SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY WM3231507 Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Part II

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User Manual Part II

© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 15AircraftPhantom 3 Professional User Manual There are two options for Dynamic Home Point.1. Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point. 2. Set the mobile device's coordinate as the new Home Point. Setting Up Dynamic Home PointFollow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point:1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the “Camera” page.2. Tap“ ”and select“ ”, to set the mobile device’s coordinates as the new Home Point.3. Tap“ ”and select“ ”, to set the aircraft’s coordinates as the new Home Point.4. The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set successfully.Vision Positioning SystemDJI 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 Phantom 3 Professional can hover in place more precisely and y indoors or in other environments where there is no GPS signal available. The main components of DJI Vision Positioning are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 Professional, including [1] one monocular camera and [2]two sonar sensors. Using Vision Positioning Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Professional is powered on. No manual action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in the indoor environment where no GPS is available. By using the sensors on the Vision Positioning system, Phantom 3 Professional can perform precision hovering even when no GPS is available. [1][2]
16 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. AircraftPhantom 3 Professional User ManualFlight Recorder Flight data is automatically recorded to the SD card. This includes ight telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters. Access these data from the DJI Pilot app through the Aircraft Micro-USB Port. Attaching and Detaching the Propellers Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Professional. The grey or black nut on the propeller indicates the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning:1. Toggle the switch to “P” mode.2. Place the aircraft on a at surface. Notice that the Vision Positioning system cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations. 3. Power on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator will ash twice in green light, which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off, and the aircraft will hover in place.The performance of your Vision Positioning System is subject to the surface you are ying 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 not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations: Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). Flying over a highly reective surfaces. Flying at high speeds(over 8 m/s at 2 meters or over 4 m/s at 1 meter). Flying over water or transparent surfaces. Flying over moving surfaces or objects. Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically. Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux > 100,000) surfaces. Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with same design). Flying over inclined surfaces that will deect sound waves away from the aircraft. Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness of the sensors. The effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 3 meters. Vision Positioning system may not function properly when the aircraft is ying over water. Vision Positioning system may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light conditions (less than 100 lux). Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is in operation. Vision Positioning system may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the ground (below 0.5 meters) in fast speed.Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals.
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 17AircraftPhantom 3 Professional User Manual Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off. Wear gloves when handling propellers. Manually tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached rmly.Detaching the Propellers Hold the motor still. Then spin the propeller in the unlock direction indicated on the propeller itself. Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and rmly before every ight. Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each ight. DO NOT use aged, chipped, or broken propellers. To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or motors when they are spinning. ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer ight experience. DJI Intelligent Flight BatteryThe DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, voltage of 15.2 V, and smart charge-discharge functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger.the propellers properly, match the nut with the axis on the motors of your Phantom 3 Professional.Propellers Grey cap Black capFigure Attach On Motors with a grey axis Motors with a black axisLegends Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten Unlock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove Attaching the Propellers1. Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto a motor with the grey axis and spin the propellers clockwise to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motor with the black axis and spin the propellers counter clockwise to secure its position. Be sure to completely tighten each propeller by hand before ight.
