May 30, 2015 

Mr. Bill Crozier 

Acting Manager, Flight Standards Service 

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Services 

Room 4102 

Federal Aviation Administration 

470 L'Enfant Plaza SW 

Washington, DC 20024 

RE: Request for exemption from multiple regulatory provisions to allow the use of 

small unmanned aerial systems on Iand controlled by clients of mine to assist in the 

safe evaluation of infrastructure and operations for my future clients 

Dear Mr. Crozier, 

I Neil B Sulish respectfully request an exemption from several provisions of Title 14 

of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) to permit the use of small unmanned 

aerial systems (sUAS) to assist in the evaluation of infrastructure of operations for 

my clients. Also in filming various functions for my future clients in the field of Real 

Estate, outdoor weddings, and outdoor water-sports i.e.. surfing. Accordingly, the 

grant of an exemption is consistent with Congress' intent, reflected in Section 333 

of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Modernization Act),1 that safe 

systems be permitted in the national airspace prior to the issuance of final 

regulations governing general use of these systems.2A summary of this request 

suitable for Publication in the Federal Register is provided as Appendix A. 

Appendix B provides the manufacturers information regarding the design, aircraft 

performance, and fail-safe features. I have provided the information related to 

operating limitations, normal and emergency procedures, and maintenance and 

inspection procedures. As I add aircraft designs, I will update this appendix 

appropriately. Also, provides the manual for flights covered under this Exemption 

Request. 

iP.L 112-95, stat 11, February 14. 2012 

23ection 333(b) (2) specifically contemplates Ihat the FAA may issue a cenificate of waiver upon finding that a type of 

UAS, as a result of size, weight, speetl, operationzl capaciry, prowmiry t o airpons and populated are.as , and ope2tions 

within visual line of sigM do not create a hzzartl to users of the NAS or ihe public or pose a threat to national security. 
Background Information 

I plan on working in the Real Estate Industry, outdoor weddings, and outdoor 

sporting activities over water i.e. surfing. 

I have been contacted by many future clients looking for me to operate sUAS for 

their business needs. 

Infrastructure Safety Insoection Onerations: 

Roof inspection 

Construction Companies' Projects 

Agriculture (farm crop inspection 

Solar panel inspection 

As a part of this I am requesting FAA Fxemption for sUAS operations for safety, 

inspection and video capture usage. 

Reaulatorv Basis for Exemotion Reauest 

In addition to the waiver authority provided in Section 333 of the Modernization Act, 

the FAA may grant an emption under 49 U.S.C. §44701(f) 'rf it has determined that 

such an exemption is in the public interest. The FAA has imposed a separate 

requirements it procedural regulations, providing that the petitioner shall explain why 

granting the exemption would not adversely affect safety or how the exemption 

would provide at least an equivalent level of safety as compliance with the 

underlying regulation. 

Granting an Exemotion will not Adverselv Affect Safetv 

I do note that there is no applicable standard for an equivalency determination. 

Some have argued that the appropriate standard is that for model aircraft, noting 

that their operations, if conducted for recreational purposes, would fall completely 

within the allowable operations for model aircraft. I believe it is difficult to argue that 

there is sufficient conelation between model operations controlled by the Academy 

of Model Aeronautics and the ones contemplated by myself. At the same time , it is 

clear that equivalency cannot be established for tradftional, manned civil aircraft 

because the design and use profiles between tradftional aircraft and sUAS are 
contemplated operations would not adversely affect safety, which is all that 

§11.81(e) requires. 

Granting an exemption will not adversely afffect safety. I contemplate conducting 

sUAS operations over client owned or controlled Iand, solely during daylight hours, 

at altitudes well below that which would pose a risk presented by standard 

infrastructure operations, my clients already have taken steps to secure property 

against unauthorized public access. For example, substantial stretches of pipeline, 

utilities, railroad tracks, solar farms, and other sites, are usually fenced, elevated, or 

othenaise secured to prevent access. Other long stretches of interest are, as noted 

above could be in wilderness areas. Most of my anticipated work will be on 

privately owned real estate developments, outdoor venues, private large farms and 

over bodies of water. The nature of operations that I anticipate requires that the 

sUAS be flown at relatively low speeds. I expect that in most instances, the sUAS 

will be flown less than 75 feet from the highest structure along the path of the sUAS. 

Accordingly, the risk of interterence with another aircraft is minimal. I plan to 

conduct sUAS operations at least 3 miles from a any public airports (including 

heliports). 

Approval of exemption allowing commercial operation of sUAS in the infrastructure 

aerial inspection industry, outdoor sporting events, construction projects, and 

outdoor wedding venues will enhance safety by reducing risk. Conventional 

operations, using jet or piston power aircraft, operate a extremely low altitudes just 

feet from the subject being inspected or filmed and in extreme proximity to people 

and structures: and present the risks associated with vehicles that weigh in the 

neighborhood of 4,000 Ibs., carrying large amounts of jet A or other fuel (140 

gallons for jet helicopters). such aircraft must fly to and from the job site. In 

contrast, a sUAS weighing fewer than 55 Ibs. and powered by batteries eliminates 

virtually all of that risk given the reduced mass and lack of combustable fuel carried 

on board. The uSAS is carried to the site. the sUAS will carry no passengers or 

crew and, therefore, till not expose them to the risk associated with manned flights. 

The operation of small UASs, weighing less than 55 Ibs., conducted in the strict 

conditions outlined above, will provide an equivalent level of safety supporting the 

grant of the exemptions requested herein, including 333 Aircraft Exemption Status 

exempting the applicant from conventional aircraft requirements and allowing 

commercial operations. These lightweight aircraft operate at slow speeds, close to 

the ground,and in a controlled environment and, as a result, are far safer than 
conventional operations conducted with turbine helicopters operating in close 

proximity to the ground and people. 

The safety of this on the ground is protected by the fact that no one will be allowed 

into the area without permission of the landowner. Security will be established for 

the flight area as part of the pre-flight control. Each individual within the secure area 

will be briefed prior to flight and will consent to being in the area 

I initially intend to use myself as the dedicated pilot for all sUAS operations. AII 

operations will be within the visual line-of-sight (i.e. no more than approximately 0.5 

miles from the manipulator of the controls (myself), or pilot in command (PIC myself). 

As PIC I will conduct at least three take-offs and landings with the sUAS on which I 

was trained every 90 days as a minimum. As PIC I will establish my qualifications 

thru a combination of aeronautical knowledge, UAS airmanship skill, and verification 

through established protocol before any operations commence. Depending on the 

type of operation, additional ground-based visual observers may be employed as 

well. These observers will be within constant visual line of sight and in constant 

contact with the PIC. The visual observers will assist the PIC in avoiding objects 

near the sUAS. 

There are no standards for either Private or Commercial sUAS pilot certiflcates. The 

safe operation and control of the UAS as described in this application dow not 

depend on the type of FAA license held by the PIC. Given the restricted and 

controlled airspace within which operations will take place, the key factors needed 

by the PIC are knowledge of the airspace wdhin which the operation will take place 

and how that airspace fits into the National Airspace System (NAS). That 

knowledge can be and is gained primarily through ground school and not though 

flight training in fixed wing aircraft, has the skill or abiliry to safely operate a small 

unmanned aerial vehicle, operating at 400 AGL or Iower, within a strictly controlled 

pre-approved airspace. Besides knowledge of airspace regulations, dexterity in the 

control and operation of the sUAS acquired from actual operation of the aircraft is 

the most important factor in establishing an equivalent level of safety. 

If the PIC has acquired the necessary knowledge of airspace requirements, the 

relevant issues are (1) where the aircraft will be flown, (2) the size of the aircraft 

relative to what is being used today to accomplish the same mission, and (3) what 

precautions will be taken to ensure the safety of those in the area of operation. I 

propose that the aircraft be operated within a secure environment; and that no one 
be allowed to enter the secure environment unless the are par[ of the operation of 

the sUAS, and have consented to the risk associated wfth being in the operating 

area. Should there be a mishap, the sUAS being flown pose significantly less of a 

threat than the helicopters and fixed wing aircraft now being employed because 

they are a fraction of the size, carry no flammable fuel, do not carry crew or 

passengers, and pose an infinitesimal risk to others. This is in stark contrast to 

conventional aircraft that are flown to the site , cany explosive fuel, carry passengers 

and crew, and operate in a much larger area. 

From a practical standpoint, there are relatively few licensed full-scale aircraft pilots 

who are also qualified to fly the type of sUAS that are utilized for infrastructure and 

other image capture operations. There are even fewer commercial pilots that can fly 

these sUAS- to the point that to do both is considered rare. Assuming that it is 

unlikely for a company to find a pilot that has both qualifications, that company 

would efther have to source a qualified sUAS pilot to train and obtain a commercial 

certificate, or find a commercial certificated pilot who would be willing to learn to fly 

a sUAS to the competency level required for professional use. 

Minimum requirements for the PIC include: 

1. A minimum of 200 flight cycles and 25 hours of total time as a sUAS rotorcraft 

pilot and at least 10 logged as a sUAS pilot with a similar sUAS type (single 

blade or multi-rotor); 

2. A minimum of 5 hours as sUAS pilot with the make and model of sUAS to be 

utilized for operations under the exemption and 3 take offs and landings in the 

preceding 90 days; 

3. Have undergone a qualification process as specified in the Flight Operations & 

Procedures Manual consisting of a knowledge & skill test the aircraft to be used. 

I intend to use commercially available sUAS Components for sUAS. These sUAS 

systems will be tested for quality & safety under controlled conditions before being 

used in the field. The sUAS is less than 55 Ibs. fully loaded, carries neither a pilot 

nor a passenger, and operates exclusively within a secured area. I have a routine 

maintenance schedule to verify that the sUAS will remain in safe and operational 

condftion. Please see Appendix B, for Specific Types of sUAS. 
Notes reoardino : 14 C.F.R. Part 21. Suboart H 

In accordance with the statutory criteria provided in Section 333 of PL 112-95 in 

reference to 49 USC 44704, and in consideration of the size, weight, speed, and 

limited operating area associated with the aircraft and its operation , we request 

that's aircraft exemption meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore , if granted 

Section 333 relief of 14 CFR part 21, and any accosted noise certification and 

testing requirements of part 36, is not necessary. 

N4tes recqardinp: 14 C.F.R. § 45.23(b). Markino of the Aircraft 

Given the size of the sUAV, two inch lettering will be impossible, UAS will be 

identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have 

ident[fication (N-Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. 

Markings will be as large as practicable. 

Notes~ reqardinA: 14 CFR § 91.7(a) Civil Aircraft Airworthiness 

My request is based on the fact tat no ainvorthiness certificate will be issued for the 

UAS. My UAS will not require an ainaorthiness certificate in accordance with 14 

CFR part 21, subpart H. Based on the fact that an airworthiness certificate will not 

be issued, exemption from § 91.7(a) is not necessary. 

Notes Reoarding: 14 CFR&91 9(b)(21Civil_aircraft flipht manual, markino and placard 

Certifications required, the original intent these regulations was to display an 

aircraft's ainvorthiness, certfication, and registration documents so they would be 

easily available to inspectors and passengers. Based on the FAA Memorandum 

subject "Interpretation regarding whether certain required documents may be kept 

at an unmanned aircraft's control station," dated August 8, 2014, the requested 

relief from 14 CFR §§ 91.9(b)(2) and 91.203(a) and (b) is not necessary. 

Notes Regarding• &91 109 Fliaht instruction• Simulated instrument & certain flight 

test 

Small UASs, by their design, do not have fully functional dual controls. Flight control 

is accomplished through the use of a control box that communicates with the 

aircraft via radio communications. Aircraft being considered for use by me allow the 

UAS Instructor to place the aircraft into "loiter" mode (fixed aRitude stationary hold). 

In the event of the student losing control, the UAS instructor can quickly and via 

alternate equipment (equipment not in the hands of the student) place the aircraft 
into a mode that then allows the instructor to bring the aircraft back into control and 

back to the pre-determined and/or safe landing location. 

I do not describe training scenarios in which a dual set of controls would be utilized 

or required, i.e. dual flight instruction, provided by a flight instructor or other 

company-designed individual, that would require that individual to have fully 

functioning dual controls. Rather, I would evaluate the qualification of its PICs based 

on their experience with the UAS to be operated and verifies through testing, in lieu 

of formalized training. As such, I do not seek relief from 14 CFR § 91.109. 

Notes Regarding & 14 CFR 91.119(b) 

Relief from § 14 CFR 91.119(b), operation over congested areas is not applicable, 

because the operations performed will only be conducted within the secure area 

described herein. 
Mv safetv Ooerations & Procedures Overview: 

Technologv Consideratlons: 

Best in class, tried and proven technologies that are in advanced iterations. 

Software from highly-reputable industry partners will include feature1. Auto descent (landing) if communication signal were to be severed. If the sUAS 

loses communications, the sUAS will have the capability to return to a predetermined location within the security perimeter and land. 

2. Auto descent (landing) if battery were to drop lower than nominal level. 

3. Flights will be terminated at 25%battery power reserve. 

4. Live video for the operator gives real-time positioning feedback. Another words, 

I can monitor the scene from the vehicle's perspective for collision avoidance, 

and to maintain spatial orientation. 

5. The sUAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted 

obstacles or emergencies. 

6. On-Screen-display (OSD) contains operating information to ascertain vehicle 

health at all times: speed, altitude,number of GPS satellites (when available), 

heading, and voltage. 

7. GPS Lock supplies for return-to-home (RTH). Should command and Control 

(C2) link failures occur (highly improbable), vehicle returns automatically to the 

point of launch. 

8. Altitude information will be provided to the sUAS pilot via a digitally encoded 

telemetric data feed, which downlinks from the aircraft to a a ground-based onscreen display. This altitude information will be generated by equipment 

installed on board the aircraft, using GPS triangulation, digitally encoded 

barometric altimeter, or radio altimeter, or any combination thereof. Prior to 

each flight, a zero altitude initiation point will be established and confirmed for 

accuracy by the Pilot. 
Mechan/ca!/Phvsica(: 

1. 1 will fly in Line-of-sight (LOS) only. The vehicle will always remain in direct LOS 

to the pilot, thus eliminating the concern of signal severance (flying behind 

objects/walls). 

2. The sUAS will with less than 551bs and travel at less than 50 knots. 

3. Batteries should far exceed the capaciry required for the actual flight time. 

4. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL. 

5. Freproof bags for storage and charging of high capacity Lipo batteries on-site. 

6. UA operated under this exemption will be marked in accordance with 14 OFR 

part 45 or as otherwise authorized by the FAA. 

Personel: 

1. Spotters ensure safe iteration and act as a redundant set of eyes for operators 

(pilot, gimbal op, director. 

2. Radio spectrum analysis for interference on the frequencies utilized for vehicle 

control/comm unication. 

3. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned sUAS operations prior to 

each day's activities. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be 

performing duties within the boundaries of the safety perimeter be present for 

this briefing. 

4. The operator will obtain consent of all persons involved in the sUAS operations 

and ensure that only consenting persons will be allowed within 100 feet of the 

flight operations. 

5. Observer and pilot will at all times be able to communicate by voice. 

6. Written and/or permission from the relevant property holders will be obtained. 

7. Pilot and observer will have been trained in operate of UAS generally and 

received up-to-date information on the particular UAS to be operated. 
Ooerations: 

1. The unmanned aircraft (UA) must weigh less than 55 pounds (25 Kg), including 

energy source(s) and equipment. Operations authorized by this petition of 

exemption are limited to the following aircraft described in Appendix B. 

Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition 

amendment to this request. 

2. Th UA may not be flown at a ground speed exceeding 50 knots. 

3. Flights must be operate at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground 

level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operator's manual. 

AII altitudes reported ago ATC must be in feet AGL. 

4. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all 

times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any 

device other than corrective lenses. 

5. AII operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The VO may be used to 

satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS 

capabiliry. The VO and Pic must be able to communicate verbal at alI times. 

6. The operator's manual included as Appendix C and this petition of exemption 

must be maintained and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a 

discrepancy exist between the conditions and limitations in this exemption and 

the procedures outlined in the operator's manual, the conditions and limitations 

herein take precedence and must be followed. Othenaise, the operator must 

follow the procedures as outlined in its operator's manual. 

The operator may update or revise its operator'd manual. It is the operator's 

responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised 

documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator must also present 

updated and revised casements if i petitions for extension or amendment. If the 

operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis for which 

the FAA grants this petition for exemption, ten the operator must petition for 

amendment to their exemption. The FAA's UAS Integrations Office (AFS-80) 

may be oontacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the 

operator's manual. 
7. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure it is in a condition for 

safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of 

the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary 

maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for 

safe flight. The Ground Control Station, if utilized, ,must be included in the preflight inspection. AII maintenance and alterations must be properly documented 

in the aircraft records. 

8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance of alterations that affect the UAS 

operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical 

component, must undergo a functional test flight in accordance with the 

operator's manual. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make 

an entry in the UAS aircraft records of the flight. The requirements and 

procedures for a funotional test flight and aircraft record entry must be added to 

the operator's manual. 

9. The operator must follow the manufacturer's UAS aircraft/component, 

maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and I'rfe limit requirements. 

When unavailable, aircraft maintenance%omponent/overhaul, replacement, and 

inspection/maintenance requirements must be established and identified in the 

operator's manual. At a minimum, requirements for the following must be 

included in the operator's manual: 

-Actuators/servos; 

-Transmission (single rotor); 

-Powerplant (motors); 

-Electronic speed controller; 

-Batteries; 

-Mechanical dynamic components (single rotor) 

-Remote command and control; 

-Ground Control station (if used); and 

-Any other components as determined by the operator; 
10. Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of infrastructure inspectrosm the 

PIC must have accumulated and logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 

61.51(b), a minimum of 200 flight cycles and 25 hors of total time as a UAS 

rotorcraft Pilot and at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a similar UAS 

type (single blade or multi rotor). Prior documented flight experience that was 

obtained in compliance with applicable regulations my satisfy their requirement. 

Training, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential for 

flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the 

UA withe appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance wfth 14 CFR 

§ 91.119. 

11. Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of infrastructure inspection, the 

PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent wfth 14 CFR § 

61.51(b), a minimum of five hours as UAS pilot operations the make and model 

of UAS to be utilized of operations under the exemption and three take-offs and 

three landings in the preceding 90 days. Training, proficiency, experiencebuilding, and take-off and landing currency flights can be conducted under this 

pRon of exemption to accomplish the required flight time and 90 day currency. 

During training, proficiency, experience-building, and take-off and landing 

currency flights all persons not essential for flight operations are considered 

non-participants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance 

from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119. 

12. Prior to any flight apparitions authorized by this petition of exemption, the PIC 

and VO must have successfully completed a qualification process, as outlined in 

the operator's manual. As this is a requirement stipulated by the operator, the 

test must be developed and implemented by a qualifled person designated at 

the sole discretion of the operator. A record of completion of this qualfication 

process must be documented and made available to the Administrator upon 

request. 

13. Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of infrastructure inspection, a 

flight demonstration, administered by an operator-approved and -qualified pilot 

must be successfully completed and documented. This documentation must 

be available for review upon request by the Administrator. Because the 

knowledge and airmanship test qualifications have been developed by the 

operator, and there are no established practical test standards that support a 

jurisdictional FAA FSDO evaluation and approval of company designed 
examiners, the petitioner will conduct these test in accordance with the 

operator's manual. 

14. The UA may not be operated over any person, except authorized and 

consenting personnel, below an aftftude that is hazardous to persons or 

property on the surface in the event of a UAS failure or emergency. 

15. Regarding the distance form participating persons, the operator's manual has 

safety mitigations for authorized and consenting personnel. At all times, those 

persons must be essential to operations. 

16. Regarding distance from nonparticipating persons, the operator must ensure 

that no persons are allowed wfthin 500 feet of the area except those consenting 

to be involved and necessary for the operation being performed. This provision 

may be reduced to no less than 200 feet ff ft would not adversely affect safety 

and the Administrator has approved it. For example, an equivalent level of 

safety may be determined b y an aviation safety inspector's evaluation of the 

infrastructure inspection area to note terrain features, obstructions, buildings, 

safety barriers, etc. Such barrfers may protect nonparticipating persons 

(observers, the public, news media, etc.) from debris in the event of an 

accident. 

17. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to 

a pre-determined location within the security perimeter and land or be 

recovered in accordance with the operator's manual. 

18. The UAS must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or 

emergencies in accordance with the operator's manual. 

19. Each UAS operation must be completed with 25% battery power remaining. 

20. The Operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate 

Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under this 

petition of exemption. This COA will also require the operator to request a 

Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less 

than 48 hours prior to the operation. 

21. AII aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by 

serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have 
identfication (N-Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart 

C. Markings must be as large as practicable. 

22. The operator must develop procedures to document and maintain a record of 

the UAS maintenance, preventative maintenance, alterations, status of 

replacement/overhaul component parts, and the total time in service of the 

UAS. These procedures must be added to the operator's manual. 

23. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer 

Safety bulletins. 

24. The operator must develop UAS technician qualification criteria. These criteria 

must be added to the operators manual. 

25. The preflight inspection section in the operator's manual must be amended to 

include the following requirement: The preflight inspection must account for all 

discrepancies, i.e. inoperable compost, items or equipment, not covered in the 

relevant preflight inspection sections of the operator's manual 

26. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation 

and control of the UA must comply with the Federal Communications 

Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency 

requirements. 

27. At least 3 days before scheduled flight the operator of the UAS affected by this 

exemption must have a written Plan of Activities. 

The Plan of Activities must include at least the following: Dates and Times of 

proposed flight; Name and phone number of the operator for the UAS; name 

and phone number of the person responsible for the on-scene operation of the 

UAS; Make, model, and serial number or N-Number of UAS to be used; Name 

and certificate number of UAS PICs involved in the event; a statement that the 

operator obtained permission from property owners and/or local officials'rf 

applicable; Signature of 6cemption holder and a description of the flight activity, 

including maps of affected areas and altitudes essential to accomplish the 

operation. 

28. The documents require under 14 CFR §§ 91.1 and 91.203 must be available to 

the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the aircraft is 
operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or 

any law enforcement official upon request. 

29. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all other manned 

operations and activities at all times pncluding, but not limited to, ultralight 

vehicles, parachute activities, parasailing activities, hang gliders, etc.). 

30. UAS operations may not be conducted during the night, as defined in 14 CFR § 

1.1. AII operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions 

(VMC). Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized. 

31. The UA may not operate in class B, C, or D airspace wRhout written approval 

from the FAA. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of the geographic 

center of non-towered airport as denoted on a current FAA-published 

aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement within the airport's management 

is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as 

required by the operator's COA. The letter of agreement wfth the airport 

management must be made available to the Administrator upon request. 

32. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical 

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be 

reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. 

Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) 

per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.00v. Further flight 

operations may not be conducted until the incident, accident, or transgression 

is reviewed by AFS-8- and authorization to resume operations I provided. 
Suouort for Petition for Exemotion 

In accordance with the procedural requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, I provide the 

following information: 

Contact Information: 

Neil B. Sulish 

2006 Long Beach Boulevard 

Surf City, NJ 08008 

(609) 234-0864 

Nei1Su lishOvah oo.com 

Reaulatorv Provisions from which I seek an Ecemotion 

I believe ft may need an exemption from the following provisions to conduct the 

contemplated operations. In some instances, relief is needed because relief form 

another provisions renders compliance with the regulation at hand infeasible. 

333 Aircraft Ecemption Status 

14 C.F.R. §61.113(a) and (b) 

14 C.F.R. §91.119(c) 

14 C.F.R. §91.121 

14 C.F.R. §91.151 

14 C.F.R. §91.405(a) 

14 C.F.R. §91.407(a) 

14 C.F.R. §91.409(a)(1)&(2) 

14 C.F.R. §91.417(a)&(b) 

I believe an exemption is only needed form the above-listed regulatory provisions. To 

the extent that the FAA believes that additional relief is required for me to conduct 
the operations described here, I request an exemption from any such regulatory 

provisions as well. 

The Exten_t_of_Requested Relief and the Reasons Relief is Needed 

Section 333 Aircraft Exemntion Status: 

Section 333 of the Modernization Act authorizes the FAA to exempt the aircraft from 

the requirement for an airworthiness certificate based on a consideration of the size, 

weight, speed, operational capability of the particular UAS, as well as its proximity tc 

airports and populated areas. An analysis of these criteria demonstrates that the 

sUAS operated without an ainvorthiness certificate in the areas and under the 

conditions contemplated by myself will be at least as safe, or safer, than a 

conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness 

certificate without the condftions proposed in this request. 

The sUAS is less than 55 Ibs. fully loaded, carries neither a pilot nor passenger, and 

operates exclusively within a secured area. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations 

under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by the operator and 

observer. Operations will be conducted in compliance within the FAA and with local 

public safety requirements to provide security for the area of operation as is now 

done with conventional equipment, infrastructure, bridge and out building 

evaluation. These safety enhancements provide an expanded degree of safety to 

the inspectors over conventional operations. Lastly, application of these same 

crReria demonstrates that there is no credible threat to national security posed by 

the sUAS due to its size, speed of operation, lack of explosive materials and inability 

to carry an extensive external load. 

Given the size and limfted operating area associated wfth the aircraft to be utilized 

by the Applicant, this meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under 

Part 11 and Sections 333 of the Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C. 

§44701(f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act both authorize the FAA to exempt 

aircraft for the requirement for an ainvorthiness certificate, upon consideration of the 

size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated 

areas of the particular sUAS. In all cases, an analysis of these criteria demonstrates 

that the UAS operated without an ainaorthiness certificate, in the restricted 

environment and under the conditions proposed will be at least safe, or safer, than a 

conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness 

certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed. 
14 C.F.R. §61.113(a) and (b) 

§61.113 Private Pilot privileges and limitations: Pilots in command. 

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (h) of this section, no 

person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command of 

an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensations or hire; 

nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an 

aircraft. 

(b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of 

an aircraft in connection with any business of employment if: 

(1)The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and 

(2)The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or 

hire. 

I plan on conducting all sUAS operations, while I do not hold a commercial 

pilot license, the sUAS will not carry property for compensation or hire since it will be 

used solely to perform operations at hand. Without an exemption, I would be 

required to hold a commercial pilot certificate under §61.133. However, the risk 

associated with the contemplated operations is less than the risk posed by a 

traditional aircraft. The sUAS will fly at altitudes well below the permissible limits for 

other civil aircraft, eliminated the risk to other aircraft, and within a geographical 

envelope under the sole control of myself. Accordingly, the risk would be limited to 

myself, as I will be appropriately outfitted in safety gear, and my property on the 

ground. Requiring a commercial pilot certificate would provide no appreciable safety 

benefit and would needlessly impose additional cost on myself. Because the 

contemplated operations would not comply with §61.113(b)(1) and none of the 

other exceptions to paragraph (a) apply, relief is needed from both paragraphs (a) 

and (b). 
14 C.F.R. 91.119(0) 

§91.119 Minimum safe altitudes: General. 

Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an 

aircraft below the following altitudes: 

(c) Over other than congested areas. An altitude of 500 feet above the 

surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, 

the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to an person, vessel, 

vehicle, or structure 

I submit that the only relief it requires from §91.119 is from the minimum 

altitudes listed in paragraph (c). Relief is required from paragraph (c) for fixed wing 

operations because asset evaluation conducted at 500 feet or higher is insufficiently 

distinct to be meaningful. Since operations at this altitude also pose a heightened 

risk of collision with another aircraft, safety can only be assured through a grant of 

an exemption. The anticipated rotorcraft operations should be adequately 

addressed by paragraph (d)(1). Additionally, relief should not be needed from 

paragraph (a) because an emergency landing of the aircraft due to power failure will 

not create an undue hazard to persons or property on the surface. As noted in the 

depletion of why an exemption will not adversely affect safety, I have exclusive use 

of the land over with the sUAS will be operated, and public access is usually 

restricted. It also has exclusive use of significant portions of land adjacent to the 

infrastructure and structures that will be objects of evaluation and analysis. My 

clients will tightly unreal access to land and have the ability to assure that no 

individuals unassisted with the planned operations are on the affected land. As 

such, the risk of injury is minimal. I do not contemplate conduction operations over 

congested areas, so relief is not request from paragraph (b). 
14 C.F.R. 91.121 

14 C.F.R § 91.121 Altimeter Settings 

This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain 

cruising altitude by reference to an altimeter that is set "...to the elevation of 

the departure airport or an appropriate aRimeter setting available before 

departure." 

_+.,. 

As the sUAS may not be a barometric aftimeter, but instead a GPS altitude 

read out, an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be 

achieved by the operator, pursuant to the Manual and Safety Check list, confirming 

the altitude of the launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight. 

Altitude information will be provided to the sUAS pilot via a digftally encoded 

telemetric data fee,d which downlinks from the aircraft to a ground-based on-screen 

display, This altitude information will be generated by equipment installed on board 

the aircraft, using GPS triangulation, or digitally encoded barometric altimeter, or 

radio altimeter, or any combination thereof. Prior to each flight a zero altftude 

initiation point will be established and confirmed for accuracy by the pilot. 

