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DJI PHANTOM 3 USER MANUAL 

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Using this Manual 

0 Warning A Important `.0*. HintsandTips m Reference 

Read the following documents before using your Phantom 3 Standard. 

1.In the Box 

2. Phantom 3 Standard UserManual 

3. Phantom 3 Standard Quick StartGuide 

4. Phantom 3 Standard Guidelines and Disclaimer 

S. Phantom 3 Standard Intelligent Flight BafterySafelyGuidelines 

To prepare for your first fllght, follow the sleps in the Phantom 3 Standard Quick Start Guide. Read the 

Guidelines and Disclaimer to understand your legal rights and responsibilities. 

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`Viiieo Tutorials 

These tutorials will guide you alI the way through unboxing, updating the firmware, and your maiden flight. 

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Download the DJI GO app on the App Store or Google Play, or by scanning the QR code on the right. 

The DJI GO app supports iOS 8.0 and Android 4.1.2, or later versions. 

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Contents 

Using this Manual 

Legends 2 

Readings 2 

Video Tutorials 2 

DJI GO App 2 

Product Profile 

Introduction 6 

Key Features 6 

Preparing the Aircraft and Remote Controller 7 

Aircraft Diagram 8 

Remote Controller Diagram 8 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 10 

Flight Modes 10 

LED Indicators 10 

Return-to-Home (RTH) ti 

Smart RTH ti 

Low Battery RTH 12 

Failsafe RTH 13 

Flight Data 13 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 13 

Intelligent Flight Battery 15 

Remote Controller 

Profile 21 

Controls and Operation 21 

Camera and Gim6al 

Camera 28 

Gimhal 29 

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DJI GO App 

Equipment 32 

Library 35 

Explore 35 

Me 35 

Flight 

Flying Conditions 37 

Flight Limits and No Fly Zones 37 

Pre-flight Checklist 41 

Calibrating the Compass 41 

Auto Takeoff and Landing 42 

Starting and Stoppingihe Motors 43 

Flight Test 43 

FAO 

Appendix 

Specifications 50 

Intelligeni Orientation Controi (IOC) 52 

FCC Compliance 53 

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This section introduces the features of 

the aircraft and remote controller. 

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Product Profile 

Introduction 

The Phantom 3 Standard is an easy-to-fly quadcopterfor aerial pholography and filmmaking. It includes 

a high-qualiry camera, custom-built remote controller, and Intelligenl Flight Battery, and is compatible with 

the DJI GO app for mobile devices. 

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m Camera and Gimbal: The built in camera captures video at 2.7K and 12 megapixel photos. A 3-axis 

`o gimbal holds the camera stable and steady as you fly, resulting in shal<e-free footage every time. 

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~ Intelligent Flight Battery: A 4480 mAh lithium polymer Intelligent Flighl Battery features an advanced 

o power management system, and provides up to 25 minutes of flight time. 

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WiFi Vdeo Downlink: Live HD video is streamed from the camera to the DJI GO app over WiFi as you fly. 

A WiFi range extender is built into the remote controller. 

Flight Controller: Flying is easy and safe with a flight controller optimized to enable controlled, stable flight. 

Critical flight data is collected, computed and communicated to lhe entire aircraft in real time. 

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Preparirig the Airccaft and RerCtote Controller: ? 

Removing the Gimbal Clamp 

Slide the gimbal clamp oft the camera. 

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AHaching the Propellers 

Attach the black propeller nuts onto the motors with black dots and spin them counter-clockwise to ~ 

secure. Attach the siiver propeller nuts onto the motors without black dots and spin them clockwise to 

secure. 

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& Tighten the propellers with both hands before each flight. 

Preparing the Remote Controller: 

1. Unfold the mobile device holder and adjust its position and angle. 

2. Slide the power switch to the right to turn on the remote controller. Ensure the battery is fully 

charged. 

3. Be sure the St switch is toggled to the upper most position. The Status LED will become solid 

green if the remote controller is functioning properly. 

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[4] Aircraft Micro USB Port 

[5] Camera Status Indicator 

[6] Landing Gear 

[7] [7] Intelllgent Rlghl Battery 

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[8] Gim6al and Camera 

[9] Antennas 

[101 Camera Micro SD card slot 

L111 Link Button 

[t 1 ~ [12] Camera Micro USB Port 

ry2] [73] Aircraft Status Indicator 

Remote Controller Diagram 

[1] Antenna 

fi] [2] Mobile Device Halder 

[3] Switch Si 

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[4] Control Sticks 

1121 ~ ~ 1 [5] Lanyard Loop 

[ro] ~ [q] [6] Battery Level Indlcator 

[5~ [71 Status LED 

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[9] Power Switch 

[s] [10] Glmbal Dial 

[ii] Switch S2 

[12] Handle Bar 

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Aircraft 

Flight Controller 

The flight controller provides stability, safety and control to the Phantom 3 Standard. The supported flight 

modes are designed to optimize aircraft conlrol for diflerent conditions and purposes. The flight controller 

allows the aircraft to automatically Return-to-Home (RTH) if the remote controller signal is lost (i.e. Faitsafe 

RTH) orwhen instructed to by the pilot (i.e. Smart RTH), ensuring the safe return of your aircraft. Flight 

data is stored to the device every time you fly and can be accessed anytime. 

t Flight MoHes 

D Three flight modes are available The details of each flight mode are found below: 

w P-Mode (Positioning): P-Mode works best when lhe GPS signal is strong. One of Its two slates will be 

" selected by the aireraft automatically depending on GPS signal strength. 

P-GPS: GPS is available. The aircraft uses GPS for positioning. 

P-ATTI: GPS is not available. The aircraft oniy uses its barometer to maintain altitude. 

A-Mode (Attitude): GPS is not used for positioning, and the aircraft only uses iis barometer to mainlain 

allilude. if a GPS signal is present, the aircraft will still return to the last recorded Home Point if the remote 

controller signal is lost. 

F-Mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is supported in this mode. Refer to the IOC section 

in the Appendix for more information. 

The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P-Mode by default. To enable otherflight modes, go to the DJI GO 

app > Camera View> 03en> Advanced Settings > Enable Multiple Flight Modes. 

