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Phantom 2 Vision + User Manual

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Please read this manual carefully before using the product

Important.~I_''j¥WP)··

Use your Phantom carefully. It contains sensitive electronic components and may be damaged when dropped, crashed

or exposed to water. Never fly a damaged Phantom.

Maintenance

Do not open or attempt to repair Phantom by yourself as doing so may cause damage to the Phantom or cause injury. If

the Phantom is not operating normallyor has come into contact with liquid, contact a OJI authorized dealer or OJI customer

service. Learnmore at www.dji.com/support

Battery

Never disassemble, pinch, crush, burn, drop or tread on the OJI smart flight battery. Never short or allow the metal contacts

on the battery terminalto touch. Do not expose batteriesto extreme temperatures.Always use the DJI approved charger to

charge the battery.Keep the OJI batteryaway from children and store it in a cool, dry place.

Please read the Disclaimer before using your Phantom 2 Vision-s.

USing This Manual

Key

o Warning & Important :\;): Hints and Tips E§ References or Definitions

Except when specifically stated, all descriptions in this manual are for Phantom mode, not Naza-M mode.

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Phantom 2 Vision-s.

(1) Disclaimer

(2) Phantom 2 Vision+ Quick Start Guide

(3) Phantom 2 Vision+ User Manual

(4) Phantom PilotTraining Guide

Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is recommended. Afterwards, prepare your first

flight using the Phantom 2 Vision+ Quick Start Guide. Improve your flying skills in subsequent flights using the Phantom

PilotTraining Guide. Referto this manual for more comprehensive information. Experienced users, particularly those with

DJI Phantom 2 Vision experience should skip to the Phantom 2 Vision+ Quick Start Guide to begin preparing for flight

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Download and install the DJI VISION App. Choose one of the download methods below.

Please watch the tutorial videos below to learn how to use Phantom 2 Vision+

correctly and safely.

http://www.dji.com/phantom2visionplus/training/

Phantom 2 Vision+ official tutorial videos

Search "OJI VISION" on the App Store then follow instructions for iOS version.

Search "OJI VISION" on Google Play then follow instructions for Android version.

o App Store

iOS6.1 or above Android 4.0 or above

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Contents

Important Safety Notice 2 5.2 Power on the Remote Controller 17

Using This Manual 5.3 Remote Controller Power LED Status

Key 2 Information 17

Important 2 5.4 Battery Level Indicator 17

Before Flight 2 5.5 Antenna Orientation 17

Watch the Tutorial Videos 2 5.6 Remote Controller Operation 18

Download DJI VISION App 2 5.7 Linking the Remote Controller and

Overview Receiver 19

1 In the Box 5 Linking Procedures 19

2 Introduction 6 Link Indicator 19

Assembly and Use 5.8 Compliance Version Configuration 19

1 Removing Gimbal Clamp 7 6 Preparing the Range Extender 20

2 Preparing the Battery 7 6.1 Introduction 20

2.1 DJI Smart Flight Battery 7 SYSTEM Indicator 20

2.2 Usages 8 POWER Indicator 20

2.3 Charging the Flight Battery 9 Binding Reset Button 20

2.4 Battery Installation 10 6.2 Using Range Extender 20

2.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes 10 Charging the Range Extender 20

3 Preparing the Phantom 2 Vision+ 11 Powering on the Range Extender 21

3.1 Introduction 11 Checking the Battery Level 21

3.2 Built-in Flight Control System 11 6.3 Rename Range Extender SSID 21

FC Assistant Port 11 6.4 Binding the Phantom 2 Vision+ and

3.3 LED Flight Indicator Descriptions 12 Range Extender 21

3.4 3-axial Stabilized Gimbal 12 7 Downloading and Installing the

Anti-drop Kit 13 DJI VISION App 22

Micro-SO Slot 13 7.1 Download and Install 22

Gimbal Error Warnings 13 7.2 Register and Login 23

3.5 Camera 14 [1] Register 23

Lens cap removal 14 [2] Login 23

Camera Function Buttons 14 [3] Usage tips 23

Camera Data Port 14 8 Connecting the Camera 24

Camera LED Indicator 15 8.1 Connecting Procedures 24

4 Attaching the Propellers 15 Wi-Fi Computer Connection Status

4.1 Introduction 15 Description 24

4.2 Assembly 15 Flight

4.3 Removing the Propellers 16 Flight Environment Requirements 25

4.4 Notes 16 Preflight Checklist 25

5 Preparing the Remote Controller 16 1 Calibrating the Compass 25

5.1 The Remote Controller 17 1.1Calibration Procedures 25

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1.2 When to Recalibrate 26 [14] Hide or Show Flight Parameters 35

