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Dear Sir or Madam: 

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Attached please find Boyle Consulting Engineers PLLC (BOYLE) request, as a member of the 

Professional Aerial Photographers Association, International (PAP A), for an exemption from the 

listed Federal Aviation Regulations to allow commercial operation of its Small Unmanned 

Aircraft Systems ("sUAS") for aerial imaging to include video and still photography. This 

exemption request is initially for the use of the Phantom 3 Pro sUAS manufactured by DJI, an 

established sUAS company and in accordance with the sUAS training and certification program 

as administered by PAP A. 

Also attached to this letter is the equipment "BOYLE Flight Manual" (Manual), which outlines 

the operating requirements, limitations, and technical specifications for the DJI System as used 

by BOYLE. BOYLE has reviewed this Manual and has found it to be acceptable for sUAS 

operations. Applicant submits this manual as a Confidential document under 14 CFR 11.35 (b) as 

the entire Manual contains proprietary information that the applicant has not and will not share 

with others. The Manual contains operating conditions and procedures that are not available to 

the public and are protected from release under the Freedom of Information Act 5 USC 552 et. 

seq. 

Thank you for your time and consideration, and please let me know if you have any questions. 

Sincerely, 

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Principal 

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Re: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and PartJ 1 ofthe Federal Aviation 

Regulations from 14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b); 91.1 03(b ); 91.119;91.121; 9.151 (a); 91.405 (a) (1 ); 

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

Dear Sir or Madam: 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (the Reform Act) 

and 14 C.F .R. Part 11, Boyle Consulting Engineers PLLC (BOYLE), an engineering firm that 

also offers aerial photography, video, and other digital imaging, on behalf of itself and its related 

affiliates under common ownership and control, hereby applies for an exemption from the listed 

Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") to allow commercial operation of its Small Unmanned 

Aircraft Systems ("sUAS") for aerial imaging, video and still photography, so long as such 

operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be 

established by the FAA as required by Section 333. 

As detailed in this document and the attached Flight Manual, the requested exemption would 

permit the operation of sUAS under controlled conditions in airspace that is 1) limited 2) 

predetermined 3) controlled as to access and 4) would provide safety enhancements to the 

already best practices safety protocols followed by BOYLE during aerial photography operations 

in accordance with the training and certification provided by the Professional Aerial 

Photographers Association, International (PAP A). BOYLE is a member of the Professional 

Aerial Photographers Association-International (PAPA) and has a demonstrated record of safe 

operations in the National Airspace System (NAS). The company Principal has received ground 

school training and has logged well over 25 hours of sUAS flight operations. The Pilot In 

Command (PIC) proposed by BOYLE is an FAA licensed pilot with years of safe and successful 

aerial photography operations. Approval of this exemption would thereby enhance safety and 

fulfill the Secretary of Transportation's (the FAA Administrator's) responsibilities to " ... establish 

requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the National Airspace System." 

Section 333(c) of the Reform Act. 

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The name and address of the applicant is: 

Boyle Consulting Engineers PLLC 

4340-G Taggart Creek Road 

Charlotte, North Carolina 

PIC/ Operator-Charles G. Boyle, FAA Licensed Pilot (Commercial-#3021896) 

PH: 704-676-0778 

Email: cboyle@boyleconsulting.com 

Regulations from which the exemption is requested: 

14 C.F.R. Part 21 

14 C.F.R. 45.23(b) 

14 C.F.R. 61.113 (a) & (b) 

14 C.F.R. 91.7 (a) 

14 C.F.R. 91.9 (b) (2) 

14 C.F.R. 91.103 

14 C.F.R. 109 

14 C.F.R. 119 

14 C.F.R. 121 

14 C.F.R. 91.151 (a) 

14 C.F.R. 91.203 (a) & (b) 

14 C.F.R. 91.405 (a) 

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14 C.F.R. 409 (a) (2) 

14 C.F.R. 417 (a) & (b) 

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I. STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR EXEMPTIONS 

The Federal Aviation Act expressly grants the FAA authority to issue exemptions. This statutory 

authority includes exempting civil aircraft, as the term is defined under §40101 of the Act, 

including sUASs, from the requirement that all civil aircraft must have a current airworthiness 

certificate. '' 

The Administrator may grant an exemption from a requirement of a regulation prescribed under 

subsection (a) or (b) of this section or any sections 44702-44716 ofthis title ifthe Administrator 

finds the exemption in the public interest. 49 U.S.C. §44701(f) See also 49 USC §44711(a); 49 

USC §44704; 14 CFR §91.203(a) (1). 

Section 333(b) of the Reform Act assists the Secretary in determining whether sUAS may 

operate in the National Airspace System (NAS) without creating a hazard to the user, the public, 

or a threat to national security. In making this determination, the Secretary must consider: 

• The sUAS's size, weight, speed, and operational capability; 

• Whether the s U AS operates within the visual line of sight of the Operator 

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• Whether the sUAS operates outside of highly populated areas and away from 

close proximity to airports 

Reform Act §333(a). If the Secretary determines that a sUAS "may operate safely in the national 

airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft 

in the national airspace system." Id. §333(c) 

BOYLE sUAS are multirotor vehicles, weighing 20 or fewer lbs. including payload. They 

operate under normal conditions at a speed of no more than 70 knots and have the capability to 

hover, and move in the vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. The sUAS will operate only 

in the Pilot's visual line of sight at all times and will operate only within the controlled "Area of 

Operations" described in the Confidential BOYLE Flight Manual (Manual), attached as Exhibit 

1 (hereinafter "Manual"). Such operations will ensure that the sUAS will "not create a hazard to 

users of the National Airspace System or the public." Reform Act Section 333 (b). 

Given the small size of the sUAS involved and the restricted and controlled environment within 

which they will operate, our application falls squarely within the zone of safety (an equivalent 

level of safety) in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow 

commercial operations of sUAS to commence immediately. Also, due to the small size of the 

sUAS, altitudes, and controlled areas in which the sUAS will operate, approval ofthe application 

presents no national security issue. 

Given the clear direction in Section 333 of the Reform Act, the authority contained in the Federal 

~ Aviation Act, as amended; the strong equivalent level of safety surrounding the proposed 

operations, and the significant public benefit, including enhanced safety, the grant of the 

requested exemptions is in the public interest. Accordingly, BOYLE respectfully requests that 

the FAA grant the requested exemption without delay. 

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II. PUBLIC INTEREST 

This exemption application is expressly submitted to fulfill Congress' goal in passing Section 

333(a) through (c) of the Reform Act. This law directs the Secretary of Transportation to 

consider whether certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the NAS before 

completion of the rulemaking required under Section 332 of the Reform Act. By granting an 

exemption the FAA will fulfill Congress's intent of allowing UAS to operate with significant 

safety precautions in low risk environments. 

The use of sUAS on aerial photography operations can significantly reduce the risk to 

photographers and participants. sUAS can inspect, photograph, and collect data on hard to get to 

areas that otherwise would require direct access or manned aircraft. 

Additionally, sUAS could replace the use of helicopters and small aircraft to produce imagery 

for various purposes. The sUAS we propose to fly in this application are less than 20 pounds, 

and carry no combustible material on board, as opposed to the much larger conventionally 

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powered small aircraft. Shifting to sUAS from manned aircraft for certain applications presents a 

marked safety increase for our workers and the public. 

Lastly, sUAS reduce the environmental impact by dramatically decreasing the energy used for 

aerial imaging and data collection. The sUAS used by BOYLE use rechargeable lithium ion 

batteries, as opposed to fossil fuels burned in operation of small aircraft that are many hundreds 

of times heavier. 

III. EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY AND SECURITY 

BOYLE proposes that the exemption requested herein apply to sUAS that have the 

characteristics and that operate with the limitations listed herein. These limitations provide for at 

least an equivalent or even higher level of safety to operations under the current regulatory 

structure because the proposed operations represent a safety enhancement to the already safe 

protocols followed on imaging and photography operations conducted with conventional aircraft. 

BOYLE will be bound by the following limitations when conducting its sUAS operations under 

an FAA issued exemption: 

1. The sUAS will be less than 20 pounds. 

2. Flights will be operated within visual line of sight of the PIC/ Operator. 

3. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be 20 minutes. The Operator 

calculates battery reserve, and will return the sUAS to the "Designated Safety Zone" with at 

V least 20% battery power reserve should that occur prior to the 20 minute limit. 

4. Flights will normally be operated at an altitude of not more than 400 feet AGL, but never in 

controlled airspace without prior coordination and approval of A TC. 

5. Flights will not be conducted within the surface area of controlled airport airspace without 

prior coordination and approval of A TC. 

6. Flights will not be conducted within 5 miles of any uncontrolled airport without prior 

coordination and approval of the airport authority. 

7. Crew for each operation will consist of the sUAS Operator who will keep the sUAS within 

his visual line of sight at all times and a qualified Observer. 

8. The sUAS Operator will be trained in flight, operations, and safety procedures as detailed in 

the Flight Manual. 

9. The sUAS will only operate within a confined "Area of Operations" as defined in the Manual, 

including but not limited to evaluation ofthe airspace by reference to a current 1:500,000 

scale FAA Sectional Aeronautical Chart. The Manual also requires the establishment of a 

"Designated Safety Zone" for the flight operations area. 

10. A briefing will be conducted regarding the planned sUAS operations prior to each day's 

production activities. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties 

within the boundaries of the Designated Safety Zone be present for this briefing. 

11. All onsite personnel will consent to the UAS flyover on site by waiver, and the Operator will 

obtain additional verbal or written consent of all persons who will be allowed within 100 feet 

of the flight operation. 

12. Operator will have been trained in operation ofUAS generally and will have received up-toV date information on the particular sUAS to be operated as required by the BOYLE Manual. 

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13. Necessary written and/or oral permission from the relevant property holders will be obtained. 

14. All required permissions and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, country, or city 

jurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate government agencies. 

15. If the sUAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it will have the capability to enter 

"loiter mode" and hover, reestablish satellite connection, and return to a predetermined 

location within the "Designated Safety Zone" and land. 

16. BOYLE personnel will be easily identified by law enforcement personnel and the Public 

through wearing a green fluorescent or blaze orange vest with Section 333 Grant and PAP A 

credentials prominently displayed within a weatherproof container on the person's back. 

