James H. Miller 

RE/MAX Home Sale Services 

1200 S. Sheldon Road, Suite 200 

Plymouth, MI 48170 

(Office) 734- 459-7646 

(Fax) 734-459-7705 

September 21, 2015 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Dock Management System 

1200 New Jersey Ave, 

SE Washington, DC 20590 

Subject: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation 

Regulations from 14 C.F.R. Part 21, 45.27(a), 45.29 (3) (c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h), 61.113 (a) &(b), 91.103, 91.119, 

91.121, 91.203, 91.151 

Following the format of FAA Exemption No. 11138 —Regulatory Docket No. FAA — 2014 — 04811 have 

included: 

1) Supplemental Response for Petition 

2) PHANTOM Flying F low Chart V1.0 (Simplified Version) 

3) PHANTOM 2 Vision+ User Manual 

4) Personal protocols and controls — Safety/Flight concerns 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, I, 

James H. Miller, a licensed Realtor for 20+ years, preparing this exemption request myself, would like to 

apply for an exemption from the following Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R) to be allowed commercial 

operation of lightweight Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) for aerial imaging and video of Louisville 

Landmarks and homes I list for sale. 

I have experience in flying hobby quads for recreational purposes during the past 1 year without 

incident. I have added a hobby grade DJI Phantom 3 quad-copter (maximum gross weight 3 pounds, 

equipped with four rotors that are driven by electric motors powered by batteries, the UAS has a 

maximum airspeed of 30 knots) to my inventory equipped with a camera with intent for aerial 

videography/cinematography to enhance academic community awareness and augment real estate 

listing videos; following an exemption and approval by the FAA. 

My exemption request would permit operation of ultra light weight, unmanned (piloted by remote 

control) in predetermined areas away from general public, airports heliports and vehicular traffic, under 

300 ft. and after carefully reviewing, inspection and examining the area of aerial observation. This would 

allow for community videos and within property boundaries for individual homeowner real estate listing 
videos/photos. I will abide all FAA requirements to ensure this exemption will provide a level of safety at 

least equal to existing rules and will only operate in a safe environment that is strictly controlled, are 

away from power lines, elevated lights, airports and actively populated areas; and I will conduct 

extensive preflight inspections and protocols, during which safety carries primary importance. 

14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates 14 CFR § 91.203 

Given the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the aircraft to be utilized, I am 

aslcing exemption from 14XFRpart2l,Subpart H(Airworthiness Certificates)and§91.203 (a) and (b) 

(Certifications required),subject to certain conditions and limitations, is warranted and meet the 

requirements for an equivalent level of safety under 14CFRpart 11 and Section 333 of P.L. 112-95 

(Section 333). 

14 C.F.R. 45.27 (a): Location of marlcs; non fixed-wing aircraft. 14 C.F.R. 45.29 (3) (c)(d)(e)(f)(h): Size of 

Marks 

Furthermore I request an exemption from §45.23 Marking of the aircraft because my UAS will not have 

a cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which to mark certain words or phrases. Additionally two-inch 

lettering is difficult to place on such a small aircraft with dimensions smaller than the minimal lettering 

requirement. I understand the need for markings and will mark my UAS in the largest possible lettering 

by placing the word "Experimental" or assigned number or name (based on a request or ruling by the 

FAA) on its fuselage as required by §45.29 (f) so that anyone assisting him as a spotter will see the 

markings. 

I also ask for an exemption from §§91.405 (a)(1), 91.409 (a)(2) and 91.417 (a) and (b) Maintenance 

inspections may be required and should be granted since they only apply to aircraft with an 

airworthiness certificate. But, as a safety precaution I will perform a preflight inspection of my UAS 

before each flight as outlined in his operating documents. 

14 CFR 61.113 (a) &(b): Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command. 

Under §61.113 (a) and (b) private pilots are limited to non-commercial operations, however I can 

achieve an equivalent level of safety as achieved by current regulations because my UAS does not carry 

any pilots or passengers. While helpful, a pilots' license will not ensure remote control piloting skills. The 

risks of operating a UAS are far less than the risk levels inherent in the commercial activities outlined in 

14 CFR part6l,et seq., I request an exemption from §61.113 Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations. A 

side note, I have already explored getting my pilots license, at the direction of the FAA, I would gladly 

begin education and eventual licensing. 

Regarding UAS operational training, as stated previously I have experience flying numerous practice 

flights in remote areas as a hobbyist simulating flights for future commercial use to gain familiarization 
with the characteristics of his UAS' performance under different temperature and weather conditions. 

I'm also aware of drone training classes and would gladly attend if required by the FAA. 

14 C.F. R. 91.103 (b)(1), (b)(2): Preflight Action 

If granted an exception I agree to additional safety procedures including, but not limited to: 

1) Keeping my UAS within a radius distance of 1000 feet from the controller to both aid in direct 

line of sight visual observation. 

2) Operate the UAS for 3-7 minutes per flight; land my UAS according to the manufacturer's 

recommended minimum level of battery power. 

3) Operate my UAS only within visual line of sight (VLOS). 

4) Use the UAS' global positioning system (GPS) flight safety feature; it hovers and then slowly 

lands if communication with the remote control. 

5) Conduct all operations under my own personal and flight safety protocols (including posting a 

warning sign reading: "Attention Aerial Photography in Progress — Remain Back 150 feet"). 

6) 1 will operate and will actively analyze flight data and other sources of information to constantly 

update and enhance my safety protocols. 

7) Contact respective airports if operations will be within 5 miles to advise them of his estimated 

flight time, flight duration, elevation of flight and other pertinent information. 

8) Always obtain all necessary permissions prior to operation. 

9) Have procedures in place to abort flights in the event of safety breaches or potential danger. 

Aerial videography for geographical awareness of real estate marketing has been around for a long time 

through manned fixed winged aircraft and helicopters, but for small business owners, its expense has 

been cost-prohibitive. Granting this exemption would allow me to provide this service at a much lower 

cost. Further, my small UAS, when used properly, will pose no threat to the public given its small size 

and lack of combustible fuel when compared to larger manned aircraft. The operation of his UAS will 

minimize ecological damage and promote economic growth by providing information to companies 

looking to relocate or build in the Southeast Michigan area. 

One final comment, the use of a UAS has already proven to increase the marl<etability of a home. For 

example please review the article published January 7, 2015 in the San Diego source entitled "drone use 

in real estate may increase", (also added as an attachment). The article cites the FAA's exemption given 

to Douglas Trudeau, but also describes a record high price for an area home that used a drone for aerial 

photography. "When broker Kurt Wannebo added an aerial video to the listing for a Carmel Valley 

house, located on a large corner lot overlooking canyons on two sides, he saw Web traffic noticeably 

increase." 

I understand this may be outside the scope of this request but as a real estate agent I think it's 

important to point out that the use of any tool that increases value to a home or community (by adding 

visibility to more potential buyers) is in the best interest of homeowners nationwide. Selling a home 

faster and for more money because of the use of new technology (being safely used and approved by 

the FAA) will go a long way to ensure our economy continues to grow. 
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/news/roundtables.cfm) On Tuesday, the FAA gave exemptions to Tierra Antigua 

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Depending on flight height and other considerations, without 

FAA approval, some companies may be operating in a 

somewhat gray area. 

