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© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 21AircraftPhantom 3 4K User Manual Battery Level Indicators While ChargingLED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 0%~25% 25%~50% 50%~75%75%~100% Fully ChargedBattery Protection LED DisplayThe table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. Battery Level Indicators while ChargingLED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected LED3 blinks three times per second Over-voltage charger detected LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low LED4 blinks three times per second Charging temperature is too high After these issues are resolved, press the Power 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 in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the charger will resume charging when the temperature is within the allowable range.DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers.How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery:Slow : Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Phantom 3 4K’s Battery Compartment and turn 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 DJI GO app to check battery levels.Rapid : Fly the Phantom 3 4K outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on.
22 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Remote ControllerThis section describes the features of the remote controller and includes instructions for controlling the aircraft and the camera.
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 23Remote ControllerRemote ControllerRemote Controller ProleThe Phantom 3 4K 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 2S rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LED indicators on the front panel of the remote controller. Compliance Version: The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 or Mode 2, or to a custom mode. Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle. Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle.To prevent transmission interference, do not operate more than three aircrafts in the same area.Using the Remote ControllerTurning the Remote Controller On and Off The Phantom 3 4K remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a capacity of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to turn on your remote controller: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 turn on the remote controller.3. The remote controller will beep when it is turned on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEDs will glow solid green when linking is complete.4. Repeat Step 2 to turn off the remote controller. Charging the Remote ControllerCharge the remote controller using the included charger. Refer to the gure on next page below for more details.
24 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Remote ControllerPhantom 3 4K User ManualChargerPower OutletPower ButtonControlling the CameraShoot videos/pictures, view recorded images, and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote controller.[1] Camera Settings DialTurn 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 on the dial to toggle between these settings.[2] Playback ButtonPress to view images and videos that have already been captured.[3] Shutter ButtonPress to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press.[4] Video Recoding ButtonPress once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. [5] Gimbal DialUse this dial to 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 2 by default. [1][2][3][4][5]
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 25Remote ControllerPhantom 3 4K User Manual 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.Remote Controller(Mode 2)Aircraft ( Indicates Nose Direction) Remarks 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 4K will hover in place.The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 4K 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 counter-clockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 4K will maintain its current orientation.The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 4K will rotate.Moving the right stick up and down changes the aircraft’s forward and backward pitch. Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly backward. Phantom 3 4K 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 ight.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 4K will hover in place if the stick is centered. Gimbal Dial: Turn 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.
26 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Remote ControllerPhantom 3 4K User ManualPosition Figure Flight ModePosition 1 F-modePosition 2A-mode Position 3P-modeFlight Mode SwitchToggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose between; P-mode, F-mode and A- mode. Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 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 4K depending on GPS signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors:P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available; the aircraft is using GPS for positioning.P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but a sufcient GPS signal is not available. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for position holding.P-ATTI: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is maintained.A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft uses only its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Point if remote controller signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully.F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix.By default, the Flight Mode Switch is locked to P-mode. To unlock other ight modes, launch the DJI GO app, enter the “Camera” page, and tap “Mode”, then activate “Multiple Flight Mode”.RTH Button Press and hold the RTH button to start the Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure. The LED ring around the RTH Button will blink white to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain control of the aircraft.Adjusting Controller SticksHold and twist the controller sticks clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust the length of the controller sticks. A proper length of controller sticks can improve the controlling accuracy.
