INSPIRE 1

V1.8

2015.9

User Manual
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Using this manual

Legends

Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference

Before Flight

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Inspire 1. 

1.Disclaimer

2.In the Box

3.Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide

4.Safety Guidelines

5.Inspire 1 User Manual

6.Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

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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 GO app 

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

 “http://m.dji.net/djigo” to download the app.

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Contents

Using this manual 

Legends 

Before Flight 

Watch the video tutorials 

Download the DJI GO app 

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Introduction 

Feature Highlights 

Assemble the Aircraft 

Aircraft Diagram 

Remote Controller Diagram 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 

Flight Mode 

Flight Status Indicator 

Return to Home (RTH) 

Dynamic Home Point 

Vision Positioning System 

Flight Recorder 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

Remote Controllers 

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Remote Controller Operations 

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

Remote Controller Status LED 

Linking the Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 
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Gimbal and Camera 

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Gimbal 

DJI GO App 

Camera 

Library 

Explore 

Me 

Flight 

Flight Environment Requirements 

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 

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Calibrating the Compass 

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 

Flight Test 

FAQ 

Appendix 

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Intelligent Flight 

How to Update Firmware 

FCC Compliance 
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This chapter describes the features of 

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aircraft and explains the components on 

the aircraft and remote controllers. 
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Introduction

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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 

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Feature Highlights

Camera and Gimbal: 6QUP,WJEFPSFDPSEJOHBOENFHBQJYFMQIPUPDBQUVSF3FTFSWFENPVOUJOH

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camera with ease. 

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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. 

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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 

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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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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.

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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.

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

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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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Preparing Remote Controller

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antenna as shown.

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your mobile device. 

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

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the remote controller.

Attaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers

The 1345s Quick-Release propeller is the upgrade version of the propellers that greatly enhance the 

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propellers. 

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

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the mounting plate then rotate the propellers according to the lock direction until it is secured.

Without 

white dot

Without white dot

White dot

White dot
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Aircraft Diagram

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GPS

Propeller (P17)

Motor

Front LED (P12)

Landing gear 

Gimbal and Camera (P35)

Intelligent Flight Battery (P18)

Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

Rear LED (P12)

Camera Micro-USB Port 

Camera Micro-SD Card Slot (P35)

Vision Positioning Sensors (P16)

Aircraft Status Indicator (P13)

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Remote Controller Diagram

[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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[6] Battery Level LEDs

Displays the current battery level. 

[7] Status LED

Displays the power status. 

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[8] Power Button

Used to power on or power off the remote controller. 

[9] RTH LED 

Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status. 

[10] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. 

Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

GO app. 

[11] Playback Button

Playback the captured images or videos.

[12] Shutter Button

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set number of photos will be taken with one 

press.

[13] Flight Mode Switch

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[14] Video Recording Button

Press to start recording video. Press again to 

stop recording.

[15] Gimbal Dial

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

[16] 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.

[18] CAN Bus Port

Reserved for future use. 

[19] USB Port

Connect to mobile device to access all of the 

DJI GO app controls and features. 

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[20] GPS Module

Used to pinpoint the location of the remote 

controller.

[21] Back Left Button

Customizable button in DJI GO 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 GO app.
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Flight Status Indicator 

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The Front and Rear LED show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LED displays solid red and the 

Rear LED displays solid green. 

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information about the Aircraft Status Indicator: 

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Flight Mode

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

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Positioning sensors:

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

Positioning for hovering 

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so only altitude is controlled. 

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

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

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

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Mode Switch” on P27 for more information. 

Front LED Rear LED

Aircraft Status Indicator
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Normal

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Alternatively Power on and self-check

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Warning

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 Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning

 Fast Red Flashing Critical Low Battery Warning

 Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error 

— Solid Red Critical Error 

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Return to Home (RTH)

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

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GPS Description

Home Point

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

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

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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 GO app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to the 

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Smart RTH and regain the control.
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Battery Level 

Warning Remark Aircraft Status Indicator DJI GO app Flight Instructions

Low battery 

level warning

The battery 

power is low. 

Please land the 

aircraft.

Aircraft status 

indicator blinks 

RED slowly.

Tap “Go-home” to have 

the aircraft return to the 

Home point and land 

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will automatically go home 

and land after 10 seconds. 

Remote controller will sound 

an alarm.

Fly the aircraft 

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it as soon as 

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stop the motors 

and replace the 

battery. 

Critical Low 

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warning

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immediately.

Aircraft status 

indicator blinks 

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The DJI GO app screen will 

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descend. Remote controller 

will sound an alarm.

The aircraft 

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automatically.

