# LIGHTNING DRONE **SERVICES**

August 3, 2015 William Sipperly Lightning Drone Services
Dear Sir or Madam, 850
-485
-6017 

## sipperly@hotmail.com 4986 Vizcaya Dr. Pensacola, FL 32507


# Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the“Reform Act”) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, operators at Lightning Drone Services seek an exemption from Federal Aviation Regulations detailed herein for the operation of lightweight aerial imaging equipment, also referred to throughout as Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), as well as their ground based operation equipment described within. Our Aircraft: Our operation will include a single UAS, manufacturer DJI,referred to hereinafter as the Inspire 1. (UAS manuals attached). The DJI Inspire 1 has the following flight and safety relatable features:

• Inspire 1 is a UAS Quadcopter made by DJI that has a fixed gimbal and camera attached to the bottom. Inspire 1 has a maximum weight of 6.47 lb. (2965 grams), and a maximum range of 2000m.

• Inspire 1 has built in telemetry to allow the operator to see all onboard information relating to the safety of flight including but not limited to battery percentage remaining, overall health of the operating system, built
-in GPS for position hold and automatic return
-to-home, and multiple fail
-safes for maximum safety
.

• The onboard camera allows the operator to record High Definition video, as well as take camera stills. The video is transmitted real
-time to the control and operator allowing the operator to see images to all sides of the UAS utilizing an Apple iPad Air.

• DJIInspire 1 is limited to a maximum assent rate of 5 m/s and has a maximum decent rate of 4 m/s. It also has a limitation of maximum speed of 22 m/s or 49 mph.

• The Inspire 1 will be operated with a 5700maH lithium poly mer battery

allowing for flight times not to exceed 22 minutes.

Our Ground Based Guidance and Control System:

• DJIInspire 1 is controlled using a DJI transmitter, operating on a 2.4GHz frequency to a maximum range of 2km. (Specific operating range of 2.400
-2.483GHz.) (See Manual Appendix page 57 for all specifications.) These specifications fall within FCC guidelines for operators. Powered by a lithium poly mer battery

it has a 4 hour time between charges.

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• The DJI Inspire 1 transmitter has a built in GPS allowing the Inspire 1 to always know where to return to in the event of a failure.

• The Inspire 1 transmitter will be controlled by a single operator, but will utilize a Visual Observer when necessary.

Our Operator:

• Lightning Drone Services will use a single operator for each flight, and when able/necessary use a Visual Observer to assist in maintaining sight of the Inspire 1 at all times. At no time will the UAS be flown outside of visual line
-of
-sight and visual range.

• Our operator/owner holds a current Airline Transport Pilot rating with 16 years experience as an Airline Pilot and a Naval Flight Officer. 8 years as an Airline Captain. (Certificate 2852089). The operator/owner also holds an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with Gold Seal (Certificate 2852089 CFII).

• Our Operator/Pilot has a total of 4,150 hours of flight time at the time of filing.

• Our Operator/Pilot currently holds and will maintain a 1st Class medical certificate.

• Our Operator/Pilot has approximately 20 years of Radio Control aircraft operational experience in RC airplanes, helicopters, boats, and cars.

• The only

pilot allowed to operate the UAS under this exemption will be the Owner/Operator of Lightning Drone Services, ATP certificate 2852089.

Our Business Intent: Lightning Drone Services will be utilizing the UAS for multiple projects for time to time. These include:

• Microwave Tower Inspection Inspecting microwave towers (including cellular telephone towers) traditionally requires a human inspection. Utilizing a UAS to inspect these towers greatly improves safety and will prevent deaths of tower Inspectors. We have a significant amount of interest from companies doing business in Central and Northeast Wisconsin to conduct such inspections.

• Bridge Inspections

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Similar to inspecting towers with the use of UAS, the required inspections of local bridges and overpasses will see a significant amount of increased safety. We have interest from local city officials to conduct such inspections in Central and Northeast Wisconsin.

• Insurance Inspections of Home and Property Lightning Drone Services has a significant amount of interest from local and regional Insurance companies and adjusters to utilize the UAS to conduct inspections of property and structures. By

utilizing the Inspire 1 to conduct inspections of rooftops, farm fields, and other property, the insurance company stands to save a significant amount of time inspecting such property after storms. Also, utilizing the Inspire 1 will increase safety by preventing adjusters from having to climb tall ladders and roofs to make such inspections.

• Factory

Inspections (both internal and external) Similar to tower and bridge inspections, we plan to use the Inspire 1 to conduct inspections within and outside of manufacturing facilities. These dangerous and costly inspections will be made more safe and less expensive with use of our UAS.

• Commercial Advertising Video and Photography Lightning Drone Services has a significant amount of interest in taking video and photos for advertising in our local area. Utilizing the UAS will offer a significant improvement to the agency

with regards to both safety and cost. Using a 6 lb. UAS compared to a gas turbine helicopter or aircraft will offer a considerable safety margin as well as cost savings advantage.

• Real Estate Photography and Videography Real Estate photography will see a significant impact with our services, allowing real estate agents a much more competitive product at a much lower price. Safety will also be increased as well as productivity by utilizing out services.

• Police/Fire/Search and Rescue Lightning Drone Services may offer our services on a voluntary and pro bono basis for multiple local services including but not limited to police services, fire fighting services, and search and rescue. These services will increase safety associated with law enforcement and search and rescue. The services will be offered free of charge to the community
.

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Our Safety and Operating Plan: Utilizing our UAS in a safe manner is of upmost importance. Safety will be the guiding principle of our operation, both with respect to the National Airspace System, as well as those on the ground. including persons and property. Our Safety plan will start with complying with all Federal Aviation Regulations, as well as conducting audits of safety procedures set forth within Lightning Drone Services to keep up to date with the safest practices. Our initial safety philosophy will be based on the premise of “Be Safe Before Takeoff”. We will complete preflight checklists set forth by DJI,the UAS manufacturer, as well as do thorough post-flight inspections. (see attached for the complete checklist) We will also complete postflight checklist and debriefs to constantly monitor our procedures and identify any changes that can be made, similar to those set forth on airline flight decks. Maintenance and repair of our UAS will be conducted solely by the manufacturer, DJI,by its employees or designated technicians. With respect to safety, Lightning Drone Services believes the manufacturer holds higher maintenance abilities. Lightning Drone Services will comply with the following at all times when conducting commercial operations: 1. All operations will remain outside Class A,B,C,D airspace. 2. Our operating system will be programmed before all flights to avoid airports to ensure safety is not compromised. The onboard system will not allow the Inspire 1 to fly into such airspace. This is an automatic safety feature within the Inspire 1. 3. Operations conducted by Lightning Drone Services will always remain within visual line
-of
-sight of the UAS. Never to exceed the limitations of our operator's eye sight. We will limit the maximum range of the UAS to not exceed the operator's or assistant's visual eye-sight range. Utilizing the software within the UAS will help to maintain this limit, not to exceed 300m. (.186 miles) 4. Our UAS will never carry an item not approved by

the manufacturer and will never exceed a weight of 55 lb. as stated within this exemption. 5. All operations conducted by Lightning Drone Services will be at an altitude of less than 400ft AGL, while the majority of our operations will be at an altitude less than 200ft AGL. The Inspire 1 has an automatic altitude limit built in and will be set and checked by our operator prior to every flight operation as part of the pre
-flight inspection. 6. Lightning Drone Services will not conduct operations with a speed in excess of 27 knots. The Inspire 1 UAS has an automatic speed limiter that will be set and checked prior to every flight by the operator as part of the pre
-flight inspection checklist.

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7. All operations will be conducted in Day VFR conditions. Minimum flight visibility for all operation will be 5 miles. Minimum cloud ceilings will be 2000ft OVC (overcast) or BKN (broken). 8. All operations will be conducted away from densely

populated areas. Lightning Drone Services will work with local officials to make sure any required local documents or permits are attained prior to each flight. 9. Prior to each flight our operator will conduct a safety audit of the area to be flown. An assessment will be made with regards to persons, property, and weather. This assessment will allow our operator to determine whether a safe operation and outcome will be expected. 10. Areas of operation are attached at the bottom of this document. Part of the addendum section.
The current regulations that we seek exemption from are: 

# A. 14 CFR Part 21 (h) Airworthiness Certification



# • Under this part we seek exemption to apply for and maintain airworthiness certification for our UAS. Model and serial number of our UAS will be provided within. 

