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Drone/UAS Practice Group 35 East Wacker Drive

Suite 1875

Chicago, IL 60601 

Tel. 312.201.8310

 Jeffrey@Antonelli-Law.com

U.S. Department of Transportation April 21, 2015

Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. 

Washington, D.C. 20590

Re: Request for Exemption under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform

Act of 2012 and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations from Certain Provisions of 

14 C.F.R.

Dear Sir or Madam:

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform 

Act) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, Antonelli Law files this petition for exemption on behalf of Home 

Debut Inc., d/b/a TourFactory (“TourFactory”), an operator of Small Unmanned Aircraft 

Systems (“UAs”) used for real estate photography. Specifically, petitioner seeks an exemption 

from the Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) listed in Appendices A and B to allow 

commercial operation of its UAs, so long as such operations are conducted within and under the 

conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA in a grant of this petition. This 

request is substantially similar to other data collection petitions previously approved, and should 

be considered under the expedited summary grant procedure. Additionally, this petition should 

be eligible for the summary grant because of the voluntary altitude restriction to 200 feet above 

ground level (AGL).

Approval of the exemption for petitioner will allow commercial operation of the DJI 

Phantom 1, Phantom 2, Phantom 2 Vision, and Phantom 2 Vision+ for real estate photography in 

Class G airspace nationwide, or as otherwise prescribed by an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) 

issued COA. The UA covered by this petition is a small battery-powered craft, weighing between

approximately 2.2 lbs. (1 kg.) and 2.74 lbs. (1.24 kg.), inclusive of battery and payload. 

Operation of the UAs under the strict conditions proposed below will provide an equivalent level 

of safety, as Congress intended, while still allowing commercial operations. Operations using 

these UAs are far safer than conventional operations conducted with helicopters and fixed-wing 

aircraft that weigh thousands of pounds, carry highly flammable fuel, and operate in close 

proximity to the ground, trees, infrastructure, and people. 

Congress directed the FAA to consider seven factors in deciding whether to approve

Section 333 exemption petitions - size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to 

airports, proximity to populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight. In this case, 

each factor supports the exemption request. In particular, the UA is small, and will operate at 

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Table of Contents 

I. Publishable Summary .............................................................................................................. 5

II. Petitioner’s Contact Information ............................................................................................. 5

III. Proposed Operations ................................................................................................................ 6

A. The UA ........................................................................................................................... 6

B. The Crew ........................................................................................................................ 8

C. Flight Conditions ............................................................................................................ 9

D. Flight Operations ............................................................................................................ 9

IV. Aircraft and Equivalent Level of Safety .................................................................................. 9

V. Proposed Conditions of the Exemption ................................................................................. 10

VI. Privacy ................................................................................................................................... 13

VII. Public Interest and Safety ...................................................................................................... 13

VIII.Regulations from Which Exemption is Requested ............................................................... 15

A. Appendix A: FARs as to which TourFactory wishes the same determination to be made 

as has been made previously. ...................................................................................... 15

B. Appendix B: TourFactory’s argument for exemption from 14 C.F.R. §61.113: Private 

pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command. ....................................................... 18

1. The FAA and foreign regulators recognize that obtaining a manned aircraft pilot

license is unnecessary for safe operation of a UA. ............................................ 18

2. The FAA has and has already exercised the authority to exempt petitioners from

the airman certificate requirement. .................................................................... 20
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Exhibit List

Exhibit 1: TourFactory UAS Policy ................................... Submitted confidentially to the FAA 

Exhibit 2: Phantom Pilot Training Guide .......... Submitted separately due to upload restrictions 

Exhibit 3: Phantom Flying Flowchart ...................................................................................... 23

Exhibit 4: Naza M V2 User Manual ......................................................................................... 24

Exhibit 5: Smart Flight Battery Safety Guidelines ................................................................... 57

Phantom 1 Exhibits 

Exhibit 6: Phantom 1 Quick Start Guide ........... Submitted separately due to upload restrictions 

Exhibit 7: Phantom 1 Advanced Manual .......... Submitted separately due to upload restrictions 

Exhibit 8: Phantom 1 ................................................................................................................ 63

Exhibit 9: Phantom 1 Features ................................................................................................. 66

Exhibit 10: Phantom 1 Specifications ...................................................................................... 68

Phantom 2 Exhibits 

Exhibit 11: Phantom 2 Quick Start Guide ......... Submitted separately due to upload restrictions 

Exhibit 12: Phantom 2 User Manual ................. Submitted separately due to upload restrictions 

Exhibit 13: Phantom 2 .............................................................................................................. 71

Exhibit 14: Phanton 2 Features ................................................................................................ 77

Exhibit 15: Phantom 2 Specifications ...................................................................................... 86

Phantom 2 Vision Exhibits 

Exhibit 16: Phantom 2 Vision Quick Start Guide ........................................................................

 ............................................................... Submitted separately due to upload restrictions 

Exhibit 17: Phantom 2 Vision User Manual ..... Submitted separately due to upload restrictions 

Exhibit 18: Phantom 2 Vision .................................................................................................. 88

Exhibit 19: Phanton 2 Vision Features ..................................................................................... 92

Exhibit 20: Phantom 2 Vision Specifications ........................................................................ 104

Phantom 2 Vision+ Exhibits 

Exhibit 21: Phantom 2 Vision+ Quick Start Guide .....................................................................

 ............................................................... Submitted separately due to upload restrictions 

Exhibit 22: Phantom 2 Vision+ User Manual .............................................................................

 ............................................................... Submitted separately due to upload restrictions 

Exhibit 23: Phantom 2 Vision+ .............................................................................................. 107

Exhibit 24: Phanton 2 Vision+ Features ................................................................................ 111

Exhibit 25: Phantom 2 Vision+ Specifications ...................................................................... 120

Exhibit 1 has been submitted confidentially and is not available to the public. 

Exhibits 2, 6-7, 11-12, 16-17, and 21-22 have been uploaded as separate documents due to 

file size constraints. 
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I. Publishable Summary

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

Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is needed:

Petitioner seeks an exemption from the following rules: 

14 C.F.R 21(h); 14 C.F.R. 43.7; 14 C.F.R. 43.11; 14 C.F.R. 45.11; 14 C.F.R. 45.27; 

14 C.F.R. 45.29; 14 CFR 61.23(a) and (c); 14 CFR 61.101(e)(4) and (5) 14 CFR 

61.113(a); 14 CFR 61.315(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2); 14 C.F.R. 

91.9(c); 14 C.F.R. 91.103(b)(2); 14 C.F.R. 91.105; 14 C.F.R. 91.109; 14 C.F.R. 

91.113(b); 14 C.F.R. 91.119(c); 14 C.F.R. 91.121; 14 C.F.R. 91.151(a); 14 C.F.R. 

91.203(a) and (b); 14 C.F.R. 215; 14 C.F.R. 91.403; 14 C.F.R. 91.405(a); 14 C.F.R. 

91.407(a)(1); 14 C.F.R. 409(a)(1) and (a)(2); and 14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) and (b) to 

operate commercially a small unmanned aircraft system (UA) to operate 

commercially a small unmanned aircraft system (UA) (2.74 lbs. or less).

Approval of the exemption requested by petitioner will allow commercial operation 

of the DJI Phantom 1, Phantom 2, Phantom 2 Vision, and Phantom 2 Vision+ for real 

estate photography in Class G airspace nationwide, or as otherwise prescribed by an 

Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued COA. The requested exemption should be 

granted because operation of small UAs, weighing between approximately 2.2 lbs. (1 

kg.) and 2.74 lbs. (1.24 kg.) inclusive of battery and payload, conducted in the strict 

conditions outlined below, will provide an equivalent level of safety, while still 

allowing commercial operations. The lightweight aircraft covered by the exemption 

are far safer than conventional operations conducted with helicopters and fixed-wing 

aircraft weighing thousands of pounds and carrying highly flammable fuel, and 

operating in close proximity to the ground, trees, infrastructure, and people. The 

seven factors Congress directed the FAA to consider when approving Section 333 

exemption petitions - size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to 

airports, proximity to populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight – each 

support the request. In particular, the aircraft are small, and will operate at slow 

speeds, and close to the ground in order to more safely and efficiently conduct 

inspections that would otherwise involve a risk of death to the inspectors. The 

substantial increase of safety and decrease of risk to human life, coupled with the low 

risk use of UAs to conduct these operations, weigh heavily in favor of granting the 

exemption.

II. Petitioner’s Contact Information

Herb Dierks

CEO

Home Debut, Inc., d/b/a TourFactory

505 W Riverside Ave 

Suite 300

Spokane, WA 99201

Counsel for Petitioner:

Antonelli Law
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35 East Wacker Drive

Suite 1875

Chicago, IL 60601

Tel: 312-201-8310

Fax: 888-211-8624

Email: jeffrey@antonelli-law.com

III. Proposed Operations

A. The UA

The requested exemption will permit petitioner to operate the DJI Phantom 1, Phantom 2, 

Phantom 2 Vision, and Phantom 2 Vision+. Please refer to Exhibits 2-25 for further information 

about each of the airframes and the Naza M V2 control system. The petition and the supporting 

documentation in those exhibits and Exhibit 1 are hereinafter referred to as the “operating 

documents.”

Each UA proposed under this exemption has the ability to hover and move in the vertical 

and horizontal planes simultaneously. Please refer to the following chart detailing the technical 

specifications of each of the UAs. This chart also lists the specific exhibits pertaining to each 

UA.

Airframe Phantom 1 Phantom 2 Phantom 2 

Vision

Phantom 2 

Vision+

Control 

System

DJI Naza M V2 

which includes 

the Main 

Controller (MC), 

Internal 

Measurement 

Unit (IMU) with 

a built-in internal 

sensor, 

barometric 

altimeter (which 

measures attitude 

and altitude), 

compass, GPS, 

and radio 

receiver (Rx).

DJI Naza M V2 

which includes 

the Main 

Controller (MC), 

Internal 

Measurement 

Unit (IMU) with 

a built-in internal 

sensor, 

barometric 

altimeter (which 

measures attitude 

and altitude), 

compass, GPS, 

and radio 

receiver (Rx).

DJI Naza M V2 

which includes 

the Main 

Controller (MC), 

Internal 

Measurement 

Unit (IMU) with 

a built-in internal 

sensor, 

barometric 

altimeter (which 

measures attitude 

and altitude), 

compass, GPS, 

and radio 

receiver (Rx).

DJI Naza M V2 

which includes 

the Main 

Controller (MC), 

Internal 

Measurement 

Unit (IMU) with 

a built-in internal 

sensor, 

barometric 

altimeter (which 

measures attitude 

and altitude), 

compass, GPS, 

and radio 

receiver (Rx).

Maximum 

Speed

20 knots 30 knots 30 knots 30 knots

Weight, 

inclusive of 

battery and 

technical 

payload

2.2 lbs. (1 kg.) 2.2 lbs. (1 kg.) 2.56 lbs. (1.16 

kg.)

2.74 lbs. (1.24 

kg.)
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Airframe Phantom 1 Phantom 2 Phantom 2 

Vision

Phantom 2 

Vision+

Transmitter 

(Tx)

2.4 GHZ 2.4 GHZ 5.728 – 5.8 GHZ 5.728 GHZ –

5.85 GHZ 

Receiver (Rx) Internal in the 

control system

Internal in the 

control system

5.8 GHZ 5.8 GHZ

Motors DJI 2212 DJI 2212 (old); 

DJI 2213 (new)

DJI 2212 DJI 2312 CCW 

Propellers 4 x 9” 4 x 9” 4 x 9” 4 x 9”

Data Link 2.4 GHZ 2.4 GHZ

Video Link DJI Lightbridge 

2.4GHZ or AVL 

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Internal in the 

control system

Internal in the 

control system

Gimbal Zenmuse Zenmuse Zenmuse Zenmuse

Batteries Lithium Polymer 

batteries with a 

capacity of 2200 

mah

Lithium Polymer 

batteries with 

capacity of 5200 

mah

Lithium Polymer 

batteries with 

capacity of 5200 

mah

Lithium Polymer 

batteries with 

capacity of 5200 

mah

OSD iOSD mini or 

iOSD Mark II 

which allows live 

telemetry to be 

displayed to the 

visual observer, 

including the 

battery level and 

altitude

The OSD 

capabilities are 

built into the unit 

and the DJI 

vision app, 

giving the 

operator the 

ability to use a 

compatible 

mobile device or 

tablet as an FPV 

monitor allowing 

live telemetry to 

be displayed, 

including the 

battery level and 

altitude.

The OSD 

capabilities are 

built into the unit 

and the DJI 

vision app, 

giving the 

operator the 

ability to use a 

compatible 

mobile device or 

tablet as an FPV 

monitor allowing 

live telemetry to 

be displayed, 

including the 

battery level and 

altitude.
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Airframe Phantom 1 Phantom 2 Phantom 2 

Vision

Phantom 2 

Vision+

Automatic 

Return to 

Home

If Tx signal is 

lost for more than 

three seconds and 

the UA is under 

65 ft. (20 m.) 

AGL, the UA 

will rise to 65 ft. 

AGL, travel 

horizontally to 

the predesignated home 

spot, hover for 15 

seconds, then 

land. If the UA is 

above 65 ft. 

AGL, travel 

horizontally to 

the predesignated home 

spot, hover for 15 

seconds, then 

land.

If Tx signal is 

lost for more than 

three seconds and 

the UA is under 

65 ft. (20 m.) 

AGL, the UA 

will rise to 65 ft. 

AGL, travel 

horizontally to 

the predesignated home 

spot, hover for 15 

seconds, then 

land. If the UA is 

above 65 ft. 

AGL, travel 

horizontally to 

the predesignated home 

spot, hover for 15 

seconds, then 

land.

If Tx signal is 

lost for more than 

three seconds and 

the UA is under 

65 ft. (20 m.) 

AGL, the UA 

will rise to 65 ft. 

AGL, travel 

horizontally to 

the predesignated home 

spot, hover for 15 

seconds, then 

land. If the UA is 

above 65 ft. 

AGL, travel 

horizontally to 

the predesignated home 

spot, hover for 15 

seconds, then 

land.

If Tx signal is 

lost for more than 

three seconds and 

the UA is under 

65 ft. (20 m.) 

AGL, the UA 

will rise to 65 ft. 

AGL, travel 

horizontally to 

the predesignated home 

spot, hover for 15 

seconds, then 

land. If the UA is 

above 65 ft. 

AGL, travel 

horizontally to 

the predesignated home 

spot, hover for 15 

seconds, then 

land.

Corresponding 

Exhibits

4-10 4-5; 11-15 4-5; 16-20 4-5; 20-24

Previously 

approved 

Exemption 

Nos.

11301; 11318 11153; 11157; 

11195; 11220; 

11228; 11250; 

11253; 11271; 

11280; 11289; 

11297; 11302; 

11306; 11315; 

11318

11267; 11273; 

11296; 11310

11218; 11224; 

11228; 11230; 

11138; 11260; 

11275; 11288; 

11189; 11191; 

11215; 11293; 

11295; 11300; 

11304; 11313

The specific conditions of the proposed exemption that relate to the characteristics of the 

UAs are numbers 1, 5, 19, 20, 21, and 30 in Section V below. Each has been adopted or imposed 

by the FAA in numerous previous grants of Section 333 exemption petitions. 

B. The Crew

The crew will consist of a pilot in command (PIC) and a visual observer (VO). The PIC 

and VO will have been trained in operation of UA generally and received up-to-date information 

on the UA to be operated pursuant to this grant. The PIC will have completed, at a minimum, 20

hours of UA flight training with this specific UA prior to operations, and will be required to 

participate in annual training thereafter.

The specific conditions of the proposed exemption that relate to the training and 
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characteristics of the crew are numbers 6-10 in Section V below. Each has been adopted or 

imposed by the FAA in numerous previous grants of Section 333 exemption petitions. 

C. Flight Conditions

The UA will be used to take real estate photography nationwide. It will be flown in Class 

G airspace under 200 feet above ground level (“AGL”) and under controlled conditions over 

property that is restricted as stated in Section 5 of Exhibit 1. Petitioner will work with the local 

FSDO when planning operations. Petitioner will only operate its UA in visual meteorological 

conditions (VMC). The UA will at all times be no less than 500 feet below and no less than 

2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud, and petitioner will not conduct operations unless visibility

is at least 3 statute miles from the PIC. The flight crew will always make a safety assessment of 

the risk of every operation, and will only operate when it is determined that no hazards are 

present. 

Please refer to Exhibit 1 Section 5 for more information regarding flight conditions.

The specific conditions of the proposed exemption that relate to the flight conditions in 

which the UA will be operated are numbers 27, 28, 29, and 34 in Section V below. Each has 

been adopted or imposed by the FAA in numerous previous grants of Section 333 exemption 

petitions.

D. Flight Operations

The purpose of every UA flight will be to safely, accurately, and efficiently take aerial 

photography for real estate.

Every UA flight will use at minimum a two person flight crew: a PIC and a VO. The 

standard operational procedures that they will follow are set out in Exhibit 1. Please refer to the 

following sections for information pertaining to operations:

Section 5: Pre-Flight Safety Procedures

Section 6: UAS Routine Inspection and Maintenance

Section 7: In-Flight Safety Operations

Section 8: Visual Observer Responsibilities

Section 9: Emergencies

The specific conditions of the proposed exemption that relate to flight operations are 

numbers 2, 3, 11-18, 22-24, 26, 32, 33, 35, and 36 in Section V below. Each has been accepted 

or imposed by the FAA in numerous previous grants of Section 333 exemption petitions.

IV. Aircraft and Equivalent Level of Safety

Petitioner proposes that the exemption apply to UAs that have the characteristics and that 

operate with the limitations proposed herein. These limitations provide for a level of safety at 

least equivalent to or higher than manned aircraft operations under the current regulatory 

structure. Section V below identifies the limitations and conditions to which petitioner agrees to 

be bound when conducting commercial operations under a grant of this petition. Appendix A

contains a matrix connecting (i) the specific proposed condition with (ii) the FAR provision for 

which it provides an equivalent level of safety and (iii) one or more recent Section 333 
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exemption grants in which the FAA recognized this equivalent level of safety.

