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# Subject: Petition for Exemption Under Section 333 ofthe FAA Reform Act and Part 11 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations Dear Sir/Madam: This petition is being submitted on my own behalfwithout legal counsel orconsulting services. An electronic version ofthis petition was filed on 07 December2015,however,no confirmation email was received to the corresponding email address ofliaerial<f-Ygmail.com 

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Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, and 14 C.P.R. Part 11. Photostation Images LLC dba**Ll:A~Ii(JL9.QITI** 

# is applying to conduct business as a planned aerial video and photography company operating a Small UnmannedAircraft System (sUAS) equipped to conduct aerial surveying for various industries, hereby applies for anexemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations (PARs) listed below to allow operation ofour sUAS commercially in airspace regulated by 

# the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA), so long as such operations are conducted with and under the conditions outlined herein oras may be established by the FAA as required by 

# Section 333. Regulations from which the exemption is requested: Enclosed within the Attached Files

# The requested exemption would permit Kevin P. Coughlin, under the guise ofhis company,to pursue his commercial interests in providing services to consumers interested aerial data capture using a small advanced sUAV inthe following areas ofaerial data collection (but not limitedto): Real estate surveying, evaluation, and marketing; Newsgathering; Governmental services; Agricultural and geological surveying; Wildlife,forestry, and rangeland research; Search and Rescue services; sUAS flight instruction services I, Kevin P. Coughlin, state that all sUAS flights that will occurover private orcontrolled access property will do so with the property owner's priorconsent and knowledge and that only people who have consentedorotherwise have agreed to be in the area where recording will take place will be filmed. Any person who is the acting pilotin command (PIC) will have successfully completed and passed an FAA approved ground school and hold a current airman medical certificate. As well as holding the necessary certifications, any person acting as the PIC will have spent significant time with the sUAV thoroughly inspecting and flying the unit in a controlled environment. Thepilotincommand (PIC) ofthe unit will also be required to keep a visual line ofsight ofthe unit at all time by operating from the closesthighest point onthe landscape. Also, no flights will take place until the pre-flight checklist has been completedby the PIC. 1. CHARACTERISTICS OFTHEAIRCRAFT Enclosed within uploaded files. 2. APPLICATIONS AND ADDED PUBLIC VALUE OFTHE PHANTOM 3 PROFESSIONAL Enclosed within the uploaded files. OPERATING CONDITIONS

# Grant ofthe exemption to Photostation Images LLC dba**LI:A~ri~l.~Qffi** 

# for the DJI Phantom 3 Professional, who will be subject to the following operating conditions,based onthe operating conditions set forth by the UserManual, and the factors the FAA is to considerunder section 333. The main restrictions are summarized below: Operations to be conducted over private, controlled-access, orpublic property where approved; Permission from the land owner/authority required before commencing any flight; Operations overcongested areas shall be avoided; Operations mustnot interfere with manned aircraft operations, must yield the right ofway to manned aircraft, and operators must See 

# & Avoid other aircraft and obstacles at all times; Operations limited to Visual Flight Rules Meteorological Conditions (VMC) and daylight hours; Aircraft operations must remain within Visual Line ofSight (VLOS) and will be visually monitored at all times; VLOS is guaranteed with a GPS geo-fence around operatorof0.5 miles and a flight ceiling pre-programmed at 400feet AGL; All operations conducted within 5 miles from an airport shall only be initiated after verbal coordination with the airport authority, orair traffic control when a control tower is present atthe airport; All operations shall comply with required permissions and permits established by territorial, state, county orcityjurisdictions; including local law enforcement, fire, orotherappropriate governmental agencies; The DJI Phantom 3 Professional operations will be compliant with existing safety procedures inherent to the activities ofthe related company. Due to the geographic locations ofwork type, most surveying will be completed in areas away from airports and/orhighly populated areas. CONCLUSION I respectfully request exemption under Section 333 to enable Photostation Images LLC dba**Ll:A~ri~l.&Qffi** 

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KevinPatrickCoughlin FAACertificate# 3692332 94Polk Street Freeport,NY 11520 .917-309-6254

07 December2015

U.S. DepartmentofTransportation,Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington,DC 20590

Subject: Petitionfor ExemptionUnder Section 333 of the FAAReform Act andPart 11 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations

Annex A: Exemptionrequest andequivalentlevel of

# ~---------------- safety showings under applicable rules subjectto exemption. AnnexB: DJIPhantom 3 ProfessionalUserManual Annex C: DJIPhantom 3 Professional Aircraft Specifications Enclosure 1: Operator Checklist

Dear Sir/Madam:

This petitionisbeing submitted onmy ownbehalf withoutlegal counsel orconsulting services.

Pursuantto Section 

# 333 oftheFAAModernization and Reform Actof2012 (the Reform Act), and 14 C.F.R. Part 11.

Photostation Images LLC dba

# Ll:A~ri~l~.GQffi and All IslandAerial,is applying to conductbusiness as a planned aerial video and photography company operating a SmallUnmannedAircraft System (sUAS) equippedto conduct aerial surveying for various industries,hereby applies for an exemptionfrom the

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# FederalAviationRegulations (F ARs) listedbelow to allow operation ofour sUAS commercially in airspace 

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# the Federal AviationAdministration (FAA), so long as suchoperations are conductedwithandunder the conditions outlinedherein or as may be established by the FAA as requiredby Section 333.


# Regulations from which the exemption is requested:

• 14 C.F.R.Part21

• 14 C.F.R.45.23
• 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) & 

# (b) •14C.F.R.61.133(a)

• 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a)

• 14 C.F.R. 91.9
• 14 C.F.R. 91.109(a)

• 14 C.F.R. 91.119

• 14 C.F.R. 91.121
• 14 C.F.R. 91 .151(a)

• 14 C.F.R. 91.203

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# • 14 CFR SubpartE (91.401

- 91.417)

Therequested exemptionwouldpermit Kevin P. Coughlin,underthe guise ofhis company,to pursue his commercialinterests in providing services to consumers interestedin aerial data capture using a small advanced sUAV inthe following areas ofaerial datacollection (butnotlimitedto):

• Real estate surveying, evaluation, and marketing

• Newsgathering
• Governmental services
• Agricultural and geological surveying andresearch

• Wildlife,forestry, andrangelandresearch and management
• Inland Search andRescue
• sUAS/sUAV safety training and flight instruction

Aerial data collection includes any remote sensing and measuringby an instrument(s) aboardthe UA. Examples include imagery (photography, video,infrared,

# etc.), electronic measurement (precision surveying,RF analysis, etc.), chemical measurement (particulate measurement, etc.), or any othergathering ofdataby instruments aboard the UAS.