# B. 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart A: Airworthiness 91.7 (a) Civil Aircraft Airworthiness



# • Under this part, “no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition.”



# • We seek exemption from this part, as we will keep our UAS in a safe, reliable, and airworthy condition, it may

not meet all standards as set for by this part of the FAR’s. Our operator will assume all responsibility

for determining that the UAS is in a condition safe for flight, as well as a condition that will not harm other people or property. This will be accomplished using specif ic guidelines from the manufacture, DJI, as well as following any guidance set for for routine maintenance. 

# C. 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart C: 91.203: Certifications Required



# • Under this part, (a) no person may operate an aircraft unless it has within it the following; An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate. This part also includes regulations regarding the use of fuel tanks, which do not apply
.



# • We seek exemption from this part as an airworthiness certificate does not apply to our specific UAS.

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# D. 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart B; 91.119 Minimum Safe Altitude



# • Under this part, (a) no person may operate an aircraft below an altitude allowing, ifpower fails, an emergency

landing without undue hazard. (c) over other than congested areas an altitude below 500ft AGL.



# • We seek exemption from this part due to the nature of the operation, as well as the safety procedures set forth will have little to no risk of damaging any person or structure. 

# E. 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart B; 91.121 (a)(1) Altimeter Setting



# • This section pertains to setting an altimeter setting below 18000ft to a reported altimeter reporting station setting.



# • We seek expedition from this part as our UAS has no way of setting an alternate altimeter setting. With a built
-in barometer, the Inspire 1 uses real
-time data to determine altitude each flight. Operating less than 400ft AGL, we feel our UAS will have little to no impact on other participating aircraft. Also, with flights not to exceed 16 minutes (22 minute battery, and landing at 30% battery

remaining) our UAS will not need to recalibrate its altimeter while in flight. 

# F. 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart B; 91.151 Fuel Required for VFR flight



# • This section contains requirements for fuel in VFR flight for combustion engines.



# • We seek exemption from this part as our UAS operates off of battery power only. We feel our operations will not compromise safety to either the operator or property as we have set forth a procedure to land our UAS when the battery level reaches 30%, or approximately 6 minutes flight time remaining. The Inspire 1 has built in battery telemetry

that feeds information real time to the operator and an alarm notifies the operator of minimum battery level remaining. (See attached manual for more information) 

# G. 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart E; 91.405 Maintenance Required



# • This section contains requirements for the operator to maintain and have inspected the aircraft in accordance with Part 43 of the CFR. Under this section it is required to keep maintenance logbooks with the aircraft. It also requires the aircraft to contain placards ofthe inoperative equipment.



# • We seek exemption from this part as our UAS will not be operating with inoperative equipment and is too small to carry logbooks. We also seek exemption due to no certified maintenance technicians will work on the UAS. Under this exemption Lightning Drone Services will be completing pre
-flight and post
-flight inspections, and any required

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maintenance or repairs will be completed by the manufacturer, DJI, or one of its certified technicians. 

# H. 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart E; 91.407 Operation After Maintenance



# • This part requires an aircraft that has undergone repair, rebuilding, alterations, or general maintenance to be approved by an authorized person required by CFR 43.9 and CFR 43.11.



# • We seek exemption from this part as these inspections do not pertain to our operation ofthe UAS. The operator will be responsible for determining the airworthiness of the UAS prior to each flight. After maintenance provided by the manufacturer, the operator will complete test flights before any operation in the vicinity of persons or property to assure all systems are functioning normally. 

# I. 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart E; 91.409 Inspections



# • This section provides details of the required inspection on an aircraft. No person will operate an aircraft unless in the preceding 12 months has had (1) an annual inspection (2) an issuance of an airworthiness certificate.



# • We seek exemption from this part as the inspection and airworthiness certificate to not apply to our UAS. Our operator will be responsible for the inspection and airworthiness determination prior to each flight and will have the UAS repaired by the manufacturer or one of its certified technicians, if the UAS is found to be in a state other than intended but the manufacturer. 

# J. 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart E; 91.417 Maintenance Records



# • This section requires the owner/operator to complete and retain a list of all records pertaining to the work preformed, the date of completion, the signature of the inspector, and all work preformed on the aircraft.



# • We seek exemption from this part as the inspections and technician work will not apply
. Our operator will be responsible for determining the airworthiness of the UAS prior to each flight and will not operate the UAS in any condition other than intended by the manufacturer. The operator will keep records of all work completed by the maintenance facility
. 

# K. 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart B; 91.103 Preflight Action



# • This section requires each pilot prior to flight will become familiar will all available information pertaining to that flight including runway lengths, flight information, weather, etc. For any flight, runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the following takeoff and landing distance information include; all applicable information relating to aircraft performance, airport elevation, runway slope, aircraft gross weight, wind and temperature.

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# • We seek exemption from this part as our operator, while utilizing all available information for the safe operation of the UAS, will not have the above information available for most flights. The operator will use good judgement and all resources available to ascertain the information necessary

for the safe operation of the UAS. A preflight inspection will be accomplished according to the manufactures instructions prior to each flight. 

# L. 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart B; 91.105 Flight Crew members Stations



# • This section pertains to the required crew members being at their stations during all phases of flight, and requires the use of seat belts and shoulder harnesses.



# • We seek exemption from this section as it pertains to aircraft with flight crew member stations. Our UAS does not have such stations. 

# M. 14 CFR Part 91 Subpart B; 91.9 Placement of Manual



# • This part states no aircraft may operate without a manual onboard the aircraft.



# • Our UAS is not large enough to carry such operating manual. We will however carry a current manufacturer manual in the UAS carrying case along with the operator on all flights. 

# N. 14 CFR Part 45.23



# • Under this part, it is required that each operator must display on that aircraft marks consisting of the Roman capital N followed by the registration number of the aircraft.



# • Our UAS is too small to attach the “N” number. We seek exemption from this part as we will be attaching the registration or serial number as required on the UAS.

Lightning Drone Services and its owners are committed to a “Safety First”atmosphere. We are committed to conducting our operation in accordance with all Federal Aviation Regulations and maintaining a safety margin of at least those regulations while striving to exceed expectations set forth by the FAA. We are confident we can approach our operations with safety while adding a significant advantage to our community both through private and civil services.

Lightning Drone Services is prepared to respond to any concerns and look forward to working with you on this important exemption. Please contact us with any other questions or concerns.

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Regards, William Sipperly Lightning Drone Services

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# Addendums: Specifications Features

▪ Advanced Ready
-to-Fly Design

▪ Powerful Propulsion System

▪ Aerodynamic Transforming Design

▪ Modular, Upgradeable System

▪ New Camera and Gimbal System

▪ Live HD View

▪ Create Together

▪ Fly Indoors and Without GPS using Vision Positioning System

▪ Intelligent Power

▪ Management System

▪ Full
-Featured App

▪ Dedicated Controls

▪ A Complete Ready
-To
-Fly System Remote Controller

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

▪ Transmitting Distance (outdoor and unobstructed: 2 km EIRP 10dBm@900M 13dBm@5.8G 20dBm@2.4G

▪ Output Power:9W

▪ Battery: 6000 mAh LiPo 2S

▪ Max Mobile Device Width:170mm Camera

▪ Total Pixels:12.76M

▪ Effective Pixels:12.4M

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

▪ Image Max Size:4000×3000

▪ Lens : 9 Elements in 9 groups ,Anti
-distortion Gimbal
▪ Model:ZENMUSE X3

▪ Output Power (with camera):Static : 9 W ; In Motion : 11 W

▪ Angular Vibration Range:±0.03°

▪ Controllable Range:Pitch : -90° ~ +30° ; Pan : ±320°

▪ Mechanical Range:Pitch : - 125° ~ +45° ; Pan : ±330°

▪ Max Controllable Speed : Pitch : 120°/S ; Pan: 180°/s

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Weight 2935g (Battery Included) Takeoff Weight 3400g Hovering Accuracy (GPS mode) Vertical : 0.5m ; Horizontal : 2.5m Max Angular Velocity Pitch : 300°/s ; Yaw : 150°/s Max Tilt Angle 35° Max Ascent/Descent Speed 5/4 m/s Max Speed 22m/s (ATTI mode , no wind) Max Flight Altitude 4500m Max Wind Speed Resistance 10m/s Operating Temperature Range

- 10°~40°C Max Flight Time Approximately 18 minutes Indoor Hovering Enabled by default 

# Checklists: Preflight Checklist 1. Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 3. Micro
-SD card has been inserted if necessary. 4. Gimbal is functioning as normal. 5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal.

