1/9/2015 

Thomas vonAhlefeld 

1725 Cleneay Ave, Apt 2223 

Norwood, OH 45212 

(603)593-2090 

To Whom It May Concern: 

Please accept my Application for Certificate of Waiver or Authorization. I have submitted it in 

triplicate, but was unsure if doing so in triplicate was the requirement as I found different 

guidance online. 

I have seen multiple photographers utilizing UASs and wanted to attempt to get proper 

authorization. As a licensed commercial pilot, I understand the need to regulate UAS use in the 

NAS. My proposed operation takes safety of flight seriously and my Aerial Operations Manual 

reflects my focus on safety. After 13 years as an Air Force Officer, I also understand the need to 

follow regulations. I do believe businesses like mine can be conducted in a safe and responsible 

manner. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to conduct operations legally. 

If possible, or at your discretion, I would not mind conducting operations and reporting back as 

a "test-organization." 

Respectfully 

Thomas vonAhlefeld 

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No cettlflcate may be Issued unless a completed application 

form has been received ('14 C F R ... 91 . . . 101 and 105) ,,. __________ ,. 

0 From Approved: O.M.B. No.2120-0027 08/31/2008 

US Department of Transportation APPLICANTS· DO NOT USE THESE SPACES 

Federal Aviation Administration Region l I Date 

APPLICATION FOR Action i 

QApproJ.ect 0 Disapproved- "Explain under "Aemarks" 

CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER Signature of~uthorized FAA representative 

OR AUTHORIZATION - INSTRUCTIONS 

Submit this application in triplicate (3) to any FAA Fiight fighting eq~Jipment. The appHc<>nt may also wish to submit 

Standards district office. photographs and scale diagrams as supplemental material 

Applicants requesting a Certificate of Waiver or Aulhorizato assist in, the FAA's evaluation of a particular site. 

Application for a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization must 

tlon for an aviation event must complete all the applicable be submlt~ed 45 days prior to the requested date of the 

items on this form and attach a properly marked 7.5 series event. 

Topographic Quadrangle Map(s), published by the U.S. 

Geological Survey (scale 1:24,000), of the proposed operat- Applicants requesting a Certificate of Waiver or Authorizaing area. The map(s} must include scale depictions of the lion for activities other than an aviation event will complete 

flightlines, showlines, race courses, and the location of the items 1 through 10 only and the certification, item 17, on the 

air event controf point, Police dispatch, ambulance, and fire reverse. 

1. Name of organlz.ation 2. Name.of resj;.onsible person 

TOMVON Photography - Aerial Operations Thomas Todd vonAhlefeld 

3. Permanent House number and street or route number Cil)• Sta!e and ZIP c.ooo Telephone No. mailing 

address 1725 Cleneay Ave., Apt 2223 Norwood Ohio, 45212 (603) 593-2090 

4. State whethet the app!ic;:1m or any o1 1ts pflr~c\ptJI ottice;-s..1'Ui.\ltH.'!1S has an tlpp.jication for W''dii\•~H· pe!idlng t.'lt any othe~ offic~ of the F M. 

no application for waiver pending at any other office of the FAA 

5. State wt'leU1ar. the Bf..>..pllcarll & nny of its ptfflc!pa-1-officu-rs ovmers has S'ier had lts sppti:;atlon fOf waiver denied, m:whether the FAA has everwttndrawn a wa!Vet from thfl applicaht ot at1y of l~s 

princlpat o.f!!cets/O'wnets, 

no application for waiver denied or withdrawn by applicant 

6. fAR sectioo and m1mber to be waiveo 

Title 14, Chapter !, Subchapter C - Part 21, Subpart H - Part 45, Subpart C • Part 4 7 • Part 61 - Parts 91.1 03{b )(2), 91.105, 91 .1 09 

91.119, 91.121, 91.151, 91.405, 91.407, 91.409,91.417 

7, Detailed description of pmposed operation (Atl<lc/1 supplement •1 needed) 

Supplement Attached for Review 

' ll. Area of operation (Locanon, al!f!Udes, ere.) ' 

Area in and around Ohio, Northem Kentucky, and Eastem Indiana - a!titiudes not to exceed 400' AGL without prior approval 

9a. Beginning (Dme and hou~l !l, Endi119 (Date and hourt 

1 January 2015, 0900 for duration of interim UAS regulations 

10" Alrcroft Piloi'sName Certificate num~er Home address 

make ~~ mOtiel and rating . (S!ree\~ity, State) (b) (c) 

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Thomas Todd vonAhlefeld 3165279 - Comm Pilot 1725 Cleneay Ave., Apt 2223 

Norwood, OH 45212 

OJ! inspire 1 Thomas Todd vonAhiefeld 3165279- CommPilot 1725 Cleneay Ave., Apt 2223 

Norwood, OH 45212 

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FAA Form 7711 -2 (8-08i Supersedes Previous Edllton 
... ITEMS 11 THROUGH 16 TO BE FILLED OUT FOR AiR SHOW! AIR RACE WAIVER REQUESTS ONLY. 

11, TI1e air eve!'lt wm be sponsored !Jy: 

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I 12. Pem1ancnt House number and street or route number Cl~t ' Stale and ZIP code Telephone No. 

l mailing 

address 

13. Policing (Describe provisions to be made lor policing thll event-) 

14. Emergent:)' fac>liiies (Mark all/hat will be available at time at!d place of ait event.) 

0 Physician 0 Fire truck 0 Other - Specify 

D Ambulance 0 Crash wagon 

1 S. Air i raffle CQ!'Itrol (D<lscribe method Qi controlli'ng traffic, Including provision for mri\'alal'id depm1uro ol $clredullld' alrcra!I.J 

16. Schedule of Events (Include arrival a.nd .o'epat1ure of scht;l(juted <lircml! a~>d olher perma,~ J.lm airport maybe apen.) 

Hour Date Even! 

(a) (b) 

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(c) 

II sufilcienl space Is not BVailabfe, the entire schedvle of events may be suoou!led on separate sheets,! in !he order and marmer Indicated above. 

Pltlllse Re? 

The undersigned applic.ant accepts full responsibility for the strict obs~rvance of the terms of the Certificate 

of Waiver or Authorization, anclutlderstands that the authorization contained in such certificate will be strictly 

limited to the above described operation, 

17 Certification· I CERTIFY that the foregoing statements are true. 

Date SignatureofApp~ 

1-~ Jot'S P~L ·z . c.--

Remarl<s 

FAA Form 7711·2 (8-08) Supersedes Previous Edition 
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TOMVON Photogra)phy 

Aerial Operations Manual 

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CONTENTS 

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1.0 ..... SCOPE OF OPERATIONS ................................................ J .................................................... 3 

2.0 ..... SAFTEY OF FLIGHT CONSIDERATIONS .......................... !... ................................................. 3 

3.0 ..... PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES ..................................... .' ..................................................... S 

4.0 ..... UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS IN USE AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............... S 

ATTACHMENTS 

A ......... MISSION AREA ASSESSMENT &APPROVAL 

B ......... MISSION BRIEFING 

C ......... CREW MISSION LOG 

D ......... MONTHLY MAINTENANCE LOG 

E ......... UAS CHECKLISTS 

F ......... DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Manufacturer User Manual • 

G ......... DJI Inspire 1 Manufacturer User Manual 

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1.0 SCOPE OF OPERATIONS TOMVON Aerial Photography provides aerial digital photographs 

and video to clients on a contracted case by case basis; Contract decisions are based upon 

whether the aerial operation can be conducted in a safe and mutually acceptable manner. 

(Section 1.1 contains safety of flight information considered in the contract decision making 

process.) Standard photography operations involve di~ital photography of commercial and 

private real estate, completed and in-progress construction sites, and landscape. Standard 

video operations involve private and commercial real ~state, completed and in-progress 

construction sites, and landscape. All other operations! will be considered on a case by case 

basis but will not violate safety of flight discussed in S~ction 1.1. 

2.0 SAFETY OF FLIGHT CONSIDERATIONS Prior to acceptin;g a contract, a safety of flight 

assessment of the area of intended flight will be conducted (Attachment A). This 

assessment includes a visual assessment of the anticip~ted area of operations. Items to be 

considered include the following: 

• Operations near an airport (controlled or uncontro;lled) 

o Operations in Class B, C, and D airspace will' not be conducted 

o Operations within 5 miles of the outer perimeter of Class B, C, and D airspace will 

be conducted only with prior coordination yvith Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility 

exercising control of said airspace 

• In such cases approved by ATC, direct contact with ATC via cellular phone 

will be utilized to inform ATC of the start and end of flight operations as 

required 

• Obstructions that would have an adverse effect on the proposed flight path -discuss 

with crew during pre-flight mission brief 

o Power lines 

o Antennas 

o Bridges 

o Trees 

o Other items/situations which may affect safety of flight 

• Frequencies anticipated in the local flight area that would have a negative effect on the 

safety of flight , 

2.1 All flight operations are conducted with both a Pilqt in Command (PIC) and Safety 

Observer (SO). In such cases that two personnel ar~ required for flight and photography 

or video operations, a Camera Operator (CO)- controlling camera system only- and a 

SO is utilized resulting in a crew of 3. Assigned ere~ members must be present for PIC 

led Mission Briefing (Attachment B). Designation of crew is recorded on a mission log 

(Attachment C) 

• PIC qualifications include: . 

o Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot License 

o One of the following Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) flight experience 

• 1 year or more of personal expe'rience 

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• Formal UAS training provided by aerial system manufacturer or 

training program through university or community college 

• CO qualifications include: 

o There are no formal qualifications for qo/ however/ the CO must be familiar 

with the UAS mission being conducted and remain within 5 feet of the PIC for 

duration of flight in order to effectively; communicate 

• SO Qualifications 

o There are no formal qualifications for SOl however/ the SO must be familiar 

with the UAS mission being conducted ~nd stay within 5-10 feet of the PIC 

for duration of flight in order to effectively communicate safety of flight 

issues 

2.2 Conduct pre-flight inspection of UAS prior to mission start 

2.3 Maintenance of aerial systems is conducted in accprdance with manufacturer and FAA 

recommendations/requirements and recorded on :the appropriate Aircraft Maintenance 

Log (Attachment D). 

2.4 Flight over groups of people not directly involved with contracted mission is avoided if 

at all possible. 

2.5 To maintain safety of flight/ all flights are conducted under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) only. 

2.6 Approved missions will not exceed an altitude of 400 feet above ground level (AGL) 

unless prior approval from ATC is obtained (max AGL setting in UAS software package 

limits max AGL) 

2.7 PIC and SO will ensure the UAS is within visual line of site (VLOS) at all times during flight 

operations in order to maintain safety of flight and avoid other air traffic or objects aloft 

or on the ground 

2.8 DJI UAS Failsafe Function- return to home (see m~nufacturer S manual for more 

detailed information/ Attachments F/G) 

2.8.1 Dl UASs will activate Failsafe Function upon the following conditions 

2.8.1.1 The transmitter is turned off 

2.8.1.2 The UAS has flown out of effective commu{lication range 

2.8.1.3 The signal between the transmitter and UAS has been blocked 

2.8.1.4 There is interference causing a signal problbm with the transmitter 

2.9 Operations Manager will make final determinatio~ on approval or disapproval of 

missions and assign a mission number to approveq missions (Attachment A) 

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3.0 PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES The number of required, crew is dependent on mission 

requirements. At a minimum, each mission will consist of a PIC and SO with the addition of 

an SIC as required. Personnel responsibilities are as follows: 

3.1 Operations Manager- responsibilities may be delegated to PIC 

• Contact ATC (as required) 

• Contact local law enforcement having jurisdiction in mission area to inform them of 

operations- relay date and time of mission : 

• Monthly Maintenance Log inspection as required in Section 1.1.3 to ensure UASs are 

properly maintained in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and/or 

FAA Regulations as appropriate 

• Ensure minimum qualifications of mission assig11ed UAS PIC 

3.2 PIC 

• Safety of Flight Assessment of mission area 

• Maintenance Log inspection (Attachment D) 

• Fill out Crew Mission Log and ensure assigned members sign 

• Conduct pre-flight mission brief and flight plan in accordance with 

• Conduct pre-flight checklist (Attachment E) 

3.3 so 

• Attend pre-flight mission brief and flight plan meeting 

• Sign Crew Member Log 

• Remain within 5-10 feet of the PIC for duration of flight in order to effectively 

communicate potential safety of flight issues 

3.4CO I 

• Attend pre-flight mission brief and flight plan meeting 

• Sign Crew Member Log 

• Remain within 5 feet of the PIC for duration of flight in order to effectively 

communicate 

4.0 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS IN USE AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TOMVON 

Photography only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJI is 'an industry leader in small UAS 

production. DJI UASs are loaded with ground breaking ;software enabling the user to set 

parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set 

to limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit fight to a 

predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI softw?Jre provides real-time altitude and 

location information to the PIC via the linked monitor (smart phone/tablet devices) 

4.1 DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ (Attachment F- UAS photo'& Manufacturer User Manual) 

4.1.1 Aircraft 

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4.1.1.1 Supported Battery- DJI 5200mAH LiPp Battery 

4.1.1.2 Weight (Battery & Propellers Included)- 2lbs 11.810oz (1242g) 

4.1.1.3 Hover Accuracy (Ready to Fly)- Vertical: .8m; Horizontal: 2.5m 

4.1.1.4 Max Yaw Angular Velocity- 200°/s 

4.1.1.5 Max Tilt Angel~ 35° 

4.1.1.6 Max Ascent Speed- 6m/s 

4.1.1.7 Max Descent Speed- 2m/s 

4.1.1.8 Max Flight Speed -15m/s (NOT RECOMMENDED) 

4.1.2 Gimbal 

4.1.2.1 Working Current- Static: 750mA; Dyrlamic: 900mA 

4.1.2.2 Control Accuracy- ±0.03° 

4.1.2.3 Controllable Range- Pitch: -90°- 0° 

4.1.2.4 Maximum Angular Speed- Pitch: 90°/s 

4.1.3 Camera 

4.1.3.1 Operating Temperature Range- 32°F .. 104°F (0°C- 40°C) 

4.1.3.2 Sensor Size- 1/2.3" 

4.1.3.3 Effective Pixels -14M 

4.1.3.4 Resolution- 4384x3288 

4.1.3.5 HD Video Recording -1080p30 & 720p 

4.1.3.6 Recording Field of View- 110°/85° 

4.1.4 Transmitter 

4.1.4.1 Operating Frequency- 5.728GHz- 5.85GHz 

4.1.4.2 Communication Distance (unobstructed)- FCC Compliance: 800m 

4.1.4.3 Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER)- -93dBm 

4.1.4.4 Transmitter Power- FCC Compliance: lOOmW 

4.1.4.5 Working Voltage -120mA@3.7V 

4.1.5 Range Extender 

4.1.5.1 Operating Frequency- 2412-2462MHz 

4.1.5.2 Communication Distance (unobstruct~d)- S00-700m 

4.1.5.3 Transmitter Power- 20dBm 

4.1.5.4 Power Consumption- 2W 

4.2 DJIInspire 1 (Attachment G- UAS photo & Manuf~cturer User Manual) 

4.2.1 Aircraft 

4.2.1.1 Model- T600 

4.2.1.2 Weight (Battery Included)- 6lbs 7.52p1oz (2935g) 

4.2.1.3 Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode)- Vertical: O.Sm; Horizontal: 2.Sm 

4.2.1.4 Max Angular Velocity- Pitch: 300°/s; 'vaw: 150°/s 

4.2.1.5 Max Tilt Angle- 35° 

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4.2.1.6 Max Ascent Speed - Sm/s 

4.2.1.7 Max Descent Speed -4m/s 

4.2.1.8 Max Speed- 22m/s (A TTl mode, no Wind- NOT RECOMMENDED) 

4.2.1.9 Max Flight Altitude- 4500m 

4.2.1.10 Max Wind Resistance -10m/s 

4.2.1.11 Max Flight Time- Approximately 18;minutes 

4.2.1.12 Motor Model- DJI 3510 

4.2.1.13 Propeller Model- DJI1345 

4.2.1.14 Operating Temperature Range -14°f to 104°F (-10°C to 40°C} 

4.2.1.15 Dimensions -17 W' x 17 %" x 12" 

4.2.2 Gimbal 

4.2.2.1 Model- ZEN MUSE X3 

4.2.2.2 Output Power (with camera)- Static: ;9W; In Motion: 11W 

4.2.2.3 Operating Current- Static: 750mA; In' Motion: 900mA 

4.2.2.4 Angular Vibration Range - ±0.03° 

4.2.2.5 Mounting- Detachable 

4.2.2.6 Controllable Range- Pitch: -90° to +30°; Pan: ±320° 

4.2.2.7 Mechanical Range- Pitch: -125° to 4S0

; Pan: ±330° 

4.2.2.8 Max Controllable Speed- Pitch: 120°/s; Pan: 180°/s 

4.2.3 Camera 

4.2.3.1 Name- X3 

4.2.3.2 Model- FC350 

4.2.3.3 Total Pixels -12.76M 

4.2.3.4 Effective Pixels- 12.4M 

4.2.3.5 Image Max Size- 4000x3000 

4.2.3.6 ISO Range- 100-3200 

4.2.3.7 Field of View- 94° 

4.2.3.8 CMOS- Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" . 

4.2.3.9 HD Video Recording- UHD(4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30; 

FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60~ HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60 

4.2.3.10 Operating Temperature Range- 32°F- 104°F (0°C- 40°C} 

4.2.4 Transmitter 

4.2.4.1 Name- C1 

4.2.4.2 Operating Frequency- 5.728-5.850G!Tfz; 2.400-2.483GHz 

4.2.4.3 Communicating Distance (unobstructed)- 2000m 

4.2.4.4 Output Power- 9W 

4.2.4.5 Operating Temperature Range- 14°F ~o 104°F (-10°C to 40°C} 

4.2.4.6 Battery- 600mAh LiPo 2S ' 

4.3 Additional UASs to be added as technology evolves 

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MISSION NUMBER 

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MISSION AREA ASSESSMENT & APPROVAL 

LOCATION ADDRESS CONTACT INFORMATION 

Name Phone# Assessment Conducted 

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AREA ASSESSMENT- HAZARDS TO SAFETY OF FLIGHT 

ASSESSOR RECOMMENDATION: 

{circle one} ACCEPT MISSION DECLINE MISSION DATE: 

OPS MANAGER APPROVAL: 

(circle one) ACCEPT MISSION DECLINE MISSION DATE: 

SIGNATURE OF OPERATIONS 

MANAGER: 

CONTACT INFORMATION 

·Assessment Conducted B

LOCATIONADDRESS 

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ASSESSOR RECOMMENDATION: 

(circle one) ACCEPT MISSION DECLINE MISSION DATE: 

OPS MANAGER APPROVAL: 

(circle one) ACCEPT MISSION DECLINE MISSION DATE: 

SIGNATURE OF OPERATIONS 

MANAGER: 

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ATTACHMENT B 

MISSION BRIEFING 

(Conducted by Missic;m PIC) 

1. Mission Number 

2. Weather Considerations 

3. Area of Operations- boundary limits 

4. Mission Objective: Photo or Video Mission 

5. Known Hazards to Flight in the Area of Operations 

6. For Video Mission: walk flight path, discuss altitude 

variations, and determine number of passes 

7. Estimated Duration of Flight 

8. Battery Change Requirement 

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ATTACHMENT E 

CHECKLISTS 

DJI Phantom 2 Visi;on+ 

Pre-flight 

1. Notify ATC- Start of Mission (as required) 

2. Transmitter- On 

3. Router- On 

4. Transmitter- On 

5. Toggle Switches- Full Up 

6. Video Monitor- On 

7. Gimbal Lock & Lens Cap- Removed 

8. Micro-SO Card -Inserted 

9. UAS Battery -Inserted 

10. Place UAS in safe, level, and clear launch and recovery location 

11. UAS Battery- On 

12. Calibrate Onboard Compass 

13. Wi-Fi Connection to Monitor- Verified 

14. OJI Application- Enable 

15. OJI Application- Verify Connection 

16. SO Card - Format 

) 17. Camera- Full Up 

18. Satellite Connections- Verified 

19. Charge Levels- Safe for Flight 

20. Takeoff 

After Takeoff 

1. Hover approximately 10 feet above ground- Verify UAS Control 

2. All sticks operate correctly while in hover- Verified 

Pre-landing 

1. Camera- Full Up 

2. Landing Zone- Clear/Safe 

Post-Landing, Returning to Flight Immediately 

1. Battery- Remove & Replace 

2. Wi-Fi Connection to Monitor- Verified 

3. OJI Application- Verify Connection 

4. Takeoff 

End of Mission 

1. Battery- Off 

2. Transmitter- Off 

3. Router- Off 

4. Notify ATC- End of Mission (as required) 

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DJllnspire 1 

Pre-flight 

1. Notify ATC- Start of Mission (as required) 

2. Transmitter- On 

3. Router- On 

4. Transmitter- On 

5. Toggle Switches- Full Up 

6. Video Monitor- On 

7. Lens Cap- Removed 

8. Micro-SO Card- Inserted 

9. UAS Battery- Inserted 

10. Place UAS in safe, level, and clear launch and recovery location 

11. UAS Battery- On 

12. Calibrate Onboard Compass 

13. Wi-Fi Connection to Monitor- Verified 

14. OJI Application- Enable 

15. OJI Application- Verify Connection 

16. SO Card- Format 

17. Camera- Full Up 

18. Satellite Connections- Verified 

19. Charge Levels -Safe for Flight 

20. Takeoff 

After Takeoff 

1. Hover approximately 10 feet above ground- Verify UAS:Control 

2. All sticks operate correctly while in hover- Verified 

Pre-landing 

1. Camera- Full Up 

2. Landing Zone- Clear/Safe 

Post-Landing, Returning to Flight Immediately 

1. Battery- Remove & Replace 

2. Wi-Fi Connection to Monitor- Verified 

3. OJI Application -Verify Connection 

4. Takeoff 

End of Mission 

1. Battery- Off 

2. Transmitter- Off 

3. Router- Off 

4. Notify ATC- End of Mission (as required) 

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ATIACHMENTF 

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Manufacturer's User Manual 

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Phantom 2 Vision + User Manuai 

Please read this manual carefully before using the product. 

