BradleyWard,Auburn CA - Section 333 Exemption Petition

July 17, 2015

U.S.Department ofTransportation 

Docket Management System 

1200 New Jersey Ave,SE 

Washington, DC20590

Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of the FederalAviation Regulations from 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b);

14 C.F.R. Part 21; 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a)&(b); 91.7(a); 91.9(b) (2); 91.103(b); 91.109; 119.121; 91.151(a); 91.203(a)&(b);

91.405(a); 91.407(a) (1); 91.409(a) (2); 91.417(a)&(b)

Dear Sir orMadam,

I, Bradley Ward, am writing pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and the

procedures contained within 14 C.F.R. 11, to request that I, Bradley Ward, an owner and operator of

small unmanned aircraft, be exempted from the Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) listed below so 

that I, Bradley Ward, may operate my small ultra light weight unmanned aircraft system (“UAS”)

commercially in airspace regulated by the FederalAviationAdministration (“FAA”).

As described herein I, Bradley Ward, am a photographer and videographer within the State of

California; experienced in flying hobby helicopters for recreational purposes. I have added a hobby

grade quad-copter 1 UAS to my inventory equipped with a Sony Camera attached to a gimbal with 

intent for aerial videography/cinematography for commercial uses such as to augment real estate

listing videos, to aid in isolated construction inspection, and to provide video coverage to local news 

agencies; following exemption and approval by the FAA. I plan to add a second quad-copter 2to my

inventory in the future with comparable safety capabilities.

I have flown all forms of RC vehicles over the course of my childhood (10) years without incident. This 

has included numerous RC helicopter’s. I have always been committed to safety with each flight. My,

Bradley Ward's, exemption request would permit operation of ultra light weight, unmanned (piloted by 

remote control) and comparatively inexpensive UAS(s) in remote locations. 3 Conducting

predetermined operation in areas away from the general public, airports, heliports, vehicular traffic,

and from California fires (a recent issue). The purpose of flight will be for community videos which will

be within property boundaries for pertaining projects. Currently, similar lightweight, remote controlled

UAS's are legally operated by unmonitored amateur hobbyists with no safety plan or controls in place

to prevent catastrophe.

Granting my, Bradley Ward’s, request comports with the Secretary of Transportation’s (FAA

Administrator’s) responsibilities and authority to not only integrate UAS's into the national airspace

system, but to “...establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems [UAS's] in the

national airspace system” under Section 333(c) of the Reform Act specific to the use of UAS's for real

estate, inspection, and aerial coverage purposes. Further I, Bradley Ward, will conduct my operations in 

compliance with the protocols described herein or as otherwise established by the FAA. For the reasons

1 Appendix A - Phantom quad-copter Operator Manual 

2 Appendix B - Inspire quad-copter Operator Manual 

3 Appendix C - Auburn area 5 mile airport radius maps
stated below I, Bradley Ward, respectfully request the grant of an exemption allowing me to operate

ultra light weight, remote controlled UAS’s to aid in isolated construction inspection, provide video 

coverage to local news agencies, and to enhance real estate listing videos for homeowners who cannot 

afford expensive manned aircraft for the same purpose. This will promote local economic growth 

through increased employment and increased tax base. Both with public safety in mind by keeping

heavier manned aircraft containing combustible fuelthatthat poses potential public hazard.

I. ContactInformation:

Bradley Ward, 

17685 Vintage Dr 

GrassValley,CA 95949 

Mobile: (530) 906-5150

Email:bradward51@gmail.com

II. The Specific Sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations From Which Bradley Ward

Requests Exemption are:

14 CFR21;

14 C.F.R.45.23(b);

14 CFR 61.113 (a) &(b);

14 C.F.R. 91, et seq.;

14 CFR 407 (a)(1);

14 CFR 409 (a) (2);and,

14 CFR 417 (a) &(b).

III. The Extent of relief BradleyWard seeks and the Reason He Seeks Such Relief:

I, Bradley Ward, submit this application in accordance with the Reform Act, 112 P.L. 95 §§ 331-334,

seeking relief from any currently applicable FARs operating to prevent me, Bradley Ward, contemplated

commercial cinematic, academic and other flight operations within the national airspace system. The

Reform Act in Section 332 provides for such integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into our

national airspace system as it is in the public’s interest to do so. My, Bradley Ward’s, ultra light weight 

UAS meets the definition of “small unmanned aircraft” as defined in Section 331 and therefore the

integration of my ultra light weight UAS is expressly contemplated by the Reform Act. I would like to 

operate my ultra light weight UAS prior to the time period by which the Reform Act requires the FAAto 

promulgate rules governing such craft. Thereby, providing direct experience and valuable information 

for formal regulation that can be administered uniformly to all related UAS aerial video and

photography. The Reform Act guides the Secretary in determining the types of UAS's that may operate

safely in our national airspace system. Considerations include: The weight, size, speed and overall

capabilities of the UAS's; Whether the UAS will be operated near airports or heavily populated areas;

and, Whether the UAS will be operated by line of sight. 112 P.L. 95 § 333 (a). Each of these items reflect

in favor of an exemption for me, Bradley Ward. My UAS utilizes four (4) counter-rotating propellers for

balance, control and stability. My UAS is equipped with GPS and auto return safety technology. 

Weighing less than five (5) pounds (far below the maximum 55 pound limit); including camera with 

gimbal.

I, BradleyWard, consider safety as foremost with each flight. My small unmanned aircraft is designed to 

hover in place via GPS and operate in less than a 24 knot (15 mph) wind. For safety, stability and fear of
financial loss I will not fly in winds exceeding 16 kph (10 mph). Built in safety systems include a GPS

mode that allows my UAS to hover in place when radio controls are released. When pilot 

communication is lost this UAS is designed slowly descend to point of take off. I do not operate my UAS

near airports, Hospitals nor Police heliports, and do not operate near areas where general public is 

within fifty to one hundred (50-100) yards depending on location, conditions and weather. I am

constantly on alert for any manned aircraft (Police/Medical helicopters, etc.) and prepared to land/abort 

immediately to the nearest and safest ground point should a manned aircraft approach my location or I

suspect manned aircraft may approach near my location. My UAS is capable of vertical and horizontal

operations, and are flown only within my line of sight of me, as the remote control pilot. Utilizing

battery power rather than combustible fuels, flights generally last between three 10 to 23 minutes, with 

an altitude under one hundred fifty (150) feet. I, Bradley Ward, utilize a fresh fully charged battery with 

each flight as a safety precaution; full flight time limit for each battery is 20 to 23 minutes as tested. I do

not operate my UAS at or below manufacture recommend minimum charge levels for operation;

preferring to remain well within a safe operating range to insure adequate communication between 

radio control and UAS to eliminate potential for crash, loss of control or hazard. Reserve batteries are at 

hand with each exercise to insure replacement for sufficient safe level of operation. I do not believe in 

taking risk that may cause a crash, that could create hazard to the public/property/manned aircraft,and

have no desire to lose an investment. I have clocked numerous practice flights in remote areas as a

hobbyist simulating flights for future commercial use to gain familiarization with the characteristics of

this specific UAS's performance under different temperature and weather conditions. I also practice

computerized simulated flights to maintain adequate skills and response reflex time. All of this has 

been for the sake ofsafety.

I, BradleyWard, am extremely cautious when operating of myUAS/ultra light weight unmanned aircraft

and will not “create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public.” 112 P.L. 95 § 333 (b).

Given the small size and weight of my UAS it falls well within Congress’s contemplated safety zone

when it promulgated the Reform Act and the corresponding directive to integrate UAS's into the

national airspace system. Bradley Ward’s UAS, used in hobby flight, has a demonstrable safety record

and does not pose any threat to the general public or national security. I have personally flown over 30+

hours within private property. 10 ofthese hours have been logged as aUAS pilot.

IV.How BradleyWard’s Request Will Benefit the PublicAsAWhole:

Aerial videography for inspection, news coverage, and for real estate marketing has been around for a

long time through manned fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. For small budget real estate companies 

and average homeowners the expense of such aerial videography is cost prohibitive. Only large

companies and high end Realtors or luxury homeowners can afford to absorb such expense. Depriving

non-luxury homeowners and lower budget Realtors from a valuable marketing tool. Manned aircraft

pose a threat to the public through potential catastrophic failure and crash. My, Bradley Ward's, UAS

pose no such threat since size and lack of combustible fuel alleviates any potential threat to the public. 

Congress has already proclaimed that it is in the public’s interest to integrate commercially flownUAS's 

into the national airspace system, hence the passing of the Reform Act. Granting my, Bradley Ward’s,

exemption request furthers the public interest. My ultra light weight UAS is battery powered and

creates no emissions that can harm the environment. The consequence of my ultra light weight UAS

crashing is far less than a full size helicopter or fixed wing aircraft; which are heavy, contain combustible

fuel and can cause catastrophic devastation to the public.
V.ReasonsWhy BradleyWard’s ExemptionWill NotAdverselyAffect Safety Or HowThe Exemption

Will Provide a Level of Safety At Least Equal To ExistingRule:

My, Bradley Ward’s, exemption will not adversely affect safety. Quite the contrary, for the reasons 

stated permitting me, Bradley Ward, to log more flight time in FAA controlled airspace, with 

communication with the FAA, will allow me to contribute to the innovation and implementation of new

and novel, as of yet undiscovered safety protocols for commercial UAS pilots. In addition I, Bradley 

Ward, submit the following representations of enhancements to current aerial videography and

photography commercial uses:

My UAS weighs less than 5 pounds complete with a small ultra light weight high quality Sony camera; I

only operate my UAS below 150 feet (well within the 400 foot permissible ceiling set by the FAA

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012); my UAS can only operate for 23 minutes per flight; I land my 

UAS prior to manufacturer recommended minimum level of battery power;

 I pilot my UAS through remote control only by line of sight;

 My UAS has GPS a flight safety feature whereby it hovers and then slowly lands if

communication with the remote control pilot is lost;

 I actively analyze flight data and other sources of information to constantly update and

enhance safety protocols;

 I only operate in reasonably safe environment that are strictly controlled, are away from power

lines, elevated lights, airports and actively populated areas;

 I conduct extensive pre-flight inspections and protocol, during which safety carries primary 

importance;

 I always obtains all necessary permissions prior to operation; and,

 I have procedures in place to abort flights in the event of safety breaches or potentialdanger.

My, Bradley Ward’s, safety protocols provide a level of safety equal to or exceeding existing rules. It is 

important to note that absent the integration of commercial UAS into our national airspace system,

helicopters are the primary means of aerial video and photography for inspection, news coverage, and

real estate. While the safety record of such helicopters is remarkably astounding; it is far safer to 

operate a battery powered ultra light weightUAS.

