UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 

WASHINGTON, DC 

Regulatory Docket No. _____ _ 

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF: 

DREW'S AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 

FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF 

TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS 

SECTIONS 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 

91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), AND 91.417(a) & (b) CONCERNING COMMERCIAL 

OPERATION OF DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION+ AND DJI INSPIRE 1 UNMANNED 

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS 

PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF 

THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012 

(PUBLIC LAW 112-95) 

Submitted on April20, 2015 

Drew Farrington 

Drew's Aerial Photography 

2370 BOth Avenue NE, #103 

Bellevue, Washington 98005 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Page 

GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................... 3 

SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................... 4 

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER. ................................................. ..4 

BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................... 4 

BASIS FOR PETITION ......................................................................................................... 5 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER. ............................................................ 6 

THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH DAP SEEKS 

EXEMPTION ............................................................................................................. 6 

THE EXTENT OF RELIEF DAP SEEKS AND THE REASONS FOR THAT 

RELIEF .................................................................................................................... 15 

THE REASONS WHY GRANTING DAP'S REQUEST WOULD BE IN THE 

PUBLIC INTEREST .... ........................................................................................ 17 

THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD NOT 

ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY. ......................................................................... 19 

SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER ...... 30 

ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VIEWS, OR ARGUMENTS 

AVAILABLE TO SUPPORTDAP'S QUEST ..................................................... 34 

CONCLUSION .................................................................................................................... 30 

APPENDICES .................................. ..................... .. ....... ............... ........ . 31 

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GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS 

AGL 

AOI 

ATC 

ATO 

AV 

CFR 

COA 

FAA 

FAR 

GCS 

GPS 

LOL 

NAS 

NOT AM 

PIC 

Section 333 

so 

SOP 

UA 

UAS 

VFR 

VLOS 

VMC 

VTOL 

DAP Petition for Exemption 

Above Ground Level 

Area of Interest 

Air Traffic Control 

Air Traffic Organization 

Aerial Vehicle 

Code ofFederal Regulations 

Certificate of Authorization 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Federal Aviation Regulation 

Ground Control Station 

Global Positioning System 

Loss ofLink 

National Airspace System 

Notice to Airman 

Pilot In Command 

FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA) Section 333 

Safety Observer 

Standard Operating Procedures 

Unmanned Aircraft 

Unmanned Aircraft System 

Visual Flight Rules 

Visual Line of Site 

Visual Meteorological Conditions 

Vertical Takeoff and Landing 

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SUMMARY 

Drew Farrington and Charles Farrington doing business as Drew's Aerial 

Photography ("DAP") seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & 

(b) or alternatively an exemption from C.F.R §§ 61.113, 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 

91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), to operate an Unmanned 

Aircraft System pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 

(FMRA). This exemption will permit DAP to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) 

for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography of construction sites, 

real estate, and landscape over certain areas of the United States. 

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONERs 

Drew Farrington and Charles Farrington have over 4 years recreational/hobby 

experience in all aspects of aerial flight and 3 years of aerial video and photography. The 

objective of DAP's aerial video and photography operations is to provide high quality 

imaging for a variety of commercial, public, and residential uses, specifically targeting: 

• Construction sites before and after 

• Appraisals 

• Real-estate marketing 

• Motion Picture Filming 

• Aerial acquisitions used for inspections of public and private structures. 

• Search and Rescue operations 

• 

BACKGROUND 

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Inspire 1 UASs 

DAP seeks an exemption to operate DJI systems for compensation or hire within the 

NAS. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 are vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) 

Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or 

smart phone systems. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ has a maximum gross weight of 

approximately 2 pounds 11 ounces, while having a length of 16 inches width of 16 inches, 

height of 8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 29 knots. The DJI Inspire 1 has 

a maximum gross weight of 6 pounds 7.5 ounces, a length of 17.3 inches, width of 17.7 

inches, height of 11.8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 42 knots. The DJI 

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs are equipped with four main rotors; driven by 

Lithium Polymer battery powered electric motors. 

The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs that will be operated by DAP 

will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft, as well as 

14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, 

Identification and Registration Marking. 

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BASIS FOR PETITION 

Petitioner, DAP, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 

C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA), Section 333, 

Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems, hereby petitions the Administrator to 

commercially operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Inspire 1 UASs in the National 

Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 

61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), 

and 91.417(a) & (b). 

In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with 

the unmanned aircraft and its operation, DAP operation ofDJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI 

Inspire 1 UASs meets the conditions ofFMRA Section 333 and therefore, will not require 

an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. 

Accordingly, DAP requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 

91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements for 

maintenance that only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. 

DAP submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety 

will be ensured. DAP will use experienced personnel or technicians to perform maintenance, 

alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and 

practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI 

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, DAP will document 

and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 

UASs. 

Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113( a) and (b), entitled Private pilot 

privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested by DAP to the extent necessary 

to allow a Pilot in Command (PIC) is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and 

DJI Inspire 1 UASs in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and 

emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles 

and structures. Alternatively, DAP request that the requirement of private pilot licensing 

for commercial UA use required of previous exemptions be lifted in this particular request 

pursuant to DAP's argument herein. 

DAP seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, because 

the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs do not require an airworthiness 

certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, DAP submits that he 

will ensure that the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs are in an airworthy 

condition, prior to every flight, by determining that the UASs are in compliance with the 

operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI 

Inspire 1 Instruction Manual), and that the aircraft are in a condition for safe flight. 

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DAP also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled 

Altimeter Settings, as the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs will not have a 

typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning System 

(GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the 

UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, combined 

with DAP's operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs within visual 

line of sight, at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 

91.121. 

Additionally, DAP seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.15l(b), 

entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. DAP submits that safety will not be 

affected by operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs during daylight 

hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with 

enough battery power to fly for a total duration of approximately 13.5 minutes to the first 

point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 

4.5 minutes. 

In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, DAP provides the following information in 

support ofhis petition for exemption: 

A. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PETITIONER. 

The name and address of the Petitioners and point of contact are: 

Drew Farrington and Charles Farrington, DAP 

2370 130m Avenue NE, #103 

Bellevue, Washington 98005 

Email: charles@pricefarrington.com 

B. THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH DAP SEEKS 

EXEMPTION. 

1. DAP SEEKS EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 

61.113. 

DAP'S ARGUMENT FOR EXEMPTION FROM 14 C.F.R. §61.113: PRIVATE 

PILOT PRIVILEGES AND LIMITATIONS: PIC. 

DAP requests an exemption from 14 C.F.R. §61.113 so that the PIC of the UA will 

not be required to possess a private or commercial pilot's license. As the FAA and numerous 

other national airspace regulators have recognized, UA operations conducted by persons who 

do not hold a pilot's license can still achieve the equivalent level of safety of current 

operations by manned aircraft with pilots holding a private or commercial pilot's license. 

Although it recognizes that a pilot's license is unnecessary for safe UA operation, the 

FAA has to date declined to allow grant exemptions under Section 333 that would permit 

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individuals who possess neither a private nor a commercial pilot's certificate to conduct 

commercial UA operations. It has specified two reasons for declining to do so. First, it has 

stated that it does not possess the authority under Section 333 to exempt individuals from 

the requirement under 49 U.S.C. §44711 to hold an airman certificate authorizing the airman 

to serve in the capacity for which the certificate was issued. Exemption No. 11110 at 14. 

Second, the FAA has concluded that the Department of Homeland Security (DRS) security 

screening required of all certified airmen meets the statutory requirement in Section 333 that 

operations not pose a threat to national security. Exemption No. 11110 at 15. 

DAP respectfully requests that the FAA reconsider its position. There is no dispute 

that it is unnecessary for an operator of aU A to go through the rigorous process of becoming 

a certified pilot in order to safely operate aU A. In addition, the FAA does have the authority 

to exempt UA operators from the requirement in 49 U.S.C. §447llto hold an airman 

certificate for "serv[ing] in the capacity for which the certificate was issued." Indeed, it has 

exercised that authority repeatedly in the Section 333 process. Finally, the FAA's security 

concerns can be addressed by a variety of methods involving operator background checks to 

be conducted by government agencies. 

2. THE FAA AND FOREIGN REGULATORS RECOGNIZE THAT 

OBTAINING A MANNED AIRCRAFT PILOT LICENSE IS 

UNNECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION OF A UA 

The FAA, like the other national airspace regulators that have considered the issue, 

has concluded that UA operations conducted by persons who do not hold a pilot's license 

can still achieve the equivalent level of safety of current operations by manned aircraft with 

pilots holding a private or commercial pilot's license. In its recent UAS NPRM, the FAA 

stated: 

"While these airman certification requirements are necessary for manned 

aircraft operations, they impose an unnecessary burden for many small UAS 

operations. This is because a person typically obtains a private or commercial 

pilot certificate by learning how to operate a manned aircraft. Much of that 

knowledge would not be applicable to small UAS operations because a small 

U AS is operated differently than mat1ned aircraft. !n addition, the knowledge 

currently necessary to obtain a private or commercial pilot certificate would 

not equip the certificate holder with the tools necessary to safely operate a 

small UAS ... Thus, requiring persons wishing to operate a small UAS to 

obtain a private or commercial pilot certificate imposes the cost of 

certification on those persons, but does not result in a significant safety 

benefit because the process of obtaining the certificate does not equip those 

persons with the tools necessary to mitigate the public risk posed by small 

UAS operations." Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft, 

80 Fed. Reg. 9543 at 9550 (proposed Feb. 23, 2015 (to be codified at 14 

C.F.R. Parts 21 , 43, 45, et al.)). 

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The FAA's conclusion that manned aircraft flying experience is unnecessary for the 

operation of a UA is supported by research by the FAA and the Army Research Laboratory. 

They demonstrate that UAs, even those much larger than the sUAS proposed by DAP, can 

be safely flown by non-certificated pilots with a small ,amount of training. For example, one 

Army Research Laboratory study concluded: 

"[T]he specific motor skills needed to control the radio-controlled UAV 

would have to be learned by aviators independently of the motor skills 

learned in flying an aircraft. In particular, the somatic and visual cues that 

pilots use during aircraft landings would not be useful (and perhaps even 

counter-productive) for the different skill sets and perceptual viewpoint 

necessary for radio-controlled landings."1 

Additional research reports lend further support for the exclusion requested. For 

example, a report sponsored by the FAA concluded that "We know that certain systems, like 

the U.S. Army Hunter and Shadow systems, are successfully flown by pilots with no manned 

aircraft experience. "

2 

In addition, foreign government airspace regulators that have examined the issue 

have consistently recognized that the skills required to fly a manned aircraft are irrelevant to 

operating a UA. For that reason, they have concluded that UA operators do not need to have 

a private or commercial pilot's license. Canada, for example, does not require a pilot's 

license to operate a UA. Transport Canada requires training ofUA operators, but that training 

is limited to pilot ground school and flight operation training on UAs, not manned aircraft.3 

Moreover, Canada allows this training to be "provided by other pilots, manufacturers, [UA] 

flight training organizations or .. . self taught." 4 

1 Michael J. Barnes, Beverly G. Knapp, Barry W. Tillman, Brett A. Walters & Darlene 

Veliki, 

Crew systems analysis of unmanned aerial vehicle (UA V) future job and tasking 

environments, Technical Report ARL-TR-2081, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD: Army 

Research Laboratory, page 12 (2000), available at 

http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a374230.pdf. 

2 Kevin W. Williams, Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Medical Certification Requirements, Report 

DOT/FAA/AM-07/3, FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute, page 2, (2007), available at 

http://fas.org/iro/program/collect/ua-pilot.pdf. While the authors speculated that UAS use in 

populated areas may change this assessment, indicating further research was needed to 

address this concern, this concern is inapplicable as Helios's flights will not be in congested 

areas. See also Jason S. McCarley & Christopher D. Wickens, Human Factors Implications 

ofUAVs in the National Airspace, Institute of Aviation, Aviation Human Factors Division, 

University of illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 13 (2004), available at 

http://www.tc.faa.gov/logistics/grants/pdf/2004/04-G-032.pdf 

3 See Civil Aviation, Standards, Transport Canada, Advisory Circular: Guidance Material 

for Operating Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems under an Exemption at 14 and 18-22, (Nov. 

27, 2014) available at http://www.tc.gc.ca/media/documents/ca-opssvs/ac-600-004.pdf. 

4 !d. at 14. 

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Similarly, the United Kingdom's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) recognized that 

determining "Remote Pilot qualification requirements on the same basis as manned aircraft 

may yield requirements that are too inflexible, too onerous and inappropriate for UAS 

operations."5 As a result, the CAA only requires UA operators to demonstrate UA operator 

competence. 6 While there are a variety of ways to demonstrate competence, the most 

common is to complete a course that will lead to a ground exam and flight test. Australia, 

too, requires only passage of a UA-specific ground school program in lieu of a private pilot 

license.7 Finally, more than a dozen countries, including Germany, Italy, France, Spain and 

the Netherlands, have adopted the National UAS Certificate for Small Unmanned Aircraft 

(BNUCMS) Standard for UA pilot certification.7 This standard results in a type-specific UA 

certificate and does not require the operator to have a pilot's license. The process involves 

taking a short ground school course, passing a ground school test and then passing a practical 

test on commercial operation ofthe specific UAS per the UAS manufacturer's operations 

manual. 

All of this experience and evidence indicates that the proposed exemption will 

provide a greater level of safety than operations under 14 C.F .R. §61.113. In this instance, 

the PIC has years of UA experience. He has focused his training and education on UAs 

generally, and in particular on the aircraft to be operated, rather than taking on the cost, 

additional time and risk to train on a manned aircraft, weighing several thousand pounds and 

carrying highly flammable fuel. 

The FAA has concluded in the NPRM that such UA-specific training is more than 

sufficient to provide an equivalent level of safety for UA operations. Sometime in the next 

18 to 24 months, that position will be enshrined in a valid regulation. However, in the 

meantime, the FAA claims it lacks the authority to relax the requirement to possess a pilot 

certificate. As described infra, that position is both incorrect and contradicted by the FAA's 

recent decisions. 

3. THE FAA HAS ALREADY EXERCISED THE AUTHORITY TO EXEMPT 

APPLICANTS FROM THE AIRMAN CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT 

5 Civil Aviation Authority, Safety Regulation Group, Unmanned Aircraft System Operations 

in UK Airspace- Guidance, Section 2, Chapter 5, Page 2 (Aug. 10, 2012), available at 

https://www.caa.co.ukldocs/33/CAP722.pdf. 

6 Civil Aviation Authority, Unmanned Aircraft and Aircraft Systems, 

available at http://www.caa.co.ukldefault.aspx?catid= 1995&pagetype=90 

7 Australian Government Civil Aviation Safety Authority, available at 

http://www .casa. gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?WCMS: STANDARD: :pc=PC 1003 

74. 

7 See EuroUSC International, "Pilot Qualification," available at 

http://eurousc.com/services/pilot-qualifications/. 

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The FAA claims that it lacks authority to exempt UA operators from the requirement 

of 49 U.S. §44711 to hold an airman certificate authorizing the airman "to serve in the 

capacity for which the certificate was issued." See, e.g., Exemption No. 11110 at 14. This 

claim is inconsistent with both (i) the statutory language of that section and Section 333, and 

(ii) numerous recent FAA decisions. 

The operative part of 49 USC §44711 provides that a "person may not ... serve in 

any capacity as an airman with respect to a civil aircraft, ... used, or intended for use, in air 

commerce - (A) without an airman certificate authorizing the airman to serve in the 

capacity for which the certificate was issued . .. " If the FAA's interpretation were correct, 

this language would require that any person wishing to operate a UA for commercial 

operations have an airman certificate authorizing the person to serve as an airman in 

commercial operations. 

However, in all of its recent grants of Section 333 petitions, the FAA has- without 

explicitly acknowledging the fact- exempted commercial UA operators from the§ 44711(A) 

requirement that they hold an airman certificate authorizing them "to serve in the capacity 

for which the certificate was issued." It has done so by allowing them to operate a UA so 

long as they hold a private pilot's or sport pilot's authorization, even though such a certificate 

does not permit commercial operations. Exemption No. 11062 at 15-18; Exemption No. 

11110 at 14-16; Exemption No. 11191 at 3-5; and Exemption No. 11229 at 3 and 8. 

The FAA argues that it cannot exempt applicants from the requirements of §44711 

because, while the specific language of Section 333 grants it limited statutory flexibility 

relative to 49 U.S.C. §44704 for the purposes of airworthiness certification, Section 333 does 

not provide flexibility relative to §44711 and other sections of Title 49. Exemption No. 

11110 at 14. This argument ignores the plain la.'l.guage of the statute. The relevant language 

of Section 333 is: 

(a) IN GENERAL-Notwithstanding any other requirement of this 

subtitle, and not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, 

the Secretary of Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft 

systems may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion 

of the plan and rulemaking required by section 332 of this Act or the guidance 

required by section 334 of this Act. 

(b) ASSESSMENT OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.-In 

making the determination under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, 

at a minimum-

(I) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their 

size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and 

populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight do not create a 

hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public or pose a threat 

to national security; and 

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(2) whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or 

airworthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49, United States 

Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified 

under paragraph (1). 

(c) REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE OPERATION.-If the Secretary 

determines under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may 

operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish 

requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national 

airspace system. 

The language of Section 333(b) is permtsstve: it requires that the Secretary 

"determine, at a minimum ... whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or 

airworthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required 

for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph (1)." Nothing in 

(b) precludes the Secretary from determining whether or not a pilot's license is required for 

operation of a UA identified under paragraph (b )(1 ). 

Indeed, the FAA has implicitly conceded the point by granting exemptions from the 

requirement that commercial UA operators hold a commercial pilot certificate. From an 

analytical standpoint, there is no difference between granting an exemption from the 

commercial pilot's license requirement and granting an exemption from the private or sport 

pilot's license requirement. Both are clearly exemptions from a specific statutory 

requirement in 49 U.S.C. §44711. If the FAA has the statutory authority under Section 

333(b) to do the former, it has the same authority to do the latter. 8 

For the reasons set forth above, the FAA should reconsider its position and exercise 

its full authority to grant an exemption from all the requirements of 49 USC §44711, so that 

DAP serving as a commercial UA operator need not have a pilot's license. 

Alternatively: 

1. DAP SEEKS EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 

61.113(a) and (b). 

Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, 

subsections (a) and (b) prescribe the following, in relevant part: 

8 The FAA has not specifically identified the statutory provision that underpins its authority 

to grant the exemptions from the commercial pilot's license requirement. Whether the 

statutory basis is Section 333 or some other provision makes no difference. Ifthere is a basis 

for a partial exemption from in 49 U.S.C. § 44711, that basis also justifies an exemption 

from the entire provision. 

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(a) No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command 

(PIC) of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or 

hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft. 

(b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in 

connection with any business or employment if-

(1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and 

(2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire. 

2. DAP SEEKS EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUffiEMENT OF SECTION 

91.7(a). 

Section 91.7, entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, subsection (a), states the 

following: 

(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition. 

3. DAP SEEKS EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUmEMENTS OF SECTION 

91.121. 

Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, in 

part: 

(a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight 

level of that aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, 

when operating--

(1) Below 18,000 feet MSL, to--

(i) The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route and 

within 100 nautical miles of the aircraft; 

(ii) If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(l)(i) of 

this section, the current reported altimeter setting of an appropriate 

available station; or 

(iii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation of the 

departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before 

departure. 

4. DAP SEEKS EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 

91.151(b). 

Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, subsection 

(b), states the following: 

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(b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless 

(considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to 

the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly 

after that for at least 20 minutes. 

5. DAP SEEKS EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENT OF SECTION 

91.405(a). 

Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required, subsection (a), states the following: 

Each owner or operator of an aircraft-

( a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall 

between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, 

have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter[.] 

6. DAP SEEKS EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 

91.407(a)(l) 

Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, 

rebuilding, or alteration, subsection (a)(1), states the following: 

(a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive 

maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless--

(1) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under§ 43.7 

of this chapter. 

7. DAP SEEKS EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTIONS 

91.409(a)(l) and 91.409(a)(2). 

Section 91.409, entitled Inspections, subsection (a), states the following: 

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an 

aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had--

(1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has been 

approved for return to service by a person authorized by§ 43.7 of this chapter; 

or 

(2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance 

with part 21 of this chapter. 

8. DAP SEEKS EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTIONS 

91.417(a) and 91.417(b). 

Section 91.417, entitled Maintenance records, subsections (a) and (b), state the 

following: 

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(a) Except for work performed in accordance with §§ 91.411 and 91.413, each 

registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods 

specified in paragraph (b) of this section: 

(1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and 

records of the 100-hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved 

inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each 

engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The records must 

include--

(i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the 

work performed; and 

(ii) The date of completion of the work performed; and 

(iii) The signature, and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft 

for return to service. 

(2) Records containing the following information: 

(i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and 

each rotor. 

(ii) The current status oflife-limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, 

rotor, and appliance. 

(iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which 

are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis. 

(iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the 

last inspection required by the inspection program under which the 

aircraft and its appliances are maintained. 

(v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety 

directives including, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety 

directive number and revision date. If the AD or safety directive involves 

recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required. 

(vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by§ 43.9(d) of this chapter for each major 

alteration to the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, 

propellers, and appliances. 

(b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods 

prescribed: 

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(1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be retained until 

the work is repeated or superseded by other work or for 1 year after the work 

is performed. 

(2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be retained and 

transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold. 

(3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under§ 43.11 of 

this chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is 

approved for return to service. 

