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.

• DJI Inspire 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 polymer battery allowing forflight 

times not to exceed 22 minutes.

Our Ground Based Guidance and Control System:

• DJI Inspire 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 guidelinesfor 

operators. Powered by a lithium polymer 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 basisfor 

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 changesthat 

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 lessthan 

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 

specific 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 regulationsregarding 

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, if power 

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 of the 

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 of the 

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 allflights.

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 expectationsset 

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. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft.

Area of Operation
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UserManual

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 Inspire1.

1.Disclaimer

2.In the Box

3.Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide

4.Safety Guidelines

5.Inspire 1 UserManual

6.Intelligent Flight Battery SafetyGuidelines

WatchingallthetutorialvideosandreadingtheDisclaimerbeforeflightisrecommended.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.

Forthebestexperience,usemobiledevicewithAndriodV4.1.2orabove.RequiresiOS8.0orlater.

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Contents

Using this manual

Legends 2

Before Flight 2

Watch the video tutorials 2

Download the DJI Pilot app 2

Product Profile

Introduction 6

Feature Highlights 6

Assemble the Aircraft 7

Aircraft Diagram 9

Remote Controller Diagram 9

Aircraft

Flight Controller 12

Flight Mode 12

Flight Status Indicator 12

Return to Home (RTH) 13

Dynamic Home Point 15

Vision Positioning System 16

Flight Recorder 17

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 17

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 18

Remote Controllers

Remote Controller Profile 24

Remote Controller Operations 24

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 29

Remote Controller Status LED 31

Linking the Remote Controller 32

Remote Controller Compliance Version 33

Gimbal and Camera

Camera Profile 35

Gimbal 36

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Camera 40

Map 43

Academy 43

User Center 43

Flight

Flight Environment Requirements 45

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 45

Preflight Checklist 49

Calibrating the Compass 49

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 50

Starting/Stopping the Motors 51

Flight Test 51

FAQ

Appendix

Specifications 57

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 60

How to Update Firmware 61

FCC Compliance 62

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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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Introduction

The Inspire 1 is brand new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HD video

signal(upto2km)tomultipledevicesstraightoutofthebox.Equippedwithretractablelandinggear,it

can capture an unobstructed 360 degree view from its camera. The built-in camera has an integrated

gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing space. When no GPS signal is

available,VisionPositioning technology provides hovering precision.

Feature Highlights

Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting

spaceforNDfiltersforbetterexposurecontrol.Newquick-releasemountallowsyoutoremovethe

camera with ease.

HD Video Downlink: Lowlatency,HD downlinkpoweredby an enhancedversionofthe 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.

FlightController:Thenextgenerationflightcontrollersystemprovidesamorereliableflightexperience.

Anewflightrecorderstorestheflightdatafromeachflight,andVisionPositioningenhanceshovering

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 firstflight:

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 itfor the firsttime. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent

FlightBattery"(P21)formoreinformation.

If you havepurchasedthedual 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 switching between the travel modes and landing mode.

Installing Gimbal and Camera

1. Remove Gimbal Cover.

2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right when facing the nose of the aircraft).

3. Insert the gimbal by aligning the white mark on the Gimbal.

4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the locked position.

GimbalCover

3 Gimbal Lock

MountingPlace

GimbalConnector

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 allpropellers ontothe correct motor andtighten by handto 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. Installthepropellerswitha whitedotontothemountingplatesthathavea whitedot,andinstallthe

propellers without a white dot onto the mounting plates that do not have a white dot.

White dot

White dot Without

white dot

dot

2. Alignthehook(A)onthepropellerswiththesecuringspring(B),thenpressdownthepropelleronto

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. PressthebuttononthesideoftheMobileDeviceHoldertoreleasetheclamp,adjustittofitthenattach

your mobile device.

2. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable.

3. Plugoneendofthecableintoyourmobiledevice,andtheotherendintotheUSBportonthebackof

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 FlightBattery (P18)

Aircraft Micro-USB Port

Rear LED(P12)

Camera Micro-USB Port

Camera Micro-SD Card Slot (P35)

Vision Positioning Sensors (P16)

Aircraft 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 lower 

the landing gear.

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[8]

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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 power on or power off the remotecontroller.

[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 will be taken with one 

press.

[13] Flight Mode Switch

UsedtoswitchbetweenP,A andFmode.

[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 thegimbal.

[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 power source to charge the

remote controller’s internal battery.

[23] Back Right Button

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app.

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Aircraft

This chapter describes the features of

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning

System and the Intelligent Flight Battery.

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Aircraft

Flight Controller

TheInspire1’sflightcontrollerisbasedonDJI flightcontrollerwithseveralenhancementssuchasnew

flightmode andnewsafemode.Three safemodes are available: Failsafe,ReturnHome andDynamic

HomePoint.Thesefeaturesensurethe safe returnof youraircraftifthe controlsignalis lost.Aflight

recorder stores crucialflightdata foreach flight.

Flight Mode

Three flight modes are available. Thedetails of each flight mode are foundin the section below:

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

mode,whichwillbeautomaticallyselectedbytheInspire1dependingonGPSsignalstrengthandVision

Positioning sensors:

P-GPS:GPSandVisionPositioningbothareavailable,andtheaircraftisusingGPSforpositioning.

P-OPTI:VisionPositioningis availablebuttheGPS signal is not.Aircraftis usingonlyVision

Positioning for hovering

P-ATTI:NeitherGPS orVisionPositioningavailable,aircraftisusingonly itsbarometer forpositioning,

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 maintainaltitude.Ifitis still receivinga GPS signal,the aircraft can automatically

return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. 