IV. DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC REGULATIONS 

14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b): Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command 

Sections 61.113 (a) & (b) limit private pilots to non-commercial operations. Because the sUAS 

will not carry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level of 

safety of current operations by requiring the Operator operating the aircraft to have completed a 

sUAS flight training course of 25 hours before flying a sUAS (See the BOYLE Manual for 

details) or meeting any FAA pilot licensing requirement. Unlike a conventional aircraft that 

carries the pilot and passengers, the sUAS is remotely controlled with no living thing or cargo on 

board. The area of operation is controlled and restricted per prior planning and necessary 

coordination with the local FSDO if applicable, and all flights are planned and coordinated in 

advance as set forth in the BOYLE Manual. 

The sUAS to be operated hereunder is less than 20 lbs. fully loaded, carries neither a pilot nor 

passenger, carries no explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and operates exclusively 

within a controlled Area of Operation as set out in the BOYLE Manual. Like other civil aircraft, 

operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by the Operator, 

pursuant to the BOYLE Manual requirements, and under the requirements and in compliance 

with local public safety requirements, to provide security for the Area of Operation as is 

currently done on aerial photography operations. The FAA will have advance notice of all 

operations as required. 

The risks associated with the operation of the sUAS are therefore diminished from the level of 

risk associated with commercial operations contemplated by Part 61 when drafted, and allowing 

operations of the sUAS as requested, with an Operator who has met the minimum requirements 

stated in the BOYLE Manual, achieves the level of safety contemplated by 14 C.F.R. §61.113 (a) 

& (b). 

14 C.F.R. 91.103: Preflight Action 

This regulation requires that each Operator in Command take certain actions before flight to 

V ensure the safety of flight. An exemption is needed from this requirement as the Pilot will take 

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separate preflight actions, including checking for weather conditions, checking flight battery 

requirements, checking takeoff and landing distances, and all other actions in the Preflight 

Checklist in the BOYLE Manual. These actions will provide an equivalent level of safety. 

14 C.F. R. 91.119: Minimum/ Maximum Safe Altitudes 

Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. Section 91.119 (d) allows 

helicopters to be operated at less than the minimums prescribed, provided the person operating 

the helicopter complies with any route or altitudes prescribed for helicopters by the FAA. This 

exemption is for a multirotor craft that flies similarly to a helicopter, with vertical takeoff and 

vertical landing, which will typically operate at altitudes of less than 400 AGL, so an exemption 

may be needed to allow such operations. The sUAS will never operate at altitudes higher than 

the base of controlled airspace without prior approval and coordination with ATC and will be in 

a Controlled Area with a "Designated Safety Zone", where buildings and people will not be 

exposed to operations without the specified pre-obtained consent. (See BOYLE Manual for 

detailed procedures.) 

The equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size, weight, speed of the sUAS as well 

as the location where it is operated. No flight will be taken without the required permission of the 

property owner or local officials. Because of the advance notice to the property owner and any 

onsite personnel, as outlined in the BOYLE Manual, all affected individuals will be aware of the 

planned flight operations. Unlike flight operations with aircraft or rotorcraft weighing far more 

than the maximum 20 lbs. proposed herein, our sUAS will not carry flammable fuel. In addition, 

V the low-altitude operations ofthe sUAS will ensure separation between sUAS operations and the 

operations of conventional aircraft that must comply with Section 91.119. 

14 C.F.R. 91.121: Altimeter Settings 

This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by 

reference to an altimeter that is set " ... to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate 

altimeter setting available before departure." As the sUAS may not have a barometric altimeter, 

but instead a GPS altitude read out, an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level of safety 

will be achieved by the operator, pursuant to the BOYLE Manual and Safety Check list, 

confirming the altitude of the launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight. 

14 CFR 91.151 (a): Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions 

Section 91.151 (a) outlines fuel requirements for beginning a flight in VFR conditions. Our 

sUAS is limited to operations in controlled environments as outlined in the BOYLE Manual, and 

has a limited range and flight time which require an exemption from 14 CFR 91.151 (a) 

The battery powering the sUAS provides approximately 20 minutes of powered flight. To meet 

the 30 minute reserve requirement in 14 CFR §91.151, sUAS flights would necessarily be 

impossible to conduct. Given the limitations on the sUAS's proposed flight area and the location 

of its proposed operations within a predetermined area, a shorter time frame (less than 30 

V minutes) for flight in daylight or night VFR conditions is reasonable. 

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V BOYLE believes that an exemption from 14 CPR §91.151(a) falls within the scope of prior 

exemptions. See Exemption 10673 (allowing Lockheed Martin Corporation to operate without 

compliance with FAR 91.151(a)). Operating the small sUAS, in a controlled area where only 

people and property owners or official representatives who have signed waivers will be allowed, 

with less than 30 minutes of reserve fuel, does not engender the type of risks that Section 

91.151(a) was intended to alleviate given the size and speed ofthe small UAS. 

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An equivalent level of safety can be achieved by limiting flights to 20 minutes, or enough battery 

reserve to ensure that the sUAS lands at the ground station with at least 20% ofbattery power (as 

determined by the onboard monitoring system and the operator), whichever happens first. This 

restriction would be more than adequate to return the sUAS to its planned landing zone from 

anywhere in its limited operating area. 

Similar exemptions have been granted to other operations, including Exemptions 2689F, 5745, 

10673, and 10808. 

14 CFR 91.405 (a); 407 (a)(1); 409 (a)(2); 417 (a) & (b): Maintenance inspections 

These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner "shall have that aircraft inspected as 

prescribed in the subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as 

provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of 

this chapter ... ," and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43. 

Given that these sections and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, 

these sections will not apply to BOYLE. Maintenance will be accomplished by the Operator and 

pursuant to the flight manual and operating handbook as referenced in the BOYLE Manual. An 

equivalent level of safety will be achieved because these small sUAS are very limited in size and 

will carry a small payload and operate only in controlled areas for limited periods of time. If 

mechanical issues arise, the sUAS can land immediately even if operating at a maximum of 1200 

feet AGL. As provided in the BOYLE Manual, the Operator will ensure that the sUAS is in 

working order prior to initiating flight, perform required maintenance, and keep a log of any 

maintenance performed. Moreover, the Operator is the person most familiar with the aircraft and 

best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide the equivalent level of 

safety. 

Pursuant to C.P.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in the Federal 

Register, should it be determined that publication is needed: 

Applicant seeks an exemption from the following rules: 14 C.F .R. § 21, subpart H; 14 C.F .R. 

45.23(b); 14 C.P.R.§§ 61.113(a) & (b); 91.7 

(a); 91.9 (b) (2); 91.103(b); 91.109; 91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a); 91.203(a) and (b); 91.405 (a); 

91.407 (a) (1); 91.409 (a) (2) and 91.417 (a) & (b) to operate commercially a small unmanned 

vehicle (55lbs or less) in aerial photography operations. 

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Approval of exemptions allowing commercial operations of sUAS in the aerial photography 

industry enhances safety while reducing risk. Manned aircraft still photography and video may 

create a greater risk because the craft are much larger, have combustible fuel, and carry an 

onboard human pilot. In contrast, a sUAS weighing fewer than 20 lbs. and powered by batteries 

eliminates virtually all of that risk given the reduced mass and lack of combustible fuel carried 

on board. The sUAS will carry no passengers or crew and, therefore, will not expose them to the 

risks associated with manned aircraft flights. 

The operation of small sUAS, weighing less than 20 lbs., conducted in the strict conditions 

outlined above, will provide an equivalent level of safety supporting the grant of the exemptions 

requested herein, including exempting the applicant from the requirements of Part 21 and 

allowing commercial operations. These lightweight aircraft operate at slow speeds, close to the 

ground, and in a controlled environment and, as a result, are far safer than conventional 

operations conducted with manned aircraft operating in close proximity to the ground and people. 

Privacy 

All flights will occur over private or public property with the property owner's prior consent and 

knowledge. Images taken will be of individuals who have also consented to being filmed or 

otherwise having agreed to be in the area where aerial photography will take place. 

Satisfaction of the criteria provided in Section 333 of the Reform Act of 2012--size, weight, 

speed, operating capabilities, proximity to airports and populated areas and operation within 

V visual line of sight and national security- provide more than adequate justification for the grant 

of the requested exemptions allowing commercial operation of applicant's sUAS in the aerial 

photography industry pursuant to the Manual appended hereto. 

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Table of Contents 

Purpose, Scope, and Mission Statement ............................................................. 5 

Definitions .......................................................................................................... 6 

Personnel Responsibilities ................................................................................... S 

Visual Observer ................................................................................................... 8 

PIC ....................................................................................................................... 8 

Flight Team Composition ..................................................................................... 8 

Qualification Requirements ................................................................................. 8 

Operating Limitations and Conditions ................................................................. 9 

Maintenance Procedures .................................................................................. 10 

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Routine Maintenance ........................................................................................ 10 

Fu II Flight Test ................................................................................................... 11 

Software Firmware Update Pol icy ..................................................................... 11 

Logs and Records .............................................................................................. 12 

Pilot and Aircraft Hours ..................................................................................... 12 

Battery Logbook ................................................................................................ 12 

Flight Planning .................................................................................................. 13 

Weather ............................................................................................................ 13 

Site Permissions ................................................................................................ 13 

Pre-Flight Inspections and Checks ..................................................................... 13 

Documentation ................................................................................................. 14 

Pre-Flight Area and Personnel Checks ............................................................... 14 

\...I Closed Set Operations ....................................................................................... 15 

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Site Survey ................................................................................................. 16 

Selection of Operating Areas and Alternatives ........................................... 16 

Boundaries ................................................................................................. 17 

Anemometer Weather Check ..................................................................... 18 

Crew Briefing .............................................................................................. 18 

Communications ........................................................................................ 19 

Frequency Scans ......................................................................................... 19 

Recharging and Battery Use (Fuel Management) ....................................... 19 

Load-outs and Equipment .......................................................................... 19 

Flight Procedures .............................................................................................. 21 

Motor Start ....................................................................................................... 21 

Take-Off ............................................................................................................ 21 

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Let Down/Landing ............................................................................................. 23 

Shutdown .......................................................................................................... 23 

Emergency Procedures ...................................................................................... 24 

Motor Thrust Loss ............................................................................................. 24 

Battery Failure ................................................................................................... 24 

Battery Failure Failsafe ............................................................................... 25 

Transmitter/Controller Battery Failure ....................................................... 26 

Controller Battery Failsafe .......................................................................... 26 

Loss of Control Frequency ................................................................................. 26 

Loss of Frequent Failsafe ................................................................................... 26 

Malicious or Accidental Interference with Control Frequency ........................... 27 

v Pilot Incapacitation .................................................................................... 27 

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v Aircraft Incursion ........................................................................................ 27 

Fly Away Procedure .......................................................................................... 28 

Crash & Incident Response ................................................................................ 28 

Appendix A- Checklists ..................................................................................... 29 

Pre-Flight Start-Up Checklist ............................................................................. 30 

Pre-Flight Inspection Checklist .......................................................................... 32 

In-Flight ............................................................................................................. 33 

Landing Checklist ............................................................................................... 34 

Appendix 8 ........................................................................................................ 35 

Maintenance Logbook ....................................................................................... 36 

Appendix ( ........................................................................................................ 37 

Incident/Accident Logbook ............................................................................... 38 

Appendix D ....................................................................................................... 39 

..,_; Flight Record Logbook ....................................................................................... 40 

Appendix E ........................................................................................................ 41 

Phantom 3 Pro User Manual ............................................................................. 41 

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Boyle Consulting Engineers (BOYLE), a member of the Professional Aerial 

Photographers Association, International (PAPA) intends as the Operator to 

promote safe operation of sUAS in the National Airspace System (NAS) in a 

manner that is consistent with a long history of safe and professional flight 

operations in close cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 

The Operators are experienced licensed pilots. The sUAS Pilots In Command (PIC) 

that will operate systems according to the approach outlined in this Manual of 

Procedures (Manual) are trained in accordance with this Manual and FAA 

regulations and have decades of successful experience on Aerial Photographic 

flight missions. 