Use your Phantom carefully. It contains sensitive electronic components 

or exposed to water. Never fly a damaged Phantom. 

Maintenance 

Do not open or attempt to repair Phantom by yourself as doing so may caus~ damage to the Phantom or cause injury. If 

the Phantom is not operating normally or has come into contact w~h liquid, coniact a DJI authorized dealer or DJI customer 

service. Learn more at www.dji.com/support 

Battery 

Never disassemble, pinch, crush, bum, drop or tread on the DJI smart flight battery. Never short or allow the metal contacts 

on the battery terminal to touch. Do not expose batteries to extreme temperatures. /'Jways use the DJI approved charger to 

charge the battery. Keep the DJI battery away from children and store ~ in a cool,: dry place. 

Please read the Disclaimer before using your Phantom 2 Vision+. 

Using This Manual 

0 Warning Lt Important €IJ: Hints and Tips ffi References or Definitions 

Except when specifically stated, all descriptions In this manual are for Phanto(n mode, not Naza-M mode. 

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to 

(1) Disclaimer 

(2) Phantom 2 Vision+ Quick Start Guide 

(3) Phantom 2 Vision+ User Manual 

(4) Phantom Pilot Training Guide 

Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is rAr.nmm"''"'"'rl 

flight using the Phantom 2 Vision+ Quick Start Guide. Improve your flying 

Pilot Training Guide. Refer to this manual for more comprehensive infrorm:•tinn'. 

DJI Phantom 2 Vision experience should skip to the Phantom 2 Vision+ ...,u,. .. ~.,,. • .,, 

Please watch the tutorial videos below to learn how to use Phantom 2 Vision+' 

correctly and safely. · 

http://vmw.dji.com/phantom2visionplus/training/ 

Phantom 2 Vision+ official tutorial videos 

Download and install the DJI VISION App. Choose one of the download meth(lds below. 

Search "DJI VISION" on the App Store then follow instructions for iOS version., 

Search "DJI VISION" on Google Play then follow instructions for Android version. 

i0S6.1 or above Android 4.0 or above 
Contents 

Important Safety Notice 2 5.2 power on the Remote Control 17 I 

Using This Manual 5.3 Remote Control Power LED Status 

Key 2 information 17 

Important 2 5.4 )Battery Level Indicator 17 

Before Flight 2 5.5 Antenna Orientation 17 

Watch the Tutorial Videos 2 5.6 Remote Control Operation 18 

Download OJI VISION App 2 5. 7 l-inking the Remote Control and Receiver 19 

Overview Linking Procedures 19 

i In the Box 5 ~ink Indicator 19 

2 Introduction 6 5.8 pompliance Version Configuration 19 

Assembly and Use 6 Preparing the Range Extender 20 

i Removing Gimbal Clamp 7 6.1 introduction 20 

2 Preparing the Battery 7 SYSTEM Indicator 20 

2.1 DJI Smart Flight Battery 7 POWER Indicator 20 

2.2 Usages 8 Binding Reset Button 20 

2.3 Charging the Flight Battery 9 6.2 ,Using Range Extender 20 

2.4 Battery Installation 10 pharging the Range Extender 20 

2.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes 10 'Powering on the Range Extender 21 

3 Preparing the Phantom 2 Vision+ 11 'Checking the Battery Level 21 

3.1 Introduction 11 6.3 flename Range Extender SSID 21 

3.2 Built-in Flight Control System 11 6.4 j3inding the Phantom 2 Vision+ and 

FC Assistant Port 11 Range Extender 21 

3.3 LED Flight Indicator Descriptions 12 7 DoWnloading and Installing the 

3.4 3-axial Stabilized Gimbal 12 OJ!' VISION App 22 

Anti-drop Kit 13 7.1 Download and Install 22 

Micro-SO Slot 13 7.2 'Register and Login 23 

Gimbal Error Warnings 13 '[1) Register 23 

3.5 Camera 14 1[2] Login 23 

Lens cap removal 14 '[3) Usage tips 23 

Camera Function Buttons 14 8 Connecting the Camera 24 

Camera Data Port 14 8.1 .Connecting Procedures 24 

Camera LED Indicator 15 ;Wi-Fi Computer Connection Status 

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4 Attaching the Propellers 15 :Description 24 

4.1 Introduction 15 Flight 

4.2 Assembly 15 Flight Environment Requirements 25 

4.3 Removing the Propellers 16 Preflight Checklist 25 

4.4 Notes 16 i Ca[ibrating the Compass 25 

5 Preparing the Remote Control 16 1.1 Calibration Procedures 25 

5.1 The Remote Control 17 1 .2 When to Recalibrate 26 

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2 Starting/Stopping the Motors 26 3 Carpera Settings 35 

2.1 Starting Motors 26 [1) Capture Mode 35 

2.2 Stopping Motors 26 [2] Photo Size 36 

3 Flight Test 26 [3] Video Resolution 36 

3.1Take off/Landing Procedures 26 [4] Photo Format 36 

3.2 Video Suggestions and Tips 27 [5] $electable ISO 36 

4 Failsafe Function 27 [6] White Balance 36 

4.1 When Will Failsafe Activate? 27 [7] Exposure Metering 36 

4.2 Failsafe Procedure 27 [8] ~xposure Compensation 37 

Failsafe on the OJI VISION App 28 [9] ?harpness 37 

4.3 Regaining Control During Failsafe [10l Anti-flicker 37 

Procedures 28 [ 11l Restore Defaults 37 

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5 Low Battery Level Warning Function 28 [12~ Format Micro-so Card 37 

Low Battery Level Warning on the OJI 4 Alb.um Page 37 

VISIONApp 29 4.1 ~0 Card Album 37 

6 Flight Limits 30 4.2 fv!obile Device Photo Album 38 

6.1 Max Height & Radius Limits 30 5 News Page 39 

6.2 Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas 30 6 Settings Page 39 

\ I 6.3 Conditions of Flight Limits 32 7 Grciund Station 42 

/ 6.4 Disclaimer 32 7.1 .Ground Station GUI 42 

OJI VISION App Usage 7.2 Using Ground Station 43 

'1 DJI VISION App Main Menu 32 PC I MAC Assistant 

2 Camera Page 33 i Installing Driver and Phantom 2 Vision+ 

[1] Return 33 Assistant 45 

[2] Camera Pitch Control 33 1.1 Installing and Running on Windows 45 

Normal Mode 33 1.2 Installing and Running on Mac OS X 45 

Accelerometer Sensor Mode 33 2 Usirg Assistant 46 

[3] Flight Attitude and Radar Function 34 2.1 Using the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant 46 i 

[ 4] Flight Parameters 34 2. 2 RrmNal'e Upgrade of the Phantcm 2 Vision+ 46 

[5] Wi-Fi Signal Intensity 34 2.3 ,using the Phantom RC Assistant 47 

[6] Flight Battery Level 34 Appendix' 

[7] Aircraft GPS Status 34 1 Re~r LED Flight Indicator Status 48 

[8] Micro-SO Card Status 34 2 Sp!;lcifications 48 

[9] Range Extender Battery Level 34 3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) 49 

[10] Remaining Shots 34 

[ 11] Shutter Button 35 

[12] Video Recording Button 35 

[13] Camera Settings 35 

[14] Hide or Show Flight Parameters 35 

4 \">o <l.l ." . ! ~ ·,1 ·: ,," I . <., 
Overview 

The Phantom 2 Vision+ is the next evolution of the Phantom 2 Vision. It featur~s the same App enabled First Person View 

(FPV), high performance camera, remote camera control and in-flight content! sharing, but adds to it a high performance 

3- axial camera stabilization system. It Is Ideal for aerial creativity whether phqto or video. In addition, it provides ground 

station function which allows users to plan the flight mission and enables aircrjl.ft to flight automatically. 

tEj FPV: First Person View, see the world from the perspective of the 

Check that all of the following items have been included in your package ~elora use. If anything is missing, please 

contact your local dealer. ! 

NCJ. Name 

Aircraft 

2 Propeller Pairs 

3 Micro-SO Card 

4 Lens Cap 

5 Gimbal Clamp 

6 Prop Wrench 

7 Remote Control 

8 AA Batteries 

9 OJI Smart Flight 

Battery 

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11 Power Cables 

12 Plug Adaptors 

13 Micro-USB Cable 

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Inserted in aircraft Micro-SO slot 

~ixed to camera lens 

Attached to the gimbal 

I~ maintenance packet 

t.nctudes attached Phone Holder and 

Range Extender 

~or Remote Control \ 

thside aircraft 

i10-240V Adaptive 

GB&CE 

SAA&BS 

F.or range extender charging and 

firmware upgrade 

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Overview 

B lricluding: Disclaimer. Phantom Pilot 

14 Manuals 4 T!aining Guide, Phantom 2 Vision+ Quick 

Sj:art Guide, User Manual 

15 Stickers 2 Colors: Pink, Blue 

16 Vibration Absorber = 4 In maintenance packet 

17 Anti-drop Kit 

~ '*" 2 In maintenance packet 

18 Spare Screws i 11 In maintenance packet M3X5(6pcs): 

M3X8(5pcs) 

19 Landing Pad E5J 4 I~ maintenance packet 

The Phantom 2 Vision+ package includes: Phantom, Camera, Gimbal, Propulsion System, Flight Control System, 

Remote Control and Wi-Fi Communication System. 5.8 GHz Remote Control Receiver, Flight Control System and 2.4 

GHz Wi-FI Module are inside the Phantom. 

6 

Remote Control 

5.8GHz 

Outside 

3-axial Stabilized Gimbal 

2 sticks, 7 channels Camera 

Motors and Props 

Working Modes 

Phantom-Ready to Fly and Ready 

to Fly(non-GPS) · 

NAZA-M·GPS, ATfl, Manual and 

Failsafe 

Ftgure 1 

Inside 

Flight Control System 

2.4GHz Wi-Fi Module 

5.8GHz Receiver 

Electronic Speed 

Controls(ESCs) 
Assembly and Use 

;IJ: Choose between Phantom and Naza-M working modes using Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant. If using Naza-M 

mode, please refer to the NAZA-M V2 Quick Start Manual for related instructions. 

• Phantom: Flight settings will be selected automatically depending orj whether 6 or more satellites have been 

found. This mode allows users to configure the Remote Control and gain values, and use Failsafe and battery 

level warnings. 

• Naza-M: Flight settings will be identical to the Naza-M V2. Users can choose between GPS, Attitude, or Manual 

mode. They can also access advanced settings including Intelligent Qrientation Control {IOC). Rear LED Flight 

Indicators will display the flight status according to the Naza-M indicator. 

• Ready to Fly: When 6 or more GPS satellites have been found, the Right Control System will lock its home point 

and Rear LED Flight Indicators will blink a slow green ( .!3.:· · • • • • ·). This mode is ideal for beginners. 

• Ready to Fly (non-GPS): When less than 6 GPS satellites have been found, the Flight Control System will 

stabilize itself less than in full Ready to Ay mode and will require mm\ skilled flying. Rear LED Flight Indicators 

will blink a slow yellow ( Y .... "). · 

Assembly and Use 

Follow the below instructions to prepare tor flight. 

Pull gimbal clamp in the direction indicated to remove. 

Figure 2 

0 To avoid dam~ge to the gimbal, remove Gimbal Clamp 

before powerimg up the Phantom. 

~IJ: Attach the Girpbal Clamp during transportation or long 

term storage tb avoid damage. 

Ensure all related devices are fully charged before flying the Phantom 2 Vision+. 

Deviee · 

Remote Control 

Range Extender 

Aircraft (including gimbal and 

camera) 

Mobile Device 

2.1 DJI Smart Flight Battery 

. Pow~r supply . 

2DOOmAh rechargeable LiPo battery 

Charge fully through Micro-USB slot. See Charging the Range Extender (Page 

~tor details. 

DJI Smart flight Battery. 

Fully charge before uJing the OJI VISION App. 

This battery has been specially designed for the Phantom 2 series. It has a battery capacity of 5200mAh, voltage of 

11.1V and charge-discharge management functionality. It can only be charged with a DJI charger or Phantom 2 Car 

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OJI Smart Flight Battery Functions 

( 1) Balance Charging 

(2) Capacity Display 

(3) Communication 

( 4) Overcharge Protection 

(5) Over Discharge Protection 

(6) Short Circuit Protection 

(7) Sleep Protection 

(B) Charging Temperature Detection 

Battery Specifications 

Type 

Capacity 

Charging Environment Temperature 

Automatically balances the voltage of e)ilch battery cell during charging. 

Displays current battery levels. · 

Communicates with Flight Controller about battery voltage, capacity, current and 

other relevant information. ' 

Charging stops automatically when ~attery voltage reaches 12.8V to prevent 

overcharge damage. 

Discharging stops automatically when battery voltage reaches 8.4V to prevent 

over discharge damage. · 

Automatically cuts power supply when ~short circuit is detected. 

Sleep mode is entered after 10 minute~ of inactivity to save power. 

The battery will charge only when th'? temperature is between o•c (32•F) and 

4o•c (1o4•FJ. · 

LiPo . 

11.w, 52oomAh 

o•C-40"C ; 

Discharging Environment Temperature 

Charging/Discharging Environment Relative Humidity 

- 20"C-50"C; 

<80% 

& Please read the user manual, disclaimer, and battery warnings befor~ use. Users take full responsibility for all 

operations and usage. ' 

2.2 Usages 

Powering on/off 

Powering on: Press Circular Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. Power Light will 

go red and Battery Level Indicators will show the current battery; level. 

Powering off: Press Circular Power Button once, then press again and hoid for 2 seconds to turn off. Battery Level 

Indicators will all go out. · 

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Checking the battery level 

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When the battery is powered off, press the Circular Power Button once. Battery Level Indicators will light up to show 

battery leveL See below for details. 

@I§] Battery Level Indicators will show the current battery level during charging and discharging. The indicators are 

defined below. 

0 LED is on :Q; LED blinks 

0 LED is off 
Assembly and Use 

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. LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 ? Current battery level 

0 0 0 0 87.5%-100% 

0 0 0 :a 75%-87.5% 

0 0 0 0 62.5%-75% 

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0 0 0 0 37.5%-50% 

0 n 0 0 25%-37.5% 

0 0 0 0 12.5%-25% 

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Battery life 

When the battery is powered off, press and hold the Circular Power Button tor 5 seconds to check battery life. Battery 

Level Indicators will show light up and the Battery Power Indicators will blink for 10 seconds. All lights will then turn off. 

For details, please see below. · 

LED1 LED2 LEOS LED4 

0 0 0 0 

0 0 0 D 

0 s 0 0 70%-80% 

0 0 n 0 60%-70% 

D 0 0 0 50%-60% 

0 n 0 0 40%-50% 

0 0 0 0 30%-40% 

n 0 0 0 20%-30% 

Less than 20% 

& When batter life reaches o, It is no longer operational. 

EEl More battery information is available in the battery tab of the Phantom 2 yision+ Assistant. 

2.3 Charging the Flight Battery 

(1) Connect charger to wall socket (10Q-240V. 50/60Hz. using the Plug Adapt~rs if necessary). 

(2) Connect battery to charger. If the current capacity of the battery is over 7!5%, you should turn it on before beginning 

to charge. 

(3) Battery Level Indicators will display current capacity level as the battery charges. 

(4) Battery is fully charged when Battery Level indicator lights are off. Disconnect the charger and battery when charging 

is complete. 

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Assembly and Use 

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Current battery level 

0%-25% 

25%-50% 

50%-75% 

75%-100% 

'<:;: The Smart Flight Battery can be charged using an optional Phantom 2 Car Charger. This can charge the battery 

in-car or through 38-68 Li-Po batteries. Contact your authorized daalewr DJI customer service fer details. 

Lh • Battery should only be charged with the charger provided by DJI. ;DJI does not take any responsibility for 

damage caused by third party chargers. 

• If current battery level is over 75%, the battery should be turned on belpre charging. 

2.4 Battery Installation 

Push battery into battery compartment according to the below diagram. When you hear a click, the battery has been 

properly installed. · 

Figure 7 

Lh An incorrectly installed battery may cause 

• Bad contact, 

• Unavailable battery information, 

• Unsafe: flight, 

•InabilitY to take off. 

2.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes 

(1) When the battery is turned on, do not connect it to or disconnect it from the Phantom. 

(2) Charge and discharge the battery completely once avery 20 charge/dispharge cycles. Discharge the battery until 

there is less than 8% power or until it can no longer be turned on, then req:harge it to maximum capacity. This power 

cycling procedure will optimize the battery. . 

(3) For long term storage, place the battery with only a 40-50% charge in a ~trong battery box. Discharge and charge 

the battery once every 3 months to keep it in good condition. Charge amdunt should be varied in these maintenance 

charges- (40%-50%)-{)o/.--1 00%-(40%-50%). • 

(4) Purchase a new battery after your current battery has been discharged over 300 times. Completely discharge a 

battery prior to disposal. Please dispose of batteries properly. • 

(5) Purchase a new battery if your current battery swells up or is damaged in any way. 

(6) Never recharge or fly with a battery that is swollen or damaged in any way. 

(7) Never charge batteries unattended. Always charge batteries on a non-flammable surface such as concrete and 

never near any flammable materials. 

(8) Safety is extremely important. For more information, please see the Discla(mer. 

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Discharging methods: • 

Slow: Place battery in Phantom and turn on. Leave on until there is less than 8% of power left or until the battery 

can no longer be turned on. See DJI VISION App for battery levels. Motors do not need to be turned on, 

reducing wear. 