UAS's carry no people on board and I only operate my UAS in specific areas away from mass 

populations. Second, there is no fuel on board a UAS and thus the potential for fire or explosions is 

greatly diminished. Third, the small size and extreme maneuverability of my UAS allow me to remotely 

pilot away from and avoid hazards quickly and safely. Lastly, given its small size and weight, even when 

close enough to capture amazing images, my UAS need not be so close to the objects they are focused

on through the technology and use of post editing software allowing pan and zoom.

Accordingly, my UAS has been experimentally operated for familiarization/competency and will

continue to operate at and above current safetylevels.

VI. A Summary The FAA May Publish in the FederalRegister:

A. 14 C.F.R. 21 and 14 C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals and The Like. 14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart 

H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirements for procurement of necessary
airworthiness certificates in relation to FAR § 91.203(a)(1). The size, weight and enclosed operational

area of my, Bradley Ward’s, UAS permits exemption from Part 21 because my UAS meets (and exceeds)

an equivalent level of safety pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act. The FAA is authorized to 

exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate requirement under both theAct (49U.S.C. § 44701 (f))

and Section 333 of the Reform Act. Both pieces of legislation permit the FAA to exempt UAS's from the

airworthiness certificate requirement in consideration of the weight, size, speed, maneuverability and

proximity to areas such as airports and dense populations. My, Bradley Ward’s, current and projected

UAS's meet or exceed each of theelements.

14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate. As no such 

certificate will be applicable in the form contemplated by the FARs, this Regulation is inapplicable. 14

C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft. As there are no on board pilots or

passengers, and given the size of the UAS's, this Regulation is inapplicable. An equivalent level of safety 

will be achieved by maintaining a safety/flight manual delineating areas of where safety can be defined.

4 The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation in Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738,

9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 10700 and 32827. 14 C.F.R. § 91.121 regarding

altimeter settings is inapplicable insofar as my UAS utilizes electronic global positioning systems with a

barometric sensor.

14 C.F.R. § 91.203 (a) and (b) provides for the carrying of civil aircraft certifications and registrations. 

They are inapplicable for the same reasons described above. The equivalent level of safety will be

achieved by maintaining any such required certifications and registrations by me, BradleyWard.

B. 14 C.F.R. § 45.23: Marking of The Aircraft. Applicable Codes of Federal Regulation require aircraft to 

be marked according to certain specifications. My UAS are, by definition, unmanned. They therefore do 

not have a cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which to mark certain words or phrases. Further, two-inch 

lettering is difficult to place on such small aircraft with dimensions smaller that minimal lettering

requirement. Regardless, I will mark its UASs in the largest possible lettering by placing the word

“EXPERIMENTAL” on its fuselage as required by 14 C.F.R. §45.29 (f) so that I the pilot, or anyone

assisting me as a spotter with the UAV will see the markings. The FAA has previously issuedexemptions

to this regulation through Exemptions Nos. 8738, 10167, 10167A and 10700.

C. 14 C.F.R. § 61.113: Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: PIC. Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113 (a) & 

(b), private pilots are limited to non-commercial operations. I, Bradley Ward, can achieve an equivalent

level of safety as achieved by current Regulations because my UAS does not carry any pilots or

passengers. Further, while helpful, a pilot license will not ensure remote control piloting skills. The risks 

attended to the operation of my UAS is far less than the risk levels inherent in the commercial activities 

outlined in 14 C.F.R. § 61, et seq.Thus, allowing me, Bradley Ward, to operate my UAS meet and exceed

current safety levels in relation to 14 C.F.R. §61.113 (a) &(b).

D. 14 C.F.R. 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes. 14 C.F.R. § 91.119 prescribes safe altitudes for the

operation of civil aircraft. It allows helicopters to be operated at lower altitudes in certain conditions. 

My UAS will never operate at an altitude greater than 200AGL; safely below the standard of 400 AGL. I,

Bradley Ward, will however operate myUAS in safe areas away from public and traffic, providing a level

of safety at least equivalent to or below those in relation to minimum safe altitudes. Given the size,

weight, maneuverability and speed of myUAS, an equivalent or higher level of safety will be achieved.

4
E. 14 C.F.R. 91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1); 409 (a) (2); 417(a) & (b): Maintenance Inspections. The above-cited

Regulations require, amongst other things, aircraft owners and operators to “have [the] aircraft

inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as 

provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this 

chapter. . . .” These Regulations only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. They will not,

therefore, apply to my, Bradley Ward's, UAS. However, as a safety precaution I inspect my UAS before

and after each flight.

A Summary The FAA May Publish in the Federal Register: A. 14 C.F.R. 21 and 14 C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness 

Certificates, Manuals and The Like. 14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets 

forth requirements for procurement of necessary airworthiness certificates in relation to FAR § 

91.203(a)(1).The size, weight and enclosed operational area of my UAS permits exemption from Part 21 

because my, Bradley Ward’s, UAS meets an equivalent level of safety pursuant to Section 333 of the

Reform Act. The FAA is authorized to exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate requirement

under both the Act (49 U.S.C. § 44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act. Both pieces of legislation 

permit the FAA to exempt UAS's from the airworthiness certificate requirement in consideration of the

weight, size, speed, maneuverability and proximity to areas such as airports and dense populations. My 

UAS meets or exceeds each of the elements. 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft

without an airworthiness certificate. As no such certificate will be applicable in the form contemplated

by the FARs, this Regulation is inapplicable. 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraft flight manual in 

the aircraft. As there are no pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UAS's, this Regulation is 

inapplicable. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining a manual. The FAA has 

previously issued exemptions to this regulation in Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A,9565,

9565B, 10167, maintenance program that involves regular software updates and curative measures for

any damaged hardware.Therefore, an equivalent level of safety will be achieved.

In summary, BradleyWard seeks an exemption from the following

Regulations:

14 C.F.R. 21, subpart H; 14C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113 (a) & (b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.7 (a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.9

(b)(2); 14 C.F.R. § 91.103(b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.109; 14 C.F.R. § 91.119; 14 C.F.R. § 91.121; 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a);

14 C.F.R. §§ 91.203(a) and (b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.405 (a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.407 (a)(1); 14 C.F.R. § 91.409 (a)(2); 14

C.F.R. § 91.409 (a ) (2); and, 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.417 (a) & (b) to commercially operate my, Bradley Ward's,

small unmanned vehicle/lightweight unmanned aircraft vehicle for real estate listing videos, isolated

construction inspection, and to provide video coverage to local news agencies. Currently, commercial

and real estate aerial videography/photography relies primarily on the use of larger aircraft running on 

combustible fuel. This poses potential risk to the public. Granting my, Bradley Ward’s, request for

exemption will reduce current risk levels and thereby enhance safety. My UAS craft do not contain 

potentially explosive fuel, is smaller, lighter and more maneuverable than conventional video and

photographic aircraft with much less flight time. Further, I operate at lower altitudes and in controlled

airspace eliminating potential public risk flying to and from established air fields. There are no

personnel on board my, Bradley Ward’s, UAS and therefore the likelihood of death or serious bodily 

injury is significantly diminished. My, Bradley Ward’s, operation of my UAS, weighing less than 5 

pounds and travelling at lower speeds within limited areas will provide an equivalent level of safety as 

that achieved under current FARs. Accordingly I, Bradley Ward, respectfully request that the FAA grant

my exemption request and am willing to cooperate in sharing information to benefit the FAA, safety of

manned aircraft, and the general public atlarge.
Respectfullysubmitted,

Bradley Ward, 

17685 Vintage Dr

GrassValley,CA 95949

Mobile: (530)906-5150

Email:bradward51@gmail.com
Appendix A

PHANTOM3

Quick StartGuide

V1.2

ADVANCED
Phantom 3 Advanced

It’s time to meet your Phantom.

The Phantom 3 Advanced’s camera records video at up to 1080p/60fps and captures 12 megapixel photos.

Review the diagram below for a full list of your Phantom 3 Advanced’s parts:

1. Gimbal and Camera

2. Vision Positioning System

3. Camera Micro-SD Card Slot

4. Aircraft Micro-USB Port

5. Camera Status Indicator

6. Front LEDs

7. Motors

8. Propellers

9. Aircraft Status Indicators

10. Antennas

11. Intelligent Flight Battery

12. Power Button

13. Battery Level Indicators

14. Link Button

15. Camera Micro-USB Port

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7

6

9

4 3

5

2

1

10

13

11

12

14

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Remote Controller

This powerful Remote Controller allows youto pilot and maneuver yourPhantom 3Advanced at distances over 6,000 feet

(2 km)* away, while putting selected camera controls at your fingertips.

Builtintoyour Remote ControllerisarechargeableLiPobatteryandDJILightbridge,whichwhenpairedwitha compatible

mobile device gives you a live HD view from the Phantom’s camera.

Mobile deviceconnection

* This maximum transmission distance was tested in a lab environment and is for reference only. The maximum operating distance may vary depending

on conditions in your immediate surroundings.

1. Power Button

2. Return to Home (RTH) Button

3. Control Sticks

4. Status LED

5. Battery Level LEDs

6. Power Port

7. Mobile Device Holder

8. Small Device Positioning Tabs 

(such as mobile phone)

9. Antennas

10. Handle Bar

Folded

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8

9

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1

10

11. Gimbal Dial

12. Camera Settings Dial

13. Video Recording Button

14. Flight Mode Switch

15. Shutter Button

16. Playback Button

17. C1/C2 Buttons (Customizable)

18. USB Port

19. Micro-USB Port

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Fly Safe

Make sure to calibrate the compass at every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which

can cause abnormal compass data, leading to poor flight performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for optimal

performance.

1. DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such as magnetite, parking structures, and

steel reinforcements underground.

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

3. DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects.

4. If the Aircraft Status Indicators are showing solid red, then try to calibrate again. If they are blinking red and yellow alternately after 

placing the aircraft on the ground, the compass has detected magnetic interference. Change your location.

● Environmental Considerations:

1. Do not fly in severe weather conditions. This includes high winds (speeds of 22 mph or 10 m/s or more), snow, rain, and fog.

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

3. Avoid obstacles, crowds, high-voltage power lines, trees, and bodies ofwater.

4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including mobile phone base stations,

radio transmission towers, or Wi-Fi hotspots.

5. Aircraft and battery performance are subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature. Be very careful when

flying 19,600 feet (6 km) or more above sea level, as battery and aircraft performance may not be at peak efficiency.

6. The Phantom 3 Advanced cannot operate in P Mode or use GPS at polar latitudes. Only ATTI Mode and the Vision Positioning

system will be operational.