The Phantom 3 Standard has two Front LEDs located under the two front motors and two Aircraft Slatus 

Indicators located under the two rear motors. 

Front LED 

Alronait Status Indicaior 

The Front LEDs glow solid red when the aircraft is turned ort and help you orientate the aircrafl when it 

is in the air. You can switch off the Front LEDs in the DJI GO app to achieve a better filming result, The 

Aircraft Status Indicators indicate the status of the flight controller. See lhe table belowfor delails of its 

blinking patterns. 

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...... Flashes red, green and yellow alternatively Turning on and running self-diagnostic test 

. ...... Flashes green and yellow alternatively Warming up 

#I - °° - Flashes green slowly Safe to Fly (P-Mode wilh slrong GPS signal) 

Q~ ......Flashes yellow slowly Safe to Fly (A-mode bul No GPS signal) , . Waming 

- VFFlashesyellowquickly Remolecontroller'ssignallost D 0 

[(k .....Flashes red slowly ~ ~ ~ Low Battery Warning 

tRS - - - - - Flashes red quickly Critical Batlery Warning 

:(l - Flashes red (Alternates with other patterns) IMU enor 

=CnA Glows solid red Cri[ical error 

...... Flashesredandyellowalternatively Compass calibration required 

The Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure brings the aircraft back to lhe Iast recorded Home Point. There are 

lhree types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. The following sections 

describe them in detail. 

The Home Point is the location at which the aircraft takes off. A 

strong GPS signal (;, ulll ) must be present for the aircraft to record 

Home Point %,illI the Home Point. If the Home Point is recorded successfully, the 

 Aircraft Slatus Indicator will blink qreen rapidly. 

Tap U in the DJI GO app or toggle the S2 swi[ch on the remote conlroller back and forlh at least twice 

to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will first ascend to the Return-to-Home altitude, lhen relurn to the last 

recorded Home Point if a GPS signal is available. During the RTH procedure, you may use the remote 

controller to guide the aircraft around obstacles. 

Tap &' or toggle the Si switch once to terminate Smart RTH and regain full control of the aircraft 

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Low Battery RTH : 

When the Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft, 

the Low Battery Level Warning or Crilically Low Battery Warning will appear in the DJI GO app. The 

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

distance from the Home Point, btrt you can also set your own fixed thresholds as extra precaution. 

Observe the Battery Level Indicator as you fly your aircraft. The OW icon displays the estimated 

remaining flight time, and the © icon represents the point when the battery level is jusl enough for the 

airerafl to return to the Home Point. The @M icon gradually moves to ihe left as the battery is consumed. 

-- When the Igo icon enters the yellow region, the Low Battery Level Warning will appear and prompt 

D you to Return-to-Home. The aircraft will aiRomatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after 10 

seconds, but you can resume normal flight by tapping *~ or toggling the Si switch. 

When the EM icon enters the red region, the battery level can only supporl the aircraft to land from its 

current altitude. The Critically Low Battery Level Warning will appear and the aircraft will begin to descend 

autematically. You should find a suitable location to the land the aircraft immediately. 

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LevelWarning(Red) (Green) 

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LevelN/aming (Vellow) Remdining Flighf Time 

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8attery Lsvel Indlcetor 

 The Aircraft Status Indicator 

. flashes RED slowly. 

The badery level is just Prompts the pilot to start 

Low Battery sufficient for the aircraft the Return-to-Home The aircraft will automatically 

Warning to safely return to the procedure. return lo the Home Point if 

Home Point. no action is taken after 10 

seconds. 

Alerts the pilotof the The Aircraft Stalus Indicator 

Critically Low The battery level can aireraft's automafic flashes RED quickly. 

only support the aircraft descent (cannot be 

BatteryLevel to Iand from its current cancelled). 

Warning The aircraft begins to descend 

altitude. and land itself automatically. 

The screen will flash RED. 

;~* • While the aircraft is in automatic descent, you can still control the aircraft's movement although 

its ascent speed is very limited. Use this opportunily to find a suitable landing location. 

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Failsafe RTH will be triggered if the remote controller signal is lostfor more than three seconds, provided 

that a Home Pointwas recorded previously. You can regain control of the aircraft if the remote controller 

signal is recovered. 

Failsafe RTH Illustration 

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~ • The aircraft wlll automatically descend and land if Failsafe RTH is triggered when the aircraft 

is within a 20 meter (65 feet) radius of the Home Point. During the RTH procedure, if you move 

the throttle stick after the aircrad rises above 65 feet (20m), the aircraft will stop ascending and 

immediately return to the Home Point. 

• The aircraft cannot Relurn-lo-Home if lhe signal is weak ([ 3y mll ] is grey). 

• The aircraft cannot avoid obstacles during the Failsafe RTH procedure, and therefore il is 

important to set a suitable Return-to-Home altitude before each flight. Go to the DJI GO app > 

Camera View> ~Xn > Advanced Seftings > Failsafe Mode to set ihe Failsafe altitude. 

The aircraft automatically keeps a record of detailed flight data including telemetry measurements, 

aircraft status information, and error messages. To export this data, connect the aircraft to the PC 

through the Micro USB port and launch the DJI GO app to export this data. This data can be later 

analyzed with the proper soflware if necessary. 

f Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

Only use official DJI Phantom 3 propellers with your Phantom 3 Standard. 

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Attach On Motors wilhout a black dot Motors with a black dot 

Legends s) Lock : Turn the propellers in this direction to secure. 

Unlock : Turn the propellers in this direclion to loosen. 

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Attaching the Propellers 

1. Remove the warning stickers from the motors before attaching the propellers. 

2. Attach the black propeller nuts onto the motors with black dots and spin them counter-clockwise to 

secure. Attach the silver propeller nuts onto the motors wAhout black dots and spin lhem clockwise to 

secure. 

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~j • Ensure the propellers are attached to the correct motors. 

•Tlghten the propellers with both hands before each flight. 

• Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped, 

orbroken propellers. 

• Stand clear of the motors and DO NOT touch the propellers when they are spinning. 

Detaching the Propellers 

Put the prope(ler removai clamp around the motor, and pinch both sides as shown beiow to hold the 

motor in place. Then rotate the propeller in the unlock direction b9 to loosen it. 

