January 16, 2016

US Department of Transportation

Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE

Washington, DC 20590

RE: Docket No. FAA–2015–5588

Dear Sir or Madam,

In addition to the original documentation supplied, I offer the additional information per your request

on January 13th, 2016 concerning the specifics around the aircraft that I request exemption to

operate.

for the purposes of:

Aerial photography

Aerial videography

Inspection

The name and address of the petitioner is:

Derek Jones

513 Moser Road

Louisville, KY 40223

drjone07@gmail.com
Per the question posed to me by email, I offer the following additional information. For your

convenience, I’ve copied the question sent to me below.

● Describe the aircraft make(s), model(s), and type (s)(i.e. - fixed-wing,rotorcraft, lighter-than-air)

for the proposed UAS operation. The description(s) should include the maximum weight

(including payload) and power source (i.e. battery/gas/propane-powered). This information can

be located in the aircraft manual(s).

Within the guidelines set forth in previous documentation, I seeks an exemption to operate DJI

Phantom 3 system. The DJI Phantom 3 is vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned

Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone

systems. The DJI Phantom 3 has a maximum gross weight of approximately 2.8 lb. while having

a diagonal dimension of 23.2”, a maximum speed of approximately 16.4’fps and a maximum

flying height of 400'. The DJI Phantom 3 is equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium

Polymer battery powered electric motors. 5 The DJI Phantom 3 that will be operated by Derek

Jones will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft, as well as

14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45,

Identification and Registration Marking.

For additional information regarding this aircraft, I offer the latest user manual version for this

aircraft. (see attached).
PHANTOM 3

V1.6

2015.10

User Manual

PROFESSIONAL
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Using this manual

Legends

Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference

Read Before the First Flight

Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Professional:

1. In the Box

2. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

3. Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide

4. Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer

5. Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

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

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refer to the User Manual for more detailed information.

Video Tutorials

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

safely:

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

Download the DJI GO app 

Download and install the DJI GO app before using the aircraft. Scan the QR code to the right 

to download the latest version.

The Android version of the DJI GO app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later. 

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

Searching for Keywords

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Reader to read this document, press Ctrl+F on Windows or Command+F on Mac to begin a search.

Navigating to a Topic

View a complete list of topics in the table of contents. Click on a topic to navigate to that section.
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Contents

Using this manual

 Legends 

 Read Before the First Flight 

 Video Tutorials 

 Download the DJI GO app 

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 Introduction 

 Feature Highlights 

 Preparing the Aircraft 

 Aircraft Diagram 

 Remote Controller Diagram 

Aircraft

 Flight Controller 

 Flight Mode 

 Flight Status Indicator 

 Return-to-Home (RTH) 

 Smart RTH 

 Low Battery RTH 

 Failsafe RTH 

 Vision Positioning System 

 Flight Recorder 

 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

Remote Controller

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 Using the Remote Controller 

 Remote Controller Status LED 

 Linking the Remote Controller 

 Remote Controller Compliance Version 
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Camera and Gimbal

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 *LPEDO 

DJI GO app

 Camera 

 Director 

 Store 

 Discovery 

Flight

 Flight Environment Requirements 

 Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 

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 Calibrating the Compass 

 Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 

 Flight Test 

 Starting/Stopping the Motors 

Troubleshooting (FAQ)

Appendix

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 Firmwares Update 

 Intelligent Flight Mode 

 After-Sales Information 

 FCC Compliance 
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This section introduces the Phantom 3 

Professional and lists the components of 

the aircraft and remote controller.
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Product Profile

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Introduction

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

4K video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal 

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

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

Feature Highlights

Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 3 Professional, you’re shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per 

second and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever. An enhanced sensor 

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

Lightbridge.

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

and an advanced power management system.

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unavailable.

Preparing the Aircraft

Removing Gimbal Clamp

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

Mount the propellers with black dots on to motors with black axes and spin counter-clockwise to secure. 