14 C.F.R. 91.151 

Operating the sUAS in a pre-defined area with less than 30 minutes of 

reserve fuel does not raise the type of risk contemplated by §91.151, i.e., that an 

airoraft could run out of fuel in the event that it has to be flown to an alternate airport 

or circle that planned airport in the event of unanticipated conditions. I do not 

indeed to use the sUAS for point-to-point flights and will not operate the sUAS 

beyond visual line of sight. Nor will the sUA require an airport in order to land. 

Rather, I will operate the sUAS will be pre-planned flight paths (taking into account 

weather conditions) designed to allow the sUAS to fly to the point of intended 

landing. As such, there is no need for a time-based excess fuel requirement. Rather 

it should be sufficient to require only as much additional excess flight capaciry as 

necessary to safely land the sUAS. I believe that a 25% battery reserve is more than 

sufficient to meet the objective. 
14 C.F.R. 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 14 C.F.R. 91,409(a)(1)&(2) and 14 C.F.R. 

91.417(a)&(B) 

§91.405 Maintenance required. 

Each owner or operator of an aircraft - 

(a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part 

and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) 

of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this 

chapter; 

§91.407 Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, 

rebuilding, or alteration. 

(a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, 

rebuilding or alteration unless - 

(1) It has been approved for return to senrice by a person authorized under 43.7 of 

this chapter 

§91.4091nspections 

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an 

aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months it has had _ 

(1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has been 

approved for return to service by a person authorized by §43.7 of this chapter; 

or 

(2) An inspection for the issuance of an ainvorthiness certificate in accordance with 

part 21 of this chapter. 

§91.417 (a)&(b) 
I believe that an exemption form these three maintenance requirements i 

approbate because the FAA has not developed maintenance standards that would 

allow an operator to meet the part 91 maintenance requirements. In particular, there 

are no individuals authorized by the FAA to approve a sUAS for return to service 

inspections required by §91.409(a) or conduct the initial airworthiness and annual 

return to service inspections required by §91.409(a). I will maintain the aircraft as 

instructed in the owner's manual and ASTM F2909, where applicable, and will not 

operate the aircraft until it has reasonably determined that any needed repairs have 

been made. However, because of the technical impossibility of ineeting the 

requirements of §§91.405(a), 407(a), 409(a) and 417(a)&(b), I believe an exemption 

from these provisions is appropriate. 

Please do not hesitate to contact me at the phone number or via the e-mail address 

provided above should you have any questions or concerns. 

Respectfully submitted, 

/A/ 6 W, 

Neil B. Sulish 
Appendix A 

Summary for Federal Register Publication 

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in 

the Federal Register should the FAA determine that publication is needed. 

PetRioner: Neil B. Sulish 

Sections of 14 C.F.R. Affected: 

333 Aircraft 6cemption Status 

14 C.F.R. §61.113(a) and (b) 

14 C.F.R. §91.119(c) 

14 C.F.R. §91.121 

14 C.F.R. §91.151 

14 C.F.R. §91.405(a) 

14 C.F.R. §91.407(a) 

14 C.F.R. §91.409(a)(1)&(2) 

14 C.F.R. §91.417(a)&(b) 

Description of Relief Sought: 

Petitioner seeks relief form the requirements of 333 Aircraft Exemptions Status, 14 

C.F.R., 61.113(a)&(b)), 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151, 91.405(a), 91.407(a), 91.409(a) 

and 91.417(a)&(b) to conduct sUAS operations over my client's one or contrclled 

land, solely during daylight hours, to assist in the safe evaluation and analysis of 

operations. In general, sUAS operations are intended to be conducted in remote 

areas remote from both congested areas and airports. The nature of operations 

anticipated by myseff required that the sUAS be flown at relatively low altitudes. I 

expect that in most instances, the sUAS will be flown less than 75 feet from the 

highest structure along the path of the sUAS and in no instances will be flown higher 

than 400 feet above the ground. Accordingly, the risk of interference with other 

aircraft is minimal. 
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Speciric type(s), make, and model 

# 1-DJI Phantom 3 Professfonal 

see attached Flight Manuals: 

DJI Phantom 3 user manual 
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PROFESSIONAL 

User Manual E2 

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Using this manual 

(2) Waming Q Important Hints and Tips Ep Reference 

Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Professional: 

7. In the Box 

2.Phantom 3 Professional UserManual 

3.Phantom 3 Professional Ouick Start Guide 

4.Phantom 3Professlonal/AOYanced SafetyGuldellnes and Disclalmer 

5 Phantom 3 Prolessional/Aduanced IntelligentFlight BatterySaferyGuidelines 

We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer 

before you fly. Pm-pare for your first flight by reviewing the PhaMom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide and 

refer to the User Manual for more detailed information. 

Piease watch the tutodal videos at the link below, which demonstrates how to use Phantom 3 Professional 

safely: ,,, 0 0 

http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3/video 

Download and install the DJI Pilot app before using the aircraR. Scan the QR code to the right 

to download the latest version. 

'fhe Android version of the DJI Pilot app is compatlble with Andmid 4.1.2 or later. 

The iOS version of the DJI Pilot app is oompatible with 10S 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 Pilot app 2 

Product Profile 

Introduction 6 

Feature Highlights 6 

Preparing the Aircraft 7 

AircraR Diagram 8 

Remote Controller Diagram 8 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 11 

Flight Mode 11 

Flight Status Indicator 11 

Return-to-Home (RTH) 12 

Smar[ RTH 12 

Low Battery RTH 13 

Failsafe RTH 14 

Vision Positioning System 14 

Flight Recorder 16 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 16 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 17 

Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Profile 23 

Using the Remote Controller 23 

Remote Controller Status LED 27 

Linking ihe Remote Controller 28 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 29 

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Camera and Gimbal 

Camera Profile 31 

Gimbal 32 

DJI Pilot App 

Camera 35 

Director 38 

Store 38 

Discovery 38 

Fllght 

Flight Environment Requirements 40 

Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 40 

Preflight Checklist 44 

Calibrating the Compass 44 

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 45 

Flight Test 46 

StartinglStopping ihe Motors 46 

Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

Appendix 

Specifications 53 

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 55 

FCC Compliance 56 

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Product Profile 

This section introduces the Phantom 3 

Professional and lists the components of 

the aircraft and remote controller. 

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Removing Gimbal Clamp 

Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding it to the dght (when facing the nose of the 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 pmpellers are securely in place. 

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

Prepadng the Remote Controller: 

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

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

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

clamp to fit the size of your mobile device. 

2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down, and connect your mobile device to the 

remote oontroller 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 oontroller. 

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[4] Return Home (RTH) Button 

Press and hold the button to 

inNate Retum to Home (RTH). 

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[8] AircraftStatuslndicator 

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[9] Inteiligent Flight Battery 

[10]Vsion Posilioning Sensors 

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[72) [12] Camera MicroSD Card Slot 

[13]Camera Micro-USB Port 

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[5] Battery Level LEDs 

Displays the battery level of the remote 

controller. 

[6]Status LED 

Displays the remote controller's system status. 

[7]Power Button 

Used to tum the remote controller on and off. 

[8]RTH LED 

Circular LED around the RTH button displays 

RTH status. 

[9]Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. 

(Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

Pilot app. ) 

[70] PlaybackButton 

Playback the captured images or videos. 

(Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

Pilot app.) 

[11] ShutterButton 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is 

selected, the set number of photos will be 

taken with one press. 

[72] 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]C7 Buttou 

Customizable thmugh the DJI Pilot app. 

[18]C2 Button 

Customizable through the DJI Pilot app. 

[19] Power Port 

Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to 

charge the battery of the renwte controller. 

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[74] Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

[15] Mimro-USB Port 

Conneot to a SD card reader to upgrade the 

firmware. 

[76] USB Port 

Connect to mobile device orto a USB port for 

firmware upgrade. 

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Aircraft 

This section introduces the features of 

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning 

System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery 

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The Phantom 3 Professional's flight controller features several important upgrades, including a new flight 

mode. Safety niodes include Failsafe and Retum-to-Home. These featurPs ensure the safe retum 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. 

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Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found bebw: D 

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 PosRioning sensors : 

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

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strength is not sufflcient. 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 

posiUoning, so only altitutle can be stabilized. 

A-mode (AttlNde): GPS and Vsion Positioning System are not used for stabiliz.ation. The aircraft only uses 

its barometer. The aircraft can still automatically retum to the home point if the control signal is lost and 

the Home Point was recorded successfully. 

F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is acTivated in this mode. For ntore information 

about IOC, refer to fhe IOC section in the Appendix. 

=O; Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the 

Mode Switch" on Page 26 for more information. 

The Phantom 3 Professional has Front LEDs and Airoraft Smtus Indicators. The positions of these LEDs 

are shown in the figure belaw: 

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Alrcraft SMtus tndiCator 

The Front LEDs show the o(entatlon of the aircraft. The Front LEDs glow solid red when the aircraft is 

tumed on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the 

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

Indicators: 

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•••••• Red, Green and Yellow Flash Turning On and Self Diagnostic Testing Altematively 

...... . ...... ...... ... . . . _ . . _. _ _. . .. _ . .. 

...... GreenandYellowFlashAHematively WanningUp 

~ tc>w'••••••GreenFlashesSlowly SafetoFly(P-modewBhGPSandVision 

Positioning) 

'y i~X2~•~ •••GreenFlashesTwice SafetoFly(PmotlevhthMsionPositioningbut 

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:!S3: ~~~ ~~~ Yellow Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision 

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••••••SlowRedFlashing 

.... ...... . .. . Low Battery Waming ~ . ..._._._ . ..... .... ~ 

••••••FastRedFlashing Critical BatteryWaming 

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Solid Red 

ft o...... Red and Yellow Flash Altematively 

IMU Error 

Cdtical Error 

Compass Calibratlon Required 

The Retum-to-Home (RTH) funcfion brings the aircmft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are 

three types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section descdbes 

these three scenados in detail. 

If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point 

Home Point k,ldl is fie bcatbn from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal 

strength is indicated by the GPS icon ( k,tlil ). The aircraft status 

indicatorwill bfnk rapidly when the home point is recorded. 

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

tap the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will then automatically retum 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 tenninate the procedure and regain full contml of the aircraft. 

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

may affect the safe retum of the aimmft. Users are advised to retum home or land ff>e aircraft immediately 

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

aircmft will automatioally retum to the Home Point ff no action is taken after a ten-second countdown. The 

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

for these wamings are automatically determined based on the aircraft's current alGtude and distance from 

the Home Point. 

The aircraft will land automatieally if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough 

to descend from ite current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft's D 

onentation during the landing process. ~ m 

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

Criticel Low battery leval suBlcient battery 

vrarning(Retl) lavel(Green) 

Lav batlery 

levelwaming(Yellos) Remeiningfllghtlime 

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aatterylevel Indicator 

Tap "Go-home" to have the 

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levelwaming ; powerislow. '~, indicatorblinks 

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waming I immedlately. ; REDquickly. 

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flighttime ; based on,

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aircraft retum to the Home '~~.. Flytheaircmft 

poGrt and land automatically, back and land 

or "Cancel" to resume rnnrral : H as soon as 

flight. If no action is taken, '; possible, then 

the aircraft will automatically stop the motors 

go home and land after 10 and replace the 

seconds. Remote controller i battery. 

vnll sound an alarm. : 

The DJI PRlot app d'splay wiU , Allav the aimraft to : flash red and tlie airoraft vAI descend and land '. startto descend. The rerrote '-

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-- suita6le Fallsafe altltude before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" and 

... ..::..— --:select "MODE > Advanced 8ettings > Failsate mode" to set the Failsafe allitude. 

. The aircraft will stop its ascent and returnlo theNome Point immediatelyif the throttle stick is 

movedduringthe;FallsafeRTHprocedure._ ~;; ~ 

The _DJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraR maintain its current 

. . position. With the help of Vision Posifioning, your Phantom 3 Professional can hover in place more precisely 

- - and fly indoors or in other environments where a GPS signal is not availahle. The main components of the 

Vision Positioning System areiocated on the bottom ofyourPhantom 3 Professional;'they include [2] two 

ultrasonic sensors and [1] one monocular caera. 

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Using Ysion Positioning 

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

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

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

Professional can hover precisely even without GPS. 

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Posflioning: 

--~ -- 1. Toggle the flight mode swRch to P-mode. 

. ; 2. Place the aircrak on a flat surface. Note that the Vsion Positioning system qannot work _-- - --- -_ -_- 

propedy on surfaces witfwut clear pattem variakons. .. 

-.~ -:- - 3. Tum on the aircrafL The aircraft status indicator.will flash green two times, which Indicates the Ysion 

Posiiioning.system is.ready. Gently push ihe throttle up to likoff and the aircraft will hover in:place. -_--- 

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The perfortnance of your Ysion Posi6oning System is affected by the surface over which it is 

flying. The uArasonic sensors rnay not be able to.accurately measure distances when operatlng 

above sound-atisolbing matefials:-10 additio0 the-c3Rlera may not fllnction correctly in =-- - - :-- - ---" 

. . . . .. . .- _ . 

 - -- - subopkmal environments. The aircrak will swiick from Ptnode to A-nade automatically if neither - -- - - 

_. . _ . _ -- GPS nor Vision Posifioning System are available. Operate the aircmk with great caution in the - .. . .. . . . 

followingsituations: 

._... .._-.: ._ _- . Flyingovermonochromesurfaces (e:g: pureblack;purewhAe; purered,puregreen): ... :- --.._ _...._..:... ..-_.. 

• Flying over a highly reflective surfaces. 

--- • Flying at high speeds(over 8 m/s at 2 meters or over 4 m/s af i-meter). 

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 - . Flyingoverwaterortransparentsudaces: 

- .. . . ., Flying over moving surfaces oroblects -

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..,• Flying in an area where the lighting changes-frequently or dmstically. 

• Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (luz"> 100,000) surfaces. -- 

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

~ •Ryingoversurfaceswithoutclear pattems-orteMure. - ---- ----- ------ -- - 

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• Flyingoversurfaceswithidentioalrepeatingpattemsortextures(e.gr6leswiththesamedesign). 

• Flyingoverinclinedsurfacesthatvdlldeflectsoundwaves_awayfromtheaircraft: 

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. . : ~. • Keep t}ie sensors clean -at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness -----.. 

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. . . . ... .. .": o.tliesensors. 

. Vision Positioning is only effeclive when the aircmft is at allitudes of 0.3 to 3 meters. 

• The Vision Posikoning System may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water. 

. The vsion Positioning System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light 

 conditions (less than 1001ux). 

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

in operation. 

. Ysion 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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e Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vsion 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 pon and launch the DJI Pilot app. 

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0 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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Legends B) Lock : Tum the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten. 

,n`) Unlock : Tum the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove. 

Attaching the Propellers 

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

2. Attach the propellers with silver dots onto the motors with sitver 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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Qi • Ensure propellers are attached to its conesponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off. 

• Wear gloves when handling propellers. 

