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### 31Gimbal Camera 

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

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

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


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

The aircraft must be turned on before attempting to access the fles on the Micro-SD card.

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

### Camera LED Indicator Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on. It provides information on the working status of the camera.
Camera LED Indicator Camera status Green Fast Blink (0.2s off, 0.1s on ) System is warming up. Green Blink Once (0.5s off, 0.4s on ) Taking a single picture. Green Blink 3 Times (0.3s off, 0.1s on ) Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot. Slow Red Blink (1.6s on, 0.8s off ) Recording. Fast Red Blink (0.5s off, 0.2s on ) SD card error.

Double Red Blink (0.1s on, 0.1s off, 0.1s on, 0.1s off) Overheated Camera Solid Red System error. Green and Red Blink (0.8s green on, 0.8s red on) Firmware Upgrading


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

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the tilt movement of the camera. -90° 0° 30°© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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

Follow Mode The angle between gimbal’s orientation and aircraft’s nose remains constant at all times. FPV Mode The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a frst-person perspective fying experience.
A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) the aircraft is placed on uneven ground or the gimbal’s motion is obstructed (2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive external force, such as a collision. Please take off from fat, open ground and protect the gimbal at all times. Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries.

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### 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 1 through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part 2 , then lock them together as shown 3 . Mounting the anti-drop kit pins diagonally from each other is recommended.

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# DJI GO app
This section introduces the four main functions of the DJI GO app.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

### 35DJI Pilot App 

# DJI GO app The DJI GO app is a mobile application designed specifcally 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 confguring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with others. It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience.



## Camera The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Phantom 3 Professional’s camera. You can also confgure various camera parameters from the Camera page. Connect your Aircraft, Take to the Skies iPad

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### 36 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.DJI Pilot App Phantom 3 Professional User Manual [1] Flight Mode : The text next to this icon indicates the current fight mode. Tap to confgure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify fight limits and set the gain values.

The aircraft is set to “Beginner Mode” by default. The aircraft cannot fy 30 meters (98 feet) higher and beyond the recorded Home Point under beginner mode. Disable this mode in the MODE setting page. [2] GPS Signal Strength : This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength. [3] IOC Settings CL

: This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC settings menu and select the desired IOC setting. [4] System Status : This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. [5] Battery Level Indicator : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions. [6] Remote Controller Signal : This icon shows the strength of remote controller’s signal. [7] HD Video Link Signal Strength : This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and the remote controller. [8] Battery Level : This icon shows the current battery level. Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the battery warning history. [9] General Settings : Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set fight parameters, reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the fight route display. [10] Camera Operation Bar Shutter and Recording Settings : Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution of the videos, image size and so on.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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

: Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which has the same functionality. Playback : Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured. Camera Settings : Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values of the camera. [11] Map Display the fight path of the current fight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI.

[12] Vision Positioning : This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System’s sensors. [13] Flight Telemetry

The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation. Flight attitude is indicated by the fight attitude icon. (1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing. (2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. (3) The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle.

[14] Dynamic Home Point : Press this button to enable the dynamic home point feature, the home point then will be reset to position of the mobile device. [15] Return to Home (RTH) : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point. H : D :

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## Director Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI GO app. After recording several video clips, simply tap “Director” from the app’s home screen. You can then select a template and a specifed number of clips, which are automatically combined to create a short flm t hat can be shared immediately. 

## Store Tap “Store” to visit the offcial DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily buy new products. 

## Discovery Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view fight logs, and check your DJI account status in "Discovery". Use your registered DJI account to login to "Discovery". [16] Auto Takeoff/Landing / : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. [17] Livestream : Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobile data service is available on the mobile device. [18] Back : Tap to return to the main GUI.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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

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

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

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

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

temperature.Be very careful when fying at altitudes greater than 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea level, as the performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected. 6. The Phantom 3 Professional cannot operate within the polar areas. 

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

### Maximum fight altitude & Radius Limits Maximum fight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI GO app. Be aware that the maximum fight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your Phantom 3 Professional will fy in a restricted cylinder, as shown below:

Maximum Flight Altitude Max Radius

Home Point Height of aircraft when turned on