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 27Remote ControllerPhantom 3 4K User Manual Connecting Your Mobile DeviceUsed to boost the transmission range between the on-board camera and the remote controller, the 2.4 GHz WiFi video downlink is integrated into the remote controller and provides the device with an effective com-munication range of up to 0.62 miles (1000 m). It also enables the remote controller to connect to the DJI GO app wirelessly.Connecting to the WiFi Video Downlink:1. Switch on the remote controller.2. Turn on the aircraft.3. On your mobile device, select 'PHANTOM3_XXXXXX' from the WiFi network list, and enter the default password '12341234'.4. Launch the DJI GO app and enter Camera View. A video signal from the aircraft's camera indicates that the aircraft has established a connection to the WiFi video downlink successfully.Optimal Transmission RangeThe transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable within the area that is depicted in the image below:Optimal Transmission RangeEnsure that the aircraft is ying within the optimal transmission zone. To achieve the best transmission performance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operator and the aircraft.Remote Controller Status LEDThe Status LED reects the strength of the connection between the remote controller and the aircraft. The RTH LED indicates the Return-to-Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains more information about these indicators.RTH LEDStatus LEDstrong weakWi-FiSettingsWi-FiCHOOSE A NETWORK...PHANTOM3_XXXXXX iiiOther...Ask to Join Networks...Known networks will be joined automatically. If no known networks are available, you will have to manually select a network.Enable WiFiWiFi Connection StatusSelect‘PHANTOM3_XXXXXX’Safe to Fly (GPS)CLP-GPSH: 39MD: 1039MV.S: 2.3M/S H.S:14.2M/S1/320 4821 JPEGISO 100 EV 0Safe to Fly (GPS)CLP-GPSH: 39MD: 1039MV.S: 2.3M/S H.S: 14.2M/S1/320 4821 JPEGISO 100 EV 0
28 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Remote ControllerPhantom 3 4K User ManualStatus LED Alarm Remote Controller Status — Solid Red Chime The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft. — Solid Green Chime The remote controller is connected to the aircraft. Slow Blinking Red D-D-D...... Remote controller error. / Red and Green/ Red and Yellow Alternate Blinks None HD downlink is disrupted. RTH LED Sound Remote Controller Status — Solid White Chime Aircraft is returning home. Blinking White D . . . Sending Return-to-Home command to the aircraft. Blinking White DD .. .. .. Return-to-Home procedure in progress.The Remote Status Indicator will blink red and sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low. Linking the Remote ControllerThe remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new remote controller for the rst time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller:1. Turn on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch the DJI GO app.2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery.3. Enter “Camera” and tap on and then tap “Linking RC” button as shown below. RC Control SettingRC CalibrationStick ModeNot DefinedC1 C2 Not DefinedDefault stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the RC.Linking RC
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 29Remote ControllerPhantom 3 4K User Manual The remote controller will un-link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the same aircraft.Remote Controller Compliance Version The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements. RC Control SettingRC CalibrationStick ModeNot DefinedC1 C2 Not DefinedDefault stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the RC.Linking RCSearching for aircraft frequency, timeout in 54 secondsCancelPress the linking button on the aircraft to link this remote controller5. Locate the linking button on the side of the aircraft, as shown in the gure below. Press the link button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED will display a solid green once the remote controller is successfully linked to the aircraft.4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and a beep is emitted.Link Button
30 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Camera and Gimbal This section provides the technical specifications of the camera and explains the gimbal’s operation modes.
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 31Gimbal CameraCamera and Gimbal Camera ProleThe 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 4K) 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 GO app. Camera Micro-SD Card SlotTo store your photos and videos, insert the Micro-SD card into the slot, as shown below, before turning on the Phantom 3 4K. The Phantom 3 4K 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 to their fast read and write speeds allowing you to save high-resolution video data.Do not remove the Micro-SD card from the Phantom 3 4K when it is turned on.Camera Data PortTurn on the Phantom 3 4K and connect a USB 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 les on the Micro-SD card.
32 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Gimbal CameraPhantom 3 4K User ManualCamera OperationUse the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the images or videos through the DJI GO app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to “Controlling the Camera Page 24”. Camera LED IndicatorCamera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on. It provides information on the working status of the camera.Camera LED Indicator Camera status Green Fast Blink (0.2s off, 0.1s on ) System is warming up. Green Blink Once (0.5s off, 0.4s on ) Taking a single picture. Green Blink 3 Times (0.3s off, 0.1s on ) Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot. Slow Red Blink (1.6s on, 0.8s off ) Recording. Fast Red Blink (0.5s off, 0.2s on ) SD card error. Double Red Blink (0.1s on, 0.1s off, 0.1s on, 0.1s off) Overheated Camera Solid Red System error. Green and Red Blink (0.8s green on, 0.8s red on) Firmware UpgradingGimbalGimbal ProleThe 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./Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the tilt movement of the camera. -90°0°30°
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 33Gimbal CameraPhantom 3 4K User Manual Gimbal Operation ModesTwo gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the camera settings page of the DJI GO 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:Follow Mode The angle between gimbal’s orientation and aircraft’s nose remains constant at all times.FPV Mode The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a rst-person perspective ying experience. 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 external force, such as a collision. Please take off from at, open ground and protect the gimbal at all times. Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries. ②①③Anti-Drop KitThe 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 ①through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part ②, then lock them together as shown ③. Mounting the anti-drop kit pins diagonally from each other is recommended.
