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Read Before the First Flight 

Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Advanced: 

1.1nthe8ox 

2. Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 

3. Phantom 3 Advanced Quick Start Guide 

4. Phantom 3 Professional/ Advanced Safety Guideli!Jes and Disclaimer 

5. Phantom 3 Professional/ Advanced Intelligent Flight Ba/lery Safety Guidelines 

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 3 Advanced Quick Start Guide and 

refer to the User Manual for more detailed information. 

Video Tutorials 

Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below, which demonstrates how to use Phantom 3 Professional 

safely: 

http / /www .dji. corn/p roduct/phantom-3/video -

Download the DJI Pilot app 

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Download and install the DJI Pilot app before using the aircraft. Scan the OR code to the right 

to download the latest version. [!]" 

The Android version of the DJI Pilot app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later. ~p .... 

The iOS version of the DJI Pilot app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later. 
Contents 

Using this manual 

Legends 

Read Before the First Flight 

Video Tutorials 

Download the DJI Pilot app 

Product Profile 

Introduction 

Feature Highlights 

Preparing the Aircraft 

Aircraft Diagram 

Remote Controller Diagram 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 

Flight Mode 

Flight Status Indicator 

Return-to-Home (RTH) 

Smart RTH 

Low Battery RTH 

Failsafe RTH 

Vision Positioning System 

Flight Recorder 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

DJIIntelligent Flight Battery 

Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Profile 

Using the Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Status LED 

Linking the Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

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Camera and Gimbal 

Camera Profile 31 

Gimbal 32 

DJI Pilot 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 4-t 

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 45 

Flight Test 46 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 46 

Troubleshooting (FAQ) 40 

Appendix 54 

Specifications 54 

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 5fl 

FCC Compliance 57 
Product Profile 

This section introduces the Phantom 3 

Advanced and lists the components of 

the aircraft and remote controller. 

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Product Profile 

Introduction . 

The Phantom 3 Advanced represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 

1080p video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built-in camera has an integrated 

gimbal to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is available, 

the Vision Positioning System allows tile aircraft to hover accurately in place. 

Feature Highlights 

Camera and Gimbal: Phantom 3 Advanced has a fully integrated camera that shoots 1080p video at up to 

60 frames per second and captures 12 megapixel photos. An enhanced sensor gives you g reater clarity, 

lower noise, and better pictures than any prev ou~ flying camera. 

HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of DJI 

Lightbridge. 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells 

and an advanced power management system. 

Flight Controller: The 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. 
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Preparing the Aircraft 

Removing Gimbal Clamp 

Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding it to the right (when facing the nose of the aircraft), as shown below. 

Attaching the Propellers: 

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. 

& Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lock them in position. 

Preparing the Remote Controller 

The mobile device holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile device. Tilt the mobile device holder to 

the desired position, then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward. 

1. Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, then adjust the 

clamp to fit the size of your mobile device. 

2 Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing dOI'ill, and connect your mobile device to the 

remote controller using a USB cable. 

3. Plug one end of the cable into the mobile device , and the other end into the USB port on the back of 

the remote controller. 
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Aircraft Diagram 

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[1] GPS 

[2] Propeller 

[3] Motor 

[4] Front LED Indicator 

[5) Landing gear 

[6] Gimbal and Camera 

[7] Camera Status Indicator 

[8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

[9] Aircraft Status Indicator 

[10] Intelligent Flight Battery 

[11] Vision Positioning Sensors 

(12] Antennas 

[13] Camera Micro-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 

device to the remote controller. 

[3] Control Stick 

Controls the orientation and 

movement of the aircraft. 

[4] Return Home (ATH) Button 

Press and hold the button to 

inijiate 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 controller on and off. 

[8] RTH LED 

Circular LED around the RTH button displays 

RTH status 

[9] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings 

(Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

Pilotapp. ) 

[10] Playback Button 

Playback the captured images or videcs 

(Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

Pilot app.) 

[11 ] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is 

selected, the set number of 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 DJI Pilot app. 

[18] C2 Button 

Customizable through the DJI Pilot app. 

