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# PHANTOM 3

ADVANCED

V1.0 

# User Manual

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# Using this manual
Legends

Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference



## Read Before the First Flight Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Advanced:

1. In the Box 2. Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 3. Phantom 3 Advanced Quick Start Guide 4. Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer 5. Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines
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 Advanced Quick Start Guide and refer to the User Manual for more detailed information.



## Video Tutorials
Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below, which demonstrates how to use Phantom 3 Professional safely: http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3/video



## Download the DJI Pilot app Download and install the DJI Pilot app before using the aircraft. Scan the QR code to the right to download the latest version. The Android version of the DJI Pilot app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later. The iOS version of the DJI Pilot app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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# Contents
**Using this manual** Legends 2 Read Before the First Flight 2 Video Tutorials 2 Download the DJI Pilot app 2



### Product Profile Introduction 6 Feature Highlights 6 Preparing the Aircraft 7 Aircraft Diagram 8 Remote Controller Diagram 8



### Aircraft Flight Controller 11 Flight Mode 11 Flight Status Indicator 11 Return-to-Home (RTH) 12 Smart RTH 12 Low Battery RTH 13 Failsafe RTH 14 Vision Positioning System 14 Flight Recorder 16 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 16 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 17



### Remote Controller Remote Controller Profile 23 Using the Remote Controller 23 Remote Controller Status LED 27 Linking the Remote Controller 28 Remote Controller Compliance Version 29

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### Camera and Gimbal

Camera Profile 31 Gimbal 32



### DJI Pilot 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 53 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 55 FCC Compliance 56© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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# Product Profile

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

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# Product Profile

Introduction The Phantom 3 Advanced represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 1080p 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 available, the Vision Positioning System allows the aircraft to hover accurately in place. 

## Feature Highlights
Camera and Gimbal: Phantom 3 Advanced has a fully integrated camera that shoots 1080p video at up to 60 frames per second and captures 12 megapixel photos. An enhanced sensor gives you greater clarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous flying camera

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HD Video Downlink: The low-latency HD downlink 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 flight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable flight experience. A newly implemented flight recorder stores critical data from each flight and the Vision Positioning System enhances hovering precision when flying indoors or in environments where GPS is unavailable.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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## 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.



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

Preparing the Remote Controller: 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. Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lock them in position.

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## Aircraft Diagram

Remote Controller Diagram
[1] Antennas Relays aircraft control and video signal. [2] Mobile Device Holder Securely mounts your mobile device to the remote controller. [3] Control Stick Controls the orientation and movement of the aircraft. [4] Return Home (RTH) Button Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH). [1] [2]

[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [3] [1] GPS [2] Propeller [3] Motor [4] Front LED Indicator [5] Landing gear [6] Gimbal and Camera [7] Aircraft Micro-USB Port [8] Aircraft Status Indicator [9] Intelligent Flight Battery [10] Vision Positioning Sensors [11] Antennas [12] Camera Micro-SD Card Slot [13] Camera Micro-USB Port [14] Link Button [1] [2] [3] [4]

[5] [6] [7]

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### 9 [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.

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[19] [18] [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 Pilot 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 Pilot app.) [11] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is selected, the set number of photos will be taken with one press. [12] Flight Mode Switch Switch between P-mode, A-mode, and F-mode. [13] Video Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [14] Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. [15] Mircro-USB Port Connect to a SD card reader to upgrade the firmware. [16] USB Port Connect to mobile device or to a USB port for firmware upgrade.

[17] C1 Button Customizable through the DJI Pilot app. [18] C2 Button Customizable through the DJI Pilot app. [19] Power Port Connect to a power source to charge the battery of the remote controller. [10]

[11] [15] [16]

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# Aircraft

This section introduces the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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## Flight Status Indicator The Phantom 3 Advanced has Front LEDs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEDs are shown in the figure below:

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: 

# Aircraft
Flight Controller The Phantom 3 Advanced’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. 

## Flight Mode Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found below: P-mode (Positioning) : P-mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Advanced depending on signal 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 P26 for more information.

Front LED Aircraft Status Indicator

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### Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Normal Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Turning On and Self-Checking

Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft Warming Up
Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning)

X2 Green Flashes Twice Safe to Fly (P-mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS) Yellow Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning) Warning Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning Fast Red Flashing Critical Battery Warning 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) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three types of RTH procedure: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes these three scenarios in detail. GPS Description

Home Point If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal strength is indicated by the GPS icon ( ). The aircraft status indicator will blink rapidly when the home point is recorded.