C. THE EXTENT OF RELIEF DAP SEEKS AND THE REASON DAP SEEKS THE 

RELIEF 

1. EXTENT OF RELIEF DAP SEEKS AND THE REASON DAP SEEKS 

RELIEF FROM SECTION 61.113(a) and (b). 

Relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and 

limitations: Pilot in command, is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC holding a 

FAA airman certificate or in the alternative an unmanned aircraft operator certificate with a 

small UAS rating (like existing pilot aitman certificates) as well as a current and valid airman 

medical certificate, and who has met certain flight-hour and currency requirements, to 

conduct the proposed UAS flight operations for compensation or hire. 

This relief is requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and (b) 

state that a private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection 

with any business or employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or 

employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or 

hire. 

As set forth more fully below, DAP submits that an equivalent level of safety will be 

maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS or 

DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has met certain flight-hour and currency requirements, 

demonstrating that the PIC is able to safely operate either the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI 

Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with the operations specifications as described in this 

exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate 

distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. 

Further, DAP submits that all flights of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 

1 UASs, conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to 

DAP's business; and (2) will not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire. 

2. EXTENT OF RELIEF DAP SEEKS AND THE REASON DAP SEEKS 

RELIEF FROM SECTION 91.7(a). 

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Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, is requested to the 

extent required to allow DAP to determine that the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 

1 UASs are in aitworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in 

compliance with the operating documents (i.e., the DAP Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly 

Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). 

DAP seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 

1 UASs do not require an aitworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, 

Subpart H. Therefore, DAP will ensure that the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 

UASs are in aitworthy condition based upon its compliance with the operating documents 

(i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction 

Manual) prior to every flight, and further, determine that the aircraft are in condition for safe 

flight, as stated in the conditions and limitations below. 

3. EXTENT OF RELIEF DAP SEEKS AND THE REASON DAP SEEKS 

RELIEF FROM SECTION 91.121. 

Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, may be required to allow 

flight operations of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, which utilize a 

barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link 

to downlink altitude information from the UA to the PIC at the ground control station (GCS). 

Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported 

to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), DAP seeks the requested relief 

because the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UA's altimeter may be set on the 

ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, before 

each flight. 

Considering the limited altitude of the proposed operations, relief from 14 CFR 

91.121 is sought to the extent necessary to comply with the applicable conditions and 

limitations stated below. As more fully set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will be 

maintained since the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs are equipped with a 

barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically ensures that a ground 

level pressure setting will be established prior to each flight, and provides the PIC with 

altitude information of the UA on the heads-up display of the GCS. 

4. EXTENT OF RELIEF DAP SEEKS AND THE REASON DAP SEEKS 

RELIEF FROM SECTION 91.15l(b). 

Relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements tor flight in VFR 

conditions, is requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered DJI 

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs during daylight hours in visual meteorological 

conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to 

the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for 

at least 4.5 minutes. DAP seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from 

Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ 

and DJI Inspire 1 UAs will severely constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still 

photo flight operations that DAP proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition. 

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Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 operating 

documents, and DAP's proposed operating limitations, ensure that DAP will safely operate 

the battery powered DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs during daylight hours in 

visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough 

battery power to fly for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing 

and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes. 

5. EXTENT OF RELIEF DAP SEEKS AND THE REASON DAP SEEKS 

RELIEF FROM SECTIONS 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), 

And 91.417(a) & (b). 

Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) only 

apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, DAP requests relief from these Sections 

because the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs do not require airworthiness 

certificates. As set forth more fully below, the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 

UASs meet the conditions ofFMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness 

certificate. Accordingly, DAP will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, 

alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and 

practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., the DAP Aerial Operations 

Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 

Instruction Manual). Furthermore, DAP will document and maintain all maintenance 

records for the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs. 

D. REASONS WHY GRANTING DAP'S REQUEST WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC 

INTEREST. 

Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing DAP to 

safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography of construction 

sites, real estate, and landscape over certain areas of the United States. 

Additionally, use of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will 

decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the 

economy. Notably, the benefits ofDAP's proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ 

and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will be realized without implicating any privacy issues. 

1. THE PUBLIC WILL BENEFIT FROM DECREASED CONGESTION OF 

THENAS. 

The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs are battery powered and serve as 

a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to 

obtain aerial imagery. By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial 

acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use of a DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 

UAS would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, 

as well as increase the safety of life and property in the air and on the ground. 

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Furthermore, by reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, 

congestion around airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The 

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs do not require an airport to takeoff or land. 

Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography missions 

would result in fewer aircraft that must be handled by air traffic control during the ground, 

takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of flight operations. 

2. THE PUBLIC WILL BENEFIT FROM THE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY 

OF THE DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION+ AND DJI INSPIRE 1 UASS. 

Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 

UASs, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the 

levels of air and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and still 

photography flight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the DJI Phantom 

2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs produce no air pollution, and is the most viable 

environmentally conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion 

engine aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video and photography, while burning 

approximately 20-30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ 

and DJI Inspire 1 UAs, while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also 

eliminates noise pollution, as the UAs are propelled by battery powered electric motors, 

rather than an internal combustion engine. 

By using the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs to perform aerial 

acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and property in the air and on the ground, which is 

usually associated with traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially 

reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located 

onboard the aircraft, the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs (weighing 

approximately 2 pounds 11 ounces and 6 pounds 7.5 ounces respectively, at their maximum 

gross weights with lengths of 16 inches and 17.3 inches respectively, widths of 16 inches 

and 17.7 inches respectively, and with no fuel on board), has less physical potential for 

collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned 

aircraft that typically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds 

with a wingspan of approximately 42 feet, a length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 

gallons). 

3. PERFORMING AERIAL VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHY OPERATIONS 

WITH THE DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION+ AND DJI INSPIRE 1 UASS WILL 

BENEFIT THE ECONOMY. 

In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 

UASs are also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial 

operations. As such, operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will 

allow United States based companies, like DAP, to remain competitive and contribute to 

growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fuel and the 

Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviation 

fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology in 

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order to remain competitive. Operating the battery powered DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI 

Inspire 1 UASs is one such technology that not only allows companies greater operational 

flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high 

operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft. 

By operating the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, companies such 

as DAP, can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stability 

to employees and contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth of the U.S. 

economy. Improved financial performance of U.S. companies, through commercial use of 

the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, provides a stable workforce that 

increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows 

companies to invest in research and development in order to remain competitive both in the 

United States and abroad. 

4. THERE ARE NO PRIVACY ISSUES. 

Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted 

for decades, DAP's proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 

UASs will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and 

DJI Inspire 1 UASs will be operated only in compliance with operating documents (i.e., the 

DAP Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ 

and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) which requires property owner involvement as well 

as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation 

Regulations, including the minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F .R. § 91.119. 

E. REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD NOT ADVERSELY 

AFFECT SAFETY, OR HOW THE EXEMPTION WOULD PROVIDE A LEVEL 

OF SAFETY AT LEAST EQUAL TO THAT PROVIDED BY THE RULE FROM 

WIDCH DAP SEEKS EXEMPTION. 

1. REASONS WHY THE DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION+ AND DJI INSPIRE 1 

UAS MEET THE CONDITIONS OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND 

REFORM ACT OF 2012 (FMRA) SECTION 333. 

In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with 

the unmanned aircraft and its operation, DAP's operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and 

DJI Inspire 1 UASs meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will not require an 

airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. 

Section 333 provides authority for a UAS to operate without airworthiness 

certification and sets forth requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard 

to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. Specifically, 

FMRA Section 333 states the following, in part: 

(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and not later 

than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 

Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate 

safely in the national airspace system before completion of the plan and 

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rulemaking required by section 332 of this Act or the guidance required by 

section 334 of this Act. 

(b) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--In making the determination under 

subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum--

(1) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their size, 

weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and 

populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight do not create a 

hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public or pose a 

threat to national security; and 

(2) whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or 

airworthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49, United States 

Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems 

identified under paragraph (I). 

(c) Requirements for Safe Operation. --If the Secretary determines under this section 

that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national 

airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation 

of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system. 

In seeking this exemption, DAP submits that the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI 

Inspire 1 UASs can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as 

demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 

UASs; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the specific operating limitations. 

a. THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION+ AND DJI 

INSPIRE 1 UASS DEMONSTRATE ITS SAFE CHARACTERISTICS. 

The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs do not create a hazard to users 

of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security considering its size, 

weight, speed, and operational capability. 

i. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE DJI PHANTOM 2 

VISION+ AND DJI INSPIRE 1 UASS. 

The technical specifications ofthe DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs 

are set forth by the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 Specifications and Data Sheet, 

attached hereto as Exhibits A and B. 

ii. THE DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION+ AND DJI INSPIRE 1 UASS 

AUTONOMOUS FLIGHT AND NAVIGATION MODES ENABLE 

THE UASS TO REMAIN WITHIN A DEFINED OPERATIONAL 

AREA. 

The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs may be operated in both manual 

and fully autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navigational 

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modes of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs is provided at pages 31-34 of 

the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and pages 12-16 and 45-50 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals, 

attached hereto as Exhibit C and D. 

iii. THE DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION+ AND DJI INSPIRE 1 UASS ARE 

DESIGNED FOR AUTOMATIC RETURN TO HOME POINT OR 

HOVER IN THE EVENT OF LOSS OF THE CONTROL LINK OR 

NAVIGATION. 

When the Control Link is lost, the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs 

will remain stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI Phantom 

2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs do not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UAs 

will assume that the Control Link is lost and the UAs will return to the home position (i.e., 

failsafe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown. 

A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS 

are set forth at pages 32 - 34 and for the DJI Inspire 1 at pages 13 through 15 of the DJI 

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals, attached hereto as Exhibit C and D. 

iv. THE DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION+ AND DJI INSPIRE 1 GCS AND 

ITS OPERATION. 

A complete description of the operation and specifications of the DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 GCS and flight control software is provided at pages 31 through 

41 of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ User Manual and pages 40 through 51 of the DJI Inspire 1 

User Manual. DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals are attached hereto 

as Exhibits C and D. 

b. FLIGHT OPERATIONS OF DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION+ AND DJI 

INSPIRE 1 UASS ARE LIMITED TO THE LINE OF SIGHT OF A 

CERTIFICATED PILOT IN COMMAND WITH A SAFETY 

OBSERVER. 

DAP will only utilize certificated pilots to act as a pilot in command (PIC) ofthe DJI 

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs. Additionally, a safety observer will assist all 

pilots during flight time. 

c. FLIGHTS OF DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION+ AND DJI INSPIRE 1 UASS 

WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO SPECIFIC OPERATING 

LIMITATIONS. 

In seeking this exemption, DAP proposes to commercially operate DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs for the special purpose of conducting aerial video and 

photography over certain areas ofUnited States, pursuant to the following specific operating 

limitations: 

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following 

aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less than 

55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will 

require a new petition or a petition to amend this grant. 

2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for 

the purpose of aerial video and photography. 

3. The UAs may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20 knots. 

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 500 feet above ground 

level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents 

unless a special request is made and approved by A TC. All altitudes reported to 

ATC must be in feet AGL. 

5. The UAs must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all 

times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device 

other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC's FAA-issued airman medical 

certificate. 

6. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety observer (SO) is not 

permitted. 

7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy 

the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The 

SO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times. Electronic 

messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be 

designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the 

duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the SO can perform the functions 

prescribed in the operating documents. 

8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing 

and avoiding other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions and is 

not permitted to operate the camera or other instruments. 

9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during 

UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a 

discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant 

of exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the 

conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption take precedence 

and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as 

outlined in its operating documents. The operator may update or revise its 

operating documents. It is the operator's responsibility to track such revisions and 

present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. The 

operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for 

extension or amendment to the grant of exemption. If the operator determines that 

any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted the 

exemption, then the operator must petition for amendment to its grant of 

exemption. The FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) may be contacted if 

questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents. 

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1 0. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the U AS to ensure that it is in a condition 

for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation 

of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary 

maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for 

safe flight. The Ground Control Station must be included in the preflight 

inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly documented in the 

aircraft records. 

11. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS 

operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, 

must undergo a functional test flight. The PIC who conducts the functional test 

flight must make an entry in the aircraft records. 

12. The pre-flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. 

inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant 

sections of the operating documents. 

13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer's aircraft/component, 

maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. 

14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping 

requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, 

inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must 

be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description of 

work accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the UAS 

to service. 

15. Each UASs operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer 

Safety Bulletins. 

16. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective 

action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections. 

17. The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a current thirdclass medical certificate. 

18. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the 

operator's qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the 

UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under the 

exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining 

appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC 

qualification flight hours must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. 

§ 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator's PICs are permitted 

under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may only be 

conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and 

experience-building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are 

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considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate 

distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 91.119. 

19. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 

1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions 

(VMC). If flight at night is required, a special request will be made at the FAA 

office closest to proposed area of operations. Flights under special visual flight 

rules (SVFR) are not authorized. 

20. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as 

denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart unless a letter of 

agreement with that airport's management is obtained, and the operation is 

conducted in accordance with a NO TAM as required by the operator's COA. The 

letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the 

Administrator upon request. 

21. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet 

horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the 

PIC. 

22. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return to a predetermined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered 

in accordance with the operating documents. 

23. The PIC must abort the flight in the event ofunpredicted obstacles or emergencies 

in accordance with the operating documents. 

24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and 

forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising 

speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 25% battery power 

remaining. 

25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate 

of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the 

grant of exemption. This COA will also require the operator to request a Notice 

to Airman (NOT AM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 

hours prior to the operation. All operations shall be conducted in accordance with 

airspace requirements in the A TO issued COA including class of airspace, 

altitude level and potential transponder requirements. 

26. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must be identified by 

serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have 

identification (N- Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, 

Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable. 

27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation 

and control of the UA must comply with the Federal Communications 

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Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency 

requirements. 

28. The documents required fewer than 14 C.P.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be available 

to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is 

operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any 

law enforcement official upon request. 

29. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation 

operations and activities at all times. 

30. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 

31. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating 

persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons), 

vessels, vehicles, and structures unless: 

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating 

persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The 

operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such 

protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such 

protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease 

immediately and/or; 

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the 

owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted 

permission and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of 

operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an 

undue hazard, and; 

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons do 

not present an undue hazard to those persons per§ 91.119(a). 

32. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled-access property with 

permission from the land owner/controller or authorized representative. 

Permission from land owner/controller or authorized representative will be 

obtained for each flight to be conducted. 

33. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical 

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be 

reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. 

Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) 

per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov. 

2. REASONS WHY AN EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF 

SECTION 61.113(a) AND (b) WOULD NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT 

SAFETY. 

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DAP submits that the equivalent level of safety established by Section 61.113(a) and 

(b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ 

and DJI Inspire 1 UASs unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour 

and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ 

or DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and 

emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles 

and structures. 

Considering DAP's proposed area of operations, and the airmanship skills necessary 

to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 UAS, DAP submits that the 

additional manned airmanship experience of a certificated pilot would not correlate to the 

airmanship skills necessary for DAP's specific proposed flight operations. 

The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to 

UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. 

Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 

11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 

DAP will not allow any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 

UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour requirements or 

the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 UAS training and currency requirements, that 

the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner 

consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and 

maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. 

Specifically, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 

14 C.P.R.§ 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a minimum of5 

hours of those hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model ofUAS to be used 

for operations under the exemption). In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must 

accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). 

As in Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documented flight experience 

that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level 

of safety during DAP's proposed operations. The Administrator has held that prior 

documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations 

would ensure safe operations, stating as follows: 

In Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for 

the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have 

accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51 (b), 25 hours of 

total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot 

with a multi-rotor UAS. Prior to operations under Exemption No. 11062, the PIC 

must also have accumulated and logged a minimum of 5 hours as a UAS pilot 

operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the 

exemption. For clarification, the FAA considers these minimum hour requirements 

to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours make and model time may be 

included in the 10 hours of multi-rotor time and the 1 0 hours may be included in the 

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total25 hours ofUAS rotorcraft time. In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC 

must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency 

purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum, the flight-hour requirements in 

Exemption No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and build proficiency in the skills 

necessary to safely conduct the petitioner's proposed operations. The FAA also finds 

that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with 

applicable regulations would satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and 

experience-building flights can also be conducted under the grant of exemption to 

accomplish the required flight time. During training, proficiency, and experiencebuilding flights the PIC is required to operate the UA with appropriate distances in 

accordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119. 

Exemption No. 11138 at page 15. 

Accordingly, DAP will ensure sate operations by not allowing any PIC to operate 

the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by 

meeting minimum flight-hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely 

operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with the 

exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate 

distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. 

3. REASONS WHY AN EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF 

SECTION 91. 7(A) WOULD NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY. 

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.7(a) will be maintained 

because prior to every flight, DAP will ensure that the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 

1 UAS is in an airworthy condition based upon the UAS's compliance with its operating 

documents and as stated in the conditions and limitations herein. 

Additionally, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.7(a) specific to 

UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. 

Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 

11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 

4. REASONS WHY AN EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF 

SECTION 91.121 WOULD NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY. 

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.121 will be maintained 

because the altitude information of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs will 

be provided to the PIC via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link, 

which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path and 

altitude. This altitude information, combined with DAP's operation of the DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will 

ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. The altitude information will be 

generated by GPS equipment installed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero 

altitude initiation point is automatically established by the UASs at ground level. 

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The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.121 specific to UAS, in 

circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption 

Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138, 

11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 

5. REASONS WHY AN EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF 

SECTION 91.151(B) WOULD NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY. 

A grant of this exemption would ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 

14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b) as a result of(l) the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 

2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs; (2) the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and 

(3) the location of the proposed flight operations. Accordingly, DAP will ensure that it will 

safely operate the battery powered DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs during 

daylight hours in VFR conditions, with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 

13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to 

fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes. 

Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs; the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and the 

location of the proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 

14 C.F .R. Section 91.151 (b). Furthermore, safety will be ensured as the DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs provide audible and visual warnings to the PIC at the GCS 

when the UAs experiences low battery voltage, the first warning occurring at approximately 

33% remaining battery power, and again at approximately 10% remaining battery power. At 

the critically low battery level, the DJI Phantom Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will 

descend and land automatically. 

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section 91.151 

establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating 

limitations ofthe UAS are considered. Reliefhas been granted for manned aircraft to operate 

at less than the minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including Exemption Nos. 2689, 

5745, and 10650. Moreover, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.151 

specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein 

(e.g. Exemption Nos. 8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 

11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 

11160, 11161). 

6. REASONS WHY AN EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF 

SECTIONS 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) and 

(b) WOULD NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY. 

In seeking this exemption, DAP submits that the equivalent level of safety with 

regard to the regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements established by Sections 

91.405(a), 91.407(a){1), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) will be met because DAP 

will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance 

on the U ASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating 

documents (i.e., the DAP Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI 

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Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, DAP will document 

and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 

UASs. 

Since the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will be inspected as 

prescribed by the operating documents, DAP will maintain the equivalent level of safety 

established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(l), and 91.409(a)(2). A copy of the DJI 

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals are attached hereto as Exhibit C and D; 

a copy of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAS Maintenance LOG is attached 

hereto as Exhibit E. 

Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety because DAP will 

use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations or preventive maintenance on 

the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed by the operating 

documents. 

Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of safety 

established by Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance ofthe DJI 

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will be performed by trained technicians. 

Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the monthly maintenance log. 

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Sections 

91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establish that safety is 

not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the 

UAS are considered. 

In consideration ofDAP's proposed operating limitations, the operating documents, 

and the technical aspects of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, DAP 

submits that safety will not be adversely affected by granting exemption from 14 C.F.R. 

Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l) and (a)(2), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b). The FAA 

has previously granted relief specific to UAS in circumstances similar, in all material 

respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 

11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 

11158,11159,11160, 11161). 

7. THE FAA MAY PRESCRIBE ANY OTHER CONDITIONS FOR SAFE 

OPERATION. 

In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 

(FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, DAP requests that the FAA 

prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and 

DJI Inspire 1 UASs, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds 

necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21 , 

Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7 (a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 

91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). Such special conditions will permit 

safe operation of the UAs for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography 

DAP Petition for Exemption Page 29 
over certain areas of the United States for compensation or hire. FMRA Section 333 sets 

forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the 

NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the 

authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification in accordance with any 

requirements that must be established for the safe operation of the UAS in the NAS. 

Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 C.P.R. 

§ 21.16, for operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, since the 

airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F.R. Part 21 do not contain adequate or appropriate safety 

standards, due to the novel or unusual design features of the aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled 

Special Conditions, states the following: 

If the FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations of this subchapter do not contain 

adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller 

because of a novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or 

propeller, he prescribes special conditions and amendments thereto for the product. 

The special conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and 

contain such safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the FAA 

finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established in the 

regulations. 

See 14 C.F.R. § 21.16. 

Therefore, in accordance with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.P.R.§ 21.16, the FAA 

may prescribe special conditions for DAP's intended operation of the DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator 

finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 

21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 

91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). 

F. A SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER, 

STATING: THE RULES FROM WHICH DAP SEEKS EXEMPTION: 

DAP seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a)&(b), 

alternatively 14 C.F.R Section 61.113, and 91. 7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 

91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). 

A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE NATURE OF THE EXEMPTION DAP 

SEEKS: 

This exemption will permit DAP to commercially operate an Unmanned Aircraft 

System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over 

allowed areas of the United States. 

G. ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VIEWS, OR ARGUMENTS AVAILABLE 

TO SUPPORT DAP'S REQUEST. 

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This Petition is made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 

(FMRA) Section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if certain 

UAS may operate safely in the NAS. As such, DAP's request for exemption may be granted 

pursuant to the authority ofFMRA Section 333 and 14 C.P.R. Part 11, as set forth above. 

FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will 

create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national 

security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness 

certification. 

As discussed in detail above, DAP will operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI 

Inspire 1 UASs safely in the NAS, without creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the 

public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. 

CONCLUSION 

As set forth herein, DAP seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.P.R. § 11.61 and 

Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA), which will permit 

safe operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs commercially, without 

an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and 

photography over certain areas of the United States. By granting this Petition, the FAA 

Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA Modernization and 

Reform Act of 2012, while also advancing the interests of the public, by allowing DAP to 

safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 

UASs commercially within the NAS. 

WHEREFORE, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA 

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, DAP respectfully requests that the 

Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R 

Sections 61.113(a) & (b) or alternatively 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113, 91.7(a), 91.121, 

91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), and permit 

DAP to operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs commercially for the 

purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. 

Dated: Apri116, 2015 

DAP Petition for Exemption Page 31 

Respectfully submitted by: 

or~ w a_ ({ ~(1 Drew Farrington 

@~, DAP 

2370 130th Avenue NE, #103 

Bellevue, Washington 98005 
Appendices: 

A - DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Specifications Data Sheet 

B - DJI Inspire 1 Specifications Data Sheet 

C- DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Manufacturer's User Manual 

D- DJI Inspire 1 Manufacturer's User Manual 

E- Monthly Maintenance Log 

APPENDIX-A 

DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION+ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

Drew only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJI is an industry leader in small UAS 

production. DJI UASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set 

parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set 

to limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a 

predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI software provides real·time altitude and 

location information to the PIC via the linked monitor (smart phone/tablet devices) 

1.1 DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ 

1.1 .1 Aircraft 

1.1.1 .1 Supported Battery - DJI 5200mAH LiPo Battery 

1.1.1.2 Weight (Battery & Propellers Included)- 2lbs 11.810oz (1242g) 

1.1 .1.3 Hover Accuracy (Ready to Fly) - Vertical: .8m; Horizontal: 2.5m 

1.1.1.4 Max Yaw Angular Velocity - 200°/s 

1.1.1.5 Max Tilt Angel- 35° 

1.1.1.6 Max Ascent Speed - 6m/s 

1.1.1. 7 Max Descent Speed - 2m/s 

1.1.1.8 Max Flight Speed- 15m/s (NOT RECOMMENDED) 

1.1.2 Gimbal 

1.1.2.1 Working Current- Static: 750mA; Dynamic: 900mA 

1.1.2.2 Control Accuracy. ±0.030 

1.1.2.3 Controllable Range- Pitch: -900 - 00 

1.1.2.4 Maximum Angular Speed - Pitch: 90°/s 

1.1.3 Camera 

1.1.3.1 Operating Temperature Range - 32°F- 104°F (OOC- 40°C) 

1.1.3.2 Sensor Size- 112.3" 

1.1.3 .3 Effective Pixels - 14M 

1.1.3.4 Resolution- 4384x3288 

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4.1.3.5 HD Video Recording - 1080p30 & 720p 

4.1.3.6 Recording Field of View - 1100/850 

1.1.4 Transmitter 

1.1.4.1 Operating Frequency- 5.728GHz- 5.85GHz 

1.1.4.2 Communication Distance (unobstructed)- FCC Compliance: 800m 

1.1.4.3 Receiver Sensitivity (1 %PER) - -93dBm 

1.1.4.4 Transmitter Power- FCC Compliance: 1OOm W 

1.1.4.5 Working Voltage - 120mA@3. 7V 

1.1.5 Range Extender 

1.1 .5.1 Operating Frequency- 2412-2462MHz 

1.1.5.2 Communication Distance (unobstructed) - 500-700m 

1.1.5.3 Transmitter Power- 20dBm 

1.1.5.4 Power Consumption - 2W 

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APPENDIX-B 

DJI INSPIRE 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

Drew only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJI is an industry leader in small UAS 

production. DJI UASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set 

parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set 

to limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a 

predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI software provides real-time altitude and 

location information to the PIC via the linked monitor (smart phone/tablet devices) 

2.2 DJIInspire 1 

2.2.1 Aircraft 

2.2.1.1 Model- T600 

2.2.1.2 Weight (Battery Included)- 61bs 7.5291oz {2935g) 

2.2.1.3 Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode)- Vertical: 0.5m; Horizontal: 2.5m 

2. 2.1.4 Max Angular Velocity- Pitch : 300° /s; Yaw: 150° /s 

2.2.1.5 Max Tilt Angle- 35° 

2.2.1.6 Max Ascent Speed- 5m/s 

2.2.1.7 Max Descent Speed - 4m/s 

2.2.1.8 Max Speed- 22m/s (A Til mode, no wind - NOT RECOMMENDED) 

2.2.1.9 Max Flight Altitude- 4500m 

2.2.1.10 Max Wind Resistance -10m/s 

2.2.1.11 Max Flight Time- Approximately 18 minutes 

2.2.1.12 Motor Model- DJI 3510 

2.2.1.13 Propeller Model- DJI1345 

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

2.2.1.15 Dimensions -17 W' x 17 W' x 12" 

2.2.2 Gimbal 

2.2.2.1 Model- ZEN MUSE X3 

2.2.2.2 Output Power (with camera)- Static: 9W; In Motion: 11W 

2.2.2.3 Operating Current - Static: 750mA; In Motion: 900mA 

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2.2.2.4 Angular Vibration Range - ±0.03° 

2.2.2.5 Mounting- Detachable 

2.2.2.6 Controllable Range- Pitch: -90° to +30°; Pan: ±320° 

2.2.2.7 Mechanical Range- Pitch: -125° to 45°; Pan: ±330° 

2.2.2.8 Max Controllable Speed - Pitch: 120°/s; Pan: 180°/s 

2.2.3 Camera 

2.2.3.1 Name- X3 

2.2.3.2 Model- FC350 

2.2.3.3 Total Pixels -12.76M 

2.2.3.4 Effective Pixels -12.4M 

2.2.3.5 Image Max Size- 4000x3000 

2.2.3.6 ISO Range -100-3200 

2.2.3. 7 Field of View - 94° 

2.2.3.8 CMOS- Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" 

2.2.3.9 HD Video Recording- UHD(4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 

3840x2160p24/25/30; FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/S0/60; HD: 

1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60 

2.2.3.10 Operating Temperature Range - 32°F- 104°F (0°C- 40°C) 

2.2.4 Transmitter 

2.2.4.1 Name- Cl 

2.2.4.2 Operating Frequency- 5.728-5.8SOGHz; 2.400-2.483GHz 

2.2.4.3 Communicating Distance (unobstructed)- 2000m 

2.2.4.4 Output Power- 9W 

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

2.2.4.6 Battery- 600mAh liPo 2S 

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APPRNDlX ·· C 

OJI T'fJantom 2 Vision+ Manufacturer's U~er Manual 

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PHANTOM 2 VIS ON 

User Manual V1.8 

January, 2015 Revision 

Congratulations on purchasing your new DJI product. Please thoroughly read the entire contents of this manual to 

fully use and understand the product. 

It is advised that you regularly check the PHANTOM 2 VISION 's product page at www.dji.com which is 

updated on a regular basis. This will provide services such as product information, technical updates and manual 

corrections. Due to any unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained within this manual is 

subject to change without notice. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your product, please cont act your deale r or DJI Custome r Service. 

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Index 

INDEX .... - ...... - ...................................... _ ............................................................................................................................................... 2 

INTHEBOX ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 

SYI'-'IBOL LEGEND ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 

WATCH THE QUICK START VIDEOS .............................................................................................................................................. S 

DOWNLOADING THE DJI VISION APP ......................................................................................................................................... 5 

1 ATTACHING THE PROPELLERS ........ - .................................................................................. - ................................ - ................. 6 

1.11NTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 

1.2 AsSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................................................................................ _ ....... 6 

1.3 REMOVING THE PROPELLERS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6 

1.4NoTES ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 

21NSTALUNG THE RANGE EXTENDER AND 1'-'!0BILE DEVICE HOLDER. ..................................... - ........... - ................... 7 

2.11NSTALLING THE RANGE EXTENDER ......................................................................................................................................................... 7 

2.2 1NSTALLING THE M OBILE D EVICE HOLDER ............................................................................................................................................ 7 

3 PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ............................................................................................................................... 8 

3.1 THE REMOTE CONTROLLER ....................................................................................................................................................................... a 

3.2 POWER ON THE REMOTE CONTROLLER .................................................................................................................... - ......................... 8 

3.3 REMOTE CONTROLLER POWER INDICATOR STATUS INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 9 

3.4 ANTENNA ORIENTATION ................................................................................................................................................... , ..................... 10 

3 .5 REMOTE C oNTROLLER OPERATION ... - ............................................................................................................................. _ ............... 10 

3.6 LINK BETWEEN THE REMOTE CONTROLLER AND RECEIVER .............................................................................................................. ll 

Link Procedures ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 

Link Indicator .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 

3.7 COMPLIANCE V ERSIO N CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................................................ 12 

4 PREPARING THE RANGE EXTENDER ....................................................................................................................................... 14 

4.1 T HE RANGE EXTENDER .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14 

4 .2 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................................................... - .... 14 

4 .3 POWERING ON THE RANGE EXTENDER ................................................................................................................................................. 15 

4.4 HOW TO BIND THE CAMERA & RANGE EXTENDER ............................................................................................................................ 15 

5 PREPARING THE CAMERA ............................................................... ._ ......................................................................................... 18 

5 .1 THE BUILT-IN CAMERA ................................................................................................................................................................................ 18 

5.2 MAIN FUNCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 

5.3 U PGRADING THE F IRMWARE OF CAMERA ........................................................................................................................................... 20 

6 DOWNLOADING AND INSTALLING THE DJI VISION APP ................................................................................................ 2 1 

6 .1 DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL ......................................................................................................................................... - ................. _ ......... 21 

6 .2 REGISTER & LOGIN .................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 

7 PREPARING THE FLIGHT BATTERY ......................................................................................................................................... 2 3 

7.1 1NTELLIGENT BATIERV AND C HARGER INSTRUCTIONS .................... - ............................................................................................... 23 

7.2 CHARGING PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23 

7 .3 1NSTALL THE BATTERY .............................................................................................................................................................................. 24 

7 .4 BATTERY USAGE .......................................................................................................................................... - ........................................... 24 

Description of the Battery Level Indicator ...................................................................................................................................... 24 

7 .5 CORRECT BATTERY U SAGE NOTES .................... - .................................... --.............. --.-................ - ........................................... 25 

8 PHANTOM 2 AIRCRAFT ............................................................................................................................................................... 26 

8.1 THE A IRCRAFT ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 26 

8.2 B UILT-IN F LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS ...... - .................................................................................................... - ......... 26 

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8.3 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................................................. 26 

9 CONNECTING TO THE CAMERA ............................................................................................................................................. 28 

9.1 CAMERA CONNECTION PROCEDURES .................................................................................................................................................. 28 

10 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS ................................................................................................................................................. 30 

10.1 CALIBRATION WARNINGS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 30 

10.2 CALIBRATION PROCE DURES ................................................................................................................................................................ 30 

10.3 W HEN RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED ................................................................................................................................................ 30 

11 FLIGHT ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 31 

11.1 FLYING ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................................ 31 

11.2 STARTING/STOPPING THE MOTORS ...................................................................................................................................................... 31 

11.3 TAKEOFF/ lANDING PROCEDURES ......................................................................................................................................................... 31 

11.4 FAILSAFE FUNCTION ..................................... ,_ ....................................................................................... - ................. -·--·-·-·-.......... 32 

Home Point ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33 

Dynamic Home Point ............................................................................................................................................................................... 33 

Go Home Procedures ............................................................................................................................................................................. 33 

Regaining Control During Failsafe Procedure .............................................................................................................................. 34 

Failsafe on the OJ/ VISION App ......................................................................................................................................................... 34 

11.5 LOW BATTERY LEVEL WARNING FUNCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 34 

Low Battery Level Warning on the OJ/ VISION App ................................................................................................................. 36 

11.6 FLIGHT lrMITS ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 36 

Tl.6.1 Max Height & Radius Umits ....................................................................................................................................................... 37 

11.6.2 Flight Limits of Special Areas ................................................................................................................................................... 38 

11.6.3 Conditions of Flight Limits ....................................................................................................................................................... 40 

ll6.4 Disc/aimer ........................................................................................................................................................................................ .41 

12 USING DJI VISION APP ............................................................................................................................................................... 42 

12.1 DJI VISION APP MAIN MENU .............................................................................................................................................................. 42 

12.2 CAMERA PAGE .................. - ............................................................. - .................................................................................................... 42 

Basic Use ........................................................................................................................ : ............................................................................. 42 

Camera Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 46 

12.3 ALBUM PAGE ......... - ............................................................................................................................................. - .......... _ .................. 49 

Camera SO CARD Album ..................................................................................................................................................................... 49 

Mobile Device Album ............................................................................................................................................................................. 50 

12.4 NEWS PAGE ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 51 

12.5 SETTINGS PAGE ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 52 

12.6 GROUND STATION .......................... ,. ....................................................................................................................................................... 55 

126.1 Ground Station GU/ ..................................................................................................................................................................... 56 

12 6.2 Using Ground Station ................................................................................................................................................................. 58 

13 ASSISTANT INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................... 61 

13.11NSTALLING DRIVER AND PHANTOM 2 VISION ASSISTANT ......................................................................................................... 61 

13.2 USING THE PHANTOM 2 VISION ASSISTANT ON A PC ............................................................................................................... 62 

13.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE OF THE PHANTOM 2 VISION ................................................................................................................... 63 

13.4 PHANTOM RC ASSISTANT DESCRIPTION ................................................................... - ................................................................ 64 

14 TROUBLESHOOTING (FAQ) ...................................................................... _ ............................................................................. 66 

15 APPEND1X_, _____ , ....................................................................................................................................................................... 69 

LED FLIGHT INDICATOR STATUS ....................................... _ ................... - .................................................................................................. 69 

SPEC I FICA liONS ............................................................................................................................................................. - ................ _ ........... 70 

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In the Box 

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Watch the Quick Start Videos 

This user manual details installation and usage procedures of the product. In addition, we provide a range of quick 

start videos. It is advised that you watch the m fully before attempting to use the product. 

Approach 1 Direct link. www.dji.com/phantom-2-vision/training ----- -~-~ 

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sk.· Preparing for flight. 

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Approach 2 Scan the QR code to get the II How to connect to the DJ! VISION App. 

quick start video link. i 

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• The basics of flying. recording and sharing. I ~-· 

i 1!1 . 

Downloading the DJI VISION App 

Before attempting to use the product, please download and install the DJI VISION App. Get the DJI VISION App 

according to the following methods. I · J Download from the App store iOS user Search "DJI VISION" from App Store. _j Approach 1 J 

ior Google Play. Android user Search "DJI VISION" from Google Play. I 

! [!] [!] -1 I 

I Approach 2 !Scan the QR code to get the 

~- Scan and download. I 

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i jdownload link. i 

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1 Attaching the Propellers 

Please use the original 9 -inch propellers which are classified by t he color of each central nut. Damaged propellers 

can be replaced by purchasing new ones if necessary. 

11 Introduction 

Propellers Grey Nut (9450) Black Nut (9450 R) 

Diagram ~ 

Attach to the motor thread that does 

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Attach to the motor thread that has a 

Assembly Location 

not have a black dot black dot. 

Fastening/Un-fastening B'l Lock: Tighten the propeller in this direction. 

Instructions 1:11 Unlock: Remove the propeller in this direction. 

1.2 Assembly 

1. (Fig.l) Remove the four warning cards from the motors after you read them. 

2. (Fig.2) Prepare the two grey nut propellers and two black nut propellers. Make sure to match the black nut 

propellers with the correctly marked black dot motor s. Tighten the propellers according to t he fastening 

instructions. 

Fig.2 Fig.3 

1.3 Removing the Propellers 

(Fig.3) Keep t he motor deadlocked in place wit h the assistant wrl!nch (or one hand) and remove the propeller 

according to the un-fastening instructions. 

14 Notes 

(l) Propellers are self t ightening during flight. DO NOT use any thread locker on the threads. 

(2) Make sure to match the propeller nut colors with the corresponding motors. 

(3) It is advised to wear protective gloves during propeller assembly and removal. 

(4) Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. 

(5) Check that all propellers are in good condition before flight. DO NOT use any ageing, chipped, 

or broken propellers. 

(6) To avoid injury, STAN D C LEAR of and DO NOT touch the propellers or motors when t hey are 

spinning. 

(7) O NLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience. 

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2 Installing the Range Extender and Mobile Device Holder 

2.1 Installing the Range Extender 

1. Adjust t he range extender to align with the mounting bracket installed on the carrying handle. 

2. Tighten the lock·screw to affix the range extender on the right side of the carrying handle. 

(1) Make sure the assembly orientation is correct with the LED side facing you. 

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(2) To obtain better communication. try to keep the range extender facing the aircraft during flight. 

Lock Screw 

2.2 Installing the Mobile Device Holder 

1. Tighten the Philips screws as shown to correctly attach the mobile device holder on the left side of the 

carrying handle. 

2. Affix the mobile device sideways within the holder. 

(1) Make sure the assembly orientation is correct. The mobile device should be facing you when 

mounted. 

(2) It is recomme nded not to use oversized mobile devices (e.g. iPad), which cannot be placed into 

t he Mobile Device Holder. 

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3 Preparing the Remote Controller 

The PHANTOM 2 VISION remote controller is a wireless communication device t hat uses the 5.8GHz freq uency 

band. It is compliant with C E and FCC (see the FCC I D) regulations and is set to Mode 2 before delivery. The 

compliance version can be configured by twisting the potentiometer knob o n the back of t he remote controller. 

The stick configuration can also be reset in the PHANTOM RC Assistant. Refer to the PHANTOM RC Assistant 

and the Compliance Version Config uration (Paae 12) for details. 

(1) CE compliant devices have a n effective communication range of 300 meters in open spaces due 

to power limitations. Be sure to watch your fight d istance as the PHANTOM 2 VISION will enter 

Failsafe mode (auto-landing or go home and land) if it flies beyond this range. 

(2) FCC compliant devices have an effective range of 500 meters in open spaces. Be sure to watch 

your fight distance as the PHANTOM 2 VISION will enter Failsafe mode (auto-landi ng o r go 

home and land) if it flies beyond this range. 

(3) Pay att ention to and follow local laws and regulations. 

3.1 The Remote Controller 

[1] Antenna 

[2) Carrying Handle 

[1] [3] Switch 51 

[2] [4) Switch 52 (Reserved) 

J3 [4] [3) [5) Joystick(J1: Roll [left & right], J2: Pitch [front & back)) 

J4 ••• [6] I aJ ••• • 11 

[6] Joystick(J3: Throttle [up & down], J4: Yaw [ro tatio n)) 

• [7] llll • [7) Neck Strap Attachment 

[8] B [8] Powe r Switch 

[9] . [9) Power Indicator 

[10] Battery Compartment (On the back) 

3.2 Power on the Remote Controller 

1. Install the four AA Batteries (not included) into the battery compartment on the back of the remote 

controller according to the negative and positive poles. 

2. Set the Sl and S2 switches to the upper most position (position-1. refer to the Remote Contro ller Operatio n 

(Page 10) for details) and ensure both joysticks are at the mid ·point position. Then toggle on the power switch. 

3. There will be a power on indicato r beep. If the remote controller is set to be CE compliant, then there will 

be one beep, while the FCC compliant version will emit two beeps. The power indicator blinks green 

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quickly indicating the remote controller and receiver is linking. Once fully linked, the power indicator will 

change to a solid green. 

(1) If the low voltage warning alert sounds (refer to the Remote Controller Power Indicator Status 

Information (Pase 9)), please replace batteries as soon as possible. 

(2) Using the incorrect type of battery may prevent a risk of damage. 

(3) Remove the batteries after use and dispose of them safely. 

(4) For long term storage, be sure to remove the batteries from the remote controller. 

3.3 Remote Controller Power Indicator Stetus Information 

Power indicator Sound Remote Controller State 

4--- · 

None Functioning normally. 

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•••••• None Establishing a link between the remote controller and the receiver . 

• •• • B-B-B.--. Low voltage (at 3.9V-4.5V}, should replace the batteries immediately. 

1-· ----- Low voltage (lower than 3.9V). The remote controller will automatically 

•••••• BBBB 

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power off. Batteries should be replaced immediately. 

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The remote controller will display a blinking green light and sound an 

• • B-B-8 ... _. alarm after 15 minutes without operator input. The alarm status will 

disappear once you start operation of the remote controller. 

The remote controller will blink t he LED and sound an alert when the voltage drops below 3.9V and 

automatically power off after 3 seconds. This process will repeat even if you power cycle the remote 

controller. If this low voltage warning occurs during flight, the remote controller will automatically 

power off causing the aircraft to enter Failsafe mode, which cannot be interrupted (refer to the 

Failsafe Function (Page 32) for details). It is strongly recommended to replace batteries if the 

3.9V-4.5V low voltage warning occurs. 

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3.4 Antenna Orientation 

Try to keep the antenna pointing skyward, perpendicular to the ground, in order to achieve the maximum 

communication range during flight. 

