# September29,2015 Docket Operations, M-30 U.S. DepartmentofTransportation 1200NewJerseyAvenue, SE. RoomWl2-140 WestBuildingGround Floor Washington, DC 20590-0001 Dear Sir or Madam: Flightech, Inc. respectfullyrequests an exemption from several provisions ofthe FederalAviation Regulations, specificallyreferred to as Section 333 Exemptionto allowoperationofaUnmanned Aircraft (UAS) weighing less than 55 Jbs to conduct aerial photographybelow 200'AGLfor the purpose ofCrop/Real EstateInspection, ConstructionProjects and Special Events. Exemption Request Per Section 333 ofthe FMRAandPart II ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations. 14 C.F.R. Part21 SubpartH, Part45.23(b),45.27, Part 61.113(a) and(b), Part91.103(b)(2), 91.105, 91.109, 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l)and (2), 91.417(a) and (b). Operator: FLIGHTECH, INC. StephenP. ColsonPresident 200 Hardy Roberts Dr. P.O. Box 34 West Paducah, KY 42086 Phone: 618-203-0430 email: scolson@midwestaviation.net UAS Operations I. 

# Design and Operational Characteristics ofthe UAS: Flightech, Inc. will operate aDJI Phantom 3 orcomparableUAS weighing Jess than 55 lbs withinthe limitations set inthe Manufacturer's Manual attachedto this petition. 2. Procedureto ensure UAS is in conditionfor Safe Flight: Preflight Checklist and Compass Calibrationwill be completed priorto eachFlightperthe Manufacturer's Manualpage44 attachedto this petition. 3. Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum: Remote Controller 2.40 GHz-2.483 GHzand is compliantwithFCC regulations. 4. Pilotin CommandRequirements: The Pilotin Command will maintain oneofthe following PilotCertificates. Recreation, Sport, Private, Commercial orATP. MinimumUAS FlightTime in aparticularModel UAS 5 Hours and 10 Landingsofwhich 5 Landings will be Manual Type and 2 LandingsAuto HomeLandings. 5. Pilotin Command Medical Standards: ThePilot in Command will be required to hold a CurrentThird ClassMedical Certificateora

# Valid Drivers License. 6. Intended UAS Operations: Operationsto includeAerial Photography for Crop/Real Estate, ConstructionProjects and Special Events. In additionto the FlightEnvironment Requirements and FlightLimits/No-FlyZonesthat include MaximumFlightAltitude & 

# Radius Limits/No-FlyZones located onpages40-43 in the Manufacturer's Manual attached to thepetition. The PIC will have a Signed Waiver from the Customer approving UAS Operations. Designate a "HomeLandingArea"protected by Signage and BoundaryMarkers. Acurrent Sectional for the GeographicArea ofOperationwill be available to insure compliance with "NoFly Zones". Flights will not be performed overPersonsto ensure Public Safety. 7. Maximum Operating Speed/Altitude, MinimumFlightVisibility and Distance from Clouds: The UAS will notbe operated less than 500 feet belowor less than 2,000 feet horizontally from acloud. Flights will not occur when visibility is lessthan 3miles from the PIC observation. Visual Line ofSight (VLOS) will be required for all operations. IfVisual Line ofSight (VLOS) is lostthe "Home" command will initiated. Referto the Manufacturer'sManual page 54 fur Specifications. 8. Characteristicsofthe area ofintendedoperation(s) and associatedpotential hazards: A50' distance will be maintained from Non-ParticipatingPersons (those not associated withthe operationofthe UAS) inadditionto aclearFly Way to the "Home"landing area. TheUAS will notfly near amanned aircraft. 9. Flight in the Proximityto Airports: Flightech, Inc. will notFly within the ProximitytoAirports and maintainthe following distances; Airport with an operatingcontrol tower- 5 StatuteMiles Airportwithout an operatingcontroltower- 3 Statute Miles 10. Operationwithin visual line ofsight (VLOS): The Pilotin Commandwill operatethe UAS within visual Line ofsight (VLOS). Ifthe VSOL is lostthe "Home" command will be initiated. II. Preflight SafetyRiskAssessment: APreflightChecklistand CompassCalibrationwill be perturmedpriorto eachFlightper Manufacturer's Manual page44 attachedto this petition. 12. Operationswith existingRequirements: Flightech, Inc. will contactthe local Flight StandardsDistrictOffices (FSDOs)priorto operations informingthem ofthe intendedcoordinationwithregard to the operation.

Submitted By,



# ~~G---. StephenP. ColsonPresident Flightech, Inc. 200 Hardy Roberts Dr. P.O. Box 34 West Paducah, KY 42086 Phone: 618-203-0430 email: scolson@midwestaviation.net

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# Using this manual

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# Lh Important :\): Hints and Tips 

## [ill Reference

Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3Advanced:
1. 

### In theBox 2. 

### Phantom 3AdvancedUserManual 3. Pl1antom 3AdvancedQuickStartGuide 4 Pl1antom3Professional

### IAdvancedSafetyGuidelinesandDisclaimer 5. Phantom3Professional

### IAdvancedIntelligentFlightBatterySafetyGuidel!i1es We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer before you fly. Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the Phantom 3Advanced Quick Start Guide and referto the User Manual for more detailed information.

Please watch the tutorial videos at tile link below, which demonstrates howto use Phantom 

### 3 Professional safely:



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Download and install the OJI GO app before using the aircraft. Scan the OR codeto the right to download the latestversion. The Android version ofthe OJI GO app is compatible with Android 4.

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### .2 or later The iOSversionofthe OJI GO app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later.

# Contents

Using this manual 

## Legends 2 Read Before the First Flight 

### 2 Video Tutorials 

### 2 Download the OJI GO app 

### 2



### Product Profile Introduction 

### 6 Feature Highlights 

### G Preparing the Aircraft 

### 7 Aircraft Diagram 

### 8 Remote Controller Diagram 

### 8


### Aircraft Flight Controller 

### 11 Flight Mode 

### 11 Flight Status Indicator 

### 11 Return-to-Home {RTH) 

### 12 Smart RTH 

### 12 Low Battery RTH 

### 13 Failsafe RTH 

### 14 Vision Positioning System 

### 14 Flight Recorder 

### 16 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

### 16 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

### 17

Remote Controller Remote Controller Profile 

### 23 Using the Remote Controller 

### 23 Remote Controller Status LED 

### 27 Linking the Remote Controller 

### 28 Remote Controller Compliance Version 

### 29

3

### Camera and Gimbal Camera Profile 

### 31 Gimbal 

### 32

DJI GO app Camera 

### 35 Director 

### 38 Store 

### 38 Discovery 

### 38


### Flight Flight Environment Requirements 

### 40 Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 

### 40 Preflight Checklist 

### 44 Calibrating the Compass 

### 44 Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 

### 45 FlightTest 

### 46 Starting/Stopping the Motors 

### 46
Troubleshooting (FAQ) Appendix 

### 54 Specifications 

### 54 Intelligent Flight Mode 

### 56 FCC Compliance 

### 57

4**Thi~;** 

### section introduces the Phantorn 3 Aclw1nced and lists the 

### cornpononls of the aircraft and rernoto controllor.

# Product Profile 

# !otroill.loti.ofi The Phantom 3 Advanced represents the next generation of OJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 1080p video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stabilitywhile minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is available, 

### the Vision Positioning System allows the aircraftto hoveraccurately in place.

Camera and Gimbal: Phantom

**~j** 

### Advanced has afully integrated camera that shoots 1080p video at up to 60 frames per second and captures 12 megapixel pllotos. An enhanced sensor gives you greaterclarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous flying camera. HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of OJI Liglltbridge DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: The 4480 mAll OJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells and an advanced power management system Flight Contro!!er: Tile

**next~generation** 

### flight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable flight experience. A newly implemented flight recorder stores critical data from each flight and the Vision Positioning System enhances hovering precision when flying indoors or in environments where GPS is unavailable.Phantom3 Advanced User Manual



# AiefJ~iliJ~it6~~ifcra~· Removing Gimbal Clamp 

### Remove the gimbal clamp bysliding itto the right (when facing the nose oftile aircraft), as shown below

Attaching the Propellers: 

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Mount the propellers with black dots on to motors with black axes and spin counter-clockwise to secure. Mount the propellers with sliver dots on to motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be sure all propellers are securely in place.