34 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. DJI GO app This section introduces the four main functions of the DJI GO app.
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 35DJI Pilot App DJI GO appThe DJI GO app is a mobile application designed specically for the Phantom 3 4K. 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 conguring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with others. It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience.CameraThe Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Phantom 3 4K’s camera. You can also congure various camera parameters from the Camera page. Connect your Aircraft, Take to the SkiesiPadPHANTOM 3Equipment Library Discorvery MePROFESSIONALLearn More>Use AEB shoot to get more dynanic imageEnter Camera ViewPHANTOM80%Safe to Fly (GPS)CL1/320 4821 JPEGISO 100 EV 0P-GPSH: D:V.SM/S M/SH.S4.22.339M210M232M[14][15][13][10][9][8][7][6][5][4][3][2][1][18][17][16][11][12]4K
36 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. DJI Pilot App Phantom 3 4K User Manual[1] Flight Mode : The text next to this icon indicates the current ight mode. Tap to congure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify ight limits and set the gain values. The aircraft is set to “Beginner Mode” by default. The aircraft cannot y 30 meters (98 feet) higher and beyond the recorded Home Point under beginner mode. Disable this mode in the MODE setting page. [2] GPS Signal Strength : 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 : 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 : This icon shows the strength of remote controller’s signal.[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength : This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and the remote controller.[8] Battery Level: This icon shows the current battery level.Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the battery warning history.[9] General Settings : Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set ight parameters, reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the ight route display.[10] Camera Operation Bar Shutter and Recording Settings : Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution of the videos, image size and so on.
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 37DJI Pilot App Phantom 3 4K User Manual 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. Record : Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which has the same functionality.Playback : Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured.Camera Settings: Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values of the camera.[11] MapDisplay the ight path of the current ight. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI.[12] Vision Positioning : The distance of the aircraft from the Home Point. When the aircraft is near the ground, this icon will change to to display the height the Vision Position System’s sensors from the ground.[13] Flight TelemetryThe Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation.Flight attitude is indicated by the ight 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.[14] Dynamic Home Point : Press this button to enable the dynamic home point feature, the home point then will be reset to position of the mobile device.[15] Return to Home (RTH) : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point.H: D:V.SM/S M/SH.S4.22.339M210M
38 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. DJI Pilot App Phantom 3 4K User ManualDirector Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI GO app. After recording several video clips, simply tap “Director” from the app’s home screen. You can then select a template and a specied number of clips, which are automatically combined to create a short lm that can be shared immediately.StoreTap “Store” to visit the ofcial DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily buy new products.DiscoverySync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view ight logs, and check your DJI account status in "Discovery". Use your registered DJI account to login to "Discovery".[16] Auto Takeoff/Landing / : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing.[17] Livestream : Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobile data service is available on the mobile device. [18] Back : Tap to return to the main GUI.
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 39FlightThis section describes safe ight practices and ight restrictions.
40 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. FlightFlightOnce pre-ight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the ight simulator in the DJI GO app to hone your ight skills and practice ying safely. Ensure that all ights are carried out in an open area.Flight Environment Requirements1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s , snow, rain and fog.2. Only y in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board compass and GPS system.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 ying at altitudes greater than 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea level, as the performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected.6. The Phantom 3 4K cannot operate within the polar areas.Flight Limits and No-Fly ZonesAll 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, ights 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 ight altitude & Radius LimitsMaximum ight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI GO app. Be aware that the maximum ight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your Phantom 3 4K will y in a restricted cylinder, as shown below: Maximum Flight Altitude Max RadiusHome PointHeight of aircraft when turned on
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 41FlightPhantom 3 4K User Manual GPS Signal Weak Blinking YellowFlight Limits DJI GO app Aircraft Status Indicator Maximum Flight AltitudeHeight is restricted to 400 feet. (120m) and under.Warning: Height limit reached. None.Max Radius No limits If you y out of the limit, you can still control the Phantom 3, but cannot y it any father. If the Phantom 3 ies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will y back within range automatically. If the Phantom 3 ies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will y back within range automatically. No-Fly Zones All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI ofcial website at http://ysafe.dji.com/no-y. No-Fly Zones are divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and ying elds where manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive institute. The details of the No-Fly Zones are explained as follow:Airport(1) Airport No-Fly Zone are comprised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones. Each zone features circles of various sizes. (2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is a Take-off restricted zone, inside of which take off is prevented. (3) From R1 mile to R1 + 1 mile around the airport the ight altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination.Starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The ight altitude is limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile(4) When the aircraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No-Fly Zones, a warning message will appear on the DJI GO app. GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green Flight Limits DJI GO app Aircraft Status Indicator Maximum Flight AltitudeAircraft's altitude cannot exceed the specied value.Warning: Height limit reached. None.Max Radius Flight distance must be within the max radius.Warning: Distance limit reached.Rapid red ashing when close to the max radius limit.
