# INSPIRE 1 User Manual V1.0
2015.3

# Using this manual Legends
Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference 

## Before Flight The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Inspire 1.
1.Disclaimer 2.In the Box 3.Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide 4.Safety Guidelines 5.Inspire 1 User Manual 6.Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines Wa tching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is recommended. Afterw ards, prepare for your first flight by using the Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide. Refer to this manual for more comprehensive information. 

## Wa tch the video tutorials Please w atch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Inspire 1 correctly and safely: www.dji.com/product/inspire
- 1/video


## Download the DJI Pilot app Dow nload and install the DJI Pilot app before use. Scan the QR code or visit “http://m.dji.net/djipilot” to dow nload the app.

For the best experience, use mobile d ev ice w ith Andriod V 4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0 or later.



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# Contents

**Using this manual** Legends 2 Before Flight 2 Wa tch the video tutorials 2 Dow nload the DJI Pilot app 2 

### Product Profile Introduction 6 Feature Highlights 6 Assemble the Aircraft 7 Aircraft Diagram 9 Remote Controller Diagram 9 

### Ai **rcraft** Flight Controller 12 Flight Mode 12 Flight Status Indicator 12 Return to Home (RTH) 13 Dynamic Home Point 15 Vision Positioning System 16 Flight Recorder 17 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 17 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 18 

### Remote Controllers Remote Controller Profile 24 Remote Controller Operations 24 Dual Remote Controllers Mode 29 Remote Controller Status LED 31 Linking the Remote Controller 32 Remote Controller Compliance Version 33 

### Gimbal and Camera Camera Profile 35 Gimbal 36

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### DJI Pilot **Ap p**  Camera 40 Map 43 Academy 43 User Center 43 

### Flight Flight Environment Requirements 45 Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 45 Preflight Checklist 49 Calibrating the Compass 49 Auto Take
- off and Auto Landing 50 Starting/Stopping the Motors 51 Flight Test 51 

### FA **Q Ap**  **pendix** Specifications 57 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 60 How to Update Firmw are 61 FCC Compliance 62



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# Product **Profile** This chapter describes the features of Inspire 1, instructs you to assemble the aircraft and explains the components on the aircraft and remote controllers.

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# Product Profile Introduction The Inspire 1 is brand new q uadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HD video signal (up to 2km) to multiple devices straight out of the box. Equipped with retractable landing gear, it can capture an unobstructed 360 degree view fro m its camera. The built
- in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency wh ile minimizing space. When no GPS signal is av ailable, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering precision. 

## Feature Highlights Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting space for ND filters for better exposure control. New q uick
- release mount allow s you to remove the c amera w ith ease. HD Video Dow nlink: Low latency, HD dow nlink pow ered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge system. It also provides dual controllers mode. Landing gear: Retractable landing gear that enables an unobstructed panoramic view from the camera. DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a battery management system. Flight Controller: The next generation flight controller system provides a more reliable flight experience. A new flight recorder stores the flight data from each flight, and Vision Positioning enhances hovering precision w hen no GPS is available. 

## Assemble the Aircraft Unlocking Travel Mode The aircraft is in Travel Mode during deliver y. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before your first flight: 1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment. 2. Pow er on the Remote Controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Toggle the Transformation Sw itch up and dow n at least four times. 4. Power off the aircraft.

Travel Mode Toggle×4 Landing Mode



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Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" (P21) for more information . If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote controller to de activate Travel Mode. Refer to "Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode" (P30) section for more infromation about Master remote controller. Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before switch from Landing Mode to Travel Mode. Place the aircraft on the smooth and reflective surface (e.g. table or tile) before switching between the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not place the aircraft on the rough and sound
- absorbing surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between the trave l modes and landing mode. 

### Installing Gimbal and Camera 1. Remove Gimbal Cover. 2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right w hen facing the nose of the aircraft). 3. Insert the gimbal by aligning the w hite mark on the Gimbal. 4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the locked position.

1 Gimbal Cover 

### 3 Gimbal Lock Mounting Place Gimbal Connector 

### 2 LockedProductProfile

Ensure the Micro
- SD card is correctly inserted into the camera. 

### Attaching Propellers Attach propellers w ith the black nut onto motors w ith the black dot and spin counter
- clockw ise to secure. Attach propellers w ith gray nut onto motors w ithout a black dot and spin clockw ise to sec ure.

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Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by hand to ensure security before flight. 

### Attaching 1345s Quick
- Release Propellers The 1345s Quick
- Release propeller is the upgrade version of the propellers that greatly enhance the reliability of the propeller during the flight. Following the steps below to attach the 1345s Quick
- Release propellers. 1. Install the propellers w ith a w hite dot onto the mounting plates that have a w hite dot, and install the propellers w ithout a w hite dot onto the mounting plates that do not have a w hite dot.

Wh ite dot Without white dot Wh ite dot Wi thout white dot

2. Align the hook (A) on the propellers w ith the securing spring (B), then press dow n the propeller onto the mounting plate then rotate the propellers according to the lock direction until it is secured.



### Preparing Remote Controller Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antenna as show n. 1. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, adjust it to fit then attach your mobile device. 2. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller w ith a USB cable. 3. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller.



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## Aircraft Diagram

[1] [1] GPS
[2] [2] Propeller (P17)

[3] Motor [3] [6] [4] [4] Front LED (P12) [5] [5] Landing gear [7] [6] Gimbal and Camera (P35) [8]

[9] [7] Intelligent Flight Battery (P18) [8] Aircraft Micro
- USB Port [11] [10] [9] Rear LED (P12) [10] Camera Micro
- USB Port [11] Camera Micro
- SD Card Slot (P35) [12] [13] [12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16)

[13] Aircraft Status Indicator (P13) 

## Remote Controller DiagramProductProfile

[1] Antennas (P29) Relays aircraft control and video signal. [1] [2] Mobile Device Holder Mounting place for your mobile device. [2] [3] Control Stick Controls aircraft orientation.
[3] [4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P13) [9] Press and hold the button to initiate Return to [4] Home (RTH). [8] [5] [7] [6] [5] Transformation Switch (P27) Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower the landing gear.

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[6] Battery Level LEDs [8] Power Button Displays the current battery level. Used to power on or power off the remote controller. [7] Status LED [9] RTH LED Displays the pow er status. Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.ProductProfile [10] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. Only functions wh en the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI Pilot app. [11] Playback Button Playback the captured images or videos. [12] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, th e set number of photos wi ll be taken with one press. [16] [17] [18] [19]

[15] [10] [14] [11]
[13] [12]

[13] Flight Mode Switch Used to sw itch betw een P, A and F mode. [14] Video Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [15] Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. [16] Mini
- HDMI Port Connect an HD compatible monitor to this port to get a live HD vi deo preview o f wh at the camera sees. [18] CAN Bus Port Reserved for future use. [19] USB Port Connect to mobile device to access all of the DJI Pilot app controls and features. [17] Micro
- USB Port For connecting the remote controller to your computer. [20] GPS Module [20] Used to pinpoint the location of the remote

controller. [21] Back Left Button [23] [21] Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. [22] Power Port Connect to a pow er source to charge the remote controller’s internal battery. [22] [23] Back Right Button Customizable button in DJI Pilot app.