● P Mode:

In this mode, the Phantom 3 Advanced can use GPS and the Vision

Positioning system, allowing it to hover accurately in position indoors

and out. When GPS is available, a Home Point will be locked so that the

Phantom 3 Advanced can Return to Home if the Remote Controller signal

is lost.

To enable P Mode, toggle the Flight Mode Switch

to the Pposition.

There are three states in P mode:

P-GPS: GPS works best when outdoors and in a wide open area.

Your Phantom 3 Advanced uses GPS to hover in place when there is

astrongGPSsignal.

P-OPTI: If GPS is not available, the aircraft can use the Vision Positioning

system to hover accurately.

GPSPositioning

● Return to Home:

9 feet 10 inches

Vision Positioning

Altitude

1 foot

TTI: Neither GPS nor the Vision Positioning system are available.

The aircraft will only use its barometer for altitude and other on-board

sensors for attitude stabilization.

Note that the Vision Positioning system may not work properly when

the Phantom 3 Advanced is flying over water, over surfaces without a

clear pattern, or in a low-light environment.

Return tohome

When there is a strong GPS signal, the aircraft will be able to

record a Home Point and return to that Home Point when

required. The Home Point location is recorded when the GPS

signal icon in the DJI GO app is either yellow or green.

The aircraft will return to the Home Point automatically in the

following scenarios (all require a strong GPS signal):

Smart RTH: When the RTH button on the Remote Controller

or in the DJI GO app is pressed.

Low-Battery RTH: A notification will appear in the DJI GO

app requesting the pilot to take action when the battery level

falls under a certain level.

Failsafe RTH: When the Remote Controller’s signal is lost.

● While returning to the Home Point, the aircraft’s altitude can be adjusted to avoid obstacles. Tall buildings may affect the Remote

Controller’s signal. The Failsafe Return to Home procedure will be triggered if the signal is lost. Be sure to fly higher than any nearby

buildings to avoid crashing.

1. Fly in Open Areas: Always fly in locations that are free and clear of buildings, trees, power lines, and other obstacles. Do not fly above

or near people or animals.

2. Maintain Control at All Times: Even when using DJI autopilot functions such as Auto-Takeoff, Auto-Landing, and Auto-Return to 

Home, always keep your hands on the Remote Controller and maintain control of your aircraft when it is in flight.

3. Maintain Line of Sight: Keep your aircraft in sight at all times, and avoid flying behind buildings or other obstacles that may block your view.

4. Monitor Your Altitude: For the safety of full-sized aircraft and other air traffic, always fly at altitudes less than 400 feet (120 meters) 

above ground level, or in line with your local laws and regulations.

Visit http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly for more information on critical safety features such as 

No-Fly Zones.

● Calibrating the Compass:

DJI encourages you to enjoy flying your Phantom 3 Advanced in a safe, responsible, and smart way. To do this, it is important to

understand some basic flight guidelines, both for your protection and for the safety of those around you.
Appendix

● Aircraft

Weight (Including Battery) 1280 g

Max. Ascent Speed 5 m/s

Max. Descent Speed 3 m/s

Max. Speed 16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Max. Flight Altitude 6000 m

Max. Flight Time Approximately 23 minutes 

Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 40°C

GPS GPS/GLONASS

● Gimbal

Controllable Range Pitch: − 90° to +30°

●Vision Positioning

Velocity Range <8 m/s (Altitude 2 m)

Altitude Range 30 cm-300 cm

Operating Range 30 cm-300 cm

Operating Environment Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (Lux > 15)

● Camera

Sensor Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” Effective pixels:12.4 M (total pixels: 12.76M)

Lens FOV (Field Of View) 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8

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

Electronic Shutter Speed 8 s-1/8000 s

Image Max. Size 4000 x 3000

Still Photography Modes Single shot

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias 

Time-lapse

Video Recording Modes FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60

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

Max. Bitrate of Video Storage 40 Mbps

Supported File Formats FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264)

Supported SD Card Types Micro-SD, Max. capacity: 64GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required

Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 40°C

● Remote Controller

Operating Frequency 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz

Max. Transmission Distance 2 km (outdoors and unobstructed)

Video Output Port USB

Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 40°C

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo2S

Mobile Device Holder Tablets and smartphones

TransmitterPower(EIRP) FCC: 20 dbm; CE:16 dbm

Working Voltage 1.2 A @7.4 V

● Charger

Voltage 17.4 V

Rated Power 57 W

● Intelligent Flight Battery(PH3-4480 mAh-15.2 V)

Capacity 4480 mAh

Voltage 15.2 V

Battery Type LiPo 4S

Energy 68 Wh

NetWeight 365 g

Operating Temperature -10°C to 40°C

Max. Charging Power 100 W

71 mm

105 mm

*ThisQuickStartGuideissubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.

FCCID:SS3-WM3221503 FCCID: SS3-GL3001501

Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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

(2) this devicemust acceptanyinterferencereceived,including

interferencethat maycauseundesiredoperation.

185 mm
Preparing Your Phantom 3 Advanced Before Flying

Read the User Manual and watch the video tutorials in the DJI GO app or on the official DJI website (www.dji.com), and

read the following documents included in the box before using your Phantom 3 Advanced for the first time: Phantom3

Advanced Quick Start Guide, Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer, Phantom 3 Professional /

AdvancedIntelligentFlightBatterySafetyGuidelines,In theBox.

1. Download the DJI GO App

Search ‘DJI GO’ on the App Store or Google Play and

download the DJI GO app to your mobile device.

DJI GO app

2. Watch the Tutorial Videos

Watch the tutorial videos on www.dji.com orin

the DJI GOapp.

Phantom 3 tutorial videos

● For the best experience, use a mobile device that runs iOS 8.0 or above or Android 4.1.2 or above.

3. Check Battery Levels

Pressing the PowerButtononce on either your IntelligentFlightBattery or Remote Controller displays the battery level.

Be sure to fully charge both batteries before your first flight.

4. Charging the Batteries

● Only use the official DJI Phantom 3 Advanced charger. Remove the Intelligent Flight Battery from the aircraft before

charging.

● It is recommended that you turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery or Remote Controller before charging.

● Connect the charger to a suitable power source (100-240V 50/60Hz).

● Connectthechargerto theIntelligentFlightBatteryorRemoteController.TheLEDswilldisplaythecurrentchargelevel,

and when fully charged, they will automatically turnoff.

Remove the Intelligent

Flight Battery

Low Battery Level High Low Battery Level High

B

B

A

A
5. Preparing the Remote Controller

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position, and

then adjust the antennas as shown. The strength of the

RemoteController’ssignalwillfluctuatedependingonthe

positions of the antennas.

Strong Weak

The transmission signal between the aircraft and

Remote Controller will be strongest within the

range illustrated here. If the signal is weak, adjust

the positions of the antennas and fly the aircraft

closerto achieve optimal signal performance.

1 Press the button on the side of the Mobile

2 Device Holder to release the clamp.

Place your mobile device into the clamp and

adjust it so that the mobile device is held

securelyinplace.

1 Connect your mobile device to the Remote

Controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of

the cable into your mobile device, and the

other end into the USB port on the back of

the Remote Controller.

3

● To avoid signal interference, do not use other 2.4GHz devices when flying.

6. Flight Controls

Here are the default flight controls (Mode 2). The left stick controls altitude and rotation, while the right stick controls the

forward, backward, left or right movements. The gimbal dial controls the camera’s tilt.

Left Stick RightStick Gimbal Dial

● You can customize or change these controls through the DJI GO app.

w

o k
7. Getting Ready for Takeoff

Remove the gimbal clamp as shown on the right.

Place your Phantom 3Advanced on a flat surface,

in an open space, with the nose facing away from 

you. Then follow the steps below in this order:

2

1 1 Toggle the Flight Mode Switch on your Remote Controller

to the right (P Mode). P Mode is Positioning Mode, A

Mode is ATTIMode, and F Mode is Function Mode.

Turn on the Remote Controller by pressing the power

button once, releasing it, and then pressing andholding

for 2 seconds.

Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into your Phantom 3 

Advanced. Turn on the battery by pressing the power

button once, releasing it, and then pressing andholding

for 2 seconds.

Ensure the LED on your Remote Controller is green,

indicating it is ready to be used.

5 Connect your mobile device to the Remote Controller

with a USB cable and launch the DJI GO app. Follow the

instructions within the app.

6 In the app, tap ‘Camera’. Ensure your Phantom 3 Advanced

is ready to fly by completing the on-screen Checklist.

Beginner Mode is enabled by default when you launch

the DJIGOapp forthe first time.The aircraft’s altitude and

flight distance are restricted when flying in Beginner

Mode. You can disable Beginner Mode in the Settings

Page of the DJI GO app.

7 Calibrate the compass by tapping the Aircraft Status

Bar in the app and selecting ‘Calibrate’. Then follow the

on-screen instructions.

8 Attach the propellers with a black nut onto the motors with

black dot and spin them counter-clockwise to secure.

Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto the motors

without black dot and spin them clockwise to secure.

● Tighten the propellers with both hands before each flight.

● If you wish to record photos or videos, insert a Micro-SD card into the Camera’s Micro-SD Card Slot.

● The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P Mode by default. Refer to the User Manual to learn how to unlock the switch and change

to other modes.

●When not in P mode, the Phantom 3 Advanced will only maintain altitude, not position, and will drift with wind or user input. Return

to Home is not available in F mode.

8. Flight

Before taking off, make sure the Aircraft Status Bar in the DJI GO app

indicates ‘Safe to Fly (GPS)’ or ‘Safe to fly (non-GPS)’ if flying indoors.

● Auto Takeoff and Landing:

Your Phantom 3 Advanced can automatically takeoff and land at the tap of a button in the Camera screen of the DJI

GO app.

Tap and slide to confirm automatic takeoff.

The aircraft will automatically takeoff and

hover at 4 feet (1.2 meters).

Tap and slide to confirm automatic landing.

Theaircraftwillautomaticallyland.

Safe to Fly ( GPS )

4

6

7

3

5

DJI GO

app

8
● Manual Takeoff and Landing (Stick configurations are for MODE 2):

Start the motors by pulling both control sticks to the bottom

inside (or outside) corners. Release the sticks once the

motors start. Slowly push the left stick (throttle stick) up to

takeoff.

To land, gently pull the left stick (throttle stick)

down to lower the aircraft until it touches the

ground. Then pull both sticks to the bottom inside

corners to stop the motors.

Start / Stop the motors Left stick up (Slowly) Left stick down (Slowly)

OR

● Never stop the motors mid-flight, otherwise the aircraft will crash. Only stop the motors when on the ground or as required in 

emergency situations to reduce the risk of damage or injury.

