September 24, 2015

John S. Duncan 

Director, Flight Standards Service

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Services

Room 4102

Federal AviationAdministration

470 L'Enfant Plaza SW

Washington, DC 20024

RE: Request for exemption from multiple regulatory provisions to allow the use of

small unmanned aerial systems on land controlled by clients of mine for mobility 

product testing and operation.

DearMr.Duncan,

I, Timothy Edwin Robinson, respectfully request an exemption from several

provisions of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations {C.F.R.) to permit the use

of small unmanned aerial systems {sUAS) to assist inthe evaluation of

infrastructure of operations for my clients. Also in filming various functions for my

future clients inthe field of mobility product usage, outdoor events (i.e. MDA walk),

and outdoor activities i.e. taking a mobility product to a park. Accordingly, the

grant of an exemption is consistent with Congress' intent, reflected in Section 333

of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 {Modernization Act)., that safe

systems be permitted inthe national airspace prior to the issuance of final

regulations governing general use of these systems.2A summary of this request

suitable for Publication inthe Federal Register isprovided asAppendix A.

Appendix B provides the manufacturers information regarding the design, aircraft

performance, and fail-safe features. I have provided the information related to

operating limitations, normal and emergency procedures, and maintenance and

inspection procedures. As Iadd aircraft designs, I will update this appendix

appropriately. Also, provides the manual for flights covered under this Exemption

Request.

1P.L. 112-95, stat 11, February 14. 2012

2Section 333(b) (2) specifically contemplates that the FAA may issue acertificate of waiver uponfinding that atype of

UAS, as a result of size, weight. speed, operational capacity. proximity t o airports and populated areas. and operations

within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public or pose a threat to national security.
Background Information

I plan on working in the mobility products Industry, outdoor events, and outdoor

activities over open air i.e. following a scooter or power chair in an open air park.

Ihave been contacted by my current employer looking for me to operate sUAS for

their business needs.

Infrastructure Safety InspectionOperations:

Roof inspection

Construction Projects

Solar panel inspection

As a part of this I am requesting FAA Exemption for sUAS operations for safety,

inspection and video capture usage.

Regulatory Basis for Exemption Request

In addition to the waiver authority provided inSection 333 of the Modernization Act,

the FAA may grant an emption under 49 U.S.C. §44701(f) if it has determined that

such an exemption is in the public interest. The FAA has imposed a separate

requirements itprocedural regulations, providing that the petitioner shall explain why

granting the exemption would not adversely affect safety or how the exemption

would provide at least an equivalent level of safety as compliance with the

underlying regulation.

Granting an Exemption will not Adversely Affect Safety

I do note that there is no applicable standard for an equivalency d e t e r m i n a t i o n .

Some have argued that the appropriate standard is that for model aircraft, noting

that their operations, if conducted for recreational purposes, would fall completely

within the allowable operations for model aircraft. I believe it is difficult to argue that

there is sufficient correlation between model operations controlled by the Academy

of Model Aeronautics and the ones contemplated by myself. At the same time, it is

clear that equivalency cannot be established for traditional, manned civil aircraft

because the design and use profiles between traditional aircraft and sUAS a r e
contemplated operations would not adversely affect safety, which is all that

§11.81(e) requires.

Granting an exemption will not adversely affect safety. Icontemplate conducting

sUAS operations over client owned or controlled land, solely during daylight hours,

at altitudes well below that which would pose a risk presented by standard

infrastructure operations, my clients already have taken steps to secure property

against unauthorized public access. For example, substantial stretches of pipeline,

utilities,railroad tracks, solar farms, and other sites, are usually fenced, elevated, or

otherwise secured to prevent access. Other long stretches of interest are, as noted

above could be inwilderness areas. Most of my anticipated work will be on

privately owned real estate developments, outdoor venues, private largefarms and

over bodies of water. The nature of operations that I anticipate requires that the 

sUAS beflown at relatively low speeds. Iexpect that in most instances, the sUAS

will be flown less than 75 feet from the highest structure along the path of the sUAS.

Accordingly, the risk of interference with another aircraft is minimal. I plan to

conduct sUAS operations at least 3 miles from a any public airports (including

heliports).

Approval of exemption allowing commercial operation of sUAS in the infrastructure

aerial inspection industry, outdoor sporting events, construction projects, and

outdoor wedding venues will enhance safety by reducing risk. Conventional

operations, using jet or piston power aircraft, operate a extremely low altitudes just

feet from the subject being inspected or filmed and in extreme proximity to people

and structures: and present the risks associated with vehicles that weigh in the

neighborhood of 4,000 lbs., carrying large amounts of jet A or other fuel (140

gallons for jet helicopters). such aircraft must fly to and from the job site. In 

contrast, a sUAS weighing fewer than 55 lbs. and powered by batteries eliminates

virtually all of that risk given the reduced mass and lack of combustible fuel carried 

on board. The uSAS is carried to the site. The sUAS will carry no passengers or

crew and, therefore, till not expose them to the risk associated with manned flights.

The operation of small UASs, weighing less than 55 lbs., conducted inthe strict

conditions outlined above, will provide an equivalent level of safety supporting the

grant of the exemptions requested herein, including 333 Aircraft Exemption Status

exempting the applicant from conventional aircraft requirements and allowing

commercial operations. These lightweight aircraft operate at slow speeds, close to

the ground.and in acontrolled environment and, as a result, are far safer than
conventional operations conducted with turbine helicopters operating in close

proximity to the ground and people.

The safety of this on the ground is protected by the fact that no one will be allowed

into the area without permission of the landowner. Security will be established for

the flight area as part of the pre-flight control. Each individual withinthe secure area

will be briefed prior to flight and will consent to being inthe area.

I initially intend to use myself as the dedicated pilot for all sUAS operations. All

operations will bewithinthe visual line-of-sight {i.e. no more than approximately 0.5

miles from the manipulator ofthe controls {myself), or pilot in command {PIG myself).

As PIG I will conduct at least three take-offs and landings with the sUAS on which I

was trained every 90 days as a minimum. As PIG Iwill establish my qualifications

thru acombination of aeronautical knowledge, UASairmanship skill, andverification

through established protocol before any operations commence. Depending on the 

type of operation, additional ground-based visual observers may be employed as

well. These observers will be within constant visual line of sight and in constant

contact with the PIG. The visual observers will assist the PIG inavoiding objects

nearthesUAS.

There are no standards for either Private or Commercial sUAS pilot certificates. The

safe operation and control of the UAS as described in this application dow not

depend on the type of FAA license held by the PIG. Given the restricted and

controlled airspace within which operations will take place, the key factors needed

by the PIGare knowledge of the airspace within which the operation will take place

and how that airspace fits into the National Airspace System (NAS). That

knowledge can be and is gained primarily through ground school and not though

flight training in fixed wing aircraft, has the skill or ability to safely operate a small

unmanned aerial vehicle, operating at 400 AGL or lower, within a strictly controlled

pre-approved airspace. Besides knowledge of airspace regulations, dexterity inthe

control and operation of the sUAS acquired from actual operation of the aircraft is

the most important factor inestablishing an equivalent level of safety.

If the PIG has acquired the necessary knowledge of airspace requirements, the

relevant issues are (1) where the aircraft will be flown, (2) the size of the aircraft

relative to what is being used today to accomplish the same mission, and (3) what

precautions will be taken to ensure the safety of those in the area of operation. I

propose that the aircraft be operated within a secure environment; and that no one
be allowed to enter the secure environment unless the are part of the operation of

the sUAS, and have consented to the risk associated with being inthe operating

area. Should there be a mishap, the sUAS being flown pose significantly less of a

threat than the helicopters and fixed wing aircraft now being employed because

they are a fraction of the size, carry no flammable fuel, do not carry crew or

passengers, and pose an infinitesimal risk to others. This is instark contrast to

conventional aircraft that are flown to the site ,carry explosive fuel, carry passengers

and crew, and operate ina much larger area.

From a practical standpoint, there are relatively few licensed full-scale aircraft pilots

who are also qualified to fly the type of sUAS that are utilized for infrastructure and

other image capture operations. There are even fewer commercial pilots that can fly

these sUAS- to the point that to do both is considered rare. Assuming that it is 

unlikely for a company to find a pilot that has both qualifications, that companywould 

either have to source a qualified sUAS pilot to train and obtain a commercial

certificate, or find a commercial certificated pilot who would be willing to learn to fly

a sUAS to the competency level required for professional use.

Minimum requirements for the PIC include:

1. A minimum of 200 flight cycles and 25 hours of total time as a sUAS rotorcraft

pilot and at least 10 logged as a sUAS pilot with a similar sUAS type (single

blade or multi-rotor);

2. A minimum of 5 hours as sUAS pilot with the make and model of sUAS to be

utilized for operations under the exemption and 3 take offs and landings in the

preceding 90 days;

3. Have undergone a qualification process as specified in the Flight Operations &

Procedures Manual consisting of a knowledge & skill test the aircraft to be used.

I intend to use commercially available sUAS Components for sUAS. These sUAS

systems will be tested for quality & safety under controlled conditions before being

used in the field. The sUAS is less than 55 lbs. fully loaded, carries neither a pilot

nor a passenger, and operates exclusively within a secured area. I have a routine

maintenance schedule to verify that the sUAS will remain in safe and operational

condition. Please see Appendix B, for Specific Types of sUAS.
Notes regarding : 14 C.F.R. Part 21. Subpart H

In accordance with the statutory criteria provided in Section 333 of PL 112-95 in

reference to 49 USC 44704. and in consideration of the size, weight, speed, and

limited operating area associated with the aircraft and its operation , we request

that's aircraft exemption meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore , if granted

Section 333 relief of 14 CFR part 21, and any accosted noise certification and

testing requirements of part 36, is not necessary.

Notes regarding: 14 C.F.R. § 45.23(bl. Marking of the Aircraft

Given the size of the sUAV, two inch lettering will be impossible, UAS will be

identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have 

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

Markings will be as large as practicable.

Notes regarding: 14 CFR § 91 .7(a) Civil Aircraft Airworthiness

My request is based on the fact tat no airworthiness certificate will be issued for the

UAS. My UAS will not require an airworthiness certificate inaccordance with 14

CFR part 21, subpart H. Based on the fact that an airworthiness certificate will not

beissued, exemption from § 91.7(a)isnot necessary.

Notes Regarding: 14 CFR§91 .9(bl(2)Civil aircraft flight manual, marking and placard

Certifications required, the original intent these regulations was to display an

aircraft's airworthiness, certification, and registration documents so they would be

easily available to inspectors and passengers. Based on the FAA Memorandum

subject "Interpretation regarding whether certain required documents may be kept

at an unmanned aircraft's control station," dated August 8, 2014, the requested

relief from 14 CFR §§ 91.9(b)(2) and 91.203(a) and (b) is not necessary.

Notes Regarding: §91 .109 Flight instruction: Simulated instrument & certain flight

test

Small UASs, by their design, do not have fully functional dual controls. Flight control

is accomplished through the use of a control box that communicates with the

aircraft via radio communications. Aircraft being considered for use by me allow the

UAS Instructor to place the aircraft into "loiter" mode (fixed altitude stationary hold).

In the event of the student losing control, the UAS instructor can quickly and via

alternate equipment (equipment not in the hands of the student) place the aircraft
into a mode that then allows the instructor to bring the aircraft back into control and

back to the pre-determined and/or safe landing location.

I do not describe training scenarios in which a dual set of controls would be utilized

or required, i.e. dual flight instruction, provided by a flight instructor or other

company-designed individual, that would require that individual to have fully

functioning dual controls. Rather, Iwould evaluate the qualification of its PICs based

on their experience with the UASto be operated and verifies through testing, in lieu

of formalized training. As such, Ido not seek relief from 14 CFR §91.109.

Notes Regarding § 14 CFR 91.119(b)

Relief from §14CFR 91.119(b), operation over congested areas is not applicable,

because the operations performed will only be conducted within the secure area

described herein.
My safety Operations & Procedures Overview:

Technology Considerations:

Best in class, tried and proven technologies that are in advanced iterations.

Software from highly-reputable industry partners will include feature1. Auto descent (landing) if communication signal were to be severed. Ifthe sUAS

loses communications, the sUAS will have the capability to return to a predetermined location within the security perimeter and land.

2. Auto descent (landing) if battery were to drop lower than nominal level.

3. Flights will be terminated at 25%battery powerreserve.

4. Live video for the operator gives real-time positioning feedback. Another words, I

can monitor the scene from the vehicle's perspective for collision avoidance,and 

to maintain spatial orientation.

5. The sUAS will have the capability to abort aflight incase of unpredicted

obstacles or emergencies.

6. On-Screen-display (OSD) contains operating information to ascertain vehicle

health at all times: speed, altitude.number of GPS satellites (when available),

heading, and voltage.

