meters (9800 feet) or more above sea level, as 

battery and aircraft performance may be reduced. 

( 5 } When used with a H3-3D gimbal, a GoPro camera, and the iOSD mini, your Phantom 2 will be very 

close to its maximum takeoff weight. It is not recommended that you attach the Phantom 2 

propeller guards at this weight. Otherwise, the aircraft will be unable to fly normally. 

6.4 Failsafe Function 

The aircraft will enter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is lost. The flight control 

system will automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to reduce injuries or damage. The following 

situations would make the aircraft fail to receive a signal from the remote controller and enter Failsafe mode: 

( 1 ) The remote controller is powered off. 

( 2 ) The remote controller is powered on but the 51 is toggled in the position triggering the Failsafe (this must 

have been configured in the PHANTOM 2 Assistant). 

( 3 } The aircraft has flown out ofthe effective communication range ofthe remote controller. 

( 4 ) There is an obstacle obstructing the signal between the remote controller and the aircraft, essentially 

reducing the distance the signal can travel. 

( 5 ) There is interference causing a signal problem with the remote controller. 

Failsafe works differently depending on the mode the aircraft is in when Failsafe mode is initiated whether it is in 

the Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode. 

Ready to Fly (non-GPS) --Automatic landing 

The flight control system will try to keep the aircraft level during descent and landing. Note that the aircraft may 

be drifting during the descent and landing process. 

Ready to Fly- Automatic go home and land 

The flight control system will automatically control the aircraft to fly back to the home point and land. 

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When the aircraft is initializing the Ready to Fly status, the aircraft will record the current GPS coordinates as 

the home point. It is recommended to lift off only after Ready to Fly status is confirmed for the safety of being 

able to fly back to home point successfully in case the Failsafe mode is initiated. 

Go Home Procedures 

1 Record Home Point. 

LE.D Flight Indkatnr 

4 Signal lost lasts 3s, begin to go home. 

~ 

LED Flight Indicator 

2 Flying. 

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5 Ry back to home point. 

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6 Landing after hoveringl5s. 

lED Flight Indicator·_ 

( 1 ) In a Failsafe situation, if less than 6 GPS satellites are found for more than 20 seconds, the aircraft 

will descend automatically. 

( 2 ) When the aircraft is landing automatically, users can control the aircraft's position and altitude if 

the remote controller signal is recovered. 

In Phantom 2 mode, users can set a new home point manually when the aircraft is in "Ready to fly" status 

as long as a home point has been recorded automatically. Quickly flipping the S2 switch of the remote 

controller from upper most to lower most positions 5 times or more will reset the current aircraft position 

as a new home point of PHANTOM 2. When successfully reset, you will see a series of rapid green blinks 

on the LED Flight Indicator. The definition of "home point" is: 

( 1 ) The home point is the place PHANTOM 2 returns to when the control signal is lost, which is 

recorded last time. 

( 2 ) The home point is used to calculate the horizontal distance between you and the aircraft, the 

distance will be displayed as .J4 if using iOSD module. 

Regaining Control during Failsafe Procedure 

l~~ -,----.~~--~-~[~:~ ~, .. _-

! I lWhen . the S1 switch is switched to Position-1, + I 

I How to regain !toggle the S1 switch to any other position once to j Regain control as soon as signal is I control ; regain control. If remote controller's signal is 1 recovered. 

[___ _______ _l':.".':?.~-e_r..::';. con_1:.:.ol is retur;:ed _l:>~ck t~_the P.!!9_!:___ _ _______ j 

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6.5 Low Battery Capacity Warning Function 

The low battery capacity warning alerts users when the battery is close to depletion during flight. When it appears, 

users should promptly fly back and land to avoid accidental damage. The PHANTOM 2 has two levels of low battery 

capacity warning. The first appears when the battery has less than 30% power and the second appears when it has 

less than 15% power. 

( 1 ) When battery power drops below 30o/o and LED indicator wiH biink red slowly. 

( 2 ) At lower than 15% the LED indicator will blink red rapidly, the PHANTOM 2 will also begin to descend and 

land automatically. After it has landed, keep the throttle stick at its lowest point or execute CSC. 

( 3 ) There is a hidden third low battery threshold in addition to the 1st and 2nd level warnings. This uses 10.65V 

as its threshold. Both this voltage threshold and the 2nd Level Low Battery Warning will trigger auto-landing. 

Altitude can be maintained if necessary by pushing up on the throttle stick. 

( 1 ) Remember to fly your PHANTOM 2 back as soon as you see a low battery capacity warning. 

( 2 ) Keeping the battery contact needles and pads clean is very important. Any dirt and dust may 

cause a communication failure. 

