# Camera and Gimbal This section provides the technical specifications of the camera and explains the gimbal's operation modes.

# Camera and Gimbal Camera Profi le The on-board camera uses the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up to 4096x2160p at 24fps or 4K at up to 30fps with the Phantom 3 Professional) 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 GO app . Cam era Micro-SO C a rd Slot To store your photos and videos. insert the Micro-SO card into the slot , as shown below. before turning on the Phantom 3 Professional. The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 16 GB 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 Phantom 3 Professional when it is turned on . Camera Data Port Turn on the Phantom 3 Professional 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 videos through the DJI GO app. F or more information about how to use these buttons , refer to "Co ntrolling the Camera Page 24" . Camera LED Indicator Camera LED Indicato r lights up after the flight battery is powe red on . It provides information on the working status of the camera. Camera LED Indicat or G 

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The 3-axis gimbal provid es a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to captu r e c lear , stable images and video. The gimbal can tilt the camera within a 120" range .

Use the gimbal d ial on the remote contro ller to control the tilt movement of the camera .Phantom 3 Professio nal User Manual 

### Gimbal Operation Modes Two gimbal operation modes are available . Switch between the different operation modes on the camera settings page of the DJI GO app . Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the tab le below for details :

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### The angle between gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains Follow Mode constant at all times.

FPVMode 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 p laced on uneven ground or the gimbal's motion is obstructed (2) the g imbal has been subjected to an excessive external force , such as a collision . Please take off from flat, open ground and protect the gimbal at all times . • Flying in heavy fog or c lo uds may make the gimbal wet , lead in g to temporary failure . Th e

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

## CD through the hole of the vibrati on absorber and into the cen ter hole of Part 

## ® , then lock them together as shown @ . Mountin g th e anti-d r op kit pins diagonally from each other is recommended.

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# DJI GO app This section introduces the four main functions of the OJI GO app.

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# app The DJI GO app is a mobile application designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Professional. Use this app to control the gimbal , camera, and other aircraft functions. The app also features Map , Academy, and User Center, which are used for conf iguring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with others . It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience .



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### The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Phantom 3 Professiona l's camera. You can also configure various camera parameters from the Camera page . (1) [2) [3) [4) [5) [6) [7) [8) [ 1 8) - -+-'ft

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**~** : The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode . Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify flight limits and set the gain values.

.\). The aircraft is set to " Beginner Mode" by default. The aircraft cannot fly 30 meters (98 feet) hig her and beyond the recorded Home Point under beginner mode . Disab le this mode in the MODE setting page . [2] GPS Signal Strength 

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**~** CL : This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode . Tap to view the IOC settings menu and select the desired IOC setting . [4] System Status SeleiDFiy!GPS> : This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signa l strength . [5] Battery Level Indicator -o-<> - o : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions . (6] Remote Controller Signal 

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**~** o tlll : This icon shows the stre ngth of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and the remote controller. (8) Battery Level 

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## 00%:This icon shows the current battery level. Tap to view the battery information menu , set the various battery warning thresholds , and view the battery warning history. (9) General Settings : : Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page , you can set flight parameters . reset the camera , enable the quick view feature , adjust the gimbal roll value , and togg le the flight route display. (1 

## OJ Camera Operation Bar Shutter and Recording Settings 

## lto : Tap to enter various camera value settings , including color space for the recording , resol ution of the vid eos , image size and so on . 

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# e : Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot or time-lapsed shooting modes . Record 

# 0 : 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 

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

# -·-**~o-: :**  Tap to set ISO , shutter and auto exposure values of the camera . (11] Map Display the flight path of the current flight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI.

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### ~ : This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System 's sensors . (13] Flight Telemetry

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### 232M The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation . Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. ( 1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing . (2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch . (3) The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle . [14] Dynamic Home Point 

# 9 :Press this button to enable the dynamic home point feature , the home point then will be reset to position of the mobile device . (15] Return to Home (RTH)

### ~ : Initiate RTH home procedure . Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point. 0 c....0 c.... Phantom 3 Professional User Manual [16) Auto Takeoff/Landing



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# f:» : Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube . Be sure the mobile data service is available on the mobile device . [18) Back

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### : Tap to return to the main GUI. 