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6. DJIPilot app connected to the aircraft. 

# Area of Operation

# INSPIRE **1** User Manual 2015.7 

### V1.4

# Using this manual Legends Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference 

## Before Flight The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Inspire 1. 1.Disclaimer 2.In the Box 3.Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide 4.Safety Guidelines 5. Inspire 1 User Manual 6. Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is recommended. Afterwards, prepare for your first flight by using the Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide. Refer to this manual for more comprehensive information. 

## Watch the video tutorials Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Inspire 1 correctly and safely: www. dji.com/product/inspire
- 1/video


## Download the DJI Pilot app Download and install the DJI Pilot app before use. Scan the QR code or visit “http://m.dji.net/djipilot” to download the app. For the best experience, use mobile device with Andriod V 4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0 or later.



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# Contents

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

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

### Ai **rcraft** Flight Controller 12 Flight Mode 12 Flight Status Indicator 12 Return to Home (RTH) 13 Dynamic Home Point 15 Vision Positioning System 16 Flight Recorder 17 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 17 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 18 

### Remote Controllers Remote Controller Profile 24 Remote Controller Operations 24 Dual Remote Controllers Mode 29 Remote Controller Status LED 31 Linking the Remote Controller 32 Remote Controller Compliance Version 33 

### Gimbal and Camera Camera Profile 35 Gimbal 36

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### DJI Pilot **A pp**  Camera 40 Map 43 Academy 43 User Center 43 

### Flight Flight Environment Requirements 45 Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 45 Preflight Checklist 49 Calibrating the Compass 49 Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 50 Starting/Stopping the Motors 51 Flight Test 51 

### FA **Q Ap**  **pendix** Specifications 57 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 60 How to Update Firmware 61 FCC Compl iance 62



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# Product **Profile**
This chapter describes the features of Inspire 1, instructs you to assemble the aircraft and explains the components on the aircraft and remote controllers.

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# Product Profile Introduction The Inspire 1 is brand new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HD video signal (up to 2km) to multiple devices straight out of the box. Equipped with retractable landing gear, it can capture an unobstructed 360 degree view from its camera. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability and we ight efficiency wh ile minimizing space. When no GPS signal is available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering precision. 

## Feature Highlights Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting space for ND filters for better exposure control. New quick

- release mount allows you to remove the camera with ease. HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge system. It also provides dual controllers mode. Landing gear: Retractable landing gear that enables an unobstructed panoramic view from the camera. DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a battery management system. Flight Controller: The next generation flight controller system provides a more reliable flight experience. A new flight recorder stores the flight data from each flight, and Vision Positioning enhances hovering precision when no GPS is available. 

## Assemble the Aircraft Unlocking Travel Mode The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before your first flight: 1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment. 2. Power on the Remote Controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times. 4. Power off the aircraft.

Travel Mode Toggle×4 Landing Mode



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Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" (P21) for more information
. If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote controller to deactivate Travel Mode. Refer to "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode" (P30) section for more infromation about Master remote controller. Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before switch from Landing Mode to Travel Mode. Place the aircraft on the smooth and reflective surface (e.g. table or tile) before switching between the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not place the aircraft on the rough and sound-absorbing surface (e.g. carpet) before sw itching between the travel modes and landing mode. 

### Installing Gimbal and Camera 1. Remove Gimbal Cover. 2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right when facing the nose of the aircraft). 3. Insert the gimbal by aligning the wh ite mark on the Gimbal. 4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the locked position.

Gimbal Cover 

### 3 Gimbal Lock Mounting Place Gimbal Connector 

### 2 Locked

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

### Attaching Propellers Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin counter -clockwise to secure. Attach propellers with gray nut onto motors without a black dot and spin clockwise to secure.

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

### Attaching 1345s Quick

-Release Propellers The 1345s Quick
- Release propeller is the upgrade version of the propellers that greatly enhance the reliability of the propeller during the flight. Following the steps below to attach the 1345s Quick

- Release propellers. 1. Install the propellers with a white dot onto the mounting plates that have a white dot, and install the propellers without a wh ite dot onto the mounting plates that do not have a wh ite dot.

Wh ite dot Wh ite dot Without white dot dot

2. Align the hook (A) on the propellers with the securing spring (B), then press down the propeller onto the mounting plate then rotate the propellers according to the lock direction until it is secured.



### Preparing Remote Controller Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antenna as shown. 1. Press the button on the side ofthe Mobile Device Holderto release the clamp, adjust it to fit then attach your mobile device. 2. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. 3. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller.



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## Aircraft Diagram [1] GPS

[6]

[11] [2] [3] [4] [5]

[9] [10]

[12] [13] [2]

[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] Propeller (P17) Motor Front LED (P12) Landing gear Gimbal and Camera (P35) Intelligent Flight Battery (P18) Aircraft Micro
-USB Port Rear LED (P12) Camera Micro
-USB Port Camera Micro
-SD Card Slot (P35)
Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) Aircr aft Status Indicator (P13) 

## Remote Controller Diagram

[9] [8] [7] [1] [2]

[3] [4] [5] [6] [1] Antennas (P29)

Relays aircraft control and video signal. [2] Mobile Device Holder Mounting place for your mobile device. [3] Control Stick Controls aircraft orientation. [4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P13) Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH). [5] Transformation Switch (P27) Toggle the switch up or down to raise or low er the landing gear.

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[6] Battery Level LEDs Displays the current battery level. [7] Status LED Displays the power status. [8] Power Button Used to pow

er on or pow

er off the remote controller. [9] RTH LED Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

[10] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI Pilot app. [11] Playback Button Playback the captured images or videos. [12] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the set number of photos wi ll be taken with one press. [13] Flight Mode Switch Used to switch between P, A and F mode. [14] Video Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [15] [14] [13] [16] [17] [18] [19]

[10] [11] [12]

[15] Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. [16] Mini
- HDMI Port Connect an HD compatible monitor to this port to get a live HD video preview of what the camera sees. [17] Micro
- USB Port For connecting the remote controller to your computer.
[20] [18] CAN Bus Port Reserved for future use. [19] USB Port Connect to mobile device to access all of the DJI Pilot app controls and features.

[20] GPS Module Used to pinpoint the location of the remote controller. [21] Back Left Button [23]

[22] [21] Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. [22] Power Port Connect to a pow

er source to charge the remote controller’s internal battery. [23] Back Right Button Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. 

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

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# Ai **rcraft** Flight Controller The Inspire 1’s flight controller is based on DJI flight controller with several enhancements such as new flight mode and new safe mode. Three safe modes are available: Failsafe, Return Home and Dynamic Home Point. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. A flight recorder stores crucial flight data for each flight. 

## Flight Mode Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found in the section below: P mode (Positioning) : P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: P

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

- OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering P

-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is controlled. A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the “Flight Mode Switch” on P27 for more information. 

## Flight Status Indicator The INSPIRE 1 comes with the Front LED, Rear LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of these LEDs are shown in the figure below:

Front LED Rear LED dicator

The Front and Rear LED show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LED displays solid red and the Rear LED displays solid green. Aircraft Status Indicator shows the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status Indicator: 

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### Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Alternatively
Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P mode with GPS and Vision Positioning)
Yellow Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning) Warning Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost
Fast Red Flashing Critical Low Battery Warning



## Return to Home (RTH) The Return to Home (RTH) brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three cases that will trigger RTH procedure; they are Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH.