●You cannot takeoff if the Intelligent Flight Battery is not sufficiently charged and the Critical Low Battery Warning is active.

●The Intelligent Flight Battery must warm up if the outside temperature is low. A warning will appear in the DJI GO app in this scenario.

● Once spinning, the rotating propellers can be dangerous. Do not start the motors when there are people nearby and always fly

in a wide-open area.

●Power off your Phantom 3 Advanced before switching off the Remote Controller after landing.

● Return to Home:

1. Press and hold the Return to Home Button on your

RemoteControlleruntiltheLEDsurroundingthebutton

starts blinking white and starts beeping. YourPhantom

3Advanced will returnto the set HomePoint.Press the

button once to stop the procedure.

2. The DJI GO app will warn you if your Phantom 3 

Advanced’s battery level falls under a certain level. This

warning threshold can be set in the app. The aircraft

will land immediately if the battery power reaches a

critical level and the Critical Low Battery Level Warning

appears.

3. Failsafe: The Phantom 3 Advanced will enter Return to

Home Mode if the signal to the Remote Controller is lost.

RTH Button The app’s RTH Button

● While returning home, you can still control your Phantom 3 

Advanced’s altitude to avoid any obstacles.

Appendix

Aircraft Status Indicators Remote Controller Status LED Camera Controls

Slowly: Safe to fly, GPSworking

X2 Continuously: Vision Positioning

system working, no GPS

Slowly: P-ATTI or ATTI Mode

Quickly: Not connected

to the Remote Controller

Slowly: Low Battery Level Warning

Remote Controller is functioning normally, 

but is not connected to the aircraft.

Remote Controller is functioning normally 

and is connected to the aircraft.

B-B-B... Aircraft Low Battery LevelWarning 

or Remote Controller error.

B—B—... Remote Controller has been

idle for 5 minutes.

●Adjust the camera parameters using

the Camera Settings Dial on the 

Remote Controller or through the DJI 

GO app. Press the Shutter Button or 

Video Recording Button to capture

photos or recordvideos.

●Adjust the gimbal’s tilt using the 

Gimbal Dial.

● Download photos and videos from

Quickly: Critical Low Battery Level Warning

Solid: Critical error

Blinking Alternately: 

Compass calibration required

the Micro-SD card to your mobile

device through the DJI GO app.

You can also use a SD-card reader

to export files to your computer.

For more information:

http://www.dji.com/phantom3

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UserManual

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Using this manual

Legends 

Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference

Before Flight 

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Inspire1.

1.Disclaimer

2.In the Box

3.Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide

4.Safety Guidelines

5.Inspire 1 UserManual

6.Intelligent Flight Battery SafetyGuidelines

WatchingallthetutorialvideosandreadingtheDisclaimerbeforeflightisrecommended.Afterwards,

prepare for your first flight by using the Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide. Refer to this manual for more

comprehensive information.

Watch the video tutorials 

Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Inspire 1 correctly and safely:

www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/video

Download the DJI Pilot app 

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

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

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

Using this manual

Legends 2

Before Flight 2

Watch the video tutorials 2

Download the DJI Pilot app 2

Product Profile

Introduction 6

Feature Highlights 6

Assemble the Aircraft 7

Aircraft Diagram 9

Remote Controller Diagram 9

Aircraft

Flight Controller 12

Flight Mode 12

Flight Status Indicator 12

Return to Home (RTH) 13

Dynamic Home Point 15

Vision Positioning System 16

Flight Recorder 17

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 17

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 18

Remote Controllers

Remote Controller Profile 24

Remote Controller Operations 24

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 29

Remote Controller Status LED 31

Linking the Remote Controller 32

Remote Controller Compliance Version 33

Gimbal and Camera

Camera Profile 35

Gimbal 36
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DJI Pilot App

Camera 40

Map 43

Academy 43

User Center 43

Flight

Flight Environment Requirements 45

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 45

Preflight Checklist 49

Calibrating the Compass 49

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 50

Starting/Stopping the Motors 51

Flight Test 51

FAQ

Appendix

Specifications 57

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 60

How to Update Firmware 61

FCC Compliance 62
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Product Profile

This chapter describes the features of

Inspire 1, instructs you to assemble the

aircraft and explains the components on

the aircraft and remote controllers.
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Product Profile

Introduction 

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

signal(upto2km)tomultipledevicesstraightoutofthebox.Equippedwithretractablelandinggear,it

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

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

available,VisionPositioning technology provides hovering precision.

Feature Highlights 

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

spaceforNDfiltersforbetterexposurecontrol.Newquick-releasemountallowsyoutoremovethe

camera with ease.

HD Video Downlink: Lowlatency,HD downlinkpoweredby an enhancedversionofthe DJI Lightbridge

system. It also provides dual controllers mode.

Landing gear: Retractable landing gear that enables an unobstructed panoramic view from the camera.

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a

battery management system.

FlightController:Thenextgenerationflightcontrollersystemprovidesamorereliableflightexperience.

Anewflightrecorderstorestheflightdatafromeachflight,andVisionPositioningenhanceshovering

precision when no GPS is available.

Assemble the Aircraft 

Unlocking Travel Mode

The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before

your firstflight:

1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment.

2. Power on the Remote Controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery.

3. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times.

4. Power off the aircraft.

 

Travel Mode Toggle×4 Landing Mode

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Battery must be fully charged before using itfor the firsttime. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent

FlightBattery"(P21)formoreinformation.

If you havepurchasedthedual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote

controller to deactivate Travel Mode. Refer to "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode" (P30)

section for more infromation about Master remote controller.

Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before switch from Landing Mode to Travel Mode.

Place the aircraft on the smooth and reflective surface (e.g.table or tile) before switching between

the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not place the aircraft on the rough and sound-absorbing

surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between the travel modes and landing mode.

Installing Gimbal and Camera

1. Remove Gimbal Cover.

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

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

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

GimbalCover

3 GimbalLock

MountingPlace

GimbalConnector

2

Locked

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

Attaching Propellers

Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin counter-clockwise to secure.

Attach propellers with gray nut onto motors without a black dot and spin clockwise to secure.

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Place allpropellers ontothe correct motor andtighten by handto ensure security before flight.

Attaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers

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

reliability of the propeller during the flight. Following the steps below to attach the 1345s Quick-Release

propellers.

1. Installthepropellerswitha whitedotontothemountingplatesthathavea whitedot,andinstallthe

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

Without white dot

White dot Without

white dot

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

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

Preparing Remote Controller

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

1. PressthebuttononthesideoftheMobileDeviceHoldertoreleasetheclamp,adjustittofitthenattach

your mobile device.

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

3. Plugoneendofthecableintoyourmobiledevice,andtheotherendintotheUSBportonthebackof

the remote controller.

White dot

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Aircraft Diagram 

[1] GPS

[6]

[11]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[9]

[10]

[12]

[13]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

[10]

[11]

[12]

[13]

Propeller (P17)

Motor

Front LED(P12)

Landing gear

Gimbal and Camera (P35)

Intelligent FlightBattery (P18)

Aircraft Micro-USB Port

Rear LED(P12)

Camera Micro-USB Port

Camera Micro-SD Card Slot (P35)

Vision Positioning Sensors (P16)

Aircraft Status Indicator (P13)

Remote Controller Diagram 

[9]

[8]

[7]

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[1] Antennas (P29)

Relays aircraft control and video signal.

[2] Mobile Device Holder

Mounting place for your mobile device.

[3] Control Stick

Controls aircraft orientation.

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P13)

Press and hold the button to initiate Return to 

Home(RTH).

[5] Transformation Switch (P27)

Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower 

the landing gear.

[7]

[8]

[1]

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[6] Battery Level LEDs

Displays the current battery level.

[7] Status LED

Displays the power status.

[8] Power Button

Used to power on or power off the remotecontroller.

[9] RTH LED

Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

[10] Camera Settings Dial

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings.

Only functions when the remote controller is

connected to a mobile device running the DJI

Pilot app.

[11] Playback Button

Playback the captured images or videos.

[12] Shutter Button

Press to take a photo. If in burst mode,the

set number of photos will be taken with one 

press.

[13] Flight Mode Switch

UsedtoswitchbetweenP,A andFmode.

[14] Video Recording Button

Press to start recording video. Press again to

stop recording.

[15]

[14]

[13]

[16] [17] [18] [19]

[10]

[11]

[12]

[15] Gimbal Dial

Use this dial to control the tilt of thegimbal.

[16] Mini-HDMI Port

Connect an HD compatible monitor to this 

port to get a live HD video preview of what the 

camera sees.

[17] Micro-USB Port

For connecting the remote controller to your 

computer.

[20]

[18] CAN Bus Port

Reserved for future use.

[19] USB Port

Connect to mobile device to access all of the

DJI Pilot app controls and features.

[20] GPS Module

Used to pinpoint the location of the remote

controller.

[21] Back Left Button

[23]

[22]

[21] Customizable button in DJI Pilot app.

[22] Power Port

Connect to a power source to charge the

remote controller’s internal battery.

[23] Back Right Button

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app.

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Aircraft

This chapter describes the features of

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning

System and the Intelligent Flight Battery.
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Aircraft

Flight Controller 

TheInspire1’sflightcontrollerisbasedonDJI flightcontrollerwithseveralenhancementssuchasnew

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

HomePoint.Thesefeaturesensurethe safe returnof youraircraftifthe controlsignalis lost.Aflight

recorder stores crucialflightdata foreach flight.

Flight Mode 

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

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

mode,whichwillbeautomaticallyselectedbytheInspire1dependingonGPSsignalstrengthandVision

Positioning sensors:

P-GPS:GPSandVisionPositioningbothareavailable,andtheaircraftisusingGPSforpositioning.

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

Positioning for hovering

P-ATTI:NeitherGPS orVisionPositioningavailable,aircraftisusingonly itsbarometer forpositioning,

so only altitude is controlled.

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

only uses its barometer to maintainaltitude.Ifitis still receivinga GPS signal,the aircraft can automatically

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

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

aboutIOC, refer to the IOCin Appendix.

Use theFlightController mode switchtochange theflightmodeoftheaircraft, refer to the“Flight

Mode Switch” on P27 for moreinformation.

Flight Status Indicator 

TheINSPIRE1 comeswiththeFrontLED,RearLEDandAircraftStatusIndicator.Thepositionsofthese

LEDs are shown in the figure below:

Front LED Rear LED

Aircraft Status Indicator

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

Rear LED displays solid green.

Aircraft Status Indicator shows the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more

information about the Aircraft Status Indicator:

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Normal

Red, Green and Yellow Flash Power on and self-check

Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Alternatively

Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P mode with GPS and Vision Positioning)

Yellow Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning)

Warning

Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost

Fast Red Flashing Critical Low Battery Warning

Return to Home (RTH) 

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

thatwilltriggerRTHprocedure;theyareSmartRTH,LowBatteryRTHandFailsafeRTH.