Approval of the commercial operations outlined in this petition presents no national 

security issue. Petitioner is willing to require its PICs to undergo a background check, including 

the proposed Transportation Security Administration Vetting process, to ensure that no national 

security threat is present. Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft, 80 Fed. Reg. 

9543 at 9572 (proposed Feb. 23, 2015 (to be codified at 14 C.F.R. Parts 21, 43, 45, et al.).

V. Proposed Conditions of the Exemption

1. The UAs will weigh between 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) and 2.74 lbs. (1.24 kg.).

2. UA operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for the purpose 

of commercial real estate photography.

3. Flights will be operated within line of sight of the PIC and VO.

4. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 200 feet AGL, as indicated by the 

procedures specified in the operating documents. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in 

feet AGL. 

5. The UA will not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 30 knots.

6. Minimum flight crew for each operation will consist of the UA pilot in command (PIC) and a

visual observer (VO).

7. The PIC will have, at minimum, 20 hours of training on the UA to be operated under this 

grant before accepting commercial operations.

8. The petitioner will not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets its qualification 

criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UA in a manner consistent with 

how the UA will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency 

maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and 

structures. PIC qualification flight hours and currency will be logged in a manner consistent 

with 14 CFR § 61.51(b). A record of the PIC training will be documented and made available 

upon request by the Administrator. Training operations will only be conducted during 

dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all 

persons not essential for flight operations will be considered nonparticipants, and the PIC 

will operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 

CFR § 91.119. 

9. The VO will not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and avoiding 

other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions, and will not be permitted to 

operate the camera or other instruments.

10. The PIC will be designated before the flight and will not be allowed to transfer his or her 

designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC will ensure that the VO can perform the 

functions prescribed in these conditions and the operating documents.
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11. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned UA operations prior to each day’s 

activities. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties in connection 

with the operations be present for this briefing. 

12. Prior to each flight, the PIC will inspect the UA, including the Ground Control Station, to 

ensure it is in a condition for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the 

safe operation of the UA, the PIC will not operate the UA until the necessary maintenance 

has been performed and the UA is found to be in a condition for safe flight. All maintenance 

and alterations will be properly documented in the aircraft records.

13. Petitioner will conduct a functional flight test on any UA that has undergone maintenance or 

alterations that affect the UA operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight 

critical component. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight will make an entry in the 

aircraft records. 

14. The petitioner will carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, 

in accordance with the UA manufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, 

replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements set forth in the operating documents. 

Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts 

will be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description of work 

accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the UA to service. The 

authorized person will make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action taken 

against discrepancies discovered between inspections.

15. The UA will be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. 

This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than 

corrective lenses. PIC and VO will at all times be able to communicate verbally. They will 

not be permitted to use electronic messaging or texting to communicate during flight 

operations. 

16. The PIC will not begin a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) 

there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land 

the UA with 25% battery power remaining. 

17. Actual total flight time for each operational flight will result in no less than a 25% battery 

reserve.

18. The UA will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unexpected obstacles or 

emergencies. 

19. The UA will be programmed so that if it loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it will 

return to a pre-determined location within the planned operating area and land or be 

recovered in accordance with the operating documents.

20. If the UA and its radio control link disconnect during flight, the system’s failsafe protection 

will be triggered and the multirotor will return to home and land automatically, rather than 

flying off uncontrollably or landing at an unknown location. 

21. The operating documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 will be maintained and 
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available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UA any time the UA is operating. 

These documents will be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official 

upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations in the exemption 

grant and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the grant conditions and 

limitations will take precedence and will be followed. Otherwise, the petitioner will follow 

the procedures outlined in its operating documents. If it updates or revises its operating 

documents, it will present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. 

If the petitioner determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the 

FAA granted the exemption, then the Petitioner will petition for an amendment to the grant 

of exemption. 

22. Petitioner will obtain written and/or oral permission from the landowners/authorized agents 

of the landowners over which flights will be conducted.

23. Petitioner will obtain all required permissions and permits from territorial, state, county or 

city jurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate governmental 

agencies. 

24. UA operations will not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All operations 

will be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights will not be 

conducted under special visual flight rules (SVFR). 

25. The petitioner will obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or 

Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the grant of exemption. 

Petitioner will request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but 

not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. All operations will be conducted in accordance 

with airspace requirements in the ATO issued COA, including class of airspace, and altitude 

level.

26. The UA will not be operated within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted 

on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s 

management has been obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a 

NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. Any letter of agreement with the airport 

management will be made available to the Administrator upon request. 

27. The UA will not be operated less than 500 feet below, or less than 2,000 feet horizontally 

from, a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 

28. All operations shall be conducted in Class G airspace or as otherwise prescribed in an ATO 

issued COA. 

29. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption will be identified by serial number, 

registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N-Number) markings 

in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings will be as large as practicable. 

30. Before conducting operations, petitioner will ensure that the radio frequency spectrum used 

for operation and control of the UA complies with the Federal Communications Commission 

(FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements. 
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31. The UA will remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations and 

activities at all times. 

32. The UA will not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 

33. Petitioner will conduct all flight operations at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating 

persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless one of the following three conditions is met:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from 

the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The petitioner will ensure that 

nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where 

nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, the PIC 

will ensure that flight operations cease immediately. 

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of 

such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the PIC has made a safety 

assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not 

present an undue hazard.

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons do not present an 

undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a).

34. Petitioner will report any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or 

vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA to the FAA's 

UA Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Petitioner will report accidents to the 

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web 

site: www.ntsb.gov.

VI. Privacy

There is little concern that the proposed flights will cause invasions of privacy because all 

flights will occur over private property with the landowner’s/authorized agent’s permission.

When the UA is being flown, the onboard cameras will be focused on the specific property and 

thus turned so as to be facing away from any occupied structures that may be in the area to 

minimize inadvertent video or still images of uninvolved persons. Please refer to Exhibit 1

Section 10: Privacy for more information regarding petitioner’s privacy policy.

VII. Public Interest and Safety

The planned UA use will increase ground safety for real estate photography. The 

enhanced safety and reduced environmental impact achieved using a UA with the specifications 

described by the petitioner and carrying no passengers or crew, rather than a manned aircraft of 

significantly greater proportions, carrying crew in addition to flammable fuel, gives the FAA 

good cause to find that the UA operation enabled by this exemption is in the public interest.

Satisfaction of the criteria provided in Section 333 of the Reform Act of 2012 – size, 

weight, speed, operating capabilities, proximity to airports and populated areas and operation 

within visual line of sight and national security – provide more than adequate justification for the 

grant of the requested exemption allowing commercial operation of petitioner’s UA in the 
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purposes of commercial real estate photography, pursuant to TourFactory’s rules of operation.

The FAA has previously approved members of the DJI Phantom family for real estate 

photography in Exemption Nos. 11191, 11195, 11271, 11295, 11300, and 11318.

The small weight of the Phantom UA family, ranging from 2.2 lbs. to 2.74 lbs. (1 kg. to 

1.24 kg.), is less than the size envisioned in Section 334(c)(2)(C) of the FAA Modernization and 

Reform Act of 2012, which allows government agencies “to operate unmanned aircraft weighing 

4.4 pounds or less, if operated –

i. within the line of sight of the operator;

ii. less than 400 feet above the ground;

iii. during daylight conditions;

iv. within Class G airspace; and

v. outside of 5 statute miles from any airport, heliport, seaplane base, spaceport, or 

other location with aviation activities.”

Congress’s determination that government agencies should be allowed to operate such 

aircraft in these situations, with no further restrictions on location, population density, or pilot 

experience and training, indicates that Congress did not believe that aircraft of this size and 

weight warranted additional attention.
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VIII. Regulations from Which Exemption is Requested

A. Appendix A: FARs as to which TourFactory wishes the same determination to be 

made as has been made previously.

FAR 

Provision

Applicable condition(s) in 

Section 5 of petition

FAA Exemption Decision

21(h) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 16, 25, 28, 29, 

33, 34

Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 

11080, 11109, 11111, 11110, 11114, 11136, 11138, 

11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11166, 11167, 11170, 

11171, 11172, 11174, 11176, 11177, 11178, 11184, 

11185, 11188, 11189, 11191, 11192, 11193, 11195

43.7 13, 14 No. 11208

43.11 12 No. 11208

45.11 30 No. 11208

45.27 30 No. 11188

45.29 30 Nos. 11136, 11157, 11170, 11185, 11193

61.23(a) and 

(c), 

61.101(e)(4) 

and (5), 

61.113(a), 

61.315(a),

7 See Appendix B for argument regarding why 

petitioner should be exempted from the private pilot 

license requirement

91.7(a) 12 Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 

11080, 11109, 11110, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 

11156, 11157, 11158, 11160, 11161, 11166, 11167, 

11170, 11171, 11172, 11174, 11177, 11178, 11184, 

11185, 11188, 11189, 11191, 11192, 11193, 11195, 

11204

91.9(b)(2) 22 Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 

11080, 11109, 11110, 11111, 11112, 11114, 11136, 

11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11062, 11063, 

11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 

11111, 11112, 11114, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 

11156, 11157, 11174, 11177, 11178, 11184, 11185,

11189, 11192, 11193, 11195

91.9(c) 30 Nos. 11136, 11170, 11171, 11174, 11185

91.103(b)(2) 3, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28 No. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 

11080, 11109, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 

11160, 11161, 11166, 11167, 11171, 11172, 11176, 

11177, 11178, 11184, 11185, 11188, 11188, 11189, 

11191, 11192, 11193, 11195, 11204

91.105 6 No. 11185 
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FAR 

Provision

Applicable condition(s) in 

Section 5 of petition

FAA Exemption Decision

91.109 7, 8 Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 

11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 

11153, 11156, 11157, 11166, 11167, 11170, 11171, 

11174, 11177, 11184, 11185, 11189, 11191, 11192, 

11193, 11194, 11195, 11206, 11208

91.113(b) 3, 32 No. 11238

91.119(c ) 4, 33 Nos. 11162, 11163, 11164, 11165, 11166, 111080, 

111109, 11110, 11111, 11112, 11114, 11136, 

11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11160 11161, 11166, 

11167, 11170, 11171, 11172, 11174, 11176, 11178, 

11185, 11188, 11189, 11190, 11193

91.121 4 Nos. 11162, 11163, 11164, 11165, 11166, 111080, 

111109, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11160 

11161, 11166, 11167, 11170, 11171, 11174, 11176, 

11178, 11185, 11188, 11189, 11190, 11193

91.151(a) 17, 18 Nos. 11110, 11153, 11156, 11161; 111109, 11110, 

11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11160 

11161, 11166, 11167, 11170, 11171, 11172, 11174, 

11176, 11178, 11185, 11188, 11189, 11190, 11193

91.203 (a) 

and (b)

22 Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066,

11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11111, 11112,

11114, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156,

11157, 11170, 11171, 11172, 11174, 11176,

11177, 11178, 11184, 11185, 11188, 11188,

11189, 11191, 11192, 11193, 11195

91.215 26, 27 No. 11185, 11195

91.403 12, 13, 14 No. 11185

91.405(a) 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066,

11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11111, 11112,

11114, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156,

11157, 11158, 11160, 11161, 11166, 11167,

11170, 11171, 11172, 11174, 11176, 11177,

11178, 11184, 11185, 11188, 11188, 11189,

11191, 11192, 11193, 11195, 11204

91.407(a)(1) 14 Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066,

11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11111, 11112,

11114, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156,

11157, 11158, 11160, 11161, 11166, 11167,

11170, 11171, 11172, 11174, 11176, 11177,

11178, 11184, 11185, 11188, 11188, 11189,

11191, 11192, 11193, 11195, 11204
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FAR 

Provision

Applicable condition(s) in 

Section 5 of petition

FAA Exemption Decision

91.409(a)(1) 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066,

11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11111, 11112,

11114, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156,

11157, 11158, 11160, 11161, 11166, 11167,

11170, 11171, 11172, 11174, 11176, 11177,

11178, 11184, 11185, 11188, 11188, 11189,

11191, 11192, 11193, 11195, 11204

91.409(a)(2) 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066,

11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11111, 11112,

11114, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156,

11157, 11158, 11160, 11161, 11166, 11167,

11170, 11171, 11172, 11174, 11176, 11177,

11178, 11184, 11185, 11188, 11188, 11189,

11191, 11192, 11193, 11195, 11204

91.417(a) 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066,

11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11111, 11112,

11114, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156,

11157, 11158, 11160, 11161, 11166, 11167,

11170, 11171, 11172, 11174, 11176, 11177,

11178, 11184, 11185, 11188, 11188, 11189,

11191, 11192, 11193, 11195, 11204

91.417(b) 12, 13, 14 Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066,

11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11111, 11112,

11114, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156,

11157, 11158, 11160, 11161, 11166, 11167,

11170, 11171, 11172, 11174, 11176, 11177,

11178, 11184, 11185, 11188, 11188, 11189,

11191, 11192, 11193, 11195, 11204
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B. Appendix B: TourFactory’s argument for exemption from 14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and 

(c), 61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a).

TourFactory requests an exemption from 14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and (c), 61.101(e)(4) and 

(5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), so that the PIC of the UA will not be required to possess any pilot 

license (sports, recreational, private or commercial). As the FAA and numerous other national 

airspace regulators have recognized, UA operations conducted by persons who do not hold a 

pilot’s license can still achieve the equivalent level of safety of current operations by manned

aircraft with pilots holding any level of pilot’s license. 

Although it recognizes that a pilot’s license is unnecessary for safe UA operation, the 

FAA has to date declined to allow grant exemptions under Section 333 that would permit 

individuals who possess any pilot license (sports, recreational, private or commercial) to conduct 

commercial UA operations. It has specified two reasons for declining to do so. First, it has stated 

that it does not possess the authority under Section 333 to exempt individuals from the 

requirement under 49 U.S.C. §44711 to hold an airman certificate authorizing the airman to 

serve in the capacity for which the certificate was issued. Exemption No. 11110 at 14. Second, 

the FAA has concluded that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) security screening 

required of all certified airmen meets the statutory requirement in Section 333 that operations not 

pose a threat to national security. Exemption No. 11110 at 15.

TourFactory respectfully requests that the FAA reconsider its position. There is no 

dispute that it is unnecessary for an operator of a UA to go through the rigorous process of 

becoming a certified pilot in order to safely operate a UA. In addition, the FAA does have the 

authority to exempt UA operators from the requirement in 49 U.S.C. §44711to hold an airman 

certificate for “serv[ing] in the capacity for which the certificate was issued.” Indeed, it has

exercised that authority repeatedly in the Section 333 process. Finally, the FAA’s security 

concerns can be addressed by a variety of methods involving operator background checks to be 

conducted by government agencies. 

1. The FAA and foreign regulators recognize that obtaining a manned aircraft 

pilot license is unnecessary for safe operation of a UA.

The FAA, like the other national airspace regulators that have considered the issue, has 

concluded that UA operations conducted by persons who do not hold a pilot’s license can still 

achieve the equivalent level of safety of current operations by manned aircraft with pilots 

holding any level of pilot’s license. In its recent UAS NPRM, the FAA stated:

“While these airman certification requirements are necessary for manned aircraft 

operations, they impose an unnecessary burden for many small UAS operations. 

This is because a person typically obtains a private or commercial pilot certificate 

by learning how to operate a manned aircraft. Much of that knowledge would not 

be applicable to small UAS operations because a small UAS is operated 

differently than manned aircraft. In addition, the knowledge currently necessary to 

obtain a private or commercial pilot certificate would not equip the certificate 

holder with the tools necessary to safely operate a small UAS... Thus, requiring 

persons wishing to operate a small UAS to obtain a private or commercial pilot 

certificate imposes the cost of certification on those persons, but does not result in 

a significant safety benefit because the process of obtaining the certificate does 
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not equip those persons with the tools necessary to mitigate the public risk posed 

by small UAS operations.” Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned 

Aircraft, 80 Fed. Reg. 9543 at 9550 (proposed Feb. 23, 2015 (to be codified at 14 

C.F.R. Parts 21, 43, 45, et al.).

The FAA’s conclusion that manned aircraft flying experience is unnecessary for the 

operation of a UA is supported by research by the FAA and the Army Research Laboratory. 

They demonstrate that UAs, even those much larger than the UAs proposed by TourFactory, can 

be safely flown by non-certificated pilots with a small amount of training. For example, one 

Army Research Laboratory study concluded: 

"[T]he specific motor skills needed to control the radio-controlled UAV would 

have to be learned by aviators independently of the motor skills learned in flying 

an aircraft. In particular, the somatic and visual cues that pilots use during aircraft 

landings would not be useful (and perhaps even counter-productive) for the 

different skill sets and perceptual viewpoint necessary for radio-controlled 

landings.”1

Additional research reports lend further support for the exclusion requested. For 

example, a report sponsored by the FAA concluded that "We know that certain systems, like the 

U.S. Army Hunter and Shadow systems, are successfully flown by pilots with no manned aircraft 

experience."2

In addition, foreign government airspace regulators that have examined the issue have 

consistently recognized that the skills required to fly a manned aircraft are irrelevant to operating 

a UA. For that reason, they have concluded that UA operators do not need to have a private or 

commercial pilot’s license. Canada, for example, does not require a pilot’s license to operate a 

UA. Transport Canada requires training of UA operators, but that training is limited to pilot 

ground school and flight operation training on UAs, not manned aircraft.3 Moreover, Canada 

allows this training to be “provided by other pilots, manufacturers, [UA] flight training 

organizations or . . . self taught.” 4

 

1 Michael J. Barnes, Beverly G. Knapp, Barry W. Tillman, Brett A. Walters & Darlene Veliki, 

Crew systems analysis of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) future job and tasking environments,

Technical Report ARL-TR-2081, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD: Army Research Laboratory, 

page 12 (2000), available at http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a374230.pdf. 

2 Kevin W. Williams, Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Medical Certification Requirements, Report 

DOT/FAA/AM-07/3, FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute, page 2, (2007), available at 

http://fas.org/irp/program/collect/ua-pilot.pdf. While the authors speculated that UA use in 

populated areas may change this assessment, indicating further research was needed to address 

this concern, this concern is inapplicable as TourFactory’s flights will not be in congested areas. 