The intent of the Manual is to provide the outline of a system to conduct safe and 

successful sUAS operations in accordance with the applicable FAA regulations and 

consistent with the Section 333 waiver that this Manual is based upon. It is 

expected that the Operator will continue to apply the skills and experience they 

have employed in manned aircraft operations under FAA regulations. This 

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operational procedures is intended to promote the highest levels of 

professionalism in safe aerial photographic flight missions. 

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DEFINITIONS 

The following definitions of words and terms apply to the information contained 

in this Manual and are specific to procedures and operations that are outlined 

herein. In the case of a conflict with an official FAA definition, the FAA definition 

will be the rule. 

Anemometer- An instrument to measure the velocity of the wind in the Area of 

Operations. 

Area of Operations- Defined as the area where sUAS operations will be carried 

out for a specific flight or series of flights on a given mission. 

Checklists- Procedural checklists used by the PIC to verify proper and safe 

procedures during all phases of sUAS operations. 

Designated Safety Zone- Defined and marked area of ground operations used for 

safe takeoffs and landings of the sUAS at a given Area of Operations. 

FPV- First Person View- Defined as real time viewing of photo-video imagery 

transmitted to a screen by a person/s. 

Flight Control Systems- The combination of telemetry, PIC operated controls, 

and on board control mechanisms that are employed to control the flight of the 

sUAS. 

Frequency Analyzer- A device used to scan the Area of Operations for possible 

interference from radio waves. 

GPS- Global Positioning System. 

Handheld Radio- A radio transceiver capable of communication with other Pilots 

or FAA personnel in the Area of Operations. 

Loiter Mode- A default recovery mode the sUAS goes into when communications 

are lost from the PIC. 

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Maintenance Recommendations- Periodic maintenance recommendations for 

each of the sUAS components that have a usable life. 

Manual- This flight manual that combines the Operator specific procedures with 

the sUAS manufacturers' manual. 

Manufacturers Recommendations- Written recommendations provided by the 

manufacturers of the various components of the sUAS. 

NAS- National Airspace System. 

Non Participants- Persons who have not agreed to participate in sUAS 

operations. 

Operator- The entity submitting as the applicant on this waiver request to the 

FAA who will be responsible for all sUAS operations and procedures. 

PAPA- Professional Aerial Photographers Association, International. 

Participants- Persons who have agreed to participate in sUAS operations. 

Pilot In Command- Person who will fly the UA during sUAS operations and who is 

responsible for all safety related or operational decisions under the direction of 

the Operator in accordance with this Manual and FAA requirements. 

SOP- Standard Operating Procedures. 

sUAS- Small Unmanned Aerial Systems as contemplated under the FAA 

guidelines, not to exceed 55 pounds in weight or 100 miles per hour in speed. 

Telemetry- Electronically transmitted data that provides control and information 

transmissions to and from the PIC and the sUAS. 

UA- Unmanned Aircraft. 

Visual Observer- An individual who is designated to observe flight operations and 

to maintain visual contact with the UA during flight operations while maintaining 

communications and coordination with the PIC. 

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VISUAL OBSERVER 

All operations will utilize a Visual Observer. The main responsibilities of the Visual 

Observer will be to ensure that the UA is operated within the visual line of sight of 

both the PIC and Visual Observer at all times. The Visual Observer will maintain 

verbal communication with the PIC at all times. Prior to flight, the PIC will ensure 

that the Visual Observer understands and can perform all the duties required of 

the Visual Observer. 

PIC 

Pilot in Command is responsible for the safe operation of the sUAS at all times in 

accordance with this Manual and the applicable FAA regulations. 

Pilot in Command will be responsible for: 

• All support personnel. 

• Performing all pre-flight, flight phase, and post flight inspections, air 

worthiness, diagnostics, and testing. 

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• Weather condition assessments and forecast reviews. 

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FLIGHT TEAM COMPOSITION 

The onsite flight team is composed of a Pilot in Command (PIC) and a Visual 

Observer (VO). The PIC is responsible for all flight operations and decisions to 

proceed. The VO is responsible to maintain visual contact with the UA and to 

provide constant communication with the PIC regarding aircraft status and 

surrounding conditions within the Area of Operations. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

The PIC must be an FAA-licensed pilot and must have completed the PAPA 

sponsored ground school with at least 25 hours of sUAS flight time. The VO must 

have completed sUAS ground school training and must demonstrate experience 

with FAA procedures and the standard procedures of this Manual. 

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OPERATING LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS 

Operational Ceiling- Maximum 1,200 ft AGL, typical400 ft AGL. 

Operational Endurance - 15 minutes. 

Maximum Speed - 100 MPH 

Maximum Operating Temperature -110 degrees F 

Minimum Operating Temperature - 0 degrees F 

Maximum Operational Wind Speed -15 MPH (gusts to 20 MPH) 

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Only BOYLE personnel or an appointed service technician may carry out 

maintenance on the sUAS aircraft systems described in this operations manual. In 

all cases a Maintenance Logbook (see Appendix B) is completed to reflect any 

work undertaken and a flight test, testing all functions (including the return-tohome failsafe facility), is subsequently carried out by the PIC. 

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 

The Pre-Flight and Post-Flight checklists shown in Appendix A are completed by 

the PIC every time a BOYLE sUAS aircraft is operated. Every six months (or fifty 

hours of flight time - whichever comes first) the following inspection is carried 

out by the PIC. The inspection is recorded in the Maintenance Logbook along 

with any findings. Any issues identified are remedied and the aircraft undergoes a 

full flight-test before the aircraft is returned to Operational Status: 

• Inspection of the airframe for any damage, unusual marks and tightness of 

fixings; 

• Inspection of the motor mountings for correct tension; 

v • Inspection of the propellers for condition, unusual marks, chips, cracks and 

tightness of fasteners; 

• Inspection of electrical wiring for condition, unusual marks or discoloration; 

• Inspection of electrical terminal fittings and plugs for secure attachment 

and general condition; 

• Inspection of the attachment of all fittings such as flight controller, GPS 

antennas etc. for secure attachment; 

• Inspection of payload attachment points for condition and security of 

payload; 

• Inspection of the condition and function of all ancillary equipment such as 

transmitter etc. 

• Testing of all system battery packs for charge status and general condition. 

If any issues or problems are identified then the aircraft is not allowed to fly until 

the issue has been remedied. If minor problems (such as damaged propellers, 

faulty battery packs etc.) are identified and remedied, and the PIC believes the 

aircraft is suitable to return to Operational Status then the work completed is 

noted in the Maintenance Logbook. If major issues are identified (such as an 

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flight test regime (as described below), once the identified fault has been 

remedied. 

FULL FLIGHT TEST 

The system has all functions tested with a minimum of five minutes flight time by 

a qualified PIC recording any abnormalities in the Flight Record Logbook 

(Appendix D). If the PIC deems the aircraft to be safe then he must sign the Flight 

Record Logbook as fit for Operational use. Systems with identified issues relating 

to firmware or software (see below) are grounded by BOYLE until any problems 

are rectified. 

SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE UPDATE POLICY 

All new software and firmware are thoroughly assessed before installation. 

Particular attention is focused on relevance to operations, reason for release and 

any known issues. Multi-rotor and sUAS forums are consulted regularly for any 

reported issues with the release and only when the validity of the upgrade has 

been confirmed is the upgrade considered. 

In all circumstances the upgrade is performed by qualified BOYLE personnel or 

appointed service providers. All upgrade information such as version numbers 

and new functions are recorded in the Maintenance Logbook. All BOYLE PIC are 

made aware that the firmware or software has been upgraded before any flight 

operations are undertaken. 

Any upgraded system has all functions thoroughly tested with a minimum of five 

minutes flight time by a qualified BOYLE PIC who records any abnormalities in the 

Flight Record Logbook. If the PIC deems the aircraft to be safe then the PIC signs 

the Flight Record Logbook as fit for Operational use. If any doubts exist as to the 

new upgrade the aircraft is downgraded to the previous firmware and the flight 

test procedure is repeated. Systems with identified issues relating to firmware or 

software are grounded until the problem can be rectified. 

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LOGS AND RECORDS 

PILOT AND AIRCRAFT HOURS 

BOYLE PIC are required to keep a log of pilot and aircraft hours. 

To meet this requirement, BOYLE holds and updates a spreadsheet-based 

Personal Flying Log Book for Aircraft Operating Crew. This log book is a separate 

document which can be viewed on request (see sample page at Appendix D). 

BATTERY LOGBOOK 

BOYLE Personal Flying Log Book (Appendix D) additionally records information 

about battery condition (charge) before and after each flight. The Battery 

Logbook is accompanied by - and supported with - BOYLE Incident Logbook 

(Appendix C) and Maintenance Logbook (Appendix B). 

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WEATHER 

Operator will require PIC to obtain all necessary weather information in order to 

plan and conduct safe flight operations according to and as referenced by any 

applicable UA Operator Manuals. If operating near an operating Automated 

Terminal Information Service (ATIS) or All Weather Observation Service (AWOS), 

the broadcast system will be consulted. If ATIS/ is not available, PIC will consultalternative sources for a current weather forecast. 