GPS Description

Home Point

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

GPS signalis strong.YoucanviewtheGPS signalstrengththrough

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

setting,theHome Pointwillbeupdatedtoyour currentpositionas you

move around and when the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks green.

Smart RTH

Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to “RTH button” on P28 for more information) or the

RTH button in the DJI Pilot app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to the

latest recorded Home Point, you may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the Smart

RTH. Press the SmartRTH buttononce to starttheprocess, press the SmartRTH button againto exit

Smart RTH and regain the control.

Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required

—Solid Red Critical Error

Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error

Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning

X2 Green Flashes Twice Safe toFly (P mode withVisionPositioning but without GPS)

Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft warming up

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Low Battery RTH

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

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

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

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

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

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

distance from the Home Point.

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

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

landing process.

TheBatteryLevelIndicatorisdisplayedintheDJIPilotapp,andisdescribedbelow

Critical Low battery level 

warning(Red)

Sufficientbattery

level(Green)

to return home

Battery level indicator

Battery Level 

Warning Remark Aircraft Status Indicator DJI Pilot app Flight Instructions

Low battery

level warning

The battery

power is low.

Please land the 

aircraft.

Aircraft status

indicator blinks

REDslowly.

Tap “Go-home” to have

the aircraft return to the

Home point and land

automatically, or “Cancel”to

resumenormalflight.Ifno

actionistaken,theaircraft

will automatically go home

and land after 10 seconds.

Remote controller will sound

an alarm.

Fly the aircraft

back and land

it as soonas 

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 screen will

flashredandaircraftstartsto

descend. Remote controller

will sound an alarm.

The aircraft

will begin to

descend andland

automatically.

Estimated

remaining

flighttime

Estimated

remainingflight

based on current

battery level.

N/A N/A N/A

Low battery

level warning Remaining flight time

Power requires

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

automatically,youmaypushthethrottleupwardtohovertheaircraftandnavigateittoamore

appropriate location for landing.

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

andare adjustedautomatically, according to the aircraft’s current status.

Failsafe RTH

Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for

more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and compass is working

normally. Return home process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if

a remote controller signal is resumed.

Failsafe Illustration

Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20

meter (65 feet) radius of the HomePoint.

AircraftcannotavoidobstructionduringtheFailsafeRTH,thereforeitis importanttosetan

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

viewandselect“MODE”tosettheFailsafealtitude.

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

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

Dynamic Home Point 

Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in

motion andrequire a Home Pointthatisdifferentfrom the

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

thefigurebelow:

Ensure the space above the GPS module is not

obstructed when using Dynamic Home Point. GPS

6 Landing after Hovering 15secs

Fast Blinking Yellow

5 Go Home(20m can be set)

Height over HP>20m

20m Elevate to 20m

Height over HP<=20m

Fast Blinking Yellow

4 Signal Lost Lasts 3secs.

Fast Blinking Yellow

3 Remote Controller Signal Lost

Fast Blinking Yellow

2 Confirm Home Point

Blinking Green

1 Record Home Point (HP)

Blinking Green

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There are two options for Dynamic HomePoint.

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

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

Setting Up Dynamic Home Point

Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point:

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

2. Tap“ ”and select“ ”,to resetthe remote controller’s coordinates as thenewHome Point.

3. Tap“ ”and select“ ”, to reset the aircraft’s coordinates as the new Home Point.

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

Vision Positioning System 

DJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic and image data to help the aircraft

identifyitscurrentposition.WiththehelpofVisionPositioning,yourInspire1canhoverinplacemore

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

componentsofDJIVisionPositioningarelocatedonthebottomofyourInspire1,including[1]twosonar

sensors and[2]one monocular camera.

Using Vision Positioning

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

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

usingthesensorsontheVisionPositioningsystem,Inspire1canperformprecisionhoveringevenwhen

no GPSis available.

[2]

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning:

1. Toggle the switch to “P” as shown the figure to the right:

2. Place the Inspire 1 on a flat surface. Notice that the Vision Positioningsystem

cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations.

3. PowerontheInspire1.Theaircraftstatusindicatorwillflashtwiceingreenlight,

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

toliftoff,andthe Inspire1 willhover inplace.

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

flyingover.Theultrasonicwavesmaynotbeabletoaccuratelymeasurethedistanceoversound

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

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

System are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations:

Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green).

Flying over a highly reflective surfaces.

Flyingathighspeeds(over8m/sat2 metersorover4m/sat1 meter).

Flying over water or transparent surfaces.

Flying over moving surfaces or objects.

Flyinginanareawherethelightingchangesfrequentlyordrastically.

Flyingoverextremelydark(lux< 10)orbright(lux>10,000)surfaces.

Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet).

Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture.

Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with same design).

Flying over inclinedsurfaces thatwill deflect sound waves away from the aircraft.

Intheeventoflossofremotecontroller’ssignal,theaircraftwillhoverfor8secondsandthen

auto-land if it is in “P” mode.

Keepthesensorscleanatalltimes.Dirtorotherdebrismayadverselyaffecttheeffectiveness

of thesensors.

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

VisionPositioningsystemmaynotfunctionproperlywhentheaircraftis flyingoverwater.

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

conditions (less than 100lux).

Do notuse otherultrasonicdevices with frequency of 40 KHz whenVision Positioning systemis

in operation.

Vision Positioning system may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the 

ground (below 0.5 meters) in fast speed.

KeeptheanimalsawayfromtheaircraftwhenVisionPositioningsystemisactivated.Thesonar

sensor emitshigh frequency soundthatis only audible to some animals.

Flight Recorder 

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

thesedatathroughtheDJIPilotapp.Thisincludesflightduration,orientation,distance,aircraftstatus

information,speed,andotherparameters.

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

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

the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach the propellers properly,

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

Attaching the Propellers

1. Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto a motor without a black dot and spin the propellers clockwise

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motor with a black dot and spin

the propellers counter clockwise to secure its position. Be sure to completely tighten each propeller by

hand beforeflight.

Ensurepropellersareattachedtoitscorrespondingmotors,otherwisetheaircraftcannottakeoff.

Handling the propellers with care.

Manuallytighteneachofthepropellersonthecorrespondingmotorstoensureitisattachedfirmly.

Detaching the Propellers

Hold the motor still. Then spin the propeller in the unlock direction indicated on the propeller itself.

Detaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers

Press the 1345s Quick-Release propellers downward firmly then rotate the propeller in the unlock

direction to unlock the propellers.

Checkthatthepropellersandmotorsareinstalledcorrectlyandfirmlybeforeeveryflight.

Ensurethatallpropellersareingoodconditionbeforeeachflight.DONOTuseold,chipped,

or broken propellers.

Toavoidinjury,STAND CLEARof andDONOTtouchpropellersormotorswhenthey arespinning.

ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience.

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and smart chargedischarge functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger.

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger

Propellers

Figure

Attach On

Grey cap(1345) Black cap(1345R)

Motors without a black dot Motors with a black dot

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

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

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Batterymustbefullychargedbeforeusingitforthefirsttime. Referto"ChargingtheIntelligent

FlightBattery"P21formoreinformation.

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions

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

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

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

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

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

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

set in the DJI Pilot app.

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

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

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

40°C (104°F).

7. OverCurrentProtection:Batterystopschargingwhenhighamperage(morethan10A)isdetected.

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

prevent over-discharge damage

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

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

is detected.

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

messages and so on.

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

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

aircraft’s to the main controller.

Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelins before use. Users take full

responsibility for all operations and usage.

Using the Battery

LED4

LED2 LED3

LED1

Power Button 

(Built-in LED)

Powering ON/OFF

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

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

PoweringOff:PressthePowerButtononce,thenpressagainandholdfor2secondstopoweroff.

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Low Temperature Notice:

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

temperature environments (those with air temperatures below 5°C). Ensure that the battery is fully

charged and the cell voltage is at 4.43 V before each flight.

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

temperatures below -10°C) is not recommended. When flying in environments with temperatures

between5°Cand-10°C,theIntelligentFlightBatteryshouldbeabletoachievetheappropriatevoltage

levels (above 4.2 V), butit is recommended that you apply the included insulation sticker to the battery

in order to prevent a rapid drop in temperatures.

3. If the DJI Pilot app displays the “Critical Low Battery Level Warning” when flying in low temperature

environments, stop flying and land the aircraftimmediately. You will still be able to controlthe aircraft’s

movement when this warning is triggered.

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

exceeds5°C before using itin the low temperature environment.

5. When using the Inspire 1 in a low temperature environment, begin by allowing the aircraft to hover at a

low altitude,for approximately one minute,to heatthebattery.

6. Toensureoptimumperformance,keeptheIntelligentFlightBattery’scoretemperatureabove20°C

when in use.

In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to

warm up for approximately 1-2 minutes before taking off.

Checking the battery level

The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining power the battery has. When the battery is

poweredoff,pressthePowerButtononce.TheBatteryLevelIndicatorswilllightuptodisplaythecurrent

battery level. See below for details.

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

discharging. The indicators are defined below.

: LED ison. :LEDisflashing.

: LED isoff.

Battery Level

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level

87.5%~100%

75%~87.5%

62.5%~75%

50%~62.5%

37.5%~50%

25%~37.5%

12.5%~25%

0%~12.5%

=0%

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Battery life

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

it must be replaced. When the battery is powered off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds

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

seconds:

Battery Life

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life

90%~100%

80%~90%

70%~80%

60%~70%

50%~60%

40%~50%

30%~40%

20%~30%

below 20%

Whenbatterylifereaches0%,itcannolongerbeused.

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

battery tab.

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery

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

2.OpentheProtectionCapandconnecttheIntelligentFlightBatterytotheBatteryCharger.Ifthebattery

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

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

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

5. AircooltheIntelligentFlightBatteryaftereachflight.Allowitstemperaturetodroptoroomtemperature

before storing it for an extended period.

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

A14-100P1A) atthesame time,otherwise thechargermayoverheat.

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

remove a battery when it is powered on.

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger

Power Outlet

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Charging Protection LED Display

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

Battery Level Indicators while Charging

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item

LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected

LED2 blinks three times per second Shortcircuitdetected

LED3 blinks twice per second Overchargedetected

LED3 blinks three times per second Over-voltage charger detected

LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low

(<0°C)

LED4 blinks three times per second Charging temperature is too high

(>40°C)

Afteranyoftheabovementionedprotectionissuesareresolved,pressthebuttontoturnofftheBattery

Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume 

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

error,thechargerwill resume chargingwhenthetemperature fallswithinthenormal range.