See also Jason S. McCarley & Christopher D. Wickens, Human Factors Implications of UAVs in 

the National Airspace, Institute of Aviation, Aviation Human Factors Division, University of 

Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 13 (2004), available at

http://www.tc.faa.gov/logistics/grants/pdf/2004/04-G-032.pdf.

3

See Civil Aviation, Standards, Transport Canada, Advisory Circular: Guidance Material for 

Operating Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems under an Exemption at 14 and 18-22, (Nov. 27, 2014) 

available at http://www.tc.gc.ca/media/documents/ca-opssvs/ac-600-004.pdf.

4

Id. at 14.
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Similarly, the United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) recognized that 

determining “Remote Pilot qualification requirements on the same basis as manned aircraft may 

yield requirements that are too inflexible, too onerous and inappropriate for UAS operations.”5 

As a result, the CAA only requires UA operators to demonstrate UA operator competence.6

While there are a variety of ways to demonstrate competence, the most common is to complete a 

course that will lead to a ground exam and flight test. Australia, too, requires only passage of a 

UA-specific ground school program in lieu of a manned airman certificate.

7 Finally, more than a 

dozen countries, including Germany, Italy, France, Spain and the Netherlands, have adopted the 

National UAS Certificate for Small Unmanned Aircraft (BNUC-S) Standard for UA pilot 

certification.8 This standard results in a type-specific UA certificate and does not require the 

operator to have a pilot’s license. The process involves taking a short ground school course, 

passing a ground school test and then passing a practical test on commercial operation of the 

specific UA per the UA manufacturer’s operations manual. 

All of this experience and evidence indicates that the proposed exemption will provide a 

greater level of safety than operations under 14 C.F.R. §61.113. In this instance, the PICs will 

have gone through training as described above in Section III B. This training and education is 

focused on UAs generally, and in particular on the aircraft to be operated, rather than taking 

additional time and risk to train on a manned aircraft, weighing several thousand pounds and 

carrying highly flammable fuel.

The FAA has concluded in the NPRM that such UA-specific training is more than 

sufficient to provide an equivalent level of safety for UA operations. Sometime in the next 18-

24 months, that position will be enshrined in a valid regulation. However, in the meantime, the 

FAA claims it lacks the authority to relax the requirement to possess a pilot certificate. As we 

show in the next section, that position is both incorrect and contradicted by the FAA’s recent 

decisions.

2. The FAA does have, and has already, exercised the authority to exempt 

petitioners from the airman certificate requirement.

The FAA claims that it lacks authority to exempt UA operators from the requirement of 

49 U.S. §44711 to hold an airman certificate authorizing the airman “to serve in the capacity for 

which the certificate was issued.” See, e.g., Exemption No. 11110 at 14. This claim is 

inconsistent with both (i) the statutory language of that section and Section 333, and (ii) 

numerous recent FAA decisions.

The operative part of 49 USC §44711 provides that a “person may not . . . serve in any 

 

5 Civil Aviation Authority, Safety Regulation Group, Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in 

UK Airspace – Guidance, Section 2, Chapter 5, Page 2 (Aug. 10, 2012), available at

https://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP722.pdf. 

6 Civil Aviation Authority, Unmanned Aircraft and Aircraft Systems, available at

http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=1995&pagetype=90

7 Australian Government Civil Aviation Safety Authority, available at

http://www.casa.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?WCMS:STANDARD::pc=PC_100374.

8

See EuroUSC International, “Pilot Qualification,” available at

http://eurousc.com/services/pilot-qualifications/.
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capacity as an airman with respect to a civil aircraft, . . . used, or intended for use, in air 

commerce — (A) without an airman certificate authorizing the airman to serve in the capacity 

for which the certificate was issued . . . “ If the FAA’s interpretation were correct, this language 

would require that any person wishing to operate a UA for commercial operations have an 

airman certificate authorizing the person to serve as an airman in commercial operations. 

However, in all of its recent grants of Section 333 petitions, the FAA has – without 

explicitly acknowledging the fact - exempted commercial UA operators from the §44711(A) 

requirement that they hold an airman certificate authorizing them “to serve in the capacity for 

which the certificate was issued.” It has done so by allowing them to operate UA so long as they 

hold a private pilot’s or sport pilot’s authorization, even though such a certificate does not permit 

commercial operations. Exemption No. 11062 at 15-18; Exemption No. 11110 at 14-16; 

Exemption No. 11191 at 3-5; and Exemption No. 11229 at 3 and 8.

The FAA argues that it cannot exempt petitioners from the requirements of §44711 

because, while the specific language of Section 333 grants it limited statutory flexibility relative 

to 49 U.S.C. §44704 for the purposes of airworthiness certification, Section 333 does not provide 

flexibility relative to §44711 and other sections of Title 49. Exemption No. 11110 at 14. This 

argument ignores the plain language of Section 333. The relevant language of Section 333 is:

(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and 

not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 

Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate 

safely in the national airspace system before completion of the plan and 

rulemaking required by section 332 of this Act or the guidance required by 

section 334 of this Act.

(b) ASSESSMENT OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.—In making the 

determination under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a 

minimum—

(1) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their size, 

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

and operation within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the 

national airspace system or the public or pose a threat to national security; and

(2) whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness 

certification under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required for 

the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph (1).

(c) REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE OPERATION.—If the Secretary determines 

under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in 

the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the 

safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.

The language of Section 333(b) is permissive: it requires that the Secretary “determine, 

at a minimum . . . whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness 

certification under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required for the operation of 

unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph (1).” Nothing in (b) precludes the 
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Secretary from determining whether or not a pilot’s license is required for operation of a UA 

identified under paragraph (b)(1). 

Indeed, the FAA has implicitly conceded the point by granting exemptions from the 

requirement that commercial UA operators hold a commercial pilot certificate. From an 

analytical standpoint, there is no difference between granting an exemption from the commercial 

pilot’s license requirement and granting an exemption from the private or sport pilot’s license 

requirement. Both are clearly exemptions from a specific statutory requirement in 49 U.S.C. 

§44711. If the FAA has the statutory authority under Section 333(b) to do the former, it has the

same authority to do the latter.9

9 The FAA has not specifically identified the statutory provision that underpins its authority to 

grant the exemptions from the commercial pilot’s license requirement. Whether the statutory 

basis is Section 333 or some other provision makes no difference. If there is a basis for a partial 

exemption from in 49 U.S.C. § 44711, that basis also justifies an exemption from the entire 

provision.
 

PHANTOM Flying Flowchart V1.0 (Simplified Version)

This flowchart is aiming at help you to get familiar with the flying procedures of PHANTOM, please read the 

Manual carefully to get the operation details. Its corresponding Firmware Version is V3.0.

Switch on the transmitter, and

then power on the PHANTOM.

System Start 

& Self-check

LED:Mode +GPS Satellite 

Number+6Yellow

6Yellow means warming up 

LED:Mode +

GPS Satellite Number

IOC On &

30s after power on

IOC Off &

Warming up is ok.

ATTI. Mode GPS ATTI. Mode

Important: At any moment after power 

on, if the GPS Satellite number is less 

than 6 and last for at least 10s; even

though you select the GPS ATTI. Mode

and LED blinks in the GPS ATTI. Mode,

the PHANTOM will work in ATTI. Mode.

Any GPS Satellite Number

Start Motors

LED:Blink Green Quickly

Record the Home Point

Flying

Home Point 

Recording is ok

Landed

Power off the PHANTOM, and

then switch off the transmitter

LED: Blink Yellow 

Quickly

FailSafe

LED:Red+

Green+Yellow

Senser Error Too Big

Compass Error Too Big

LED:Red+Yellow

LED:Mode +GPS Satellite 

Number+6Green

6Green means motion detection.

Important: If PHANTOM is 

moved after power on and 

before the motors start-up,

that is normal.

If it is stationary on the 

ground, please try the IMU 

Basic Calibration.

Keep Leveling 

&Landing

Return to the 

Home Point

GPS Satellite 

Number<6

IOC Starting 

Course Lock

First Level 

Protection Alert

Second Level 

Protection Alert

&Height Descent

If Red LED appears in the last four 

green flashes, the autopilot system 

cannot work.

Recording

is ok.

GPS Satellite Number≥6

GPS Satellite Number≥6

&IOC On 

FailSafe

GPS Satellite 

Number≥6

Home Lock

GPS Satellite Number≥6, in GPS ATTI. Mode,

Distance between the Home Point and 

PHANTOM>10m.

IOC Ending 

LED:Blink

Green Quickly

Record the 

forward

direction.

Important: When you switch to ATTI. Mode, the 

main controller will disengage enhanced FailSafe 

mode, you can re-gain control of aircraft.

Method of Start Motor

Green Part means normal procedures:

means regular situation.

means selectable or possible situation.

Pink Text tells the details.

Red Part means possible abnormal situation.

Yellow Part is possible in normal or abnormal situation,

require you to confirm by the Text for details.

Blue Part is the condition of the normal situation.

Purple Part is the condition of the abnormal situation.

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Naza-M V2 

Quick Start Guide V 1.26 

2014.05.12 Revision

For Firmware Version V4.02 or above

& Assistant Software Version V2.20 or above

Thank you for purchasing this DJI product. Please strictly follow these steps to mount and connect this system on 

your aircraft, as well as to install the Assistant Software on your computer.

Please regularly check the web page of corresponding product* at our website www.dji.com, which is 

updated regularly. Product information, technical updates and manual corrections will be available on this web 

page. Due to unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained in this manual is subject to 

change without notice.

* Important: Naza-M, Naza-M V2 and PHANTOM control system are different in hardware parts, but their 

configurations and functions are the same when using the same Assistant Software and Firmware Version, so they 

use the same Guide. Unless stated, the following instruction is basic on Naza-M V2. If you use the Naza-M, please 

make sure to read the “Instruction of V1 (also known as Naza-M)” section; if you use the PHANTOM, download the 

other corresponding manuals on the PHANTOM web page.

This manual is only for basic assembly and configuration; you can obtain more details and advanced instructions

when using the assistant software. To assure you have the latest information, please visit our website and download 

the latest manual and current software version.

If you have any problem that you cannot solve during usage, please contact your authorized dealer. 

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Index 

INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

INSTRUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

DISCLAIMER & WARNING ................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

TRADEMARK.........................................................................................................................................................................................................4

CERTIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................................................................................4

SYMBOL INSTRUCTION ......................................................................................................................................................................................4

ASSEMBLY & CONNECTION ............................................................................................................................................................ 5

STEP1 PORT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

STEP2 ASSEMBLY & CONNECTION ................................................................................................................................................................ 6

ASSISTANT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................... 7

STEP1 SOFTWARE AND DRIVER INSTALLATION ON A PC........................................................................................................................... 7

STEP2 CONFIGURATION BY ASSISTANT SOFTWARE ON A PC.................................................................................................................. 8

BASIC FLYING ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

CONTROL MODE KNOWLEDGE .................................................................................................................................................................... 10

START & STOP MOTOR KNOWLEDGE.......................................................................................................................................................... 10

STEP1 COMPASS CALIBRATION ......................................................................................................................................................................12

STEP2 ASSEMBLY CHECKING LIST.................................................................................................................................................................13

STEP3 BEFORE FLIGHT.....................................................................................................................................................................................13

STEP4 FLYING TEST..........................................................................................................................................................................................14

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................. 16

A1 FAILSAFE .......................................................................................................................................................................................................16

A2 LOW-VOLTAGE ALERT ..............................................................................................................................................................................17

A3 INTELLIGENT ORIENTATION CONTROL (IOC) FLIGHT (WITH GPS MODULE)...............................................................................18

A4 RECEIVER ADVANCED PROTECTION FUNCTION .................................................................................................................................21

A5 FLIGHT LIMITS.............................................................................................................................................................................................22

APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 23

SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................................................................................................................23

MC/PMU FIRMWARE UPGRADE ..................................................................................................................................................................24

LED DESCRIPTION ...........................................................................................................................................................................................25

INSTRUCTION OF V1 (ALSO KNOWN AS NAZA-M) ............................................................................................................... 26

V1 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTION.................................................................................................................................................................26

V1 IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PMU V2 (ACCESSORY OF NAZA-M V2)................................................................................................26

V1 PORT DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................................................................................27

V1 SPECIFICATION............................................................................................................................................................................................28

FAQ ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

ABNORMAL LED INDICATION LIST...............................................................................................................................................................29

FIX THE TBE (TOILET BOWL EFFECT) PROBLEM ......................................................................................................................................29

SHOULD YOU FIND THE MULTI-ROTOR DOES NOT TRACK STRAIGHT IN FORWARD FLIGHT............................................................... 30

MOTORS START FAILURE CAUSED BY TX STICK(S) MID POINT ERROR TOO BIG.................................................................................. 30

ATTITUDE CONTROLLABLE WHEN ONE MOTOR OUTPUT IS FAILED ....................................................................................................31

WHEN USED WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS...................................................................................................................................................32

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Instruction 

Disclaimer & Warning 

Please read this disclaimer carefully before using the product. By using this product, you hereby 

agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read them fully. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT 

SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 18. 

 

This product is an autopilot system designed for serious multi-rotor enthusiasts providing excellent self-leveling and 

altitude holding, which completely takes the stress out of flying RC multi-rotors for both professional and hobby 

applications. Despite the system having a built-in autopilot system and our efforts in making the operation of the 

controller as safe as possible when the main power battery is connected, we strongly recommend users to remove 

all propellers when calibrating and setting parameters. Make sure all connections are good, and keep children and 

animals away during firmware upgrade, system calibration and parameter setup. DJI Innovations accepts no liability 

for damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product in the following conditions:

1. Damage(s) or injuries incurred when users are drunk, taking drugs, drug anesthesia, dizziness, fatigue, nausea 

and any other conditions no matter physically or mentally that could impair your ability.

2. Damage(s) or injuries caused by subjective intentional operations. Any mental damage compensation caused 

by accident.

3. Failure to follow the guidance of the manual to assemble or operate.

4. Malfunctions caused by refit or replacement with non-DJI accessories and parts.

5. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using third party products or fake DJI products.

6. Damage(s) or injuries caused by mis-operation or subjective mis-judgment.

7. Damage(s) or injuries caused by mechanical failures due to erosion, aging.

8. Damage(s) or injuries caused by continued flying after low voltage protection alarm is triggered.

9. Damage(s) or injuries caused by knowingly flying the aircraft in abnormal condition (such as water, oil, soil, 

sand and other unknown material ingress into the aircraft or the assembly is not completed, the main 

components have obvious faults, obvious defect or missing accessories).

10. Damage(s) or injuries caused by flying in the following situations such as the aircraft in magnetic interference 

area, radio interference area, government regulated no-fly zones or the pilot is in backlight, blocked, fuzzy 

sight, and poor eyesight is not suitable for operating and other conditions not suitable for operating.

11. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using in bad weather, such as a rainy day or windy (more than moderate 

breeze), snow, hail, lightning, tornadoes, hurricanes etc.

12. Damage(s) or injuries caused when the aircraft is in the following situations: collision, fire, explosion, floods, 

tsunamis, subsidence, ice trapped, avalanche, debris flow, landslide, earthquake, etc.

13. Damage(s) or injuries caused by infringement such as any data, audio or video material recorded by the use of 

aircraft.

14. Damage(s) or injuries caused by the misuse of the battery, protection circuit, RC model and battery chargers.

15. Other losses that are not covered by the scope of DJI Innovations liability.

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Trademark 

DJI and Naza-M are registered trademarks of DJI Innovations. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this 

manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are 

copyrighted by DJI Innovations with all rights reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in 

any form without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI Innovations. No patent liability is assumed with 

respect to the use of the product or information contained herein.

Certifications 

This product is approved with quality standards such as CE, FCC and RoHS.

Symbol Instruction 

Forbidden(Important) Cautions Tip Reference

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Assembly & Connection 

In the Box:

Main controller X1, PMU X1, GPS X1, GPS Bracket X1, LED X1, Servo Cable X8, Micro-USB Cable X1, 3M Adhesive 

Tape.

Step1 Port Description 

LED:Connect to LED module

EXP:Connect to PMU module

M1: To #1 ESC(*)

M2: To #2 ESC

M3: To #3 ESC

M4: To #4 ESC

M5: To #5 ESC

M6: To #6 ESC

F1: To gimbal roll servo or To #7 ESC

F2: To gimbal pitch servo or To #8 ESC

NAZA output is 400Hz refresh frequency

A: For roll control (left/right)

E: For pitch control (front/back)

T: For throttle control

R: For rudder control

U: For Control Model Switch

X1: For gimbal pitch control / For gain tuning

X2: For D-Bus(S-Bus/S-Bus2 compatible) / For gain tuning / For IOC switch X3: For voltage monitor(Connect to PMU V-SEN port)

GPS: Connect to GPS/Compass module Extended CAN port

2S~6S: Powered by 2S~6S LiPo(7.4V~26.0V)

EXP: Connect to Main 

Controller EXP port Connect to Main Controller LED port

Micro-USB: PC connection 

for parameter configuration 

and firmware upgrade 

Connect to GPS port of PMU

Pointing to the aircraft nose direction Main Controller

Main Controller PMU (Power Management Unit)

LED GPS/Compass Pointing to the aircraft nose direction *ESC: Electronic Speed Controller

V-SEN: Connect to Main Controller X3Port 

 Important: the continuous output of the PMU is 3A@5V, and the maximum 

instant current is 7.5A. If PMU cannot afford 

the working current for your servos, please 

use an independent power supply; otherwise, 

it may cause the PMU safeguard and lead to 

the main controller reboot。

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Step2 Assembly & Connection 

Transmitter(TX) & Receiver(RX)

(1)Refer to you TX Manual, setup the 

Aileron, Elevator, Throttle, Rudder 

channels on your TX first, and choose a 3- 

position switch as control mode switch.

(2)Attach the matched RX to aircraft, then 

connect your RX to the right ports on MC. 

The following diagram shows the 

connection example for traditional RX.

ESCs

ESCs & Motors Please use the ESCs and motors recommended by the manufacturer 

of your aircraft. We recommend you use DJI motors and ESCs (Refer 

to its manual for details). Connect all ESCs to MC by the motor 

numbering method introduced in mixed types Supported .