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I Intelligent'Flight Battery ' 

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The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capaciry of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V and a smart chargef 

discharge functionafily. It should only be charged with lhe official DJI battery charger. 

Intelllgent Flight Battary ~ y 

Charger 

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0 The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first lime. Refer to w 

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery on page 18 for more information. ~ 

Note that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Standard charger is 57 W. 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

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

2. Battery Life Display: LEDs display the current battery life. 

3. Auto-Discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of battery Ievel when 

it is left idle (pressing the power button will exit idle state) for more than 10 days to prevent swelling. 

It takes about two days to discharge the battery from 100 % to 65%, and it is normal to feel moderate 

heat emitting from the baltery during the discharge process. The discharge thresholds can be 

adjusted in the DJI GO app. 

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

5. Overcharge Protection: Automatically stops charging the battery when it is fuliy charged. 

6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge Wnen its core temperature is between 0°C and 

40°C (32°F and 104°F). 

7. Overcurrent Protection: The baltery stops charging when the maximum current of 8A is exceeded. 

B. Over-Discharge Proteclion: The battery stops discharging when the batteryvoltage reaches 12V to 

prevent damage from over-discharge. 

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

10.Battery Cell Damage Detection: The DJI GO app display a warning message if a damaged battery 

cell is detected. 

11.Battery Log: Show the last 32 entries of baltery information including warning messages. 

12.Sleep Mode: The baltery enlers sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity lo save power. 

13.Communication: The battery voltage, capacity, current and olher relevanl information is sent to the 

flight controller. 

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full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

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Using the Battery 

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Banrry Level Indlcalors 

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~ Press the power button once, again, and hold for 2 seconds. 

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aircraft is still storing media files to the Micro SD card. 

Low Temperature Environments: 

1.The battery capaciry is significanlly reduced when flying in cold environments (i.e. air temperatures 

below 0°C). 

2. It is not recommended to fly in very cold environments (i.e. air temperatures below -10°C). Ensure the 

battery voltage is slable when operatlng in air temperatures between -10°C and 5°C. 

3. End the flight as soon as possible if the Low Battery Level Warning appears when you are flying in low 

temperature environments. 

4. Try to warm up the battery indoors prior to flying in low temperature environments. 

5. Keep the battery core temperature above 20°C to ensure optimal performance. 

6. The charger will pause the charging process if the battery core temperature is out of operating range 

(0°C — 40°C). 

Di, • Ensure the temperature of the Intelligent Flight Battery exceeds 5°C before takeoff. 

• To warm up the aircraft battery, power it on inside the battery compartment for approximately 1-2 

minutes before takeoff. Begin flying by hovering the aircraft at a low altitude for approximately 

1 minute to ensure that the battery temperalure is stable. 

Checking the Battery Level 

When the battery is powered off, press the power button once. The Battery Level Indicator will light up to 

display the current battery level. See the table below for more details. 

[_-]] The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and 

discharging. The LED states are defined below. 

0: LED is on. (J; : LED is flashing. 

0 : LED is off. 

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Checking the Battery Life 

The battery life indicates the number of cycles the battery can be charged and discharged hefore it must 

be replaced. when the batlery is turned off, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to check the 

baltery life. The Battery Level Indicator will light up with one of the following LED palterns: 

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Zt when the battery life reaches 0%, the Intelligent Flighl Baltery must be replaced. 

Q] For more information about the battery, launch the DJI GO app and tap E/ ~ I00%in Camera 

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Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

1. Connectthe battery charger to a suitable power supply (100-24oV, 50(60Hz). 

2. Open the protection cap on the battery charger and connect it to the Intelligent Flight Batlery. If the 

battery level is above 95%, turn on the batlery before charging, othenvise itwill not be fully charged. 

3. The Battery Level Indicatorwill display the current battery level as it is charging. 

4. The Battery Level Indicalors will turn off when charging is complete. Disconnect the Intelligent Flight 

Battery from the battery charger. 

& Always turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery before inserting it into or removing itfrom the aircraff. 

,...... Air cool the Intelligent Fllght Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room 

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Battery Protection Mechanism 

The table below shows the LED blinking patterns and their corresponding battery protection warning. 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattem Battery Protection Warning 

LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected 

LED2 blinks three times per second Shortcircuitdetected 

LED3 blinks twice per second Overcharge detected 

blinks three times per second Charger overvoltage detected 

LED4 blinks twice per second 

Charging temperature is too low 

(<0°C) 

LED4 blinks three times per second 

Charging temperature is too high 

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After any of the above protection issues are resolved, press the power button to turn off the battery 

protection warning. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the battery charger and plug Il back in to 

resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug the battery charger in the event of a 

room temperature error; the baltery charger will resume charging when the temperature falls within the 

normal range. 

& DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused bythird-party battery chargers. 

Discharging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

Slow : Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Phantom 3 Standard's battery comparlment and 

turn it on. leave it on until there is less than 8% of battery remaining, or until the battery can no D ' 

longer be turned on. Check the battery Ievel in the DJI GO app. ~ 

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This section describes the features of the 

remote controller, and includes instructions 

for controlling the aircraft and the camera. 

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The Phantom 3 Standard remote controller features a 2.4 GHz WiFi Video Downlink, 5.8 GHz aircraft 

transmission system, and a built-in battery. It is capabie of transmitting signals to the aircraft at up 

to 0.62 miles (1 km). There is a foldable mobile device holder attached to the remote controller used 

to mount your smartphone.. 

ED • Compliance: The remote controller is made to compiy with both CE and FCC standards. 

• Operating Modes: The controls can be set to Mode 1, Mode 2 or a custom mode. 

• Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle. 

• Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle. 

`.~'. The mobile device holder can be tilted at different positions and angles. 

(2) DO NOT force an overlarge mobile device into the mobile device holder. 

I Controls and qperation, ' 

Powering on the Remote Controller 

1. Toggie the Si switch to the upper most position and ensure both control sticks are in the neutral 

position. 

2. Slide the power switch to the right to turn on the remote controiler. 

3. The Status LED will light up solid green when the remole conlrolier is connected to the aircraft. The 

Battery Level Indicator wili display the battery level of the remote controller. 