2 Starting/Stopping the Motors 26 [15] Rear LED Flight Indicator Status 35

2.1 Starting Motors 26 3 Camera Settings 35

2.2 Stopping Motors 26 [1] Capture Mode 35

3 Flight Test 26 [2] Photo Size 36

3.1Take off/Landing Procedures 26 [3] Video Resolution 36

3.2 Video Suggestions and Tips 27 [4] Photo Format 36

4 Failsafe Function 27 [5] Selectable ISO 36

4.1 When Will Failsafe Activate? 27 [6] White Balance 36

4.2 Failsafe Procedure 27 [7] Exposure Metering 36

Failsafe on the DJI VISION App 28 [8] Exposure Compensation 37

4.3 Regaining Control During Failsafe [9] Sharpness 37

Procedures 28 [10] Anti-flicker 37

5 Low Battery Level Warning Function 28 [11] Restore Defaults 37

Low Battery Level Warning on the DJI [12] Format Micro-SO Card 37

VISION App 29 4 Album Page 37

6 Flight Limits 30 4.1 SO Card Album 37

6.1 Max Height & Radius Limits 30 4.2 Mobile Device Photo Album 38

6.2 Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas 30 5 News Page 39

6.3 Conditions of Flight Limits 32 6 Settings Page 39

6.4 Disclaimer 32 7 Ground Station 42

DJI VISION App Usage 7.1 Ground Station GUI 42

1 DJI VISION App Main Menu 32 7.2 Using Ground Station 43

2 Camera Page 33 PC I MAC Assistant

[1] Return 33 1 InstallingDriverand Phantom2 Vision+

[2] Camera Pitch Control 33 Assistant 45

Normal Mode 33 1.1 Installing and Running on Windows 45

Accelerometer Sensor Mode 33 1.2 Installing and Running on Mac OS X 45

[3] Flight Attitude and Radar Function 34 2 Using Assistant 46

[4] Flight Parameters 34 2.1 Usingthe Phantom2Vision+Assistant46

[5] Wi-Fi Signal Strength 34 2.2 Rrm.vareUpgradeofthePhantan2Visia1+ 46

[6] Flight Battery Level 34 2.3 Using the Phantom RC Assistant 47

[7] Aircraft GPS Status 34 Appendix

[8] Micro-SO Card Status 34 1 Rear LED Flight Indicator Status 48

[9] Range Extender Battery Level 34 2 Specifications 48

[10] Remaining Shots 34 3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) 49

[11] Shutter Button 35

[12] Video Recording Button 35

[13] Camera Settings 35

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Overview

The Phantom 2 Vision+ is the next evolution of the Phantom 2 Vision. It features the same App enabled First Person View

(FPV), high performance camera, remote camera control and in-flight content sharing, but adds to it a high performance

3- axial camera stabilization system. It is ideal for aerial creativity whether photo or video. In addition, it provides ground

station function which allows users to plan the flight mission and enables aircraft to flight automatically.

EEl FPV: First Person View, see the world from the perspective of the craft and feel a true flying experience.

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Check that all of the following items have been included in your package before use. If anything is missing, please

contact your local dealer.