Fmode(Function):IntelligentOrientationControl(IOC)isactivatedinthismode.Formoreinformation

aboutIOC, refer to the IOCin Appendix.

Use theFlightController mode switchtochange theflightmodeoftheaircraft, refer to the“Flight

Mode Switch” on P27 for moreinformation.

Flight Status Indicator

TheINSPIRE1 comeswiththeFrontLED,RearLEDandAircraftStatusIndicator.Thepositionsofthese

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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Red,GreenandYellowFlash Power on and self-check

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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 threecases

thatwilltriggerRTHprocedure;theyareSmartRTH,LowBatteryRTHandFailsafeRTH.

GPS Description

Home Point

The Home Point is the location at which your aircraft takes off when the 

GPS signalis strong.YoucanviewtheGPS signalstrengththrough

the GPS icon ( ). If you are using the Dynamic Home Point

setting,theHome Pointwillbeupdatedtoyour currentpositionas 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 SmartRTH buttononce to starttheprocess, press the SmartRTH button againto exit

Smart RTH and regain the control.

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—SolidRed Critical Error

RedandYellowFlashAlternatively CompassCalibrationRequired

Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error

Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning

X2 Green Flashes Twice SafetoFly(PmodewithVisionPositioningbutwithoutGPS)

GreenandYellowFlashAlternatively Aircraftwarmingup

Aircraft
Low battery

level warning Remaining flight time

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Low Battery RTH

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that

may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately

when these warnings are shown. DJI Pilot app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Home Point

when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is

taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the RTH by pressing once on the RTH button. The

thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its

distance from the Home Point.

Aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft to land to the ground

from the current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft’s orientation during the

landing process.

TheBatteryLevelIndicatorisdisplayedintheDJIPilotapp,andisdescribedbelow

Critical Low battery level 

warning(Red)

Sufficientbattery

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

REDslowly.

the aircraft return to the

Home point and land

automatically, or “Cancel”to

resumenormalflight.Ifno

actionistaken,theaircraft

will automatically go home

and land after 10 seconds.

Remote controller will sound

Fly the aircraft

back and land

it as soonas 

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

flashredandaircraftstartsto

descend. Remote controller

will sound an alarm.

The aircraft

will begin to

descend andland

automatically.

Estimated

remaining

flighttime

Estimated

remainingflight

based on current

battery level.

N/A N/A N/A

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When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land

automatically,youmaypushthethrottleupwardtohovertheaircraftandnavigateittoamore

appropriate location for landing.

Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining flight time

andare adjustedautomatically, 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 HomePoint.

AircraftcannotavoidobstructionduringtheFailsafeRTH,thereforeitis importanttosetan

reasonable Failsafe altitudebefore each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter “Camera”

viewandselect“MODE”tosettheFailsafealtitude.

Aircraft will 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 when you are in

motion andrequire a Home Pointthatisdifferentfrom the

takeoff point. GPS module is located at the position shown in 

thefigurebelow:

Ensure the space above the GPS module is not

obstructed when using Dynamic Home Point. GPS

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6 Landing after Hovering 15secs

Fast BlinkingYellow

5 Go Home(20m can be set)

Height overHP>20m

20m Elevate to 20m

Height over HP<=20m

Fast BlinkingYellow

4 SignalLostLasts3secs.

Fast BlinkingYellow

3 Remote Controller Signal Lost

Fast BlinkingYellow

2ConfirmHomePoint

Blinking Green

1 Record Home Point(HP)

Blinking Green

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There are two options for Dynamic HomePoint.

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 resetthe remote controller’s coordinates as thenewHome Point.

3. Tap“ ”and select“ ”, to resetthe 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

identifyitscurrentposition.WiththehelpofVisionPositioning,yourInspire1canhoverinplacemore

precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where there is no GPS signal available. The main

componentsofDJIVisionPositioningarelocatedonthebottomofyourInspire1,including[1]twosonar

sensors and[2]one monocular camera.

[1]

Using Vision Positioning

Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Inspire 1 is powered on. No manual action is

required.VisionPositioningis typicallyused in the indoor environmentwhereno GPS is available. By

usingthesensorsontheVisionPositioningsystem,Inspire1canperformprecisionhoveringevenwhen

no GPSis 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 Positioningsystem

cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations.

3. PowerontheInspire1.Theaircraftstatusindicatorwillflashtwiceingreenlight,

which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up

toliftoff,andthe Inspire1 willhover inplace.

The performance of your Inspire 1’s Vision Positioning System is subject to the surface you are

flyingover.Theultrasonicwavesmaynotbeabletoaccuratelymeasurethedistanceoversound

absorbing materials, and the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The

aircraft will switch from “P” mode to “A” mode automatically if both GPS and Vision Positioning

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.

Flyingathighspeeds(over8m/sat2 metersorover4m/sat1 meter).

Flying over water or transparent surfaces.

Flying over moving surfaces or objects.

Flyinginanareawherethelightingchangesfrequentlyordrastically.

Flyingoverextremelydark(lux< 10)orbright(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 inclinedsurfaces thatwill deflect sound waves away from the aircraft.

Intheeventoflossofremotecontroller’ssignal,theaircraftwillhoverfor8secondsandthen

auto-land if it is in “P” mode.

Keepthesensorscleanatalltimes.Dirtorotherdebrismayadverselyaffecttheeffectiveness

of thesensors.

The effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 2.5 meters.

VisionPositioningsystemmaynotfunctionproperlywhentheaircraftis flyingoverwater.

Vision Positioning system may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light

conditions (less than 100lux).

Do notuse otherultrasonicdevices with frequency of 40 KHz whenVision Positioning systemis

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.