The National Association of Realtors had previously 

recommended that Its members not use drones for any 

purpose related to selling a property, and to not hire aerial 

photographers. 

After this week's news, the NAR said it is compiling 

resources for members who want to apply for an exemption 

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PHANTOM Flying Flowchart V1.0 (Simplified Version) 

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

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

Switch on the transmitter, and I FailSafe :hen power on the PHANTOM. 

Senser Error Too Big 

System Start ~ 

& Self-check Compass Error Too 

LED: Blink Yellow1 

Quickly ) O8@0 * 000 

LED:Red+ 

Green+Yellow 

LED:Red+Yellow I frr 

IOC On & 

30s after power on LED : Mode +GPS Satellite If Red LED appears in the last four, 

I----- Number+6Yellow green flashes, the autopilot system 

6Yellow means warming up cannot work. 

I Recording IOC Off & 

I LED : Blink is ok. I Warming up is ok. 

Green Quickly ~~"°° "°"°~ '"" "" Important: If PHANTOM is 

L— > Record the — ~ LED : Mode +GPS Satellite 

forward LED : Mode + moved after power on and Number+6Green before the motors start-u 

direction. LGPS Satellite Number 6Green means motion detection. p 

„ that is normal. 

Any GPS Satellite Number GPS Satellite Number>_6 If it is stationary on the 

ground, please try the IMU 

Basic Calibration. 

ATTI. Mode — — — GPS ATTI. Mode 

Important: At any moment after power 

on, if the GPS Satellite number is less 

than 6 and last for at least 10s; even 

though you select the GPS ATTI. Mode 

and LED blinks in the GPS ATTI. Mode, 

the PHANTOM will work in ATTI. Mode. 

Method of Start Motor Er, 

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FailSafe Important: When you switch to ATTI. Mode, the 

main controller will disengage enhanced FailSafe 

mode, you can re-gain control of aircraft. 

GPS Satellite 

Number>_6 Return to the 

Home Point 00000@000 

Flying ~ GPS Satellite Number?6, in GPS ATTI. Mode, 

~ Distance between the Home Point and 

+ ~yPHANTOM>10m. 

Course Lock Homk1 

®®®®®®®®® First Level t~ 

Protection Alert 

~ 

Second Level 

®®®®®®®®® Protection Alert 

&Height Descent 

Landed 

Power off the PHANTOM, and 

then switch off the transmitter 

Green Part means normal procedures: 

—)► means regular situation. 

--> means selectable or possible situation. 

Pink Text tells the details. 

Red Part means possible abnormal situation. 

Yellow Part is possible in normal or abnormal situation, 

require you to confirm by the Text for details. 

Blue Part is the condition of the normal situation. 

Purple Part is the condition of the abnormal situation. 

IOC Ending 
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b Navigating to a Topic 

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Legends: ° : 

e Warning zt Important Hints and Tips [j] Reference 

'Read.Before the,First Flighi 

Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Professional; 

i. ln the Box 

2 Phantom 3 Professionat User Manuat 

3. Phantom 3 Professionat Quick Start Guide 

4. Phantom 3 Professionai/Advanced Safety Guidetines and Disctaimer 

5 Phantom 3 Professionat /Advanced tntettigent Ftight Battery Safety Guidetines 

We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer 

before you fly. Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide and 

refer to the User Manual for more detailed information. 

JVideo Tutorial;: 

Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below, which demonstrates how to use Phantom 3 Professional 

safely; 

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http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3/video 

.❑ 

Download,the`UJI :GO,,app 

Download and install the DJI GO app before using the aircraft. Scan the QR code to the right 

to download the latest version. ~ ~ 

The Android version of the DJI GO app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later. °°~~ 

The iOS version of the DJI GO app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later. ~ 

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2 C') 2015 DJI. FJI Poghts Rnseri,=.0 
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 Profiie 23 

Using the Remote Controller 23 

Remote Controller Status LED 27 

Linking the Remote Controller 28 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 29 

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Camera and Gimbal 

Camera Profile 31 

Gimbal 32 

DJI GO app 

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 

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This section introduces the Phantom 3 

Professional and lists the components of 

the aircraft and remote controller. 

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Product Profile 

(ntroducticn 

The Phantom 3 Professional represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 

4K video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal 

to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is availabie, the 

Vision Positioning System allows the aircraft to hover accurately in piace. 

Feature:Highlight: 

-D 

Q 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 cleaner than ever. An enhanced sensor 

~ gives you greater clarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous fiying camera. 

0 

(D HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range HD downiink is powered by an enhanced version of DJI 

Lightbridge. 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells 

and an advanced power management system. 

Flight Controller: The next-generation fiight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable 

flight experience. A newly implemented fiight recorder stores critical data from each flight and the Vision 

Positioning System enhances hovering precision when flying indoors or in environments where GPS is 

unavailabie. 

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Phantom 3 Professlonal User Manual 

Preparing the;Aircraft 

Removing Gimbal Clamp 

Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding it to the right (when facing the nose of the aircraft), as shown below. 

v 

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Attaching the Propellers: ° 

m 

Mount the 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. 

0~~ 

0 Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lock them in position. 

Preparing the Remote Controller: 

The mobile device holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile device. Tilt the mobile device holder to 

the desired position, then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward, 

1. Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, then adjust the 

clamp to fit the size of your 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 into the USB port on the back of 

the remote controller. 

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[21 [2] Mobile Dovice Holder 

Securely mounts your mobile 

device to the remote controller. 

(3) [3] Control Stick 

[41 Controls the orientation and 

[51 movement of the aircraft. 

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button 

Press aiid hold the button to 

initiate Return to Home (RTH). 

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[5] Battery Level LEDs 

Displays the battery level of the remote 

controller, 

[6] Status LED 

Displays the 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 mobile device running the DJI 

GO app. ) 

[10] Playback Button 

Playback the captured images or videos, 

(Only functions when the remote controller is 

connected to a mobile device running the DJI 

GO app) 

[ii] 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. 

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[14] Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

[15] Mircro-USB Port 

Reserved port. 

[16] USB Port 

Connect to mobile device or to a USB port for 

firmware upgrade, 

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[17] C1 Button 

Customizable through the DJI GO app. 

[18] C2 Button (1a] 

Customizable through the DJI GO app. 

[19] Power Port 

Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to 

charge the battery of the remote controller. [i9] 

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the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning 

System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery 

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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. 

Flight Mod ­ 

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found below: D 

P-mode (Positioning) : P-mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states " 

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strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors : 

P-GPS; GPS and Vision Positioning both are available. The aircraft is using GPS for positioning, 

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strength is not sufficient. The aircraft is 

using only the Vision Positioning System for positioning. 

P-ATTI: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer for 

positioning, so only altitude 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 Point was recorded successfully. 

F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information 

about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix. 

Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the "Flight 

Mode Switch" on Page 26 for more information. 

Flight;Status I.ndic ,a.t(.)r 

The Phantom 3 Professional has Front LEDs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEDs 

are shown in the figure below: 

Front LED 

Aircraft Status Inclicator 

The Front LEDs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEDs 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 of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status 

Indicators: 

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':Air.craft>Status ;I ndicator•: Description ,. 