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

Detachirlg the Propellers 

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

8• Check that the propellers and motors are installed conectly and firmly before every flight. 

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

or broken propellers. El 

• To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers a motors when theyare spinning. D 

• ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience. ~ 

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a vofiage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ 

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

by DJI. 

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'Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery' for more information. 

0 Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger is 100W. 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

1. Battery Level Dlsplay: the LED indicators tlisplay the cunent battery level. 

2. Battery Life Display: the LEDs display the current battery power cycle. 

3. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatirally discharges to below 65% of 

total power when it is idle for rnore than ten days. It takes around two days to discharge the battery to 

65%. It is normal to feel nroderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process. 

Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app. 

4. Balanced Charging: Automafically 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 tempemture is between 0°C (32°F) and 

40'C(104°F). 

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

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

the battery voltage reaches 12 V. 

9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected. 

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10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI Pilot app displays a waming message when a damaged 

battery cell is detected. 

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

12.Sleep Mode: To save power, the battery enters sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. 

13.Communication: Information pertaining to the battery's voltage, capacily, cunent, etc. is transmitted to 

the aircraft's main controller. 

© Refer to Phantom 3 Pro/essional /Advanced lnteiiigent Flight Battery Satety Guidelines before 

use. Users take full responsibllity for all operations and usage. 

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Tumirtg On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on. The 

Power LED vdll tum red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level. 

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

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

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

Low Temperature Notice: 

1. Battery capaciry is significanlly reduced when flying in low temperature (< 0°C) environments. 

2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in eMremely low tempemture (<-10°C) environments. 

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

between -10°C and 5°C. 

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

environments. 

4. Keep the battery indoors towarm it before flying in lowtemperature environments. 

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

6. The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell's tempemture is not wtthin the operating 

range (0°C - 40°C ). 

A In cold envimnments, insert the battery into the battery comparlment and allow the aircraft for 

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

Checking the Battery Level 

The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the battery is turned off, press 

the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the cunent battery level. See 

below for details. 

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discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

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Battery I'rfe 

Battery life refers to how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before tt must 

be replaced. When the battery is tumed off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the 

battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink for two seconds, as shoven below: 

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Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

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

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

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

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

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

5. Air-coolthelntelligentFlightBatteryaftereachflight.Allowitstemperaturetodroptoroomtemperature 

before stodng it for an extended period. 

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

standard charger at the same time, othenvise the charger may overheat. 

• Always tum off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Professional. 

Never insert or remove a batterywhen it is tumed on. 

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

Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug ft 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 renge. 

0 DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-parry chargers. 

;O; Howto discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery: 

Slow : Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Phantom 3 Professional's Battery Compartment 

and tum k on. Leave it on until ihere is less than 8% oi power left, or until the battery can no ;ii. 

.. longer be tumed on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery levels. "°` a 

Rapid : Fly the Phantom 3 Professional outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or untll ~ 

the battery can no longer be tumed on. 

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Remote Controller 

This section describes the features 

of the remote controller and includes 

instructions for controlling the aircraft 

and the camera. 

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The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is a multi-function wireless oommunication device that 

integrfltes the video downlink system and aircraft remote control system. The video downlink and aircrraft 

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 controlter. 

~J • Compliance Version: The remote oontroller is oompliant with both CE and FCC regulations. 

• Opemting Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 or Mode 2, or to a custom mode. 

• Mode 1: The right sfick serves as the thmttle. In 

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

capacity of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via 9ie Battery Level LEDs on the fmnt panel. Follow 

Me steps below to tum on your remote oontroller: 

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

display the cunent battery level. 

2. Press and hold the Power Button to tum 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 remrote controtler is linking to the aimraft. The Status LEDs will glow solid green when linking is 

complete. 

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

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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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Shoot videos/pictures, view reoorded images, and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera 

Seibngs Dial, Playback Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote controller. 

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[7] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to adjust camerra setGngs 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]ShutterButton 

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

[4]Video Recoding Bufton 

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

[5]Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

Controlling Aircraft 

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

Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default. 

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~] 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. 

RemdOeContiokr 

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. Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's elevation. 

Push the sfick up to ascend and down to descend. 

When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 

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Professional will hover in place. 

The more the stick is pushed away from ttre center 

posRion, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional wili 

change elevation. Always push the stick gently 

to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation 

changes. 

Moving the left sBck to the left or right controls the 

/~~- rudder and mtation of the aircraft. 

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter- 

~ V clockvrise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft 

clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 

~ Professional will maintain its current odentation. 

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 

aircrraft's forward and backward pitch. 

Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly 

backward. Phantom 3 Professional will hover in 

® place if the stick is centered. 

Push the slick furttrer away from the center posi[ion for 

a larger pttch angle (maxdmum 30') and fas[er flight 

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Moving the dght sbck control left and right changes 

the aircmft's left and dght pitch. 

Ga`~.► C' ~ '~ Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The 

® Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place'rf the 

stick is centered. 

_ Gimbal Dial: Turn the tlial to the right, and the 

camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the 

dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point 

downwards. The camera will remain in its current 

position when dial is static. 

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Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

You may choose between; P-mode, F-mode and Amode. Position 1 ~ 

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

versions of P-mode, which will be automa8cally 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 aircraft is using GPS for positioning. 

P-0PTI: Vision Posftioning is available but a sufficient GPS signal is not available. Aircraft is using 

only Vision Positioning for position holding. 

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

positioning, so only altitude is maintained. 

A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft uses 

only its barometer to stabilize. The aircmft can automatically retum to the Home Point'rf remote controller 

signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully. 

F-mode (Function); Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information 

about IOC, referto the IOC sedion in the Appendix. 

By default, the Right Mode Svhtch is locked to P-mode. To unlock other flight modes, launch the DJI Pilot 

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

RTH Button 

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

Button will blink white to indicate that the aircrraft is entering RTH mode. The aircmft will then retum to the 

last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to c,ancel the RTH procedure and regain control of the 

aircraft. 

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Connecting Your Mobile Device 

Tilt the mobile dehce holder to the desired posi6on. Press the button on the side of the mobile device holder 

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

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

the cable into your mobile device and the other end into the USB pon on the back of the remote contmller. 

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The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable v6thin the area that 

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

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

RTH LED indicates the Retum-to-Home status of the aircraft. ihe table below oontains more infonnation 

about these indicators. 

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&'fhe Remote Shatus Indicatorwill blink red antl sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low. 

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

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

1. Tum on the remote controlier and conneot to the mobile device. L.aunch the DJI Pilot app. 

2. Tum on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Enter "Camera" and tap on e 1 III1 and then tap "Linking RC" button as shown below. 

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

oontroller is successfully linked to the aircraft. 

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®• The remote oontroller will un-link HseN from an aircraft'rf a new remote controller is linked to the 

same aircraft. 

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Camera and Gimbal 

This section provides the technical 

specifications of the camera and 

explains the gimbal's operation modes. 

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Camera Micro-SD Card Slot 

To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro-SD card into the slot, as shown below, before 

turning on the Phantom 3 Professional. The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 16 GB MicroSD 

card and supports Micro-SD cards up to 64 GB. A UHS-1 Micro-SD card is recommended due to 

their fast read and write speeds allowing you to save high-resolution video data. 

(2) Do not remove the Micro-SD card from the Phantom 3 Professional when it is turned on. 

Carnera Data Port 

Tum on the Phantom 3 Professional and connect a USB cable to the Camerra Data Port to download 

photos and videos to your computer. 

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

through the DJI Pilot app. For more infonnation 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. 

Green Fast Blink (0.2s off, O.is on ) System is warming up. 

Green Blink Once (0.5s off, 0.4son ) Taking a single picture. '. 

3 G`~ Green Blink 3 Times (0.3s off, 0.1s on ) Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot 

Slow Red Blink (1.6s on, 0.8s off Recording. 

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Gimbal Operation Modes 

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

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

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

Follow Mode 

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

constam at all times. 

~ FPV Mode 

The gimbal will synchronize witli the movemem of tlie aircraft to provide a 

~ first-personperspectiveflyingexperience. 

~ • 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 ~ 

ex[emal force, such as a collision. Please take off from flat, open ground and protect the gimbal 3 

at all times. m 

. Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The 0 

gimbal will reoover full functionaliry after @ dries. ~ 

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Anti-Drop Kit 

The anti-drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera conneoted to the aircraft. Two pins have been 

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

O through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part ®, then lock them together 

as shown O. Mounting the anGtirop kit pins diagonally from each other is recommended. 

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This section introduces the four main 

functions of the DJI Pilot app. 

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The DJI Pilot app is a mobile application designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Professional. Use this 

app to oontrol the gimbal, camera, and other aimraft functions. The app also features Map, Academy, 

and User Center, which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos valth 

others. It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience. 

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

configure various camera parameters from the Camera page. 

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[7] FlightMode 

Q: The teM neM to this icon Indicates the current flight mode. 

Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify flight Ilmits and 

set the gain values. 

[2]GPS Signal Strer,gth 

k„III: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS 

strength. 

[3]IOC Settings 

pA CL : This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC 

settings menu and select the desired IOC settlng. 

[a] system Statos 

: This icon indicates the current aircraft sys[em status and GPS signal strength. 

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o —e : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored 

-o zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions. 

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m'' ,,II1 : This icon shows the strength of remote controlter's signal. 

[7]HD V,deo Link Signal Strength 

d'~ ,III1 : This icon shows the strenglh of tlte HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and 

the remote controller. 

[8]Battery Level - 

~,f 100%: This icon shows the cunent battery level. '

Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the 

batterywaming 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 

Shuffer and Recortling Settings 

[-0fE : Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resotution of 

the videos, image size and so on. 

Shutter 

•: Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, tripie shot 

ortime-lapsed shooting modes. 

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®: Tap once to start recording video,ihen tap again to stop recording. You can also press the 

Video Recording Button on ttre remote controller, which has the same functionality. 

Playback 

~ ► : Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are 

captured. 

Camera Settings 

Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values of the camera. 

[71]Vision PosBioning 

This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors. 

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Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

(1) Theredarrowshowswhichdirectiontheaircraftisfacing. 

(2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. 

(3) The angle of the boundary between the light btue and dark blue areas indicates the mll angle. 

[13] Map 

Display the flight path of the current flight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI. 

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[74] 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 at specific time interval. 

[75]Return to Home (RTH) 

Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point. 

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[76] AutoTakeoff/Landing 

_*/ i: Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

[77] Livestream 

(C~, : Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the ~

mobile data service is available on llie mobile device. 

[18] Back 

Qp : Tap to return to the main GUI. 

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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Once pre-flight prepara6on is complete, it is recammended that you use the flight simulator in the lall Pilot 

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

area. 

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

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

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

limits, and No-FlyZones. 

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

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

altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m) . 

Maximum flight altitude & Radius Limits 

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

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

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

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Maximum Flight AircrafCs altitutle oannot Waming: Height N000 

Altitude exceed the specified value. IimH reached. . .. 

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Flight distance must be within Waming: Distance ,,.,,. when close to the Max Radlus the max radius. limit reached. max radius limit. 

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mnge automaticall y. 

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

within range automatically. 

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'—' (1) RestrictedAreasdoesnothaveflightaltituderestrictions. 

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

vrithin this zone. The value of R varies based on the defini[ion of the resiricted areas. 

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

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

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Warning: You are in a No-fly 

Motors will not start. zone. Take off prohibHed. 

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~ restricted area in A-mode, but is Warning: Ycu are in a no-fly zone. switched tc P-mode, the aircraft AutomaGc landing has begun. 

will automatically descend, land, 

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R7: Waming: You are in a ~,_,,,,,, 

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Restricted- area in A-mode, but is switched safe alMude. 

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zone appropriate a ltilude and hover restricted zone. Maximum flight 

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Waming zone No flight restdction applies, but Waming: You are approaching a 

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m Semi-automatic descent: AII stick commands are available except the throttle stick command 

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

0• When flying in a safety zone, the aircrafPs status indicator wlll 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, rrailway stations, railway lines, 

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

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

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

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

Calibrafion Procedures 

Choose an open area to carry out the foliowing procedures. 

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

preparations, or'rf you have moved to a new looation since the last calibmtion, tap the Aimraft SYatus 

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

2. Hold the aircraft hor¢ontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircmft Status Indicators will display a solid 

green light. 

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

axis. Recalibrate the compass'rf the Aircraft Status Indicator glows solid red. 

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aircraft to a different location and try again. 

Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the OJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen 

instructions to calibrate the compass. 00 NOT calibmte the compass near metal objects such 

as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding. 

When to Recalibrate 

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

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

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

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

Auto Takeoff 

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

auto takeoff feature: 

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

2. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 

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

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

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

Qi Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly when ft is using the Vision Position System for stabilization. 

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

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

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Takeoff/Landing Procedures 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A . When the Aircraft Status Indlcators blink ydlow rapidly dunng fligM, the aircraft has entered Failsafe 

mode. 

• A low battery level waming is indicated by the Aircrraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or 

rapidly during flight. 

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Vdeo Suggestions and Tips 

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

2.Select the desired gimbal operration mode in the DJI Pilot app. 

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

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

5.Choose the camera settlngs that suHyour needs. Settings include photo format and exposure compensalion. 

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

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Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

What Is the difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced? 

The biggest difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced is in 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 Phanlom 3 Advancetl 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 antl will void your warranty. 

Can 1 charge my Remote Controller and Intelllgent Flight Bettery 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 D 

you never charge both items using the same charger at the same time. D 

What are the buttons on the back of my Remote Controller for? 

The two buttons on the back of the Remote Controller can be customized and assigned to function as you 

choose through the DJI Pilot app. Refer to the manual for more infonnation. 

How far can I fly my Phantom 3? 

The signal transmission distance will vary depentling 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 shoultl I use with my Phantom 3? 

The Phantom 3 is compatible with the DJI Pilot app for iOS and Android, which is already used with the DJI 

Inspire. The app will detect which aircra8 is connected and automatically adjust accordingly. 

Which moblle devices are compatible with the app? 

The DJI Pilot 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, iPatl Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPatl mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi 

+ Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPatl Air 2 Wi-Fi + Ceilular, iPad mini 3, antl 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 711, 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 automaGc video etlitor built into the DJI Pilot app. After reeording 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 lo create a short film that can be shared immediately. 

How tlo I change 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 s[ick conhols the throttle and orientation of the aircraft. These 

controls can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a customized configuration in the DJI Pilot app. This is only 

recommended for advanced users. 

Can 1 use a Phantom 2 Bemote Controlkr with the Phantom 3? 

No. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates on a different frequency. The Phantom 2 Remole Controller 

operates at 5.8 GHz and the new Phantom 3 Remole Conlroller operates at 2.4 GHz. 

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Can I use a Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery with the Phantom 3? 

y No. The Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Flight Battery with greater power. The Phantom 3 has 

p a 4 cell battery with a capacity of 4480 mAh and a voltage of 15.2 V. 