# Lh Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lockthem in position. Preparing the Remote Controllet The mobile device holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile device. Tiltthe mobile device holderto the desired position, then adjustthe antennas so H1eyare facing outward 1. Press the button on the top rigllt side of tile mobile device holderto release the clamp, then adjust the

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

H1e remote controller.



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f'' 

### [1] GPS 

### [2] Propeller [3] Motor 

### [4] Front LED Indicator [5] Landing gear [6) Gimbal and Camera [7) Camera Status Indicator [8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port [9] Aircraft Status Indicator [1

OJ Intelligent Flight Battery [11] Vision Positioning Sensors [12] Antennas [13] Camera Micro-SO Card Slot [14] Camera Micro-USB Port [15] Link Button

[1) Antennas 

### Relays aircraft control and video signal. [2) Mobile Device Holder 

### Securely mounts your mobile deviceto the remote controller. (3) Control Stick 

### Controls the orientation and movement ofthe aircraft (4) Return Home {RTH} Button 

### Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH)[5] Battery Level LEOs 

### Displays the battery level of the remote controller [6] Status 

### LED Displays the remote controller's system status. [7] Power Button 

### Used to turn the remote controlleron and off. [8} RTH LED 

### Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

[9] Camera Settings Dial 

### Turn the dialto adjust camera settings. (Onlyfunctions when the remote controller is connected to amobile device running the OJI 

### GOapp.) [10] Playback Button 

### Playbackthe captured images orvideos. (Onlyfunctions when the remote controller is connected to amobile device running the OJI GO app.) [11] Shutter Button 

### Press to take aphoto 

### If burst mode is selected, the set numberof photos will be taken with one press. [12] Flight Mode Switch 

### Switch between P-mode, A-mode, and F-mode. [13] Video Recording Button 

### Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording [17] C1 Button 

### Customizable through the OJI GO app. [18] C2 Button 

### Custornizable through the OJI GO app. [19] Power Port 

### Connect to the OJI Phantom 3 Charger to charge the batteryofthe remote controller. Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual

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[14] Gimbal Dial 

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Usethis dial to control the tilt ofthe gimbal. {15) Mircro-USB Port 

### Reserved port [16] USB 

### Port Connectto mobile deviceorto aUSB portfor firmware upgrade.



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# Aircraft

The Pl1antom 3 Advanced's flight controller features several important upgrades, including a new flight 

### mode. Safety modes include Failsafe and Return-to-Home_ These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft 

### if the control signal is lost. The flight controller can also save critical fligt1t data frorn each flight to the on-board storage device. The new flight controller also provides increased stability and a new air braking feature



### Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found below: P-mode (Positioning) : P-mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P-mode, which will beautomaticallyselected bythe Phantom 3 Advanced depending on signal strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors : P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both areavailable. The aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strengH1 is not sufficient. The aircraft is using onlythe Vision Positioning System for positioning P-ATTI: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so onlyaltitude can be stabilized. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used forstabilization. The aircraft only uses its barometer. The aircraft can still automatically return to the home point if the control signal is lost and the Home Pointwas recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix.

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.;\): Usethe Flight Controller mode switch to cl1ange theflight modeof the aircraft, refer to the

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The Phantom 3 Advanced has Front LEOs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions ofthese LEOs are stmwn i11 thefigure below:

The Front LEOs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEOs glow solid red when the aircraft is turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the system status ofthe fligllt controller. Refer tothe table belowfor more information abouttile Aircraft Status Indicators:


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### ·H -..G -Y. ······Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Turning On and Sell DiagnosticTesting '.G .Y

...... Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Warming Up :.G_: ······Green Flashes Slowly

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### X2 ······Green Flashes Twice
y· · ····YellowFiasllesSiowly Waming Y'

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### Fast Yellow Flashing ·R· ······SlowRed Flashing R 

### -Fast Red Flashing R 

### ·Red Flaslling Alternatively R

**~Solid** 

### Red Sate to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) Sate to Fly(P-modewith Vision Positioning but without GPS) Safe to Fly (A-rnode but No GPS and Vision Positioning)
Remote Controller's Signal Lost Low BatteryWarning Critical BatteryWarning IMU Error Critical Error Compass Calibration Required

The Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Horne Point. There are three types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH. Low Battery RTH. and Failsafe RTH. This section describes these three scenarios in detail.

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## ___ **o_es~cr~ip~tio~n~· _··-·~··'_··~**  Home Point If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff. the Home Point is the location from which the aircraftwas launched. The GPS signal strength is indicated by the GPS icon (

**11 ri**  

### ). The aircraft status indicatorwill blink rapidlywhen the home point is recorded.

Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to

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### .?.§: for more information) or tap the RTH button in the OJI GO app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to initiate Smart RTH, The aircraft will then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point. You may use the rernote controller's control sticks to control the aircraft's position to avoid a collision during the Smart RTH process. Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process, and press the Smart RTH button again toterminate the procedure and regain full control ofthe aircraft

12Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual



### The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the OJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to apoint that mayaffect the safe return ofthe aircraft. Users are advisedto return home or land the aircraft immediately when prompted. The DJI GO 

### app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after aten-second countdown. The usercan cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. 

### Tile thresholds forthese warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft's current altitude and distancefrom the Home Point. The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft's orientation duringtile 

### landing process. 

### The Battery Level 

### Indicator is 

### displayed in 

### tile OJI GO app, and 

### is described below:

BatteryLeVel

Warning

Low battery level warning

Critical Low battery level warning
Estimated remaining flight time Remark

The battery power is low. Please land the aircraft.

The aircraft must !and immediately. Estimated remaining flight based on current battery level tc r>·:urr: f:ci ::; ;uo;y lih'<· 

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### Aircraft Status 

### DJIGOapp Flight Instructions

Indicator Tap "Go-home" to have the aircraft return to the Home Flythe aircraft point and land automatically, backand land Aircraft status or "Cancel" to resume normal it as soon as indicatorblinks flight. If no action is taken, possible, then RED slowly. the aircraft will automatically stop the motors go home and land after 10 and replace the seconds. Remote controller battery. will sound an alarm. Aircraft status The DJI GO app display will Allowthe aircraftto indicator blinks flash red and tile aircraft will descend and land start to descend. The remote RED quickly. controllerwillsound analarm. automatically.



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**~\/:** •When the Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft beginsto land automatically, you may push the throttle upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude, giving you an opportunityto navigate to a more appropriate landing location • Tile colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated

remaining flight time. Tileyare automatically adjusted according to the aircraft's current location and status.

If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Returnto-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote controller signal connection is re-established. 

### Failsafe Illustration 

### 1 Record Home Point

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# & •Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ( [

**)]** displays grey) or unavailable •Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when tile aircraft flies within a 20

meters (65 feet) radius ofthe Home Point. Aircraft will stopascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) altitudes or beyond during Failsafe ·Theaircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, 

### it is important to set an

suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the OJ! GO app and enter "Camera" and select "MODE >Advanced Settings> Failsafe mode" to setthe Failsafe altitude. • User cannot control the aircraft while the aircraft is ascending to its failsafe altitude. However

the user can rapidly toggle

### 81 switchto regain contraltocancel the ascending.

The OJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasound and image data to t1elp the aircraft maintain its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Phantom 3 Advanced can hover in place more precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where a GPS signal is not available. The main components of the Vision Positioning System are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 Advanced; they include [2] two ultrasonic sensors and [1] one monocular camera. 

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Using Vision Positioning Vision Positioning is activated autornatically when the Phantom 3 Advanced is turned on. No further action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in indoor environments, where GPS is unavailable. Using tile sensors that are built into the Vision Positioning system, the Phantom 3 Professional can hover precisely even without GPS.

Follow the steps belowto use Vision Positioning: 

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1 . Toggle the fligtlt mode switch to P-mode. ' ' 2. Place the aircraft on a Hat surface. Note that the Vision Positioning system cannot work

properly on surfacesWithout clear pattern variations. 3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator will flasll green two times, which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle upto lift off and the aircraftwill hover in place.