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# Ai **rcraft** This chapter describes the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System and the Intelligent Flight Battery.

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# Ai **rcraft** Flight Controller The Inspire 1’s flight controller is based on DJI flight controller wi th several enhancements such as new f light mode and new

s afe mode. Three safe modes are available: Failsafe, Return Home and Dynamic Home Point. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. A flight re corder stores crucial flight data for each flight. 

## Flight Mode Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found in the section below : P mode (Positioning) : P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: P
- GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P
OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering P
- ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is controlled. A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. Use the Flight Controller mode switch t o change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the “Flight Mode Sw itch” on P27 for more information. 

## Flight Status Indicator The INSPIRE 1 comes w ith the Front LED, Rear LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of these LEDs are show n in the figure below :
Aircraft Status Indicator

Front LED Rear LED
The Front and Rear LED show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LED displays solid red and the Rear LED displays solid green. Aircraft Status Indicator show s the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status Indicator: 

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### Aircraft Status Indicator Description
Normal Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively

Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Green Flashes Slow ly X2 Green Flashes Twice Yellow Flashes Slow ly Wa rning Pow er on and self
- check Aircraft w arming 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)Aircraft Fast Yellow

Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost Slow Red Flashing Low Battery W arning Fast Red Flashing Critical Low Battery W arning Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error

— Solid Red Critical Error Red and Yellow

Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required 

## Return to Home (RTH) The Return to Home (RTH) brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three cases that w ill trigger RTH procedure; they are Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH.
GPS Description

The Home Point is the location at which your aircraft takes off when the Home Point GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through the GPS icon ( ). If you are using the Dynamic Home Point setting, the Home Point will be updated to your current position as you move around and w hen the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks green. 

### Smart RTH Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to “RTH button” on P28 for more information) or the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to the latest recorded Home Point, you may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the Smart RTH. Press the Smart RTH button once to start the process, press the Smart RTH button again to exit Smart RTH and regain the control.

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### Low Battery RTH The low b attery level failsafe is triggered wh en 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 wh en these wa rnings are show n. DJI Pilot app wi ll adv ise user to return the aircraft to the Home Point wh en low b attery warning is triggered. Aircraft wi ll automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after 10 seconds countdow n. User can cancel the RTH by pressing once on the RTH button. The thresholds for these wa rnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its distance from the Hom e Point. Aircraft wi ll land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft to land to the ground from the current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft’s orientation during the landing process. The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI Pilot app, and is described below

Critical Low battery level Sufficient battery warning(Red) level(Green) Low battery Rem aining flight time level warning

Power requires to return home Battery level indicator Battery Level Remark Aircraft Status Wa rning Indicator

Low battery The battery Aircraft status

pow er is low

. lev el w arning indicator blinks

Please land the RED slow ly. aircraft.

Critical Low The aircraft Aircraft status battery level must land indicator blinks warning immediately. RED quickly.
Estimated Estimated

remaining flight remaining N/A

based on current flight time battery level. DJI Pilot app Tap “Go
- home” to have the aircraft return to the Home point and land automatically, or “Cancel” to resume normal flight. If no action is taken, the aircraft will automatically go home and land after 10 seconds. Remote controller will sound an alarm. The DJI Pilot app screen will flash red and aircraft starts to descend. Remote controller will sound an alarm.

N/A Flight Instructions

Fly the aircraft back and land it as soon as possible, then stop the motors and replace the battery.

The aircraft will begin to descend and land automatically.
N/A



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When the critical battery level wa rning activates and the aircraft is descending to land automatically, you may push the throttle upw ard to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more appropriate location for landing. Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining flight time and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft’s current status. 

### Failsafe RTH Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and compass is working normally. Return home process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if a remote controller signal is resumed. 

### Failsafe Illustration 1 Record Home Point (HP) 2 Confirm Home Point 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost
<8m
Blinking Green Blinking Green Fast Blinking Yellow 4 Signal Lost Lasts 3secs. 5 Go Home(20m can be set) 6 Landing after Hovering 15secs

He ight over HP>20m
20m Elevate to 20m
He ight over HP<=20m Fast Blinking Yellow Fast Blinking Yellow Fast Blinking Yellow Aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore it is important to set an reasonable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter “Camera” view

and select “MODE” to set the Failsafe altitude. Aircraft w ill stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle stick during the Failsafe. 

## Dy namic Home Point Dynamic home point is useful in situations w hen you are in motion and require a Home Point that is different from the takeoff point. GPS module is located at the position shown in the figure below :Aircraft

GPS

Ensure the space above the GPS module is not obstructed w hen using Dynamic Home Point.
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There are tw o options for Dynamic Home Point. 1. Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point. 2. Set the remote controller’s coordinate as the new Home Point. Setting Up Dynamic Home Point Follow the steps below

to setup Dynamic Home Point: 1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the “Camera” page. 2. Tap“ ”and select“ ”, to reset the remote controller’s coordinates as the new Home Point. 3. Tap“ ”and select“ ”, to reset the aircraft ’s coordinates as the new Home Point. 4. The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set successfully

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## Vision Positioning System DJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic and image data to help the aircraft identify its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Inspire 1 can hover in place more precisely and fly indoors or in other env ironments wh ere there is no GPS signal available. The main components of DJI Vision Positioning are located on the bottom of your Inspire 1, including [1]two sonar sensors and[2]one monocular camera.

[2]

[1] Using Vision Positioning Vision Positioning is activated automatically wh en the Inspire 1 is powered on. No manual action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in the indoor environment where no GPS is available. By using the sensors on the Vision Positioning system, Inspire 1 can perform precision hovering even when no GPS is available.



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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 1. Toggle the sw itch to “P” as show n the figure to the right: 2. Place the Inspire 1 on a flat surface. Notice that the Vision Positioning system cannot w ork properly on surfaces w ithout pattern variations. 3. Pow er on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status indicator wi ll flash tw ice in green light, wh ich indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off, and the Inspire 1 w ill hover in place. The performance of your Inspir e 1’s Vision Positioning Sy stem is subject to the surface you are fly ing over. The ultrasonic waves may not be able to accurately measure the distance over sound absorbing materials, and the camera may n ot function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from “P” mode to “A” mode automatically if both GPS and Vision Positioning Sy stem are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations: Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pur e w hite, pure red, pure green). Flying over a highly reflective surfaces. Flying at high speeds(over 8m/s at 2 meters or over 4m/s at 1 meter). Flying over w ater or transparent surfaces. Flying over moving surfaces or objects. Flying in an area w here the lighting changes frequently or drastically. Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux > 10,000) surfaces. Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound w aves (e.g. thick carpet). Flying over surfaces w ithout clear patterns or texture. Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with same design). Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound w aves aw ay from the aircraft. In the event of loss of remote con troller’s signal, the aircraft wi ll hover for 8 seconds and then auto
- land if it is in “P” mode. Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness of the sensors. The effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 2.5 meters. Vision Positioning system may not function properly w hen the aircraft is flying over w ater. Vision Positioning system may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in l ow light conditions (less than 100lux). Do not use other ultrasonic devices w ith frequency of 40 KHz w hen Vision Positioning system is in operation. Vision Positioning system may not be able to stabilize the aircraft w hen flying close to the ground (below

0.5 meters) in fast speed. Keep the animals aw ay from the aircraft w hen Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals. 