Fast: Fly the Phantom outdoors until there is less than 8% of power .left or until the battery can no longer be 

turned on. · 
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Assembly and Use 

The Phantom 2 Vision+ is a quadrotor with a built-in Flight Control System with: integrated gimbal and camera. It features 

an FC Assistant Port, Camera Data Pert and a specialized battery compartnient for its flight battery. All these features 

make the Phantom 2 VIsion+ easy to assemble and configure. ' 

3.1 Introduction 

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Figure 9 

Figure 10 

[1]: Propeller (P15) 

[2]. Motor 

[3] Front Sticker 

[4] Front LED (P12) 

(5] ' FC Assistant Port (Micro-USB slot) (P46) 

[6] : Vibration Absorber 

[7] Camera LED Indicator (P15) 

[8]' Camera Function Button (P14) 

[9]: Anti-drop Kit (P13) 

[10]; 3-axial Stabilized Gimbal (P12) 

[11]! CameraLens(P14) 

[ 12] ! Rear LED Flight Indicator (P12) 

[13] i DJI Smart Flight Battery (P7) 

[141: Receiver Antenna (P17) 

[15]; Landing Gear 

[16]: Camera Data Port (Micro-USB slot) (P14) 

[17]' Compass (P25) 

[18]: Micro-SDSiot(P13) 

3.2 Built-in Flight Control System 

The Phantom 2 VIsion+ is equipped with a DJI Naza·M V2 Flight Control Sy~tem. This provides incredible ease of use 

and stability. Pilots can control the Phantom's movements in many directions, tincluding pitch (f01wards and backwards), 

roll (left and right), elevator (up and down) and yaw (turn left or right). The fjight control system also can provide IOC, 

Failsafe and battery level warnings. · 

MOdules 

Flight Controller 

IMU 

GPS & Compass 

LED Flight Indicators 

FC Assistant Port 

Funotiona · . ' 

Acts as the brains of the complete flight control 1

system, responsible for connecting and 

controlling all the modules together. 

Has a built-in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both attitude and 

altitude. 

The compass reads geomagnetic information and! assists the GPS (Global Position System) 

to accurately calculate the position and height of the aircraft. 

indicates the status of flight control system. 

The flight control system communicates with the PC Assistant through a MJcrcrUSB cable between the Phantom FC 

Assistant Port and the PC. Users can use Assistant to configure the aircraft and upgrade the Phantom firmware. Please 

refer to Using the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant (Page 46) for details. · 

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Assembly and Use 

3.3 LED Flight Indicator Descriptions 

LED flight indicators are found at the front and the rear of the Phantom. Front LEOs are for indicating where the nose of 

the aircraft is. They light up solid red alter motors have started spinning. ReariLED Flight Indicators light up to show the 

aircraft's current flight status once the flight battery Is powered on. For details, please see the below table. 

Figure 11 

Rear LED Flight tndloa,tors 

R G: y ...... Red, Green, Yellow 

flashing In turn 

Normal. 

Power On Self-Test 

.·.v · ·@: ...... Yellow,Green flashing in turn ·Warming Up 

· .G· ...... Slow Green flashing 

Y•. ······Slow Yellow flashing 

Rear LEO Flight lndl.cators · 

Y.- ...... Quick Yellow flashing 

'.R.' .... ··Slow Red flashing 

Ready to Fly 

Ready to Fly (non-GPS) 

Abnormal 

Remote Control Signal Lost 

Low Battery Level Warning 

Figure 12 

iNotes 

} 

!Aircraft cannot take off. 

• More than 6 GPS satellites are found. 

f Less than 6 GPS satellites are found. 

'Notes 

Refer to Failsafe Function (Page27) for 

details. 

• DJI VISION App will also show warning 

:message. 

F{: ...... Quick Red flashing Critical Low Battery Level DJI VISION App will show warning 

Warning message. 

.13· • • • • • ·Three Red flashing off and on Not Stationary or Sensor 13ias is . Keep aircraft stationary or perform IMU 

·too big calibration. 

R --Solid red Error Cannot fly. 

:fr y· ...... Red, Yellow flashing in turn Compass Needs Calibration Refer to Calibrating the Compass 

(Page25) to get details. 

If a solid red ·A' LED indicator appears, connect to the Phantom 2 Vii;ion+ Assistant for details and resolution. 

This may be caused by: · 

• IMU calibration required: Recalibrate IMU using Assistant. 

•IMU is abnormal: Repair required. 

• Compass is abnormal: Repair required. 

• Remote Control mid-point is set abnormally: Refer to How to solve large margin(s) mid-point error? (Page 49) 

3.4 3-axial Stabilized Gimbal 

The 3-axial stabilized gimbal of the Phantom 2 Vision+ 

will power on and self-check each time the flight battery 

is installed and powered on. Its pitch can be controlled 

using the OJI VISION App. This gimbal has two working 

modes, Non-FPV mode and FPV mode, with the Non-FPV 

mode set as default. This can be configured in Phantom 2 

Vision+ Assistant or the DJI VISION App. 

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Assembly and Use 

Glmbal spedticaflona . :· ·~ 

Control accuracy ±0.03° 

Controllable range Pitch : -90°-0° \ 

Maximum angular velocity Pitch : 90° /s : 

@l:J • Non-FPV Mode: the gimbal will stabilize across 3-axial for sm(>oth aerial creativity. 

• FPV Mode (First Person View Mode): Gimbal will lock to the movemenis ot the Phantom for a FPV experience. 

Anti-drop Kit 

The Anti-drop Kit helps keep the gimbal and camera 

connected to the aircraft. Two have been mounted on 

delivery. If new ones are required, take the gimbal and 

press part [ 1] through the center hole of the Vibration 

Absorber the center hole of part [2]. Lock them together 

as shown in [3]. Mounting the Anti-drop Kit diagonally is 

recommended. 

[1] 

[2] 

Figure 14 

.&, Once part [i] and part [2] are connected, the Anti-drop Kit cannot be disconnected and reused. 

Micro-SO Slot 

With flight battery powered off, make sure the Micro-SO 

card is inserted correctly into the Micro-SO Slot before 

taking any photos or recording any video. 

The Phantom 2 Vision+ comes with a 4GB Micro-SO card 

and can support cards up to 32GB. The DJI VISION App 

may not be able to read some Micro-SO cards. Using 

the DJI VISION App to reformat new Micro-SO cards is 

recommended. 

Refer to Format Micro-SO Card (Page 37) for details. 

0 Do not insert or remove Micro-SO card when flight battery is powered oM. 

Gimbal Error Warnings 

F1gure 15 

Before the aircraft takes off, if a gimbal motor error is detected or the gimbal clamp is not removed, there will be a 

warning prompt on the camera page of the DJI VISION App. This will disappe!lr after the problem is resolved. 

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Assembly and Use 

Ll:\. • Remove gimbal clamp before powering on flight battery. 

• Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: ( 1) Gimbal is pta;ced on uneven ground. (2) Gimbal has 

received an excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please take off from flat, open ground and protect the 

gimbal after powering up. 

• Flying in heavy fog or cloud may make the gimbal wet, leading to a t~mporary failure. The gimbal will recover 

when it dries out. 

3.5 Camera 

The Phantom 2 Vision+ camera powers up when the flight battery has been installed and switched on. Photos and 

videos can be shot by pressing either the onboard button or the DJI VISION App. For aerial photography it supports 

burst shots, continuous capture and timed capture, and exports to both Adob\l DNG Raw and JPEG. For aerial video, it 

shoots in full HD at (1080p30/1080i60) and can even shoot 720p60 for interne~ ready slow motion. 

Sensor Size 

Pixels 

Resolution 

HD Recording 

Recording FOV 

Lens cap removal 

1/2.3" 

14 Megaplxels 

4384x3288 

i080p30 /1080i60/720p60 

110°/85° 

Remove lens cap before use and replace it when 

shooting is complete to protect the camera lens. 

Camera Function Buttons 

Capture: Press (hold less than 2 seconds) to take a single 

capture. 

Record: Press (hold more than 2 seconds) to begin 

recording. Press again to stop. 

Camera Data Port 

Connect the Camera Data Port to a PC using a Micro-USB 

cable to copy files to a PC. 

F1gure 19 

.&, Photos and videos can only be copied when the flight battery is power~d on. 

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Assembly and Use 

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 

Q> Green Solid 

·G, Slow Green Blink (0.2s on, 1.8s off) 

Wi-F! status 

OFF 

ON 

can{era status t 

Pow~r On; Idle 

Idle; i 

G Green Blink(0.1s on, 0.3s off, 0.1s on, 1.8s off) ON Micro-SO card connected to PC 

•.(i• Fast Green Blink (0.1s on, 0.3s off) 

:.o: Orange Solid 

·~OJ Orange Blink Once (0.2s on, 0.3s off) 

·,o. Orange Blink3 Times(O.is on, 0.1s off) 

ON 

OFF 

ON/OFF 

ON/OFF 

·.0 Orange Fast Blink (0.1 son, 0.3s off) ON I OFF 

· G .cj, Green, Orange (0.2s green, 1.8s orange) ON 

•Fl.' Red Solid 

:A: Slow Red Blink (0.2s on, 1.8s off) 

·R· Red Blink Once (0.2s on, 0.3s off) 

.R Red Blink 3 Times(0.1s on, 0. is off) 

R: Fast Red Blinks (0.1s on, O.Ss off) 

G :Q F!• Fast Green, Orange and Red Blink 

(0.1s on, 0.3s off) 

ON/OFF 

ON/OFF 

ON/OFF 

ON/OFF 

ON/OFF 

ON/OFF 

Sync~ronizing 

Recqrding 

Taki~g a single picture. ; 

Takirig 3 or 5 photos per shot 

Firm~are Upgrading 

Rec~rding 

Critic~! error 

CMOS sensor error 

OperiJtion failed 

Micro-SO card error 

Upgr~de error 

Overl;1eated Camera 

Always use original 9-inch propellers, classified by the color of each central ~ut. 

4. i Introduction 

Propellers 

Diagram 

. GJ\;Iy Nut (9450). BI!!Ck Nut (9450 R) 

Assembly Location Attach to motor without black dot. 

Fastening/ 

Un-fastening 

Instructions 

4.2 Assembly 

Ell Lock: Tighten propeller in this direction. 

'b 'l Unlock: Loosen propeller in this direction. 

Attac~ to motor with black dot. 

(1) (Figure 20) Remove warning cards from motors after you have read them: 

(2) (Figure 21) Spin grey marked propellers clockwise onto unmarked rT;Iotors and black marked propellers anticlockwise for black marked motors. · 

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Assembly and Use 

0 Propellers self tighten during flight. DO NOT use thread locker. 

& • Always match marked props with the corresponding motor. , 

• Protective gloves are recommended during propeller assembly and removal. 

4.3 Removing the Propellers 

(Figure 22) Prevent motor rotation using the Included wrench or a 

hand, then remove propeller according to the un-fastening instructions. 

4.4Notes 

(1) Check that propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly 

before every flight. 

(2) Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. 

DO NOT use any ageing, chipped, or broken propellers. 

(3) To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or 

motors when they are spinning. 

(4) ONLY use original OJ! propellers for a better and safer flight experience, Figure 22 

& For beginner flyers, Phantom 2 Prop Guards are recommended. Contac\t your authorized dealer or DJI customer 

service to purchase if necessary. 

Control and Phantom are paired before delivery. . 

For upgraded remote control (models: NPVT58i, NDJ6 or NRC900), select "Upgrade Version" in Phantom Assistant. For 

basic remote control (models: PVT58i, DJ6 or RC900), select "Basic Version" .Jn Phantom Assistant. 

The Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default. This can be adjusted in th~ PHANTOM RC Assistant. See Using the 

PHANTOM RC Assistant (Page 47) for details. You can also adjust the power of your Remote Control according to 

national regulations. Please refer to Compliance Version Configuration (Page 19). 

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• Compliance Version: The Phantom 2 Vision+ Remote Control is compliant with CE and FCC (see the FCC 10) 

regulations. 

• Operating Mode: Mode 1 and Mode 2 refer to different channel mappings. 

• Mode 1: The right stick controls throttle. 

• Mode 2: The left stick controls throttle. 

The Range Extender and Phone Holder are already mounted on the .Remote Control. Twist the Mobile Device 

Holder to face outwards and fix it in position for mobile device installat[on. 

Large smartphones and tablets are not recommended for the Phone ~older as they do not fit. 
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Assembly and Use 

5.1 The Remote Control 

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[1] Antenna 

[2] LeftDiai 

[3] Switch S1 

[ 4] Switch S2 (Reserved) 

[5] Right Stick: J1, Roll [left & right], 

· J2, Pitch [front & back] 

[6] Left Stick J3, Throttle [up & down], 

' J4, Yaw [rotation] 

[7] Neck Strap Attachment 

[8] Power switch 

[9] Power Indicator 

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['1] jo~ [10] Battery yharge & RC Assistant Port (micro-USB port) 

[11] Battery J..evellndicator 

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5.2 Power on the Remote Control 

(1) Set S1 and S2 sw~ches to the upper most position and place all sticks in t~e mid-point. 

(2) Toggle power switch to the right to switch on. 

(3) There will be a power on indicator beep. If the remote control is set to be CE compliant, then 

there will be one beep, while the FCC compliant version will emit two beeps. The battery level 

indicator displays the current battery level. The indicator will blink green quickly, indicating the 

remote control and receiver are linking. Once fully linked, the power indic,ator will change to a 

solid green. 

&, •If the low voltage warning alert sounds (refer to Remote Control PoWer LED Status Information (Page 17) for 

details), please recharge the battery as soon as possible. · 

• Using the incorrect type of charging cable may cause damage. 

• Following long term storage, recharge the battery before use. 

5.3 Remote Control Power LED Status Information 

Power Lt:b lndibator ·· •. Soui-ta: · 

·G -Solid Green None 

·R . -Solid Red None 

t;leioote Control s~tusJ ·· 

Functioning normally. ' 

Charging( remote contr?l is powered off) 

:y -Solid Yellow None Remote control joysticks calibration error, need to be re-calibrate. 

8 -Solid Red 88-BB----88 

R ...... Quick Red flashing B-8-8 ...... 

'G ·······Slow Green flashing B-8-B ...... 

5.4 Battery Level Indicator 

Low voltage (from 3.5V-j3.53V), recharge the remote control. 

Critical low voltage (fr,om 3.45V-3.5V). Recharge the remote 

control immediately. · 

Alert will sound after 15fminutes of inactivity. It will stop once you 

start using the remote cpntroL 

Built-in LiPo Battery: The remote control Includes a rechargeable LiPo battery w~h 

a capacity of 2000mAh. You can monitor the current battery level using the LED 

indicators on the front panel of the remote control as the figure shown: 

Battery Level Indicator 

0 0 0 0 

25% 50% 75% 100% 

The remote control will show a blinking LED and sound an alert wh<;m the voltage drops below 3.45V, then 

automatically power off after 3 seconds. This process will repeat even·if you power cycle the remote control. If 

this low voltage warning occurs during flight, the remote control will automatically power off, causing the aircraft 

to enter Failsafe mode, which cannot be interrupted (refer to Failsafe F0nction (Page27) for details). It is strongly 

recommended that you recharge the battery immediately when the 3.4f\V-3.5V low voltage warning occurs. 

5.5 Antenna Orientation 

Keep the antennas pointing skyward, perpendicular to the ground for maximuin remote control range during flight. 

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5.6 Remote Control Operation 

The Remote Contrails set to Mode 2 by default. 

E:B • Stick Neutral/ mid point Control sticks of the Remote Control are placed at the central position. 

• Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the central position. 

Remote Control I Aircraft loperation details_': •. ·· ------------

(Mode 2) · (.Ill Indicates nose direction) I v . 

----------~--- . ·r Vertical movem$.· nts on the left stickcont;~;;vatlon. --

. At Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

1 · When both sticks:are cantered the Phantom Will hover in place. 

Push the throt(le stick upward beyond the centered 

(neutral) pos1t1on to take off. Push the throttle gently to 

a::El-2 prevent sudden and unexpected elevation. 

Left Dial: Turn th. e dial to the right, and the camera will 

shift to point upwards.Turn the dial to the left, and the 

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camera will shi~ to point downwards. The camera will 

keep its current position if the dial is static. 

--~~- --~~-~~- -~-----T The S1 swit~ is; c;ed fo;-;~~pass ~~it,;~tl;n. ToQgle the 

· w: · ~' ~ ·; S1 from position: 1to position 3 and back approximately 5 

'. - . . ~ times to enter into compass calibration mode. 

Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 In Naza-M mode, the S1 switch is used to switch 

---------·---- ___ betw:_:~ control m~es and e~:_r_compa~?alibrati~'2:.__ 

S2 is used to record a Home point manually. After a Home 

point has been •recorded automatically, flipping S2 from 

I position 1 to po~ition 3 and back 5 times (or more) rapidly 

will move the Heine point to the Phantom's current location. 

Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 J In addition, you can enable Dynamic Home Point feature 

in DJI VISION App. 

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Assembly and Use 

~ • In 'Ready to Fly' mode, the Phantom will hover when all sticks are released. 

•In 'Ready to Fly (non-GPS)' the Phantom will lock its altitude but will not' have horizontal positioning. 

5.7 Linking the Remote Control and Receiver 

A 5.8G receiver is built in to the Phantom 2 Vision+. Its link button and indicator are located on the underside of the 

phantom, as shown in Figure 26. 

The Remote Control and the receiver are paired before delivery. Only use thi~ button if you have replaced your Remote 

Control or receiver. · 

Linking Procedures 

(1} Power off the Remote Control, power on the aircraft. 

You will see the link indicator blinking red. 

(2) Press the link button with a thin object and hold 

until the link indicator blinks yellow. Release the link 

button. 

(3} Power on the Remote Control. Link indicator will 

switch off, showing that a link has been successfully 

established. 

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R.: ....... Red flashing No signal received. 

Y· ...... Yellow flashing Ready to link. 

Switch on the Remote Control or perform a link procedure. 

Switch on the Remo~ Control. 

5.8 Compliance Version Configuration 

As power levels vary between regulators, the Phantom Remote Control's power output can be adjusted by twisting the 

CE/FCC Control Knob (Figure 27) on the back of the Remote Control using a flathead screwdriver. ForCE compliance, 

set the Remote Control to CE with a full counterclockwise turn. For FCC compliance, set the Remote Control to FCC with 

a full clockwise turn. Be sure to follow relevant local regulations. 

Compliance can be configured using the PHANTOM RC Assistant. Select CE l;:ompliance version in Assistant to set it, or 

do the same with FCC compliance version. 

,&. • Turn the' CE/FCC Control Knob gently to avoid 

damage.' 

• CE compliant devices have an effective remote 

control rlilnge of 400 meters in open spaces due 

to power limitations. 

• FCC compliant devices have an effective range of 

800 metE~rs in open spaces. 

• Watch your flight distance as the Phantom 2 

Vision+ will enter Failsafe mode (auto-landing or 

go home and land) if it flies beyond the relevant 

range limits. 

• Always fqllow local laws and regulations. 

• It is recpmmended to use a ¢2.4mm flathead 

screwdriver for adjustments. 

• There is 11nother potentiometer for reserved use. 
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The Phantom 2 Vision+ Range Extender is a wireless communication device )hat operates within the 2.4 GHz frequency 

band. It is used to extending the effective range of communication between 'a Smartphone and the Phantom 2 Vision+. 

In an open, unobstructed area, the transmission distance can reach up to 7:00 meters. This can be reduced by trees, 

buildings and other sources of the same frequency. Before every flight, it' is suggested that you ensure the Range 

Extender is functioning properly; otherwise communication issues betwe~n the mobile device and the Phantom 2 

Vision+ may occur. ' 

Each Range Extender has a unique MAC address and network name (SSID),: details of which are printed on the label as 

'Phantom..XXXXXX'. The')()()()()()(' represents the last 61etters or numbers of: the MAC address for the Range Extender. 

This can be renamed in the DJI VISION App. · 

6.1 Introduction 

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SYSTEM Indicator 

Off 

POWER Indicator 

:F)' Solid red 

Y Solid Yellow 

The Wi-Fi network is functioning abnormally. 

Low voltage alert, re-charge required. 

Charging. 