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# & The performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface over which it is flying. T1·1e ultrasonic sensors may not be able to accurately measure distances when operating above sound-absorbing materials. In addition, tile camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from P-mode to A-mode automatically if neither GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the following situations: • Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). • Flying over a highly reflective surfaces. • Flying at high speeds(over 8 m/s at 2 meters orover4 m/s at 1meter). • Flying over water or transparent surfaces. • Flying over moving surfaces or objects. • Flying in an area where the lighting changesfrequentlyordrastically. • Flying over extremely dark (lux< 10)or bright (lux> 100,000) surfaces • Flying over surfacesthat can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet) • Flying over surfaceswithout clear patterns 

### ortexture. • Flying oversurfaces with identical repeating patterns 

### ortextures (e.g. tiles with the same design) • Flying over inclined surfacesthat will deflect sound waves awayfrom the aircraft.



### 15Phantom3 Advanced User Manual**~\):-** • Keep tile sensors clean at all times Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness ofthe sensors. • Vision Positioning is only effectivewhen the aircraft is at altitudes of 0.3to 3 meters. • Tf1e Vision Positioning System may not function properlywhen U1e aircraft isflying overwater. • The Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light

conditions (less than 

### 100 lux)

. • Donot useother ultrasonicdevices with frequency of

### 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is

in operation • Vision Positioning System may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the

ground (below

### 0.5 meters) at fast speeds 

# 0 Keep animals away from tile aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensor emits high frequency soundsthat are only audibleto some animals.



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Flight data is automatically recorded to tt1e internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters. To access these data, connect the aircraft to the PC through the Micro-USB port and launch the OJI GO app.

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Advanced. The grey and black nuts on the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin. To attach the propellers properly, match the nut color with the motor axis color



### Propellers Figure Attach On Legends 

### Dot 

### Blac_kpqt

Motors

### with a greyaxes Motorswith

### a blackaxes 

# fl'l Lock·Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten**"t~** Unlock :Turn the propellers in the indicated directionto loosen and remove 

### Attaching the Propellers 1. Be sureto remove the warning stickersfrom the motors before attaching the propellers 2. Attach the propellerswith silverdotsonto the motors with silver axes and spin the propellers clockwise

to securethem in place. Attach the propellerswith blackdotsontothe motorswith blackaxes and spin the propellers counter-clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand beforeflight.



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# & •Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise theaircraft cannot take off. •Wear gloves when handling propellers. •Hand tigf1ten each ofthe propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly. 

### Detaching the Propellers Hold the motor in place with one hand, then spin the propeller in the indicated unlockdirection 

# Lb. •Cl1eckt11at the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every fligl1t. • Ensu1·e tt1at all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, ct1ipped,

or broken propellers. • Toavoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOTtouch propellers ormotorslll'hen theyarespinning. • ONLY use original DJI propellers 

### forabetterand saferflight expmience.

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, avoltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ discharge functionality It should only be charged using an appropriate charger that has been approved by DJI



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## Lt._ The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully cha1·ged before using it fo1- the first time. Refer to 'Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery' for more information.



## ----- :\); Be aware that the output powerofthe supplied Phantom 3Advanced charger is 57 W.
DJIIntelligent Flight Battery Functions 

### 1. Battery Level Display: the LED indicators displaythe current battery level 2. Battery Life Display: the LEOs displaythe current battery power cycle 3. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65% of

total powerwhen it is idle for more than ten days. Ittakes around two days to discharge the battery to 65%. It 

### is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process Dischargethresholds can be set in the OJI GO app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balancesthe voltage of each battery cell when charging. 5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged 6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between

# ooc (32°F) and

40"C

## I104"F). 

### 7. OverCurrent Protection: The batterystops charging when high amperage (more than 8A) is detected 8. Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over-discharge damage, discharging automaticallystops when

the batteryvoltage reaches 12V. 9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the powersupplywhen ashort circuit is detected. 

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10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The OJI GO app displays a warning message when a damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Error History: Browsethe battery error history in the OJI GO app. 12. Sleep mode: To save power, the battery enters sleep rnode after 20 minutes of inactivity. 13. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery's voltage, capacity, current. etc. is transmitted to the aircraft's main controller. 

# Lt. Refer to 

### Phantom 3 ProfessionalI AdvancedIntelligent Fllgh! BatlerySafely Guidelines before use. Userstake full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

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# ___ _ ::t> Using the Battery**~-** 

### il 

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Turning ON/OFF Turning On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on. The Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicatorswill displaythe current battery level. Turning Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The battery power LED will flash when powering off t11e Phantom to allow automatically stopping of a recording duringthe event recording wasn't stopped.
LowTemperature Notice: 1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying in lowtemperature (

### <ooC) environments. 2. 

### It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature (

### <**~**10°C} environments.

Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures between -10°C and 5°C. 3. End tilefligllt as soon as the OJI GO app displaysthe "Low Battery Level Warning" in lowtemperature

environments 4. Keepthe battery indoorstowarm it beforeflying in lowtemperature environments. 5. To ensure optimal performance of the battery, keep the batterytemperature above 20°C. 6. The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell's temperature is not within the operating

range (0°C- 40°C ). 

# Lt. In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for approximately 1-2 minutes to warm up before taking off Checkingthe Battery Level The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains When the battery is turned off, press the Power Button once The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery level. See belowfor details



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

## 0·LED is on. 

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# 0 0 0 0 87.5%-100% 

# 0 0 0 

# D 75%-87.5% 

# 0 0 0 0 62.5%-75% 

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# 0 0 0 [] 37.5%-50% 

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# 0 0 25%-37.5% 

## 0 0 

# 0 0 12.5%-25% 

# D 0 0 

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### Batterylife Battery life refers to how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must be replaced. When the battery is turned off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to checkthe battery life. The Battery Level Indicatorswill light upand/or blinkfor two seconds, as shown below:

**~-·---~-·----------·** Battery life 

### LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life



## 0 0 0 0 90%-100% 

## 0 0 

## 0 

# 0 80%-90% 

## 0 0 0 

## 0 70%-80% 

## 0 0 0 

## 0 60%-70% 

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# D 0 0 0 20%-30% 

# 0 0 0 0 below20% 

# & When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longerbeused. 

# ffi Formore information aboutthe battery, launchthe OJI GO appand checkthe information that is listed underthe batterytab.



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### Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1. Connect the BatteryChargerto apowersource (100-240 V50/60Hz). 2 Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the BatteryCharger. 

### Ifthe battery

level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 3 The Battery Level Indicatorwill displaytile current battery level as it is charging 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level Indicators are all off 5. Air-cool the Intelligent Flight Batteryaftereach flight. Allow its temperature to dropto room temperature

before storing it 

### for an extended period.

o 

### We do not recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with the

standard chargeratthe same time. otherwise the charger mayoverheat

o 

### Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Advanced.

Never insert or remove abatterywhen it is turned on

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### Battery Level IndicatorsWhile Charging LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level



# 0 0 0 

# 0

**0%~25%** 

# n 0 0 0

**25%~50%** 

# 0 0 

# n 0

**50%~75%** 

# D 

# 0 0 

# n

**75%~100%** 

# 0 0 ll 

# 0 Fully Charged Battery Protection LED Display The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns

**Ba.tt~ry·Levellildicators**

### :while ChaiQing LED1 LED2 LED3



# 0 Q 

# 0 0 

# D 0 0 0 

# n 0 0 

# n 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 LED4 

# 0 0 0 0 

# u 0 Blinking Patt LED2 blinks LED2 blinks LED3 blinksern twice persecond Battery Protection Item Overcurrent detected three times persecond Short circuit detected twice persecond Overcharge detected LE03 blinks Ihree times persecond Over-voltage charger detected LED4 blinks twice persecond Charging temperature is too low LE04 blinks three times persecond Chargingtemperature is too highPhantom 3 Advanced User Manual
After these issues are resolved, press the Power Button to turn off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the c11arger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the chargerwill resume charging when the temperature is within the allowable range.