3.5 Remote Controller Operation 

Definitions 

The remote controller's antenna should be 

pointing skyward with no obstacles in the way. 

Otherwise, the Failsafe function may initialize 

prematurely during flight. 

The Mobile Device and Range Extender should 

not block the antenna. 

The • stick neutral' positions and • stick released' mean the control sticks of the remote controller are placed at 

the central position. 

To 'move the stick" means that the stick of remote controller is pushed away from the central position. 

-- --~~-.-----~ 

Remote Controller Aircraft 

(Mode2) ( +- nose direction ) 

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Ope111tion details 

The throttle stick controls aircraft altitude/ elevation. 

Push the stick up and the aircraft will rise. 

Pull the stick down and the aircraft will descend. 

The aircraft will automatically hover and hold its height 

if the sticks are centered. 

Push the throttle stick above the centered (mid-point) 

position to make the aircraft take-off. When flying, we 

suggest that you push the throttle stick slowly to 

prevent the aircraft from sudden and unexpected 

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Position-1 Position-2 

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Position-3 

The yaw stick controls the aircraft rudder. 

Push the stick left and the aircraft will rotate counter 

clock-wise. 

Push the stick right and the aircraft will rotate 

clock-wise. If the stick is centered, the aircraft will 

remain facing the same direction. 

The yaw stick controls the rotating angular velocity of 

the aircraft. Pushing the stick further away from center 

results in a faster aircraft rotation velocity. 

The pitch stick controls the aircraft 's front & back tilt. 

Push the stick up and the aircraft will tilt and fly 

forward. 

Pull the stick down and the aircraft will tilt and fly 

backward. The aircraft will keep level and straight if the 

stick is centered. 

Pushing or pulling the stick further away from center 

will result in a larger tilt angle (maximum of 35 ·) and 

faster flight velocity. 

The roll stick controls the aircraft's left & right t;;---1 

Push the stick left and the aircraft will tilt and fly left. 

Push the stick right and the aircraft will tilt and fly right. 

The aircraft will keep level and straight if the stick is 

centered. 

Pushing the stick further away from center will result in 

a larger tilt angle (maximum of 35 •} and faster flight 

velocity. 

Sl is for compass calibration. Toggle the Sl from 

position-] to position-3 and back to position-] at least 

6-10 times, which will force the aircraft to enter into 

compass calibration mode. 

(l) For 'Ready to Fly' the aircraft will hover (hold a stable horizontal position) when all sticks are 

released. 

(2) For 'Ready to Fly (non-GPS)' the aircraft will keep the aircraft level without horizontal 

positioning when all sticks are released. 

3.6 Link between the Remote Controller and Receiver 

There is a 5.8G receiver in the PHANTOM 2 VISION, with the link button and indicator located on the bottom of 

the aircraft as illustrated in the following diagram. 

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The link between the remote controller and aircraft is already established for you so you can init ially skip this 

procedure. If you ever replace the remote controller, re-establishing the link is required. 

Link Button & 

Link Indicator 

Link Procedures 

1. Power off the remote controller, power on the aircraft. You will see the link indicator blinking red. 

2. Press the link button with a thin object and hold until the link indicator blinks yellow. Release t he link 

button. 

3. Power on the remote controller and the link indicator should switch off. This indicates t hat t he link has 

been successfully established. 

Link Indicator 

Link Indicator De$cription Operation 

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••••• No s'gnal received. Switch on the remote controller or perform a link procedure. I 

... ' In link status. Switch on t he remote controller. I 

3.7 Compliance Version Configuration 

The compliance version can be reconfigured by t wisting t he potentiometer knob (See the following diagram) on t he 

back of the remote controller using a flathead screwdriver. For CE compliance, set t he remote controller to CE 

compliance by carefully turning the potentiometer knob to the full counter clock-wise position. For FCC compliance, 

set the remote controller to FCC compliance by ca refully turning the potent iomet er knob to t he full clock-wise 

position. Users should follow their local regulations accordingly. 

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CE FCC 

When adjusting t he potentiomete r knob to its limit position. be very careful t o pre vent damaging the 

potentiometer knob. Do not apply too much force during this adjustment. Als o be sure t o use t he 

correct sized screwdriver. 

(1) It is recommended to use a flathead screwdriver of <I> 2.4mm fo r adjustment. 

(2) You can use the DJI screwdriver with the flathead fo r adjustment. 

(3) There is another potentiometer reserved. 

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4 Preparing the Range Extender 

' The PHANTOM 2 VISIO N range extender is a wireless communication device t hat operat es wit hin the 2.4 GHz 

frequency band and is used for extending the effective range of communication between a mobile device 

(Smartphone) and the PHANTOM 2 VISIO N. In an open unobstructed area, the transmission dist ance can reach 

up to 300 meters, but is usually affected by the surrounding environment, such as trees, bui ldings and other 

sources of the same frequency. Before every flight, it is suggested that you ensure the range extender functions 

properly. Otherwise you may experience a communication issue with the mobile device and t he PHANTOM 2 

VISION. 

Each range extender has a unique MAC address and network name (SSID}, details of which are printed on the 

back label as ' Phantom..xxxxxx '. The ' xxxxxx' represents t he last six letters or numbers of the MAC address 

for the range extender. 

4.1 The Range Extender 

[1] Wi-Fi Signal Indicator 

[4] [2] Power Indicator 

[1] [S] [3] Lock·screw [2] 

[6] [4] Reset Button 

[3] 

[5) Power Switch 

[7] 

[6] Micro-USB 

Front View Right View [7] Mounting Bracket 

4.2 Function Description 

[1) Wi-Fi Signal Indicator (SYSTEM) 

Tells you the system status of the range extender. 

---·--- Wi-Fl Signal Indicator Description 

• • • • The range extender system is working normally . 

. 

Off The range extender system is working abnormally. 

[2] Power Indicator (POWER) 

Tells you the power status of the range extender. 

Power Indicator Description 

The range extender is working ncrmally or completely charged. 

Low voltage alert, a re·charge is required. 

The range extender is charging (allow for 3-4 hours, depending on USB power output). 

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(l) Make sure to charge the range extender completely before using it for the f irst time. 

(2) If the power indicator is a solid red light, the ranger extender may stop working at any moment. 

Recharge it as soon as possible. 

(3) It is recommended to charge the range extender completely before each use. 

(4) Turn off the range extender after every use. 

(5) Keep the range extender facing the aircraft during flight for the best communication link. 

[3) Lock-screw 

For attaching the range extender on the right side of the remote controller's carrying handle. 

[ 4] Reset Button: 

Press to link the range extender and the camera. 

[5) Power Switch: 

ON - Power on. 

OFF- Power off. 

[6) Mi<:ro-USB 

Used to charge the range extender. 

l71 Mounting Bracket 

It has been pre-installed on the remote controller's handle. It is used to attach the range extender. 

4,5 Powering on the Range Extender 

l. Toggle the power switch of range extender to ON position. 

2. Wait for approximately 30 seconds. The Wi-Fi signal indicator should blink green indicat ing the range 

extender is communicating properly. 

Gl. It is advised that you power off the range extender after every flight to avoid discharging the battery. 

4.4 How to Bind the Camera & Range Extender 

If the camera and range extender connection is lost, or one of them needs to be repaired or replaced, a camera and 

range extender binding will need to be performed via the DJI VISION App. 

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Reset Button 

l. Power on the camera and range extender. Note: (Place the camera power switch to the ' W IFI ON' 

position). 

2. Approximately 30 seconds later, press the reset button on the range extender with a t hin object until the 

Wi-Fi signal indicator turns off. The range extender will then restart automatically. 

3. Approximately 30 seconds later, the Wi-Fi signal indicator should start to blink green, which indicates the 

range extender is now ready to be bound. 

4. Find and select the Phantom_xxxxxx via the Wi·Fi list on the mobile device to connect the range extender. 

5. (Fig.l) Run the DJI VISIO N App->Settings·>Generai·>Binding. (Fig.2) Select 'Scan the QR Code' to scan 

the camera QR code on the product packaging. (Fig.3) Get the camera SSID (E.g. FC200_0xxxxx) and t he 

MAC address, select the tick 1!1 on the top right corner. The range extender should automatically 

restart. The binding procedure is now complete. 

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Fig.l Fig.2 { QR code is only for example. ) 

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Fig.3 

(l) If both the camera and range ext ender are powered on and working normally, you will be able to 

find the SSID on the Wi-Fi list of the mobile device. 

(2) DO NOT push the reset button of the range extender unless you are ready to rebind the range 

extender and the camera! This will unbind your camera and you must follow t he steps above to 

rebind. 

(3) The QR code is located on the packaging of the PHANTOM 2 VISION. If you cannot find the QR 

code, please contact DJI customer service to receive the QR code related to your camera ' s 

serial number. 

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5 Preparing the Camera 

5.1 The built-in camera 

[2] 

[3] 

[6] 

[1] 

Camera Features -----

Resolution 

FOV 

Sensor size 

Specifications 

14 Megapixels 

120'/110' /85' 

1/2.3" 

[1] Lens 

[2] Camera Power Switch 

[3] Micro-SO Card Slot 

[4] Camera Status Indicator 

[5] Camera Cable 

L!~ Capture/Record Button 

Supports multi-capture, continuous capture and timed capture 

Functions 

5.2 Main Functions 

[1] Lens 

Supports HD Recording (1080p30/1080i60) 

Supports both RAW and J PEG photo formats 

For viewing and photog raphing. with main parameters of f/2.8 , FOV 120' . 

Please remove the lens cover whe n the camera is in use and replace the cover fo r storage. 

[2] Camera Power Switch (on the back of the camera) 

Used to power the camera on and off. 

OFF- Powered off_ 

CAM ON - Power on, Wi-Fi off. 

WIFI ON - Powe r and Wi-Fi are both on. Make sure to switch to · WIFI ON' and the range extender is powered 

on if using the DJI VISION App. 

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[3] Micro-SO ~rd Slot (on the back of t he camera) 

Make sure that the Micro-SO card is inserted before you take any photos or record any videos. 

(1) Maximum supported Micro-SO card capacity is 32GB. 

(2) The DJI VISION App may not be able to read the Micro-SO card prepared by the user. It is 

suggested that you use the DJI VISION App to format the Micro-SO card when first used in the 

camera. 

(3) Refe r to the k ""''"'" S.,lt.nal ff:iH• .O:b for Micro-SO card formatting details. 

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[4] Camera Indicator (on the back of the camera) 

The Camera Indicator is used to inform the user of the working status of the camera. 

Camera indicator Wt-Fi Cemera status 

e solid OFF Power On; Idle State 

. Slow Blink (0.2s on, l.8s off) ON Idle State 

• Fast Blink (O.ls on, 0.3s off) ON Synchronizing photos and videos 

• Solid OFF Recording 

• Blink Once {0.2s on, 0.3s off) ON/OFF Taking a single capture 

• Blink 3 Times(O.ls on, O.ls off) ON/OFF Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot 

• Fast Blink (O.ls on, 0.3s off) ON/OFF Firmware Upgrading 

- • • (0.2s green, 1.8s orange) ON Recording 

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• Solid ON/OFF Critical error 

• Slow Blink (0.2s on, l8s off) ON/OFF CMOS sensor error 

• Blink Once (0.2s on, 0 .3s off) ON/OFF Operation failed 

• Blink 3 Times(O.ls on, O.ls off) ON/OFF Micro-SO Card error 

• Fast Blink (O.ls on, 0.3s off) ON/OFF Upgrade error 

• •• (O.Ss green, O.Ss orange, O.Ss red, O.Ss Off) ON/OFF Camera has overheated 

When camera temperature rises above 80°(, the LED indicator will blink • •• _ The camera will 

automatically power off if the temperature rises above as·c. 

(5] Camera Cable (on the back of the camera) 

Make sure that the camera cable is firmly attached to the camera before powering the camera on. 

[6) ~pture/Record Button (on the bottom of the camera) 

Capture function: Press the button once (less than 2 seconds) to take a single capture. 

Record function: Press the button once (greater than 2 seconds) to begin recording. Press once again to stop. 

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5.3 Upgrading the Firmware of Camera 

Follow the below instructions to update your firmware. 

1. Download the latest firmware of camera from DJI website. 

2. Copy the "firmware.bin" file to the root folder of your Micro·SD card. 

3. Insert the SD card into the camera before turning it on. 

4. Turn on the camera. 

5. The firmware update will begin automatically. A yellow flashing LED indicates t hat the camera is updating. 

6. When the yellow f lasning disappears, the firmware has been updated. After a successful update, the 

"firmware.bin" file's name will change to "firmware.bin.bakOO". This file can now be deleted. 

(1} During the update, do not turn off the camera or take out t he Micro-SD card. This may prevent 

your camera from switching on and will need a factory reset. 

f (2) A fast red flashing LED after the update means the update has failed. Please try again. 

(3) For the vl.l.B version of the PHANTOM 2 VISION Camera, PAL support has been added to the 

camera including 1080p25 and 960p25. 

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6 Downloading and Installing the DJI VISION App 

6 1 Download and Install ·- Download and install approaches 

Scan the QR code to read the download link. Download and install the DJI VISION App on your 

Approach 1 mobile device. You can find the QR code on the 'Quick Start Guide' as well as on the packaging of 

the PHANTOM 2 VISION. 

iOS user Search "DJI VISION" from App Store. download and install on your mobile device. 

Approach 2 

Android user Search "DJI VISION" from Google Play, download and install on your mobile device. 

Supported mobile devices l 

iOS (i0S6 or above) 

Recommended: iPhone4s, iPhone5, iPhone5s. iPhoneSC. iPhone6, iPhone6 Plus, iPod j 

T ouch4, iPod T ouch5; Available but not recommended: iPad3, iPad4, iPad mini. : 

Samsung Galaxy 53, 54, Note2, Note3 or mobile devices ofsimilar configuration.! Android (System 4.0 or above) '-----------

OJI continues to support many mobile devices and any information from users are welcome. Please 

send any questions or queries to the following mailbox: phantom2vision@dji.com. 

Be aware that the DJI website regularly updates so make sure you visit often as well as t he App Store 

or Google Play in order to download the latest version of the DJI VISION App. 

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[1] 

[2] *51"* ... Cnate New l'.ccount 

The App Welcome Page Registration Page Login Page 

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[1] Register 

Select 'Register' to enter the registration page. Fill in your Email and Password information and then select 

a to create a new account. 

(2] Login 

Select 'Login' to enter the login page. Fill in your· registered Email and Password and then select l!:il to login. 

t 

(1) You should login to your account the first time you use the DJI VISION App. 

(2) If you do have an account, but forgot the password, select the "Forgot password" to retrieve it. 

[3] Usage tlpa 

Useful tips will display when you enter the welcome page. Tap the screen to display the next useful tip. 

[3] 

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7 Preparing the Flight Battery 

Before use, please read and follow the user manual, disclaime r, and the warnings on the battery. 

Users t~ke full responsibility for all operations and usage. 

7.11ntelligent Battery and Charger Instructions 

The intelligent battery is specially designed for the PHANTOM 2 VISION, with a battery capacity of 5200mAh, 

voltage of ll.lv and charge-discharge management functiona lity. The battery s hould only be charged with the 

charger provided by DJI. DJI does not take any responsibility for operation of any charger from a t hird party. 

There are many features provided by the DJI charger: 

• Balance charge protection 

• Full charge protection 

• Short circuit protection 

• Output protection 

• Sleep protec tion 

• O verheating protection 

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Intelligent Battery Charger 

7.2 Charging Procedures 

l Connect the ba ttery to the charger while the power is OFF. 

2. Connect the charger to a wall socket. The charger indicator light will turn a solid red when it is cha rging. 

3. Wait until the cha rger indicator turns solid green to which indicates that t he batte ry is comple tely cha rged. 

Wall socket 

ewe .[] 

Charger indicator Status- of char;:---~ 

I o· Charger Indicator Charging. 

Completely charged. 

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7 3 Install the Battery 

Push the battery into the battery compartment correctly as the following diagram shows. Make sure to push the 

battery into t he compartment until you hear a ' click • sound. 

An incorrectly inserted battery may cause one of the following to occur: 

(1) Bad contact. 

(2} Unavailable battery information. 

(3) Unsafe for flight. 

(4) Unable to take off. 

7.4 Battery Usage 

LED2 

LEDl 

Battery Level Indicator 

LED3 

LED4 

Battery Power Button 

(Built-in Battery Power Indicator) 

{1} Checking the battery level: When the battery is powered off; pressing the battery power button once will 

indicate the current battery level. Refer to Description of the Battery Level Indicator (Page 24) for details. 

(2) Powering on: When t he battery is powered off; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 

2 seconds to turn on the intelligent battery. 

(3) Powering off: When the battery is powered on; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 

2 seconds to turn off t he intelligent battery. 

~ More battery information is available in the battery tab of the PHANTOM 2 VISION Assistant. 

Description of the Battery Level lndic1tor 

The current battery level is shown during both the charging and discharging process. Refer to the following table 

for details: 

The indicators are defined below : • LED is on . • LED blinks. LED is off. 

c ___ Ba_tt_ttKY __ v_e_l ·_rnd_ica_ to_r _ ___ =o] Current battery level 

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LEDl LED2 LED3 LED4 

• • • • 87.5%·100% 

• • • • 75%·87.5% 

• • • • 62.5%·75% 

• • • • 50;~·62 57> 

• • • l "S7.5%·50'l!-

• • • • 25'11>•.9.5% 

• . " • L 12,5%·25% 

• • c • \)<;<.- 2.'5% 

• LJ • • <0% 

7.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes 

• It's ugg~sted you purchase a new battery after you have discharged your current battery over 300 

times. 

• It's recomm~nded to charge and discharge the battery thoroughly once every 20 charge/ discharge 

cycles. Users should discharge the battery until there is less than 8% power left or until the battery can 

no longer be turned on. Refer, to the DJI VISION App for an exact readout of the battery percentage 

leveL You should then fully recharge the battery to maximum capacity. This power cycling procedure will 

ensure the batt ery is working at its optimal leveL 

• Turn the power OFF when you have finished flying and remove the battery from its compartment. 

NEVER plug or unplug the battery into the aircraft when it is powered on, 

• Take the battery out of the aircraft after every f light and store the battery in a safe and secure place. For 

long term storage please place the battery with only a 40·50% capacity in a strong battery box securely. 

We recommend discharging and charging the battery completely once every 3 months to keep it in good 

condition. The capacity should be varied in such a cycle (40%-50%~100%--(40% 50%). 

• Adhere to the notes for the battery in the disclaimer and regard safety as your first priority. 

• The battery should be charged in an environment that is between 1o•c to 40"(, and be discharged in an 

environment that is between -20°C to 60°C. Both charging and discharging should be in an environment 

that the relative humidity is lower than 80%. 

• It 's suggested that you purchase a new battery if the current battery is swollen or damaged in any way. 

• Never try to recharge or fly with a battery that is swollen or damaged in any way. 

• Never charge the battery unattended. Always charge the battery on a non-flammable surface such as 

concrete and never near any flammable materials. 

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8 PHANTOM 2 Aircraft 

8.1 The Aircraft 

[1] 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

[7] 

[8] 

[9] 

(10] 

(11] 

(12] 

8.2 Built-in Flight Control System Instructions 

[1) 

[2] 

[3] 

(4] 

[5] 

[6] 

[7] 

[8] 

[9] 

[11] [10] 

[II] 

[12] 

Propeller 

Motor 

Front Side 

Front LEDs 

Micro-USB 

Vibration Absorber 

Compass 

LED Flight Indicators 

DJIIntelligent Battery 

Servo 

Receiver Antenna 

Landing Gear 

The built-in flight control system is used to control the entire aircraft 's functions in flight such as Pitch (forwards 

and backwards), Roll (left and right), Elevator (up and down) and Yaw (turn left or right). The flight controller 

contains the MC (Main Controller), IMU, GPS, compass, rece iver and LED indicators. The IMU (Inertia l 

Measurement Unit) has a built-in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that meas ures both attitude an d 

altitude. The compass reads geomagnetic info rmation which assists the GPS (Global Position System} to 

accurately calculate the aircrafts position and height in order to lock the aircraft in a stable hover. The rece iver 

is used to communicate with the remote controller and the MC acts as the brains of the complete flight control 

system connecting and controlling all the modules together. 

8.3 LED Flight Indicators Description 

After powering on t he intelligent battery, the LED flight indicators light up to s how the aircraft's current status. 

LED Flight lndi ~to rs Front LEOs 

Front LEOs 

The front LEDs are for indicating where the nose of the aircraft is. They light up solid red only after the motors have 

started spinning. 

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LED Flight Indicators Description 

··-

Normal status LED flight indicators Notes 

·-1--· 

Power On Self-Test ··-·· ----

Warming Up •• • •• Aircraft cannot take off . 

Ready to Fly •• ••• Slow blinking green. 

Ready to Fly (non-GPS) Slow blinking yellow. 

Abnormal status LED flight indicators 

• Fast blinking yellow. Refer to the 

Remote Controller Signal Lost •• Failsafe Function [Pa51e 32) . 

Low Battery Capacity Warning ••••• Slow blinking red . 

Critical Low Battery Capacity Warning •••••• Fast blinking red. 

••• Keep aircraft stationary or perform 

Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big 

IMU calibration. 

Error* Cannot fly. 

Refer to the Calibrating the 

Compass Needs Calibration ••••• Com(lass (Page 30~ 

(1) The aircraft should be kept stationary on level ground before takeoff. 

(2) Make sure the aircraft's status is in Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode before takeoff. 

(3) If an error occurs (LED is solid red), please connect to the PHANTOM 2 VISION Assistant for more 

detailed information . 