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based on current 

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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 GO 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.

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Battery level indicator

Critical Low battery level 

warning(Red)

Low battery 

level warning

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level(Green)

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to return home
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meter (65 feet) radius of the Home Point.

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view and select “MODE” to set the Failsafe altitude. 

 Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle 

stick if the aircraft reaches 20 m altitudes or beyond during Failsafe. 

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appropriate location for landing.

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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 

GPS

Dynamic Home Point

Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in 

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

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Ensure the space above the GPS module is not 

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There are two options for Dynamic Home Point.

1. Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point. 

2. Set the remote controller’s coordinate as the new Home Point. 

Setting Up Dynamic Home Point

Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point:

1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI GO app and go to the “Camera” page.

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

Vision Positioning System

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

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sensors and[2]one monocular camera. 

Using Vision Positioning 

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

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no GPS is available. 

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning:

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cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations. 

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

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

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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: 

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

 Flying over water or transparent surfaces.

 Flying over moving surfaces or objects.

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 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). 

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auto-land if it is in “P” mode. 

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of the sensors.

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

conditions (less than 100lux).

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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.

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Flight Recorder 

Flight data is automatically stored in the internal storage device of the aircraft. User can gain access to 

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Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The grey or black nut on the propeller indicates 

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 Handling the propellers with care. 

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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. 

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or broken propellers.

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DJI Intelligent Flight Battery

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

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger

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

Propellers Grey cap(1345) Black cap(1345R)

Figure 

Attach On 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 

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 

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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 GO app.

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

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

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

40°C (104°F). 

7. Over Current Protection: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 10A) is detected. 

8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 18V to 

prevent over-discharge damage

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

10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJI GO 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. 

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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.

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Using the Battery 

Powering ON/OFF

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

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LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Power Button

(Built-in LED)
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Low Temperature Notice:

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

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2. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery in extremely low temperature environments (those with air 

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in order to prevent a rapid drop in temperatures. 

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movement when this warning is triggered. 

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

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when in use.

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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 

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battery level. See below for details.

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

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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

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life

90%~100%

 80%~90%

 70%~80%

 60%~70%

 50%~60%

 40%~50%

 30%~40%

 20%~30%

 below 20%

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battery tab.

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery

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

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

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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. 

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before storing it for an extended period. 

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

"1"
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 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.

Charger Intelligent Flight Battery 

Power Outlet

Battery life

The battery life indicates how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before 

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to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink as described below for 2 

seconds:
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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

Charging Protection LED Display

The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. 

Battery Level Indicators while Charging

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item

LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected

LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected

LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected

LED3 blinks three times per second Over-voltage charger detected

LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low 

(<0°C)

LED4 blinks three times per second Charging temperature is too high 

(>40°C)

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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 

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

How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery:

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

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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 

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

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no longer be turned on.
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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

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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 5 km. The remote 

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controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The current 

battery level is displayed by LEDs on the front panel of the remote control.

Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations.

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Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle.

Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle.

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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:

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battery level. 

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

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

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Charging Remote Controller

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger.
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Charger

Power Outlet

Power Button

Controlling Camera

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Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control. 

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[1] Camera Settings Dial

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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

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[4] Recoding Button

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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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Remote

Controller

(Mode 2)

Aircraft

( indicates nose direction) Remarks

Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

aircraft’s elevation.

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend.

Push the throttle stick up to takeoff.

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hover in place. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the 

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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 

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Inspire 1 will stay facing its current direction. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

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Moving the right stick up and down changes the 

aircraft’s forward and backward pitch. 

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backward. The Inspire 1 will hover in place if the stick 

is centered.

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

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Moving the right stick control left and right changes 

the aircraft’s left and right pitch. 

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will hover in place if the stick is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

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camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the 

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downwards. The camera will remain in its current 

position when dial is static. 

Stick Neutral/ mid point: Control sticks of the Remote Controller are placed at the central position.

Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the central position.
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Figure Flight Mode

F F mode

A A mode 

P P mode

Flight Mode Switch

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

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mode. F 

A 

P 

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

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Positioning sensors:

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

Positioning for hovering 

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so only altitude is controlled. 

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

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

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

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Transformation Switch / RTH Button

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

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Transformation Switch

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

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

Connecting Mobile Device

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder 

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

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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.
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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:

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 

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

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Optimal Transmission Range

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Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the 

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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 GO app. Follow the steps below for setup:

“Master” Remote Controller:

1. Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the DJI GO app. 

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BOEUBQ 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.