Mount the propellers with sliver dots on to motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be sure 

all propellers are securely in place.

Preparing the Remote Controller:

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

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

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

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

remote controller using a USB cable.

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

the remote controller.

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

1

3

2

Battery Installation 

Slide battery into the battery compartment according to the arrow’s direction shown below. Make 

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Aircraft Diagram

Remote Controller Diagram

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Relays aircraft control and 

video signal. 

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Securely mounts your mobile 

device to the remote controller. 

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Controls the orientation and 

movement of the aircraft.

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Press and hold the button to 

initiate Return to Home (RTH).

[1]

[2]

[4]

[5] [6]

[7]

[8]

[3]

[1] GPS

[2] Propeller 

[3] Motor

[4] Front LED Indicator

[5] Landing gear

[6] Gimbal and Camera

[7] Camera Status Indicator

[8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port

[9] Aircraft Status Indicator

[10] Intelligent Flight Battery

[11] Vision Positioning Sensors

[12] Antennas

[13] Camera Micro-SD Card Slot

[14] Camera Micro-USB Port

[15] Link Button

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[9]

[12]

[10]

[11]

HD

[13]

[15] [14]

[6]

[8]

[7]
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Displays the battery level of the remote 

controller. 

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Displays the remote controller's system status. 

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Used to turn the remote controller on and off.

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Circular LED around the RTH button displays 

RTH status. 

[17]

[19]

[18]

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Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. 

(Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

GO app. )

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Playback the captured images or videos.

(Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

GO app.)

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Press to take a photo. If burst mode is 

selected, the set number of photos will be 

taken with one press.

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Switch between P-mode, A-mode, and 

F-mode.

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Press to start recording video. Press again to 

stop recording.

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Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

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Reserved port.

>@ USB Port

Connect to mobile device or to a USB port for 

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Customizable through the DJI GO app.

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Customizable through the DJI GO app.

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Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to 

charge the battery of the remote controller. 

[10]

[11]

[15] [16]

[9]

[12]

[13]

[14]
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This section introduces the features of 

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning 

System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery
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Flight Status Indicator 

The Phantom 3 Professional has Front LEDs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEDs 

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The Front LEDs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEDs glow solid red when the aircraft is 

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

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Indicators:

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Flight Controller 

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

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braking feature.

Flight Mode

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

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

strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors :

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

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using only the Vision Positioning System for positioning.

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

positioning, so only altitude can be stabilized. 

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

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

the Home Point was recorded successfully.

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

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

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SFGFSUPUIF“Flight 

Mode Switch” on Page 26 for more information. 

Front LED

Aircraft Status Indicator
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Normal

 Red, Green and Yellow Flash 

Alternatively Turning On and Self Diagnostic Testing

 Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Warming Up

 Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision 

Positioning)

X2 Green Flashes Twice Safe to Fly (P-mode with Vision Positioning but 

without GPS)

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

Positioning)

Warning

 Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller's Signal Lost

 Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning

 Fast Red Flashing Critical Battery Warning

 Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error 

— Solid Red Critical Error 

 Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required

Return-to-Home (RTH)

The Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are 

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

these three scenarios in detail.

GPS Description

Home Point

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

is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal 

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

indicator will blink rapidly when the home point is recorded.

Smart RTH

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

or tap the RTH button in the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to 

initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point. You may use 

the remote controller’s control sticks to control the aircraft’s position to avoid a collision during the Smart 

RTH process. Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process, and press the Smart RTH 

button again to terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft.
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Battery Level 

Warning Remark Aircraft Status Indicator DJI GO app Flight Instructions

Low battery 

level warning

The battery 

power is low. 

Please land the 

aircraft.

Aircraft status 

indicator blinks 

RED slowly.

Tap “Go-home” to have the 

aircraft return to the Home 

point and land automatically, 

or “Cancel” to resume normal 

flight. If no action is taken, 

the aircraft will automatically 

go home and land after 10 

seconds. Remote controller 

will sound an alarm.