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Charging the Remote Controller 

Charge lhe remote controller through the Micro USB port using the provided Micro USB cable. The 

Battery Level Indicator will blink green when it is charging. 

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Remote Controller Operation 

The remote controller is set to Mode 2 by default. 

[[J Neutral Position: The control stick is released and in the central position. 

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Vertical movement of the left stick controls the 

aircraft's elevation. Push up to ascend and 

press down to descend. 

Use the left stick to take off when the motors 

are spinning at idle speed. The aircraft will 

hover in place if the stick is in the neutral 

position. 

Horizontal movement of the left stick controls 

the aircraft's heading. Move left to rotate the 

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rotate the aircraft clockwise. 

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Vertical movement of the right stick controls 

the aircraft's pitch. Push up to fly forwards 

and press down to fly backwards. 

Move the stick fur[her for a larger pitch angle 

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Horizontal movemenl of the right stick controls 

the aircraft's roll. Move the stick left to fIy left 

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Move the stick further for a larger roll angle 

\ and faster flight. 

s ~ q »N tl Turn the Gimbal Dial to the right to tilt [he camera 

upwards, and to the left to tilt the camera 

downwards. 

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Toggle the St switch back and forth multiple 

times to regain lhe control of the aircraft during 

Failsafe RTH. 

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 than 3 times to calibrate the alrcraft's compass. 

Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 

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Toggle the S1 switch to position 1 to enable 

P-Mode, to position 2 to enable A-Mode, and to 

position 3 to enable F-M ode. - 

Toggle the S2 switch back and forlh at least 

twice to initiate Smart RTH. Use lhe S2 switch 

and the gimbal dial to link with the aircraft and 

reset the WiFi password. Refer to Linking the 

® Posltion 1 Posltion 2 Position 3 Remote Controller on page 24 and Resetting m 

the WiFi Video Downlink on page 26 for more o 

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QI • The aircraft will hover in place when both sticks are released and GPS is available. 

• If GPS is not available, the aircraft will lock its altitude but drift from side to side. 

Battery Level Indicator 

The figure below illustrates ihe four battery levels that are displayed by the Battery Level Indicator on the 

remote controller's front panel. 

Batlery Level fndicaior 

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~j Always ensure [he remote controller has an adequate battery level before each flight. If the battery 

level is critically low, the remote controller will sound an alert and its Status LED will blink red for 

3 seconds before automatically powering off. If the remote controller powers off during flight, the 

aircraft will enter Failsafe RTH. 

Optimal Transmission Range 

To achieve optimal transmission, point the top of the remote controller at the aircraft, and adjust the 

antenna so that it is parallel to the aircraft's legs (or simply tilt it at a 45 degree angle). 

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dLinking the :Femote Controller 

The Phantom 3 Standard is linked to the remote controller by default, and re-linking is only necessary if 

the remote controller is replaced with a new one. Refer to the flgure below to locate the Link Button. 

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o 1. Turn on the aircraft and press the Link Button. The button will blink red when the aircraft is ready to Ilnk. 0 

~L 2. Switch on the remote controller, turn the gimbal dial to ihe far left, and toggle the 52 switch back and 

°— forth quickly for at least three times. You will hear a pulsating beep sound when the remote centroller is 

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3. The remote controller will stop beeping and the Link Budon on the aircraft will turn solid green if linking 

is successfW. 

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Linking Status 

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ir?P —Glows solid red No RC signal Switch on the RC or perform a linking procedure 

#c[.•.••Blinksred Readytolink Switch on the RC 

:~Y—Glows solid green Linked to RC Llnking successful 

CE or FCC Compliance 

The remote controller complies with CE compliance as default. Switch between CE and FCC is automatically adjusted according to the GPS locations acquired by the DJI GO app. 

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zt • The CE compliant remote controller has an effective signal range of 0.31 miles (500 m) in open 

spaces. 

• The FCC compliant remote controller has an effective signal range of 0.62 miles (1000 m) in open 

spaces. 

• Be aware of your flying distance as the aircraft will enter Failsafe RTH H it flies beyond 

lransmission range. 

• Observe local laws and regulations that apply to your flight location. 

Remote Controller Status LED Description 

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Used to boost the transmission range between the on-board camera and the remote controller, the 2.4 

GHz WiFi video downlink is integrated inlo the remote controller and provides the device with an effective 

communication range of up to 0.62 miles (1000 m). It also enables the remote controller to connect to the 

DJI GO app wirelessly. 

Connecting to the WiFi Video Downlink: 

1. Switch on the remote controller. 

2. Turn on the aircraft. 

3. On your mobile device, se1ect'PHANT0M3_XXXXXX' from lhe Wifl network list, and enterthe default 

password '12341234'. 

4. Launch the Ddl GO app and enter Camera View. A video signal from the aircraft's camera indicates 

that the aircraft has established a connection to the WiFi video downlink successfuliy. 

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forth for at least three times. The remote controller will sound a long beep if the SSID and password for the 

WiFi Video Downlink have been reset to their default values successfully. 

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Camera and Gimbal 

The on-board camera features a 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor that captures up to 2.7k Ultra HD video at 

30fps and 12 MP still photos. Video can be recorded in MOV or MP4 format, while stills can be saved in 

both JPEG and DNG formats. Shooting modes include burst, AEB and time-lapse. A live HD video feed 

from the camera can be viewed on your mobile device through the DJI GO app. 

Video and Photo Storage 

The Phantom 3 Standard comes with an 8 GB Micro SD, but also suppods Micro SD cards with a 

capacily of up to 64 GB. It is recommended using a UHS-1 or Class 10 Micro SD card to minimize 

the delay when reading or writing high resolution image files. 

0 DO NOT insert or remove the Micro SD card when the Phantom 3 Standard is turned on. 

Downloading Videos and Photos 

Connecl lhe Phantom 3 Standard to your PC through the Camera Micro USB Port to access videos 

and photos stored on [he Micro SD card. 

~I The aircraft must be turned on in order lo access the files on the Micro SD card. 

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Camera Status LED 

The Camera Stalus LED lights up when the aircraH is turned an and provides information on lhe working 

status of the camera. 