18 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. AircraftPhantom 3 Professional User ManualFlight Intelligent Flight BatteryChargerBattery must be fully charged before using it for the rst time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery" for more information .Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger is 100W. DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions1. 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 for more than 10 days to prevent swelling. It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Dis-charge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app. 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 0°C(32°F) and 40°C (104°F). 7. Over Current Protection: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 8 A) is detected. 8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 12 V to prevent over-discharge damage9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected.10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJI Pilot app shows warning message when damaged battery cell is detected.11. Battery Error History Browse the battery error history from the DJI Pilot app. 12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 20 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 Disclaimer and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines before use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage.Using the Battery Powering ON/OFFPowering On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. The Power LED will 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.LED1LED2Battery Level IndicatorsLED3LED4Power Button (Bulit-in LED)
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 19AircraftPhantom 3 Professional User Manual Low Temperature Notice:1. Battery capacity is signicantly reduced when ying in low temperature environment (< 0°C ).2. It is not recommended to use the battery in extremely low temperature (< -10°C) environment. Battery voltage should reach to the appropriate level when using in the environment where temperature range between minus 10°C to 5°C. 3. Stop ying when DJI Pilot app displays “Low Battery Level Warning” in low temperature environment. 4. Place the battery indoors to warm up the battery before using it in the low temperature environment. 5. To ensure the performance of the battery, keep the battery body temperature above 20°C.In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to warm up for approximately 1-2 minutes before taking off.Checking the battery level The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining power the battery has. When the battery is powered off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery level. See below for details.The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and discharging. The indicators are dened below. : LED is on. : LED is ashing. : LED is off.Battery Level LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level87.5%~100% 75%~87.5% 62.5%~75% 50%~62.5% 37.5%~50% 25%~37.5% 12.5%~25% 0%~12.5% =0%Battery lifeThe 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:
20 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. AircraftPhantom 3 Professional User ManualBattery LifeLED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life90%~100% 80%~90% 70%~80% 60%~70% 50%~60% 40%~50% 30%~40% 20%~30% below 20%When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used.For more information about the battery, launch DJI Pilot app and check the information under the battery tab.Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (100-240 V 50/60 Hz).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 is fully charged when Battery Level Indicators are all off. 5. Air cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each ight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature before storing it for an extended period. Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Professional. Never insert or remove a battery when it is powered on.ChargerIntelligent Flight Battery Power Outlet
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 21AircraftPhantom 3 Professional User Manual Battery Level Indicators while ChargingLED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 0%~25% 25%~50% 50%~75%75%~100% Fully ChargedCharging 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 any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to turn off the Bat-tery 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. 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 Professional’s Battery Compartment and power 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 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.
22 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Remote ControllersThis chapter describes the features of the remote controller that includes, how to operate the aircraft and camera.
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 23Remote ControllersRemote ControlRemoteControllerProleThe Phantom 3 Professional remote control is a multi-function wireless communication device that in-tegrates the video downlink ground 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 functions, such as taking and previewing photos and video, and controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The current battery level is displayed by LEDs on the front panel of the remote control. Compliance Version: The remote control is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 , Mode 2. Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle. Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle.Do not operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalent to a soccer eld) to prevent transmission interference. Remote Controller Operations Powering On and Off the Remote ControllerThe Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacity of 6000 mHA. 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. Press and hold the Power Button to power on the remote controller. 3. The remote controller beeps when it is powered on. The Status LED will blink green rapidly, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LED will show a solid green light when linking is complete.4. Repeat step 2 to power off the remote controller. Charging Remote ControllerCharge the remote controller via supplied charger. Refer to the gure below for more details.
24 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Remote ControllersPhantom 3 Professional User ManualChargerPower OutletPower ButtonControlling CameraShoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Play-back Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control. [1] Camera Settings DialTurn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture without letting go of the remote controller. Move the dial button to left or right to view the pictures or videos in playback mode.[2] Playback ButtonPress to view images or 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] 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 ControllersPhantom 3 Professional User Manual Stick Neutral/ mid point: Control sticks of the Remote Control are placed at the central position.Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the central position.Remote Control(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.Push the throttle stick up to takeoff.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 counter clock-wise, and push the stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 Professional will stay facing its current direction. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional 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 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 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 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 ight.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 ControllersPhantom 3 Professional 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 GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of P mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on GPS signal strength and Vision Positioning sensors:P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for hovering P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is controlled. A mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for stabilization. The aircraft only uses its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return home if remote control signal is lost if the Home Point is recorded successfully. F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix.The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the DJI Pilot app, enter the “Camera” page, tap “MODE”, and then activate “Multiple Flight Mode” .RTH button Press and hold this button to start the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. The LED around the RTH Button will blink white to indicate the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain the control of the aircraft.