42 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. FlightPhantom 3 4K User ManualRestricted Area(1) Restricted Areas does not have ight altitude restrictions. (2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off within this zone. The value of R varies based on the denition of the restricted areas. (3) A “warning zone” has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches within 0.062 miles (100 m) of this zone, a warning message will appear on the DJI GO app. R166 feet1 mile320 feet R21640 feet100m RR166 feet1 mile320 feet R21640 feet100 m R
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 43FlightPhantom 3 4K User Manual GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green Zone Restriction DJI GO app Prompt Aircraft Status Indicator No-y ZoneMotors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly zone. Take off prohibited. Red ashingIf the aircraft enters the restricted area in A-mode, but is switched to P-mode, the aircraft will automatically descend, land, and stop its motors. Warning: You are in a no-y zone. Automatic landing has begun. Restricted-altitude ight zoneIf the aircraft enters the restricted area in A-mode, but is switched to P-mode, it will descend to an appropriate altitude and hover 15 feet below the altitude limit.R1: Warning: You are in a restricted zone. Descending to safe altitude. R2: Warning: You are in a restricted zone. Maximum ight altitude is restricted to between 20m and 500m. Fly cautiously.Warning zone No ight restriction applies, but there will be a warning .Warning: You are approaching a restricted zone, Fly cautiously.Free zone No restrictions. None. None.Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. When ying in a safety zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly and continue for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current ying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point it will switch back to blinking red. For safety reasons, please do not y close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, city centers, or other sensitive areas. Fly the aircraft only within your line of sight.
44 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. FlightPhantom 3 4K User ManualPreight Checklist1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged.2. Propellers are mounted correctly and rmly.3. Micro-SD card has been inserted, if necessary.4. Gimbal is functioning normally.5. Motors can start and are functioning normally.6. The DJI GO app is successfully connected to the aircraft.Calibrating the CompassIMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new ight location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight performance or ight failure. Regular calibration is required for optimal performance. Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference. Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean metal structures 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 ProceduresChoose 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-ight preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap the Aircraft Status Bar 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.
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 45FlightPhantom 3 4K User Manual 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 a different location and try again.Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI GO 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 to Recalibrate1.When compass data is abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow.2.When ying in a new location or in a location that is different from the most recent ight.3.When the mechanical or physical structure of the Phantom 3 4K has been changed.4.When severe drifting occurs in ight, i.e. Phantom 3 4K does not y in straight line.Auto Takeoff and Auto LandingAuto TakeoffUse auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the auto takeoff feature:1. Launch the DJI GO app, and enter “Camera” page. 2. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode.3. Complete all steps on the pre-ight checklist.4. Tap“ ”, and conrm that conditions are safe for ight. Slide the icon to conrm and takeoff.5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1.2 meters) above ground. Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision Position System for stabilization. The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is sufcient GPS lock before using the Auto Take-off feature.
46 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. FlightPhantom 3 4K User ManualFlight Test Takeoff/Landing Procedures1. Place the aircraft in an open, at area with the battery level indicators facing towards you.2. Turn on the remote controller and your mobile device, then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery.3. Launch the DJI GO app and enter the Camera page.4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe to y. If they ash yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded.5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or use Auto Takeoff.6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI GO 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 hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop.9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery rst, then the Remote Controller. Stopping the MotorsThere are two methods to stop the motors.Method 1: When Phantom 3 4K has landed, push the throttle down , then conduct the same CSC that was used to start the motors, as described above . Motors will stop immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop.Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push and hold the throttle down. The motors will stop after three seconds.Auto-Landing Use auto-landing only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the auto-landing feature:1. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode.2. Check the landing area condition before tapping “ ”, to begin landing. Then follow the on-screen instructions. Starting/Stopping the MotorsStarting the MotorsA Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both sticks to the bottom inner or outer corners to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning, release both sticks simultaneously.ORMethod 1ORMethod 2Do not perform a CSC when the aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will suddently stop.