KeeptheanimalsawayfromtheaircraftwhenVisionPositioningsystemisactivated.Thesonar

sensor emitshigh frequency soundthatis 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

thesedatathroughtheDJIPilotapp.Thisincludesflightduration,orientation,distance,aircraftstatus

information,speed,andotherparameters.

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,

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

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 beforeflight.

Ensurepropellersareattachedtoitscorrespondingmotors,otherwisetheaircraftcannottakeoff.

Handling the propellers with care.

Manuallytighteneachofthepropellersonthecorrespondingmotorstoensureitisattachedfirmly.

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.

Checkthatthepropellersandmotorsareinstalledcorrectlyandfirmlybeforeeveryflight.

Ensurethatallpropellersareingoodconditionbeforeeachflight.DONOTuseold,chipped,

or broken propellers.

Toavoidinjury,STAND CLEARof andDONOTtouchpropellersormotorswhenthey arespinning.

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

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger

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Figure

Attach On

Grey cap(1345) Black cap(1345R)

Motors without a black dot Motors with a black dot

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

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

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Batterymustbefullychargedbeforeusingitforthefirsttime. Referto"ChargingtheIntelligent

FlightBattery"P21formoreinformation.

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions

1. Battery Level Display: LEDs display the current battery level.

2. Battery Life Display: LEDs display the current battery power cycle.

3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it

is idle (press the power button to check battery level will cause battery to exit idle state) for more than 

10 days to prevent swelling. It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%.It is normal to feel 

moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be

set in the DJI Pilot app.

4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell whencharging.

5. Over charge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged.

6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0 °C(32°F) and

40°C (104°F).

7. OverCurrentProtection:Batterystopschargingwhenhighamperage(morethan10A)isdetected.

8. Over Discharge Protection: Dischargingautomatically stops when thebattery voltage reaches18Vto

prevent over-discharge damage

9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected.

10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJI Pilot app shows warning message when damaged battery cell

is detected.

11. Battery Information History: Show the last 32 entries of battery information records that include warning

messages and so on.

12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power.

13. Communication:Battery voltage, capacity, current, andother relevantinformation isprovidedto 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

Powering On: Press the Power Buttononce,thenpress again and holdfor2 seconds to poweron. The

Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level.

PoweringOff:PressthePowerButtononce,thenpressagainandholdfor2secondstopoweroff.

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LED3

LED1

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Low Temperature Notice:

1. The performance of the intelligent Flight Battery is significantly reduced when 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

between5°Cand-10°C,theIntelligentFlightBatteryshouldbeabletoachievetheappropriatevoltage

levels (above 4.2 V), butit 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 aircraftimmediately. You will still be able to controlthe aircraft’s

movement when this warning is triggered.

4. Store the Intelligent Flight Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure that its temperature

exceeds5°C before using itin 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 heatthebattery.

6. Toensureoptimumperformance,keeptheIntelligentFlightBattery’scoretemperatureabove20°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 power the battery has. When the battery is

poweredoff,pressthePowerButtononce.TheBatteryLevelIndicatorswilllightuptodisplaythecurrent

battery level. See below for details.

The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and

discharging. The indicators are defined below.

: LED ison. :LEDisflashing.

: LED isoff.

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 will 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%

Whenbatterylifereaches0%,itcannolongerbeused.

For more information about the battery, launch DJI Pilot app and check the information under the

battery tab.

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery

1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (100-240V 50/60Hz).

2.OpentheProtectionCapandconnecttheIntelligentFlightBatterytotheBatteryCharger.Ifthebattery

level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging.

3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level during charging.

4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when Battery Level Indicators are all off.

5. AircooltheIntelligentFlightBatteryaftereachflight.Allowitstemperature todroptoroomtemperature

before storing it for an extended period.

Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard charger (model:

A14-100P1A) atthesame time,otherwise thechargermayoverheat.

Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Inspire 1. Never insert or 

remove a battery when it is powered on.

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger

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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 Shortcircuitdetected

LED3 blinks twice per second Overchargedetected

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)

Afteranyoftheabovementionedprotectionissuesareresolved,pressthebuttontoturnofftheBattery

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,thechargerwill resume chargingwhenthetemperature fallswithinthenormal range.

DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers.

How to discharge your Intelligent FlightBattery:

To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is recommendedto charge and discharge the

battery thoroughly for every 10 charge-and-discharge cycle. User should install the battery onto

the aircraft and then power on the aircraft to initiate the discharge process, discharge the battery

until the aircraft is powered off automatically. User should then fully charge the battery to ensure

the battery is working at its optimal.

Slow: Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Inspire 1’s Battery Compartment and power it

on.Leaveitonuntilthereislessthan5%ofpower left,oruntilthebatterycannolonger

be turned on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery level.

Rapid:FlytheInspire1outdoorsuntilthereislessthan5%ofpowerleft,oruntilthebatterycan

no longer be turned on.

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Battery Level Indicators while Charging

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level

0%~25%

25%~50%

50%~75%

75%~100%

Fully Charged

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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 Profile

The Inspire 1 Remote Controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the

video downlink ground system and aircraft Remote Controller system. The video downlink and aircraft

Remote Controller system operate at 2.4 GHz with maximum transmission distance of 2km. The remote

controllerfeaturesanumberofcamerafunctions,suchastakingandpreviewingphotosandvideo,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 FCCregulations.

OperatingMode:ControlcanbesettoMode1, Mode2.

Mode 1: The right stick serves as thethrottle.

Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle.

Donotoperatemorethan3aircraftswithininthesamearea(sizeequivalenttoasoccerfield)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. Whenpowered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEDs willdisplay the current

battery level.