The operating envelope for the Phantom 3 Pro has been referred to earlier. It is 

emphasized that the PIC is to ensure the operating envelope environment meets 

or exceeds all safe and legal visibility, precipitation, humidity, and wind limitations 

for safe operation. 

SITE PERMISSIONS 

• Secure permissions from property owner if required. 

• Secure permissions from participants. 

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• Prior to operations, Operator receives permission for take-off and landing 

from the relevant land-owner. In most cases permission attainment is 

unproblematic as the landowner and the client are the same individual (or 

entity). In the case of local authority owned land, the relevant authority is 

contacted in advance to secure permission for take-off and landing, and to 

find out about any operating restrictions or specific insurance requirements 

that might apply. 

PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTIONS AND CHECKS 

Prior to each flight, the PIC will conduct a pre-flight inspection and determine if 

the sUAS is in a condition for safe flight, and to account for all possible 

discrepancies or inoperable equipment. If the inspection reveals any condition 

that will affect the safe operation of the sUAS, the aircraft will be prohibited from 

operating until the necessary maintenance can be performed and the sUAS can be 

returned to safe flight. The preflight inspections will include the following 

components according to the recommended checklists in the DJI operator 

manual, and in the BOYLE checklist: 

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D Camera and Gimbal 

D Propulsion system including propellers 

In addition, with the battery attached and turned on in the sUAS, the PIC will 

oversee and monitor the series of diagnostic tests to determine and verify proper 

voltage levels, control function, communication, and GPS satellite connectivity 

acquisition. PIC will utilize the DJI Phantom 3 Pro LED indicators as well as 

telemetry data to determine if the proper preflight diagnostics have been 

completed. The PIC will also perform and log a pre-flight compass calibration 

each time the sUAS is flown from a new location. 

DOCUMENTATION 

PIC will ensure that all documents used by BOYLE to ensure safe flight operations 

and any document required under 14 CFR 91.9 and 91.203 must be available at 

the Ground Control Station on site at any time the sUAS is operating, and ready to 

be made available to any law enforcement official upon request. If possible, 

these documents will be on the PIC's person at all times during flight operations, 

and accessible to law enforcement without interrupting the PIC while conducting 

flight operations (possibly in a pouch on the back of the vest). 

PRE-FLIGHT AREA AND PERSONNEL CHECKS 

• Survey flight operations area for safety concerns and to verify conditions. 

• Examine all components of the sUAS to verify proper function in 

accordance with the applicable manuals and manufacturer's instructions. 

• Verify notification to all personnel on site. 

• Establish Designated Safety Zone and verify safe clearances. 

• PIC should wear the specified safety vest. 

• The ultimate responsibility for aircraft airworthiness and operational safety 

rests with the sUAS pilot-in-command. For this, the PIC- as an aid- uses a 

Pre-Flight Checklist (see Appendix A). In summary, the Pre-Flight Checklist 

prompts examination of the following: 

D The airframe (for condition and lack of damage); 

D The battery (for level-of-charge and security of attachment); 

D The transmitter (for level-of-charge and to check that switches 

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are in the 'home' position); 

D The camera (secured, on and operating). 

D Propulsion system 

• In addition, when the flight battery is connected to the sUAS, the flight 

controller undertakes a series of diagnostic tests (while simultaneously 

locating the position of GPS satellites). 

CLOSED SET OPERATIONS 

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: 

• The operator must have a Motion Picture and Television Operations 

Manual (MPTOM) as documented in this grant of exemption. 

• At least 3 days before aerial filming, the operator of the sUAS 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: 

~ o Dates and times for all flights; 

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o Name and phone number of the operator for the sUAS aerial 

filming conducted under this grant of exemption; 

o Name and phone number of the person responsible for the onscene operation of the sUAS; 

o Make, model, and serial or N-Number of sUAS to be used; 

o Name and certificate number of sUAS PICs involved in the 

aerial filming; 

o 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; 

o Signature of exemption holder or representative; and 

o 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. 

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persons consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production, 

as specified in the exemption holder's MPTOM. 

ON-SITE PROCEDURES 

The on-site procedures undertaken by BOYLE are conducted in accordance with 

and controlled through an extensive use of checklists. For this reason~ the 

following sections repeatedly refer to various checklists found in Appendix A of this 

Manual. 

• Site Survey -In advance of operations, a survey is undertaken to review the 

site, its terrain, structures and surroundings- to check any assumptions 

made about the location prior to arrival and to adjust the operations plan 

accordingly. For this, an On-Site Survey Checklist is used (see Appendix A, 

page 25). The primary purpose of the site survey is to make a visual check 

of the operating area with the objective of identifying any potential 

hazards. 

• Selection of Operating Areas and Alternatives- In advance of the pre-flight 

On-Site Survey, Google maps will be consulted and- if possible- the local 

site will be visited beforehand. The site will be specifically checked in terms 

of: 

o Proximity to Airport Reference Points (ARP) as denoted in the 

Airport Facility Directory (AFD). Must operate outside 5 miles 

of ARP, unless otherwise agreed upon by virtue of written 

letter of agreement with the airport's management, or 

otherwise permitted by the COA issued to BOYLE 

o Ability of PIC and VO to operate the sUAS clear of, and give 

way to, all manned aviation operations and activities at all 

times. 

o 500ft. clearance of all non-participating persons, vessels, 

vehicles, and structures unless; A. sufficiently protected in the 

event of an accident, and the nonparticipating persons remain 

protected at all times during operations of the sUAS, and B. 

The owners and controllers of any vessels, vehicles, or 

structures has granted permission for the 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 

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o Ability of BOYLE to conduct operations over private or 

controlled access property with permission from the 

owner/controller or representative of such, and said 

permissions are granted. 

o Proximity to radio interferences 

o Prevailing weather conditions have been adequately assessed, 

including; high winds, convection, visibility, minimum cloud 

clearance (500ft below, and 2,000 ft horizontal clearance), or 

when visibility is less than 3 miles from the PIC. 

The primary site for take-off and landing will be assessed (size, shape, surface, 

slope and surroundings) and an alternative site will be identified should the 

primary site become unavailable or unsuitable. 

• Boundaries - BOYLE requires that proper identifiers and signage will be in 

place in the operating area to alert people to the fact that aerial work is 

being conducted. The PIC will be responsible for cordoning to ensure safe 

distances from operations are observed. Cordoning procedures to be 

practiced include: 

o Take-off and Landing safety Area: PIC will determine the safe 

distances of all people from the take-off and landing operation 

of the sUAS. The PIC will also establish a cordoned area with 

clearly marked delineation the take-off and landing operations. 

o Signage and Identifying Clothing: The PIC will place signage at 

each entry point within the operations area alerting people to 

the following: 

A. Low altitude aerial work is being conducted 

B. Use of any actual sensing equipment being used 

C. A request asking people to not enter the area without 

first notifying the PIC or BOYLE designated on-site flight 

operations personnel 

D. PIC and VO will put on outerwear that will identify them 

in their respective roles. Signage will be attached on 

their person that will instruct law-enforcement, 

observers, or any other people present that they are not 

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• Anemometer Weather Check- Beyond pre-site planning weather forecast 

checks, BOYLE requires that the PIC conduct specific on-site weather 

checks. The PIC will utilize a hand-held or portable Anemometer to 

determine wind speed, direction, temperature, and humidity. Aerial 

operations will only be conducted within the specific recommended wind 

and humidity limitations of the sUAS manufacturer's operating manuals, or 

if not identified therein, only in conditions where wind speed is less than 

lSmph, gusting up to 20mph. 

• Crew Briefing- BOYLE flight operations personnel will typically include the 

PIC, VO, and other possible ground crew. The operations personnel, in 

addition to any other parties that may be present, will be briefed prior to 

the start of operations. The briefing will include: 

o Introduction to the equipment being used including the sUAS 

and the ground station functions, with particular emphasis on 

moving parts including weight of the sUAS, and the harm or 

damage that could possibly be inflicted by coming into contact 

with those components (particularly the propellers, and hot 

surfaces) 

o Familiarization with the failsafe return-to-home systems and 

instruction on how to activate those systems if the PIC is 

unable to activate those systems 

o Expected flight plan, holding positions, flight duration, and 

overall flight boundaries. 

o Expected responsibilities and authority of each flight 

operations personnel 

o Identification and familiarization with the take-off and landing 

designated areas, and the requirements for remaining clear of 

those areas at all times. 

o The need for all present to alert the PIC of any encroachments 

of people or objects into the airspace and ground boundaries 

o Importance of mitigating any possible distractions or unnecessary communication with the PIC during operations 

o Careful review of Lost Link and emergency procedures 

• Communications - BOYLE uses channel-hopping technology on 2.4GHz to 

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maintain communications with the SUAS for the purposes of platform 

control. There is no communication rdownlink') from the sUAS to the 

ground station. In the event of loss of or interference with the control 

frequency, the sUAS is programmed to return to its take-off position and 

land autonomously ('return-to-home'). This failsafe procedure is described 

further under Emergency Procedures. 

• Frequency Scans - BOYLE will perform frequency scans to help identify 

possible conflict with radio communications. This will be performed via a 

hand-held or portable radio spectrum scanner by the PIC. These scans will 

include a full spectrum scan of the applicable frequency range of the sUAS. 

Possible sources of radio interference or conflict will be identified and 

evaluated to determine if flight operations can be safely continued. 

• Recharging and Battery Use (Fuel Management)- The DJI Phantom 3 Pro 

utilizes a 4480 mAh 15.2V LiPo 45 Intelligent Flight Battery. Batteries are 

charged at base prior to flight operations. The number of batteries that will 

be transported to the flight operations area will be based on the specific 

needs of the flight operations or mission. The battery capacity will be 

tested utilizing the internal proprietary tester on the battery, and will also 

be checked utilizing the proprietary DJI software, as well as any internally 

sensed telemetry software and hardware attached to the sUAS. A battery 

charge log will be kept via the proprietary DJI Phantom 3 Pro software and 

will be completed prior to every flight. Any battery found to be less than 

fully-charged, damaged, displays insufficient voltage, or otherwise 

defective will not be used. 

• Load-outs and Equipment- The Phantom 3 Pro is a simple quad-copter UAS 

with limited capability for loads and equipment. Removable equipment 

includes the battery, gimbal, camera, telemetry hardware, antenna, and 

imaging transmitter. The battery is held in place via proprietary fittings. 