Important:If you use 3rd party ESCs, make sure the ESCs travel midpoint is at 1520us. DO NOT use 700us travel midpoint ESC, as it 

may lead aircraft to fly away or cause injury and damage. After ESCs 

connection , calibrate ESCs one by one through the receiver directly 

before connect them to your MC, Make sure program all of them into 

Governor off, Break off and Normal Start up to get best experience.

Quad-rotor X Hexa-rotor I Hexa-rotor V

Hexa-rotor Y

Important:To coaxial propellers: Blue propeller is at TOP; Red propeller is at Bottom. Otherwise all propellers are at top.

Quad-rotor I Hexa-rotor IY

F1

F2

Roll Pitch

Main Controller(MC) Mount:(1)The DJI logo should face the sky, DO NOT mount the MC upside-down. (2)The MC sides 

should be parallel to the aircraft body. (3)The arrow 

should point to the nose direction of aircraft. (4)he 

MC is best positioned near the aircraft’s center of gravity. Make sure all ports are accessible.

T i p : It is recommended to f i x the MC until all wirings and configurations are completed, using 3M 

gummed paper provided to fix the MC.

(Optional)GPS/Compass Mount:GPS/Compass is sensitive to magnetic interference, should be far 

away from any electronic devices. If 

you use your own mounting rod, 

make sure it is NOT magnetic!

Procedures: (1)You should use epoxy resin AB 

glue to assemble the GPS bracket 

first. Mount the bracket on the center plate of craft. Position the bracket at least 10 cm from any propeller. 

(2)The DJI logo marked on the GPS 

s h o u l d f a c e t h e s k y , w i t h t h e 

orientation arrow pointing directly 

forward. then fix the GPS on the plate 

of the bracket (by 3M glue provided). 

Tip:The GPS/Compass is packaged with a special indication line for 

mounting for the first time.

Gimbal Connect the gimbal servos to 

the ports of F1 and F2 if a 

gimbal is used, and use the 

software for configurations.

PMU Module Mount:DO NOT attach the PMU on other device. Sufficient air flow over 

the PMU is highly recommended.

Tip:If use with DJI multi-rotor, you can solder the power cable to power 

pads on frame bottom board. Please 

refer to DJI multi-rotor manual for 

details. If use with 3rd part aircraft, 

y o u c a n m a k e a c o n n e c t e r b y 

yourself to connect PMU and battery. LED Module Mount:Make sure You can see the light during the flight. Leave the USB 

interface to be accessible. Use the 

3M gummed paper provided to fix.

ESC & MC Connection

(JR) RUDD

THRO

AILE

ELEV 3-position Switch

(Futaba 

/Hitec) 4

3

1

2

Step1 Prepare an aircraft, supported the following Mixed Types.

Aircraft

M1

M2

M3

M4

M5

M6

M7

M8

Main Controller M1

M2

M3

M4

M5

M6

F1

F2

The direction of the arrow in diagram indicates the rotation direction of the motor/propeller.

Octo-rotor I Octo-rotor V Octo-rotor X

3-position Switch

Step2 Assembly and Connection

Step3 Double Check

In this step, turn on the transmitter, connect the battery to the PMU, and then watch the LED, if you can see the LED blinks 

( ), the system is working.

A

E

T

R

U

MC

A

E

T

R

U

MC

Traditional Receiver 

Power Supply S-Bus/S-Bus2/PPM Receiver 

Note: The NAZA-M V2 flight control system doesn't support Gimbal function when used on the Octo-rotor aircraft.

 For big aircraft that is larger than 650 or with heavy load, WKM is recommended.

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Assistant Software Installation and Configuration 

Step1 Software and Driver Installation 

Installing and running on Windows 

1. Please download the driver and the Assistant installation software in EXE format from www.dji.com.

2. Switch on the transmitter and then power on your autopilot system.

3. Connect your autopilot system and PC via a Micro-USB cable.

4. Open the driver installation software and follow the instructions to complete installation.

5. Run the Assistant installation software and follow the instructions to complete installation.

The installer in EXE format is supported on Win XP, Win7, Win8 (32 or 64 bit).

Installing and running on Mac OS X 

1. Download the Assistant installer in DMG format from the download page of NAZA-M V2 on the DJI 

website.

2. Run the installation software and follow the prompts to finish installation.

3. When launching for the first time if use Launchpad to run the NAZA-M V2 Assistant Software, Launchpad 

won’t allow access because the software has not been reviewed by Mac App Store. 

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4. Locate the NAZA-M V2 icon in the Finder and open the file by Control or right clicking the icon and 

selecting “Open” from the menu.

5. After the first successful launch, double-clicking the NAZA-M V2 icon in the Finder or using Launchpad 

will open the application.

Installer in DMG format is supported on Mac OS X 10.6 or above.

The NAZA-M V2 Assistant on Mac OS X and Windows are exactly the same. The Assistant appear in 

other places of this manual is based on Windows version. 

Step2 Configuration by Assistant on a PC 

1. Power on the PC. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet for the first time you use.

2. Switch on the transmitter first, and then power on the autopilot system. Connect the autopilot system to 

the PC with a Micro-USB cable. DO NOT break the connection until setup is finished.

3. Run the Assistant Software.

4. Observe the indicators on the left bottom of the software. ( They are the connection indicator and 

communication indicator in order.) If the communication indicator is blinking, that the software is ready, 

please go to next step.

5. Select the “Info” option. Check the software firmware version. If the upgrade is available, you may update 

the assistant software.

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6. Select the “Upgrade” option. Check the Main Controller, GPS and IMU firmware version.

7. Select the “Basic” option. Please follow step-by-step for your first-time-configuration. Basic configuration 

is necessary, including Mixer Type, Mounting, RC, and Gain settings.

8. You can click the “Advanced” option for more parameter settings. Advanced setting is optional. There are 

settings of Motor, FailSafe, Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC), Gimbal, Low-Voltage Alert, and Flight 

Limits. Read the instruction in the assistant software to obtain more details.

9. Select the “Viewer” option to check all parameters.

10. Then break the Micro-USB cable, power off the aircraft. Finished.

 

(1) You may be required to fill register information for your first-time-usage. 

(2) If the communication indicator is blue on, please double check the connections.

(3) Basic configuration is necessary before you go to the “Basic Flying Test”.

(4) Users are required to install a Windows system, since the software can only run on Windows 

system .

 

(1) If the firmware upgrade is available, please upgrade it by referring to the Firmware Upgrade 

in the Appendix.

(2) This step is required to use together with the assistant software to obtain more details.

Recommended Parameters

Recommended Settings for using F330/F450/F550

 

Configuration Information Basic Gain Attitude Gain 

Motor ESC Propeller Battery Weight Pitch Roll Yaw Vertical Pitch Roll 

F330 DJI-2212 DJI-18A DJI-8 Inch 3S-2200 790 g 140 140 100 110 140 140

F450 DJI-2212 DJI-30A DJI-8 Inch 3S-2200 890 g 150 150 100 105 150 150

F550 DJI-2212 DJI-30A DJI-8 Inch 4S-3300 1530 g 170 170 150 140 170 170

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 Basic Flying 

Control Mode Knowledge 

Please read the Control Mode Knowledge clearly before usage, to know how to control the aircraft.

Different control modes will give you different flight performances. Please make sure you understand the features 

and differences of the three control modes.

 

GPS ATTI. Mode 

(With GPS Module) 

ATTI. Mode Manual Mode 

Rudder Angular 

Velocity 

Maximum rudder angular velocity is 150°/s

Command 

Linearity 

YES

Command Stick 

Meaning 

Multi attitude control; Stick center position for 0 ̊ 

attitude, its endpoint is 35 ̊.

Max-angular velocity is 150°/s. 

No attitude angle limitation 

and vertical velocity locking.

Altitude Lock Maintain the altitude best above 1 meter from ground. NO

Stick Released

Lock position if GPS signal 

is adequate.

Only attitude stabilizing. NOT Recommend

GPS Lost

When GPS signal has been 

lost for 3s, system enters 

ATTI. Mode automatically.

Only performing attitude 

stabilizing without 

position lock.

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Safety

Attitude & speed mixture control ensures stability

Enhanced Fail-Safe(Position Depends on experience.

lock when hovering)

Auto Level Fail-Safe 

(Attitude stabilizing)

With GPS/Compass module and the failsafe requirements are satisfied, in each Control 

Mode (including GPS Mode, ATTI. Mode, Manual Mode and IOC Mode), the aircraft will 

enter the failsafe Mode.

Applications AP work Sports flying. ---

Start & Stop Motor Knowledge 

(1) Both Immediately Mode and Intelligent Mode are available in the Assistant Software: 

Advanced->Motor->Stop Type.

(2) Stop Motor method is defaulted to Immediately Mode.

Please get to know well about this section before flying.

1 Start Motor: Pushing throttle stick before takeoff will not start the motors. You have to execute any one of 

following four Combination Stick Commands (CSC) to start the motors:

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2 Stop Motor: We provide two options to stop motors in the assistant software: Immediately and Intelligent.

(1) Immediately Mode: If you select this mode, in any control mode, once motors start and throttle stick is 

over 10%, motors will not stop immediately only when throttle stick is back under 10% the motors will 

stop. In this case, if you push the throttle stick over 10% within 5 seconds after motors stop, motors 

will re-start, CSC is not needed. If you don’t push throttle stick after motors start in three seconds, 

motors will stop automatically.

(2) Intelligent Mode: By using this mode, different control mode has different way of stopping motors. In 

Manual Mode, only executing CSC can stop motors. In ATTI. Mode or GPS ATTI. Mode, any one of 

following four cases will stop motors:

a) You don’t push throttle stick after motors start within three seconds;

b) Executing CSC;

c) Throttle stick under 10%, and after landing for more than 3 seconds.

d) If the angle of multi-rotor is over 70°, and throttle stick under 10%.

Notes of Intelligent Mode 

(1) In ATTI. / GPS ATTI. Mode, it has landing judgment, which will stop motors.

(2) Start motors in ATTI. / GPS ATTI. Mode, you have to execute CSC and then push throttle stick 

over 10% in 3 seconds, otherwise motors will stop after 3 seconds.

(3) During normal flight, only pull throttle stick under 10% will not stop motors in any control mode.

(4) For safety reason, when the slope angle of multi-rotor is over 70° during the flight in ATTI. / 

GPS ATTI. Mode (may be caused by collision, motor and ESC error or propeller broken down), 

and throttle stick is under 10%, motors will stop automatically.

Notes of Intelligent Mode & Immediately Mode 

(1) If you choose the Immediately Mode, you should not pull throttle stick under 10% during flight, 

because it will stop motors. If you do it accidentally, you should push the throttle stick over 10% in 

5s to re-start motors.

(2) DO NOT execute the CSC during normal flight without any reason, or it will stop motors at once.

(1) If you choose the Intelligent mode, and the throttle stick is under 10%, this will trigger the landing 

Procedure, in any control mode. In this judgment, pitch, roll and yaw controls are denied except 

the throttle, but multi-rotor will still auto level.

(2) In any control mode, DO NOT pull throttle stick under 10% during normal flight without any 

reason.

(1) Any of these two cut off types will only work properly if TX calibration is correct done.

(2) In failed-safe, CSC is denied by the main controller, motors will hold their state.

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Step1 Compass Calibration 

Without GPS module, please skip this step. If you use with GPS module, follow step-by-step for calibration.

 

(1) DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is magnetic interference, such as magnetite, car 

park, and steel reinforcement under the ground.

(2) DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration, such as keys or cell phones.

(3) Compass module CANNOT work in the polar circle.

(4) Compass Calibration is very important, otherwise the system will work abnormal.

Calibration Procedures 

1. Switch on the transmitter, and then power on autopilot system! 

2. Quickly switch the control mode switch from GPS Mode to Manual Mode and back to GPS Mode (or 

from GPS Mode to ATTI. Mode and back to GPS Mode) for more than 5 times, The LED indicator will 

turn on constantly yellow so that the aircraft is ready for the calibration.

3. (Fig.1) Hold your Multi-rotor horizontal and rotate it around the gravitational force line (about 360o) until 

the LED changes to constant green, and then go to the next step.

4. (Fig.2)Hold your Multi-rotor vertically and rotate it (its nose is downward) around the gravitational force 

line (about 360o) until the LED turns off, meaning the calibration is finished.

 

Fig.1 Fig.2

5. If the calibration was successful, calibration mode will exit automatically. If the LED keeps flashing quickly 

Red, the calibration has failed. Switch the control mode switch one time to cancel the calibration, and 

then re-start from step 2.

1. When the GPS is abnormal, the Main controller will tell you by the LED blinking Red and Yellow 

alternately ( ), disable the GPS Module, and automatically enter the aircraft into the 

ATTI. Mode.

2. You don’t need to rotate your multi-rotor on a precise horizontal or vertical surface, but keep at 

least 45° difference between horizontal and vertical calibration.

3. If you keep having calibration failure, it might suggest that there is very strong magnetic 

interference around the GPS /Compass module, please avoid flying in this area.

4. When to do re-calibration

(1) The flight field is changed.

(2) When the multi-rotor mechanical setup has changed:

a) If the GPS/Compass module is re-positioned.

b) If electronic devices are added/removed/ re-positioned (Main Controller, servos, batteries, etc.).

c) When the mechanical structure of the multi-rotor is changed.

(3) If the flight direction appears to be shifting (meaning the multi-rotor doesn’t “fly straight”).

(4) The LED indicator often indicates abnormality blinking when the multi-rotor spins. (It is normal 

for this to happen only occasionally)

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Step2 Assembly Checking List 

Please check each item, to make sure for safety. 

 

Any of the following mistakes will lead to a dangerous accident, double check all these items: 

(1) Rotation direction of motor is opposite

(2) Infirm connection between the motor and the ESC 

(3) Wrong or infirm installation of Main controller 

(4) Wrong or infirm connection between the main controller and ESC.

(5) Propeller installation mistake

(6) Magnetization of the compass

 

Make sure the following items are correct. 

(1) Make sure you have assembled your multi-rotor correctly.

(2) Make sure you have done the configuration procedure correctly.

(3) Make sure all connections are in good condition.

(4) Make sure batteries are fully charged for your transmitter, autopilot system and all devices.

Step3 Before Flight 

Carry out the following procedures (is based on Intelligent Mode of Motor Stop) to make sure all 

configurations are correct. Refer to the Appendix->LED Description for more LED details. 

1. Always switch on the transmitter first, then power on multi-rotor! 

2. Keep the aircraft stationary until the system start and self-check has finished ( ).

After that, the LED may blink Yellow 4 times quickly ( ). Start motor is disable during LED blinking

Yellow 4 times quickly ( ), as the system is warming up.

3. After the 4 times Yellow LED disappears, toggle the control mode switch on your transmitter to make sure it 

is working properly. For example, LED blinks ( ), which means the system is in ATTI. Mode and the 

GPS signal is worst Check it with LED indicator to specify the current working mode for MC. See following 

table for details about LED indicator;

(1) There are Manual Mode and ATTI. Mode without a GPS/Compass module, no GPS signal status LED 

indicator. 

(2) After connecting to the GPS/Compass module, GPS ATTI. Mode is available, and GPS signal status 

LED indicator is available.

Control Mode LED Indicator GPS Signal Status LED Indicator

Manual Mode: NO LED

ATTI. Mode: ( indicates that is stick(s) not at center)

GPS Mode: ( indicates that is stick(s) not at center)

Signal is best (GPS satellites > 6) : NO LED

Signal is well (GPS satellites = 6) :

Signal is bad(GPS satellites = 5) : 

Signal is worst (GPS satellites< 5) :

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4. Keep the aircraft stationary, and then push both sticks to the left bottom or right bottom (shown as the 

following chart, defined as Combination Stick Commands (CSC)), to start the motors.

 

5. Release the yaw, roll and pitch sticks and keep them at the mid point, and the throttle stick under the mid 

point. Then check whether all propellers are rotating correctly.

6. Stop motors, power off the Multi-rotor.

7. Make sure all settings and configurations are correct and then you can take off you aircraft. 

 

After power on, if abnormal LED Indicator occurs, please refer to the Abnormal LED instruction in the FAQ and 

aids troubleshooting. 

 

Step4 Flying Test 

1. Choose an open space without obstruction, tall buildings and crowds as flying filed. Place the aircraft 3 

meters away from you and others, to avoid accidental injury.

2. If in GPS ATTI. Mode, place the aircraft in an open space without buildings or trees. Take off the aircraft 

after 6 or more GPS satellites are found (Red LED blinks once or no blinking). If in Manual Mode or ATTI. 

Mode, you can skip this step.

3. Start-up

(1) Switch on the transmitter first, then power on multi-rotor! Keep the aircraft stationary until the 

system start and self-check has finished.

(2) Please wait for the system to warm up gradually with the LED blinks Yellow 4 times quickly 

( ). You should not start the motors until the blinking disappears.

(3) Keep the aircraft stationary, and execute the CSC to start the motors.

(4) Release the yaw, roll and pitch sticks and keep them at the mid point, at the same time raise the 

throttle stick from the bottom. The motors will stop if you do not push the throttle stick from the 

bottom within 3 sec and you will need to re-start the motors.

(5) Keep raising the throttle stick until all the rotors are working, push the throttle stick to the mid point

and then take-off your multi-rotor gently, pay attention not to push the stick excessively.

(6) Pay attention to the aircraft movement at any time when flying, and use the sticks to adjust the 

aircraft’s position. Keep the yaw, roll, pitch and throttle sticks at the mid point to hover the aircraft 

at the desired height.

4. Lower the aircraft slowly. Pull the throttle stick to the bottom and then execute the CSC to stop the motors 

after landing. 

5. Please always power off the Multi-rotor first, and then switch off the

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FLYING NOTES(VERY IMPORTANT)!!!

(1) If the warm up waiting is longer than 2 minutes (the 4 times Yellow blink continues), please power 

off for 10 minutes, cold start, and then connect the assistant software, enter the "Tools" - > IMU 

calibration, carry out the Advanced calibration.

(2) If you enable the Immediately Mode of Motor Stop; you should not pull throttle stick under 10% 

during flight, because it will stop motors. If you do it accidentally, you should push the throttle 

stick over 10% in 5s to re-start motors.

(3) DO NOT execute the CSC during normal flight without any reason, or it will stop motors at once.