## Director Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI GO app . After recording several video clips , simply tap "Director" from the app's home screen . You can then select a template and a specified number of clips , which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately. 

## Store Tap "Store" to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily buy new products . 

## Discovery Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs , and check your DJI account statu s in "Discovery" . Use your registered DJI account to login to "Discovery".

# Flight This section describes safe flight practices and flight restrictions .

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



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

snow , rain and fog . 2 . Only fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS system . 3 . Avoid obstacles , crowds , high voltage power lines , trees , and bodies of water. 4 . Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high 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 greater than 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea :!! level , as the performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected .

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

## Fl i ght Limits and No-Fly Zones All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA . For safety reasons , flights are limited by default , which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight limitations include height limits , distance limits , and No-Fly Zones . When operating in P-mode , height limits , distance limits , and No-Fly Zones function concurrently to manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height li mits are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m) . Maxi mum f light a lt itude 

### & Rad ius Limits Maximum flight 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 Professional will fly in a restricted cylinder , as shown below:

Maximum Fl ight Altitude



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### OJI GO app Warning: Height limit reached . Aircraft Status Indicator None . Rapid red flashing R ······ 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 the

**~** Phantom 3 f lies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non -GPS) mode , it will fly back within range automati cally . • If the Phantom 3 flies out of the max radiu s in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode , it w ill fly back

within range automatically. No-Fly Zones All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Fly Zones are divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports in clude major airports and flying fields where manned ai rcraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines between countries o r sensitive institute. The details of the No-Fly Zones 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 of various sizes. (2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is a Takeoff restricted zone , inside of wh ich take off is prevented . (3) From R1 mile to R1 

### + 1 mile 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 1640 fe et (500 meters) at R 1

### + 1 mile (4) When the aircraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No-Fly Zones . a warning message will appear on the DJI GO app.

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### (1) Restricted Areas does not have flight altitude restrictions. (2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area . Aircraft cannot take off within this zone . The value of Rvaries based on the definition of the restricted areas . (3) A "warning zone" has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft app r oaches within 0.062 miles (100m) of this zone, a warning message will appear on the DJI GO app.

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### Blinking Green Aircraft Zone Restriction DJI GO app Prompt Status Indicator Motors will not start. Warning : You are in a No-fly zone . Take off prohibited. No-fly Zone If the aircraft enters the 

# • restricted area in A-mode , but is Warning : You are in a no-fly zone . switched to P-mode , the aircraft will automatically descend , land , Automatic landing has begun . and stop its motors. R1 : Warning : You are in a R ...... 

### If the aircraft enters the restricted restricted zone. Descending to Red flashingRestrictedarea in A-mode , but is switched safe altitude. altitude flight to P-mode , it will descend to an R2 : Warning : You are in a zone appropriate altitude and hover restricted zone . Maximum flight altitude is restricted to between 15 feet below the altitude limit. 20m and 500m. Fly cautiously. Warning zone No flight restriction applies , but Warning : You are approaching a there will be a warning . restricted zone , Fly cautiously. Free zone No restrictions . None. None . 

# rn Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descent and landing process . Motors will stop automatically after landing . 

# & • When flying in a safety zone , the aircraft's status indi cator will blink red rapidly and continue for 3 seconds , then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point it will switch back to blinking red . • For safety reasons , please do not fly close to airports , highways , railway stations , railway lines,

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

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## Preflight Checklist 1. R emote controller , Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 2 . Propellers are mounted cor rectly and firmly. 3 . M icro-SO card has been inserted , if necessary. 4. Gimbal is functioning normally. 5 . Motors can start and are functioning normally. 6. Th e DJI GO app is successfully connected to the aircraft . 