My Phantom 3 doea 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 Controller separately? 

No, there is no neetl to buy a separate Remote Controller. Your Phantom 3 comes with a Remote Controller 

that is already linked to the aircrah. 

Does my Phantom 3 support dual Bemote Controlkrs? 

No. The included Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt at the same 

time. 

What doea 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 aircrah 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 Orientalion Control (IOC) functionaliry. Refer to the IOC 

section in the Appendiz of the User Manual. 

By default, only P-mode may be used. Refer to your user manual for instructions on unlocking the other 

modes. 

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What is the Phantom 3 flight 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 1 restore a video file if the power is tumed oH dudng reoording? 

Do not remove the MicroSD card from the camera. If il 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 I ensure that my pictures and videos will be synchronized to my IOS album? 

You may neetl to atljust 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 Pilot app icon. If the Pilot app has not 

been granted access to your albums, the photos and videos cannot be synchronized. 

What shoultl I do 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 

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Every battery is testetl prior to being packagetl antl shipped. This affects the tlischarge time of a new 

battery antl is the reason that the discharge time is not zero. The battery is safe to use. 

Can the mobile devlce holtler be used on the Phantom 2 series Pemote Controller? 

No, it cannot. 

How to safely operate the aircraft when encountering compass error? 

A compass error may occur when lhe aircra@ is flying close to strong electric magnetic sources (e.g. 

power transmission lines). Aircraft Status Intlicators blink red and yellow rapidly when a compass error 

occurs and the DJI Pilot 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 recommendetl 

to power off the aircraft and re-calibrate the compass al 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 odentation of the aircraft in the midair to mitigate the drifts. The aircraft will switch 

back to P-GPS mode when the automatic adjustment is completed. 

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Weight (Battery & 

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Propellers Included) 

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Max. Ascent Speed 

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Max. FlightAltitude 6000 m 

Maz.FlightTime ~ ~ Approximately 23 minutes 

Operating Temperature 

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Allitude Range ~. ~ ~ 30 cm-300 cm ~ . ~ ~. ~ ~. . ~_ . ~~. a 

Operating Range 30 cm-300 cm ~ 

Operating ~ Environment ~ ~ ~ Brightly lit (luz> 15) pattemed surfaces 

Sensor Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" Effective pixels:12.4 M.(total pixels: 12.76 M) 

Lens FOV 940 20mm(35mm format equivalent ) f/2.8 

ISO Range ~ 100-3200(video)100-1600(photo) 

ElectronicShutterSpeed 8s-1/8000s 

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Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames 

Still Photography Modes Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 

Bracketed frarnes at 0.7EV Bias 

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Time-lapse 

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Mioro SD 

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Max. rapaciry: 64 G8. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required 

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UHD:4096x2160p24/25,3840x2160p24/25/30 

Vitleo Recording Modes FHD:1920x1080p 24/25130/48/50/60 

HD:1280x720p 24125130/48/50160 

Max. Bitrate Of Vitleo . .. _..... ...... ... . . .. . . . .. ..... ...... 

60 Mbps 

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Supported Fle Formate Photo: JPEG, DNG 

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) 

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Operating Frequenoy 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz 

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Transmitting Distance ~ 2000 m(Outdoor And Unobstructed) ~ 

Video Output Port . . _. . . . .USB . .. . 

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6000 mAh LiPo 25 

Mobile Device Holder Tablets and smartphones 

Transmitter Power(EIRP) FCC: 20 dbm; CE:16 dbm 

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IOC allows users to lock the control orientation of the aircraft in different modes. There are three working 

modes for IOC that can be selected in the tall Pilot app. IOC only works when the aircraft is in F-mode, 

therefore the user must toggle the flight mode switch to activate IOC. Refer to the table below: 

 The nose directlon, at the fime that CL is set, will remain the forward direction 

Course Lock (CL) regardless of how the odentation and positan of the aircraft changes. This will ! 

 remainfizeduntilyouresetitorexitCLmode. 

 Record a Home Point (HP) and enter HL mode. The forward and backward 

Home Lock (HL)" oontrols will move the aircmft farther from and closer to the established Home 

Pont, regardless of how the odentation and position of the aircmft changes. 

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Point of Interest (POI)' Point of Interest. Reoord a point of interest (POI). The aircraft can then circle' 

amund the P01 and the nose will afways points toward the POI. 

?(f "Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon. 

IOC Requirements ~, ~ 

IOC is only available under the follovring condilions: 

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Using IOC 

Toggle the Flight Mode Switch F-mode and follow the instructions prompted on the DJI Pilot app to select 

the desired IOC mode. 

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FCC Waming Message 

Any changes or mod'rficatlons not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void 

the user's authority to operate the equipment. 

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transmitter. 

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pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 

hannful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can rradiate radio 

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc6ons, 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 tuming the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 

the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

—Increase the separation between the equipment and reoeiver. 

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connectetl. 

—Consult the dealer oran experienced rradio/IV technician for help. 

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User Manual : 1.2 

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ihe follov✓ing tutorials and menuels have been produced to ensure you to meke full use of your Inspire 1. 

1.Disclaimer 

2.In ihe Box 

3.Inspire 1 Quick Stert Guide 

4.Sefety Guidelines 

5.Inspire 1 User Manuel 

6.Intelligent Flight Battery Sefety Guidelines 

Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is recommended. Afterwerds, 

prepare for your first flight by using the Inspire 1 Quick Stert Guide. Refer to this manual for more 

comprehensive information. 

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Downloed and install the DJI Pilot app before use. Scan the QR code or vist 

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For the best experienoe, use mobile device vrith Andriod V 4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0 a later. 

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Contents 

Using this manual 

Legends 2 

Before Flight 2 

Watch the video tutorials 2 

Download the DJI Pilot app 2 

Product Profile 

Introduction 6 

Feature Highlghts 6 

Assemble the Aircraft 7 

Aircraft Diagram 9 

Rerrlote Controller Diagram 9 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 12 

Flight Mode 12 

Flight Stalus Indicator 12 

Retum to Home (RTH) 13 

Dynamic Home Point 15 

Vision Positioning System 16 

Flight Recorder 17 

Attaching and Detaching ihe Propellers 17 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 18 

Remote Controllers 

Remote Controller Profile 24 

Remote Controller Operafions 24 

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 29 

Remote Controller Status LED 31 

Linking the Remote Comroller 32 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 33 

Gimbal and Camera 

Camera Profik: 35 

Gimbal 36 

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Camera 40 

Map 43 

Academy 43 

User Center 43 

Flight 

Flight Environment Requirements 45 

Flight Limits and Flight Restdction Area 45 

Preflight Checklist 49 

Calibrating the Compass 49 

Auto Take-0ff and Auto Landing 50 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 51 

Flight Test 51 

FAQ 

Appendix 

Specifications 57 

Inteligent Orientation Control (IOC) 60 

Howto Update Firmware 61 

FCC Compliance 62 

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Product Profile 

This chapter describes the features of 

:r.spire 1, irs:ructs you t^ assembfe :he 

aircraft and explains the components on 

the aircraft and remote controllers. 

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The Inspire 1 is brand new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitGng an HD video 

signal (up to 2km) to multiple devices streight out of the box. Equipped vdth retractable lending gear, it 

can capture an unobstructed 360 degree view from its camera. The built-in camera has an integrated 

gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing space. When no GPS signal is 

available, Vsion PosiBoning technologyprovides hovering precision. 

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=ospace for ND filters for better exposure control. New quick-release mount allows you to remove the 

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HD Ydeo Downlink Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge 

system. It also provides duel controllers mode. 

Landing gear: Retractable landing gear that enabies an unobstructed panoramic oiew from the camera. 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery emptoys new battery cells and a 

battery management system. 

Flight Controller. The next generation flight controller system provides a rtrore reliable flight experience. 

A new flight recorder stores the flight data from each fGght, and Vision Positloning enhances hovering 

precision when no GPS is aveilable. 

Unlocking Travel Mode 

The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before 

your first flight: 

1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Bettery into the bettery compartment. 

2. Power on the Remote Controllerand the Intelligent Flight Battery, 

3. Toggle the Transformafion Snitch up and down at least four 6mes. 

4. Power off theaircrafL 

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Q• Battery must be fully cherged before using it for the first 6me. Refer to'Charging the Intelligent 

Flight Bettery' (P21) for nrore information . 

• If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote 

controller to deecAvate Travel Mode. Refer to'3etting Up Duel Remote Controllers Mode' (P30) 

section for more infrometion ebout Mester remote controller. 

• Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before svntch from Landing Mode to Travel Made. 

• Race the eircreft on the smooth and reflective surface (e.g, teble or file) before swdching between 

the travel modes to tlie landing mode. Do not place the eircraft on the rough and sound.absorbing 

surface (e.g, carpet) before switching between the trevel modes and lending mode. 

Installing Gimbal and Camem 

1. Remove Gimbal Cover. . 

2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked posi6on (to the right when facing the rase of fhe aircraft). 

3. Insert the gimbal by aligning the white mark on the Gimbal. 

4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the Ixked pos{tion. 

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Attaching Propellers 

Attech propellers with the black nut onto nrotors vrith the black dot and spin counter-clookwise to secure. 

Attach propellers with grey nut onto motors without a black dot and spin clockwise to secure. 

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Attaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers 

The 1345s Quick-Release propelleris the upgrade vercion ofthe propellers that greatly enhance the 

reliability of the propeller during the fGght. Following the steps below to attach the 1345s Quick-Release 

propellers. 

1. Install the propellers with a white dot onto the mounUng plates that have a white dot, and install the 

propellers vdthout a white dot onto the mounllng plates that do not have a white dot. 

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the mounfing plate then rotate the propellers according tothe Iock direcfion un61 it is secured. 

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Preparing Remote Controller 

71t the Mobile Device Holder to the desired posifion then adjust the entenna as shown. 

1. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, adjust it to fit then attach 

your mobile device. 

2. Connect your mobile device to the remote cantroller with a USB cable. 

S. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the ofher end into the USB pwt on the back of 

the remote ccntroller. 

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[7J IntelligentFlightBattery(P78) 

[8] AircraftMicro-USBPort 

[9] Rear LED (P12) 

[70] CameraMicro-USBPort 

[11 ] Camera MicroSD Card Slot (P35) 

[72] Ysion Positioning Sensors (P16) 

(13) AircraftStatuslndicator (P73) 

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Relays aircraft cantrol and video signal. 

[~ I [2] Mobile Device Holder 

Mounting place for your mobile device. 

[21 [3] Control Stick 

Controls aircraft orienta8on. 

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P73) 

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[sl [5] Trensformation Switch (P27) 

Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower 

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[6] Battery Level LEDs [8] Power Button 

Dispiays the cunent battery level. Used to power on m pawer o6 the remote controller. 

[7] Status LED [9] RTH LED 

Displays the power stetus. Circular LED around the RTH button dsplays RTH status. 

[10] CameraSettingsDlal 

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. 

Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to s mobile device running the DJI 

Rlotapp. 

[11] PlaybackButlon 

Playback the captured images or videos. 

[12] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the 

set number of photos wlil be taken wlth one 

press. 

[13] Flight Mode Switch 

Used to switch between P. A end F mode. 

[14] Vdeo Recortling Button 

Press to start recording video. Press egain to 

stop recording. 

[15] GimbalDial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

[16] Mlni-HDMI POrt 

Connect an HD compatible monitor to this 

port to get a live HD video preview of what fhe 

cemera sees. 

[17] Micro-USB Port 

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[19] USB Port 

Connect to mobi[e device to access all of the 

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[20] GPS Module 

Used to pinpoint the locadon of tl1e remote 

contrdler. 

[21] Back Left Bunon 

Customizable button in DJI Rlot app. 

[22] POwer POrt 

Connect to a power source to charge the 

renrote control ler's internel battery. 

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Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. 

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Aircraft 

This chapter describes the features of 

ihe Flight Gontrc,ler, Vision PosiiEoning 

System and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

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The Inspire 1's flight controllsr is based on DJI flight controller vrith severel enhancements such as new 

flight mode and new safe mode. Three sefe modes are aveilable: Failsafe, Return Home and Dynamic 

Home Point. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. A flight 

recorder stores crucial flight data for each flight 

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„ Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found in the section below: 

P mode (Posilioning) : P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P 

° mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Usion m 

— Poeifioning senaora: 

P-GPS: GPS and Vsion Posifioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. 

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal Is not. Aircraft is using only Vision 

Posifioning for hovering 

P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Posifioning available, aircraft is using only its berometer for positioning, 

so only alfitude is control led. 

A mode (Atti[ude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. 'fhe aircraft 

only uses its beromat~r to maintain altitude. If it is sLll receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can eutomatically 

return home if the Remote Controlter signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. 

F mode (FuncGon): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. Fa more informa6on 

about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. 

{O? Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the fiight mode of the eircraft, refer to the'Flight 

Mode Switch' on P27 fa more informatlon. 

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The INSPIRE 1 comes with the Front IFD, Rear LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The posibons of these 

LEDs are shown in the figure below: 

Front LED Reer LED 

The Front and Rear LED show the orientaUon of the aircraft. The Front LED displays sclid red and the 

Rear LED displays sotid green. 

Aircraft Status Indicaror shows the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more 

informefion about the Aircraft Status Indicator: 

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'fhe Retum to Home (RTH) brings the eircraft back to the last recorded Home Point There are three cases 

thet w01 trigger RTH procedure; they are Smert RTH, Low Battery RTH end Failsafe RTH. 

The Home Point is the loca6on atwhich your aircraft takes off when the 

GPS signel is strong. You can view fhe GPS signal strength through 

Home Point haf::` the GPS icon ( If you are using the Dynamic Home Point 

settlng, the Home Point will be updated to your current position as you 

move around and when the Aircraft Status IndicaWr blinks geen. 

Smart RTH 

Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to'RTH button' on P28 for nrore informatlon) or the 

RTH button in the DJI Pilot app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to the 

latest recorded Home Point, you may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the Smart 

RTH. Press the Smert RTH button once to start the process, press the Smart RTH button again to exit 

Smart RTH and regein the ccntrol. 

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Low Battery RTH 

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

may affect the sefe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home a land the aircraft immediately 

when these warnings are shown. DJI Pilot app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Home Point 

when low battery waming is triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Home Pant if no action is 

taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the RTH by pressing mce on the RTH button. The 

thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft aletude and its 

distance from the Home Point 

Aircraft will land automatically if the cunent battery level can only support the eircraft to land to the ground 

, from the current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft's aientation during the 

landing process. 

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;~; • When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land 

automafically, you may push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a mwe 

appropriate location for landing. 

• Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining flight time 

antl are adjusted automaficaliy, according to the aircraft's current status. 