Fly the aircraft 

back and land 

it as soon as 

possible, then 

stop the motors 

and replace the 

battery. 

Critical Low 

battery level 

warning

The aircraft 

must land 

immediately.

Aircraft status 

indicator blinks 

RED quickly.

The DJI GO app display will 

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start to descend. The remote 

controller will sound an alarm.

Allow the aircraft to 

descend and land 

automatically.

Estimated 

remaining 

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based on current 

battery level.

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Low Battery RTH 

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

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

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

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

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

for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft’s current altitude and distance from 

the Home Point.

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

to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft’s 

orientation during the landing process.

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

Battery level Indicator

Critical Low battery level 

warning(Red)

Low battery 

level warning(Yellow)

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level(Green)

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Power requires 

to return home

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Failsafe RTH

If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will 

be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Returnto-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote 

controller signal connection is re-established.

Failsafe Illustration 

 When Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically, 

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

opportunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing location.

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

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and status.

Height over HP<=20m

 5 RTH (adjustable altitude)

Fast Blinking Yellow

 1 Record Home Point 

 Blinking Green

 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost

Fast Blinking Yellow

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Blinking Green

 6 Landing (after hovering for 5 secs)

Fast Blinking Yellow

 4 Signal Lost Lasts (after 3 sec.)

Fast Blinking Yellow

Height over HP>20m

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Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ( [ ] displays grey) or 

unavailable.

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

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

or beyond during Failsafe.

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

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

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

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

The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it 

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the DJI GO app and enter “Camera” and select “MODE > Advanced 

Settings > Failsafe mode” to set the Failsafe altitude.

Failsafe Safety Notices 
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Vision Positioning System

The DJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current 

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

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Smart RTH, Lower Battery RTH ) is triggered, the aircraft will first 

automatically ascend to 20 meters (65 feet) from the current altitude. 

You can only cancel the ascending by exiting the Failsafe. Refer to “RTH 

Button” on page 26 for more information on how to exit the Failsafe and 

regain the control of the remote controller. 

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Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the 

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will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move 

the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) altitudes or 

beyond during Failsafe.

Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak

 ( [ ] displays grey) or unavailable.

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if you move the throttle stick after the aircraft rises above 65 feet 

(20m) but below the pre-set Failsafe RTH altitude, the aircraft will stop 

ascending and immediately return to the Home Point.

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

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above sound-absorbing materials. In addition, the camera may not function correctly in 

suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from P-mode to A-mode automatically if neither 

GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the 

following situations: 

Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green).

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Flying at high speeds(over 8 m/s at 2 meters or over 4 m/s at 1 meter).

Flying over water or transparent surfaces.

Flying over moving surfaces or objects.

Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically. 

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

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

Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. 

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

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Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness 

of the sensors.

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

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

conditions (less than 100 lux).

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

in operation. 

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

ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds..

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

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

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work properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations.

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indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off 

and the aircraft will hover in place.

Flight Recorder 

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

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

aircraft to the PC through the Micro-USB port and launch the DJI GO app. 
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Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

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.

Ensure the propellers are attached to the correct motors. Only using the propller with the same 

model. 

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or broken propellers. 

Stand clear of the motors and DO NOT touch the propellers when they are spinning.

Detaching the Propellers 

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

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or broken propellers.

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

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Attaching the Propellers

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

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

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

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

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Propellers Silver Dot Black Dot

Figure

Attach On Motors with a grey axes Motors with a black axes

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

 Unlock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove.
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Using the Battery 

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DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions

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

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

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

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

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

Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI GO app.

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

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

6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 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.

10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI GO app displays a warning message when a damaged 

battery cell is detected.

11. Battery Error History: Browse the battery error history in the DJI GO 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, capacity, current, etc. is transmitted to 

 the aircraft’s main controller.

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

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

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

“Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery” for more information.

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

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery

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

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

by DJI.

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger