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Gimbal and Camera

This chapter provides the technical 

specifications of the camera and explains 

the working mode of the gimbal. 
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Camera and Gimbal 

Camera Profile

The Zenmuse X5 offers advanced photographers a high-performance, robust gimbal and camera system 

with an M4/3 interchangeable lens. The Type 4/3 CMOS sensor supports video recording in 4K and 

16MP still photos.

The Zenmuse X5 lens kit comes with the DJI MFT 15mm f/1.7 ASPH that provides a 72 degree field of 

view and a manually adjustable f/1.7-f/16 aperture range. The camera can shoot burst, AEB or time-lapse 

in JPEG and DNG RAW, and output video in MP4 and MOV formats. Live HD video from the camera can 

be viewed on your mobile device through the DJI GO app.

The 3-axis gimbal provides an incredibly stable platform for the camera to capture clear shots even 

during high speed maneuvers. The gimbal tilts the camera across a -90° to +30° pitch angle and pans a 

full 360 degrees.

Camera Micro-SD Card Slot

To store your photos and videos, plug in the micro-SD card into the slot shown below before powering on 

the Inspire 1 Pro. The Inspire 1 Pro comes with a 16GB micro-SD card and supports up to a 64GB microSD card. A UHS-1 type micro-SD card is recommended, because the fast read and write capability of 

these cards enables you to store high-resolution video data. 

Do not remove micro-SD card from the Inspire 1 Pro when it is powered on. 

Camera Data Port

Power on the Inspire 1 Pro and then connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos or 

videos from the camera to your computer. 
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Power on the aircraft before attempting to download the files. 

Status LED

The Status LED describes the working status of the camera.

Status LED

Status LED Camera Status

Solid Green Powered on; system is on standby.

Blinks Green quickly (0.1 on, 0.2s off) System is warming up.

Blinks Green once (0.2s off) Taking a single photo.

Blinks Green 3 times (0.2s on, 0.2s off) Burst shooting 3 to 5 photos.

Blinks Red slowly (0.8s on, 0.8s off) Recording video.

Blinks Green and Red alternatively 

(0.8s Green, 0.8s Red) Firmware update in progress.

Blinks Red quickly (0.2s on, 0.3s off) SD card error.

Solid Red Firmware update failed.

Blinks Red twice (0.1s on, 0.1s off) Camera overheated.

Camera Operation

Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot the images or the videos through the 

DJI GO app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to “Controlling Camera” P27.
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Gimbal

Gimbal Profile

The 3-axis Gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture 

stabilized images and video. The Gimbal can tilt the camera up to 120 degrees and rotate 360 

degrees.

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control pitch movement of the camera by default. Note that 

you cannot control the pan motion of the camera by default. Enable the “Master-and-Slave” mode and 

set the remote controller to “Slave” state if you wish to control both the pan and pitch movement of the 

camera.

Pan Control

Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to control the pan movement of the gimbal: 

1. Power on the aircraft and remote control, launch DJI GO app and enter “Camera” page.

2. Tap “RC Control Settings” icon and select either C1 or C2 customizable button as the gimbal pitch/

yaw switching button.

3. Select “Gimbal Pitch/Yaw” from the dropdown list. 

+320°

-320°

+30°

-90°

0°
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Press C1 or C2 button to switch from pitch mode to yaw mode. You may use the gimbal dial to pan the 

gimbal under yaw mode. Press C1 or C2 again to exit yaw mode.

While pressing the C1 button, turn the gimbal dial to focus the X5 camera manually. 

While pressing the C2 button, turn the camera settings dial to fine tune the roll axis of the gimbal.

Using DJI GO App to Control Gimbal

Follow the steps below to use DJI GO app to control the gimbal orientation:

1. Launch DJI GO app, enter “Camera” page.

2. Tap and press on the screen until a blue circle is shown. 

3. Slide to control the gimbal orientation within the “Camera” page as shown below.

RC Control Setting

Remote Control Calibration

Stick Mode

C1 Gimbal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw

Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back 

of the remote controller.