RC Control Settings

Set RC Status

Slave RC List

Master and Slave

RC Settings

OFF Master

RC Name Connection Password T12254 1234

Slave

“Slave” Remote Controller:

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

OFF Master Slave

RC Control Setting

Set RC Status

RC Name

Search for Master Controller

Request Control

Master RC List

Master and Slave

RC Settings

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5. Enter the connection password for the “Slave” remote controller.
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the “Slave” remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote 

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

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

connect to the desired “Master” remote controller.

5 Connection Password 1234

OFF Master Slave

RC Control Settings

Set RC Status

RC Name

Search for Master Controller

Request Control

Master RC List

Master and Slave

S88642

5

RC Settings

Master RC List

RTH LED

Status LED

Remote Controller Status LED

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the Return to Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains details on these indicators. 
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Status LED Alarm Remote Controller Status 

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connected with the aircraft. 

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with the aircraft. 

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connected with the aircraft. 

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with the aircraft. 

 Slow Blinking Red D-D-D...... Remote controller error. 

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Red and Green/ Red and 

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None HD Downlink is disrupted. 

RTH LED Sound Remote Controller Status.

— Solid White chime Aircraft is returning home.

 Blinking White D . . . Sending Return to Home command to the aircraft.

 Blinking White DD .. .. .. Aircraft Return to Home in progress. 

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Linking the Remote Controller

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

2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery.

3. Enter “Camera” view and tap on and then tap “Linking Remote Controller” button as shown below. 

RC Control Setting

Remote Control Calibration

Stick Mode

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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.

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back 

of the remote controller.

Linking Remote Controller
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RC Control Setting

Remote Control Calibration

Stick Mode

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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.

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back 

of the remote controller.

Linking Remote Controller

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Searching for aircraft frequency, 

timeout in 54 seconds

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Press the linking button on the aircraft 

to link this remote controller

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

controller to “Master” in DJI GO 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 

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

succeed. 

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sound is emitted.
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This chapter provides the technical 

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the working mode of the gimbal. 
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Camera and Gimbal 

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

Camera Micro-SD Card Slot

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

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enables you to store high-resolution video data. 

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

Camera Data Port

Power on the Inspire 1 and then connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos or 

videos from the camera to your computer. 

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Camera Operation

Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot the images or the videos through the 

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ND Filter

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Gimbal

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

-330°

+330°

+30°

-90°

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 

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Pan Control

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

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2. Tap “RC Control Settings” icon and select either C1 or C2 customizable button as the gimbal pitch/

yaw switching button.

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Using DJI GO App to Control Gimbal

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

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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.

RC Control Setting

Remote Control Calibration

Stick Mode

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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.

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back 

of the remote controller.

Linking Remote Controller

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Follow Mode 

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

constant at all times. One user alone can control the pitch motion of the 

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second remote controller.

FPV Mode The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a First1FSTPO7JFXnZJOHFYQFSJFODF

Free Mode

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

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Re-alignment 

Tap to force the Gimbal orientation to re-align with aircraft’s orientation 

by panning from gimbal’s current orientation. Pitch angle will remain 

unchanged during the re-alignment.

 

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

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ground and protect the gimbal after powering up. 

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gimbal will recover when it dries out.

Pitch Pan

Gimbal Operation Modes

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

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

controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details: 
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GUI of the DJI GO app.
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for the best experience.

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various camera parameters from the Camera page. 

[19]

[18]

[17]

[16]

[15]

[14]

[13] [12] [11]

[10]

[9]

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
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[1] Flight Mode

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set the gain values. 

[2] GPS Signal Strength

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strength. 

[3] IOC Settings

CL : This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC 

settings menu and select the desired IOC setting.

[4] System Status 

 : This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength.

[5] Battery Level Indicator 

 : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored 

zones on the battery level indicator represent the 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.

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battery warning history.

[9] General Settings

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route display.

[10] Camera Operation Bar

 Shutter and Recording Settings

 : Tap to enter variouTDBNFSBWBMVFTFUUJOHT
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 Shutter

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or time-lapsed shooting modes.
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Record

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Playback

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captured.

Camera Settings

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[11] Map

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[12] Aircraft Distance

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will change to to display the height the Vision Position System’s sensors from the ground.

[13] Flight Telemetry

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

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(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.

[14] Home Point Settings

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[15] Return to Home (RTH)

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

[16] Gimbal Operation Mode

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[17] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

/ : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing.
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[18] Livestream

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mobile data service is available on the mobile device. 

[19] Back

 : Tap to return to the main GUI.

Library

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Explore

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Me

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Flight

This chapter describes the flight safety 

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Flight

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Flight Environment Requirements

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compass and GPS signal.

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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. 

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performance may be reduced.