NO. Name Picture Qly. Remarks

Aircraft Integrated gimbal and camera

2 Propeller Pairs ~ 4 4 with black nut, 4 with grey

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3 Micro-SO Card G Inserted in aircraft Micro-SO slot

4 Lens Cap e Fixed to camera lens "j

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5 Gimbal Clamp d:b Attached to the gimbal

6 Prop Wrench

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In maintenance packet

7 Remote Controller Includes attached Phone Holder and

Range Extender

8 AA Batteries j + ,I 4 For Remote Controller

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OJI Smart Flight [fOOD! Inside aircraft

Battery

10 Charger [}M _b 110-240V Adaptive

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11 Power Cables 2 GB&CE

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12 Plug Adaptors m 2 SAA&BS

13 Micro-USB Cable ~

For range extender charging and

firmware upgrade

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Overview

Including: Disclaimer, Phantom Pilot

14 Manuals --

4 Training Guide, Phantom 2 Visioo+ Quick

Start Guide, User Manual

15 Stickers [Ii] 2 Colors: Pink, Blue

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16 Vibration Absorber

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4 In maintenance packet

17 Anti-drop Kit V ~

2 In maintenance packet

18 Spare Screws i11 In maintenance packet M3X5(6pcs);

M3X8(5pcs)

19 Landing Pad E5J 4 In maintenance packet

The Phantom 2 Vision+ package includes: Phantom, Camera, Gimbal, Propulsion System, Flight Control System,

Remote Controller and Wi-R Communication System. 5.8 GHz Remote Controller Receiver, Flight Control System and 2.4

GHz Wi-Fi Module are inside the Phantom.

Remote Controller ~

5.8GHz 3-axial Stabilized Gimbal

2 sticks, 7 channels Camera

Motors and Props

Inside

Phantom-Ready to Fly and Ready Flight Control System

to Fly(non-GPS) 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Module

NAZA-M-GPS, ATIl, Manual and 5.8GHz Receiver

Failsafe Electronic Speed

Controls(ESCs)

Mobile Device

,---- with DJI VISION App

Mobile Device Holder

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Assembly and Use

:\): Choose between Phantom and Naza-M working modes using Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant. If using Naza-M

mode, please refer to the NAZA-M V2 Quick Start Manual for related instructions.

• Phantom: Flight settings will be selected automatically depending on whether 6 or more satellites have been

found. This mode allows users to configure the Remote Controller and gain values, and use Failsafe and battery

level warnings.

• Naza-M: Flight settings will be identical to the Naza-M V2. Users can choose between GPS, Attitude, or Manual

mode. They can also access advanced settings including Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC). Rear LED Flight

Indicators will display the flight status according to the Naza-M indicator.

• Ready to Fly: When 6 or more GPS satellites have been found, the Flight Control System will lock its home point

and Rear LED Flight Indicators will blink a slow green (G>····· .).This mode is ideal for beginners.

• Ready to Fly (non-GPS): When less than 6 GPS satellites have been found, the Flight Control System will

stabilize itself less than in full Ready to Fly mode and will require more skilled flying. Rear LED Right Indicators

will blink a slow yellow ex·······.).

Assembly and Use

Follow the below instructions to prepare for flight.

Pull gimbal clamp in the direction indicated to remove.

o To avoid damage to the gimbal, remove Gimbal Clamp

before powering up the Phantom.

~\): Attach the Gimbal Clamp during transportation or long

term storage to avoid damage.

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Ensure all related devices are fully charged before flying the Phantom 2 Vision-s.

Device Power supply

2000mAh rechargeable LiPo battery

Charge fully through Micro-USB slot. See Charging the Range

Extender (Page 20) for details.

OJI Smart Flight Battery.

Fully charge before using the OJI VISION App.

Remote Controller

Range Extender

Aircraft (including gimbal and camera)

Mobile Device

2.1 DJI Smart Flight Battery

This battery has been specially designed for the Phantom 2 series. It has a battery capacity of 5200mAh, voltage of

11.1V and charge-discharge management functionality. It can only be charged with a OJI charger or Phantom 2 Car

Charger.

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Smart Flight Battery

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DJI Charger

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OJI Smart Flight Battery Functions

(1) Balance Charging

(2) Capacity Display

(3) Communication

Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell during charging.

Displays current battery levels.

Communicates with Flight Controller about battery voltage, capacity, current and

other relevant information.

Charging stops automatically when battery voltage reaches 12.8V to prevent

overcharge damage.

Discharging stops automatically when battery voltage reaches 8.4V to prevent

over discharge damage.

Automatically cuts power supply when a short circuit is detected.

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

The battery will charge only when the temperature is between ODC(32DF) and

40DC (104DF).