[1] SYSTEM Indicator 

[2] POWER Indicator 

[3] Locking Screw 

[4] Binding Reset Button 

[5] Power Switch 

[6] Charging Port(Micro-USB slot) 

[7] Mounting Bracket 

If the power indicator is a solid red light, the Ranger Extender may istop working at any moment. Land and 

recharge as soon as possible. · 

Binding Reset Button 

When the Binding Reset Button is pressed, it will reset and restart the Rangd, Extender. You will need to bind it with the 

Phantom 2 Vision+ again to recreate its Wi-Fi network. Failure to do so will cause the DJI VISION App to fail to connect 

with the camera. ' 

6.2 Using Range Extender 

Charging the Range Extender 

Charge the Range Extender by connecting the charging port to a power supply device such as a PC or a USB charger 

using a Micrc-USB cable. Make sure to charge the Range Extender completely before using it for the first time. This 

takes 3-4 hours depending on USB power output. ' 

& Make sure the Range Extender hes enough power before each use. 
Assembly and Use 

Powering on the Range Extender 

( 1) Flick the power switch to the ON position. 

(2) Wait for approximately 30 seconds. The Wi-Fi signal indicator will blink green indicating the Range Extender is 

communicating properly. ' 

(3) Keep the Range Extender lacing the aircraft during flight for the best coml?lunlcation link. 

& Power off the Range Extender alter every flight to avoid discharging the battery. 

Checking t11e Battery Level 

The battery level of the Range Extender can be checked in tile camera pagil of the DJI VISION App as shown below. 

When the battery level drops to 20% or lower, the battery level icon will go red' as a charging reminder. 

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6.3 Rename Range Extender SSID 

Make your Range Extender SSID easier to remember by changing its name. 

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(1) Tap "Rename SSID of Range Extender" in the Settings page. Enter a n$w SSID name (e.g. Phantom_Tom) in the 

textbox. . 

(2) Tap 11!'.1 and you will be asked to enter the last six characters of your!MAC address on the Range Extender to 

confirm the change. The MAC address can be found on the sticker on your Range Extender. If your MAC address is 

60:60:1F:60:41:E7, then enter 6041E7. : 

(3) Tap "OK" to confirm the change. The Range Extender will automatically r~start and the App will return to the settings 

page. Approximately 30 seconds later, the new network name can be fO:und in the Wi-Fi list of your mobile device. 

Select and connect the renamed network to use the DJI VISION App. · 

6.4 Binding the Phantom 2 Vision+ and Range Extender 

II the connection between the Phantom 2 Vision+ and the Range 

Extender fails, or one of them needs to be repaired or replaced, a 

camera and Range Extender binding will need to be performed through 

the DJI VISION App. 

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Assembly and Use 

(1) Power on the camera and Range Extender. 

(2) Approximately 30 seconds later, press the Binding Reset Button on the Range Extender with a pin until the SYSTEM 

Indicator turns off. The Range Extender will then restart automatically. 

(3) Approximately 30 seconds later, the SYSTEM Indicator will start to blink meen, indicating that the Range Extender is 

ready for binding. 

(4) Enable Wi-Fi on your mobile device then select "Phantom_)()O()(X)(" the (qSIDof your Range Extender) from theWi-Fi 

network list. 

(5) Run the DJI VISION App then tap -> Settings ·> General ·> Binding (Figure 36). Select 'Scan QR Code' to soan 

the camera QR code on the bottom of aircraft (Figure 37). Get the camerll SSID (E.g. FC200...xxxxxx) and the MAC 

address (Figure 38). You can also skip the scan and enter the camera MAC address directly (Figure 39). The MAC 

address can be found on the camera label. 

(6) Tap the tick l'!'.l in the top right corner. The Range Extender should autom~tlcally restart. Binding is now complete. 

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0 DO NOT push the Binding Reset Button of the Range Extender un!ess you are ready to rebind the Range 

Extender and the camera. This will unbind your camera so you must fqllow the steps above for rebinding. 

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If both the Phantom 2 Vision+ and the Range Extender are powered on and working normally, you will be able 

to find the SSID on the Wi·Fi list of your mobile device. 

• The QR code is located on the bottom cover of the Phantom 2 Vision+. If you cannot find the QR code, please 

contact DJI customer service and provide your camera serial number (printed on the label of the camera) so 

they can generate a new QR code for you. · 

• Photographing and saving the QR code is recommended to prevent loss . 

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7.1 Download and Install 

Download DJI VISION App 

Download and install the OJI VISION App. Choose one of the download methods below. 

Search "OJ I VISION" on the App Store then follow instructions for iOS version. 

Search "DJI VISION" on Google Play then follow instructions for Android versiqn. 

iOS6. 1 or above Android 4.0 or above 
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Supported mobile devices 

!OS (1086.1 or above) Recommended: 1Phone4S, !PhoneS, 1Phone5S, iPhoneSC, iPod Touch4, iPod Touch5; Available 

but not recommended: iPad3, iPad4, ili>ad mini, !Pad Air. 

Android (4.0 or above): Samsung Galaxy 83, 84, Note2, Note3 or mobile devlcfls of similar configuration. 

El!l OJI continues to support many mobile devices and any information from users are welcome. Please send any 

questions or queries to the following mailbox: phantom2vision@dji.com. 

LJ1 The DJI website is regularly updated. Check back often for latest App updates. 

7.2 Register and Login 

Access the Internet to register and login. 

[1] Register 

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Tap 'Register' to enter the registration page. Fill in your Email and Password information and then tap a to create a 

new account. 

i~: The DJI account works with all DJI Assistant and Apps. 

[2] Login 

Tap 'Login' to enter the login page. Fill in your registered Email and Password and then tap a to login. 

LJ1 Log in to your account the first time you use the OJI VISION App. 

'~' Tap "Forgot Password" if you have forgotten your login details. 

[3] Usage tips 

Useful tips will display when you enter the welcome page. Tap the screen to display the next tip. 

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'\): Enable the "Tutorial" switch in the Settings page to get 

hints and tips the first time you use the OJI VISION App. ~J Sett1ngs (2] 

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Before flight, always connect your smartphone to the Phantom's Wi-Fi network. This is required for the camera control 

and FPV. 

8,1 Connecting Procedures 

Follow these Instructions to connect a mobile device to the Phantom 2 Vision+ camera. 

( 1) Power on the Remote Control and the Range Extender. 

(2) Power on the Phantom 2 Vision+. , 

(3) Enable the Wi-Fi on your mobile device; wait for about 30 seconds, and th~n select "Phantom_)OO()()()(" from theWiFi network list (Figure45). · 

(4) Run the DJI VISION App on your mobile device. When the Wi-Fi Computer:ccnnection status on the App main menu 

goes green, the connection is good (Figure46). 

(5) Tap the "CAMERA" icon and the DJI VISION App will begin a live camera preview (Figure47). This means everything 

is functioning normally. 

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·d: Solid green Wi-Fi is connected to the Phantom 2 Vision+. 

B· Solid blue Wi-Fi is connected to another WI-R network, not !to the Phantom 2 Vision+. 

Off No Wi-Fi connection. 

m • The SSID is unique for each Phantom 2 Vision+ It will appear as Phantom_xxxxxx in your Wi-Fi list. 

• Android users can tap the SSID button on the main page to mobile device Wi-Fi settings directly. 
Flight 

Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to carry out the tasks in the Phantom Pilot Training Guide 

to prepare for more complex flight maneuvers and learn to fly safely. Ensure t}lat all flights are carried out in a suitable 

location. 

Flight Environment Requirements 

(1) Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind :speed exceeding category 4, snow, rain 

andsmog. ' 

(2) Fly in open fields as high buildings or steel structures may affect the accur~cy of the on board compass. 

(3) Keep the Phantom away from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines,ltrees or bodies of water when in flight. 

(4) Reduce the chance of electromagnetic interference by not flying in are~s with high levels of electromagnetism, 

including base stations or radio transmission towers. 

(5) The Phantom cannot operate within the polar areas. 

(6) Do not fly the aircraft within no-fly zones specified by local laws and regulations. 

Preflight Checklist 

(1) Remote Control, smart battery, Range Extender and smartphone are fully charged. 

(2) Propellers are mounted correctly. · 

(3) Gimbal clamp has been removed. 

(4) Damping absorbers are in good condition, not broken or worn. 

(5) Anti-drop kits have been mounted correctly. 

(6) Camera lens cap has been removed. 

(7) Micro-so card has been inserted if necessary. 

(B) Gimbal Is functioning as normal. 

(9) Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 

(10) DJI VISION App can connect to the camera. 

IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight 

electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass 

failure. Regular calibration Is required for optimum performance. 

0 • DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong n)agnetic interference, such as magnetite, 

parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground. 

• DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones. 

• DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. 

1.1 Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures. Watch the Phantom 2 Vision+ quick start video for more 

details. 

start call. 

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LED Flight Indicator 

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~<J: If compass calibration is needed before flight, a prompt will appear on the DJI VISON App's camera page. It will 

disappear after successful calibration. · 

1.2 When to Recalibrate 

(1) When compass data is abnormal, the rear LED flight indicator will blink red 'and yellow. 

(2) Flying in different location to last flight. : 

(3) Mechanical structure of the Phantom has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the compass. 

(4) Severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom does not fly In straight lines. 

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors instead o.l 

simply pushing the stick up. Push both sticks to their bottom corners to start the 

motors. Once the motors have spun up, release both sticks simultaneously. 

2.2 Stopping Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors. 

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Method 1: When the Phantom has landed, push the throttle down, then conduct CSC. Motors will stop immediately. 

Release both sticks once motors stop. 

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. Motors will stop after 3 seconds. 

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0 Do not execute CSC during normal flight. This will stop the motors and cause the aircraft to drop without control. 

·i'l· ·V· • Conduct the CSC as neatly as you can. Release the sticks once motor$ start/stop. 

• Pull down the throttle stick to descend. The stick will lock into place arid the aircraft will descend steadily. Push 

the throttle stick upward to release throttle lock. 

3.1 Take off/Landing Procedures 

(1) Place the Phantom 2 Vision+ on open flat ground wtth battery indicators fablng towards you. 

(2) Power on the Remote Control and Range Extender, then the Smart Flight E)attery. 

(3) Launch the DJI VISION App and start bind it with your smartphone then e~ter the camera preview page. 

(4) Wait until the Rear LED Flight Indicator blinks green. This means it has initialized and is Ready to Fly. If it flashes yellow, 

it is in Ready to Ay (non-GPS) mode and will require more careful flight. Ex9Pute the CSC command to start motors. 

(5) Push the throttle up slowly to take off. Refer to Remote Control Operation (Page 18) for more details. 

(6) Shoot photos and videos using the DJI VISION App. Refer to OJI VISION l).pp Usage (Page 32) for more details. 

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

(8) After landing, execute the esc command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or more until the 

motors stop. ' 

(9) Turn off the smart battery, Range Extender and Remote Control. 

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& • When the Rear LED Flight Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during fligh~ the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. 

Refer to Failsafe Function( Page 27) for details. 

• A low battery level warning is indicated by the Rear LED Flight lndic;Itor blinking red slowly or rapidly during 

flight. Refer to the Low Battery Level Warning Function( Page 28) for de\ails. 

• View tutorials about flight for more flight information:www.dji.com/phan(om2visionplus/training. 

• Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature. Be 

very careful when flying 3000 meters (9800 teet) or more above sea l~vel, as battery and aircraft performance 

may be reduced. · 

3.2 Video Suggestions and Tips 

( 1) Work through the check list before each flight. 

(2) Set the gimbal working mode to Stabilized. 

(3) Aim to shoot when flying in Ready to Fly only. 

(4) Always fly in good weather, such as sunny or windless days. . 

(5) Change camera settings to suit you. These include FOV, photo format and exposure compensation. 

(6) Take flight tests to establish flight routes and scenes. · 

(7) Push the sticks gently to make aircraft movements stable and smooth. 

The Phantom will enter Failsafe mode when its connection to the Remote is lost. The Flight Control System will 

automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to prevent injury or:damage. 

EJ!I Home Point: When the Phantom enters 'Ready to Fly' from the 'Ready to Fly status (non-GPS)', the GPS 

coordinates will be recorded and set as the home point. 

• When Remote Control signal is lost, the aircraft will return to the record(ld home point coordinates and land. 

• Home point coordinates are used to calculate the horizontal distance of the aircraft (shown as "Distance" on the 

GUI of the OJI VISION App). . 

• After successfully record the home point, rear LED flight indicators blin)< fast green. 

Dynamic Home Point: The Home point will be reset to position of the mobile device at specKle time Intervals. 

• Enable dynamic home point in DJI Vision app or Phantom 2 Assistant. ; 

• Dynamic home point is only available to the GPS-enabled mobile d~vice. Turn on GPS and data service to 

obtain higher accuracy of the mobile device position. . 

• Dynamic home point Is useful in situations when you are in motion af1d require a Home point that is different 

from the takeoff point. 

4.1 When Will Failsafe Activate? 

(1) The Remote Control is powered off. 

(2) The Phantom has flown out of effective remote control range. 

(3) The signal between the Remote Control and the Phantom has been blocked. 

(4) There is Interference causing a signal problem with the Remote Control. 

4.2 Failsafe Procedure 

Initiating the Failsafe mode from different flying statuses will results in different landing processes. 

Ready to Fly(non-GPS)- Automatic landing . 

The Right Control System will keep the aircraft level during descent and landing. It may be drift during the descent and landing process. 

Ready to Fly- Automatic go home and land 

The Flight Control System will automatically control the aircraft to fly back to thii! home point and land. 

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• To ensure the aircraft successful return to home after Failsafe activatiqn, aim to only fly in Ready to Fly mode. 

• The Phantom will automatically descend during the Failsafe process if there are less than 6 GP8 satellites 

detected for more than 20 seconds. 

• Aircraft cannot navigate around vertical obstacles on its return home cOJ,Jrse during Failsafe. However, you can set 

return home altitude value in Phantom Assistant to avoid hitting vertical pbstacles through DJI Phantom Assistant. 

Quickly flipping the 82 switch of the Remote Control from top to bot1;om 5 times or more will reset the current 

aircraft position as a new home point. Rear LED flight indicators will blink green rapidly when successful. 

Failsafe on the DJI VISION App 

The DJI VISION App will provide information during Failsafe. 

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4.3 Regaining Control During Failsafe Procedures 

Position of Switch 81 (fjf: 

··~ Position-1 Positlon-2 Position-3 ·~· 

When the 81 switch is switched to Position-1, togg{e Regain control as soon as signal Is 

How to regain control the 81 switch to any other position once to rega\n recovered. 

control. If the Remote Control signal is recovere~. 

control is returned to the pilot. ; 

If the DJI smart battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return ~~ the aircraft, the low battery level warning 

notifies users to take action. Users are advised to land the aircraft immediately when they obseNe these warnings. The 

thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the cJrrent aircraft altitude and its distance from 

the Home point. Details of the battery level warning are listed below: 

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Low battery power is low. Red LED blinks it as soon as possible, level warning Please land the slowly. Tap "Go-home" to have 

aircraft. the aircraft return to the then stop the motors 

Home point a~d land and replace the battery. 

automatically, br "Cancel" 

to resume normal flight. 

If no action is iaken, the 

aircraft will autbmatically 

go home and land after 1 0 

seconds. 

i Critical Low The aircraft The DJI Vislon[App screen The Phantom 2 Vision+ 

battery level must land Red LED blinks will flash red ahd aircraft will begin to descend 

quickly. warning immediately. starts to descend. and land automatically. 

Estimated Estimated 

remaining flight remaining flight based on current N/A N/A N/A 

time battery level. 

Color zones on the battery level indicator sgw. -%R&M. ·• ! • 20min reflect estimated remaining 

flight time and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft's cu(rent status. 

When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is de$cending to land automatically, you may 

push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more ~ppropriate location for landing. 

~ When these warnings are triggered, please bring the aircraft back tq the Home point or land to avoid losing 

power during flight. · 

Low Battery Level Warning on the OJI VISION App 

Battery level warnings will show on the camera page of the DJI VISION App when the battery level is low. 

{1) A red light will flash along the edges of the app screen. ; 

{2) Audible alarm. Make sure sound is turned on and volume is turned up on your mobile device. 

(3) The aircraft battery icon will turn red. · 

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(International Civil Aviation Organization) and their own national airspace regulations. For safety reasons, the flight limits 

function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and legally,. The flight limits function includes height, 

distance limits and No Fly Zones. ' 

In Ready to Fly mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. In Ready to Fly (non-GPS) 

status, only height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 120m. · 

EJ!l Default parameters in Assistant are compliant within the definitions of qlass G ruled by ICAO. (Refer to Airspace 

Definition to get more details). As each country has Its own rules, make sure to configure these parameters to 

comply with these rules before flying. 

6.1 Max Height & Radius Limits 

Max Height & Radius limits flying height and distance. Configuration can be:done in the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant 

(Figure 57). Once complete, your Phantom will fly in a restricted cylinder (Figuie 58). 

Max Height 

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the set height. 

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Max Radius Flight distance must be within Warning: Distance limit Rapid red flashing R ...... when close to 

tJ1e max radius limit. the max radius. reached. 

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Max Height Flight height restricted to 120m and under. Warning: Height !imit reached. None. 

Max Radius No limits 

& •If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Phantom, but cannot fly it further. 

• If the Phantom flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within range 

automatically. 

6.2 Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas 

Restricted areas include airports worldwide. All restricted areas are listed on the DJI official website at http://www.dji. 

com/fly-safe/category-me. Restricted areas are divided into category A and 9ategory B. Category A areas cover major 

international airport such as LAX and Heathrow, while category B areas includes smaller airports. 
Flight 

Category A Safety Zone 

(1) The category A "safety zone" is comprised of a small "no-fly zone" and a iange of "restricted-altitude zones''. Flight 

is prevented in the "no-fly zone" but can continue with height restrictions in the restricted-altitude zone. 

(2) 1.5 miles {2.4 km) around a designated safety zone is a no-fly zone, inside \Vhich takeoff is prevented. 

(3) 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 5 miles (8 km) around restricted areas are altitude restricted, with maximum altitude going from 

35 feet {10.5 m) at 1.5 miles (2.4 km)to 400 feet (120m) at5 miles (8 km). ; 

(4) A "warning zone" has been set around the safety zone. When you fo/ wit~in 320 feet (100m) of the safety zone, a 

warning message will appear on the DJI Vision app. 

Category B Safety Zone 

(1) Category B "safety zone" Is comprised of a "no-fly zone" and a "warning z~ne". 

(2) 0.6 miles (1 km) around the safety zone is a designated "no-fly zone". · 

(3) A "warning zone" has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 0.6 miles (1 Km) of this zone, a warning 

will appear on the DJI Vision app. · 

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Zone Restriction OJI VISION App NoUfication Rear LED 

Flight Indicator 

Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly zone. Take off 

prohibited. 

No-fly Zone If the Phantom enters the restricted i 

i~~~ area in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode Warning: You are in 'a No-fly zone, automatic 

but Ready to Fly mode activates, the landing has begun. (If you are within 1.5 mile 

Phantom will automatically descend to radius) 

land then stop its motors after landing. 

Warning: You are in.a restricted zone. R ...... 

If the Phantom enters a restricted area Red flashing 

Restricted-altitude in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode and Descending to safe altitude. (If you are between 

the range of 1.5 milE! and 5 mile radius) flight zone Ready to Fly mode activates, it will Warning: You are in:a restricted zone. Max flight descend to a safe altitude and hover 15 

feet below the safe altitude. height restricted to .between 10.5m and 120m. 

Fo/ Cautiouso/. 

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but there Warning: You are approaching a restricted 

will be warning message. zone, Fly CautiouslY;· 

Free zone No restrictions. None. None. 

rn Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the 

descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. Users must toggle the S1 switch to 

regain controL This is the same as regaining control during Failsafe. Please refer to Regaining Control During 

Failsafe Procedure (Page28). 

,& • When flying in the safety zone, LED flight indicators will blink red -'Ri: ""''QUickly and continue for 3 seconds, 

then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point it will switch back to red 

blinking. 