7. GPS Lock supplies for return-to-home (RTH). Should command and Control

(C2)linkfailuresoccur(highly improbable), vehiclereturnsautomatically tothe

point oflaunch.

8. Altitude information will be provided to the sUAS pilot via a digitally encoded

telemetric data feed, which downlinks from the aircraft to a a ground-based onscreen display. This altitude information will be generated by equipment

installed on board the aircraft, using GPS triangulation, digitally encoded

barometric altimeter, or radio altimeter, or any combination thereof. Prior to

each flight, a zero altitude initiation point will be established and confirmed for

accuracy by the Pilot.
Mechanical/Phvsical:

1. I will fly in Line-of-sight (LOS) only. The vehicle will always remain in direct LOS

to the pilot, thus eliminating the concern of signal severance (flying behind

objects/walls).

2. The sUAS will with less than 551bs and travel at less than 50 knots.

3. Batteries should far exceed the capacity required for the actual flight time.

4. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL.

5. Fireproof bags for storage and charging of high capacity Lipa batteries on-site.

6. UA operated under this exemption will be marked inaccordance with 14CFR

part 45 or as otherwise authorized by theFM.

Personel:

1. Spotters ensure safe iteration and act as a redundant set of eyes for operators

(pilot, gimbal op, director.

2. Radio spectrum analysis for interference on the frequencies utilizedfor vehicle

control/communication.

3. A briefing will be conducted inregard to the planned sUAS operations prior to

each day's activities. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be

performing duties withinthe boundaries of the safety perimeter be present for

this briefing.

4. The operator will obtain consent of all persons involved inthe sUAS operations

and ensure that only consenting persons will be allowed within 100 feet of the

flight operations.

5. Observer and pilot will at all times be able to communicate by voice.

6. Written and/or permission from the relevant property holders will be obtained.

7. Pilot and observer will have been trained in operate of UAS generally and

received up-to-date information on the particular UAS to be operated.
Operations:

1. The unmanned aircraft (UA) must weigh less than 55 pounds (25 Kg), including

energy source(s) and equipment. Operations authorized by this petition of

exemption are limited to the following aircraft described in Appendix B.

Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition

amendment to this request.

2. The UA may not be flown at a ground speed exceeding 50 knots.

3. Flights must be operate at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground

level(AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified inthe operator's manual.

All altitudes reported ago ATC must be infeet AGL.

4. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIG at all

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

device other than corrective lenses.

5. All operations must utilize avisual observer (VO). The VO may be used to

satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIGalways maintains VLOS

capability. The VO and Pie must be able to communicate verbal at all times.

6. The operator's manual included as Appendix C and this petition of exemption

must be maintained and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a

discrepancy exist between the conditions and limitations in this exemption and

the procedures outlined in the operator's manual, the conditions and limitations

herein take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must

follow the procedures as outlined in its operator's manual.

The operator may update or reviseitsoperator’s manual. Itisthe operator's

responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised

documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator must also present

updatedandrevisedcasementsifipetitionsforextensionoramendment. Ifthe

operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis for which

the FAAgrants this petitionfor exemption, thenthe operator must petitionfor

amendment to their exemption. The FAA's UAS Integrations Office (AFS-80)

maybecontacted ifquestions arise regarding updates or revisions to the

operator's manual.
7. Prior to each flight the PIG must inspect the UAS to ensure 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, if utilized m u s t be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly documented

in the aircraft records.

8. Any UASthat has undergone maintenance of alterations that affect the UAS

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

component, must undergo a functional test flight inaccordance with the

operator's manual. The PIG who conducts the functional test flight must make

an entry inthe UAS aircraft records of the flight. The requirements and

procedures for a functional test flight and aircraft record entry must be added to

the operator's manual.

9. The operator must follow the manufacturer's UASaircraft/component,

maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limitrequirements.

When unavailable, aircraft maintenance/component overhaul, replacement, and

inspection/maintenance requirements must be established and identified inthe

operator's manual. At a minimum, requirements for the following must be

included inthe operator's manual:

-Actuators/servos;

-Transmission (singlerotor);

-Powerplant (motors);

-Electronic speed controller;

-Batteries;

-Mechanical dynamic components (single rotor)

-Remote command and control;

-Ground Control station (if used); and

-Any other components as determined by the operator;
10. Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of infrastructure inspectrosm the

PIC must have accumulated and logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR §

61 .51(b). a minimum of 200 flight cycles and 25 hors of total time as a UAS

rotorcraft Pilot and at least 1O hours logged as a UAS pilot with a similar UAS

type (single blade or multi rotor). Prior documented flight experience that was

obtained in compliance with applicable regulations my satisfy their requirement.

Training, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential for

flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the

UA withe appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR

§91.119.

11. Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of infrastructure inspection, the

PIC must have accumulated and logged, ina manner consistent with 14CFR §

61.51(b), a minimum of five hours as UAS pilot operations the make and model

of UAS to be utilized of operations under the exemption and three take-offs and

three landings in the preceding 90 days. Training, proficiency, experiencebuilding, and take-off and landing currency flights can be conducted under this

piton of exemption to accomplish the required flight time and 90 day currency.

During training, proficiency, experience-building, and take-off and landing

currency flights all persons not essential for flight operations are considered

non-participants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance

from nonparticipants inaccordance with 14 CFR §91.119.

12. Prior to any flight apparitions authorized by this petition of exemption, the PIC

and VO must have successfully completed a qualification process, as outlined in

the operator's manual. As this is a requirement stipulated by the operator, the

test must be developed and implemented by a qualified person designated at

the sole discretion of the operator. A record of completion of this qualification

process must be documented and made available to the Administrator upon

request.

13. Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of infrastructure inspection, a

flight demonstration, administered by an operator-approved and -qualified pilot 

must be successfully completed and documented. This documentation must

be available for review upon request by the Administrator. Because the

knowledge and airmanship test qualifications have been developed by the

operator, and there are no established practical test standards that support a

jurisdictional FAA FSDO evaluation and approval of company designed
examiners, the petitioner will conduct these test in accordance with the

operator's manual.

14. The UA may not be operated over any person, except authorized and

consenting personnel, below an altitude that is hazardous to persons or

property on the surface in the event of a UAS failure or emergency.

15. Regarding the distance form participating persons, the operator's manual has

safety mitigations for authorized and consenting personnel. At all times, those

persons must be essential to operations.

16. Regarding distance from nonparticipating persons, the operator must ensure

that no persons are allowed within500 feet of the area except those consenting

to be involved and necessary for the operation being performed. This provision

may be reduced to no less than 200 feet if it would not adversely affect safety

and the Administrator has approved it. For example, an equivalent level of

safety may be determined b y an aviation safety inspector's evaluation of the

infrastructure inspection area to note terrain features, obstructions, buildings,

safety barriers, etc. Such barriers may protect nonparticipating persons

(obseNers, the public, news media, etc.) from debris in the event of an 

accident.

17. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to

a pre-determined location within the security perimeter and land or be

recovered in accordance with the operator's manual.

18. The UAS must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or

emergencies in accordance with the operator's manual.

19. Each UAS operation must be completed with 25% battery power remaining.

20. The Operator must obtain anAir TrafficOrganization (ATO) issued Certificate

Waiver or Authorization (GOA) priorto conducting any operations under this

petition of exemption. This GOA will also require the operator to request a

Noticeto Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less

than 48 hours prior to the operation.

21. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by

serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have
identification (N-Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart

C. Markings must be as large as practicable.

22. The operator must develop procedures to document and maintain a record of

the UAS maintenance, preventative maintenance, alterations, status of

replacement/overhaul component parts, and the total time in service of the

UAS. These procedures must be added to the operator's manual.

23. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer

Safety bulletins.

24. The operator must develop UAS technician qualification criteria. These criteria

must be added to the operators manual.

25. The preflight inspection section inthe operator's manual must be amended to

include the following requirement: The preflight inspection must account for all

discrepancies, i.e. inoperable compost, items or equipment, not covered inthe

relevant preflight inspection sections of the operator's manual

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

and control of the UA must comply with the FederalCommunications

Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency

requirements.

27. At least 3 days before scheduled flight the operator of the UAS affected by this

exemption must have a written Plan of Activities.

The Plan of Activities must include at least the following: Dates and Times of

proposed flight; Name and phone number of the operator for the UAS; name

and phone number of the person responsible for the on-scene operation of the

UAS; Make, model, and serial number or N-Number of UASto be used; Name

and certificate number of UAS PICs involved in the event; a statement that the

operator obtained permission from property owners and/or local officials if

applicable; Signature of Exemption holder and a description of the flight activity,

including maps of affected areas and altitudes essential to accomplish the

operation.

28. The documents require under 14 CFR §§91.1 and 91.203 must be available to

the PIG at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the aircraft 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 other manned

operations and activities at all times (including, but not limited to, ultralight

vehicles, parachute activities, parasailing activities, hang gliders, etc.).

30. UASoperations maynot beconducted duringthe night, as defined in14GFR §

1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions

(VMC). Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are notauthorized.

31. The UA may not operate in class B, G, or D airspace without written approval

from the FAA. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of the geographic

center of non-towered airport as denoted on a current FAA-published 

aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement within the airport's management

is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as

required by the operator's GOA. The letter of agreement with the airport

management must be made available to the Administrator upon request.

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

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

reported to the FAAs 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. Further flight

operations may not be conducted until the incident, accident, or transgression

is reviewed by AFS-8- and authorization to resume operations I provided.
Support for Petition for Exemption

In accordance with the procedural requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, I provide the

following information:

Contact Information:

Timothy Robinson

401 Bridge Street

Old Forge, PA 18518

(800) 624-6374

trobinson@goldentech.com

Regulatory Provisions from which I seek an Exemption

Ibelieve it may need an exemption from the following provisions to conduct the

contemplated operations. Insome instances, relief isneeded because relief form

another provisions renders compliance withthe regulation at handinfeasible.

333 Aircraft Exemption Status

14 C.F.R. §61.113(a) and (b)

14 C.F.R. §91.119(c)

HC.F.R. §91.121

14 C.F.R. §91.151

14C.F.R. §91.405(a)

14 C.F.R.§91.407(a)

14C.F.R.§91.409(a)(1)&(2)

14 C.F.R. §91.417(a)&(b)

I believe an exemption is only needed form the above-listed regulatory provisions. To

the extent that the FAA believes that additional relief is required for me to conduct
the operations described here, I request an exemption from any such regulatory

provisions as well.

The Extent of Requested Relief and the Reasons Relief is Needed

Section 333 Aircraft Exemption Status:

Section 333 of the Modernization Act authorizes the FAA to exempt the aircraft from

the requirement for an airworthiness certificate based on a consideration of the size,

weight, speed, operational capability of the particular UAS, as well as its proximity to

airports and populated areas. An analysis of these criteria demonstrates that the

sUAS operated without an airworthiness certificate in the areas and under the

conditions contemplated by myself will be at least as safe, or safer, than a

conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness

certificate without the conditions proposed in this request.

The sUAS is less than 55 lbs. fully loaded, carries neither a pilot nor passenger, and

operates exclusively within a secured area. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations

under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by the operator and

observer. Operations will be conducted in compliance within the FAA and with local

public safety requirements to provide security for the area of operation as is now

done with conventional equipment, infrastructure, bridge and out building

evaluation. These safety enhancements provide an expanded degree of safety to

the inspectors over conventional operations. Lastly, application of these same

criteria demonstrates that there is no credible threat to national security posed by

the sUAS due to its size, speed of operation, lack of explosive materials and inability

to carry an extensive external load.

Given the size and limited operating area associated with the aircraft to be utilized

by the Applicant, this meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under

Part 11 and Sections 333 of the Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.

§44701(f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act both authorize the FAA to exempt

aircraft for the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration of the

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

areas of the particular sUAS. In all cases, an analysis of these criteria demonstrates

that the UAS operated without an airworthiness certificate, in the restricted

environment and under the conditions proposed will be at least safe, or safer, than a

conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness

certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed.
14C.F.R. §61.113(a) and (b)

§61.113 Private Pilot privileges and limitations: Pilots in command.

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (h) of this section, no

person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command of

an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensations or hire;

nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an

aircraft.

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

an aircraft in connection with any business of 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.

I plan on conducting all sUAS operations, while Ido not hold a commercial

pilot license, the sUAS will not carry property for compensation or hire since itwill be

used solely to perform operations at hand. Without an exemption, Iwould be

required to hold a commercial pilot certificate under §61.133. However, the risk

associated with the contemplated operations is less than the risk posed by a

traditional aircraft. The sUAS will fly at altitudes well below the permissible limitsfor

other civil aircraft, eliminated the risk to other aircraft, and within a geographical

envelope under the sole control of myself. Accordingly, the risk would be limited to

myself, as I will be appropriately outfitted in safety gear, and my property on the

ground. Requiring a commercial pilot certificate would provide no appreciable safety

benefit and would needlessly impose additional cost on myself. Because the

contemplated operations would not comply with §61.113(b)(1) and none of the

other exceptions to paragraph (a) apply, relief is needed from both paragraphs (a)

and (b).
14 C.F.R. 91.119(c)

§91.119 Minimum safe altitudes: General.

Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an

aircraft below the following altitudes:

***

(c) Over other than congested areas. An altitude of 500 feet above the

surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases,

the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to an person, vessel,

vehicle, or structure

 

I submit that the only relief it requires from §91 .119 is from the minimum

altitudes listed in paragraph (c). Relief is required from paragraph (c) for fixed wing

operations because asset evaluation conducted at 500 feet or higher is insufficiently

distinct to be meaningful. Since operations at this altitude also pose a heightened

risk of collision with another aircraft, safety can only be assured through a grant of

an exemption. The anticipated rotorcraft operations should be adequately 

addressed by paragraph (d)(1). Additionally, relief should not be needed from

paragraph (a) because an emergency landing of the aircraft due to power failure will

not create an undue hazard to persons or property on the surface. As noted in the

depletion of why an exemption will not adversely affect safety, I have exclusive use

of the land over with the sUAS will be operated, and public access is usually

restricted. It also has exclusive use of significant portions of land adjacent to the

infrastructure and structures that will be objects of evaluation and analysis. My 

clients will tightly unreal access to land and have the ability to assure that no

individuals unassisted with the planned operations are on the affected land. As

such, the risk of injury is minimal. I do not contemplate conduction operations over

congested areas, so relief is not request from paragraph (b).
14 C.F.R.91.121

14 C.F.R § 91.121 Altimeter Settings

This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain

cruising altitude by reference to an altimeter that is set "...to the elevation of

the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before

departure."

** ***

As the sUAS may not be a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude

read out, an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be

achieved by the operator, pursuant to the Manual and Safety Check list, confirming

the altitude of the launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight.

Altitude information will be provided to the sUAS pilot via a digitally encoded

telemetric data fee,d which downlinks from the aircraft to a ground-based on-screen

display, This altitude information will be generated by equipment installed on board

the aircraft, using GPStriangulation, or digitally encoded barometric altimeter, or

radio altimeter, or any combination thereof. Prior to each flight azero altitude

initiation point will be established and confirmed for accuracy by the pilot.

14 C.F.R.91.151

Operating the sUAS in a pre-defined area with less than 30 minutes of

reserve fuel does not raise the type of risk contemplated by §91.151, i.e., that an

aircraft could run out of fuel inthe event that it hasto beflown to an alternate airport

or circlethat planned airport intheevent of unanticipated conditions. Ido not

indeed to use the sUAS for point-to-point flights and will not operate the sUAS

beyond visual line of sight. Nor will the sUA require an airport in order to land.

Rather, Iwill operate the sUAS will be pre-planned flight paths (taking into account

weather conditions) designed to allow the sUAS to fly to the point of intended

landing. As such, there is no need for atime-based excess fuel requirement. Rather

it should be sufficient to require only as much additional excess flight capacity as

necessary to safely landthe sUAS. Ibelieve that a 25% battery reserve is more than

sufficient to meet the objective.
14 C.F.R. 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 14 C.F.R. 91,409(a)(1)&(2) and 14C.F.R.

91 .417(a)&(B)

§91.405 Maintenance required.

Each owner or operator of an aircraft -

(a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed insubpart Eof this part

and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c)

of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed inpart 43 of this

chapter;

*****

§91.407 Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, 

rebuilding, or alteration.

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

rebuilding or alteration unless -

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

this chapter

§91.409 Inspections

(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 inaccordance with

part 21 of this chapter.

*****

§91.417 (a}&(b}

*****
I believe that an exemption form these three maintenance requirements i

approbate because the FAA has not developed maintenance standards that would

allow an operator to meet the part 91 maintenance requirements. In particular, there

are no individuals authorized by the FAA to approve a sUAS for return to service

inspections required by §91 .409(a) or conduct the initial airworthiness and annual

return to service inspections required by §91.409(a). I will maintain the aircraft as

instructed inthe owner's manual and ASTM F2909, where applicable, and will not

operate the aircraft until it has reasonably determined that any needed repairs have

been made. However, because of the technical impossibility of meeting the

requirements of §§91 .405(a), 407(a), 409(a) and 417(a)&(b), I believe anexemption

from these provisions is appropriate.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at the phone number or via the e-mail address

provided above should you have any questions or concerns.

Respectfully submitted,

 Timothy Edwin Robinson
Appendix A

Summary for Federal Register Publication

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in

the Federal Register should the FAA determine that publication is needed.

Petitioner: Neil B. Sulish

Sections of 14 C.F.R. Affected:

333 Aircraft Exemption Status

14 C.F.R. §61.113(a) and (b)

14 C.F.R.§91.119(c)

14 C.F.R. §91.121

14 C.F.R. §91.151

14 C.F.R. §91.405(a)

14 C.F.R.§91.407(a)

14 C.F.R. §91.409(a)(1)&(2)

14C.F.R.§91.417(a)&(b)

Description of Relief Sought:

Petitioner seeks relief form the requirements of 333 Aircraft Exemptions Status, 14

C.F.R., 61.113(a)&(b)), 91.119(c). 91.121, 91.151, 91.405(a), 91.407(a), 91.409(a)

and 91.417(a)&(b) to conduct sUAS operations over my client's one or controlled

land, solely during daylight hours, to assist in the safe evaluation and analysis of

operations. In general, sUAS operations are intended to be conducted in remote

areas remote from both congested areas and airports. The nature of operations

anticipated by myself required that the sUAS be flown at relatively low altitudes. I

expect that in most instances, the sUAS will be flown less than 75 feet from the

highest structure along the path of the sUAS and in no instances will be flown higher

than 400 feet above the ground. Accordingly, the risk of interference with other

aircraft is minimal.
Appendix B

Specific type(s), make, and model

#1-0JIPhantom 3Professional

see attached FlightManuals:

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Using thismanual

0 Warning ,&. Important ;_(>: Hints and Tips Gui Reference

Readthefollowingdocuments beforeusingthePhantom3Professional:

1. ln the Box

2. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

3. Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide

4. Phantom 3Professional IAdvanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer

5. Phantom 3 Professional IAdvanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

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

beforeyoufly. Preparefor yourfirst flight by reviewing thePhantom 3Professional Quick Start Guide and

refertotheUserManualformoredetailed information.

Pleasewatchthetutorialvideos atthelinkbelow,which demonstrates howtousePhantom3 Professional

safely:

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

Download and installthe OJI Pilot app before usingthe aircraft. Scan the QR codetothe right

1o dowruoad1helalesl Oo.

:

TheAndroid version ofthe OJIPilot app iscompatible withAndroid 4.1.2 orlater.

The iOSversion of the OJIPilotapp iscompatible with iOS8.0or later.

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Contents

Using this manual

Legends 2

Read Before the First Flight 2

Video Tutorials 2

Download the DJI Pilot app 2

Product Profile

Introduction 6

Feature Highlights 6

Preparing the Aircraft 7

Aircraft Diagram 8

RemoteController Diagram 8

Aircraft

Flight Controller 11

Flight Mode 11

Flight Status Indicator 11

Return-to-Home (RTH} 12

Smart RTH 12

Low BatteryRTH 13

Failsafe RTH 14

Vision Positioning System 14

Flight Recorder 16

Attaching and Detachingthe Propellers 16

OJI Intelligent FlightBattery 17

Remote Controller

RemoteController Profile 23

Usingthe Remote Controller 23

Remote Controller Status LED 27

Linking the Remote Controller 28

RemoteController Compliance Version 29
CameraandGimbal

Camera Profile 31

Gimbal 32

OJI Pilot App

Camera 35

Director 38

Store 38

Discovery 38

Flight

Flight Environment Requirements 40

Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 40

Preflight Checklist 44

Calibrating theCompass 44

AutoTakeoff andAuto Landing 45

FlightTest 46

Starting/Stoppingthe Motors 46

Troubleshooting (FAQ)

Appendix

Specifications 53

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 55

FCC Compliance 56
Product Profile

This section introduces the Phantom 3

Professional and lists U1e components of

the aircraft and remote controller.
Product Profile

ThePhantom3Professional represents the nextgeneration of OJIquadcopters. Itiscapable of capturing

4K video andtransmitting an HDvideo signal out of the box. The built-in camera hasan integrated gimbal

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

VisionPositioningSystemallowstheaircrafttohoveraccurately inplace.

Camera and Gimbal:With the Phantom 3 Professional, you're shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per

second and capturing 12megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever. An enhanced sensor

givesyou greater clarity, lower noise,andbetter picturesthan anypreviousflying camera.

HDVideo Downlink: The low-latency long range HDdownlink is powered by an enhanced version of OJI

Lightbridge.

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

andan advanced power management system.

Flight Controller: The next-generation flight controller has been updated to provide asafer, more reliable

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

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

unavailable.
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Removing Gimbal Clamp

Removethe gimbal clamp by sliding itto the right(whenfacing the nose of the aircraft), as shown below.

Attaching the Propellers:

Mount the propellers with black dots on to motors with black axes and spin counter-clockwise to secure.

Mount the propellers with sliver dots on to motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be sure

allpropellersaresecurely inplace.

6 Place all propellers ontothe correct motors and tighten byhand to lock them in position.

Preparing the Remote Controller:

The mobile device holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile device. Tiltthe mobile device holderto 

thedesired position, then adjusttheantennas sothey arefacing outward.

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

clamp to fit the size of your mobile device.

2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down, and connect your mobile device to the

remote controller using a USBcable.

3. Plug one end of the cable into the mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of

the remote controller.
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[1] GPS

[2] Propeller

[3] Motor

[4] Front LED Indicator

cl

0 [5] Landinggear

D. c

s [6] GimbalandCamera

[7] Aircraft Micro-USB Port

CD

[8] Aircraft Status Indicator

[9] Intelligent Flight Battery

[10] Vision Positioning Sensors

[11J Antennas

[12] Camera Micro-SD Card Slot

[13] Camera Micro-USB Port

[14] Link Button

-1-- --[1]

'1--·-f---·---··--·----·----·-[2]

[1] Antennas

Relays aircraft control and

video signal.

[2] Mobile Device Holder

Securely mounts your mobile

device to the remote controller.

[3] Control Stick

Controls the orientation and

movement ofthe aircraft.

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button

Press and hold the button to

initiateReturnto Home (RTH).

[4;
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[5] Battery Level LEDs

Displays the battery level of the remote

controller.

[6] Status LED

Displays the remote controller's system status.

[7] Power Button

Usedtotum the remote controller on and off.

[8) RTH LED

Circular LED around the RTH button displays

RTH status.

[9] Camera Settings Dial

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings.

(Only functions when the remote controller is

connected to a mobile device runningthe OJI

Pilotapp. )

[1O] Playback Button

Playback the captured images or videos.

(Only functions when the remote controller is

connected to a mobile device runningthe DJI

Pilot app.)

[11] Shutter Button

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is

selected, the set number of photos will be

taken with one press.

[12] Flight Mode Switch

Switch between P-mode, A-mode, and

F-mode.

[13] Video Recording Button

Press to start recording video. Press again to

stop recording.

[17] C1 Button

Customizable throughtheOJIPilotapp.

[18] C2 Button

Customizable throughtheOJIPilotapp.

[19] Power Port

Connect to the OJI Phantom 3 Charger to 

chargethe batteryofthe remotecontroller.

[15] [16]

[14] Gimbal Dial

Usethis dialto control the tilt of the gimbal.

[15] Mircro-USB Port

Connect to a SD card reader to upgrade the

firmware.

[16] USB Port

Connect to mobile device or to a USB port for

firmware upgrade.

[18) --- ·

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Aircraft

This section introduces the features of

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning

System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery
Aircraft

ThePhantom3Professional's flight controllerfeatures several important upgrades, including anewflight

mode. Safety modes includeFailsafe and Return-to-Home. Thesefeatures ensurethesafe returnof your

aircraft if the control signal is lost. The flight controller can also save critical flight data from each flight

to the on-board storage device. The newflight controller also provides increased stability and a new air

braking feature.

Three flight modes areavailable.The detailsof eachflight mode arefound below: ?. 

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

of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on signal §,

strengthofGPSandVisionPositioningsensors :

P-GPS:GPSandVisionPositioningbothareavailable.TheaircraftisusingGPSforpositioning.

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

usingonlytheVisionPositioningSystemforpositioning.

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

positioning, soonlyaltitudecanbestabilized.

A-mode(Attitude):GPSandVisionPositioningSystemarenotusedforstabilization.Theaircraftonlyuses

its barometer. The aircraft can still automatically return to the home point if the control signal is lost and

theHomePointwas recordedsuccessfully.