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 27Remote ControllersPhantom 3 Professional User Manual Connecting Mobile DeviceTilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the clamp. Adjust the clamp to secure your mo-bile device. Then connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller. Optimal Transmission RangeThe signal transmission between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range that dis-played in the picture shown below:Optimal Transmission Rangestrong weakEnsure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance and position between the operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmission performance. Remote Controller Status LEDThe Status LED reects connection status between remote control and aircraft. The RTH LED shows the Return to Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains details on these indicators. RTH LEDStatus LED
28 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Remote ControllersPhantom 3 Professional 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 with 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 .. .. .. Aircraft Return to Home in progress. The Remote Status Indicator will blink red, 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. Power on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI Pilot app.2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery.3. Enter “Camera” view and tap on and then tap “Linking RC” button as shown below. RC Control SettingRC CalibrationStick ModeBattery infoC1 C2 Battery infoDefault 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 ControllersPhantom 3 Professional User Manual Remote controller will disconnect from the linked 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. Linking ButtonRC Control SettingRC CalibrationStick ModeBattery infoC1 C2 Battery infoDefault 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 shown below. Press the Linking button to start linking. The LED to the left of the linking button blinks green to indicate that the aircraft is ready to link, and it blinks solid green when linking is complete. The Remote Controller Status Indicator will display solid green if Link is succeed. 4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and "beep" sound is emitted.
30 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Gimbal CameraThis chapter provides the technical specifications of the camera, explains the operating mode of the gimbal.
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 31Gimbal CameraCamera and Gimbal CameraProleThe on-board camera supports 4K video capture up to 4096 x 2160p24 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 time-lapse mode. A live preview of what the camera is seeing before you shoot videos and pictures is supported through the DJI Pilot App. Camera Micro-SD Card SlotTo store your photos and videos, plug in the Micro-SD card into the slot shown below before powering on the Phantom 3 Professional. The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 16 GB Micro-SD card and supports up to a 64 GB Micro-SD card. A UHS-1 type Micro-SD card is recommended, because of the fast read and write capability of these cards enables you to store high-resolution video data. Do not remove Micro-SD card from the Phantom 3 Professional when it is powered on. Camera Data PortPower on the Phantom 3 Professional and then connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to down-load photos or videos from the camera to your computer. Power on the aircraft before attempting to access the les on the Micro-SD card.
32 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. Gimbal CameraPhantom 3 Professional User ManualCamera OperationUse 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”. GimbalGimbalProleThe 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.Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control pitch movement of the camera by default. Note that you cannot control the pan movement of the camera by default. Gimbal Operation ModesTwo 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: Follow Mode The angle between Gimbal’s orientation and aircraft’s nose remains constant at all times. One user alone can control the pitch motion of the gimbal.FPV Mode The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a First-Person-View ying experience. 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 at, 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. -90°0°30°
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 33Gimbal CameraPhantom 3 Professional User Manual ②①③Anti-drop KitThe Anti-drop Kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. Two have been mounted on delivery. If new ones are required, take the gimbal and press part [1] through the center hole of the Vibration Absorber the center hole of part [2]. Lock them together as shown in [3]. Mounting the Anti-drop Kit diagonally is recommended.
34 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. DJI Pilot App This chapter introduce the four main sections of the DJI Pilot app.