GPS Description

Home Point The Home Point is the location at wh ich your aircraft takes off when the GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through the GPS icon ( ). If you are using the Dynamic Home Point setting, the Home Point will be updated to your current position as you move around and when the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks green. 

### Smart RTH Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to “RTH button” on P28 for more information) or the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to the latest recorded Home Point, you may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the Smart RTH. Press the Smart RTH button once to start the process, press the Smart RTH button again to exit Smart RTH and regain the control.

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### Low Battery RTH The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when these warnings are shown. DJI Pilot app wi ll advise user to return the aircraft to the Home Point when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft wi ll automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the RTH by pressing once on the RTH button. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its distance from the Home Point. Aircraft wi ll land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft to land to the ground from the current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft’s orientation during the landing process. The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI Pilot app, and is described below

Critical Low battery level warning(Red) Sufficient battery level(Green)

Power requires to return home Battery level indicator Battery Level Warning Remark Aircraft Status Indicator DJI Pilot app Flight Instructions

Tap “Go
-home” to have

Low battery level warning The battery

power is low

. Please land the aircraft. Aircraft status

indicator blinks RED slowly. the aircraft return to the

Home point and land automatically, or “Cancel” to resume normal flight. If no action is taken, the aircraft wi ll automatically go home and land after 10 seconds. Remote controller wi ll sound Fly the aircraft back and land it as soon as possible, then stop the motors and replace the battery. an alarm. Critical Low battery level warning The aircraft

must land immediately. Aircraft status

indicator blinks RED quickly. The DJI Pilot app screen will

flash red and aircraft starts to descend. Remote controller will sound an alarm. The aircraft will begin to descend and land automatically. Estimated remaining flight time Estimated

remaining flight based on current battery level. N/A N/A N/A



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When the critical battery level wa rning activates and the aircraft is descending to land automatically, you may push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more appropriate location for landing. Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining flight time and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft’s current status. 

### Failsafe RTH Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and compass is working normally. Return home process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if a remote controller signal is resumed. 

### Failsafe Illustration

Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20 meter (65 feet) radius of the Home Point. Aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore it is important to set an reasonable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter “Camera” view and select “MODE” to set the Failsafe altitude. Aircraft wi ll stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 20 m altitudes or beyond during Failsafe. 

## Dynamic Home Point Dynamic home point is useful in situations wh en you are in motion and require a Home Point that is different from the takeoff point. GPS module is located at the position shown in the figure below: Ensure the space above the GPS module is not obstructed when using Dynamic Home Point. GPS

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Fast Blinking Yellow 5 Go Home(20m can be set)
Height over HP>20m 20m Elevate to 20m Height over HP<=20m Fast Blinking Yellow 4 Signal Lost Lasts 3secs.

Fast Blinking Yellow 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost

Fast Blinking Yellow 2 Confirm Home Point

Blinking Green 1 Record Home Point (HP)

Blinking GreenAircraft[2] **INSPIRE 1**  User Manual There are tw

o options for Dynamic Home Point. 1. Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point. 2. Set the remote controller’s coordinate as the new Home Point. Setting Up Dynamic Home Point Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point: 1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the “Camera” page. 2. Tap“ ”and select“ ”, to reset the remote controller’s coordinates as the new Home Point. 3. Tap“ ”and select“ ”, to reset the aircraft’s coordinates as the new Home Point. 4. The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set successfully. 

## Vision Positioning System DJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic and image data to help the aircraft identify its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Inspire 1 can hover in place more precisely and fly indoors or in other environments wh ere there is no GPS signal available. The main components of DJI Vision Positioning are located on the bottom ofyour Inspire 1, including [1]two sonar sensors and[2]one monocular camera.

[1] Using Vision Positioning Vision Positioning is activated automatically wh en the Inspire 1 is powered on. No manual action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in the indoor environment where no GPS is available. By using the sensors on the Vision Positioning system, Inspire 1 can perform precision hovering even when no GPS is available.



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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 1. Toggle the switch to “P” as shown the figure to the right: 2. Place the Inspire 1 on a flat surface. Notice that the Vision Positioning system cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations. 3. Power on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status indicatorwill flash twice in green light, which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off, and the Inspire 1 will hover in place. The performance of your Inspire 1’s Vision Positioning System is subject to the surface you are flying over. The ultrasonic waves may not be able to accurately measure the distance over sound absorbing materials, and the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft wi ll switch from “P” mode to “A” mode automatically if both GPS and Vision Positioning System are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations: Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). Flying over a highly reflective surfaces. Flying at high speeds(over 8m/s at 2 meters or over 4m/s at 1 meter). Flying over water or transparent surfaces. Flying over moving surfaces or objects. Flying in an areawhere the lighting changes frequentlyor drastically. Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux > 10,000) surfaces. Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with same design). Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft. In the event of loss of remote controller’s signal, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then auto-land if it is in “P” mode. Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness of the sensors. The effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 2.5 meters. Vision Positioning system may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water. Vision Positioning system may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light conditions (less than 100lux). Do not use other ultrasonic devices wit h frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is in operation. Vision Positioning system may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the ground (below 0.5 meters) in fast speed. Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals. 

## Flight Recorder Flight data is automatically stored in the internal storage device of the aircraft. User can gain access to these data through the DJI Pilot app. This includes flight duration, orientation, distance, aircraft status information, speed, and other parameters. 

## Attaching and Detaching the Propellers Use only DJI approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The grey or black nut on the propeller indicates the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach the propellers properly, © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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### Attaching the Propellers 1. Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto a motor without a black dot and spin the propellers clockwise to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motor with a black dot and spin the propellers counter clockwise to secure its position. Be sure to completely tighten each propeller by hand before flight.

Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off. Handling the propellers with care. Manually tighten each ofthe propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly. 

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

### Detaching 1345s Quick

-Release Propellers Press the 1345s Quick
- Release propellers downward firmly then rotate the propeller in the unlock direction to unlock the propellers. Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use old, chipped, or broken propellers. 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. 

## DJI Intelligent Flight Battery The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and smart charge

discharge functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger.

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger 

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

### DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 1. Battery Level Display: LEDs display the current battery level. 2. Battery Life Display: LEDs display the current battery power cycle. 3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total pow er when it is idle (press the pow

er button to check battery level wi ll cause battery to exit idle state) for more than 10 days to prevent sw

elling. It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%.It is normal to feel moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 5. Over charge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged. 6. Temperature Detection: The battery wi ll only charge when the temperature is betw een 0 °C(32°F) and 40°C (104°F). 7. Over Current Protection: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 10A) is detected. 8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 18V to prevent over

-discharge damage 9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the pow er supply when a short circuit is detected. 10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJI Pilot app show s w arning message when damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Information History: Show the last 32 entries of battery information records that include warning messages and so on. 12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power. 13. Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is provided to the aircraft’s to the main controller. Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelins before use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

### Using the Battery

LED2 Power Button (Built
-in LED)



### Powering ON/OFF Pow ering On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. The

Pow er LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators wi ll display the current battery level. Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power off. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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### Low Temperature Notice: 1. The performance of the intelligent Flight Battery is significantly reduced wh en flying in a low temperature environments (those with air temperatures below 5 °C). Ensure that the battery is fully charged and the cell voltage is at 4.35 V before each flight. 2. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery in extremely low temperature environments (those with air temperatures below

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

- 10°C, the Intelligent Flight Battery should be able to achieve the appropriate voltage levels (above 4.2 V), but it is recommended that you apply the included insulation sticker to the battery in order to prevent a rapid drop in temperatures. 3. If the DJI Pilot app displays the “Critical Low Battery Level Warning” when flying in low temperature environments, stop flying and land the aircraft immediately. You will still be able to control the aircraft’s movement when this warning is triggered. 4. Store the Intelligent Flight Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure that its temperature exceeds 5 °C before using it in the low temperature environment. 5. When using the Inspire 1 in a low temperature environment, begin by allowing the aircraft to hover at a low altitude, for approximately one minute, to heat the battery. 6. To ensure optimum performance, keep the Intelligent Flight Battery’s core temperature above 20°C when in use. In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to warm up for approximately 1
-2 minutes before taking off. 