.---- -

NO. Errors Operation 

! -- 1 IMU calibration is required. Calibrate with in the Assistant. 

2 IMU is abnormal. Should be repaired. 

3 Compass is abnormal. Should be repaired. 

I-- - Remote Controller's mid-point is set Refer to the How to solve large margin(s) 

4 

abnormally . mid-(loint error? (Page 66) for details. 

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9 Connecting to the Camera 

9.1 Carner~~ Connection Procedures 

Please carry out the following procedures to connect a mobile device to the PHANTOM 2 VISION. 

1. Power on the remote controller and the range extender. 

2. Make sure the switch on the back of the camera is set to "WIFI ON" and then power on the PHANTOM 2 

VISION. 

3. (Fig.l)Enable the Wi-Fi on your mobile device; wait for about 30 seconds, and t hen select t he 

Phantom_xxxxxx from theWi-Fi network list. 

4. (Fig.2)Run the DJI VISION App on your mobile device which will indicate the current Wi·Fi connection 

status on the main menu. The Wi-Fi connection indicator will turn solid green which means the connection 

is good. 

5. Tap the "CAM ERA" ico n and the DJI VISION App will establish a live camera preview (Fig.3). This means 

everything is now functioning. 

Enable the Wi-Fi W't-~i tK Wi-Fi Connection 

ChooeeoNetwOt1<.. Indicator 

FC200_000539 ? f) 

Select Phantom_xxxxxx "' Pllantom_100020 ? f) ~ ~ Other ... CAMERA ··- -toJolnNetworb Of" 

~ {@} HtWl SliTJIIJotGS 

Fig.! Fig.2 

Fig.3 

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Wi-Fi Connection Indicator Description 

Icon 

• 

• 

• 

Description 

Solid green Wi·Fi is now connected to the PHANTOM 2 VISION . 

Solid blue Wi-Fi is connected to another Wi-Fi network and NOT to the PHANTOM 2 VISION . 

-- Off No Wi·Fi connection. 

(1) The first time you launch the DJI VISION App, Internet access is required to finish the login 

process or new acc.ount creation. 

(2) The SSID is unique for each PHANTOM 2 VISION which should appear in your Wi-Fi list as 

Phantom_xxxxxx. Always connect to the SSID starting with Phantom_xxxxxx. FC200_0xxxxx is the 

SSID of the camera and should not be connected to. If the SSID FC200.0xxxxx is connected to, 

then the connection signal range will be extre mely shortened. 

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1 0 Calibrating the Compass 

IMPORTANT: Make sura to perform the Compass Calibration procedures prior to the first flight. 

The compass is very sensitive to eiectromagnetic interference which causes abnormal compass data and leads 

to poor flight performance or even flight failure. Regular calibration of the compass enables the compass to 

perform at its optimal level. 

10.1 Calibration Warnings 

(1) DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a possibility for the existence of strong magnetic 

interference such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcement underground. 

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

(3) Compass Calibration is very important: otherwise the flight control system will not work properly. 

10.2 Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures. Please watch the quick start video of the PHANTOM 

2 VISION for more compass calibration details. 

Start 

cali 

Qwckly flip the switch Sl 

Position-! ) 

Position-3 •'{J;; 

·-· Position-1 ... Positton-3-.Position-1 

Flip 6·10 time• or Tap 

"Compass Calibration.. in 

DJI VISION APP 

LED Flight Indicator 

Start hon"zontal calibration 

10.3 Whim Recalibration Is Required 

360" Rotate the aircraft 

horizontally 

LED Flight Indicator 

Start vertical calibration 

Pos tion ) 

Position-3@ 

... _.., .. Po ition-1- Position-~Positio 1 

F1iponce 

360°Rotale the aircraft 

vertic•lly (Nosa d'>wnward) . i .. . 

LED Fiight 

Indicator 

. Normal LED • • • 

Succeed Foil 

Re-calibrate 

(l) When Compass Data is abnormal, the LED flight indicator will blink alternating between red and yellow. 

(2) Last compass calibration was performed at a completely different flying field/location. 

(3) The mechanical structure of the aircraft has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the compass. 

(4) Evident drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the aircraft doesn't fly in straight lines. 

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11 Flight 

11.1 Fl in Environment Re uiraments 

(1) Before your first flight, please allow yourself so m~ flight training (Using a flight simulator to 

practice flying, getting inst ruction from an experienced person, etc.). 

(2) DO NOT fly in bad weather, such as rain or wind (more than moderate breeze) or fog. 

(3) The flying field should be open and void of tall buildings or other obstacles; the steel structure 

within buildings may interfere with the compass. 

(4) Keep the aircraft away from obsta cles, crowds, powe r lines, trees, lakes and rivers etc. 

(5) Try to avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment. (No base 

stations or cell towers around) 

(6) The flight control system will not work properly at the South Pole or North Pole. 

(7) All parts must be kept out of the reach of children to avoid CHOKING HAZARDS; if a child has 

accidentally swallowed any part, you should seek immediate medical assistance. 

11.2 Starting/Stopping the Motors 

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors instead of simply pushing the throttle stick up. 

This is a safety precaution to prevent the motors from accidentally spinning up. Push both sticks to their bottom 

corners as indicated in t he diagram below to start the motors. Once the motors have spun up, release both sticks 

simultaneously. The same combination stick command (CSC) is used to stop the motors. 

11.3 Takeoff/landing Procedures 

1. Start by placing t he PHANTON 2 VISION on the ground with the battery level indicator facing you. 

2. Power on the remote controller. 

3. Power on the range extender. 

4 . Switch the ~me a to t he 'WIFI ON" position. 

5. Power on the aircraft by turning on the intelligent battery, refer to the Battery Usage (Page 24) for details. 

6. Connect t he mobile device to the PHANTOM 2 VISION and t hen run the DJI VISIO N App to enter the 

camera preview page. 

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7. Wait until the LED flight indicator starts to slowly blink green/yellow. This means the aircraft is initializing 

and entering the "Ready to Fly" /"Ready to Fly (non-GPS)" state. Then proceed to execute the esc 

command to start motors. 

8. Pus h the throttle stick up slowly to lift the aircraft off the ground. Refer to the Remote Controller 

Operation (Page 10) for more details. 

9. Enjoy your flight while capturing and recording wit h the DJI VISION App. Refer to the Using DJI VISION 

App (Page 42) for more details. 

10. Pull down the t hrottle stick to descend. The stick will lock into place and the aircraft will descend steadily. 

11. Afte r landing the aircraft on the ground, keep the throttle stick at its lowest position for about 3 to 5 

0 

seconds which will automatically stop the motors. 

You SHOULD NOT execute the CSC during normal flight! This will stop the motors and cause the 

aircraft to descend rapidly and drop without any type of control. 

(1) When the LED flight indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered into 

Failsafe mode, refe r to the Failsafe Function !Page 32) for details. 

(2) A low battery capacity warning is indicated by the LED flight indicator blinking red slowly or 

rapidly during flight. Refer to the Low Battery Level Warning Function (Page 34) for details. 

(3) Watch the quick start video about flight for more flight information. 

(4) Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and 

temperature. Be very careful when flying 3000 meters (9800 feet) or more above sea level, as 

battery and aircraft performance may be reduced. 

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11.4 Failsafe Function 

The aircraft will e nter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controlle r is lost The flight control 

system will automatica lly control the aircraft to return to home and land to reduce injuries or damage. The 

following situations would make the aircraft fail to receive a signal from the remote controller and enter Failsafe 

mode: 

(1) The remote controller is powered off. 

(2) The aircraft has flown out of the effective communication range of the remote controller. 

(3) There is an obstacle obstructing the signal between the remote controller and the aircraft. essentially 

reducing the distance the signal can travel. 

(4) There is interference causing a signal problem with the remote controller. 

Failsafe works differently d e pe nding on the mode the aircraft is in when Failsafe mode is initiated whethe r it is in 

the Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly (nan-G PS) mode. 

RHdy to Fly (non-GPS) -Automatic landing 

The flight control system will try to keep the aircraft level during descent and landing. Note that the aircraft may 

be drifting during descent and landing process. 

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Ready to Fly -Automatic go home and land 

i The flight control system will automatically control the aircraft to fly back to t he home point and land. 

HorMPoint 

When the aircraft is initializing the Ready to Fly status, the aircraft will record the current GPS coordinates as the 

home point. It is recommended to lift off only after Ready to Fly status is confirmed fo r the safety of being able to 

fly back to home point successfully in case the Failsafe mode is initiated. 

Dynamic Home Point 

The Home point will be reset to position of the mobile device at specific time intervals. 

(1) Enable dynamic home point in DJI Vision app or Phantom 2 Assistant. 

(2) Dynamic home point is only available to the GPS·enabled mobile device. Turn on GPS and data service to obtain 

highe r accuracy of the mobile device position. 

{3) Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in motion and require a Home point that is different 

from the takeoff point. 

Go Home Procedures 

l Record Home Point. 

LE FightJndiato r 

4 Signal lost luto 3., begin to ····· go home. 

y 

2 Aying. 

UOF~iSJhtrndtc&tor • ••• e 

5 Ay bKk to home point. 

3 Remote controler •ignollo•t. 

tfD FKghtlndiator 

6 landing •rt.r howring ISs. 

y I 

I 

i L£0 f.,..fndiaiD< 

(1) In a Failsafe situation, if less than 6 GPS satellites are found for more than 20 seconds, the aircraft will 

descend automatically. 

(2) When the a ircraft is landing automatically, users can control the aircraft 's position and altitude if the 

remote controller signal is recovered. 

(3) Aircraft cannot navigate around vertical obstacles on its return home course during Failsafe. However, 

you can set return home a ltitude value in Phantom Assistant to avoid hitting vertical obstacles 

through DJI Phantom Assistant. 

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In Phantom 2 Vision mode, users can set a new home point manually when the aircraft is in "Ready to fly" 

status as long as a home point has been recorded automatically. Quickly flipping the $2 switch of the 

re mote controller from upper most to lower most positions 5 times or more will reset t he current aircraft 

position as a new home point of PHANTOM 2 VISION. When successfully reset, you will see a series of 

rapid green blinks on the LED Flight Indicator. The definition of "home point" is: i) The home point is the 

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place PHANTOM 2 VISION returns to when the control signal is lost, which is recorded last time. ii) The 

home point is used to calculate the horizontal distance between you and t he aircraft, the distance will be 

displayed on the OJI VISION App. 

Regaining Control During Failsafe Procedure 

~ ~ · Position of Switch S1 ' • ~ r 

Posltlon-1 Position-2 Position-3 

When the Sl switch is switched to Position-1, 

toggle the Sl switch to any other position once to Regain control as soon as signal 

How to regain control 

regain control. If remote controller's signal is is recovered. 

recovered, control is returned back to the pilot. 

-

Failsafe on the OJI VISION App 

Control Signal Lost Indicator Going Home Indicator 

€\ Refer to the Using OJI VISIO N App (Page 42) for de tails. 

11.5 Low Battery Level Warning Function 

If the OJI intelligent battery is depleted to a point that may affe ct the safe return of the aircraft, the low battery 

level warning notifies users to take action. Users are advised to land t he aircraft immediately when they observe 

these warnings. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft 

altitude and its distance from the Home point. Details of the batte ry level warning are listed below: 

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Battery Level Flight Instructions 

Warning 

Remark 

Indicator 

Rear LED Flight 

DJI VISION App 

Sufficient Sufficient •••••• Operating normally, no specific 

battery level battery Green LED blinks No message prompts. 

action needed. 

E:::::j level. slowly. 

···- - -- - -- - -l- - --- - - -1-- - --- - - -+--- - - - ----1 

When "Go-Home" is 

selected in the Phantom 

Assistant, this message 

will appea r: 

The battery 

Low battery powe r is e e e e e 

:-· .. 

=-1 Fly the Phantom 2 Vision+ 

Tap "Go-home Now" to back and land it as soon as 

level warning low. Please Red LED blinks 

have the aircraft return to possible, then stop the motors 

land the slowly. 

the Home point and land and replace t he battery. 

aircraft. 

automatically, or "Cancel" to 

resume normal flight. If no 

action is taken, t he aircra ft 

will automatically go home 

and la nd after 10 seconds. 

Critical Low 

The aircraft ee e e e e The DJI Vision App screen The Phantom 2 Vision+ will 

battery level 

must land Red LED blinks will flash red and a ircraft begin to descend and land 

wa rning 

- automatically. immediat e ly. quickly. starts to descend. 

Estimated 

Estimated remaining 

remaining flight based 

N/A N/A N/A 

flight time on current 

llr.liljjUjl battery 

level. 

1. Color zones on the batt e ry e~ i~nd at ~;;;~ ~;;; r: ~t t~ ;-- -l 

remaining flight time and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft 's current status . 

• 2. When the critical battery leve l warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land 

automatically, you may push the throttle upward to hover the airc raft and navigate it to a more 

appropriate location for landing. 

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When thes e warnings are triggered. please bring the aircraft back to the Home point or land to avoid 

losing power during flight. 

Low Battery Level Warning on the OJI VISION App 

Battery level warnings will show on the camera page of the DJI VISION App when t he battery leve l is low. 

{1) A red light will flash along the edges of the app screen. 

(2) An audible alarm will sound. Make sure sound is turned on and volume is turne d up on your mobile device. 

(3) The aircraft battery icon will turn red, 

Low Battery Capacity Warning 

€). Re fer to the !..:::: nq ':IJJ VlSIQ N App /P,.q,. 42) for details. 

(1) Remember to fly your PHANTOM 2 VISION back as soon as you see a low batt e ry capacity warning. 

{2) The PHANTOM 2 VISION is 'Ready To Fly.' 'Ready to Capture ' and 'Ready to Share' but it is still 

an aircraft. Keeping the battery contact needles and pads clean is very impo rtant. Any dirt and dust 

may cause a communication failure. 

11.6 Flight Limits 

All UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) operators s hould abide by all regulations from such organizations at ICAO 

(International Civil Aviation Organization) and pe r country airspace regulations. Fo r safety reasons, the flight limits 

function is enabled by default to help users use t his product safely and legally. The flight limits function includes 

height, distance limits. 

In Ready to Fly status, height and distance limits works together to restrict the flight. In Ready to Fly {non-GPS) 

n r tu ~fl •r1 r '-_1 ,r. :JI , L\' 

(1) The default parameters in the Assistant is complia nt within the definitions of class G rule d by 

ICAO. (Refe r to Airspace Classifica tion to get more details). As each country has its own rules, 

make sure to configure the parameters to comply with these rules too, before using the 

PHANTOM 2 VISION. 

(2) Users in Mainland China can refer to Rffi~...Jt?.2il,£!1}li:'. 

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11.6.1 lvlax Height & Radius Limits 

The Max Height & Radius restricts the flying height and distance. Configuration can be done in the PHANTOM 2 

VISION Assistant O nce complete, your aircraft will fly in a restricted cylinder. 

-

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'-...' ""~- "" ait'craft when it 

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Ready to Fly ••••• , .• 

--· --- -- . - -- ·-· . . ·-

'-

LimitS 

The flight height is restricted to fly under the max 

lvlax Height 

height 

The flight distance is restricted to fly within the max 

Max Radius 

radius. 

~eady to Ffy(non-GPS) 

·- Flight Umits 

The flight height is restricted to fly under the minor 

Max Height 

height between the Max height and 120m. 

I .. 

Rear LED flight lncf~a~tor 

None. 

Rapid red flashings eeeeee 

close to the Max radius limit. 

--- Rear LED flight incfiCIItor 

-

None. 

Max Radius Not limited and no LED indicators. 

~l 

when 

I, 

(l) If the aircraft f lies out of the limits, you can still control your aircraft except to fly it further away. 

(2) If the aircraft is flying out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) status, it will fly back 

within the limits range automatically if 6 or more GPS satellites have been found. 

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11.6.2 Flight Limits of Special Areas 

Restricted areas include airports worldwide. All restricted areas are listed on the DJI official website at 

httpd/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, while category B areas includes smalle r airports. 

Category A Safety Zone 

• The 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. 

• 1.5 miles (2.4 km) around a designated safety zone is a no-fly zone, inside which takeoff is prevented. 

• 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 5 miles (8 km) around restricted a reas are altitude restricted, with maximum altitude going 

from 35 feet (10.5 m) at 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 400 feet (120 m) at 5 miles (8 km). 

• A "warning zone" has been set around the safety zone . When you fly within 320 feet (lOOm) of the safety zone, a 

warning message will a ppear on t he DJI Vision app. 

i 

4001eet 

! 

f-:1- 3.5 mi!e ---+J-1.5mile-~ 

32o reet J I smile ------

Category A 

Category B Safety Zone 

• Category B "safety zone" is comprised of a "no-fly zone" and a "warning zone". 

• 0.6 miles (1 km) around the safety zone is a designated "no-fly zone". 

• A "warning zone" has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 0 .6 miles (1Km) of this zone, a warning 

will appear on the DJI Vision app. 

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I - Category B salety zone - I 

~----

\+o_..., .. _.J+o.-•J • 

No·lly ZOOO Warring"""' Free zCategory 8 

Ready to Fly mode . • • 

•• ·- - --

Rear LED Flight 

Zone Restriction DJI VISION App Notification 

Indicator 

Warning: You are in a No-fly zone. 

Motors will not start. 

Take off prohibited. 

If the Phantom enters t he 

No-fly Zone restricted area in Ready to Fly 

(non·GPS) mode but Ready to Warning: You are in a No-fly zone, 

Fly mode activates, the Phantom automatic landing has begun. (If you 

will automatically descend to are within 1.5 mile radius) 

land then stop its motors after •••••• 

landing. 

If the Phantom enters a restricted 

Restricted-altitude area in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) Warning: You are in a restricted 

flight zone mode and Ready to Fly mode zone. Descending to safe altitude. (If 

I i 

activates, it will descend to a safe you are between the range of 1.5 

a ltitude and hover 15 feet below mile and 5 mile radius) 

the safe altitude. 

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Warning: You are in a restricted 

zone. Max flight height restricted to 

between l0.5m and 120m. Fly 

Cautiously. 

Warning zone 

No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a 

there will be warning 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. Users will regain control 

once the motors have stopped. There is no need to toggle the Sl switch. 

(l) When flying in the safety zone, LED flight indicators will blink red ...... quickly 

and continue for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 

seconds at which point it will switch back to red blinking. 

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

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

11.6.3 Conditions of Flight Limits 

In different working modes and flight modes, flight limits will differ according to number of GPS satellites found. 

The following table demonstrates all the cases(..J: available; X: unavailable). 

All flights are restricted by height, distance and special areas simultaneously. 

Phantom mode . •.; 

- ----- ---

Flight Status Limits of Spec1al Area Max Height Max Radius 

Ready to Fly " " " Ready to Fly (no n·GPS) X " X 

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- - -. Nna·M mode 

-· 

Control Mode number of GPS found limits of Special Area l Max Height Max Radius 

6 

GPS " " " <6 X " X 

~6 " " X 

A TTl. 

<6 X " X 

~6 X X X 

Manual 

<6 X X X 

116.4 Disclaimer 

Please ensure that you are up to date with international and domestic airspace rules and regulations before using 

this product. By using t his product. you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read t his fully. You 

agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and content while using this product, and for any direct or 

indirect consequences caused by not following this manua l, violating or disregarding other applicable local laws, 

administrative rule s a nd social habits thereof. 

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12 Using DJI VISION App 

The DJI VISION App controls the PHANTOM 2 VISION camera including capture and recording, settings, pitch 

angle adjustments, and displays essential status including flight parameters and battery life. 

12.1 DJI VISION App Main Menu 

After login you will come to the main page. This shows the current Wi-Fi connection and four app function icons. 

VrTIMG::. 

Icons 

~ Camera Tap 

Description 

to enter the Camera vjew screen 

~ 

~ Album Tap to enter your Album of photos and videos -

~ News Tap to read the latest DJI News l 

* Settings Tap to change and view app Settings 

-

=J ~ Checklist Tap to enter the preflight checklist 

-· --------·--------

m Manuals Tap to view and download manuals 

-

(l) Connect your mobile device to the PHANTOM 2 VISION Wi-Fi network to use the camera and on board album. 

A. 

(2) Connect your mobile device to the internet (mobile or Wi-Fi) to share photos, videos and read DJI news. 

(3) If you receive a phone call during flight, the live camera preview screen may be interrupted. It's 

recommended to ignore the call and pay full attention to your flight. 

12.2 Camera Page 

Basic Use 

[l) 

[2] 

[3] 

[4] 

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[14] 

[5] 

[6] 

[7] 

[8] 

[9] 

[10] 

[ll] 

[12] 

[13] 
[1] Return 

ICI -Return to the preview page 

[2) Camera Tilt Control 

IJ -Tilt Control Mode. Tap and hold to enter the Accelerometer Sensor Mode. Release to return to normal mode. 

liil Normal Mode 

Tap up arrow II> to pitch camera upwards and down arrow 8J to pitch downwards. Green slider indicates 

current camera pitch. 

Normal Mode pitch control Pitch movement 

• Accelerometer Sensor Mode 

Tap and Hold to switch on Acceleromet er Senso r Mode to control camera pitch and rotation by moving your 

mobile device. 

Tilt device forward to pitch camera downward and backward to pitch upward. Lean it left to rotate leftD and 

right to rotate right<lll. 

Accelerometer Sensor Mode Pitch Control Pitch Movement 

Yaw Movement 

In Accelerometer Sensor Mode, the pitch angle indicator will show a grey area. When the green pitch 

indicator is inside the grey a rea, the camera will move according to pitch gestures. When the indicator 

reaches t he boundary of the g rey a rea, pitch gestures will control the camera's pitch speed at 

a constant rate. 