Linking Remote Controller

MENU

P-GPS Safe to Fly (GPS)

H: D:

V.S

M/S M/S

H.S

2.3 4.2

39M 210M

232M

ISO 100 1/320 F 0 EV 0 4821 4K 24 LOG AF/MF
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Follow Mode 

The angle between Gimbal’s orientation and aircraft’s nose remains 

constant at all times. One user alone can control the pitch motion of the 

Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using a 

second remote controller.

FPV Mode The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a FirstPerson-View flying experience. 

Free Mode

The Gimbal’s motion is independent of the aircraft’s orientation. One user 

alone can control the pitch motion of the Gimbal, but a second user is 

required to control the pan motion using a second remote controller. 

Re-alignment 

Tap to force the Gimbal orientation to re-align with aircraft’s orientation 

by panning from gimbal’s current orientation. Pitch angle will remain 

unchanged during the re-alignment.

 

Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven ground. (2) 

Gimbal has received an excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please take off from flat, open 

ground and protect the gimbal after powering up. 

Flying in heavy fog or cloud may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary failure. The 

gimbal will recover when it dries out.

Pitch Pan

Gimbal Operation Modes

Three Gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the 

Camera page of the DJI GO App. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote 

controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details: 

Roll
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DJI GO App 

This chapter describes the four main 

GUI of the DJI GO app.
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MENU

P-GPS Safe to Fly (GPS)

H: D:

V.S

M/S M/S

H.S

2.3 4.2

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232M

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DJI GO App

The DJI GO app is a new mobile app designed specifically for the Inspire 1 Pro. Use this app to control 

the gimbal, camera and other features of your flight system. The app also comes with Map, Store a User 

Center, for configuring your aircraft and sharing your content with friends. It is recommended that you use 

a tablet for the best experience.

Connect your Aircraft, Take to the Skies

iPad

Equipment Library Discorvery Me

Learn More>

Use AEB shoot to get more dynanic image

Enter Camera View

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Camera

The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Inspire 1 Pro’s camera. You can also configure 

various camera parameters from the Camera page. 

[18]

[17]

[16]

[15]

[14]

[13]

[12]

[11] [10]

[9]

[8]

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
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[1] Flight Mode

 : The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode.

Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify flight limits and 

set the gain values. 

[2] GPS Signal Strength

 : This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS 

strength. 

[3] System Status 

 : This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength.

[4] Battery Level Indicator 

 : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored 

zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions.

[5] Remote Controller Signal 

 : This icon shows the strength of remote controller’s signal.

[6] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

: This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and 

the remote controller.

[7] Battery Level

 : This icon shows the current battery level.

Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the 

battery warning history.

[8] 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.

[9] Camera Operation Bar

MENU: Photo Styles

Tap MENU -> -> Style to choose from the following styles:

1. Standard

A general-purpose style for most scenes.

2. Landscape

The camera will focus on as much of the scene as possible by using a large depth of field.

3. Soft

Suitable for scenes with natural or soft colors.
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4. Custom

Sharpness: -3 to +3 

Contrast: -3 to +3

Saturation: -3 to +3

MENU: White Balance

Tap MENU -> ->White Balance to choose from the following modes:

1. Auto

The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.

2. Sunny / Cloudy / Incandescent / Neon

Choose one of these modes if natural-looking colors cannot be achieved through photo styles.

3. Custom (2000K~10000K)

Set a value between 2000K and 10000K to compensate for a specific light source.

MENU: List of Settings

Photo

Shooting Modes Single shoot, Burst Mode, AEB(3/5 bracketed frames), Time-lapse

Image Format JPEG, DNG, JPEG+DNG

Image Size 4:3, 16:9

White Balance Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Neon, Custom (2000K~10000K)

Style Standard, Landscape, Soft, Custom (Sharpness/Contrast/ Saturation)

Color LOG, None, Vivid, Black White, Art, Film, Beach, Dream, Classic, Nostalgia

Video

Video Size UHD:4K (4096×2160) 24/25p, 4K (3840×2160) 24/25/30p,

 2.7K (2704×1520) 24/25/30p; FHD:1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60p