## Flight Recorder Flight data is automatically stored in the internal storage device of the aircraft. User can gain access to these data through the DJI Pilot app. This includes flight duration, orie ntation, distance, aircraft status information, speed, and other parameters. 

## Attaching and Detaching the Propellers Use only DJI approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The grey or black nut on the propeller indicates the rotation direction of the prop eller and where it should be attached. To attach the propellers properly, © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 

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match the nut with the dots on the motors of your Inspire 1: Propellers Grey cap(1345) Black cap(1345R) Figure Attach On Motors w ithout a black dot Motors w ith a black dot Legends Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten

Unlock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove 

### Attaching the Propellers 1. Attach the propellers wi th a grey nut onto a motor wi thout a black dot and spin the propellers clockw ise to secure them in place. Attach the propellers w ith a black nut onto a motor w ith a black dot and spin the propellers counter clockw ise to secure its position. Be sure to completely tighten each propeller by hand before flight.

Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off. Handling the propellers w ith care. Manually tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly. 

### Detaching the Propellers Hold the motor still. Then spin the propeller in the unlock direction indicated on the propeller itself. 

### Detaching 1345s Quick
- Release Propellers Press the 1345s Quick
- Release propellers dow nw ard firmly then rotate the propeller in the unlock direction to unlock the propellers.

Check that the propellers and motors are installed correc tly and firmly before every flight. Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use old, chipped, or broken propellers. To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or motors w hen they are spinning. ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience. 

## DJI Intelligent Flight Battery The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and smart charge
discharge functionality. It can only be charged wi th an appropriate DJI approved charger.

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger 

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Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" P21 for more information . 

### DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 1. Battery Level Display: LEDs display the current battery level. 2. Battery Life Display: LEDs display the current battery pow er cycle. 3. Auto
- discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 6 5% of total pow er when it is idle (press the pow er button to check battery level wi ll cause battery to exit idle state) for more than 10 days to prevent sw elling. It takes around 2 d ays to discharge the battery to 65%.It is normal to feel moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell w hen charging. 5. Over charge Protection: Charging automatically stops w hen the battery is fully charged. 6. Temperature Detection: The battery w ill only charge w hen the temperature is betw een 0 °C(32°F) and 40°C (104°F). 7. Over Current Protection: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 10A) is detected. 8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 18V to prevent over
- discharge damage 9. Short Circuit Protect ion: Automatically cuts the pow er supply w hen a short circuit is detected. 10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJI Pilot app show s w arning message w hen damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Information History: Show the last 32 entries of battery information records that include warning messages and so on. 12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivity to save pow er. 13. Communication: Battery voltage, capaci ty, current, and other relevant information is provided to the aircraft’s to the main controller.
Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelins before use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage.Aircraft



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Power Button 

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# (Built
- in LED) LED1



### Powering ON/OFF Powering On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. The

Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level. Pow ering Off: Press the Pow er Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to pow er off. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 

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### Low Temperature Notice: 1

. The performance of the intelligent Flight Battery is significantly reduced when flying in a low temperature environments (those w ith air temperatures below 5 °C ). Ensure that the battery is fully charged and the cell voltage is at 4.43 V before each flight. 2. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery in extremely low temperature environments (those w ith air temperatures below
- 10 °C ) is not recommended. When flying in environments w ith temperatures between 5 °C and
- 10 °C , the Intelligent Flight Battery should be able to achieve the appropriate voltage levels (above 4.2 V), but it is recommended that you apply the included insulation sticker to the battery in order to prevent a rapid drop in temperatures. 3

. If the DJI Pilot app displays the “Critical Low Battery Level Warning” when flying in low temperature environments, stop flying and land the aircraft immediately. You will still be able to control the aircraft’sAircraft movement w hen this w arning is triggered. 4. Store the Intelligent Flight Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure that its temperature exceeds 5 °C before using it in the low temperature environment. 5

. When using the Inspire 1 in a low temperature environment, begin by allowing the aircraft to hover at a low altitude, for approximately one minute, to heat the battery. 6

. To ensure optimum performance, keep the Intelligent Flight Battery’s core temperature above 20 °C when in use. In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to warm up for approximately 1
- 2 minutes before taking off. 

### Checking the battery level The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining pow er the battery has. When the battery is pow ered off, press the Pow er Button once. The Battery Level Indicators wi ll light up to display the current battery level. See below for details. The Battery Level Indicators w ill 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 LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 87.5%~100% 75%~87.5% 62.5%~75% 50%~62.5% 37.5%~50% 25%~37.5% 12.5%~25%0%~12.5% =0% 

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### Battery life The battery life indicates how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must be replaced. When the battery is pow ered off, press and hold the Pow er Button for 5 seconds to check the battery life. The Battery Lev el Indicators wi ll light up and/or blink as described below f or 2 seconds:
Batte ry Life LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life 90%~100% 80%~90% 70%~80% 60%~70% 50%~60% 40%~50% 30%~40% 20%~30% below 20%
Wh en battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. For more information about the battery, launch DJI Pilot app and check the information under the battery tab. 

### Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (100
- 240V 50/60Hz). 2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Bat tery to the Battery Charger. If the battery level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 3. The Battery Level Indicator w ill display the current battery level during charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged w hen Battery L evel 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. Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard charger (model: A14
- 100P1A) at the same time, otherw ise the charger may overheat. Alw ays turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Inspire 1. Nev er insert or remove a battery w hen it is pow ered on.Aircraft

Power Outlet
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Battery Level Indicators while Charging LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 0%~25% 25%~50% 50%~75% 75%~100% Fully Charged 

### Charging Protection LED Display The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. Battery Level Indicators while Charging LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern LED2 blinks tw ice per second LED2 blinks three times per second LED3 blinks twice per second LED3 blinks three times per second LED4 blinks tw ice per second LED4 blinks three times per second Battery Protection Item Ov er current detected Short circuit detected Ov er charge detected Over
voltage charger detected Charging temperature is too low ( <0°C) Charging temperature is too high (>40°C) After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to turn off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug the charger in the event of a room temperature error, the charger will resume charging when the temperature falls within the normal range. DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third
- party chargers. How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery: To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is recommended to charge and discharge the battery thoroughly for every 10 charge
- and
- dischar ge cycle. User should install the battery onto the aircraft and then power on the aircraft to initiate the discharge process, discharge the battery until the aircraft is pow ered off automatically. User should then fully charge the battery to ensure the bat tery is w orking at its optimal. Slow : Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Inspire 1’s Battery Compartment and pow er it on. Leave it on until there is less than 5% of pow er left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Launch the DJI Pil ot app to check battery level. Rapid: Fly the Inspire 1 outdoors until there is less than 5% of pow er left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on. 

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# Remote Controllers

This chapter describes the features of the remote controller that includes aircraft and remote controller operations and dual remote controller mode.