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 35DJI Pilot App DJI Pilot AppThe DJI Pilot app is a mobile app designed specically for the Phantom 3 Professional. Use this app to control the gimbal, camera and other features of your ight system. The app also comes with Map, Acad-emy and User Center, for conguring your aircraft and sharing the photos and videos with your friends. 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 Professional’s camera. You can also congure various camera parameters from the Camera page. CAMERA ACADEMY USER CENTERMAPUnited StatesMountain View1/320 4821JPEG 4K 30ISO 100 EV 0 00:22:16Safe to Fly (GPS)MODECLP-GPSH: D:V.SM/S M/SH.S24.28.3 1.2M2M39M200m0 200m0[16][15][14][13] [11][12][10][9][8][7][6][5][4][3][2][1]
36 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. DJI Pilot App Phantom 3 Professional User Manual[1] Flight Mode: The text next to this icon indicates the current ight mode. Tap to enter MC (Main Controller) Settings. Modify ight limits, perform compass calibration, and set the gain values. [2] GPS Signal Strength: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicates adequate GPS strength. [3] IOC Settings : This icon shows which IOC setting that the aircraft has entered when in F Mode. Tap to enter IOC setting menu and select the desired IOC setting.[4] System Status : This icon shows current aircraft system status, such as GPS signal health.[5] Battery Level Indicator : The battery level indicator dynamically displays the battery level. The color zones on the battery level indicator represent different battery levels. [6] Remote Controller Signal : This icon shows the strength of remote controller signal.[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength : This icon shows the HD video downlink signal strength between the aircraft and the remote controller. [8] Battery Level: This icon shows the current battery level.Tap to enter battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds and view the battery warning history in this page.[9] General Settings : Tap this icon to enter General Settings page. Select parameter metric, reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal pitch value and toggle ight route display on this page. [10] Camera Operation BarShutter : Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select burst or time-lapsed shooting. Record : Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Vid-eo Recording Button on the remote controller, which has the same function.Playback : Tap to enter playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 37DJI Pilot App Phantom 3 Professional User Manual captured.Camera Settings : Tap to enter the camera exposure value setting. User may switch from Auto exposure mode to Advance or Manual mode.[11] MapDisplaytheightpathofthecurrentmission.TaptoswitchfromtheCameraGUItotheMapGUI.[12] Vision Positioning : This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors.[13] Flight TelemetryVision Positioning StatusIcon is highlighted when 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) Pitching of the boundary between light blue and dark blue area shows roll angle.[14] Return to Home (RTH) : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point.200m0 200m0
38 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. DJI Pilot App Phantom 3 Professional User Manual[15] Auto Takeoff/Landing / : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing.[16] Back : Tap to return to the main GUI.
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 39DJI Pilot App Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Map User can view the current ight route in a larger map view in this page. You can also perform Auto takeoffand Landing in the page. Ensure your mobile device has access to the Internet. Due to the map datarequired, Wi-Fi connection is recommended. Internet access is required to cache the map, if Wi-Fi isunavailable, mobile data service is required.AcademyDownload user manual, view tutorial videos and practice your ight skills using the simulator in this page. You can also use FilmMaker to create and edit the video clips captured by the aircraft. User CenterYou can sync the picture and videos to the mobile device, view the ight records and check your DJI account status in the User Center. Use the DJI registered account to login to the User Center.
40 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. FlightThis chapter describes the flight safety and ight restrictions.
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 41FlightFlightOnce pre-ight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the ight simulator in the DJI Pilot App to practice the ight skills and learn to y safely. Ensure that all ights are carried out in a wide open area. Flight Environment Requirements1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 10 m/s , snow, rain and smog.2. Only y in open areas. Tall and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board compass and GPS signal.3. Avoid approaching the obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of water.4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not ying in the area with high levels of electromagnetism, including 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 ying 19, 685 feet (6000 m) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft per-formance may be affected.6. The Phantom 3 Professional cannot operate within the polar areas.Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 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 ight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and legally. The ight limits function includes height limits, distance limits and No Fly Zones.When operating in “P” Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage ight. In “A” mode only height limits work and ights cannot go higher than 1640 feet (500 m) .Maximumightaltitude&RadiusLimitsMaximum ight altitude & Radius limit ying height and distance, and the user may change these settings in the DJI Pilot App. For Be aware that, the maximum ight altitude value cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 m). Once complete, your Phantom 3 Professional will y in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these settings. The tables below show the details of these limits. Maximum Flight Altitude Max RadiusHome PointHeight of aircraft when powered on
42 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. FlightPhantom 3 Professional User ManualGPS Signal Weak Blinking YellowFlight Limits DJI Pilot App Aircraft Status Indicator Maximum Flight AltitudeFlight height restricted to 1640 feet (500 m) and under. Warning: Height limit reached. None.Max Radius No limits If you y out of the limit, you can still control the Inspire, but cannot y it further. If the Inspire ies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will y back within range automatically. Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas Restricted areas include airports worldwide. All restricted areas are listed on the DJI ofcial website at http://www.dji.com/y-safe/category-mc. Restricted areas are divided into category A and category B. Category A areas cover major international airport such as LAX and Heathrow and no-drone zones, while category B areas includes smaller airports.Category A Safety Zone (1) The category A “safety zone” is comprised of a small “no-y zone” and a range of “restricted-altitude zones”. Flight is prevented in the “no-y zone” but can continue with height restrictions in the restrict-ed-altitude zone.(2) A radius of R1 miles (km) around a designated safety zone is a no-y zone, inside which takeoff is prevented. The value of R1 is determined by the size of the airport. (3) From R1 to R1 + 1 miles (R1 + 1.6 km) around restricted areas are altitude restricted, with maximum altitude going from 66 feet (20 m) at R1 miles to 1640 feet (500 m) at R1 + 1 miles (R1 + 1.6 km). (4) A “warning zone” has been set around the safety zone. When you y within 320 feet (100m) of the safety zone, a warning message will appear on the DJI Pilot App.GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green Flight Limits DJI Pilot 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.