## Calibrating the Compass IMPORT ANT : Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensit ive to electromagneti c interference , which can produ ce abnorma l compass data and lead to poor flight performance or flight failure . Regular cal ibration is required for optimal performance.



# 0 • Do not cal ibrate your com pass where there is any possibil ity of strong magnetic interference. Sources of potential interference i nclud e magnetite, parking structures . and subterranean 

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### <5' ::r • Do not carry fe rromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or ce llul ar phones . • Do not calibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects. • DO NOT cal ibrate indoors . Calibration Procedures Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures . 1 . Ensure that the com pass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-fl ight 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 hori zontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will d isplay a sol id green light.



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### 3. Hold the aircraft vertically, with nose pointing downward , and rotate it 360 degrees around the center axis . Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator glows solid red .



# & If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure , move your aircraft to a different location and try again. :\): Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen instructions to cali brate the compass . DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such as a metal bridge, cars , scaffold ing . 

### When to Recalibrate 1.When compass data is abnormal and the Airc r aft Status Indi cator is bl inking g reen and yellow. 2.When flying in a new locati on or in a location that is different from the most recent flight. 3 .When the mechanical or physical structure of the Phantom 3 Professional has been changed . 4.When severe d rifti ng occurs in flight , i.e . Phantom 3 Professional does not fly in straight line . 

## Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing Auto Takeoff Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green . Follow the steps below to use the auto takeoff feature : 1 . Launch the DJ I GO app , and enter "Camera" page . 2 . Ensure the aircraft is in P - mode . 3. Comp lete all steps on the pre-fli ght checklist. 4.

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### and confirm that cond itions are safe for flight. Slid e the icon t o confirm and takeoff . 5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1.2 meters) above g r ound . 

# & Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision Position System for stabi lization . The aircraft wi ll automatically hover below 3 meters . It is recommended to wait until there is sufficient GPS lock before using the Auto Take-off feature .

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**.** to begin landing . Then follow the on-screen instructions . 

## Starting/Stopping the Motors Starting the Motors A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors . Push both sticks to the bottom inner or outer corners to start the motors . Once the motors have started spinning, release both sticks si multaneously . OR 

### Stopping the Motors There are two methods to stop the motors. Method 1: When Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the throttle down<D, then conduct the same CSC that was used to start the motors , as described above®. Motors will stop immed iately. Release both sticks once motors stop . Method 2 : When the aircraft has landed , push and hold the throttle down . Th e motors will stop after three seconds.

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

## Flight Test Takeoff/Landing Procedures 1 . Place the aircraft in an open , flat area with the battery level indicators facing towards you . 2 . Turn on the remote controller and your mobi le device , then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3 . Launch the DJI GO app and enter th e Camera page. 4 . Wait until the Aircraft Indi cators blink green . This means the Home Po int is recorded and it is now safe to fly. If they flash yellow , the Hom e Point has not been recorded. 5 . Pus h the thrott le up slowly to take off or use Auto Takeoff. 6 . Shoot photos and videos using the DJI GO app . 7 . To land , hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle to descend . 8 . After landing , execute the 

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

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# Lt. • When the Aircraft Status Indicator s blink yellovv rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Fai lsafe mode . • A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or

rapidly during flight. • Watch our video tutorials for more flight information . 

### Video Suggestions and lips 1 . Go through the full pre-flight checklist before each flight. 2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the OJI GO app. 3. Only shoot video when flying in P-mode . 4. Always fly in good weather and avoid flying in rain or heavy wind. 5. Choose the camera settings that suit your needs. Settings include photo format and exposure compensation . 6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and preview scenes . 7. Push the control sticks gently to 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 Adva nced? The biggest difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced is in the 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 with a 57-watt charging unit and the Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 100-watt charger, the latte r of which allows for shorter charging times . Can I remove the camera and attach my own? No. The cameras that come with both models are permanently attached . Attempting to remove, replace , or modify the camera may damage the product and will void your warranty . Can I charge my Remote Controller and Intelligent Flight Battery at the same time? While the Remote Con troller charge r and Intelligent Flig ht Battery char ger 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 same time . What are the buttons on the back of my Remote Controller for? 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 . How far can I fly 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) away from the pilot. What app should I use with my Phantom 3? The Phantom 3 is compatible with the DJI GO app for iOS and Android, which is already used with the DJI Inspire. The app will detect which aircraft is connected and automatically adjust accordingly . Which mobile devices are compatible with the app? The DJI GO app is only compatible with devices running iOS 8.0 or later or Android 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 