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

How to discharge your Intelligent FlightBattery:

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

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

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

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

the battery is working at its optimal.

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

on.Leaveitonuntilthereislessthan5%ofpower left,oruntilthebatterycannolonger

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

Rapid:FlytheInspire1outdoorsuntilthereislessthan5%ofpowerleft,oruntilthebatterycan

no longer be turned on.

Battery Level Indicators while Charging

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level

0%~25%

25%~50%

50%~75%

75%~100%

Fully Charged

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Remote Controllers

This chapter describes the features

of the remote controller that includes

aircraft and remote controller operations

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Remote Controller

Remote Controller Profile

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

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

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

controllerfeaturesanumberofcamerafunctions,suchastakingandpreviewingphotosandvideo,and

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

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

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

OperatingMode:ControlcanbesettoMode1, Mode2.

Mode 1: The right stick serves as thethrottle.

Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle.

Donotoperatemorethan3aircraftswithininthesamearea(sizeequivalenttoasoccerfield)to

prevent transmission interference.

Remote Controller Operations 

Powering On And Off The Remote Controller

The Inspire 1 remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacity of 6000mAh. The

battery level is indicated by the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to power on

your remote controller:

1. Whenpowered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEDs willdisplay the current

battery level.

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

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

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

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

4. Repeatstep2topowerofftheremotecontroller after finishusingit.

Charging Remote Controller

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger.

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Power Button

Controlling Camera

Shoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback

Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control.

[4]

[1]

[2]

[3]

[1] Camera Settings Dial

Turn the dialto quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed withoutletting go of the

remote controller. Move the dial button to left or right to view the pictures or videos in playback mode.

[2] Playback Button

Press to view images or videos that have already been captured.

[3] Shutter Button

Press to take a photo. If burstmode is activated, multiple photos willbe taken with a single press.

[4] Recoding Button

Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording.

Controlling Aircraft

This section explains how to use the various features of the remote controller. The Remote Controller is set

to Mode 2 by default.

Power Outlet

Charger

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

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

Remote 

Controller 

(Mode 2)

Aircraft

( indicates nosedirection) Remarks

Moving the left stick up and down changes the

aircraft’s elevation.

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend.

Push the throttle stick up totakeoff.

When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1 will

hover in place.

The more the stick is pushed away from the 

centerposition,the faster the Inspire 1 will change

elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent

sudden and unexpected elevation changes.

Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the

rudder and rotation of the aircraft.

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter

clock-wise,andpushthestick righttorotatethe

aircraftclockwise.Ifthestickiscentered,the

Inspire 1 will stay facing its current direction.

The more the stick is pushed away from the center

position,thefaster theInspire1will rotate.

Movingthe rightstickup and down changesthe

aircraft’s forwardand backwardpitch.

Push the stick up to fly forward and downto fly

backward.The Inspire 1 will hoverin place if thestick

iscentered.

Pushthestickfurtherawayfromthecenterpositionfor

a largerpitchangle(maximum35 ̊)andfaster flight.

Moving the right stick control left and right changes

the aircraft’s left and right pitch.

Pushlefttoflyleftandrighttoflyright.TheInspire1

will hover in place if the stick is centered.

Pushthestickfurtherawayfromthecenterpositionfor

alargerpitchangle(maximum35 ̊)andfasterflight.

GimbalDial:Turnthedialtotheright,andthe

camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the 

dialtotheleft,andthecamerawill shifttopoint

downwards. The camera will remain in its current

position when dial is static.

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Flight Mode Switch

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode.

You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A

mode. F

A

P

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

mode,whichwillbeautomaticallyselectedbytheInspire1dependingonGPSsignalstrengthandVision

Positioning sensors:

P-GPS:GPSandVisionPositioningbothareavailable,andtheaircraftisusingGPSforpositioning.

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

Positioning for hovering

P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraftis using only its barometer for positioning,

so only altitude is controlled.

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

only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If itis still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically

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

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

aboutIOC, refer to the IOCin Appendix.

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

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

Transformation Switch / RTH Button

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

toraiseorlowerthelandinggear.Or,pressthebuttontoactivatetheReturntoHome(RTH)procedure.

Transformation Switch

Thisswitchhastwopositions.Theeffectoftogglingtheswitchtoanyofthesepositionsisdefinedbelow:

Lower Raise

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

Figure Flight Mode

F F mode

A A mode

P P mode

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

Do not raise the landing gear when the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure the landing gear is

lowered before landing.

RTH button

Press and hold this button to start the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. The LED around the RTH Button

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

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

Connecting Mobile Device

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

toreleasethe clamp,andthenplaceyourmobiledeviceintothe clamp.Adjusttheclamptosecureyour

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

thecableintoyourmobiledevice,andtheotherendintotheUSBportonthebackoftheremotecontroller.

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Optimal Transmission Range

The signal transmission between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range that

displayed in the picture shown below:

 

 Optimal Transmission Range

Strong Weak

Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance and position

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

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

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

DualControllersmode,the“Master” remotecontrolleroperatorcontrolstheorientationoftheaircraft,while

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

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

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

fromthe aircraft andsetthe camera parameters, butthey cannot controlthegimbal.

Master Remote

Controller

Slave Remote 

Controller

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RC Control Settings

RC Settings

Master and Slave

Set RC Status

RC Name T12254 Connection Password 1234

Slave RC List

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

single remote controller mode, however, you cannot controlthepan movement ofthe camera.

Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode

Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default. Users must enable this feature on the “Master”

remote controller by through the DJI Pilot app. Follow the steps below for setup:

“Master” Remote Controller:

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

2. GototheCamerapage,andtap to enter the remote controller settings window.

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

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

OFF Master Slave

5. Enter the connection password for the “Slave” remote controller.

“Slave” Remote Controller:

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

RC Control Setting

RC Settings

Master and Slave

Set RC Status OFF Master Slave

RC Name S88642

Request Control 

Search for Master Controller

Master RC List

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Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as “Slave”. Meanwhile,

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

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

2. Search the “Master” remote controller in the surrounding area in the “Request Control” section.

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

connect to the desired “Master” remotecontroller.

T12254 ConnectionPassword

Master RC List

Remote Controller Status LED 

TheStatusLEDreflectsconnectionstatusbetweenRemoteControllerandaircraft.TheRTHLEDshows

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

RTHLED

Status LED

RC Control Settings

T12254

RC Settings

Master and Slave

Set RC Status OFF Master Slave

RC Name S88642

Request Control 

Search for Master Controller

Master RC List

1234

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—SolidRed chime Theremotecontrollersetas "Master"butitisnot

connected with the aircraft.

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

connected with the aircraft.

The Remote Status Indicator willblink red, soundan alert, when thebattery level is critically low.

Linking the Remote Controller 

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new

remotecontroller forthefirsttime.Followthesestepstolinkanewremotecontroller:

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

2. Power on the Intelligent FlightBattery.

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

RC Control Setting

Remote Control Calibration

Stick Mode

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back

of the remote controller.

Linking Remote Controller

—Solid Blue D-D- chime The remote controller set as "Slave" and it is connected

with the aircraft.

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

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

/

Red and Green/ Red and 

Yellow Alternate Blinks 

RTH LED

—Solid White

None HD Downlink is disrupted.

Sound

chime

Remote Controller Status.

Aircraft is returning home.

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

—Solid Green chime The remote controller set as "Master" and it is connected

with the aircraft.

Status LED Alarm Remote Controller Status

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

sound is emitted.

5. LocatetheLinkingbuttononthefrontoftheaircraft,as showninthefigureshownbelow.Pressthe

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

succeed.

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

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

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

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

the same aircraft.

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

The remote controller is compliant with bothCE andFCC requirements.

RC Control Setting

Remote Control Calibration

Stick Mode

Searching for aircraft frequency,

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changingtismtiecokumt oind5e4s saeltceorsndthse way the aircraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.

Press the linking button on the aircraft

to link this remote controller

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw

Cancel C2

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back

of the remote controller.

Linking Remote Controller

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Gimbal and Camera

This chapter provides the technical

specifications of the camera and explains

the working mode of thegimbal.
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Camera and Gimbal

Camera Profile

Theon-boardcamerasupports4Kvideocaptureupto4096x2160p24and12Mpixelphotoscaptureby

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

Availablepictureshootingmodesincludeburst,continuous,andtimermode.Alivepreviewofwhatthe

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

Camera Micro-SD Card Slot

Tostoreyourphotosandvideos,pluginthemicro-SDcardintotheslotshownbelowbeforepoweringon

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

AUHS-1typemicro-SDcardisrecommended,becausethefast readandwritecapabilityofthesecards

enables you to store high-resolution video data.

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

Camera Data Port

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

videos from the camera to your computer.

Poweron theaircraftbefore attemptingtodownloadthefiles.

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+30°

-90°

Camera Operation

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

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

ND Filter

AttachanNDfilter to the frontofthecamera toreduceover-exposure and“jello”effect.

Gimbal 

Gimbal Profile

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

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

0°

+330°

-330°

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control pitch movement of the camera by default. Note that

you cannot control the pan motion of the camera by default. Enable the “Master-and-Slave” mode and

set the remote controller to “Slave” state if you wish to control both the pan and pitch movement of the

camera.

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

single remote controller mode, however, you cannot controlthepan movement ofthe camera.

Pan Control

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

1. Poweron the aircraft andremote control,launchDJI Pilot appandenter “Camera”page.

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

yaw switching button.

3. Select“Gimbal Pitch/Yaw”from the dropdown list.

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PressC1orC2buttontoswitchfrompitchmodetoyawmode.Youmayusethegimbaldialtopanthe

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

Using DJI Pilot App to ControlGimbal

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

1. LaunchDJIPilotapp,enter “Camera”page.

2. Tap and press on the screen until a blue circle is shown.

3. Slide to control the gimbal orientation within the “Camera” page as shown below.

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Gimbal Pitch/Yaw Reset gimbal yaw

RC Control Setting

Remote Control Calibration

Stick Mode

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.

C1 C2

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back

of the remote controller.

Linking Remote Controller

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Gimbal Operation Modes

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

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

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

Pitch Pan

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

constantatalltimes.Oneuseralonecancontrolthepitchmotionofthe

FollowMode Gimbal,buta seconduser is requiredto controlthepanmotionusinga

second remote controller.

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

TheGimbal’smotionis independentoftheaircraft’sorientation.Oneuser

Free Mode alone cancontrolthepitchmotionoftheGimbal,buta seconduser is

requiredtocontrolthepanmotionusinga secondremote controller.

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

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

unchanged during the re-alignment.