(4) Pay attention to the GPS satellite status LED indicator. Bad GPS signal may lead the aircraft to 

drift when hovering. 

(5) DO NOT fly near to ferromagnetic substances, to avoid strong magnetic interference with the 

GPS.

(6) Please avoid using GPS ATTI. Mode in the areas, where GPS signal is most likely bad.

(7) If the LED flashes quickly Red then this indicates battery voltage is low, land ASAP.

(8) If the transmitter indicates low-battery alarm, please land ASAP. In this condition the transmitter 

may cause the aircraft to go out of control or even crash.

(9) In GPS ATTI. Mode, make sure that the home point is recorded when the GPS signal is well; 

otherwise the home point recording may be not so precise.

 

(1) In ATTI Mode, throttle stick center position is for 0m/s along the vertical direction. You should 

keep the position of throttle stick higher than 10% from cut-throttle during the flight! In any 

control mode, DO NOT pull throttle stick under 10% during normal flight without any reason.

(2) It is recommended to land the aircraft slowly, to prevent the aircraft from damage when landing.

(3) If Low-Voltage Alarm is set, the aircraft will act according to the configuration of the Assistant 

Software once Low-Voltage Alarm is triggered. Make sure you remember what you have set 

before.

(4) If Fail-Safe function is set, the aircraft will act according to the configuration of the Assistant 

Software once Fail-Safe is triggered. Make sure you remember what you have set before.

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Advanced Functions 

A1 FailSafe 

An introduction of Go-Home and Landing. 

1

Record Home Point Home Point 2

Tx 3Tx

5

Tx

 Signal lost

Tx

Multi-rotor

4

Tx Signal lost >3s

Stay hover

Ready to Go-Home Current location ≤ 20m Current location > 20m

6

Ground

20m Ascend 

first Go-Home Hover 15s, then land Go-Home

 

Home-point: Before takeoff, current position of multi-rotor will be saved as home-point by MC automatically when 

you start the motors for the first time after 6 or more GPS satellites are found (red light blinks once or no blinking) 

for 10 seconds. 

 

Note

1. Please make sure to record the home-point before takeoff, and clearly know where it is.

2. During go-home the nose direction of the aircraft is facing toward the home-point, the aircraft is 

flying directly from the current position to the home-point.

3. You can regain the control during the aircraft is hovering 15 seconds.

The flowchart of failsafe and how to regain control

(2)Turn off the 

TX (we assume 

you want to 

trigger failsafe)

(1) The aircraft 

flies far away, 

TX is on but the 

signal is weak. Attitude Mode: In Attitude Mode as 

soon as you get signal you can 

regain control. GPS Mode: switch the TX mode 

switch to ATTI, if the receiver is 

connected, then you will regain 

control.

Attitude Mode: (1) the aircraft will level its attitude 

immediately (2) 3 seconds later, failsafe is triggered and 

aircraft will start to go home. (3) If signal is regained during 

(1) or (2), it will resume normal flight immediately.

GPS Mode: (1) the aircraft will slow down and hover. (2) if 

the signal is restored within 3 seconds (TX and receiver 

connected), the system will immediately return to normal 

operation; does not enter failsafe. (3) if not reconnected within 3sec, the system will enter failsafe, then even if the 

signal is restored, the system will not exit failsafe. We strongly recommend you DO NOT try this, because there are three 

types of risk:

(1) You must be pretty clear whether the Home-point is OK for landing or 

not. (You have to understand the definition of Home-point well and the 

working process of failsafe)

(2) If there are tall buildings around, the aircraft may be obstructed on the 

way.

(3) When GPS signal is bad or GPS is not working, failsafe will not work.

In this case, the behavior of the aircraft is the same as in 

the above condition. If you want the aircraft to Return Home, please do not turn 

the TX back on within 3 seconds*, otherwise the aircraft will exit failsafe mode immediately. When you turn off the TX, use the following 

method to regain control:

(1) Switch the TX switch to GPS.

(2) and then put throttle to the center 

position(greater than 3sec after switching off, 

important), you can now turn the TX back on.

(3) then you can switch the TX Control mode 

switch to ATTI to regain control.

If you choose to turn off the TX, 

you must be pretty sure that you 

know how to regain control. Here 

we offer a method, please read 

carefully.

This section will demonstrate the working logic of failsafe and how to regain control.

The following description is effective only when:

1. The aircraft is in flight.

2. The GPS works normally and signal is good (≥6 satellite, the LED blinks a single red light or no red light).

Note: if you start the motors, but do not push the throttle to take-off the aircraft, in this case it is very dangerous to turn 

off the TX, because the aircraft will take off automatically, so do not try this.

The aircraft behavior 

after failsafe

How to regain control

Precautions

What triggered failsafe

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A2 Low-Voltage Alert 

In order to prevent your multi-rotor from a crash or other harmful consequences caused by low battery voltage, 

there are two levels of low voltage protection available to use. You can choose to use or not to use them; however 

we strongly recommend using the protections if available! Low-Voltage Alert is to indicate that the battery cannot 

provide enough power for the aircraft, in order to warn you to land the aircraft ASAP. You can configure this 

function in the assistant software, and please read the text in the software carefully before your flight. Make sure to 

carry out the Current Voltage Calibration.

There are both first level and second level protections. The first level protection has LED warning. During second 

level protection the aircraft will land automatically with LED warning. Meanwhile the center point of throttle stick 

will move up slowly to 90% of endpoint, you should land ASAP to prevent your aircraft from crashing!

It is not for fun, you should land your aircraft ASAP to prevent your aircraft from crashing or other harmful 

consequences!!!

(1) Configure the FailSafe function in the assistant software -> “Advanced” -> “F/S” and read the 

instruction thoroughly and carefully.

(2) Configure the Low-Voltage Alert function in the assistant software -> “Advanced” -> “Voltage”

and read the instruction thoroughly and carefully.

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A3 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) Flight (with GPS module) 

Definition of Forward Direction: 

Multi -rotor will fly along this direction when you push the elevator stick ( ). 

Step1 Before You Start 

Usually, the forward direction of a flying multi-rotor is the same as the nose direction. By using IOC, wherever the 

nose points, the forward direction has nothing to do with nose direction. The red and blue arrows on the transmitter

are corresponding to pitch and roll operations in the following diagram.

 In course lock flying, the forward direction is the same as a recorded nose direction. All the following 

requirements are met: the autopilot system is in ATTI. Mode or GPS ATTI. Mode.

 

 Normal flying Course Lock Flying

 In home lock flying, the forward direction is the same as the direction from home point to multi-rotor. All the 

following requirements are met: 6 or more GPS satellites are found, in GPS ATTI. Mode, and the aircraft is 

further than 10m away from the home point.

 

 Normal flying Home Lock Flying

Step2 IOC Switch Setting 

Before using the IOC function, you have to choose a 3-position switch on your transmitter as the IOC switch, which 

is also used for recording the orientation, home position in corresponding modes. Refer to the assistant software; 

click the “Advanced” to find the “IOC”. 

IOC Switch

IOC Function OFF Course Lock Home Lock

 

The above table is for example. The function of the switch position may be reversed since the 

normal/reversed setting of the switch channel. Toggle the switch and observe the slider position of 

channel X2 on the assistant software screen, the corresponding area should turn blue.

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Step3 Method of Forward Direction and Home Point Recording 

If you use the IOC function, please be aware of the Forward Direction of Course Lock Flying, and the home point of 

Home Lock Flying. There are two ways to record the forward direction and the home point: Manually and 

Automatically. You may choose any one record method. The LED will blink Green quickly if successfully recorded.

Course Lock Home Lock

Automatically

30 seconds after you power on the 

autopilot system.

Before takeoff, the current position of the aircraft 

will be saved as home point when you start the 

motors for the first time after 6 or more GPS 

satellites have been found for 10 seconds.

Manually

30 seconds after you power on the 

autopilot system. Toggle the IOC switch 

from Off to Course Lock, and back to Off 

quickly 3 to 5 times. 

After 6 or more GPS satellites have been found. 

And the aircraft can be hovering. Toggle the IOC 

switch from Course Lock to Home Lock, and back 

to Course Lock quickly 3 to 5 times.

DO NOT toggle the switch between Off to Home Lock, since it may change the recording of the 

Forward Direction of Course Lock.

Step4 IOC Flying Test 

Then you can do Course Lock and Home Lock flying test.

Carry out an IOC flight by the following procedure. The Control Mode LED will blink Yellow and Green 

alternatively ( ) to indicate the IOC mode only when the main controller is really to fly in Course Lock, Home 

Lock modes.

During the 

same flight

STEP1: Record STEP2: ON STEP3: OFF STEP4: ON again 

Course Lock

Switch Setting

Record the 

Forward 

Direction

Set Control Mode switch at 

GPS or ATTI. position, 

Toggle IOC switch from OFF 

to Course Lock position

Toggle IOC switch 

to OFF position

Toggle IOC switch 

from OFF to Course 

Lock position

Home Lock

Switch Setting

Record the

Home Point

Set Control Mode switch at 

GPS position,

Toggle IOC switch from OFF 

to Home Lock position

Toggle IOC switch 

to OFF position

Toggle IOC switch 

from OFF to Home 

Lock position

Aircraft moving direction when pull pitch stick Aircraft moving direction when pull roll stick

Home point Aircraft(the arrow is pointing to the direction of the aircraft nose

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IOC FLYING NOTES!!! 

(1) When Multi-rotor is flying by home lock far away from you and the home point, please DO NOT 

toggle the IOC switch many times quickly so as to avoid the change of home point without your 

attention.

(1) Home lock flying requires that 6 or more GPS satellites are found and the aircraft is further than 

10m away from the home point.

(2) If the IOC flying requirement is not satisfied, the autopilot system will quit IOC control mode. 

Please be aware of the LED indicator, to know the current control mode of the autopilot system.

(1) Blinking indications of IOC are: 

a) Before motors start: blink, all sticks (except throttle stick) return to center; 

 blink, stick(s) (except throttle stick) not at center.

b) After motors start and throttle stick is over 10% in 3 seconds: blink, all sticks 

return to center; blink, stick(s) not at center.

(2) Before you do the home lock flight, you have to fly the aircraft out of the 10m range around 

home point, and then flip the IOC switch to Home Lock position to fly in home lock when all the 

requirements are met. If you have already toggled the IOC switch to Home Lock position when 

the aircraft is still in 10m range around home point, and this is the first time you are going to fly 

in home lock during the current flight, then if all the requirements are met, the main controller 

will change into home lock automatically when Multi-rotor flies out the 10m range around home 

point.

(1) When flying in Home Lock mode, if any of the following situations happen, then the 

system will quit Home Lock flying and automatically enter Course Lock flying. The aircraft 

will fly in Course Lock using the earlier forward direction.

a) The aircraft fly’s within 10m range of the home point.

b) You toggle the control mode switch to the ATTI. Mode.

c) The GPS signal becomes bad (The GPS signal LED is blinking Red twice or three 

times).

(2) We suggest that you should know clearly which flight lock method you are going to fly, 

and you know the locked forward direction or home point, before you switch on IOC 

mode during the flight.

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A4 Receiver Advanced Protection Function 

You are asked to enable this function by connecting to the Assistant Software, please set it at the section of 

Basic->R/C-> Receiver Advanced Protection.

If you choose enable it, the FailSafe will be triggered if the following situations occur during flight.

According to the difference of the aircraft height, there are two situations.

a) Lower than 100m, the A/E/R channel is not at the mid point.

b) Higher than 100m, the A/E/R channel is not at the mid point or the throttle stick is above the mid point.

In the GPS Mode or ATTI. Mode, if the requirement a) or b) is satisfied, and the output data of four channels 

A/E/R/T have not changed for 20 seconds, then the aircraft will hover automatically. After that, if the output data 

of four channels A/E/R/T still do not any changes and last for 10 seconds, the autopilot system will think that the 

data from receiver is abnormal, and then enter the FailSafe Mode. 

Brief introduction of how to quit the FailSafe Mode 

If there is any command change from the receiver, the autopilot system thinks that the receiver is regained. In ATTI. 

Mode and Manual Mode, it will quit the FailSafe Mode automatically. In GPS Mode, please toggle the control mode 

switch to the ATTI. Mode and Manual Mode position to regain the control. Refer to the FailSafe section for more 

details.

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A5 Flight Limits 

The flight limits function is default enabled in the NAZA-M Flight control system, it’s aimed to restrict the flying 

height and distance of the aircraft. The Max Height restricts the vertical distance between the aircraft and the 

Home point, the Max Radius restricts the horizontal distance between the aircraft and the Home point.

The default Max Height is 2000m and Max Radius is 2000m. Users can write the values of the Max Height and Max 

Radius in the Assistant software, the range of the Max Height is 10m-100000m, the range of the Max Radius is the 

same. So that the aircraft will fly in the entered range, which is a cylinder space above the Home point.

(1) Height Limit works when the control mode is GPS or ATTI. Mode. Radius Limit works when the 

control mode is GPS and the satellite number ≥6.

(2) If the aircraft flies out of the limits, it's still controllable except flying further away.

(3) If the control mode is changed to GPS when the aircraft is out of Max Radius, the aircraft will fly 

back within the entered range.

(4) The Failsafe and the Ground Station operations are not restricted to the Flight Limits.

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Appendix 

Specifications 

General 

Built-In Functions 

(1) Three Modes of Autopilot

(2)Enhanced Fail Safe

(3)Low Voltage Protection

(4)S-Bus/S-Bus2 Receiver Support

(5)PPM Receiver Support

(6)2-axle Gimbal Support

Peripheral 

Supported Multi-rotor  Quad-rotor I4, X4;

 Hexa-rotor I 6, X6, IY6, Y6.

 Octo- rotor I8, V8, X8

Supported ESC output 400Hz refresh frequency.

Recommended Transmitter PCM or 2.4GHz with a minimum 4 channels.

Assistant Software System Requirement Windows XP SP3; Windows 7; Windows 8

Electrical & Mechanical 

Working Voltage Range  MC: 4.8V ~ 5.5 V

  PMU Input: 7.4V ~ 26.0 V (recommend 2S ~ 6S LiPo)

 Output(V-SEN port red wire): 3A@5V 

Output(V-SEN port red wire)burst current:7.5A

Power Consumption  MAX: 1.5W(0.3A@5V)

 Normal: 0.6W(0.12A@5V)

Operating Temperature -10°C ~ 50°C (14F ~122F)

Weight

 MC: 27g

 GPS/Compass: 27g

 PMU: 28g

 LED: 13g

Dimensions

 MC: 45.5mm × 32.5mm × 18.5mm

 GPS/Compass: 46mm (diameter) x 10mm

  PMU:39.5mm × 27.5mm × 10.0mm

 LED:25mm × 25mm × 7.0mm

Flight Performance (can be effected by mechanical performance and payloads)

Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode)  Vertical: ±± 0.8m

 Horizontal: ±±2.5m

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 200°/s

Max Tilt Angle 35°

Max Ascent / Descent Speed Ascent : 6m/s, Descent: 4.5 m/s

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MC/PMU Firmware Upgrade 

Please follow the procedure for software and firmware upgrade; otherwise the system might not work properly. For 

SAFETY REASONS, DO NOT use power battery during firmware upgrade.

1. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.

2. Please close all the other applications during the firmware upgrade, including anti-virus software and 

firewall.

3. Make sure the power supply is securely connected. DO NOT un-plug the power supply until firmware 

upgrade has finished.

4. Connect system to PC with Micro-USB cable, DO NOT break connection until firmware upgrade is 

finished.

5. Run Software and wait for connection.

6. Select Upgrade optionCheck the MC and PMU Firmware Version.

7. DJI server will check your current firmware version, and get the latest firmware prepared for the unit.

8. If there is a firmware version more up-to-date than your current version, you will be able to click to 

update them. 

9. Wait until Assistant software shows “finished”. 

10. Click OK and power cycle the unit after at least 5 seconds.

11. Your unit is now up-to-date.

 

 

(1) After firmware upgrade, please re-configure the system using Assistant software.

(2) If firmware upgrade failed, the system will enter waiting for firmware upgrade status 

automatically, please try again with the above procedures.

(3) Select Upgrade optionCheck the GPS Firmware Version, online upgrade is disable.

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LED Description 

System Status LED Flashing

System start and self-check

IMU abnormal data or need advanced 

calibration*

Warm up after power on

The aircraft is moved or bias of sensors too big

Compass error too big, need recalibration.

Transmitter (TX) signal lost, enter the FailSafe.

TX stick(s) mid point error too big

Low voltage alert or other abnormal alert* 

(e.g. Configuration error, TX data error, Enable

low voltage protection without PMU, SN error

or Compass abnormal work.)

Record forward direction or home point

Control Mode Indictor

Manual Mode: None

ATTI. Mode: ( stick(s) not at center )

GPS Mode: ( stick(s) not at center )

IOC Mode: ( stick(s) not at center )

GPS Signal State Indicator

(GPS/Compass Module is necessary)

GPS Signal is Best(GPS Satellite number > 6): None

GPS Signal is Well(GPS Satellite number = 6): 

GPS Signal is Bad (GPS Satellite number = 5) : 

GPS Signal is Worst (GPS Satellite number < 5): 

Compass Calibration LED Flashing 

Begin horizontal calibration

Begin vertical calibration

Calibration or others error

*You can figure out the error by connecting the autopilot system to the assistant software.

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Instruction of V1 (also known as NAZA-M) 

V1 (also known as NAZA-M) system is different from V2 system, if you are V1 system user, please read the following 

text carefully, and refer to the other text in this Guide for usage details (including Assistant Software Configuration, 

Basic flying, Advanced Function Appendix and FAQ, etc.) .

V1 Assembly and Connection 

Connect the V1 system according to the following chart.

接电调

接云台

R/C Receiver

(JR) RUDD

THRO

AILE

ELEV 3-position switch channel

R/C Receiver

(Futaba / Hitec) 1

2

3

4 Futaba S-Bus

/S-Bus2 S-Bus

F1

F2 Aircraft Nose PPM PPM

ESC

M1

M2

M3

M4

M5

M6

R/C System These are example connections. 

Please setup Aileron, Elevator, 

Throttle, Rudder channels on your 

T X f i r s t , a n d c h o o s e o n e 3 - 

positions switch/channel as control 

mode switch, then connect your 

receiver to the right ports on MC. 