• For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, raiiWI!Y stations, railway lines, city centers and 

other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible. 
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6.3 Conditions of Flight Limits 

In different working modes and flight modes, flight limits will differ according to number of GPS satellites found. The 

following table demonstrates all the cases(v: available; x:unavailable). · 

All flights are restricted by height, distance and special areas simultaneously. The Failsafe and Ground Station 

operations are not restricted to flight limits, but if Ground Station function is used, the flight will be restricted the special 

area limits built in to Ground Station. Refer to the Ground Station manual for details. 

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6.4 Disclaimer 

Please ensure that you are up to date with international and domestic airspace rules and regulations before using 

this product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read this fully. You 

agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and content while using lhis product, and for any direct or indirect 

consequences caused by not following this manual, violating or disregarding other applicable local laws, administrative 

rules and social habits thereof. 

DJI VISION App Usage 

The DJI VISION App controls the Phantom 2 Vision+ camera including capture, recording, settings and pitch angle. It 

also displays essential flight information including flight parameters and battery level. 

After logging in you will see the VISION App home screen. This shows current Wi-Fi connection status and the four main 

features of the App. 

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IBI News Tap to enter DJI news 

® Settings Tap to enter App settings 

~ Checklist Tap to enter preflight checklist. 

&, • When using the camera and the S,D card album (Page 37), connect your 

mobile device to the Phantom 2 Vision+ Wi-Fi network. 

• Internet access is required for sharing photos, videos and reading DJI news. 

• If you receive a phone call during a flight, the live camera preview screen may 

be interrupted. It's recommended to ignore the call and pay attention to your 

flight. 
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Shots [ 11] Shutter Button [ 12) Video Recording Button [ 13] Camera Settings [1/1] Hide or Show Flight Parameters 

[1] Return 

ICI-Return to the preview page 

[2] Camera Pitch Control 

!Ia -Pitch Control switch is white !Ia tap once to highlight it mJ and enter Accelerometer Sensor Mode. Tap again to 

return to normal. · 

Normal Mode 

Tap up arrow II to pitch camera upwards and down arrow fJ to pitch downwards. Green slider I Indicates current 

camera pitch. 

Gimbal pitch control (Normal Mode) 

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Gimbal pitch movement 

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The gimbal pitch movement is controlled by moving your mobile device. Pitch forward to pitch camera down and 

backward to pitch camera up. 

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Lt, In Accelerometer Sensor Mode, the pitch angle indicator will show a grey area. When the green pitch indicator 

is inside the grey area, the camera will move according to pitch gestures. When the indicator reaches the 

boundary of the grey area, pitch gestures will control the camera's pi~ch speed at a constant rate. 

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[3] Flight Attitude and Radar Function 

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

(1) The red arrow shows which direction the Phantom 2 Vision+ is facing; 

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

(3) Pitching of the boundary between light blue and dark blue area show~ roll angle. 

(4) An orange circle around the radar Indicates thatthe dynamic home point is not available. Figure 68 

A green circle around the radar indicates that the dynamic home point is available and 

a new home point has been set. ' 

Tap flight attitude Icon to turn on the radar function. Home in the center :Of the radar and the red icon indicates the 

Phantom 2 Vision+'s current heading, direction, and approximate distanqe from home. Tap flight attitude icon again 

to disable the radar. The current longitude and latitude of the aircraft is displayed on the bottom of the radar. 

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• By default, the center of the radar indicates the home point rec9rded by the Phantom 2 Vision+. Tap the 

center of the radar to switch the center to your mobile device's current location. 

• If your mobile device contains a compass, the top portion of the,Radar is the direction you are pointing. If 

not, the radar will be oriented due north. 

• Distance units are metric In Figure 69 and Figure 70. Users can switch the unit to imperial in the settings page. 

[4] Flight Parameters 

Tap to set return home (RTH) altitude. 

Distance: Horizontal distance from home point. 

Altitude: Vertical distance from home point. 

Speed: Horizontal flying speed. 

Go·Home Setting 

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'(i: Distance value will show as N/A if the Phantom 2 VIsion+ Is not in "~eady to Fly" mode. 

[5] Wi-Fi Signal Intensity 

Indicates camera is connected to your mobile device and Wi-Fi is worl<ing normally. 

The connection between the camera and mobile device may fail if WI·Fi'signal strength is low. Refer to Phantom 2 

Vision+ CONNECTION BROKEN for more information. 

[6] Flight Battery Level 

Show currant flight battery level. When battery level is low and the battery' icon turns red It is recommended to fly the 

aircraft back and land it as soon as possible. Please refer to Low Battery Level Warning Function (Page 28) to get 

more details. · 

[7] Aircraft GPS Status 

GPS status icon display the number of satellites found by the aircraft. The icon is highlighted when more than 6 

satellites are found, allow the Phantom to fly in "Ready to Fly" mode. 

[8] Micro-SO Card Status 

Displays Micro-SO Card Status. Icon is highlighted when a valid Mlcro-~D card is inserted. If there Is no Mlcro-SD 

card present, It is grayed out. · 

[9] Range Extender Battery Level 

Shows current battery level of the Range Extender. Refer to Checking the Battery Level (Page 21) for more details. 

[10] Remaining Shots 

Displays estimated shots remaining, based on the current photo size setting and storage capacity of the Mlcro-SD 

card. This shows '0' If: · 

(1) Micro-SO card is not inserted. 

(2) Micro-SO card is full. 

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(3) Micro-SO card is damaged. 

(4) Connection between the DJI VISION App and camera is broken. 

[11] Shutter Button 

Tap to take photos. 

Single capture: press once for a single capture. 

Continuous capture: press once for 3 or 5 captures. 

Timed capture: press once to begin a timed capture, press again to stop'. 

~~: • Shutter button Is disabled during video recording. ; 

• Capture modes can be reconfigured in camera settings; refer to the Camera Settings (Page35). 

[12] Video Recording Button 

Start and stop video recording. Tap once to start 

recording. A red dot will blink to indicate recording 

is in progress and a time code will appear in the top 

right corner of the preview screen. Press again to stop 

recording. 

[ 13] Camera Settings 

Tap to open the camera settings menu, refer to Camera 

Settings (Page 35). --

[ 14] Hide or Show Flight Parameters 

Tap to hide flight parameters. Tap again to show. 

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[1] Capture Mode 

Single capture . 

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[2] Photo Size 

.. Large: 4384 X 3288, 4:3, 14.4MP 

Iii Medium: 4384 x 2922. 3:2, 12.8MP 

• Small: 4384 x 2466, 16:9, 10.8MP 

[3] Video Resolution 

1920x1080 60i, 16:9 

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;\): Three Field of View (FOV) options are supported when shooting:in 1920x1080 60i, 1920x1080 30p and 

1920x1 080 25p: Medium (110°) and Narrow (85°), . 

(4] Photo Format 

• JPEG . RAW i 

• The Phantom 2 Vision+ camera shoots In JWEG and RAW file formats simultaneously 

when this option is selected. See the followlpg table for detailed specifications. 

JPEG photo size: 4384x3288, 4384x2922,j4384x2466 

RAWphoto size: 4384x3288, 4384x2920, 4$B4x2464 

;\): RAW can be edited using the most recent versions of Adobe Camera Raw for Photoshop and Adobe 

Lightroom. · 

(5] Selectable ISO [6] White Balance 

AUTO • AWB (auto white balance) 

100 II Sunny 

200 c Cloudy 

400 II Incandescent lamp 

[7] Exposure Metering 

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m • Center: The meter concentrates most on the center of the scene. 

• Average: Averages out the light levels for the entire image. Thi.s mode is used when the scene has no 

significant light difference. · 

• Spot: Measures a small area in the center of the scene. This mode is used in a high contrast scene where 

the subject must be accurately exposed. · 

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[8] Exposure Compensation 

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[9] Sharpness [10] Anti-flicker 

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- Soft 

- 60Hz 

[11] Restore Defaults 

Restores all default camera settings. Flight battery restart is needed to all~w restoration to take effect. 

[ 12] Format Micro-SO Card 

Format the Micro-SO card. All data stored in the Micro-SO card will be lOst after formatting. Remember to backup 

before formatting. 

The DJI VISION App has an SD Card album and a Mobile Device Photo 

album can be synchronized to the Mobile Device Photo Album. 

In the DJI VISION App, tap 5I to enter into the SD Card album and tap Iii to $nter into Mobile Device Photo Album. 

& SD Card album is accessible when the mobile device is connected to Phantom 2 Vision+ Wi-Fi. 

4.1 SO Card Album 

Pictures stored in the camera are presented using Thumbnails. 

Tap the corresponding thumbnail to view the picture. 

[ 1] Photos and videos are listed and grouped by date. 

[2] All photos and videos that have been synced to your mobile 

device are marked with e. 

[3] Tap any thumbnail for single view mode. Tap a Photo thumbnail 

that hasn't been synchronized to the mobile device to view the 

photo. Swipe lett or right to view the previous or next photo. 

Tap on a video thumbnail to play it and view the video length. 

A progress bar will appear at the bottom of the screen. Tap 

H to enter single synchronization mode to synchronize a 

single photo or video, or to synchronize and play a video at the 

same time. 

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[ 4] Tap the- button to enter multiple synchronization mode (as shown in :the following diagram). Tap thumbnails to 

select photos or videos to synchronize to your mobile device (selected thumbnails are marked with a tick). Select 

one or more groups to be synchronized by checking the box before the group, then tap 1!'.1 to start synchronizing. 

During the synchronization process, users can tap D to cancel syncpronization. Photos and videos that have 

been synchronized to the mobile device will remain. 

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[5] Tap "Cancel" or "Finished" to exit multiple synchronization mode and retur11 to the SD Card page. I 

.;~: Connect camera data port to a PC via a Micro-USB cable to copy photos or videos on the SD card album from 

the Micro-SO card to the PC conveniently. . 

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[1] Browse all synchronized photos and videos in the album. Tap to view selected 

photos or videos. 

[2] Photos and videos are displayed using th~mbnails and sorted by capture time. 

[3] Pictures and videos are sorted by captured/recorded geo-tagged locations. 

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[4] Tap any thumbnail for single view; you can slide left or right to view the pre~ious or next photo. Tap a video thumbnail 

to play a single video. 

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[5] Tap~ to share your photos and videos to social networks. 

& Access to the Internet is required for photo and video sharing. 

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[1]ToolbarAuto Hide 

Slide the switch from left to right to enable this function. Toolbar will auto hi~e on the camera page . 

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[3] Camera Settings 

Stop Recording: 

Enabled: Stop recording if the Wi-Fi connection between the 

mobile device and the cfimera breaks while the camera is 

recording. 

Disabled: Keeps recording if the Wi-Fi connection between 

the mobile device and the' camera breaks while the camera Is 

recording. 

Select the state the camE]ra will enter in the event of a Wi-Fi 

Connection break between the mobile device and the camera. 

Use this function to ensure :you can continue don't miss out on a 

shot. 

iOS users will see an enabled item display in the camera settings tool bar and disabled items will be hidden. 

This feature is not available on Android. · 

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Low: 320 x 240@15fps (Recomri;lended when there is a lot of interference.) 
[5] Parameter Unit 

Select imperial or metric units of measurement. 

[6] Ground Station 

Slide to the right to enable ground station feature. 

[7] FPV Mode 

Switched on. the gimbal will work in FPV mode. 

Switched off, the gimbal will work in Stabilize mode. 

[8] Compass Calibration 

Tap to calibrate the compass. Do not calibrate the 

compass during flight. 

[9] Dynamic Home Point 

When activated, the Home point will be reset to your 

current position at specific time intervals. The aircraft 

will return to the latest Home point as required. 

[1 OJ Current RTH Altitude 

Default RTH altitude set to 20m. Raising the RTH 

altitude above 120m is not recommended. 

[11] Battery History Info 

Show the battery history warning records. 

[ 12] Low Battery Auto Go Home 

Enable or disable auto go home feature when 

battery is low. 

[19] Find My PHANTOM 2 VISION 

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[20] Account 

Tap to see user account information. 

[21] Rate 

Tap to rate the DJI VISION App. Internet access required. 

~0: Android App does not include rating. 

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DJI VISION App Usage 

[13] Rotation Lock 

The user Interface of the OJI VISION App will rotate 

if rotation; lock is enabled (for iOS device only). 

[14] Battery ~ow Warning 

If enable~, an alarm will sound when the battery 

level is t~ low. 

& We recommended adjusting the mobile 

devi¢e volume to the highest level. 

[15] Tutorial: 

Hints and Tips 

[16] Clear N~ws Cache 

Tap to flush news cache. 

[17] Binding~ 

In the event that camera and Range Extender binding 

is lost or !an item has been repaired or replaced, 

binding mGst be performed using tihe DJI VISION App. 

Refer to Slndlng the Phantom 2 Vision+ and Range 

Extender (Page 21) for details. 

[18] Renam~ SSID of Range Extender 

Tap to rE\name the SSID of the Range Extender. 

Refer to Rename Range Extender SSID (Page 21) 

for details: 

Tap to see the current version of the OJ/ VISION App and contact information. 

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DJI VISION App Usage 

The DJI Vision app features an integrated ground station function. Using it ybu can create flight missions by placing 

waypoints and setting waypoint altitude and overall speed. When flight plan ihas been created, simply tap "GO" and 

your aircraft will execute the flight mission automatically. You may also abort th~ flight mission and bring aircraft home by 

activating "GoHome" feature. 

& Upgrade Phantom firmware to the latest version to enable ground statio~ feature. Refer to "Firmware Upgrade of 

the Phantom 2 Vision+" (P46) for more information about how to upgrade the firmware. 

7.1 Ground Station GUI 

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[1] MODE 

Modes include 

Hover: Hovering 

Waypoint: Mission in progress 

GoHome: Returning to home point 

Take off: Taking off 

Landing: Landing 

GPS: GPS flight 

Atti.:Atti.flight 

Manual: Manual flight 

[2] Approximated Flight Mission Distance 

Planned mission distance. To achieve optimum battery 

performance, max mission distance is 5km(3miies). 

[3] Speed 

For flight safety concern, only three gears of 

flight speed are available. Choose from Fast (Sm/ 

s), Mid(4m/s) and Slow (2m/s) for flight speeds. 

Estimated 10 minutes flight is achievable when the 

aircraft travels in "Fast" gear. 

[4] Wi-Fi Signal Strength 

Wi-Fi signal strength display. Refer to [5] in "Using the 

OJI Vision App" for details. 

[5] Battery Level 

Battery level display. Refer to [6) in "Using the OJI 

Vision app" for details. 

[6] GPS 

Number of satellites connected. Refer to [7] in "Using 

the DJI Vision app" for details. 

[7] Flight Attitude and Radar 

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Attitude ancJ Radar display. Refer to [3) in "Using the 

DJI Vision app" for details. 

[8] Flight Paraineters 

Flight inforMation display. Refer to [4] in "Using the 

DJI Vision app' for details. 

[9] Back 

Return to c~mera GUI. 

[1 0] Home Point Locator 

Locate your Home point. 

[11] Orientation Lock 

Unlock to sync map orientation with aircraft movement. 

[12] Map View 

Select map view from standard, hybrid or satellite. 

[13] Waypoint 

Tap each Y,aypoint to set altitude. 

[14] Delete 

Delete current waypoint. 

[15] Go HomEJ 

Abort mis~ion, return home and land. 

[16] Done 

Hit "Done': then tap "GO" to begin mission. 

[17] Flight Area 

The aircraft can tly in this area and return to the 

home poir;tt with the current battery level. This area 

is depend!mt on the current state of the aircraft and 

will be refreshed at specific time intervals. 
DJI VISION App Usage 

7.2 Using Ground Station 

Step 1 Launching Ground Station: , 

Enable ground station in the Settings section of the DJI Vision app. A disclaimer for Ground Station will appear. Read 

this thoroughly before using Ground Station. 

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Ensure your mobile device has access to the lntemet Due to the map data required, Wi-Fi connection is recommended, 

lntemet access is required to cache the ground station map, if Wi-R is unavailable, mobile data service is required. Open 

the OJI Vision app camera GUI and swipa left to launch ground station(see Figure 101). DJI Vision app cannot connect 

to your aircraft while it is accessing the Internet Hence, you may prompt with t~e warning message such as "Connection 

to Phantom Failed". This message will not appear when your aircraft is re-conn~ted to DJI Vision app. Map data of your 

current location will load. You can then drag the map to cache nearby areas for future use( see Figure 102) . 

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Step 2 Setting a Waypoint: 

Disconnect from the Internet and connect the DJI Vision app to your aircraft. 1

Check that remote control S1 switch is in 

l!f' position (position-1) and the upper left corner in ground station display g and wait for the aircraft to enter "Readyto-Ry" mode (LED indicator blinking green) before swiping left into ground st~tion. Tap on the map to place a waypoint. 

You can place up to 16 waypoints including the Home point Waypoints cannqt be placed beyond 500m from the Home 

point or inside No Waypoint Areas. 

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OJI VISION App Usage 

• A circle on the map, as shown in Figure 104, indicates a restricted, No Waypoint area. Waypoints cannot be 

placed in this area. For more information, refer to "6.2 Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas (P30)". 

• To achieve the optimal video transmission quality, the aircraft is set to operate Within a 500m-radius area from Home point 

Tap on a waypoint to open a waypoint properties window. Slide the white <;lot right to adjust waypoint altitude. The 

default alt~ude is set to 98 feet (30 m) and can be adjusted from 0 to 650 jeet (200 m). Tap "OK" to save waypoint 

settings. To delete current waypoint, tap II , Modify longitude and latitude using the input box. 

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Step 3 Preview a Mission: . 

Tap "Done" to preview the mission when all waypoints are set. A prompt similar to \he one below will appear. 

This prompt lists all waypoints and their altitudes. The aircraft will fly to each waypoint listed. II there is a difference in altitude 

between waypoints, the aircraft will adjust Its altitude as It flies between points. Whim ready, tap "GO" to begin mission . 

.&., Aircraft reacts differently to the "GO" command: 

• If aircraft is on the ground, the aircraft takes off automatically and ascend 16 feet (5m) then fly to the first waypoint. 

•If aircraft is in the air, the aircraft flies to the first waypoint. 

Step 4 Executing Flight Mission . 

The aircraft flies to each waypoint in numerical order. As it flies, swipe baqk into the DJI Vision app camera GUI to 

control camera tilt and capture photos or video. Tap Ill to pause the mission during the flight, and aircraft will then start 

hovering. Tap a to resume mission. If you wish to regain control of the aircr~ft, toggle the 81 switch on remote control 

from CJ" (Position-1) to either .I)- (Position-2) or·<\, (Position-3) to discontinue the current mission. 

Step 5 Landing 

When all waypoints have been visited, the aircraft will return to its Home point and hover. Regain control of the aircraft 

and land it manually. You may also tap ll button to initiate "Go Horne" pro¢edure. Aircraft will abort current mission, 

return to Home point and auto land. 

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PC I MAC Assistant 

For better use of the Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant and Ph~ntom RC Assistant are required. Both run 

on Windows or Mao OS X operating systems. ' 

1.1 Installing and Running on Windows 

(1) Download the driver installer and Assistant installer (.EXE) from the Phantom 2 Vision+ download page. 

(2) Connect the Phantom 2 Vision+ to a PC using a Mioro·USB cable. 

(3) Run the driver installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

(4) Run the Assistant installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

( 5) Double click the Phantom 2 Vision+ icon on your desktop to launch Assist$nt. 

,&. Supports Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8 (32 or 64 bit). 

1.2 Installing and Running on Mac OS X 

( 1) Download the Assistant installer (.DMG) format from the Phantom 2 Vision+ download page. 

(2) Run the installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. · 

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(3) When launching for the first time, if using Launchpad to run the Phantorjl 2 Vision+ Assistant, Launchpad will not 

allow access because Assistant has not been reviewed by the Mac App Store. 

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(4) Locate the Phantom 2 Vision+ icon in Finder, press Control then click the i¢on (or right-click the icon using a mouse). 

Choose Open from the shortcut menu, then click Open In the prompt dialog box to launch. 

(5) After the first successful launch, double click the Phantom 2 Vision+ ipon as normal to launch using Finder or 

Launchpad. 

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6 DMG installer supports Mac OS X 10.9 or above. 