2. Then, press and hold the Power Buttonto poweron the remote controller.

3. The Remote Controller will beep when it powers on. The Status LED will blink green (slave remote

controller blinks solid purple) rapidly, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The

Status LED will show a solid green light when linking is completed.

4. Repeatstep2topowerofftheremotecontroller after finishusingit.

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 dialto quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed withoutletting 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 burstmode is activated, multiple photos willbe taken with a singlepress.

[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 away from the central position.

Remote 

Controller 

(Mode 2)

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( indicates nosedirection) 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 totakeoff.

When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1 will

hover in place.

The more the stick is pushed away from the 

centerposition,the faster the Inspire 1 will change

elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent

sudden and unexpected elevation changes.

Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the

rudder and rotation of the aircraft.

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter

clock-wise,andpushthestick righttorotatethe

aircraftclockwise.Ifthestickiscentered,the

Inspire 1 will stay facing its current direction.

The more the stick is pushed away from the center

position,thefaster theInspire1will rotate.

Movingthe rightstickup and down changesthe

aircraft’s forwardand backwardpitch.

Push the stick up to fly forward and downto fly

backward.The Inspire 1 will hoverin place if thestick

iscentered.

Pushthestickfurtherawayfromthecenterpositionfor

a largerpitchangle(maximum35 ̊)andfaster flight.

Moving the right stick control left and right changes

the aircraft’s left and right pitch.

Pushlefttoflyleftandrighttoflyright.TheInspire1

will hover in place if the stick is centered.

Pushthestickfurtherawayfromthecenterpositionfor

alargerpitchangle(maximum35 ̊)andfasterflight.

GimbalDial:Turnthedialtotheright,andthe

camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the 

dialtotheleft,andthecamerawill shifttopoint

downwards. The camera will remain in its current

position when dial is static.

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Flight 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,whichwillbeautomaticallyselectedbytheInspire1dependingonGPSsignalstrengthandVision

Positioning sensors:

P-GPS:GPSandVisionPositioningbothareavailable,andtheaircraftisusingGPSforpositioning.

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, aircraftis 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 itis 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.

Fmode(Function):IntelligentOrientationControl(IOC)isactivatedinthismode.Formoreinformation

aboutIOC, refer to the IOCin Appendix.

The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the DJI Pilot app,

enter the "Camera" page,tap "MODE", and then activate "Multiple Flight Mode".

Transformation Switch / RTH Button

The Transformation Switch / RTH Button combination serves two functions. Toggle the switch up or down

toraiseorlowerthelandinggear.Or,pressthebuttontoactivatetheReturntoHome(RTH)procedure.

Transformation Switch

Thisswitchhastwopositions.Theeffectoftogglingtheswitchtoanyofthesepositionsisdefinedbelow:

Lower Raise

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

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F F mode

Figure Flight Mode

P P mode

A A mode

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2. Lower: The landing gear will lower to its lowest 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

will blink white to indicate the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded

Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain 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

toreleasethe clamp,andthenplaceyourmobiledeviceintothe clamp.Adjusttheclamptosecureyour

mobile device. Then connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of 

thecableintoyourmobiledevice,andtheotherendintotheUSBportonthebackoftheremotecontroller.

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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. Adjust the distance and position

between the operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmission performance.

Dual Remote Controllers Mode

More than one remote controller can connect to the same aircraft in Dual Remote Controller mode. In 

DualControllersmode,the“Master” remotecontrolleroperatorcontrolstheorientationoftheaircraft,while

the “Slave” remote controller controls the movement of the gimbal and camera operation. When multiple

“slave” remotecontrollers(maxof6)areconnecttotheaircraft,onlythefirstconnected“slave” remote

controller is able to controlthe gimbal,the remaining “slave” remote controller can view the live feed video

fromthe aircraft andsetthe camera parameters, butthey cannot controlthegimbal.

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Slave Remote 

Controller

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RC ControlSettings

Master andSlave

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 controlthepan movement ofthe 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. GototheCamerapage,andtap to enter the remote controller settings window.

3. Tap “Set RC Status” to enable Master-and-Slave mode.

4. Select “Master” in the “Set RC Status” section to set the remote controller as “Master” remote controller.

OFF Master Slave

5. Enter the connection password 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 Settings

RC ControlSetting

Master and Slave

Set RC Status

RC Name S88642

Request Control

Search for MasterController

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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 password to

connect to the desired “Master” remotecontroller.

T12254 ConnectionPassword

Master RC List

Remote Controller Status LED

TheStatusLEDreflectsconnectionstatusbetweenRemoteControllerandaircraft.TheRTHLEDshows

the Return to Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains details on these indicators.

RTHLED

Status LED

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RC Settings

RC ControlSettings

Master and Slave

Set RC Status

RC Name S88642

Request Control

Search for MasterController

Master RC List

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1234

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—SolidRed chime Theremotecontrollersetas "Master"butitisnot

connected with the aircraft.

—SolidPurple D-DThe remote controller setas "Slave"butitisnot

connected with the aircraft.

The Remote Status Indicator willblink red, soundan alert, when thebattery 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

remotecontroller forthefirsttime.Followthesestepstolinkanewremotecontroller:

1. Power on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI Pilot app.

2. Power on the Intelligent FlightBattery.

3. Enter “Camera” view and tap on and then tap “Linking Remote Controller” button 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 iscontrolled. 

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 theback

of the remote controller.

Linking Remote Controller

—SolidBlue D-D- chime

Slow Blinking Red D-D-D......

Theremotecontrollersetas"Slave"anditisconnected

with the aircraft.

Remote controller error.

/

Red and Green/ Red and

YellowAlternateBlinks

RTHLED

—SolidWhite

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.

—SolidGreen chime The remote controller set as "Master" anditis connected

with the aircraft.

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

sound is emitted.

5. LocatetheLinkingbuttononthefrontoftheaircraft,as showninthefigureshownbelow.Pressthe

Linking button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator will display solid green if Link is

succeed.

Remote controller cannotlink to the aircraftif the remote controller is set as “Slave”. Meanwhile,

the “Slave” remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote 

controller to “Master” in DJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft.

Remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to

the same aircraft.

Remote Controller Compliance Version

The remote controller is compliant with bothCE andFCC requirements.

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RC Control Setting

Remote Control Calibration

Stick Mode

Searching for aircraft frequency,

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changingtismtiecokumt oind5e4ssaeltceorsndthseway the aircraft iscontrolled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.

Press the linking button on the aircraft

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 Controller

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Gimbal and Camera

This chapter provides the technical

specifications of the camera and explains

the working mode of thegimbal.

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Camera and Gimbal

Camera Profile

Theon-boardcamerasupports4Kvideocaptureupto4096x2160p24and12Mpixelphotoscaptureby

usingthe1/2.3inchCMOS sensor. Youmay exportthe videoin either MOVor MP4formatfor editing.

Availablepictureshootingmodesincludeburst,continuous,andtimermode.Alivepreviewofwhatthe

camera is seeing before you shoot videos and pictures is supported through the DJI Pilot App.

Camera Micro-SD Card Slot

Tostoreyourphotosandvideos,pluginthemicro-SDcardintotheslotshownbelowbeforepoweringon

the Inspire 1. The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SD card and supports up to a 64GB micro-SD card.

AUHS-1typemicro-SDcardisrecommended,becausethefast readandwritecapabilityofthesecards

enables you to store high-resolution video data.

Do not remove micro-SD card from the Inspire 1 when it is poweredon.

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.

Poweron theaircraftbefore attemptingtodownloadthefiles.

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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. Formore information about how to use thesebuttons, refer to “ControllingCamera” P25.

ND Filter

AttachanNDfilter to the frontofthecamera toreduceover-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 controlthepan movement ofthe camera.

Pan Control

Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to control the pan movement of the gimbal:

1. Poweron the aircraft andremote control,launchDJI Pilot appandenter “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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PressC1orC2buttontoswitchfrompitchmodetoyawmode.Youmayusethegimbaldialtopanthe

gimbal under yaw mode. Press C1 or C2 again to exit yawmode.

Using DJI Pilot App to ControlGimbal

Follow the steps below to use DJI Pilot app to control the gimbal orientation:

1. LaunchDJIPilotapp,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 ControlSetting

Remote ControlCalibration

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 new mode.

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbalyaw

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back

of the remote controller.

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Gimbal Operation Modes

Three Gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the 

Camera page of the DJI Pilot App. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote

controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details:

Pitch Pan

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

constantatalltimes.Oneuseralonecancontrolthepitchmotionofthe

FollowMode Gimbal,buta seconduser is requiredto controlthepanmotionusinga

second remote controller.

The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a FirstFPVMode Person-Viewflyingexperience.

TheGimbal’smotionis independentoftheaircraft’sorientation.Oneuser

Free Mode alone cancontrolthepitchmotionoftheGimbal,buta seconduser is

requiredtocontrolthepanmotionusinga secondremote 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.

Gimbalhasreceivedanexcessiveexternalforce,e.g.acollision.Pleasetakeofffromflat,open

ground and protectthe gimbal afterpowering up.

Flyingin heavy fog or cloudmay make the gimbalwet,leadingto a temporary failure.The

gimbal will recover when it dries out.

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Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven ground. (2)

Gimbal and Camera
DJI Pilot App

This chapter describes the four main

GUI of the DJI Pilot app.

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DJI Pilot App

The DJI Pilot app is a new mobile app designed specifically for the Inspire 1. Use this app to controlthe

gimbal,cameraandotherfeaturesofyourflightsystem.TheappalsocomeswithMap,StoreaUserCenter,

forconfiguringyouraircraftandsharingyourcontentwithfriends.Itisrecommendedthatyouuseatablet

for the best experience.

Camera

The Camerapage contains a live HD video feed fromthe Inspire1’s camera. You can also configure

various camera parameters from the Camera page.

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[19] [9]

[18]

[17]

[16]

[15]

[14]

[13]

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[1] Flight Mode

:Thetextnexttothisiconindicatesthecurrentflightmode.

Taptoconfigure theMC (MainController) Settings.These settings allow youtomodify flightlimitsand

set the gain values.

[2] GPS SignalStrength

: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Greenbars indicate adequate GPS

strength.

[3] IOC Settings

CL:ThisicondisplaystheIOCsettingwhentheaircrafthasenteredF-mode.TaptoviewtheIOC

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 power levels needed to carry out different functions.

[6] Remote Controller Signal

: This icon shows the strength of remote controller’s signal.

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength

: This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and

the remote controller.

[8] Battery Level

: This icon shows the current battery level.

Taptoviewthebatteryinformationmenu,setthevariousbatterywarningthresholds,andviewthe

battery warning history.

[9] General Settings

: TapthisicontoviewtheGeneralSettingspage.Fromthispage,youcansetflightparameters,

resetthe camera,enable thequickview feature, adjustthe gimbal roll value, andtoggle 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

ofthevideos,imagesizeandsoon.

Shutter

: Tap thisbutton to take a singlephoto. Press andhold thisbutton to select single shot,triple shot

or time-lapsed shooting modes.

