## May 28rd, 2015 Ryan Koverman Windy City Drones 450 Village CreekDr. Lake inthe Hills, IL 60156 U.S. Department ofTransportation Docket Operations West Building Ground Floor Room W12-140 1200NewJerseyAvenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001 ·-;' .··---·,,



## RE: ExemptionRequest Section 333 ofthe FAAReformAct of2012 and Part 11 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations Dear Sir orMadam; In accordance with the Public Guidance for Petitions for Exemptionfiled under Section 333, Windy City Drones, LLC requests exemptionfrom the FederalAviationRegulations to allowfor ·j··· 

## commercial UAS operations ofa DJI Phantom 3 Professional, for the purpose ofaerial photography, tower inspection, real estate marketing, surveying, agricultural mapping and other flight operations that could be performed safely andmore cost effectively than a traditional manned aircraft. Applicant: Windy City Drones Ryan Koverman (President) 450 Village CreekDr. Lake inthe Hills, IL 60156 (630) 246-7443 Attachments: 1. DJI Phantom 3 Professional UserManual 2. DJI Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide 3. DJI Phantom 3 Professional ReleaseNotes 4. DJI Phantom 3 Safety Guidelines Disclaimer 5. DJI Phantom PilotTraining Guide 6. IntelligentFlightBattery Safety Guidelines Regulations from whichthe exemptionis requested: 14 CFR21, SubpartH 14 CFR45.23 (b) 14 CFR 61.113 (a) 

# & (b) 

# & 14 CFR61.133 (a) 14 CFR91.7 (a) 14 CFR91.9 (b)(2) 14 CFR91.103 (b)(2) 14 CFR 91.109

## 14 CFR91.119 (c) 14 CFR91.121 14 CFR91.151 (a) 14 CFR91.203 (a) & (b) 14 CFR91.405 (a) 14 CFR91.407 (a)(l) 14 CFR91.409 (a)(l) 

# & (a)(2) 14 CFR91.417 (a) 

# & (b) 

## 14 CFR21, Subpart H- In consideration ofthe size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated withthis UAS and its operation, Windy City Drones requests relieffrom 14 CFRpart 21, Subpart H, and any associated noise certificationand testing requirements ofpart 36. The UAS will carry neitherpilot, passenger, explosive materials orflammable liquids. 

## 14 CFR45.23 (b)- Eventhoughthe UAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemptionmaybe needed as the UAS will have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit orpilot stationonwhichthe word "Experimental" canbeplaced. Given the size ofthe UAS, two-inch lettering will be impossible. The word "Experimental" will be placed onthe fuselage incompliance with §45.29 (f). The equivalent level ofsafety will be provided byhaving the UAS marked onits fuselage as required by §45.29 (f) wherethe pilot, observer and others working withthe UAS will see the identification ofthe UAS as "Experimental." 

## 14 CFR61.113 (a) & 

## (b) & 

## 14 CFR61.133 (a)- Since the UAS will not carry a pilot orpassengers Windy City Dronesrequests a relieffrom these regulations. Any pilotincommandor (PIC) operating the UAS will hold a SportPilot (or greater) certificate. A visual observeror (VO) will be utilized and required to communicate verbally at all times. The UAS will be limited to operations withinvisual distance ofboththePIC and VO. All UAS operations will take place ina controlled area. The risks associated withthe use ofa UAS are far less than similar commercial aircraft operations. 

## 14 CFR91.7 (a)- Since the UAS will not carry a pilotorpassengers there willbe no airworthiness certificate issued for the aircraft, shouldthis exemptionbe granted, no FAAregulatory standard exists for determining airworthiness. Giventhe size ofthe aircraft, maintenance, and use ofsafety checklist priorto eachflight, anequivalent level ofsafety will be provided. All flights will be inaccordance withthe safety andmaintenancerecommendations found inthe DJI Phantom attachments. 

## 14 CFR91.9 (b)(2)- Giventhe size and configuration, the UAS has no abilitytocarry a flight manual onthe aircraft. There is no room, capacity, orpilotonboard to adequately carry a flight manual. An equivalent level ofsafety will bemaintainedbykeeping the flight manual atthe ground station where the UAS pilot will have immediate access to it. 

## 14 CFR91.103 (b)(2) -Asno FAAapproved flight manuals will be provided for the aircraft an exemption is needed. Alternateprocedures including butnotlimited to reviewing weather conditions, checking flight batteryrequirements, checking takeoffand landing distances along withthose found in the attached "DJIPilotTraining" will be implemented. These actions willprovide anequivalent or higher level ofsafety. 

## 14 CFR91.109- UAS and remotelypiloted aircraftdo nothave fully functional dual controls. Flight control is achievedthroughtheuse ofa control box that communicates withthe aircraft viaradio communications. Anequivalentlevel ofsafety will be achieved using the real time ground station data

## and giventhe UAS will carryneither a pilot orpassengers. 

## 14 CFR91.119 (c)- The UAS will neverbe operated at an altitudehigherthan 400 feetAGL. The UAS will operate in safe areas away from public and traffic and only withpermissionoftheproperty and structure owners. The UAS will also be restricted by the flight controllerto a maximum vertical height of400 feetAGL, and 1500 feet horizontal. Giventhe size, weight, maneuverability and speed ofthe UAS, anequivalent orhigher level ofsafety will be achieved. 

## 14 CFR91.121- Asthe UAS may nothave a barometric altimeter, butinstead a GPS barometric sensor for altitude information an exemptionmay berequired. Anequivalent level ofsafety will be achieved using a ground station which linksto a telemetry datalink. This will provide the pilotwith live flight data monitoring, confirming the altitude ofthe launch site shownonthe GPS altitude indicatorpriorto flight. 