(4) Overcharge Protection

(5) Over Discharge Protection

(6) Short Circuit Protection

(7) Sleep Protection

(8) Charging Temperature Detection

Battery Specifications

Type

Capacity

Charging Environment Temperature

Discharging Environment Temperature

Charging/Discharging Environment Relative Humidity

LiPo

11.1V, 5200mAh

ODC_40DC

- 2QDC-500C

<80%

& Please read the user manual, disclaimer, and battery warnings before use. Users take full responsibility for all

operations and usage.

2.2 Usages

Powering on/off

Powering on: Press Circular Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. Power Light will

go red and Battery Level Indicators will show the current battery level.

Powering off: Press Circular Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. Battery Level

Indicators will all go out.

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CircularPowerButton

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Checking the battery level

When the battery is powered off, press the Circular Power Button once. Battery Level Indicators will light up to show

battery level. See below for details.

rn Battery Level Indicators will show the current battery level during charging and discharging. The indicators are

defined below.

o LED is on n LED blinks

o LED is off

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Discharging process

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery level

0 0 0 0 87.5%-100%

0 0 0 ~ 75%~87.5%

0 0 0 0 62.5%-75% "U

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Battery life

When the battery is powered off, press and hold the Circular Power Button for 5 seconds to check battery life. Battery

Level Indicators will show light up and the Battery Power Indicators will blink for 10 seconds. All lights will then turn off.

For details, please see below.

Battery life

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery life

0 0 0 0 90%-100%

0 0 0 n 80%-90%

0 0 0 0 70%-80%

0 0 n 0 60%-70%

0 0 0 0 50%-60%

0 n 0 0 40%-50%

0 0 0 0 30%-40%

n 0 0 0 20%-30%

0 0 0 0 Less than 20%

it. When batter life reaches 0, it is no longer operational.

ffi More battery information is available in the battery tab of the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant.

2.3 Charging the Flight Battery

(1) Connect charger to wall socket (100-240V, 50/60Hz, using the Plug Adaptors if necessary).

(2) Connect battery to charger. If the current capacity of the battery is over 75%, you should turn it on before beginning

to charge.

(3) Battery Level Indicators will display current capacity level as the battery charges.

(4) Battery is fully charged when Battery Level indicator lights are off. Disconnect the charger and battery when charging

is complete.

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Charging process

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery level

U 0 0 0 0%-25%

II n 0

- 0 25%-50%

-0' n a 0 50%-75%

a II n II 75%-100%

0 0 0 0 Fully charged

:\J: The Smart Flight Battery can be charged using an optional Phantom 2 Car Charger. This can charge the battery

in-car or through 3S-6S Li-Po batteries. Contact your authorized dealer or DJI customer service for details.

& ·Battery should only be charged with the charger provided by DJI. DJI does not take any responsibility for

damage caused by third party chargers .

• If current battery level is over 75%, the battery should be turned on before charging.

2.4 Battery Installation

Push battery into battery compartment according to the below diagram. When you hear a click, the battery has been

properly installed.

& An incorrectly installed battery may cause

• Bad contact,

• Unavailable battery information,

• Unsafe flight,

• Inability to take off.

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2.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes

(1) When the battery is turned on, do not connect it to or disconnect it from the Phantom.

(2) Charge and discharge the battery completely once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. Discharge the battery until

there is less than 8% power or until it can no longer be turned on, then recharge it to maximum capacity. This power

cycling procedure will optimize the battery.

(3) For long term storage, place the battery with only a 40-50% charge in a strong battery box. Discharge and charge

the battery once every 3 months to keep it in good condition. Charge amount should be varied in these maintenance

charges - (40%-50% }--OO/o-1 000/0-( 40%-50%).

(4) Purchase a new battery after your current battery has been discharged over 300 times. Completely discharge a

battery prior to disposal. Please dispose of batteries properly.

(5) Purchase a new battery if your current battery swells up or is damaged in any way.

(6) Never recharge or fly with a battery that is swollen or damaged in any way.

(7) Never charge batteries unattended. Always charge batteries on a non-flammable surface such as concrete and

never near any flammable materials.

(8) Safety is extremely important. For more information, please see the Disclaimer.