Video Format MOV, MP4

NTSC/ PAL PAL, NTSC

White Balance Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Neon, Custom (2000K~10000K)

Style Standard, Landscape, Soft, Custom (Sharpness/Contrast/ Saturation)

Color LOG, None, Vivid, Black White, Art, Film, Beach, Dream, Classic, Nostalgia

General

Quick Preview Off, 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s, 7s, 8s, 9s, and 10s

Anti-Flicker Auto, 60Hz, and 50Hz

Show Grid Off, Grid Line, Grid + Diagonal, Center Point

File Index Mode Reset, Continuous

Others Show Histograms, Video Captions, Lens Profile, Reset Camera Settings, 

Format SD Card
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 : Taking Photos

Slide the Photo/Video Switch to the position. Tap the button or the shutter button on the remote 

controller to take a single photo. Choose from one of the shooting modes by tapping “MENU” -> -> 

Photo.

1. Burst Mode

Take 3, 5, or 7 shots in a row.

2. AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)

Take 3 or 5 bracketed frames with ±0.7EV steps for exposure compensation.

3. Time-lapse

Take photos in 5, 7, 10, 20 or 30 second intervals.

 : Recording Videos

Slide the Photo/Recording Switch to the position. Tap the icon or the Record Button on the remote 

controller to start or stop recording video.

 : Exposure Modes

Tap to choose from the following exposure modes:

1. AUTO

The shutter speed and aperture are set automatically to obtain the correct exposure.

2. S (Shutter Priority)

Set your desired shutter speed, while the camera chooses the aperture automatically. This mode is 

ideal for freezing action, creating motion blur or low-light shots.

3. A (Aperture Priority)

Set your desired aperture, while the camera chooses the shutter speed automatically. This mode 

provides a wider depth of field and can be used to blur out backgrounds.

4. M (Manual Exposure)

In general, increase the ISO for low light environments, and decrease the ISO if the surrounding is 

very bright.

 : Playback

Tap in the DJI GO app or press the Playback Button on the remote controller to review photos and 

videos that you have captured. Press the same button again to return to capturing images.

[10 ] Map

Display the flight path of the current flight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI.
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[11] Aircraft Distance

 : The distance of the aircraft from the Home Point. When the aircraft is near the ground, this icon 

will change to to display the height the Vision Position System’s sensors from the ground.

[12] Flight Telemetry

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

(1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing.

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

(3) The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle.

[13] Home Point Settings

 : Tap this button to reset the current home point. You may choose to set the aircraft take-off 

location, the remote controller’s current position, or the aircraft’s current position as the Home Point.

[14] Return to Home (RTH)

 : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest home point.

[15] Gimbal Operation Mode

Refer to "Gimbal Operation Mode" P42 for more information.

[16] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

 / : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing.

[17] Livestream 

 : Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the 

mobile data service is available on the mobile device. 

[18] Back

 : Tap to return to the main GUI.

Library

View, edit and share your artwork all in one place. The Library has a range of simple but powerful tools 

that let you edit your videos and photos before sharing them online, minutes after they are captured.

Explore

Find out about our latest events, featured products and trending Skypixel uploads in the Explore page.

Me

If you already have a DJI account, you will be able to participate in forum discussions, earn Credits in the

DJI Store, and share your artwork with the community
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Flight

This chapter describes the flight safety 

and flight restrictions.
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Flight

Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator to learn how to fly 

safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable location. 

Flight Environment Requirements

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

snow, rain and smog.

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board 

compass and GPS signal.

3. Avoid from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of water.

4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in area with high levels of electromagnetism, 

including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission towers. 

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factor such as air density and temperature. 

Be very careful when flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft 

performance may be reduced.

6. The Inspire 1 Pro cannot operate within the polar areas in “P” mode.

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 

Flight limits on height and distance can be set. The details of these flight limits are described in the following 

section.

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as 

the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), FAA and their own national airspace regulations. For 

safety reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and 

legally. The flight limits function includes height limits, distance limits and No Fly Zones.