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[3] Flight Attitude and Radar Function 

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

(1) The red arrow shows which direction the PHANTOM 2 VISION is facing. 

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

(3) Pitching of the boundary between light blue and dark blue area s hows roll angle. 

(4) An orange circle around the radar indicates that the dynamic home point is not available. 

A green circle around the radar indicates that the dynamic home point is available and a new home point has been set 

Tap the flight attitude icon to turn on the radar function. Home is located in the center of the radar and the red 

icon indicates the PHANTOM 2 VISION's current heading, direction, and approximate distance from home. 

The current longitude and latitude of the aircraft is displayed on the bottom of the radar. Tap the flight attitude 

icon again to disable the radar. 

Home Point 

Longitude & Latitude 

PHANTOM 2 VISION 

Mobile Device Location 

Distance 

(1) By default, the center of the radar indicates the home point that has been recorded by the 

PHANTOM 2 VISION. Tap the center of the radar to switch the center to your mobile device's 

current location. 

(2) If your mobile device contains a compass. the top portion of the Radar is the direction you· are 

pointing. If not, the radar will be oriented due north. 

[4] Right Perameters 

Tap to set return home {RTH) altitude. 

Distance: Horizontal distance from home point. 

Altitude: Vertical distance from home point. 

Speed: Horizontal flying speed. 

'•' I• '" 

,. . . . .. 

·'f Distance will appear as N/ A if the PHANTOM 2 VISION is not Ready to Fly. 

[5] Wi-Fi Signel Strength 

Indicates camera is connected to your mobile device and Wi-Fi is working normally. 

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'" 

.... 
The connection between the camera and mobile device may fail if Wi-Fi signal strength is low. Refer to the 

PHANTOM 2 VISION CONNECTION BROKEN on the camera page. 

[6) Flight Battery Level 

(1) When available power is more than 30%, the battery icon is blue (e.g--). This battery level is appropriate 

for flight. 

(2) When below 30%, the battery icon will turn red (e.g~) and the LED flight indicator will slowly blink red. 

This battery level is low for flight. It is recommended that you fly your PHANTOM 2 VISION home and land 

it as soon as possible. 

(3) After available power drops below 15% (e.g~Di!~), there is no longer enough power for flight. The LED flight 

indicator will begin to flash red rapidly and the PHANTOM 2 VISION will begin an automatic descent and 

land. 

The available power thresholds mentioned above can be adjusted in the PHANTOM 2 VISION 

Assistant. 

[7] Aircraft GPS Status 

Displays GPS status and the number of available satellites. The icon is highlighted when more than 6 satellites 

are found, enabling Ready to Fly mode. 

[8] Micro-SO Card Status 

Displays Micro-SD Card Status. The icon is highlighted when a valid Micro-SD card is inserted. If there is no 

Micro-SD card present, it is grayed out. 

[9] Remaining Shots 

Displays estimated shots remaining, based on the current Photo Size setting of camera and the storage capacity 

of the Micro-SD card. This shows '0' if, 

(1) Micro-SD card is not inserted. 

(2) Micro-SD card is full. 

(3) Micro-SD card is damaged. 

(4) Connection between the DJI VISION App and camera is broken. 

[10) Shutter Button 

Tap to take photos. 

Single capture, press once for a single capture. 

Continuous capture: press once for 3 or 5 captures. 

Timed capture: press once to begin a timed capture, press again to stop. 

(1) Shutter button is disabled during video recording. 

(2) Capture modes can be reconfigured in camera settings; refer to the _ " "'"'' . " ... u.qsr• 'P~nn :!(.} 

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[11] Video Recording Button 

Start and Stop video recording. Tap once to start recording. A red dot will blink to indicate recording is in 

progress and a time elapsed counter will appear in the top right corner of the preview screen. Press again to 

stop recording. 

[12] Camera Settings 

Tap to open the camera settings menu, refer to Camera Settings (Page 46) 

[13] Hide or Show Flight Parameters 

Tap to hide the flight parameters. Tap again to show. 

[14] LED Flight Indicator Status 

Displays the aircraft's current flight status. Tap for details. 

Camera Settings 

[1] 

[2] 

[3] ltl] 

[4] (QI 

[5] [lfJ] 

[6] li lt 

[7] rm 

[1] Capture Mode 

[jj] Single capture. 

Ill 3 captures. 

- 5 captures. 

II Timed capture. Also selectable, 

a) Intervals between two shots (3-60 s) 

b) Number of shots (2-254, or infinite shots 

until Micro-SD card is filled) 

Capture Button will change according to the selected capture mode. ( IGJ, Q,, Q, ~-l 

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[2] Photo Size 

[3) VIdeo Resolution 

HID Large: 4384 X 3288, 4,3, 14.4MP 

II Medium: 4384 x 2922, 3:2, 12.8MP 

Ill Small: 4384 X 2466.16:9, 10.8MP 

1920 X 1080 60i, 

~ 1920 X 1080 30p, 

1920 X 1080 25p, 

j 1280 X 960 30p, 

1 .1280 X 960 25p, 

I.~ 1280 X 720 60p, 

l 1280 X 720 30p, 

r 640 • ~0 30p. 

16:9 

16:9 

16:9 

4:3 

4:3 

16:9 

16:9 

4:3 ( VGA) 

Three Field of View (FOV) options are supported when shooting in 1920x1080 60i, 1920xl080 30p omd 

1920x1080 25p: Wide (120"), Medium (110") and Narrow (85"). 

[4] Photo Fonnat 

, • JPEG 

) . RAW 

The PHANTOM 2 VISION camera shoots in JPEG and RAW file 

formats simultaneously when this option is selected. See the following 

table for detailed specifications. 

! r-·------····--·- ----·- ,...--- I JPEG photo size 4384 X3288 4384 X2922 4384 X 2466 

I ··-·· ! RAW photo size 4384X3268 4384 X 2920 4384 X2464 : 

RAW is not supported in c ontinuous capture mode or timed capture mode. JPEG photos will be created 

automatically. 

RAW format support will be coming soon with DJI Conversion Software to convert PHANTOM 2 VISION's 

Camera RAW files to Adobe DNG. 

[5) Selectable ISO 

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AUTO 

100 

200 

400 

' I 

i 

: 

l 

l 
[6] White Balance 

[71 Exposure Metering 

[8] Exposure Compensation 

•0 I 

[9] Sharpness 

[10] Anti-flicker 

011 Restore Default Settings 

AWB (auto) 

Indoor 

Center 

1 Average 

,. 

• Spot 

-2.0 ( EV) 

·1.7 ( EV ) 

-1.3 ( EV ) 

-1.0 ( EV ) 

-0 .7 ( EV) 

-0.3 ( EV ) 

0 ( EV) 

' Standard 

Hard 

Soft 

Auto 

50Hz 

60Hz 

2.0 ( EV) 

1.7 ( EV) 

1.3 ( EV) 

1.0 ( EV) 

0.7 ( EV) 

0.3 ( EV) 

Restores all camera default settings. Camera reboot is needed to allow restoration to take effe<:t. 

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02] Format SO Card 

Format the Micro-SO card. All data stored in the Micro-SO card will be lost after fo rmatting. Remember to 

backup before formatting. 

12.3 Album Page 

Camera SO CARD Album 

Browse thumbnails of photos and videos stored on the Micro-SO card. Tap to view photo or watch video. 

[4] 

[3] 

[2] 

OJ Photos and Videos are listed and grouped by date. 

[2) All photos and videos that have a lready been synced to your mobile device a re identified with the 8 icon. 

[3) Tap any thumbnail for single view mode. Tap a Photo thumbnail that hasn't been synchronized to t he mobile 

device to view the photo. Swipe left or right to view the previous o r next photo item. Tap on a video thumbnail 

to play it and view the video's length. A progress bar will also appear at the bottom of the screen. T •• to 

enter single synchronization mode to synchronize a single photo o r video, or to synchronize a nd play a video at 

the same time. 

[4) Tap the button. to enter multiple synchronization mode (as shown in the following diagram}. Tap t humbnails 

to select photos or videos to synchronize to your mobile device (The thumbnails identified by t he check mark 

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are successfully selected.). Or you can select one or more groups to be synchronized by checking the box 

before the group, and then tap a to start synchronizing. During the synchronization process, users can tap 

l3 to cancel the synchronization. Photos and videos that have been synchronized to t he mobile device will 

remain. 

Some mobile devices may fail to support synchronization of 1080i60 video files. 

Sele.;t .a group 

Selec:t a singlet 

photo or video 

~C.J'tftll) - ... [5] 

..... --.. --• • I 

[5) Tap "Cancel" or "Finis hed" to exit the multiple synchronization mode a nd return to t he SD CARD page. 

Mobi!e Device Album 

(1] 

(2) 

(3) 

(4) 

[lJ You can browse all phot os and videos in the a lbum which have been synchronized to t he mobile device, view a 

selected photo or play a selected video. 

[2) Photos a nd videos are listed in thumbnail style and sorted by capture time. 

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(3) Pictures and vidl!os are sorted by captured/recorded Geo-tagged locations. 

J. Access to the Internet is required to load a map. 

t: • :: : : 0 

Geo-tagged locations 

[4] Tap any thumbnail for single view; you can slide left or right to view the previous or next photo. Tap a video 

thumbnail to play a single video. 

[5] 

[5] Tap to s hare your photos a nd videos to social network sites. 

J!;... Access to the Internet is required to share your photos and videos. 

SHARING 

12.4 News Page 

View the latest DJI news. (Internet access is required.) 

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News List 

12.5 Settings Pag• 

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Slide the switch from left to right to enable this function. The toalbar will auto hide on the camera page. 

Tool bar Auto Hide Disabled Toolbar Auto Hide Enabled 

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[2] When Connection Breaks 

r' 

~ When Connec trn e,.ai\'1. 

SlopRocording 

Stop Recording: 

Enabled: Stop recording when the Wi·Fi connection between t he mobile device and t he camera breaks while 

the camera is recording. 

Disabled: Keep recording when the Wi-Fi connection between the mobile device and t he camera breaks while 

the camera is recording. 

Start Recording / Start Continuous Capture/ Stay in Idle: Select the state the camera w ill enter in the event of a 

Wi-Fi Connection break between the mobile device and the camera. Use t his fu nction to ensure your recording 

is uninterrupted during the flight. 

[3] Carner~ Settings Display 

For iOS users. an enabled item will display in the camera settings tool bar, while a disabled item will be hidden. 

This feature is not available on Android. 

Photo FonM'l 

ISO - Whi1•Bal~ 

...... 

Fonnot 

[4] Preview Quality 

320d40 151.,. 

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High: 640x480@3Dfps 

Medium: 640x480@1Sfps 

M edium: 320x240@30fps 

Low: 320x240@1Sfps (Recommended when there is a lot of interference.) 

[5] Parameter Unit 

Select imperial or metric units of measurement. 

[6] Ground Station 

Slide to the right to enable ground station feature. 

[7] Compass Calibration 

Tap to calibrate the compass. Do not calibrate the compass during flight. 

[8] Low Battery Auto Go Home 

Enable or disable auto go home feature when battery is low. 

[9] Dynamic Home Point 

When activated, the Home point will be reset to your current position at specific time intervals. The aircraft will 

return to the latest Home point as required. 

[10] Current RTH Altitude 

Default RTH altitude set to 20m. Raising the RTH altitude above 120m is not recommended. 

[11] Battery History Info 

Show the battery history warning records: 

[12] GPS Signal Notice 

If enabled, the DJI VISION App will display a pop·up tip when attempting to takeoff without a sufficient GPS signal. 

[13] FPV Mode 

Switched on, the gimbal will work in FPV mode. 

Switched off, the gimbal will work in Stabilize mode. 

[14] Rotation Lock 

The user interface of the DJI VISION App will rotate if rotation lock is enabled (for iOS device only). 

[15] Low Battery Warning 

If enabled, an alarm will sound when the battery level is too low. Be sure sound is enabled on the mobile device 

and try to adjust t he volume to the highest level. 

[16] Tutorial 

Hints and Tips 

(17] Clear News Cache 

Tap to flush news cache. 

(18] Binding 

In the event t he camera and range extender bind is lost or one of them requires repair or replacement, camera 

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and range extender binding s hould be performed via the DJI VISION App. Refer to the How to Bind the Camera 

& Range Ext ende r (Page 15) for details. 

[19] Rename Range Extender SSID 

Tap to rename the SSID of the Range Extender. Follow the instructions on t he App GUI. 

[20] Upgr-.de Range Extender 

When upgraded, it is possible to use a mobile device's data network to a ccess internet functions while 

connected to the Phantom. 

This feature is not available on Android. 

[21] Find My PHANTOM 2 VISION 

My location 

PHANTOM 2 

VISION'S location 

£.221 Account 

Satellite Mode 

Tap to see user account information. 

[23] Rate 

Standard Mode 

For iOS users, tap to rate the DJI VISION App. Internet access is required. 

Android App does not include rating. 

[24)About 

Tap to see the current version of the DJI VISION App and contact information. 

12.6 Ground Station 

My location 

PHANTOM 2 

VISIO N'S location 

The DJI Vision app feature s an integrated ground station fu nction. Using it you can create flight missions by placing 

waypoints and setting waypoint a ltitude and overall speed. When flight plan has been created, simply tap "GO" and 

your aircraft will execute the flight mission automatically. You may also abort the flight mission and return home by 

tapping "GoHome" button. 

Upgrade Pha ntom firmware to the latest version to enable ground station feature. Refer to t he 

fl!m"'f!I" Upgrmle n[ 1" .. "'1-lMJ I 01•1 ~ " 1

!i'.i' • j . ~w....t:,., fo r more information about how to 

upgrade the firmware. 

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12.6.1 Ground Station GUI 

[1] [2] 

[9] 

[10] 

[7) [8] 

[I] MODE 

Modes include 

Hover : Hovering 

Waypoint : Mission in progress 

GoHome : Returning to home point 

Take off : Taking off 

Landing : Landing 

GPS : GPS flight 

Atti. : Atti. flight 

Manual : Manual flight 

[2] Approximated Flight Mission Distance 

[3] (4] [5] 

[17] 

[6] 

[ll] 

[12] 

[13] 

[14] 

[15] 

[16] 

Planned mission distance. To achieve optimum bat tery performance, max mission distance restricted to 

5km (3miles). 

[3] SpMCI 

For flight safety concern, only t hree gears of flight speed are available. Choose from Fast (8m/s), Mid(4 m/s) 

and Stow (2m/s) for flight speeds. Estimated 10 minutes flight is achievable when t he aircraft travels in "Fast" 

gear. 

[4] Wi-Fi Signal Strength 

W i-Fi signal strength display. Refer to the Basic Use [5] (Page 44) in Camera Page for details 

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[5] Battery Level 

Battery level dis play. Refer to the Basic Use [6] (Page 45) in Camera Page for details 

[6] GPS 

Number of satellites connected. Refer to the Basic Use [7] (Page 45) in Camera Page for details 

(7] Flight Attitude and Radar 

Attitude and Radar display. Refer to the Basic Use [3] !Page 44) in Camera Page fo r details 

(8] Flight Parameters 

Flight information display. Refer to the Basic Use [4) (Page 44) in Camera Page for details 

[9] Back 

Return to camera GUI. 

[10] Home Point Loc.ator 

Locate your Home point. 

[11] Orientation Lock 

Unlock to sync map orientation with aircraft movement 

(12] Map View 

Select map view from standard, hybrid or satellite. 

[13] Waypoint 

Tap each waypoint to set altitude 

(14] Delete 

Delete current waypoint. 

[15] GoHome 

Abort mission, return home and land 

(16] Done 

Hit "Done" then tap "GO" to begin miuion. 

(17] Flight Area 

The aircraft can fly in this area and return to the home point with the current battery level. This area is 

dependent on the current state of the aircraft and will be refreshed at specific time intervals. 

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(l) A red circle on the map, as shown in the screenshot below, indicates " restricted, No Waypoint 

area. Waypoints cannot be placed in this area. For more information. refer to the Flioht Limits of 

Special Areas (Paoe 381 

{2) To achieve the optimal video transmission quality, t he aircraft is set to operate within • 

500m-radius area from Home point. 

Tap o n a waypoint to open a waypoint properties window. Modify longitude and latit ude value from the input box. 

Slide the white dot right to adjust waypoint altitude. The default altitude is set to 98 feet (20 m) and can be 

adjusted from 0 to 650 fe<!t (200m). Tap "OK" to save waypoint s<!ttings. To delete current waypoint, taa 

Step 3 Preview a Minion : 

Tap "Done" to preview the mission when all waypoints are S<!t. A prompt similar to the one below will apf>"ar. 

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• GO 

This prompt lists all way points and their altitudes. The aircraft will fly to each waypoint listed. If there is a difference 

in altitude between waypoints, the aircraft will adjust its altitude as it flies between points. When ready, tap "GO" to 

begin mission. 

Aircraft reacts differently to the "GO" command : 

(l) If aircraft is on the ground, the aircraft takes off automatically and ascend 16 feet (Sm) then fly to 

the first waypoint. 

{2) If aircraft is in the air, the aircraft flies to the first waypoint. 

Step 4 Executing Flight Mission 

The aircraft flies to each waypoint in numerical order. As it flies, swipe back into the DJI Vision app camera GUI to 

control camera tilt and capture photos or video. Tap • to pause the mission during the flight, and aircraft will 

then start hovering. Tap • to resume mission. If you wish to regain control of the aircraft, toggle the Sl switch on 

remote controller from 7 {Position-!) to either ~ (Position-2) or ~ (Position-3) to discontinue the current 

mission. 

Step 5 Landing 

When all waypoints have been visited, the aircraft will return to its Home point and hover. Regain control of the 

aircraft and land it manually. You may also tap • button to initiate "Go Home" procedure. Aircraft will abort 

current mission, return to Home point and auto land. When the aircraft is landing automatically, users can control 

the aircraft's position and altitude. Users can start the motors to take off immediately after the motors have 

stopped following auto landing. 

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13 Assistant Installation and Configuration 

13.llnstallil!g Driver and PHANTOM 2 VISION Assistant 

Installing and running on Windows 

1. Download driver installer and Assistant installer in EXE format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 

VISION on the DJI website. 

2. Connect the PHANTOM 2 VISION to a PC via a Micro-USB cable. 

3. Run the driver installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

4. Next, run the Ass isla nt i nsta lie r and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

5. Double click the PHANTOM 2 VISION icon on your Windows desktop to launch the software. 

1j; The installer in EXE format only supports Windows operating systems (Win XP, Win7, Win8 (32 or 64 

bit)). 

Installing and running on Mac OS X 

1. Download the Assistant installer in DMG format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 VISION on the 

DJI website. 

2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 

3. When launching for the first time if use Launchpad to run the PHANTOM 2 VISION Assistant, Launchpad 

4. 

5. 

won' tallow access because the software has not been reviewed by Mac App Store. 

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Locate the PHANTOM 2 VISI~N icon in the Finder, press the Control key and then click the icon (or ~~ right-click the icon using a mouse). Choose Open from the shortcut menu, click Open in the prompt 

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PHANTOM 2 VISION icon in the Finder or using Launchpad . 

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Installer in DMG format supports only Mac OS X 10.6(Lion) or above. 

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·'f- Usage of PHANTOM 2 VISION Assistant on Mac OS X and Windows are exactly the same. The 

Assistant pages appear in other places of this manual are on the Windows for example. 

13.2 Using the PHANTOM 2 VISION Assistant on e PC 

1. Start up the PC, power on the PHANTOM 2 VISION, then connect the PHANTOM 2 VISION to the PC 

with a Micro-USB cable. DO NOT disconnect until configuration is finished. 

2. Run the PHANTOM 2 VISION Assistant and wait for the PHANTOM 2 VISION to connect to the Assistant. 

Observe the indicators (!) ® on the bottom of the screen. When connected successfully, the connection 

indicator is • and communication indicator is blinking • . 

3. Choose [Basic] or [Advanced) configuration pages. 

4. View and check the current configuration in the [View] page. 

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VIew ccnfiguretions 

... 

Functio n. .switc h b etween PHANTOM 

2 VISION ood NAZA-M 

Ungua!J* swap 

Account, .softwue 

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RC, G.in 

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(1) Users should not enable the Naza·M function before finishing t he "Advanced Flight Maneuvers" 

procedure, in accordance with the "Phantom Pilot Training Guide". If the Naza-M function is 

enabled, users can switch the control mode to either the A TTl. Mode, GPS Mode or Manual Mode, 

and access the advanced settings (e.g. IOC). In addition, the LED located on the rear frame arms 

will display the flight status according to the Naza-M's indicator, instead of t he Phantom 2 Vision's 

indicator. Do not enable the Naza·M function unless you are an experienced user or guided by a 

professional. 

(2)You can change to the Phantom 2 Vision function by tapping the same button if the Naza·M 

function is enabled. This operation will disable the Naza-M func tion and enable t he Phantom 2 

Vision function. All parameters will be returned to factory settings. 

13.3 Frrmware Upgrade of the PHANTOM 2 VISION 

Please refer to the PHANTOM 2 VISION Assistant to install driver and PHANTOM RC Assistant, and t hen follow 

the procedures below to upgrade the software and firmware; otherwise the PHANTOM 2 VISION might not work 

pro perly. 

1. An internet connection is required to upgrade the PHANTOM 2 VISION's firmware. 

2. Click the [Upgrade) icon to check the current firmware version and whether the installed firmware is the 

latest version. If not, click the relative links to upgrade. 