:\J: Discharging methods:

Slow: Place battery in Phantom and turn on. Leave on until there is less than 8% of power left or until the battery

can no longer be turned on. See DJI VISION App for battery levels. Motors do not need to be turned on,

reducing wear.

Fast: Fly the Phantom outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left or until the battery can no longer be

turned on.

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Assembly and Use

The Phantom 2 Vision+ is a quadrotor with a built-in Flight Control System with integrated gimbal and camera. It features

an FC Assistant Port, Camera Data Port and a specialized battery compartment for its flight battery. All these features

make the Phantom 2 Vision+ easy to assemble and configure.

3.1 Introduction

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[8] Camera Function Button (P14)

[9] Anti-drop Kit (P13)

[10] 3-axial Stabilized Gimbal (P12)

[11] Camera Lens (P14)

[12] Rear LED Flight Indicator (P12)

[13] OJI Smart Flight Battery (P7)

[14] Receiver Antenna (P17)

[15] Landing Gear

[16] Camera Data Port (Micro-USB slot) (P14)

[17] Compass (P25)

[18] Micro-SO Slot (P13)

3.2 Built-in Flight Control System

The Phantom 2 Vision+ is equipped with a OJI Naza-M V2 Flight Control System. This provides incredible ease of use

and stability. Pilots can control the Phantom's movements in many directions, including pitch (forwards and backwards),

roll (left and right), elevator (up and down) and yaw (turn left or right). The flight control system also can provide IOC,

Failsafe and battery level warnings.

Modules Functions

Acts as the brains of the complete flight control system, responsible for connecting and

controlling all the modules together.

Has a built-in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both attitude and

altitude.

The compass reads geomagnetic information and assists the GPS (Global Position System)

to accurately calculate the position and height of the aircraft.

Indicates the status of flight control system.

Flight Controller

IMU

GPS & Compass

LED Flight Indicators

Fe Assistant Port

The flight control system communicates with the PC Assistant through a Micro-USB cable between the Phantom FC

Assistant Port and the PC. Users can use Assistant to configure the aircraft and upgrade the Phantom firmware. Please

refer to Using the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant (Page 46) for details.

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3.3 LED Flight Indicator Descriptions

LED flight indicators are found at the front and the rear of the Phantom. Front LEOs are for indicating where the nose of

the aircraft is. They light up solid red after motors have started spinning. Rear LED Flight Indicators light up to show the

aircraft's current flight status once the flight battery is powered on. For details, please see the below table.

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Rear LED

Flight Indicators

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Rear LED Right Indicators Notes

(~ ~ <Y Red, Green, Yellow

flashing in turn

0-@ Yellow,Green flashing in turn

(~> Slow Green flashing

:J) Slow Yellow flashing

Power On Self-Test

Normal

Warming Up Aircraft cannot take oft.

Ready to Fly More than 6 GPS satellites are found.

Ready to Fly (non-GPS) Less than 6 GPS satellites are found.

Rear LEDFright Indicators NOtes

('i) Quick Yellow flashing

-?i'-\ ,!}> ••...• Slow Red flashing

13\ Quick Red flashing

(8;' ..... Three Red flashing oft and on

--Solid red

(8):-(1) Red, Yellow flashing in tum

Abnormal

Refer to Failsafe Function (Page27) for

details.

OJI VISION App will also show warning

message.

Remote Controller Signal Lost

Low Battery Level Warning

Critical Low Battery Level OJI VISION App will show warning

Warning message.

Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is Keep aircraft stationary or perform IMU

too big calibration.

Error Cannot fly.

Refer to Calibrating the Compass

(Page25) to get details.

Compass Needs Calibration

& If a solid red iI LED indicator appears, connect to the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant for details and resolution.

This may be caused by:

.IMU calibration required: Recalibrate IMU using Assistant.

• IMU is abnormal: Repair required .

• Compass is abnormal: Repair required .

• Remote Controller mid-point is set abnormally: Refer to How to solve large margin(s) mid-point error? (Page 49)

3.4 3-axial Stabilized Gimbal

The 3-axial stabilized gimbal of the Phantom 2 Vision+

will power on and self-check each time the flight battery

is installed and powered on. Its pitch can be controlled

using the OJI VISION App. This gimbal has two working

modes, Non-FPV mode and FPV mode, with the Non-FPV

mode set as default. This can be configured in Phantom 2

Vision+ Assistant or the OJI VISION App.