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 43FlightPhantom 3 Professional User Manual Category B Safety Zone (1) Category B “safety zone” is comprised of a “no-y zone” and a “warning zone”.(2) R mile around the safety zone is a designated “no-y zone”. The value of R is determined by the size of the airport.(3) A “warning zone” has been set around the safety zone. When you y within 0.6 miles (1 km) of this zone, a warning will appear on the DJI Pilot App.R166 feet1 mile320 feet R2Safety Zone1640 feet100m RR166 feet1 mile320 feet R2Safety Zone1640 feet100m R
44 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. FlightPhantom 3 Professional User ManualGPS Signal Strong Blinking Green Zone Restriction DJI Pilot 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 P mode activates the aircraft will automatically descend to land then stop its motors after landing. Warning: You are in a No-fly zone, automatic landing has begun. (aircraft is entering the area within R1 radius)Restricted-altitude ight zoneIf the aircraft enters the restricted area in A mode but P mode activates, it will descend to a safe altitude and hover 15 feet (4.5 m) below the safe altitude.Warning: You are in a restricted zone. Descending to safe altitude. (If you are between the range of R1 and R2 radius)Warning: You are in a restricted zone. Max ight height restricted to between 20 m and 500 m. Fly Cautiously.(If you are between the range of R1 and R2 radius)Warning zone No ight restriction applies, but there will be warning message.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 the safety zone, aircraft status indicator will blink red quickly 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 red blinking. For safety reasons, please do not y close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, city centers and other special areas. Maintain line of sight of the aircraft.
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 45FlightPhantom 3 Professional User Manual Pre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 as normal.5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal.6. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft.Calibrating the CompassIMPORTANT: 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 ight performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance. DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground. DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones. DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. DO NOT calibrate indoors.Calibration ProceduresChoose an open area to carry out the following procedures. 1. Ensure the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass in the Checklist, or if you have changed your position since last calibrating it, tap “MODE” in the app and select “Compass Calibration” to calibrate the compass. 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.