## 14 CFR91.151 (a)- The UAS has a limited range andwill be limitedto operations ina controlled environment. The batterypowerthe UAS provides approximately 23 minutes offlight time. The UAS is unable to meetthe 30minute reserve requirement andtherefore requires an exemption. 

## An equivalent level ofsafety will be achievedbymonitoringthebatterythroughthe ground station and landing with a minimum of30percentbattery powerremaining. 

## 14 CFR91.203 (a) & 

# (b)- Giventhe size and configuration, the UAS has no ability to carry a flight manual onthe aircraft. There is no room, capacity, orpilot onboardto adequately carry a flight manual. Anequivalentlevel ofsafety will bemaintainedbykeeping the flight manual atthe ground station where the UAS pilotwill have immediate access to it. Given the following sections only applyto aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, these sections do not apply to this applicant. As a safetyprecaution, the operator will performpreflight inspections and ensure UAS is inworking conditionbefore initiating eachflight: 

## 14 CFR91.405 (a) 14 CFR91.407 (a)(1) 14 CFR91.409 (a)(l) & 

## (a)(2) 14 CFR91.417 (a) & 

## (b) Equivalent Level ofSafety In additionto the safety standards mentioned above the UAS will adhere to the following additional guidelines: 1. The UAS will notbe operatedwithin 5 miles ofan airport unless prior contacttoAirTraffic Control has beenestablished. 2. Flights will notexceedthe an airspeed of36 mph (31.3 knots) 3. Flights willbe operated atorbelowan altitude never exceeding 400 feetAGL. 4. ThePIC andVO will communicate verbally atall times. 5. UAS operations willnotbe conducted during night. 6. All operations will be conducted undervisual meteorological conditions. 7. The UAS will landwith a minimum 30percentbatteryreserve remaining. 8. The UAS will onlybe piloted withinvisual line ofsight. 9. The UAS will utilize an internal flight safety feature thatwill returnto a preprogrammed position and land ifcommunicationwiththe remote control is lost.

## 10. Preflight inspections andprotocol will be followed priorto all operations. 11. The UAS will abort flight inthe event ofunpredictable obstacles oremergencies. Public Interest 

## We believe the use ofa UAS in lieu ofa manned aircraft would enhance safety andreduce the environmental impact comparedto similar operations conducted witha manned aircraft carrying a crew and flammable fuel. The inspections ofcellularcommunicationtowers or similar structureswill eliminate the risks associated withpersons attempting to climb these structures. Thephotographs and video collected will provide engineers withvaluable information as to the safety ofthese structures. The use ofa UAS inthe real estate industryprovides boththebuyer and seller with a higher level ofmarketing and service. The UAS is able to provide a viewwhich encompassesthe entire property ina single photo or shortvideo clip. When comparedto similar operations, utilizing a UAS poses much less ofa safety concernfor the general public withless fuel, time, noise and other resources. Privacy 

## All flights will occur overprivate orcontrolled areas withthe owner's consent. Capturing people in images will rarely occur. Ifa personis captured ina collected image they will have consentedpriorto filming orotherwise have agreed to being inthe areapriorto the filming taking place.

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# ..**·~ ~tQr~~;ttiEj}f:J,ij$~,t:lfgbtc':**  Read the following documents before usingthe Phantom 3 Professional: 

### 1.1ntheBox 2. Phantom 3 Professional UserManual 3. Phantom 3 Professional QuickStartGuide 4. Phantom3Professional

### IAdvancedSafetyGuidelinesandDisclaimer 5. Phantom3Professional

### IAdvancedIntelligentFlightBatterySafetyGuidelines We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer before you fly. Prepare for yourfirst flight by reviewing the Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide and referto the User Manual for more detailed information.

Please watch the tutorial videos 

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

Download and install the DJI Pilot app before usingthe aircraft. Scanthe QR code tothe right to download the latestversion. 

## [!] The Android version ofthe OJI Pilotapp is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later. 

### :a· The iOS version ofthe DJI Pilot app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later.

# Contents Using this manual Legends Read Before the First Flight Video Tutorials Download the DJI Pilotapp


### Product Profile Introduction Feature Highlights Preparing the Aircraft Aircraft Diagram Remote Controller Diagram


### Aircraft Flight Controller Flight Mode Flight Status Indicator Return-to-Home (RTH) SmartRTH Low Battery RTH FailsafeRTH Vision Positioning System Flight Recorder Attaching and Detaching the Propellers DJI Intelligent Flight Battery


### Remote Controller Remote Controller Profile Using the Remote Controller Remote Controller Status LED Linking the Remote Controller Remote Controller Compliance Version 

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### Camera and Gimbal Camera Profile 

### 31 Gimbal 

### 32 DJIPIIotApp Camera 

### 35 Director 

### 38 Store 

### 38 Discovery 

### 38 Flight Flight Environment Requirements 

### 40 Flight Umits and No-FlyZones 

### 40 Preflight Checklist 

### 44 Calibrating the Compass 

### 44 Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 

### 45 FlightTest 46 

### Starting/Stopping the Motors 46 

### Troubleshooting (FAQ) Appendix Specifications 

### 53 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 

### 55 FCC Compliance 

### 56

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

# Product Profile

The Phantom 3 Professional represents the next generation of OJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 4Kvideo and transmitting an HD video signal out ofthe 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.

# ~~~!I~~i~!~l}Jlg,ht$• 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 lookcrisper and cleanerthan ever. An enhanced sensor gives you greater clarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous flying camera. 