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Record

: Tap once to start recordingvideo,then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the

VideoRecordingButtonon theremote controller,whichhas thesame functionality.

Playback

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

captured.

Camera Settings

:TaptosetISO,shutterandautoexposurevaluesofthecamera.

[11] Vision Positioning

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

[12] FlightTelemetry

The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation.

Flightattitudeis indicatedbytheflightattitudeicon.

(1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing.

(2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch.

(3) The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle.

[13] Map

Display the flight path of the currentflight. Tapto switch from theCamera GUIto the Map GUI.

[14] Home PointSettings

:Tapthisbuttontoresetthecurrenthomepoint.Youmay choosetosettheaircrafttake-off

location,theremotecontroller’scurrentposition,or theaircraft’scurrentpositionas theHomePoint.

[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"GimbalOperationMode"P38formoreinformation.

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[17] Auto Takeoff/Landing

: Tap to initiate auto takeoff orlanding.

[18] Livestream

:LivestreamiconindicatesthecurrentvideofeedisbroadcastingliveonYouTube.Besurethe

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 shortfilm that can be shared immediately.

Store

Tap“Store”tovisittheofficialDJIOnlineStoretoseethelatestinformationaboutDJIproductsandeasily

buy new products.

Discovery

Sync pictures andvideos to yourmobiledevice, view flightlogs, 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 allflights are carriedoutin a suitable location.

Flight Environment Requirements

1. Donotusetheaircraftinsevereweather conditions.Theseincludewindspeedexceeding10m/s,

snow, rain andsmog.

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 voltagepower lines,treesor bodiesof water.

4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in area with high levels of electromagnetism,

including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission towers.

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factor such as air density and temperature.

Be verycarefulwhenflying14700feet(4500meters)ormoreabovesealevelasbatteryandaircraft

performance may be reduced.

6. The Inspire 1 cannot operate within the polar areas in “P” mode.

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area

Flightlimits on height anddistance can be set.The details ofthese flightlimits aredescribed 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

safetyreasons,theflightlimitsfunctionis enabledbydefaulttohelpusersusethisproduct safelyand

legally.Theflightlimitsfunctionincludesheightlimits,distancelimitsandNoFlyZones.

WhenoperatinginPMode,height,distancelimitsandNoFlyZonesworktogethertomanageflight.InA

modeonlyheightlimitsworkandflightscannotgohigher than120meters.

Max Height & Radius Limits

Max Height & Radius limitflying height and distance, and the user may change these settings in the

DJI PilotApp.Once complete, your Inspire1 willfly in a restrictedcylinder thatisdeterminedby 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 PilotApp 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 PilotApp Aircraft Status Indicator

Max Radius No limits

Ifyouflyoutofthelimit,youcanstillcontroltheInspire1,butcannotfly itfurther.

IftheInspire1fliesoutofthemaxradiusinReadytoFly(non-GPS)mode,itwillflybackwithin

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 between countries or sensitive sites.

The details of the No-Fly Zones are explained below:

Airport:

(1) AirportNo-FlyZonesarecomprisedofTakeoffRestrictedZonesandRestricted-AltitudeZones.Each

zone features circles of various size.

(2) R1dependsonthesizeandshapeoftheairport,andisanareaaroundtheairportthatisaTakeoff

Restricted Zone, inside of which take-off and flightis prevented.

(3) FromR1 to R1+1 mile aroundthe airport,the flight altitude is limitedon a 15 degree incline, starting at

65feet(20meters)fromthe edgeof airport andradiatingoutward.The flight altitude is limitedto 1640

feet (500 meters) at R1+1mile.

(4) Whentheaircraftiswithin320feet(100meters)oftheNo-FlyZones,awarningmessagewillappear

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

the set height.

Warning: Height

limit reached. None.

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Restricted Areas:

(1) RestrictedAreasdo nothave 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 variesdepending on the definition ofthe Restricted Area.

(3) A “warning zone” has been set around each Restricted Area. When the aircraft is within 0.6 miles (1

km)ofthiszone,awarningmessagewillappearintheDJIPilotapp.

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66 feet

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GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green

Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt

Aircraft 

Status 

Indicator

No-fly Zone

Motors will not start. Warning:Youarein 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:YouareinaNo-fly

zone,automaticlandinghas

begun. (If you are within 1.5 mile

radius)

Restrictedaltitude flight

zone

If the aircraft enters the

restricted area in A mode butP

modeactivates,itwilldescend

to a safe altitude and hover 15

feet below the safe altitude.

Warning:Youareinarestricted

zone. Descending to safe

altitude. (If you are between the

range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile

radius)

Warning:Youareinarestricted

zone.Maxflightheight restricted

to between 10.5m and 120m. Fly

Cautiously.

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but

there will be warning message.

Warning: You are approachinga

restrictedzone,FlyCautiously.

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 will 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 will switch back to red blinking.

For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines,

city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible.

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Preflight Checklist

1. Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobiledevice are fully charged.

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly.

3. Micro-SD card has been inserted ifnecessary.

4. Gimbal is functioning asnormal.

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

performanceor evenfailure.Regular calibrationis requiredforoptimumperformance.

DONOTcalibrateyourcompasswherethereisachanceofstrongmagneticinterference,such

asmagnetite,parkingstructures,andsteel reinforcementsunderground.

DONOTcarryferromagneticmaterialswithyouduringcalibrationsuchaskeysor cellular

phones.

DONOTcalibratebesidemassivemetalobjects.

Calibration Procedures

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures.

1. Ensurethatthecompassiscalibrated.Ifyoudidnotcalibratethecompassaspartofyourpre-flight

preparations,or if you havemovedto a new locationsince the last calibration,tapAircraft Status

Indicatorbar intheappandselect“Calibrate”,thenfollowtheon-screeninstructions.