Blinking Pattem Camem Status 

l4~ Blinks green quickly (0.1s on, 0.2s off) System is warming up 

Z: Blinks green once (0.4s. on, 0.5s off). '' Taking a single shot 

Blinks green ihree times (O.ts on, 0.3s off) Taking 315p burst shots 

C~7 Blinks red slowly (1.6s on, 0.8s off) ~ ~ Recording video - 

i9: Blinks red quickly (0.2s on, 0.5s off) SD card error . 

Blinks red twice (0.1s on, 0.1s off X2) . ~ ~~' Camera overheated 

Glows solid red System error 

i(R): Blinks green and red alternatively (0.8s green, 0.8s red) Frmware updating '. 

The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the camera attached, allowing you to capture crisp, 

clear images. The gimbal can tilt the camera across a 120° range. 

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Gimbal Operation Modes 

Two gimbal operalion modes are available. Switch belween the different operation modes on the 

camera settings page of lhe DJI GO app. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote 

controller for changes to take effecl. Refer to the table below for defails: 

Follow Mode The pitch angles of lhe gimbal and the aircraR stay the same. 

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The pitch and roll angles of the gimbal and lhe aircraft stay the same, 

providing a unique first-person view. 

~ • Take off from a flat, open ground thatwill not interfere with the gimbal movement. 

 A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: 

~ (1) The gimbal's motion is obstructed by the gimbal clamp or obstacles on the ground. 

6 (2) The gimbal was subjected to an excessive external force such as a collision. 

° • Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary failure. The 

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The Phanlom 3 Standards comes with two Anti-Drop Pins which help secure the gimbal and camera to 

the aircraR To install additional pins, follow these steps: 

Push the Anti-Drop Pin through the damper and the center of the ring. Press them together until you hear 

a click. Only 2 pins installed adjacent from each other are required during use. 

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The DJI GO app is an essential hub to operate your DJI equipment, share your artwork, explore the 

community, and manage your DJI account, all at once. These features correspond to the four pagesEquipmerrt, Library, Explore and Me -which are introduced in detail below. 

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On the Equipment page, you can enter Camera View, visit the Academy or view yourflight records. 

Camera View 

The Camera View is the main panel for operating your aircraft. The center of the screen contains a live 

HD video feed from the camera, and around it are icons and buttons that give you control over the aircraft 

and camera. 

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[i] FlightMode 

~Xo~ : The current flight mode is displayed next to Ihis icon. 

Tap to enter the Main Controller Settings, where you can configure the parameters that affect flight 

behavior. 

iOV. The aircraft is in Beginner Mode by default, and cannot fly 30 meters (98 feet) above or away from 

the Home Point. You can disable Beginner Mode in the Main Controller Settings. 

[2] GPS Signal Strength 

+tndl: Shows the current GPS signal strength. Green bars indicate an adequate GPS strength. 

[3] IOC Settings 

PA CL : Displays the IOC settings when the aircraft is in F-Mode. Tap this icon to view the IOC menu ...,~ 

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— : Describes the battery level of the aircraft according to its immediate status. The colored 

zones represent the various thresholds of battery level. When the battery level drops below a certain 

threshold, the system will prompt the user to take the appropriate action. . 

[e] Remote Controller Signal 

e ,illl : Shows the signai strength bf the remote controller. 

[7] Video Downlink Signal 

^: Shows the signal strength of the WiFi Video Downlink between the aircraft and the remote 

controller. Tap to set the SSID and connection password for the WiFi connection. 

[8] Battery Levei 

a7 00%: Shows the current battery level. Tap to view the Aircraft battery menu, where you can view 

battery information and set the battery warning thresholds. 

[9] General Settings 

Tap to viewthe seflings for the camera, mini-map and video cache. 

[10] Camera Bar 

Camera Operations 

C# : Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution 

of the videos, image size and so on. 

Shutter (Photo) 

0: Tap once to take a single photo. Tap and hold to switch between shooting modes. 

Shutter (Video) 

®: Tap to start or stop recording video. 

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i : Tap to play back photos and videos on the Micro SD card. 

Camera Settings 

_p.: Tap to set the ISO, shutter speed and auto exposure values. 

[71] Map 

Shows the current position of the aircraft. Tap the map to switch from Camera View to Map View. 

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(1) The red arrow indicates the aircraft's heading. 

(2) The ratio between the blue and gray areas indicates the aircraft's pitch. 

(3) The horizontal Ievel of the blue-gray boundary indicates the aircraft's roll angle. 

[13] Return-to-Home (RTH) 

,14D : Initiates the RTH procedure. Tap to bring the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. 

[14] AutoTakeoff/Landing 

~lL*:,: Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

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n: Indicates that a video feed is being broadcast live on YouTuhe. Be sure that your mobile device 

is connected to the internet. 

[i6] Back 

A: Tap to return to the main menu. 

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View, edit and share your artwork all in one place. The Library has a range of simple but powerful tools 

thal let you edit your videos and photos before sharing them online, minutes after they are captured. 

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Find out about our Iatest events, featured products and trending Skypixel uploads in the Explore page. 

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Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended thal you use the flight simulator in the 

DJI GO app to practice flying or have an experienced pilot accompany you for supervision. Ensure 

that all flights are carried out in an open area. 

1. DO NOT use fhe aircraft in adverse weather conditions including rain, snow, fog, and wind 

speeds exceeding 10 m/s. . 

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS signal. 

3. Avoid flying near obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees and bodies of water. . 

4. Avoid flying in area with high Ievels of electromagnetism, including mobile phone base stations 

and radio transmission towers. 

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and 

temperature. Be very careful when flying over 19685 feet (6000 m) above sea level as the battery , 

and aircraft performance may be reduced. T 

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Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by the regulations from self-regulatory 

organizations such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA) and their local aviation authoritles. For safety reasons, flight limits are enabled 

by default to help users use this product safely and legally. 

When operating lhe aircraft in P-Mode, the altitude limit, radius limit and No Fly Zones work togelher 

to bound the aircraft. In A-Mode, lhe aircraft cannot exceed allitudes of 400 feet (120 m). 

Altitude and Radius Limits 

The pilot can set the altitude and radius limits in the DJI GO app to create a cyliderical geo-fence to 

bound the aircraft. The tables below show the details of these Iimits. 