Normal 

'R •••••• Red, Green and Yellow Flash 

Alternatively 

:P: 7): •••••• Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively 

c!= . • • • • • Green Flashes Slowly 

D :~G:X2 • • • • • • Green Flashes Twice 

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Warning 

V: •••••• Fast Yellow Flashing 

: 51: • • • • • • Slow Red Flashing 

• . • • • • Fast Red Flashing 

R: • • • • • • Red Flashing Alternatively 

i:R,: — Solid Red 

•••••• Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively 

Turning On and Self Diagnostic Testing 

Warming Up 

Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision 

Positioning) 

Safe to Fly (P-mode with Vision Positioning but 

without GPS) 

Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision 

Positioning) 

Remote Controller's Signal Lost 

Low Battery Warning 

Critical Battery Warning 

IMU Error 

Critical Error 

Compass Calibration Required 

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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. 

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[f] GPS Description 

If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point 

Home Point is the location froin which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal 

strength is indicated by the GPS icon (N„illi ). The aircraft status 

indicator will blink rapidly when the home point is recorded, 

Smait RTLI 

Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on page 26 for more information) 

or tap the RTH button in the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to 

initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will then automatically return to the 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 start the process, and press the Smart RTH 

button again to terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft. 

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~ Low':Battery RTH 

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that 

may affect the safe return of the aircraft• Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately 

when prompted. The DJI GO app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The 

aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a ten-second countdown. The 

user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholds 

for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft's current altitude and distance from 

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 D 

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The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI GO app, and is described below: 

Critical Low battery level Sufticient battery 

warning(Red) lovel(Green) 

Low battery 

level warning(Yellow) Remaining flight time 

Power requires 

to return home 

L3attery level Indicator 

"Battery Level : - Remark , Aircraft Status DJI GO app .. Flight lnstructions 

Warning Indicator 

Tap "Go-home" to have the 

aircraft return to the Home Fly the aircraft 

point and land automatically, back and 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 land the RED slowly. the aircraft will automatically stop the motors 

aircraft. go home and land after 10 and replace the 

seconds• Remote controller battery. 

will sound an alarm. 

Critical Low The aircraft Aircraft status The DJI GO app display will Allow the aircraft to 

battery level must land indicator blinks flash red and the aircraft will descend and land 

warning immediately. RED quickly. start to descend• The remote automatically. controller will sound an alarm. 

Estimated 

Estimated 

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flight time 

based on current 

battery level. 

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;~; • When Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically, 

you may push the throttle upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude, giving you an 

opportunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing location. 

• The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated 

remaining flight time. They are automatically adjusted according to the aircraft's current location 

and status. 

i=ails'afe RTH 

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 ReturnD to-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote 0 

~ controller signal connection is re-established. 

Failsafe Illustration 

1 Record Home Point 2 Confirming Home Point 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost 

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0• Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ([ M„liil ] displays grey) or 

unavailable. 

• Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20 

meters (65 feet) radius of the Home Point. Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to 

the Home Point if you 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 set the Failsafe altitude. 

• User cannot control the aircraft while the aircraft is ascending to its failsafe altitude. However 

the user can rapidly toggle S1 switch to regain control to cancel the ascending, 

~ Vision:Positionitig .Syste. ir 

The DJI 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 preciseiy 

and fiy indoors or in other environments where a GPS 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 [ij one monocuiar camera. 

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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 D 

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

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 

1, Toggle the flight mode switch to P-mode. • P 

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2. Place the aircraft on a flat surface. Note that the Vision Positioning system cannot work 

properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations. 

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 up to lift off and the aircraft will 

hover in place. 

Qj 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 may not function correctly in 

suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from 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 over a highly reflective surfaces. 

• Flying at high speeds(over 8 m/s at 2 meters or over 4 m/s at 1 meter). 

• Flying over water or transparent surfaces. 

• Flying over moving surfaces or objects. 

• Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically. 

• Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux > 100,000) surfaces. 

• Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g, thick carpet). 

• Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. 

• Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with the same design). 

• Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft. 

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;Cj'c • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness 

of the sensors. 

• Vision Positioning is only effective when the aircraft is at altitudes of 0.3 to 3 meters. 

• The Vision Positioning System may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water, 

• 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 devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is 

in operation. 

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

ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds.. 

D Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar 

~ sensor emits high frequency sounds that are only audible to some animals. 

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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. 

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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, 

Propellers S11ver pot Black Dot 

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Attach On Motors with a grey axes Motors with a black axes 

Legends n) Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten. 

,m) Unlock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove. 

Attaching the Propellers 

Be sure to remove the warning stickers from the motors before attaching the propellers. 

Attach the propellers with silver dots onto the motors with silver axes and spin the propellers clockwise 

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with black dots onto the motors with black axes 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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~j • Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off. 

• Wear gloves when handling propellers, 

• Hand tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly, 

Detaching the Propellers 

Hold the motor in place with one hand, then spin the propeller in the indicated unlock direction. 

A - Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. 

• Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped, 

or broken propellers. 

• To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or motors when they are spinning. D 

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>DJI Intelligent 1=light Battery 

The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ 

discharge functionality. It should only be charged using an appropriate charger that has been approved 

by DJI. 

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Charger 

0 The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to 

"Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" for more information. 

-Q; Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger is 100W. 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 

1. Battery Level Display: the LED indicators display the current battery level. 

2. Battery Life Display: the LEDs display the current battery power cycle. 

3. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65% of 

total power when it is idle for more than ten days. It takes around two days to discharge the 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 balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 

5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged, 

6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0°C (32°F) and 

40°C (104°F). 

7. Over Current Protection: The battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 8 A) is detected. 

8. Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over-discharge damage, discharging automatically stops when 

the battery voltage reaches 12 V. 

9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected. 

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10. Battery Cell Damage Protection; The DJI GO app displays a warning message when a damaged 

battery cell is detected. 

11.Battery Error History: Browse the battery error history in the DJI GO app. 

12.Sleep Mode; To save power, the battery enters sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. 

13.Communication: Information pertaining to the battery's voltage, capacity, current, etc. is transmitted to 

the aircraft's main controller. 

© Refer to Phantom 3 Professional/Advanced tnteftigent Ftight Battery Safety Guidelines before 

use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

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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 Indicators will display the 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 

of a recording during the event recording wasn't stopped. 

Low Temperature Notice: 

1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying in low temperature (< 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 low temperature 

environments. 

4. Keep the battery indoors to warm it before flying in low temperature environments. 

5. To ensure optimal performance of the battery, keep the battery temperature 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 ). 

Oj In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for 

approximately 1-2 minutes to warm up before taking 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 display the current battery level. See 

below for details. 

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01 The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and 

discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

LED is on. LED is flashing. 

LED is off. 

Battery Level 

LEDi LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 

87.5%-100% 

75%-87.5% 

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a 0 50%-62.5% 

37.5%-50% 

25%-37.5% 

12.5%-25% 

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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 5 seconds to check the 

battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink for two seconds, as shown below: 

Battery Llfe 

LEDi LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life 

90%-100% 

80%-90% 

70%-80% 

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Q 50%-60% 

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30%-40% 

20%-30% 

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0 When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. 

~] For more information about the battery, launch the DJI GO app and check the information that is listed 

under the battery tab. 

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Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 

1. Connect the Battery Charger to a power source (100-240 V 50/60 Hz). 

2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger, If the battery 

level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 

3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level as it is charging, 

4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level Indicators are all off. 

5. Air-cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature 

before storing it for an extended period. 