VU · Do not mount it on any other electronic devices. Make sure You 

can see the LED light during the flight. · If use with DJI multi-rotor, you can solder the VU power cable to 

power pads on frame bottom board. Please refer to DJI multi-rotor 

manual for details. · If use with 3rd part multi-rotor, you can make a connecter by yourself to connect VU, ESCs and battery. · Sufficient air flow over the VU is highly recommended. ESCs, Motors · Motors and ESCs in DJI multi-rotor kit are recommended. · Please make sure you are using the ESCs and motors 

recommended by the manufacturer of your multi rotor first. NAZA 

output is 400Hz refresh frequency. · If you use 3rd party ESCs, please make sure the ESCs travel midpoint is at 1520us. DO NOT use 700us travel midpoint ESC, 

as it may lead aircraft to fly away or cause injury and damage. 

After connect ESCs to motors, calibrate all your ESCs one by one 

through the receiver directly before connect them to your MC, 

Make sure program all of them into Governor off, Break off and 

Normal Start up to get best experience.

Pitch Roll

MC · Please use 3M gummed paper provided To mount MC, and mount MC parallel to the aircraft horizon. · The output ports of MC (the right side in figure) should point to 

the front of multi-rotor. You’d better put MC at the gravity center of multi-rotor. Please make sure all ports are accessible 

when installing the MC so as to facilitate wiring and software 

configuration. · In three-pin ports, pins near the nicks are signal pins. · After choosing a location to mount the MC, it is · recommended that you DO NOT mount the MC · until all wirings and software configurations are completed.

(Optional) GPS/COMPASS · GPS/Compass is sensitive to magnetic interference, should be far away from any electronic devices. · You should use epoxy resin AB glue to assemble the GPS bracket first as the figure showed in 

previous page. · Mount the bracket on the center plate of craft first, then fix the GPS on the plate of the bracket (by 

3M glue provided). The GPS is sensitive to vibration interference, so position the bracket at least 10 

cm from any rotor. · The DJI logo marked on the GPS should face the sky, with the orientation arrow pointing directly 

forward. The GPS/Compass is packaged with a special indication line for mounting for the first time. · If you are uncertain whether materials near the GPS/Compass module are magnetic or not, you can 

use a compass or magnet to check it. If you use your own mounting rod, make sure it is NOT 

magnetic!

3-position switch channel

TO Battery

 

 Important: the continuous output of the VU is 3A@5V, and 

the maximum instant current is 7.5A. If 

the V U cannot afford the working 

current for your servos, please use an 

independent power supply; otherwise, 

it may cause the V U safeguard and 

lead to the main controller reboot.

V1 is compatible with the PMU V2 (Accessory of Naza-M V2) 

V1 system is compatible with the PMU V2 of V2 system; please carry out the following connection. The other 

modules connection is the same as before.

Important: You are asked to upgrade your Firmware version of V1 MC to V3.10 or above, as the PUM V2 can only 

work with the MC of version 3.10 or above.

take positive power supply Disconnection Take negative 

power supply

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V1 Port Description 

Please remember the function of each port, which may help you to use the Naza-M efficiently.

Main Controller 

A

For roll control (left/right)

E

For pitch control (front/back)

T

For throttle control

R

For rudder control

U

For Control Mode Switch

X1

For gimbal pitch control Or for gain tuning

X2

For D-Bus (S-Bus/ S-Bus2 compatible) Or for gain tuning Or for IOC switch

X3

For voltage monitor (Connect with VU V-SEN port)

M1

To #1 rotor

M2

To #2 rotor

M3

To #3 rotor

M4

To #4 rotor

M5

To #5 rotor

M6

To #6 rotor

F1

To gimbal roll servo Or to #7 rotor (Upgrade the MC Firmware to V3.10 or above)

F2

To gimbal pitch servo Or to #8 rotor (Upgrade the MC Firmware to V3.10 or above)

LED

LED port, for LED wire connection from Versatile Unit

EXP.

GPS port, for GPS module wire connection.

(In three-pin ports, pins near the nicks are signal pins.)

Versatile Unit 

V-SEN V-SEN port: To the X3 port of the main controller, for monitoring battery voltage and supplying 

power

 Orange wire (signal wire) output: ±3.3V

 Red wire (power wire) output: 3A@5V

LED LED wire, to LED port of the main controller.

USB port: PC connection for configuration and firmware upgrades.

Optional GPS & Compass

Connect to the EXP. port.

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V1 Specification 

General 

Built-In Functions 

 Three Modes of Autopilot

 Enhanced Fail Safe

  Low Voltage Protection

 

 S-Bus/ S-Bus2 Receiver Support

 PPM Receiver Support

 2-axle Gimbal Support

Peripheral 

Supported Multi-rotor 

 Quad-rotor I4, X4;

 Hexa-rotor I 6, X6, IY6, Y6.

 Octo-rotor I8, V8, X8 (Upgrade the MC Firmware to 

V3.10 or above)

Supported ESC output 400Hz refresh frequency.

Recommended Transmitter PCM or 2.4GHz with a minimum 4 channels.

Assistant Software System Requirement Windows XP SP3; Windows 7

Electrical & Mechanical 

Working Voltage Range 

 MC: 4.8V ~ 5.5 V

 VU Input: 7.2V ~ 26.0 V (recommend 2S ~ 6S LiPo)

 Output(V-SEN port red wire): 3A@5V 

Output(V-SEN port red wire)burst current:7.5A

Power Consumption  MAX: 1.5W(0.3A@5V) 

 Normal: 0.6W(0.12A@5V)

Operating Temperature -10°C ~ 50°C(14F ~122F)

Weight

 MC: 25g

 GPS: 21.3g

 VU: 20g

Dimensions

 MC: 45.5mm × 31.5mm × 18.5mm

 GPS & Compass: 46mm (diameter) x 9mm

 VU: 32.2mm × 21.1mm × 7.7mm

Flight Performance (can be effected by mechanical performance and payloads)

Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode)  Vertical: ±± 0.8m

 Horizontal: ±± 2.5m

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 200°/s

Max Tilt Angle 45°

Max Ascent / Descent Speed ±6m/s

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FAQ 

Abnormal LED Indication List 

During the Checking Procedure, if abnormal LED Indicator occurs or even the system cannot work normally, please 

refer to the following list and aids troubleshooting.

(1) “System initializing and self-checking LED flashes” are not correct ( Red LED 

appears in the last four green flashes). The autopilot system works abnormally. Please contact your 

dealer.

(2) LED blinks Yellow 4 times quickly ( ). The system is warming up. You cannot start the motors until 

the 4 rapid yellow flashes disappear. If the warm up waiting is longer than 2 minutes, please power off for 

5 minutes, cold start, and then connect the assistant software, enter the "Tools" - > IMU calibration, carry 

out the Advanced calibration.

(3) After the system start and self-checking has finished, if the LED blinks Red, Green and Yellow ( ) 

continually. Sensor error is too big. Please connect the assistant software, enter the "Tools" - > IMU 

calibration, carry out calibration.

(4) At the first motors start, the system will check the sensors Bias and you are asked to keep the aircraft 

stationary (no need of horizontal level). If you cannot start the motors and the LED blinks Green 6 times 

quickly ( ), it means that the sensor error is too big. Please connect the assistant software, 

enter the "Tools" - > IMU calibration, carry out basic calibration.

Note: after the first successful motors start, this checking will be disabled and it is no need any more to 

keep the aircraft stationary during starting motors.

(5) The system blinks Red LED quickly during flying. Low-voltage protection is triggered. Please land the 

aircraft ASAP.

(6) The system blinks Yellow LED quickly during flying. FailSafe Mode is triggered. Pay attention that there is 

no tall buildings and trees to block your aircraft during go-home.

(7) The LED blinks Red and Yellow alternately ( ). Compass error is too big.

a) There may be a ferromagnetic substance close to the Phantom. Lift the aircraft up about 1m from 

the ground, if there is no Red and Yellow flashing, then it will not affect the flight.

b) Otherwise, re-calibrate the compass.

c) If re-calibration does not work, please connect to the Assistant Software, select the “Tools” and 

follow the tips to carry out the required operation.

Fix the TBE (Toilet Bowl Effect) Problem 

When flying in GPS ATTI. Mode and the compass calibration has been done correctly, should you find the aircraft 

rotating (Toilet bowl effect), or drifting when hovering. P

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re-do the compass calibration. Carry out the following procedure to re-mount the GPS module.

In the following diagram (view from the top), the aircraft can appear to be rotating in both clockwise and 

counter-clockwise direction, please re-mount the GPS module correspondingly.

is the rotating direction of aircraft, is the nose direction of aircraft, 

is the arrow direction on the GPS module, θ is the offset angle for GPS re-mounting(about 10~30o) 

Clockwise rotating GPS re-mounting Counter Clockwise rotating GPS re-mounting

θ θ

Should you find the multi-rotor does not track straight in forward flight. 

Please carry out several more courses, the system will fix it automatically.

Motors Start failure caused by TX stick(s) mid point error too big 

If the TX stick(s) mid point error is too big, Motors Start will fail when you execute the Combination Stick 

Commands (CSC) and lead to the aircraft will not takeoff.. And the LED will blink Red four times per second 

continually to warn you.

TX stick(s) mid point error too big can be caused by the following reasons:

(1) There is TX stick (except the throttle stick) not at center when power on the autopilot system.

(2) The TX sticks has been trimmed, which leads to the large deviation of mid point. For example, the 

SUB-TRIM has been adjusted for Futaba transmitter.

(3) The TX stick(s) travel has larger asymmetry.

For the reason (1), please put all TX sticks at the mid point, and then power cycle the autopilot system to

re-record the mid point. If the problem continues, that can be caused by the reason (2) or reason (3), yo

u need to adjust the output range of your TX, and then use the Assistant Software to redo the TX cali

bration. Please carry out the following procedures.

(1) Connect to the Assistant software, click Basic-> R/C-> Command Sticks Calibration, and push all TX 

sticks throughout their complete travel range to see if any stick cannot reach its largest position.

(2) Adjust the largest travel of TX stick until the cursor on the Assistant software can reach both end 

positions, according to your TX manual.

(3) Power cycle the autopilot system, note that power cycle is required.

(4) Redo the TX calibration according to the Assistant software.

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Attitude Controllable When One Motor Output is Failed 

For Hexa-rotor, including Hexa-rotor I, Hexa-rotor V, Hexa-rotor IY and Hexa-rotor Y, aircraft is attitude controllable 

when one motor output is failed.

The NAZA-M can still control the attitude of the Hexa-rotor for a safe landing when one motor output of the 

Hexa-rotor has failed, for example, one motor is stopped or one propeller is broken, etc.

The control mode of NAZA-M should be in Atti. Mode or GPS Atti. Mode. The aircraft will rotate, due to an 

imbalance of torque; however, it can still be controlled by the Transmitter.

Select Course lock or home lock mode for flying the aircraft into a safe area to land when the aircraft is far away or 

the attitude can’t be recognized. Even when the multi rotor is rotating, using Course lock or home lock mode will 

allow you to move the multi rotor in the corresponding Transmitter stick direction.

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When used with other DJI products 

The NAZA-M system communicates with other DJI products (e.g. H3-2D gimbal, BTU module, iOSD mini and iOSD 

Mark II) via the CAN-Bus port ( ) of the NAZA PMU V2. You can plug new DJI products into any spare CAN-Bus 

port, since CAN-Bus ports on NAZA-M, CAN HUB, GCU, iOSD mini, iOSD Mark II and 2.4G Bluetooth Datalink are 

the same for the communications.

When there are not enough CAN-Bus ports for additional DJI products, then a DJI CAN HUB module is 

recommended. The following diagram is for your connection reference.

Fig.1 Used with iOSD Mark II

Fig.2 Used with CAN HUB

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Fig.3 Use a CAN HUB to connect the 2.4G Bluetooth Datalink

(1) Users can use the NM Assistant on the mobile device when a BTU module is connecting with the 

Ground end of the2.4G Bluetooth Datalink (No need to connect another BTU module to the 

Flight control system).

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飞行器智能电池

安全使用指引

SMART FLIGHT BATTERY

Safety Guidelines

SMART FLIGHT BATTERIE

Nutzungshinweise

BATTERIES INTELLIGENTES

Guide d'Utilisation

© 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

V1.0 2014.07

マルチコプター電池

安全使用ガイド

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 English

Battery Use

Never use non-DJI batteries. Go to www.DJI.

com to purchase new batteries. DJI takes no 

responsibility for any accidents caused by nonDJI batteries.

Never use or charge a swollen, leaky or damaged 

battery. If so, contact DJI or its designated dealers 

for further assistance.

Do NOT install the battery into the battery

compartment on the Phantom when turned on. 

Turn off the battery before installing it or removing 

it from the Phantom. Never install or remove the 

battery from the Phantom when it is turned on.

The battery should be used in temperatures from 

-20°C to 40°C. Use of the battery above 50°C 

can lead to a fire or explosion. Use of battery 

below -20°C can lead to permanent damage.

Do not use the battery in strong electrostatic

or electromagnetic environments. Otherwise, 

the battery control board may malfunction 

and a serious accident may happen during 

flight.

Never disassemble or pierce the battery in any 

way, or the battery may catch fire or explode.

Electrolytes in the battery are highly corrosive. If 

any electrolytes splash onto your skin or eyes,

immediately wash the affected area with fresh 

running water for at least 15 minutes then see a 

doctor immediately.

Check the condition of the battery if it falls out

of the Phantom. Make sure the battery is NOT 

damaged or leaking before putting it back to the 

Phantom.

Land the Phantom immediately when the 

low battery level warning activates in the DJI 

VISION App.

Do not drop the battery into water. If the inside 

of the battery comes into contact with water, 

chemical decomposition may occur, potentially 

resulting the battery catching on fire, and may 

even lead to an explosion. If the battery falls into 

water with the Phantom during flight, take it out 

immediately and put it in a safe and open area. 

Maintain a far distance from the battery until it 

is completely dry. Never use the battery again, 

and dispose of the battery properly as described 

in Battery Disposal below.

Put out any battery fire using sand or a dry 

powder fire extinguisher. Never use water to put 

out a battery fire.

Charging the Battery

Batteries must be charged using a DJI approved 

adapter. DJI takes no responsibility if the battery 

is charged using a non-DJI charger. Never leave 

the battery unattended during charging. Do not 

charge the battery near flammable materials or 

on flammable surfaces such as carpet or wood.

Do not charge battery immediately after flight,

because the battery temperature may be too 

high. Do not charge the battery until it cools 

down to near room temperature. Charging 

battery outside of the temperature range of 

0°C-40°C may lead to leakage, overheating, or 

battery damage.

Charge and discharge the battery completely

once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. 

Discharge the battery until there is less than 

8% power or until it can no longer be turned 

on, then recharge it to the maximum capacity. 

This power cycling procedure will optimize the 

battery life.

Battery Storage

Do not leave the battery near heat sources such as 

a furnace or heater. The ideal storage temperature 

is 0°C-21°C.

Keep the battery dry. Never drop the battery into 

water.

Do not drop, strike, impale, or manually shortcircuit the battery.

Keep the battery away from metal objects such 

as necklaces and hairpins.

Discharge the battery to 30%-50% of the battery 

level if it will not be used for 7 days or more. This 

can greatly extend the battery life.

Battery Disposal

Dispose of the battery into specific recycling

boxes only after a complete discharge. Do 

not place the battery into regular rubbish bins. 

Strictly follow your local disposal and recycling 

regulations of batteries.

If the power on/off button of the smart battery

is disabled and the battery cannot be fully 

discharged, please contact a professional 

battery disposal/recycling agent for further 

assistance.

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Batterienutzung

Benutzen Sie ausschließlich originale DJI

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Batterien. Gehen Sie auf www.DJI.com, um 

neue Batterien zu erwerben. Für Schäden, die 

durch die Verwendung von Nicht-Originalteilen 

und Zubehör entstehen, ist jedwede Haftung 

des Herstellers ausgeschlossen.

Benutzen oder Laden Sie niemals eine

angeschwollene, undichte oder beschädigte 

Batterie. Kontaktieren Sie gegebenenfalls DJI 

oder unsere ausgewiesenen Händler für weitere 

Informationen.

Setzen Sie NIEMALS die Batterie in das

Batteriefach des Phantom ein, während die 

Batterie eingeschaltet ist. Schalten Sie die Batterie 

aus, bevor Sie diese in das Batteriefach einsetzen 

oder vom Phantom entfernen. Setzen Sie niemals 

die Batterie ins Batteriefach ein oder entfernen 

sie, wenn diese eingeschaltet ist. 

Die Batterie sollte nur in einem Temperaturbereich 

von -20°C bis 40°C benutzt werden. Der Gebrauch 

der Batterie bei über 50°C kann zu Feuer oder 

einer Explosion führen. Die Verwendung bei unter 

-20°C kann zu dauerhaften Schäden führen.

Verwenden Sie die Batterie nie in starken

elektrostatischen oder elektromagnetischen 

Umfelden. Das Batterie Control Board könnte 

versagen und ein schwerer Unfall während des 

Fluges passieren.

Bauen Sie die Batterie niemals auseinander oder

durchbohren Sie diese, die Batterie könnte Feuer 

fangen oder explodieren.

Die Akkumulatorsäure in der Batterie ist stark

korrosiv. Säurespritzer im Auge oder auf der 

Haut sofort unter frischem, laufenden Wasser ausbzw. abspülen und anschließend sofort einen Arzt 

aufsuchen. 

Überprüfen Sie den Zustand der Batterie, falls

diese aus dem Phantom herausfällt. Stellen Sie 

sicher, dass die Batterie NICHT beschädigt ist 

oder ausläuft, bevor Sie diese zurück in den 

Phantom stecken. 

Landen Sie den Phantom umgehend, sobald

die Batteriewarnung in Ihrer DJI VISION App 

erscheint. 