# Lh OJI does nottake any responsibility for damagecaused bythird-party chargers.



## ----- :\/:- Howto dischargeyour Intelligent Flight Battery: Slow : Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Phantom 3 Advanced's Battery Compartment and turn 

### it on. Leave it on until there is less than 8% of power left. or until the battery can no longer beturned on. Launch the OJI GO app to clleckbattery levels. Rapid : Fly the Phantom 3 Advanced outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer beturned on.



### 21**Thi~; ~:>cction**  

### dtY3cribeG the**feature~;** 

### of 1ho rerno1e controller and includes**instruction~;** 

### tor controlling tho aircr<:lft and the C<:HTlma.



### 22

# Remote Controller

The Phantom 3 Advanced remote controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that 

### integrates the video downlinksystem and aircraft remote control system. The video downlink and aircraft remote control system operate at 2.4 GHz. The remote controller features a number of camera control functions, such as taking and previewing photos and videos, as well as controlling gimbal motion The remote controller is powered 

### by a 2S rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LED 

### indicators on the front panel ofthe remote controller. 

### (X] ·Compliance Version; The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. ·Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1or Mode 2, orto acustom mode •Mode 1:Tile right stickserves as the throttle •Mode 2: The left stickserves as the throttle. 

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



### Turning the Remote ControllerOn and Off The Phantom 3Advanced remote controller is powered by a28 rechargeable batterythat has acapacity of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Follow the steps belowto turn on your remote controller: 1 When the remote controller is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEOs will

displaythe current battery level 2. Press and hold the Power Button to turn on the remote controller. 3. The remote controllerwill beep when it is turned on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green, indicating

that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEOs will glowsolid green when linking is complete. 4. Repeat Step 2to turn offthe remote controller

Charging the RemoteController 

### Charge the remote controller using the included charger. Referto the figure on next page belowfor more details.


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### Phantom 3Advanced User Manual



### Controlling the Camera Shoot videos/pictures, view recorded images, and adjust camera set1ings via the Shutter Bul1on, Camera Settings Dial, Playback Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote controller

[1] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture without letting go of the remote controller. Move the dial to lett 

### or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback modo. Press down on the dial to toggle between these settings [2] Playback Button Press toview images and videos that have already been captured. [3) Shutter Button Press to take aphoto. II burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with asingle press. [4] Video Receding Button Pressonceto start recording video, then press again to stop recording. [5] Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt ofthe gimbal. 

### ControllingAircraft This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. The Remote Control is setto Mode 2by default. 

### 24Phantom3 Advanced User Manual 

### [X] Stick**Neutrai/Mid~Point:** 

### Control sticks are in the center position. Moving the Control Stick: The control stick is pushed awayfrom the center position.

RerTKJte Controller 

### (Mode2) Aircraft (·:' ' Indicates Nose Direction)



# .. -----
Remarks Moving the left stick up and down changes the aircraft's elevation Push the stick upto ascend and down to descend. When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 Advancedwill hover in place. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Advanced will change elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation changes. Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the rudder and rotation of the aircraft. Push tile sick left to rotate tt1e aircraft**counter~** 

### clockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise. 

### If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 Advanced will maintain its current orientation The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Advanced will rotate. Moving the right stick up and down changes the aircraft's forward and backward pitch. Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly backward. Phantom 3 Advanced will t10ver in place 

### if the stick is centered Push the stickfurther awayfrom the center position for a larger pitch angle (maximum 30')and faster flight Moving the right stick control left and right changes tileaircraft's left and right pitch. Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Phantom 3 Advanced will hover in place if the stick is centered. Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point downwards. The camera will remain in its current position when dial is static.



### 25 Il ro 

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## ~**~** Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Adjusting Controller SUcks Hold and twist the controller sticks clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust the length of the controller sticks A proper length of controller sticks can improvethe controlling accuracy.

Flight Mode Switch Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose between; P-mode, F-mode and Amode.

Position 

### Fig

# we FlightMode Position 

### 1 F-mode Position

### 2**c~~** A-mode Position3

## G-c~ P-mode

- ·--------------- 

### ---·--···-----···-- Position 1

Position2

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Position

### 3 P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong There are three different versions of P-mode, which will be automatically selected bythe Phantom 

### 3Advanced depending on GPS signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available; the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but asufficient GPS signal is not available. Aircraft is using onlyVision Positioning for position holding P-ATII: Neither GPS norVision Positioning is available. the aircraft is using only its barometerfor positioning, so only altitude is maintained. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used tor stabilization. The aircraft uses only its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Point if remote controller signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to tile IOC section in the Appendix. By default, the Flight Mode Switch is locked toP-mode. To unlock other fligf1t modes, launch the DJI GO app, enter

### tile "Camera" page, and tap "Mode", then activate "Multiple Flight Mode". RTH Button Press and holdthe RTH buttonto startthe Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure. The LED ring around the RTH Button will blinkwhite to indicatethat the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraftwill then return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedureand regain control of the aircraft.



### 26Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 

### Connecting Your Mobile Device Tiltthe mobile device holderto the desired position. Press the button on the side ofthe mobile device holder to release the clamp, and then placeyour mobile device intothe cradle. Adjust the clamp downto securethe mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote controller using aUSB cable, plug one end of the cable intoyour mobile device and theotherend into the USB porton the backofthe remote controller.



### OptimalTransmission Range The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable within the area that is depicted in the image below:

### ~···· 

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### Ensure tt1at tile aircraft is flying witl1in the optimal transmission zone. To achieve tt1e best transmission perionnance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operatorand the aircraft.

The Status LED reflects the strength ofthe connection between tile remote controller and the aircraft. The RTH LED indicates the Return-to,Home status of the aircraft The table below contains more information aboutthese indicators.



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## ~**~** Phantom 3 Advanced User Milnual


### SiatUs LED Alarm :'R' 

### -Solid Red 

## f Chime G 

### -- Solid Green 

## f Chime H 

### ···Slow Blinking Red D-D-D R**'(s'(J~** 

### Y 

### Red and Green/ Red and None YellowAlternate Blinks 

## RTHLED V{ 

### -SolidWhite W · ··•· 

### Blinking White W ······ Blinking White Sound l'Chime D DD RemoteController The remote controller is disconnected from t11e aircraft. The remote controller is connected to the aircraft. Remote controllererror. HD downlink is disrupted. Remote Controller_Status Aircraft is returning home. Sending Return-to-Home command to the aircraft. Return-to-Home procedure in progress. 

# LG The Remote Status Indicatorwill blink red and sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low.

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using anew remote controllerforthe first time. Followthese steps to linkanew remote controller: 1. Turn on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch the DJI GO app. 2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery 3. Enter "Camera" and tap on**~~dill** 

### and then tap "Linking RC" button as shown below.



### 28 ·'
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# < RC Control Settmg 

### X

RC Calibration 

# > Stick Mode 

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### 4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicatorblinks blue and abeep is

emitted


# < RC Conlrol**SeU~ng** 

### X

RC Calibration Stick Mode
Default st1ck mode**•~** M Do not channe unless I**So~rching** for aircraft froquoncy, timeout in 54 seconds PICG5 tho 11n\\rn[J llunon on lloo aircrnf! 

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### 5. Locate t11e linking button on t11e side of tile aircraft, as shown in the figure below. Press t11e link button

to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED will display asolid green once the remote controller is successfully linked to the aircraft.



# Lb. •The remote controllerwill un-link itself from an aircraft if anew remote controller is linked to the same aircraft.

The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements.



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## This section provides t11c 

## technical specifications oi tt·Jo 

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### opornticm rnodos.

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# Camera and Gimbal

The

**on~board** camera uses a 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up to1080p at 

### 6'0 frames per second with the Phantom 3 Advanced) and 12 rnegapixel stills. You may choose to record the video in either MOV or MP4 format. Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous. and time-lapse mode. A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile device via the DJI GOapp. 

### Camera Micro-SO Card Slot To store your photos and videos. insert the Micro-SO card into the slot, as shown below, before turning on the Phantom 3 Advanced. Tile Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a 16GB Micro-SO card and supports Micro-SO cards up to 64 GB. A UHS-1 Micro-SO card is recommended due to their fast read and write speeds allowing you to save

**high~resolution** video data



# 0 Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the Pllantom 3 Advanced when it is turned on 

### Camera Data Port Turn on the Phantom 3 Advanced and connecta USB cableto the Camera Data Port to download photos and videosto your computer. 