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# Remote Controller Remote Controller Profile The Inspire 1 Remote Controller is a multi
- function wi reless communication device that integrates the video dow nlink ground system and aircraft Remote Controller system. The video dow nlink and aircraft Remote Controller system operate at 2.4 GHz wi th maximum transmission distance of 2km. The remote controller features a number of camera functions, such as taking and preview ing photos and video, and contr olling gimbal motions. The remote controller is pow ered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The current battery level is displayed by LEDs on the front panel of the remote control. Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant w ith both CE and FCC regulations. Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 , Mode 2. Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle. Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle. Do no t operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalent to a soccer field) to prevent transmission interference. 

## Remote Controller Operations Powering On And Off The Remote Controller The Inspire 1 remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacity of 6000mAh. The battery level is indicated by the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow the steps below

to pow er on your remote controller: 1. When pow ered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Le vel LEDs w ill display the current battery level. 2. Then, press and hold the Pow er Button to pow er on the remote controller. 3. The Remote Controller will beep when it powers on. The Status LED will blink green (slave remote controller blinks solid purple) rapidly, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LED w ill show

a solid green light w hen l inking is completed. 4. Repeat step 2 to pow er off the remote controller after finish using it.



### Charging Remote Controller Charge the remote controller via supplied charger. 

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Power Outlet Charger
Power Button 

### Controlling Camera Shoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control.

[1] [4] [2]
[3]

[1] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed without letting go of the remote controller. Move the dial button to left or right to view the pictures or videos in playback mode. [2] Playback Button Press to view

images or videos that have already been captured. [3] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos w ill be taken wi th a single press. [4] Recoding Button Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. 

### Controlling Aircraft This section explains how to use the various features of the remote controller. The Remote Controller is set to Mode 2 by default.

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Stick Neutral/ mid point: Control sticks of the Remote Controller are placed at the central position. Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed aw ay from the central position.RemoteControllers Remote Aircraft Controller Remarks

( indicates nose direction) (Mode 2) Moving the left stick up and dow n changes the aircraft’s elevation. Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. Push the throttle stick up to takeoff. Wh en both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1 will hover in place. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the fa ster the Inspire 1 will change elevation. Always push the stick gentl y 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 clock
- wise, and push the stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Inspire 1 w ill stay facing its current direction. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Inspire 1 wi ll rotate. Moving the right stick up and dow n changes the aircraft’s forw ard and backw ard pitch. Push the stick up to fly forw ard and dow n to fly backw ard. The Inspire 1 w ill hover in place if the stick is centered. Push the stick further away from th e center position for a larger pitch angle (maximum 35  ̊) and faster flight. Moving the right stick control left and right changes the aircraft’s left and right pitch. Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Inspire 1 will hover in place i f the stick is centered. Push the stick further away from the center position for a larger pitch angle (maximum 35  ̊) and faster flight. Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the dial to the left, and t he camera will shift to point dow nw ards. The camera w ill remain in its current position w hen dial is static.



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Flight Mode Switch Toggle the sw itch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose betw een; P mode, F mode and A mode. Figure Flight Mode F F mode A A mode P P mode F

A

P P mode (Positioning) : P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors: P
- GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P
- OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering P
- ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is controlled. A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more in formation about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. The Flight Mode Sw itch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the sw itch, launch the DJI Pilot app, enter the "Camera" page, tap "MODE", and then activate "Multiple Flight Mode" . 

### Transformation Switch / RTH Button The Transformation Switch / RTH Button combination serves two functions. Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower the landing gear. Or, press the button to activate the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. Transformation Switch This switch has two positions. The effect of toggling the switch to any of these positions is defined below:RemoteControllers

Lower Raise 1. Raise: Raise the landing gear to its upper most position.

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2. Low er: The landing gear w ill lower to its low est position for landing.

Do not raise the landing gear w hen the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure the landing gear is low ered before landing.
RTH button Press and hold this button to start the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. The LED around the RTH Button will blink white to indicate the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The ai rcraft will then return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain the control of the aircraft.



### Connecting Mobile Device Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the clamp. Adjust the clamp to secure your mobile device. Then connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller.



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### Optimal Transmission Range The signal transmission betw een aircraft and remote controller perform best w ithin the range that displayed in the picture show n below:

Optimal Transmission Range

Strong We ak
Ensure the aircraft is flying w ithin the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance and position betw een the operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmission performance. 

## Dual Remote Controllers Mode More than one remote controller can connect to the same aircraft in Dual Remote Controller mode. In Dual Controllers mode, the “Master” remote controller operator controls the orientation of the aircraft, while the “Slave” remote controller controls the movement of the gimbal and camera operation. W hen multiple “slave” remote controllers (max of 6) are connect to the aircraft, only the first connected “slave” remote controller is able to control the gimbal, the remaining “slave” remote controller can view t he live feed video from the aircraft and set the camera parameters, but they cannot control the gim bal.RemoteControllers

Master Remote Co ntroller Slave Remote Co ntroller

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### 29INSPIRE 1 User ManualRemoteControllers Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the

single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera. 

### Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default. Users must enable this feature on the “Master” remote controller by through the DJI Pilot app. Follow the steps below

for setup: “Master” Remote Co ntroller: 1. Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app. 2. Go to the Camera page, and tap to enter the remote controller settings window . 3. Tap “Set RC Status” to enable Master
- and
- Slave mode. 4. Select “Master” in the “Set RC Status” section to set the remote controller as “Master” remote controller.
RC Settings

RC Control Settings

Master and Slave Set RC Status OFF Master Slave
RC Name T12254 Connection Password 1234

Slave RC List

5. Enter the connection passw ord for the “Slave” remote controller. “Slave” Remote Controller: 1. Tap “Search for Master Controller” to search the “Master” remote controller.
RC Settings

RC Control Setting

Master and Slave Set RC Status OFF Master Slave RC Name S88642 Request Control Search for Master Controller
Master RC List



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Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as “Slave”. Meanwhile, the “Slave” remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote controller to “Master” in DJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft.
2. Search the “Master” remote controller in the surrounding area in the “Request Control” section.

RC Settings RC Control Settings

Master and Slave Set RC Status OFF Master Slave RC Name S88642 Request Control Search for Master Controller
Master RC List
T12254RemoteControllers

3. Select the “Master” remote controller from the “Master RC List” and input the connection passw ord to connect to the desired “Master” remote controller.



## T12254 Connection Password 1234 Master RC List



## Remote Controller Status LED The Status LED reflects connection status betw een Remote Controller and aircraft. The RTH LED show s the Return to Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains details on these indicators.

RTH LED

Status LED

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— Solid Red chime

— Solid Green chime

— Solid Purple D
- D
-

— Solid Blue D
- D
- chime Slow Blinking Red ......

D
- D
- D / None Red and Green/ Red and Yellow Alternate Blinks Remote Controller Status The remote controller set as "Master" but it is not connected w ith the aircraft. The remote controller set as "Master" and it is connected w ith the aircraft. The remote controller set as "Slave" but it is not connected w ith the aircraft. The remote controller set as "Slave" and it is connected w ith the aircraft. Remote controller error.
HD Dow nlink is disrupted.Controllers RTH LED Sound Remote Controller Status.