The gimbal is attached via screws into the airframe. The camera is attached 

to the gimbal using screws and a proprietary harness. All other equipment 

is attached using nylon fittings, Velcro, or adhesives. Total takeoff weight 

with these components will not exceed the maximum recommended takeoff weight identified in the Phantom 3 Pro Users/operators Manual of 1280 

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FLIGHT PROCEDURES 

BOYLE will utilize checklists to direct the flight operations personnel in flight 

procedures. The following section will continually refer to the several checklists 

presented in the Appendix. 

• Motor Start- All of the various preflight checks will have been performed 

prior to motor start and will include: 

o PIC and VO will put on identifying outerwear. 

o Pre-flight compass calibration, GPS verification, and voltage 

diagnostics completed. 

o Take-off position and location is checked to ensure it is clear of 

obstacles, debris, potential hazards, and people. 

o Transmitter switches are placed in the proper configuration, 

including the home switch and GPS mode switch. 

o Transmitter is on and properly charged with voltage confirmed. 

o Battery is secured, on, and properly seated. 

o Camera and gimbal is armed, responding to commands, and 

stabilized. 

o sUAS is placed in the proper takeoff position. 

o LED flight mode indicator, and telemetry read-out shows adequate 

GPS connectivity according to the DJI Phantom 3 Pro User/operators 

Manual. 

o LED flight mode indicators and telemetry read-outs show the proper 

flight mode is selected DJI Phantom 3 ProUser/operators Manual. 

o Camera is switched on. 

o All flight operations personnel are in their proper position and at the 

ready. 

o Start motors, and establish functional pre-take-off power setting. 

• Take-Off- Once motors have been started, the PIC will verify that the pretake-off checklist has been completed. Once this has been verified, the PIC 

will follow the following take-off procedure: 

1. Apply power for a controlled ascent to a safe low-level test altitude 

over the take-off area, and then hold. 

2. After in hold, PIC performs check of all control stick response 

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3. PIC confirms with VO that the flight operations area is free of 

obstructions or other manned or unmanned air traffic. 

4. PIC confirms with all flight operations personnel that they are ready 

to proceed with flight operations as planned. 

• In-Flight- BOYLE requires that the PIC is free to concentrate on positioning, 

scanning, and monitoring systems and the flight operations area without 

un-necessary distraction, and to ensure the flight is compliant with 

remaining 500 ft clear of all non-participating persons, vessels, vehicles, or 

structures unless proper permissions have been obtained as described in 

the previous section addressing the selection of sites. Throughout the 

flight, PIC will take particular care to remain within the established 

operating permissions and envelope by executing the following practices: 

o Verify through verbal communication with the VO that they are 

alerted to any manned or unmanned aircraft within the flight area. 

o Verify through verbal communication with the VO that obstacles are 

being identified and avoided. 

o Interval monitoring of voltage and communication with sUAS to 

ensure adequate voltage according to the DJI Phantom 3 

ProUser/operating Manual for safe return and landing. 

o Monitor time since motors were started to ensure a minimum of 3 

minutes of battery fuel is available for return and landing of sUAS. 

o A safety margin of a minimum of 3 minutes of battery life is 

maintained at all times. 

o Maintain visual contact with flight systems/mode and battery LED 

light indicators at all times. 

o Maintain situational awareness of changes in weather, visibility, or 

cloud avoidance at all times. 

o Maintain operation speeds less than 100mph. 

o Maintain visual contact with sUAS at all times. 

o Ensure VO has visual contact with the sUAS in flight at all times. 

Establish a position hold until VO re-establishes visual contact with 

the sUAS if contact is lost. 

• Let-Down/Landing - To execute a safe recovery and landing of the sUAS, 

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o Establish and guide the sUAS through a safe route to directly above 

the cordoned take-off and landing area. 

o Maintain a safe descent rate and follows all procedures and 

techniques to avoid vortex state or settling with power. 

o Verify that a minimum of 3 minutes of battery life is available, as 

mentioned above, to ensure a holding position if the landing area is 

not cleared. 

o Verify that the landing area is clear of debris, obstacles, people, or 

hazards that would preclude a safe landing. 

• Shutdown - Upon landing, the throttle is returned to the home position 

causing the rotors to stop spinning. Operations then proceed as follows: 

1. The sUAS battery is switched off or disconnected. 

2. The camera is stopped and is then switched off. 

3. The sUAS is removed from the landing area and is checked for 

any abnormalities or damage. 

4. The transmitter is switched off. 

5. The sUAS battery is removed, tested, and then the battery is 

safely secured and stored. 

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The emergency procedures described below address the following, safety-critical 

question: In the event of a malfunction~ failure or other in-flight emergency~ how 

is the sUAS going to safely land without creating a hazard to other airspace users 

or persons or property on the ground? 

MOTOR THRUST LOSS 

As a quad copter, The Phantom 3 Pro has no 'rotor redundancy'. Loss of power to 

a motor on a quad copter will result in a crash. For this reason, BOYLE takes 

specific preventative steps to ensure that loss of power to a motor will not occur: 

• Wiring integrity is checked visually prior to any flight operations. 

• A pre-flight battery check is undertaken to test the charge of the cells. 

• Upon take-off, the sUAS is lifted into a temporary, low-altitude holding 

position and the throttle/ rudder and aileron/elevator control sticks are 

moved to check that sUAS is responding as expected. 

If there is a loss of thrust to a motor, any residual control left available to the PIC 

v will be used to guide the sUAS away from people and objects to avoid injury or 

damage to property and people. Every effort will be made to restrict the crash 

site to the safest possible position. 

sUAS BATTERY FAILURE 

As has been addressed in above previous sections, BOYLE has procedures and 

practices in place designed to prevent sUAS batter failure or malfunction, and 

they include: 

• The batteries are physically inspected and tested through all phases of preflight and post flight for damage or swelling 

• The Battery performance and condition is tested prior to each flight to 

ensure they are fully charged, and the proprietary DJI software charge 

track/log is checked to ensure the battery meets the minimum safe 

requirements as specified by DJI in operating manual and firmware specs. 

• Throughout all phases of flight, the battery voltage, percentage of charge 

remaining, and time in operation is constantly monitored via the telemetry 

transmission to the ground station to ensure there is the proper minimum 

voltage and time to return and land is achieved and maintained. 

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if telemetry indicates the minimum voltage, time in operation, or 

percentage of charge are not met. 

BATTERY FAILURE FAILSAFE 

(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 prompted. The DJI 

pilot app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The aircraft 

will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a 10 second 

countdown. The user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button 

on the remote controller. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically 

determined based on the aircraft's current altitude and distance from the Home 

Point. 

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

the aircraft long enough to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use 

the remote controller to alter the aircraft's orientation during the landing process. 

A more detailed description of indications, warnings, and thresholds is presented 

in Appendix E-Phantom 3 User Manual, page 13 and 14, of this document. 

TRANSMITTER/CONTROLLER BATTERY FAILURE 

As has been mentioned previously, through the extensive use of checklist 

procedures, BOYLE requires that the PIC ensure the DJI Phantom 3 Pro controller 

(ground station) will be fully charged prior to any aerial operation. Any monitors 

being used to display telemetry will also be fully charged. 

CONTROLLER BATTERY FAILSAFE 

BOYLE will use The DJI Phantom 3 Pro flight control system that incorporates an 

automated failsafe system which commands the sUAS to return to home and land 

if there is a loss of remote control for 3 seconds due to battery failure or any 

other cause. When the controller battery level is critically low The Remote Status 

Indicator will blink red and sound an alert. 

LOSS OF CONTROL FREQUENCY (and/or Ground Station Failure) 

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To help prevent a loss of control frequency, BOYLE requires that the PIC ensure 

flight operations only occur within un-aided visual line of site VLOS at all times. 

Doing so will keep the sUAS well within the required minimum range of the DJI 

Phantom 3 Pro controller/transmitter. 

LOSS OF CONTROL FREQUENCY FAILSAFE 

If the control frequency signal is lost for more than 3 seconds (sUAS out of range, 

ground station failure etc.) the DJI Phantom 3 Pro Flight Controller has been 

programmed to switch the UAS into failsafe mode and it will (return to home' 

(RTH) and also land: 

• If the failsafe occurs while in GPS mode according to the parameters of 

the DJI Phantom 3 Pro User/Operator Manual, the sUAS will return to the 

take-off and landing area and auto-land. 

• If the fail location occurs while in A TTl mode according to the parameters 

of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro User/Operator Manual, the sUAS will auto-land. 

• The RTH failsafe mechanism works by the sUAS Flight Controller saving 

the home (take-off) point automatically when the throttle stick is moved 

for the first time (after 6 or more GPS satellites have been acquireddenoted by a single red pulse from the LED or a series of continuous 

green pulses). 

The RTH failsafe function on the sUAS is tested on a weekly basis by BOYLE by 

switching the transmitter off during a test flight session. 

MALICIOUS OR ACCIDENTAL INTERFERENCE WITH CONTROL FREQUENCY 

As was mentioned in previous sections, through the extensive use of checklists, 

BOYLE requires that the PIC utilize a Spectrum Scanner to ensure there is no 

accidental or malicious radio interference. In the unlikely event that this should 

occur, the PIC will initiate the failsafe procedure mentioned in the previous 

section 

• Pilot Incapacitation - If the pilot-in-command becomes incapacitated to 

the extent that control of the sUAS becomes unviable, the sUAS will hover 

in a stationery position until the battery's second level low-voltage 

protection is triggered. At this point, the sUAS will descend and land in a 

steady, controlled manner. If an observer is present, they will have been 

briefed on the sUAS's failsafe (return-to-home) mode and its activation 

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(see Section on "Crew Briefing"). 

• Aircraft Incursion - If another aircraft should enter or appears to be 

entering the Visual Line of Sight Operating Envelope VLOS, PIC will 

operate the sUAS to immediately maintain safe visual separation, and give 

way to any manned flight operation. 

FLY AWAY PROCEDURE 

A "fly away" is defined as the loss of control transmission link where the PIC no 

longer has control or the ability to command the sUAS to remain within the 

bounds of the intended operation area. In the unlikely event that this should 

occur, the PIC will observe and record the direction of flight heading, speed, and 

altitude of the sUAS, and then follow the Incident Response Procedure as outlined 

below: 

• Crash & Incident Response While BOYLE takes extreme caution in its 

flight procedures to prevent a loss of control or crash, any incident, 

accident, or operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries 

as defined by the applicable COA issued must be reported to the FAA UAS 

Integration Office (AFS 80) within 24 hours. The following procedures will 

also be ensured by the PIC: 

o PIC will have on their person a copy of the local emergency 

response contact information, including fire, law 

enforcement, medical response, and the UAS Integration 

Office contact information 

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To help prevent a loss of control frequency, BOYLE requires that the PIC ensure 

flight operations only occur within un-aided visual line of site VLOS at all times. 