### HD 

### VIdeo Downlink: The low-latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of DJI Lightbridge. 

### DJI lnteUigent Flight 

### Battery: The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Right Battery features upgraded battery cells and an advanced power management system. 

### Flight Controller: The next-generation flight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable flight experience. A newly implemented flight recorder stores critical data from each flight and the Vision Positioning System enhances hovering precision when flying indoors or in environments where GPS is unavailable.Phantom3 Professional User Manual

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# ?:,r .···· ' Removing Gimbal Clamp Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding itto the right (whenfacing the nose ofthe aircraft), as shown below.



### Attaching the Propellers: Mountthe propellers with black dots on to motors with black axes and spin counter-clockwise to secure. Mount the propellers with sliver dots on to motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be 

### sure all propellers are securely in place.



# & Place all propellers ontothe correct motors and tighten by hand to lockthem in position. Preparing the Remote Controller: The mobile device holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile device. Tiltthe mobile device holderto the desired position, then adjustthe antennas so they arefacing outward. 1. Pressthe button on the top right side ofthe mobile device holderto release the clamp, then adjust the

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

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

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[1) Antennas Relays aircraft control and video signal. [2) Mobile Device Holder Securely mounts your mobile device to the remote controller. [3] Control Stick Controls the orientation and movement 

### ofthe aircraft. [4) Return Home (RTH) Button Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH).[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 turn the remote controlleron and off. [8] RTH LED Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTHstatus.

[9] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI Pilotapp.) [10] Playback Button Playbackthe captured images orvideos. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to amobile device running the DJI Pilotapp.) [11] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is selected, the set number of photos will be taken with one press. [12] Flight Mode Switch Switch between P-mode, A-mode, and F-mode. [13] Video Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [17] C1 Button Customizable through the DJI Pilot app. [18] C2 Button Customizable through the DJI Pilot app. [19] Power Port Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to charge the battery ofthe remote controller. [14] [13]

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[14] Gimbal Dial Usethis dial to control the tilt ofthe gimbal. [15] Mircro-USB Port Connect to a SD card reader to upgrade the firmware. [16] USB Port Connectto mobile device orto a USB portfor firmware upgrade.

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

# Aircraft

The Phantom 3 Professional's flight controller features several important upgrades, including a new flight mode. Safety modes include Failsafe and Return-to-Home. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. The flight controller can also save critical flight data from each flight to the on-board storage device. The new flight controller also provides increased stability and a new air braking feature.

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found below: P-mode (Positioning) : P-mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on signal strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors : P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available. The aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strength is not sufficient. The aircraft is using onlythe Vision Positioning System for positioning. P-ATII: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude can be stabilized. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraftonly uses its barometer. The aircraft can still automatically return to the home point if the control signal is lost and the Home Pointwas recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, referto the IOC section in the Appendix.

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

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

Aircraft Status Indicator
Front LED

The Front LEOs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEOs glow solid red when the aircraft is turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the system status ofthe flight controller. Referto the table belowfor more information about the Aircraft Status Indicators:Phantom 3 Professional User Manual**•J~ormal**
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### 'G· .y ······ Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Turning On and 

### Self Diagnostic Testing 

### \i:4• ('('; ···••· Green and Yellow Rash Alternatively Warming Up 

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## x ·..·..Yellow Rashes Slowly 

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### · Fl ······Fast Red Rashing 

### .\R· ··•··•Red Flashing Alternatively R• -Solid Red Safeto Ry (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) Safe to Fly (P-mode with Vision Positioning but wlthoutGPS) Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning)

Remote Controller's Signal Lost Low BatteryWarning Critical Battery Warning IMU Error Critical Error 

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### ;yy ······Redand Yellow Rash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required

The Return-to-Horne (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Horne 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

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

## ). The aircraft status indicatorwill blink rapidlywhen the horne point is recorded.

Use the RTH button on the remote controller (referto "RTH button" on page 26 for more information) or tap the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app and followthe on-screen instructions when GPS is available to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will then automatically return to the last recorded Horne 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 againto terminate the procedure and regain full control ofthe aircraft.**-~--**Phantom3 Professional User 

### Manual

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affectthe safe return ofthe aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when prompted. The DJI Pilot app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The aircraft will automatically return to the Horne Point if no action is taken after aten-second countdown. The user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholds forthese 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 Pilot app, and is described below: Critical Low battery level warning(Red) Sufflclent battery level(Green) 

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### the aircraft return to the Home point and land automatically, Low battery The battery Aircraft status or "Cancel" to resune normal 

### level warning power is low. indicator blinks flight. If no action is taken, Please land the RED slowly. the aircraft will automatically aircraft. go home and land after 10 seconds. Remote controller will sound an alarm.
Critical Low 

### The aircraft Aircraft status The DJI Pilot 

### app displaywill battery level must land indicator blinks 

### flash red and the aircraft will 

### start to 

### descend. 

### The remote warning immediately. RED quickly. 

### controllerwill sound an alarm. Estimated Estimated remaining remaining flight N/A N!A based on current flight time battery level. 

### FlightInstructions
Flythe aircraft backand land it as soon as possible, then stopthe motors and replace the battery.

Allowthe aircraftto descend and land automatically.

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:\;/: • 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 opportunityto navigate

### to a more appropriate landing location. • The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated

remaining flight time. Theyare automatically adjusted according to the aircraft's current location and status.

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

### Failsafe Illustration 1Record Horne Point

Blinking Green 4 Signal Lost Lasts (after3sec.)

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### ,&. •The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it is important to set an suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" and select "MODE > Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode" to setthe Failsafe altitude. • The aircraft will stop its ascent and return to the Horne Point immediately 

### if the throttle stick is

moved during the Failsafe RTH procedure.

The DJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Phantom 3 Professional can hover in place more precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where a GPS signal is not available. The main components of the Vision Positioning System are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 Professional; they include [2] two ultrasonic sensors and [1] one monocular camera.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 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.

Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 

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1. Toggle the flight mode switch toP-mode. '·' 2. Place the aircraft on aflat surface. Note thatthe Vision Positioning system cannotwork

properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations. 3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator will flash green two times, which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off and the aircraftwill hover in place. 

## & The performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface over which it is flying. The ultrasonic sensors may not be able to accurately measure distances when operating above sound-absorbing materials. In addition, the camera may not function correctly in suboptimai environments. The aircraft will switch from P-mode 

### to A-mode automatically if neither GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the following situations: • Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). • Flying over a highly reflective surfaces. • Rying at high speeds(over 8 m/s at 2 meters or over 4 rn's at 1meter). • Flying overwater ortransparent surfaces. • Rying over moving surfaces or objects. • Flying in an areawhere the lighting changes frequently or drastically. • Flying overextremely dark (lux< 10) or bright (lux> 100,000) surfaces. • Flying oversurfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). • Flying oversurfaces without clear patterns ortexture. • Flying oversurfaceswith identical repeating patterns ortextures (e.g. tiles with the same design). • Flying over inclined surfaces thatwill deflect sound waves awayfrom the aircraft. '\}: • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness ofthe sensors. • Vision Positioning is onlyeffective when the aircraft is at altitudes of0.3to 3 meters. • The Vision Positioning System may notfunction properly when the aircraft is flying overwater. • 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 deviceswith 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) atfast speeds

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# 0 Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensoremits high frequency soundsthat are only audibleto some animals.

Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters. To access these data, connect the aircraft to the PC through the Micro-USB port and launch the DJI Pilot app.

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.



### Propellers Figure Attach On Legends 

### SilverDot 

## Blaf::kDot

Motorswith agrey axes Motors with a blackaxes El'l Lock :Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mountand tighten. 'b'l Unlock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove. 

### 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 spinthe propellers clockwise

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with black dots ontothe motorswith blackaxes and spin the propellers oounter-clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand before flight.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

## & •Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannottake off. •Wear gloves when handling propellers. • Hand tighten each ofthe propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly. 

### Detaching

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

# & • Checkthatthe propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before everyflight. • Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped,

or broken propellers. • To avoid injury, STAND CLEARofand DO NOTtouch propellersor motorswhentheyare spinning. • ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and saferflight experience.

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 byDJI.

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## ·v· Intelligent Flrght Battery
The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to 'Charging the Intelligent Right Battery'for more information. Be aware thatthe output power ofthe supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger is 100W.


### DJllntelligent Flight Battery Functions 1. Battery Level Display: the LED indicators displaythe current battery level. 2. Battery Life Display: the LEDs displaythe current battery power cycle. 3. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65% of

total power when it is idle for more than ten days. 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 Piiot app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged. 6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 

### OOC (32°F} and



### 400C (104°F). 7. Over Current Protection: The battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 8A) is detected. 8. Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over-discharge damage, discharging automatically stops when

the batteryvoltage reaches 12 V. 9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual


### 10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI Pilot app displays a warning message when a damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Error History: Browse the 

### battery error history inthe DJI Pilotapp. 12. Sleep Mode: To save power, the battery enters sleep mode after20 minutes of inactivity. 13. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery'svoltage, capacity, current, etc. is transmitted to the aircraft's main controller. 

# & Refer to Phantom 3 Professional/ AdvancedIntelligentRightBatterySafety Guidelines before use. Userstake full responsibiHtyfor all operations and usage.
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Power Button (Buiit-in LED)


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

### Turning 

### Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The battery power LED will flash when powering offthe Phantom to allow automatically stopping 

### ofa recording during the event recording wasn't stopped.


### LowTemperature Notice: 1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying in lowtemperature (

### < 0°C) environments. 2. It is not recommended that the battery be 

### used in extremely lowtemperature (

### < -10°C) environments. Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures between -1

## ooc and 5°C. 3. End the flight as soon as the DJI Pilotapp displays the "Low Battery Level Warning" in lowtemperature

environments. 4. Keep the battery indoorsto warm it 

### beforeflying in lowtemperature environments. 5. To ensure optimal performance ofthe battery, keep the batterytemperature above 20°C. 6. The charger will stop charging the battery if 

### the battery cell's temperature is not within the operating

range (OOC
- 40°C ). 

# & In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for approximately 1-2 minutesto warm up before taking off. 

### Checking the 

### Battery Level The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the battery is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery level. 

### See belowfor details.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

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

## 0 :LED is on. 

# D :LED is flashing. 

## 0 :LED is off. 

### Batterylevel LE01 LE02 LEOS LE04 Battery Level



## 0 0 0 0 87.5%-100% 

## 0 0 0 

# 11 75%-87.5% 

### 0 0 

## 0 

## 0 62.5%-75% 

### 0 0 

## ill 0 50%-62.5% 

### 0 0 0 0 37.5%-50% 

### 0 

# Jl 0 

## 0 25%-37.5% 

### 0 

## 0 0 0 12.5%-25% 

# 11 0 0 0 0%-12.5% 

## 0 0 0 0 =()% 

### Battery life Battery life refers to how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must be replaced. When the battery is turned off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blinkfortwo seconds, as shown below:
Battery Life LE01 LE02 LEOS LE04 

### Battery Ufe



## 0 0 0 

## 0 90%-100% 

## 0 0 0 

## nr 80%-90% 

## 0 0 

## 0 

## 0 70%-80% 

## 0 0**~:a** 

## 0 80%-70% 

## 0 0 0 

## 0 50%-60% 

### 0 

# n 0 

## 0 40%-50% 

### 0 0 0 

## 0 30%-40% 

# n 0 0 0 20%-30% 

## 0 0 0 

## 0 below20% 

## Lt When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. 

# EEl For more information about the battery, launch the OJI Pilot app and check the information that is listed underthe batterytab.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

### Charging 

### the Intelligent Right Battery 1. Connectthe Battery Charger

### to apower source (100-240 V50/60 Hz). 2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Right Batteryto the Battery Charger. Ifthe battery

level is above 95%, 

### turn on the battery before charging. 

### 3. The Battery Level indicatorwill displaythe current battery level as it is charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level Indicatorsare all off. 5. 

