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Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Professional: t.lntheBox 

### 2. Phantom 3 Professional UserManual 3. Phantom 3 Professional QuickStartGuide 4. Phantom3Professional/ AdvancedSafetyGuidelinesandDisclaimer 5. Phantom3Professional/ AdvancedIntelligentFlightBatterySafetyGuidelines We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official OJI website and read the Disclaimer before you fly. Prepare foryourfirst flight by reviewing the Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide and refertothe UserManual for more detailed information.

Please watch the tutorial videos atthe link below, which demonstrates howto use Phantom 3 Professional safely: http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3/video

Download and installthe DJI GO app before using the aircraft. Scanthe QR code to the right to downloadthe latestversion. The Android version ofthe OJI GO app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later. The iOSversion ofthe OJI GO app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later.

# Contents
Using this manual Legends 

### 2 Read Before the First Flight 

### 2 Video Tutorials 

### 2 Download the DJI GO app 

### 2
Product Profile Introduction 

### 6 Feature Highlights 

### 6 Preparing the Aircraft 

### 7 Aircraft Diagram 

### 8 Remote Controller Diagram 

### 8
Aircraft Flight Controller 

### 11 Flight Mode 

### 11 Flight Status Indicator 

### 11 Return-to-Home (RTH) 

### 12 Smart RTH 

### 12 Low Battery RTH 

### 13 Failsafe RTH 

### 14 Vision Positioning System 

### 14 Flight Recorder 

### 16 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

### 16 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

### 17
Remote Controller Remote Controller Profile 

### 23 Using the Remote Controller 

### 23 Remote Controller Status LED 

### 27 Linking the Remote Controller 

### 28 Remote Controller Compliance Version 

### 29

DJi 3Camera and Gimbal Camera Profile 

### 31 Gimbal 

### 32
DJI GOapp Camera 

### 35 Director 

### 38 Store 

### 38 Discovery 

### 38 Flight Flight Environment Requirements 

### 40 Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 

### 40 Preflight Checklist 

### 44 Calibrating the Compass 

### 44 Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 

### 45 Flight Test 

### 46 Starting/Stopping the Motors 

### 46 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Appendix Specifications 

### 54 Intelligent Flight Mode 

### 56 FCC Compliance 

### 57

4

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

5

# Product Profile

The Phantom 3 Professional represents the next generation of OJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 4Kvideo and transmitting an HDvideo signal outofthe box. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is available, the Vision Positioning System allows the aircraftto hover accurately in place.

Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 3 Professional, you're shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per second and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleanerthan ever. An enhanced sensor gives you greaterclarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous flying camera. HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of OJI Lightbridge. DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: The 4480 mAh OJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells and an advanced power managementsystem. Flight Controller: The next-generation flight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable flight experience. A newly implemented flight recorder stores critical data from each flight and the Vision Positioning System enhances hovering precision when flying indoors or in environments where GPS is unavailable.

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### Removing Gimbal Clamp Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding ittothe right (when facing the nose ofthe aircraft), as shown below.



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



### &, Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lockthem in position. Preparing the Remote Controller: The mobile device holder is designedfor securing tablet or mobile device. Tiltthe mobile device holderto the desired position, then adjustthe antennas sothey are facing outward. 1. Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holderto release the clamp, then adjustthe

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

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

the remote controller.



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[1] Antennas Relays aircraft control and video signal. [2] Mobile Device Holder Securely mounts your mobile deviceto the remote controller. [3] Control Stick Controls the orientation and movementofthe aircraft. [4] Return Home (RTH) Button Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH).[5] Battery Level LEDs Displays the battery level of the remote controller. [6] Status LED Displaysthe remote controller's system status. [7] Power Button Used to turn the remote controller on and off. [8] RTH LED Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

[9] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mcbile device running the DJI GOapp.) [10} Playback Button Playbackthe captured images orvideos. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected toa mobile device running the DJI GOapp.) (11} Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is selected, the set number of photos will be taken with one press. (12] Flight Mode Switch Switch between P-mode, A-mode, and F-mode. [13] Video Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [17] C1 Button Customizablethrough the DJI GO app. [18] C2 Button Customizable throughthe DJI GO app. [19] Power Port Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to charge the batteryof the remote controller. Phantom3 Professional User Manual

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



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9

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

10

# Aircraft

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

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

**:~;** Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode ofthe aircraft, referto the "Flight Mode Switch" on Page 26 for more information.

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

Aircraft StatL;S ind1cator

The Front LEOs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEOs glow solid red when the aircraft is turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the system status ofthe flight controller. Referto the table belowfor more information aboutthe Aircraft Status Indicators: 11Phantom3 Professional User 

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Low BatteryWarning Critical BatteryWarning IMUError Critical Error

The Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes these three scenarios in detail.

Home Point If astrong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal strength is indicated by the GPS icon (

**11 111**  

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

Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on page 26 for more information) ortap the RTH button in the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraftwill then automatically return tothe last recorded Home Point. You may use the remote controller's control sticks to control the aircraft's position to avoid a collision during the Smart RTH process. Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to startthe process, and press the Smart RTH button againto terminate the procedure and regain full control ofthe aircraft.