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

about IOC,refertothe IOCsection intheAppendix.

:,'¢: Usethe FlightController mode switchtochangetheflight modeof the aircraft, refertothe "Flight

Mode Switch" on Page 26 for more information.

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

are shown inthefigure below:

Aircraft Status !ndicator

The Front LEDs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEDs glow solid red when the aircraft is

turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the 

system status oftheflight controller. Refertothetable belowfor moreinformation abouttheAircraft Status

Indicators:
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,RJ;,{3-): ,f;:······Red, Green and Yellow Flash

Alternatively

:CG{(yj-······Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively

,······Green Flashes Slowly

:iy'\······YellowFlashesSlowly

/'.)'.'; ······Fast Yellow Flashing

:ti·- - ··- Slow Red Flashing

:'CR. ··- - - - Fast Red Flashing

:ZR.t •••- • - Red Flashing Alternatively

\FV -Solid Red

(Rf. ,$,······Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively

TurningOnandSelfDiagnosticTesting

Warming Up

SafetoFly(P-modewithGPSandVision

Positioning)

Safe to Fly (P-mode x,tithVisk,nF;ositioning but

witlioutGPS)

Safeto Fly(A-mode butNoGPSandVision

Positioning)

Remote Controller's Signal Lost

Low Battery Warning

Critical BatteryWarning

IMU Error

Critical Error

Compass Calibration Required

The Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are

three types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH, LowBattery RTH, and Failsafe RTH.This section describes

thesethreescenarios indetail.

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

tap the RTH button inthe OJI Pilot app andfollow the on-screen instructions when GPS isavailable to initiate Smart RTH.The aircraft will then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point.You may use

the remote controller's control sticks to control the aircraft's position to avoid a collision during the Smart

RTH process. Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process, and press the Smart RTH

button again toterminate the procedure and regainfull control of theaircraft.

Home

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

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

when prompted. The OJI Pilot app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. Theaircraft

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

cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholdsfor these

warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft's current altitude and distance fromthe Home

Point.

The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough

to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft's

orientation during the landingprocess.

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

Critical Low btery level Sufficient battery

waming(Red) level(Green)

Low battery

level wamir,g(Yeilow) Remainingflighttime

Pa,,.,.-er requires

to return home

Battery level !ndlcator

Low battery

levelwarning

The battery

power is low.

Please landthe 

aircraft.

Aircraft status

indicator blinks

REO slowly.

Tap "Go-home" to have the

aircraft return to the Home

point and land automatically,

or"Cancel" to resumenormal

flight. If no action is taken,

the aircraft will automatically

go home and land after 10

seconds. Remote controller

will sound analarm.

Fly the aircraft

back and land

it as soon as

possible, then

stop the motors

and replace the 

battery.

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Critica.low ; The aircraft. 

batterylevel ·Limust land

v,:arnlng ...)iinrnecliclteJy, ·.

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·. Aircraft sta,ttJS

· indicato:r blinks

.R81quici<ly;.•.

Tfo OJ!Pifbtapp display wiH · Allow theaircraft to

flash red and4:he aircraft will descend and land start The remote

. autoiriafically..

.·controller wiH.spu11cll;lnafann.

Estimated

remaining

flight time

, remaining flight

: based on current

• battery level.

N/A N/A N/A
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:,iJ •When Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically,

vmrmay pushthe throttle upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude, giving you an 

cJppoctunitytonavigatetoamoreappropriatelandinglocation.

:;1 J1e colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated

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

ancrs!atus.

fHhe Honie Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH win

be automatically activated ifthe remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Retumto-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote

controlersignal connection isre-established.

Fai safe-11lustration

p RTft(acJj(Jsta!je aftitude). ···

FastBlinkingYellow

&_ ·Theaircraft cannot avoid obstruction duringthe Failsafe RTH, therefore, it is important to set an 

suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the OJI Pilot app and enter "Camera" and

...select"MODE>Advanced Settings >Failsafemode"tosetthe Failsafe altitude.

• The aircraft will stop its ascent and return to the Home Point immediately if the throttle stick is

moved durin.9the Failsaf!; RTH.Prciedure. . .. .... •.._ _ . . .

The,DJIVision PositioningSystem uses ultrasound and imagedatatohelpthe aircraftmaintain itscurrent

position.WiththehelpofVisionPositioning,yourPhantom3Professionalcanhoverinplacemoreprecisely

and fly indoors or inother environments where aGPSsignal isnot available. The main components of the

Vision Positioning System are located onthe bottom ofyour Phantom 3Professional; they include [2]two

ultrasonic sensors and [1] one monocular camera.

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Using VisionPositioning

Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Professional is turned on. No further 

action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in indoor environments, where GPS is

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

Professional can hover precisely even without GPS.

Follow the stepsbelow to use Vision Positioning: · ·et P

1. ToggletheflightmodeswitchtoP-mode. . . '·'

2. Place the aircraft on a flat surface. Note that the-Vision :Positioning system_ cannot work

properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations.

3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator.will flash green two times, which indicates theVision

Positioning system is ready.Gently push.thethrottle upto liftoff andtheaircraftwill hoverinplace.

Lb. The performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface over which it is

flying. The ultrasonic sensors may not be able to accurately measure distances when operating

above sound-absorbi ng materials: In addition, the camera may not function correctly in

suboptimal environments. Theaircraftwill switchfromP-modetoA-mode automatically ifneither

GPS norVision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the

following situations:

• Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pureWhite, pure·red, pure green).

• Flying over a highly reflective surfaces.

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

• Flying over water or transparent surfaces.

• Flying over moving surfaces or objects.·

. • Flyinginan areawhere the lighting changes frequently or drastically.

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

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

• Flying over surfaces without clear pattems OF texture.

• Flyingover surfaces with identicalrepeating patterns ortextures (e.g.tileswith the same design).

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

:/;j: • Keep the:sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness

of the sensors. .

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

• The Vision Positioning System may notfunction properly when the aircraft isflying over water.

• The Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light

conditions (less than 100 lux).

• Donotuseother ultrasonic devices withfrequency of 40KHzwhenVisionPositioning system is

in operation.

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

ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds..
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0 Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar

sensor emits highfrequency sounds that areonly audibletosome animals.

Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight

telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters. To access these data, connect the

aircraft to the PCthrough the Micro-USS port and launch the OJI Pilotapp.

?

O Use only OJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Professional. The grey and black nuts on

§:. the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin. To

attach the propellers properly, match the nut color with the motor axis color.

Attach On Motorswith agrey axes Motors with ablack axes

Legends e") Lock :Tum the propellers inthe indicated direction to mount and tighten.

'b") Unlock :Tum the propellers inthe indicated direction to loosen and remove.

Attaching thePropellers

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

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

to secure them in place.Attach the propellers with black dots onto the motors with black axes and spin

the propellers counter-clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand

before flight.
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&. •Ensurepropellers areattachedto itscorrespondingmotors,otherwisetheaircraftcannottakeoff.

•Wear gloves when handling propellers.

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

Detaching the Propellers

Holdthe motor in placewith one hand,then spin the propeller inthe indicated unlock direction.

&. • Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly andfirmly before every flight.

• Ensurethat allpropellers are ingoodcondition before eachflight. DONOTuse aged, chipped,

or broken propellers.

• To avoid injury,STAND CLEAR of and DONOTtouch propellers ormotorswhen theyarespinning.

• ONLY use original OJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience.

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

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

by OJI.

!ntfil!1gent Flight Battery

Ct1arger

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

'Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" for more information.

,C:t Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger is 1OOW.

OJI IntelligentFlight Battery Functions

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

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

3. Auto-DischargingFunction: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below65% of

total power when it is idlefor more than ten days. Ittakes around two days to discharge the battery to 

65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process.

Discharge thresholds can be set in the OJI Pilot app.

4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging.

5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery isfully charged.

6. Temperature Detection: The batterywill only charge when thetemperature is between 0°C (32°F) and

40°C (104°F).

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

8. OverDischargeProtection:Topreventover-discharge damage,dischargingautomatically stopswhen

the battery voltage reaches 12V.

9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected.
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10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI Pilot app displays a warning message when adamaged

battery cell is detected.

11. Battery Error History: Browse the battery error history inthe DJI Pilot app.

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

13. Communication: Informationpertainingtothebattery'svoltage,capacity,current,etc.istransmittedto 

the aircraft's main controller.

Lr, Refer to Phantom 3 Professional IAdvanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines before

use.Userstakefullresponsibility for alloperations andusage.

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Turning ON/OFF

Turning On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to tum on. The

Power LEDwill tum redandtheBattery Level Indicators will displaythecurrent battery level.

Turning Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The

battery power LEDwill flash when powering off thePhantomto allowautomatically stopping

of a recording duringthe event recording wasn't stopped.

Low TemperatureNotice:

1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying in lowtemperature (<0°C) environments.

2. It is notrecommended that the battery beused in extremely lowtemperature (< -10°C) environments.

Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures

between -10°C and 5°C.

3. Endtheflight as soon asthe OJI Pilot app displays the "LowBattery LevelWarning" in lowtemperature

environments.

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

5. To ensure optimal performance of the battery, keep the battery temperature above 20°C.

6. The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell's temperature is not within the operating

range (0°C - 40°C ).

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

approximately 1-2minutestowarm upbeforetaking off.

Checking the Battery Level

The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the battery is turned off, press

the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery level. See

below fordetails.
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EE! The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and

discharging. The indicators are defined below.

0 :LED ison. 10:LED isflashing.

0 :LED is off.

Battery life

Battery life refers to how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must

be replaced. When the battery is turned off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the

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

0 90%-100%

0 0 80%.:.,90%

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0 m I 0 60%-70%

a ra 0 0 50%-60%

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a 0 0 0 30%-40%

ij 0 0 0 20%-30%

0 0 0 0 below 20%

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

EE! For more information about the battery, launch the DJI Pilot app and check the information that is

listed underthe battery tab.
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Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery

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

2. Openthe Protection Cap andconnectthe Intelligent FlightBatterytotheBattery Charger. Ifthe battery

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

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

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

5. Air-coolthe Intelligent FlightBatteryafter eachflight.Allowitstemperature todroptoroomtemperature

before storing it for an extendedperiod.

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

standard chargeratthesametime,otherwisethecharger mayoverheat.

• Always tum off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Professional.

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

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Battery Protection LED Display

Thetable belowshows battery protection mechanisms andcorresponding LED patterns.

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After these issues are resolved, press the Power Button to tum off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the

Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not need 

to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the charger will resume charging 

when the temperature is within the allowable range.

OJI does nottake any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers.

,\J, How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery:

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

and tum it on. Leave it on until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no

longer be turned on. Launch the OJI Pilot app to check battery levels.

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

the battery can no longer be turned on.
Remote Controller

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The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that

integrates the video downlink system and aircraft remote control system. The video downlink and aircraft

remote control system operate at 2.4 GHz. The remote controller features a number of camera control

functions, such as taking and previewing photos and videos, as well as controlling gimbal motion. The 

remote controller is powered by a 28 rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LED

indicatorsonthefront panelofthe remotecontroller.

•ComplianceVersion:The remotecontroller iscompliantwith bothCEandFCCregulations.

•Operating Mode: Control can besetto Mode 1or Mode 2, or to acustom mode.

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The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is powered by a 28 rechargeable battery that has a

capacity of 6000 mAh.The battery level is indicated viathe Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow

the steps belowto tum onyour remotecontroller:

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

display the current battery level.

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

3. The remote controller will beepwhen it isturned on.TheStatus LED will rapidly blink green, indicating

that the remote controller is linkingtothe aircraft. TheStatus LEDs will glow solid green when linking is

complete.

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

Chargingthe Remote Controller

Charge the remote controller using the included charger. Refertothe figure on next page belowfor more

details.
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Controlling the Camera

Shoot videos/pictures, view recorded images,and adjust camerasettings viatheShutter Button, Camera

SettingsDial,PlaybackButton,andVideoRecordingButtonontheremotecontroller.

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Turn the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture without letting go of

the remote controller. Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback 

mode.Press down onthe dialtotoggle between these settings.

[2] Playback Button

Presstoviewimages and videos that havealready been captured.

[3] Shutter Button

Pressto take a photo. If burst mode isactivated, multiple photos will betaken with asingle press.

[4] Video Recoding Button

Pressonce tostart recordingvideo, then press again tostop recording.

[5] GimbalDial

Usethis dialto control the tilt of the gimbal.

Controlling Aircraft

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

Remote Control is set to Mode 2by default.
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Stick Neutral/Mid-Point: Control sticks are in the center position.

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

Gimbal Dial: Tum the dial to the right, and the

camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the dial 

to the left, and the camera will shift to point

downwards. The camera will remain in its current

position when dial is static.

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Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's elevation.

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 

Professional will hover in place.