# I

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Lh The aircraft must be turned on beforeattempting to accesstilefiles on the Micro-SO card.
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### 31Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 

### CameraOperation Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the images or videos tl1rough the DJI 

## GO app For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to

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## ?A"· Camera LED Indicator Camera 

### LED Indicator lights up after 

### the llight battery is powered on. It provides information on the working status ofthe camera. 

### Camera LED Indicator i_o.-·- Green Fast Blink (0.2s off, Q_1son) G Green Blink Once (0.5s off, 0.4s on) G. Green Blink3Times (0.3s off, 0.1s on) ·A· Slow Red Blink (1.6son, 0.8s off) R Fast Red Blink (O.Ss off, 0.2s on ) Camerastatus System is warming up. Taking a single picture. Taking 3or5 photos pershot. Recording. SO card error .R R Double Red Blink (0.1s on. 0.1soff, 0.1s on, 0.1s off) Overi1eated Camera --.R Solid Red System error. G R·Green and Red Blink (O.Bs green on, O.Bs red on) Firmware Upgrading

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### Gimbal Profile The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture clear, stable imagesand video. Tile gimbal cantilt the camerawithin a 120" range.

Usethe gimbal dial on the remote controllerto control the tilt movementof the camera



### 32 C.' • 'Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual


### Gimbal Operation Modes Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the camera settings pageof the OJI GO app. Notethat your mobile device must be connected to the remote controller forchanges to take effect. Refer to the table belowfor details:
Follow Mode The angle between gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains constant at all t1mes. 

# rn ·-·--·------·--· FPV Mode The gimbal will synchronizewith the movement of the aircraft to provide a first-person perspective flying experience. 

# LG •A gimbal motor error may occurin these situations: (1) 

### the aircraft is placed on uneven ground or the gimbal's motion is obstructed (2) 

### the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive external force, such as acollision. Please take off from flat, open ground and protect the gimbal at all times. • Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The

gimbal will recover full functionality alter it dries.

Anti-Drop Kit The anti-drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. Two pins have been mounted prior to shipping. If new or additional pins are required, see the diagram below. Press Part (i)through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of**Part(~),** 

### then lock them together as**shown(~).** 

### Mountingthe anti-drop kit pins diagonallyfrom each other is recommended.



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### This section introduces the four main functions of tho DJI GO app,

34

# DJI GO app The OJI GO app is a mobile application designed specificallyfor the Phantom 3Advanced. Use tt1is app to control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app also features Map, Academy, and UserCenter·, whictl are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with others. It 

### is recommended that you use atablet for the best experience.

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The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Phantom 3Advanced's camera. You can also configure various camera parameters from the Camera page.

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### 35Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual [1] Flight Mode

### ~:The text nextto this icon indicatesthe current flight mode. Tap to configurethe MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allowyou to modifyflight limits and sot the gain values. 

# :¢: The aircraft is setto "Beginner Mode" by default. The aircraft cannot fly 30 meters (98 feet) higher and beyond the recorded Home Point under beginner mode. Disable this rnode in the MODE setting page {2] GPS Signal Strength**~ o~!!l**  This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength. {3] IOC Settings**~** CL :This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode Tap to view the IOC settings menu and selectthe desired IOC setting. [4] System Status ·sali<1<>f!Y!GPSJ :This icon indicates the current aircralt 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 differentfunctions. [6) Remote Controller Signal**W~**

# ,n!l This icon showsthe strength of remote controller's signal [7] HD Video Link Signal Strength**[RfiJ~**!!Ill :This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircralt and the remote controller. [8] Battery Level 

# fJ\1 00%: This iconshowsthe current battery level Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the batterywarning history. [9] General Settings ::::Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set fligl1t parameters, reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight route display. (10] Camera Operation Bar



### 36 Shutter and Recording Settings l!O Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution of the videos, image size and so onPhantom 3 Advanced User Manual
Shutter 

### • :Tap this button to take asingle photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot. triple shot ortime-lapsed shooting modes. Record

:Tap once to start recording video. then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which has the same functionality. Playback**[~]** 

### .Tap to enter the playback page You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured Camera Settings**~G~:** 

### Tap to set ISO, shutterand auto exposure valuesofthe camera [11] Map 

### Displaythe flight path of 1t1e current flight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI.

[12) 

### Vision Positioning**~** 

### :This icon shows the distance between the surlace and the Vision Positioning System's sensors. [13) FlightTelemetry



### The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation. Flight attitude is indicated bythe flight attitude icon. (1) The red arrow shows which direction tile aircraft is facing. (2) Light blue and darkblue areas indicate pitch (3) The angle ofthe boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle. (14] Dynamic Home Point 

### ' : Press this button to enable the dynamic home point feature, the home point then wilt be reset to position ofthe mobile device. [15) Return to 

### Home (RTH) 

# <£ :Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point
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### u u Phantom 3 AdvancedUser Manual [16} Auto Takeoff/Landing

### ~I~. Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. [17] Livestream 

# ffi·Livestrearn icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobiledataservice is available on the mobiledevice. [18) Back 

## 1\ :Tapto return tothe main GUI.

Director is an automatic video editor built intothe OJI GO app. After recording several video clips, simply tap "Director" from 

### the app's l101ne screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, wf1ich are automatically combinedtocreate a short film H1at can be shared immediately.

Tap "Store" to visit the official OJI Online Store to see the latest infonnation about DJ! products and easily buy newproducts.

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in 'Discovery'. Useyour registered OJI accountto loginto 'Discovery'.



### 38

### This section describes 

### srile flioht 

### practices and iliqht**ret~trictions.**



### 39

# Flight Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended U1atyou use tilefligllt simulator in the DJI GO app to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open 

### area.

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. 

### Tl1ese 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, highvoltage power lines, trees, and bodies of water. 4. Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels 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 greaterthan 19, 685

### feet (6000 meters) above sea ::!:! 

### level, asthe performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected. 

### i:i. 6. The Phantom 

### 3 Advanced cannot operate within the polar areas. 

### 3:

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and regulatory agencies including the ICAO and 1t1e 

### 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-FlyZones When operating in P-mode, height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones function concurrently to manage flight safety. In A-mode, only 11eight limits are in effect. which by default prevent the aircraft altitude from exceeding 1640feet (500 m)

. Maximum

### flight altitude & Radius Limits Maximumfligllt altitude and radius limits may be changed in the OJI GO app. Be aware that the maximum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your Phantom 3 Advanced will fly in a restricted cylinder, as sl10wn below:



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### GPS Signal Strong 

### ·\G:. ······Blinking Green Flight Limits Maximum Flight Altitude
Max Radius Aircraft's altitude cannot exceedthe speclfted value. Flight distance must be within the max radius.

GPS.Signal

### Weak •·.,.··Blinking

### YellOw DJI GO app Warning: Height limit reached. Warning: Distance limit react1ed

Flight Limits DJI GO app Maximum Flight Altitude Max Radius Height is restricted to

### 400 feet. (120m) and under. Warning: Heigl1t limit reached. Aircraft Status Indicator None. Rapid red flashing ······when close to the max radius limit

Aircraft Status Indicator
None.

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

### If tt1e

**~** 

### Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, 

### it will fly back within range automatically. • If 

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

within range automatically



## ------ No-FlyZones All No-Fly Zones are listed on the OJIofficial website at

**b_!_tp_:!Lf_lz~,~-~-~:9j!.~09!!1.1_Q.Q~1!Y** 

### No-Fly Zones are divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fieldswhere manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive institute. The detailsofthe No-FlyZones are explained as follow: Airport 

### (1) Airport No-Fly Zone are comprised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones Each zone features circles ofvarious sizes. (2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is aTakeoff restricted zone, inside of which take off is prevented (3) From R1 mile to R1 

### + 1mile around the airport the flight altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination. Starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile (4) When the aircraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No-FlyZones, awarning message will appear on the OJI GO app



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### feet



# 1

No·lly zone Roslrictod-aillt!ldO lligh\zone Warning wne 

### Restricted Area J:l 

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

# "' ;?; 

### (2) R miles around tile designated restriction area is aTake-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off within this zone. Ttle value of Rvaries based on H1e definition ofthe restricted areas. (3) A "warning zone" tlas been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches within 0.062 miles (100m)ofthis zone, awarning message will appearon the OJI GO app.