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### The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a pointthat may affectthe safe return ofthe aircraft. Users are advised to return horne or land the aircraftimmediately when prompted. The OJI GO app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The aircraftwill automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken afteraten-second countdown. The user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholds forthese warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft's current altitude and distancefrom the Home Point. The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft's orientation during the landing process. The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the OJI GO app, and is described below:

Batt8ry level

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### Tap "Go-home" to have the aircraft return to the Home Flythe aircraft point and land automatically, backand land Low battery The battery Aircraft status or "Cancel" to resume normal it as soon as level warning power is low. indicator blinks flight. If no action is taken, possible, then Please landthe RED slowly. the aircraft will automatically stopthe motors aircraft. go home and land after 10 and replace the seconds. Remote controller battery. will sound an alarm. Critical

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### lane! .Indicator blint<s .flash red and the aircraftwill descend

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### startto descend.The rerrote warning
. immediately: RED quickly: controllerwill sound

# analarm: automatically. Estimated Estimated remaining remaining flight N/A N/A N/A based on current flighttime battery level.

13Phantom3 Professional User Manual ;\;): •When Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically, you may pushthe throttle upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude, giving you an opportunityto navigateto amore appropriate landing location. • The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated

remaining flighttime. They are automatically adjusted according to the aircraft's current location and status.

If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Returnto-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote controllersignal connection is re-established. Failsafe Illustration 

### .1 RecorcJ HomePoint 

### 2 Confirming Hot:ne Point

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**[~"ill]** displays grey) or unavailable. •Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a20

meters (65feet) radius ofthe Home Point. Aircraftwill stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point ifyou move the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) altitudes or beyond during Failsafe. ·The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, it is important to set an

suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and enter "Camera" and select "MODE >Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode" to setthe Failsafe altitude. • User cannot control the aircraft while the aircraft is ascending to its failsafe altitude. However

the usercan rapidlytoggle 31 switch to regain control to cancel the ascending.

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



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Using Vision Positioning Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Professional is turned on. No further action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in indoor environments, where GPS 

### ?. is unavailable. Using the sensors that are built into the Vision Positioning system, the Phantom 3 

# ° Professional can hover precisely even without GPS. 

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Follow the steps belowto use Vision Positioning:



# ~ 1. Toggle the flight mode switch toP-mode. , P 2. Place the aircrafton aflat surface. Note thatthe Vision Positioning systemcannotwork '.

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

# & The performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface over which it is flying. The ultrasonic sensors may not be able to accurately measure distances when operating above sound-absorbing materials. In addition, the camera rnay not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch frorn P-mode to A-mode automatically if neither GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the following situations: • Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). • Flying overahighly reflective surfaces
. • Flying at high speeds(over8m/s at 2meters orover4rn/s at 1meter). • Flying overwaterortransparent surfaces
. • Flying over moving surfaces orobjects. • Flying in an areawhere the lighting changes frequently or drastically
. • Flying overextremely dark (lux< 10)or bright (lux> 100,000) surfaces. • Flying oversurfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thickcarpet). • Flying oversurfaces without clear patterns ortexture. • Flying oversurfaces with identical repeating patternsortextures (e.g.tileswiththe same design). • Flying over inclined surfaces thatwill deflect sound waves awayfrom the aircraft. 15Phantom 3 Professional User Manual ;\): • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness ofthe sensors. • Vision Positioning is onlyeffective when the aircraft is at altitudes of0.3to 3meters. • The Vision Positioning System may notfunction properlywhen the aircraft is flying overwater. • The Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light

conditions (less than 100 lux). • Do not use other ultrasonic deviceswith frequency of40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is

in operation. • Vision Positioning System may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the

ground (below0.5 meters) atfast speeds
.. 

# 0 Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensoremits highfrequency sounds that are only audibleto some animals.
Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters. To access these data, connect the aircraft to the PC through the Micro-USB port and launch the DJI GO app.

Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Professional. The grey and black nuts on the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin. To attach the propellers properly, match the nut color with the motor axis color.



### AttachOn Motorswith agreyaxes Motorswithablackaxes Legends 

# eil Lock:Turn the propellers in the indicated directionto mountand tighten. 'b

") Unlock :Turn the propellers inthe indicated directionto loosen and remove. Attaching the Propellers 1. Be sure to remove the warning stickers fromthe motors before attaching the propellers. 2. Attach the propellers with silverdots onto the motorswith silver axes and spinthe propellers clockwise

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with black dots onto the motorswith blackaxes and spin the propellers counter-clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand before flight.



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# & •Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwisethe aircraftcannottakeoff. •Wear gloveswhen handling propellers. •Hand tighten each ofthe propellers on the corresponding motorsto ensure it is attachedfirmly. Detaching the Propellers Holdthe motor in place with one hand, then spin the propeller inthe indicated unlock direction. 

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

or broken propellers. • To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR ofand DO NOTtouch propellersormotorswhentheyare spinning. • ONLY use original DJI propellers forabetter and saferflight experience.

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, avoltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ discharge functionality. It should only be charged using an appropriate chargerthat has been approved byDJI.