Failsafe RTH 

Failsafe R'IH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for 

more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and compass is vrorking 

normally. Return home process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the eircraft if 

a remote controller signel is resumed. 

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0• Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RiH is triggered when the aircraft flies vrithin a 20 

meter (65 feet) radius of the I-bme Point. 

• Aircraft cannot evoid obstruc6on during the Failsafe RTH, therefore it is important to set an 

reesonable Failsafe al6tude befae each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter'Camera' 

view and select'MODE'to set the Failsafe al[itude. 

• Aircraft will stop ascending end immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle 

sfick if the aircraft reaches 20 m altitudes or beyond during Failsafe. 

Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in 

motion and require a Home Point that is different from the 

takeoff point. GPS module is located at the position shown in 

the figure below. 

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There ere two op6ons fa Dynamic Home Pofnt. 

1. Set the aircraft current coortlinate as the new Home Point. 

2. Set the remote control ler's coordinate as the new Home Point. 

Setting Up Dynamic Home Point 

Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point 

1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the'Camera' page. 

2. Tap Q'and setecCli' ', to reset the remote controller's coordinates as the new Home Point. 

3. Tap't'and select'*V, to reset the ahuaR's coordinates as the new Home Polnt. 

4. The aircraft stetus indicator blinks grsen to show Home Point is set successfully. D 

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idenOfy its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Inspire 1 can hover in place more 

precisely and Fly indoors or in other environments where there is no GPS signal available. The main 

components of DJI usion Posiuoning are located on the bottom of your Inspire 1, including [t]hao sonar 

sensors and[2]one monocular camera. 

Using Vision Positioning 

Vislon Positioning is acliveted autometicelly when the Inspire 1 is powered on. No menual actlon Is 

required. Vision Positioning is typically used in the indoor environment where rw GPS is available. By 

using the sensors on the Vision Positioning system, Inspire 1 can perform precision hovering even when 

no GPS is available. 

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Posi6oning: 

1. Toggle Ihe switch to'P' as shown the figure to the right: 

2. Place the Inspire 1 on a flat surface. Notice thet the Vision Positioning system ; v 

cannot work properly on surfeces without pattern variatlons. • 

3. Power on the Inspire 1. The sircraft status indicetcr will fbsh twice in green light, 

which indlcales the Vision Posifioning system is ready. Gentfy push the throttle up 

to lift off, and the Inspire 1 vrill hover in place. 

Qj The perfortnance of your Inspire 1's Vision Positioning 8ystem is subject to the surface you are 

fying ovor. The ultrasonic waves may not be able to accurately measure fie distance owr mund 

absorbing materials, and the camera may not function correctly in subopGmal environments. The ... 

aircraft vnll svhtch from 'P' mode to'A' mode automa8cally if both GPS and Vision Positioning D • 

System are not available. So operate the eircraft caufiouslywhen in any of the following situauons: m ° '

• Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). ^ 

• Flying over a highly reflective surfaces. 

• Flying at high speeds(over 8m/s at 2 metars or over 4m/s at 1 meter). 

• Flying overwater or transparent surfaces. 

• Flying over moving surfaces or objects. 

• Flying in an area where the lighfing changes frequenlly or drasticaliy. 

• Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux> 1Q000) surfaces. 

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

• Flyingoversurfaceswithoutcleerpattemsatexture. 

• Flying over surfaces v✓ith identical repeafing patterns or te#ures (e.g. 61es with same design). 

• Flyingoverinclinedsurfacesthatvdlldeflectsoundwavesawayfromtheaircraft. 

• In the event of loss of remote controller s signel, the aircraft will hover for 8 seconds and then 

auto-land if it is in'P' mode. 

• Keep the sensors clean at all flmes. Dirt or oftr debris may advarsely affact ihe effecuveness 

of the sensors. 

• The effective hovering alfltudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 2.5 meters. 

• Vision PosiHoning system may not funcfion propedy when the aircraft is flying over water. 

• Vision Positioning system may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light 

conditlons (less than 1001ux). 

• Do not use other uitrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positloning system is 

in opera6on. 

• Vision Positioning system may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the 

ground (below 0.5 meters) in fast speed. 

~ Keep the animals away from the aircratt when Vision Positicning system Is activated. The sonar 

sansor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals. 

Flight data is automalically stored in the internal storage devlce of the aircraft Ussr can gain access to 

these data through the DJI Pilot app. This includes flight dura6on, orienta6on, distance, aircraft status 

information, speed, and other parameters. 

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The grey or black nut an the propeller indcates 

the rotaflon direction of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach the propellers properly, 

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Lmk: Turn the propellers in the indicated direc6on to mount and fighten 

b~) Unlock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove 

Attaching the Propellers 

1. Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto a motor without a btack dot and spin the propellers clockwise 

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motor with a black dot and spin 

the propellers counter clockwise to secure its position. Be sure to completely tlghten each propeller by 

hand before Flight. 

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A - Ensure propellers are attached to its comesponding motors, ofhervrise the eircraft cannot take oB. 

• Hendling the propellers with care. 

• tvlenuellyBghten eech of the propellers on the conesponding morors to ensure it is attached finnly. 

Detaching the Propellers 

Hold the motor sfill. Then spin ttre propeller in the unlock drection indicated on the propeller itself. 

Detaching 1345s Quick-Release Propellers 

Press the 130.5s Quick-Release propellers downward firmly then rotate the propeller in the unlock 

direction to unlock the propellers. 

m - Check that fhe propetlers and motors are installed conectly and firmly befae every flight. 

• Ensure that all propellers are in good condtion before each flight DO NOT use old, chipped, 

or broken propellers. 

• Toavoidinlury,STAND CLEARofandDONOTtouchpropolersormotorswhentlleyarespinning. 

• ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and sefer flight experience. 

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and sman chargedischarge functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger. 

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© Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to'Charging the Intelligent 

Flight Battery' P21 for more infonnalion . 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Funclions 

1. Battery Level Display: LEDs display the current battery level. 

2. Battery tife Display: LEDs display fhe cunent battery power cycle. 

3. Auto-discharging Function: ihe battery automa6cally discharges to below 65% of total power when it 

is idle (press the power button to check bsttery levet will cause battery to e:ut idle state) for more than 

10 days to prevent swelling. It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%.It is namel to feel 

moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Discherge thresholds cen be 

set in the DJI Pilotapp. o 

4. Balanced Charging: Automalically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. s 

5. Over charge Protecfion: Cherging autamaucally stops when the battery is fully charged. 

6. TemperaWre Detecuon: The battery vrill only charge when the temperature is benveen 0°C(3200 and 

40°C(104°F). 

7. Over Current Protec6on: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 10A) is detected. 

8. Over Discharge Protecuon: Cischarging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 18V to 

prevent over-discharge dsmage 

9. Short Circuit Protec6on: Automatically cuts the power supply when a shcrt circuit is detected. 

10. Battery Call Damages ProtecUOn: DJI Pilot app shows waming message when damaged battery cell 

is detected. 

11. Battery InformaGon Hlstory: Show the la.st 32 entries of battery infamation records thst include warning 

messages and so on. 

12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivity to save powsr. 

13. Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, end other relevant information is provlded to the 

aircraffs to the main controller. 

A Refer to Disclaimer and lntelligent F/ight 8attery Safery Guidelins before use. Users take full 

responsibility for all opera5ons and usege. 

Using the Battery 

LED2 

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(Bult-in LED) 

Powering ON/OFF 

Powering On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 secends to power on. The 

Power LED will turn red and the Battery t.evel Indicators will display 1he cunent baffery level. 

Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power off. 

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LowTemperature Notice: 

1. The performance of the intelligent Flight Battery is signiiicantly reduced when flying in a low 

temperature environments (those with air temperatures below 5°C). Ensure that the battery is fully 

charged and the cell voltage is at 4.43 V before each flight. 

2. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery in wctremely low temperature environments (those with air 

temperatures below -10°C) is not recommended. When flying in environments willi temperatures 

between 50C and -10°C, the Intelligent Flight Battery should be able to achieve the appropriate voltage 

levels (above 4.2 V), but it is recommended that you apply the included insulafion sGcker to the battery 

in order to prevent a rapid drop in temperatures. 

S. If the DJI Pilot app displays the'CriBcal Low Battery Level Warning' when fying in low temperature 

~ y environments, stop flying and land the aircraft immediately. You will sBll be abte to control the aircraft's 

n rrrovement when this warning is triggered. 

m 4. Store the Intalligent Flight BaWry in a room ternperatwe environment and ensure tttat fts temperanue 

exceeds 5°C before using it in the low temperature environmenL 

5. When using the Inspire 1 in a low temperature environment, begin by altov.dng the aircraft to hover at a 

low aifitude, fa approximately one minute, to heat the battery. 

6. To ensure op6mum performence, keep the Intelligent Flight Batterys core temperature above 20'C 

when in use. 

Ai In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to 

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

Checking the battery level 

The Battery Level Indicetors display how much remeining power the battery has. When the battery is 

powered off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current 

battery level. See below for details. 

Q] The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during cherging and 

discharging. The indicators ere defined below. 

LEDison. Q::LEDisflasFing. 

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Batlery life 

The battery life indicates how many more fimes the battery can be discharged and recharged before 

it must be replaced. When the battery is powered off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds 

to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will Iight up end/or blink as described below for 2 

seconds: 

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~ When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. 

Q] For more informalion about the battery, launch DJI Rlot app and check the informafion under the 

battery tab. 

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (106240V 50160Hz). 

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

level is above 950/, tum on the battery before charging. 

3. TheBatteryLevellndicatorvhlldisplaythecurrentbatterylevelduringcharging. 

4. The Intelligent Flight Bettery is fully charged when Battery Level Indicatws are ell off. 

5. Air cool the Intelligent Flight Bauery after each f6ghL Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature 

before storing itfor an extended period. 

Do not cherge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard cherger (model: 

A14-100P1A) at ihe same time, otherwise the charger may overheat. 

• Always turn off the battery before inserfing it or removing it from the Inspire 1. Never insert or 

remove a battery when it is powered on. 

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Chargingtemperaturelstoo low 

After any of the above menfioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to tum 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 the charger in the event of a room temperature 

error, the charger will resume charging when the tamperature falls vrithin the normal range. 

!0 DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers. . 

;i7. HorvtodischargeyourintelligentFlightBattery: 

To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is recommended to charge and discharge the 

battery thoroughly for every10 charge-and-discharge cycle. User should install the bettery onto 

the aircreft end then power on the aircraft to inifiate the discharge process, discharge the battery 

un61 the aircraft is powered off automatically. User should then fully charge the battery to ensure 

the battery is worldng at its optimal. 

Slow: Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Inspire 1's Battery Compartment and power it 

on. Leave it on until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer 

be turned on. Leunch the DJI Pilot app to check battsry level. 

Rapid: Fly the Inspire 1 outdoors until there is less than 5% of powar IeR or until the battery can 

no longer be turned on. 

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This chapter describes the features 

of the remote controller that includes 

aircraft and remote controller operations 

and dual remote oontroller mode. 

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The Inspire 1 Remote Controller is a mul8-funcfion wireless communication device that integrates the 

video downlink ground system and aircraft Remote Controller system. The video downlink and aircraft 

Remote Controllsr system operate at 2.4 GHz with maximum transmission distence of 2km. The remote 

controller features a number of cemera funcGons, such as taking and previevring photas and video, and 

controlling gimbal mofions. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The current 

battery level is displayed by LEDs on the front panel of the remote control. 

~ • Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant vdth both CE and FCC regulafions. 

• Operafing Mode: Control cen be set to Mode 1, Mode 2. 

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

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

8 Do not operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalent to a soccer field) to 

preventtransmissionintederence. 

Powedng On And Off The Remote Conlroller 

The Inspire 1 remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capscity of 600QnAh. The 

battery level is indicated by the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to power on 

your remote controller: 

1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEDs vAll display the cunent 

battery level. 

2. Then, press and hold the Power Button to power on the remote controller. 

3. The Renrote Controller wlll beep when it powers on. The Stetus LED will blink green (slave remote 

controllsr blinks solid purple) rapidly, indcafing that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The 

Status LED will show a solid green light when linking is compieted. 

4. Repeat step 2 to power ott the remote controller after flnlsh using 1t. 

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Charge the remote controller via supplied charger. 

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Shoot videos a images and adjust camera setfings via the Shutter Button, Camera Set6ngs Dial, Playback 

Button and Ydeo Recording Button on the remote control. 

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[1] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to quickly edjust cemaa seitings such es ISD and shutta speed without letting go of the 

remote controlla. Movs the dial button to left a right ro view the pictures a videos in playback mode. 

[2] Playback Button 

Press to vlew images or videos that have already been captured. 

[3]ShunerBunon 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is aclivated, mul6pie photos will be taken with a single press. 

[4]Recoding Button 

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

Controlling Airoraft 

This sectlon explains how to use the various features of the remote controlier. The Remote Controller is set 

to Mode 2 by default. 

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~Q Stick Neutrap mid point: Control sficks of the Remote Control ler are placed at the central posi6on. 

Move the Srick: The control slick is pushed away from the central position. 

Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

aircreft's elevalion. 

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

Push the throttle slick up to takeoff. 

When hoth sficks are centered, the Inspire 1 will 

hover in place. 

The more ihe sbck is pushed away from tha 

center posifion, the faster the Inspire 1 will chenge 

elevation. Always push the sfick gently to prevent 

sudden and unexpected elevafion changes. 

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Moving the left stick to ihe left or right controls the 

rudder and rotatlon of the aircraft. 

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter 

clock-wise, and push the stick right to rotate the 

sircraft clockvrise. If the sfick is centered, the 

Inspire 1 will stay facing its cunent direcGon. 

The more the slick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Inspire 1 will rotate. 

: Moving the right sfick up and dovm chenges ihe 

; aimraft's forward and hackward pitch. 

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backward. The Inspire 1 vnll hover in place if the stick 

iscentered. 

Push the stick furUler away from the center position for 

. i Moving the right sock control left and right changes 

the aircraft's left and right pitch. 

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! will hover in place if the slick is centered. 

Q ; Push the sfick further away from the center posifion for 

i a larger pitch angle (maximum 35') and faster flight. 

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I~ E Gimbal Gial: Twn the dal to the right, and the 

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dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point 

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Flight Mode Swil ch ' 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A 

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P mode (Positioning) : P mode waks best when GPS signal is strang. There are three different states of P 

mode, which will be automatically selected by Ihe Inspire 1 dependng on GPS signal strength and Ysion 

Positioning sensors: 

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Posiboning both are available, and the aircrafr is using GPS for posiGoning. 

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision 

Positioning for hovering 

P-ATTI: Neithsr GPS or Vision Positloning avsilable, aircraft is using only its barometer for posifioning, 

so only alGlude is contrdled. 