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 47FlightPhantom 3 4K User Manual When the Aircraft Status Indicators blink yellow rapidly during ight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or rapidly during ight. Watch our video tutorials for more ight information.Video Suggestions and Tips1. Go through the full pre-ight checklist before each ight.2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI GO app.3. Only shoot video when ying in P-mode.4. Always y in good weather and avoid ying in rain or heavy wind.5. Choose the camera settings that suit your needs. Settings include photo format and exposure compensation.6. Perform ight tests to establish ight routes and preview scenes.7. Push the control sticks gently to keep the aircraft’s movement smooth and stable.
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© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 49FAQTroubleshooting (FAQ)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 I charge 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 GO app. Refer to the manual for more information. How far can I y 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 use with my Phantom 3?The Phantom 3 is compatible with the DJI GO 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 GO 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 PlusAndroid: Samsung S5, Note 3, Sony Z3 EXPERIA, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, Nubia Z7 miniSupport for additional Android devices will become available as testing and development continues.How do I use the Director automatic video editor?Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI GO app. After recording several video clips, simply tap “Director” from the app’s home screen. You can then select a template and a specied number of clips, which are automatically combined to create a short lm that can be shared immediately.How do I change the control mode of my Phantom 3?By default, the Remote Controller is set to Mode 2. This means that the right control stick controls the
50 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. FAQPhantom 3 4K User Manualmovement 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 conguration in the DJI GO app. This is only recommended for advanced users.Can I use a Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery with the Phantom 3?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 not turn 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 I have 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 ight 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 sufcient 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.What is the Phantom 3 ight 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 ight time when fully charged.How can I restore a video le if the power is turned off during recording?
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 51FAQPhantom 3 4K User Manual 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 le 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 DJI GO app icon. If the GO 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 at, 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 ying 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 DJI GO app will display one of the following messages:• Compass error, calibration requiredThis 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 ight.• Compass error, exit P-GPS ModeThis 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.How to troubleshoot aircraft initialization error?If you observe the following symptoms, it indicates the aircraft has failed to initialized:• The aircraft status indicator display ashing red, yellow and green. Even the aircraft is stationed on the at surface. • The System Status Bar in the app prompts “Initialization Error”.• No resistance drive if felt on the gimbal.
52 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. FAQPhantom 3 4K User ManualVarious factors contribute to the aircraft initialization error, try resolve the issue by following the suggestions listed below:• Sensor performance degraded. This may be due to the excessive bias detected from the IMU or the compass reading is interfered. Try restarting and calibrating the IMU and compass to resolve this issue. • Sensor is defective. If the sensors remains unchanged at all time and the problem persist even when the aircraft is restarted, it indicates the sensor is not working normally. Users should return the aircraft to DJI for repairing.• Minor vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. Put the aircraft on the at surface, power on the aircraft and ensure the aircraft is stationed for more than 5 seconds to resolve the issue. • Serious vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. This instance generally occurs when the aircraft is being initialization on the violent moving surface, for instance, ships that are on the rough sea. Do not attempt to power on the aircraft in this scenario.