# & The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Chargingthe Intelligent Flight Battery'' for more information. '\): Be aware thatthe output powerofthe supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger is 1 OOW.
OJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 1. Battery Level Display: the LED indicators displaythe current battery level. 2. Battery Life Display: the LEOs displaythe current battery powercycle. 3. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65% of

total powerwhen it is idle for more than ten days. Ittakes around two days to dischargethe battery to 65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI GO app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balancesthe voltage of each battery cell when charging. 5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automaticallystopswhen the battery isfully charged. 6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between

## ooc (32°F) and

40°C (104°F). 7. OverCurrent Protection: The batterystops charging when high amperage (more than 8A) is detected. 8. Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over-discharge damage, discharging automaticallystops when

the batteryvoltage reaches 12V. 9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the powersupplywhen ashortcircuit is detected. 

### 17Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI GO app displays awarning message when a damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Error History: Browse the batteryerror history in the DJI GO app. 12. Sleep Mode: To save power, the batteryenters sleep mode after20 minutes of inactivity. 13. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery's voltage, capacity, current, etc. istransmitted to

the aircraft's main controller. 

## & Refer to Phantom 3 Professional

### IAdvancedIntelligentRightBatterySafetyGuidelines before use. Userstake full responsibility for all operations and usage.
)> Using the Battery 

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Turning ON/OFF Turning On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on. The Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicatorswill displaythe current battery level. Turning Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The battery power LED will flash when powering off the Phantom to allow automatically stopping ofa recording duringthe event recording wasn't stopped. LowTemperature Notice: 1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying in lowtemperature (

### <0°C) environments. 2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature ( < -10°C) environments.

Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures between -10°C and 5°C. 3. End the flight as soon as the DJI GO app displays the "Low Battery Level Warning" in lowtemperature

environments. 4. Keep the battery indoors towarm it before flying in lowtemperature environments. 5. To ensure optimal performance ofthe battery, keep the batterytemperature above 20°C. 6. The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell's temperature is not within the operating

range (0°C - 40°C ). 

# & In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for approximately 1-2 minutesto warm up beforetaking off. Checking the Battery Level The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the battery is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to displaythe current battery level. See belowfor details.



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

## B:LED is on. 

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## 0 0 0 D =0% Battery life Battery life refers to how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must be replaced. When the battery is turned off, press and hold the Power Button for 5seconds to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicatorswill light up and/or blinkfortwo seconds, as shown below:



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## ffi Formore information aboutthe battery, launchthe OJI 

### GO app andcheckthe informationthat is listed underthe batterytab.



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### Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1. Connectthe Battery Chargerto apowersource (100-240 V50/60Hz). 2. Openthe Protection Cap and connectthe Intelligent Flight Batteryto the Battery Charger. Ifthe battery

level is above 95%, turn onthe battery before charging. 3. The Battery Level Indicatorwill displaythe current battery level as it is charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery isfully charged when the Battery Level Indicators are all off. 5. Air-cool the Intelligent Flight Batteryaftereach flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature

before storing itfor an extended period. 

# Lt •We do not recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with the standard chargeratthe sametime, otherwisethe charger mayoverheat • Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Professional.

Never insertor remove abatterywhen it isturned on.

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## 0 0 LED2 blinks twice per second Overcurrent detected 

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# 0 LED2 blinksthreetimes persecond Shortcircuitdetected 

## 0 0 LED3 blinkstwice per second Overcharge detected 

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# n LED4blinksthree times persecond Chargingtemperature istoo high 20Phantom 3 Professional User Manual After these issues are resolved, press the Power Button to turn offthe Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the chargerwill resume charging when the temperature iswithin the allowable range.



# & DJI does nottake any responsibilityfor damage caused bythird-party chargers. 

## :O:- Howto dischargeyour Intelligent Flight Battery: Slow :Placethe Intelligent Flight Battery intothe Phantom 3 Professional's BatteryCompartment and turn it on. Leave it on until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Launch the DJI GO app to check battery levels. Rapid :Flythe Phantom 3 Professional outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the batterycan no longer beturned on.



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

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# Remote Controller

The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the video downlink system and aircraft remote control system. The video downlink and aircraft remote control system operate at 2.4 GHz. The remote controller features a number of camera control functions, such as taking and previewing photos and videos, as well as controlling gimbal motion. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LED indicators on the front panel ofthe remote controller
. •Compliance Version: The remote controller is compliantwith both CE and FCC regulations. •Operating Mode: Control can be setto Mode 1or Mode 2, orto acustom mode. •Mode 1: The right stick serves asthe throttle. •Mode 2: The leftstickserves asthe throttle.
To preventtransmission interference, do notoperate morethan three aircrafts inthe same area.

Turning the Remote Controller On and 

### Off The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a capacity of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Follow the steps belowto turn on your remote controller: 1. When the remote controller is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEOs will

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

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

Charging the Remote Controller Charge the remote controller using the included charger. Referto the figure on next page belowfor more details. 23 ::0 ([> 

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

[1] Camera Settings Dial fb] [4] **-·~-[1)** [2]

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture without letting go of the remote controller. Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback mode. Press down on the dial to toggle between these settings. [2] Playback Button Pressto view images and videosthat have already been captured. [3] Shutter Button Pressto take aphoto. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will betakenwith asingle press. [4] Video Receding Button Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. [5] Gimbal Dial Usethis dial to control the tilt ofthe gimbal. ControllingAircraft This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. The Remote Control is setto Mode 2by default. 