— Solid W hite chime Aircraft is returning home. Blinking White 

## D

. . . Sending Return to Home command to the aircraft. Blinking White 

## DD

.. .. .. Aircraft Return to Home in progress.
The Remote Status Indicator will blink red, sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low. 

## Linking the Remote Controller The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is o nly required w hen using a new remote controller for the first time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller: 1. Pow er on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI Pilot app. 2. Pow er on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Enter “Camera” view and tap on and then tap “Linking Remote Controller” button as show n below

. RC Control Setting

Rem ote Control Calibration Stick Mode Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.
C1 Gim bal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the remote controller. Linking Remote Controller 

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4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and "beep" sound is emitted.
RC Control Setting

Rem ote Control Calibration Stick Mode

Default stick mode is Mode Searching for aircraft frequency, aircraft is controlled. timeout in 54 seconds Do not change unless familiar Press the linking button on the aircraft to link this remote controller C1 Gim bal gim bal yaw Cancel

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the remote controller. Linking Remote Controller

5. Locate the Linking button on the front of the aircraft, as shown in the figure shown below. Press the Linking button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator will display solid green if Link is succeed.

Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as “Slave”. Meanwhile, the “Slave” remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote controller to “Master” in DJI Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft. Remote controller w ill disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the same aircraft.RemoteControllers



## Remote Controller Compliance Version The remote controller is compliant w ith both CE and FCC requirements.

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# Gimbal and Camera
This chapter provides the technical specifications of the camera and explains the working mode of the gimbal.

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# Camera and Gimbal Camera Profile The on
- board camera supports 4K video capture up to 4096x2160p24 and 12M pixel photos capture by using the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor. You may export the video in either MOV or MP4 format for editing. Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and timer mode. A live preview of what the camera is seeing before you shoot videos and pictures is supported through the DJI Pilot App. 

### Camera Micro
- SD Card Slot To store your photos and videos, plug in the micro
- SD card into the slot shown below before powering on the Inspire 1. The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro
- SD card and supports up to a 64GB micro
- SD card. A UHS
- 1 type micro
- SD card is recommended, because the fast read and wr ite capability of these cards enables you to store high
- resolution video data.GimbalandCamera

Do not remove micro
- SD card from the Inspire 1 w hen it is pow ered on.


### Camera Data Port Pow er on the Inspire 1 and then connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to dow nload photos or videos from the camera to your computer.

Pow er on the aircraft before attempting to dow nload the files.
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### Camera Operation Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot the images or the videos through the DJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to “Controlling Camera” P25. 

### ND Filter Attach an ND filter to the front of the camera to reduce over
- exposure and “jello” effect. 

## Gimbal Gimbal Profile The 3
- axis Gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture stabilized images and video. The Gimbal can tilt the camera up to 120 degrees and rotate 360 degrees.GimbalandCamera +30° 0°

- 90° +330°
- 330°

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control pitch movement of the camera by default. Note that you cannot control the pan motion of the camera by default. Enable the “Master
- and
- Slave” mode and set the remote co ntroller to “Slave” state if you wi sh to control both the pan and pitch movement of the camera. Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera.
Pan Control Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to control the pan movement of the gimbal: 1. Pow er on the aircraft and remote control, launch DJI Pilot app and enter “Camera” page. 2. Tap “RC Control S ettings” icon and select either C1 or C2 customizable button as the gimbal pitch/ yaw

sw itching button. 3. Select “Gimbal Pitch/Yaw ” from the dropdow n list.



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RC Control Setting

Rem ote Control Calibration Stick Mode Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.
C1 Gim bal Pitch/Yaw C2 Reset gimbal yaw

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the remote controller. Linking Remote Controller

Press C1 or C2 button to sw itch from pitch mode to yaw mode. You may use the gimbal dial to pan the gimbal under yaw

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

### Using DJI Pilot App to Control Gimbal Follow the steps below

to use DJI Pilot app to control the gimbal orientation: 1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter “Camera” page. 2. Tap and press on the screen until a blue circle is show n. 3. Slide to control the gimbal orientation w ithin the “Camera” page as show n below

.GimbalandCamera

**MODE** P
- GPS OFF Safe to Fly (GPS)
**ISO 100 1/320**  **EV 0 4821**  **00:22:16** JPEG 4K 30

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### Gimbal Operation Modes Three Gimbal operation modes are av ailable. Sw itch betw een the different operation modes on the Camera page of the DJI Pilot 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:

P itch Pan

The angle betw een Gimbal’s orientation and aircraft’s nose remains Follow Mode constant at all times. One user alone can control the pitch motion of the

Gimbal, but a second user is required to control the pan motion using a second remote controller. FPV Mode The Gimbal w ill lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a First
Person
- View

flying experience. The Gimbal’s motion is independent of the aircraft’s orientation. One user Free Mode alone can control the pitch motion of the Gimbal, but a second user is

required to control the pan motion using a second remote controller. Tap to force the Gimbal orientation to re
- align w ith aircraft’s orientation Re
- alignment by panning from gimbal’s current orientation. Pitch angle w ill remain

unchanged during the re
- alignment.
Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven ground. (2) Gimbal has received an excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please take off from flat, open ground and protect the gimbal after pow ering up. Flying in heavy fog or cloud may make the gimbal w et, leading to a temporary failure. The gimbal w ill recover w hen it dries out.



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# DJI Pilot A **pp** This chapter describes the four main GUI of the DJI Pilot app.

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# DJI Pilot A **pp**
The DJI Pilot app is a new mobile app designed specifically for the Inspire 1. Use this app to control the gimbal, camera and other features of your flight system. The app also comes wi th Map, Store a User Center, for configuring your aircraft and sharing your content wi th friends. It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience.

United States 

## Mountain View Shot with DJI INSPIRE 1

CAMERA MAP ACADEMY USER CENTER 

## Camera The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Inspire 1’s camera. You can also configure various camera parameters from the Camera page. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [18] **MODE** P
- GPS CL Safe to Fly (GPS) [9]
**ISO 100 1/320**  **EV 0 4821**  **00:22:16** JPEG 4K 30
[17]
[16] [15] [14] [10]

[13] H: 2 M D: 39 M [11] V.S H.S 1.2 M 0200m 8.3 M/S 24.2 M/S [12] 

### 40 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.INSPIRE 1 User Manual [1] Flight Mode : The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode. Tap to enter MC (Main Controller) settings. Modify flight limits, perform compass calibration, and set the gain values on this screen. [2] GPS Signal Strength : This icon show

s the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicates adequate GPS strength. [3] IOC Settings

: This icon shows which IOC setting that the aircraft has entered when in F Mode. Tap to enter IOC setting menu and select Course Lock, Home Lock or Point of Interest Lock. [4] System Status

: This icon show

s current aircraft system status, such as GPS signal health. [5] Battery Level Indicator

: The battery level indicator dynamically displays the battery level. The color zones on the battery level indicator represent different battery levels. [6] Remote Controller Signal

: This icon show

s the strength of remote controller signal. [7 ] HD Video Link Signal Strength

: This icon show

s the HD video downlink signal strength betw een the aircraft and the remote controller. [8] Battery Level

: This icon show

s the current Intelligent Flight Battery level. Tap to enter battery information menu, set the various battery w arning thresholds and view the battery w arning history in this page. [9] General Settings : Tap this icon to enter General Settings page. Select parameter units, reset the camera, enable the quick view featu re, adjust the gimbal roll value and toggle flight route display on this page. [10] Camera Operation Bar Exposure Lock : Tap to enable or disable the camera exposure lock. Function : Tap to adjust camera settings, such as video format and digital filters. Shutter : Tap this button to take a single photo.