[19] Power Port 

Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to 

charge the battery of the remote controller. 

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[14] Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the g imbal. 

[15] Mircro-USB Port 

Connect to a SD card reader to upgrade the 

firmware. 

[16] USB Port 

Connect to mobile device or to a USB port for 

firmware upgrade 

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Aircraft 

This section introduces the features of 

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning 

System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery 

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Aircraft 

Flight Controller 

The Phantom 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 flight data from 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 wl1en GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of 

P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Advanced depending on signal strength 

of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors : 

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available. The aircraft is using GPS for positioning 

P-OPTI Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strength is not sufficient. The aircraft is 

using only the Vision Positioning System for positioning. 

P-A Til Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer for 

positioning, so only altitude can be stabilized. 

A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Viston Positioning System are not used for stabilization. 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 Point was 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. 

:\,): Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the ::f!i@! 

Mode Switch" on Page 26 for more information. 

Flight Status Indicator 

The Phantom 3 Advanced has Front LEOs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEOs are 

shown in the figure below: 

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F1ont LED 

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 airc raft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the 

system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status 

Indicators: 
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Aircraft Status Indicator Description 

Normal 

R 'G· · y . ...... Red. Green and Yellow Flash 

Alternatively Turning On and Self Diagnostic Testing 

,G •Y ...... Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Warm1ng Up 

G ··-···Green Flashes Slowly 

!3 X2 .. · .. ·Green Flashes Tw1ce 

.Y ...... Yellow Flashes Slowly 

Warning 

Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision 

Positioning) 

Safe to Fly (P-mode w1th ViSIOn Pos1t10n1ng but 

Without GPS) 

Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision 

Positioning) 

Y ...... Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller's Signal Lost 

R .. .. .. Slow Red Flasi11ng Low Battery Warn1ng 

A' ...... Fast Red Flashing Critical Battery Warning 

A . .. -.. -Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Erro1 

A' - Sefid Red Critical Error 

R 'Y ······ Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibrat1on Requ1red 

Return-to-Home (RTH) 

The Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home 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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is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal 

strength is indicated by the GPS icon ( ~ 11f ). The aircraft status 

indicator will blink rapidly when the home point is recorded. 

Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on page 26 for more information) or 

tap the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point You may use 

the remote 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 to terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft. 
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Low Battery RTH 

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

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

when prompted. The DJI Pilot app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The 

aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point it no action is taken after a ten-second countdown. The 

user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholds 

lor these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft's current altitude and distance from 

the Home Point. 

The aircraft will land automatically it 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 during the landing process. 

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

Battery Level 

Warning 

Low battery 

level warning 

Cnt1cal Low 

battery level 

warntng 

Estimated 

remaining 

flight time 

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aircraft. 

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must land 

ttnmecltately 

Estimated 

remaining flight 

based on current 

battery level. 

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Aircraft status 

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RED slowly. 

Aircraft status 

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RED qu1ckly 

N/A 

DJI Pilot app 

Tap "Go-home·· to have the 

aircraft return to the Home 

point and land automatically, 

or "Cancel" to resume normal 

flight. If no action is taken, 

the aircraft will automatically 

go home and land alter 10 

seconds. Remote controller 

will sound an alarm. 

The O,JI P1lot app d1splay Will 

flash red and the a~rc ft w1ll 

start to descend The remote 

controller w1ll souncl an alarm 

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Flight Instructions 

Fly the aircraft 

back and land 

it as soon as 

possible, then 

stop the motors 

and replace the 

battery. 

Allow the atrcrafl to 

descend and land 

automatrcally 

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:\;i: • When the Critical battery level warning is trig gered ancJ the aircraft begins to land automatically, 

you may push the throttle upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude. giving you an 

oppcrtunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing location . 

• The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated 

remaining flight time. They are automatically adjusted according to the aircraft's current location 

and status 

Failsafe RTH 

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 

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6 • Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ( [ ~ 1,rll ] displays grey) or 

unavailable. 

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

meters (65 feet) radius of the Home Point. Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to 

the Home Point if you move the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) altitudes 

or beyond during Failsafe. 