3. Be sure to wait until the Assistant shews "finished•. C lick OK and power cycle t he PHANTOM 2 VISION 

after 5 seconds. Once completed, the firmware is up to date. 

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(1) DO NOT power off until the upgrade is finished. 

(2) If the firmware upgrade failed, the main controller will enter a waiting for firmware upgrade 

status automatically.lf this happens, repeat the above procedures. 

~ Firmware upgradable items: 

j (1) Main Controller 

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(2) GPS 

(3) 5.8G Receiver 

(4) P330CB (Main Board) 

(5) Battery 

13.4 PHANTOM RC Assistant Description 

Please follow the procedures to finish the configuration of the remote controller. 

1. Turn off the remote controller and find the Micro-USB port on the back of it. (If there is no one, users 

should open the rear cover to find the Micro·USB port on the board inner the remote controller.) 

2. Start up the PC, power on the remote controller, and then Connect t he remote controller to the PC with a 

M icro·USB cable. DO NOT disconnect until the configuration is finished. 

3. Run the PHANTOM RC Assistant and wait for the remote controller to connect to the Assistant. Observe 

the indicators $® on the bottom left of the screen. When connected successfully, the connection 

indicator is e and communication indicator is blinking. 

4. Finish configuration in the [Main] page. 

5. Finish upgrade in the [Info] page if necessary. 

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14 Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

14.1 How to solve large mergin(s) mid-point error? 

If the Remote Controller stick(s) mid-point margin of error is too big, the mot ors will fail to start when you execute 

the Combination Stick Commands (CSC) and the aircraft will not take off. Below are possible situations where the 

Remote Controller's stick(s) mid-point margins of error could be too big: 

(1) One of the Remote Controller's stick position (except the throttle stick) is not centered when powering on the 

PHANTOM 2 VISION. 

Solution: Place all Remote Controller sticks at their mid-point positions and then power cycle t he PHANTOM 2 

VISION to re-record the mid-point. If the problem persists, this can be caused by scenario (2). 

(2) The Remote Controller sticks have been trimmed which leads to a large deviation of t he mid-point position. 

Solution: Use the Assistant to pe rform a Remote Controller calibration. To do so, carry out the following 

procedures. 

(a) Connect to the Assistant, tap Basic·> RC-> Command Sticks Calibration, ar>d push all Remote Controller 

sticks through their complete travel range to see if any stick cannot reach its outer most position. 

(b) Power cycle the PHANTOM 2 VISION. Note that a power cycle is required. 

(c) Redo the Remote Controller calibration according to the Assistant. 

If the above solutions do not solve your issue, please send your Remote Controller to DJI Customer s ervice fo r 

repair. 

14.2 How to re&tore a video file if power is turned off during a reeording session? 

Solution: Keep or place the Micro-SD card back into the camera. Power cycle the camera and wait about 30 

seconds fo r the video file to be restored. 

14.3 Failure to acquire the SSID. 

Solution: Double check whether both the camera and Range Extender are powered on and the power switch of the 

camera is switched to "WIFI ON". 

14.4 Wnat to do if PHANTOM 2 VISION is out of &ight and tile Wi-Fi connections is lost? 

Solution: Turn off the Remote Controller to trigger the Failsafe mode and the aircraft will start to fly back, descend, 

and land at the Home point automatically. Please make sure there are no obstacl,.s within the go home route and 

you are familiar with the rega ining control procedure. 

14.5 Wi-FI connection fails all the time. 

Solution: Double check the current Wi-Fi connection status of the mobile device. The mobile device may be 

connecting to other Wi-Fi networks after a connection breaks with the PHANTOM 2 VISION. 

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14.6 Files fail to synchronize. 

Solution: Video files that are too large (file sizes close to 4GB) cannot be synchronized to the mobile device. Some 

mobile devices also fail to support synchronization of the 1080i60 video files. 

14.7 Albums fail to synchronize. 

Solutioru Reset the settings of your mobile device as illustrated below. Enable the Settings ·>Private->Photos·>DJI 

VISION. Otherwise the Albums will fail to synchronize with your mobile device. 

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14.9 Some mobile Android devieu have a problem connecting to the PHANTOM 2 VISION 

Wi-Fi Extender. 

Solution: Some mobile Android devices do not allow for both a Wi-Fi connection and a mobile data connection at 

the same time. When trying to connect to the PHANTOM 2 VISION Wi-Fi network, most devic es will check whether 

an Internet connection has a certain Wi-Fi setting enabled, e.g. Auto network switch or Test for Internet connection. 

If no Inte rnet connection is found because the PHANTOM 2 VISION creates a non-routable conne ction it will drop 

the PHANTOM 2 VISION Wi-Fi network connection and scan for the next available connection. Example: For the 

Sam sung Note 3. carry out the following procedures to solve this issue. Tap Settings ·> Wi-Fi. and then tap the 

"Menu" button. Select "Advanced" then uncheck the "Auto network switch". You might see a warning that indicates 

the Internet connection is unstable but just ignore this message. 

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14.10 Usage tips for the App used on multiple mobile devices. 

During flight, if you use the App on multiple mobile devices, please turn off the App on the first mobile device, and 

then turn on the App on the second one to ensure the App can work normally on the second mobile device. 

1-4.11 How to land the aircraft smoothly in a better way? 

First pull the throttle stick position down t o lower t han 5%, then execute t he CSC command to stop the motors. 

1-4.12 Why the discharge cycle of a new battery not at zero? 

A battery aging test is performed prior to delivery which affects the discharge time of t he new battery. This is why 

the discharge time of a new battery is not zero. The battery is okay to use. 

14.13 What if I accidently exit OJI Vision App when aircraft is still operating under ground station 

mode? 

• If DJ I Vision App is closed when aircraft is executing flight mission, airc raft cont inues with t he remaining 

flight mission. 

• If DJI Vision App is closed and failed to re-connect with aircraft within 1 minute, aircraft returns home point 

automatically. 

14.14 Do I need extra equipment to use ground station? 

No extra equipment is required. 

14.15 Can I cache map data for future use? 

Yes, user can cache map data in ground station for future use. 

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15 Appendix 

LED Fr 1rgr h t I n di rcator S tatus 

Normal status LED Flight Indicators 

Power On Self-Test 

Warming Up ~ Ready to Fly 

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Ready to Fly (non-GPS) ••••• ,.....,.,......r-_....., 

Warning and Error LED Flight Indicators 

Remote Controller Signal Lost 

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Low Battery Capacity Warning ••••• Critical Low Battery Capacity Warning •••••• Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big 

Error• ••• 

Compass Needs Calibration 

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•You can figure out the error by connecting the PHANTOM 2 VISION to the PHANTOM 2 VISION ' s Assistant. 

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S ecifications 

Aircraft 

Supported Battery 

PHANTOM 2 VISION Weight 

Recommend payload 

Maximum payload 

Hovering Accucacy (Ready to Fly) 

Max Yaw Angular Velocity 

Max Tilt Angle 

Max Ascent I Descent Speed 

Max Flight Speed 

Wheelbase 

Tilt Range of the Camera 

Remote Controller 

Operating Frequency 

Communication Distance (open area) 

Receiver Sensitivity (l'l!>PER) 

Transmitting Power (EIRP) 

Working Current/Voltage 

Battery 

Camera 

Resolution 

FOV 

Sensor Size 

Functions 

Range Extender 

Operating Frequency 

Communication Distance (open area) 

Transmitting Power 

Power Consumption 

DJI VISION App 

Supported Mobile Devices 

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DJI5200mAh Li-Po Battery 

ll60g 

s13009 

1350g 

Vertical: 0.8m: Horizontal: 2.5m 

200 ' /s 

35' 

Ascent: 6m/s: Descent. 2m/s 

lSm/s (Not Recommended) 

350mm 

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5.728 GHz- 5.85 GHz 

CE Compliance: 300m: FCC Compliance: 500m 

·93dBm 

CE Compliance: 25mW: FCC Compliance: 125mW 

80mA@6V 

4 AA Batteries 

14 Megapixels 

12o• 1 no• 1 as• 

l/2.3" 

Supports multi-capture, continuous capture and timed capture 

Supports HD Recording (1080p30,1080i60) 

Supports both RAW and JPEG photo formats 

2412MHz · 2462MHz 

300m 

17dBm 

l.SW 

Recommended: iPhone4s, iPhone5, iPhoneSs, iPhoneSC, iPhone6, 

iPhone6 Plus, iPod Touch4, iPod T ouchS: 

Available but not recommended: iPad3. iPad4, iPad mini. 
System Requirement of Mobile Device 

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Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, Note2, Note3 or phones of similar configuration. 

iOS 6.0 or above; Android system 4.0 or above 
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0 Warning & Important :\j: Hints and Tips 1iiiJ Reference 

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Inspire 1. 

1.Disclaimer 

2.1n the Box 

3. Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide 

4.Safety Guidelines 

5.1nspire 1 User Manual 

6.1ntelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines 

Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is recommended. Afterwards, 

prepare for your first flight by using the Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide. Refer to this manual for more 

comprehensive information. 

Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Inspire 1 correctly and safely: 

www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/video 

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"http://m.dji.net/djipilot" to download the app. 

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Contents 

Using this manual 

Legends 

Before Flight 

Watch the video tutorials 

Download the DJI Pilot app 

Product Profile 

Introduction 

Feature Highlights 

Assemble the Aircraft 

Aircraft Diagram 

Remote Controller Diagram 

Aircraft 

Flight Controller 

Flight Mode 

Flight Status Indicator 

Return to Home (RTH) 

Dynamic Home Point 

Vision Positioning System 

Flight Recorder 

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

Remote Controllers 

Remote Controller Profile 

Remote Controller Operations 

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 

Remote Controller Status LED 

Linking the Remote Controller 

Remote Controller Compliance Version 

Gimbal and Camera 

Camera Profile 

Gimbal 

2 

2 

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6 

7 

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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 

FAQ 

Appendix 

Specifications 57 

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 60 

How to Update Firmware 61 

FCC Compliance 62 
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. 
Product Profile 

~rii~9~Y£Y~ The Inspire 1 is brand new quadcopter 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 from its camera. The built-in camera has an integrated 

gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing space. When no GPS signal is 

available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering precision. 

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to~~JifT£9tj lj9]J~- _ Camera and Gimbal: Up to 4K video recording and 12 megapixel photo capture. Reserved mounting 

space for ND filters for better exposure control. New quick-release mount allows you to remove the 

camera with ease. 

HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered 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 when no GPS is available. 

A~~m!?J~: !ha~if.§r~~~- unrocking Travel Mode 

The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before 

your first flight: 

1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment 

2. Power on the Remote Controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times. 

4. Power off the aircraft. 

Travel Mode Togglex4 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 infonnation . 

• If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote 

controller to deactivate 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 travel modes and landing mode. 

Installing Gimbal and Camera 

1. Remove Gimbal Cover. 

2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right when facing the nose of the aircraft). 

3. Insert the gimbal by aligning the white mark on the Gimbal. 

4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back into the locked position. 

Gimbal Cover 

& Ensure the Micro-SO card is correctly inserted into the camera. 

Attaching Propellers 

Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin counter-clockwise to secure. 

Attach propellers with gray nut onto motors without a black dot and spin clockwise to secure. 
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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 with a white dot onto the mounting plates that have a white dot, and install the 

propellers without a white dot onto the mounting plates 

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that do not have a white dot. 

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2. Align the hook (A) on the propellers with the securing spring (B), then press down 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 shown. 

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 with 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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GPS 

Propeller (P17) 

Motor 

Front LED (P12) 

Landing gear 

Gimbal and Camera (P35) 

Intelligent Right Battery (P18) 

Aircraft Micro-USB Port 

Rear LED (P12) 

Camera Micro-USB Port 

Camera Micro-SO Card Slot (P35) 

Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) 

Aircraft Status Indicator {P13) 

[1] Antennas (P29) 

Relays aircraft control and video signal. 

[2] Mobile Device Holder 

Mounting place for your mobile device. 

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Controls aircraft orientation. 

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P13) 

Press and hold the button to initiate Return to 

Home(RTH). 

[5] Transformation Switch (P27) 

Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower 

the landing gear. 

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[6] Battery Level LEOs 

Displays the current battery level. 

[7] Status LED 

[8] Power Button 

Used to power on or power off the remote controller. 

[9] RTH LED 

Displays the power status. Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status. 

[1 OJ 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 

Pilotapp. 

[11] Playback Button 

Playback the captured images or videos. 

[12] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the 

set number of photos will be taken with one 

press. 

[13) Flight Mode Switch 

Used to switch between 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 ti~ of the gimbal. 

[16] Mini·HDMI Port 

Connect an HD compatible monitor to this 

port to get a live HD video preview of what the 

camera sees 

[17] Micro-Usa Port 

For connecting the remote controller to your 

computer. 

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[13) 

[18] CAN Bus Port 

ReseNed for future use. 

[19] USB Port 

[12) 

Connect to mobile device to access all of the 

DJI Pilot app controls and features. 

[20] GPS Module 

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[21] Back Left Button 

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. 

[22] Power Port 

Connect to a power source to charge the 

remote controller's internal battery. 

[23] Back Right Button 

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. 
Aircraft 

This chapter describes the features of 

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning 

System and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

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~~i~~f9:2~~9It~r The Inspire 1's flight controller is based on DJI flight controller with several enhancements such as new 

flight mode and new safe 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 

recorder stores crucial flight data for each flight. 

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Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found in the section below: 

P mode (PosiUoning) : P mode warns 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-A Til: 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 autonnatically 

return horne 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. 

;\j: Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the "Right 

Mode Switch" on P27 for more information. 

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The INSPIRE 1 comes with the Front LED, Rear LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of these 

LEOs are shown in the figure below: 

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 shows the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more 

information about the Aircraft Status Indicator: 
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·fL.:G. ·Y· -·····Red, Green and Yellow Rash 

Alternatively Power on and self-check 

:('J;·.\Y•·- ---Green and Yellow Rash Alternatively Aircraft warming up 

·G .. · .. ·Green Flashes Slowly 

'!:j.X2- .. · Green Flashes Tw1ce 

'(: ······Yellow Flashes Slowly 

Warning 

N ...... Fast Yellow Rashing 

'.Fl • · · Slow Red Flashing 

~R · .... · Fast Red Flashing 

:Ji .······ Red Rash1ng Alternatively 

R -Solid Red 

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

Safe to Fly (P mode \Mih VISion PosttioniOQ but without GPS) 

Safe to Ry (A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning) 

Remote Controller Signal Lost 

Low Battery Warning 

Critical Low Battery Warning 

IMU Error 

Critical Error 

1-\' Y ····-·Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required 

t !~~ ~.8¥P'~ I8) The Return to Home (RTH) brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three cases 

that will trigger RTH procedure; they are Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH. 

GPS 

Home Point 

SmartRTH 

Descripttan 

The Home Point is the location at which your aircraft takes off when the 

GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through 

the GPS icon ( ~,uil ). If you are using the Dynamic Home Point 

setting, the Home Point will be updated to your current position as you 

move around and when the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks green. 

Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button" on P2B 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 Batte!)' 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 these warnings are shown. DJI Pilot app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Home Point 

when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is 

taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the RTH by pressing once on the RTH button. The 

thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its 

distance from the Home Point. 

Aircraft will land automatically ff 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 

Battery Level 

Warning 

Low battery 

level warning 

Critrcal Low 

battery level 

warning 

Estimated 

rernainng 

fight tine 

Cnncal Low battery level Suff<:ient battery 

warning(Red) level(Green) 

Lowbanery 

level warning Remaining flight time 

·- -b..-r- ·-- · Power requires 

to return home 

Battery level indicator 

Remark Aircraft Status DJI Pilot app Indicator 

Tap "Go-home" to have 

the aircraft return to the 

Horne point and land 

The battery automatically, or "Cancel" to 

power is low. Aircraft status resi.JTie normal flight If no 

Please land the ooicator blii<s action is taken, the aircraft 

aircraft. RED slowly. will automatically go home 

and land after 10 seconds. 

Remote controller will sound 

an alarm. 

The aircraft Aircraft status The DJI Pilot app screen will 

rnust tand indicator blinks flash red and aircraft starts to 

descend. Remote controller mmediately. RED quickly w1II sound an alarm. 

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:\}: • When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land 

automatically, you may push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a rrore 

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 horne process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if 

a remote controller signal is resumed. 

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1 Record Home Point (HP) 2 Confimn Horne Point 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost 

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& · Aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore it is important to set an 

reasonable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the OJI Pilot app and enter "Camera· 

view and select "MODE" to set the Failsafe altitude. 

• Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle 

stick during the Failsafe. 

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Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in motion and require a Horne Point that is 

different from the takeoff point. GPS module is located at the position shown in the figure below: 

& Ensure the space above the GPS module is not obstructed when using Dynamic Home Point. 

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There are two options lor 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 OJI Pilot app and go to the "Camera" page. 

2. Tap"f"and select"ID", to reset the remote controller's coordinates as the new Home Point. 

3. Tap''f"and select"4.•"· 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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identity its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Inspire 1 can hover in place more 

precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where 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. 

Using Vision Positioning 

Vision Positioning is activated automatically when 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 periorm precision hovering even when 

no GPS is available. 

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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 

1. Toggle the switch to "P" as shown the figure to the right: 

2. Place the Inspire 1 on a flat surface. Notice that the Vision Positioning system 

cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations. 

3. PO\fl/er on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status indicator will flash twice in green light, 

which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. GenHy push the throttle up 

to lift off, and the Inspire 1 will hover in place. 

& The performance of your Inspire 1 's Vision Positioning System is subject to the surface you are 

flying over. The ultrasonic waves may not be able to accurately measure the distance over sound 

absorbing materials, and the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The 

aircraft will swftch from "P" mode to "A" mode automatically if both GPS and Vision Positioning 

System are not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations: 

• Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). 

• Rying over a highly reflective surfaces. 

• Flying at high speeds( over Bm/s at 2 meters or over 4m/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. 

o Flying over extremely dark (lux < 1 0) or bright (lux > 1 0,000) surfaces. 

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

o Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. 

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

• Rying over incH ned surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft. 

• In the event of loss of remote controller's signal, the aircraft will 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 when the aircraft is flying over water. 

• Vision Positioning system may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light 

conditions (less than 1001ux). 

o Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is 

in operation. 

o Vision Positioning system may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the 

ground (below 0.5 meters) in fast speed. 

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

sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals. 

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Right 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, orientation, distance, aircraft status 

information, speed, and other parameters. 

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match the nut with the dots on the motors of your Inspire 1 : 

Propellers Grey cap(1345) 

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Attaching the Propellers 

1. Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto a motor without a black dot and spin the propellers clockwise 

to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motor with a black dot and spin 

the propellers counter clockwise 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 with 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 downward firmly then rotate the propeller in the unlock 

direction to unlock the propellers. 

& • Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight. 

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

or broken propellers. 

• To avoid if'iury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT !ouch propellers or motors when they are spinning. 

• ONLY use original DJ I propellers for a better and safer flight experience. 

.P~i :!~~~n~~~~fJl~h~ ~~~ery The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and smart chargedischarge functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger. 

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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 with 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 with air 

temperatures below -1 0°C) is not recommended. When flying in environments with temperatures 

between soc 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 

P environments, stop flying and land the aircraft immediately. You will still be able to control the aircraft's 

~· movement when this waming is triggered. 

~ 4. Store the Intelligent Flight Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure that its temperature 

exceeds soc 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 power the battery has. When the battery is 

powered off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current 

battery level. See below for details. 

Er:J The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and 

discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

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Battety 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 powered off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds 

to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink as described below for 2 

seconds: 

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~ ~ ~ ~ 70%-80% 

~ ~ ~: ~ 60%-70% 

~ ~ ~ ~ 50%-60% 

~ ... ~ ~ 40%-50% 

~ ~ ~ ~ 30%-40% 

~: ~ ~ ~ 20%-30% 

~ ~ ~ ~ below20% 

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

ffi For more inforrra~on about the battery, launch DJI Pilot app and check the infoonation under the 

battery tab. 

Charging the lnteligent Flight Battery 

1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (1Q0-240V 50/60Hz). 

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

level is above 95%, tum on ~e battery before charging. 

3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level during charging. 

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

5. Air cool the lnteligent Flight Battery after each flight AbN its temperature to drop to room temperature 

before storing it for an extended period. 

& • Do not charge the lnteJJigent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard charger (model: 

A 14-100P1A) at the same tinne, otherwise the charger may overheat. 

• AN-lays tum off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Inspire 1. Never insert or 

remove a battery when it is powered on. 

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

Battery Level Indicators while Charging 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Bilnk1ng Pattern Battery Protection Item 

~ ~- ~ ~ LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected 

·'· ~ ~-- ~ ~ LED2 blinks three times per second Short c1rcuit detected 

~ ~ B:- ~ LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected 

~ ~ ~- ~ LED3 blinks three nmes per second Over-vo~age charger detected . , , 

~ ~ ~ ~: LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low .,. (<0°C) 

~ ~ ~ B:- LED4 blinks three times per second 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 resurne 

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. 

&, OJI 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 1 0 charge-and-discharge 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 powered off automatically. User should then fully charge the battery to ensure 

the battery is working at tts optimaL 

Slow: Place the Intelligent Right Battery into the Inspire 1's Battery Compartment and power it 

on. Leave it on until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer 

be burned on. Launch the OJI Pilot app to check battery level. 

Rapid: Fly the Inspire 1 outdoors until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can 

no longer be turned on. 
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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The Inspire 1 Remote Controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the 

video downlink ground system and aircraft Remote Controller system. The video downlink and aircraft 

Remote Controller system operate at 2.4 GHz with maximum transmission distance of 2km. The remote 

controller features a number of camera functions, such as taking and previewing photos and video, and 

controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The current 

battery level is displayed by LEOs on the front panel of the remote control. 