:\): Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant on Mac OS X and Windows are the same. Assistant pages shown in this manual 

are from the Windows version. 

The Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant is used to configure the flight control systerri and upgrade firmware. The Phantom RC 

Assistant Is used to configure the Remote Control and upgrade its firmware. ; 

2.1 Using the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant 

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(1) Power on the PC and the Phantom 2 Vision+. Connect the Phantom 2 Vision+ to the PC with a Micro-USB cable. DO 

NOT disconnect until configuration is finished. 

(2) Run Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant and wait for the Phantom 2 Vision+ to connect. Watch the indicators rR 'B. on the 

bottom of the screen. When connected successfully. the Computer Connection status is c:\; and Data Exchange 

Indicator blinks , B . 

(3) Choose [Basic] or [Advanced] configuration pages. 

(4) View and check the current configuration in the [View] page. 

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• Enable Phantom mode by tapping the same button if Naza-M mode is enabled. Once changed to Phantom 

working mode, all parameters will return to factory settings. 

2.2 Firmware Upgrade of the Phantom 2 Vision+ 

(1) Click [Upgrade] icon to check the current firmware version and whether t~e installed firmware is the latest version. If 

not, click links to upgrade. · 

(2) Wait until the Assistant shows "finished". Click OK and power cycle the Phantom 2 Vision+ after 5 seconds. Once 

complete, firmware is up to date. 

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• An internet connection is required to upgrade the Phantom 2 Vision+ firmware. 

• DO NOT power off until the upgrade is finished. · 

•If the firmware upgrade fails, the Flight Controller will enter a waiting for firmware upgrade status automatically. 

If this happens, repeat the above procedures. · 

Firmware upgradable Items: (1)FIIght Controller (2)GPS (3)5.8G Receiv~qr (4) Main Board (P330CB) (5)Battery (6) 

GimbaiiMU 

2.3 Using the Phantom RC Assistant 

Use the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant to install PHANTOM RC Assistant on you( Windows PC or Mac, and then follow the 

below steps to configure the Remote Control. · 

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( 1) Turn off the Remote Control and find its Micro-USB slot. 

(2) Power on PC and Remote Control then connect Remote Control to th$ PC with a Micro-USB cable. DO NOT 

disconnect until configuration is finished. 

(3) Run the PHANTOM RC Assistant and wait for the Remote Control to conn~Jct to Assistant. Watch the indicators ·>A. 

a·· on the bottom left of the screen. When connected successfully, the Computer Connection status is ·G.· and Data 

Exchange Indicator blinks Ji . ( 4) Finish configuration in the [Main] page. 

(5) Finish upgrade In the [Info] page If necessary. 

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:y .Q: •••• .. (Green, Yellow flashes in turn) 

:G·- ······(Slow Green flashes) 

Y· ...... (SiowYellowflashes} 

Rear !,.Eo Flight lridl(:ators 

· Y ...... (Quick Yellow flashes) 

'R.- .... ··(Slow Red flashes) 

J1 ...... (Quick Red flashes) 

•'A- • • • • • ·(Three Red flashes off and on} 

R -(Solid red} 

•R: :Y· ...... (Red, Yellow flashes In turn} 

Normal status. 

Power On Self· Test 

Warming Up 

Ready to Fly 

Ready to Fly (non-GP~} l •f 

Abnormal statu!; 1 

Remote Control Signa! Lost 

Low Battery Level Wa/,ning 

Critical Low Battery L<ivel Warning 

Not Stationary or Sen~or Bies is too big 

Error• 

Compass Needs Calibration 

*You can learn more about error by connecting the Phantom 2 Vision+ to the Assistant. 

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Supported Battery DJI 5200mAh Li-Po B1J,ttery 

Weight (Battery & Propellers included) 1242g 

Recommend payload s1300g 

Maximum payload 1350g 

Hovering Accuracy (Ready to Fly) Vertical: O.Sm; Horizontal: 2.5m 

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 20o•;s 

Max Tiltable Angle ss• 

Max Ascent/ Descent Speed Ascent: 6rn/s; Descerjt: 2m/s 

Max Flight Speed 15rn/s (Not Recommended} 

Motor Diagonal Length 350mm 

3·ai<ial stabilized Gimbal 

Working Current Static : 750mA; Dynamic : 90DmA 

Control Accuracy ±O.os• 

Controllable Range Pitch : -oo• . o· 

Maximum Angular Speed Pitch : go•;s 

Camera 

Operating Environment Temperature o•c -4o•c 

Sensor Size 1/2.3" 

Effective Pixels 14 Megapixels 

Resolution 4384x3288 

HD Recording 1 080p30 /1 080i60 

Recording FOV 11o•;ss• 

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Communication Distance (open area) 

Receiver Sensitivity (1 %PER) 

Transmitting Power (EJRP) 

Working CurrenWoltage 

Battery 

Range Extender 

Operating Frequency 

Communication Distance (open area) 

Transmitting Power 

Power Consumption 

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CE Compliance: 400m; FCC 9ompliance: 800m 

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3.1 How to solve large margin(s) mid-point error? 

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If the Remote Control stick(s) mid-point margin of error is too big, the motors Will fail to start when you execute the CSC 

and the Phantom will not take off. The below are some possible fixes lor this. , 

(1) One of the Remote Control's stick positions (except the throttle stick) is nofcentered when powering on the Phantom 

2Vision+. 

Solution: Place all Remote Control sticks at their mid-point positions and t~en power cycle the Phantom 2 Vision+ to 

re-record the mid-point. 

(2) The Remote Control sticks have been trimmed, leading to a deviation in the mid-point position. 

Solution: Use Assistant to perform a Remote Control calibration. , 

a) Connect to Assistant, tap Basic-> RC -> Command Sticks Calibration and push all Remote Control sticks through 

their complete travel range to see if any stick cannot reach its outermost: position. 

b) Power cycle the Phantom 2 Vision+. Power cycling is required. 

c) Re-attempt Remote Control calibration in Assistant. 

If the above solutions do not solve your issue, please send your Remote Conirol to DJJ Customer service for repair. 

3.2 How to restore a video file if power is turned off during a recording session? 

Solution: Keep or place the Micro-SO card back into the camera. Power cycle the camera and wait about 30 seconds for 

the video file to be restored. 

3.3 Failure to acquire the SSID. 

Solution: Double check whether both the camera and Range Extender are powered on and the power switch of the 

camera is switched to "Wi-Fi ON." 

3.4 What to do if Phantom 2 Vision+ is out of sight and the Wi-Fi ~onnections is lost? 

Solution: Turn off the Remote Control to trigger the Failsafe mode and the aircr~ft will start to fly back, descend, and land 

at the Home point. Please make sure there are no obstacles between the Pha~tom and ths home point and that you are 

familiar with the procedure for regaining control. 

3.5 Wi-Fi connection fails all the time. 

Solution: Double check the current WI-FI connection status of the mobile deviqe. The mobile device may be connecting 

to other Wi-Fi networks after a connection breaks with the Phantom 2 Vision+. 

3.6 Files fail to synchronize. 

Solution: Video files that are too large (file sizes close to 4GB) cannot be synchronized to the mobile device. Some 

mobile devices do not support the synchronization of the 1 080i6D video files. 
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3.7 iOS Albums fail to synchronize. 

Solution: Reset the settings of your mobile device as illustrated below. Enable the Settings ·> Private -> Photos -> DJI 

VISION. Otherwise Albums will fail to synchronize with your mobile device. 

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3.9 Some Android devices have a problem connecting to the Phantom 2 Vision+ Wi-Fi Extender. 

Solution: Some Android devices do not allow for both a Wi-FI connection and .-,\mobile data connection at the same time. 

When trying to connect to the Phantom 2 Vision+ Wi-Fi network, most devices: will check whether an Internet connection 

has a certain Wi-Fi setting enabled, e.g. Auto network switch or Test for lnte·rnet connection. If no Internet connection 

is found because the Phantom 2 Vision+ creates a non-routable connectiqn it will drop the Phantom 2 Vision+ WiFI network connection and scan for the next available connection. Exampl~: For the Samsung Note 3, carry out the 

following procedures to solve this issue. Tap Settings -> Wi-Fi, and then tap the "Menu" button. Select "Advanced" 

then uncheck the "Auto network switch". You might see a warning that indicates the Internet connection is unstable this 

message can be ignored. 

3.10 App tips for mobile devices. 

Solution: If using the App on multiple mobile devices turn off the App on the first mobile device then turn it on the second 

one to ensure normal functions on the second mobile device. 

3.11 How to land the aircraft more smoothly? 

Solution: First pull the throttle stick position down to lower than 5%, then execute the esc command to stop the motors. 

3.12 Why is the discharge time of a battery not zero when unusad? 

Solution: A battery aging test is performed prior to delivery which affects the discharge time of the new battery. This is 

why the discharge time of a new battery is not zero. The battery is okay to use.: 

3.13 Do I need extra hardware to utilize ground station? 

Solution: No extra hardware is required. 

3.14 Does ground station support caching map data offline? 

Solution: Yes, uset can cache map data in ground station for future use. 

3.15 What if I accidently exit DJI Vision App in ground station mode? 

If DJI Vision App is closed when aircraft Is executing flight mission, aircraft continues with the remaining flight mission, 

If DJI Vision App is closed and failed to re-connect with aircraft within 1 minute, aircraft returns home point automatically. 

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0 Warning & Important '\j: Hints and Tips filii Reference 

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Inspire 1. 

1.Disclaimer 

2.1nthe Box 

3.1nspire 1 Quick Start Guide 

4.Safety Guidelines 

5.1nspire 1 User Manual 

6.1ntelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines 

Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer befor~ flight is recommended. Afterwards, 

prepare for your first flight by using the Inspire 1 Quick Start G.uide. Refer to this manual for more 

comprehensive information. 

Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Inspire 1 c(lrrectly and safely: 

www.dji .com/product/inspire-1/video 

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Download and install the OJI Pilot app before use. Scan the OR cod~ or visit 

"http://m.dji.net/djipilot" to download the app. 

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Contents 

Using this manual 

Legends 

Before Flight 

Watch the video tutorials 

Download the DJI Pilot app 

Product Profile 

Introduction 

Feature Highlights 

Assemble 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 

Dynamic Home Point 

Vision Positioning System 

Flight Recorder 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

Remote Controllers 

Remote Controller Profile 

Remote Controller Operations 

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

Remote Controller Status LED 

Linking the Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

Gimbal and Camera 

Camera Profile 

Gimbal 

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Camera 40 

Map 43 

Academy 43 

User Center 43 

Flight 

Flight Environment Requirements 45 

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 45 

Preflight Checklist 49 

Calibrating the Compass 49 

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 50 

Starting/Stopping the Motors 51 

Flight Test 51 

FAQ 

Appendix 

Specifications 56 

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 59 

Firmware Updates 60 

FCC Compliance 61 
Product Profile 

This chapter describes the features of 

Inspire i, instructs you to assemble the 

aircraft and explains the components on 

the aircraft and remote controllers. 

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Product Profile 

The Inspire 1 is brand new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HD video 

signal (up to 2km) to multiple devices straight out of the box. Equipped with retractable landing gear, it 

can capture an unobstructed 360 degree view from its camera. The built-in camera has an integrated 

gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing space. When no GPS signal is 

available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering precision: 

Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixe! photo capture. Reserved mounting 

space for ND filters for better exposure control. New quick-release mount allows you to remove the 

camera with ease. 

HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge 

system. It also provides dual controllers mode. 

Landing gear: Retractable landing gear that enables an unobstructed panoramic view from the camera. 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Batt~ry employs new battery cells and a 

battery management system. 

Flight Controller: The next generation flight controller system provides a more reliable flight experience. 

A new flight recorder stores the flight data from each flight, and \,lision Positioning enhances hovering 

precision when no GPS is available. 

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Unlocking Travel Mode 

The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps fo change it to Landing Mode before 

your first flight: 

1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment. 

2. Power on the Remote Controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery. , 

3. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times. 

4. Power off the aircraft. 

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Flight Battery' (P21) for more information . 

• If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote 

controller to deactivate Travel Mode. Refer to "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode" (P30) 

section for more infromation about Master remote controller~ 

• Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before switchifrom Landing Mode to Travel Mode. 

Installing Gimbal and Camera 

1. Remove Gimbal Cover. 

2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right wherj facing the nose of the aircraft}. 

3. Insert the gimbal by aligning the white mark on the Gimbal. 

4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the locked position. 

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Attaching Propellers 

Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin counter-clockwise to secure. 

Attach propellers with gray nut onto motors without a black dot and ~pin clockwise to secure. 

,1,. Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by ha~d to ensure security before flight. 

Preparing Remote Controller 

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antenna as shown. 

1. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to relea~e the clamp, adjust it to fit then attach 

your mobile device. 

2. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB qable. 

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

the remote controller. 

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[2] Propeller (P17) 

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[t•] [4] Front LED (P12) 

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[6] Gimbal and Camera (P37) 

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[7] Intelligent Flight Battery (P18) 

[10] '[8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

[9) Rear LED (P12) 

[10) Camera Micro-USB Port 

.[11] Camera Micro-SO Card (P35) 

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[1] Antennas (P29) 

Relays aircraft control and video signal. 

[2) Mobile Diwice Holder 

Mounting, place for your mobile device. 

[3) Control Stick 

Controls ;:tircraft orientation. 

[4) Return Home (RTH) Button (P13) 

Press anp hold the button to initiate Return to 

Horne (RTH). 

[5] Transfor~ation Switch (P27) 

Toggle tHe switch up or down to raise or lower 

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[6] Battery LeveiLEDs [8) Power Button 

Displays the current battery level. 

(7] Status LED 

Used to power on or power off the remote controller. 

[9) RTH LED 

Displays the power status. Circular LED arouf1d the RTH button displays RTH status. 

[1 0) 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. 

[11) Playback Button 

Playback the captured images or videos. 

[12) Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the 

set number of photos will be taken with one 

press. 

[13) Flight Mode Switch 

Used to switch between P, A and F mode. 

[14] Video Recording Button 

Press to start recording video. Press again to 

stop recording. 

[15) Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

[16) Micro-USB Port 

For connecting the remote controller to your 

computer. 

[17) Mini-HDMI Port 

Connect an HD compatible monitor to this 

port to get a live HD video preview of what the 

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Reserved for future use. 

[19) USB Port 

Conned to mobile device to access all of the 

OJI Pilot app controls and features. 

[20) GPS Module 

Used to pinpoint the location of the remote 

controller. 

[21) Back LEift Button 

Custom!zable button in DJI Pilot app. 

[22) Power Port 

Connect to a power source to charge the 

remote .pontroller's internal battery. 

[23) Back Right Button 

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. 
Aircr~ft 

This chapter descl'ibes the features of 

the Flight Qontroller, Vision Positioning 

System and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

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Aircraft 

The Inspire 1 's flight controller is based on OJI flight controller witjl several enhancements such as new 

flight mode and new safe mode. Three safe modes are available! Failsafe, Return Home and Dynamic 

Home Point. These features ensure the safe return of your aircr~ft if the control signal is lost. A flight 

recorder stores crucial flight data for each flight. 

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode ar~ found in the section 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 Inspire 1 depenqing on GPS signal strength and Vision 

Positioning sensors: 

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

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision 

Positioning for hovering 

P-A TTl: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, 

so only altitude is controlled. 

A mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used ior stabilization. The aircraft only uses 

its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return horj1e if Remote Controller signal is lost if 

the Home Point is recorded successfully. 

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

about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. 

-:\;): Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight rnpde of the aircraft, refer to the "Flight 

Mode Switch" on P27 for more information. 

LEOs are shown in the figure below: 

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The Front and Rear LED show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LED displays solid red and the 

Rear LED displays solid green. 

Aircraft Status Indicator shows the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more 

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R~ G ,y, ...... Red, Green and Yellow Flash 

Alternatively Power on and self-check 

G v ...... Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively 

q ······Green Flashes Slowly 

Aircraft warming ~P 

Safe to Fly (P mo~e with GPS and Vision Positioning) 

8afe to Ry (P m~ with Vision Positioning but without GPS) 

Safe to Fly (A mo~e but No GPS and Vision Positioning) 

O:f.:i;X2 ······Green Flashes Twice 

Y ...... Yellow Flashes Slowly 

Warning 

Y ...... Fast Yellow Rashing 

'fl ·······Slow Red Flashing 

R · · · · · · Fast Red Flashing 

:e, ...... Red Flashing Alternatively 

R-SolidRed 

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Remote Controller Signal Lost ( 

Low Battery Warrilng 

Critical Low Battery Warning 

IMU Error 

Critical Error 

:f:i .. ,y • ..... Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Callbra,\ion Required 

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The Return to Home (RTH) brings the aircraft back to the last 

that will trigger RTH procedure; they are Smart RTH, Low Battery 

Home Point ~.u .. 

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The Home Point is the location S:t which your aircraft takes off when the 

GPS signal Is strong. You can ~iew the GPS signal strength through 

the GPS icon (~oil). If you kre using the Dynamic Home Point 

setting, the Home Point will be ~pdated to your current position as you 

move around and when the Airdraft Status Indicator blinks green. 

Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on P28 for more information) or the 

RTH button in the DJI Pilot app when GPS is available to enables, smart RTH. The aircraft return to the 

latest recorded Home Point, you may control the aircraft's orientatii:>n to avoid collision during the Smart 

RTH. Press the Smart RTH button once to start the process, press the Smart RTH button again to exit 

Smart RTH and regain the control. 

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;~~~~j~i~~ .. 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 these warnings are shown. DJI Pilot app will advise user toj return the aircraft to the Home Point 

when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft will automatically rE\turn to the Horne Point if no action is 

taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the RTH by pressing once on the RTH button. The 

thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based :on the current aircraft altitude and its 

distance from the Home Point. 

Aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft to land to the ground 

from the current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft's orientation during the 

landing process. ' 

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

Battery t.Elvel 

Warning·· 

Low battery 

level warning 

Critical Low 

battery level 

warning 

Estimated 

remaining 

flight time 

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The battery 

power is low. 

Please land the 

aircraft. 

The aircraft 

must land 

immediately. 

Estimated 

remaining flight 

based on current 

battery level. 

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Tap "Go-home" to have 

the aircraft return to the 

Home point ahd land 

Aircraft status automatically,:or "Cancel" to 

indicator blinks resume norm~ flight. If no 

RED slowly. action is takeri, the aircraft 

will automatically go home 

and land after 1 0 seconds. 

Remote controller will sound 

an alarm. 

Aircraft status The DJI Pilot ~pp screen will 

indicator blinks flash red and ?ircraft starts to 

descend. Renjlote controller RED quickly. will sound an $!arm. 

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J=iight Instructions 

Fly the aircraft 

back and land 

it as soon as 

possible, then 

stop the motors 

and replace the 

battery. 

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'!J: • When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land 

automatically, you may push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more 

appropriate location for landing. 

• Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining flight time 

and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft's durrent status. 

Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for 

more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successftJJiy recorded and compass is working 

normally. Return home process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if 

a remote controller signal is resumed. 

Failsafe Illustration 

1 Record HomePoint(HP) 

Blinking Green 

4 Signal Lost Lasts 3secs. 

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Fast Blinking Yellow 

2 Confirm Home Point 

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3 Remote Controller Signal Lost 

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Fast Blinking Yellow 

6 Landing after Hovering 15secs 

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~ ~ Fast Blinking Yellow 

& Aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH~ therefore it is important to set an 

reasonable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the, DJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" 

view and select "MODE" to set the Failsafe altitude. 

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Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in moth;m and require a Home Point that is 

different from the takeoff point. GPS module Is located at the position shown In the figure below: 

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There are two options for Dynamic Home Point. 

1. Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point. 

2. Set the remote controller's coordinate as the new Home Point. 

Setting Up Dynamic Home Point 

Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point: 

1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app and gd to the "Camera" page. 