~j • We do not recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with the 

`D standard charger at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat. 

~3' • Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Professional. 

~ Never insert or remove a battery when it is turned on. 

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger Power Outlet 

Battery Level Indicators While Charging 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 

0%-25% 

25%-50% 

50%-75% 

0 75%-100% 

Fully Charged 

Battery Protection LED Display 

The tabie below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. 

Battery Level indicators whlle Chargfng 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item 

LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected 

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LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected 

u D LED3 biinks three times per second Over-voitage charger detected 

LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low 

LED4 biinks three times per second Charging temperature is too high 

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After these issues are resolved, press the Power Button to turn off the 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 charger will resume 

charging when the temperature is within the allowable range. 

~! DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers. 

How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery: 

Slow : Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Phantom 3 Professional's Battery Compartment 

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. D 

Rapid : Fly the Phantom 3 Professional outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until 8 

the battery can no longer be turned on. ~ 

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Remote Controller Profile ° 

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 of the remote controller. 

~] • Compliance Verslon: The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. 

• Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 or Mode 2, or to a custom mode. 

• Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle. 

• Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle. 

11 To prevent transmission interference, do not operate more than three aircrafts in the same area. 

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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 LEDs on the front panel. Follow 

the steps below to turn on your remote controller: 

1. When the remote controller is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEDs will 

display the current battery level. 

2. Press and hold the Power Button to turn on the remote controller. 

3. The remote controller will beep when it is turned on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green, indicating 

that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEDs will glow solid green when linking is 

complete. 

4. Repeat Step 2 to turn off the remote controller. 

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Charge the remote controller using the included charger. Refer to the figure on next page below for more 

details. 

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Controlling the Camera 

Shoot videos/pictures, view recorded images, and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera 

Settings Dial, Playback Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote controller. 

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[i] Camera Settings Dial 

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 

Press to view images and videos that have already been captured. 

[3] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press 

[4] Video Recoding Button 

Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. 

[5] Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

Controlling Aircraft 

This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. The 

Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default. 

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EE Stick Neutral/Mid-Point: Control sticks are in the center position. 

Moving the Control Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the center position. 

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Remote Controller 

(Mode 2) 

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Aircraft 

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Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's elevation. 

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 

Professional will hover in place. 

♦~~~ ///O r I The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will 

change elevation. Always push the stick gently 

to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation 

changes. 

Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the 

~ rudder and rotation of the aircraft. 

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter- 

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clockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft 

clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 

O Professional will maintain its current orientation. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will 

rotate. 

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Moving the right stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's forward and backward pitch. 

Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly 

backward. Phantom 3 Professional will hover in 

place if the stick is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 30°) and fasterflight. 

Moving the right stick control left and right changes 

~ the aircraft's left and right pitch. 

4 '► Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The 

~ Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place if the 

stick is centered. 

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camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the 

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Adjusting Controller Sticks k

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. 

Positlon Flgure Fllght Mode 

Position 1 F-mode 

Position 2 A-mode 

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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 GPS for positioning. 

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but a sufficient GPS signal is not available, Aircraft is using 

only Vision Positioning for position holding, 

P-ATTI: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometer for 

positioning, so only altitude is maintained. 

A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft uses 

only its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Point if remote controller 

signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully, 

F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information 

about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix. 

By default, the Flight Mode Switch is locked to P-mode. To unlock other flight modes, launch the DJI GO 

app, enter the "Camera" page, and tap "Mode", then activate "Multiple Flight Mode". 

RTH Button 

Press and hold the RTH button to start the Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure. The LED ring around the RTH 

Button will blink white to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the 

last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain control of the 

aircraft. 

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Connecting Your Mobile Device 

Tilt the mobile device holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the mobile device holder 

to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the cradle, Adjust the clamp down to secure the 

mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable, plug one end of 

the cable into your mobile device and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller. 

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The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable within the area that 

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Ensure that the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission zone. To achieve the best transmission 

performance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operator and the aircraft. 

Remote Contruller. Status LED 

The Status LED reflects the strength of the 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 

about these indicators. 

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— Solid Red f Chime The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft. 

cv: — Solid Green ~` Chime The remote controller is connected to the aircraft. 

R. •••••• Slow Blinking Red D-D-D...... Remote controller error. 

Red and Green/ Red and None HD downlink is disrupted. 

Yellow Alternate Blinks 

RTH LED Sound Remote Controller Status 

;W — Solid White f Chime Aircraft is returning home. 

G~: •••• • Blinking White D Sending Return-to-Home command to the aircraft. 

Wi: •••••• Blinking White DD .••• Return-to-Home procedure in progress. 

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Liriking,the Fiemote Goritroller.: 

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new 

remote controller for the first time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller: 

1. Turn on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch the DJI GO app. 

2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Enter "Camera" and tap on J°,IIIj and then tap "Linking RC" button as shown below. 

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Do not change unless famitiar wilh your new mode. 

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4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and a beep is 

emitted. 

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to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED will display a solid green once the remote 

controller is successfully linked to the aircraft. 

Oj • The remote controller will un-link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the 

same aircraft. 

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The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements. 

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The on-board camera uses the 1/2,3 inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up to 4096x2160p at 24fps or 

4K at up to 30fps with the Phantom 3 Professional) and 12 megapixel stills. You may choose to record 

the video in either MOV or MP4 format. Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and 

time-lapse mode. A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile 

device via the DJI GO app. 

Camera Micro-SD Card Slot 

To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro-SD card into the slot, as shown below, before 

turning on the Phantom 3 Professional, The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 16 GB Micro-SD 

card and supports Micro-SD cards up to 64 GB, A UHS-1 Micro-SD card is recommended due to 

their fast read and write speeds allowing you to save high-resolution video data. 

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

Camera Data Port 

Turn on the Phantom 3 Professional and connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download 

photos and videos to your computer. 

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Camera Operation 

Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the images or videos 

through the DJI GO app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to "Controlling the 

Camera Page 24". 

Camera LED Indicator 

Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on. It provides information on the 

working status of the camera. 

Camera LED Indicator Camera status 

Green Fast Blink (02s off, O.is on ) System is warming up. 

rGc Green Blink Once (0,5s off, 0,4s on ) Taking a single ptcture. 

Green Blink 3 Times (0.3s off, 0.1 s on ) Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot. 

Slow Red Blink (1.6s on, 0,8s off ) Recording. 

Fast Red Blink (0.5s off, 0.2s on ) SD card error. 

Double Red Blink (0,1s on, 0.1s off, 0.1s on, O,is off) Overheated Camera 

c'.R':Solid Red System error. 

Green and Red Blink (0.8s green on, 0,8s red on) Firmware Upgrading 

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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 tilt the camera within a 120° range. 

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Gimbal Operation Modes 

Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the 

camera settings page of the DJI GO app. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote 

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

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constant at all times. 

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Lv~ first-person perspective flying experience, 

0. A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) the aircraft is placed on uneven ground 

or the gimbal's motion is obstructed (2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive 

external force, such as a collision. Please take off from flat, open ground and protect the gimbal 

at all times, 

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

gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries, 

Anti-Drop Kit 

The anti-drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. Two pins have been 

mounted prior to shipping. If new or additional pins are required, see the diagram below, Press Part 

1 through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part OO , then lock them together 

as shown 03 . Mounting the anti-drop kit pins diagonally from each other is recommended, 

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The DJI 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 that you use a tablet for the best experience. 