### I..;· 100m· No·lly zone Wmning Zotlo Fraa zona



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### GPS Signal Strong 

## -'-0.: ······Biinking_Green
Zone Restriction

---·--··· Motorswill notstart

-·-······-·······-···-· 

### No-flyZone Itthe aircraft enters the restricted area in A-mode, but is switched to P-mode, the aircraft will automatically descend, land, and stop its motors.

.. 

### -·--..

**·~** 

### Ifthe aircraft enters the Restricted- restricted area in A-mode, but altitude flight is switched toP-mode, itwill zone descend to an appropriate altitude and hover 15 

### feet belowthe altitude limit

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## ----

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but 

### there will be 

### awarning

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### ···---



### OJI GO app Prompt



## - Warning You are in a No-1 zone. Take off prohibited.



## -- Warning: You are in ano-fly zan Automatic landing has begun.

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**-----~**....

### -·-·-..



### R1: Warning: You are in 

### a restricted zone. Descending to safe altitude. R2: Warning: You are in a restricted zone. Maximum flight altitude is restricted to between 20m and 500m. 

### Fly cautiously. Warning: You are approaching restricted zone, Fly cautiously. None.



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### e.

a Aircraft Status Indicator

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### Red flaslling

None



# EEl 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



## ----

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### • When flying in a safety zone, tt1e aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly and continue for 3seconds, tl1en switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5seconds atwhich point itwill switch backto blinking red. • For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines,

city centers, orothersensitive areas. Flythe aircraft onlywithin your line of sight.



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Remote controller. Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged 2. Propellers are mountedconectlyandfirmly. 

### 3. Micro-SO card has been inserted, if necessary. 

### 4. Gimbal is functioning normally 

### 5. Motors can start and are functioning normally. 

### 6. The DJI GOapp is successfullyconnected tothe aircraft

IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the cmnpass 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 orflight failure. Regular calibration is required for optirnal performance. 

# 0 . Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference Sources of potential interference include magnetite. parking structures. and subterranean metal structures • Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular

phones • Do not calibrate in direct proximityto large metal objects

. • DO NOT calibrate indoors.
Calibration Procedures Choose an open areato carry out the following procedures. 1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate tt1e compass as part 

### ofyour**pre~!**light

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 Indicatorglows solid red**~** 

### If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your aircraft to adifferent location and try again**---------~--·----·--·----··--·-·---···--··--·---·-·-·-··--··~~~~----** 

## -:<J: Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate t11e compass near metal objects such as ametal bridge, cars, scaffolding. 

### When to Recalibrate 1.When cornpass data is abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow. 2.When flying in anew location or in alocation that is different from the most recent flight. 3.When the mechanical or physical structure ofthe Phantom 3Advanced has been changed 4.Wt1en severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom 3Advanced does not fly in straight line.

Auto Takeoff Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Followthe steps belowto use the auto takeoff feature: 1. Launch the OJI GO app, and enter "Camera" page. 2. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 

### 3. Complete all steps on the pre-flight ct1eck!ist. 4.**Tap"~",** 

### and confirm that conditions are safe forflight. Slide the icon to confirm and takeoff. 5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1.2 meters) above ground**~** 

### Aircraft Status Indicatorblinks rapidlywhen 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 AutoTake-offfeature.**-·~~-~-·~~~~~~~~-** 

### 45Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Auto-Landing Use auto-landing only if the Aircraft Status Indicatorsare blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the auto-landing feature: 1. Ensure the aircralt is in P- mode. 

### 2 Check the landing area condition before tapping

### "~", to begin landing. Then follow tile on-screen

instructions.

Starting the Motors A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start tile motors Push both sticks to the bottom inner or outer corners to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning, release both sticks simultaneously.

Stoppingthe Motors There are two methods to stop the motors. Method 1: When Phantom 3 Advanced has landed, push the throttle**down~o,** then conduct the same 

# esc 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 motorswill stop afterthree seconds



# Lh Do not periorm a CSC when the aircraft is in midair, otherwisethe motorswill suddentlystop.


### Takeoff/Landing Procedures 1. Place the aircraft in an open, flat areawitll the battery level indicatorsfacing towardsyou. 2. Turn on t11e remote controller and your mobiledevice, then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Launch tile DJI GO appand enterthe Camera page. 4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe

tofly. 

### !I they flash yellow, the Horne Point has not been recorded. 5 Push the throttle up slowly to take off or useAuto Takeoff. 6. Shoot photos andvideos usingthe DJI GO app. 7. To land, hoverover a level suriaceand gently pull down on the throttle to descend. 8. After landing, executethe

# esc command or hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop 9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Batteryfirst, then the Remote Controller. 

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# & o 

### Wilen 1t1eAircraft Status Indicators blink yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode.

o 

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

rapidly during flight.

o 

### Watch ourvideo tutorials for more flight information.


### Video Suggestionsand Tips 1. Gothrough the full pre-flight checklist before each fligl1t. 2. Selectthe desired gimbal operation mode in the OJI GO app. 3. Only shootvideo when flying in P-mode. 4. Alwaysfly in goodweather and avoid flying in rain orheavywind. 5. Choosethecamera settingsthat suityourneeds. Seltings include photoformatand exposure("..()mpensation. G. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and preview scenes. 7. Push the control sticks gentlyto keep the aircraft's movement smooth and stable.



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# Troubleshooting (FAQ)
What is the difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced? The biggest difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced is in tt1e camera. The Phantom 3 Professional is capable of shooting spectacular 4K video at up to 30 frames per second, and the Phantom 3 Advanced is capable of shooting at resolutions up to 1080p60. Both models shoot 12 megapixel photos. The other main difference is the Intelligent Flight Battery charger. The Phantom 3 Advanced comes witt1 a 57-watt charging unit and the Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 100-watt charger. the latter of which allows for shorter charging times.
Can I remove the camera and attach my own? No. The cameras that come witt1 boU1 models are permanently attached. Attempting to remove, replace, or modifythe camera maydamagethe product and will void your warranty.
Can 1charge my Remote Controllerand Intelligent Flight Battery at the sametime? While the Remote Controller charger and Intelligent Flight Battery charger have been integrated into one unit for your convenience, it is recommended that you only charge one item at a time We recommend that ); you never charge both items using the same charger at the sametime. 0
What arethe buttons on the back of my Remote Controllerfor? The two buttons on the back of the Remote Controller can be customized and assigned to function as you choose through the OJI GO app. Refer to the manual for more information.
Howfar can Ifly my Phantom 3? The signal transmission distance will vary depending on environmental conditions. but the Phantom 3 series can reach distances of up to 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) awayfrom the pilot
What app should I usewith my Phantom 3? The Phantom 3 is compatible with the DJI GO app for iOS and Android, which is already used witll t11e DJI Inspire. The app will detect which aircraft is connected and automatically adjust accordingly.
Which mobiledevices arecompatiblewith the app? The DJI GO app is only compatible with devices running iOS 8.0 or later orAndroid v4.1.2 or later. The following devices are recommended: iOS: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus. iPad Air. iPad Air Wi-Fi +Cellular. iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi +Cellular. iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi +Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi +Cellular. This app is optimized for iPhone 5s. iPhone 6. and iPhone 6 Plus Android: Samsung S5, Note3, Sony Z3 EXPERIA, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, NubiaZ7 mini Support for additional Android deviceswill become available astesting and development continues.