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will 

change elevation. Always push the stick gently 

to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation 

changes.

Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the 

rudder and rotation of the aircraft.

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counterclockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft 

clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 

Professional will maintain its current orientation.

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will 

rotate.

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Moving the right stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's forward and backward pitch.

Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly 

backward. Phantom 3 Professional will hover in 

place if the stick is centered.

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 30°) and 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 

Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place if the 

stick is centered.
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Flight Mode Switch

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode.

You may choose between; P-mode, F-mode and Amode.

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

versions of P-mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on

GPS signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors:

P-GPS:GPSandVisionPositioningbothareavailable;theaircraftisusingGPSforpositioning.

P-OPTI:VisionPositioningisavailablebutasufficient GPSsignal isnotavailable.Aircraft isusing

only Vision Positioning for position holding.

P-ATI!:NeitherGPSnorVision Positioning isavailable,the aircraft isusing only itsbarometerfor

positioning,soonlyaltitudeismaintained.

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

only its barometer tostabilize. The aircraft can automatically returntothe HomePoint if remote controller

signal is lostandthe HomePoint was recorded successfully.

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

about IOC, referto the IOC section in the Appendix.

By default, the Flight ModeSwitch is locked to P-mode. To unlock other flight modes, launch the OJI Pilot

app, enterthe "Camera" page,andtap "Mode",then activate "Multiple Flight Mode".

RTH Button

PressandholdtheRTHbuttontostarttheReturn-to-Home (RTH)procedure.TheLEDringaroundtheRTH

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

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

aircraft.
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Connecting Your Mobile Device

Tiltthemobiledeviceholdertothedesired position.Pressthebuttononthesideofthemobiledeviceholder

toreleasetheclamp,andthenplaceyourmobiledeviceintothecradle.Adjusttheclampdowntosecurethe

mobile device. To connect your mobile devicetothe remote controller using a USBcable, plugone endof

thecableintoyourmobiledeviceandtheotherendintotheUSBportonthebackoftheremotecontroller.

Optimal Transmission Range

The transmission signal between the aircraft andthe remote controller ismostreliablewithin the areathat

is depicted inthe image below:

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

performance, maintaintheappropriate relationship betweentheoperator andtheaircraft.

The Status LEDreflectsthe strength of the connection betweenthe remote controller andthe aircraft.The

RTH LED indicates the Return-to-Home status of the aircraft. The table belowcontains more information

aboutthese indicators.

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Theremotecontroller isconnectedtothe aircraft.

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3. & The RemoteStatus Indicatorwill blink redand 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 isonly required when using a new

remotecontrollerforthefirsttime. Followthese stepsto link anewremotecontroller:

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

2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery.

3. Enter "Camera" and tap on i"' ,,111 and then tap "Linking RC" button as shown below.

 

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4. The remote controller is ready to link.The RemoteControllerStatus Indicator blinks blueand abeep is

emitted.

5. Locate the linking button on the side of the aircraft, as shown inthe figure below. Press the link button

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

controller is successfully linked to theaircraft.

Link Button

Lt. • The remote controller will un-link itself from an aircraft if anew remote controller is linked tothe

same aircraft.

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Camera and Gimbal

This section provides the technical

specif ications of the camer a and

explains the gimbal's operation modes.
Camera and Gimbal

The on-board camera uses the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up to 4096x2160p at 24fps or

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

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

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

device via the DJI Pilot app.

Camera Micro-SD Card Slot

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

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

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

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

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

Camera Data Port

Tum on the Phantom 3 Professional and connect a USS cable to the Camera Data Port to download

photos and videos to your computer.

& The aircraft must be turned on before attempting to access the files on the Micro-SD card.
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Camera Operation

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

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

Camera Page 24".

Camera LED Indicator

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

working status ofthe camera.

Ifi'i:Green Fast Blink (0.2s off, 0.1s on )

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System is warming up.

Taking a single picture.

Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot.

Recording.

SD carderror.

Overheated Camera 

System error.

Firmware Upgrading

Gimbal Profile

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

stable images and video. The gimbal can tilt the camera within a 120° range.

-90°

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the tilt movement of the camera.
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Gimbal Operation Modes

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

settings page of the OJI Pilot app. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote

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

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

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

externalforce, suchasacollision.Pleasetakeofffromflat,opengroundandprotectthegimbal

at alltimes.

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

gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries.

Anti-Drop Kit

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

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

©through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part ® , then lock them together

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

 

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This section introduces the four main

functions of the OJI Pilot app.
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DJI Pilot App

The OJI Pilot app is a mobile application designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Professional. Use this

app to control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app also features Map,Academy,

and User Center, which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with

others. Itisrecommended that you use atablet forthe bestexperience.

The Camera pagecontains alive HDvideofeedfromthe Phantom 3Professional's camera. You can also

configure various camera parametersfromtheCamerapage.

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[1] Flight Mode

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

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

set the gain values.

[2] GPS SignalStrength

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

strength.

[3] IOC Settings

\MCL :This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC

settings menu and select the desired IOC setting.

[4] System Status

illl\'!IIR:This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength.

[5] Battery Level Indicator

-·-<> :The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored zones

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

[6] Remote Controller Signal

iii" ,1111:This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal.

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength

I][)",1111 : This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and 

the remote controller.

[8] Battery Level

!ft100%: This icon shows the current battery level.

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

batterywarning history.

[9] General Settings

:Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters, reset

the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight route

display.

[10] Camera Operation Bar

Shutter and Recording Settings

9:Tap toentervarious cameravaluesettings, includingcolorspacefortherecording,resolutionof

thevideos, image size andsoon.

Shutter

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

or time-lapsed shooting modes.

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Record

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

VideoRecordingButtonontheremotecontroller,whichhasthesamefunctionality.

Playback

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

captured.

Camera Settings

;::Taptoset ISO, shutter and auto exposurevalues ofthecamera.

[11] Vision Positioning

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

[12] FlightTelemetry

TheVisionPositioningStatus iconishighlightedwhentheVisionPositioningisinoperation.

Flightattitude is indicated bytheflight attitude icon.

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

(2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicatepitch.

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

[13] Map

Displaytheflight path of the current flight. Tap to switchfrom the Camera GUI tothe Map GUI.

[14] Dynamic Home Point

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

position of the mobile device at specific time interval.

[15] ReturntoHome(RTH}

if; :Initiate RTHhome procedure. Tap to havethe aircraft return to the last recorded home point.

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[16] Auto Takeoff/Landing

.!.t•: Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing.

[17] Livestream

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

mobile dataservice isavailable onthe mobile device.

[18] Back

:Tap to return to the main GUI.

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Director is an automatic video editor builtinto the DJIPilot app.After recording several video clips, simply

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

clips, which are automatically combinedto create ashortfilmthat can beshared immediately.

Tap "Store" to visit the official DJ! Online Store to seethe latest information about DJI products and easily

buy newproducts.

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

'Discovery'. Useyour registered DJIaccount to loginto 'Discovery'.
Flight

This section descr ibes safe flight

practices andflightrestrictions.
Flight

Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the flight simulator inthe OJI Pilot

app to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open 

area.

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

snow, rain and fog.

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPSsystem.

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

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

and radio transmission towers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

limits, and No-Fly Zones.

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

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

altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m) .

Maximum flight altitude & Radius Limits

Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the OJI Pilot app. Be aware that the

maximum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your

Phantom 3 Professional will fly in a restricted cylinder, as shown below:

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Maximum Flight

Altitude

Aircraft's altitudecannot

exceed the spedfied value.

Warning: Height

limit reached.

None.

Max Radius Flight distance must bewithin

the maxradius.

Warning: Distance

limit reached.

Rapid red flashing 'fl'-

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max radius limit.

Max Radius Nolimits

•If you fly out of the limit yrn I can still control the Phantom 3, but cannGt fly it any fathsr. If the

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

range automatically.

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

within range automatically.

No-Fly Zones

All No-Fly Zones are listed on the OJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fl)".. No-Fly Zones are

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Restricted Area

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

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

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

(3) A "warning zone" has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches within 0.6

miles (1 km) of this zone, awarning messagewill appear onthe OJI Pilot app.

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

duringthe descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically afterlanding.

L'.h • When flying in a safety zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly and continue

for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which

point itwill switch back to blinking red.

• For safety reasons, please do notfly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines,

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

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and stop its motors.

Warning: You are in ano-fly zone. 

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Warning zone

safe altitude.

area in A-mode, but is switched R2: Warning: You are in a

to P-mode, itwill descend to an restricted zone. Maximum flight appropriate altitude and hover altitude is restricted to between 15feet below the altitude limit.

20m and 500m. Fly cautiously.

No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a 

there will be a warning . restricted zone, Fly cautiously.

Free zone

No restrictions. None. None.
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1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged.

2. Propellers are mounted correctly andfirmly.

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

4. Gimbal is functioning normally.

5. Motors can start and are functioning normally.

6. The OJI Pilot app is successfully connected to the aircraft.

IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive

to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight 

performance orflight failure. Regular calibration is required for optimal performance.

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

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

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;:;' • Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular

phones.

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

• DO NOT calibrate indoors.

Calibration Procedures

Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures.

1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap the Aircraft StatusBar 

in the app and select "Calibrate", then follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will display a solid

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

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

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

aircraft to adifferent location andtry again.

{j: Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the OJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen 

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

as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding.

When toRecalibrate

1.Whencompass data isabnormal andtheAircraft Status Indicatoris blinking green and yellow.

2.When flying ina newlocation or inalocationthat isdifferent from the mostrecent flight.

3.Whenthemechanical or physicalstructure ofthePhantom3Professional hasbeenchanged.

4.When severe driftingoccurs inflight, i.e.Phantom3Professional does notfly instraight line.

Auto Takeoff

Use auto takeoff only iftheAircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Followthe steps belowto usethe 

auto takeoff feature:

1. Launchthe DJ! Pilot app, and enter "Camera" page.

2. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode.

3. Complete all steps on the pre-flightchecklist.

4. Tap".t.", and confirm that conditions are safe for flight. Slide the iconto confirm and takeoff.

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

AircraflStatus Indicator blinks rapidlywhen itisusingtheVision PositionSystemfor stabilization.

The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is

sufficientGPSlockbeforeusingtheAutoTake-offfeature.
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Auto-Landing

Useauto-landing only iftheAircraft Status Indicators areblinkinggreen. Followthesteps belowto usethe

auto-landing feature:

1. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode.

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping "..:i", to begin landing. Then follow theon-screen

instructions.

Starting theMotors

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both sticks to the bottom inner 

or outer comers to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning, release both sticks

simultaneously.

 

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Stopping theMotors

There aretwo methods to stopthe motors.

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

CSC that was usedto startthe motors, as described above®. Motors will stop immediately. Release both

sticks once motors stop.

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

seconds.

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Method, Method 2

Lb, Do not perform aCSC when the aircraft isinmidair, otherwise the motorswill suddently stop.

Takeoff/Landing Procedures

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

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

3. Launch the OJI Pilot app and enter the Camera page.

4. Wait untiltheAircraft Indicators blink green. This means the HomePoint is recorded and it isnow safe

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

5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or useAuto Takeoff.

6. Shoot photos and videos using the OJI Pilot app.

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

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

9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Batteryfirst, then the Remote Controller.
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• WhentheAircraft Status Indicators blink yellow rapidly duringflight, the aircraft hasentered Failsafe

mode.

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

rapidly during flight.

• Watch our video tutorials for more flight information.

Video Suggestions and lips

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

2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode inthe OJI Pilot app.

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

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

5. Choosethecamerasettingsthatsuityour needs.Settings includephotoformat andexposurecompensation.

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

7. Push the control sticks gently to keep the aircraft's movement smooth and stable.
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What is the difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced?

The biggest difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced is in the

camera. The Phantom 3 Professional is capable of shooting spectacular 4K video at up to 30 frames per

second, and the Phantom 3 Advanced is capable of shooting at resolutions up to 1080p60. Both models

shoot 12 megapixel photos.

The other main difference is the Intelligent Flight Battery charger. The Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a 57-

watt charging unit and the Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 100-watt charger, the latter of which allows 

for shorter charging times.

Can I remove the camera and attach my own?

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

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

Can Icharge my Remote Controller and Intelligent Flight Battery at the same time?

While the Remote Controller charger and Intelligent Flight Battery charger have been integrated into one unit 

for your convenience, it is recommended that you only charge one item at a time. We recommend that you 

never charge both items using the same charger at the same time.

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

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

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

How far can Ifly my Phantom 3?

The signal transmission distance will vary depending on environmental conditions, but the Phantom 3

series can reach distances of up to 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) away from the pilot.

What app should I usewith my Phantom 3?

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

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

Which mobile devices are compatible with the app?