When operating in P Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. In A 

mode only height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 120 meters.

Max Height & Radius Limits

Max Height & Radius limit flying height and distance, and the user may change these settings in the DJI 

GO App. Once complete, your Inspire 1 Pro will fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these 

settings. The tables below show the details of these limits. 

Max Height Max Radius

Home Point

Height of aircraft 

when powered on
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GPS Signal Weak Blinking Yellow

Flight Limits DJI GO App Aircraft Status Indicator 

Max Height Flight height restricted to 

120m and under. 

Warning: Height limit 

reached. None.

Max Radius No limits

 If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Inspire 1 Pro, but cannot fly it further. 

 If the Inspire 1 Pro flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back 

within range automatically. 

No-Fly Zones

All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Fly Zones are 

divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned 

aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include borders between countries or sensitive sites. 

The details of the No-Fly Zones are explained below:

Airport: 

(1) Airport No-Fly Zones are comprised of Takeoff Restricted Zones and Restricted-Altitude Zones. Each 

zone features circles of various size. 

(2) R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport, and is an area around the airport that is a Takeoff 

Restricted Zone, inside of which take-off and flight is prevented. 

(3) From R1 to R1+1 mile around the airport, the flight altitude is limited on a 15 degree incline, starting at 

65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640 

feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile.

(4) When the aircraft is within 320 feet (100 meters) of the No-Fly Zones, a warning message will appear 

in the DJI GO app. 

GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green 

Flight Limits DJI GO App Aircraft Status Indicator 

Max Height Flight altitude must be under 

the set height. 

Warning: Height 

limit reached. None.

Max Radius Flight distance must be within 

the max radius.

Warning: Distance 

limit reached.

Rapid red flashing 

 when close to the 

max radius limit.
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Restricted Areas: 

(1) Restricted Areas do not have a flight altitude restriction. 

(2) R around the designated Restricted Area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot takeoff within 

this zone. The value of R varies depending on the definition of the Restricted Area. 

(3) A “warning zone” has been set around each Restricted Area. When the aircraft is within 0.6 miles (1 

km) of this zone, a warning message will appear in the DJI GO app. 

Restricted Areas

R1

66 feet

1 mile

320 feet R2

100m R

1640 

feet

Restricted Areas

R1

66 feet

1 mile

320 feet R2

100m R

Airports

1640 

feet
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GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green 

Zone Restriction DJI GO App Prompt 

Aircraft 

Status 

Indicator

 No-fly Zone

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

zone. Take off prohibited.

Red flashing

If the aircraft enters the 

restricted area in A mode but 

P mode activates the aircraft 

will automatically descend to 

land then stop its motors after 

landing. 

Warning: You are in a No-fly 

zone, automatic landing has 

begun. (If you are within 1.5 mile 

radius)

Restrictedaltitude flight 

zone

If the aircraft enters the 

restricted area in A mode but P 

mode activates, it will descend 

to a safe altitude and hover 15 

feet below the safe altitude.

Warning: You are in a restricted 

zone. Descending to safe 

altitude. (If you are between the 

range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile 

radius)

Warning: You are in a restricted 

zone. Max flight height restricted 

to between 10.5m and 120m. Fly 

Cautiously.

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but 

there will be warning message.

Warning: You are approaching a 

restricted zone, Fly Cautiously.

Free zone

No restrictions. None. None.

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

during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. 

When flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicator will blink red quickly and continue for 3 

seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point 

it will switch back to red blinking.

For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, 

city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible. 
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Preflight Checklist

1. Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are fully charged.

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly.

3. Micro-SD card has been inserted if necessary.

4. Gimbal is functioning as normal.

5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal.

6. DJI GO app connected to the aircraft.

Calibrating the Compass

IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very 

sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight 

performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance.

 DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such 

as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground.

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

phones.

 DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects.

Calibration Procedures

Choose an open space to carry out the 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 Aircraft Status 

Indicator bar in the app and select “Calibrate”, then follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator will display a 

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

axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator show solid red.

If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your aircraft to a 

different location to carry out compass calibration.

Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch DJI GO App, follow the on-screen instruction 

to calibrate the compass.

When to Recalibrate

1. When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow.

2. When flying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last flight. 

3. When the mechanical structure of the Inspire 1 Pro has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of 

the compass.

4. When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the Inspire 1 Pro does not fly in straight lines.

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing

Auto Take-off

Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking 

green. Follow the steps below to use auto take-off:

1. Launch DJI GO app, enter camera page. 

2. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode.

3. Go through the pre-flight checklist. 

4. Tap“ ”, and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and take-off. 

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.2 meters above ground. 
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Auto-Landing 

Use auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. 

Follow the steps below to use auto-landing:

1. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode.

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping “ ”, to perform landing. 

3. Aircraft lowers the landing gear and proceed to land automatically. 

Landing gear will automatically raise when the aircraft reaches an altitude of 1.2m for the first 

time, and automatically lower every time it descends to 0.8m. Users can turn this feature ON/OFF 

in the GO app.

Starting/Stopping the Motors

Starting Motors

The Combination Stick Command (CSC) listed below are used to start the motors instead of simply pushing the stick up. Ensure that you perform the CSC in one motion.

Flight Test 

Take off/Landing Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft on open, flat ground with battery indicators facing towards you.

2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device, then the Intelligent Flight Battery.

3. Launch the DJI GO App and enter the Camera page.

4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is safe to fly 

now. If it flashes yellow, it means Home Point is not recorded, and you should not take off.

5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or using Auto Take-off to take off.

Stopping Motors

There are two methods to stop the motors.

Method 1: When the Inspire 1 Pro has landed, push the throttle down , then conduct CSC . Motors will 

stop immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop.

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

seconds.

Do not perform CSC when aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will be stopped. 

OR

OR
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6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI GO app. 

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

8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or 

more until the motors stop.

9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, followed by the Remote Controller.

When the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe 

mode. 

A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicator blinking red slowly or 

rapidly during flight. 

Watch video tutorials about flight for more flight information.

Video Suggestions and Tips

1. Work through the checklist before each flight.

2. Select desired gimbal working mode in the DJI GO app.

3. Aim to shoot when flying in P mode only.

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

5. Change camera settings to suit you. These include photo format and exposure compensation.

6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and scenes.

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

1. How can I put a GoPro camera on the Inspire 1 Pro?

The Inspire 1 Pro does not currently support GoPro attachments. The gimbal is designed to hold DJI 

cameras only. 

2. When will ground station functionality be available?

The Inspire 1 Pro does not currently support ground station. Ground station will be available with future 

firmware updates. 

3. Is the camera’s exposure automatic?

The exposure can be set to Auto, for automatic changes, or Manual, if you wish to use a specific setting.

4. Can I see the size of images through the app?

Yes, you can preview image or video sizes through the DJI GO app. 

5. How much weight can the Inspire 1 Pro carry without its included camera?

We do not recommend flying with any payload other than the included DJI gimbal and camera. 

6. Do you have an LCD monitor available for the Inspire 1 Pro?

No, DJI does not sell LCD or HD monitors for the Inspire 1 Pro. However, you can output the live 

streaming video to a compatible monitor or mobile device of your own.

7. How long does it take to charge the battery? Does it comes with a charger?

Yes, all Inspire 1 Pro units come with standard TB47 charger.

With the standard TB47 100W charger, it takes 85min to fully charge a 4500mAh battery.

8. Are the two remote controllers the same? Should I setup the remote controllers in the app or 

somewhere else to control the camera and aircraft separately?

The two remote controllers are physically identical. You can set the remote controllers to either "Master" 

or "Slave" through the DJI GO app if you wish to use dual controller mode. 

9. Where can I find info on the simulation application that plugs into the trainer port? Can you suggest a

simulation program?

There is no trainer port on the remote controller for the Inspire 1 Pro.

10. Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series remote controller?

No, it cannot. The mobile device holder can only be used with the Inspire 1 Pro remote.