### Checking the battery level The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining pow er the battery has. When the battery is powered off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to displaythe current battery level. See below for details. The Battery Level Indicators wi ll also show the current battery level during charging and discharging. The indicators are defined below. : LED is on. : LED is flashing. : LED is off. Battery Level LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 87.5%~100% 75%~87.5% 62.5%~75% 50%~62.5% 37.5%~50% 25%~37.5% 12.5%~25% 0%~12.5% =0% 

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### Battery life The battery life indicates how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must be replaced. When the battery is powered off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators wi ll light up and/or blink as described below for 2 seconds: Battery Life LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life 90%~100% 80%~90% 70%~80% 60%~70% 50%~60% 40%~50% 30%~40% 20%~30% below 20%
When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. For more information about the battery, launch DJI Pilot app and check the information under the battery tab. 

### Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1. Connect Battery Charger to a pow er source (100
-240V 50/60Hz). 2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Batteryto the Battery Charger. Ifthe battery level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 3. The Battery Level Indicator wi ll display the current battery level during charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when Battery Level Indicators are all off. 5. Air cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature before storing it for an extended period. Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard charger (model: A14

- 100P1A) at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat. Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Inspire 1. Never insert or remove a battery when it is pow ered on.

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### Charging Protection LED Display The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. Battery Level Indicators while Charging LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected LED3 blinks three times per second Over

-voltage charger detected LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low (<0°C) LED4 blinks three times per second Charging temperature is too high (>40°C) After any ofthe above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to turn offthe Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug the charger in the event of a room temperature error, the charger will resume charging when the temperature falls within the normal range. DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers. How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery: To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is recommended to charge and discharge the battery thoroughly for every 10 charge-and-discharge cycle. User should install the battery onto the aircraft and then power on the aircraft to initiate the discharge process, discharge the battery until the aircraft is pow

ered off automatically. User should then fully charge the battery to ensure the battery is working at its optimal. Slow: Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Inspire 1’s Battery Compartment and pow er it on. Leave it on until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery level. Rapid: Fly the Inspire 1 outdoors until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on. 

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# Remote Controllers
This chapter describes the features of the remote controller that includes aircraft and remote controller operations and dual remote controller mode.

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# Remote Controller Rem ote Controller Profile The Inspire 1 Remote Controller is a multi-function wi reless communication device that integrates the video downlink ground system and aircraft Remote Controller system. The video downlink and aircraft Remote Controller system operate at 2.4 GHz with maximum transmission distance of 2km. The remote controller features a number of camera functions, such as taking and previewing photos and video, and controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The current battery level is displayed by LEDs on the front panel of the remote control. Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 , Mode 2. Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle. Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle. Do not operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalent to a soccer field) to prevent transmission interference. 

## Remote Controller Operations Powering On And Off The Remote Controller The Inspire 1 remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacity of 6000mAh. The battery level is indicated by the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to power on your remote controller: 1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEDs will display the current battery level. 2. Then, press and hold the Power Button to power on the remote controller. 3. The Remote Controller wi ll beep when it pow ers on. The Status LED will blink green (slave remote controller blinks solid purple) rapidly, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LED wi ll show a solid green light when linking is completed. 4. Repeat step 2 to power off the remote controller after finish using it.



### Charging Remote Controller Charge the remote controller via supplied charger. 

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Power Button 

### Controlling Camera Shoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control.

[4] [1] [2] [3]

[1] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed without letting go of the remote controller. Move the dial button to left or right to view the pictures or videos in playback mode. [2] Playback Button Press to view images or videos that have already been captured. [3] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press. [4] Recoding Button Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. 

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

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Stick Neutral/ mid point: Control sticks of the Remote Controller are placed at the central position. Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed aw ay from the central position.

Remote Controller (Mode 2) Aircraft

( indicates nose direction) Remarks Moving the left stick up and down changes the aircraft’s elevation. Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. Push the throttle stick up to takeoff. When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1 will hover in place. The more the stick is pushed aw ay from the center position, the faster the Inspire 1 will change elevation. Alw

ays push the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation changes. Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the rudder and rotation of the aircraft. Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter clock

-wise, and push the stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise. Ifthe stick is centered, the Inspire 1 wi ll stay facing its current direction. The more the stick is pushed aw ay from the center position, the faster the Inspire 1 will rotate. Moving the right stick up and down changes the aircraft’s forward and backward pitch. Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly backw ard. The Inspire 1 wi ll hover in place if the stick is centered. Push the stick further aw

ay from the center position for a larger pitch angle (maximum 35  ̊) and faster flight. Moving the right stick control left and right changes the aircraft’s left and right pitch. Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Inspire 1 will hover in place if the stick is centered. Push the stick further away from the center position for a larger pitch angle (maximum 35  ̊) and faster flight. Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the camera wi ll shift to point upw ards. Turn the dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point downwards. The camera wi ll remain in its current position when dial is static.



### 26 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.RemoteControllersFlight Mode Switch Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A mode. F

A

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P mode (Positioning) : P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is controlled. A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the DJI Pilot app, enter the "Camera" page, tap "MODE", and then activate "Multiple Flight Mode"
. 

### Transformation Switch / RTH Button The Transformation Switch / RTH Button combination serves tw o functions. Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower the landing gear. Or, press the button to activate the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. Transformation Switch This switch has two positions. The effect of toggling the switch to any of these positions is defined below:

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

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P P mode A A modeRemoteControllers**INSPIRE 1**  User Manual 2. Lower: The landing gear wi ll low er to its low

est position for landing.

Do not raise the landing gear when the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure the landing gear is lowered before landing.
RTH button Press and hold this button to start the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. The LED around the RTH Button wi ll blink white to indicate the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft wi ll then return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain the control of the aircraft.



### Connecting Mobile Device Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the clamp. Adjust the clamp to secure your mobile device. Then connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller.



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

Optimal Transmission Range
Strong Weak
Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adj ust the distance and position betw een the operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmission performance. 

## Dual Remote Controllers Mode More than one remote controller can connect to the same aircraft in Dual Remote Controller mode. In Dual Controllers mode, the “Master” remote controller operator controls the orientation of the aircraft, while the “Slave” remote controller controls the movement of the gimbal and camera operation. When multiple “slave” remote controllers (max of 6) are connect to the aircraft, only the first connected “slave” remote controller is able to control the gimbal, the remaining “slave” remote controller can view the live feed video from the aircraft and set the camera parameters, but they cannot control the gimbal.

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RC Control Settings

Master and Sl av e Set RC Status RC Name T12254 Connection Password 1234

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Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera. 

### Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default. Users must enable this feature on the “Master” remote controller by through the DJI Pilot app. Follow the steps below for setup: “Master” Remote Controller: 1. Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app. 2. Go to the Camera page, and tap to enter the remote controller settings wi ndow. 3. Tap “Set RC Status” to enable Master -and-Slave mode. 4. Select “Master” in the “Set RC Status” section to set the remote controller as “Master” remote controller.

OFF Master Sl ave

5. Enter the connection passw ord for the “Slave” remote controller. “Slave” Remote Controller: 1. Tap “Search for Master Controller” to search the “Master” remote controller.



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RC Control Setting

Master and Sl ave Set RC Status RC Name S88642 Request Control Search for Master Controller
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Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as “Slave”. Meanwhile, the “Slave” remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote controller to “Master” in DJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft.
2. Search the “Master” remote controller in the surrounding area in the “Request Control” section.

3. Select the “Master” remote controller from the “Master RC List” and input the connection passw ord to connect to the desired “Master” remote controller.



## T12254 Connection Password Master RC List


## Remote Controller Status LED The Status LED reflects connection status between Remote Controller and aircraft. The RTH LED shows the Return to Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains details on these indicators.

RTH LED

Status LED

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Master RC Li st T12254

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

— Solid Purple D-DThe remote controller set as "Slave" but it is not connected with the aircraft.

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

## Linking the Remote Controller The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new remote controller for the first time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller: 1. Power on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI Pilot app. 2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Enter “Camera” view

and tap on and then tap “Linking Remote Controller” button as shown below.



