2015.07 

# PHANTOM 3

ADVANCED

V1.2 

# User Manual

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Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference 

##  Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Advanced:

We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer
refer to the User Manual for more detailed information.


##  Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below, which demonstrates how to use Phantom 3 Profess ional safely: http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3/video



##  Download and install the DJI Pilot app before using the aircraft. Scan the QR code to the right to download the latest version. The Android version of the DJI Pilot app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later. The iOS version of the DJI Pilot app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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#           



###            



###     

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###       


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### This section introduces the Phantom 3 Advanced and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller.

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## 

The Phantom 3 Advanced represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 1080p video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built-in camera has an integrate d gimbal to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is avail able, the Vision Positioning System allows the aircraft to hover accurately in place. 

##   Phantom 3 Advanced has a fully integrated camera that shoots 1080p video at up to 60 frames per second and captures 12 megapixel photos. An enhanced sensor gives you greater clarity,

 The low-latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of DJI Lightbridge.  The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells and an advanced power management system. 

unavailable.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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##   Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding it to the right (when facing the nose of the aircraft), as shown below.



###  Mount the propellers with black dots on to motors with black axes and spin counter-clockwise to secu re. Mount the propellers with sliver dots on to motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be sure all propellers are securely in place.

Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lock them in position. Preparing the Remote Controller: The mobile device holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile device. Tilt the mobile device ho lder to the desired position, then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward. 1. Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, then adjust the

2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down, and connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable. 3. Plug one end of the cable into the mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller.

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## 

   Relays aircraft control and video signal.   Securely mounts your mobile device to the remote controller.   Controls the orientation and movement of the aircraft.   Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH). [1] [2]

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[15] [14] [1] GPS [2] Propeller [3] Motor [4] Front LED Indicator [5] Landing gear [6] Gimbal and Camera [7] Camera Status Indicator [8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port [9] Aircraft Status Indicator [10] Intelligent Flight Battery [11] Vision Positioning Sensors [12] Antennas [13] Camera Micro-SD Card Slot [14] Camera Micro-USB Port [15] Link Button [6] [8] [7]© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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  Displays the battery level of the remote controller.   Displays the remote controller's system status.   Used to turn the remote controller on and off.   Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

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[19] [18]   Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI Pilot app. )   Playback the captured images or videos. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI Pilot app.)   Press to take a photo. If burst mode is selected, the set number of photos will be taken with one press.   Switch between P-mode, A-mode, and F-mode.   Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording.   Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal.   Connect to a SD card reader to upgrade the
  Connect to mobile device or to a USB port for

  Customizable through the DJI Pilot app.   Customizable through the DJI Pilot app.   Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to charge the battery of the remote controller. [10]

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This section introduces the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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##  The Phantom 3 Advanced has Front LEDs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEDs ar e

The Front LEDs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEDs glow solid red when the aircraft is turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicat e the
Indicators: 

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

braking feature. 

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P-mode (Positioning) : P-mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Advanced depending on signal strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors : P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available. The aircraft is using GPS for positioning. using only the Vision Positioning System for positioning. P-ATTI: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer fo r positioning, so only altitude can be stabilized. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft on ly uses its barometer. The aircraft can still automatically return to the home point if the control signal i s lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more informa tion about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix.
“Flight Mode Switch” on Page 26 for more information.

Front LED Aircraft Status Indicator

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 Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Turning On and Self Diagnostic Testing

Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Warming Up Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning)
X2 Green Flashes Twice Safe to Fly (P-mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS) Yellow Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning)  Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller's Signal Lost Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning Fast Red Flashing Critical Battery Warning Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error

— Solid Red Critical Error Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required 

##  The Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There ar e three types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes these three scenarios in detail.

GPS Description

Home Point If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal strength is indicated by the GPS icon ( ). The aircraft status indicator will blink rapidly when the home point is recorded.


##  Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to “RTH button” on page 26 for more information) or tap the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to ini

tiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point. You ma y use the remote controller’s control sticks to control the aircraft’s position to avoid a collision durin g the Smart RTH process. Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process, and press the Smart RTH button again to terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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      

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

Critical Low battery level warning The aircraft

must land immediately. Aircraft status

indicator blinks RED quickly. The DJI Pilot app display will

start to descend. The remote controller will sound an alarm. Allow the aircraft to descend and land automatically.

Estimated remaining Estimated

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

##  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 im mediately when prompted. The DJI Pilot app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a ten-second countd own. The user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The threshold s for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft’s current altitude and distanc e from the Home Point. The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the airc raft’s orientation during the landing process. 

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

Battery level Indicator Critical Low battery level warning(Red) Low battery

level warning(Yellow) level(Green)

Power requires to return home

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##  If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH wi ll be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Returnto-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote controller signal connection is re-established. 