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54 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. AppendixAppendixSpecicationsAircraftModel Phantom3 4KWeight (Battery & Propellers Included) 1280 gMax. Ascent Speed 5 m/sMax. Descent Speed 3 m/sMax. Speed 16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level 6000 m (Software altitude limit: 120 m above takeoff point) Max. Flight Time Approximately 23 minutesOperating Temperature 0°C to 40°CGPS Mode GPS/GLONASSGimbal Controllable Range Pitch: - 90° to + 30°Vision PositioningVelocity Range < 8 m/s (2 m above ground)Altitude Range 30 cm-300 cmOperating Range 30 cm-300 cmOperating Environment Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfacesCamera Sensor Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” Effective pixels:12.4 M (total pixels: 12.76 M)Lens FOV 94° 20mm(35mm format equivalent ) f/2.8ISO Range 100-3200(video) 100-1600(photo)Electronic Shutter Speed 8s -1/8000sImage Max. Size 4000 x 3000Still Photography ModesSingle shotBurst shooting: 3/5/7 framesAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 Bracketed frames at 0.7EV BiasTime-lapseSupported SD Card Types Micro SDMax. capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating requiredVideo Recording ModesUHD : 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FHD:1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HD:1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60Max. Bitrate Of Video Storage 60 MbpsSupported File FormatsFAT32/exFATPhoto: JPEG, DNGVideo: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 40°C
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 55AppendixPhantom 3 4K User Manual WiFiOperating Frequency 2.400 GHz - 2.483 GHzMax Transmission Distance FCC: 1000 m; CE: 500 m(outdoors and unobstructed, aircraft’s altitude at 400 feet/120 m)Transmitter Power (EIRP) FCC: 27 dBm; CE: 20 dBmRemote Controller Model GL358wBOperating Frequency 5.725 GHz - 5.825 GHz, 922.7 MHz - 927.7 MHz (Japan)Max Transmission Distance FCC: 1000 m; CE: 500 m(outdoors and unobstructed, aircraft’s altitude at 400 feet/120 m)Operating Temperature Range 0°C- 40°CBattery 6000 mAh LiPo 2SMobile Device Holder Tablets and smartphones Transmitter Power(EIRP) FCC: 19 dBm; CE: 14 dBmWorking Voltage 1.2 A @7.2 VChargerVoltage 17.4 VRated Power 100 W Intelligent Flight Battery ( PH3-4480 mAh-15.2 V )Capacity 4480 mAhVoltage 15.2 VBattery Type LiPo 4SEnergy 68 WhNet Weight 365 gOperating Temperature -10°C- 40°CMax. Charging Power 100 WAircraft Status Indicator DescriptionNormal Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Turning on and Self-Diagnostics 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)
56 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. AppendixPhantom 3 4K User ManualFirmwares UpdateUse Micro SD card to update the aircraft and Intelligent Flight Battery. Connect to the Internet, launch the DJI GO app. The DJI GO app will start checking for available firmware updates automatically. Follow the on-screen instruction to update the latest rmware for the aircraft, remote controller and intelligent ight battery.Intelligent Flight Mode Intelligent Flight mode includes Course Lock, Home Lock, Point of Interest (POI), Follow Me and Waypoints features to assist users to create professional shoots during the ight. Course Lock and Home Point lock helps to lock the orientation of aircraft so that the user can focus more on other operations. Point of Interest, Follow Me and Waypoints mode enable aircraft to y automatically according to the pre-set ight maneuvers.Course Lock Lock the current nose direction as the aircraft’s forward direction. The aircraft will move in the locked directions regardless of its orientation (yaw angle). Home Lock Pull the pitch stick backward to move the aircraft toward its recorderd Home Point. Point of Interest The aircraft will orbit around the subject automatically to allow the operator can be more focus on framing their shoot on the subject in Point of Interest.Follow Me A virtual tether is created between the aircraft and the mobile device so that the aircraft can track your movement as you move. Note that Follow Me performance is subject to the GPS accuracy on the mobile device. WaypointsRecord a ight path, then the aircraft will y along the same path repeatedly while you control the camera and orientation. The ight path can be saved and re-apply in the future.Enable Multiple Flight Mode by launching the DJI GO app > Camera View > > Advanced Settings > Mulitple Flight Mode before using the Intelligent Flight Mode for the rst time.After-Sales InformationVisit the following pages to learn more about After-sales policy and warranty information:1. After-sales Policy: http://www.dji.com/service2. Refund Policy: http://www.dji.com/service/refund-return3. Paid Repair Service: http://www.dji.com/service/repair-service4. Warranty Service: http://www.dji.com/service/warranty-serviceWarning Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning Fast Red Flashing Critical Battery Warning Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error — Solid Red Critical Error Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 57AppendixPhantom 3 4K User Manual FCC Warning MessageAny changes or modications 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 W325 should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: —Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. IC RSS warningThis device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.Le présent areil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence.L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:(1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et(2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.IC Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.This W325 should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body.
58 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. AppendixPhantom 3 4K User Manual KCC Warning Message“해당무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없습니다 .” “해당 무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음”NCC Warning Message低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d'exposition de rayonnement RF IC établies pour un environnement Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec une distance minimale de 20cm entre le radiateur & votre corps.non controlé. Cet émetteur ne doit pas être co-implanté ou fonctionner en conjonction avec toute autreantenne ou transmetteur.Any Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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