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Remote Control Calibration Stick Mode Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. Do not change unless familiar with your newmode. C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the remote controller. Linking Remote Controller — Solid Blue D-D- chime Slow Blinking Red D-D-D ...... The remote controller set as "Slave" and it is connected with the aircraft. Remote controller error. / Red and Green/ Red and Yellow Alternate Blinks RTH LED

— Solid White None HD Downlink is disrupted. Sound chime Remote Controller Status.

Aircraft is returning home. Blinking White DD .. .. .. Aircraft Return to Home in progress. Blinking White D . . . Sending Return to Home command to the aircraft. — Solid Green chime The remote controller set as "Master" and it is connected with the aircraft. Status LED Alarm Remote Controller StatusRemoteControllers**INSPIRE 1**  User Manual
4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and "beep" sound is emitted.

5. Locate the Linking button on the front of the aircraft, as shown in the figure shown below. Press the Linking button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator wi ll display solid green if Link is succeed.

Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as “Slave”. Meanwhile, the “Slave” remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote controller to “Master” in DJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft. Remote controller wi ll disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the same aircraft. 

## Remote Controller Compliance Version The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements.

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Remote Control Calibration Stick Mode Searching for aircraft frequency, Default stick mode is Mode 2, changingtismtiecokumt oi nd5e4s saeltceorsndthse way the aircraft is controlled. Do not change unless familiar wi th your new mode. Press the linking button on the ai rcraft to link this remote controller C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw Cancel C2
You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the remote controller. Linking Remote ControllerRemoteControllers

# Gimbal **and Camera** 
This chapter provides the technical specifications of the camera and explains the working mode of the gimbal.

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# Camera and Gimbal Cam era Profile The on - board camera supports 4K video capture up to 4096x2160p24 and 12M pixel photos capture by using the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor. You may export the video in either MOV or MP4 format for editing. Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and timer mode. A live preview ofwhat the camera is seeing before you shoot videos and pictures is supported through the DJI Pilot App. 

### Camera Micro
-SD Card Slot To store your photos and videos, plug in the micro

-SD card into the slot shown below before powering on the Inspire 1. The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SD card and supports up to a 64GB micro-SD card. A UHS

- 1 type micro

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

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

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

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### Camera Operation Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot the images or the videos through the DJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to “Controlling Camera” P25. 

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

## Gimbal Gimbal Profile The 3

-axis Gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture stabilized images and video. The Gimbal can tilt the camera up to 120 degrees and rotate 360 degrees.

0°

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control pitch movement of the camera by default. Note that you cannot control the pan motion of the camera by default. Enable the “Master
-and-Slave” mode and set the remote controller to “Slave” state if you wish to control both the pan and pitch movement of the camera. Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera. Pan Control Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to control the pan movement of the gimbal: 1. Power on the aircraft and remote control, launch DJI Pilot app and enter “Camera” page. 2. Tap “RC Control Settings” icon and select either C1 or C2 customizable button as the gimbal pitch/ yaw switching button. 3. Select “Gimbal Pitch/Yaw” from the dropdown list.



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

### Using DJI Pilot App to Control Gimbal Follow the steps below to use DJI Pilot app to control the gimbal orientation: 1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter “Camera” page. 2. Tap and press on the screen until a blue circle is shown. 3. Slide to control the gimbal orientation within the “Camera” page as shown below.

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RC Control Setting

Remote Control Calibration Stick Mode
Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. Do not change unless familiar wi th your new mode. C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the remote controller. Linking Remote ControllerGimbalandCamera**INSPIRE 1**  User Manual 

### Gimbal Operation Modes Three Gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the Camera page of the DJI Pilot App. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details:

Pitch Pan
The angle between Gimbal’s orientation and aircraft’s nose remains constant at all times. One user alone can control the pitch motion ofthe Follow Mode Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using a

second remote controller. The Gimbal wi ll lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a FirstFPV Mode Person

-View flying experience.

The Gimbal’s motion is independent of the aircraft’s orientation. One user Free Mode alone can control the pitch motion of the Gimbal, but a second user is

required to control the pan motion using a second remote controller. Tap to force the Gimbal orientation to re-align with aircraft’s orientation Re-alignment by panning from gimbal’s current orientation. Pitch angle will remain

unchanged during the re-alignment.

Gimbal has received an excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please take offfrom flat, open ground and protect the gimbal after powering up. Flying in heavy fog or cloud may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary failure. The gimbal wi ll recover when it dries out.



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# DJI **Pilot Ap**  **p** This chapter describes the four main GUI of the DJI Pilot app.

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# DJI Pilot **Ap p**  The DJI Pilot app is a new mobile app designed specifically for the Inspire 1. Use this app to control the gimbal, camera and other features ofyour flight system. The app also comes with Map, Store a User Center, for configuring your aircraft and sharing your content with friends. It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience.



## Camera The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Inspire 1’s camera. You can also configure various camera parameters from the Camera page. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [19] [9] [18]
[17] [16] [15] [14]

[13] [10]



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## Mountain **View**

**CAMERA DIRECTOR**  **STORE DISCOVERY** DJIPilotApp**INSPIRE 1**  User Manual [1] Flight Mode : The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode. Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify flight limits and set the gain values. [2] GPS Signal Strength : This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength. [3] IOC Settings CL : This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F

- mode. Tap to view the IOC settings menu and select the desired IOC setting. [4] System Status

: This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. [5] Battery Level Indicator

: The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored zones on the battery level indicator represent the pow er levels needed to carry out different functions. [6] Remote Controller Signal

: This icon show

s the strength of remote controller’s signal. [7] HD Video Link Signal Strength

: This icon show

s the strength of the HD video downlink connection betw een the aircraft and the remote controller. [8] Battery Level

: This icon show

s the current battery level. Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various batterywarning thresholds, and view the battery warning history. [9] General Settings : Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters, reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight route display. [10] Camera Operation Bar Shutter and Recording Settings : Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution ofthe videos, image size and so on. Shutter : Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot or time-lapsed shooting modes.

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Record : Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which has the same 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 ofthe camera. [11] Vision Positioning : This icon show

s the distance betw

een 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 show

s which direction the aircraft is facing. (2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. (3) The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle. [13] Map Display the flight path of the current flight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI.

[14] Home Point Settings : Tap this button to reset the current home point. You may choose to set the aircraft take

-off location, the remote controller’s current position, or the aircraft’s current position as the Home Point. [15] Return to Home (RTH) : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest home point. [16] Gimbal Operation Mode Refer to "Gimbal Operation Mode" P38 for more information.



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[17] Auto Takeoff/Landing

: Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. [18] Livestream : Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobile data service is available on the mobile device. [19] Back : Tap to return to the main GUI.


## Director Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilot app. After recording several video clips, simply tap “Director” from the app’s home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately. 

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

## Discovery Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in "Discovery". Use your registered DJI account to login to " Discovery".

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# Flight This chapter describes the flight safety 

### and flight restrictions.

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# Flight Once pre -flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator to learn how to fly safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable location. 

## Flight Environment Requirements 1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 10m/s , snow, rain and smog. 2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on - board compass and GPS signal. 3. Avoid from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of water. 4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in area with high levels of electromagnetism, including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission tow ers. 5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factor such as air density and temperature. Be very careful when flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft performance may be reduced. 6. The Inspire 1 cannot operate within the polar areas in “P” mode. 

## Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area Flight limits on height and distance can be set. The details of these flight limits are described in the following section. All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), FAA and their own national airspace regulations. For safety reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and legally. The flight limits function includes height limits, distance limits and No Fly Zones. When operating in P Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. In A mode only height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 120 meters. 

### Max Height & Radius Limits Max Height & Radius limit flying height and distance, and the user may change these settings in the DJI Pilot App. Once complete, your Inspire 1 will fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these settings. The tables below show the details of these limits.

Max Height Max Radius
Home Point Height of aircraft when powered on

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Flight Limits DJI Pilot App Aircraft Status Indicator

Max Radius Flight distance must be within

the max radius. Warning: Distance limit reached. Rapid red flashing when close to the max radius limit.

Flight Limits DJI Pilot App Aircraft Status Indicator

Max Radius No limits
Ifyou fly out of the limit, you can still control the Inspire 1, but cannot fly it further. Ifthe Inspire 1 flies out ofthe max radius in Ready to Fly (non

-GPS) mode, it will fly backwithin range automatically. 

### No-Fly Zones All No

- Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no

-fly
. No

- Fly Zones are divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include borders betw een countries or sensitive sites. The details of the No

- Fly Zones are explained below: Airport: (1) Airport No

- Fly Zones are comprised ofTakeoff Restricted Zones and Restricted

-Altitude Zones. Each zone features circles of various size. (2) R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport, and is an area around the airport that is a Takeoff Restricted Zone, inside of which take

-off and flight is prevented. (3) From R1 to R1+1 mile around the airport, the flight altitude is limited on a 15 degree incline, starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile. (4) When the aircraft is within 320 feet (100 meters) ofthe No

- Fly Zones, a warning message will appear in the DJI Pilot app.



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Flight height restricted to Max Height 120m and under. Warning: Height limit reached. None. GPS Signal Weak Blinking Yellow Max Height Flight altitude must be under

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Restricted Areas: (1) Restricted Areas do not have a flight altitude restriction. (2) R around the designated Restricted Area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot takeoff within this zone. The value of R varies depending on the definition of the Restricted Area. (3) A “w arning zone” has been set around each Restricted Area. When the aircraft is within 0.6 miles (1 km) ofthis zone, a warning message will appear in the DJI Pilot app.

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1 mile R1
320 feet R2Flight**INSPIRE 1**  User Manual

GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green
Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt Aircraft Status Indicator

No

-fly Zone Motors wi ll not start. Warning: You are in a No

-fly zone. Take off prohibited.

Red flashing If the aircraft enters the restricted area in A mode but P mode activates the aircraft will automatically descend to land then stop its motors after landing. Warning: You are in a No

-fly zone, automatic landing has begun. (If you are within 1.5 mile radius)

Restrictedaltitude flight zone If the aircraft enters the

restricted area in A mode but P mode activates, it will descend to a safe altitude and hover 15 feet below the safe altitude. Warning: You are in a restricted zone. Descending to safe altitude. (If you are betw

een the range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile radius) Warning: You are in a restricted zone. Max flight height restricted to betw een 10.5m and 120m. Fly Cautiously. Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but

there wi ll be warning message. Warning: You are approaching a restricted zone, Fly Cautiously. Free zone No restrictions. None. None.

Semi
-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descent and landing process. Motors wi ll stop automatically after landing. When flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicator will blink red quickly and continue for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point it wi ll switch back to red blinking. For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible.



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## Preflight Checklist 1. Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 3. Micro-SD card has been inserted if necessary. 4. Gimbal is functioning as normal. 5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 6. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft. 

## Calibrating the Compass IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance. DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground. DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones. DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. 

### Calibration Procedures Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures. 1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre -flight preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap Aircraft Status Indicator bar in the app and select “Calibrate”, then follow the on - screen instructions. 2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator will display a solid green light.

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### 49Flight**INSPIRE 1**  User Manual 3. Hold the aircraft vertically with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator show solid red.

Ifthe Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your aircraft to a different location to carry out compass calibration. Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch DJI Pilot App, follow the on - screen instruction to calibrate the compass. 

### When to Recalibrate 1. When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow. 2. When flying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last flight. 3. When the mechanical structure of the Inspire 1 has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the compass. 4. When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the Inspire 1 does not fly in straight lines. 

## Auto Take-off and Auto Landing Auto Take-off Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. Follow the steps below to use auto take-off: 1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter “Camera” page. 2. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode. 3. Go through the pre -flight checklist. 4. Tap“ ”, and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and take

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



### 50 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.Flight**INSPIRE 1**  User Manual Auto-Landing Use auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. Follow the steps below to use auto-landing: 1. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode. 2. Check the landing area condition before tapping “ ”, to perform landing. 3. Aircraft low

ers the landing gear and proceed to land automatically. Landing gear will automatically raise when the aircraft reaches an altitude of 1.2m for the first time, and automatically lower every time it descends to 0.8m. Users can turn this feature ON/OFF in the Pilot app. 

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

OR


### Stopping Motors There are tw

o methods to stop the motors. Method 1: When the Inspire 1 has landed, push the throttle down , then conduct CSC

. Motors wi ll stop immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after 3 seconds.
OR

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

## Flight Test Take off/Landing Procedures 1. Place the aircraft on open, flat ground with battery indicators facing towards you. 2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device, then the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Launch the DJI Pilot App and enter the Camera page. 4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is safe to fly now. If it flashes yellow, it means Home Point is not recorded, and you should not take off. 5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or using Auto Take-off to take off.
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### 51Flight**INSPIRE 1**  User Manual 6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app. 7. To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle slowly to descend. 8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or more until the motors stop. 9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, followed by the Remote Controller. When the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicator blinking red slowly or rapidly during flight. Watch video tutorials about flight for more flight information. 

### Video Suggestions and Tips 1. Work through the checklist before each flight. 2. Select desired gimbal w orking mode in the DJI Pilot app. 3. Aim to shoot when flying in P mode only. 4. Always fly in good weather, such as sunny or windless days. 5. Change camera settings to suit you. These include photo format and exposure compensation. 6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and scenes. 7. Push the sticks gently to make aircraft movements stable and smooth.



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# FA**Q**

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# Troubleshooting **(FA Q)**  1. How can I put a GoPro camera on the Inspire 1? The Inspire 1 does not currently support GoPro attachments. The gimbal is designed to hold DJI cameras only. 2. When will ground station functionality be available? The Inspire 1 does not currently support ground station. Ground station will be available with future firmware updates. 3. Is the camera’s exposure automatic? The exposure can be set to Auto, for automatic changes, or Manual, if you wish to use a specific setting. 4. Can I see the size of images through the app? Yes, you can preview image or video sizes through the DJI Pilot app. 5. How much weight can the Inspire 1 carry without its included camera? We do not recommend flying with any payload other than the included DJI gimbal and camera. 6. Do you have an LCD monitor available for the Inspire 1? No, DJI does not sell LCD or HD monitors for the Inspire 1. However, you can output the live streaming video to a compatible monitor or mobile device of your own. 7. How long does it take to charge the battery? Does it comes with a charger? Yes, all Inspire 1 units come with standard TB47 charger. With the standard TB47 100W charger, it takes 85min to fully charge a 4500mAh battery. 8. Are the two remote controllers the same? Should I setup the remote controllers in the app or somewhere else to control the camera and aircraft separately? The two remote controllers are physically identical. You can set the remote controllers to either "Master" or "Slave" through the DJI Pilot app if you wish to use dual controller mode. 9. Where can I find info on the simulation application that plugs into the trainer port? Can you suggest a simulation program? There is no trainer port on the remote controller for the Inspire 1. 10. Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series remote controller? No, it cannot. The mobile device holder can only be used with the Inspire 1 remote. 11. Does the Inspire 1 have a SD card included? The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SD card. It supports SD cards up to 64GB. 12. Can I upgrade and buy a second remote controller if I only buy a single remote controller now ? Yes. 13. How big is the Inspire 1? Its length x heightx width dimensionswithoutthe propellers attached are 44 x 30 x 45cm (17.3 x 11.8 x 17.7in).



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14. What flight controller does the Inspire 1 use? The Inspire 1 uses its own new flight controller. 15. Which motors and propellers does the Inspire 1 come with? The Inspire 1 uses 3510 motors and 1345 propellers. 16. Aircraft frame arm joints appear loosen, is that normal? The space of the joins shown in the below figure is normal and it will not affect the performance of aircraft, do not adjust the position of the screws on your own.

17. Failed to complete self
-check? Place the aircraft on the flat surface before powering on. Do not move the aircraft during the self

check.