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configure various camera parameters from the Camera page. 

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[1] Flight Mode 

,X', ; 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. 

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 

JS illl : This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals, Green bars indicate adequate GPS 

strength, 

[3] IOC Settings 

o pA CL : This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode, Tap to view the IOC 

`= settings menu and select the desired IOC setting. 

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

[5] Battery Level Indicator 

-b o-a ; The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored 

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

[6] Remote Controller Signal 

61,illl : This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. 

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

Ho ° ,illl : This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and 

the remote controller. 

[8] Battery Level 

~/A100% This icon shows the current battery level. 

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

battery warning history. 

[9] General Settings 

Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set 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 

Shutter and Recording Settings 

M : Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution 

of the videos, image size and so on. 

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Shutter 

0: Tap this button to take a single photo, Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot 

or time-lapsed shooting modes. 

Record 

(D: Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the 

Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which has the same functionality. 

Playback 

~ ► : Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are 

captured. 

Camera Settings 

=~p: Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values of the camera. 

[ii] Map 

Display the flight path of the current flight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI. C__ 0 

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uo: This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors. 

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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. 

[14] Dynamic Home Point 

®: Press this button to enable the dynamic home point feature, the home point then will be reset to 

position of the mobile device. 

[15] Return to Home (RTH) 

v: Initiate RTH home procedure, Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point. 

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[16] Auto Takeoff/Landing 

Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing, 

[17] Livestream 

n: 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. 

Directo r 

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI GO app, After recording several video clips, simply 

o 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. 

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:`Discovery 

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in 

"Discovery°. Use your registered DJI account to login to "Discovery". 

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Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you 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. 

Flight; Cnvironment Nequirements 

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 of water. 

4. Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including base stations 

and radio transmission towers. 

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

temperature.Be very careful when flying at altitudes greater than 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea 

-n level, as the performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected. 

(0 6. The Phantom 3 Professional cannot operate within the polar areas. 

Flight.L.imits: ~u~ _i I ~ lo-: FIyZol>.i=s 

AII unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and 

regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA, For safety reasons, flights are limited by default, 

which helps users operate this product safely and legally, Flight limitations include height limits, distance 

limits, and No-Fly Zones. 

When operating in P-mode, height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones function concurrently to 

manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height limits are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft 

altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m) . 

Maximum flight altitude & Radius Limits 

Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI GO app. Be aware that the 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: 

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Maximum Flight Aircraft's altitude cannot Warning; Height 

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Altitude exceed the specified value. limit reached. 

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Max Radius Flight distance must be within Warning: Distance ,,,,,, when close to the 

the max radius. limit reached. 

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

D i, Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within 

range automatically. 

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

within range automatically. 

No-Fly Zones 

AII 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 border lines between countries or sensitive 

institute. The details of the 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 of various sizes. 

(2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is a Takeoff restricted zone, inside of which take off is prevented. 

(3) From R1 mile to R1 + 1 mile 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 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile 

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

on the DJI GO app. 

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?' (1) Restricted Areas does not have flight altitude restrictions. 

° (2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off 

within this zone. The value of R varies based on the definition of the restricted areas. 

(3) A"warning zone" has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches within 0.062 

miles (100 m) of this zone, a warning message will appear on the DJI GO app. 

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

zone. Take off prohibited. 

No-fly Zone If the aircraft enters the 

restricted area in A-mode, but is Warning; You are in a no-fly zone. switched to P-mode, the aircraft 

will automatically descend, land, Automatic landing has begun, 

and stop its motors. 

R1:Warning: You are in a k 

If the aircraft enters the restricted restricted zone. Descending to Red flashing 

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No restrictions. None. None. 

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

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

A • When flying in a safety zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly 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 blinking red. 

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

city centers, or other sensitive areas. Fly the aircraft only within your line of sight. 

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Preflight?Checklist 

1, Remote controller, Intelligent Flight 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 normally. 

5. Motors can start and are functioning normally. 

6. The DJI GO app is successfully connected to the aircraft. 

'Calibratitig the;C ~ rii ~ ass 

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 or flight failure. Regular calibration is required for optimal performance. 

e • Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference. 

Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean 

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~ • Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular 

phones. 

• Do not calibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects, 

• DO NOT calibrate indoors. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open area 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 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 a solid 

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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 glows solid red, 

Di. If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your 

aircraft to a different location and try again. 

Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen 

instructions to calibrate the compass, DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such 

as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding, 

When to Recalibrate 

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

2.When flying in a new location or in a location that is different from the most recent flight. 

3.When the mechanical or physical structure of the Phantom 3 Professional has been changed. 

4.When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom 3 Professional does not fly in straight line. 

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Auto Takeoff 

Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the 

auto takeoff feature: 

1.Launch the DJI GO app, and enter "Camera" page, 

2. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 

3. Complete all steps on the pre-flight checklist. 

4.Tap",+,", and confirm that conditions are safe for flight. Slide the icon to confirm and takeoff. 

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1.2 meters) above ground. 

Q Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision Position System for 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-off feature. 

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Auto-Landing 

Use auto-landing only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the 

auto-landing feature; 

1, Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping to begin landing. Then follow the on-screen 

instructions. 

Startiiig%Stoppirig the Motors 

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. 

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There are two methods to stop the motors. 

Method 1; When Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the throttle down 0, then conduct the same 

CSC that was used to start the motors, as described aboveOO , 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 after three 

seconds. 

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QI Do not perform a CSC when the aircraft is in midair, othenvise the motors will suddently stop. 

Flight Test 

Takeoff/Landing Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft in an open, flat area with the battery level indicators facing towards you. 

2. Turn on the remote controller and your mobile device, then turn on the Intelligent Flight Baftery. 

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

4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe 

to fly. If they flash yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded. 

5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or use Auto Takeoff, 

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 to descend. 

8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop. 

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

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~I • When the Aircraft Status Indicators blink yellow 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 our video tutorials for more flight information, 

Video Suggestions and Tips 

1.Go through the full pre-flight checklist before each flight. 

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

3. Only shoot video when flying in P-mode. 

4. Always fly in good weather and avoid flying in rain or heavy wind. 

5.Choose the camera settings that suit your needs. Settings include photo format and exposure compensation, 

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

7. Push the control sticks gently to keep the aircraft's movement smooth and stable. 

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What is the difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the 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 

allows for shorter charging times, 

Can I remove the camera and attach my own? 

No. The cameras that come with both models are permanently attached. Attempting to remove, replace, or 

modify the camera may damage the product and will void your warranty. 

Can I charge my Remote 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 D 

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What are the buttons on the back of my Remote Controller for? 

The two buttons on the back of the Remote Controller can be customized and assigned to function as you 

choose through the DJI GO app. Refer to the manual for more information. 

How far can 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 use with my Phantom 3? 

The Phantom 3 is compatible with the DJI GO app for iOS and Android, which is already used with the DJI 

Inspire, The app will detect which aircraft is connected and automatically adjust accordingly. 

Which mobile devices are compatibfe with the app? 

The DJI GO app is only compatible with devices running i0S 8.0 or later or Android 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, Nubia Z7 mini 

Support for additional Android devices will become available as testing and development continues. 

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How do I use the Director automatic video editor? 