2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator will display a

solid green light.

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3. Holdtheaircraftverticallywithnosepointingdownward,androtateit360degreesaroundthecenter

axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator show solid red.

IftheAircraftStatusIndicatorblinksredandyellowafterthecalibration,moveyouraircrafttoa

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. Whencompassdatais abnormal,andtheAircraftStatusIndicator isblinkingredandyellow.

2. Whenflyingin a newlocation,or a locationthatisdifferentfromyour lastflight.

3. Whenthemechanical structureofthe Inspire1 has changed,i.e. changedmountingpositionofthe

compass.

4. Whenseveredriftingoccurs in flight,i.e.the Inspire1 doesnotfly in straightlines.

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.LaunchDJIPilotapp,enter“Camera”page.

2. Ensure the aircraft is in “P”mode.

3.Gothroughthepre-flightchecklist.

4. Tap“ ”, and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and take-off.

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

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Auto-Landing

Use auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green.

Follow the steps below to use auto-landing:

1. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode.

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping “ ”, to performlanding.

3. Aircraft lowers the landing gear and proceed to land automatically.

Landinggearwillautomaticallyraisewhentheaircraft reachesanaltitudeof1.2mforthefirst

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 onemotion.

OR

Stopping Motors

There are two methods to stop themotors.

Method1:WhentheInspire1haslanded,pushthethrottledown ,thenconductCSC .Motorswill stop

immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop.

Method2:Whentheaircrafthaslanded,pushthethrottledownandhold.Themotorswillstopafter3

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 aircrafton open,flat ground withbattery indicators facingtowards you.

2. Poweron theremotecontroller andyourmobiledevice,thenthe IntelligentFlightBattery.

3. Launch the DJI Pilot App and enter the Camera page.

4. WaituntiltheAircraftIndicatorblinksgreen.ThismeanstheHomePointisrecordedanditissafetofly

now. Ifitflashes yellow, it means Home Pointis not recorded, andyou shouldnottake off.

5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or using Auto Take-off to take off.

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6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app.

7. Toland,hoverovera levelsurfaceandgentlypulldownonthethrottleslowlytodescend.

8. After landing, executetheCSCcommandor holdthethrottle atits lowestpositionfor3 secondsor

more until the motors stop.

9. Turnoffthe IntelligentFlight Batteryfirst,followedby theRemoteController.

WhentheAircraftStatusIndicatorblinksyellowrapidlyduringflight,theaircrafthasenteredFailsafe

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 flightinformation.

Video Suggestions and Tips

1. Work throughthechecklistbefore each flight.

2. Select desired gimbal working mode in the DJI Pilot app.

3. Aim to shoot when flying in P mode only.

4. Always fly in good weather, such as sunny or windlessdays.

5. Change camera settings to suit you. These include photo format and exposure compensation.

6. Performflighttests toestablishflight routes andscenes.

7. Push the sticks gently to make aircraft movements stable and smooth.

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Troubleshooting (FAQ)

1. How can I put a GoPro camera on the Inspire 1?

The Inspire 1 does not currently support GoPro attachments. The gimbal is designed to hold DJI 

cameras only.

2. When will ground station functionality beavailable?

The Inspire 1 does not currently support ground station. Ground station will be available with future

firmware updates.

3. Is the camera’s exposureautomatic?

The exposure can be settoAuto,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,youcanpreviewimageorvideosizesthroughtheDJIPilotapp.

5. How much weight can the Inspire 1 carry without its included camera?

WedonotrecommendflyingwithanypayloadotherthantheincludedDJIgimbalandcamera.

6. Do you have an LCD monitor available for the Inspire 1?

No,DJIdoesnotsellLCDorHDmonitorsfortheInspire1.However,youcanoutputthelivestreaming

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 thestandardTB47100W charger, ittakes85min tofully charge a 4500mAhbattery.

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 tworemote controllers are physically identical. You can setthe remote controllers to either "Master"

or "Slave"through the DJI Pilot appif 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,itcannot.ThemobiledeviceholdercanonlybeusedwiththeInspire1remote.

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?

Itslengthxheightxwidthdimensionswithoutthepropellersattachedare44x30x45cm(17.3x11.8x17.7in).

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14. What flight controller does the Inspire 1use?

The Inspire1uses itsownnewflight 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?

Thespaceofthejoinsshowninthebelowfigureisnormalanditwillnotaffecttheperformanceof

aircraft,donotadjustthepositionofthescrewson yourown.

17. Failed to completeself-check?

Placetheaircraftontheflat surfacebeforepoweringon.Donotmovetheaircraftduringtheselfcheck.

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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 TemperatureRange -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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Max Controllable Speed

Pitch: 120°/s

Pan: 180°/s

Controllable Range

Pitch: -90° to +30°

Pan: ±320°

Angular Vibration Range ±0.03°

Output Power (WithCamera) Static: 9 W; In Motion: 11W

Gimbal

Diagonal Distance 559to581 mm

Indoor Hovering Enabled by default

Motor Model DJI 3510

Max Wind 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(BatteryIncluded) 2935 g

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Name X3

TotalPixels 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

0.7EVBias

Time-lapse

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 60 Mbps

Supported SD Card Types

Micro SD

Maxcapacity:64GB.Class10orUHS-1ratingrequired.