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• Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant with 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 not operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalent to a soccer field) to 

prevent transmission interference. 

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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 LEOs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to power on 

your remote controller: 

1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery level LEOs will display the current 

battery level. 

2. Then, press and hold the Power Button to power 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 will show a solid green light when linking is completed. 

4. Repeat step 2 to power off the remote controller after finish using it 

Charging Remote Controller 

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger. 

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ControiHng 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 

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Tum 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 will be taken with a single press. 

[4) Receding 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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Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the central position. 

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Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's elevation. 

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

Push the throttle stick up to takeoff. 

When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1 will 

hover in place. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the 

center position, the faster the Inspire 1 will change 

elevation. AMiays push the stick gently to prevent 

sudden and unexpected elevation changes. 

Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the 

rudder and rotation of the aircraft. 

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter 

clock-wise, and push the stick right to rotate the 

aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the 

Inspire 1 will stay facing its current direction. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Inspire 1 wiU rotate. 

Moving the right stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's forward and backward pitch. 

Push the stick up to fly forward and down to tly 

backward. The Inspire 1 will hover in place ~the stick 

is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pttch 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 if 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: Tum the dial to the right, and the 

camera will shift to point upwards. Tum the 

dial to the left, and the camera wiU shift to point 

downwards. The camera will remain in its current 

position when dial is static. 
Flight Mode Switch 

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

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mode, which will be automaticaly 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. 

The Right Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the DJI Pilot app, 

enter the "Camera· page, tap 'MODE', and then activate 'Multiple Flight Mode' . 

Transformation Switch I RTH Button 

The Transformation Switch I RTH Button combination seNes two functions. Toggle the switch up or down 

to raise or lower the landing gear. Or, press the button to activate the RetlJTl to Home (RTH) procedure. 

Transformation Switch 

This switch has two positions. The effect of toggling the switch to any of these positions is defined beb.N: 

Lower Raise 

1. Raise: Raise the landing gear to its uppermost position. 
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& Do not raise the landing gear when the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure the landing gear is 

lowered 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 aircraft 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. 

Comecting Mobile Device 

m the Mobile Device Holder to the desired posttion. 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 between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range that 

displayed in the picture shown below: 

Oplimal Transmission Range 

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Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance and position 

between the operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmission performance. 

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. When 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 the live feed video 

from the aircraft and set the camera parameters, but they cannot control the gimbal. 

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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 Controller: 

I . Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app. 

2. Go to the Camera page, and tap ~"' .11ll to enter the remote controller settings window. 

3. Tap "Set RC Status" to enable Master-and-Slave rrode. 

4. Select "Master" n the "Set RC Status" section to set the remote controller as "Master" remote controller. 

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5. Enter the connection password for the "Slave" remote controller. 

"Slave" Remote Controller: 

1. Tap "Search for Master Controller" to search the "Master" remote controller. 

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& Remote controller camot 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 DJ I 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. 

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3. Select the "Master" remote controller from the "Master RC List" and input the connection password to 

connect to the desired "Master" remote controller. 

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The Status LED reflects connection status between Remote Controller and aircraft. The RTH LED shows 

the Return to Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains details on these indicators. 

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The remote controller set as 'Master· but it is not 

connected with the aircraft. 

The remote controller set as 'Master' and it is connected 

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The remote controller set as 'Slave' but it is not 

connected with the aircraft. 

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Remote controller error. 

HD Downlink IS disrupted 

Remote Controller Status. 

Aircraft is returning home. 

Sending Return to Home command to the aircraft 

Aircraft Return to Home in progress. 

& The Remote Status Indicator will blink red, sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low. 

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

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

1. Power on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI Pilot app. 

2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

3. Enter "Camera" view and tap on and then tap "Linking Remote Controller" button as shown below. 

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Do nol change unless familiar wilh yoor new mode. 

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

sound is emitted. 

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You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back 

of the 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 DJ I Pilot app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft. 

• Remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to 

the same aircraft. 

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This chapter provides the technical 

specifications of the camera and explains 

the working mode of the gimbal. 
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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-SO Card Slot 

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

the Inspire 1. The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SO card and supports up to a 64GB micro-SO card. 

A UHS-1 1ype micro-SO card is recommended, because the fast read and write capabili1y of these cards 

enables you to store high-resolution video data. 

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

Camera Data Port 

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

videos from the camera to your computer. 

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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 NO filter to the front of the camera to reduce over-exposure and "jello" effect. 

Gimbal Profile 

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

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

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

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

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

camera. 

& 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. Power on the aircraft and remote control, launch DJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" page. 

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

yaw switching button. 

3. Select "Gimbal Pitctv'Yaw" from the dropdown list. 
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Stick Mode > 

Default Slick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the wrzy the aircraft is controled 

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YOIJ can customize the C 1 and C.2 buttons on the back 

of the remote conlroher. 

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

gimbal under yaw mode. Press C 1 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 DJ I Pilot app, enter "Camera" page. 

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

3. Slide to control the gimbal orientation within the "Camera· page as shown below. 

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Gimbal Operation Modes 

Three Gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between 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: 

Polch Pan 

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

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

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

second remote controller. 

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

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

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

reql.ired to control the pan motion using a second remote controler. 

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

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

unchanged during the re-alignment. 

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

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

ground and protect the gimbal after powering up . 

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

gimbal will recover when it dries out. 

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This chapter describes the four main 

GUI of the DJI Pilot app. 
DJI Pilot App 

The DJI Pilot app is a new mobile app designed specificaly for the Inspire 1. Use this app to control the 

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

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

for the best experience. 

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various camera parameters from the Camera page. 

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[1) Flight Mode 

8 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 

~.ull : This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicates adequate GPS 

strength. 

[3] IOC Settings 

~ CL : 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 

~.:,f>;i GP5i : This icon shoWs current aircraft system status, such as GPS signal health. 

[5] Battery Level Indicator 

-o-o o : 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 

j " ,ull: This icon shows the strength of remote controller signal. 

[7] HD VIdeo Unk Signal Strength 

rB2J",llil: This icon shows the HD video downlink signal strength between the aircraft and the remote 

controller. 

[8) Battery Level 

1rf 1 ()()ofo: This icon shows the current Intelligent Flight Battery level. 

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

warning 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 feature, adjust the giltlal roll value and toggle flight route a splay on this page. 

[10] Camera Operation Bar 

Exposure Lock 

AE Iii : Tap to enable or disable the camera exposure lock. 

Function 

Fn : Tap to adjust camera settings, such as video format and digital filters. 

Shutter 

e : Tap this button to take a single photo. 
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Record 

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

Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which has the same func1ion. 

Playback 

[8: 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 switch 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 GUL 

[12] VisiOn Positioning 

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

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Icon is highlighted when Vision Positioning is in operation. 

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon. 

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

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

(3) Pitching of the boundary between light blue and dark blue area shows roll angle. 

[14] Home Point Settings 

f : Tap this button to reset the current home point. You may choo~e 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) 

cfi> : Initiate RTH horne procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest home point. 
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[16] Gimbal Operation Mode 

Refer to 'Gimbal Operation Mode' P38 for more information. 

[17) Auto Takeoff/Landing 

..t,t:l :Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. 

[18) Back 

~ :Tap to return to the main GUI. 

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User can view the current flight route in a larger map view in this page. You can also perform Auto takeoff and Landng in the page. Ensure your rmbile 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, rmbile data service is required. 

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Download user manual, view online videos. Also you can use the flight simulator to practice your flight 

skills. 

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You can sync the picture and videos to the mobile device, view the flight records and check yotX OJI 

account status in the User Center. Use the OJI registered account to login to the User Center. 

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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. 

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

snow. rain and smog. 

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

compass and GPS signal. 

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

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

including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission towers. 

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject 10 environment factor such as air density and temperature. 

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

performance may be reduced. 

6. The Inspire 1 cannot operate withn the polar areas in "P" mode. 

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

section. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Max Height & Radius Limits 

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

DJI Pilot App. Once complete. your Inspire 1 will fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these 

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

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& · If you tly 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 will fly back within 

range automatically. 

Flight Restriction ol Restricted Areas 

Restricted areas include airports worldwide. All restricted areas are listed on the OJI official website at 

http:l/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, while category B areas 

includes smaller airports. 

Category A Safety Zone 

(1) The category A "safety zone" is comprised of a small "no-fly zone" and a range of "restrictedaltitude zones·. Flight is prevented In the ·~fly zone" but can continue with height restrictions in the 

restricted-altitude zone. 

(2) 1.5 miles (2.4 krn) around a designated safety zone is a ~fly zone, inside which takeoff is prevented. 

{3) 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 5 miles {B km) around restricted areas are altitude restricted, with maximum 

altitude going from 35 feet (10.5 m) at 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 400 feet {120m) at 5 miles (B km). 

(4} A "warning zone" has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 320 feet (100m} of the 

safety zone, a warning message wiA appear on the OJI Pilot App. 
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Category B Safety Zone 

(1) Category B "safety zone" is COJ'll)rised of a "no-fly zone" and a "warning zone". 

(2) 0.6 miles (1 km) around the safety zone is a designated ·no-fly zone". 

(3) A "warning zone" has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 0.6 miles (1Km) of this 

zone, a warning will appear on the DJI Pilot App. 

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GPS Signal Strong ~. • · • · • · Blinking Green 

Aircraft 

Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt Status 

Indicator 

Motors will not start 

Warning: You are in a No-fly 

zone. Take off prohibited. 

No-fly Zone If the aircraft enters the 

• restricted area in A mode but Warning: You are in a No-fly 

P mode activates the aircraft zone, automatic landing has 

will automatically descend to begun. (If you are within 1.5 rnile 

land then stop its motors after radius) 

landing. 

Warning: You are in a restricted ·~r ...... zone. Descending to safe Red flashing 

Restricted- If the aircraft enters the altitude. (If you are between the 

altitude flight restricted area in A mode but P range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile 

mode activates, it will descend radus) zone to a safe altitude and hover 15 Warning: You are in a restricted 

feet below the safe altitude. zone. Max flight height restricted 

to between 10.5mand 120m. Fly 

Cautiously. 

Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a 

there will be warning message. restricted zone, Fly Cautiously. 

Free zone No restrictions. 

1. None. None. 

EEl Semi-automatic descent All stick ccrTVT!ands are available except the throttle stick command 

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

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

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

it will switch back to red blinking. 

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

city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible. 
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2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

3. Micro--SO 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 1he aircraft. 

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

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

pertonnance or even failure. Regular calibratiOn is required for optiiTllrn performance. 

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

as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground. 

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

phones. 

• DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures. 

1. Ensure the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass in the Checklist, or if you 

have changed your position since last calibrating it, tap "MODE" in the app and select "Compass 

Calibration" to calibrate 1he compass. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 

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

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3. Hd d the aircraft vertically with nose pointing downward. and rotate it 360 degrees around the center 

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

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

different location to carry out compass calibration. 

:O: Calibrate lhe compass before each flight. Launch DJI Pilot App, follow the on-screen instruction 

to ca~brate the compass. 

When to Recalilrate 

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

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

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

compass. 

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

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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 taike-<>ff: 

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"..t..", 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-Landi"lg 

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 "J:.", to perform landing. 

3. Aircraft lowers the landi"lg gear and proceed to land automatically. 

Starting Motors 

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

OR 

Stopping Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors. 

Method 1: When the Inspire 1 has landed, push the throttle down <D, then conduct CSC ®. Motors will stop 

immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. 

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed. push the ti'Y'ottle down and hold. The motors will stop after 3 

seconds. 

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

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Take off/landing Procedures 

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app. 

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

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

more until the motors stop. 

9. T\Xn off the Intelligent Aight Battery firs~ followed by the Remote Controler. 
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&, • 'Nhen the Aircraft Status lrdcator blinks yefoN rapidly d.xfng flig"t, the aircraft has entered Faisafe 

mode. 

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

rapidly during flight. 

• Watch video tutorials about flight for more flight infOf'TTlation. 

Video Suggestions and Tips 

1. Work through the checklist before each flight. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

cameras only. 

2. When will groooct station functionality be available? 

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

firmware l.pdates. 

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 weight can the Inspire 1 carry without its Included camera? 

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

6. Do you have an LCD monnor avaKable 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 own. 

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

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

With the standard T847 100W charger, it takes 85min to fully charge a 4500mAh battery. 

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

somewhere else to control the camera and aircraft separately? 

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

or 'Slave' through the OJI Pilot app if you wish to use dual controller mode. 

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

simulation program? 

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

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

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

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

The Inspire 1 comes with a 16GB micro-SO card. It supports SO 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. I tow big is the Inspire 1? 

Its length x height x width dimensions wittru the propellers attached are 44 x 00 x 45cm (17.3 x 11.8x 17.7in). 

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14. What flight controler does the Inspire 1 use? 

The Inspire 1 uses Its own new flight controller. 

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

The Inspire 1 uses 3510 motors and 1345 propellers. 

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

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

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

17. Failed to COillJiete self-check? 

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

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Aircraft 

Model 

We1ght (Battery Included) 

Hovering Accuracy (P Mode) 

Max Angular Velocity 

Max Tilt Angle 

Max Ascent Speed 

Max Descent Speed 

Max Speed 

Max Flight Altitude 

Max Wind Speed Resistance 

Max Flight Time 

Motor Model 

Propeller Model 

Indoor Hovenng 

Operating Temperature Range 

Diagonal Distance 

Dimensions 

Gimbal 

Model 

Output Power (With Camera) 

Operating Current 

Angular Vibration Range 

Mounting 

Controllable Range 

Mechanical Range 

Max Controllable Speed 

T600 

2935g 

Vertic al: 0.5 m 

Horizontal: 2.5 m 

P1tch· 300"/s 

Yaw· 150"/s 

35° 

5 m/s 

4 m/s 

22 m/s (A TTl mode, no w1nd} 

4500 m 

10 m/s 

Approximately 18 minutes 

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DJI1345 

Enabled by default 

-10° to 40° C 

559 to581 mm 

438x451x301 rnm 

ZENMUSE X3 

Static: 9 W; In MotiOn: 11 W 

Station: 750 mA: Motion: 900 mA 

±0.03° 

Detachable 

Pitch: -90° to +30° 

Pan· ±320° 

Pitch: -1 25° to +45° 

Pan: ±330° 

P1tch: 120°/s 

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Name 

Model 

Total Pixels 

Effect1ve P1xels 

Image Max Size 

ISO Range 

Electronic Shutter Speed 

FOV (F1eld Of View) 

CMOS 

Lens 

Still Photography Modes 

Video Recording Modes 

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 

Supported File Format~ 

Supported SO Card Types 

Operating Temperature Range 

Remote Controller 

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Operat1ng Frequency 

Transmitting Distance 

EIRP 

Video Output Port 

Power Supply 

Charging 

Dual User Capability 

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FC350 

12.76M 

12AM 

4000x3000 

100-3200 {v1deo) 100-1600 (photo) 

8 s to 1/8000 s 

94° 

Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" 

20mm (35mm fonmat equivalent) f/2.8 focus at oo) 

9 Elements in 9 groups 

Anti-distortion 

Single shoot 

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames 

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

OJEV Bias 

Time-lapse 

UHD (4K)· 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 

FH D: 1920x1 080p24/25/30/48/50/60 

HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60 

60 Mbps 

FAT32/exFAT 

Photo. JPEG, DNG 

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

Micro SO 

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

o• to 40• c 

C1 

922 7MHz-927.7 MHz {Japan Only) 

5.725-5.825 GHz;2 400-2.483 GHz 

2 km (Outdoor And Unobstructed) 

10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G 20dBm@2 4G 

USB, Mini-HDMI 

Bu1lt-1n battery 

DJI charger 

Host-and-Slave connect1on 
Mobile Device Holder 

Olllput Power 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charging Temperature Range 

Battery 

Charger 

Model 

Voltage 

Rated Power 

Battery (Standard) 

Name 

Model 

Capacity 

Voltage 

Battery Type 

Energy 

Net Weight 

Operat1ng Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charg1ng Temperature Range 

Max Charging Power 

Battery (Optional) 

Name 

Model 

Capacity 

Voltage 

Battery Type 

Energy 

Net Weight 

Operating Temperature Range 

Storage Temperature Range 

Charg1ng TE>mperature Range 

Tablet or Smart Phone 

9W 

-10°to40° C 

Less than 3 months -20° to 45° C 

More than 3 months 22° to 28° C 

0-40° c 

6000 mAh L1Po 2S 

A14-100P1A 

263 v 

100W 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

TB47 

4500 mAh 

22.2V 

LiPo 6S High voltage battery 

99.9Wh 

570 g 

-10° to 40° C 

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22° c to 28° c 

oo to 40° c 

180W 

Intelligent Flight Battery 

TB48 

5700 mAh 

22.8V 

LiPo 6S 

129.96Wh 

670g 

-10 to 40° C 

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C 

More than 3 months: 22• to 28° C 

o• to 40° c 

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Max Charging Power 

· Vision Positioning 

Velocity Range 

Altitude Range 

Operating Environment 

Operating Range 

DJIPilotApp 

Mobile Device System Requirements 

Supported Mobile Devices 

180W 

Below 8 m/s (2m above ground) 

5-500 em 

Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces 

0-250 em 

iOS version 7. 1 or later; Android version 4.1.2 or later 

' iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone SS, iPad Air 2, iPad Mint 

3, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2, 1Pad 4;* Samsung Note 3, Samsung 

S5, Sony Z3 EXPERIA;* Note: It is recommended that you 

use a tablet for the best experience 

IOC allows users to lock the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. There are three working modes for 

f; IOC and you may select the desired IOC modes from the OJI Pilot app. IOC only works under F mode. 

-g and user must toggle the flight mode switch to "F" mode to activate IOC. Refer to the table below: ::> 

a. 

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Course lock (Cl) 

Home lock (HL)* 

Point of Interest (PO!)> 

Its forward direction is point1ng to the nose direction when recording, which is 

fixed until you re-record it or exrt 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 (POl), the aircraft can circle around 

the POl, and the nose always pomtf. to the POl. 

:l;/: *Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon. 

Prerequisites of IOC 

Use the IOC feature under the following cordtion: 

Modes IOC 

Course lock 

Horne lock 

POl 

Using IOC 

GPSenabled 

No 

Yes 

Yes 

GPS 

None 

~.u· 

.,r. l 

Fllght Distance UmitS 

None 

Aircraft ~ Home Point 

Aircraft ~Point of Interest 

Enable the IOC feature by tapping "Enable IOC" in the setting page of the DJI Pilot app. Toggle the Right 

Mode Switch to "P' mode and folow the on-screen instruction to use IOC feature. 
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Follow the process described below to upgrade the aircraft, remote controller and battery. 

Updating the Aircraft Firmware 

Step 1· Check Battety and SO Card Capacity 

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

theSDcard. 

Step 2· Prepare the Firmware Update Package 

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

inspire-1). 

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

Remove the SO card from your PC. Ensure the Inspire 1 is powered off then insert the SO card into the 

SO card slot on the Inspire 1 camera. 

Step 3· Update the Aircraft 

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

automatically alter aircraft is powered on. 

2. It witt take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a short 

pulse of 'D-D-D-0' beeping sound to indicate the upgrade is in progress and sound a "D--OD'' 

beeping sound to indicate the update is complete with success. 

3. Check the upgrade status by opening the ".txt" file that is automatically generated alter the update. 

The update is successful if the text "result: successtur' is in the document. Try upgrading the firmware 

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 SO Card Capacity 

Remote controller fimnware is Included in the aircraft firmware update package. Use the same update 

package file that is downloaded from the DJI official website. Ensure the remote controller battery level is 

above 50%. 

Step 2· Prepare the Firmware Update Package 

1. Extract aM dowrAoaded files into the root directory of an SO card or USB thumb drive. 

2. Insert the SO card into a SO card reader or the USB disk onto the remote controller USB port when 

remote controller powered off. If you do not have a SO card reader, you may insert the SO card into 

the gimbal and connect the gimbal with remote controller to upgrade the remote controller. 

Step 3· Update the Remote Controler 

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

remote controller during the update. 

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

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

in progress. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid green and beeping sound will stop if the 

upgrade is completed with success. The Status LED on remote controller shows solid red if upgrade is 

failed. Try upgrade again. 
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Updating Intelligent Flight Battery Firmware 

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

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

cycling the aircraft. 

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

update when the aircraft is landed. 

• Be sure to update the rermte controller's firmware to the latest version after you upgrade the aircraft's 

firmware. 

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

controller and aircraft 

• Confirm the update results 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 ooe firmware package file stored on your SO card . 

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

and remote controller firmware updates . 

• Delete any automaUcally generated txt files (xxx_GS.TXT) in the SO card when updating muniple 

remote controllers. 

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 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 condiUons: 

(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 

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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 ASS 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) ttls device must accept any 

interference,including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 

Le pr~sent areil est conforme aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence. 

L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes: 

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

(2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radio~lectrique subi, ml!me si le brouillage est 

susceptible d'en compromettre le tonctionnement. 

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 mnimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. 

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

user's authority to operate the equipment 

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APPENDIX -£ 

Maintenance Log needed 

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month· (year · 

UAS·:~ Date(lssue( DatoQnuo( lssue(Oescription(&{Maintenance(Conducted Malntenance(Performod(By:((( 

.. ,. Discovered Addressed Print(&(SI'n 

Software(Updates 

Airframe( 

Engines 

Propellers 

Camera(Gimbal 

Landing(Gear 

Vibration (Dampening 

Other: 

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