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI GO app. After recording several video clips, simply 

tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of 

clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately. 

How do I change the control 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 use a Phantom 2 Remote Controller with 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 at 2.4 GHz. 

Can I use a Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery with the Phantom 3? 

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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 of 4480 mAh and a voltage 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 SD card. This helps prevent your data from being lost or 

corrupted. 

Do I have to buy the Remote Controller separately? 

No, there is no need to buy a separate Remote Controller. Your Phantorn 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 you to toggle different flight 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 Appendix of the User Manual. 

By default, only P-mode may be used. Refer to your user manual for instructions on unlocking the other 

modes. 

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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 if the power is turned off during recording? 

Do not remove the Micro-SD 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 video file is restored. 

How can I ensure that my pictures and videos will be synchronized to my fOS album? 

You may need to adjust the settings of your mobile device. Open the Settings menu, select the Privacy tab, 

select the Photos tab, and then toggle the switch next to the DJI 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 smoothiy as possibfe? 

Hover the aircraft over a flat, level surface. Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the aircraft touches the 

ground. 

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Why is the discharge time of the battery not zero, even though I have never used it? C) 

Every battery is tested prior to being packaged and shipped. This affects the discharge time of a new 

battery and is the reason that the discharge time is not zero. The battery is safe to use. 

Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 serfes Remote Controller? 

No, it cannot. 

How to safeiy operate the 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 DJI GO app will display one of the following messages: 

• Compass error, calibration required 

This warning message indicates the 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 adjust the orientation of the aircraft in the midair to mitigate the drifts. The aircraft will switch 

back to P-GPS mode when the automatic adjustment is completed. 

How to troubieshoot 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 Systern Status Bar in the app prompts "Initialization Error". 

• No resistance drive if felt on the gimbal. 

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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 compass to 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 DJI 

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 on the aircraft in this scenario. 

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!Specifications 

Airoraft 

Weight (Battery & 

1280 g 

Propellers Included) 

Max. Ascent Speed 5 m/s 

Max. Descent Speed 3 m/s 

Max. Speed 16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) 

Max. Flight Altitude 6000 m 

Max. Flight Time Approximately 23 minutes 

Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C 

GPS Mode GPS/GLONASS 

Gimbal 

Controllable Range Pitch: - 901 to + 301 

Vision Posltioning 

Velocity Range < 8 m/s (2 m above ground) 

Altitude Range 30 cm-300 cm 

Operating Range 30 cm-300 cm 

Operating Environment Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces 

Camera 

Sensor Sony EXMOR 1/2,3" Effective pixels:12.4 M(total pixels: 12.76 M) 

Lens FOV 940 20mm(35mm format equivalent ) f/2.8 

ISO Range 100-3200(video) 100-1600(photo) 

Electronic Shutter Speed 8s -1/8000s 

Image Max. Size 4000 x 3000 

Single shot 

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames 

Still Photography Modes Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB); 3/5 

Bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias 

Time-lapse 

Micro SD 

Supported SD Card Types 

Max. capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required 

UHD : 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 

Video Recording Modes FHD:1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 

HD:1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 

Max. Bitrate Of Video 

6 0 Mbps 

Storage 

FAT32/exFAT 

Supported File Formats Photo: JPEG, DNG 

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

Operating Temperature 

0°C to 40°C 

Range 

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Remote Controller 

Operating Frequency 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz 

Transmitting Distance 2000 m(Outdoor And Unobstructed) 

Video Output Port USB 

Operating Temperature Range 0°C- 40°C 

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S 

Mobile Device Holder Tablets and smartphones 

Transmitter Power(EIRP) FCC: 20 dbm; CE:16 dbm 

Working Voltage 1.2 A @7.4 V 

Charger 

Voltage 17.4 V 

Rated Power 100 W 

Intelligent Flight Battery ( PH3-4480 mAh-15.2 V) 

Capacity 4480 mAh 

Voltage 15.2 V 

Battery Type LiPo 4S 

Energy 68 Wh > 

Net Weight 365 g °o 

Operating Temperature -10°C- 40°C 

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Aircraft StatLis Indicator Description : 

Normal 

•..•.. Red, Green and Yellow Flash Turning on and Self-Diagnostics 

Alternatively 

•••••. Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft Warming Up 

?~ ••••.• Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) 

.c-: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) 

Warning 

•••••• Fast Yellow Flashing 

IP: • • • • • . Slow Red Flashing 

R: • . . . • . Fast Red Flashing 

• . . . . . Red Flashing Alternatively 

w: — Solid Red 

Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Low Battery Warning 

Critical Battery Warning 

IMU Error 

Critical Error 

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Intelligent'Flight Mode ` 

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 

pre-set flight maneuvers. 

Lock the current nose direction as the aircraft's forward direction. The aircraft will Course Lock move in the locked directions regardless of its orientation (yaw angle). 

Home Lock Pull the pitch stick backward to move the aireraft toward its recorderd Home Point. 

Point of Interest The aircraft will orblt around the subject automatically to allow the operator can be 

more focus on framing their shoot on the subject in Point of Interest, 

A virtual tether is created between the aircraft and the mobile device so that the 

Follow Me aircraft can track your movement as you move. Note that Follow Me performance is 

subject to the GPS accuracy on the mobile device. 

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

Waypoints you control the camera and orientation. The flight path can be saved and re-apply 

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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 approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user's authority to operate the equipment. 

Compliance Information 

FCC Warning Message 

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved 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: 

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

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 

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 interPerence that may cause undesired operation of the device. 

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

L'exploitation est autoris6e aux deux conditions suivantes: 

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

(2) I'utilisateur de I'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radio6lectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est 

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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 approved by the party responsible for compliance could 

void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 

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P:R:O :F:ESSION A L 

Quick Start Guide 

V1.2 
Phantom 3 Professional 

It's time to meet your Phantom 3 Professional. 

The Phantom 3 Professional's camera records video at up to 4K and captures 12 megapixel photos. 

Review the diagram below for a full list of your Phantom 3 Professional's parts; 

1. Gimbal and Camera 9. Alrcrafl Stalus Indicators ~^ 

2. Vision Posilioning System 

3. Camera Micro-SD Card Slot 

10. Antennas 

11. Intelligenl Fllghl Battery 

4. Aircrafl Micro-USB Port 12. Power Button 

5. Camera Stalus Indlcator 13. Batlery Level Indicators 

6. Front LEDs 14. Link Bulton 

7. Molors 15. Camera Micro-USB Port 

B. Propellers 
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11. Gimbal Dial 

12. Camera Seltings Dlal 

13, Vldeo Recording Button 

14. Flight Mode Switch 

15.Shutter Button 

16. Playback Butlon 

17. C1/02 Buttons (Customizable) 

18. USB Port 

19. Micro-USB Port 

Remote Controller 

This powerful Remote Controller allows you to pllot and maneuver your Phantom 3 Professional at distances over 6,000 

feet (2 km)* away, while putting selected camera controls at your fingertips. 

Built into your Remote Controller is a rechargeable LiPo battery and DJI Lightbridge, which when paired with a compatible 

mobile device gives you a live HD view from the Phantom's camera. 

Mobile device connection 

' This maximum Iransmission dlstance was tested In a lab environment and is for reference only. The maximum operaling distance may vary depending 

on conditions in your immedlate surroundings. 
Fly Safe 

DJI encourages you to enJoy flying your Phantom 3 Professional In a safe, responsible, and smart way. To do this, it Is important to 

understand some baslc flight guldetlnes, both for your protection and for the safety of those around you. 