I, Kevin P. Coughlin, state that all sUAS flights that will occuroverprivate orcontrolled access property and will do so with the property owner's priorconsentand knowledge and that only people who have consented or otherwise have agreedto be in the area where recording will takeplace will be filmed.
Any person who is the acting pilot in command (PIC) will have successfully completed and passed an FAA approved ground school (minimum) and hold a current airman medical certificate. As well as holding the necessary certifications, any person acting as the PIC will have spent significanttime with the sUAV thoroughly inspecting and flying the unit in a controlled environment. The pilot incommand (PIC) ofthe unit will also be required to keep a visual line ofsight ofthe unit at all time by operating from the closesthighest pointonthe landscape. Also, no flights will take place until the pre-flight checklist has been completedby the PIC.

# 1. CHARACTERISTICS OFTHEAIRCRAFT The DJI Phantom 3 Professional is a small and light (take-offweight ofunder 55 pounds) performs precision aerial mapping missions thanks to the onboard GPS and the related flight management software,including a monitor on the controllerthat receives footage from the camerain real time. This allows the operatorto safely and efficiently plan a flight path, and monitoritin realtime.

The four main characteristics ofthe Phantom 3 Professional are:
a. Very lightweight. The Phantom 3 Professional is so light that the operatorcan launch it from any flat surface, let itland on almost any surface without requiring a parachute orlanding net (belly land). Its low kinetic energy also significantly reduces the risk ofhazardous situations. b. Electric-powered. The Phantom 3 Professional is electric-poweredbrushless motortechnology makes it silent and reliable. Due to the lack ofcombustible fuels onboard means fewer complications in the event ofan emergency.

# c. Semi-automatic flight. The artificial intelligence incorporated within the Phantom 3 Professional autopilot system continuously analyzes data from the onboard GPS and takes care ofall the aspects ofthe flight under the supervision ofthe operator. d. Option for Manual control. Additionally, the Phantom 3 Professional provides an override capability that allows the operatorto take manual actions during the flight (Return to Home, Go Land, Hold and Resume the mission) and also suspend automated operations and take manual control ofthe aircraft shoulditbecome necessary to respond emergent circumstances,thanks to the remote controllerprovided with the system.

2.APPLICATIONS AND ADDED PUBLIC VALUE OF THE PHANTOM 3 PROFESSIONAL:

The National Association ofRealtors recently issued a statementrequiring that any aerial (sUAS/UAS) photography and videography involvedinreal estate surveying, evaluation, and marketing will be conducted by those granted this exemption. As the spouse ofa real estate brokerlicensed in the State ofNew York, and a

# shortage ofqualified operators,the added marketing value ofusing a safe,highly controllable device such as this to perform such detailed documentation is enormous.

More companies, organizations, and governmententities are recognizing the needto contractlicensed professionals andreduce liability,where safety is the foremost consideration in all aspects offlight operations.

Research findings are being expeditedby, and therefore supporting the added benefit ofusing a sUAS in news gathering governmental services,wildlife, forestry, rangeland research and management, and inland search and rescue training. The useofthese aircraft allows professionals in the previously mentioned field to receive and understand situations better,faster, and cheaperthan traditional methods.

Furthermore,being a FAA CertificatedPrivate Pilot, fully realizing the reduced cost ofoperating a sUAS overan airplane single-engine land (ASEL) is exponential, notto mention a drastic reduction ofthe carbonfootprint inthe sky utilizing renewable, rechargeablebatteries in the sUAS vs. 100 Low Lead

# AvGas in the ASEL.


# Newsgathering: As a former photojournalist with working relationships among numerous local, national, and global media outlets,the value ofaerial images of breaking and general news is greatly valuedin the metropolitan Long Island 

# I New York region. Forthe reasons stated in the aforementioned real estate example, the use ofsUAS allows news organizations and the public to receive news images faster, cheaper, and overall saferthan traditional methods.
Beyondincreasedlevels ofsafety, the public stands to benefit enormously from the news media's use ofUAS. UAS offer a unique, safe,low costmethod ofobtaining an aerial perspective on an area orevents. Fromthe printing press, to the internet, and everything in between, new technologies are oftenused to advance and protect the public's FirstAmendmentrights by enhancing access to importantinformation. Like the technologies that camebefore it,UAS offer an alternative means to gather and disseminate news and otherimportant information in situations where it wouldbe too unsafe orcostprohibitive to fly a conventional helicopter. The public as a whole will benefitfrom the increased access to informationthat UAS canbring to newsrooms across

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# the country. 

# Governmental services: Fromtime to time, as a fixed wing androtorcraft aerial photographer,I am tasked to perform contract aerial survey workfor local, state, county, and federal governmental bodies. Some ofthis work,by way ofexample, a proposed inland wind farm ora solarpowerfield on governmentownedproperty, can be accomplishedfaster and in a more costeffective mannerutilizing sUAS over a manned powered aircraft with the savings passed onto to the particular governmentalbody. Since there are no persons onboard the sUAS at any given time,there is little riskto loss of life while stillbeing able to coverthe necessary area in an efficientmanner.


# Wildlife: Biologists inthe wildlife field are finding that the use ofsUAS units allow themto gainbetter understanding ofpopulation dynamics, habitat assessments, individual species fitness, individual nest status andmuch more. Traditional methods such as many hours onfoot inthe field orthrough aerial surveys with chartered airplanes,havebeen found to be costly, time consuming, and attimes dangerous to the event of a plane crash. As mentioned inthe above example,there are no persons onboardthe sUAS at any given time, therefore a very small risk to loss oflife while still being able to coverthe necessary area in an efficient manner.

# Forestry: The use ofsUAS to assist with forestry managementpractices allows the userto better understand the fitness and density ofthe forest tract in question. Forestmanagers are able to use sUAS units to get a better and fast idea ofthe density ofthe forest tract to aide in betterthinning practices. In turn, the fitness level ofthe forest will be higherwhich has many more additional benefits to the wildlife andrecreational users in the area.


# Rangeland: Rangeland professionals have found that use ofsUAS units have the added benefit giving them a betteridea ofthe vegetation species in the area and how to approach safe and efficient management approaches. The sUAS units also assist with increased grazing practices; which can be detrimental to the tract ofland and cattle in question.