6.6 Flight Limits Function 

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

(International Civil Aviation Organization) and per country airspace regulations. For safety reasons, the flight limits 

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

height, distance limits. 

1n Heady to 1-ly status, h~1ght. dJstance iltnJts works together to restnct rne ritght. in Keady to riy \non-l.:ii..;~j status, 

only height limit works and the flying height restricted to be not over 120m. 

(1) The default parameters in the Assistant is compliant within the definitions of class G ruled by 

ICAO. (Refer to Airspace Classification to get more details). As each country has its own rules, 

make sure to configure the parameters to comply with these rules too, before using the 

PHANTOM2. 

(2) Users in Mainland China can refer to ~fflJiit~:f!it~ffl!Di!. 

Max Height & Radius limits 

The Max Height & Radius restricts the flying height and distance. Configuration can be done in the PHANTOM 2 

Assistant. Once complete, your aircraft will fly in a restricted cylinder. 

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Figure 6-3 

··The height of 

aircraft when it 

is powered on 

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Fax.Rad!IJS ..... f Not limited, no warnings or LED indicators. . . .J 

(1) If the aircraft flies out of the limits, you can still control your aircraft except to fly it further away. 

(2) If the aircraft is flying out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) status, it will fly back 

within the limits range automatically if 6 or more GPS satellites have been found .. 

6.7 Flight Limits of Special Areas 

Special areas include airports worldwide. All special areas are listed on the DJI official website. Please refer to 

http://www.dji.com/fly-safe/category-mc for details. These areas have been divided into category A and category B. 

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

the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. Users will regain control 

once the motors have stopped. There is no need to toggle the Sl switch. 

(l) When flying in the airspace (A/B/C) of restricted special area, LED flight indicators 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. 

(2) 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. 

6.8 Conditions of Flight Limits 

In different working modes and flight modes, flight limits will differ according to number of GPS satellites found. 

The following table demonstrates all the cases(V: available; x,unavailable). 

All flights are restricted by height, distance and special areas simultaneously. 

~e; 

;. 

.. 

Flight Status ! Limits or Speaa1 I Max Height Max Radius 

Ready to Fly " " " Ready to Fly (non-GPS) X " X 

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Disclaimer 

Please ensure that you are kept up to date with International and Domestic airspace rules and regulations before 

using this product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read this fully. 

You agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and content while using this product, and for any direct or 

indirect consequences caused by not following this manual, violate or disregard any other applicable local laws, 

administrative rules and social habits thereof. 

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•7 Assistant Installation and Configuration 