###  When the Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically, you may push the throttle upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude, giving you an opportunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing location. The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated
and status.

Height over HP<=20m



##  The DJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its c urrent position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Phantom 3 Advanced can hover in place more preci sely 5 RTH (adjustable altitude)

Fast Blinking Yellow 1 Record Home Point

Blinking Green 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost

Fast Blinking Yellow Blinking Green 6 Landing (after hovering for 5 secs)

Fast Blinking Yellow 4 Signal Lost Lasts (after 3 sec.)

Fast Blinking Yellow Height over HP>20m Elevate to 20m 20m >3S × ×

× ×

Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ( [ ] displays grey) or unavailable. meters (65 feet) radius of the Home Point. Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) altitudes or beyond during Failsafe. The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it is important to set a select “MODE > Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode” to set the Failsafe altitude. User cannot control the aircraft while the aircraft is ascending to its failsafe altitude. However the user can press Smart RTH button to regain control to cancel the ascending.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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 Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Advanced is turned on. No further action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in indoor environments, where GPS is unavailable. Using the sensors that are built into the Vision Positioning system, the Phantom 3 Professional can hover precisely even without GPS. [1] [2]

The performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface over which it is above sound-absorbing materials. In addition, the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from P-mode to A-mode automatically if neither GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the following situations: Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). Flying at high speeds(over 8 m/s at 2 meters or over 4 m/s at 1 meter). Flying over water or transparent surfaces. Flying over moving surfaces or objects. Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically. Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux > 100,000) surfaces. Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with the same design)

. properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations. Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off and the aircraft will hover in place.

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##  Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters. To access these data, connect the aircraft to the PC through the Micro-USB port and launch the DJI Pilot app. 

##  Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Advanced. The grey and black nuts on the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin. To attach the propellers properly, match the nut color with the motor axis color
   Figure Attach On Motors with a grey axes Motors with a black axes 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.


###  1. Be sure to remove the warning stickers from the motors before attaching the propellers. 2. Attach the propellers with silver dots onto the motors with silver axes and spin the propellers cloc kwise to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with black dots onto the motors with black axes and s pin the propellers counter-clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness of the sensors. Vision Positioning is only effective when the aircraft is at altitudes of 0.3 to 3 meters. The Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light conditions (less than 100 lux). Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is in operation. Vision Positioning System may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds.. Keep animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensor emits high frequency sounds that are only audible to some animals.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off. Wear gloves when handling propellers.



###  Hold the motor in place with one hand, then spin the propeller in the indicated unlock direction.

or broken propellers. To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or motors when they are spinning.



##  The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart char ge/ discharge functionality. It should only be charged using an appropriate charger that has been approv ed by DJI.

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" for more information. Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Advanced charger is 57 W.



###  1. Battery Level Display: the LED indicators display the current battery level. 2. Battery Life Display: the LEDs display the current battery power cycle. 3. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it is idle for more than ten days. It takes around two days to discharge the batter y to 65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged. 6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F). 7. Over Current Protection: The battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 8 A) is detected. 8. Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over-discharge damage, discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 12 V. 9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected.

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### 

  Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on. The

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

###   Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The

of a recording during the event recording wasn’t stopped. 

### 

2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature (< -10°C) environments. Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures between -10°C and 5°C.
environments.

5. To ensure optimal performance of the battery, keep the battery temperature above 20°C. 6. The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell’s temperature is not within the opera ting range (0°C ~ 40°C ).
In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for approximately 1-2 minutes to warm up before taking off.


###  The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the battery is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery lev el. See below for details. 10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI Pilot app displays a warning message when a damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Error History: Browse the battery error history in the DJI Pilot app. 12. Sleep mode: To save power, the battery enters sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. 13. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery’s voltage, capacity, current, etc. is trans mitted to the aircraft’s main controller.

Refer to before use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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

: LED is on. : LED is off.       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% 

###  Battery life refers to how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it mus t be replaced. When the battery is turned off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink for two seconds, as shown belo w:       90%~100% 80%~90% 70%~80% 60%~70% 50%~60% 40%~50% 30%~40% 20%~30% below 20%

When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. For more information about the battery, launch the DJI Pilot app and check the information that is listed under the battery tab.

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      0%~25% 25%~50% 50%~75% 75%~100% Fully Charged


###  The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns.
       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 LED4 blinks three times per second Charging temperature is too high 

###  1. Connect the Battery Charger to a power source (100-240 V 50/60 Hz). 2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger. If the ba ttery level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level as it is charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level Indicators are all off. before storing it for an extended period. We do not recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with the standard charger at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat. Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Advanced. Never insert or remove a battery when it is turned on.