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Gimbal specifications

Control accuracy ±0.03°

Controllable range Pitch: -90°_00

Maximum angular velocity Pitch: 900/s

EEl • Non-FPV Mode: the gimbal will stabilize across 3-axial for smooth aerial creativity .

• FPV Mode (First Person View Mode): Gimbal will lock to the movements of the Phantom for a FPVexperience.

Anti-drop Kit

The Anti-drop Kit helps keep the gimbal and camera

connected to the aircraft. Two have been mounted on

delivery. If new ones are required, take the gimbal and

press part [1] through the center hole of the Vibration

Absorber the center hole of part [2]. Lock them together

as shown in [3]. Mounting the Anti-drop Kit diagonally is

recommended.

[1]

[2]

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& Once part [1] and part [2] are connected, the Anti-drop Kit cannot be disconnected and reused.

Micro-SD Slot

With flight battery powered off, make sure the Micro-SO

card is inserted correctly into the Micro-SO Slot before

taking any photos or recording any video.

The Phantom 2 Vision+ comes with a 4GB Micro-SO card

and can support cards up to 32GB. The OJI VISION App

may not be able to read some Micro-SO cards. Using

the OJI VISION App to reformat new Micro-SO cards is

recommended.

Refer to Format Micro-SO Card (Page 37) for details. Figure 15

o Do not insert or remove Micro-SO card when flight battery is powered on.

Gimbal Error Warnings

Before the aircraft takes off, if a gimbal motor error is detected or the gimbal clamp is not removed, there will be a

warning prompt on the camera page of the OJI VISION App. This will disappear after the problem is resolved.

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Please Remove The Gimbal Clamp Gimbal Motor EJTor, Please Check

DIstance: O.Oft Attitude: O.Oft Speed:O.Omph Distance: D.Oft Altitude: o.Oft Speed:Q.Dmph

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it. .Remove gimbal clamp before powering on flight battery .

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

received an excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please take off from flat, open ground and protect the

gimbal after powering up.

• Flying in heavy fog or cloud may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary failure. The gimbal will recover

when it dries out.

3.5 Camera

The Phantom 2 Vision+ camera powers up when the flight battery has been installed and switched on. Photos and

videos can be shot by pressing either the onboard button or the DJI VISION App. For aerial photography it supports

burst shots, continuous capture and timed capture, and exports to both Adobe DNG Raw and JPEG. For aerial video, it

shoots in full HD at (1080p30/1080i60) and can even shoot 720p60 for internet ready slow motion.

Camera specifications

Sensor Size 1/2.3"

Pixels

Resolution

HD Recording

Recording FOV

14 Megapixels

4384x3288

1080p30 11080i60/720p60

1100/850

Lens cap removal

Remove lens cap before use and replace it when

shooting is complete to protect the camera lens.

Camera Function Buttons

Capture: Press (hold less than 2 seconds) to take a single

capture.

Record: Press (hold more than 2 seconds) to begin

recording. Press again to stop.

Camera Data Port

Connect the Camera Data Port to a PC using a Micro-USB

cable to copy files to a PC.

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it. Photos and videos can only be copied when the flight battery is powered on.

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Camera LED Indicator

Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on. It provides information on the working status of the

camera.

Camera LED Indicator

G Green Solid

13) Slow Green Blink (0.25 on, 1.85off)

G GreenBlink(0.1son, 0.3s off, 0.1s on, 1.8soff) ON

i~ Fast Green Blink (0.15 on, 0.3s off) ON

(.) Orange Solid

%J) Orange Blink Once (0.2s on, 0.3s off)

o Orange Blink 3 Times(0.1son, 0.1s off)

Q Orange Fast Blink (0.1s on, 0.3s off)

G Q. Green, Orange (0.2s green, 1.8s orange) ON

(Fh Red Solid

R Slow Red Blink (0.2s on, 1.8s off)

(8) Red Blink Once (0.2s on, 0.3s off)

B Red Blink 3 Times(0.1son, 0.1s off)

(8). Fast Red Blinks (0.1son, 0.3s off)

!~) Q) (Rj Fast Green, Orange and Red Blink

(0.1son, 0.3s off)

Wi-Rstatus

OFF

ON

Camera status

Power On; Idle

Idle

OFF

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

Micro-SO card connected to PC

Synchronizing

Recording

Taking a single picture.

Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot

Firmware Upgrading

Recording

ON/OFF Critical error

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

CMOS sensor error

Operation failed

Micro-SO card error

Upgrade error

ON/OFF Overheated Camera

4.1 Introduction

Always use original 9-inch propellers, classified by the color of each central nut.

Propellers Grey Nut (9450) Black Nut (9450 R)

Diagram

Assembly Location Attach to motor without black dot. Attach to motor with black dot.

Fastening/

Un-fastening

Instructions

Ell Lock: Tighten propeller in this direction.

'b'1 Unlock: Loosen propeller in this direction.

4.2 Assembly

(1) (Figure 20) Remove warning cards from motors after you have read them.

(2) (Figure 21) Spin grey marked propellers clockwise onto unmarked motors and black marked propellers anticlockwise for black marked motors.

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o Propellers self tighten during flight. DO NOT use thread locker.

& .Always match marked props with the corresponding motor.

• Protective gloves are recommended during propeller assembly and removal.

4.3 Removing the Propellers

(Figure 22) Prevent motor rotation using the included wrench or a

hand, then remove propeller according to the un-fastening instructions.

Unlock

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direction

4.4 Notes

(1) Check that propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly

before every flight.

(2) Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight.

DO NOT use any ageing, chipped, or broken propellers.

(3) To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or

motors when they are spinning.

(4) ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience. Figure 22

& For beginner flyers, Phantom 2 Prop Guards are recommended. Contact your authorized dealer or DJI customer

service to purchase if necessary.

Figure 23

The Phantom 2 Vision+ Remote Controller is a wireless communication device using the 5.8GHz frequency band.

Remote Controller and Phantom are paired before delivery.

For upgraded remote controller (models: NPVT581, NDJ6 or NRC900), select "Upgrade Version" in Phantom Assistant.

For basic remote controller (models: PVT581, DJ6 or RC900), select "Basic Version" in Phantom Assistant.

The Remote Controller is set to Mode 2 by default. This can be adjusted in the PHANTOM RC Assistant. See Using the

PHANTOM RC Assistant (Page 47) for details. You can also adjust the power of your Remote Controller according to

national regulations. Please refer to Compliance Version Configuration (Page 19).

• Compliance Version: The Phantom 2 Vision+ Remote Controller is compliant with CE and FCC (see the FCC 10)

regulations.

• Operating Mode: Mode 1 and Mode 2 refer to different channel mappings.

• Mode 1: The right stick controls throttle.

• Mode 2: The left stick controls throttle.

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·V· The Range Extender and Phone Holder are already mounted on the Remote Controller. Twist the Mobile Device

Holder to face outwards and fix it in position for mobile device installation.

e Large smartphones and tablets are not recommended for the Phone Holder as they do not fit.
Assembly and Use

5.1 The Remote Controller [1] Antenna

[2] Left Dial

[3] Switch S1

[4] Switch S2 (Beserved)

[5] Right Stick: J1, Rail [left & right],

J2, Pitch [frant & back]

[6] Left Stick: J3, Thrattle [up & dawn],

J4, Yaw [ratatian]

[7] Neck Strap Attachment

[8] Pawer Switch

[9] Pawer Indicator

[10] BatteryCharge& RCAssistantPort(micro-USBpart)

[11] Battery Level Indicator

[ 12] Training Part (an back)

[2]

J3 [4]

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J4 ...... [6]

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[7]

[8]

[9]

[11]

[3]

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5.2 Power on the Remote Controller

(1) Set S1 and S2 switches to'the upper mast pasitian and place all sticks in the mid-paint.

(2) Taggle pawer switch to'the right to' switch an.