Name C1

Transmitting Distance 2 km (Outdoor And Unobstructed)

Video Output Port USB, Mini-HDMI

Charging DJI charger

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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 TemperatureRange

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

FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60

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

Lens

20mm(35mmformatequivalent) f/2.8 focusat )

9 Elements in 9 groups

Anti-distortion

FOV(FieldOfView) 94°

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

Effective Pixels 12.4M

Model FC350

Camera

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Mobile Device Holder Tablet or Smart Phone

Operating TemperatureRange -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 Weight 570 g

Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C

Morethan3months:22°Cto28°C

Max Charging Power 180 W

Name Intelligent Flight Battery

Capacity 5700 mAh

Battery Type LiPo 6S

Net Weight 670 g

Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C

Morethan3months:22°to28°C

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Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

Operating TemperatureRange -10 to 40° C

Energy 129.96 Wh

Voltage 22.8V

Model TB48

Battery (Optional)

Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

Operating TemperatureRange -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

Morethan3months:22°to28°C

Output Power 9 W

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Max Charging Power 180 W

Velocity Range Below8m/s(2maboveground)

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)

IOCallowsusers to lock the orientation of aircraftin differentfashions. There are three working modes for

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

andusermusttoggletheflightmodeswitchto“F”modetoactivateIOC.Refertothetablebelow:

Home Lock (HL)* RecordaHomePoint(HP),andpushPitchsticktocontroltheaircraftfarfrom

or near to the HP.

Prerequisites of IOC

Use the IOC feature under the following condition:

ModesIOC GPS enabled GPS Flight Distance Limits

Course Lock No None None

Home Lock Yes Aircraft ≥10m Home Point

POI Yes Aircraft 5m~500m Point ofInterest

Using IOC

EnabletheIOCfeaturebytapping“EnableIOC” inthesettingpageoftheDJIPilotapp.ToggletheFlight

Mode Switch to “F” mode and follow the on-screen instruction to use IOCfeature.

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

PointofInterest.Recordapointofinterest(POI),theaircraftcancirclearound

Point of Interest(POI)*

thePOI,andthenosealwayspointstothePOI.

Course Lock (CL) Its forward direction is pointing to the nose direction when recording, which is

fixeduntilyoure-recorditorexitfromCL.

* iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5S, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini

3,iPadAir,iPadMini2,iPad4;*SamsungNote3,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 Positioning

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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% power 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. InserttheSDcardintoyourPC.ExtractthealldownloadedfilesintotherootdirectoryoftheSDcard.

Remove the SD card from your PC. Ensure the aircraft is powered 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 will begin

automatically after aircraft is powered on.

2. It willtake 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. Checktheupgradestatusbyopeningthe“.txt”filethatisautomaticallygeneratedaftertheupdate.

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 shows 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 inCamera View of the DJI GO App willflash severaltimes if a firmware update is

available.FollowthesestepstoupdatethefirmwareviatheDJIGOApp.

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity

1. The remote controller has at least 50% battery level.

2. Yourmobiledeviceisabletoaccesstheinternet.

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

progressbarintheDJIGOApp.ThestatusLEDontheremotecontrollerwillblinkblueduringupdate

and blink green when update is complete with success.

FirmwareupdatethroughtheDJIGOappwillnotworkwitholderversionsoftheremotecontroller

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. Turnoffthe remote controller,Insertthe SD cardintoa SD cardreaderor theUSBdiskontothe

remote controller USB port when remote controller is turned off.

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

the remote controller during the update.

e.Itwilltakeapproximately10minutestocompletethefirmwareupdate.Thecamerawillsound

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 withsuccess.

f.IfyoudonothaveaSDcardreader,youmayinserttheSDcardintothegimbalandconnectthe

gimbal with remote controller to upgrade the remote controller.

YouwillonlybeabletoupdatetheremotecontrollerfirmwarethroughtheDJIGOappfrom

this point onwards.

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 will start automatically after power 

cycling the aircraft.

EnsurethereisonlyonefirmwarepackagefilestoredonyourSDcard.

OnlystoragedevicesthatareformattedforFAT32andexFATfilesystemsaresupportedfor

aircraftandremotecontroller firmwareupdates.

Ensure the internet connection of your mobile device is stable when downloading the firmware

updatepackage.

Turn on Airplane Mode on your mobile device before updating the firmware, as any incoming

calls may disrupt the update process.

Donotperformfirmwareupdatewhile theaircraftis stillflyingin theair.Only carry outfirmware

update when the aircraft is landed.

Besuretoupdatetheremotecontroller’sfirmwaretothelatestversionafteryouupgradethe

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

Thisdevice complies with part15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesired

operation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpresslyrovedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidthe

user'sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.

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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’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.

Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:

(1)Thisdevicemay not cause harmfulinterference, and (2)thisdevicemust 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.

Thisequipmentshouldbeinstalledandoperatedwithminimumdistance20cmbetweentheradiator&

your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or

transmitter.

Note:This equipmenthasbeentestedandfoundto complywiththe limits for a ClassB digitaldevice,

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

frequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmful

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,

whichcanbedeterminedby turningtheequipmentoffandon,theuser isencouragedtotrytocorrect

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

—Connecttheequipmentintoan outleton a circuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiver is connected.

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

IC RSS warning

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustryCanadalicence-exemptRSSstandard(s).Operationissubjecttothe

followingtwoconditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptany

interference,including interference thatmay cause undesired operation ofthe device.

LeprésentareilestconformeauxCNRd'IndustrieCanadalicablesauxareilsradioexemptsdelicence.

L'exploitationestautoriséeauxdeuxconditionssuivantes:

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

(2) l'utilisateurdel'areildoitaccepter toutbrouillageradioélectriquesubi,mêmesilebrouillageest

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.

Thisequipmentshouldbeinstalledandoperatedwithminimumdistance20cmbetweentheradiator&

your body.

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the

user’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.

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