11. Does the Inspire 1 Pro have a SD card included?

The Inspire 1 Pro comes with a 16GB micro-SD card. It supports SD cards up to 64GB.

12. Can I upgrade and buy a second remote controller if I only buy a single remote controller now?

Yes.

13. How big is the Inspire 1 Pro?

Its length x height x width dimensions without the propellers attached are 44 x 30 x 45cm (17.3 x 11.8 x 17.7in).
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14. What flight controller does the Inspire 1 Pro use?

The Inspire 1 Pro uses its own new flight controller.

15. Which motors and propellers does the Inspire 1 Pro come with?

The Inspire 1 Pro uses 3510H motors and 1345T propellers. 

16. Aircraft frame arm joints appear loosen, is that normal?

The space of the joins shown in the below figure is normal and it will not affect the performance of 

aircraft, do not adjust the position of the screws on your own.

17. Failed to complete self-check? 

Place the aircraft on the flat surface before powering on. Do not move the aircraft during the selfcheck.
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Specifications

Aircraft

Model T600

Weight 2870 g (Battery and propellers included, Zenmuse X5 excluded)

3400 g (Battery, propellers and Zenmuse X5 included)

Max Takeoff Weight 3500 g

Hovering Accuracy (P Mode)

Vertical: 0.5 m

Horizontal: 2.5 m

Max Angular Velocity Pitch: 300°/s

Yaw: 150°/s

Max Tilt Angle 35°

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s

Max Descent Speed 4 m/s

Max Speed 18 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Max Service Ceiling Above 

Sea Level 4,500 m (Software altitude limit: 120 m above takeoff point)

Max Wind Speed Resistance 10 m/s

Max Flight Time Approx. 15 minutes

Motor Model DJI 3510H

Propeller Model DJI 1345T

Indoor Hovering Enabled by default

Operating Temperature 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C)

Diagonal Distance 559 mm

Gimbal and Camera

General

Name Zenmuse X5

Dimensions 120 (W) x 135 (H) x 140 (D) mm

Weight 530 g (Including original lens, balancing ring, lens hood, Micro SD card)

Operating Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)

Camera

Lens Replaceable lens

M43 mount supporting auto-focus

Supported Lenses

DJI MFT 15mm f/1.7 ASPH

Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 (Balancing ring will be available on the 

DJI Store soon)
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Sensor Type 4/3 CMOS sensor

Effective Pixels 16 M

Max Resolution 4608x3456

ISO Range 100-25600

Electronic Shutter Speed 8 s-1/8000 s

Field of View DJI MFT 15mm f/1.7 ASPH 72°

Still Photography Modes

Single shot

Burst shooting:3/5/7 frames

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB):3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV bias

Timelapse (3/5/7/10/20/30/60 sec)

Video Resolution

UHD:4K (4096×2160) 24/25p, 4K (3840×2160) 24/25/30p, 

2.7K (2704×1520) 24/25/30p;

FHD:1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60p

Max Video Bitrate 60 Mbps

Supported File Systems FAT32 (≤ 32 GB), exFAT (> 32 GB)

Photo Formats JPEG, DNG (RAW)

Video Formats MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

Supported Storage Devices Class 10 or UHS-1 or above Micro SD cards

Max capacity of 64 GB

Default Lens

Name DJI MFT 15mm f/1.7 ASPH

Focal Length f=15 mm (35 mm format equivalent 30 mm)

Aperture Type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm

Maximum Aperture F1.7

Minimum Aperture F16

Lens Construction 9 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses)

In Focus Distance 0.2 m to ∞ (from the focus distance reference line)

Mount Micro Four Thirds Mount

Angle of View 72°

Max Diameter Approx. 2.26 inches (57.5 mm)

Overall Length Approx. 1.42 inches (36 mm)

Weight Approx. 115 g

Gimbal

Angular Vibration Range ±0.02°

Mount Detachable

Controllable Range Pitch:-90° to +30°

Pan:±320°

Max Controllable Speed Pitch:120°/s

Pan:180°/s
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Remote Controller

Name C1

Operating Frequency 922.7MHz~927.7 MHz (Japan Only)