Charger I n t e l l i g e n t F l i g h t B a t

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After these issues are resolved, press the Power Button to turn off the Battery Level Indicator. Unp lug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the charger will re sume charging when the temperature is within the allowable range.
DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers.   Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Phantom 3 Advanced’s Battery Compartment and turn it on. Leave it on until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery levels.  Fly the Phantom 3 Advanced outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on.

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# 

This section describes the features of the remote controller and includes instructions for controlling the aircraft and the camera.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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# 

The Phantom 3 Advanced remote controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the video downlink system and aircraft remote control system. The video downlink and airc raft remote control system operate at 2.4 GHz. The remote controller features a number of camera control functions, such as taking and previewing photos and videos, as well as controlling gimbal motion. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LE D indicators on the front panel of the remote controller.  The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations.  Control can be set to Mode 1 or Mode 2, or to a custom mode.  The right stick serves as the throttle.  The left stick serves as the throttle.

To prevent transmission interference, do not operate more than three aircrafts in the same area. 

##   The Phantom 3 Advanced remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a capacity of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow th e steps below to turn on your remote controller: 1. When the remote controller is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEDs will display the current battery level. 2. Press and hold the Power Button to turn on the remote controller. 3. The remote controller will beep when it is turned on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green, indic ating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEDs will glow solid green when li nking is complete. 4. Repeat Step 2 to turn off the remote controller.



### 

details.

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Charger Power Outlet

Power Button 

###  Shoot videos/pictures, view recorded images, and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Came ra Settings Dial, Playback Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote controller.

  Turn the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture without letting go of the remote controller. Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playb ack mode. Press down on the dial to toggle between these settings.
  Press to view images and videos that have already been captured.
  Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press

.   Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording.   Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

###  This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. The Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default. [1] [2]
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Stick Neutral/Mid-Point: Control sticks are in the center position. Moving the Control Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the center position.

  

   Moving the left stick up and down changes the aircraft’s elevation. Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 Advanced will hover in place. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Advanced will change elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation changes. Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the rudder and rotation of the aircraft.Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counterclockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 Advanced will maintain its current orientation. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Advanced will rotate. Moving the right stick up and down changes the aircraft’s forward and backward pitch. Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly backward. Phantom 3 Advanced will hover in place if the stick is centered. Push the stick further away from the center position for
Moving the right stick control left and right changes the aircraft’s left and right pitch. Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Phantom 3 Advanced will hover in place if the stick is centered. Gimbal 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 remain in its current position when dial is static.

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   Position 1 F-mode Position 2 A-mode Position 3 P-mode  Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode.You may choose between; P-mode, F-mode and Amode. Position 1

Position 2

Position 3 P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. There are three different versions of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Advanced depending on GPS signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available; the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. only Vision Positioning for position holding. P-ATTI: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometer fo r positioning, so only altitude is maintained. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft us es only its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Point if remote c ontroller signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more informa tion about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix. app, enter the “Camera” page, and tap “Mode”, then activate “Multiple Flight Mode”.
 Press and hold the RTH button to start the Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure. The LED ring around the RTH Button will blink white to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will th en return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain control of the aircraft.  Hold and twist the controller sticks clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust the length of the controller sticks. A proper length of controller sticks can improve the controlling accuracy.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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###  Tilt the mobile device holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the mobile de vice holder to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the cradle. Adjust the clamp down to se cure the mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable, plug one en d of the cable into your mobile device and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote cont roller.



###  The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable within the a rea that is depicted in the image below:

Optimal Transmission Range

performance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operator and the aircraft.


## 

RTH LED indicates the Return-to-Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains more informati on about these indicators.

RTH LED

Status LED strong weak

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Status LED Alarm Remote Controller Status

— Solid Red Chime The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft.

— Solid Green Chime The remote controller is connected to the aircraft. Slow Blinking Red D-D-D ...... Remote controller error. / Red and Green/ Red and Yellow Alternate Blinks 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 .. .. .. Return-to-Home procedure in progress. The Remote Status Indicator will blink red and sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low. 

##  The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when usin g a new

1. Turn on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch the DJI Pilot app. 2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Enter “Camera” and tap on and then tap “Linking RC” button as shown below.

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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 RC.
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The remote controller will un-link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to t he same aircraft. 

##  The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements. Link Button 

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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 RC.
   Press the linking button on the aircraft to link this remote controller

to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED will display a solid green once the rem ote controller is successfully linked to the aircraft. 4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and a bee p is emitted.

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This section provides the technical specifications of the camera and explains the gimbal’s operation modes.