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Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the flight simulator in the DJI Pilot 

app to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open 

area. 

Flight Environment Requirements 

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s , 

snow, rain and fog. 

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS system. 

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

4. Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high fevels of electromagnetism, including base stations 

and radio transmission towers. 

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

temperature.Be very careful when flying at altitudes greater than 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea 

„ level, as the performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected. 

~ 6. The Phantom 3 Professional cannot operate within the polar areas. 

Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 

AII unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by govemment and 

^ regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons, flights are limited by default, 

which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight limitations include height limits, distance 

limits, and No-Fly Zones. 

When operating in P-mode, height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones function concurrently to 

manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height limits are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft 

altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m) . 

Maximum flight altitude & Radius Limits 

Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI Pilot app. Be aware that the 

maximum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your 

Phantom 3 Professional will fly in a restricted cylinder, as shown below: 

Maxirnum Flight Altitude ~~ ~ - Max Radius 

Home Point 

Height of aircraft 

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Flight Limits DJI Pilot app Aircraft Status Indicator 

Maximum Fiight Aircraft's altitude cannot Warning: Height None. Altitude exceed the specrfied value. Iimit reached. 

Fiight distance must be within Waming: Qistance Rapid red fiashing 

Max Radius ..•... when ciose to the 

the max radius. limit reached. 

max radius limit. 

GPS Signaf UUeak 'Y° • • • . • • Blinking Yeilow 

Fiight Limits DJI Pilot app Aircraft Status indicator 

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Height is restricted to 400 Waming: Height fimit Flight feet (120rn) and under. reached. None. ~ 

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• If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Phantom 3, but cannot fly it any father. If the 

~ Di, Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fIy back within 

range automatically. 

• If the Phantom 3 fiies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back 

within range automatically. 

No-Fly Zones 

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

divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports inciude major airports and flying fieids where manned 

aircraft operate at low aititudes. Restricted Areas inciude border lines between countries or sensitive 

institute. The details of the No-Fiy Zones are explained as folfow: 

Airport 

(1) Airport No-Fly Zone are comprised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones. Each 

zone features circies of various sizes. 

(2) R1 miles (vaiue of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is a Takeoff restricted zone, inside of which take off is prevented. 

(3) From R1 mile to R1 + 1 mile around the airport the flight alfitude is limited to a 15 degree inciination. 

Starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The fiight aititude is 

limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile 

(4) When the aircraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No-Fly Zones, a warning message wiil appear 

on the DJI Pilot app. 

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Restricted Area 

?' (1) Restricted Areas does not have flight altitude restrictions. 

~ (2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off 

within this zone. The value of R varies based on the definition of the restricted areas. 

(3) A"warning zone" has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches within 0.6 

miles (1 km) of this zone, a waming message will appear on the DJI Pilot app. 

No-fly zone warning zone Free zone 

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GPSSignalStrong G ...... BlinkingGreen 

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Zone Restriction DJI PilotApp Prompt Status 

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Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly 

zone. Take off prohibited. 

No-fly Zone If the aircraft enters the 

restricted area in A-mode, but is 

switched to P-mode, the aircraft Warning: You are in a no-ffy zone. 

will automatically descend, land, Automatic Ianding has begun. 

and stop its motors. 

Ri: Waming: You are in a R:.:...... 

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restricted zone. Descending to ~ed flashin g 

Restricted- safe altitude. 

altitude flight area in A-mode, but is switched R2: Waming: You are in a 

to P-mode, it will descend to an 

zone appropriate altitude and hover restricted zone. Maximum flight 

~~~, altitude is restricted to between 15 feet below the altitude limit. 20m and 500m. Fly cautiously. 

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a 

there will be a waming . restricted zone, Fly cautiously. 

Free zone 

No restrictions. None. None. 

EB Semi-automatic descent: AII stick commands are available except the throftle stick command 

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

i, . When flying in a safety zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly 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 blinking red. 

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

city centers, or other sensitive areas. Fly the aircraft only within your line of sight. 

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Preflight Checkfist 

1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

3. Micro-SD card has been inserted, if necessary. 

4. Gimbal is functioning norrnally. 

5. Motors can start and are functioning normally. 

6. The DJI Pilot app is successfully connected to the aircraft. 

Calibrating the Compass 

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

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

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

e • Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference. 

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

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~ • Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular 

phones. 

• Do not calibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects. 

• DO NOT calibrate indoors. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures. 

1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight 

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap the Aircraft Status 

Bar in the app and select "Calibrate", then follow the on-screen instructions. 

2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will display a solid 

green light. 

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3. Hold the aircraft vertically, with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center 

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

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aircraft to a different location and try again. 

:i;~- Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and foilow the on-screen 

instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such 

as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding. 

When to Recalibrate 

1.When compass data is abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow. 

2.When flying in a new location or in a location that is different from the most recent flight. 

3.When the mechanical or physical structure of the Phantom 3 Professional has been changed. 

4.When severe driPting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom 3 Professional does not fly in straight line. 

Auto Takeoff and Auto Lai nd ~ng ~~~~ ~~ ~r 

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Auto Takeoff 

Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the 

auto takeoff feature: 

1.Launch the DJI Pilot app, and enter "Camera" page. 

2. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 

3. Complete all steps on the pre-flight checklist. 

4. Tap"! ", and confirm that conditions are safe for flight. Slide the icon to confirm and takeoff. 

5.Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1.2 meters) above ground. 

i, Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision Position System for stabilization. 

The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is 

sufficient GPS lock before using the Auto Take-off feature. 

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Auto-Landing 

Use auto-landing only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the 

auto-landing feature: 

1. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping "A", to begin landing. Then follow the on-screen 

instructions. 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 

Starting the Motors 

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

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

simultaneously. 

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There are two methods to stop the motors. 

Method 1: When Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the throttle downo, then conduct the same 

CSC that was used to start the motors, as described above©. Motors will stop immediately. Release both 

sticks once motors stop. 

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

seconds. 

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Method 1 Method 2 

Q! Do not perform a CSC when the aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will suddently stop. 

Flight Test 

Takeoff/Landing Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft in an open, flat area with the battery level indicators facing towards you. 

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

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

4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe 

to fly. If they flash yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded. 

5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or use Auto Takeoff. 

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

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

8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop. 

9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, then the Remote Controller. 

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D i. • When the Aircraft Status Indicators blink yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe 

mode, 

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

rapidly during flight. 

• Watch our video tutorials for more flight information. 

Video Suggestions and Tips 

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

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

3. Only shoot video when flying in P-mode. 

4. Always fly in good weather and avoid flying in rain or heavy wind. 

5.Choose the camera settings that suit your needs. Settings include photo format and exposure compensation 

6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and preview scernes. 

7. Push the control sticks gently to keep the aircraft's movement smooth and stable. 

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