### Air-cool the Intelligent Flight Battery aftereach flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature

before storing itfor

### an extended period

. 

### .1}. • We do 

### not recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with the standard chargeratthe 

### same time, otherwisethe charger mayoverheat. • Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Professional.

Never insertor remcve abatterywhen it isturned on.

Intelligent Flight Battery 

### Battery Level IndicatorsWhile Charging LED1 LED2 LED3



# n o o 

# n :a 

# o :ri 

# n n 'li' ,)'[ !i'**~~ ~** **~** 

## 0 0 0 Battery Protection LED Display LED4 

## 0 0 

## 0 

# n 0 Charger Power Outlet



### Battery Level

0%-25% 

### 25%-50% 50%-75% 75%-100% 

### Fully Charged

Thetable belowshows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. Battery Level IndicatorswhilE! Charging LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 

### Blinking 

### Pattern Battery Protection Item



## 0 

# u 0 0 LED2 blinkstwice persecond Over current detected 

## 0 

# n 0 0 LED2 blinksthree times persecond Short circuit detected 

## 0 0 

# u 0 LED3 blinkstwice per second Overcharge detected. 

## 0 0 

# u 0 LED3 blinksthree times per second Over-voltage charger detected 

## 0 0 0 

# n LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low 

## 0 0 0 

# n LED4 blinksthreetimes per second Chargingtemperature istoo highPhantom3 Professional User Manual


### Afterthese issues are resolved, press the Power Button to tum off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Right Battery from the charger and plug it 

### back in to resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a roorn temperature error; the charger will resume charging when the temperature iswithin the allowable range.



# & DJI does not take any responsibilityfor damage caused by third-party chargers.**'~'** 

### Howto discharge your Intelligent Flight 

### Battery: Slow : Placethe Intelligent Right Battery intothe Phantom 3 Professional's Battery Compartment and tum it on. Leave it 

### on until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer beturned on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery levels. Rapid : 

### Flythe Phantom 3 Professional outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer beturned on.

# Remote Controller

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

# Remote Controller**··a~~~::p~~~~t~r:~r:~~~1**

# .•**~··.** The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the video downlink system and aircraft remote control system. The video downlink and aircraft remote control system operate at 2.4 GHz. The remote controller features a number of camera control functions, such as taking and previewing photos and videos, as well as controlling gimbal motion. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LED indicators on the front panel ofthe remote controller.**~** q;J 

### •Compliance Version: The 

### remote controller is compliantwith both CE and FCC regulations. 

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

### •Mode 1:

### The right stick serves asthe throttle. 

### •Mode 2: 

### The left stick serves asthe throttle. 

## & To preventtransmission interference, 

### do notoperate more than three aircrafts in the same area.

# ··u~Jhs)t,fl~;·~~~f~:~Q~·~bt~.···•····. Turning the Remote Controller On and 

### Off 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 the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Follow the steps belowto turn on your remote controller: 1. When the remote controller is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEOs will

displaythe current battery level. 2. Press and hold the Power Button to turn on the remote controller. 3. The remote controller will beep when it is turned on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green, indicating

that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEOs will glow solid green when linking is complete. 4. Repeat Step 2toturn offthe remote controller.



### Charging the Remote Controller Charge the remote controller using the included charger. Referto the figure on next page below for more details.Phantom3 Professional User 

### Manual

Power Button 

### Controlling the Camera Shoot videos/pictures, view recorded images, and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote controller.

[1] 

### Camera Settings Dial Tum the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture without letting go of the remote controller. Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback mode. Press down on the dial to toggle between these settings. [2] 

### Playback Button Press to view images and videos that have already been captured. [3] 

### Shutter Button Press 

### to take aphoto. If burst mode is activated, multiple photoswill be taken with asingle press. [4] 

### Video Recoding Button Press onceto start recording video, then press againto stop recording. [5] 

### Gimbal Dial Usethis dial to control the tilt ofthe gimbal. Controlling Aircraft This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. The Remote Control is setto Mode 2 by default.Phantom3 Professional User lvlanual 

# Eel Stick Neutral/Mid-Point: Control sticks are in the center position. Moving the Control Stick: The control stick is pushed awayfrom the center position.