Doing so will keep the sUAS well within the required minimum range of the DJI 

Phantom 3 Pro controller/transmitter. 

LOSS OF CONTROL FREQUENCY FAILSAFE 

If the control frequency signal is lost for more than 3 seconds (sUAS out of range, 

ground station failure etc.) the DJI Phantom 3 Pro Flight Controller has been 

programmed to switch the UAS into failsafe mode and it will 'return to home' 

(RTH) and also land: 

• If the failsafe occurs while in GPS mode according to the parameters of 

the DJI Phantom 3 Pro User/Operator Manual, the sUAS will return to the 

take-off and landing area and auto-land. 

• If the fail location occurs while in A Til mode according to the parameters 

of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro User/Operator Manual, the sUAS will auto-land. 

• The RTH failsafe mechanism works by the sUAS Flight Controller saving 

the home (take-off) point automatically when the throttle stick is moved 

for the first time (after 6 or more GPS satellites have been acquireddenoted by a single red pulse from the LED or a series of continuous 

green pulses). 

The RTH failsafe function on the sUAS is tested on a weekly basis by BOYLE by 

switching the transmitter off during a test flight session. 

MALICIOUS OR ACCIDENTAL INTERFERENCE WITH CONTROL FREQUENCY 

As was mentioned in previous sections, through the extensive use of checklists, 

BOYLE requires that the PIC utilize a Spectrum Scanner to ensure there is no 

accidental or malicious radio interference. In the unlikely event that this should 

occur, the PIC will initiate the failsafe procedure mentioned in the previous 

section 

• Pilot Incapacitation - If the pilot-in-command becomes incapacitated to 

the extent that control of the sUAS becomes unviable, the sUAS will hover 

in a stationery position until the battery's second level low-voltage 

protection is triggered. At this point, the sUAS will descend and land in a 

steady, controlled manner. If an observer is present, they will have been 

briefed on the sUAS's failsafe (return-to-home) mode and its activation 

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• Aircraft Incursion - If another aircraft should enter or appears to be 

entering the Visual Line of Sight Operating Envelope VLOS, PIC will 

operate the sUAS to immediately maintain safe visual separation, and give 

way to any manned flight operation. 

FLY AWAY PROCEDURE 

A "fly away" is defined as the loss of control transmission link where the PIC no 

longer has control or the ability to command the sUAS to remain within the 

bounds of the intended operation area. In the unlikely event that this should 

occur, the PIC will observe and record the direction of flight heading, speed, and 

altitude of the sUAS, and then follow the Incident Response Procedure as outlined 

below: 

• Crash & Incident Response While BOYLE takes extreme caution in its 

flight procedures to prevent a loss of control or crash, any incident, 

accident, or operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries 

as defined by the applicable COA issued must be reported to the FAA UAS 

Integration Office (AFS 80} within 24 hours. The following procedures will 

also be ensured by the PIC: 

o PIC will have on their person a copy of the local emergency 

response contact information, including fire, law 

enforcement, medical response, and the UAS Integration 

Office contact information 

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o Review applicable charts and note airspace including Special Use Airspace (SUA), 

Prohibited Areas, and nearby designated airport traffic patterns. Assess property 

boundaries within the working area and consider coordination efforts and 

documentation needed for safe operation. 

o Check for Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS) 

o Determine a weather observation source for the area. 

o Note prevailing weather conditions. 

o Assess Risk Factors. 

o Visually check the operating area and identify potential hazards: 

• Persons, vessels, trees, fencing, structures, high-tension lines, 

livestock, sensitive habitats areas, noise abatement. 

o Analyze and determine the best take off and landing zone. 

o Account for hard or soft surface conditions including sloping and terrain 

differences. 

o Establish an alternate if the primary take off and landing zone should become 

unavailable or unsuitable. 

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o Verify all transmitter, on-board aircraft and camera batteries are fully 

charged (confirm voltages). 

o Ensure no frequency conflicts with video and transmitter I receiver. 

o Check all control surfaces for signs of damage, loose hinges, and overall 

condition. Inspect the wings I rotors to ensure they are in good structural 

condition and properly secured. 

o Check motor I engine and mounting attachments to the airframe. 

o Inspect propellers I mounting hardware (tight) I rotor blades for chips and 

deformation. 

o Check the landing gear for damage and function. 

o Test electrical connections (plugged in and secure). 

o Ensure photo I video equipment mounting system is secure and 

operational. 

o Check location of GPS equipment controlling the autopilot. 

o Check the IMU movements in the ground control software. 

o sUAS in stabilization mode, ensure control response move toward the 

correct positions. 

o sUAS I Drone is in a level location safe for takeoff . 

o FPV I Power up ground station. 

o FPV I Power up Video receiver. 

o If using Video recorder, turn on camera system. 

o Camera settings are correct (still images, video, frame rate). 

o SO camera memory clear and inserted into the camera. 

o Action I Start filming. 

o All transmitter controls move freely in all directions. 

o All transmitter trims in neutral position. 

o All transmitter switches in correct position (typically away). 

o Transmitter throttle to zero. 

o Radio transmitter on. 

o Connect I power on battery to airframe. 

o Ensure led indicators and audible tones are correct. 

o Timer on (if applicable). 

o FPV, confirm video is in monitor I goggles. 

o Scan for nearby cars I people I animals. 

o Say 11CLEAR!". 

o Arm flight controller. 

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o Short 20-30 second hover at 3-5 feet (listen for vibrations I loose items). 

o Confirm Voltage levels are correct. 

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0 Perform initial walk-around. 

0 Inspect sUAS for cracks in joints and structural members. 

0 Inspect sUAS for loose or damaged screws, ties, fasteners, straps. 

0 Inspect sUAS for loose or damaged wiring. 

0 Inspect sUAS for loose or damaged connections (solder, plugs, etc.). 

0 Inspect prop mounts and screws and apply slight counter pressure on arms 

to check for loosened components. 

0 Ensure antennas and masts are secure. 

0 Inspect I clean FPV Camera and Lens and insure it is secured and 

connections are firmly attached. 

0 Ensure camera settings are correct (still images, video, frame rate). 

0 Ensure FPV Transmitters are secure and operational. 

0 Ensure batteries are fully charged, properly seated and secured. 

0 Ensure the following fail-safe equipment is functioning: 

0 RTH (return to home). 

0 Recovery Command Response (toggle test). 

0 Firmware Airport Proximity Detection. 

0 Ensure props are smooth and free of damage I defect (check blade, surface 

and hub). 

0 Ensure prop adapters are tight I secure. 

0 Ensure voltage alarm is connected. 

0 Ensure arming I idle timeout is properly configured. 

0 Ensure correct model is selected in transmitter (if applicable). 

0 Check RC transmitter for the correct range and centering for all sticks. 

0 Perform range test. 

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D Basics: If flying manually, always keep your fingers on the 

controller/transmitter. 

D Never let the sUAS out of your sight even for a second. 

D Climb to a safe altitude away from potential hazards and to reduce noise 

pollution. 

D Keep aircraft at a safe operating distance from people, electric utility lines 

and buildings. 

D If the sUAS must be flown over buildings or people, use a lightweight sUAS 

and maintain a safe altitude for recovery and make every effort to minimize 

exposure. 

D Spotter: Use a spotter whenever possible and appropriate, especially when 

flying by First Person View (FPV). 

D Do not fly sUASs within distance defined by local laws of any 

private/commercial airport/helipad. 

D Do not fly around a pre-existing sUAS flying site without a frequencymanagement agreement. 

D Do not interfere with operations and traffic patterns at any airport. 

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0 Regardless of whether of a manual or automated sUAS landing, scan 

landing area for potential obstruction hazards. 

0 Announce out loud "Preparing to Land". 

0 Use a safe descent rate and follow correct procedures to avoid a vortex 

state or settling. 

0 Carefully land the aircraft away from obstructions and people. 

0 Turn the power off to the aircraft and/or disconnect the batteries. 

0 Turn off the transmitter. 

0 Turn the power off to the photo equipment. 

0 Visually check aircraft for signs of damage and/or excessive wear. 

0 Remove the unused fuel if applicable. Secure the aircraft. 

0 Check pictures: Verify that the sUAS camera actually took the pictures. 

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Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Professional: 

1. In the Box 

2. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

3. Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide 

4. Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer 

5. Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines 

We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer 

before you fly. Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide and 

refer to the User Manual for more detailed information. 

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

safely: 

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The iOS version of the DJI Pilot app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later. 

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Legends 2 

Read Before the First Flight 2 

Video Tutorials 2 

Download the DJI Pilot app 2 

Product Profile 

Introduction 6 

Feature Highlights 6 

Preparing the Aircraft 7 

Aircraft Diagram 8 

Remote Controller Diagram 8 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 11 

Flight Mode 11 

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Return-to-Home (RTH) 12 

Smart RTH 12 

Low Battery RTH 13 

Failsafe RTH 14 

Vision Positioning System 14 

Flight Recorder 16 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 16 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 17 

Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Profile 23 

Using the Remote Controller 23 

Remote Controller Status LED 27 

Linking the Remote Controller 28 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 29 

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Gimbal 32 

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Director 38 

Store 38 

Discovery 38 

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Flight Environment Requirements 40 

Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 40 

Preflight Checklist 44 

Calibrating the Compass 44 

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 45 

v Flight Test 46 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 46 

Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

Appendix 

Specifications 53 

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 55 

FCC Compliance 56 

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

4K video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal 

to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is available, the 

Vision Positioning System allows the aircraft to hover accurately in place. 

Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 3 Professional, you're shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per 

second and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever. An enhanced sensor 

gives you greater clarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous flying camera. 

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

Lightbridge. 

OJ! Intelligent Flight Battery: The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells 

and an advanced power management system. 

Flight Controller: The next-generation flight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable 

flight experience. A newly implemented flight recorder stores critical data from each flight and the Vision 

Positioning System enhances hovering precision when flying indoors or in environments where GPS is 

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Removing Gimbal Clamp 

Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding it to the right (when facing the nose of the aircraft), as shown below. 

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Mount the propellers with black dots on to motors with black axes and spin counter-clockwise to secure. 

Mount the propellers with sliver dots on to motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be sure 

all propellers are securely in place. 

& Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lock them in position. 

Preparing the Remote Controller: 

The mobile device holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile device. Tilt the mobile device holder to 

the desired position, then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward. 

1. Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, then adjust the 

clamp to fit the size of your mobile device. 

2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down, and connect your mobile device to the 

remote controller using a USB cable. 

3. Plug one end of the cable into the 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 

[3] Motor 

[4] Front LED Indicator 

[5] Landing gear 

[6] Gimbal and Camera 

[7] Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

[8] Aircraft Status Indicator 

[9] Intelligent Flight Battery 

[10] Vision Positioning Sensors 

[11] Antennas 

[12] Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

[13] Camera Micro-USB Port 

[14] Link Button 

[1] Antennas 

Relays aircraft control and 

video signal. 

[2] Mobile Device Holder 

Securely mounts your mobile 

device to the remote controller. 

[3] Control Stick 

Controls the orientation and 

movement of the aircraft. 

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button 

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Displays the battery level of the remote 

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[6] Status LED 

Displays the remote controller's system status. 

[7] Power Button 

Used to turn the remote controller on and off. 

[8] RTH LED 

Circular LED around the RTH button displays 

RTH status. 

[9] 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.) 

[1 0] Playback Button 

Playback the captured images or videos. 

(Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

Pilot app.) 

[11] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is 

selected, the set number of photos will be 

taken with one press. 

[12] Flight Mode Switch 

Switch between P-mode, A-mode, and 

F-mode. 

[13] Video Recording Button 

Press to start recording video. Press again to 

stop recording. 

[17] C1 Button 

Customizable through the DJI Pilot app. 

[18] C2 Button 

Customizable through the DJI Pilot app. 

[19] Power Port 

Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to 

charge the battery of the remote controller. 

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Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

[15] Mircro-USB Port 

Connect to a SD card reader to upgrade the 

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[16] USB Port 

Connect to mobile device or to a USB port for 

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

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

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

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

braking feature. 

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

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

of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on signal 

strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors : 

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

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

using only the Vision Positioning System for positioning. 

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

positioning, so only altitude can be stabilized. 

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

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

the Home Point was recorded successfully. 

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

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

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Mode Switch" on Page 26 for more information. 

The Phantom 3 Professional has Front LEOs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEOs 

are shown in the figure below: 

Aircraft S1atus Indicator 

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

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

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

Indicators: 

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Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision 

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Safe to Fly (P-mode with Vision Positioning but 

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

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Remote Controller's Signal Lost 

Low Battery Warning 

Critical Battery Warning 

IMU Error 

Critical Error 

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The Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are 

three types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes 

these three scenarios in detail. 

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If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point 

is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal 

strength is indicated by the GPS icon ( ~ 1uil ). The aircraft status 

indicator will blink rapidly when the home point is recorded. 

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

tap the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to 

initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point. You may use 

the remote controller's control sticks to control the aircraft's position to avoid a collision during the Smart 

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

button again to terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft. 

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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 prompted. The DJI Pilot app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The 

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

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

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

the Home Point. 

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

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

orientation during the landing process. 

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

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Tap "Go-home" to have the 

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Aircraft status or "Cancel" to resume normal it as soon as 

indicator blinks flight. If no action is taken, possible, then 

RED slowly. the aircraft will automatically stop the motors 

go home and land after I 0 and replace the 

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

opportunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing location. 

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

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

and status. 

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

be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Returnto-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote 

controller signal connection is re-established . 

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

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

or beyond during Failsafe. 

• Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ( [ ).,, !i ] displays grey) or 

unavailable. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ultrasonic sensors and [1] one monocular camera. 

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

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

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

Professional can hover precisely even without GPS. 

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1. Toggle the flight mode switch toP-mode. 

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

properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations. 

3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator will flash green two times, which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off and the aircraft will 

hover in place. 

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

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

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

suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from P-mode to A-mode automatically it neither 

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

following situations: 

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

• Flying over a highly reflective surfaces. 

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

• Flying over water or transparent surfaces. 

• Flying over moving surfaces or objects. 

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

• Flying over extremely dark (lux < 1 0) or bright (lux > 1 00,000) 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 the same design). 

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

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of the sensors. 

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

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

• The Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light 

conditions (less than 100 lux). 

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

in operation. 

• Vision Positioning System may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the 

ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds .. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Propellers 

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'D'l Unlock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove. 

Attaching the Propellers 

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

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

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

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

before flight. 

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

• Wear gloves when handling propellers. 

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

Detaching the Propellers 

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

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

• Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped, 

or broken propellers. 

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

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

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ 

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

by DJI. 

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Intelligent Flight Battery 

Charger 

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

"Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" for more information. 

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DJIIntelligent Flight Battery Functions 

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

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

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

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

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

Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app. 

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

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

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

40°C (104°F). 

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

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

the battery voltage reaches 12 V. 

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

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

battery cell is detected. 

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

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

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

the aircraft's main controller. 

& Refer to Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines before 

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

Using the Battery 

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Turning ON/OFF 

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

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

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

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

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

Low Temperature Notice: 

1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying in low temperature ( < 0°C) environments. 

2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature ( < -1 0°C) environments. 

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

between -1 ooc and 5°C. 

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

environments. 

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

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

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

range (0°C - 40°C ). 

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

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

Checking the Battery Level 

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

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

below for details. 

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discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

0: LED is on. '0 : LED is flashing. 

0 : LED is off. 

Battery Level 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 

0 0 0 0 87.5%~100% 

0 0 0 :a 75%-87.5% 

0 0 0 0 62.5%~75% 

0 0 iQ 0 50%-62.5% 

0 0 0 0 37.5%~50% 

0 (Q 0 0 25%~37.5% 

0 0 0 0 12.5%~25% 

jQ 0 0 0 0%~12.5% 

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Battery life 

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

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

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

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0 0 0 0 90%~100% 

0 0 0 ;a 80%~90% 

0 0 0 0 70%~80% 

0 0 jQ 0 60%~70% 

0 0 0 0 50%~60% 

0 'Q 0 0 40%~50% 

0 0 0 0 30%~40% 

~a 0 0 0 20%~30% 

0 0 0 0 below20% 

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

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

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

3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level as it is charging. 

4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the 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. 

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

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

o Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Professional. 

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

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

Battery Level Indicators while Charging 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern I Battery Protection Item 

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

0 ~a 0 0 LED2 blinks three times per second I Short circuit detected 

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

0 0 [Q 0 LED3 blinks three times per second Over -voltage charger detected 

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

0 0 0 ~a LED4 blinks three times per second Charging temperature is too high 

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After these issues are resolved, press the Power 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 in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the charger will resume 

charging when the temperature is within the allowable range. 

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

~\): How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery: 

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

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

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

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

the battery can no longer be turned on. 

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The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that 

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

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

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

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

indicators on the front panel of the remote controller. 

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

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

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

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

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

Turning the Remote Controller On and Off 

The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a 

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

"-t1 the steps below to turn on your remote controller: 

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display the current battery level. 

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

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

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

complete. 

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

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Charging the Remote Controller 

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

details. 

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Controlling the Camera 

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

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

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

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

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

[2] Playback Button 

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

[3] Shutter Button 

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

[4] Video Recoding Button 

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

[5] Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

Controlling Aircraft 

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

Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default. 

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

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

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Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's elevation. 

, Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

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. The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional 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 counterclockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft 

clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 

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I Moving the right stick up and down changes the 

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I Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly 

I backward. Phantom 3 Professional will hover in 

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1 Push the stick further away from the center position for 

1 a larger pitch angle (maximum 30.) and faster flight. 

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· the aircraft's left and right pitch. 

~ Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The 

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1 camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the 

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

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Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

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

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

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

GPS signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors: 

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

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

only Vision Positioning for position holding . 

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

positioning, so only altitude is maintained. 

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

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

signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully. 

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

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

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

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

RTH Button 

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

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

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

aircraft. 

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Connecting Your Mobile Device 

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

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

mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable, plug one end of 

the cable into your mobile device and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller. 

Optimal Transmission Range 

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

is depicted in the image below: 

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

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

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

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

about these indicators. 

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The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft. 

The remote controller is connected to the aircraft. 

Remote controller error. 

HD downlink is disrupted. 

Remote Controller Status 

Aircraft is returning home. 

Sending Return-to-Home command to the aircraft. 

Return-to-Home procedure in progress. 

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

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

2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Enter "Camera" and tap on ~"' 11 111 and then tap "Linking RC" button as shown below. 

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RC Calibration > 

Stick Mode > 

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

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emitted. 

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RC Calibration > 

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5. Locate the linking button on the side of the aircraft, as shown in the figure below. Press the link button 

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

controller is successfully linked to the aircraft. 

Unk Button 

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

same aircraft. 

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The on-board camera uses the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up to 4096x2160p at 24fps or 

4K at up to 30fps with the Phantom 3 Professional) and 12 megapixel stills. You may choose to record 

the video in either MOV or MP4 format. Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and 

time-lapse mode. A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile 

device via the DJI Pilot app. 

Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro-SO card into the slot, as shown below, before 

turning on the Phantom 3 Professional. The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 16GB Micro-SO 

card and supports Micro-SO cards up to 64 GB. A UHS-1 Micro-SO card is recommended due to 

their fast read and write speeds allowing you to save high-resolution video data. G) 

0 Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the Phantom 3 Professional when it is turned on. 

Camera Data Port 

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

photos and videos to your computer. 

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

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

Camera Page 24". 

Camera LED Indicator 

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

working status of the camera. 

Camera LED Indicator 

:~):Green Fast Blink (0.2s off, 0.1 s on ) 

:@:Green Blink Once (O.Ss off, 0.4s on ) 

-r@: Green Blink 3 Times (0.3s off, 0.1 s on ) 

:@:-Slow Red Blink (1.6s on, O.Ss off) 

:(8):- Fast Red Blink (O.Ss off, 0.2s on ) 

:@:.:(8):- Double Red Blink (0.1 s on, 0.1 s off, 0.1 s on, 0.1 s off) 

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Gimbal Profile 

Camera status 

System is warming up. 

Taking a single picture. 

Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot. 

Recording. 

SD card error. 

Overheated Camera 

System error. 

Firmware Upgrading 

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

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

-90° 

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

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Gimbal Operation Modes 

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

settings page of the DJI 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 

constant at all times. 

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

first-person perspective flying experience. 

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

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

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

at all times. 

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

gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries. 