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


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### Indicates Nose Direction). Moving the left stick up and down changes the aircraft's elevation.



# ~ Push the stick up to ascend and downto descend. When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 Professional will hoverin place. The more the stick is pushed awayfrom the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will ::0 (1) change elevation. Always push the stick gently 

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### ~ Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counterclockwise, push the stick rightto rotate the aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 Professional will maintain its currentorientation. e The more the stick is pushed awayfrom the center position, the fasterthe Phantom 3 Professional will rotate.



# ~ Moving the right stick up and down changes the aircraft'sforward and backward pitch. Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly backward. Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place ifthe stick is centered. Pushthe stickfurtherawayfromthe center positionfor alargerpitch angle (maximum 30°) andfasterflight.



# ~ **-~~** Moving the right stickcontrol leftand right changes the aircraft's leftand right pitch
. Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The 

# .. Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place if the stick is centered
. 

# • c Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, andthe 

# l' camerawill shiftto point upwards. Turn the dial to the left, and the camerawill shiftto point

**~** downwards. The camerawill remain in its current position when dial is static.

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### :::;. Q_ Phantom3 Professional User Manual Adjusting Controller Sticks Hold and twist the controller sticks clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust the length of the controller sticks. A proper length of controller sticks can improve the controlling accuracy. Flight Mode Switch Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose between; P-mode, F-mode and Amode.

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### A-mode Position3 P-mode 

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ro P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. There are three different versions of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 

### 3 Professional depending on GPS signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available; the aircraft is using GPSfor positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but asufficient GPS signal is notavailable. Aircraft is using onlyVision Positioning for position holding. P-ATTI: Neither GPS norVision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometerfor positioning, so only altitude is maintained. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft uses only its barometerto stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Point if remote controller signal is lostand the Home Pointwas recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refertothe IOC section in the Appendix. By default, the Flight Mode Switch is locked to P-mode. To unlock otherflight modes, launch the DJI GO app, enterthe "Camera" page, and tap "Mode", then activate "Multiple Flight Mode". RTH Button Press and hold the RTH buttonto startthe Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure. The LED ring aroundthe RTH Button will blinkwhite to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraftwill then return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain control of the aircraft.



### 26Phantom3 Professional User Manual Connecting Your Mobile Device

**Ti~**the mobile device holderto the desired position. Pressthe button on the side ofthe mobile device holder to release the clamp, andthen placeyour mobile device intothe cradle. Adjustthe clamp downtosecurethe mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote controller using aUSB cable, plug one end of the cable intoyourmobile device andtheotherend intothe USB portonthe backofthe remote controller.

Optimal Transmission Range The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable within the areathat is depicted inthe image below: Opticnai Trdii$n1iSS-ion nange

Ensure that the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission zone. To achieve the best transmission performance, maintainthe appropriate relationship betweenthe operatorandthe aircraft.

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

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Aircraft is returning horne. Sending Return-to-Homecommandtothe aircraft. Return-to-Home procedure in progress. 

## ffi The Remote Status Indicatorwill blink red and sound an alert,whenthebattery level iscritically low.

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new remote controllerforthe firsttime. Follow these steps to link anew remote controller: 1. Turn onthe remote controllerand connecttothe mobile device. Launch the OJI GO app. 2. Turn onthe Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Enter "Camera" and tap on

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You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back oftheRC,

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

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



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

The remote controller is compliantwith both CE and FCC requirements.



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### This section provides the technical specifications of the camera and explains the gimbal's operation modes.

# Camera and Gimbal

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

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



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

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



# Lt. The aircraft rnust be turned on before attempting to accessthe files on the Micro-SO card.Phantom3 ProfessionalUserManual Camera Operation Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the images or videos through the DJI GO app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to "Controlling the Camera Page 24". Camera LED Indicator Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on. It provides information on the working status ofthe camera.

Green Fast Blink (0.2s off, 0.1son ) Green BlinkOnce (0.5soff,0.4son} fG' Green Blink3 Times (0.3s off, 0.1s on) 

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### He!)Blink(1.6son,0.8soff) Fast Red Blink (0.5s off, 0.2s on )

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

Usethe gimbal dial on the remote controllerto control the tilt movementofthe camera.



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### Gimbal Operation Modes Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the camera settings page ofthe OJI GO app. Note thatyour mobile device must be connected to the remote controllerfor changes totake effect. Refertothe table belowfor details:
Follow Mode The angle between gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains constant atall times. FPVMode The gimbal will synchronize with the movement ofthe aircraftto provide a first-person perspective flying experience. 

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

gimbal will recoverfull functionality after it dries.


### Anti-Drop 

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

## CDthrough the hole ofthe vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part®,then lockthem together as shown®. Mountingthe anti-drop kit pins diagonallyfrom each other is recommended.



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# I This section introduces the four main functions of the DJI GO app.