(3) There will be a pawer an indicatar beep. If the remate contraller is set to'be CE campliant, then

there will be ane beep, while the FCC campliant versian will emit twa beeps. The battery level

indicator displays the current battery level. The indicatar will blink green quickly, indicating the

remate cantroller and receiver are linking. Once fully linked, the pawer indicatar will change to'

a salid green.

it. ·If the law valtage warning alert sounds (refer to' Remate Cantraller Pawer LED Status Infarmatian (Page 17) far

details), please recharge the battery as soon as passible.

• Using the incorrect type af charging cable may cause damage .

• Fallawing lang term starage, recharge the battery before use.

5.3 Remote Controller Power LED Status Information

PoWer LEDIndicator Sound ReITIote Controller Status

B - Salid Green Nane Functianing narmally.

(B) - Solid Red None Charging( remate cantroller is powered aff)

- Salid Yellaw Nane Rernatecantrallerjaysticks calibratian error, need to'be re-callbrate.

'R - Salid Red BB-BB-BB Law voHage (fram 3.5V-3.53V), recharge the remate cantroller.

Critical law valtage (fram 3.45V-3.5V). Recharge the remate

cantroller immediately.

Alert will saund after 15 minutes af inactivity. It will stap ance yau

start using the remate controller.

R Quick Red flashing B-B-B .

'<3 Slow Green flashing B-8-B .

5.4 Battery Level Indicator

Built-in LiPa Battery: The remate cantraller includes a rechargeable LiPo battery with

a capacity af 2000mAh. Yau can manitor the current battery level using the LED

indicatars an the frant panel af the remate contraller as the figure shawn:

Battery Level Indicatar

o 0 0 0

25% 50% 75% 100%

it. The remate cantroller will shaw a blinking LED and saund an alert when the valtage draps belaw 3.45V, then

automatically pawer aff after 3 seconds. This process will repeat even if yau power cycle the remote cantraller. If

this law valtage warning occurs during flight, the remate cantroller will autamatically pawer aff, causing the aircraft

to' enter Failsafe made, which cannat be interrupted (refer to' Failsafe Functian (Page27) far details). It is strongly

recammended that yau recharge the battery immediately when the 3.45V-3.5V law voltage warning occurs.

5.5 Antenna Orientation

Keep the antennas painting skyward, perpendicular to'the ground far maximum remate cantroller range during flight.

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Assembly and Use

Figure 25

5.6 Remote Controller Operation

The Remote Controller is set to Mode 2 by default.

For maximum range and reliability, Remote Controller antenna

should point skywards with no obstructions between it and the

Phantom. Obstacles may cause Return to Home to trigger Phone

Holder and Range Extender should not block the antenna.

• 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) Operation details

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Position 1 Position 2 Position 3

Vertical movements on the left stick control elevation.

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend.

When bothsticks are centeredthe Phantom willhoverin place.

Push the throttle stick upward beyond the centered

(neutral) position to take off, Push the throttle gently to

prevent sudden and unexpected elevation.

Horizontal movements on the left stick control the rudder,

Push left to rotate counter clock-wise and right for

clockwise, If the stick is centered, the Phantom will fly

straight.

The more the stick is moved, the faster the Phantom will

rotate.

Vertical movements on the right stick control forward and

backward pitch,

Push up to fly forward and down to fly backward. The

Phantom will hover in place if the stick is centered.

Push the stick further for a larger pitch angle (maximum

35°) and faster flight.

Horizontal movements on the right stick control left and

right pitch.

Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Phantom will

hover in place if the stick is centered.

Push the stick further for a larger pitch angle (maximum

35°) and faster flight.

Left Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the camera will

shift to point upwards.Turn the dial to the left, and the

camera will shift to point downwards. The camera will

keep its current position if the dial is static.

The S1 switch is used for compass calibration. Toggle the

S1 from position 1 to position 3 and back approximately 5

times to enter into compass calibration mode.

In Naza-M mode, the S1 switch is used to switch

between control modes and enter compass calibration.

S2 is used to record a Home point manually. After a Home

point has been recorded automatically, flipping S2 from

position 1 to position 3 and back 5 times (or more) rapidly

will move the Home point to the Phantom's current location.

In addition, you can enable Dynamic Home Point feature

in DJI VISION App.

In Naza-M working mode, S2 is be used for IOC,