The DJI Pilot app is only compatible with devices running iOS 8.0 or later or Android v4.1.2 or later.

The following devices are recommended:

iOS: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi

+ Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular. This app is

optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus

Android: Samsung 85, Note 3, Sony Z3 EXPERIA, Google Nexus 7 11, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, Nubia Z7 mini

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

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How do I use the Director automatic video editor?

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

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

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

HowdoIchange thecontrol modeof myPhantom3?

By default, the Remote Controller is set to Mode 2. This means that the right control stick controls the

movement of the aircraft and the left control stick controls the throttle and orientation of the aircraft. These

controls can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a customized configuration in the DJI Pilot app. This is only

recommended for advanced users.

Can I use a Phantom 2 Remote Controller with the Phantom 3?

No. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates on a different frequency. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller

operates at 5.8 GHz and the new Phantom 3 Remote Controller operates at 2.4 GHz.

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No. The Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Flight Battery with greater power. The Phantom 3 has 

a 4 cell battery with a capacity of 4480 mAh and a voltage of 15.2 V.

My Phantom 3 does notturn off right away, is something wrong?

This is normal. After you attempt to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery, it may remain on for a few

seconds as any video data is saved to the Micro SD card. This helps prevent your data from being lost or

corrupted.

Do Ihave to buy the Remote Controller separately?

No, there is no need to buy a separate Remote Controller. Your Phantom 3 comes with a Remote Controller

that is already linked to the aircraft.

Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers?

No. The included Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt at the same

time.

What does the "P, A, F" switch on the Remote Controller do?

This switch, called the Flight Mode Switch, allows you to toggle different flight modes:

P-mode, or Positioning mode, indicates that both GPS and the Vision Positioning System are active and your 

Phantom 3 will attempt to stabilize using both.

In A-mode, or Attitude mode, the aircraft does not use GPS or the Vision Positioning System. Only the

barometer is used for stabilization. The aircraft can still return to the Home Point as long as a sufficient GPS

signal is available.

F-mode, or Function mode, activates Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) functionality. Refer to the IOC

section in the Appendix of the User Manual.

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

modes.
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What is the Phantom 3 flight time?

Flight times will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage patterns, but the Intelligent Flight

Battery is designed to provide up to 23 minutes of uninterrupted flight time when fully charged.

How can Irestore a video file ifthe power isturned off during recording?

Do not remove the Micro-SD card from the camera. If it has been removed, place it back in the camera.

Turn the Phantom 3 on and wait approximately 30 seconds as the video file is restored.

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

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

select the Photos tab, and then toggle the switch next to the OJI Pilot app icon. If the Pilot app has not been 

granted access to your albums, the photos and videos cannot be synchronized.

What should I do to land my Phantom 3 smoothly as possible?

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

ground.

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

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

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

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

No, it cannot.

How to safely operate the aircraft when encountering compass error?

A compass error may occur when the aircraft is flying close to strong electric magnetic sources (e.g.

power transmission lines). Aircraft Status Indicators blink red and yellow rapidly when a compass error

occurs and the OJI Pilot app will display one of the following messages:

• Compass error, calibration required

This warning message indicates the aircraft is receiving abnormal compass readings. It is recommended

to power off the aircraft and re-calibrate the compass at a different location and then resume the flight.

• Compass error, exit P-GPS Mode

This warning message indicates that the aircraft is drifting severely. Bring the aircraft to a higher altitude 

to gain enough GPS satellite locks when this warning message is prompted. The flight controller will 

automatically adjust the orientation of the aircraft in the midair to mitigate the drifts. The aircraft will switch

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

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Weight (Battery &

Propellers Included)

Max. Ascent Speed

Max. Descent Speed

Max. Speed

Max. Flight Altitude

Max. FlightTime

Operating Temperature

GPS Mode

1280 g

5 m/s

3 m/s

16m/s (ATTI mode, nowind)

6000 m

Approximately 23 minutes 

0°C to 40°C

GPS/GLONASS

Velocity Range 

Altitude Range

Operating Range

< 8 m/s (2 m above ground)

30 cm-300 cm

30 cm-300 cm

Sensor

Lens

ISO Range

Electronic Shutter Speed 

Image Max. Size

Still Photography Modes

Supported SD Card Types

Video Recording Modes

Max. Bitrate Of Video

Storage

Supported File Formats

Operating Temperature

Range

Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" Effective pixels:12.4 M (total pixels: 2.76 M)

FOV 94° 20mm(35mm format equivalent ) f/2.8

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

8s -1/8000s

4000 x3000

Single shot

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5

Bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias

Time-lapse

Micro SD

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

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

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

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

60 Mbps

FAT32/exFAT

Photo: JPEG, DNG

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

0°C to 40°C
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Operating Frequency 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz

Transmitting Distance 2000 m (Outdoor And Unobstructed)

Video Output Port USS

Operating Temperature Range 0°C- 40°C

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 28

Mobile DeviceHolder Tablets and smartphones

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

Working Voltage 1.2A @7.4 V

Voltage 17.4V

Rated Power 100 W

Capacity 4480 mAh

Voltage 15.2 V

Battery Type LiPo 48

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cl Net Weight 365g

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\FJi\G}:\Yj······Red, Green and Yellow Flash 

Alternatively

Turning on and Self-Diagnostics

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Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning)

Safeto Fly (P-modewith Vision Positioning butwithout GPS)

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

,\\······Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost

:i!;i'::······Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning

Ie\ ······Fast Red Flashing CriticalBatteryWarning

-/EJ\······RedFlashingAlternatively !MU Error

i8)-Solid Red Critical Error
·13)'--Zt······Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required
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IOC allows users to lockthe control orientation of the aircraft in different modes. There arethree working

modes for IOC that can be selected in the OJI Pilot app. IOC only works when the aircraft is in F-mode,

therefore the user musttoggletheflight mode switchto activate IOC. Refertothetable below:

The nose direction, atthe time that CL isset, will remain the forward direction

Course Lock (CL)

Home Lock (HL)*

Point of Interest (POI)*

regardless of how the orientation and position of the aircraft changes. This will 

remain fixed until you resetit or exit CL mode.

Record a Home Point (HP) and enter HL mode. The forward andbackward

controls will movethe aircraft farther from and closertothe established Home

Pont,regardlessof howtheorientationandpositionofthe aircraft changes.

Point of Interest. Record a point of interest (POI). The aircraft can then circle

aroundthe POI and the nosewill always pointstoward the POL

':\;: *Home Lock and Point of Interestfeature are coming soon.

IOC Requirements

IOC is only available under the following conditions:

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Using IOC

Toggle the Flight ModeSwitch F-mode and follow the instructions prompted on the OJI Pilot appto select

the desired IOCmode.
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FCC Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

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

user's authority to operate the equipment.

Compliance Information

FCC Warning Message

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void

the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

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

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

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

transmitter.

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

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

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio

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

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

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

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

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IC RSS warning

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le present 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 doit pas produire de brouillage, et

(2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est
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IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

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

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

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

your body.

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

void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Inspire 1.

1.Disclaimer

2.ln the Box

3.lnspire 1Quick Start Guide

4.Safety Guidelines

5.lnspire 1User Manual

6. lntelligent 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 1correctly and safely:

www.djl.com/produc1{!nspire-1 /video

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Download and install the OJI Pilot app before use. Scan the QR code or visit

"http://m.dji.net/djipi lot" to download the app.

For the best experience, use mobile device withAndriod V 4.1.2or above. Requires iOS8.0 or later.

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Contents

Using this manual

Legends 2

Before Flight 2

Watch the video tutorials 2

Download the DJI Pilot app 2

Product Profile

Introduction 6

Feature Highlights 6

AssembletheAircraft 7

Aircraft Diagram 9

Remote Controller Diagram 9

Aircraft

Flight Controller 12

Flight Mode 12

FlightStatus Indicator 12

Return to Home (RTH) 13

Dynamic Home Point 15

Vision Positioning System 16

Flight Recorder 17

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 17

DJI Intelligent FlightBattery 18

Remote Controllers

RemoteController Profile 24

Remote Controller Operations 24

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 29

Remote Controller Status LED 31

Linkingthe Remote Controller 32

Remote Controller Compliance Version 33

Gimbal and Camera

Camera Profile

Gimbal

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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

CalibratingtheCompass 49

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 50

Starting/Stopping the Motors 51

Flight Test 51

FAQ

Appendix

Specifications 57

IntelligentOrientation Control (IOC) 60

How to Update Firmware 61

FCC Compliance 62

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inspire 1, instruct,, you to assemble the

aircraft and explains the components on

the aircraft and remote controllers.

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Product Profile

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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 hoveringprecision.

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 OJI 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 OJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a

batterymanagementsystem.

Flight Controller: The next generation ftight 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.

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Unlocking Travel Mode

The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before 

your firstflight:

1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery intothe 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 information .

• 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.

InstallingGimbalandCamera

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 intothe locked position.

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,&. Ensure the Micro-SD 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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Lt. 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 awhite dot onto the mounting plates that do not have awhite dot.

White dot ---------------'

'--------------Wchout white dot

Wnhout ...... --

wh1te dot

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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[2] Propeller (Pi7)

[6)

-------------- [3] [3] Motor

---------·-- [4]

[4] Front LED (P12)

·-········[5]

[5] Landinggear \)

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[7) Intelligent Flight Battery (P18) ©

[8) Aircraft Micro-USB Port

[9] Rear LED (Pi2)

[10] Camera Micro-USS Port

[11] Camera Micro-SD Card Slot (P35)

[12] Vision Positioning Sensors (P16)

[13] Aircraft Status Indicator (Pi 3)

·- ·----······---- [1]

[1] Antennas (P29}

Relays aircraft control and video signal.

[2] Mobile Device Holder

Mounting place for your mobile device.

l;:::::::ir'·\-!-=--·=-- - ····---·················[2] [3] Control Stick

Controls aircraft orientation.

[7] ·-····------ - ··- ·-·-·--- •.; '

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[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 LEDs

Displays the current battery leveL

[7] Status LED

Displays the power status.

[8] PowerButton

Usedto power on or power off the remote controller.

[9] RTHLED

CircularLEDaroundtheRTHbuttondisplaysRTHstatus.

[1OJ Camera SettingsDial

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings.

Only functions when the remote controller is

connected to amobile device runningthe OJI

Pilotapp.

[11] PlaybackButton

Playback the captured images or videos.

[12] ShutterButton

Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the 

set number of photos will be taken with one

press.

[13] Flight Mode Switch

Usedto 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 tilt of the gimbal.

[16) Mini-HDMI Port

[13] _/

[18] CAN Bus Port

Reserved for future use.

[19] USB Port

\ [12]

Connect an HD compatible monitor to this

port to get alive HDvideo preview of what the

camera sees.

[17] Micro-USS Port

For connecting the remote controller to your

computer.

.,--------------------------· [20]

·············[21]

Connect to mobile device to access all of the

OJI Pilotapp controls andfeatures.

[20] GPS Module

Used to pinpoint the location of the remote

controller.

[21] Back Left Button

Customizable button in OJI 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 OJI Pilot app.

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This chapter describes the features of

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning

System and the Intelligent Flight Battery.

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The Inspire 1's flight controller is based on OJI 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

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found in the section below:

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

mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vision

Positioning sensors:

P-GPS: GPSandVisionPositioning bolh are available, andtl1e aircraft is using GPSfor 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 tl1e 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.

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

Mode SWitch" on P27 for more information.

The INSPIRE 1comes with the Front LED, Rear LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of these

LEDs are shown in the figure below:

FrontLED RearLED

The Front and Rear LED show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEO 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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Alternatively

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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.

Smart RTH

Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button· on P28 for more information) or the RTH

button in the OJI Pilot app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to thelatest

recorded Home Point, you may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the SmartRTH.

Press the Smart RTH button once to start the process, press the Smart RTH button again to exitSmart 

RTH and regain the control.

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Low Battery RTH

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the OJI 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. OJI 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 1O 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 HomePoint.

Aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft to land to the ground

from 1he current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft's orientation during the

landing process.

TheBatteryLevelIndicatorisdisplayedinthe OJIPilotapp,andisdescribedbelow

Critical Low battery level 

warning(Red)

Low battery

level warning

level(Green)

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to return home

Battery level indicator

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• Tap Go-home• to have

• the aircraft return to the

' Home point and land

• automatically, or"Cancel"to

•, Fly the aircraft

• back and land

• it as soon as

level warning

power is low.

Please land the 

aircraft.

, indicator blinks • resume normal flight. If no

: action is taken, the aircraft

• RED slowly. -

j will automatically go home

• and land after 10seconds.

' Remotecontroller will sound

: an alarm.

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• possible, then

: stop the motors

• and replace the

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:'fJ: • 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 more

appropriate location forlanding.

• Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining flight time and 

are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft's current status.

Failsafe RTH

Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for

more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and compass is working

normally. Return home process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if

a remote controller signal is resumed.