Lassen Sie die Batterie niemals in Wasser 

fallen. Wenn das Innere der Batterie mit Wasser 

in Kontakt kommt, könnte eine chemische 

Zersetzung ausgelöst werden, durch die die 

Batterie möglicherweise Feuer fängt oder 

sogar explodiert. Falls die Batterie während 

des Fluges mit dem Phantom in Wasser fällt, 

entfernen Sie diese unverzüglich aus dem 

Fluggerät und legen diese in eine sichere und 

offene Umgebung. Halten Sie großen Abstand 

zu der Batterie bis diese komplett getrocknet 

ist. Benutzen Sie die Batterie niemals erneut 

und entsorgen Sie die Batterie sachgerecht, 

wie unten in dem Kapitel Entsorgen der 

Flugbatterie beschrieben.

Löschen Sie jeden Batteriebrand mit Hilfe von 

Sand oder einem Pulverlöscher. Löschen Sie 

einen Batteriebrand niemals mit Wasser.

Aufladen der Flugbatterie

Batterien müssen mit einem von DJI zugelassenen

Adapter geladen werden. DJI übernimmt keine 

Haftung für Batterien, die mit einem nicht 

von DJI autorisierten Ladegerät geladen 

wurden. Lassen Sie die Batterie während 

des Ladevorgangs niemals unbeaufsichtigt. 

Laden Sie die Batterie nicht in der Nähe von 

entflammbaren Materialien oder Oberflächen 

wie Teppich oder Holz. 

Laden Sie die Batterie nicht direkt nach dem

Flug, die Temperatur der Batterie könnte zu 

hoch sein. Laden Sie die Batterie erst, sobald 

sie auf mindestens Raumtemperatur abgekühlt 

ist. Das Laden der Batterie außerhalb des 

Temperaturbereichs von 0°C - 40°C kann zu 

Auslaufen, Überhitzen oder einem Schaden an 

der Batterie führen.

Laden und Entladen Sie die Batterie einmal

vollständig alle 20 Lade-/Entladevorgänge. 

Entladen Sie die Batterie bis auf unter 8% bis 

sie nicht mehr eingeschaltet werden kann, 

dann laden Sie diese bis zum Maximum ihrer 

Kapazität auf. Das beschriebene Verfahren 

optimiert die Lebensdauer Ihrer Batterie.

Lagerung der Flugbatterie

Lassen Sie die Batterie nicht in der Nähe von 

Hitzequellen wie einem Ofen oder Heizkörper. Die 

ideale Lagerungstemperatur liegt zwischen 0°C - 

21°C. 

Die Batterie ist sauber und trocken zu lagern. 

Lassen Sie die Batterie niemals in Wasser 

fallen. 

Lassen Sie die Batterie nicht fallen, spießen Sie 

diese nicht auf, schließen Sie sie nicht manuell 

kurz und wirken Sie nicht mit Gewalt auf die 

Batterie ein.

Halten Sie die Batterie fern von Metallobjekten 

wie Ketten und Haarnadeln.

Entladen Sie die Batterie bis auf 30% - 50%, falls 

Sie diese für 7 Tage oder länger nicht benutzen. 

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Dies kann die Lebensdauer Ihrer Batterie stark 

verlängern. 

Entsorgung der Flugbatterie 

Entsorgen Sie die Battterie, nur nachdem

Sie komplett entladen wurde, in speziellen 

Recycling Tonnen. Werfen Sie die Batterie 

nicht in die normale Mülltonne. Beachten 

und befolgen Sie unbedingt die kommunalen 

Entsorgungs- und Recyclingvorschriften für 

Batterien.

Falls der On/Off Knopf der Batterie nicht

funktioniert und die Batterie nicht vollständig 

entladen werden kann, kontaktieren Sie 

bitte eine professionelle Entsorgungs-/

Recyclingfirma.

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Utilisation de la Batterie

N’utilisez jamais de batterie autre que d’origine.

Rendez-vous sur www.DJI.com pour acheter 

de nouvelles batteries. La responsabilité 

de DJI ne pourrait être engagée pour tout 

accident résultant de l'utilisation de batteries 

non-DJI.

N'utilisez ni ne chargez jamais de batterie

déformée, qui suinte ou qui est endommagée. 

Si vous constatez un problème contactez 

DJI ou ses revendeurs agréés pour recevoir 

l'assistance nécessaire.

N'installez PAS la batterie dans le compartiment

du Phantom si elle est allumée. Eteignez la 

batterie avant de l'installer ou de la retirer du 

Phantom. N'installez ou ne retirez jamais la 

batterie du Phantom lorsqu'il est allumé.

La batterie peut être utilisée sous des

températures allant de -20°C à 40°C. Utiliser 

la batterie au-delà de 50°C peut causer un 

incendie ou une explosion. L'utiliser en deçà de 

-20°C peut causer un dommage irréparable à 

la batterie.

N’utilisez pas la batterie dans un environnement 

électrostatique ou électromagnétique important. 

Sinon, l’unité de contrôle de la batterie pourrait 

mal fonctionner et un sérieux accident pourrait 

survenir pendant le vol.

Ne désassemblez ou ne percez jamais la batterie 

d’aucune manière, ou celle-ci pourrait prendre 

feu ou exploser.

L'électrolyte dans la batterie est très corrosif. Si 

de l'électrolyte éclabousse votre peau ou vos

yeux, rincez immédiatement la zone affectée 

à l'eau fraiche courante pendant au moins 

15 minutes puis consultez immédiatement un 

docteur.

Vérifiez l’état de la batterie si elle tombe du 

Phantom. Vérifiez que la batterie n’est PAS 

endommagée ou suintante avant de la remettre 

dans le Phantom.

Faites atterrir le Phantom immédiatement dès

que l'alerte de faible batterie se déclenche 

dans l'App DJI VISION.

N’immergez pas la batterie. Si l’intérieur de 

la batterie entre en contact avec de l’eau une 

réaction chimique peut se produire, résultant 

potentiellement en un incendie ou même en 

l’explosion de la batterie. Si la batterie tombe 

à l'eau avec le Phantom lors d'un vol retirezla immédiatement et mettez-la à l'abri dans 

un endroit sécurisé et ouvert. Restez à bonne 

distance de la batterie jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit 

entièrement sèche. Ne la réutilisez jamais et 

déposez-la correctement comme décrit plus 

bas dans le paragraphe sur le Recyclage des 

Batteries. Eteignez une batterie en flammes 

en utilisant du sable ou un extincteur à poudre 

sèche. N’utilisez jamais d’eau pour éteindre une 

batterie en feu.

Charge de la Batterie

Les batteries doivent être chargées à l’aide d’un 

chargeur approuvé par DJI. La responsabilité 

de DJI ne peut être engagée si la batterie est 

chargée avec un autre chargeur que celui 

proposé par DJI. Ne laissez jamais la batterie 

sans surveillance durant la charge. Ne chargez 

pas la batterie près d’une source de chaleur, 

d’un matériau inflammable ou sur une surface 

inflammable comme un tapis ou du parquet.

Ne chargez pas votre batterie immédiatement 

après un vol car la température pourrait être 

trop élevée. Ne chargez la batterie que lorsque 

celle-ci aura atteint la température ambiante. 

Charger la batterie hors de la plage de 

température comprise entre 0°C et 0°C peut 

entrainer une fuite, une surchauffe ou une 

panne de la batterie.

Chargez et déchargez complètement la batterie

tous les cycles de 20 charges/décharges. 

Déchargez la batterie jusqu'à ce qu'il reste 

moins de 8% de charge ou jusqu'à ce que 

la batterie ne puisse plus être allumée puis 

rechargez-la jusqu'à sa capacité maximale. 

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Cette procédure de charge cyclique optimisera 

la durée de vie de votre batterie.

Stockage des Batteries

Ne laissez jamais la batterie près d’une source 

de chaleur comme un radiateur ou un poêle. 

La température idéale de stockage est de 0°C 

-21°C.

Maintenez la batterie bien sèche. Ne l’immergez 

jamais dans un liquide.

Ne faites pas tomber ni ne cognez la batterie, ne 

la percez pas, ne provoquez pas volontairement 

de court-circuit sur la batterie.

Gardez la batterie éloignée de petits objets 

métalliques tels que des épingles à cheveux, des 

trombones, des petits bijoux.

Déchargez la batterie aux alentours de 30%-50% 

de son niveau de charge si vous ne l'utilisez pas 

pendant une semaine ou plus. Ceci augmentera 

de manière conséquente la durée de vie de 

votre batterie.

Recyclage des Batteries

Mettez votre batterie dans une boite de recyclage 

adaptée uniquement après l’avoir complètement 

déchargée. Ne mettez pas votre batterie avec 

les ordures ménagères. Suivez scrupuleusement 

les consignes locales précises en matière de 

recyclage des piles et batteries.

Si le bouton ON/OFF de la batterie intelligente

est inopérant et que la batterie ne peut être 

complètement déchargée, veuillez s'il vous plait 

contacter un Professionnel du recyclage afin 

d'obtenir l'assistance nécessaire.

 中 文

使 用

严禁使用非大疆官方提供的电池。如需更换,

请到大疆官网查询。因使用非大疆官方提供的

电池而引发的电池事故、飞行故障,大疆概不

负责。

严禁使用鼓包的、漏液的、包装破损的电池。

如有以上情况发生,请联系大疆或者其指定代

理商做进一步处理。

在将电池安装或者拔出于飞行器之前,请保持

电池的电源关闭。请勿在电池电源打开的状态

下,拔插电池。

电池应在室温为 -20°C至 40°C之间使用。温度

过高,会引起电池着火,甚至爆炸。温度过低,

电池寿命会受到严重损害。

禁止在强静电或者磁场环境中使用电池。否则,

电池保护板会失灵,导致飞行器发生严重故障。

禁止以任何方式拆解或用尖利物体刺破电池。

否则,会引起电池着火甚至爆炸。

电池内部液体有强腐蚀性。如有泄露,请远离。

如有溅射到人体皮肤或者眼睛里,请立即用清

水冲洗至少 15 分钟,并立即就医。

若电池从飞行器中摔落,再次使用前,务必确

保电池外观无损,无破损、无漏液等问题。

若飞机进入电量低报警模式,应尽快降落并停

止飞行,更换新电池或者对电池进行充电。

请勿将电池浸入水中或将其弄湿。电池内部接

触到水后可能会发生分解反应,引发电池自燃,

甚至可能引发爆炸。如果电池在 Phantom 飞行

过程中或其它情况下意外坠入水中,请立即拔

出电池并将其置于安全的开阔区域,这时应远

离电池直至电池完全晾干。晾干的电池不得再

次使用,应该按照本文的废弃方法妥善处理。

若电池发生起火,应立即采用“窒息灭火法”,

如使用沙子或固体或干粉灭火器进行灭火。

严禁用水来灭火。 

充 电

智能电池必须使用 DJI 官方提供的专用充电器

或车载充电器进行充电。对于使用非 DJI 官方

提供的充电器进行充电所造成的一切后果,DJI 

将不予负责。

请留意充电过程以防发生意外。充电时请将电

池和充电器放置在水泥地面等周围无易燃、可

燃物的地面。

禁止在飞行器飞行结束后,立刻对电池进行充

电。此时,电池处于高温状态,强制充电会对

电池寿命造成严重损害。建议待电池降至室温,

再对电池进行充电。理想的充电环境(0-40°C)

可大幅度延长电池的使用寿命。

电池每经过约 20 次充放电后,需要进行一次

完整的放电和充电过程(将电池充满电,然后

放电至电量为 8% 以下或电池自动关闭,再充

满电)以保证电池工作在最佳状态。

储 存

禁止将电池放在靠近热源的地方,比如火源

或加热炉。智能电池的理想的保存温度为 0- 

21°C。

存放电池的环境应保持干燥。请勿将电池置于

水中或者可能会漏水的地方。

禁止机械撞击电池、碾压、坠落、人为短路、

刺穿电池。

禁止将电池与金属项链、发夹或者其他金属物

体一起贮存或运输。

超过 7 天不使用电池,请将电池放电至 30%-

50% 电量存放,可大大延长电池的使用寿命。

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废 弃

务必将电池彻底放完电后,才将电池置于指定

的电池回收箱中。电池是危险化学品,严禁废

置于普通垃圾箱。相关细节,请遵循当地电池

回收和弃置的法律法规。

如电池因为电源开关失灵而无法完成彻底放

电,请勿将电池直接弃置于电池回收箱,应联

系专业电池回收公司做进一步的处理。

 日本語

使 用

非 DJI 社製の電池を使用することによって発

生する事故はDJI社一切の責任を負いません。

包装破損、傷づいた電池を使用することが禁

じます。上記したものが発生した場合、DJI 社

或いは購入先の代理店までご連絡ください。

電池の取り付けや取り外しの前は、必ず電源

をオフにしてください。電源をオンにしたま

まで、操作しないでください。

電池は温度- 20°Cから 40°Cの間で使用して

ください。温度が高くなると、火事を引き起

こします。低くなると、電池の寿命が短縮し

ます。

強い静電気または磁気が起こる環境での電池

の使用を禁止します。バッテリー保護基板の

機能が失い、飛行器の故障につながる可能性

があります。

いかなる方法で電池を解体することは禁じま

す。火事や爆発事故が発生する原因とみられ

ます。

電池内部の液体は腐食性が強いです。液体が

漏れると、離れてください。皮膚や目に入っ

た場合、すぐに 15 分以上水で洗い流し、速

やかに医師の診察を受けてください。

飛行中に電池が墜落したら、再使用する前に

電池の外観が破損したかどうかを確認してく

ださい。

飛行中に低電量アラームがなりましたら、す

ぐ安全地に着陸して、電池を交換するか充電

してください。

電池を水に入れないでください。電池内部は

水が入ると化学反応が起こり、自然発火して

爆発する可能性があります。飛行中、機体が

水に落ちた場合、直ちに電池を外して安全地

で乾燥してください。乾燥した電池を再利用

することは禁じます。本章の廃棄方法で処理

してください。

電池が発火したら、砂や消火器で消火してく

ださい。水での消火を避けてください。

充電について

必ず DJI 社の充電器或いはカーチャージャで

充電してください。非 DJI 社提供した充電器

を使用することで起こった事故など、DJI 社

は一切の責任を負いません。

充電中の充電状況を常に確認してください。

充電時、可燃物の上に置かないでください。

飛行が終わった後、電池はまだ高温状態の為、

充電してはいけません。電池の寿命が短縮し

ます。推奨の充電温度は 0 ~ 40 度です。

電池のベスト状況を確保する為、20 回充電し

た後、一回完全放電してください。

保管について

発熱源の近くで使用したり、保管したりしな

いでください。0 - 21°Cの環境での保管を推

奨します。

乾燥した環境での保管してください。水中や

水漏れの場所に置かないでください。

バッテリーに衝撃加えたり、墜落させたり、人

為的にショートさせてたりしないでください。

金属物体或いは金属アクセサリーと一緒に保

管したり運送したりしないでください。

使用しない期間は7日間を超える場合はバッテ

リー残量を30%-50%の状態にすることで

バッテリーの寿命を延ばすことが可能です。

破棄について

バッテリーは化学品の為、破棄するときは火

災の原因とならないように、完全に放電を行

ってから破棄してください。破棄方法は各エ

リアの条例を守ってください。

バッテリーの電源の故障による放電できない

場合は回収箱に入れずに、業者に連絡のうえ

正しく処理を行ってください。

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Phantom 1 Features

Attractive and Highly Integrated Design

Ready to Fly Design

Contains Remote Control Unit. (Just add 4 x AA batteries)

Stable, Yet Agile Performance, Easy to Fly

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READY TO FLY AERIAL FILMING

MULTIROTOR SYSTEM WITH GOPRO MOUNT

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Two Flight Control Modes, Including Position Hold

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC)

Failsafe & auto go home/landing

Low voltage protection

Maximum flight speed 10 m/s

High Intensity LED Lights, To Aid Orientation During Flight

GOPRO CAMERA MOUNT (CAMERA NOT INCLUDED)

10 to 15 minutes of flight time

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Top training platform for new pilots. 

 Easy to setup,ready to fly.

Flexible, allowing you to fly the way you want 

 under different control modes.

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Classic flight systemfor those new 

 to aerial photography.

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Size and Weight

Basic Parameters Operating Temperature -10°C ~ 50°C

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ESC Sound Introduction

Charger & Battery

 Parameters

Power Consumption 3.12W

Take-Off Weight <1200g

Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode) Vertical: 0.8m

Horizontal: 2.5m

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 200°/s

Max Tilt Angle 45°

Max Ascent / Descent Speed 6m/s

Max Flight Velocity 10m/s

Diagonal Distance (Motor Center To Motor Center) 350mm

Phantom Prop Guard Weight(Single):18.7g

Size(Single): Angle(155.0°) Radius(112.32mm)

Whole Size with Four Prop Guards: 575.5mm

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Input Signal Abnormal B——–B——–B...

Input Voltage Abnormal BB—BB—BB—BB...

Charger AC Input 100-240V

Charge Current 1A/2A/3A

Current Drain For Balancing 200mA

Power

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20W
TX Parameters

Battery Type LiPo

Working Frequency 2.4GHz ISM

Control Channels 7 Channels

Communication Distance 1000m

Receiver Sensitivity 1%PER -100dBm

Power Consumption Of TX 20dBm

Working Current /Voltage 52 mA@6V

AA Battery 4 Required

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Additional Accessories:

Zenmuse GoPro® Gimbal (for Stable Aerial Footage ) 

iPad Ground Station (for Planning Precision Flights) 

DJI Lightbridge (for HD FPV Flight) 

iOSD (for Real-Time Flight Data Display) 

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 

CREATE

 ASTONISHING

Introduces The Phantom 2 Zenmuse H3-3D on Phantom Stability Demo

How to install

the Zenmuse H3-2D on Phantom 2

How to install

the Zenmuse H3-3D on the New Phantom 2

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 AERIALS

The Phantom 2 is unbelievably easy to fly. Combined with smooth,

 stabilized footage from the H3-2D, H3-3D or H4-3D gimbal, aerial

 cinematography and videography has never been easier. It’s light,

 rugged and perfect for travel.

Requires Zenmuse H3-2D, H3-3D or H4-3D, video downlink and

 monitor.

REAL FLIGHT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

See what the camera sees and lose yourself in picture quality so good it will feel like you’re in the sky yourself.

Requires DJI Lightbridge, iOSD mini or iOSD MK II, video downlink and monitor.