!:!_~nstal~.£t Driver and PHANTOM 2 Assistar1t 

~~~~~~~~ ~ 

~L-;::-nload driv~~~~~taller and Assistant ins:~~: in EXE format ;-:~ the downlo:~-~:ge:;;~ANTOM-;-~~ . on the DJI website. _ 

2. Connect the PHANTOM 2 to a PC via a Micro-USB cable. 

3. Run the driver installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. l

l 

I 4. Next. run the Assistant installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

I 5. Double click 1 the PHANTOM 2 icon on your Windows desktop to launch the software. --------~----------~-----------~--~-----------------·--~-.-J 

eke The installer in EXE format only supports Windows operating systems (Win XP, Win7, Win8 (32 or 64 

bit)). 

Installing and running on Mac OS X 

1. Download the Assistant installer in DMG format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 on the DJI 

website. 

2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

3. VVt>en iaunctung tor the twst nme if use Launchpad to run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant, Launchpad won' 

allow access because the software has not been reviewed by Mac App Store. 

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4. Locate the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder, press the Control key and then click the PHANTOM 2 icon 

(or right-click the PHANTOM 2 icon using a mouse). Choose Open from the shortcut menu, click open in 

the prompt dialog box and then software will launch. 

5. After the first successful launch, directly launching of the software can be achieved by double-clicking 

the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder or using Launchpad. 

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appear in other places of this manual are on the Windows for example. 

7.2 Using the PHANTOM 2 Assistant on a PC 

l. Start up the PC, power on the PHANTOM 2, then connect the PHANTOM 2 to the PC with a Micro-USB 

cable. DO NOT disconnect until configuration is finished. 

2. Run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant and wait for the PHANTOM 2 to connect to the Assistant. Observe the 

indicators • • on the bottom of the screen. When connected successfully, the connection indicator is 0 

and communication indicator is blinking. . 

3. Choose [Basic] or [Advanced] configuration pages. 

4. View and check the current configuration in the {View] page. 

PHANTOM 2 Piltm :1- tr.r' 

View configurations 

RC, G~in 

Gimbal, Battery 

Communication 

indicator · 

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( 1 ) Users should not enable the Naza-M function before finishing Advanced Flight Maneuvers 

procedure in the" PHANTOM Pilot Training Guide". If the Naza-M mode is enabled, users can 

switch the control mode between ATTI. Mode, GPS Mode or Manual Mode, and access the 

advanced settings (e.g. IOC). In addition, the LED located on the rear frame arms will display 

Naza-M flight status indications instead of the PHANTOM 2's indicators. Do not enable the 

Naza-M mode unless you are an experienced user or guided by a professional. 

( 2 ) You can change to the Phantom 2 mode by clicking the same button used to turn on the Naza-M 

mode. This operation will disable the Naza-M mode and enable Phantom 2 mode. All parameters 

will be returned to factory settings. 

7.3 Firmware upgrade of PHANTOM 2 

Please refer to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant to install driver and PHANTOM RC Assistant, and then follow the 

procedures below to upgrade the software and firmware; otherwise the PHANTOM 2 might not work properly. 

1. An internet connection is required to upgrade PHANTOM 2 's firmware. 

2. Click the [Upgrade] icon to check the current firmware version and whether the installed firmware is the 

latest version. If not, click the relative links to upgrade. 

3. Be sure to wait until the Assistant shows "finished". Click OK and power cycle the PHANTOM 2 after 5 

seconds. Once completed, the firmware is up to date. 

Firmware upgradable items 

Upgrade link 

Current firmware version 

*This image is for reference 

•

••••••••••••••••••••••••••• only. Please refer to the actual user interface. 

( 1) DO NOT power off until the upgrade is finished. 

(2) If the firmware upgrade failed, the main controller will enter a waiting for firmware upgrade 

status automatically. If this happens, repeat the above procedures. 

Firmware upgradable items: (1) Main Controller (2) P330CB(Main Board) (3) Receiver (4) Gimbal 

CMU (5) GimbaiiMU (6) Battery 

7.4 PHANTOM RC Assistant Description 

Please follow the procedures to finish the configuration of the remote controller. 

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Turn off the remote controller and find the Micro-USB port on the bottom of it. 

2. Start up the PC, power on the remote controller, and then connect the remote controller to the PC with a 

Micro-USB cable. DO NOT disconnect until the configuration is finished. 

3. Run the PHANTOM RC Assistant and wait for the remote controller to connect to the Assistant. Observe 

the indicators •• on the bottom left of the screen. When connected successfully, the connection 

indicator is 0 and communication indicator is blinkingGJ. 

4. Finish configuration in the [Main] page. 

5. Finish upgrade in the [Info] page if necessary. 

Main Page of the 2AGHz Remote Controller 

Cornrnunication indicator 

Connection indicator•r-

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8.1 Sp~ci~cations ---------------·---··-------·----

~ Aircraft 

I Operating environment temperature 

I Power consumption 

Supported Battery 

Weight (induding the battery) 

Take-off Weight 

Hovering Accuracy (Ready to Fly) 

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 

Max Tilt Angle 

Max Ascent I Descent Speed 

5.6W 

DJIIntelligent battery 

lOOOg 

~1300g 

Vertical: 0.8m; Horizontal: 2.5m 

200' /s 

35' 

Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2m/s Ill 

Max Flight Speed 15m/s (Not Recommended) 

I ! 

I Wheelbase 350mm I !--------·-·-·--------------------------------------------.. -·------1 

I 2.4GHz Remote Controller i 

' Operating Frequency 2.4GHz ISM I 

Cornmuniation Distance (open area) 

Receiver Sensitivity 0%PER) 

Working Current/Voltage 

lOOOm 

-97dBm 

120mA@3.7V 

j Built-in LiPo Battery Working Current/Capacity 3 7V 2000mAh 1 joJi Intelligent -B~ttery . , -----·-------~ 

j Type 3S LiPo Battery 

I i Capacity 5200mAh, ll.lV 

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L~---· 8 • • 1'' Level Low Battery Capacity Warni_ng ____ _ 

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• Users can connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant to get detailed information about warnings and errors. 

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C~ontro!lt:?r Flnl"r<.,van? version V3.l0 

Congratulations on purchasing your new DJI product. Please thoroughly read the entire contents of this manual to 

fully use and understand the product. 

It is advised that you regularly check the PHANTOM 2 's product page at www.dji.com which is updated on a 

regular basis. This wiil provide services such as product information, technical updates and manual corrections. Due 

to any unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained within this manual is subject to change 

without notice. 

DJI and PHANTOM 2 are registered trademarks of DJI. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this manual are 

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are copy 

righted by DJI with a it rights reserved. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your product, please contact your dealer or DJI Customer Service. 

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