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Howdo I usethe Director automatic video editor? Director is an automatic video editor built into the OJI GO app After recording several video clips, simply tap "Director" from the app's horne screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, which are aulomatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately.
Howdo Ichangethecontrol mode of my Phantom 3? By default, the Remole Controller is set to Mode 2. This means that the right control sticl< conlrols the movement of the aircraft and the left control stick controls the throttle and orientation of the aircraft. Tt1ese controls can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a customized configuration in the DJI GO app. This is only recommended for advanced users. Can I use a Phantom 2 Remote Controllerwith the Phantom 3? No. Tl1e Phantorn 2 Remote Controller operates on a differentfrequency. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates at 5.8 GHz and t11e new Pl1antom 3 Remote Controller operates at 2.4 GHz.
Can I usea Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery with the Phantom 3? No. The Pl1antom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Flight Battery with greater power. The Phantom 311as a 4 cell batterywith a capacity of 4480 mAll and avoltage of 15.2 V. My Phantom 3 does notturn off rightaway, is somethingwrong? This is normal. After you attempt to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery, it may remain on for a few seconds as any video data is saved to the Micro SO card This helps prevent your data from being lost or corrupted.
Do I haveto buy the Remote Controllerseparately? No, there is no need to buy a separate Remote Controller Your Phantom 3 comes with a Remote Controller that is already linked to the aircraft.
Does my Phantom 3supportdual Remote Controllers? No. The included Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircrafl and the gimbal tilt at the same time.
What doesthe "P, A, F" switch onthe Remote Controllerdo? This switch, called the Flight Mode Switch, allows you to toggle different flight modes· P-mode, or Positioning mode, indicates that both GPS and the Vision Positioning System are active and your Phantom 3 will attempt to stabilize using both. In A-mode, or Attitude mode, the aircraft does not use GPS or the Vision Positioning System. Only tt1e barometer is used tor stabilization. The aircraft can slill return to the Home Point as long as a sufficient GPS signal is available. F-mode, or Function mode. activates Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) functionality. Refer to the IOC section in the Appendix ofthe User Manual. By default, only P-mode may be used Refer to your user manual lor instructions on unlocking the other modes. 

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What isthe Phantom 3 flight time? Flight times will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage patterns, but the Intelligent Fligl<t Battery is designed to provide up to 23 minutes of uninterrupted flight time when fully charged.
Howcan I restore a video file ifthe power is turned off during recording? Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the camera. If it has been removed, place it back in the camera. Turn the Pt1antorn 3 on and wait approximately 30 seconds as the video file is restored.
How can 1ensurethat my pictures and videos will besynchronized to my lOSalbum? You may need to adjust the settings of your mobile device. Open the Settings menu, select tile Privacy tab, select the Photos tab, and then toggle the switch next to the OJI GO app icon. If the GO app has not been granted access to your albums. the photos and videos cannot be syncl<ronized.
What should I do to land my Phantom 3 smoothlyas possible? Hover the aircraft over a flat. level surface. Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the aircraft touches the ground. Why isthe dischargetime of the battery notzero, even though I have never used it? Every battery is tested prior to being packaged and shipped. This affects the discharge time of a new battery and is the reason that the discharge time is not zero. Tile battery is safe to use.
Can the mobiledevice holder be used onthe Phantom 2 series Remote Controller? No, it cannot.
Howto safely operatethe aircraft when encountering compass error? A compass error may occur when the aircraft is flying close to strong electric magnetic sources {e.g. power transmission lines). Aircraft Status Indicators blink red and yellow rapidly wllen a compass error occurs and the DJI GO app will display one ofthe following messages: • Compass error, calibration required

This warning message indicatesthe aircraft is receiving abnormal compass readings It is recommended to power off tile aircraft andre-calibrate the compass at a different location and then resume the flight. • Compass error, exit P-GPS Mode

This warning message indicates that the aircraft is drifting severely. Bring the aircraft to a higher altitude to gain enough GPS satellite locks when this warning message is prompted. The flight controller will automatically adjust the orientation of the aircraft in the midair to mitigatethe drifts. The aircraftwill switch backto P-GPS mode when the automatic adjustment is completed.
Howto troubleshoot aircraft initiallzatlon error? If you observe the following symptoms, it indicatesthe aircraft has failed to initialized: • The aircraft status indicator display flashing red, yellow and green. Even the aircraft is stationed on the

flat surface. • The System Status Bar in the app prompts "Initialization Error". • No resistance drive if felt on the gimbal. 

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Various factors contribute to the aircraft initialization error, try resolve tile issue byfollowing the suggestions listed below: • Sensor performance degraded This may be due to the excessive bias detected from the IMU or the

compass reading is interfered. Try restarting and calibrating the IMU and compass to resolve this issue • Sensor is defective. 

### If the sensors remains unchanged at all time and the problem persist even when t11e

aircraft is restarted, it indicates tt1e sensor is not working normally. Users should return the aircraft to DJI for repairing • Minor vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. Put the aircraft on the flat surface, power on the

aircraft and ensure t11e aircraft is stationed for more than 5 seconds to resolve the issue. • Serious vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. This instance generally occurs when the aircraft

is being initialization on the violent moving surface. for instance, ships that are on the rough sea. Do not attemptto power on t11e aircraft in this scenario.



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# Appendix

Aircraft Weigt1t (Battery & Propellers Included) Max. Ascent Speed Max. Descent Speed Max. Speed Max. Flight Altitude Max. FlightTime Operating Temperature 

### GPS Mode Gimbal Controllable Range 

### Vision Positioning Velocity Range Altitude Range Operating Range 

### Operating Environment Camera Sensor Lens 

### ISO Range 1280g 

### 5 m/s 3 m/s 16 

### m/s (ATil mode, no wind) 

### BODO 

### m Approximately23 minutes 

# ooc to 

### 40°C 

### GPS/GLONASS


### Pitch:- 90° to+ 30°

< 8 m/s (2m above ground) 30 cm-300 em 30 cm-300 em Brightly lit (lux> 15) patterned surfaces Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" Effective pixels:12.4 M (total pixels: 12.76 M) FOV 94c 20mm(35mm format equivalent)f/2.8 100-3200(video) 100-1600(photo) Electronic Shutter Speed Bs -1/BOOOs 

### Image Max. Size 4000

## x3000 Single shot
Still Pllotograploy Modes

Supported SO Card Types

Video Recording Modes
Max. Bitrate Of Video Storage Supported File Formats Operating Temperature Range 

### 54 Burst shooting 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 Bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias Time-lapse Micro SO Max. capacity: 64GB. Class 10or UHS-1 rating required 2.71<: 2704 x1520p 24/25/30 (29.97) FH0:1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HD:1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 40 Mbps FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, ONG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual


### Remote Controller Operating Frequency Transmitting Distance Video Output Pori Operating Ternperature Range Ballery Mobile Device Holder Transmitter Power(EIRP) Working Voltage

**Ch~rger** Voltage Rated Power 

### 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz 

### 2000

### m{OutdoorAnd Unobstructed) 

## USB O"C- 40"C 6000 mAh LiPo 

### 2S Tablets and srnartphones 

### FCC: 20 dbm; CE:16 dbm 1.2A@7.4V
17.4

## v 57W 

### Intelligent Flight

**~attery** 

### {

**PH3~44~0** 

### mAh-15.2 V) Capacity Voltage 

### BatteryType Energy Net Weight Operating Temperature Max. 

### Charging Power



### Normal 4480 mAh 15.2V LiPo 48 

### 68Wh 365 g 

### -10°C- 40°C 100

# w

H ,G S
...... 

### Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Turning on and Self-Diagnostics 

## n V ······Greenand Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft Warming 

### Up 

## n ······Green Flashes Slowly 

### b.·X2 · ····Green Flasl1es Twice 

# s.. ······YellowFlashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) Safeto

### Fly(P-m:>devvilh

### Vision Positioning but

### wiUrntGPS) Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning) Warning

...... Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost fl ······

### Slow Red Flashing Low BatteryWarning 

### 'f!' ······Fast Red Flashing Critical BatteryWarning 

### fl ······Red Flashing Alternatively 

### IMU Error 'R

**~Solid** 

### Red Critical Error R y. ······Red and Yellow Flasll Alternatively Compass Calibratlon Required



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### Intelligent Fligllt mode includes Course Lock, Home Lock, Point of Interest (POl), Follow Me and Waypoints features to assist users to create professional shoots during the flight. Course Lock and Home Point lock helps to lock the orientation of aircraft so that the user can focus more on other operations. Point of Interest, Follow Me and Waypoints mode enable aircraft to fly automatically according to tile presetflight maneuvers.
Course Lock Horne Lock Point of Interest
Follow Me
Waypoints Lock the current nose direction as the aircraft's forward direction. The aircraft will move in the locked directions regardless of its orientation (yaw angle). Pull the pitch stick backward to move the aircrafttoward its recorderd Home Point. The aircraftwill orbit around the subject automatica!lyto allow the operator can be more focus on framing theirshoot on the subject in Pointof Interest. A virtual tetller is created between the aircraft and the mobile device so that the aircraft can trackyour movement as you move. Notethat Follow Me performance is subjectto the GPS accuracy on the mobile device. Record a flight path, then 

### tt1e aircraft will fly along the same path repeatedly while you control the camera and orientation. Tl1e fligt1t path can be saved and re-apply in the future. Enable Multiple Flight Mode by launching the DJI GO app > Camera View >**~** 

### > Advanced Settings > Mulitple Flight Mode before using the Intelligent Fligt1t Mode fortt1e first time.

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# uidelines

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# NOTICE
All instructions and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of SZ OJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For up-to-date product information, vrsit http://www.dji.com and click on the product pageforthis product 

# Glossary
The following terms are used througl1out the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: [}IOTI'<!§"J NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed. create a possibility of physical property damageAND a little or no possibility of injury. tcAuTroNI CAUTION: Procedures. whicll if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.