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Max Height 

Flight altitude must be below the Warning: Height None. 

. preset height. limit reached. 

Flashes red rapidly 

Flight distance must be within Warning: Distance when the aircraft 

Max Radius the max radius. limit reached. approaches the max 

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~ • If you fly out of bounds, you can still control the aircra8, but cannot fly it further. 

• If the aircraft loses GPS signal and flies out of the max radius but regains GPS signal afterwards, 

itwill fly back within range automatically. 

No Fly Zones 

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

divided into Alrports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where 

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

sensitive sites. The details of the No Fly Zones are explained below. 

Airports (Requires GPS): 

1. Airport No Fly Zones are comprised of Takeoff Restricted Zones and Restricted-Altitude Zones. Each 

type of zone encompasses a radius of a cenain size. 

2. The radius R7 depends on the shape and size of the airport, and is an area around the airport that is a 

Takeoff Restricted Zone, inside of which takeoff and flight is inhibited. 

3. From Ri to R1+1 miles around the airport, the flight altitude is limited on a 15 degree incline, starting at 

66 feet (20 m) from the edge of airport and radiating outwards. The flight alGtude is limited to 1640 feet 

(500 m) at R1+1 miles. 

4. When the aircraft is within 320 feet (100 m) of a no-fly zone, a warning message will appear in the DJI 

GO app. 

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off within this zone. The value of R depends of the shape and size of the Restricted Area. 

3. A Warning Zone is set on the perimeter of the Restricted Area. When the aircraft is within 0.062 miles (100 

m) of the no-fly zone (inside the Warning Zone), awarning message will appear in the DJI GO app. 

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no-fly zone: The area within a No Fly Zone in which the aircraft is inhibited from any kind of flight. 

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Warning: You are in a no-fly zone. 

Motors will not start. Takeoff prohibited. 

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and enters the restricted area Warning: You are in a no-fly zone. but regains GPS signal after- Aulomailc landing has begun. 

wards, the aircraft will enter (If the aircraft is within Ri) 

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Warning: You are in a restricted U.•••• 

If the aircraft loses GPS signal zone. Descending to a safe Flashes red 

Restricted- and enters the restricted altitude. (If the aircraft is outside 

Altitude Flight area but regains GPS signal R1 but within R2) 

Zone afterwards, it will descend lo a Warning: You are in a restricted 

safe altitude and hover 15 feet zone. Max flight altitude 

belowthe safe altitude. restricted between 20 m and 

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Warning Zone Warning: You are approaching a Noflightrestric[ions. RestrictedArea.Flycauticusly. 

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No flight restrictions. None. None. 

L] Semi-Automatic Descent: AII stick commands are available except the throftle stick command 

during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. 

Q • When flying in a No Fly Zone, the Aircraft Status Indicator will flash red rapidly and continue 

for 3 sewnds, then switch to indicate the current flying status and continue for 5 seconds, at 

which point itwill switch back to flashing red rapidly. . 

• For sarety reasons, please DO NOT fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway 

lines, city centers or other busy areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible at all times. 

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1. The remote controller, Intelligent Flight Baftery, and your mobile device are fully charged. 

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

3. The Micro SD card is inserted, if necessary. 

4. The gimbal is functioning normally. 

5. Motors start properly and are functioning as normal. 

6. The DJI GO app is connected lo the remote controller. 

IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive 

to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight 

performance or flight failure. Hegular calibration is required for optimal performance. 

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Ensure the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight ,....: ~ 

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the Iast calibration. m 

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Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean 

metal structures. 

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

phones. 

• DO NOT calibrate in direct proximityto large metal objects. 

• DO NOT calibrate indoors. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures: 

1. Go to lhe DJI GO app > Camera View > Aircraft Status Bar (top of the screen). Next to'Compass', tap 

Calibrate. Alternatively, flip the S1 swilch quickly for more than 3 times. The Aircraft Status Indicatorwill 

change from flashing yellowto solid yellow when the aircraft is ready for compass calibration. 

2. Hold the aircraft upright and rotate it 360 degrees along the central axis. The Aircraft Status Indicalor 

will change from solid yellowto solid green when complete. 

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3. Hold the aircraft with its camera facing down, and rotate it 360 degrees along its central axis. The 

Aircraft Status Indicator will change from solid green to flashing yellow when complete. The calibration 

is successful. 

4. If the Aircraft Status Indicator becomes solid red, the calibration is unsuccessful. Repeat the steps 

 above to recalibrate the compass. 

~ A If the Aircraft Slatus Indicalor flashes red and yellow alternatively, the compass data is abnormal. 

Move your aircraft to a different location to carry out the calibration. 

iO3 Calibrate the compass after you launch the DJI GO app if you are prompted to do so. 

When to Calibrate 

1.The Aircraft Status Indicator is flashing red and yellow alternatively, indicating that the compass data is 

abnormal. 

2. Flying in a new location that is different from your lastflight. 

3. The physical structure of the aircraft has been changed. 

4. There is severe driffing during flight (i.e. lhe aircraft has difficulty flying in a straight line). 

Auto Takeoff 

To use Auto Takeoff: 

1. Launch the DJI GO app and enter Camera View. 

2. Ensure that the aircraft is in P-Mode (switch Si is in the uppermost position). 

3. Go through the pre-flight checklist. 

4. Tap ~ and slide Confirm to take off. 

5. The aircraft will take off and hover 1.2 meters above the ground. 

Auto Landing 

To use Auto Landing: 

1. Ensure that the aircraft is in P-Mode (switch S1 is in the uppermost position). 

2. Check that the landing area is clear before tapping A, to land the aircraft. 

3. The aircraft will begin to land automatically. 

,~h Only use Auto Takeoff or Landing if lhere is a strong GPS signal. 

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The Combination Stick Command (CSC) illustrated below is used to start or stop the motors. Ensure you 

perform the CSC command in one continuous motion. 

Starting the Motors 

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both sticks to the bottom 

inner or outer corners to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning, release both sticks 

simultaneously. 

Stopping the Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors. '—' 

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Method 1: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle stick down, then pedorm the CSC command to ? 

stop the motors. Release both sticks once the motors have stopped. . 