2. Tap' .. "and selecda>", to reset the remote controller's coordinates as the new Home Point. 

3. Tap"f"and select"4'", to reset the aircraft's coordinates as the new Home Point. 

4. The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set succesfully. 

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DJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic; and image data to help the aircraft 

identify its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Inspire 1 can hover in place more 

precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where there is: no GPS signal available. The main 

components of DJI Vision Positioning are located on the bottom of your Inspire 1, including [1]two sonar 

sensors and[2]one monocular camera. 

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Using Vision Positioning . 

Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Inspire 1 i:s powered on. No manual action is 

required. Vision Positioning is typically used in the indoor environ!TJent where no GPS is available. By 

using the sensors on the Vision Positioning system, Inspire 1 can perform precision hovering even when 

no GPS is available. 

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 

1. Toggle the switch to "P" as shown the figure to the right: 

2. Place the Inspire 1 on a flat surface. Notice that the VIsion Pos~ioning system 

cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations. . 

3. Power on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status indicator will flash twic$ in green light, 

which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up 

to lift off, and the Inspire 1 will hover in place. 

&, The performance of your Inspire 1 's Vision Positioning Syst~m is subject to the surface you are 

flying over. The ultrasonic waves may not be able to accurately measure the distance over sound 

absorbing materials, and the camera may not function correptly in suboptimal environments. The 

aircraft will switch from "P" mode to "A" mode automatically if both GPS and Vision Positioning 

System are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations: 

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

• Flying over a highly reflective surfaces. 

• Flying at high speeds( over Bm/s). 

• 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. thipk carpet). 

• Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. . 

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

• Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft. 

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

of the sensors. 

• The effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 2;5 meters. 

• Vision Positioning system may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water. 

• Vision Positioning system may not be able to recogniz~ pattern on the ground in low light 

conditions (less than 1001ux). 

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

in operation. 

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

ground (below 0.5 meters) in fast speed. 

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

sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals. 

Flight data is automatically recorded to the SO card. This include~ flight duration, orientation, distance, 

aircraft status information, speed, and other parameters. 

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The grey ol: black nut on the propeller indicates 

the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should be attach~d. To attach the propellers properly, 

match the nut with the dots on the motors of your Inspire 1: 

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Propellers 

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Attach On 

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Motors without a black dot 

Bl11ck cap(134.5R) 

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Legends 5") Lock: Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten I 

'0 ") Unlock : Turn the propellers in the indicated! direction to loosen and remove 

Attaching the Propellers 

1. Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto a motor without a black dot and spin the propellers clockwise 

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with a black nut O?to a motor with a black dot and spin 

the propellers counter clockwise to secure its position. Be sure to:completely tighten each propeller by 

hand before flight. 

& • Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off. 

• Handling the propellers with care. 

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

Detaching the Propellers 

Hold the motor still. Then spin the propeller in the unlock direction in~icated on the propeller itself. I 

& • Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. 

• Ensure that ail propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use old, chipped, 

or broken propellers. · 

• To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propell~rs or motors when they are spinning. 

• ONLY use original OJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience, 

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and smart chargedischarge functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate QJI approved charger. 

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.&, Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to 'Charging the Intelligent 

Flight Battery' P21 for more information . 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

1. Battery Level Display: LEOs display the current battery level. 

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

3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges: to below 65% of total power when it is 

Idle for more than 10 days to prevent swelling. It takes around 2 ~ays to discharge the battery to 65%. 

It is normal to feel moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge 

thresholds can be set in the OJI Pilot app. )> 

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

5. Over charge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the ~attery is fully charged. gj, 

6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between o 0C{32°F) and 

40°C (104°F). · 

7. Over Current Protection: Battery stops charging when high amp€Jrage (more than 10A) is detected. 

8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops wh~n the battery voltage reaches 18V to 

prevent over-discharge damage · 

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

10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: OJI Pilot app shows warning .message when damaged battery cell 

Is detected. 

11. Battery Error History Browse the battery error history from the OJI Pilot app. 

12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of Inactivity to save power. 

13. Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and other ~elevant information is provided to the 

aircraft's to the main controller . 

.&, Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guide/ins before use. Users take full 

responsibility for all operations and usage. · 

Using the Battery 

Powering ON/OFF 

Po,Ner Bu!tm• 

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

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

Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power off. 

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Low Temperature Notice: 

1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying in low tempe:rature environment ( < ooc ). 

2. It is not recommended to use the battery in extremely low tempe~ature ( < -1 0°C) environment. Battery 

voltage should reach to the appropriate level when using in the ejwironment where temperature range 

between -10°C to soc. 

3. Stop flying when DJI Pilot app displays "Low Battery Level Warning" in low temperature environment. 

4. Place the battery indoors to warm up the battery before using it in the low temperature environment. 

5. To ensure the performance of the battery, keep the battery body ~mperature above 20°C. 

~ In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery cor;npartment and allow the aircraft to 

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

Checking the battery level 

The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining power \he battery has. When the battery is 

powered off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level lndic~tors will light up to display the current 

battery level. See below for details. 

1!!!1 The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current ~attery level during charging and 

discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

~ : LED is on. ~: : LED is flashing. 

~:LED is off. '·' 

Battery Level .T 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 

~ ~ ~ ~ 87.5%-100% 

~ ~ ~ ~: 75%-87.5% 

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~ ~ ~ ~ 62.5%-75% 

~ ~ ~-- ... ~ 50%-62.5% 

~ ~ ~ ~ 37.5%-50% 

~ ~: ... ~ ~ 25%-37.5% 

~ ~ ~ ~ 12.5%-25% 

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Battery life 

The battery life indicates how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before 

It must be replaced. When the battery is powered off, press and ~old the Power Button for 5 seconds 

to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up ~nd/or blink as described below for 2 

seconds: 

BatterY Life 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life 

~ ~ ~ ~ 90%-100% 

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~ ~ ~ ~:- ... 80%-90% 

~ ~ ~ ~ 70%-80% 

~ ~ ~-- ~ 60%-70% .,. 

~ ~ ~ ~ 50%-60% 

~ -~: .,. ~ ~ 40%-50% 

~ ~ ~ ~ 30%-40% 

~-- ~ ~ ~ 20%-30% .,. 

~ ~ ~ ~ below20% 

& When battery life reaches 0%, It can no longer be used. 

EI:J For more information about the battery, launch DJI Pilot app and check the information under the 

battery tab. · 

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (10D-240V 50/60Hz); 

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

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

3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level during charging. 

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

5. Air cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature 

before storing it for an extended period. 

& • Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard charger (model: 

A 14-1 OOP1A) at the same time, otherwise the charger may[overheat. 

• Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing lt from the Inspire 1. Never insert or 

remove a battery when it is powered on. 

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0%-25% 

25%-50% 

50%-75% 

75%-100% 

Fully Charged 

o Charging Protection LED Display 

~ ' ~ The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. 

Battery Li:we.l Indicators while Charging 'Y ,f 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item 

4 -~: 4 4 LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected '•' 

•'• 

4 ~: ~ 4 LED2 blinks three times per seco~d Short circuit detected .,, 

4 4 ~-- 4 LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected '•' 

... 4 4 -~: 4 LED3 blinks three times per seco~d Over-voltage charger detected .,. 

4 4 4 ~: LED4 blinks twice per second Room temperature is not suitable 

'•' for charging 

·'· LED4 blinks three times per seco~d Room temperature is not suitable 4 4 4 ~: .,. for charging 

After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to turn off the Battery 

Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the chl:lrger and plug it back in to resume 

charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug the charg~r in the event of a room temperature 

error, the charger will resume charging when the temperature falls ~ithin the normal range. 

Lh DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by tpird-party chargers. 

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Slow: Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Inspire 1'::; Battery Compartment and power it 

on. Leave it on until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer 

be turned on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery level. 

Rapid: Fly the Inspire 1 outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can 

no longer be turned on. 
Rernote Controllers 

This chapter describes the features 

of the remote controller that includes 

aircraft and /emote controller operations 

and dual remote controller mode. 
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Remote Controller 

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The Inspire 1 Remote Controller is a multi-function wireless device that integrates the 

video downlink ground system and aircraft Remote Controller The video downlink and aircraft 

Remote Controller system operate at 2.4 GHz with maximum distance of 2km. The remote 

controller features a number of camera functions, such as taking and previewing photos and video, and 

controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is powered by ai 28 rechargeable battery. The current 

battery level is displayed by LEOs on the front panel of the remote ~ontrol. 

@J:] • Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. 

• Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 , Mode 2. ' 

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

• Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle. 

& Do not operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalent to a soccer field) to 

prevent transmission interference. 

Powering On And Off The Remote Controller 

The Inspire 1 remote controller is powered by a 28 rechargeable battery with a capacity of 6000mAh. The 

battery level is indicated by the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to power on 

your remote controller: 

1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEOs will display the current 

battery level. 

2. Then, press and hold the Power Button to power on the remote controller. 

3. The Remote Controller will beep when it powers on. The Status LED will blink green (slave remote 

controller blinks solid purple) rapidly, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The 

Status LED will show a solid green light when linking is completed. 

4. Repeat step 2 to power off the remote controller after finish using: it. 

Charging Remote Controller 

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger. 

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Controlling Camera 

Shoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter autton, Camera Settings Dial, Playback 

Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control. 

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[1] Camera Settings Dial 

Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO, ~hutter speed, and aperture without 

letting go of the remote controller. Move the dial button to left on right to view the pictures or videos in 

playback mode. 

[2] Playback Button 

Press to view images or videos that have already been captured, 

[3] Shutter Button 

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

[4] Receding Button 

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

Controlling Aircraft 

This section explains how to use the various features of the remote controller. The Remote Controller is set 

to Mode 2 by default. 

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Eel Stick Neutral/ mid point: Control sticks of the Remote Controll~r are placed at the central position. 

Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the certral position. 

Remote I Aircraft 

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Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's elevation . 

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

[ Push the throttle stick up to takeoff. 

When both stic;:ks are centered, the Inspire 1 will 

hover in place; 

The more the *tick is pushed away from the 

center positio~. the faster the Inspire 1 will change 

elevation. Alw~ys push the stick gently to prevent 

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~ clock-wise, and push the stick right to rotate the 

®) aircraft clockwlse. If the stick is centered, the 

Inspire 1 will S\ay facing its current direction. 

The more the $tick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Inspire 1 will rotate. 

Moving the right stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's forwa;rd and backward pitch. 

Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly 

backward. The: Inspire 1 will hover in place if the stick 

is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center pos~ion for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 35') and faster flight. 

Moving the right stick control left and right changes 

the aircraft's left and right pitch. 

Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Inspire 1 

will hover in place if the stick is centered. 

Push the stick f\lrlher away from the center position for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 35') and faster flight. 

Gimbal Dial: T(Jrn the dial to the right, and the 

camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the 

dial to the left, ~nd the camera will shift to point 

downwards. T~e camera will remain in its current 

position when dial is static. 
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Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A 

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 Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision 

Positioning sensors: 

P·GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the 1:jircraft is using GPS for positioning. 

P·OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision 

Positioning for hovering 

P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is us1ng only its barometer for positioning, 

so only altitude is controlled. 

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

barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return home if Remote Controller signal is lost if the 

Home Point is recorded successfully. ' 

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

about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. 

Transformation Switch 1 RTH Button 

The Transformation Switch I RTH Button combination serves two functions. Toggle the switch up or down 

to raise or lower the landing gear. Or, press the button to activate the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. 

Transformation Switch 

This switch has two positions. The effect of toggling the switch to any of these positions is defined below: 

1. Raise: Raise the landing gear to its upper most position. 

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2. Lower: The landing gear will lower to its lowest position for landinQ. 

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lowered before landing. 

RTH button 

Press and hold this button to start the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. The LED around the RTH Button 

will blink white to indicate the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircr!'lft will then return to the last recorded 

Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure an~ regain the control of the aircraft. 

Connecting Mobile Device 

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder 

to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the cl$np. Adjust the clamp to secure your 

mobile device. Then connect your mobile device to the remote controller wtth a USB cable. Plug one end of 

the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller. 

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Optimal Transmission Range 

The signal transmission between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range that 

displayed in the picture shown below: 

Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance and position 

between the operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmission performance. 

More than one remote controller can connect to the same 

Dual Controllers mode, the "Master" remote controller operator 

the "Slave" remote controller controls the movement of the gimbal 

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Lt, Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the 

single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera. 

Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default. Users must enable this feature on the "Master" 

remote controller by through the DJI Pilot app. Follow the steps below for setup: 

"Master'' Remote Controller: 

1. Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app. 

2. Go to the Camera page, and tap II."' 11 11! to enter the remote controller settings window. 

3. Tap "Set RC Status" to enable Master-and-Slave mode. 

4. Select "Master" in the "Set RC Status" section to set the remote controller as "Master" remote controller. ::u 

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& Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as "Slave". Meanwhile, 

the "Siave"remote controller cannot control the orientation (:>f the aircraft. Reset the remote controller to "Master" in DJI Pilot app if you wish to link the rem9te controller to the aircraft. 

2. Search the "Master" remote controller in the surrounding area in :the "Request Control" section. 

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connected with the ;aircraft. 

The remote controlf~r set as 'Slave' and it is connected 

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Remote controller error. 

HD Downlink is disr}Jpted. 

' Remote eontroner *atus. 

Sending Return to Home command to the aircraft. 

Aircraft Return to H<pme in progress. 

Aircraft is returning rome. 

Lt. The Remote Status Indicator will blink red, sound an alert, w~en the battery level is critically low. 

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

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

1. Power on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device) Launch DJI Pilot app. 

2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Enter "Camera" view and tap on and then tap "Linking Remote qontroller" button as shown below. l 

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Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way ihe aircraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode. 

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4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller St~tus Indicator blinks blue and 'beep' 

sound is emitted. 

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You can customize the C1 and 02 buttons on the back 

of the remote controller. 

5. Locate the Linking button on the front of the aircraft, as shown in the figure shown below. Press the 

Linking button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator will display solid green if Link is 

succeed. 

Lt • Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft If the remote controller is set as "Slave". Meanwhile, 

the "Slave" remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote 

controller to "Master" in DJI Pilot app if you wish to link the r13mote controller to the aircraft. 

• Remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if .a new remote controller is linked to 

the same aircraft. 

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Gimbal and Camera 

This chapter provides the technical 

specifications of the camera and explains 

the working mode of the gimbal. 
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The on-board camera supports 4K video capture up to 4096x2i6!j)p24 and 12M pixel photos capture by 

using the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor. You may export the video in; either MOV or MP4 format for editing. 

Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and ~imer mode. A live preview of what the 

camera is seeing before you shoot videos and pictures is supported through the DJI Pilot App. 

Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 

To store your photos and videos, plug in the micro-SO card into thEil slot shown below before powering on 

the Inspire 1. The Inspire 1 comes with a 4GB micro-SO card and supports up to a 64GB micro-SO card. 

A UHS-1 type micro-SO card is recommended, because the fast rE;lad and write capability of these cards 

enables you to store high-resolution video data. 

0 Do not remove micro-SO card from the Inspire i when it is powered on. 

Camera Data Port 

Power on the Inspire 1 and then connect a USB cable to the Camj3ra Data Port to download photos or 

videos from the camera to your computer. 

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Camera Operation 

Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shootithe images or the videos through the 

DJI Pilot app. For more Information about how to use these buttons, r,efer to "Controlling Camera" P25. 

NO Filter 

Attach an NO filter to the front of the camera to reduce over-exposur~ and "jello" effect. 

Gimbal Profile 

The 3-axis Gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camE)ra, allowing you to capture stabilized 

images and video. The Gimbal can tilt the camera up to 125 degree$ and rotate it 360 degrees. 

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control pitch movement of the camera by default. Note that 

you cannot control the pan motion of the camera by default. Enable the "Master-and-Siave"mode and 

set the remote controller to "Slave" state if you wish to control both the pan and pitch movement of the 

camera. 

& Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the 

single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera. 

Pan Control 

Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to control the pan: movement of the gimbal: 

1. Power on the aircraft and remote control, launch OJI Pilot app anql enter "Camera" page. 

2. Tap "RC Control Settings" icon and select either C1 or C2 customizable button as the gimbal pitch/ 

yaw switching button. 

3. Select "Gimbal Pitch/Yaw" from the dropdown list. 

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Remote Control Calibration > 

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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. 

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of the remote controller. 

Press C1 or C2 button to switch from pith mode to yaw mode. You may use the gimbal dial to pan the 

gimbal under yaw mode. Press C1 or C2 again to exit yaw mode. 

Using DJI Pilot App to Control Gimbal 

Follow the steps below to use DJI Pilot app to control the gimbal orie,ntation: 

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

2. Tap and press on the screen until a blue circle is shown. 

3. Slide to control the gimbal orientation within the "Camera" page as shown below. 

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Gimbal Operation Modes 

Three Gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between t6e different operation modes on the 

Camera page of the DJI Pilot App. Note that your mobile devic~ must be connected to the remote 

controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for det~ils: 

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

constant at all times. One user alon~ can control the pitch motion of the 

Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using a 

second remote controller. 

The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a FirstPerson-View flying experience. 

The Gimbal's motion Is independent ~f the aircraft's orientation. One user 

alone can control the pitch motion of the Gimbal, but a second user is 

required to control the pan motion using a second remote controller. 

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Tap to force the Gimbal orientation to re-align with aircraft's orientation 

by panning from gimbal's current orientation. Pitch angle will remain 

unchanged during the re-alignment. : 

it-, • Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) GimJ?al is placed on uneven ground. (2) 

Gimbal has received an excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please take off from flat, open 

ground and protect the gimbal after powering up. · 

• Flying in heavy fog or cloud may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary failure. The 

___ c:._ gimbal will recover when it dries out. · 

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DJI Pilot .App 

This chaptyr describes the four main 

GUI of the D,JI Pilot app. 

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The DJI Pilot app is a new mobile app designed specifically for tMe Inspire 1. Use this app to control the 

gimbal, camera and other features of your flight system. The app al~o comes witl1 Map, Store a User Center, 

for configuring your aircraft and sharing your content with friends. It is recommended that you use a tablet 

for the best experience. 

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[1] Flight Mode 

8: The text next to this Icon indicates the current flight mode. : 

Tap to enter MC (Main Controller) settings. Modify flight limits, !perform compass calibration, and set 

the gain values on this screen. 

[2] GPS Signal Strength 

~r111i: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicates adequate GPS 

strength. 

[3] IOC Settings 

~ CL : This Icon shows which IOC setting that the aircraft has ~ntered when in F Mode. 

Tap to enter IOC setting menu and select Course Lock, Home lock or Point of Interest Lock. 

[4] System Status 

s.ifeiroAy<GPs! :This Icon shows current aircraft system status, such as GPS signal health. 

[5] Battery Level Indicator 

~ - • : The battery level indicator dynamically displays the :battery level. The color zones on the 

battery level indicator represent different battery levels. 

(6] Remote Controller Signal 

~" •II II: This icon shows the strength of remote controller signal. 

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

(][]"',ull This icon shows the HD video downlink signal strength between the aircraft and the remote 

controller. 

[8] Battery Level 

rt 1 OO•Yo: This icon shows the current Intelligent Flight Battery level. 

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

warning history in this page. 

[9] General Settings 

@ : Tap this Icon to enter General Settings page. Select parameter units, reset the camera, enable 

the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value and toggle fliqht route display on this page. 

[1 OJ Camera Operation Bar 

Exposure Lock 

AE ir: Tap to enable or disable the camera exposure lock. 

Shutter 

e: Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to enter camera settings. 

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 function. 

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

Camera Settings and Shooting Mode 

~.;: : Tap to enter the Camera Settings page and switch from camera shooting mode from manual to 

auto. 

[11] Map 

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

[12] Vision Positioning 

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

[13] Flight Telemetry 

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Vision Positioning Status 

Icon is highlighted when Vision Positioning is in operation. 

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

{1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing. 

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

(3) Pitching of the boundary between light blue and dark blue area shows roll angle. 

[14] Home Point Settings 

4Jt : Tap this button to reset the current home point. You m:;~y choose to set the aircraft take-off 

location, the remote controller's current position, or the aircraft's current position as the Home Point. 

[15] Return to Home (RTH) 

([; : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest home point. 

