dji Inspire 1 Pro User manual
INSPIRE 1 PRO
V1.2
2016.05
User Manual
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Using this manual
Legends
Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference
Before Flight
The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Inspire 1
Pro.
1. In the Box
2. Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer
3. Quick Start Guide
4. Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines
5. User Manual
information.
Watch the video tutorials
Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Inspire 1 Pro correctly and safely:
http://www.dji.com/product/inspire-1-pro-and-raw/video
Download the DJI GO app
Download and install the DJI GO app before use. Scan the QR code or visit
“http://m.dji.net/djigo” to download the app.
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
Searching for Keywords
Navigating to a Topic
Printing this Document
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Contents
Using this manual
Legends
Before Flight
Watch the video tutorials
Download the DJI GO app
Introduction
Feature Highlights
Assemble the Aircraft
Installing the Gimbal and Camera
Aircraft Diagram
Remote Controller Diagram
Aircraft
Flight Controller
Flight Mode
Flight Status Indicator
Return to Home (RTH)
Dynamic Home Point
Vision Positioning System
Flight Recorder
Attaching and Detaching the Propellers
DJI Intelligent Flight Battery
Remote Controllers
Remote Controller Operations
Dual Remote Controllers Mode
Remote Controller Status LED
Linking the Remote Controller
Remote Controller Compliance Version
Used with the DJI Focus
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Gimbal and Camera
Status LED
Gimbal
DJI GO App
Camera
Library
Explore
Me
Flight
Flight Environment Requirements
Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area
Calibrating the Compass
Auto Take-off and Auto Landing
Flight Test
Starting/Stopping the Motors
FAQ
Appendix
Intelligent Flight
How to Update Firmware
FCC Compliance
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This chapter describes the features of
the aircraft and explains the components
on the aircraft and remote controllers.
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Introduction
The Inspire 1 Pro is brand new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HD video
can capture an unobstructed 360 degree view from its camera. The built-in camera has an integrated
gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing space. When no GPS signal is
Feature Highlights
of the box. Featuring an onboard camera equipped with a 15mm f/1.7 (35 mm format equivalent 30 mm)
HD Video Downlink:
system. It also provides dual controllers mode.
Landing gear: Retractable landing gear that enables an unobstructed panoramic view from the camera.
DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a
battery management system.
Flight Controller:
precision when no GPS is available.
Assemble the Aircraft
Unlocking Travel Mode
The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode before
1. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment.
3. Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times.
4. Power off the aircraft.
Travel Mode Toggle×4 Landing Mode
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section for more information about Master remote controller.
Be sure to remove the gimbal from the aircraft before switch from Landing Mode to Travel Mode.
the travel modes to the landing mode. Do not place the aircraft on the rough and sound-absorbing
surface (e.g. carpet) before switching between the travel modes and landing mode.
Installing the Gimbal and Camera
The following steps use the DJI MFT 15mm f/1.7 ASPH as illustration of how to mount the camera lens to
the camera body. Be sure to power off the battery before installation.
1. Remove the camera body cap.
3. Remove the lens cap and rear cap.
lenses in the future.
DJI MFT 15mm f/1.7 ASPH
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.8
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm f/1.8
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.8 (For still photography)
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ (For still photography)
Lens Release Button
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Lens Release Button
It is recommended to wrap a dust cover around the lens to prevent contamination. DJI
produces dedicated dust covers for the DJI MFT 15mm f/1.7 ASPH and the Panasonic
Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH. Other lenses may require you to purchase
a third-party dust cover.
attaching and detaching the camera lens.
Some lenses must not be used with a lens hood. Be sure to check the table above for
accessory requirements for your lens.
Be sure to set the lens to AF mode.
Always hold down the Lens Release Button before rotating the Lens Lock to unlock it.
Lens Hood
Balancing Ring (or Filter)
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7
Click
5
4
into the body of the camera.
5. Rotate the camera lens clockwise until you hear a click.
6. Rotate the Lens Lock counterclockwise to lock it.
8. Insert the Micro SD card.
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the Zenmuse X5.
Attach the Zenmuse X5
Ensure to power off the aircraft.
1. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position.
2. Align the key on the damping plate with the slot on the gimbal’s pan motor.
4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the locked position.
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Preparing Remote Controller
Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antenna as shown.
your mobile device.
the remote controller.
Attaching 1345T Quick-Release Propellers
Following the steps below to attach the 1345T Quick-Release propellers.
1. Pair the propellers and motors with arrows of the same color (red or white).
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Propeller Lock
Rotate the propeller lock until
the arrows are aligned and you
hear a click.
Attach the propeller onto
the motor.
lock until you hear a click.
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Aircraft Diagram
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[9]
[10 ]
[11 ]
[12 ]
[13 ]
GPS
Propeller (P20)
Motor
Front LED (P14)
Landing gear
Intelligent Flight Battery (P20)
Aircraft Micro-USB Port
Rear LED (P14)
Vision Positioning Sensors (P18)
Aircraft Status Indicator (P15)
Remote Controller Diagram
[1] Antennas (P31)
Relays aircraft control and video signal.
[2] Mobile Device Holder
Mounting place for your mobile device.
[3] Control Stick
[4] Return Home (RTH) Button (P15)
Press and hold the button to initiate Return to
Home (RTH).
[5] Transformation Switch (P29)
Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower
the landing gear.
[1]
[2]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[9]
[3]
[12]
[7]
[8]
[9]
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[6] Battery Level LEDs
Displays the current battery level.
[7] Status LED
Displays the power status.
[11]
[12]
[16] [17] [18] [19]
[10]
[13]
[14]
[15]
[8] Power Button
Used to power on or power off the remote controller.