Anti-Drop Kit 

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

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

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

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

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V The DJI Pilot app is a mobile application designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Professional. Use this 

app to control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app also features Map, Academy, 

and User Center, which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with 

others. It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience. 

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[1] Flight Mode 

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

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

set the gain values. 

[2] GPS Signal Strength 

~ •• dl: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS 

strength. 

[3] IOC Settings 

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

settings menu and select the desired IOC setting. 

[4] System Status 

SatetoFJy(ePS) : This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. 

::P. [5] Battery Level Indicator 

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

-6' zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions. 

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g;,~ 11 111: This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. 

V [7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

[!![)~ 11111: This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and 

the remote controller. 

[8] Battery Level 

ft 1 00%: This icon shows the current battery level. 

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

battery warning history. 

[9] General Settings 

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

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

route display. 

[1 0] Camera Operation Bar 

Shutter and Recording Settings 

1!0 : Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution of 

the videos, image size and so on. 

Shutter 

V e: Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot 

or time-lapsed shooting modes. 

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Record 

6: Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the 

Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which has the same functionality. 

Playback 

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

captured. 

Camera Settings 

-• :=: Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values of the camera. 

[11] Vision Positioning 

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

[12] Flight Telemetry 

The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation. 

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

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

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

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

[13] Map 

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

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• : Press this button to enable the dynamic home point feature, the home point then will be reset to 

position of the mobile device. 

[15] Return to Home (RTH) 

cf; : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded horne point. 

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[16] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

..tf.i..: Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

[17] Livestream 

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

mobile data service is available on the mobile device. 

[18] Back 

~ :Tap to return to the main GUI. 

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

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

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

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

buy new products . 

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

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

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V Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the flight simulator in the DJI Pilot 

app to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open 

area. 

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

snow, rain and fog. 

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

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

4. Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including base stations 

and radio transmission towers. 

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and 

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

JJ level, as the performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected. 

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All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and 

regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons, flights are limited by default, 

V which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight limitations include height limits, distance 

limits, and No-Fly Zones. 

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When operating in P-mode, height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones function concurrently to 

manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height limits are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft 

altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m). 

Maximum flight altitude & Radius Limits 

Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI Pilot app. Be aware that the 

maximum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your 

Phantom 3 Professional will fly in a restricted cylinder, as shown below: 

Maximum Flight Altitude Max Radius 

Hoo1e Point 

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GPS Signal Strong -~- · · · · · · Blinking Green 

Flight Limits DJI Pilot app 

Maximum Flight Aircraft's altitude cannot Warning: Height 

Altitude exceed the specified value. limit reached. 

Max Radius Flight distance must be within Warning: Distance 

the max radius. 

GPS Signal Weak:@······ Blinking Yellow 

Maximum 

Flight 

Altitude 

Max Radius 

Flight Limits 

Height is restricted to 400 

feet. (120m) and under. 

No limits 

limit reached. 

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Warning: Height limit 

reached. 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

None. 

Rapid red flashing <~ 

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max radius limit. 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

None. 

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

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

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

within range automatically. 

No-Fly Zones 

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

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

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

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

Airport 

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

zone features circles of various sizes. 

(2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is a Takeoff restricted zone, inside of which take off is prevented. 

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

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

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

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

on the DJI Pilot app. 

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Restricted Area 

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

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

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

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

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

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Aircraft 

Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt Status 

Indicator 

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

zone. Take off prohibited. 

No-fly Zone If the aircraft enters the 

restricted area in A-mode, but is Warning: You are in a no-fly zone. switched to P-mode, the aircraft 

will automatically descend, land, Automatic landing has begun. 

and stop its motors. 

R1: Warning: You are in a -:® ...... If the aircraft enters the restricted restricted zone. Descending to Red flashing 

Restrictedarea in A-mode, but is switched safe altitude. 

altitude flight R2: Warning: You are in a 

to P-mode, it will descend to an 

zone appropriate altitude and hover restricted zone. Maximum flight 

altitude is restricted to between 15 feet below the altitude limit. 20m and 500m. Fly cautiously. 

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

there will be a warning . restricted zone, Fly cautiously. 

Free zone 

No restrictions. None. None. 

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

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

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

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

point it will switch back to blinking red. 

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

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

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1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

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

4. Gimbal is functioning normally. 

5. Motors can start and are functioning normally. 

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

IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive 

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

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

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

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

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

o DO NOT calibrate indoors. 

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Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures. 

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

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

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

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

green light. 

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

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

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aircraft to a different location and try again. 

~\): Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen 

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

as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding. 

When to Recalibrate 

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

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

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

4.When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom 3 Professional does not fly in straight line. 

Auto Takeoff 

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

auto takeoff feature: 

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

2. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

auto-landing feature: 

1. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping".;.", to begin landing. Then follow the on-screen 

instructions. 

Starting the Motors 

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both sticks to the bottom 

inner or outer corners to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning, release both sticks 

simultaneously. 

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Stopping the Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors. 

Method 1: When Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the throttle downeD, then conduct the same 

CSC that was used to start the motors, as described above®. Motors will stop immediately. Release both 

sticks once motors stop. 

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

seconds. 

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& Do not perform a CSC when the aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will suddently stop. 

Takeoff/Landing Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft in an open, flat area with the battery level indicators facing towards you. 

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

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

4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe 

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

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

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 to descend. 

8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop. 

9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, then the Remote Controller. 

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& • When the Aircraft Status Indicators blink yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe 

mode. 

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

rapidly during flight. 

• Watch our video tutorials for more flight information. 

Video Suggestions and lips 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

second, and the Phantom 3 Advanced is capable of shooting at resolutions up to 1080p60. Both models 

shoot 12 megapixel photos. 

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

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

allows for shorter charging times. 

Can I remove the camera and attach my own? 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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How far can I fly my Phantom 3? 

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

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

What app should I use with my Phantom 3? 

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

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

Which mobile devices are compatible with the app? 

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

The following devices are recommended: 

iOS: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi 

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

optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus 

Android: Samsung 85, Note 3, Sony Z3 EXPERIA, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, Nubia Z7 mini 

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

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How do I use the Director automatic video editor? 

V Director is an automatic video editor built into the OJI Pilot app. After recording several video clips, simply 

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

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

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

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

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

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

recommended for advanced users. 

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

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

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

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

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

a 4 cell battery with a capacity of 4480 mAh and a voltage of 15.2 V. 

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

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

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

corrupted. 

Do I have to buy the Remote Controller separately? 

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

that is already linked to the aircraft. 

Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers? 

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

time. 

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

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

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

your Phantom 3 will attempt to stabilize using both. 

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

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

signal is available. 

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

section in the Appendix of the User Manual. 

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

modes. 

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What is the Phantom 3 flight time? 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ground. 

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

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

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

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

No, it cannot. 

How to safely operate the aircraft when encountering compass error? 

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

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

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

• Compass error, calibration required 

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

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

• Compass error, exit P-GPS Mode 

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

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

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

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

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Max. Flight Time 

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Controllable Range 

Vision Positioning 

Velocity Range 

Altitude Range 

Operating Range 

Operating Environment 

Camera 

1280 g 

5 m/s 

3 m/s 

16 m/s (A Til mode, no wind) 

6000m 

Approximately 23 minutes 

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GPS/GLONASS 

Pitch: - 90° to + 30° 

< 8 m/s (2 m above ground) 

30 cm-300 em 

30 cm-300 em 

Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces 

Sensor Sony EXMOR 1 /2.3" Effective pixels: 12.4 M (total pixels: 12.76 M) 

Lens FOV 94° 20mm(35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 

ISO Range 1 00-3200(video) 1 00-1600(photo) 

Electronic Shutter Speed 8s -1 /8000s 

Image Max. Size 4000 x 3000 

Single shot 

Still Photography Modes 

Supported SO Card Types 

Video Recording Modes 

Max. Bitrate Of Video 

Storage 

Supported File Formats 

Operating Temperature 

Range 

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames 

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 

Bracketed frames at 0. 7EV Bias 

Time-lapse 

Micro SO 

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

UHO: 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 

FH 0: 1920x1 080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 

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

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Operating Temperature Range 

Battery 

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Transmitter Power(EIRP) 

Working Voltage 

Charger 

Voltage 

Rated Power 

2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz 

2000 m (Outdoor And Unobstructed) 

USB 

0°C- 40°C 

6000 mAh LiPo 28 

Tablets and smartphones 

FCC: 20 dbm; CE:16 dbm 

1.2 A @7.4 V 

17.4 v 

100W 

Intelligent Flight Battery ( PH3-4480 mAh-15.2 V) 

Capacity 4480 mAh 

Voltage 15.2 v 

Battery Type LiPo 48 

Energy 68Wh 

Net Weight 365 g 

Operating Temperature -10°C- 40°C 

Max. Charging Power 100W 

· Aircl'i!ift Status lhdlcator DescriptiOn 

Normal 

...... Red, Green and Yellow Flash 

Alternatively Turning on and Self-Diagnostics 

...... Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft Warming Up 

· · · · · · Green Flashes Slowly 

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Warning 

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

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

Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning) 

Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Low Battery Warning 

Critical Battery Warning 

IMU Error 

Critical Error 

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

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

therefore the user must toggle the flight mode switch to activate IOC. Refer to the table below: 

Course Lock (CL) 

Home Lock (HL)* 

Point of Interest (POl)* 

The nose direction, at the time that CL is set, will remain the forward direction 

regardless of how the orientation and position of the aircraft changes. This will 

remain fixed until you reset it or exit CL mode. 

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

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

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

Point of Interest. Record a point of interest (POl). The aircraft can then circle 

around the POl and the nose will always points toward the POl. 

~\): *Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon. 

IOC Requirements 

IOC is only available under the following conditions: 

Modes IOC GPSenabled GPS counts Flight Distance Limits 

Course Lock No None None 

Home Lock Yes ~111 Aircraft < ;,10m > Home Point 

POl Yes ~Ill Aircraft < 5m-soom > Point of Interest 

Using roc 

Toggle the Flight Mode Switch F-mode and follow the instructions prompted on the DJI Pilot app to select 

the desired roc mode. 

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FCC Compliance 

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

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

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

operation. 

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

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

Compliance Information 

FCC Warning Message 

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

the user's authority to operate the equipment. 

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

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

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

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

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

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

transmitter. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

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

-consult the dealer or an experienced radio(TV technician for help. 

IC RSS warning 

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

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

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

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

L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes: 

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

(2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est 

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susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 

IC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

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

your body. 

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

void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 

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