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

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 

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section.

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

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Max Height & Radius Limits

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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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GPS Signal Weak Blinking Yellow

Flight Limits DJI GO App Aircraft Status Indicator 

Max Height Flight height restricted to 

120m and under. 

Warning: Height limit 

reached. None.

Max Radius No limits

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range automatically. 

No-Fly Zones

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aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include borders between countries or sensitive sites. 

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Airport:

	
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zone features circles of various size. 

	
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feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile.

	
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in the DJI GO app. 

GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green

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Max Height Flight altitude must be under 

the set height. 

Warning: Height 

limit reached. None.

Max Radius Flight distance must be within 

the max radius.

Warning: Distance 

limit reached.

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 when close to the 

max radius limit.
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Restricted Areas: 

	
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(2) R around the designated Restricted Area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot takeoff within 

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

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Aircraft

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zone. Take off prohibited.

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zone

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to a safe altitude and hover 15 

feet below the safe altitude.

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zone. Descending to safe 

altitude. (If you are between the 

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to between 10.5m and 120m. Fly 

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there will be warning message.

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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. 

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it will switch back to red blinking.

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city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible. 
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3. Micro-SD card has been inserted if necessary.

4. Gimbal is functioning as normal.

5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal.

6. DJI GO app connected to the aircraft.

Calibrating the Compass

IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very 

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 DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular 

phones.

 DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects.

Calibration Procedures

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures. 

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

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different location to carry out compass calibration.

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to calibrate the compass.

When to Recalibrate

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compass.

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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:

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

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4. Tap“ w
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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.

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

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in the GO app.

Starting/Stopping the Motors

Starting Motors

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

Flight Test 

Take off/Landing Procedures 

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

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

Stopping Motors

There are two methods to stop the motors.

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seconds.

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

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more until the motors stop.

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mode. 

 A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicator blinking red slowly or 

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Video Suggestions and Tips

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

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

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

Troubleshooting (FAQ)

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

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

cameras only. 

2. When will ground station functionality be available?

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

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4. Can I see the size of images through the app?

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

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

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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13. How big is the Inspire 1?

Its length x height x width dimensions without the propellers attached are 44 x 30 x 45cm (17.3 x 11.8 x 17.7in).
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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?

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17. Failed to complete self-check? 

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check.
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Aircraft

Model T600

Weight (Battery Included) 2935 g

Hovering Accuracy (P Mode)

Vertical: 0.5 m

Horizontal: 2.5 m

Max Angular Velocity

Pitch: 300°/s

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Max Tilt Angle 35°

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s

Max Descent Speed 4 m/s

Max Speed NT	"55*NPEF
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Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level 
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Max Wind Speed Resistance 10 m/s

Max Flight Time Approximately 18 minutes

Motor Model DJI 3510

Propeller Model DJI 1345

Indoor Hovering Enabled by default

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C

Diagonal Distance 559 to 581 mm

Dimensions 438x451x301 mm

Gimbal

Model ;&/.64&9

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

Operating Current Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 mA

Angular Vibration Range ±0.03°

Mounting Detachable

Controllable Range

Pitch: -90° to +30°

Pan: ±320°

Mechanical Range

Pitch: -125° to +45°

Pan: ±330°

Max Controllable Speed

Pitch: 120°/s

Pan: 180°/s
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Camera

Name X3

Model FC350

Total Pixels 12.76M

Effective Pixels 12.4M

Image Max Size 4000x3000

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

Electronic Shutter Speed 8 s to 1/8000 s

FOV (Field Of View) 94°

CMOS Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”

Lens

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9 Elements in 9 groups

Anti-distortion 

Still Photography Modes

Single shoot

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 

0.7EV Bias

Time-lapse

Video Recording Modes

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

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

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 60 Mbps

Supported File Formats

FAT32/exFAT

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

Supported SD Card Types

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Operating Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

Remote Controller

Name C1

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5.725~5.825 GHz;2.400~2.483 GHz

Transmitting Distance 

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and FCC compliant) when it is FCC compliant.

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when it is CE compliant.