Failsafe Illustration

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

meter (65 feet) radius of the Home Point.

• 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 if the aircraft reaches 20 m altitudes or beyond during Failsafe.

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Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in

motion and require a Home Point that is different from the

takeoff point. GPS module is located at the position shown in

the figure below:

& Ensure the space above the GPS module is not

obstructed when using Dynamic Home Point.

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There are two options for Dynamic Home Point.

1.Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point.

2. Set the remote controller's coordinate as the new Home Point.

Setting Up Dynamic Home Point

Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point

1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the OJI Pilot app and go to the camera" page.

2. Tap··and select"m,", to reset the remote controller's coordinates as the new Home Point.

3. Tap··and selecr4.·,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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OJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic and image data to help the aircraft

identify its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Inspire 1 can hover in place more

precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where there is no GPS signal available. The main

components of OJI Vision Positioning are located on the bottom of your Inspire 1, including [1]two sonar

sensors and[2]one monocularcamera.

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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

usingthe sensors ontheVision Positioning system, Inspire 1can perform precision hovering evenwhen

noGPSisavailable.

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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. Power on the Inspire 1. The aircraft status indicator will flash twice in green light,

which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up

to lift off, and the Inspire 1will hcver inplace.

Lb, The performance ot 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 switch from •p• mode to "A" mode automatically if both GPS and Vision Positioning

System are notavailable. Sooperate the aircraft cautiously when inany of the following situations:

• Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green).

• Flying over a highly reflective surfaces.

• Flying at high speeds(over 8m/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.

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

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

• Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture.

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

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

• 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.

:Q: • 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 O to 2.5meters.

• Vision Positioning system may notfunction 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).

• Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is

in operation.

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

ground (below 0.5 meters) in fast speed.

0 Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision PosHioning system is activated. The sonar

sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals.

Flight data is automatically stored in the internal storage device of the aircraft. User can gain access to

these data through the OJI Pilot app. This includes flight duration, orientation, distance, aircraft status

information, speed, and other parameters.

Use only OJI approved propellers with your Inspire 1. The grey or black nut on the propeller indicates

the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach the propellers properly,

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match the nutwith the dots on the motors of your Inspire 1:

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E'l l Lock :Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten

'b1Unlock :Turn the propellers inthe indicated direction to loosenandremove

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 beforeflight

& • Ensure propellers areattached tc itscorresponding motcrs. otherwise theaircraft cannot take off.

• Handling the propellers withcare.

• Manually tighten each of the propellers onthe corresponding motcrs tc ensure it isattached firmly.

Detaching the Propellers

Hold the motcr still. Then spin the propeller inthe 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 injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOTtouch propellers or motors when they are spinning.

• ONLY use original OJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience.

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The OJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V. and smart chargedischarge functionality. It can only be charged \/\th an appropriate OJI approved charger.

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger

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& Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to 'Charging the Intelligent

Flight Battery' P21 for more information .

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions

1. Battery Level Display: LEDs display the current battery level.

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

3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it

is idle (press the power button to check battery level will cause battery to exit idle state) for more than

10 days to prevent swelling. Ittakes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%.lt is normal to feel

moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be

set in the OJIPilotapp.

4. Balanced Charging:Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging.

5. Over charge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged.

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

40°C (104°F).

7. Over Current Protection: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 10A)is detected.

8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 18V to

prevent over-discharge damage

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

10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: OJI Pilot app shows warning message when damaged battery cell

is detected.

11. Battery Information History: Show the last 32 entries of battery information records that include warning

messages and soon.

12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power.

13. Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is provided to the

aircraft's to the main controller.

& Refer to Discfaimer and Intelligent Right Battery Safety Guide/ins before use. Users take full

responsibility for all operations and usage.

UsingtheBattery

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Powering ON/OFF

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

Power LED v.111 turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level.

Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power off.

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LowTemperatureNotice:

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 -10°C) is not recommended. When flying in environments with temperatures

between 5°C and -10°C, the Intelligent Flight Battery should be able to achieve the appropriate voltage

levels (above 4.2 V), but it is recommended that you apply the included insulation sticker to the battery

in order to prevent a rapid drop in temperatures.

3. If the DJI Pilot app displays the "Critical Low Battery Level Warning" when flying in low temperature

)> environments, stop flying and land the aircraft immediately. You will still be able to control the aircraft's

;' movement when this warning is triggered.

4. Store the Intelligent FlightBattery inaroomtemperature environment andensurethatitstemperature

exceeds 5°C before using itinthe 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.

L'.'.t, In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to

warm up for approximately 1-2minutes before taking off.

Checkingthebattery 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.

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

discharging. The indicators are defined below.

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: LED is off. .. .

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Battery life

The battery life indicates how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before

it must be replaced. When the battery is 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:

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

ffi For more information about the battery, launch OJI Pilot app and check the information under the

battery tab.

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery

1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (100-240V50/60Hz).

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

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

3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level during charging.

4. The Intelligent Flight Battery isfully charged when Battery Level Indicators are all off.

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

before storing itfor an extended period.

£ • Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard charger (model:

A14-1OOP1A) at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat

• Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Inspire 1. Never insert or

remove a battery when it is powered on.

Intelligent FlightBattery Charger

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Charging Protection LEDDisplay

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

After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to turn off the Battery

Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume

charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug the charger in the event of a room temperature

error, the charger will resume charging when the temperature falls within the normal range.

& OJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers.

,I): Howtodischarge yourIntelligentFlightBattery:

To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is recommended to charge and discharge the

battery thoroughly for every 10 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 its optimal.

Slow: Place the Intelligent Flight 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 turned 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.

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This chapter describes the featuresof 

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 28 rechargeable battery. The current

battery level is displayed by LEDs on the front panel of the remote control.

• Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations.

• Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 , Mode 2.

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Powering OnAnd Off The Remote Controller

The Inspire 1 remote controller is powered by a 28 rechargeable battery with a capacity of 6000mAh. The

battery level is indicated by the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to power on

your remote controller:

1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEDs 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 oft the remote controller atter finish usingit.

Charging Remote Controller

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger.

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Controlling Camera

Shoot videos or images andadjust camerasettings viathe Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial,Playback

Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control.

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[1] Camera Settings Dial

Turnthe dialto quickly adjust camerasettings such as ISOandshutter speedwithout lettinggoof the

remotecontroller. Movethe dialbuttontoleftor righttoview thepictures or videos inplayback 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 isactivated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press.

[4] Recoding Button

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

ControllingAircraft

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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ffi Stick Neutral/ mid point: Control sticks of the Remote Controller are placed at the central position.

Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the central position.

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! Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend.

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Flight ModeSwitch

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode.

You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A

mode.

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P mode (Positioning) :P mode works best when GPSsignal is strong. There are three different states of P

mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1depending 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

Positioningfor 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 automaticallyreturn 

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 inAppendix.

The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default To unlock the switch, launch the OJI Pilot app, 

enter the 'Camera' page, tap 'MODE', and then activate 'Multiple Flight Mode'.

Transformation Switch I RTH Button

The Transformation Switch / RTH Button combination serves two functions. Toggle the switch up or down

to raise or lower the landing gear. Or, press the button to activate the Return to Home (RTH) procedure.

Transformation Switch

This switch has two positions. The effect of toggling the switch to any of these positions is defined below:

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2. Lower: The landing gear will lower to its lowest position for landing.

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& Do not raise the landing gear when the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure the landing gear is

lowered beforelanding.

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Press and hold this button to start the Return to Home (Rll-1)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 

HomePoint. Press this button again to cancel the RTHprocedure and regain the control of the aircraft.

Connecting Mobile Device

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Tilt the MobileDeviceHolder tothe desired position. Press the buttonon the side ofthe 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 mcbile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of

the cable intoyour mobile device, andthe other end intothe USBport onthe backof 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:

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Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance and position

between the operator and the aircraftto 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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.& Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the

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

Setting UpDualRemoteControllers Mode

Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default. Users must enable this feature on the "Master"

remote controller by through the OJI Pilot app. Follow the steps below for setup:

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1. Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the DJ\ Pilot app.

2. Go to the Camera page, and tap j°" ,11llto enter the remote controller settings window.

3. Tap "Set RC Status" to enable Master-and-Slave mode.

4. Select "Master" inthe "Set RC Status" section to set the remote controller as "Master" remote controller.

5. Enter the connection passwordlor 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 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 OJI 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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Master RC List

The Status LED reflects connection status between Remote Controller and aircraft. The RTH LEDshows

the Returnto Home status olthe aircraft. The table below contains detailson these indicators.

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& The Remote Status Indicator will blink red, sound an alert, when the battery level iscritically low.

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

sound is emitted.

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Linking button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator will display solid green if Link is

succeed.

& • Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as "Slave·. Meanwhile,

the "Slave· remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote

controller to "Master" in DJI Pilotapp if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft.

• RernotB controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to

the same aircraft.

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

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GimbalandCamera

This chapter provides the technical 

spedfications of the camera and explains

the working mode of the gimbal.

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The on-board camera supports 41< 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 OJI PilotApp.

Camera Micro-SD CardSlot

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

the Inspire 1. The Inspire 1comes with a 16GB micro-SD card and supports up to a 64GB micro-SD card. 

A UHS-1 type micro-SD card is recommended, because the fast read and write capability of these cards 

enables you to store high-resolution video data.

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

Camera DataPort

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.

& Power on the aircraft before attempting to download thefiles.

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CameraOperation

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

DJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to controlling Camera" P25.

ND Filter

Attach an ND filter to the front of the camera to reduce over-exposure and "jello" effect.

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Gimbal Profile

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

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

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

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

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 Pitchf{aw" from the dropdown list.

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

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

Using OJI Pilot App to Control Gimbal

Follow the steps below to use DJ\ Pilot app to control the gimbal orientation:

1. Launch OJI Pilot app, enter camera" page.

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

3. Slide to control the gimbai 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:

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Lt:, • 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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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

Follow Mode 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 FirstFPV Mode

Person-View flying experience.

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

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

required to control the pan motion us·1ng asecond remote controller.

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

Re-alignment by panning from gimbal's current orientation. Pitch angle will remain

unchanged during the re-alignment.
DJI Pilot App

This chapter describes the four main

GUI of the OJI Pilot app.

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

gimbal, camera and other features of your flight system. The app also comes 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 bestexperience.

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[1] Flight Mode

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

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

set the gain values.

[2] GPS Signal Strength

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

strength.

[3] IOC Settings

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

settings menu and select the desired IOC setting.

[4] System Status

)#1:f&:Mi\I:This iconindicatesthecurrentaircraftsystem statusandGPSsignal strength.

[5]BatteryLevelIndicator

 ,,._., ....o : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The

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

functions.

[6] Remote Controller Signal

i"ll 11111 : This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal.

[7] HDVideo Link Signal Strength

ffiID",111 This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and

the remote controller.

[8] Battery Level

lrf 100%: This icon shows the current battery level.

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

battery warninghistory.

[9] General Settings

:Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters, reset

the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight route

display.

[10] Camera Operation Bar

Shutter and Recording Settings

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

of the videos, image size and so on.

Shutter

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

or time-lapsed shooting modes.

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

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

Playback

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

captured.

CameraSettings

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

[11] Vision Positioning

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

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The VisionPositioning Status icon is highlightedwhen theVision Positioning is inoperation.

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon.

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

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

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

[13] Map

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

[14] Home Point Settings

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

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

[15] Return to Home (RTH)

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

[16] Gimbal Operation Mode

Refer to 'Gimbal Operation Mode' P38 for more information.

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[17] AutoTakeoff/Landing

:t.1+.:Tap to initiateautotakeoff or landing. 

[18] Livestream

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

mobile dataservice is available on the mobile device.

[19] Back

:Tap to return to the main GUI.

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

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

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

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Tap "Store" to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily

buy new products.

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

"Discovery·. Use your registered DJI account to login to 'Discovery'.

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This chapter describes the flight safety

and fiigr:t restrdions.

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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 1Om/s ,

snow, rain andsmog.

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

compass and GPSsignal.

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

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

including mobile phone base stations or radio transmission towers.

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

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

performance may be reduced.

6. The Inspire 1cannot operate within the polar areas in "P" mode.

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Flight limits on heightand distance can beset. The details of these flight limits are described inthe following

section.

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

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

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

legally. The flight limits function includes height limits. distance limits and NoFly 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 inthe

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

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

Max Height Max Radius

Home Point

1--- -+- Height of aircraft

when powered on

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Flight Limits OJI Pilot App Aircraft Status Indicator

Max Radius

Flight distance must bewithin

the max radius.

Warning: Distance

limit reached.

Rapid red flashing

······whenclose to the

max radius limit.

Flight Limits OJI Pilot App Aircraft Status Indicator

:!!

co Max Radius No limits

;:!:

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

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

range automatically.