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors wili stop after 3 

seconds. 

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QI DO NOT perform the CSC command when the aircraft is flying in mid-air. 

Takeoff and Landing Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft on an open, flat ground with the battery indicator facing towards you. 

2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device, and then the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. L.aunch the DJI GO app and enter Camera View. 

4. Wait until the Aircraft Status indicator flashes green. This means the Home Point has been recorded 

and it is safe to fly. If it flashes yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded and you must not 

take off. 

5. Slowly push the throttle stick up or use Auto Takeoff to take off. 

6. To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle stick to descend slowly. 

7. After landing, execute the CSC command or push the throttle stick down for 3 seconds until the motors 

come to a stop. 

8. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery, followed by the remote controller. 

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~ • Wnen the Aircratt Status Indicator flashes yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered the 

Failsafe mode. 

• The Aircraft Status Indicators will flash red slowly to indicale a Low Battery Level Warning, and 

flash red rapidly to indicate a Critically Low Battery Level Warning. 

Tips for Shooting Aerials 

1.Go through the pre-flighl checklist before each flight. 

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

3. Shoot videa when flying in P-Mode whenever possible. 

4. Always fly in good weather and avoid rain or strong winds. 

5. Choose a suilable recording format for the camera and adjust the settings for ISO, exposure, etc. 

6. Perform test flights to establish flight routes and locate interesting scenes. 

7. Move the control sticks gently to keep the aircraft's movement smooth and stable for the best shols. 

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FAQ 

How far can I fly my Phantom 3 Standard? 

The signal transmission distance will vary depending on environmental conditions and local regulations, 

but the Phantom 3 Standard can reach distances of up to 0,62 miles (1 km) away from the pilot. 

What Is the Phantom 3 Standard's maxlmum flight lime? 

Flight time will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage patterns, but the Intelligent Flight 

Battery is designed to provide up to 25 minutes of uninterrupted flight time when fully charged. 

What app should I use with my Phantom 3 Standard? 

The Phantom 3 Standard is compatible with the DJI GO app for iOS and Android, which is also used for 

other DJI products. The app will detect which aircraft is connected and automatically adjust accordingly. 

Where can I get the DJI GO app? 

The DJI GO app is free to download from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Search for "DJI GO" and 

. download/install the app as usual. 

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The DJI GO app is only compatible with devices running iOS 8.0 or Android v4.1.2, or later versions. A full 

Ilst of suggested deceives can be found on the Phantom 3 Standard webpage at "DJl.com ". 

How do I connect to the DJI GO app? 

The Phantom 3 Standard connects to the DJI GO app on your mobile device via its own WiFi network. 

First power on your Phantom 3 Standard and remote controller. Then connect your mobile device to the 

dedicated "PHANTOM3" WiFi network, and open the DJI GO app. Details can be found in the user manual. 

How can I ensure that my pictures and videos will be synchronized to my iOS album? 

You may need to adjust the settings of your mobile device. Open the Settings menu, select the Privacy tab, 

seiect the Photos tab, and then toggle the switch next to the DJI GO app icon. If the GO app has not been 

granted access to your albums, the photos and videos cannot be synchronized. 

How do i use the automatic video editor? 

There is an automalic video editor built into the DJI GO app. After recording several video clips, simply 

tap "Library" from the app's home screeh. You can then seiect your clips and a template, which are 

automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately. 

Do I have to buy the remote controller separately? 

No, there is no need to buy a separate remote controller. Your Phantom 3 Standard comes with a custombuilt remote controller that Is aiready linked to the aircraft. 

Does my Phantom 3 Standard support dual Remote Conlrollers? 

No. The included Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt at the same 

time. 

How do 1 change the control motle of my Phantom 3 Standard? 

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By default, the remote controller is set to Mode 2. This means that the left stick controls the throttle and 

orientation of the aircraft and the right stick controls the movement of lhe aircraft. You can switch to other 

standard modes or configure a custom mode under RC Settings in the DJI GO app. 

What do the switches on the top of the remote controller do? 

These switches are called lhe Si and S2 switches. 

The S1 switch allows you to change between advanced flight modes, including P-Mode, A-Mode, and 

F-Mode. More information about these modes can be found in the user manuai. Beginners should keep this 

switch in the uppermost position (P-Mode) when flying. 

The S2 switch can be used to trigger Return-to- Home. When flying, simply toggle this switch up and down 

several times to tell your Phantom 3 Standard to return to the Home Point and land. 

Can I remove the camera and attach my own? 

No. The camera that comes with the Phantom 3 Standard is permanently altached. Attempting to remove, 

replace, or modify the camera may damage the product and will void your warranty. 

Can I use a Phantom 2lntelligent Flight Battery with the Phantom 3 Standard? D 

No. The Phantom 3 series uses a newly designed Intelligent Flight 8attery with grea[er power. The new 4-cell 

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battery has a capacity of 4490 mAh and voltage of 15.2 V. 

Can 1 use a Phantom 3 Professional/Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery with the Phantom 3 

Standard? 

Yes, the Phantom 3 series batteries are the same. 

Why is the number of discharges for the Intelligent Flight Battery not zero, even though I have never 

used it? 

Every Intelligent Flight Battery is tesled prior to being packaged and shipped. This affects the discharge 

time of a new battery and is the reason thal the discharge time displayed in the DJI GO app is not zero. 

The batlery is safe lo use. 

My Phantom 3 Standard does not turn off right away, is something wrong? 

This is normal. After you release the power bulton, the Intelligent Flight Battery may remain on for a few 

seconds while any video data is saved to the Micro SD card. This helps prevent your data from being lost 

or corrupted. 

How can I restore a video file if the power Is turned off during recording? 

Insert the Micro SD card inta the camera and turn on the Phantom 3 Standard. Wait approximately 30 

seconds for the video file to be restored. 

What should 1 do to land my Phantom 3 smoothly as possible2 

Hover the aircraft over a flal, Ievel surface. Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the aircraft touches the 

ground. 

How can I safely operate the aircraft when encountering compass error? 