1. Fly In Open Areas: Always ffy in locatlons that are free and clear of buildings, trees, power Ilnes, and o{her obstacles. Do not fly above 

or near people or animals. 

2. Malntaln Control at AII Times: Even when using DJI autopilot functions such as Auto-Takeoff, Auto-Landing, and Auto-Return to 

Home, always keep your hands on the Remote Controller and maintaln control of your alrcraft when it is In flight. 

3. Malntaln Line of Sight: Keep your alrcraft in slght at all {imes, and avold flying behintl buildings or other obstaclas lhat may block your view. 

4, Monitor Your Altitude: For the safety of full-sized alrcraft and other alrtraffic, always By at altitudes less than 400 feet (120 meters) 

above ground level, or in Iine with your local laws and regulatlons. 

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No-Fly Zones. 

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Make sure to calibrate the compass at every new fllght location. The compass is very sensltive to electromagnetic Interference, whlch 

can cause abnormal compass data, leading to poor flight performance or even fallure. Regular calibratlon is requlred for optlmal 

performance, 

1. DO NOT catibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic Interference, such as magnetite, parking structures, and 

steel relnforcements underground. 

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

3. DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal obJects. 

4, If the Alrcraft Status Indicators are showing solld red, then try to calibrate again. If they are blinking red and yellow alternately after 

placing the alrcraft on the ground, the compass has detected magnetic interference. Change your Iocation. 

e Environmental Considerations: 

1. Do not fly In severe weather conditlons. This Includes high winds (speeds of 22 mph or 10 m/s or more), snow, raln, and fog. 

2. Only fly In open areas. Tall bulldings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board compass and GPS signal. 

3. Avold obstacles, crowds, high-voltage power Ilnes, trees, and bodles of water. 

4. Minimize electromagnetic Interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, Including moblle phone base statlons, 

radlo transmisslon towers, or WI-FI hotspots. 

6. Alrcraft and battery performance are subJect to environmental factors such as aly density and temperature. Be very careful when 

flying 19,600 feet (6 km) or more above sea level, as battery and alrcraft performance may not be at peak efficlency. 

6. The Phantom 3 Professlonal cannot operate in P Mode or use GPS at polar latitudes. Only ATTI Mode and the Vislon Positloning 

system wlll be operatlonal. 

® P Mode: 

In this mode, the Phantom 3 Professlonal can use GPS and the Vislon 

Posltloning system, allowing It to hover accurately In positlon Indoors 

and out. When GPS Is avallable, a Home Polnt will be locked so that the 

Phantom 3 Professlonal can Return to Home if the Remote Controller 

slgnal Is lost. 

P To enable P Mode, toggle the Flight Mode Switch 

` to the P posltlon. 

There are three states in P mode: 

P-GPS: GPS works best when outdoors and in a wlde open area. Your 

Phantom 3 Professlonal uses GPS to hover In place when there Is a 

strong GPS signal, 

P-OPTI: If GPS Is not avallable, the aircraft can use the Vlslon Positloning 

system to hover accurately. 

P-ATTI: Nelther GPS nor the Vislon Positioning system are avallable. 

The alrcraft will only use Its barometer for altitude and other on-board 

sensors for attltude stabilizatlon. 

Note that the Vision Positloning system may not work properly when 

the Phantom 3 Professional is flying over water, over surfaces without 

a clear pattern, or In a low-light environment. 

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When there is a strong GPS slgnal, the alrcraft will be able to 

record a Home Polnt and return to that Home Point when 

requlred. The Home Polnt locatlon is recorded when the GPS 

signal Icon In the DJI GO app Is elther yellow or green. 

The alrcraft will return to the Home Point automatically in the 

following scenarlos (all requlre a strong GPS slgnal): 

Smart RTH: When the RTH button on the Remote Controller 

or In the DJI GO app is pressed. 

Low-Battery RTH: A notificatlon will appear in the DJI GO 

app requesting the pllot to take actlon when the battery level 

falls under a certain level. 

Fallsafe RTH: When the Remote Controller's signal Is lost. 

• While relurning to the Horne Point, the aircraft's allitude can be adjusted to avoid obstacles. Tall buildings may affecl the Remote 

Controller's signal. The Failsafe Relurn to Home procedure will be triggered if lhe slgnal is losl. Be sure to fly higher lhan any nearby 

buildings to avoid crashing. 
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Weight (Including Baltery) 

Max. Ascent Speed 

Max. DescentSpeed 

Max.Speed 

Max. Flight Altitude 

Max. Flight Time 

Operating Temperature Range 

GPS 

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Controilable Range 

1280 g 

5 m/s 

3 m/s 

16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) 

6000 m 

Approximately 23 minutes 

0°C to 40°C 

GPS/GLONASS 

Pitch: - 90° lo +30° 

• Vislon Positioning 

Velocily Range <8 m/s (Altitude 2 m) 

Altitude Range 30 cm-300 cm 

Operating Range 30 cm-300 cm 

Operating Environment Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (Lux > 15) 

• Camera 

Sensor Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" Effeclive pixel8:12.4 M(lolal pixels: 12.76 M) 

Lens FOV (Field Of View) 940 20 mm (35 mm format equlvalent) f/2.8 

ISO Range 100-3200 (vldeo) 100-1600 (photo) 

Eleclronlc Shulter Speed 8 s-1/8000 s 

Image Max. Size 4000 x 3000 

Sllll Photography Modes Single shot 

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames 

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 brackeled frames at 0.7EV Blas 

Time-lapse 

Video Recording Modes UHD : 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30 

FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 

HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 

Max. Bitrale of Video Storage 60 Mbps 

Supported File Formats FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Vldeo: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) 

Supported SD Card Types Micro-SD, Max. capacity: 640B. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating requlred 

Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 40°C 

® Remote Controller 

Operaling Frequency 2.400 GHz-2,483 GHz 

Max. Transmission Distance 2 km (ouldoors and unobstructed) 

Video Output Port USB 

Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 40°C 

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S 

Mobile Device Holder Tablets and smartphones 

Transmitter Power (EIRP) FCC: 20 dbm; CE:16 dbm 

Working Voltage 1.2 A 07.4 V 

• Charger 

Voltage 17.4 V 

Raled Power 100 W 

• Intelligent Flighl Battery ( PH3-4480 mAh-15.2 V) 

Capacily 4480 mAh 

Voltage 15.2 V 

Baltery Type LIPo 4S 

Energy 68 Wh 

Net Weight 365 g 

Operating Temperature -10°C to 40°C 

Max. Charging Power 100 W 

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Preparing Your Phantom 3 Professional Before Flying 

Read the User Manual and watch the video tutorials in the DJI GO app or on the official DJI website (wwwdji.com ), and 

read the following documents included in the box before using your Phantom 3 Professional for the first time: Phantom 3 

Professional Quick Start Guide, Phantom 3 Professional /Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer, Phantom 3 Professional/ 

Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines, In the Box. 

1. Download the DJI GO App 

Search 'DJI GO' on the App Store or Google Play and 

download the DJI GO app to your mobile device. 

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2. Watch the Tutorial Videos 

Watch the tutorial videos on www.d)i.comor in 

the DJI GO app. 