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# Ap **pendix**

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# Ap **pendix** Specifications

Model T600
Hovering Accuracy (P Mode) Vertical: 0.5 m Horizontal: 2.5 m

Max Tilt Angle 35°
Max Descent Speed 4 m/s Max Flight Altitude 4500 m Max Flight Time Approximately 18 minutes Propeller Model DJI 1345 Operating Temperature Range
- 10° to 40° C
Dimensions 438x451x301 mm
Model ZENMUSE X3 Operating Current Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 mA Mounting Detachable

Mechanical Range Pitch: - 125° to +45° Pan: ±330°

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### 57 Max Controllable Speed Pitch: 120°/s Pan: 180°/s Controllable Range Pitch: -90° to +30° Pan: ±320° Angular Vibration Range ±0.03° Output Power (With Camera) Static: 9 W ; In Motion: 11 W Gimbal Diagonal Distance 559 to 581 mm Indoor Hovering Enabled by default Motor Model DJI 3510 Max W ind Speed Resistance 10 m/s Max Speed 22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s Max Angular Velocity Pitch: 300°/s Yaw: 150°/s Weight (Battery Included) 2935 g AircraftAppendix**INSPIRE 1**  User Manual

Name X3
Total Pixels 12.76M Image Max Size 4000x3000
Electronic Shutter Speed 8 s to 1/8000 s
CMOS Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”

Still Photography Modes Single shoot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias Time-lapse

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 60 Mbps

Supported SD Card Types Micro SD Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS

- 1 rating required.

Name C1

Transmitting Distance 2 km (Outdoor And Unobstructed)
Video Output Port USB, Mini

- HDMI Charging DJI charger



### 58 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Dual User Capability Host-and-Slave connection Power Supply Built-in battery EIRP 10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G Operating Frequency 922.7MHz~927.7 MHz (Japan Only) 5.725~5.825 GHz;2.400~2.483 GHz Operating Temperature Range Remote Controller 0° to 40° C Supported File Formats FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG

- 4 AVC/H.264) Video Recording Modes UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FH D: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60 HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60 Lens 20mm (35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 focus at ) 9 Elements in 9 groups Anti -distortion FOV (Field Of View) 94° ISO Range 100
-3200 (video) 100
- 1600 (photo) Effective Pixels 12.4M Model FC350 CameraAppendix**INSPIRE 1**  User Manual

Mobile Device Holder Tablet or Smart Phone Operating Temperature Range
- 10° to 40° C
Charging Temperature Range 0
-40° C

Model A14
- 100P1A
Rated Power 100 W
Name Intelligent Flight Battery Capacity 4500 mAh Battery Type LiPo 6S High voltage battery
Net W eight 570 g
Storage Temperature Range Less than 3 months:
-20° to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C Max Charging Power 180 W
Name Intelligent Flight Battery Capacity 5700 mAh Battery Type LiPo 6S
Net W eight 670 g
Storage Temperature Range Less than 3 months:
-20 to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

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### 59 Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C Operating Temperature Range
- 10 to 40° C Energy 129.96 Wh Voltage 22.8 V Model TB48 Battery (Optional) Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C Operating Temperature Range
- 10° to 40° C Energy 99.9 Wh Voltage 22.2 V Model TB47 Battery (Standard) Voltage 26.3 V Battery Charger 6000 mAh LiPo 2S Storage Temperature Range Less than 3 months:
-20° to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C Output Power 9 WAppendix**INSPIRE 1**  User Manual

Max Charging Power 180 W Velocity Range Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground) Operating Environment Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces

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



## Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) IOC allows users to lock the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. There are three working modes for IOC and you may select the desired IOC modes from the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works under F mode, and user must toggle the flight mode switch to “F” mode to activate IOC. Refer to the table below:

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



### Prerequisites of IOC Use the IOC feature under the following condition: Modes IOC GPS enabled GPS Flight Distance Limits Course Lock No None None Home Lock Yes Aircraft ≥10m Home Point POI Yes Aircraft 5m~500m Point of Interest Using IOC Enable the IOC feature by tapping “Enable IOC” in the setting page of the DJI Pilot app. Toggle the Flight Mode Switch to “F” mode and follow the on - screen instruction to use IOC feature.



### 60 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. *Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon.

Point of Interest. Record a point of interest (POI), the aircraft can circle around Point of Interest (POI)* the POI, and the nose always points to the POI. Course Lock (CL) Its forward direction is pointing to the nose direction when recording, which is fixed until you re - record it or exit from CL.

* iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5S, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad 4;* Samsung Note 3, Samsung Supported Mobile Devices S5, Sony Z3 EXPERIA;* Note: It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience Operating Range DJI Pilot App 0
-250 cm Altitude Range 5-500 cm Vision PositioningAppendix**INSPIRE 1**  User Manual 

## How to Update Firmware Follow the process described below to upgrade the aircraft, remote controller and battery. 

### Updating the Aircraft Firmware Step 1
- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has at least 50% pow er and there is at least 100 MB of free space on the SD card. Step 2
- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 1. Download the firmware update package from the official DJI website (http://www.dji.com/product/ phantom-3/download). 2. Insert the SD card into your PC. Extract the all downloaded files into the root directory ofthe SD card. Remove the SD card from your PC. Ensure the aircraft is pow ered off then insert the SD card into the SD card slot on the camera. Step 3
- Update the Aircraft 1. Ensure the remote controller is powered off and then power on the aircraft. Upgrade wi ll begin automatically after aircraft is pow ered on. 2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera status indicator will blink green and red to indicate the upgrade is in progress and stop blinking when the update is complete with success. 3. Check the upgrade status by opening the “.txt” file that is automatically generated after the update. The update is successful if the text “result: successful” is in the document. Try upgrading the firmware again if the text “result: failed” is found or the camera status indicator show s solid red. 

### Updating the Remote Controller Firmware Ensure the DJI GO app has been updated to v1.2.0 before updating the remote controller. The System Status bar in Camera View of the DJI GO App will flash several times if a firmware update is available. Follow these steps to update the firmware via the DJI GO App. Step 1
- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity 1. The remote controller has at least 50% battery level. 2. Your mobile device is able to access the internet. 3. There is at least 30 MB of free space on your mobile device. Step 2
- Download and Update the Firmware 1. Go to the DJI GO App > Camera View > System Status bar > Overall Status. Tap Download the firmware update package to download and update the firmware. Track the update progress from progress bar in the DJI GO App. The status LED on the remote controller will blink blue during update and blink green when update is complete with success. Firmware update through the DJI GO app will not work with older versions of the remote controller firmware. If the firmware update fails, follow the instructions below to update the firmware using the traditional method: a. Update the latest firmware package files from DJI official web site.
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b. Extract all downloaded files into the root directory of an SD card or USB flash drive. c. Turn off the remote controller, Insert the SD card into a SD card reader or the USB disk onto the remote controller USB port wh en remote controller is turned off. d. Pow er on the remote controller and wait 60 seconds until the upgrade begins. Do not power off the remote controller during the update. e. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a beeping sound and the Status LED on the remote controller shows solid blue to indicate the update is in progress. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid green and beeping sound will stop if the upgrade is completed with success. f
. If you do not have a SD card reader, you may insert the SD card into the gimbal and connect the gimbal with remote controller to upgrade the remote controller. You will only be able to update the remote controller firmware through the DJI GO app from this point onw

ards. 

### Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware The Intelligent Flight Battery is upgraded during the aircraft firmware upgrade process. It is recommended to keep the upgrade package files in your SD card. The upgrade wi ll start automatically after power cycling the aircraft.
Ensure there is only one firmware package file stored on your SD card. Only storage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFAT file systems are supported for aircraft and remote controller firmware updates. Ensure the internet connection of your mobile device is stable when downloading the firmware update package. Turn on Airplane Mode on your mobile device before updating the firmware, as any incoming calls may disrupt the update process. Do not perform firmware update while the aircraft is still flying in the air. Only carry out firmware update when the aircraft is landed. Be sure to update the remote controller’s firmware to the latest version after you upgrade the aircraft’s firmware. The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after updating. Re-link the remote controller and aircraft. Confirm the update results based on the blinking pattern of camera status indicator or gimbal sound. It is normal for the aircraft to sound or the LED to blink during the update process. 

## FCC Compliance FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 

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### Compliance Information FCC Warning Message Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 

### FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 

### IC RSS warning This device complies with Industry Canada licence

-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent areil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 

### IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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