A mode (Attitude): The OPS and Vsion Positloning System is not used for hdding position. The aircraft 

only uses its barometer to msintein al6tude. If it is s611 receiving a GPS signal, the eircraftcan automa6cally 

return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. 

F mode (Funclion): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information 

about IOC, refer to tlie I OC in Appendix. 

The Right Mode Switch is lacked in P mode by default To untock the switch, launch the DJI Pilot app, 

enter the'Camew' page, tep'MODE', and then acfivate'Mul6ple Flight Mode' . 

Transformation Switch / RTH Button 

The Transfametlon Switch / RTH Button combination serves two functions. Toggle the switch up or down 

to raise or lower the landing gear. Or, press the button to ac8vate the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. 

Transformation Switch 

This swRch has two positions. The effectof toggling the svritch to eny of these positions is defined below: 

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2. Lower. The landing gear will lower to its lowest posiffon for landng. 

© Do not raise the landing gear when the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure the landing gear is 

•'"'~'p lowered before landing. ' 

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o Press and hold this button to start the Retum to Home (RTH) procedure. The LED around the RlH Button 

~t will blink white to indicate the aircraft is entering RiH mode. ihe aircraft wfll then retum to fhe last recorded 

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Connecting Mobile Device 

Tilt the Mobile Devlce Holder to the desired posi6on. Press the button an the side of the Mobile Device Holder 

to release the clarrp, and then place your mobile device into the clamp. Adjust fhe clamp to secure your 

mobile device. Tnen connect your mobile deNce to the remote controller with a USB cable. r4ug one end of 

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

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Optimal Transmission Range 

The signal transmission between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range that 

displayed in the plcture shovm below: . 

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Ensure the aircraft is flying within the opdmal transmission range. Adjust the distance and posifion 

between the operator and the afrcraft to achieve optimsl transmission performance. 

More than one remote controller can connect to the same aircraft in Dual Remote Controller mode. In 

Dual Controllers mode, fhe'Master' remote controller operator controls the orientafion of the aircraft, while 

the 'Slave' remote controller controls the movement of the gimbal and camera operation. When mulbple 

'slsve' remote controllers (max of 6) ere connect to the elroreft, only the first connected 'elave' renrote 

contrdler is able to control the gimbal, the remeining 'slave' remote controller cen view the live feed video 

from the aircraft and set the camera parameters, but they cannot control the gimbal. 

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Q Use the gimbei dial on the remote controller to ccntrol the pitch movement of the cemera in the 

single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pen movement of the camera. 

Setting Up Dual Remole Controllers Mode 

Dual Remote Controllers mode is disebled by defeult. Users must enebie this feeture on the 'Masler' 

remote controller by through fhe DJI Pilotapp. Follow the steps below for setup: 

"Master" Remote Controller: 

1. Connect Ihe remote controller to your mobile device and launch the DJI Pllot spp. 

2. Go to the Camera page, and tap ma,t111 to enter the remote controller set6ngs window. 

3. Tap'SetRCStatus'toenableMester-end-Slavemode. 

4. Select'Mester'inthe'SetRCStatus'sectiontosetfheremotecontrolleras'Master'remotecontroller. 

RC Control Settings 

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°Slave" Remote Controller: 

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A Remote controtler cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as'Slave'. Meanwhile, 

the 'Slave" remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote 

controller to'Master' in DJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to Ure aircraft. 

2. Searchthe'Master'remotecontrollerinihesurroundingareainthe'RequestControl'sectlon. 

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connect to the desired'Master' remote controller. 

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The Status LED reflects connection status between Remote Controller and aircrafL The RTH LED shows 

the Return to Home status of the eiroreft. The table below contains deteils on these indicators. 

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© The Remote 8tatus Indicator will blink red, sound an alert. when the battery level is crifically low. 

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

remote controller for the first 6me. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller: 

1. Power on the remote contrdler and conrrect to the mobile device. Leunch DJI Pilot app. 

2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Enter'Cemera'viewand tap on and then tap'Linking Remote Controller' button es shown below. 

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Linking button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator will display solid green if Link is 

succeed. 

m •Remotecontrollercennotlinktotheaircraftiftheremotecontrollerissetas'Slave'.Meanwhile, 

the 'Slave' remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote 

controller to'Mester' in DJI Pilotapp if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft. 

• Remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to 

the same aircraft. 

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Gimbal and Camera 

This chapter provides the technical 

specif:catior:s of the camera and espla:ns 

the working mode of the gimbal. 

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The on-board camera supports 4K video cspture up to 4096x2160p24 and 12N pixel photos capture by 

using the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor. You may export the video in either MOV or MP4 format for editing. 

Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and timer mode. A live preview of what the 

camera is seeing befae you shoot videos and pictures is supported through the DJI Pilot App. 

Camera Micro-SD Card Slot 

To store your photos and videos, plug in the microSD card iMo the siot shown below before powering on 

the Inspire 1. The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SD cerd and supports up to a 64GB microSD card. 

A UHS-1 type microSD card is recommended, because the fast ra9d and write cspability of these cards 

enables you to stae high-resolution video data. 

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Power on the Inspire 1 and then connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos or 

videos from the camera to your computer. 

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Camera Operation 

Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot the images a the videos through the 

DJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to'Controlling Camere' P25. 

ND Filter 

Altech an ND filter to ihe front of the camera to reduce over-ezposure and'jello' effect. 

Gimbal Profile 

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

images and video. The Gimbal can tilt the camera up to 120 degrees and rotate 360 degrees. 

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you cannot control the pan motion of the camera by default. Eneble the'Master-andSlave° mode and 

set the remote controller to 'Slave' state if you vdsh to control both the pan and pitch movement of the 

camere 

Q Use the gimbal diel on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the 

single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera. 

Pan Control 

Follow the instruotions below to use the gimbal dial to ccntrol the pan movement of the gimbal: 

1. Paxer on the aircraft and remote ccntrol, launch DJI Pilot app and enter'Camere' page. 

2. Tap 'RC Control Settings' icon and select either C7 or C2 customizable button as the gimbal pitch/ 

yaw switching button. 

3. Select'Gimbal Pitch/Yaw'trom 9ie dropdown list. 

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Using DJI PilotApp to Control Gimbal 

Foilow the steps below to use DJI Pilot epp to control the gimbal orientalion: 

1. Launch DJI Pilotapp, enter'Camera' page. 

2. Tap and press on the screen untii a blue circle is shown. 

3. Slide to control the gimbal orientafion within the'Camera' page as shown below. 

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Three Gimbal operation modes are availeble. bWitch between the different operation modes on the 

Camera page of the DJI Pilot App. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote 

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

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

constant at all times. One user alone can control the pitch moBan of the 

1 Fdlow Mode Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan mo[ion using a 

second remote controller. 

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The Gimbel's mofion is independent of the eircmtt's orientelion. One user 

~"- Free Mode alone can control the pitch mofion of the Gimbal, but a second user is 

required to contrG the pan motion using a secontl remote controller. 

Tap to force the Gimbal orientation to re-elign with sircraft's orientation 

Re-elignment by panning from gimbal's current orientation. Pitch angle will remein 

unchanged during the re-alignment. 

QI • Gimbal motor error may occur in these situafions: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven ground. (2) 

Gimbal has received an excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please take off from flat, open 

ground and protect the gimbal after powering up. 

• Flying in heavy fog or cloud may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary failure. The 

gimbal will recoverwhen it dries out. 

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This chapter describes the four main 

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The DJI Mlot app is a mw mobile app designed specifically for the Inspire 1. Use this app to control the 

gimbal, mmera and othw features of your flight system. The app dw comeswth Map. Stae a User Center, 

for configuring your aircraft md shwing your cmtwt vvith friends. It is recommended that you use a tablet 

for the best experience. 

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The Camwa page contains a live HD videc, feed fmm the Inspira l's oamera. You can also configure 

various corners parameters from the Camera page. 

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[7] FrightMode 

F~al: The text neM to this icon intllcates lhe cunent flight mode. 

Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Setfings. These settings allow you to modify flight limits and 

set the gain values. 

[2] GPSSignalStrergth 

k,4 This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS 

strength. 

[3] IOC Settings 

PA CL : This lcon displays Ihe IOC setdng when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC 

setfings menu and seleotthe desired IOC setGng. 

[4] System Status 

This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. 

[5] BatteryLevel Indicator 

-o-......, : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic displey of the battery level. The colored 

zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different funcfions. 

[6] Remote Controller Signal 

This icon shows the strength of remote controllers signal. 

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

®a,111k This ican shows the strength of the HD video downlink connecfion betvreen the aircreft and 

the remote controller. 

[8] Battery Level 

~'~ I ODy,: This icon shows the current battery level. 

Tep to vlew the battery informafion menu, set the verious battery werning thresholds, end view the 

batterywarning history. 

[9] General Settings 

::: Tap this icon to view the General Setfings page. From this page, you can set ffight parameters, 

reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight 

route display. 

[10] Camera Operation Bar 

Shutter and Recording Settings 

CQ : Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution 

of the videos, image size and so on. 

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Record 

C`3: Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the 

Video Recording Butron on the renate controller, which has the same functionality. 

Playback 

~ ► : Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are 

captured. 

Camera Settings 

f: Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values of [fta oamera. 

[11] VisionPositioning 

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(1) The red anow shows which direction the aircraH is facing. 

(2) Lightblueanddarkblueareasindicatepitch. 

(3) The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle. 

[13] Map 

Display the flight path of the current flight. Tap to svritch fram the Camera GUI to the Map GUI. 

[14) HomePofntSeltlngs 

©: Tep this button to reset the current home point. You may choose to set the aircraft take-off 

locafion, the remote controller's current position, or the aircraft's current posifion as the Home Point. 

[15] Retum to Home (RTH) 

&: Inifiete RTH home prxedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest home point. 

[16] Gimbal Operation Mode 

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[17] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

JL/_4: Tap to initatG auto takeoff or lmding. 

[18] Livestream 

(,): Livestrearn icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YmTube. Be sure the 

mobile data wrVos is available on the mobile device. 

[19] Back 

* : Tap to return to the min GUI. 

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Director is an automatic video ecritor built into the DJI Pilot app. After recording severalvideo clips, simply 

tap 'Director* from the app's home screm. You cm then mlect a template and a specified number of 

clips, which we aubomatcediy combined to crwto a shut film that can be shwed Immediately. 

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This chapter describes the flight safety 

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Once pre-fGght preparafion is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator to learn how to fly 

safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suiteble locetion. 

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 10rr1/s , 

snow, rain and smog. 

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board 

compass and GPS signal. 

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

4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in area with high levels of electromagnetism, 

including mobile phone base staUons w radio transmission towers. 

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environnrent factor such as air densiry and temperature. 

Be very careful when flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or mae above see level as battery and aircraft 

performance may be reduoed. 

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Flight limits on height and cfistance can be set. The details of Mese fight fimits are described in fhe fdlovring 

section. 

AII unmanned aedal vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulalions from such organizalions as 

the ICAO (Interna5onal Civil Aviation Organization), FAA antl their own nstiona( airspace reguiatlons. For 

safety ressons, the flight limits func8on is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and 

legally. The flight limits function includes height limits, distance Ifmits and No Fly Zones. 

When opera6ng in P Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. In A 

mode only height limits work and flights canrrot go higher than 120 meters. 

Max Heighf & Radius Limits 

Max Height & Redius limit flying height end distence, end ihe user mey chenge these settings in the 

DJI Pilot App. Once complete, your Inspire 1 will fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these 

settings. The tables belowshow the deteils of these limits. 

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- If the Inspire 1 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within 

range automatically. 

No-Ry Zones 

AII No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at ht[p://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 al6tudes. Restricted Areas include borders between countries « sensitive sites. 

The details of fhe No-Fly Zones are explained below: 

Airport: 

(1) Airport No-Fly Zones are comprised of Takeoff Restricted Zones and Restricted-AlGtude Zones. Fach 

zone features circles of various size. 

(2) R7 depends on the size and shape of the airport, and is an aree around the airpat that is a Takeoff 

Restricted Zone, inside of which takeoff and fight is prevented. 

(3) From R7 to R1+1 mile around theairport, the fight alfftude is limited on a 15 degree incline, stareng at 

65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiafing cutward. The flight al6tude is limited to 1640 

feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile. 

(4) When the aircraR is within 320 feet (100 meters) of ffre No-Fly Zones, a warning message v✓ill appear 

in the DJI Pilot app. 

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(1) Restricted Arew do not have a flight alfitude resill 

(2) R arwnd ft dwigmted Restricted Arw is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft mtrinot takeoff vVithin 

this zme. The volue of R vwies dopmding on the definifim of the Resbicted Area. 

(3) A 'wwning zme' has been set arwnd wch Rwtricted Arw. When the aircrait is WtHin 0.6 miles (1 

km) of this zme, a wwning mwwge Wlt appwr in the DJI Pilot app. 

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Motors will rrot start Waming: You are in a No-fly 

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will automatically descend to begun. (If you are within 1.5 mile 

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Restricted- If the aircraft enters the altitude. (If you are between the 

al6tude flight restricted area in A mode but P range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile 

mode activates, it will descend radius) 

zone to a sefe alUtude and hover 15 Waming: You are in a restricted 

feet below the safe altitude. zone.Maxflightheightrestricted 

to between 10.5m antl 120m. Fly 

Cautrously. 

Waming zone No flight restricfion applies, but Waming: You are approaching a 

there will be warning message. restricted zone, Fly Cau6ously. 

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No restricfions. None. None. 

m Semi-automafic descent: AII stick commands are available except the throtUe stick commend 

during the descent and landng process. Motas vdll stop automafically after landing. 

&. When flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicator will blink red quickfy and continue for 3 

seconds, then switch to Indcate cunent trying status and conTlnue for 5 seconds at which point 

itwill switch back to red blinking. 

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

city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure ihe aircraft is visible. 

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1. Remotecontrcller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

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

4. Gimbal is funcUoning as namal. 

5. Motors can stan and are funcGoning as rannal. 

6. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft. 

IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very 

sensifive to etectromegnefic interference, which cen cause abnormel compass data leading to poor flight 

performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for opumum performance. 

~ •DONOTcatibrateyourcompasswherethereisachanceofstrongmagneticinterference,such — 

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phones. 

• DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choow an open speoe to carry out the following procedures. 

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

preparaeons, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibra6on, tap Aircraft Status 

Indicator bar in the app and select'Celibrate•, then follow the onscreen instructions. 

2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator will display a 

solid green light. 

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3. Hold the aircraft ver6cally with nose poin6ng downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center 

aws. Recalibrete tha compass If the Aircraft Status Indicator show solid red. 

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different location to carry out compess calibration. 

;o; Celibrate the compass before eaoh flight Launch DJI Pilot App, follow the onscreen instruction 

to calibrate the compass. 