Gimbalhasreceivedanexcessiveexternalforce,e.g.acollision.Pleasetakeofffromflat,open

ground and protectthe gimbal afterpowering up.

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

gimbal will recover when it dries out.

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

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This chapter describes the four main

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[17]

[16]

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DJI Pilot App

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

gimbal,cameraandotherfeaturesofyourflightsystem.TheappalsocomeswithMap,StoreaUserCenter,

forconfiguringyouraircraftandsharingyourcontentwithfriends.Itisrecommendedthatyouuseatablet

for the best experience.

Camera 

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

various camera parameters from the Camera page.

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

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[12] [11]

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[1] Flight Mode

:Thetextnexttothisiconindicatesthecurrentflightmode.

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

set the gain values.

[2] GPS SignalStrength

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

strength.

[3] IOC Settings

CL:ThisicondisplaystheIOCsettingwhentheaircrafthasenteredF-mode.TaptoviewtheIOC

settings menu and select the desired IOC setting.

[4] System Status

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

[5] Battery Level Indicator

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

zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions.

[6] Remote Controller Signal

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

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength

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

the remote controller.

[8] Battery Level

: This icon shows the current battery level.

Taptoviewthebatteryinformationmenu,setthevariousbatterywarningthresholds,andviewthe

battery warning history.

[9] General Settings

: TapthisicontoviewtheGeneralSettingspage.Fromthispage,youcansetflightparameters,

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

route display.

[10] Camera Operation Bar

Shutter and Recording Settings

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

ofthevideos,imagesizeandsoon.

Shutter

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

or time-lapsed shooting modes.

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Record

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

VideoRecordingButtonon theremote controller,whichhas thesame functionality.

Playback

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

captured.

Camera Settings

:TaptosetISO,shutterandautoexposurevaluesofthecamera.

[11] Vision Positioning

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

[12] FlightTelemetry

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

Flightattitudeis indicatedbytheflightattitudeicon.

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

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

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

[13] Map

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

[14] Home PointSettings

:Tapthisbuttontoresetthecurrenthomepoint.Youmay choosetosettheaircrafttake-off

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

[15] Return to Home(RTH)

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

[16] Gimbal Operation Mode

Refer to"GimbalOperationMode"P38formoreinformation.

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[17] Auto Takeoff/Landing

/ : Tap to initiate auto takeoff orlanding.

[18] Livestream

:LivestreamiconindicatesthecurrentvideofeedisbroadcastingliveonYouTube.Besurethe

mobile data service is available on the mobile device.

[19] Back

: Tap to return to the main GUI.

Director 

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilot app. After recording several video clips, simply

tap “Director”from the app’s home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of

clips, which are automatically combined to create a shortfilm that can be shared immediately.

Store 

Tap“Store”tovisittheofficialDJIOnlineStoretoseethelatestinformationaboutDJIproductsandeasily

buy new products.

Discovery 

Sync pictures andvideos to yourmobiledevice, view flightlogs, and check your DJI account status in

"Discovery". Use your registered DJI account to login to "Discovery".

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Flight

This chapter describes the flight safety

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Flight

Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator to learn how to fly 

safely. Ensure that allflights are carriedoutin a suitable location.

Flight Environment Requirements 

1. Donotusetheaircraftinsevereweather conditions.Theseincludewindspeedexceeding10m/s,

snow, rain andsmog.

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board

compass and GPS signal.

3. Avoid from obstacles, crowds, high voltagepower lines,treesor bodiesof water.

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

including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission towers.

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

Be verycarefulwhenflying14700feet(4500meters)ormoreabovesealevelasbatteryandaircraft

performance may be reduced.

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

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 

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

section.

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

the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), FAA and their own national airspace regulations. For

safetyreasons,theflightlimitsfunctionis enabledbydefaulttohelpusersusethisproduct safelyand

legally.Theflightlimitsfunctionincludesheightlimits,distancelimitsandNoFlyZones.

WhenoperatinginPMode,height,distancelimitsandNoFlyZonesworktogethertomanageflight.InA

modeonlyheightlimitsworkandflightscannotgohigher than120meters.

Max Height & Radius Limits

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

DJI PilotApp.Once complete, your Inspire1 willfly in a restrictedcylinder thatisdeterminedby these

settings. The tables below show the details of these limits.

Max Height Max Radius

Home Point

Height of aircraft

when powered on

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Flight Limits DJI PilotApp Aircraft Status Indicator

Max Radius Flight distance must be within 

the max radius.

Warning: Distance

limit reached.

Rapid red flashing

when close to the 

max radius limit.

Flight Limits DJI PilotApp Aircraft Status Indicator

Max Radius No limits

Ifyouflyoutofthelimit,youcanstillcontroltheInspire1,butcannotfly itfurther.

IftheInspire1fliesoutofthemaxradiusinReadytoFly(non-GPS)mode,itwillflybackwithin

range automatically.

No-Fly Zones

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

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

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

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

Airport:

(1) AirportNo-FlyZonesarecomprisedofTakeoffRestrictedZonesandRestricted-AltitudeZones.Each

zone features circles of various size.

(2) R1dependsonthesizeandshapeoftheairport,andisanareaaroundtheairportthatisaTakeoff

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

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

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

feet (500 meters) at R1+1mile.

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

in the DJI Pilot app.

Flight height restricted to Max Height

120m and under.

Warning: Height limit

reached. None.

GPS Signal Weak Blinking Yellow

Max Height Flight altitude must be under

the set height.

Warning: Height

limit reached. None.

GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green

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Restricted Areas:

(1) RestrictedAreasdo nothave a flight altitude restriction.

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

this zone. The value of R variesdepending on the definition ofthe Restricted Area.

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

km)ofthiszone,awarningmessagewillappearintheDJIPilotapp.

Restricted Areas

100m R

Airports

1640

feet

66 feet

320 feet 

1 mile R1

R2

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GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green

Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt

Aircraft 

Status 

Indicator

No-fly Zone

Motors will not start. Warning:Youarein a No-fly

zone. Take off prohibited.

Red flashing

If the aircraft enters the

restricted area in A mode but

P mode activates the aircraft

will automatically descend to

land then stop its motors after 

landing.

Warning:YouareinaNo-fly

zone,automaticlandinghas

begun. (If you are within 1.5 mile

radius)

Restrictedaltitude flight

zone

If the aircraft enters the

restricted area in A mode butP

modeactivates,itwilldescend

to a safe altitude and hover 15

feet below the safe altitude.

Warning:Youareinarestricted

zone. Descending to safe

altitude. (If you are between the

range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile

radius)

Warning:Youareinarestricted

zone.Maxflightheight restricted

to between 10.5m and 120m. Fly

Cautiously.

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but

there will be warning message.

Warning: You are approachinga 

restrictedzone,FlyCautiously.

Free zone

No restrictions. None. None.

Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command

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

When flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicator will blink red quickly and continue for 3

seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point

it will switch back to red blinking.

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

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

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Preflight Checklist

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

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly.

3. Micro-SD card has been inserted ifnecessary.

4. Gimbal is functioning asnormal.

5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal.

6. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft.

Calibrating the Compass 

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

sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight

performanceor evenfailure.Regular calibrationis requiredforoptimumperformance.

DONOTcalibrateyourcompasswherethereisachanceofstrongmagneticinterference,such

asmagnetite,parkingstructures,andsteel reinforcementsunderground.

DONOTcarryferromagneticmaterialswithyouduringcalibrationsuchaskeysor cellular

phones.

DONOTcalibratebesidemassivemetalobjects.

Calibration Procedures

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures.

1. Ensurethatthecompassiscalibrated.Ifyoudidnotcalibratethecompassaspartofyourpre-flight

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

Indicatorbar intheappandselect“Calibrate”,thenfollowtheon-screeninstructions.

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

solid green light.

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3. Holdtheaircraftverticallywithnosepointingdownward,androtateit360degreesaroundthecenter

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

IftheAircraftStatusIndicatorblinksredandyellowafterthecalibration,moveyouraircrafttoa

different location to carry out compass calibration.

Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch DJI Pilot App, follow the on-screen instruction

to calibrate the compass.

When to Recalibrate

1. Whencompassdatais abnormal,andtheAircraftStatusIndicator isblinkingredandyellow.

2. Whenflyingin a newlocation,or a locationthatisdifferentfromyour lastflight.

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

compass.

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

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 

Auto Take-off

Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking

green. Follow the steps below to use auto take-off:

1.LaunchDJIPilotapp,enter“Camera”page.

2. Ensure the aircraft is in “P”mode.

3.Gothroughthepre-flightchecklist.

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

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.5 meters above ground.

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Auto-Landing

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

Follow the steps below to use auto-landing:

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

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

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

Landinggearwillautomaticallyraisewhentheaircraft reachesanaltitudeof1.2mforthefirst

time, and automatically lower every time it descends to 0.8m. Users can turn this feature ON/OFF

in the Pilot app.

Starting/Stopping the Motors 

Starting Motors

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

OR

Stopping Motors

There are two methods to stop themotors.

Method1:WhentheInspire1haslanded,pushthethrottledown ,thenconductCSC .Motorswill stop

immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop.

Method2:Whentheaircrafthaslanded,pushthethrottledownandhold.Themotorswillstopafter3

seconds.

OR

Do not perform CSC when aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will be stopped.

Flight Test 

Take off/Landing Procedures

1. Place the aircrafton open,flat ground withbattery indicators facingtowards you.

2. Poweron theremotecontroller andyourmobiledevice,thenthe IntelligentFlightBattery.

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

4. WaituntiltheAircraftIndicatorblinksgreen.ThismeanstheHomePointisrecordedanditissafetofly

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

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

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

7. Toland,hoverovera levelsurfaceandgentlypulldownonthethrottleslowlytodescend.

8. After landing, executetheCSCcommandor holdthethrottle atits lowestpositionfor3 secondsor

more until the motors stop.

9. Turnoffthe IntelligentFlight Batteryfirst,followedby theRemoteController.

WhentheAircraftStatusIndicatorblinksyellowrapidlyduringflight,theaircrafthasenteredFailsafe

mode.

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

rapidly during flight.

Watch video tutorials about flight for more flightinformation.

Video Suggestions and Tips

1. Work throughthechecklistbefore each flight.

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

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

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

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

6. Performflighttests toestablishflight routes andscenes.

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

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Troubleshooting (FAQ)

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

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

cameras only.

2. When will ground station functionality beavailable?

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

firmware updates.

3. Is the camera’s exposureautomatic?

The exposure can be settoAuto,for automatic changes, or Manual, if you wish to use a specific setting.

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

Yes,youcanpreviewimageorvideosizesthroughtheDJIPilotapp.

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

WedonotrecommendflyingwithanypayloadotherthantheincludedDJIgimbalandcamera.