# Inland Search and Rescue: As a FirstLieutenant in the Civii AirPatrol (CAP),the official auxiliary ofthe United States AirForce,we perform three congressionally assigned key missions: disasterrelief, aerospace education, and emergency services which includes inland search and rescue,by air and ground.**-------~----------** 

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# Many CAP groups and squadrons nationwide are turning to sUAS as a cost effective alternative to launching search and rescue sorties in CAPowned airplanes. Time in assembling a search and rescue flight crew of: a mission pilot, mission observer, and two mission scanners can often take several hours to gather, travel to the airport, preflightthe aircraft, test photo equipment, and await a takeoffclearance. In search and rescue, every minute, and at times, every second, is crucial in conducting regular CAPtasks such as locating missing hikers,or finding the wreckage ofa crashed manned aircraft. With a ready to go sUAS, one can powerit up and search and film in real time a target area muchfaster and cheaper. Since there are no persons on boardthe sUAS at any given time, there is little risk to loss oflife while still being able to coverthe necessary area in an efficientmanner. In addition to being an FAA Private Pilot, Certificate #3692332, I, Kevin P. Coughlin,have completed 8 hours in classroom andpractical training inthe following fields: Drone Industry 101,Basic Training, and the Advanced Missions Courses conducted by Dart Drones, an FAAExempt Company,FAAExemption #11625. (PDF's ofmy certificates are attached). I intend to share myknowledge learnedin these intense courses with hobbyists and those interested in pursuing sUAS on a commercialbasis.

# OPERATING CONDITIONS Grant ofthe exemptionto PhotostationImages LLC dba LI-Aerial.c_om andAll Island Aerials,for the DJI Phantom 3 Professional, who will be subjectto the following operating conditions,based on the operating conditions setforth by the UserManual (see Annex B), and the factors the FAA is to considerunder section 333.

The mainrestrictions are summarizedbelow:

• Operations tobe conductedoverprivate, controlledaccess, orpublic property where approved;

• Permission from the land owner/authority required before commencing any flight;

• Operations overcongested areas shall be avoided;

• Operations mustnotinterfere with manned aircraft operations,mustyield the right ofwayto manned aircraft, and operators must See & Avoid otheraircraft and obstacles at all times; Operations limitedto Visual FlightRules Meteorological Conditions (VMC) and daylighthours;

# • Aircraft operations mustremain within Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) and willbe visually monitored at all times;

• VLOS guaranteedwith a GPS geo-fence around operatorof0.5 miles and a flight ceiling preprogrammed at400 feet AGL;
• All operations conductedwithin 5 miles from an airport shall onlybe initiated after verbal coordination with the airport authority, orairtraffic control when a control toweris present atthe airport;

• All operations shall comply with required permissions andpermits establishedby territorial, state, county or cityjurisdictions; including local law enforcement,fire, orotherappropriate governmental agencies;

• The DJI Phantom 3 Professional operations willbe compliantwith existing safety procedures inherentto the activities ofthe related company.
• Dueto the geographic locations ofworktype,most surveying willbe completedin areas away from airports and/or highly populated areas.



# CONCLUSION

# We respectfully request exemption under Section 333 to enable PhotostationImages LLC dba LI-Aerial.com and All IslandAerials to operate efficient,limited, low-risk commercial sUAV operations for the activities stated,respecting at all times the space and privacy ofcitizens and property while keeping our skies safe.
Sincerely, Kevin Patrick Coughlin FAA Certificate# 3692332 94 Polk Street Freeport, NY 11520 917-309-6254

ANNEXA: EXEMPTIONREQUEST AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY SHOWINGS UNDERAPPLICABLERULES SUBJECTTO EXEMPTION Photostation Images LLC dba and All Island Aerial,requests an exemption from the following

# regulations as well as any additional regulations that maytechnically apply to the operation ofthe DJI Phantom 3 Professional: 14 C.F.R. Part 21 ,SubpartH: Airworthiness Certificates 14 CFR § 91.203 Section 91.203 requires all civil aircraft to have a certificate ofairworthiness. Part 21, SubpartH,entitled Airworthiness Certificates,establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance ofairworthiness certificates as required by FAR§ 91.203(a). Given the size ofthe DJI Phantom 3 Professional, it is small (59cm diagonally including propellers) lightweight (under55 pounds) and the limited operating area associated with its utilization, itis unnecessary to go through the certificate ofairworthiness process under Part 21 SubpartH in orderto achieve orexceed current safety levels. Such an exemption meets the requirements ofan equivalentlevel ofsafety under Part 11 and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act. The FederalAviation Act and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate,upon consideration ofthe size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas<·



# ofthe UAS involved. An analysis ofthese different criteria demonstrates that the DJI Phantom 3 Professional operated without an airworthiness certificate,underthe conditions proposed in that exemption, will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft with an airworthiness certificate.

14 CFR § 

# 45.23 Display ofmarks; general and45.29 Size ofmarks. Theseregulations provide that each aircraftmust display "N" and the aircraft's registration numberin letters at least 3 inches high. Additionally, the aircraft must display the word "EXPERIMENTAL" in letters at least 2 inches high nearthe entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station. The sUAVdoes nothave an entrance in whichthe word "EXPERIMENTAL" canbeplaced, and may nothave a registration number assigned to it by the FAA. We propose to achieve an equivalentlevel ofsafety by including the word "EXPERIMENTAL" in the placard on the top of the aircraft, as shown above ,where the PIC, VO and others in the vicinity ofthe aircraft while itis preparing for launch willbe able to see the designation

.Additionally, we feel that the permanentplacard discussed in the previous paragraph

# will provide the aircraft's registration information at the ground station. Finally, we will display at the ground station a high contrastflag orbannerthat contains the words "Unmanned Aircraft Ground Station" in letters 3 inches high orgreater. Since the aircraft will operate within 1NM ofthe ground station,the banner should be visible to anyone that observes the aircraft and chooses to investigate its point oforigin.

14 CFR § 

# 61.113 Private pilotprivileges and limitations: Pilot in Command and 61.133 Commercial pilotprivileges and limitations. The regulation provides that no person that holds a Private Pilot certificate may act as pilotin Command of an aircraft for compensation orhire. Subparagraph (b) allows a private pilot to act
as pilot in command ofan aircraft in connection with any business oremployment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business oremployment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers orproperty for compensation orhire. Ourproposed operations require that the PIC musthold at least a Private Pilot Certificate

# issuedby the FAA and since the aircraft cannotcarry passengers orproperty, we feel we meetthe intent of 61.113 Subparagraph (b) even though the intent ofthis application is to conduct a business.