• The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it is important to set a 

suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight Launch the OJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" and 

select "MODE > Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode" to set the Failsafe altitude. 

• User cannot control the aircraft while the aircraft is ascending to its failsafe altitude. However 

the user can press Smart RTH button to regain control to cancel the ascending. 

Vision Positionin~ S_y2tem 

The DJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasound and image data to help 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. 
Using Vision Positioning 

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Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Advanced is turned on. No 

further action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in indoor environments, where GPS ? 

is unavailable. Using the sensors that are built into the Vision Positioning system, the Phantom 3 o 

Professional can hover precisely even without GPS. ~ 

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 6-::J;'® 

1 Toggle the flight mode switch toP-mode. •· 

2. Place the aircraft on a flat surface. Note that the Vision Positioning system cannot work 

properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations. 

3 Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator will flash green two times, which indicates the Vision 

Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off and the aircraft will hover in place 

& The performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface over which it is 

flying. The ultrasonic sensors may not be able to accurately measure distances when operating 

above sound-absorbing materials. In addition, the camera may not funct ion 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 or over 4 m/s at 1 meter). 

• Flying over water or transparent surfaces. 

• Flying over moving surfaces or objects. 

• Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently o r drastically. 

• Flying over extremely d8.rk (lux < 10) or bright (lux> 100,000) surfaces 

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

• Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. 

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

• Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound wRves away from the aircraft. 
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:\,); • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness 

of the sensors. 

• Vision Positioning is only effective when the aircraft is at altitudes of 0.3 to 3 meters. 

• The Vision Positioning System may not function properly when til e aircraft is flying over water. 

• The Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in ION light 

conditions (less than 100 lux). 

• Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is 

in operation. 

• Vision Positioning System may nut be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the 

ground (belo·w 0.5 meters) at last speeds .. 

?. 0 Keep animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated The sonar 

o sensor emits high frequency sounds that are only audible to some animals. 

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Flight Recorder 

Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight 

telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters. To access these data, connect the 

aircraft to the PC through the Micro-USB port and launch the DJI Pilot app 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

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 propel lers properly, match the nut color with the motor axis color. 

Propellers 

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Silver Dot Black Dot 

Motors w1th a grey axes Motors wtlh a black axes 

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

Unlock ·Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove. 

Anaching the Propellers 

1. Be sure to remove the warning stickers from the motors before attaching the propellers. 

2 Attach the ptopellers with silver dots onto the motors with silver axes and spin the propellers clockwise 

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with b lack dots onto the motors with black axes and spin 

the propellers counter-clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand 

before flight. 
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& • Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise tile aircraft cannot take oft. 

• Wear gloves when handling propellers. 

• Hand tighten each of lhe propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly 

Detaching the Propellers 

Hold tile motor in place with one hand, then spin the propeller in the indicated unlock direction. 

& • Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. 

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

or broken propellers. 

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

• ONLY use original OJ! propellers for a better and safer flight experience. 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

The OJ! Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ 

discharge functionality. It should only be charged using an appropriate charger that has been approved 

byDJI. 

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& The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to 

'Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery' for more information. 

~\}: Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Advanced charger is 57 W. 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

1. Battery Level Display the LED indicators display the current battery level. 

2. Battery Life Display the LEOs display the current battery power cycle. 

3. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to be!o·N 65% of 

total power when it is idle for more than ten days. It takes 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. 

Discharge thresholds can be set in the OJ! Pilot app. 

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

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

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

40°C (104°F). 

7. Over Current Protection: The battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 8 A) is detected. 

8. Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over-discharge damage, discharging automatically stops when 

the battery voltage reaches 12 V. 

9 . Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected. 
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10. Battery Cell Damage Protection The DJI Pilot app displays a warning message when a damaged 

battery cell is detected. 

11. Battery Error History: Browse the battery error history in the DJI Pilot app. 

12. Sleep mode To save pov.er, the battery enters sleep mode 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. 

& Refer to Phantom 3 Professional/ Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines before 

use. Users take full re~ponsibil it y for all operations and usage 

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

Turning Ott: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The 

battery power LED witt flash when powering off the Phantom to allow automatically stopping 

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

Low Temperature Notice: 

1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying in tow temperature ( < 0°C) environments. 