# ~~**(!$lndicate~ ::** **0-irectiO-~~~~ark-s** ___ _

___ -

# ~------------~ving thel;ft

# stic~p-anddown

# ch~ges th; 

## I aircraft's elevation. 

# I Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

# I When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 

# I ,Professional will hover in place. 

## IThe rmre the stick is pushed awayfrom the center 

# Iposition, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will 

# Ichange elevation. Always push the stick gently 

# I to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation

1 

### changes.**---,---·--------~.**

### ---- ! 

# iMoving the left stick to 

### the left or right controls the 

# !**~ ~**  1 

### rudderand rotation ofthe aircraft. 

# I**~**

# 't II 

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

# I clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 

# I IProfessional will maintain its current orientation. 

# I I The more the stick is pushed awayfrom the center 1 

## Iposition, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will



## ____ __j .-l!ota_te_.

___________ _ 1 [ 1

### Moving the right stick up and down changes the

# ~ Iaircraft'sforward and backward pitch. 

### I

## '*'~**~** Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly

1 ¢ • 

# Ibackward. Phantom 3 Professional will hover in 

### I 

# Iplace if

### the stick is centered. 

# 1: iPush the stickfurther

### aw~from the center posttion for 

# I alargerpttch angle (maximum 30°) andfasterflight.

## -~----,-,--· -- ·----ir-M-o-ving

## th~rlgh~iickcontrol leftand right changes

, f 

### the aircraft's left and right pitch. 

### ! 1

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

. IPhantom 3 Professional will hover in place if the



# -!;;ci-**~--~------** 

# .. ---**-~ :i:~:lc:~::~~:rn**  the dial to

# th;~~;.- an;-the

## y-

# ~ I l1l1l ·1 

### camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the



# l**~** J ( 1

### dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point**~** 

# I Idownwards. The camera will remain In its current

# ------'~-- 

# Iposition when dial is static.

_______ _::0 Cll 

### 3 

### g CD () 0 

### ;a Q.**~** Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Flight Mode Switch 

### Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose between; P-mode, F-mode and Amode.



### Position**Figur~** 

## FlightMode Position 1 

## C:.:::0 F-mode Position2 

## Gb A-mode Position3

### ~ P-mode**Position1~**


### Position2g --·---**Position3~** 

### P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. There are three different versions of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on GPS signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available; the aircraft is using GPSfor positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but asufficient GPS signal is not available. Aircraft is using onlyVision Positioning for position holding. P-ATTI: Neither GPS norVision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometerfor positioning, so only altitude is maintained. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft uses only its barometerto stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Point if remote controller signal is lost and the Home Pointwas recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, referto the IOC section in the Appendix. By default, the Flight Mode Switch is locked to P-mode. To unlockotherflight modes, launch the OJI Pilot app, enterthe "Camera" page, and tap "Mode", then activate "Multiple Flight Mode". 

### RTHButton Press and hold the RTH buttonto startthe Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure. The LED ring aroundthe RTH Button will blinkwhite to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to 

### cancel the RTH procedure and regain control of the aircraft.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

### Connecting Your Mobile Device Tiltthe mobile device holderto the desired position. Press the button on the side ofthe mobile device holder to releasethe clamp, andthen placeyour mobile device intothe cradle. Adjustthe clamp down to securethe mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote oontroller using a USB cable, plug one end of the cable intoyour mobile device andthe otherend intothe USB portonthe backofthe remote controller.



### Optimal Transmission Range The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote oontroller is most reliable within the areathat is depicted in the image below:
Optimal Transmission Range

strong weak
Ensure that the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission zone. To achieve the best transmission performance, maintain the appropriate relationship betweenthe operatorand the aircraft.

The Status LED reflects the strength of the connection between the remote controller and the aircraft. The RTH LED indicates the Return-to-Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains more information aboutthese indicators.**~** ·- -- RTH LED

Status LED -·---·---- ---·• ••••Phantom 3 Professional User Manual
Status LED ·R -Solid Red

### ·~ -SolidGreen Alarm 

## I Chime 

### 1 Chime R

....··Slow Blinking Red 0-D-0

...... cj:{ 

### ·G:{iP.; iy\

...... Red and Green/ Red and None YellowAlternate Blinks 

### RTH LED Sound 

### iN -SolidWhite 

## I Chime**,~,** ...... Blinking White 

## w...... Blinking White 

### Ooo• 00""" Remote ControllerStatus The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft The remote controller is connected to the aircraft. Remote controllererror.
HO downlink is disrupted.
Remote ControllerStatus Aircraft is returning horne. Sending Return-to-Home command to the aircraft. Return-to-Home procedure in progress. 

## & The Remote Status Indicatorwill blink red arid sound an alert, when the battery level iscritically low.

## ~i!11d1'li~~;~~J!l?t~;~n~oli~r· 

# , .....··.,... ;t·.··· · .,.. The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking Is only required when using a new remote controllerforthe first time. Followthese stepsto link a new remote controller: 1. Turn on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch the OJI Pilotapp. 2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Enter "Camera" arid tap on 

## Ill',1111 and then tap "Linking RC" button as shown below.

RC Calibration 

## > Stick Mode 

## >
Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.
C1

### 1~--~N~o~t~De~fi~tn~ed~--~ C2 1'-----'N-"o"'t-=D,;;.efi"'tn;,:;e,;;.d

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28 ''i!';DJ;**'·•!\1-hj~•<:-** F';c·'' You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back oftheRC.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual
4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and abeep is

emitted.

RC Calibration Stick Mode
Detau Dono
C1 It stick mode is M t change unless f 

## I NotD 

## > > Searching lor akcralt frequency, timeout in 54seconds ed. the aircraft is control! Press the linking button on the aircraft to link this remote controller Cancel Defined J

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back ofthe RC.

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

to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED will display a solid green once the remote controller is successfully linked to the aircraft.

Link Button



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

## a~~bi**o9.titrolJ~COt1'll)tJ~)l~r$i~r:r** The remote controller is compliantwith both CE and FCC requirements.

# Camera and Gimbal
This section provides the technical specifications of the camera and 

### explains the gimbal's operation modes.

# Camera and Gimbal

The on-board camera uses the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensorto capture video (up to 4096x2160p at 24fps or 4K at up to 30fps with the Phantom 3 Professional) and 12 megapixel stills. You may choose to record the video in either MOV or MP4 format. Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and time-lapse mode. A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile deviceviathe DJI Pilot app. 