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# DJI GO app The OJI GO app is a mobile application designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Professional. Use this app to control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app also features Map, Academy, and User Center, which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with others. It is recommended thatyou use atabletforthe best experience.

The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Phantom 3 Professional's camera. You can also configure various camera parameters from the Camera page.

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### 35 0 c._0 c.._ Phantom 3 Professional User Manual (1] Flight Mode**~** :The text nextto this icon indicatesthe currentflight mode. Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allowyou to modifyflight limits and setthe gain values. 

## ;(J: The aircraft is set to "Beginner Mode" by default. The aircraft cannot fly 30 meters (98 feet) higher and beyond the recorded Home Point under beginner mode. Disable this mode in the MODE setting page. [2] GPS Signal Strength**~** 1illl : This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength. (3] IOC Settings 

## iA CL: This icon displaysthe IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to viewthe IOC settings menu and selectthe desired IOC setting. (4] System Status**~fir4rt~~** 

## :This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. (5] Battery Level Indicator
--<>-o ····o : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored zones on the battery level indicator representthe power levels neededto carry out different functions. (6] Remote Controller Signal**~"'** Iiiii: This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. (7] HD Video Link Signal Strength [!@"'111ll :This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and the remote controller. [8] Battery Level 

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## 1 OOo/o: This icon shows the current battery level. Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the batterywarning history. [9] General Settings :::: Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters, reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight route display. [10] Camera Operation Bar

36 Shutterand Recording Settings 

### I[<J :Tap to entervarious camera value settings, including color space forthe recording, resolution ofthe videos, image size and so on.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Shutter 

# e: Tap this button to take asingle photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot ortime-lapsed shooting modes. Record

:Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which hasthe same functionality. Playback 

### [E) :Tapto enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured. Camera Settings

### =: Tap to set ISO, shutterand auto exposure values ofthe camera. [11] Map Display the flight path ofthe currentflight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI.

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

The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation. Right attitude is indicated bythe flight attitude icon. (1) The red arrowshows which directionthe aircraft isfacing. (2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. (3) The angle ofthe boundary between the light blue and darkblue areas indicatesthe roll angle.
[14] Dynamic Home Point ' :Press this button to enable the dynamic home point feature, the home point then will be reset to position ofthe mobile device. [15] Return to Home (RTH) 

## JS; :Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return tothe last recorded home point.


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# J:.: Tap to initiate autotakeoff or landing. [17] Livestream



### ~: Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobile dataservice is available on the mcbile device. [18] Back

**~** :Tapto return tothe main GUI.

Director is an automaticvideo editor built into the DJI GO app. After recording several video clips, simply tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select atemplate and a specified number of clips, which are automaticallycombined to create ashortfilm that can be shared immediately.
Tap "Store" to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily buy new products.
Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in "Discovery". Useyour registered DJI accountto loginto "Discovery".

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

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

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

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

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

temperature.Be very careful when flying at altitudes greaterthan 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea level, asthe performance ofthe battery and aircraft may be affected. 6. The Phantom 3 Professional cannot operate within the polarareas.

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations setforth by government and regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA For safety reasons, flights are limited by default, which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight limitations include height limits, distance limits, and No-FlyZones. When operating in P-mode, height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones function concurrently to manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height limits are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft altitude from exceeding 1640feet (500 m)
. Maximumflight altitude & Radius Limits Maximumflight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI GO app. Be awarethatthe maximum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your Phantom 3 Professional will fly in a restricted cylinder, as shown below:

Maximurn

**F!i~]ht** Al\itude
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Flight Limits OJIGOapp Maximum Flight Aircraft'saltitude cannot Warning:Height Altitude Max Radius

Maximum Flight Aititude Max Radius exceedthe specifiedvalue. limit reached. Flight distance must be within Warning: Distance the max radius.

Flight Limits 

### HeightIS restriCtedto400 feet. (120m) and under. No limits limit reached.

DJIGOapp Warning: Height limit reached. Aircraft Status Indicator None, Rapid red flashing {fi ······when close to the max radius limit.

Aircraft Status Indicator None.

• If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Phantom 3, but cannot fly it any father. If the 

## & Phantom 3flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within range automatically. • If the Phantom 3flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back

within range automatically. No-FlyZones All No-Fly Zones are listed on the OJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Fly Zones are divided intoAirports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive institute. The details ofthe No-Fly Zones are explained as follow: Airport (1) Airport No-Fly Zone are comprised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones. Each zone features circles ofvarious sizes. (2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is aTakeoff restricted zone, inside ofwhich take off is prevented. (3) From R1 mile to R1 + 1mile around the airport the flight altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination. Starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile (4) When the aircraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No-FlyZones, awarning messagewill appear on the DJI GO app.Phantom3 Professional User Manual



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**Restricted~attitude** flight zone Warning zone 

# l- (1) Restricted Areas does not have flight altitude restrictions. 

### ;:r (2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off within this zone. Thevalue of Rvaries based on the definition ofthe restricted areas. (3) A "warning zone" has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraftapproaches within 0.062 miles (100m) ofthis zone, awarning messagewill appearon the DJI GO app.