**[h~if'~**WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collatet-al damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.
Read the ENTIRE Phantom 3 user manual to become familiar with 

# 6 WARNINGj the features of this product before operating. Failure to operate the

product correctly can result in damageto the product or personal property and causeserious injury. This is a sophisticated product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatiblecomponents or alterthis product in any way outside of the documents provided by SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY co., LTD. These Safety Guidelines contain instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all of the instructions and warnings inthe Phantom3 usermanual, priortoassembly, setupor use, inordertooperatethe productcorrectlyandavoid damageorserious injury. 

## Intelligent Flight Battery SafetyGuidelines (&WARNING) To avoid fire, serious injury, and property damage, observe the following safety guidelines when using, charging,orstoring your batteries. Battery Use 1) Do NOT allow the batteries to come into contact with any kind of liquid. Do NOT leave batteries

out inthe rain or neara sourceofmoisture. Do NOTdrop the battery intowater. Ifthe Insideofthe battery comes into contactwith water, chemical decomposition mayoccur, potentially resulting In the batterycatchingonfire, and mayeven leadtoan explosion. 2) Never use non-DJI batteries. Go to www.dji.com to purchase new batteries. DJI takes no

responsibilityforanydamagecaused by non-DJI batteries. 3) Never use orcharge swollen, leaky, ordamaged batteries. If your batteries areabnormal, contact

DJI ora DJI authorizeddealerforfurtherassistance. 4) Neverinstall or removethe batteryfromtheaircraftwhen It Isturned on. Do NOT insertor remove

batteries ifthe plasticcover hasbeentornorcompromised in anyway. 5) The battery should 

### be used In temperatures from -10"C to 40"C. Use ofthe battery in environments

aboveso•ccan leadtoafire orexplosion. Use ofbattery below-10"Ccan leadto pennanentdamage.6) Do NOT use the battery in strong electrostatic or electromagnetic environments. Otherwise, the batterycontrol board may malfunction and cause aseriousaccidentduringflight. 7) Neverdisassembleorpiercethe battery in any wayorthe battery may leak, catchfire, orexplode. 8) Electrolytes in the battery are highly corrosive. If any electrolytes makecontactwith yourskin or

eyes, immediately wash the affected area with fresh running water for at least 15 minutes, and then seeadoctorimmediately. 9) Check the condition of the battery if It falls out of the aircraft. Make sure the battery is NOT

damaged orleaking before putting itback intotheaircraft. 10) Ifthe battery falls into water with the aircraft during flight, take it out immediately and put it in a safe and open area. Maintain a safe distance from the battery until it is completely dry. Never use the battery again, and dispose ofthe battery properly as described in the Battery Disposal section below. Do NOT heat batteries. Put out any battery fire using sand or a dry powder fire extinguisher. Never usewaterto putoutabatteryfire. 11) Do NOT putbatteries in a microwaveoven orin apressurized container. 12) Do NOT place loosebatterycellson any conductivesurface, such as a metaltable. 13) Do NOT putthe loosecells In a pocket, bagordrawerwhere they may short-circuit againstother itemsorwhere thebatteryterminals could

### bepressedagainsteach other. 14) Do NOT drop or strike batteries. Do NOT place heavy objects on the batteries or charger. Avoid dropping batteries. 15) Clean batteryterminalswith aclean, drycloth. BatteryCharging 1) Do NOT attach the batteries to wall outlets or car charger sockets directly, and always use a DJI

approved adapter. DJI takes no responsibility ifthe battery is charged using a non·DJI charger. Never leave the battery unattended during charging. Do NOT charge the battery near flammable materials or on flammable sur1aces such as carpet or wood. Do NOT charge battery immediately after flight, because the battery temperature may be too high. Do NOT chargethe baHery until it cools down to near room temperature. Charging the battery outside of thetemperature range of 0°C-40°C may lead to leakage, overheating,orbaHery damage. 2) Disconnect the charger when not in use. Examine the charger regularly for damage to the

cord, plug, enclosure, or other parts. Do NOT clean the charger with denatured alcohol or other flammable solvents. Never use adamaged charger. BatteryStorage 1) Keep batteries outofthe reach ofchildrenand pets. 2) Do NOT leave the battery near heat sources such as a furnace or heater. Do NOT leave the

batteries insideofavehicle on hotdays.The ideal storagetemperature is22°CM28°C. 3) Keep thebatterydry. Neverdropthebattery intowater. 4) Do NOTdrop,strike, impale, ormanuallyshort-circuitthe battery. 5) Keep thebatteryawayfrom metalobjectssuchas glasses,watches,jewelry, and hairpins. Battery Disposal 1) Dispose ofthe battery in specific recycling boxes only aftera complete discharge. Do NOT place

the battery in regulartrash containers. Strictlyfollowyourlocal regulations regardingthe disposal and recycling ofbatteries. Battery Maintenance 1) Never usethebatterywhenthetemperature istoo highortoo low. 2) Neverstorethe battery inenvironmentswithatemperature higherthan60°C. Travel Notice 1) Before carrying the Intelligent Flight Battery on an airline flight, It must first be fully discharged.

This can be donebyusingyouraircraft until the battery is depleted. Onlydischargethe battery in afireproof location. 

### 2

# I NOTICE 

# I Battery Use 1) Make surethe batteries are fully charged before each flight. 2) It is recommended thatyou doNOTchargethe Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controlleratthe sametime 3) Land the aircraft immediatelywhen the low ballery level warning activates in the DJI Pilot app. BatteryCharging 1) Charge and discharge the battery completely once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. Discharge the

battery until there is 8% remaining power or until it can no longer be turned on, then rect1arge it to the maximum capacity. This powercycling procedure will optimize battery life. 2) The Intelligent Flight Battery is designed to stop charging when it is full. However 

### it is a good practice to

monitor the charging progress and disconnectthe batteries when fully charged. BatteryStorage 1) Discharge the battery to 30%-50% if it will NOT be used for 7 daysor more. This can greatly extend the

battery life. 

### 2) The battery automatically dischargesto below 

### 65°/., when it is idle for morethan 

### 10 days to prevent it from

swelling. It takes approximately 

### 2 days to discharge the battery to 

### 65%. It is normal that you may feel moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Set the discharging thresholds Ill the DJI Pilot app 3) The battery will enter hibernation mode if depleted and stored for a long period. When in hibernation

mode, if you try to power on the battery, the battery power LED will show a solid red light and the battery level LEDs will all be off. You cannot manually turn off tile battery power LED in this state. Leave the battery unattended for 

### 5 minutes, and then the light will turn off. Recl1arge the battery to bring it out of hibernation. 

### 4) Remove batteries from the aircraftwhen stored for an extended period. Battery Disposal 1) If the power on/off button on the Intelligent Flight Battery is disabled and the battery cannot be fully

discharged, please contact

## a professional batterydisposal/recycling agent for further assistance. Battery Maintenance 1) Neverover-discllarge, asthis may lead to battery cell damage 

### 2) Battery life may be reduced if not used for a long time. Travel Notice 1) Store Intelligent Flight Batteries in aventilated location.

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