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Power Supply Built-in battery

Charging DJI charger

Dual User Capability Host-and-Slave connection

Mobile Device Holder Tablet or Smart Phone

Output Power 9 W

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C

Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range 0-40° C

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Charger

Model A14-100P1A

Voltage 26.3 V

Rated Power 100 W

Battery (Standard)

Name Intelligent Flight Battery

Model TB47

Capacity 4500 mAh

Voltage 22.2 V

Battery Type LiPo 6S High voltage battery

Energy 99.9 Wh

Net Weight 570 g

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C

Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

Max Charging Power 180 W

Battery (Optional)

Name Intelligent Flight Battery

Model TB48

Capacity 5700 mAh

Voltage 22.8 V

Battery Type LiPo 6S

Energy 129.96 Wh

Net Weight 670 g

Operating Temperature Range -10 to 40° C
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Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

Max Charging Power 180 W

Vision Positioning

Velocity Range Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground)

Altitude Range 5-500 cm

Operating Environment Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces

Operating Range 0-300 cm

DJI GO App

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Supported Mobile Devices

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use a tablet for the best experience

Intelligent Flight 

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Point lock helps to lock the orientation of aircraft so that the user can focus more on other operations. 

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Course Lock Lock the current nose direction as the aircraft’s forward direction. The aircraft 

will move in the locked directions regardless of its orientation (yaw angle). 

Home Lock Pull the pitch stick backward to move the aircraft toward its recorderd Home 

Point. 

Point of Interest The aircraft will orbit around the subject automatically to allow the operator 

can be more focus on framing their shoot on the subject in Point of Interest.

Waypoints

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and re-apply in the future.

Enable Multiple Flight Mode by launching the DJI GO app > Camera View > > Advanced Settings > 

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How to Update Firmware

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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).

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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. 

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will blink green and red to indicate the upgrade is in progress and stop blinking when the update is 

complete with success. 

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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 

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Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity

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

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3. There is at least 30 MB of free space on your mobile device.

Step 2- Download and Update the Firmware

1. Go to the DJI GO App > Camera View > System Status bar > Overall Status. Tap Download the 

firmware update package to download and update the firmware. Track the update progress from 

progress bar in the DJI GO App. The status LED on the remote controller will blink blue during update 

and blink green when update is complete with success.

Firmware update through the DJI GO app will not work with older versions of the remote controller 

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traditional method:

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FCC Compliance

FCC Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

	
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operation.

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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.

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a beeping sound and the Status LED on the remote controller shows solid blue to indicate the 

update is in progress. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid green and beeping 

sound will stop if the upgrade is completed with success.

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gimbal with remote controller to upgrade the remote controller.

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this point onwards. 

Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware 

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to keep the upgrade package files in your SD card. The upgrade will start automatically after power 

cycling the aircraft.

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update package.

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calls may disrupt the update process.

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update when the aircraft is landed. 

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

controller and aircraft.

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sound. It is normal for the aircraft to sound or the LED to blink during the update process.
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Compliance Information

FCC Warning Message

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

	
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FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

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

transmitter. 

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pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 

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the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

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

IC RSS warning

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

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

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your body.

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Appendix

INSPIRE 1 User Manual

KCC Warning Message

ಯ뼩鲮ꓩ꫕꫙œ鱉끩끞닆놹볁뿱겕閵鱚ꫦ넩넽냱ꕵꈑ넭ꐺ껽놹隱隵ꇝ鷑꫑œ걙鱉뼕ꯍ꽻걪鱽鲙 ರ

ಯ뼩鲮ꓩ꫕꫙œ鱉끩끞닆놹볁뿱겕閵鱚ꫦ넩넽넁ರ

NCC Warning Message

ѻߌ⢴䰨∏䑨ᄱᕔ䰨ᾌノ⤳䓓∂

す࡮ι᷊1月ಸᐼ㾺䁶वφ͸ѻߌ⢴ᄱ䵨䰨ᾌ喑䲋1月㽞ज喑ڙथȠੳ㮌ᝃҬ⩕㔲౴̺ᓄ᧲㜗䂷ᰡ䵨⢴Ƞߍ

๔ߌ⢴ᝃ䂷ᰡ࣌㽚㼵͸➦ᕔߌࣷ㘪ȡ

す࡮ఈ᷊ѻߌ⢴ᄱ䵨䰨ᾌ͸Ҭ⩕̺ᓄᒞ䴬丈㝗Ⴖࣷڕ᎟ᨫव∂䕇Ԏ喠1月⮩⤫ᰶ᎟ᨫ⤫䆎᭯喑ᛶᩦ઱㜠♎

᎟ᨫ᭯᫦ᓄPaMVҬ⩕ȡݺ䴲व∂䕇Ԏ喑ᠴӊ䰨Ԏ∂㺼Ⴧ҉aʾ͸♎エスクード䰨䕇Ԏȡѻߌ⢴ᄱ䵨䰨ᾌ䴵ᓺऄव∂

䕇ԎᝃጒaʾȠ⻾Ⴅࣷ䛘⭯⩕䰨∏䑨ᄱᕔ䰨ᾌ㽚׆᎟͸ᨫȡ
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