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3. Check Battery Levels 

Pressing the Power Button once on either your Intelligent Flight Battery or Remote Controller displays the battery level. 

Be sure to fully charge both batteries before your first flight. 

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4. Charging the Batteries 

• Only use the official DJI Phantom 3 Professional charger. Remove the Intelligent Flight Battery from the aircraft before 

charging. 

• It is recommended that you turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery or Remote Controller before charging. 

• Connect the charger to a suitable power source (100-240V 50/6011 -1z). 

• Connect the charger to the Intelligent Flight Battery or Remote Controller. The LEDs will display the current charge level, 

and when fully charged, they will automatically turn off. 

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5. Preparing the Remote Controller 

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position, and 

then adjust the antennas as shown. The strength of the 

Remote Controller's signal will fluctuate depending on the 

positions of the antennas. 

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The transmission signal between the aircraft and 

Remote Controlier will be strongest within the 

-------------------- range illustrated here. If the signal is weak, adjust 

the positions of the antennas and fIy the aircraft 

closer to achieve optimal signal performance, 

Q Press the button on the side of the Mobile 

Device Holder to release the clamp. 

Q Place your moblle device Into the clamp and 

adjust It so that the moblle device Is held 

securely In place. 

OO Connect your moblle device to the Remote 

Controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of 

tha cable Into your mobile device, and the 

other end into the USB port on the back of 

the Remote Controller. 

A - To avoid signal Interference, do not use other 2.4GHz devices when flying. 

6. Ftight Controls 

Here are the default flight controls (Mode 2). The left stick controls altitude and rotation, while the right stick controls the 

forward, backward, left or rlght movements. The gimbal dial controls the camera's tilt. 

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Q Taggle the Flight Mode Switch on your Remote Controller 

to the right (P Mode). P Mode is Positioning Mode, A 

Mode is ATTI Mode, and F Mode Is Function Mode. 

~ 2 Turn on the Remote Controller by pressing the power 

button once, releasing it, and then pressing and holding 

for 2 seconds. 

(3) Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into your Phantom 3 

Professional. Turn on the battery by pressing the power 

button once, releasing it, and then pressing and holding 

for 2 seconds. 

Q Ensure the LED on your Remote Controller is green, 

indicating it Is ready to be used, 

( s Connect your mobile device to the Remote Controller 

with a USB cable and launch the DJI GO app. Follow the 

Instructions within the app. 

© In the app, tap 'Camera'. Ensure your Phantom 3 

Professlonal is ready to fly by completing the on-screen 

Checklist. Beginner Mode is enabled by default when 

you launch the DJI GO app for the flrst time. The 

aircraft's altitude and flight distance are restricted when 

flying in Beginner Mode. You can disable Beginner 

Mode in the Settings Page of the DJI GO app. 

QCalibrate the compass by tapping the Aircraft Status 

Bar in the app and selecting 'Calibrate'. Then follow the 

on-screen instructions. 

© Attach the propellers with a black nut onto the motors with 

black dot and spin them counter-clockwise to secure. 

Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto the motors 

without black dot and spin them clockwise to secure. 

7. Getting Ready for Takeoff 

Remove the gimbal clamp as shown on the 

right. Place your Phantom 3 Professional on a 

flat surface, in an open space, with the nose 

facing away from you. Then follow the steps 

below In this order: 

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• Tighten the propellers with both hands before each fllght. 

• If you wish lo record photos or videos, Inserl a Micro-SD card into the Camera's Micro-SD Card Slol. 

• The Fllght Mode Swltch Is locked In P Mode by default. Refer lo the User Manual to learn how to unlock the switch and change 

to other modes. 

• When not In P mode, the Phantom 3 Professional will only mainlain altitude, not position, and wlll drlft wlth wind or user input. 

Return to Home Is not available in F mode. 

8. Flight 

Before taking off, make sure the Aircraft Status Bar in the DJI GO app 

indicates 'Safe to Fly (GPS)' or 'Safe to fly (non-GPS)' if flying indoors. 

• Auto Takeoff and Landing: 

Your Phantom 3 Professional can automatically takeoff and land at the tap of a button in the Camera screen of the DJI 

GO app. 

0 Tap and slide to confirm automatic takeoff. Tap and slide to confirm automatic landing . The aircraft will automatically takeoff and ® The aircraft will automatically land. hover at 4 feet (1.2 meters). 
• Manual Takeoff and Landing (Stick configurations are for MODE 2): 

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Start the motors by pulling both control sticks to the bottom 

inside (or outside) corners, Release the sticks once the 

motors start. Slowly push the left stick (throttle stick) up to 

takeoff. 

Start / Stop the motors Lefl stick up (Slowly) 

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To land, gently pull the left stick (throttle stick) 

down to lower the aircraft until It touches the 

ground. Then pull both sticks to the bottom inside 

corners to stop the motors. 

Left stick down (Slowly) 

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',~ • Never slop the motors mld-fllght, olherwise the aircraft will crash. Only stop lhe molors when on the ground or as required in 

emergency situatlons to reduce lhe risk of damage or Injury, 

• You cannot lakeoff If the Intelligenl Fllght Baltery is not sufflciently charged and the Crilical Low Baltery Warning Is active. 

• The Intelligent Flight Baltery must warm up If the oulside temperature is low. A warning will appear in the DJI GO app in lhls scenario. 

• Once spinning, Ihe rotating propellers can be dangerous. Do not slart lhe motors when lhere are people nearby and always fly 

In a wide-open area. 

• Power off your Phantom 3 Professlonal befofe switching off the Remote Conlroller afler landing. 

• Return to Home: 

1. Press and hold the Return to Home Button on your 

Remote Controller until the LED surrounding the button 

starts blinking whlte and starts beeping. Your Phantom 

3 Professional will return to the set Home Polnt, Press 

the button once to stop tho procedure. 

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RTH Button The app's RTH Button 

2. The DJI GO app will warn you if your Phantom 3 

Professional's battery level falls under a certain level. This 

warning threshold can be set in the app. The aircraft will 

land immediately if the battery power reaches a critical 

level and the Critical Low Battery Level Warning appears. 

3. Failsafe: The Phantom 3 Professional will enter Return to 

Home Mode If the signal to the Remote Controller is lost. 

• Whlle relurning home, you can still control your Phanlom 3 

Professional's altilude to avoid any obstacles. 

Appendix 

Aircraft Status Indicators Remote Controller Status LED Camera Controls 

® Slowly: Safe to fly, GPS working * Remote Controller is functioning normally, • Adjust the camera parameters using 

but is not connected to the aircraft. the Camera Settings Dial on the 

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system working, no GPS and is connected to the aircraft. GO app. Press the Shutter Button or 

~ Slowly: P-ATTI or ATTI Mode O; B-B-B... Aircraft Low Battery Level Warning Video Recording Button to capture 

or Remote Controller error. photosorrecordvideos. 

0uickly: Not connected 

to the Remote Controller B—B—••• Remote Controller has been ° Adjust the gimbal's tilt using the 

s Slowly: Low Battery Level Warning 

dle for 5 minutes. Gimbal Dial. 

;®; Quickly: Critical Low Battery Level Warning ° Download photos and videos from 

the Micro-SD card to your mobile 

*0 Solid: Critical error device through the DJI GO app. 

You can also use a SD-card reader 

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