No-Fly Zones

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

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

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

details of the No-Fly Zones are explained below:

Airport:

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

zone features circles of various size.

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

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

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

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

feet (500 meters) at R1+1mile.

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

in the OJI Pilot app.

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RestrictedAreas:

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

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

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

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

km) of this zone, awarning message will appear in the OJI Pilot app.

No-llyzon-e Warning zone Freezone

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

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

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

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

it will switch back to red blinking.

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

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

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Zone Restriction OJI Pilot App Prompt

Aircraft 

Status 

Indicator

No-fly Zone

'··:· ·

Motors will not start

Warning: You are ina No-fly 

zone. Take off prohibited.

@:······

Red flashing

If the aircraft enters the

restricted area inA mode but

P mode activates the aircraft 

will automatically descend to 

land then stop its motors after 

landing.

Warning: You are ina No-fly

zone, automatic landing has 

begun. (If you are within 1.5mile 

radius)

Warning: You are ina restricted 

zone. Descending to safe

Restrictedaltitude flight 

zone

.:((}

If the aircraft enters the altitude. (If you are between the 

restricted area in A mode but P range of 1.5 mile and 5 mile 

mode activates, itwill descend radius)

to a safe altitude and hover 15 Warning: You are ina restricted 

feet below the safe altitude. zone. Max flight height restricted

to between 10.5m and 120m. Fly 

Cautiously.

Warning zone No Hght restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a 

there will bewarning message. restricted zone, Fly Cautiously.

Free zone

No restrictions. None. None.
1. Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are fully charged.

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly.

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

4. Gimbal is functioning as normal.

5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal.

6. OJI Pilot app connected to the 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 flight

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

0 •DO NOT calibrate your compass where there isa chance of strong magnetic interference, such 

as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground.

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

phones.

• DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects.

Calibration Procedures

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures.

1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap Aircraft Status

Indicator bar inthe app and select "Calibrate", then follow the on-screen instructions.

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

green light.

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

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

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

different location to carry out compass calibration.

.:_i:J, Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch OJI Pilot App, follow the on-screen instruction 

to calibrate the compass.

When to Recalibrate

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

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

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

compass.

4. When severe drifting occurs inflight, i.e. the Inspire 1does not fly instraight lines.

Auto Take-off

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

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

1. Launch OJI Pilot app, enter camera" page.

2. Ensure the aircraft is in p• mode.

3. Go through the pre-flight checklist.

4. Tap".1_", and confirm flight condition. Slide to confirm and take-off.

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.5 meters above ground.

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Auto-Landing

Use auto-landing to landyour 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·.i_·. to perform landing.

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

:.\}: Landing gear will automatically raise when the aircraft reaches an altitude of 1.2m for the first time,

and automatically lower every time itdescends to 0.8m. Users can turn this feature ON/OFF in the

Pilot app.

Starting Motors

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

(Q;:;'

'-: --

OR .. Lf··

:.;.

·

·

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Stopping Motors

There are two methods to stop the motors.

Method 1:When the Inspire 1 has landed, pushthe throttle down <D, then conduct CSC @. Motorswill stop

immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop.

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

seconds.

 

 OR

 

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

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 OJI Pilot App and enter the Camera page.

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

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

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

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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 3seconds or

more untilthe motors stop.

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

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

mode.

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

rapidly during flight.

• Watch video tutorials about flight for more flight information.

Video Suggestions and Tips

1. Work through the checklist before each flight.

2. Select desired gimbal working mode in the OJI Pilot app.

3. Aim to shoot when!lying in P mode only.

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

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

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

7. Push the sticks gently to make aircraft movements stable and smooth.

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Troubleshooting(FAQ)

1. How can Iput a GoPro camera on 1he Inspire 1?

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

cameras only.

2. When will ground station functionality be available?

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

firmware updates.

3. Is the camera's exposureautomatic?

The exposure can be set toAuto, for automatic changes, or Manual. if you wish to useaspecific setting.

4. Can Isee the size of images through the app?

Yes, you can preview image or video sizes through the OJI Pilot app.

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

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

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6.Doyou haveanLCD monitor availableforthe Inspire 1?

No, OJI 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 ittake to charge the battery? Does it comes with a

charger? Yes, all Inspire 1units comewith standard TB47 charger.

With the standard TB47 1OOW charger, ittakes 85min to fully charge a4500mAh battery.

8. Are the two remote controllers the same? Should I setup the remote controllers inthe 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 DJ! Pilot app if you wish to use dual controller mode.

9. Where can Ifind infoon the simulation application that plugs intothe 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 onthe Phantom 2series remote controller?

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

11.Doesthe Inspire 1have aSD card included?

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

12.Can Iupgrade and buy a second remote controller if Ionly buy asingle remote controller

now? Yes.

13.How big is the Inspire 1?

Itslengthxheightxwidthdimensionswithoutthepropellersattachedare44x30x45cm(17.3x 11.8x 17.7in).

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14. What flight controller does the Inspire 1use?

The Inspire 1uses its own new tight controller.

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

The Inspire 1uses 3510 motors and 1345 propellers.

16. Aircraft frame armjointsappear loosen, isthat normal?

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

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

17.Failed to complete self-check?

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

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Appendix

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Model

1Nei°ght($sl@ry it1<:iJ!Ji::ff ..

Hovering Accuracy (P Mode)

T600

Vertical: 0.5 m

Horizontal: 2.5 m

Max TiIt Angle 35°

. ,. ·... . .···.

MaxA@ent$

Max DescentSpeed

Max Speed 

Max Flight Altitude

smls

4m/s

m1'ii {AiiliJJo:de, nowind)

4500 m

Max Flight Time Approximately 18minutes

. ..

Motor Model

Propeller Model 

lndoor Hoviiring

Operating Temperature Range

Diagqr1a1 rn?taoae

Dimensions

DJI 1345

. E11abled by.daia:u1t·.··

-10° to 400 C

(,9JQ 5(llmm

438x451x301 mm

Model ZENMUSE X3

OutputPower(:N•ithCs,.ni,,ra) / \ii\<Stoi,t1;@iNUr)lioltoti:J 1 

Operating Current Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 mA

Mounting Detachable

Pltch' 40° t9+set

·Controfla:ble Range . '"" . ..

·pati ±32.t>"

Mechanical Range

Max.ControUable Speed

Pitch: -125° to +45°

Pan: ±3300

·.··..·.·· .··.··. ···.···· ..

Pifih:12tii%

Pan: 180°/s

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Name X3

Model >··

Total Pixels 12.76M

Image MaxSize

ISO Range

Electronic Shutter Speed

f<)V (Fiellc! oi v1e;w)

CMOS

4000x3000

<t!}Q<,S2Cl0 (vi<.leo)1110-t600 (ph:oto}i·• ' -·. 

8 sto 1/8000 s

Sony EXMOR1/2.3"

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ge)mt,:i (:35rnm foCTMtbtj(llv;atent} f/2hfop.us atex:> f

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(1)

::::,

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Still Photography Modes

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage

Supported SD Card Types

Single shoot

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames

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

0.781 Bias

Time-lapse

u8p.i#iS;4Q9602160p24/25,--3a4ti21ciop24J251ao••

FHD:..•19'20xiQl30p24/25/30f48/5 0/60

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60 Mbps

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·· P!Jo1:o: JPEi"!i;dNG ·•

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Micro SD

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

Name C1

922,7MHz;;.927:7 MHz (Ji,pan Qnly)

Operating Freqiierrcf

.·

Transmitting Distance

. . . " '"

5-725--5,825 GHz;i40Q,.2.483 GHz

2km (Outdoor And Unobstructed)

EIRP

Video Output Port

Power.Supply

Charging

Dv" •W"lf!r Capal:iility

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USB, Mini-HDMI

Built-in bl,:ttery

OJI charger

Hc:,st,(aflq0$lave oonnet,.liri
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Mobile Device Holder

Output Pow:er

 

Operating Temperature Range

.. .. --· ......

StorageTernperahifoflange

Charging Temperature Range

Tablet or Smart Phone

-10° to 40° C

·.·..·.·..·.·. . .. ···.· ·.·...

Lesf;:tl)iu, rnonths:t?9f o 45°C·

·Mott;,thaJT jmctnths: 22•t9gaw·

0-40° C

Model A14-100P1A

Rated Power 100 W

Name

Moder

Capacity

\/ole 

Battery Type

Energy

Net Weight

o_;rating T<!mpeieture Rani ·... 

Storage Temperature Range

Charging Tiiimperawre flange

Max Charging Power

Intelligent Flight Battery

4500 mAh

LiPo 6S High voltage battery

99?\Nh .

 

570 g

Less than 3 months: -200 to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C

180 W

Name

Mo<:lel

 

Capacity

Volllile

 

Battery Type

Energy .

Net Weight

·. . .... ······· .·

Opets,tingtempera.tt:1feFlange

Storage Temperature Range

Chag;iingTemperaltll'l'J Range·

Intelligent Flight Battery

J:§® ..

5700 mAh

22.8V _

LiPo 68

.·..·.· ... . ...... ·.

.. 129,96 Wfi 

670 g

-10toiio c

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

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Max Charging Power 180W

Velooity Range

Altitucle Rf\ge

Operating Environment

Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground)

Brightly lit(lux > 15)patterned surfaces

Mobile Device System Requirements iOS version 7.1 or later; Android version 4.1.2 or later

•lPh<lb< 6Plus: if'hbri: e. iPhonJ ss,iPadAit2:IPEt"d Mini

s,··1F' AibiPac!M1ni 2,iRaA/· Note 3,$arnng•··

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• use 13.(@ietfor tffi l:>Elfxperieifoik\

IOC allows users to lock the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. There are three working modes for

-6' IOC and you may select the desired IOC modes from the OJI Pilot app. IOC only works under F mode,

16 and user must toggle the flight mode switch to "F" mode to activate IOC. Refer to the table below:

:,

Q,

x

.. !tsf6rward clirediiiiiris pointititj td 1rie nose ir®1i8ii when r&iircting,whic:h is

Course L6c::l<(CL)

Home Lock (HL)*

fixeq until yi:)u re'r$(:;t)rd itor t!r<:>m CL • ......

Record a Home Point (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraft far from

or nearto the HP.

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

Prerequisites of IOC

Usethe IOCfeature underthefollowing condition:

Course Lock

Home Lock

POI

No

Yes

Yes

None

ii(

.11i

None

:Alrcfaft "1R"' , HomeP<:>int 

Aircraft ,5m-soom, Point of Interest

Using IOC

Enable the IOC feature by tapping "Enable IOC" in the setting page of the OJI Pilot app. Toggle the Right

Mode SWitch to "F" mode and follow the on-screen instruction to use IOCfeature.

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

Updating the Aircraft Firmware

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity

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

the SDcard.

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package

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

inspire-1).

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

Remove the SD card from your PC. Ensure the Inspire 1is powered off then insert the SD card into the

SD card slot on the Inspire 1camera.

Step 3- Update theAircraft

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

automatically after aircraft is powered on.

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2. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware update. The camera will sound a short cl

cl

pulse of 'D-D-D-D' beeping sound to indicate the upgrade is in progress and sound a "D---DD" (D

Q.

beeping sound to indicate the update is complete with success.

3. Check the upgrade status by opening the·.txt" file that is automatically generated after the update. The

update is successful if the text "result: successful" is in the document. Try upgrading the firmware again

if the text "result: failed" is found or the gimbal sound a long beep sound.

UpdatingtheRemoteControllerFirmware

Step 1- Check Battery and SD Card Capacity

Remote controller firmware 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 all downloaded files intothe root directory of an SD card or USB thumb drive.

2. Insert the SD card into a SD card reader or the USB disk onto the remote controller USB port when

remote controller powered off. If you do not have a SD card reader, you may insert the SD card into

the gimbal and connect the gimbal with remote controller to upgrade the remote controller.

Step 3- Update the Remote Controller

1. 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 Finnware

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

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

cycling the aircraft.

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

updatewhen the aircraft is landed.

• Be suretoupdate the remotecontroller's firmware tothe latestversion 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 1he update results according to the gimbal sounds. Itis normal for the aircraft to sound or the

LED to blink during the updateprocess.

• Ensure there isonly one firmware package file stored on your SD card.

• Only storage devices that are formatted for FAT32 and exFATfile systems are supported for aircraft

and remote controller firmwareupdates.

• Delete any automatically generated 1xt files (xxx_GS.TXT) in the SD card when updating multiple

remote controllers.

This device complies with part 15of 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 notexpressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the

user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure S1atement:

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 bel\'veen 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, ii 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 byone or more of the following measures:

--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IC RSS warning

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference.including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le present areil est conforms aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence.

L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes:

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

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

susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement

IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

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

This transmitter must not beco-located or operating inconjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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

your body.

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

user's authority to operate the equipment.

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