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Record : Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Video Recording Button on the remote controller, w hich has the same function. Playback : Tap to enter playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured. Camera Settings and Shooting Mode : Tap to enter the Camera Settings page and sw itch from camera shooting mode from manual to auto. [11] Map Display the flight path of the current mission. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI.

0 200m [12] Vision Positioning : This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning Sy stem's sensors. [13] Flight Telemetry

H: 2 M D: 39 M V.S H.S 1.2 M 8.3 M/S 24.2 M/S Vision Positioning Status Icon is highlighted w hen Vision Positioning is in operation. Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. (1) The red arrow

show s wh ich direction the aircraft is facing. (2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. (3) Pitching of the boundary betw een light blue and dark blue area shows roll angle. [14] Home Point Settings

: Tap this button to reset the current home point. You may choose to set the aircraft take
- off location, the remote controller’s current position, or the aircraft’s current position as the Home Point. [15] Return to Home (RTH)

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



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[16] Gimbal Operation Mode Refer to "Gimbal Operation Mode" P38 for more information. [17] Auto Takeoff/Landing / : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. [18] Back : Tap to return to the main GUI. 

## Map User can view

t he current flight route in a larger map vi ew i n this page. You can also perform Auto take
- off and Landing in the page. Ensure your mobile device has access to the Internet. Due to the map data required, Wi
- Fi connection is recommended. Internet access is required to cache the map, if Wi
- Fi is unavailable, mobile data service is required. 

## Academ y Dow nload user manual, view online videos. A lso you can use the flight simulator to practice your flight skills. 

## User Center You can sync the picture and videos to the mobile device, view the flight records and check your DJI account status in the User Center. Use the DJI registered account to lo gin to the User Center.

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# Flight This chapter describes the flight safety and flight restrictions.

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# Flight Once pre
- flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator to learn how to fly safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a suitable location. 

## Flight Environment Requirements 1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include w ind speed exceeding 10m/s , snow , rain and smog. 2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structu res may affect the accuracy of the on
- board compass and GPS signal. 3. Av oid from obstacles, crow ds, high voltage pow er lines, trees or bodies of w ater. 4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in area wi th high levels of electromagnetism, including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission tow ers. 5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factor such as air density and temperature. Be very careful wh en flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft performance may be reduced. 6. The Inspire 1 cannot operate w ithin the polar areas in “P” mode. 

## Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area Flight limits on height and distance can be set. The details of these flight limits are described in the follow ing section. All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), FAA and their own national airspace regulations. For safety reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and legall y. The flight limits function includes height limits, distance li mits and No Fly Zones. Wh en operating in P Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones wo rk together to manage flight. In A mode only height limits w ork and flights cannot go higher than 120 meters. 

### Max Height & Radius Limits Max Height & Radius limit flying height and distance, and the user may change these settings in the DJI Pilot App. Once complete, your Inspire 1 w ill fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these settings. The tables below show the details of these limits.Flight

Max Height Max Radius

Home Point Height of aircraft when powered on

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GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green

Flight Limits DJI Pilot App Aircraft Status Indicator Max Height Flight altitude must be under Wa rning: Height None.

the set height. limit reached.
Max Radius Flight distance must be w ithin Wa rning: Distance Rapid red flashing when close to the the max radius. limit reached. max radius limit.Flight GPS Signal Weak Blinking Yellow Flight Limits DJI Pilot App Aircraft Status Indicator Max Height Flight height restricted to Wa rning: Height limit None.

120m and under. reached. Max Radius No limits If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Inspire 1, but cannot fly it further. If the Inspire 1 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non
- GPS) mode, it w ill fly back within range automatically. 

### Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas Restricted areas include airports w orldw ide. All restricted areas are listed on the DJI official w ebsite at http://www .dji.com/fly
- safe/category
- mc. Restricted areas are divided into category A and category B. Category A areas cover major international airport such as LAX and Heathrow , wh ile category B areas includes smaller airports. Catego ry A Safety Zone (1) T he category A “safety zone” is comprised of a small “no
- fly zone” and a range of “restricted
altitude zones”. Flight is prevented in the “no
- fly zone” but can continue with height restrictions in the restricted
- altitude zone. (2) 1 .5 miles (2.4 km) around a designated safety zone is a no
- fly zone, inside which takeoff is prevented. (3) 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 5 miles (8 km) around restricted areas are altitude restricted, wi th maximum altitude going from 35 feet (10.5 m) at 1.5 mile s (2.4 km) to 400 feet (120 m) at 5 miles (8 km). (4) A “ wa rning zone” has been set around the safety zone. When you fly wi thin 320 feet (100m) of the safety zone, a w arning message will appear on the DJI Pilot App.



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Category B Safety Zone (1) Category B “safety zone” is comprised of a “no
- fly zone” and a “w arning zone”. (2) 0.6 miles (1 km) around the safety zone is a designated “no
- fly zone”. (3) A “w arning zone” has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 0.6 miles (1Km) of this zone, a w arning w ill appear on the DJI Pilot App.

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GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green
Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt Aircraft Status Indicator Motors w ill not start. Wa rning: You are in a No
- fly zone. Take off prohibited. No
- fly Zone If the aircraft enters the Wa rning: You are in a No
- fly

restricted area in A mode but P mode activates the aircraft zone, automatic landing has will automatically descend to begun. (If you are w ithin 1.5 mile land then stop its motors after radius) landing. Wa rning: You are in a restricted zone. Descending to safe Red flashing If the aircraft enters the altitude. (If you are betw een the Restricted
restricted area in A mode but P range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile altitude flight mode activates, it w ill descend radius) zone to a safe altitude and hover 15 Wa rning: You are in a restricted

feet below

the safe altitude. zone. Max flight height restricted

to betw een 10.5m and 120m. Fly Cautiously. Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Wa rning: You are approaching a

there w ill be w arning message. restricted zone, Fly Cautiously. Free zone No restrictions. None. None.

Semi
- automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. Wh en flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicator wi ll blink red quickly and continue for 3 seconds, then sw itch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point it w ill sw itch back to red blinking. For safety reason s, please do not fly close to airports, highw ays, railway stations, railw ay lines, city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible.



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## Preflight Checklist 1. Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 3. Micro
- SD card has been inserted if necessary. 4. Gimbal is functioning as normal. 5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 6. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft. 

## Calibrating the Compass IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new f light location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interferen ce, wh ich can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance. DO NOT calibrate your compass w here there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such as magnet ite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground. DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials w ith you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones. DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects.


### Calibration Procedures Choose an open space to carry out the follow ing procedures. 1. Ensure the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass in the Checklist, or if you hav e changed your position since last calibrating it, tap “MODE” in the app and select “Compass Calibration ” to calibrate the compass. Then follow the on
- screen instructions. 2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator w ill display a solid green light.