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### + Cellu lar, iPad mini 3 , and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi 

### + Ce ll ular. This app is optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 , and iPhone 6 Plus Android : Samsung S5 , Note 3 , Sony Z3 EXPERIA, Google Nexus 7 II , Google Nexus 9 , Mi 3 , Nubia Z7 mini Support for additional Android devices will become available as testing and development continues .



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### 0 Phantom 3 P rof essi onal User Manual How do I use the 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 home sc r een . You can then select a template and a specified number of cl ips , which are automatically comb ined to c reate a short fil m that ca n be shared immediately. How do I change the control mode of my Phantom 3? By default , the Remote Controller is set to Mode 2 . Thi s means that the right control stick controls the movement of the aircraft and the left control stick controls the throttle and orientation of the aircraft. These controls can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a customized configuration in the OJI GO app. This is only recommended for advanced users . Can I use a Phantom 2 Remote Controller with the Phantom 3? No . The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates on a different frequency . The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates at 5 .8 GHz and the new Phantom 3 Remote Controller operates at 2.4 GHz. Can I use a Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery with the Phantom 3? No . The Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Fl ight Battery with greater power. The Phantom 3 has a 4 cell battery with a capacity of 4480 mAh and a voltage of 15 .2 V. My Phantom 3 does not tu rn off right away, Is something wrong? 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 have to buy the Remote Controller separately? No, there is no need to buy a sepa rate Remote Controller. Your Phantom 3 comes with a Remote Controller that is already linked to the ai rcraft. Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers? No . The included Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt at the same time . What does the "P, A, F" switch on the Remote Controller do? 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 mod e , the aircraft does not use GPS or the Vision Positioning System . Only the barometer is used for stabilization . The aircraft can still 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 of the User Manual. By default , only P-mode may be used. Refer to you r user manual for instructions on unlocking the other modes . 

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Th is warning message indicates the aircraft is receiving abnormal compass read ings . It is recommended to power off the aircraft and re-calibrate the compass at a different location and then resume the flight. • Compass error, exit P-GPS Mode

Thi s warning message indicates that the aircraft is drifting seve rely. 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 i n the midair to mitigate the drifts . The aircraft wi ll switch back to P-GPS mode when the automatic adjustment is com pleted. How to troubleshoot aircraft Initialization error? If you observe the following symptoms , it indicates the aircraft has failed to initialized : • The aircraft statu s i ndicator display flashing red , yellow and green. Even the aircraft is stationed on the

flat surface . • The System Status Bar in th e app prompts "Init ialization Error" . • No resistance drive if felt on the gimbal. A R•·W c < 

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compass reading is interfered . Try restarting and calibrating the IMU and compass to re solve this issue . • Sensor is defective . If the sensors remain s unchanged at all time and the problem persist even when the

aircraft is restarted , it indi cate s the sensor is not working normally. Use rs 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 the aircraft is stationed for more than 5 seconds to resolve the issue . • Serious vibratio n is detected during aircraft initialization . This i nstance generally occurs when the aircraft

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

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# Appendix Specifications Aircraft Weight (Battery 

### & Propellers Included) Max. Ascent Speed Max. OescentSpeed Max. Speed Max. Flight Altitude Max. Flight Time Operating Temperature GPS Mode Gimbal Controllable Range Vision Positioning Velocity Range Altitude Range Operating Range Operating Environment Camera 1280 g 5 m/s 