## Smart RTH 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 Pilot app 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.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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Warning Remark Aircraft Status Indicator DJI Pilot app Flight Instructions

Low battery level warning The battery power is low. Please land the aircraft. Aircraft status indicator blinks RED slowly. 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. Fly the aircraft back and land it as soon as possible, then stop the motors and replace the battery.

Critical Low battery level warning The aircraft must land immediately. Aircraft status indicator blinks RED quickly. The DJI Pilot app display will flash red and the aircraft will start to descend. The remote controller will sound an alarm. Allow the aircraft to descend and land automatically.

Estimated remaining flight time Estimated remaining flight based on current battery level. N/A N/A N/A 

## 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 Pilot 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 orientation during the landing process.


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

Battery level Indicator Critical Low battery level warning(Red)
Low battery level warning(Yellow) Sufficient battery level(Green)

Remaining flight time

Power requires to return home

### 14 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 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 Pilot app and enter “Camera” and select “MODE” to set the Failsafe altitude. The aircraft will stop its ascent and return to the Home Point immediately if the throttle stick is moved during the Failsafe RTH procedure. 

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


### Failsafe Illustration When the 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.

Height over HP<=20m



## Vision Positioning System
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 Advanced can hover in place more precisely and fly 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 Advanced; they include two ultrasonic sensors and one monocular camera.

[1] [2] 5 RTH (adjustable altitude)

Fast Blinking Yellow 1 Record Home Point

Blinking Green 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost

Fast Blinking Yellow 2 Confirming Home Point

Blinking Green 6 Landing (after hovering for 5 secs)

Fast Blinking Yellow 4 Signal Lost Lasts (afer 3 sec.)

Fast Blinking Yellow Height over HP>20m
Elevate to 20m 20m >3S × ×

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### 15 Using Vision Positioning Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Advanced is turned on. No further action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in indoor environments, where GPS is unavailable. Using the sensors that are built into the Vision Positioning system, the Phantom 3 Professional can hover precisely even without GPS.

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 same design). Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft. 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 to 3 meters. The Vision Positioning System may not function properly when th e 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) in fast speed. Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 1. Toggle the flight mode switch to P-mode. 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.

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## Flight Recorder Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters. Access these data from the DJI Pilot app through the Micro-USB Port on the aircraft. 

## Attaching and Detaching the Propellers Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Advanced. 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

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Propellers Grey Nut Black Nut Figure
Attach On Motors with a grey axes Motors with a black axes
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 with grey nuts onto the motors with grey axes and spin the propellers clockwise

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with black nuts 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. Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals.

### 54 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 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 57 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 Operating Temperature -10°C- 40°C Max. Charging Power 100 W


### Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Normal Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Turning on and Self-Checking
Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft Warming Up Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning)
X2 Green Flashes Twice Safe to Fly (P-mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS)
Yellow Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision Posi

tioning) Warning Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning Fast Red Flashing Critical Battery Warning Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error

— Solid Red Critical Error Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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## Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) IOC allows users to lock the control orientation of aircraft in different modes. There are three working modes for IOC that can be selected in the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works when the aircraft is in F-mode, therefore the user must toggle the flight mode switch to activat e IOC. Refer to the table below:

Course Lock (CL) The nose direction, at the time that CL is set, will remain the forward direction regardless of how the orientation and position of the aircraft changes. This will remain fixed until you reset it or exit CL mode.

Home Lock (HL)* Record a Home Point (HP) and enter HL mode. The forward and backward controls will move the aircraft farther from and closer to the established Home Pont, regardless of how the orientation and position of the aircraft changes.
Point of Interest (POI)* Point of Interest. Record a point of interest (POI). The aircraft can then circle around the POI and the nose will always points toward the POI.

*Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon.


### IOC Requirements IOC is only available under the following conditions:
Modes IOC GPS enabled GPS counts 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 Toggle the Flight Mode Switch F-mode and follow the instructions prompted on the DJI Pilot app to select the desired IOC mode.

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


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


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


### IC RSS warning This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent areil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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


### KCC Warning Message “해당무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없습니다 .” “해당 무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음”


### NCC Warning Message 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加 大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應改善至無 干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法 通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. The content is subject to change.
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