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Aircraft Zone Restriction DJI GO app Prompt Status Indicator Motorswill not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly zone. Take off prohibited. No-flyZone Ifthe aircraft entersthe restricted area inA-mode, but is Warning: You are in ano-fly zone. switchedto P-rnode, the aircraft will automatically descend, land, Automatic landing has begun. and stop its motors. R1: Warning: You are in a

**~fi** ...... Ifthe aircraft entersthe restricted restricted zone. Descending to Red flashing Restricted- area in A-mode, but is switched safe altitude. altitude flight to P-mode, itwill descend to an R2: Warning: You are in a restricted zone. Maximumflight zone appropriate altitude and hover altitude is restricted to between 15feet belowthe altitude limit. 20rn and 500m. Fly cautiously. Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a there will be awarning
. restricted zone, Fly cautiously. Free zone No restrictions. None. None.


### IX] Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descentand landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. 

# &
. When flying in a safety zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly and continue for 3seconds, then switch to indicate currentflying status and continue for5seconds atwhich point itwill switch backto blinking red
. • For safety reasons, please do notfly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines,

city centers, orothersensitive areas. Flythe aircraft onlywithin your line of sight.

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1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 3. Micro-SO card has been inserted, if necessary. 4. Gimbal is functioning normally. 5. Motors can startand are functioning normally. 6. The DJI GO app is successfully connected to the aircraft.

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

# 0 •Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference. Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean ;:!;1 metal structures 

### co ;:;: • Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones. • Do notcalibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects. • DO NOTcalibrate indoors. 

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

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

green light.



### 44Phantom3 Professional User Manual 3. Hold the aircraft vertically, with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center

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

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6 If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your aircraftto adifferent location and tryagain. 

## ;\j: Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the OJ\ GO app and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such as ametal bridge, cars, scaffolding. 

### When to Recalibrate 1.When compass data is abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicatoris blinking green and yellow. 2.Whenflying in anew location or in alocation that is differentfrom the most recentflight. 3.Whenthe mechanical or physical structure ofthe Phantom 3 Professional has been changed. 4.When severe drifting occurs inflight, i.e. Phantom 3 Professional does notfly in straight line.

Auto Takeoff Use autotakeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps belowto use the autotakeofffeature: 1. Launch the OJ\ GO app, and enter "Camera" page. 2. Ensurethe aircraft is in P- mode. 3. Complete all steps on the pre-flight checklist. 4.

**Tap"~",** and confirm that conditions are safe forflight. Slide the icon to confirm and takeoff. 5. Aircrafttakes off and hovers at (1.2 meters) above ground.



# 6 Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidlywhen it is using the Vision Position Systemfor stabilization. The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is sufficient GPS lock before using the Auto Take-offfeature.



### 45Phantom3 Professional User Manual Auto-Landing Use auto-landing only ifthe AircraftStatus Indicators are blinking green. Followthe steps belowto use the auto-landing feature: 1. Ensurethe aircraft is in P- mode. 2. Check the landing area condition before tapping".!:,", to begin landing. Then follow the on-screen

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

Ofi Stopping the Motors There are two methods to stop the motors. Method 1: When Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the throttle down<D, then conduct the same CSC thatwas used to startthe motors, as described above®. Motors will stop immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push and hold the throttle down. The motors will stop afterthree seconds. 

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## & Do not perform aCSC when the aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motorswill suddentlystop.
Takeoff/Landing Procedures 1. Place the aircraft in an open, flat areawith the battery level indicatorsfacing towards you. 2. Turn on the remote controller and your mobile device, then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Launch the OJI GO app and enterthe Camera page. 4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe

to fly. Ifthey flash yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded. 5. Push the throttle up slowlyto take offor useAuto Takeoff. 6. Shoot photos andvideos usingthe OJI GO app. 7. To land, hoverovera level surface and gently pull down on the throttle to descend. 8. After landing, executethe CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop. 9. Turn offthe Intelligent Right Batteryfirst, then the Remote Controller. 

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# Lt. •When the Aircraft Status Indicators blinkyellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. • A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or

rapidly during flight. • Watch ourvideo tutorials for more flight information. 

### Video Suggestions and lips 1. Gothrough the full pre-flight checklist before each flight. 2. Selectthe desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI GO app. 3. Only shootvideo when flying in P-mode. 4. Always fly in goodweatherand avoid flying in rain or heavywind. 5. Choosethe camerasettingsthatsuityourneeds. Settings include photoformatand exposure oompensation. 6. Performflighttests to establish flight routes and preview scenes. 7. Pushthe control sticks gentlyto keep the aircraft's movementsmooth and stable.