[9] RTH LED
[10] Camera Settings Dial
Turn the dial to adjust camera settings.
Only functions when the remote controller is
connected to a mobile device running the DJI
GO app.
[11] Playback Button
Playback the captured images or videos.
[12] Shutter Button
set number of photos will be taken with one
press.
[13] Flight Mode Switch
[14] Video Recording Button
Press to start recording video. Press again to
stop recording.
[15] Gimbal Dial
Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal.
[16] Mini-HDMI Port
port to get a live HD video preview of what the
camera sees.
[17] Micro-USB Port
For connecting the remote controller to your
computer.
[18] CAN Bus Port
Reserved for future use.
[19] USB Port
DJI GO app controls and features.
[20]
[21]
[22]
[23]
[20] GPS Module
Used to pinpoint the location of the remote
controller.
[21] Back Left Button
[22] Power Port
remote controller’s internal battery.
[23] Back Right Button
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Aircraft
This chapter describes the features of
System and the Intelligent Flight Battery.
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Flight Status Indicator
The Front and Rear LED show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LED displays solid red and the
Rear LED displays solid green.
information about the Aircraft Status Indicator:
Aircraft
Flight Controller
Dynamic Home Point. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. A
Flight Mode
P mode (Positioning) : P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of
Vision Positioning sensors:
P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision
Positioning for hovering
so only altitude is controlled.
A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft
F mode (Function):
Mode Switch” on P29 for more information.
Front LED Rear LED
Aircraft Status Indicator
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Normal
Alternatively Power on and self-check
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)
Safe to Fly (A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning)
Warning
Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning
Fast Red Flashing
Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error
—
Solid Red
Return to Home (RTH)
The Return to Home (RTH) brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three cases
GPS Description
Home Point
The Home Point is the location at which your aircraft takes off when the
the GPS icon ( ). If you are using the Dynamic Home Point
move around and when the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks green.
Smart RTH
Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to “RTH button” on P30 for more information) or the
RTH button in the DJI GO app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to the
Smart RTH and regain the control.
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Battery Level
Warning Remark Aircraft Status
Indicator DJI GO app Flight Instructions
Low battery
level warning
The battery
power is low.
Please land the
aircraft.
Aircraft status
indicator blinks
RED slowly.
Tap “Go-home” to have
the aircraft return to the
Home point and land
will automatically go home
and land after 10 seconds.
Remote controller will sound
an alarm.
Fly the aircraft
back and land
it as soon as
stop the motors
and replace the
battery.
battery level
warning
The aircraft
must land
immediately.
Aircraft status
indicator blinks
RED quickly.
The DJI GO app screen will
descend. Remote controller
will sound an alarm.
The aircraft
will begin to
descend and land
automatically.
Estimated
remaining
Estimated
based on current
battery level.
N/A N/A N/A
Low Battery RTH
The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that
may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately
when these warnings are shown. DJI GO app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Home Point
when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is
taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the RTH by pressing once on the RTH button. The
thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its
distance from the Home Point.
Aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft to land to the ground
from the current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft’s orientation during the
landing process.
Battery level indicator
warning(Red)
Low battery
level warning
level(Green)
Power requires
to return home
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meter (65 feet) radius of the Home Point.
view and select “MODE” to set the Failsafe altitude.
Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle
stick if the aircraft reaches 20 m altitudes or beyond during Failsafe.
When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land
appropriate location for landing.
Failsafe RTH
Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for
more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and compass is working
normally. Return home process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if
a remote controller signal is resumed.
Failsafe Illustration
GPS
Dynamic Home Point
Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in
motion and require a Home Point that is different from the
takeoff point. GPS module is located at the position shown in
Ensure the space above the GPS module is not
obstructed when using Dynamic Home Point.
5 Go Home(20m can be set)
1 Record Home Point (HP)
Blinking Green
Blinking Green
6 Landing after Hovering 15secs
4
Signal Lost Lasts 3secs.
Height over HP>20m
Elevate to 20m
Height over HP<=20m
20m
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There are two options for Dynamic Home Point.
1. Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point.
2. Set the remote controller’s coordinate as the new Home Point.
Setting Up Dynamic Home Point
Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point:
2. Tap“ ”and select“
3. Tap“ ”and select“ aircraft’s coordinates as the new Home Point.
4. The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set successfully.
Vision Positioning System
DJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic and image data to help the aircraft
sonar sensors and[2]one monocular camera.
Using Vision Positioning
Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Inspire 1 Pro is powered on. No manual action is
required. Vision Positioning is typically used in the indoor environment where no GPS is available. By
when no GPS is available.
[2]
[1]
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Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning:
2. Place the Inspire 1 Pro on a flat surface. Notice that the Vision Positioning
system cannot work properly on surfaces without pattern variations.
The performance of your Inspire 1 Pro’s Vision Positioning System is subject to the surface you are
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 at high speeds (over 8m/s at 2 meters or over 4m/s at 1 meter).
Flying over water or transparent surfaces.
Flying over moving surfaces or objects.
Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically.
Flying over 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).
auto-land if it is in “P” mode.
Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness
of the sensors.
The effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 2.5 meters.
Vision Positioning system may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light
conditions (less than 100lux).
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.
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Intelligent Flight Battery
Flight Recorder
Flight data is automatically stored in the internal storage device of the aircraft. User can gain access to
Attaching and Detaching the Propellers
Attaching the Propellers
Refer to for details.
Detaching the Propellers
Release the propeller lock and remover the propeller.
or broken propellers.
DJI Intelligent Flight Battery
discharge functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger.
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