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DJI LIGHTBRIDGE

 SOLUTION

The DJI Lightbridge 2.4G full HD digital video downlink features a native OSD system that

 needs no additional equipment, for an all-in-one FPV experience. Once connected, you

 can control your flight controller through its built-in 2.4G remote control link or DJI 5.8G

 remote control.

DJI IOSD

 SOLUTION

Install an iOSD MK II or iOSD mini to see real-time flight data.

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UNBELIEVABLE INTELLIGENCE

Program your flight path from an iPad with the 16 waypoint Ground Station system, to shoot with more precision than ever.

 (Requires DJI 2.4G Bluetooth(R) Datalink.)

WEIGHT

1000g

DIMENSIONS (CM)

29 x 29 x 18

FLIGHT TIME

25mins

LIGHTWEIGHT,

EASY TO CARRY

More Features 

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Highlights

click and drag

Body

Remote Control

With H3-3D

CREATE

 ASTONISHING

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 AERIALS

REAL FLIGHT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

The Phantom 2 is unbelievably easy to fly. Combined with smooth,

 stabilized footage from the H3-2D, H3-3D or H4-3D gimbal, aerial

 cinematography and videography has never been easier. It’s light,

 rugged and perfect for travel.

Requires Zenmuse H3-2D, H3-3D or H4-3D, video downlink and

 monitor.

See what the camera sees and lose yourself in picture quality so good it will feel like you’re in the sky yourself.

Requires DJI Lightbridge, iOSD mini or iOSD MK II, video downlink and monitor.

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DJI LIGHTBRIDGE

 SOLUTION

DJI IOSD

 SOLUTION

The DJI Lightbridge 2.4G full HD digital video downlink features a native OSD system that

 needs no additional equipment, for an all-in-one FPV experience. Once connected, you

 can control your flight controller through its built-in 2.4G remote control link or DJI 5.8G

 remote control.

Install an iOSD MK II or iOSD mini to see real-time flight data.

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Technology

UNBELIEVABLE INTELLIGENCE

ALL-IN-ONE NEW DESIGN

Self-tightening Propeller

Micro USB Port

CAN-Bus Expansion Module

FLIGHT TIME

25 Mins

INTELLIGENT, LONG LASTING

 BATTERY

25% – 50% – 75% – 100% Battery Capacity

Program your flight path from an iPad with the 16 waypoint Ground Station system, to shoot with more precision than ever.

 (Requires DJI 2.4G Bluetooth(R) Datalink.)

The high capacity, high performance 5200mAh Lithium Polymer battery

 offers up to 25 minutes of flight time. It provides battery capacity data,

 over charge/discharge protection, as well as maintenance reminders

 making the battery extremely safe and reliable.

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GREATER CONTROL

Use DJI Lightbridge to control your aircraft or connect the remote control to

 your computer via the trainer port to run a simulation application and

 practice your flying skills.

Gimbal Control

Battery Life

Trainer Port

IMPROVED POWER

The upgraded remote control comes with many new features. A gimbal

 control dial, trainer port, built-in rechargeable LiPo battery with a capacity

 of 2000mAh, battery level LED indicators and throttle locking feature that

 holds the throttle stick in place when descending are all included. The new

 remote control is compatible with the Phantom 2 Vision+ and Phantom 2.

New motors, propellers, and ESCs combine to give you greater thrust and control than ever before. You can load more equipment on your Phantom, and

 achieve up to 200g/arm of extra thrust when using a 3S LiPo battery with this completely new system.

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NEW COMPASS

EASY BATTERY

A new, anti-static compass has been

 developed, with a protective shell to help

 shield it in any flight conditions.

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Functions

REPLACEMENT

PRECISION FLIGHT

 AND STABLE

 HOVERING

Integrated battery compartment allows battery

changes in a matter of seconds.

An integrated GPS auto-pilot system that offers position holding, altitude

 lock and stable hovering allows you to focus attention to be focused on

 shooting.

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AUTO RETURN-TO-HOME

 /ONE-KEY GO-HOME

Out of Range

Return to Home

Home Point Control Range

NO FLY ZONES FEATURE

If the Phantom 2 and its controller are disconnected during flight, the system’s

 failsafe protection will activate, automatically telling and if the signal is good enough,

 the Phantom 2 to return home and land automatically.

You can also setup a One Key Go Home function to activate this feature manually.

In order to increase flight safety and prevent accidental flights in restricted areas, the new

 firmware for the Phantom 2 series includes a No Fly Zone feature.

These zones have been divided into two categories: A and B. For a full explanation of the

 difference between the categories and to view a complete list of places included, please

click here.

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General Features Ready to Fly, Multifunctional Quad-rotor System

Customized H3-2D and H3-3D Gimbal Support

Precision Flight and Stable Hovering

25min Flight Time & Smart Battery

Auto Return-to-Home & Landing

Advanced Power Management

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC)

Easy Battery Replacement

Self-tightening Propeller

Video Downlink Support

CAN-Bus Expansion Module

Aircraft Weight (Battery & Propellers Included) 1000g

Hover Accuracy (Ready To Fly) Vertical: 0.8m;

Horizontal: 2.5m

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 200°/s

Max Tilt Angle 35°

Max Ascent / Descent Speed Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2m/s

Max Flight Speed 15m/s(Not Recommended)

Diagonal Length 350mm

Flight Time 25mins

Take-Off Weight ≤1300g

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DJI Smart Battery

2.4GHz Remote Control

Operating Temperature -10°C ~ 50°C

Supported Battery DJI Smart Battery

Type 3S LiPo

Capacity 5200mAh, 11.1V

Charging Environment Range 0 to 40

Discharging Environment Range -20 to 50

Operating Frequency 2.4GHz ISM

Communication Distance (Open Area) 1000m

Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER) -97dBm

Working Current/Voltage 120 mA@3.7V

Built-In LiPo Battery Working Current/Capacity 3.7V, 2000mAh

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UNPRECEDENTED

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE

Experience A New Level Of Photography

Real time live-view on your mobile device allows you take photos and

 videos from a completely new perspective.



YOUR FLYING CAMERA

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SHARE YOUR PHOTOS & VIDEOS

TAKE PHOTOS

14 Megapixel Still Image

RECORD VIDEO

1080/30p or 1080/60i

INTEGRATED

HIGH END CAMERA

WEIGHT

1160g

DIMENSIONS (CM)

29 x 29 x 18

LIGHTWEIGHT

EASY TO CARRY

EXCEPTIONAL FLIGHT

EXPERIENCE

The first integrated mobile phone FPV (First Person View) system

Wi-Fi wireless connection up to a distance of 300m

Real-Time telemetry data and flight parameters

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FOV AND APERTURE

140 ° wide-angle f/2.8

FLIGHT TIME

25mins

GROUND STATION SUPPORT

Program a flight path using your smartphone with our 16 waypoint Ground Station system. Tilt the camera up and down,

 take photos and shoot video all while the Phantom 2 Vision+ flies autonomously.

More Features 

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Body

Remote Control

UNPRECEDENTED

PHOTOGRAPHIC

EXPERIENCE



UNPRECEDENTED

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE

SHARE YOUR PHOTOS &

 VIDEOS

EXCEPTIONAL FLIGHT

EXPERIENCE

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HIGH

 PERFORMANCE

 CAMERA

The Phantom 2 Vision carries an extremely high quality stills camera

 and a 4GB micro SD card. It shoots full HD video at 1080p 30/60i and

 takes 14 megapixel still photos.

Lens

Sensor

Processor

CAMERA TILT CONTROL

During flight, the camera is stabilized on the tilt axis. Tilt control can be remotely

 controlled through the App making it simple and easy to use.

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TAKE PHOTOS

RECORD VIDEOS

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ADAPTERS SUPPORT VARIOUS 46MM LENS FILTERS

The innovative adapter supports a variety of 46MM lens filters, 

making your photo as colorful as you can imagine.

Without Filter With Filter

46mm

Before After

ADOBE LENS PROFILE SUPPORT

A lens profile released by Adobe for DJI Phantom 2 Vision's camera

 can be used to remove lens distortion

*Available as standard in the latest versions of Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Camera Raw for Photoshop and Adobe Premiere.

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SUPPORTS ADOBE DNG RAW

Photo in DNG RAW format captured by the Vision camera

retains the original image information allowing for convenient post processing.

CAMERA PARAMETER SETTINGS

Camera settings including Picture Quality, ISO, Exposure Compensation, White Balance, and RAW or JPEG

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WI-FI CONNECTION

Monitor real-time flight data along with live camera view up to a distance of

 300m with a Wi-Fi wireless connection to your mobile device.

300 Meters

Smartphone

Wi-Fi Repeater

ALBUM SYNCHRONIZATION

Wi-Fi loading...

Beam photos and videos from the Vision

 straight to your phone using Wi-Fi. No PC

 required.

SHARING

 capture can be adjusted through the Vision app.

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Share your timeless memories directly from the DJI Vision Mobile App.

EXCEPTIONAL FLIGHT EXPERIENCE

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PRECISION FLIGHT

 AND STABLE

 HOVERING

The integrated GPS auto-pilot system offers position holding, provides

 altitude lock along with stable hovering giving you constant stable

 flights so you can focus on getting the shots.

NEW COMPASS

A new, anti-static compass has been

 developed, with a protective shell to help

 shield it in any flight conditions.

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RADAR POSITIONING &

 RETURN HOME

The flight radar can display the current position of the Phantom 2 Vision in relation to

 the pilot.

Exceed the control range of the Remote Control and you’ll trigger the ‘Return-toHome’ feature which will automatically fly the Phantom 2 Vision back and safely land

 at its takeoff point.

Out of Range

Return to Home

Home Point Control Range

ONSCREEN REAL-TIME FLIGHT PARAMETERS

Keep track of the current flight status with the onscreen display overlay. Wi-Fi Singal Strength 

 Battery Capacity 

 SD Card Status 

GPS Satellites

Attitude & Direction

Height & Speed

Flight Distance

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FLIGHT TIME

25 Mins

LONG FLIGHT TIME

The high capacity, high performance 5200mAh Lithium Polymer battery

 offers up to 25 minutes of flight time. It provides battery capacity data,

 over charge/discharge protection, as well as maintenance reminders

 making the battery extremely safe and reliable.

25% – 50% – 75% – 100% Battery Capacity

EASY BATTERY

REPLACEMENT

Integrated battery compartment allows battery

changes in a matter of seconds.

Easier

Safer

Longer lasting

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SELF TIGHTENING

PROPELLERS

NO FLY ZONES FEATURE

In order to increase flight safety and prevent accidental flights in restricted areas, the new

 firmware for the Phantom 2 series includes a No Fly Zone feature.

These zones have been divided into two categories: A and B. For a full explanation of the

 difference between the categories and to view a complete list of places included, please

click here.

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General Features Lightweight, multi-functional integrated aircraft and camera

Camera remote-control by DJI VISION APP

Range Extender increases Wi-Fi distance to 300m

Anti-vibration camera platform with single axis stabilisation

Low-voltage protection

Virtual Radar aircraft locator on mobile device

Range of camera tilt options

Multiple, continuous and timed capture options

HD Video Recording (1080/p30 or 1080/60i)

RAW and JPEG picture formats

Aircraft Battery 5200mAh LiPo

Weight (Battery & Propellers Included) 1160g

Hover Accuracy (Ready To Fly) Vertical: 0.8m; Horizontal: 2.5m

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 200°/s

Max Tilt Angle 35°

Max Ascent / Descent Speed Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2m/s

Max Flight Speed 15m/s (Not Recommended)

Diagonal Length 350mm

Tilting Range Of Gimbal 0°-60°

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Transmitter

Camera

Range Extender

DJI VISION App

Operating Frequency 5.728GHz 5.8GHz

Communication Distance (Open Area) CE: 300m; FCC: 500m

Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER) -93dBm

Transmitter Power CE: 25mw; FCC: 125mw

Working Voltage 80 mA@6V

Battery 4 AA Batteries

Resolution 14 Megapixels

FOV 120°/ 110°/ 85°

Sensor Size 1/2.3"

Functionality Support of multi-capture, continuous capture and timed capture

Support of HD Recording (1080/p30 or 1080/60i)

Supports of both RAW and JPEG picture format

Operating Frequency 2412-2462MHz

Communication Distance (Open Area) 300m

Transmitter Power <=17dBm

Power Consumption 1.5W

System Requirement Of Mobile Device iOS version 6.1 or above/ Android system version 4.0 or above

Mobile Device Support iOS recommended: iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPod touch 5

 (available but not recommended: iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad mini)

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Android recommended: Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, Note 2, Note 3 or phones of similar

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UNPRECEDENTED

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE

Experience A New Level Of Photography

Real time live-view on your mobile device allows you take photos and

 videos from a completely new perspective.



YOUR FLYING CAMERA

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SHARE YOUR PHOTOS & VIDEOS

TAKE PHOTOS

14 Megapixel Still Image

RECORD VIDEO

1080/30p or 1080/60i

INTEGRATED

HIGH END CAMERA

WEIGHT

1160g

DIMENSIONS (CM)

29 x 29 x 18

LIGHTWEIGHT

EASY TO CARRY

EXCEPTIONAL FLIGHT

EXPERIENCE

The first integrated mobile phone FPV (First Person View) system

Wi-Fi wireless connection up to a distance of 300m

Real-Time telemetry data and flight parameters

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FOV AND APERTURE

140 ° wide-angle f/2.8

FLIGHT TIME

25mins

GROUND STATION SUPPORT

Program a flight path using your smartphone with our 16 waypoint Ground Station system. Tilt the camera up and down,

 take photos and shoot video all while the Phantom 2 Vision+ flies autonomously.

More Features 

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click and drag

Body

Remote Control

RADAR POSITIONING &

 RETURN HOME

The flight radar displays the current position of the Phantom 2

 Vision+ in relation to the pilot.

Exceeding the control range of the remote control will trigger

 ‘Return-to-Home’, meaning the Phantom 2 Vision+ will

 automatically fly back to its takeoff point and land safely.

Max flight time

Return to Home

Control Range

Out of Range

Home Point

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25 Mins

HIGH PERFORMANCE CAMERA

Radar positioning Flight parameters Return home

ONSCREEN REAL-TIME FLIGHT

 PARAMETERS

Keep track of current flight telemetry and see what your Phantom sees on your

 mobile device.

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The Phantom 2 Vision+ carries an extremely high quality camera and a removable 4GB micro SD card. It

 shoots full HD video at 1080p/30fps and 720p/60fps, giving you crystal clear video and the option for slow

 motion shots. Photos are shot at 14 megapixels.

View actual photos taken with the Phantom 2 Vision+ 

CAMERA TILT CONTROL

Tilt the camera as you fly, creating unique angles and

 amazing shots.

GREATER CONTROL

The upgraded remote control comes with many new

 features. A gimbal control dial, trainer port, built-in

 rechargeable LiPo battery with a capacity of 2000mAh,

 battery level LED indicators and throttle locking feature that

 holds the throttle stick in place when descending are all

 included. The new remote control is compatible with the

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 Phantom 2 Vision+ and Phantom 2.

Use DJI Lightbridge to control your aircraft or connect the remote

 control to your computer via the trainer port to run 

a simulation application and practice your flying skills.

Gimbal Control

Battery Life

Trainer Port

114
IMPROVED POWER

New motors, propellers, and ESCs combine to give you greater thrust and control than ever before. You can load more equipment on

 your Phantom, and achieve up to 200g/arm of extra thrust when using a 3S LiPo battery with this completely new system.

NEW COMPASS

A new, anti-static compass has been

 developed, with a protective shell to

 help

 shield it in any flight conditions.

READY TO FLY

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SUPPORTS ADOBE DNG RAW

DNG RAW photo capture means all original image information is retained for powerful post processing.

Point the camera straight down for a totally unique view of your world.

ADOBE LENS PROFILE SUPPORT

An Adobe lens profile for barrel distortion removal is available for the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ camera.

* Available as standard in the latest versions of Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Camera Raw for Photoshop and Adobe Premiere.

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Before After

Camera settings including Picture Quality, ISO, Exposure Compensation, White Balance, and capture Format can be adjusted through

 the VISION app.

ALBUM

CAMERA PARAMETER SETTINGS

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 SYNCHRONIZATION

Beam photos and videos from the Vision+ straight to

 your phone using Wi-Fi. No computer required.

Up to 700m 

Wi-Fi connection

NO FLY ZONES FEATURE

In order to increase flight safety and prevent accidental flights in

 restricted areas, the new firmware for the Phantom 2 series

 includes a No Fly Zone feature.

These zones have been divided into two categories: A and B. For a

 full explanation of the difference between the categories and to

 view a complete list of places included, please click here.

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Aircraft

Gimbal

Camera

Supported Battery DJI 5200mAh LiPo Battery

Weight (Battery & Propellers Included) 1242g

Hover Accuracy (Ready To Fly) Vertical: 0.8m; Horizontal: 2.5m

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 200°/s

Max Tiltable Angle 35°

Max Ascent / Descent Speed Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2m/s

Max Flight Speed 15m/s (Not Recommended)

Diagonal Motor-Motor Distance 350mm

Working Current Static : 750mA; Dynamic : 900mA

Control Accuracy ±0.03°

Controllable Range Pitch : -90° 0°

Maximum Angular Speed Pitch : 90°/s

Operating Environment Temperature 0 -40

Sensor Size 1/2.3"

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Remote Control

Range Extender

DJI VISION App

Effective Pixels 14 Megapixels

Resolution 4384×3288

HD Recording 1080p30 & 720p

Recording FOV 110° / 85°

Operating Frequency 5.728 GHz 5.85 GHz

Communication Distance (Open Area) CE Compliance: 400m; FCC Compliance: 800m

Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER) -93dBm

Transmitter Power CE Compliance: 25mW; FCC Compliance: 100mW

Working Voltage 120 mA@3.7V

Built-In LiPo Battery Working Current/Capacity 3.7V, 2000mAh

Operating Frequency 2412-2462MHz

Communication Distance (Open Area) 500-700m

Transmitter Power 20dBm

Power Consumption 2W

System Requirement Of Mobile Device iOS version 6.1 or above/ Android system version 4.0 or above

Mobile Device Support iOS recommended: iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPod touch 5

 (available but not recommended: iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad mini)

Android recommended: Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, Note 2, Note 3 or phones of similar

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