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# Troubleshooting (FAQ) What is thedifference between the Phantom 3 Professional andthe Phantom 3 Advanced? The biggest difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced is in the camera. The Phantom 3 Professional is capable of shooting spectacular 4K video at up to 30 frames per second, and the Phantom 3 Advanced is capable of shooting at resolutions up to 1080p60. Both models shoot 12 megapixel photos. The other main difference is the Intelligent Flight Battery charger. The Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a 57-watt charging unit and the Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 100-watt charger, the latter of which allowsfor shorter charging times. Can I remove thecamera and attach my own? No. The cameras that comewith both models are permanently attached. Attempting to remove, replace, or modifythe camera may damage the product and will void your warranty. Can I charge rny Rentote Controller and Intelligent Flight Battery at the same time? While the Remote Controller charger and Intelligent Flight Battery charger have been integrated into one unit for your convenience, it is recommended that you only charge one item at a time. We recommend that you never charge both items using the same charger atthe sametime.
What are the buttons on the back of my Remote Controllerfor? The two buttons on the back of the Remote Controller can be customized and assigned to function as you choose through the OJI GO app. Refer tothe manual for more information.
Howfarcan I fly my Phantom 3? The signal transmission distance will vary depending on environmental conditions, but the Phantom 3 series can reach distances of up to 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) away from the pilot.
What app should I usewith my Phantom 3? The Phantom 3 is compatible with the OJI GO app for iOS and Android, which is already used with the OJI Inspire. The app will detectwhich aircraft is connected and automatically adjust accordingly.
Which mobiledevices arecompatiblewith theapp? The OJ! GO app is only compatible with devices running iOS 8.0 or later orAndroid v4.1.2 or later. The following devices are recommended: iOS: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular. This app is optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus Android: Samsung S5, Note 3, Sony Z3 EXPERIA, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, NubiaZ7 mini Supportfor additional Android devices will become available as testing and development continues.



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How do I usethe Director automatic video editor? Director is an automatic video editor built into the OJI GO app. After recording several video clips, simply tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately.
Howdo I changethecontrol mode of my Phantom 3? By default, the Remote Controller is set to Mode 2. This means that the right control stick controls the movement of the aircraft and the left control stick controls the throttle and orientation of the aircraft. These controls can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a customized configuration in the DJI GO app. This is only recommended for advanced users. Can I usea Phantom 2 Remote Controllerwith the Phantom 3? No. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates on a different frequency. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates at 5.8 GHz and the new Phantom 3 Remote Controller operates at2.4 GHz.
Can I usea Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Batterywith the Phantom 3? No. The Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Flight Battery with greater power. The Phantom 3 has a 4 cell battery with a capacity of4480 mAh and avoltage of 15.2 V. My Phantom 3 does not turn off right away, is something wrong? This is normal. After you attempt to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery, it may remain on for a few seconds as any video data is saved to the Micro SO card. This helps prevent your data from being lost or corrupted. Do I haveto buy the Remote Controller separately? No, there is no need to buy a separate Remote Controller. Your Phantom 3 comes with a Remote Controller that is already linked to the aircraft.
Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers? No. The included Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt at the same time. What does the "P, A, F" switch on the Remote Controller do? This switch, called the Flight Mode Switch, allows youto toggle differentflight modes: P-mode, or Positioning mode, indicates that both GPS and the Vision Positioning System are active and your Phantom 3 will attempt to stabilize using both. In A-mode, or Attitude mode, the aircraft does not use GPS or the Vision Positioning System. Only the barometer is used for stabilization. The aircraft can still return to the Home Point as long as a sufficient GPS signal is available. F-mode, or Function mode, activates Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) functionality. Refer to the IOC section in the Appendixofthe User Manual. By default, only P-mode may be used. Refer to your user manual for instructions on unlocking the other modes. 50Phantom 3 Professional User Manual
What is the Phantom 3 flight time? Flight times will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage patterns, but the Intelligent Flight Battery is designed to provide up to 23 minutes of uninterrupted flight time when fully charged.
How can I restore a video file ifthe power is turned offduring recording? Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the camera. If it has been removed, place it back in the camera. Turn the Phantom 3 on and wait approximately 30 seconds as the videofile is restored.
How can I ensure that my pictures and videos will besynchronized to my iOS album? You may need to adjust the settings of your mobile device. Open the Settings menu, selectthe Privacy tab, select the Photos tab, and then toggle the switch next to the OJ! GO app icon. If the GO app has not been granted access to your albums, the photos and videos cannot be synchronized.
What should I do to land my Phantom 3 smoothly as possible? Hover the aircraft over a flat, level surface. Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the aircraft touches the ground. Why is the dischargetime ofthe battery not zero, even though I have never used it? Every battery is tested prior to being packaged and shipped. This affects the discharge time of a new battery and is the reason thatthe discharge time is not zero. The battery is safe to use. Can the mobiledevice holderbe used on the Phantom 2 series Remote Controller? No, it cannot. Howto safely operatethe aircraft when encountering compass error? A compass error may occur when the aircraft is flying close to strong electric magnetic sources (e.g. power transmission lines). Aircraft Status Indicators blink red and yellow rapidly when a compass error occurs and the OJI GO app will display one of the following messages: • Compass error, calibration required

This warning message indicatesthe aircraft is receiving abnormal compass readings. It is recommended to power off the aircraft and re-calibrate the compass at a different location and then resume the flight. • Compass error, exit P-GPS Mode

This warning message indicates that the aircraft is drifting severely. Bring the aircraft to a higher altitude to gain enough GPS satellite locks when this warning message is prompted. The flight controller will automatically adjustthe orientation of the aircraft in the midair to mitigate the drifts. The aircraftwill switch backto P-GPS mode when the automatic adjustment is completed.
Howto troubleshoot aircraft initialization error? If you observe the following symptoms, it indicates the aircraft has failed to initialized: • The aircraft status indicator display flashing red, yellow and green. Even the aircraft is stationed on the

flat surface. • The System Status Bar in the app prompts "Initialization Error". • No resistance drive if felt on the gimbal. 

