# INSPIRE 1

V1.0
2015.3 

# User Manual

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# Using this manual Legends
Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference 

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

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



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

For the best experience, use mobile device with Andriod V 4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0 or later.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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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	Proile Introduction 6 Feature Highlights 6 Assemble the Aircraft 7 Aircraft Diagram 9 Remote Controller Diagram 9 

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

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

### Gimbal and Camera Camera	Proile 35 Gimbal 36

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### DJI Pilot App Camera 40 Map 43 Academy 43 User	Center 43 

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

### FAQ Appendix Speciications 57 Intelligent	Orientation	Control	(IOC)	 60 How to Update Firmware 61 FCC Compliance 62© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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

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# Product	Proile
Introduction 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 ge ar, it can capture an unobstructed 360 degree view from its camera. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing space. When no GPS signal is available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering precision. 

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


## Assemble the Aircraft Unlocking Travel Mode The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before your irst light: 1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment. 2. Power on the Remote Controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times. 4. Power off the aircraft.

Travel Mode Toggle×4 Landing Mode© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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Battery must be fully charged before using it for the irst time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligen t 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 relective surface (e.g. table or tile) before switching betwee n the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not place the aircraft on the rough and sound-absorbing surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between the travel modes and landing mode. 

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

Ensure the Micro-SD card is correctly inserted into the camera. Locked Gimbal Connector Mounting Place Gimbal Lock Gimbal Cover



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Attaching Propellers Attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin counter-clockwise to secure. Attach propellers with gray nut onto motors without a black dot and spin clockwise to secure.

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



### 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 it th en 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 bac k of the remote controller. 

### 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 light. Following the steps below to attach the 1345s Quick-R elease propellers. 1. Install the propellers with a white dot onto the mounting plates that have a white dot, and insta ll the propellers without a white dot onto the mounting plates that do not have a white 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. Without white dot Without white dot White dot White dot© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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## Aircraft Diagram

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

[7] [8] [9] [10 ] [11 ]

[12 ] [13 ] GPS Propeller (P17) Motor Front LED (P12) Landing gear Gimbal and Camera (P35)

Intelligent Flight Battery (P18) Aircraft Micro-USB Port Rear LED (P12) Camera Micro-USB Port Camera Micro-SD Card Slot (P35)

Vision Positioning Sensors (P16) Aircraft Status Indicator (P13) [12] [13]



## Remote Controller Diagram

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

[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [3] [7] [8]

[11] [9] [10] [1]
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[3] [4] [5] [6]

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[6] Battery Level LEDs Displays the current battery level. [7] Status LED Displays the power status.

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[12] [16] [17] [18] [19]

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[13] [14] [15] [8] Power Button Used to power on or power off the remote controller. [9] RTH LED Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

[10]	 Camera	Settings	Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI Pilot app. [11] Playback Button Playback the captured images or videos. [12] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the set number of photos will be taken with one press. [13] Flight Mode Switch Used to switch between P, A and F mode. [14]	 Video	Recording	Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [15] Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. [16] Mini-HDMI Port Connect an HD compatible monitor to this port to get a live HD video preview of what the camera sees. [17] Micro-USB Port For connecting the remote controller to your computer. [18] CAN Bus Port Reserved for future use. [19] USB Port Connect to mobile device to access all of the DJI Pilot app controls and features.

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[22] [23] [20]	 GPS	Module Used to pinpoint the location of the remote controller. [21] Back Left Button Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. [22] Power Port Connect to a power source to charge the remote controller’s internal battery. [23] Back Right Button Customizable button in DJI Pilot app.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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

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## Flight Status Indicator The INSPIRE 1 comes with the Front LED, Rear LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of the se LEDs are shown in the igure below:

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

# Aircraft Flight Controller The Inspire 1’s light controller is based on DJI light controller with several enhancements such as new light 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 light recorder stores crucial light data for each light. 

## Flight Mode Three light modes are available. The details of each light mode are found in the section below: P mode (Positioning) : P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 depending on GPS signal strength and Vis ion Positioning sensors: P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positi oning, 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 ca n automatically return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix. Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the light mode of the aircraft, refer to the “Flight Mode Switch” on P27 for more information.

Front LED Rear LED Aircraft Status Indicator© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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### Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Normal Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Power on and self-check

Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft warming up Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) X2 Green Flashes Twice Safe to Fly (P mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS) Yellow Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning) Warning Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning Fast Red Flashing Critical Low Battery Warning Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error

— Solid Red Critical Error Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required


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

GPS Description

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


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