2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature ( < -1 O' C) environments. 

Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures 

between -1 O'C and 5 'C. 

3. End the flight as soon as the DJI Pilot app displays the "Low Battery Level Warning" in low temperature 

environments. 

4. Keep the battery indoors to warm it before flying in tow temperature environments. 

5. To ensure optimal performance of the battery, keep the battery temperature above 20°C. 

6. The charger witt stop charging the battery if the battery cell's temperature is not within the operating 

range (0°C - 40' C ) 

& In cold environments. insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for 

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

Checking the 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 

below for details 
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EEJ The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level durinp charginq and 

discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

[ ·LED is on i: . LED is flashing. 

0 :LED is off. 

Battery Level 

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Battery life 

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 check the 

battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will l;ght up and/or blink for two seconds, as shown below: 

Battery Life 

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0 0 0 0 below20% 

6 When battery life reaches 0°o, it can no longer be used. 

EEl For more information about the battery, launch the DJI Pilot app and check the information that is 

listed under the battery tab 

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Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

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

2 Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery 

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

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

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

5. Air-cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature 

before storing it for an extended period. 

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

standard charger at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat 

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

Never insert or remove a battery when it is turned on. 

Battery Level Indicators W.'lile Charg1ng 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 

c 0 0 0 O~o-25% 

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D 0 0 0 Fully Charged 

Battery Protection LED Display 

The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns 

Battery Level Indicators while Chargmg 

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0 I LED2 blinks twice per second I Over current detected 

iJ ! LED2 blinks three t1mes per second 

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After these issues are resolved, press the Power Button to turn off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the 

Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging . Note that you do not 

need to unplug and plug in the charoer in the event of a room temperature error; the charger will resume 

charging when the temperature is within the allowable range 

& OJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers 

;~: How to discharge your 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 le5s than ~. of power left. or until the battery can no 

longer be turned on. Launch the OJI Pilot app to check battery levels. 

Rapid : Fly the Phantom 3 Advanced outdoors until there is less than 8% of pov1er left, or until 

the battery can no longer be turned on. 
Ren1ote Controfrer 

This section describes the features 

of the remote controller and includes 

instructions for controlling the aircraft 

and the camera. 
Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Profile 

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

integrates the video downlink system and aircraft remote control system. The video downlink and 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. 

Tl1e remote controller is powered b)' a 2S rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LED 

indicators on the front panel of the r&mote controller. 

rn • Compliance Version: The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. 

·Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 or Mode 2, or to a custom mode. 

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

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

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

Using the Remote Controller 

Turning the Remote Controller On and Off 

The Phantom 3 Advanced remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a capacity 

of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel Follow the steps 

below to turn on your remote controller 

1 When the remote controller is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEOs will 

display the current battery level 

2. Press and hold the Power Button to turn on the remote controller. 

3. The remote controller will beep when it is turned on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green, indicating 

that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEOs will glow solid green when linking is 

complete. 

4. Repeat Step 2 to turn off the remote controller. 

Charging the Remote Controller 

Charge the remote controller using the included charger. Refer to the figure on next page below for more 

details. 

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Controlling the Camera 

Shoot videos/pictures. view recorded images. and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button. Camera 

Settings Dial. Playback Button. and Video Recording Button on the remote controller 

[1) Camera Settings Dial 

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Turn the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture without letting go of 

the remote controller. Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback 

mode. Press down on the dial to toggle between these settings. 

[2) Playback Button 

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

[3) Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press. 

[ 4) Video Recoding Button 

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

[5) Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

Controlling Aircraft 

This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. The 

Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default. 

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E§ Stick Neutral/Mid-Point Control sticks are in the center position. 

Moving the Control Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the center position. 

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Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's elevation. 

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend 

When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 

Advanced will hover in place. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Phantom 3 Advanced will 

change elevation. Always push the stick gently 

to p revent sudden and unexpected elevation 

changes. 

Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the 

rudder and rotation of the aircraft. 

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counterclockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft 

clockwise. If the stick is centered. the Phantom 3 

Advanced will maintain its current orientation. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Phantom 3 Advanced will 

rotate. 

Moving the right stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's forward and backward pitch. 

Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly 

backward. Phantom 3 Advanced will hover in 

place if the stick is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 30.) and faster flight. 

Moving the right stick control left and right changes 

the aircraft's left and right pitch. 

Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The 

Phantom 3 Advanced will hover in place if the 

stick is centered. 

Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the 

camera will shift to point upwards Turn the 

d ial to the left, and the camera will shift to point 

downwards. The camE::ra will remain in its current 

position when dial is static. 

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Adjusting Controller Sticks 

Hold and twist the controller sticks clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust 

the length of the controller sticks .. A. proper length of controller sticks can 

improve the controlling accuracy 

Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

You may choose between: P-mode, F-mode and Amode. 

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Position 1 --~ F-mode 

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

versions of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Advanced depending on GPS 

signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors: 

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Position ina both are available; the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. 

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but a sufficient GPS signal is not available. Aircraft is using 

only Vision Positioning for position holding. 

P-ATTI: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometer for 

positioning, so only altitude is maintained. 

A-mode (Attitude) GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for 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 the IOC section in the Appendix 

By default, the Flight Mode Switch is locked to P-mode. To unlock other flight modes, launch the OJI Pilot 

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

RTH Button 

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

RTH Button will blink white to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to 

the last recorded Home Point Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain control of 

the aircraft. 
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Connecting Your Mobile Device 

Tilt the mobile device holder to the desired position. Press the button 0 11 the side of the mobile device holder 

to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the cradle. Adjust the clamp down to secure the 

mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable. plug one end of 

the cable into your mobile device and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller. 

Optimal Transmission Range 

The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controll<;r is most reliable within the area that 

is depicted in the image below: 

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

Remote Controller Status LED 

The Status LED reflects the strength of the connection between the remote controller and the aircraft. The 

RTH LED indicates the Return-to-Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains more information 

about these indicators. 

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Linking the Remote Controller 

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

remote controller for the first time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller: 

1. Turn on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch the OJ! Pilot app 

2 Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

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

to start link1ng. The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED will display a solid green once the remote 

controller is successfully linked to the aircraft. 

Lt • The remote controller will un-link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the 

same aircraft. 

Remote Controller Compliance V-ersion 

T!1e remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements. 
Camera and Gimbal 

This section prov ides the technical 

specifications of the camera and 

explains the gimbal's operation modes. 

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Camera Profile 

Tile on-board camera uses a 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up to1080p at 60 frames per 

second with the Phantom 3 Advanced) and 12 megapixel 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 

OJI Pilot app. 

Camera Micro-SD 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. The Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a 16GB Micro-SD card 

and supports Micro-SO cards up to 64GB. 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 Phantom 3 Advanced when it is turned on. 

Camera Data Port 

Turn on the Phantom 3 Advanced and connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos 

and videos to your computer. 

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Camera Operation 

Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the images or videob 

through the DJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons. refer to "Controlling the 

Camera Page 24" 

Camera LED Indicator 

Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on. It provides information on the 

working status of the camera. 

Camera LED lnd1cator 

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Camera status 

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

stable images and video. The gimbal can tilt the camera within a i20• range. 

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Gimbal Operation Modes 

Two gimbal operation modes are available Switch between the different operation modes on the camera 

settings page ol the DJI Pilot app. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote 

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

Follov: Mode 

FPV Mode 

The angle between gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains 

constant at all times. 

The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a 

first-person perspective flying experience. 

& . A gimbal motor error may occur in 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 a collision. Please tak;, 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 after it dries 

Anti-Drop Kit 

The anti-drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. TI'JO pins have been 

mounted prior to shipping. If new or additional pins are required, see the diagram below. Press Part 

:1 through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part 2 , then lock them together 

as shown ~ . Mounting the anti-drop kit pins diagonally from each other is recommended 

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