14 C.P.R.§ 61.113(a) & 

# (b); 61.133(a): Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations; Pilot in Command; Commercial PilotPrivileges and Limitations. The regulation provides thatno person may serve as a required pilotflight crew memberofa civil aircraft of the United States,unless thatperson: (1) Has a pilot certificate or specialpurpose pilot authorization issued underthis partin that person's physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft when exercising the privileges ofthat pilot certificate or authorization. However, whenthe aircraft is operated within a foreign country, a pilot license issuedbythat country may be used. The regulation provides also that no person that holds a private pilotcertificate may act as pilotin command ofan aircraft for compensation orhire. Subparagraph (b) allows a private pilotto act as pilot in command ofan aircraft in connection with any business oremploymentif:

# (1) The flight is only incidental to thatbusiness or employment; (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers orproperty for compensation orhire. Given the safety features of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional, and the fact that the missions are monitored in real-time,I, Kevin P. Coughlin,propose that operators ofthe DJI Phantom 3 Professional should not be requiredto hold a commercial orprivate pilot certification. Instead, operators shouldbe required to have successfully completed and passed an FAA approved ground school (minimum) and hold the appropriate class level ofairman medical certificate.

14 CFR § 

# 91.7 Prohibits the Operation ofan aircraft without an airworthiness certificate. As no such certificate will be applicable in the form contemplatedby the FARs,this Regulation is inapplicable.

14 CFR § 

# 91.9 Civil aircraft flight manual,marking, and placardrequirements. This regulation provides thatno person may operate an aircraft unless a current, approved flight manual is in the

# aircraft. We assume that the intent ofthis requirement is to ensure that flight manual information is available to the aircrew while operating the aircraft. We request an exemptionto this requirement since the aircraft is not only too small to carry documentation, the documentation would notbe available to the crew during flight operations. To obtain an equivalent level ofsafety and meet the intent of91.9, we propose that a current, approved sUAS Flight Manual mustbe available to the crew at the ground station anytime the aircraft is in, orpreparing for, flight.

14 CFR § 

# 91.109 FlightInstruction; Simulated instrument flight and certain flight tests. The regulation states "No person may operate a civil aircraft that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircrafthas fully functioning dual controls." The sUAS System groundbased control station consists ofa small hand-held radio transmitter and while it does not offer a second set of 11

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# the DJI Phantom 3 Professional doesoffer a "Smart" flying mode that consists ofa geo fence. This geo fence prevents the sUAV from traveling no further**than~** 

# mile away from the operator. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional has a "returnto home" feature that automatically flies and lands itselfbackto the original

# take offpoint. It also features a "failsafereturn" feature, where ifcommunications are lost with the controller,the DJI Phantom 3 Professional will automatically return to its point-of-origin and safely land. Any new PIC, which has completed an FAA approved ground school and holds the properclass level airman medical certificate, will fly in "smart" mode in a controlled environment until deemed safe to operate the unit onhis/herown.

14 CFR § 

# 91.119 Minimum safe altitudes: General. The regulation states that over sparsely populated areas the aircraft cannotbe operatedcloserthan 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. Since the typical mission ofthe sUAS wouldbe photography or survey ofpersons, vessels, vehicles or structures it wouldbe necessary to operate closerthan 500 feet to the items listed. Operations will only be flown overproperty orpersons where permissionhas beenobtained and careful pre-planning has been conducted. The aircraft will be operated at a low altitude allowing, ifa powerunitfails, an emergency landing withoutundue hazard to persons or property on the surface. Therefore we maintain that due to the small size ofthe UAS,the

# hazard to persons, vehicles and structures is minimal compared to manned aircraft, which should be considered in granting the exemption.

14 CPR § 91.121 Altimeter settings. The regulation requires that aircraft shall maintain cruising altitudes by reference to an altimeter setting available within 100 NM ofthe aircraft. The sUAS will always fly below 400 feet AGL and will not need to maintain cruising altitudes in orderto preventconflict with other aircraft. AnAbove Ground Level altimetermeasurement above the takeoffpointis transmitted via radio from the sUAS on-board computerto the display screen held by the PIC,providing a constantly updated AGL readout. 14 CPR§ 91.151 Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. The regulation provides that no person maybegin a flight in an airplane underday-VFR conditions unless there is enough fuel to fly tothe first point ofintended landing and to fly after that for at least 30 minutes. We feel the intention ofthis paragraph is to provide an energyreserve as a safety

# bufferfor delays to landing. The sUAV is battery operated and the maximum duration offlight from a single battery charge is 23 minutes. Since the aircraft will neverbe flown more than 1.2 NMfrom the point of intended landing, a full battery charge at launch will ensure that we meet the reserve energy requirement of this paragraph. Further, a "bingo" calculation will be conducted and monitored to ensure the sUAS can safely return to its point-of-origin without undue risk exposure. We request an exemption to the word "fuel" and ask for an equivalentinterpretation with the word "energy".

14 CFR § 

# 91.203 (a) & 

# (b) Civil aircraft: Certifications required.

The regulation provides that an airworthiness certificate, with the registration number assigned to the aircraft and a registration certificate mustbe aboard the aircraft. Additionally, subparagraph (b) provides that the airworthiness certificate be "displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that itis legible to passengers or crew." Without a storage compartment, and weighing 1280g (including battery and propellers),the sUAS is too small to carry documentation, does not have an entrance, and is not capable ofcarrying passengers or

# crew.

To obtain an equivalent level ofsafety and meet the intent of91.203, we propose that documents deemed appropriate for this aircraft by the FAA will be colocated with the crew at the ground control station and available for inspection upon request. In orderto identify the aircraft, we propose that the information found on airworthiness and registration certificates be permanently affixed to the aircraft viaplacard containing the following information plus the word "EXPERIMENTAL" to satisfy the requirement of 14 CFR § 

# 45.23.

14 CFR SubpartE (§ 

# 91.401- 91.417)- Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance,Alterations.

The regulation provides thatthe operatoris primarily responsible for maintaining the aircraft in an airworthy condition,including compliance with part 39 and43. Paragraphs 91.407 and 91 .409 require thatthe aircraftbe "approved for return

# to service by a person authorizedunder43.7" after maintenance and inspection. Itis ourintention thatthe PIC perform maintenance and inspection ofthe aircraft and "be authorized to approve the aircraft for return to service". The PIC will ensure that the aircraftis in an airworthy condition priorto every flight and in addition conduct detailed inspections afterevery two hours of flight. Maintenance performedby the PIC is limitedto repairing small cracks,replacing a propeller, checking electrical connections and updating software and firmware for the on-board computer. All othermaintenance willbe performedby the manufacturerortheirdesignatedrepairfacility. The PIC will document work performedin accordance with 91.417. We feel that due to the size,construction, and simplicity ofthe aircraft, the PIC can ensure an equivalent level ofsafety. ANNEX B: DJI PHANTOM 3 PROFESSIONALUSER MANUAL. http:/

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### 1. In the Box 2. Phantom 3 Professional UserManual 3. Phantom 3 Professional QuickStartGuide 4. Phantom 3Professional

### IAdvancedSafetyGuidelines andDisclaimer 5. Phantom 3Professional

### IAdvancedIntelligentFlightBatterySafetyGuidelines 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 Professional Quick Start Guide and refer to the User Manual for more detailed information.

Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below, which demonstrates howto use Phantom 3 Professional safely: http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3/video

Download and install the DJI GO app before using the aircraft. Scan the QR code to the right to download the latestversion. The Android version ofthe DJI GO app is compatible with Android 4.1 .2 or later. The iOS version ofthe DJI GO app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later.



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# Contents

Using this manual Legends 

### 2 Read Before the First Flight 

### 2 Video Tutorials 

### 2 Download the DJI GO app 

### 2

Product Profile Introduction 

### 6 Feature Highlights 

### 6 Preparing the Aircraft 

### 6 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 15 Flight Recorder 

### 16 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

### 17 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

### 18

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

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### Camera and Gimbal 

### Camera Profile 31 

### Gimbal .32


### DJIGOapp 

### Camera 

### 35 Director 

### 38 Store 

### 38 Discovery 

### 38
Flight 

### Flight Environment Requirements 

### 40 Flight Limits and No-FlyZones 

### 40 Preflight Checklist 

### 44 Calibrating the Compass 

### 44 Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 

### 45 Flight Test 

### 46 Starting/Stopping the Motors 

### 46 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Appendix 

### Specifications 

### 54 Firmwares Update 

### 56 Intelligent Flight Mode 

### 56 After-Sales Information 

### 56 FCC Compliance 

### 57

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### This section introduces the Phantom 3 Professional and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller.

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# Product Profile

The Phantom 3 Professional represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 4K 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 the aircraftto hover accurately in place.



### Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 3 Professional, you're shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per second and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever. An enhanced sensor gives you greater clarity, 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 Lightbridge. 

### DJIIntelligent 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.



### Removing Gimbal Clamp Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding itto the right (when facing the nose ofthe aircraft), as shown below.



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### 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

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

### Battery Installation Slide battery into the battery compartment according to the arrow's direction shown below. Make sure that you hear a click sound indicates the battery is firmly installed. Failure to do so may affect the flight safety of your aircraft.

Preparing the Remote Controller: The mobile device holder is designed tor securing tablet or mobile device. Tiltthe mobile device holderto 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 holderto release the clamp, then adjust the

clamp to tit the size of your mobile device. 2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down, 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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[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 Reti:Jrn to Horne (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 RTHstatus.

[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 GOapp.) [10] Playback Button Playback the captured images orvideos. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI GOapp.) [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 GO app. [18] C2 Button Customizable through the DJI GO app. [19] Power Port Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to chargethe battery of the remote controller. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

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[14] Gimbal Dial [II]

Use this dial to control the tilt ofthe gimbal. [15] Mircro-USB Port Reserved port. [16] USB Port Connectto mobile device or to a USB port for firmware upgrade.

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### This section introduces the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery

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# Aircraft

The Phantom 3 Professional'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 when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional 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-ATTI: 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 Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraftonly uses its barometer. The aircraft can still automatically return to the horne point if the control signal is lost and the Horne Point was recorded successfully. F-rnode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix.



## :\j: Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, referto the "Flight Mode Switch" on Page 26 for more information.

The Phantom 3 Professional has Front LEOs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEOs are shown in the figure below:

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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 of the flight controller. Referto the table below for more information aboutthe Aircraft Status Indicators:


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The Return-to-Horne (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.

Home Point If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal strength is indicated by the GPS icon (**~.ull** 

### ). The aircraft status indicatorwill blink rapidlywhen 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 GO app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraftwill 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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The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the OJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when 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 user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft's current altitude and distance from 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 during the landing process. The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI 

### GO app, and is described below:

Low battery level warning

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Flythe aircraft point and land automatically, back and land The battery power is low. Please land the aircraft. Aircraft status indicator blinks RED slowly. or "Cancel" to resume normal flight. If no action is taken, the aircraft will automatically go home and land after 

### 1 0 seconds. Remote controller will sound 

### an alarm. it as soon as possible, then stop the motors and replace the battery.

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!I Ail 13Phantom 3 Professional User Manual**~** • When Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically, you may push the throttle upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude, giving you an opportunity 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.

If the Horne 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-Horne process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote controller signal connection is re-established. 

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# 6 •Aircraft cannot return to the Horne Point when GPS signal is weak (**[~,ill]** 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 Horne Point. Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Horne 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 an

suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI GO 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,

user can press RTH button once to exit ascending and regain control.


### Failsafe Safety Notices
The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it is important to set an suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and enter "Camera" and select "MODE > Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode" to set the Failsafe altitude.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

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## i ascending and immediately return to the Home Point.

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 Professional 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 Professional; they include [2] two ultrasonic sensors and [1] one monocular camera.

Using Vision Positioning Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Professional is turfled 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 Professional can hover precisely even without GPS.

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 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.

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& The performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface overwhich 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 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 overmonochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). • Flying overa highly reflective surfaces. • Flying at high speeds(over8 rn/s at 2 meters or over4 rn/s at 1meter). • Flying overwater ortransparent surfaces. • Flying overmoving surfaces or objects. • Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically. • Flying overextremely dark (lux< 10) or bright (lux> 100,000) surfaces. • Flying oversurfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). • Flying oversurfaces without clear patterns ortexture. • Flying oversurfaces with identical repeating patterns ortextures (e.g. tiles with the same design). • Flying overinclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft. 

## :IJ: • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness ofthe 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 properlywhen the aircraft is flying overwater. • The Vision Positioning System rnay not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low 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 not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the

ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds

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# 0 Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensor emits high frequency sounds that are only audible to some animals.

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 GO app.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Professional. 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.

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### Attaching the Propellers 1. Be sure to remove the warning stickers from the motors before attaching the propellers. 2. Attach the propellers with silver dots onto the motors with silver axes and spin the propellers clockwise

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with black 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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&, o Ensure the propellers are attached to the correct motors. Only using the propller with the same model.

o Tighten the propellers with both hands before each flight.

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

or broken propellers.

o Stand clear of the motors and DO NOTtouch the propellers when they are spinning. 

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

## &, o Checkthatthe propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight.

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

or broken propellers. • To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR ofand DO NOTtouch propellers or motorswhen they are spinning. • ONLY use original DJI propellers tor a better and saferflight experience.

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The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capa,city 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. 

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# .. Be aware that the output power ofthe supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger is 100W.


### OJI Intelligent Flight Ba,ttery 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 power when 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. Discharge thresholds can be set in the OJI GO app. 4. Balanced Charging: 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 8A) is detected. 8. Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over-discharge damage, discharging automatically stops when

the battery voltage reaches 12V. 9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected. 10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI GO app displays a warning message when a damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Error History: Browse the battery error history in the OJI GO app. 12. Sleep Mode: To save power, the battery enters sleep mode after20 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

### I AdvancedIntelligent FlightBatterySafety Guidelines before use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

### Using the Battery

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### Turning ON/OFF Turning On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold lor 2 seconds to turn on. The Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will displaythe current battery level. 

### Turning Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold lor 2 seconds to turn off. The battery power LED will flash when powering off the Phantom to allow automatically stopping ofa recording during the event recording wasn't stopped. 

# El5 The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

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

# ooc and 5°C. 3. End the flight as soon as the DJI GO app displays the "Low Battery Level Warning" in low temperature

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

# & 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 below for details.)>

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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 light up and/or blinkfor two seconds, as shown below:**~** 

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### E]::J Formore information aboutthe battery, launch the DJIGO app and checkthe information that is listed underthe batterytab.


### Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1. Connect the Battery Chargerto 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 

### 95o/o, turn on the battery before charging. 3. The Battery Level Indicatorwill displaythe 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 riot recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with the standard charger at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat



### 20 • Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 ProfessionaL Never insert or remove a battery when it is turned on.

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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 charger in the event of a room temperature error; the charger will resume charging when the temperature is within the allowable range.



# Lt. OJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused bythird-party chargers.**:~:** Howto discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery: Slow : Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Phantom 3 Professional'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 be turned on. Launch the DJI GO app to check battery levels. Rapid : Fly the Phantom 3 Professional outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on.

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### This section describes the features of the remote controller and includes instructions for controlling the aircraft and the camera.

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# Remote Controller

The Phantom 3 Professional 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. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LED indicators on the front panel of the remote controller. 

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

### •Operating Mode: Control can be setto Mode 1or Mode 2, or to acustom mode. 

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

### •Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle. To preventtransmission interference, do notoperate more than three aircrafts in the same area.



### Turning the Remote Controller On and Off The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is powered by a 28 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

displaythe 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 2to 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.

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[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 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 asingle 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 setto Mode 2 by default. 

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# lXI 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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### Rermirks 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 Professional will hover in place. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional 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 ofthe 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 Professional will maintain its current orientation. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional 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 Professional will hover in place ifthe stick is centered. Push the stickfurther away from the center position for (maximum 30°) and 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 Professional will hover in place if the stick is centered

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### Q_**~** 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 Professional depending on GPS signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available; the airc\aft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but asufficient GPS signal is not available. Aircraft is using only Vision 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 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-rnode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this rnode. For more information about IOC, referto the IOC section in the Appendix. By default, the Flight Mode Switch is locked toP-mode. To unlock other flight rnodes, launch the DJI GO app, enterthe "Camera" page, and tap "Mode", then activate "Multiple Flight Mode". RTH Button Press and hold the RTH button to start the Return-to-Horne (RTH) procedure. The LED ring around the RTH Button will blink white to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH rnode. 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 holderto the desired position. Press the button on the side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the cradle. Adjustthe clamp down to securethe 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 intothe USB porton the back ofthe remote controller.



### Optimal Transmission 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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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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# Lh 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 a new remote controller forthe 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 OJI GO app. 2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Enter "Camera" and tap on**-~** ,1111 and then tap "Linking RC" button as shown below.

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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 linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator 

### LED will display a solid green once the remote controller is successfully linked to the aircraft.**~** • The remote controller will un-link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the same aircraft.

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

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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 pJl GO app. 

### 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 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



# 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.



# & The aircraft must beturned on before attempting to access the files on the Micro-SO card.



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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. 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.

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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 120' range.

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controllerto control the tilt movement of the camera.



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### Gimbal Operation Modes Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the camera settings page ofthe DJI GO app. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote controllerfor changes to take effect. Referto the table below for details:**~ ~**  Follow Mode The angle between gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains 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 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 take oft from flat, open ground and protectthe gimbal at all times. • Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The

gimbal will recoverfull 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 vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part

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. Mounting the anti-drop kit pins diagonallyfrom each other is recommended.



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# DJI GO app The DJI GO app is a mobile application designed specifically tor 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 tor configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with others. It is recommended thatyou use atablet tor the best experience.

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

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### 35 0 '--0 '-- Phantom 3 Professional User Manual [1] Flight Mode**~** :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) higher and beyond the recorded Home Point under beginner mode. Disable this mode in the MODE setting page. [2] GPS Signal Strength**~** 

### 11111 : This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength. (3] IOC Settings 

# A CD: 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 

## 8)lilalill;:This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. [5] Battery Level Indicator

_ ... • : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored zones on the battery level indicator representthe power levels needed to carry out different functions. [6] Remote Controller Signai 

## Vi"' 1 1111: This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. [7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

### 1]@"11111: This icon shows the strength 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 toggle the flight route display. [10] Camera Operation Bar



### 36 Shutter and Recording Settings 

### 1!0 :Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution of the videos, image size and so on.Phantom3 Professional User Manual
Shutter 

# e: 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 

### [EJ :Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured. Camera Settings**~0::** Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values of the camera. [11] Map Display the flight path of the currentflight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI.

[12] Vision Positioning •·• :The distance of the aircraft from the Home Point. When the aircraft is near the ground, this icon will change to**~** to display the height the Vision Position System's sensors from the ground. [13] Flight Telemetry


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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 • : 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. I\11 

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# .!.I.::!;. :Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. [17] Livestream

### ~: 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 

# *: Tap to return to the main GUI.

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 ashortfilm that can be shared immediately.

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

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



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

# 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.

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 greaterthan 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.

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 limits are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m). 

### Maximum flight altitude & Radius Limits Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the 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:

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

# & 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 DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Fly Zones are divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive institute. The details of the 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 of various 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 + 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 1640feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile (4) When the aircraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No-Fly Zones, awarning message will appear on the DJI GO app.

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Restricted Area No-flyzone Restricted-altitude flight zone Warning zone

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## ca· ;::r (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 approaches within 0.062 miles (100m) ofthis zone, awarning message will appear on the DJI GO app.

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### 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 Ifthe 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**:(1~{;** 

### ...... Ifthe aircraft enters the restricted restricted zone. Descending to Red flashing Restricted- area in A-mode, but is switched safe altitude. altitude flight to P-mode, it will descend to an R2: Warning: You are in a restricted zone. Maximum flight zone appropriate altitude and hover 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 awarning

. restricted zone, Fly cautiously. Free zone No restrictions. None. None.



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

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

city centers, orother sensitive areas. Flythe aircraft only within your line of sight.



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### I. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 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 GO app is successfully connected to the aircraft.

IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight performance orflight failure. Regular calibration is required for optimal 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 proximity to large metal objects. • DO NOT calibrate indoors. 

### Calibration Procedures Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures. I. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap the Aircraft Status Bar in the app and select "Calibrate", then followthe on-screen instructions. 2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will display a solid

green light.



### 44Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 3. Hold the aircraft vertically, with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center

axis. Recalibrate the compass ifthe 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. 

## >!) Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding.


### When to Recalibrate 1.When compass data is abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow. 2.When flying in a new location or in a location that is differentfrom the most recentflight. 3.When the mechanical or physical structure of the Phantom 3 Professional has been changed. 4.When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom 3 Professional does notfly in straight line.

Auto Takeoff Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the auto takeoff feature: 1. Launch the DJI GO app, and enter "Camera" page. 2. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 3. Complete all steps on the pre-flight checklist. 4. Tap"ct,", and confirm that conditions are safe forflight. Slide the icon to confirm and takeoff. 5. Aircrafttakes off and hovers at (1 .2 meters) above ground.



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



### 45Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Auto-Landing Use auto-landing only ifthe Aircraft Status Indicators are blinkil'1g green. Followthe steps below to use the auto-landing feature: · 1

. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 2. Check the landing area condition before tapping 

## "i!::,", to begin landing. Then follow the on-screen

instructions.



### 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 simultaneously:

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 

## 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 motors will stop after three seconds. 

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### Takeoff/Landing Procedures 1. Place the aircraft in an open, flat area with the battery level indicators facing towards you. 2. Turn on the remote controller and your mobile device, then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Launch the DJI GO app and enterthe Camera page. 4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe

to fly. Ifthey flash yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded. 5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or use Auto Takeoff. 6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI GO app. 7. To land, hoverover a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle to descend. 8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop. 9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Batteryfirst, then the Remote Controller. 

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# & •When the Aircraft Status Indicators blinkyellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. • A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or

rapidly during flight. • Watch ourvideo tutorials for more flight information.


### Video Suggestions and Tips 1. Go through the full pre-flight checklist before each flight. 2. Selectthe desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI GO app. 3. Only shootvideo when flying in P-mode. 4. Always fly in good weather and avoid flying in rain or heavy wind. 5. Choosethe camera settingsthat suityour needs. Settings include photoformat and exposure compensation. 6. 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 isthe 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 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 latter 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 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 same time. 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 DJI GO app. Refer to the manual for more information.
Howfar 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 usewith 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 compatiblewith 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 + 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, 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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How do I use the Director automatic video editor? 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.
How do Ichange the control mode of my Phantom 3? By default, the Remote Controller is set to Mode 2. This 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 DJI 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 Flight 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 turn 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 SD card. This helps prevent your data from being lost or corrupted.
Do I have to 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 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 mode, 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 your user manual for instructions on unlocking the other modes. 50Phantom 3 Professional User Manual
What Is the Phantom 3flight time? Flight times will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage patterns, but the Intelligent Flight Battery is designed to provide up to 23 minutes of uninterrupted flight time when fully charged.
How can I restore avideo file if the 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 Phantom 3 on and wait approximately 30 seconds as the video file is restored.
How can Iensure that my pictures and videos will be synchronized to my iOS album? You may need to adjust the settings of your mobile device. Open the Settings menu, select the Privacy tab, select the Photos tab, and then toggle the switch next to the DJI GO app icon. If the GO app has not been granted access to your albums, the photos and videos cannot be synchronized.
What should Ido to land my Phantom 3 smoothly as possible? Hover the aircraft over a flat, level surface. Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the aircraft touches the ground. Why is the discharge time of the battery not zero, 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. The battery is safe to use. Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series Remote Controller? No, it cannot.
Howto safely operate the 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 when a compass error occurs and the DJI GO app will display one of the following messages: • Compass error, calibration required

This warning message indicates the aircraft is receiving abnormal compass readings. 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

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 ofthe aircraft in the midair to mitigate the drifts. The aircraft will switch back to P-GPS mode when the automatic adjustment is completed.
Howto troubleshoot aircraft initialization error? If you observe the following symptoms, it indicates the 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 the issue by following 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 the

aircraft is restarted, it indicates the 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 the 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 the aircraft in this scenario.



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Weight (Battery & Propellers Included) Max: Ascent Speed Max. Descent Speed 

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Use Micro SD card to update the aircraft and Intelligent Flight Battery. Connect to the Internet, launch the DJI GO app. The DJI GO app will start checking for available firmware updates automatically. Follow the on-screen instruction to update the latest firmware for the aircraft, remote controller and intelligent flight battery.

Intelligent Flight 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 the pre-set flight maneuvers.

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### FCC Warning Message Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authorityto operate the equipment. 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 equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure 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 residential 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 communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 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: -Reorientor relocate the receiving antenna. -Increasethe separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connectthe equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -Consultthe dealeror an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 

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1. DJI PHANTOM 3 PRO AIRCRAFT PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST
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## 0 Format SD Card (As Necessary) 

## 0 Battery (Installed; Status Check Fully Charged) 

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## 2. DJI PHANTOM 3 PRO CONTROLLER PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST
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## 0 Battery (Status Check Fully Charged) 

## 0 CHECK COMPLETE 

## 3. DJI PHANTOM 3 PRO CONTROLLER BEFORE ENGINE START CHECKLIST
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FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS

In response toNARmembers'growinginterestin drones, or unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS'') as theyare referred to bythe FederalAviation Administration ('PAA''), this FAQ has been assembled to help answer someof themost frequentlyaskedquestionsNARreceivesregardingthe legal andregulatorylandscape ofUAS, and a real estateprofessional's abilityto usethis emergingtechnology. 1) WHAT ISAUAS? 

# A UAS is the unmanned aircraft ("UA") and all of the associated support equipment, control station, data links, telemetry, communications and navigation equipment, etc., necessary to operate the unmanned aircraft. The UA is the flying portion ofthe system, flown by a pilotvia a ground control system, or autonomously through use ofan on-board computer, communication links and any additional equipment that is necessary for the UA to operate safely. The FAA issues an experimental airworthiness certificate for the entire system, notjust the flying portion ofthe system. 

# 2) HowDO UASTYPICALLY OPERATE? 

# UAS flights are typically short in duration and flown at low altitudes in order to gather only the desired images or information related to a specific property or location. Most UAS fall into what is referred to as the micro UAS category, which means the UAS weighs 4.4pounds or less. UAS operations are typically brief and more affordable than manned aircraft operations, which make UAS well-suited for use by the real estate industry. 

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# Yes. You may hire an individual or company to operate a UAS on your behalf. However, before doing so, be sure to verify that the individual or company has successfully obtained a Section 333 waiver from the FAA. 

# 5) HASNARTAKENAPOSITION ONUAS? 

# Yes. On November 10, 2014, theNAR Board of Directors approved the following officialpolicy statementonunmanned aerial vehicles: The National Association of REALTORS® advises members that the use of unmanned aerial vehicles for real estate marketing is currently prohibited by the Federal Aviation Administration. Such prohibited use of unmanned aerial vehicles may lead to the assessment of substantial fines andpenalties. The National Association of REALTORS® supports efforts to create new federal regulations to allow for the future commercial use of unmanned aerial vehicle technologyby the re;al estate industry. The National Association of REALTORS® is committed to working with the Federal Aviation Administration, and any other relevant federal agencies, during the regulatory approval process. The National Association ofREALTORS® 

# will continue its ongoing efforts to educate REALTORS® about the current and future regulatory structure for the safe and responsible operation ofunmanned aerial vehicles.

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6) ARE THERE ANY EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE COMMERCIALUSE OFUAS? 

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# The FAA advises that Section 333 petitioners should allow up to 120 days after submission for a decision to be made on a petition of exemption. However, in March of 2015, the FAA made certain procedural changes that often result in a faster approval time. Since these changes were implemented, the FAA has been approving an average of50 Section 333 waivers a week.

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# Yes. The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 charged the FAA with integrating the commercial use ofUAS into national airspace. In February 2015, the FAA took the first step in doing so, and issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Operation and Certification of Small UnmannedAircraft Systems ("Rule"). You can find a summary of the Rule on the FAA's website at: http://www.faa.gov/regulations polidesLrulemaking/media/021515 sUAS Summary.pdf. 

# 11) WHENIS ITANTICIPATEDTHATTHE RULEWILLBECOME FINAL? 

# The FAA is working diligently to consider the over 4,000 comment letters it received during the Rule's comment period. While the typical timeframe for a proposed rule to become final is sixteen months from the time a rule's commentperiod closes, the Rule has the highest priority within the FAA. The FAA is determined to move forward as quickly as possible, and a final rule could be issued as soonas August 2016. 

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# I WANT TOUSEUAS BEFORETHE RULE BECOMESFINAL? 

# There are two options: 1) you can apply for a Section 333 waiver or 2) you can hire a company or individual that has already successfully obtained a Section 333 waiver. If 

# you choose to hire a company to operate a UAS for your real estate marketing needs, or for some other commercial purpose, be sure to ask the individual or company if they have a Section 333 waiver to operate the UAS for the purpose you are requesting.

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# 13) Is INSURANCEAVAILABLE FORUAS OPERATORS? 

# Yes. Insurance companies offer coverage for UAS operators. Be sure to ask any individual or company you are working with ifthey are insured for the UAS operation. In addition, request that you be named as an additionalinsured for purposes related to the UAS operation. 

# 14) WHAT CAN

# I DO TO LIMIT MY LEGAL LIABILITY WHEN HIRINGA UAS OPERATOR? 

# You should request that the UAS operator indemnify you against any action, suits, damages, losses, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys' and fees and costs) arising from the UAS operation orthe use ofthe related UAS images. 

# 15) WHERE CAN 

# I FIND A LIST OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES THAT HAVE OBTAINEDA SECTION

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# NAR maintains a list of the individuals and companies specific to the real estate industry thathave beengranted Section 333 waivers, available on REALTOR.org: httl2:L/www.realtor.orgLarticlcs/list-offaa-approved-drone-operators-available-on-realtor.org. The FAA's website also contains an up-to-date list of all 

# of the individuals and companies thathave beengranted Section 333 waivers:**http:LLwww.faa.gov/uas/le~>islative** 

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# 16) COULD

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# 333 WAVIER TO OPERATE A UAS FOR A COMMERCIAL PURPOSES? 

# The FAA's mission is the protection of national airspace and the safe operation of aircraft. As such, the FAA's enforcement efforts with respect to UAS are focused on the UAS operator and the safety ofthe NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

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# I REPORTANY SUSPECTED IMPROPERUSE OFAUAS? 

# Any concerns regarding the unauthorized commercial use or unsafe operation of a UAS can be directed to the FAA or to local law enforcement authorities. 18) DOESUSE OFAUASWITHOUTA SECTION333WAIVER CONSTITUTEA VIOLATION OFTHE 

# REAL TOR® CODE OFETHICS? 

# The REALTOR® Code ofEthics does not address this type ofconduct. While REALTORS® are encouraged to always abide by local, state, and federal laws, it is not a REALTOR® association's role to adjudicate whether a REALTOR® has violated a local, state or federal law. 19) WHAT DUTY DOES AN MLS HAVE TO REMOVE VAS-OBTAINED IMAGES IN A LISTING THAT WERE OBTAINED WITHOUT A SECTION 333WAIVER? 

# An MLS does not have an obligation to investigate or to remove 

# VASobtained images in listings where the MLS suspects that such images were not taken pursuant to a Section 333 waiver. An MLS may create a policy prohibiting MLS participants from placing images on the MLS where such images were taken in violation ofthe FAA's prohibition on the commercial use ofUAS. Before creating a policy on this issue, an MLS should consider its ability to consistently police and thoroughly investigate whether such images are compliant with FAA rules and regulations.

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# UAS? There are many valuable UAS resources available on REALTOR.org, including:

• REALTOR.org page dedicated to UAS, providing legal and regulatory updates, as well as other relevant UAS news and information: http://\N\Vw.realtor.org/topicsLdrones

• "Drone Fever: Getting Permission to Fly in the U.S." webinar, hosted by the National Association of REALTORS® and presented by HoganLovells: www.realtor.otg/articlesLnar-hosts-uas-webinar-with-hogan-lovells

• "Window to the Law'' video on the FAA's February 2015 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems: www.realtor.org/videos

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# IIwww.realtor.orgLarticlcs/list-of-faa-approved-droneoperators-available-on-tealtororg TheFAA's website is also a greatresource for UAS information:

• www.faa.gov/uas/ Information about the "Know Before You Fly Campaign", a campaign dedicated to educating prospective UAS users about the safe and responsible operation ofUAS, is available here:

• www.knowbefo:reyoufly.orgL

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