### Camera Micro-SO Card Slot To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro-SO card into the slot, as shown below, before turning on the Phantom 3 Professional. The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 16 GB Micro-SO card and supports Micro-SO cards up to 64GB. A UHS-1 Micro-SO card is recommended due to their fast read and write speeds allowing you to save high-resolution video data.



# 0 Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the Phantom 3 Professional when it is turned on.


### Camera Data Port Turn on the Phantom 3 Professional and connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos and videos to yourcomputer.



## . 

# ----

Lb. The aircraft must be turned on before attempting to accessthe files on the Micro-SO card.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual


### Camera Operation Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the images or videos through the DJI Pilot app. For more information about howto use these buttons, refer to "Controlling the Camera Page 24".



### Gimbal Profile The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture clear, stable images and video. The gimbal can tiltthe camera within a 120· range.

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

### Gimbal Operation Modes Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the camera settings page of the DJI Pilot app. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote controllerfor changes to take effect. Referto the table belowfor details:

Follow Mode The angle between gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains constant at all times. FPVMode The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a first-person perspectiveflying experience. 

## Lf:, • A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) the aircraft is placed on uneven ground or the gimbal's motion is obstructed (2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive external force, such as acollision. Pleasetake offfrom flat, open ground and protectthe gimbal at all times. • Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The

gimbal will recoverfull functionality after it dries.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

### Anti-Drop Kit The anti-drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. Two pins have been mounted prior to shipping. If new or additional pins are required, see the diagram below. Press Part 

### (j)through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part

## ®,then lockthem together as shown®. Mounting the anti-drop kit pins diagonally from each other is recommended.

# DJIPilotApp

This section introduces the four main functions of the DJI Pilot app.

# DJIPilotApp
The DJI Pilot app is a mobile application designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Professional. Use this app to control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app also features Map, Academy, and User Center, which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with others. It is recommended thatyou use atabletforthe 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. [5] [6] [8] ! I

. ! I

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## "" 

# .**~** •• ---[10] 

# •

[12] [11]

### ~ Phantom 3 Professional User Manual [1) Flight

### Mode 

### E):The text nextto this icon indicates the currentflight mode. Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allowyou to modifyflight limits and setthe gain values. 

### [2) GPS Signal Strength**~.ul!:** This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength. [3) IOC 

### Settings 

## t>A CL :This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to viewthe IOC settings menu and select the desired IOC setting. [4) System Status**c~~Fiy(GPS),** :This icon indicatesthe current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength.
::P. [5) Battery Level 

### Indicator 

### §: -<>-o
___.,:The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored 

# -6' zones on the battery level indicator representthe power levels needed to carry out differentfunctions. "'0 

### [6) Remote 

### ControllerSignal 

# g.",1

### 111: This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. [7) 

### HD VIdeo Link Signal Strength 

## IJfef,1

### 1ll: This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and the remote controller. [8] Battery Level 

## f't1 ()0%: This icon shows the current battery level. Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the batterywarning history. [9] General Settings :::Tapthis 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 Shutterand Recording Settings 

### 9:Tap to entervarious cameravalue settings, including color space forthe recording, resolution of the videos, image size and so on. Shutter 

# e: Tap this button to take asingle photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot ortime-lapsed shooting modes.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual
Record**~** : Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which has the same functionaiity. Playback 

### [f) :Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured. CameraSettings**~;:** :Tap to set ISO, shutterand auto exposurevalues ofthe camera. [11] Vision Positioning 

# g : This icon showsthe distance between the surface and the Vision PositioningSystem's sensors.
[12] FlightTelemetry

The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation. Flight attitude is indicated bythe flight attitude icon. (1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing. (2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. (3} The angle ofthe boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicatesthe roll angle. [13] Map Displaythe flight path of the currentflight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI.

[14] Retum to Home (RTH) 

### Ji) : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point.
[15] Auto Takeoff/Landing



# .. t..l..!. :Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 0 c_0 '- Phantom3 Professional User Manual [16] Livestream**~** : Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobile 

### dataseNice is available on the mobile device. [17] Back 

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

,_ . --- 

# •o•r:EtotQt; ·· Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilotapp. After recording several video clips, simply tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, which are automatically combined to create ashortfilm that can be shared immediately.

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

# ·bi~~~n(·

# ..:; Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in 'Discovery'. Use your registered DJI accountto loginto 'Discovery'.

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

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

# ~~li~f1tf3f1\'ffo~m~t~.~~9~it~~~···.··.··· 1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s ,

snow, rain and fog. 2. Only fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS system. 3. Avoid obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, and bodies ofwater. 4. Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including base stations

and radio transmission towers. 5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and

temperature.Be very careful when flying at altitudes greaterthan 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea 

## ::n level, asthe performance ofthe battery and aircraft may be affected.**~** 6. The Phantom 3 Professional cannot operate within the polarareas.

# •.·F;~~~t,OJ1lt~:~f!~J~or:~•¥.:~@!~!~;~~.•·· All unmanned aerial vehicle (UA

### V) operators should abide by all regulations setforth by government and regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons, flights are limited by default, which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight limitations include height limits, distance limits, and No-FlyZones. When operating In P-mode, height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones function concurrently to manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height limits are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft altitude from exceeding 1640feet (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 fly in a restricted cylinder, as shown below:

Maximum Flight Altitude Max Radius

Home Point**-Lit--~-** Height of a<rcraft when turned onPhantom 3 Professional User Manual

FlightUmits DJI Pilot

### app Maximum Flight Aircraft's altitude cannot Warning: Height Altitude exceed the specified value. limit reached.
Max Radius Flight distance must bewithin Warning: Distance the rnax radius.