W hen to Reoalibrate 

1. Whencompassdstaisabnormal,andtheAircraft3tatuslndicatorisblinkingredandyellow. 

2. When flying in a new IocaBon, or a Ixation that is different from your last flight. 

S. When the mechanical structure of the Inspire 1 has changed, i.e. chenged mounting position of the 

compass. 

4. Whenseveredrifengoccursinflight,i.e.thelnspiretdoesnotflyinstraightlines. 

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Auto Takeoff 

Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft autcrnaScally if the Aircraft 3tatus Indicator displays blinking 

green. Follow the steps below to use auto take-ofE 

1. launch DJI Pilotapp, enter'Camera' page. 

2. Ensure the aircraft is in'P' mode. 

3. Go through the pre-flight checklist. 

4. Tap'i', and confirm flight condi6on. 81ide to confinn and take-off. 

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.5 meters above ground. 

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Auto-Landing 

Useauto-landingtolandyouraircraftautomeficallyiftheAlrcraftStatuslndicator displaysblinkinggreen. 

Follow the steps below to use auto-landing: 

1. Ensure the aircraft is in'P' mode. 

2.Checkthelandingareaconditionbeforetapping'z. to perform landing. 

3. Aircraft lowers the landing gear and proceed to land automafically. 

L.ending gear will automatically raise when the aircraft reaches an altitude of 1.2m for the first 

fime, end automaUcally lower every time it descends to 0.8m. Users can turn this feature ON/OFF 

in the Pilot app. 

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There are two methods to stop ihe motors. 

Method 1: When the Inspire 1 has landed, push the throttle down O. then conduct CSC ®. Motors will stop 

immediately. Release both sficks once motors stop. 

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors vrill stop after 3 

seconds. 

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Take off/Landing Pnocedures 

t Place the aircraft on open, flat ground with bsttery indicators facing towards you. 

2. Power on the remote controllerand your mobile device, then the IntelligentFlight Battery. 

3. Lsunch the DJI Pilot App and enter the Camera page. 

4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Polnt is recorded and it is safe to fly 

now. If it flashes yellow, it means Home Point is not recorded, and you should not take off. 

5. Push the throtde up slowly to take off or using Auto Take-off to take off. 

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

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

8. After landing, execute the CSC commend or hold the throttle at its lowest posifion for 3 seconds or 

more until the motors stop. 

9. TurnoHthelntelligentFlightBatteryfirst,followedbytheRemoteController. 

Q• When Ihe Aircraft Stauu Indicator blirdcs yslkrvu rapidly during fEght, the afrcraft has entered Failsafe 

mode. 

• A low bettery level waming is indicated by the Afrcraft Status Indicator blinking red slowiy or 

rapidly during flight. 

• Watchvideotutorialsaboutflightformoreflightinformation. 

Vdeo Suggestions and Tips 

1. Wakthroughfiechecklistbeforeeachflight. 

~ 2. SelectdesiredgimbalworkingmodeintheDJlPilotapp. 

'r 3. Aim to shootwhen fying in P mode only. 

? 4. Always fly in good weather, such as sunny or windless days. 

5. ChangecamerasetGngstosuityou.Theseincludephotoformatandexposurecompensation. 

6. Perfonnflightteststoestablishfiightroutesandscenes. 

7. Push the stioks genlly to meke aircraft movements stable and smooth. 

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1. How can I put a GoPro camera on the Inspire 1? 

The Inspire 1 does not currently support GoPro attachmerrts. The gimbal is designed to hold DJI 

cameras only. 

2. When will ground station functlonality be available? 

The Inspire 1 does not currently suppon ground stefion. Ground statlon will be available with future 

firmware updates. 

3. Is the ramera's exposure automfltic? 

The exposure can be set to Auto, for automafic changes, or Manual, if you wish to use a specific setUng. 

4. Can I see the size of images tivough the app? 

Yes, you can preview image or video sizes fhrough the DJI Pilot app. 

,,....._. 5. How much weight can the Inspire 1 cany wilhout ils included camera? 

We do not recommend ftying with any paylosd other than the included DJI gimbal and camera. 

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p 6. Do you have an LCD monitor available for the Inspfre 1? 

No, DJI does not sell LCD or HD monitors for the Inspire 1. However, you can output the live streaming 

video to a compatible monitor or mobile device of your own. 

7. How long dces i[teke to charge the battery? Does it comes wfth a charger? 

Yes, all Inspire 1 units comewith standardTB47 charger. 

With the standard TB47100W charger, it takes 85min to fully charge a 4600mAh battery. 

S. Are the two remote controllers the same? Should I setup the remote controllers in the app or 

somewhere else to control the camera and aircratt separately.~ 

The two remote controllers are physically iden6cal. You can set the remote controllers to either'Master 

or'Slave'through the DJI Pilotapp if you wish to use dual contrdler mode. 

9. Where can I flnd info on the simulation application that plugs Into the tralner port? Can you suggest a 

simulation program? 

There is no trainer pon on the remote controller for the Inspire 1. 

10. Can the mobile device hofder be used on the PheMom 2 series remote controller? 

No, it cannoL The mobile device holder can only be used with the Inspire 1 remote. 

it. Doesthe Inspire 1 have aSD card induded? 

The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB microSD card. It supports SD cards up to 640B. 

12. Can I upgrade and buy a secord remote oontroller if f only buy a single remote mntmller now? 

Yes. 

13. How big is the Inspire 1? 

Itslength xheght xwidth dim3naonsvitMu[the propolersattached aca 44 x3] x45cm (17.3x 11.8x 17.7n). 

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14. What flight controller does the Inspire 1 use? 

The Inspire 1 uses its own new tGght controller. 

15. Which nwtors and pmpellers does the Inspire 1 come wifh? 

The Inspire 1 uses 3510 motors and 1345 propellers. 

16. Aircraft frame artn joints appear bosen, is that normal? 

The space of the joins shown in the belm figure is normel and it will not affect the perfonnance of 

aircraft, do not adjust the position of the screws on your own. 

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17. Failed to complete self-check? 

Place the aircraft on the flet surface before powering on. Do not move the aircraft during the selfcheck. 

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Model T600 

Vertical: 0.5 m 

Hovering Accuracy (P Mode) 

Horizontal: 2.5 m 

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MaxAngularVelocity 

~. yaw.150°/s 

MaxTiltAngle .. .. av ... 

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MaxAscentSpeetl ::5m(s 

Max Descent Speed 4 m/s 

Max6peed ;~ ~ 22 m(s (AlTlmode, aomnd) , MaxFlightAlhtude 4500m D 

MaxWlndSpeedResistB.nce 10m/a m 

Max FlightTime Approximately 18 minutes a x 

Motar Model~: ? DJ13510 

PropellerModel DJ11345 

OperatingTemperatureRange -10°to40°0 

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Diagonal Distance 559 to 581 mm 

Dimensions 438x451x301 ~ mm 

Model ZENMUSE X3 

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Output Power (With Camera) i Statio; g W; Iq Monon; 11 W': 

Operafing Current ~ Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 mA 

Mounting Detachahle 

Pitch:-125°to +45° 

Mechanicel Range 

Pan: s330° 

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Model z FC35Q 

TotalPixels ~ 12.76M 

EffectfVe Pi%ets 

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ImageMaxSize 4000x3000 

Electronic Shutter Speed 8 s to 1180IX1 s 

FOV(Fie1dOFView) '.:94° 

CMOS Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" 

Single shoot 

Burct shooting: 31517 frames 

S611 Photography Modes Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 315 bracketed frames at 

0.7EV Bias 

Time-lapse 

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 60 Mbps 

Micro SD 

Supported SD Card Types 

Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required. 

Name C1 

Distence 2 km (Outdoor And Unobstructed) 

Video Output Port USB, Mini-HDMI 

PowerSOpply ; Buiit-inbattery 

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Outputpower. w 

Operabng Temperature Range -10-to 40- 0 

Charging Temperature Range 0-40- C 

Model A14100P1A 

votage" 26.3 v 

Rated Power 100 w 

Nme Intelligent Flight Battery 

Model TB47 

Capacity 4500 mAh > 

Voltage, 22,2 v 

Battery Type LlPo 6S High wltage battery o. 

Net Weight 570 g 

Operalfhg Temparatore Range -10-to40OC 

Less thm 3 months: -20P to 45'C 

Storage Temperature Range 

More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C 

rhsTghgTemperaWre,Ranqq- 0', 40- 1 

Max Charging Power 180W 

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Name Intelligent Flight Battery 

Model TB48, z 

capaoity 6700 mAh 

Voltage 22.8V 

Battery Type LiPo6S 

126M Wh 

NetWeight 670 g 

Operat' Temperature Range -16 to 40*,Q 

Less than 3 monft: -20 to 45° C 

Storage Temperature Range 

More than 3 months: 22- to 28° C 

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IOC allows users to lock the orientation of airoraft in different fashions. There ere three wurldng modes for 

IOC end you may select the desired IOC nwdes from the DJI Pilot opp. IOC only works under F mode, 

and user must toggle the ffight mode switch to'F' mode to activate IOC. Refer to the table below. 

Home Lock (HL)* 

Record a Home Polnt (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraft far from 

or near to the HP. 

.Zj; "Home Lock and Polnt of Interest feature are coming soon. 

Prerequisites of IOC 

Use the IOC feature under the following condifion: 

Course Lcok No None None 

Home Lock Yes -:: 7+.n1; Afrcraft ,.~~, m . fiome Point 

POI Yes km; Aircraft Pointoflnterest 

Using IOC 

Enable fhe IOC feaGue by tapping'Enable IOC' in the serong page of fhe 0.11 Pilot app. Toggle the Flight 

Mode SWitch to'F' mode and fdlow the on-screen instruction to use IOC feature. 

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Follow the process described below to upgrade the aircraft, remote controller and battery. 

Updating ihe Aircraft Finnware 

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Cartl Capacity 

Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has at least 50% power and there is at least 1lX1MB of free space on 

the SD card. 

Step 2- Prepare the Frmware Update Package 

1. Download the firmware update package from the oficial DJI website (http://www.dji.com/producV 

inspire-1). 

2. Insert the SD into your PC. Extrect the ell downloaded files into the root directory of the SD cerd. 

Remove the SD card from your PC. Ensure the Inspire 1 is po,vered off then insert the SD card into fhe 

SD card slot on the Inspire 1 camera 

Step 3- Update the Aircrafi 

1. Ensure the remote controller is powered off and then power on the aircraft. Upgrade will begin 

automaficelly after aircraft is powered on. D~ 

2. It will take approxlmately 25 minutes to complete the firmware updete. The cemera will sound a short a 

pulse of'D-D-D-D' beeping sound to indicate the upgrade is in progress and sound a'D—DD' ~ 

beeping sound to indicate the update is complete with success. °° 

3. Check the upgrade status by opening !he '.txt' file that is automatically generated after the update. 

The update is successful if the text'result: successful' is in the document. Try upgrading the firmware 

again if the text'result: failed' is found or the gimbal sound a long beep sound. 

Updating the Remote Contmller Firmware 

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capadty 

Remote controller firmware is included in the aircraft firmware update package. Use the same update 

package file that is downloatletl from the DJI oBicial website. Ensure the remote controller battery level is 

above 50%. 

Step 2- Prepare the Flrmware Update Package 

1. Fxtract all downloaded files into the root directory of an SD card a USB thumb drive. 

2. Insert the SD card into a SD card reader or the USB disk onto the renate controller USB port when 

remote controller powered off. If you do not have a SD card reader, you may insert the SD card into 

the gimbal and connect the gimbal with remote controller to upgrade the remote controller. 

Step 3- Update the Remote Controller 

1. Power on the renate controller and wait 60 seconds un81 the upgrade begins. Do not power off the 

renrote contrdler during the update. 

2. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a 

beeping sound and the Status 1-ED on the remote controller shows solid blue to indicate the update is 

in progress. The Satus LED on remote controller shows solid green antl beeping sound will stop if the 

upgrade is completed with success. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid red if upgrade is 

failed. Try upgrade again. 

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Updating Intelligenl FligM 13attery Firmware 

The Intelligent Flight Battery is upgreded during theaircraft firmwere upgrade process. It is recommended 

to keep the upgrade package files in your SD card. The upgrade will start automatically atter power 

cycling the aircraft. 

© - Do rwt pertorm firmware update while the aircraft is still flying in the air. Only carry out firmwere 

updatewhen the eircraft is lantled. 

• Besuretoupdatetherenatecontroller'sfimraaretothelatestversionafteryouupgradstheeircraft's 

firrmaare. 

• The remote controller mey become unlinked from the airoraft after upda8ng. Ralink the remote 

controller and aircraft. 

. Cmfirmtheupdateresultsacmrdingtothegimbelsounds.Itisnormalfortheaircrafttosoundorthe 

LED to blink during the update praoess. 

• FrsurethereisonlyonafirmwarepeckagefilestoredmyourSDcard. 

• Only storage devices tliat are formatted for FAT32 and exFATfile systems are suppor[ed for aimraft 

and remote controller fimrraare updates. 

. Delete any autometically generated Ud files (xx1—GS.TXT) in the SD card vAren updaling mulfiple 

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FCC Compliance 

This device complies vdth part 15 of the FCC Rules. OperaGon is subject to the following t`+ro condifions: 

(1) 'fhis device may not cause harmful interference, and 

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 

operatran. 

Changes or modificaUons not expressly roved by the parry responsible for compliance could vofd the 

user's aufhorityto operate the equipment. 

Compliance Infortnation 

FCC Waming Message 

Any Chenges or modifice6ons not expressly roved by the perty responsible for complience could void the 

user's authoriry to operate the equipment. _ 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operatron is subject to the following two condifions: 

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference 

received, including interferenoe fhat may cause undesired operation. 

FCC Radiation Exposure Stalement: 

This equipment complies vdth FCC radiation exposure limits set fath 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 operafing in conjunction vrith any other antenna or 

transmitter. 

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitel device, 

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protecfion against 

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio 

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frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance vrith the instrucfions, may cause harmful 

interference to ratlio communicalions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur In 

a parliculer installatlan. 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 ihe following measures: 

—ieorientor relocate the receiving antenne. 

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/N technician for help. 

IC RSS waming 

This device complies vrith Indus[ry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the 

follovring two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any 

interference,including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 

Le pr8sent areil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence. 

L'exploitation estautorisee aux deux conditions suivantes: 

(1) I'areil ne doit pas produire de brouiliage, et 

(2) I'utlllsateur de I'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radio4lectrique subi, mBme si le brouillage est 

susceptrble d'en crompromettre le fonctionnemen[ a 

IC Radiatton Exposure Statement: 

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This equipment complies vrith IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 

This trensmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunetion with any other antenna or transmitter. 

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

yourbody. 

My Changes or modfx:a6ons not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could vold the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

KCC Waming Message 

NCC Waming Message 

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