5.725~5.825 GHz;2.400~2.483 GHz

Max Transmitting Distance FCC Compliant: 3.1 miles (5 km); CE Compliant: 2.1 miles (3.5 km) 

(unobstructed, free of interference)

EIRP 10 dBm@900 MHz, 13 dBm@5.8 GHz, 20 dBm@2.4 GHz 

Video Output Ports USB, Mini HDMI

Power Supply Built-in battery

Charging DJI charger

Dual User Capability Host-and-Slave connection

Mobile Device Holder Tablet or Smart Phone

Max Mobile Device Width 170 mm

Output Power 9 W

Operating Temperature 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C)

Storage Temperature Less than 3 months: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)

More than 3 months: 72° to 82° F (22° to 28° C)

Charging Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)

Battery 6000 mAh 2S LiPo

Charger

Model A14-100P1A

Voltage 26.3 V

Rated Power 100 W

Battery (Standard)

Name Intelligent Flight Battery

Model TB47

Capacity 4500 mAh

Voltage 22.2 V

Battery Type 6S LiPo High voltage battery

Energy 99.9 Wh

Net Weight 570 g

Operating Temperature 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C)

Storage Temperature Less than 3 months: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)

More than 3 months: 72° to 82° F (22° to 28° C)

Charging Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)

Max Charging Power 180 W

Battery (Optional)

Name Intelligent Flight Battery
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Model TB48

Capacity 5700 mAh

Voltage 22.8 V

Battery Type 6S LiPo High voltage battery

Energy 129.96 Wh

Net Weight 670 g

Operating Temperature 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C)

Storage Temperature Less than 3 months: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)

More than 3 months: 72° to 82° F (22° to 28° C)

Charging Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)

Max Charging Power 180 W

Max Flight Time Approx. 18 minutes

Vision Positioning

Velocity Range < 8 m/s @altitude 6.56 feet (2 m)

Altitude Range 0.16 - 16.4 feet (5-500 cm)

Operating Environment Surfaces with clear patterns and adequate lighting (> 15 lux)

Operating Range < 9.84 feet (300 cm)

DJI GO App

Mobile Device System 

Requirements iOS 8.0 (or later) and Android 4.1.2 (or later)

Supported Mobile Devices

Compatible with 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. 

Compatible with Samsung tabs 705c, Samsung S6, Samsung S5, 

Samsung NOTE4, Samsung NOTE3, Google Nexus 9, Google 

Nexus 7 II, Ascend Mate7, Huawei P8 Max, Nubia Z7 mini, SONY Z3 

EXPERIA, MI 3, MI PAD, Smartisan T1. 

*Support for additional Android devices available as testing and 

development continues. 

Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Normal

 Red, Green and Yellow Flash 

Alternatively Power on and self-check

 Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft warming up

 Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P mode with GPS and Vision Positioning)

X2 Green Flashes Twice Safe to Fly (P mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS)

 Yellow Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning)
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Intelligent Flight 

Intelligent Flight mode includes Course Lock, Home Lock, Point of Interest (POI), 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 preset flight maneuvers.

Course Lock Lock the current nose direction as the aircraft’s forward direction. The aircraft 

will move in the locked directions regardless of its orientation (yaw angle). 

Home Lock Pull the pitch stick backward to move the aircraft toward its recorded Home 

Point. 

Point of Interest The aircraft will orbit around the subject automatically to allow the operator 

can be more focus on framing their shoot on the subject in Point of Interest.

Waypoints

Record a flight path, then the aircraft will fly along the same path repeatedly 

while you control the camera and orientation. The flight path can be saved 

and re-apply in the future.

Enable Multiple Flight Mode by launching the DJI GO app > Camera View > > Advanced Settings > 

Multiple Flight Mode before using the Intelligent Flight Mode for the first time.

How to Update Firmware

Follow the process described below to upgrade the aircraft, remote controller and battery.

Updating the Aircraft Firmware

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity

Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has at least 50% power and there is at least 100 MB of free space on 

the SD card.

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package

1. Download the firmware update package from the official DJI website (http://www.dji.com/product/

inspire-1-pro-and-raw).