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[16] Gimbal Operation Mode 

Refer to 'Gimbal Operation Mode' P38 for more information. 

[17] Auto Takeoff/landing 

.fJ ..i. : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

[18] Back 

1t :Tap to return to the main GUI. 

User can view the current flight route in a larger map view in this p~ge. You can also perform Auto takeoff and Landing in the page. 

Download user manual, view online videos and using flight simulator. 

You can sync the picture and videos to the mobile device, view 

account status in the User Center. Use the DJI registered 

flight records and check your DJI 

login to the User Center. 

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This chapter describes the flight safety 

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Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to car,ry out the tasks in the Inspire 1 Pilot 

Training Guide to prepare for more complex flight manoeuvres aM learn to fly safely. Ensure that all 

flights are carried out In a suitable location. 

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1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 10m/s, 

snow, rain and smog. 

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may iattect the accuracy of the on-board 

compass and GPS signal. 

3. Avoid from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of water. 

4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in area with high levels of electromagnetism, 

including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission tower~. 

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factor ·such as air density and temperature. 

Be very careful when flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more a~ove sea level as battery and aircraft 

performance may be reduced. 

6. The Inspire 1 cannot operate within the polar areas in "P" mode. 

section. 

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as 

the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), FAA and their o~n national airspace regulations. For 

safety reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to he)p users use this product safely and 

legally. The flight limits function includes height limits, distance limits land No Fly Zones. 

When operating in P Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zone~ work together to manage flight. In A 

mode only height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 120 meters. 

Max Height & Radius Limits 

Max Height & Radius limit flying height and distance, and the user may change these settings In the 

OJI Pilot App. Once complete, your Inspire 1 will fly in a restricted :cylinder that is determined by these 

settings. The tables below show the details of these limits. · 

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,1, • If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Inspire 1, but cannot fly it further. 

• If the Inspire 1 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (n\m-GPS) mode, it will fly back within 

range automatically. ' 

Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas 

Restricted areas include airports worldwide. All restricted areas an~ listed on the DJI official website at 

http://www.dji.com/fly-safe/category-mc. Restricted areas are divided into category A and category B. 

Category A areas cover major international airport such as LAX arjd Heathrow, while category B areas 

includes smaller airports. 

Category A Safety Zone 

(1) The category A "safety zone" is comprised of a small "no-fly zone" and a range of "restrictedaltitude zones". Right is prevented in the "no-fly zone" but can continue with height restrictions in the 

restricted-altitude zone. 

(2) 1.5 miles (2.4 km) around a designated safety zone is a no-fly zone, inside which takeoff is prevented. 

(3) 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 5 miles (8 km) around restricted areas a.fe altitude restricted, with maximum 

altitude going from 35 feet (10.5 m) at 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 400 feet (120m) at 5 miles (8 km). 

(4) A "warning zone" has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 320 feet (100m) of the 

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Category B Safety Zone 

(1) Category B "safety zone" is comprised of a "no-fly zone" and a "warning zone". 

(2) 0.6 miles (1 km) around the safety zone is a designated "no-fly zone". 

(3) A "warning zone" has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 0.6 miles (1Km) of this 

zone, a warning will appear on the DJI Pilot App. 

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GPS Signal Strong •·ta :,.;,, Blini9ng G~n .; .·. 

Aircraft 

Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt Status 

Indicator 

Motors will not start. Warning: Yot,J are in a No-fly 

zone. Take o~ prohibited. 

No-fly Zone If the aircraft enters the 

restricted area in A mode but Warning: You are in a No-fly 

P mode activates the aircraft zone, autorn$tic landing has 

will automatically descend to begun. (If YO\J are within 1.5 mile 

land then stop its motors after radius) 

landing. 

Warning: You are In a restricted R ...... 

zone. Descending to safe Red flashing 

Restricted- If the aircraft enters the altitude. (If you are between the 

altitude flight restricted area in A mode but P range of i .5 l)lile and 5 mile 

mode activates, it will descend radius) zone to a safe altitude and hover iS Warning: Yoy are in a restricted 

feet below the safe altitude. zone. Max flight height restricted 

to between 1p.sm and 120m. Fly 

Cautiously. 

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a 

there will be warning message. restricted zone, Ry Cautiously. 

Free zone No restrictions. None. None. 

J:B Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available! except the throttle stick command 

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

Lt. • When flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicator will ,blink red quickly and continue for 3 

seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point 

it will switch back to red blinking. 

• For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highyYays, railway stations, railway lines, 

city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible. 

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1. Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are fully chElJged. 

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

3. Micro-SO card has been inserted if necessary. 

4. Gimbal is functioning as normal. 

5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 

6. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft. 

IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very 

sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnorm~l compass data leading to poor flight 

performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance. 

0 • DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such 

as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements ~nderground. 

• DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during qalibration such as keys or cellular 

phones. 

• DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures. 

1. Ensure the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the icompass in the Checklist, or if you 

have changed your position since last calibrating it, tap "MOD$" in the app and select "Compass 

Calibration" to calibrate the compass. Then follow the on-screen iQstructions. 

2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator will display a 

solid green light. 

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

axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator shoW solid red. 

& If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after th~ calibration, move your aircraft to a 

different location to carry out compass calibration. 

:\}: Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch DJI Pilot ~pp, follow the on-screen instruction 

to calibrate the compass. 

When to Recalibrate 

1. When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status lndicatqr is blinking red and yellow. 

2. When flying in a new location, or a location that is different from y9ur last flight. 

3. When the mechanical structure of the Inspire 1 has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the 

compass. 

4. When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the Inspire 1 does not fly, in straight lines. 

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Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircn'!ft Status Indicator displays blinking 

green. Follow the steps below to use auto take-off: 

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

2. Ensure the aircraft is in "P" mode. 

3. Go through the pre-flight checklist. 

4. Tap".t.", and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and take-off: 

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.5 meters above ground. 

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Auto-Landing 

Use auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically If the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. 

Follow the steps below to use auto-landing: 

1. Ensure the aircraft is in "P" mode. 

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping".!.", to perform landing. 

3. Aircraft lowers the landing gear and proceed to land automatically . 

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Starting Motors 

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors instead of simply pushing the stick up. 

Push both sticks to their bottom corners to start the motors. Once the motors have spun up, release both 

sticks simultaneously. 

Stopping Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors. . 

Method 1: When the Inspire 1 has landed, push the throttle down ®, then conduct CSC ®. Motors will stop 

immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. 

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after 3 

seconds. 

Take off/Landing Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft on open, flat ground with battery indicators faci~g towards you. 

2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device, then the lptelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Launch the OJI Pilot App and enter the Camera page. 

4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is safe to fly 

now. If it flashes yellow, it means Home Point is not recorded, and, you should not take off. 

5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or using Auto Take-off to take off. 

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

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

8. After landing, execute the esc command or hold the throttle a( its lowest position for 3 seconds or 

more until the motors stop. 

9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, followed by the Remote ¢ontroller. 

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' • When the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe 

mode. ' 

• A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft St~tus Indicator blinking red slowly or 

rapidly during flight. · 

• Watch video tutorials about flight for more flight information .. 

Video Suggestions and lips 

1. Work through the checklist before each flight. 

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

3. Aim to shoot when flying in P mode only. 

4. Always fly in good weather, such as sunny or windless days. 

5. Change camera settings to suit you. These include photo format and exposure compensation. 

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

7. Push the sticks gently to make aircraft movements stable and smooth. 

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Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

1. How can I put a GoPro camera on the Inspire 1? 

The Inspire 1 does not currently support GoPro attachments. The gimbal is designed to hold DJI 

cameras only. 

2. When will ground station functionality be available? 

The Inspire 1 does not currently support ground station. Grounp station will be available with future 

firmware updates. 

3. Is the camera's exposure automatic? 

The exposure can be set to Auto, for automatic changes, or Manueyl, if you wish to use a specific setting. 

4. Can I see the size of images through the app? 

Yes, you can preview image or video sizes through the DJI Pilot a~p. 

5. How much weight can the Inspire 1 carry without its included cam~ra? 

We do not recommend flying with any payload other than the inch.)ded DJI gimbal and camera. 

6. Do you have an LCD monitor available for the Inspire 1? 

No, DJI does not sell LCD or HD monitors for the Inspire 1. Howeyer, you can output the live streaming 

video to a compatible monitor or mobile device of your own. . 

7. How long does it take to charge the battery? Does It comes with a charger? 

Yes, all inspire 1 units come with standard TB47 charger. . 

With the standard TB47100W charger, it takes 85min to fully charge a 4500mAh battery. 

8. Are the two remote controllers the same? Should I setup tile remote controllers in the app or 

somewhere else to control the camera and aircraft separately? 

The two remote controllers are physically identical. You can set the remote controllers to either 'Master" 

or 'Slave' through the DJI Pilot app if you wish to use dual controller mode. 

9. Where can I find info on the simulation application that plugs into the trainer port? Can you suggest a 

simulation program? 

There is no trainer port on the remote controller for the Inspire 1. 

10. Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series r~mote controller? 

No, it cannot. The mobile device holder can only be used with the Inspire 1 remote. 

11. The app can be used on the iPad, so can it be used on the iPod or iPhone? Can it be used on Android 

tablets or Android phones? 

It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience,: but the following devices have been 

tested and run the app: 

lOS: The following running iOS v7.1 or later: 

iPhone 6 Plus iPhone 6 iPhone 58 iPhone 5C iPhone 5 

iPad Air 2 iPad Mini 3iPad Air iPad Mini 2iPad (4th generation) 

Android: The following running Android v4. 1.2 or later 

Samsung Note 4 Samsung 85 Sony 23 XPERIA Samsung Note 3 

12. Does the Inspire 1 have a SD card included? 

The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SO card. It supports SD cards up to 64GB. 

13. Can I upgrade and buy a second remote controller if I only buy a ~Ingle remote controller now? 

Yes. 

14. How big is the Inspire 1? 

Its length x height x width dimensions without the propellers attached are 44 x 30 x 45cm ( 17.3 x 11.8 x 17 .?in). 

15. What flight controller does the Inspire 1 use? 

The Inspire 1 uses Its own new flight controller. 

16. Which motors and propellers does the Inspire 1 come with? 

The Inspire 1 uses 3510 motors and 1345 propellers. 

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Model T600 

Weight (Battery Included) 2935g 

Hovering Accuracy (P Mode) Vertical: 0.5 m 

Horizontal: 2.5 m 

Max Angular Velocity 

Pitch: 300°/S 

Yaw: 150•Js 

Max Tilt Angle 35° 

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s 

Max Descent Speed 4 m/s 

Max Speed 22 m/s (A TTl mode, no w)nd) 

)> Max Flight Altitude 4500m 

TI 

TI Max Wind Speed Resistance iOm/s (I) 

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a. Max Flight Time Approximately 18 minute~ 5(' 

Motor Model DJ/3510 

Propeller Model DJI 1345 

Indoor Hovering. Enabled by default 

Operating Temperature Range -10° to 40° C 

Diagonal Distance 559to581 mm 

Dimensions 438x451x301 mm 

Gimbal 

Model ZENMUSEX3 

Output Power (With Camera) Static: 9 W:ln Motion: 11 W 

Operating ' Current Station: 750 mA;Motion: 900 mA 

Angular Vibration Range :1:0.03° 

Mounting Detachable 

Controllable Range 

Pitch: -90" to +30° 

Pan: ±320° 

Pitch: -125° to +45° 

Mechanical Range Pan: ±330° 

Max Controllable Speed 

Pitch: 120°/S 

Pan: 180°/S 

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Camera .. 

Name 

Model 

Total Pixels 

Effective Pixels 

Image Max Size 

ISO Range 

FOV (Field Of View) 

CMOS 

Lens 

Still Photography Modes 

HD Video Recording Modes 

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 

Supported File Formats 

Supported SO Card Types 

Operating Temperature Range 

Remote. Controller 

Name 

Operating Frequency 

Transmitting Distance 

EIRP 

Video Output Port 

Power Supply 

Charging 

Dual User Capability 

Mobile Device Holder 

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FC350 

12.76M 

12AM 

4000x3000 

100-3200 

94° 

Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" 

f/2.8 (20 mm equivalent) 

9 Elements in 9 groups 

Anti-distortion 

Single shoot , 

Burst shooting (BURST: S/5/7 frames, AEB: 3 or 5 bracketed 

frames at 0.7EV Bias) 

Time-lapse 

UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 I 

FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/q0/48/50/60 

HD: 1 280x720p24/25/30/~8/50/60 

60 Mbps 

FAT32/exFAT 

Photo: JPEG, DNG 

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG~ AVC/H.264) 

SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro Sl)> 

Max capacity: 64 GB. Speed: UHS-1 or higher 

oo to 40° C 

C1 

922.7MHz-927.7 MHz (J?,pan Only) 

5.728-5.850 GHz;2.400-2.483 GHz 

2 km (Outdoor And Unobstructed) 

10dBm®900m, 13dBm®S.8G, 20dBm®2.4G 

USB, Mini-HDMI 

Built-in battery 

DJI charger 

Host-and-Slave connection 

Tablet or Smart Phone 

9W 

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Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Battery 

Charger 

Model 

Voltage 

Rated Power 

Battery (Standard) 

Name 

Model 

Capacity 

Voltage 

Battery Type 

Energy 

Net Weight 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Max Charging Power 

Battery (Optional) 

Name 

Model 

Capacity 

Voltage 

Battery Type 

Energy 

Net Weight 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Max Charging Power 

Vi13ion Positioning 

Velocity Range 

-ioo to 40° c 

Less than 3 months: -20" to 45" C 

More than 3 months: 22~ to 28° c 

o-4ooc 

6000 mAh LiPo 2S 

Ai4-iOOPiA 

26.3V 

iOOW 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

TB47 

4500 mAh 

22.2V 

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LiPo 68 High voltage battery 

99.9Wh 

570g 

.;oo to 40• c 

Less than 3 months: -20°, to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22o:c to 28• c 

oo to 40° c 

i80W 

Intelligent Flight Battery : 

TB48 

5700 mAh 

22.8V 

LiPo 68 

129.96 Wh 

670 g 

-iO to 40° c 

Less than 3 months: -20 fo 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22° io 28° C 

oo to 40° c 

i80W 

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Operating Environment 

Operating Range 

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Brightly lit (lux > 15) pattfrned surfaces 

0-300 em 

Mobile Device System Requirements iOS version 7.1 or later;Andro1d version 4.1.2 or later 

Supported Mobile Devices 

• !Phone 6 Plus, !Phone 6, !Phone 58, !Phone 5C, !Phone 

5, !Pad Air 2, iPad Miril 3, !Pad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad 4;* 

Samsung Note 4, Samdung Note 3, Samsung SS, Sony Z3 

EXPERIA;* Note: It is redornmended that you use a tablet for 

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IOC allows users to lock the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. There are three working modes for 

IOC and you may select the desired IOC modes from the DJI Pllotiapp. IOC only works under F mode, 

and user must toggle the flight mode switch to "F" mode to activate 1pc. Refer to the table below: 

Course Lock (CL) 

Home Lock (HL)* 

Point of Interest (POl)* 

Its forward direction is pointing to the nos~ direction when recording, which is 

fixed until you re-record it or exit from CL. l 

Record a Home Point (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraft far from 

or near to the HP. 

Point of Interest. Record a point of interes~(POI), the aircraft can circle around 

the POl. and the nose always points to the\ POl. 

'¢: *Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon. 

Prerequisites of IOC 

Use the IOC feature under the following condition: 

ModesiOC GPSenabled GP$ Flight Distance Limits 

Course Lock No None None 

Home ' Lock Yes ~Ill Ai(craft ~ Home Point 

POl Yes ~Ill· Aircr;aft , sm-soom , Point of Interest 

Using IOC 

Enable the IOC feature by tapping "Enable IOC" in the setting page of the DJI Pilot app. Toggle the Flight 

Mode Switch to "P' mode and follow the on-screen instruction to use '1oc feature. 

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Follow the process described below to upgrade the aircraft, remote pontroller and batteJY. 

Updating the Aircraft Firmware 

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity 

Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battel)l has at least 50% power and there is at least 100MB of free space on 

theSDcard. 

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package , 

1. Download the firmware update package from the official DJI ~ebsite (http://www.dji.com/producV 

inspire-1 ). 

2. Insert the SO into your PC. Extract the all downloaded file int9 the root directoJY of the SO card. 

Remove the SO card from your PC and insert it into the SO card sjot on the Inspire 1 camera. 

Step 3- Update the Aircraft 

1. Connect to the mobile device to the remote controller, power on 'the remote controller and launch the 

OJI Pilot app to obtain the information about firmware update progress. Confirm you wish to update 

within the app to continue. Upgrade will begin automatically after power cycling the aircraft if OJI Pilot 

app is not launched. 

2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware upd?te. The camera will sound a "O-DD" 

beeping sound to indicate the update is complete with success. 

3. Check the upgrade status by opening the ".txt" file that is automatically generated after the update. 

The update Is successful If the text "result: successful" is In the document. TJY upgrading the firmware 

again if the text "result: failed" is found or the gimbal sound a long; beep sound. 

Updating the Remote Controller Firmware 

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity 

Remote controller firmware is included in the aircraft firmware updpte package. Use the same update 

package file that Is downloaded from the OJI official website. Ensure the remote controller batteJY level is 

above 50%. 

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 

1. Extract the all downloaded file into the root directoJY of the SO card or the USB disk. 

2. Insert the SO card into a SO card reader or the USB disk onto the remote controller USB port when 

remote controller powered off. If you do not have a SO card re~der, you may insert the SD into the 

gimbal and connect the gimbal with remote controller to upgrade the remote controller. 

Step 3- Update the Remote Controller 

1. Power on the remote controller and wait for 20 seconds until the upgrade begins. 

2. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmwarE) update. The c~mera will sound a 

beeping sound and the Status LED on the remote controller shows solid blue to indicate the update is 

in progress. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid green and beeping sound will stop if the 

upgrade is completed with success. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid red if upgrade is 

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Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware 

The Intelligent Right Battery Is upgraded during the aircraft firmware LJPgrade process. It is recommended 

to keep the upgrade package files in your SD card. Upgrade the lnt~lligent Flight Battery If DJI Pilot App I 

prompts. The upgrade will start automatically if the aircraft does nqt connect to the DJI Pilot app after 

power cycling the aircraft. 

& • Ensure to upgrade the remote controller's firmware to the l~test version after you upgrade the 

aircraft's firmware. · 

• The remote controller may dis-link to the aircraft after upgradiog. Re-link the remote controller and 

aircraft i 

• Confirm the upgrade result according to the gimbal sounds qr the upgrade resutt document. It is 

normal if the aircraft sounds or the LED blinking during the upgr!'lding process. The on-screen rate of 

progress may be not accurate. 

• Ensure there is only one firmware package In your SD card, oth~rwise it may cause abnormal. 

• Only the storage device that is formatted in FAT32 and ExFAr file system Is supported for aircraft 

and remote controller upgrade process. 

• Delete automatically generated txt files (xxx_GS.TXT) in the 130 cards when upgrading multiple 

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FCC Compliance 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subj'ect to the following two conditions: 

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and ' 

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including in~rference that may cause undesired 

operation. 

Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

Compliance Information 

FCC Warning Message 

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party respgnsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is su~ject to the following two conditions: 

(1} This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference 

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation., 

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or 

transmitter. 

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with t~e limits for a Class B digital device, 

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pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio 

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 

Interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in 

a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 

the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. , 

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different frorn th.at to which the receiver is connected. 

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio{fV technician for help. 

IC ASS warning 

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt ASS st~ndard (s). Operation is subject to the 

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interferenc~, and (2) this device must accept any 

Interference, including interference that may cause undesired oper<~tion of the device. 

Le present areil est conforms aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada licables'aux areils radio exempts de licence. 

L'exploltatlon est autorlsee aux deux conditions suivantes: 

(1) l'arell ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et 

(2) l'utilisateur de l'areil dolt accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, rnl3rne si le brouillage est 

susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 

IC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure lirnits set \orth for an uncontrolled environment. 

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. 

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. ' 

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