46 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. FlightPhantom 3 Professional User Manual3. 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 show solid red.If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your aircraft to a different location to calibrate the compass.Calibrate the compass before each ight. Launch DJI Pilot App, follow the on-screen instruction to calibrate the compass.When to Recalibrate1. When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow.2. When ying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last ight. 3. When the mechanical structure of the Phantom 3 Professional has changed.4. When severe drifting occurs in ight, i.e. Phantom 3 Professional does not y in straight line.Auto Take-off and Auto LandingAuto Take-offUse 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 DJI Pilot app, enter “Camera” page. 2. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode.3. Go through the pre-ight checklist. 4. Tap“ ”, and conrm ight conditions. Slide to conrm and take-off. 5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.2 meters above ground. Auto-Landing
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 47FlightPhantom 3 Professional User Manual Flight Test Take off/Landing Procedures 1. Place the aircraft on open, at ground with battery indicators facing towards you.2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device, then the Intelligent Flight Battery.3. Launch the DJI Pilot App and enter the Camera page.4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is safe to y now. If it ashes 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.6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app. 7. To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle slowly to descend.8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or more until the motors stop.9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery rst, followed by the Remote Controller.Stopping MotorsThere are two methods to stop the motors.Method 1: When Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the throttle down , then conduct CSC . Mo-tors will 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.Use auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green. Follow the steps below to use auto-landing:1. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode.2. Check the landing area condition before tapping “ ”, to perform landing. Starting/Stopping the MotorsStarting MotorsA Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors instead of simply pushing the stick up. Push both sticks to their bottom corners to start the motors. Once the motors have spun up, release both sticks simultaneously. Method 1 Method 2
48 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. FlightPhantom 3 Professional User Manual When the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during ight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicator blinking red slowly or rapidly during ight. Watch video tutorials about ight for more ight information.Video Suggestions and Tips1. Go through the checklist before each ight.2. Select desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI Pilot app.3. Shoot the video when ying in P mode only.4. Always y in good weather, such as sunny or windless days.5. Change camera settings that suit you. These include photo format and exposure compensation.6. Perform ight tests to establish ight routes and scenes.7. Push the sticks gently to make aircraft movements stable and smooth.
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50 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. FAQTroubleshooting (FAQ)
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52 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. AppendixAppendixSpecicationsAircraftWeight (Battery & Propellers Included) 1284 gMax Ascent Speed 6 m/sMax Descent Speed 2 m/sMax Speed 16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)Max Flight Altitude 6000 mMax Flight Time Approximately 24 minutesOperating Temperature 0°C to 40°CGPS Mode GPS/GLOSNASSGimbal Controllable Range Pitch - 90° to + 30°Vision PositioningVelocity Range Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground)Altitude Range 5 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/2.8, focus at ∞ISO Range 100-3200(video) 100-1600(photo)Electronic Shutter Speed 8s -1/8000sImage Max Size 4000 x 3000 Still Photography ModesSingle shootBurst 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 : 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FHD:1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60 HD:1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60Max 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. 53AppendixPhantom 3 Professional User Manual Remote Controller Operating Frequency 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHzTransmitting Distance 2000 m (Outdoor And Unobstructed)Video Output Port USB Operating Temperature Range 0°C- 40°CBattery 6000 mAh LiPo 2SMobile Device Holder tablet and phoneWorking Voltage 1.2 A @7.4 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 370 gOperating Temperature -10°- 40°Max Charging Power 100 WAircraft Status Indicator DescriptionNormal 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
54 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. AppendixPhantom 3 Professional User ManualIntelligent Orientation Control (IOC)IOC allows users to lock the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. There are three working modes for IOC and you may select the desired IOC modes from the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works under F mode, and user must toggle the ight mode switch to Position 1 to activate IOC. Refer to the table below:Course Lock (CL) Its forward direction is pointing to the nose direction when recording, which is xed until you re-record it or exit from CL.Home Lock (HL)* Record a Home Point (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraft far from or near to the HP. Point of Interest (POI)* Point of Interest. Record a point of interest (POI), the aircraft can circle around the POI, and the nose always points to the POI.*Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon.Prerequisites of IOCUse the IOC feature under the following condition: Modes IOC GPS enabled GPS counts Flight Distance LimitsCourse Lock No None NoneHome Lock Yes Aircraft ≥10m Home PointPOI Yes Aircraft 5m~500m Point of InterestUsing IOCToggle the Flight Mode Switch “F” mode and follow the instructions prompted on the DJI Pilot app to se-lect the desired IOC features.
© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 55AppendixPhantom 3 Professional User Manual FCC ComplianceFCC Warning MessageAny Changes or modications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 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: The equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The W323A 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 warningThe device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)The device may not cause interference, and (2)The 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 W323A should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body.Any Changes or modications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
56 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. AppendixPhantom 3 Professional 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。
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