2. Insert the SD card into your PC. Extract the all downloaded files into the root directory of the SD card. 

Remove the SD card from your PC. Ensure the aircraft is powered off then insert the SD card into the 

Warning

 Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost

 Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning

 Fast Red Flashing Critical Low Battery Warning

 Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error 

— Solid Red Critical Error 

 Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required
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SD card slot on the camera.

Step 3- Update the Aircraft

1. Ensure the remote controller is powered off and then power on the aircraft. Upgrade will begin 

automatically after aircraft is powered on. 

2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera status indicator 

will blink green and red to indicate the upgrade is in progress and stop blinking when the update is 

complete with success. 

3. Check the upgrade status by opening the “.txt” file that is automatically generated after the update. 

The update is successful if the text “result: successful” is in the document. Try upgrading the firmware 

again if the text “result: failed” is found or the camera status indicator shows solid red.

Updating the Remote Controller Firmware

Ensure the DJI GO app has been updated to v1.2.0 before updating the remote controller. The 

System Status bar in Camera View of the DJI GO App will flash several times if a firmware update is 

available. Follow these steps to update the firmware via the DJI GO App.

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity

1. The remote controller has at least 50% battery level.

2. Your mobile device is able to access the internet.

3. There is at least 30 MB of free space on your mobile device.

Step 2- Download and Update the Firmware

1. Go to the DJI GO App > Camera View > System Status bar > Overall Status. Tap Download the 

firmware update package to download and update the firmware. Track the update progress from 

progress bar in the DJI GO App. The status LED on the remote controller will blink blue during update 

and blink green when update is complete with success.

Firmware update through the DJI GO app will not work with older versions of the remote controller 

firmware. If the firmware update fails, follow the instructions below to update the firmware using the 

traditional method:

a. Update the latest firmware package files from DJI official web site. 

b. Extract all downloaded files into the root directory of an SD card or USB flash drive.

c. Turn off the remote controller, Insert the SD card into a SD card reader or the USB disk onto the 

remote controller USB port when remote controller is turned off. 

d. Power on the remote controller and wait 60 seconds until the upgrade begins. Do not power off 

the remote controller during the update.

e. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound 

a beeping sound and the Status LED on the remote controller shows solid blue to indicate the 

update is in progress. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid green and beeping 

sound will stop if the upgrade is completed with success.

f . If you do not have a SD card reader, you may insert the SD card into the gimbal and connect the 

gimbal with remote controller to upgrade the remote controller.

You will only be able to update the remote controller firmware through the DJI GO app from 

this point onwards. 
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FCC Compliance

FCC Compliance

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 interference that may cause undesired 

operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Warning Message

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user’s authority to operate the 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 interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: 

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or 

transmitter. 

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 

Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware 

The Intelligent Flight Battery is upgraded during the aircraft firmware upgrade process. It is recommended 

to keep the upgrade package files in your SD card. The upgrade will start automatically after power 

cycling the aircraft.

Ensure there is only one firmware package file stored on your SD card.

Only storage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFAT file systems are supported for 

aircraft and remote controller firmware updates. 

Ensure the internet connection of your mobile device is stable when downloading the firmware 

update package.

Turn on Airplane Mode on your mobile device before updating the firmware, as any incoming 

calls may disrupt the update process.

Do not perform firmware update while the aircraft is still flying in the air. Only carry out firmware 

update when the aircraft is landed. 

Be sure to update the remote controller’s firmware to the latest version after you upgrade the 

aircraft’s firmware.

The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after updating. Re-link the remote 

controller and aircraft.

Confirm the update results based on the blinking pattern of camera status indicator or gimbal 

sound. It is normal for the aircraft to sound or the LED to blink during the update process.
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harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio 

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in 

a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 

the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician 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 may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent areil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence.

L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

(2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est 

susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body.

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

KCC Warning Message

“해당무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없습니다 .” 

“해당 무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음”

NCC Warning Message

低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法

第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加

大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。

第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應改善至無

干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法

通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
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