### 51 11 )> 011 )> 0 Phantom3 Professional User Manual Various factors contribute to the aircraft initialization error, try resolve the issue by following the suggestions listed below: • Sensor performance degraded. This may be due to the excessive bias detected from the IMU or the

compass reading is interfered. Try restarting and calibrating the IMU and compassto resolve this issue. • Sensor is defective. If the sensors remains unchanged at all time and the problem persist even when the

aircraft is restarted, it indicates the sensor is not working normally. Users should return the aircraft to OJI for repairing. • Minor vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. Put the aircraft on the flat surface, power on the

aircraft and ensure the aircraft is stationed for more than 5 seconds to resolve the issue. • Serious vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. This instance generally occurs when the aircraft

is being initialization on the violent moving surface, for instance, ships that are on the rough sea. Do not attempt to power onthe aircraft in this scenario.



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# Appendix

Weight (Battery & Propellers Included) Max, AscentSpeed Max. Descent Speed Max. Speed Max. Flight Altitude Max. RightTime Operating Temperature

Velocity Range Altitude R(inge Operating Range

Lens ISO.Range Electronic Shutter Speed Image Max. Size 1280 g 5m/s 3 m/s 16m/s(A 

### TTl mode, nowind) 6000m Approximately 23 minutes 

### o•c to 40°C

< 8 m/s (2 mabove ground) 30crn-300cm 30 cm-300 em

FOV 94° 20mm(35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 100.3200(video} 100-1600(ph 0to) 8s -1/8000s 4000x3000 Single shot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Still Photography Modes Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5
Supported SO Card Types
Video Recording Modes Max. BltrateOfVideo Storage Supported File Formats .Operating Temperature Range 

### 54 Bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias Time-lapse Micro SO Max. capl'lcity: 64GB. Class 

### 10or UHS:1rating required UHD :4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FHD:1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HD:1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 00 Mbps FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) o•cto40°COperating Frequency Transmitting Distance Video Output Port Operating Temperature Range Battery Mobile Device Holder Transmitter Power(EIRP) ·WorkingVoltage Voltage Capacity Voltage BatteryType Energy NetWeight OperatingTemperature Max. Charging Power Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz 2000 m(OutdoorAnd Unobstructed} USB 

## o•c-4d·c 6000 mAh LiPo 28 Tablets and smartphones FCC: 20 dbm; CE:16 dbm 1.2A®7.4V

4480 rnAh 15.2V LiPo 48 68Wh 365 g 

## -1o•c-40•c 100W



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### Intelligent Flight mode includes Course Lock, Home Lock, Point of Interest (POl), Follow Me and Waypoints features to assist users 

### to create professional shoots during the flight. Course Lock and Home Point lock helps to lock the orientation of aircraft so that the user can focus more on other operations. Point of Interest, Follow Me and Waypoints mode enable aircraft to fly automatically according to the pre-set flight maneuvers. Course Lock Home Lock Pointof Interest
Follow Me Waypoints Lock nose c.!irection as the aircraft's forward direction. The aircraftwill move inthe locked directionsregardlessof itsorientation 

### (yawangle). Pull the pitch stick backward to mcvethe aircrafttoward its recorderd Home Point. The aircraft

### willorbitaroundthe subjectautomaticallyto allowthe operatorcan be merefocus onframing theirshootonthesubject in PointofInterest. · A virtual tether is created between the aircraft and the mcbile device so that the aircraft can trackyour movementasyou move. Note that Follow Me performance is subjecttothe GPS accuracy onthe mobile device. ·Record aflight path, t.hen

## the aircraftwill 

### fly along the same path repeatedly while you control

### thecamera andorieotatton. 

## Tl:leflightpath can be saved and re-apply in

### the.future. Enable Multiple Flight Mode by launching the OJI GO app > Camera View>

# iXi > Advanced Settings > Mulitple Flight Mode before using the Intelligent Flight Mode forthe first time.

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### FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may notcause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications notexpressly approved bythe party responsible forcompliance could void the user's authorityto operate the equipment. Compliance Information 

### FCC Warning Message Any changes or modifications notexpressly approved bythe party responsible for compliance could void the user's authorityto operatethe equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation. 

### FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interferenceto radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference byone or more ofthe following measures: -Reorientor relocate the receiving antenna. -Increasethe separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connectthe equipment into an outlet on acircuit differentfrom thatto whichthe receiver is connected. -Consultthe dealeror an experienced radionYtechnician for help. 

### IC RSS warning This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that maycause undesired operation ofthe device. Le present areil est conforme auxCNR d'lndustrie Canada licables auxareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisee auxdeux conditions suivantes: (1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, milme si le brouillage est 

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