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### 49FlightINSPIRE 1 User Manual 3. Hold the aircraft vertically w ith nose pointing dow nw ard, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator show solid red.Flight

If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your aircraft to a different location to carry out compass calibration. Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch DJI Pilot App, follow the on
- screen instruction to calibrate the compass.


### Wh en to Recalibrate 1. When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow . 2. Wh en flying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last flight. 3. When the mechanical structure of the Inspire 1 has c hanged, i.e. changed mounting position of the compass. 4. When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the Inspire 1 does not fly in straight lines. 

## Auto Take
- off and Auto Landing Auto Take
- off Use auto take
- off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. Follow

the steps below

to use auto take
- off: 1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter “Camera” page. 2. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode. 3. Go through the pre
- flight checklist. 4. Tap“ ”, and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and take
- off. 5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.5 meters above ground.



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

the steps below

to use auto
- landing: 1. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode. 2. Check the landing area condition before tapping “ ”, to perform landing. 3. Aircraft low ers t he landing gear and proceed to land automatically. 

## Starting/Stopping the Motors Starting Motors The Combination Stick Command (CSC) listed below are used to start the motors instead of simply push
- ing the stick up. Ensure that you perform the CSC in one motion.

OR



### Stopping Motors There are tw o methods to stop the motors. Method 1: When the Inspire 1 has landed, push the throttle dow n , then conduct CSC . Motors w ill stop immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle dow n and hold. The motors w ill stop after 3 seconds.

OR

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



## Flight Test Take off/Landing Procedures 1. Place the aircraft on open, flat ground w ith battery indicators facing towards you. 2. Pow er on the remote controller and your mobile device, then the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Launch the DJI Pilot App and enter the Camera page. 4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is safe to fly now . If it flashes yellow , it means Home Point is not recorded, and you should not take off. 5. Push the throttle up slow ly to take off or using A uto Take
- off to take off. 6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app. 7. To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull dow n on the throttle slow ly to descend. 8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest po sition for 3 seconds or more until the motors stop. 9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, follow ed by the Remote Controller.

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When the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. A low battery level w arning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicator blinking red slow ly or rapidly during flight. Wa tch video tuto rials about flight for more flight information. 

### Video Suggestions and Tips 1. Work through the checklist before each flight. 2. Select desired gimbal w orking mode in the DJI Pilot app. 3. Aim to shoot w hen flying in P mode only. 4. Alw ays fly in good w eather, such as sunny or w indless days. 5. Change camera settings to suit you. These include photo format and exposure compensation. 6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and scenes. 7. Push the sticks gently to make aircraft movements stable and smooth.Flight



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# FA **Q**

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# Troubleshooting (FAQ)
1. How can I put a GoPro camera on the Inspire 1? The Inspire 1 does not currently support GoPro attachments. The gimbal is designed to hold DJI cameras only. 2. Wh en w ill ground station functio nality be available? The Inspire 1 does not currently support ground station. Ground station will be available w ith future firmw are updates. 3. Is the camera’s exposure automatic? The exposure can be set to Auto, for automatic changes, or Manual, if you wish to use a specific setting.
4. Can I see the size of images through the app? Yes, you can preview

image or video sizes through the DJI Pilot app.
5. How much w eight can the Inspire 1 carry w ithout its included camera? We do not recommend flying w ith any payload other than the included DJI gimbal and camera.FAQ 6. Do you have an LCD monitor available for the Inspire 1? No, DJI does not sell LCD or HD monitors for the Inspire 1. However, you can output the live streaming video to a compatible monitor or mobile device of your ow n. 7. How long does it take to charge the battery? Does it comes w ith a charger? Yes, all Inspire 1 units come w ith standard TB47 charger. Wi th the standard TB47 100W charger, it takes 85min to fully charge a 4500mAh battery. 8. Are the tw o remote controllers the same? Should I setup the remote controllers in the app or somew here else to control the camera and aircraft separately? The two remote controllers are physically identical. You can set the remote controllers to either "Master" or "Slave" through the DJI Pilot app if you w ish to use dual controller mode. 9. Wh ere can I find info on the simulation application that plugs into the trainer port? Can you suggest a simulation program? There is no trainer port on the remote controller for the Inspire 1. 10. Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series remote controller? No, it cannot. The mobile device holder can only be used w ith the Inspire 1 remote.
11. Does the Inspire 1 have a SD card included? The Inspire 1 comes w ith a 16GB micro
- SD card. It supports SD cards up to 64GB.
12. Can I upgrade and buy a second remote controller if I only buy a single remote controller now ? Yes. 13. How big is the Inspire 1? Its length x height x width dimensions without the propellers attached are 44 x 30 x 45cm (17.3 x 11.8 x 17.7in).



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14. Wh at flight controller does the Inspire 1 use? The Inspire 1 uses its ow n new flight controller. 15. Wh ich motors and propellers does the Inspire 1 come w ith? The Inspire 1 uses 3510 motors and 1345 propellers. 16. Aircraft frame arm joints appear loosen, is that normal? The space of the joins show n in the below figure is normal and it w ill not affect t he performance of aircraft, do not adjust the position of the screw s on your ow n.FAQ

17. Failed to complete self
- check? Place the aircraft on the flat surface before pow ering on. Do not move the aircraft during the self
check.

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# Ap **pendix**

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# Ap **pendix** Specifications

Aircraft Model T600 We ight (Battery Included) 2935 g Hovering Accuracy (P Mode) Vertical: 0.5 m Horizontal: 2.5 m Max Angular Velocity Pitch: 300°/s Yaw: 150°/s Max Tilt Angle 35° Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s Max Descent Speed 4 m/s Max Speed 22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) Max Flight Altitude 4500 m Max W ind Speed Resistance 10 m/s Max Flight Time Approximatel y 18 minutes Motor Model DJI 3510 Propeller Model DJI 1345 Indoor Hovering Enabled by default Operating Temperature Range
- 10° to 40° C Diagonal Distance 559 to 581 mm Dimensions 438x451x301 mm Gimbal Model ZENMUSE X3 Output Power (W ith Camera) Static: 9 W ; In Motion: 11 W Operating Current Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 mA Angular Vibration Range ±0.03° Mounting Detachable Controllable Range Pitch:
- 90° to +30° Pan: ±320° Mechanical Range Pitch:
- 125° to +45° Pan: ±330° Max Controllable Speed Pitch: 120°/s Pan: 180°/sAppendix