### 3 m/s 16 m/s (A TTl mode, no wind) 6000 m Approximately 23 minutes GPS/GLONASS Pitch : - 90° to 

### + 30° < 8 m/s (2 m above ground) 30 cm-300 em 30 cm-300 em Brightly lit {lux 

### > 15) patterned surfaces Sensor Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" Effective pixels:12 .4 M (total pixels : 12 .76 M) Lens FOV 94° 20mm(35mm format eq uivalent) f/2.8 ISO Range 10Q-3200(video) 100- 1600{photo) Electronic Shutter Speed 8s -1 /8000s Image Max. Size 4000 

### x 3000 Single shot Still Photography Modes Supported SO Card Types Video Recording Modes Max. Bitrate Of Video Storage Supported File Formats Operating Temperature Range 

### 54 A 1-1: :;ht Res ),vee. 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 10 or UHS-1 rating required UHO : 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FHO : 1920x 1 080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HO : 1280 x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 60 Mbps FAT32/exFAT Photo : JPEG , ONG Video : MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H .264)Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Rem ote Contro ller Operating Frequency Transmitting Distance Video Output Port Operating Temperature Range Battery Mobile Device Holder Transmitter Power(EIRP) Working Voltage Charger Voltage Rated Power 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz 2000 m (Outdoor And Unobstructed) USB 0°C- 40°C 6000 mAh UPo 2S Tab lets and smartphones FCC : 20 dbm ; CE:16 dbm 1 .2 A @7 .4 V 17.4 

# v 100W Intelligent Fl ight Battery ( PH3-4480 mAh - 15.2 V) Capacity 4480 mAh Voltage 15 .2 

## v Battery Type UPo 4S Energy 68Wh Net Weight 365 g Operating Temperatu re -10°C- 40°C Max . Charging Power 100W 

### Aircraft Status Indicator Description Normal R G 

### Y ·· ····Red. Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Turning on and Self-Diagnostics G 

### t V

>...... Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft Warming Up G · · · · · · 

### Green Flashes Slowly l G 

### X2 ·· · · · ·Green Flashes Twice Y 

### · ·····Yellow Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) Safe to 

### Fly (P-mx:le 

### with Vision Positioning but 

### without GPS) Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision Pos itioning) Warn ing Y 

### ·· ·· ··Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost R · · · · · · 

### Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning R · · · · · · 

### Fast Red Flashing Critical Battery Warning R 

### ······Red Flashing Alternative ly IMU Err or R - 

### Solid Red Critical Error R Y 

### ······Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required 

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## Intelligent Flight Mode Intelligent Flight mode includes Course Lock , Home Lock, Point of Interest (PO l ) , 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 operation s. Point of Interest, Follow Me and Waypoints mode enable aircraft to fly automatically according to the pre-set flight maneuvers . Course Lock Home Lock Point of Interest Foll ow 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 ang le) . Pull the pitch stick backward to move the aircraft toward its recorderd Home Po int. The aircraft will orbit around the subject automatically to allow the operator can be more focus on framing their shoot on the subject in Point of Interest. A virtual tether is created between the aircraft and the mobile device so that th e aircraft can track your movement as you move . Note that F ollow Me performance is subject to the GPS accuracy on the mobile device. Record a flight path, then the aircraft will fly along the same path repeatedly while you control the camera and orientation. The flight 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 Flight Mode for the fi rst time .



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## FCC Compliance FCC Compliance Thi s device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules . Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference . and (2) This device must accept any interference received , including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsibl e for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Compliance Information FCC Warning Message Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equ ipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : ( 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received , including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equ ipment compl ies with FCC radiation exposu re limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device . pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resident ial installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. may cause harmful interference to radio communica tions . How ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation . If this equ ipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception . which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equ ipment and receiver . -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help . IC RSS warning This device complies with Industry Canada li cence-exempt ASS standard (s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference , and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le present areil est conforme aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l 'utilisateur de l'areil doit acce pter tout brouillage radioelectriqu e subi, meme si le brouillage est C"!: :J.J A 1n• l ( 

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