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

No,DJIdoesnotsellLCDorHDmonitorsfortheInspire1.However,youcanoutputthelivestreaming

video to a compatible monitor or mobile device of your own.

7. How long does it take to charge the battery? Does it comes with a charger?

Yes, all Inspire 1 units come with standard TB47 charger.

With thestandardTB47100W charger, ittakes85min tofully charge a 4500mAhbattery.

8. Are the two remote controllers the same? Should I setup the remote controllers in the app or

somewhere else to control the camera and aircraft separately?

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

or "Slave"through the DJI Pilot appif you wish to use dual controller mode.

9. Where can I find info on the simulation application that plugs into the trainer port? Can you suggest a 

simulation program?

There is no trainer port on the remote controller for the Inspire 1.

10. Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series remote controller?

No,itcannot.ThemobiledeviceholdercanonlybeusedwiththeInspire1remote.

11. Does the Inspire 1 have a SD card included?

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

12. Can I upgrade and buy a second remote controller if I only buy a single remote controller now?

Yes.

13. How big is the Inspire 1?

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

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14. What flight controller does the Inspire 1 use?

The Inspire1uses itsownnewflight controller.

15. Which motors and propellers does the Inspire 1 come with?

The Inspire 1 uses 3510 motors and 1345 propellers.

16.Aircraft frame arm joints appear loosen, is that normal?

Thespaceofthejoinsshowninthebelowfigureisnormalanditwillnotaffecttheperformanceof

aircraft,donotadjustthepositionofthescrewson yourown.

17. Failed to completeself-check?

Placetheaircraftontheflat surfacebeforepoweringon.Donotmovetheaircraftduringtheselfcheck.

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Specifications

Model T600

Hovering Accuracy (P Mode)

Vertical: 0.5 m

Horizontal: 2.5 m

Max Tilt Angle 35°

Max Descent Speed 4 m/s

Max Flight Altitude 4500 m

Max Flight Time Approximately 18 minutes

Propeller Model DJI 1345

Operating TemperatureRange -10° to 40° C

Dimensions 438x451x301 mm

Model ZENMUSE X3

Operating Current Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 mA

Mounting Detachable

Mechanical Range

Pitch: -125° to +45°

Pan: ±330°

Max Controllable Speed

Pitch: 120°/s

Pan: 180°/s

Controllable Range

Pitch: -90° to +30°

Pan: ±320°

Angular Vibration Range ±0.03°

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

Gimbal

Diagonal Distance 559 to 581 mm

Indoor Hovering Enabled by default

Motor Model DJI 3510

Max Wind Speed Resistance 10 m/s

Max Speed 22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s

Max Angular Velocity

Pitch: 300°/s

Yaw: 150°/s

Weight (Battery Included) 2935 g

Aircraft

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Name X3

TotalPixels 12.76M

Image Max Size 4000x3000

Electronic Shutter Speed 8 s to 1/8000 s

CMOS Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”

Still Photography Modes

Single shoot

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames

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

0.7EVBias

Time-lapse

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 60 Mbps

Supported SD Card Types

Micro SD

Maxcapacity:64GB.Class10orUHS-1ratingrequired.

Name C1

Transmitting Distance 2 km (Outdoor And Unobstructed)

Video Output Port USB, Mini-HDMI

Charging DJI charger

Dual User Capability Host-and-Slave connection

Power Supply Built-in battery

EIRP 10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G

Operating Frequency 922.7MHz~927.7 MHz (Japan Only)

5.725~5.825 GHz;2.400~2.483 GHz

Operating Temperature Range

Remote Controller

0° to 40° C

Supported File Formats

FAT32/exFAT

Photo: JPEG, DNG

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

Video Recording Modes

UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30

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

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

Lens

20mm (35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 focus at )

9 Elements in 9 groups

Anti-distortion

FOV (Field Of View) 94°

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

Effective Pixels 12.4M

Model FC350

Camera

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Mobile Device Holder Tablet or Smart Phone

Operating TemperatureRange -10° to 40° C

Charging Temperature Range 0-40° C

Model A14-100P1A

Rated Power 100 W

Name Intelligent Flight Battery

Capacity 4500 mAh

Battery Type LiPo 6S High voltage battery

Net Weight 570 g

Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C

Morethan3months:22°Cto28°C

Max Charging Power 180 W

Name Intelligent Flight Battery

Capacity 5700 mAh

Battery Type LiPo 6S

Net Weight 670 g

Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C

Morethan3months:22°to28°C

Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

Operating Temperature Range -10 to 40° C

Energy 129.96 Wh

Voltage 22.8 V

Model TB48

Battery (Optional)

Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C

Energy 99.9 Wh

Voltage 22.2 V

Model TB47

Battery (Standard)

Voltage 26.3 V

Battery

Charger

6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

Output Power 9 W

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Max Charging Power 180 W

Velocity Range Below8m/s(2maboveground)

Operating Environment Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces

Mobile Device System Requirements iOS version 7.1 or later; Android version 4.1.2 or later

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 

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

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

andusermusttoggletheflightmodeswitchto“F”modetoactivateIOC.Refertothetablebelow:

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

or near to the HP.

Prerequisites of IOC

Use the IOC feature under the following condition:

ModesIOC GPS enabled GPS Flight Distance Limits

Course Lock No None None

Home Lock Yes Aircraft ≥10m HomePoint

POI Yes Aircraft 5m~500m Point ofInterest

Using IOC

EnabletheIOCfeaturebytapping“EnableIOC” inthesettingpageoftheDJIPilotapp.ToggletheFlight

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

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

Point of Interest. Record a point of interest (POI), the aircraft can circle around

Point of Interest (POI)*

the POI, and the nose always points to the POI.

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

fixed until you re-record it or exit from CL.

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

3, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad 4;* Samsung Note 3, Samsung Supported Mobile Devices

S5, Sony Z3 EXPERIA;* Note: It is recommended that you

use a tablet for the best experience

Operating Range

DJI Pilot App

0-250 cm

Altitude Range 5-500 cm

Vision Positioning

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How to Update Firmware 

Follow the process described below to upgrade the aircraft, remote controller and battery.

Updating the Aircraft Firmware

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity

Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has at least 50% power and there is at least 100MB of free space on

the SD card.

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package

1. Download the firmware update package from the official DJI website (http://www.dji.com/product/

inspire-1).

2. Insert the SD into your PC. Extract the all downloaded files into the root directory of the SD card.

Remove the SD card from your PC. Ensure the Inspire 1 is powered off then insert the SD card into the

SD card slot on the Inspire 1 camera.

Step 3- Update the Aircraft

1. Ensure the remote controller is powered off and then power on the aircraft. Upgrade will begin

automatically after aircraft is powered on.

2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a short

pulse of "D-D-D-D" beeping sound to indicate the upgrade is in progress and sound a “D---DD”

beeping sound to indicate the update is complete with success.

3. Checktheupgradestatusbyopeningthe“.txt”file thatis automaticallygeneratedafter theupdate.

The update is successful if the text “result: successful” is in the document. Try upgrading the firmware

again if the text “result: failed” is found or the gimbal sound a long beep sound.

Updating the Remote Controller Firmware

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity

Remotecontroller firmwareis includedintheaircraftfirmwareupdatepackage.Usethesameupdate

package file that is downloaded from the DJI official website. Ensure the remote controller battery level is

above 50%.

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package

1. ExtractalldownloadedfilesintotherootdirectoryofanSDcardorUSBthumbdrive.

2. Insert the SD card into a SD card reader or the USB disk onto the remote controller USB port when 

remote controllerpoweredoff.If youdo nothave a SD cardreader, youmay insertthe SD cardinto

the gimbal and connect the gimbal with remote controller to upgrade the remote controller.

Step 3- Update the RemoteController

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

remote controller during theupdate.

2. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a 

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

in progress. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid green and beeping sound will stop if the

upgrade is completed with success. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid red if upgrade is

failed. Try upgrade again.

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Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware

The Intelligent Flight Battery is upgraded during the aircraft firmware upgrade process. It is recommended

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

cycling the aircraft.

Do not perform firmware update while the aircraftis stillflying in the air. Only carry outfirmware

update when the aircraft is landed.

Besuretoupdatetheremotecontroller’sfirmwaretothelatestversionafteryouupgradetheaircraft’s

firmware.

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

controller and aircraft.

Confirmtheupdateresultsaccordingtothegimbalsounds.Itisnormalfortheaircrafttosoundorthe

LED to blink during the update process.

EnsurethereisonlyonefirmwarepackagefilestoredonyourSDcard.

Only storagedevices thatareformattedfor FAT32andexFATfilesystems aresupportedforaircraft

andremotecontrollerfirmwareupdates.

Delete any automatically generated txt files (xxx_GS.TXT) in the SD card when updating multiple

remote controllers.

FCC Compliance 

FCC Compliance

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

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

(2) Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesired

operation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpresslyrovedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidthe

user'sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.

Compliance Information

FCC Warning Message

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

user’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.

Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:

(1)Thisdevicemay not cause harmfulinterference, and (2)thisdevicemust accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

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

Thisequipmentshouldbeinstalledandoperatedwithminimumdistance20cmbetweentheradiator&

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

transmitter.

Note:This equipmenthasbeentestedandfoundto complywiththe limits for a ClassB digitaldevice,

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

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

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frequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmful

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

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

whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuser isencouragedtotrytocorrect

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

—Connecttheequipmentintoan outleton a circuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiver is connected.

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

IC RSS warning

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustryCanadalicence-exemptRSSstandard(s).Operationissubjecttothe

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

interference,including interference thatmay cause undesired operation ofthe device.

LeprésentareilestconformeauxCNRd'IndustrieCanadalicablesauxareilsradioexemptsdelicence.

L'exploitationestautoriséeauxdeuxconditionssuivantes:

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

(2) l'utilisateurdel'areildoitaccepter toutbrouillageradioélectriquesubi,mêmesilebrouillageest

susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

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

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

Thisequipmentshouldbeinstalledandoperatedwithminimumdistance20cmbetweentheradiator&

your body.

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

user’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.

KCC Warning Message

“해당무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없습니다 .” 

“해당 무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음”

NCC Warning Message

低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法

第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加

大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。

第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應改善至無

干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法

通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

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Appendix C 

Auburn, CA Airport Radius

(courtesy of skyvector.com)

Closest airport to Auburn, CA:

KAUN Coordinates: N38°57.29' / W121°4.90'

Located 03 miles N of Auburn, California on 254 

acres of land.

Surveyed Elevation is 1539 feet MSL.

Traffic Pattern Altitude: 1000 AGL (2539 MSL) 

Magnetic Variation from 1995 is 16° East