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Camera Name X3 Model FC350 Total Pixels 12.76M Effective Pixels 12.4M Image Max Size 4000x3000 ISO Range 100
- 3200 (video) 100
- 1600 (photo) Electronic Shutter Speed 8 s to 1/8000 s FOV (Field Of View) 94° CM OS Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” 20mm (35mm format equivalent) f/2.8 focus at ) Lens 9 Elements in 9 groups Anti
- distortion Single shoot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Still Photography Modes Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias Time
- lapse UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 Video Recording Modes FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60 HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60 Max Bitrate Of Video Storage
Supported File Formats
Supported SD Card Types 60 Mbps FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG
- 4 AVC/H.264) Micro SD Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS
- 1 rating required. Operating Temperature Range 0° to 40° C Remote Controller Name C1 Operating Frequency 922.7MHz~927.7 MHz (Japan Only) 5.725~5.825 GHz;2.400~2.483 GHz Transmitting Distance 2 km (Outdoor And Unobstructed) EIRP 10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G Video Output Port USB, Mini
- HDMI Power Supply Built
- in battery Charging DJI charger Dual User Capability Host
- and
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Mobile Device Holder Tablet or Smart Phone Output Power 9 W Operating Temperature Range
- 10° to 40° C Storage Temperature Range Less than 3 months:
- 20° to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C Charging Temperature Range 0
- 40° C Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S Charger Model A14
- 100P1A Voltage 26.3 V Rated Power 100 W Battery (Standard) Name Intelligent Flight Battery Model TB47 Capacity 4500 mAh Voltage 22.2 V Battery Type LiPo 6S High voltage battery Energy 99.9 W h Net W eight 570 g Operating Temperature Range
- 10° to 40° C Storage Temperature Range Less than 3 months:
- 20° to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C Max Charging Power 180 W Battery (Optional) Name Intelligent Flight Battery Model TB48 Capacity 5700 mAh Voltage 22.8 V Battery Type LiPo 6S Energy 129.96 W h Net W eight 670 g Operating Temperature Range
- 10 to 40° C Storage Temperature Range Less than 3 months:
- 20 to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C Charging Temperature Range 0° to 40° C

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Max Charging Power 180 W Vision Positioning Velocity Range Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground) Altitude Range 5
- 500 cm Operating Environment Brightl y lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces Operating Range 0
- 250 cm DJI Pilot App Mobile Device System Requirements iOS version 7.1 or later; Android version 4.1.2 or later * iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5S, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini Supported Mobile Devices 3, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, iPad 4;* Samsung Note 3, Samsung S5, Sony Z3 EXPERIA;* Note: It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experienceAppendix 

## Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) IOC allows users to lock the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. There are three working modes for IOC and you may select the desired IOC modes from the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works under F mode, and user must toggle the flight mode switch to “F” mode to activate IOC. Refer to the table below: Course Lock (CL) Home Lock (HL)* Point of Interest (POI)* Its forw ard direction is pointing to the nose direction w hen recording, w hich is fixed until you re
- record it or exit from CL. Record a Home Point (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraft far from or near to the HP. Point of Interest. Record a point of interest (POI), the aircr aft can circle around the POI, and the nose alw ays points to the POI. *Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon. 

### Prerequisites of IOC Use the IOC feature under the following condition:
Modes IOC GPS enabled GPS Flight Distance Limits Course Lock No None None Home Lock Yes Aircraft ≥10m Home Point POI Yes Aircraft 5m~500m Point of Interest Using IOC Enable the IOC feature by tapping “Enable IOC” in the setting page of the DJI Pilot app. Toggle the Flight Mode Sw itch to “F” mode and follow the on
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## How to Update Firmware Follow the process described below to upgrade the aircraft, remote controller and battery. 

### Updating the Aircraft Firmware Step 1
- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has at least 50% pow er and there is at least 100MB of free space on the SD card. Step 2
- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 1. Dow nload the firmw are update package from the official DJI we bsite (http://www.dji.com/product/ inspire
- 1). 2. Insert the SD into your PC. Extract the all dow nloaded files into the root directory of the SD card. Remove the SD card from your PC. Ensure the Inspire 1 is pow ered off then insert the SD card into the SD card slot on the Inspire 1 camera. Step 3
- Update the Aircraft 1. Ensure the remote controller is pow ered off and then pow er on the aircraft. Upgrade w ill begin automatically after aircraft is pow ered on.Appendix 2. It w ill take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmw are update. The camera w ill sound a short pulse of "D
- D
- D
- D" beeping sound to indicate the upgrade is in progress and sound a “D
--- DD” 3. beeping sound to indicate the update is complete w ith success. Check the upgrade status by opening the “.txt” file that is automatically generated after the update. The update is successful if the text “result: successful” is in the document. Try upgrading the firmw are again if the text “result: failed” is found or the gimbal sound a long beep sound. 

### Updating the Remote Controller Firmware Step 1
- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity Remote controller firmw are is included in the aircraft firmw are update package. Use the same update package file that is dow nloaded from the DJI official we bsite. Ensure the remote controller battery lev el is above 50%. Step 2
- Prepare the Firmware Update Package 1. Extract all dow nloaded files into the root directory of an SD card or USB thumb drive. 2. Insert the SD card into a SD card reader or the USB disk onto the remote controller USB port when remote controller powered off

. If you do not have a SD card reader, you may insert the SD card into the gimbal and connect the gimbal with remote controller to upgrade the remote controller. Step 3
- Update the Remote Controller 1. Pow er on the remote controller and wa it 60 seconds until the upgrade begins. Do not pow er off the remote controller during the update. 2. It wi ll take approximately 10 minutes to complete the firm wa re update. The camera wi ll sound a beeping sound and the Sta tus LED on the remote controller show s solid blue to indicate the update is in progress. The Status LED on remote controller show s solid green and beeping sound will stop if the upgrade is completed wi th success. The Status LED on remote controller show s s olid red if upgrade is failed. Try upgrade again. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 

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### Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware The Intelligent Flight Battery is upgraded during the aircraft firmware upgrade process. It is recommended to keep the upgrade package files in your SD card. The upgrade wi ll start automatically after pow er cycling the aircraft.

Do not perform firmw are update while the aircraft is still flyin g in the air. Only carry out firmw are update w hen the aircraft is landed. Be sure to update the remote controller’s firmw are to the latest version after you upgrade the aircraft’s firmw are. The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after updating. Re
- link the remote controller and aircraft. Confirm the update results according to the gimbal sounds. It is normal for the aircraft to sound or the LED to blink during the update process. Ensure there is only one firmw are package file stored on your SD card. Only storage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFAT file systems are supported for aircraft and remote controller firmware updates. Delete any automatically generated txt files (xxx_GS.TXT) in the SD card w hen updating multiple remote controllers. 

## FCC Compliance FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible f or compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 

### Compliance Information FCC W arning Message Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 

### FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies wi th FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled env ironment. This equipment should be installed and operated w ith minimum distance 20cm betw een the radiator& your body. This transmitter must not be co - located or operating in conjunction wi th 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 

### 62 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed.INSPIRE 1 User Manual frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance wi th the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How ever, there is no guarantee that interference wi ll not occur in a particular installatio n. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, wh ich 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 follow ing measures:

— Reorie nt or relocate the receiving antenna.

— Increase the separation betw een 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 wi th Industry Canada licence
- exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the follow ing tw o conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this dev ice must accept any interference,including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent areil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'are il ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 

### IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co
- located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated w ith minimum distan ce 20cm betw een the radiator& your body. Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 

### KCC W arning Message

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

. ” “ 해당 무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음 ” 

### NCC W arning Message 低功率電波輻射性電機管理 辦 法 第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或 使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加 大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用 不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應改善至無 干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法 通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法 通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波 輻射性電機設備之干擾。

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