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A compass error may accur when the aircraft is flying close to strong electric magnetic sources (e.g. 

power lines and radio base stations). The Aircraft Status Indicators will blink red and yellow rapidly when a 

compass error accurs and the DJI GO app will display one of the following messages: 

• Compass error, calibration required 

This warning message indicates the aircraft Is receiving abnormal compass readings. It is recommended 

that you land the aircraft and recalibrate the compass at a different location. Resume flight in a different 

area when possible. 

• Compass error, exiting P-GPS Mode 

This warning message indicates that the aircraft is drifting severely. Bring the aircraft to a higher al[Itude 

to acquire connections with enough GPS satellites when this warning message appears. The flight 

controllerwill automatically adjust the heading of the aircraft to mitigate the drifts. The aircraft will switch 

back to P-GPS mode when these adjustments are complete. 

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' Specifications 

Alrcraft 

Weighl (Incl. Battery and 

216 g 

Propellers) 

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s 

Max Descent Speed 3 m/s 

Max Speed 16 mis (A-Made, no wind) 

Max Altitude Above Sea Level 6000 m 

Max Flight Time Approx. 25 min 

Operating Temperature 0° to 40° C 

GPS System Built-in GPS 

Gimbal 

Contrallable Range Pitch: -90° to+30° 

Angular Vibration Range ±0.02° 

Camera 

-o Sensor 1/2.3" ~~ 

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~ Photo Resolution 12 Megapixels 

Lens 94° FOV, 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8, focus at oo 

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

Electronic Shutter Speed 8 s-1/8000 s 

Max Image Size 4000 x 3000 plxels 

Single shot 

Phato burst mode: 315I7 shots 

Still Photography Modes 

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 315 bracketed frames a[ 0.7EV bias 

Tlme-lapse 

2.7K:2704x1520p30 

Video Recarding Modes FHD: 1920x1080p 24125130 

HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 

Max Video Bitrate 40 Mbps 

FAT32fexFAT 

Supported File Pormats Photo: JPEG, DNG 

Video: MP41MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) 

Supported SD Card Types Micro SD, Max Capacily: 64GB. Class 6 or higher 

Operating Temperature 0° to 40° C 

WiFi 

OperatingFrequency 2.400GHz-2.483GHz 

FCC: 1000 m; CE: 500 m 

Max Transmission Distance 

(outdoors and unobstructed, aircraft's altitude at 400 feet/120 m) 

Transmitter Power (EIRP) FCC: 27 dBm; CE: 20 dBm 

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OperatingFrequency 5.725 GHz - 5.825 GHz, 922.7 MHz - 927.7 MHz (Japan) 

-FCC: 1000 m; CE:.500 m . Max Transmission Distance 

(outdoors and unobstructed, aircraft's altitude at 400 feeV120 m) 

Operating Temperature 0° to 40° C 

Battery .. . . `. ~-2600 mAh LiPo 18650 

Transmitter Power (EIRP) FCC: 19 dBm; CE: 14 dBm 

Operating Voltage . . . ~ ' : 600 mA ® 3.7V 

Charging Port Micro USB 

-. Battery Charger 

OutputVollage 17.4V 

Rated Powee 57 W 

: ~.Intelligent Flight Battery (PH3 4480 

......... .... ... mAh 15.2 V) 

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Capacity 4480 mAh 

Voltage ~ ~ ~ ~ 15.2 V 

BatteryType LiPo4S 

Energy . . . '~ ~. 68 Wh . . . 

Net Weight 365 g a 

Operating Temperature -10° to -40° C 

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Max Charging Power 100 W ° ~ 

:Normal Operations 

cg cvl .. . Flashes red, green and yellow alternatively Powered on and self testing 

'#=Q'`i:- ­ •••.Flashesgreenandyellowalternatively Aircraft warming up 

...... Hashes green slowly Safe to Fly (P-Mode with strong GPS signal) 

=U; ...... Flashesyellowslowly . SafetoFly(A -ModewithoutGPSsignal) 

Warnings 

{Vi; ...... Flashes yellow quickly Remote controller signal Iost 

#-- - - - - Flashes red slowly Low Battery Warning 

;lR} . -... . Flashes red quickly Critically Low Battery Warning 

:CR}:...... Flashes red IMU eror (Alternates with other patterns) . 

~—Glows solid red Critical error 

Flashesredandyellowafternatively Compass calibration required 

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~ Intelligent`0eientatioh ;Control 

IOC allows the pilot to lock the orientalion of aircraft in different fashions. It has three working modes you 

can choose from in the DJI GO app. IOC only works in F-Mode, and you must toggle the S1 switch to the 

F-Mode (lowest position) to activate IOC. The three work modes are: 

Lock the current nose direction as the aircraft's fonvard direction. The aircraft 

Course Lock (CL) will move in the locked directions regardless of its orientation (yaw angle). Tap 

Reset IOC to reset the Course Lack. 

Home Lock (HL)* 

Record a Home Point, and push the Pitch stick up/down to control the 

distance of the aircraft from the Home Point. 

Point of Interest (POI)* Record a Point of Interest (POI). The aircraft's nose always points towards the 

POI. 

0. *The Home Lock and Point of Interest modes are due for release soon. 

IOC Requirements 

I OC will anly work under the following conditions: 

> IOC Mode r: GPS Enabled Satellite Count Aircraft Distance 

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Enabling IOC 

Launch the DJI GO app> Camera View> 0~>,> Advanced Settings> Enable IOC. On the remote 

controfler, toggle the S1 Switch to the lowest position (F-Mode) to use IOC. 

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FCC Compliance , 

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

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

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 

operation. 

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

user's authorily to operate the equipment. . 

Compliance Information 

FCC Warning Message 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. y 

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& a 

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your 6ody. This transmitter must not 6e co-located or operaling in conjunction with any other antenna or a 

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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 

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

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio 

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruclions, may cause harmful 

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in 

a particular instailation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 

which can he determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to rwrrect 

the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

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

—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 lo the 

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any 

intederence, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 

Le present areil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence. 

L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes: 

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

(2) 1'utilisateur de I'areil doR accepter tout brouillage radicelectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 

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IC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set fonh for an uncontrolled environment. 

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

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

yourbody. 

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

void the user's authorityto operate the equipment. 

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