### GPS Signal

### Weak 

# Y

.....**·~inking**

### Yel!l>w Flight Limits Maximum Flight Altitude Max Radius Height is restricted to 400 feet. (120m) and under. No limits limit reached.

DJI Pilot

### app Warning; Height limit reached. Aircraft Status lndicat>r None. Rapid red flashing "

......when close to the max radius lirnit.

Aircraft Status Indicator
None.

• If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Phantom 3, but cannot fly it any father. If the**~** Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within

range automatically. • If the Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within range automatically. No-RyZones All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Ry Zones are divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include majorairports and flying fields where manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive institute. The details ofthe No-Fly Zones are explained asfollow: Airport (1) Airport No-Ry Zone are comprised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones. Each zone features circles of various sizes. (2) R1 miles (value ofthe R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is aTakeoff restricted zone, inside ofwhich take 

### off is prevented. (3) From R1 mile to R1 + 1mile around the airport the flight altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination. Starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile (4) When the aircraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No-Fly Zones, awarning message will appear on the OJI Pilot app.Phantom3 Professional User Manual



## L J-1mile----+I+-R1 

### r,;;:;]+------ R2 -----+
Restricted Area No-fly zone Restricted-altitude flight zone Warning zone 

# ;g. (1) Restricted Areas does not haveflight altitude restrictions. 

### ;:r (2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off within this zone. The value of Rvaries based on the definition ofthe restricted areas. (3) A "warning zone" has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches within 0.6 miles (1 km) ofthis zone, awarning message will appearon the OJI Pilot app. 

## I-RestrictedArea--+ 

## I

No-Hyzone Warning zone Free zone



### 42

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### GPSSignal Strong 

### ($:·

...... BlinkingGreen Aircraft Zone Restriction OJI PilotApp Prompt 

### Status Indicator Motors will notstart. Warning: You are in a No-fly zone. Take off prohibited. No-flyZone Ifthe aircraft entersthe restricted area in A-mode, but is Warning: You are in ano-fly zone. switched to P-mode, the aircraft will automatically descend, land, Automatic landing has begun. and stop its motors. R1: Warning: You are in a R:

...... Ifthe aircraft entersthe restricted restricted zone. Descending to Red flashing Restricted- area in A-mode, but is switched safe altitude. altitude flight to P-mode, itwill descend to an R2: Warning: You are in a zone appropriate altitude and hover restricted zone. Maximum flight altitude is restricted to between 15feet belowthe altitude limit. 20m 

### and 500m. Ry cautiously. Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a there will be awarning

. restricted zone, Flycautiously. Free zone No restrictions. None. None.



## Eel Serni-autornatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. 

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

city centers, orother sensitive areas. Ry the aircraftonly within your line of sight.Phantom 3 Professional User 

### Manual

1. Remote controller, Intelligent Right Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 2. Propellers are mounted correctlyand firmly. 3. Micro-SO card has been inserted, if necessary. 4. Gimbal is functioning normally. 5. Motors can startand arefunctioning normally. 6. The DJI Pilotapp is successfullyconnected to the aircraft.

IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight performance orflight failure. Regular calibration is required foroptimal performance. 

# 0 •Do 

### not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference. Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean 

# l} metal structures 

### ;:r • Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones. 

### • Do not calibrate in direct proximityto large metal objects. • DO NOT calibrate indoors.


### Calibration Procedures Choose an open areato carry outthe following procedures. 1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight

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

green light.Phantom3 Professional User Manual 3. Hold the aircraft vertically, with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center

axis. Recalibrate the compass ifthe Aircraft Status Indicatorglows solid red. 

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&, If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your aircraftto adifferent location andtry again. 

## :¢: Calibrate the compass before each flight. launch the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding.


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

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....·. Auto Takeoff Use auto takeoff only ifthe Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the autotakeofffeature: 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-flight checklist. 4. 

### Tap".t.", and confirm that conditions are safeforflight. Slide the icon to confirm and takeoff. 5. Aircrafttakes off and hovers at (1.5 meters) above ground.



### &, Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidlywhen it is using the Vision Position System for stabilization. The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is sufficient GPS lock before using the Auto Take-offfeature.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

### Auto-Landing Use auto-landing only ifthe Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Followthe steps belowto usethe auto-landing feature: 1. Ensurethe aircraft is in P- mode. 2. Check the landing area condition before tapping".!.", to begin landing. Then follow the on-screen

instructions.

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# .. Startingthe Motors A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both sticks to the bottom inner or outer corners to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning, release both sticks simultaneously.



### Stoppingthe Motors There are 

### two methodsto stop the motors. Method 1: When Phantom 3 Professional has 

### landed, push the throttle 

### downG:>, then conduct the same 

# esc that was used to start the motors, as described above®. Motors will stop immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push and hold the throttle down. The motors will stop afterthree seconds.

Method 1 Method 2



## ,&, Do not perform aCSC when the aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motorswill suddently stop.



### Takeoffll...anding 

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

### now safe

to fly. Ifthey flash yellow, the Horne Point has not been recorded. 5. Push thethrottle up slowiytotake 

### off or useAutoTakeoff. 6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJJ Pilot app. 7. To land, hoverover alevel surface and gently pull down on the throttle to descend. 8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop. 9. Turn offthe Intelligent Flight Batteryfirst, then the Remote Controller.