dji Matrice 600 Pro User manual

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MATRICE 600 PRO
User Manual

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Using This Manual
Legends
Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference
Information
The MATRICETM 600 Pro does not include a gimbal or camera. A corresponding gimbal or camera is
required for certain functions mentioned in this manual.
Before Flight
The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to help you get the most out of your
Matrice 600 Pro.
1. In the Box
2. Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines
3. Quick Start Guide
4. Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines
5. User Manual
Check to see that you have all of the components listed in the In the Box document. Before assembly, read
the Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines. Then prepare for your rst ight by using the Quick Start Guide. For
more information, please refer to the User Manual available on the DJI website (http://www.dji.com).
Download DJI Assistant 2
When using your Matrice 600 Pro for the rst time, you will need to activate it in the DJI Assistant 2
software.
http://www.dji.com/matrice600-pro/info#downloads
DJI Assistant 2 supports Windows 7 (or later) or OS X 10.11 (or later).
Download DJI GO App
Download and install the DJI GOTM app before use. Scan the QR code or visit http://m.dji.net/djigo to
download the app.
DJI GO supports iOS 8.0 (or later ) or Android 4.1.2 (or later).

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Warning
The rotating propellers can cause serious damage and injury. Fly with caution at all times.
Assembly Warning
1. Ensure that all other parts are installed before inserting the Intelligent Flight Batteries.
2. DO NOT remove any glued-in screws.
3. The Matrice 600 Pro should be lifted off the ground when testing the landing gear or recalibrating
servo travel.
Flight Warning
1. The aircraft is not waterproof. DO NOT y in rainy or snowy weather.
2. Ensure that all parts are in good condition before each ight. DO NOT y with worn or damaged
parts.
3. Ensure that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and propellers and frame arms are
unfolded before each ight.
4. Ensure that all the GPS-compass Pro are unfolded and the arrows on the GPS-Compass Pro point
toward the front of the aircraft before each ight.
5. Ensure that all cables are connected correctly and rmly before each ight.
6. Maintain a safe distance from people, buildings, high voltage power lines, tall trees, water, and
other hazards when ying the aircraft.
7. Only use DJI TB47S/TB48S Intelligent Flight Batteries as the power supply.
8. DO NOT overload the system.
9. DO NOT go near or touch the motors or propellers when they are spinning, as this can cause
serious injury.
10. Disconnect the batteries and remove the camera during transportation to avoid damage or injury.
11. Only use compatible DJI parts.
If you encounter any problems or if you have any questions, please contact your
local DJI authorized dealer or DJI Support.
DJI Support Website:
www.dji.com/support

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Contents
Using This Manual 1
Warning 2
Product Prole 5
Introduction 5
Highlighted Features 5
Installation 6
Mounting the Landing Gear 6
Unfolding the Aircraft 6
Mounting the Gimbal (Optional) 7
Intelligent Flight Battery 8
Prole 8
Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 8
Using the Batteries 9
Remote Controller 14
Prole 14
Preparing Remote Controller 14
Remote Controller Overview 14
Remote Controller Operations 16
Dual Remote Controllers Mode 21
Remote Controller LEDs 23
Linking the Remote Controller 24
Return-to-Home (RTH) 26
Prole 26
Smart RTH 26
Low Battery RTH 26
Failsafe RTH 27
RTH Safety Notices 28
Updating the Home Point 28
A3 Pro Redundancy System 29
Mounting Positions 29
System Status 29
DJI Assistant 2 30
Installation and Launching 30
Using the DJI Assistant 2 30

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DJI GO App 32
Equipment 32
Editor 35
Skypixel 35
Me 35
Flight 36
Flight Environment 36
Flight Limits and No Fly Zones 36
Pre-Flight Checklist 39
Flight Status Indicators 40
Calibrating the Compass 41
Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 42
Starting and Stopping the Motors 42
Stopping the Motors Mid-ight 43
Flight Test 43
Appendix 44
Specications 44
Intelligent Flight Modes 47
Upgrading the Firmware 48
Retractable Landing Gear 49
Reserved Mounting Position Dimensions 51
A3 Pro Flight Control System Overview 52
Lightbridge 2 Air System Overview 54
DJI Gimbal Connection Illustrator 55
DJI Zenmuse X3 Gimbal and Camera 57

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Product Prole
Introduction
The Matrice 600 Pro is a six-rotor ying platform designed for professional aerial photography and
industrial applications. It is equipped with a dedicated DJITM A3 Pro triple-modular redundancy
system and advanced intelligent flight functions, ensuring safe and stable operation at all times.
Its mechanical design, with quick-release landing gear and mounted folding arms, make it easy to
transport, store, and prepare for ight. With a maximum takeoff weight of 15.5 kg, the Matrice 600 Pro
can meet specic needs across a range of industries.
Highlighted Features
The A3 Pro’s three GPS modules and IMUs add triple modular redundancy to greatly reduce the risk
of system failure. It is fully compatible with the DJI Onboard and Mobile SDKs, allowing developers to
optimize the ying platform for specic applications.
The Matrice 600 Pro uses six Intelligent Flight Batteries and a patented battery management system
to extend ight time and provide safe and reliable power supply. The standard DJI Hex Charger can
charge up to six Intelligent Flight Batteries and two remote controllers simultaneously.
The Matrice 600 Pro is compatible with the DJI ZENMUSETM Z30, X3, X5 series, XT gimbal and
camera, Zenmuse Z15 series HD gimbal, and Ronin-MX gimbal for professional aerial photography
and industrial applications.
The retractable landing gear included with the Matrice 600 Pro allows for clear, 360-degree camera
views.
The LIGHTBRIDGETM 2 HD video downlink is integrated into the remote controller, allowing real-time
camera footage to be displayed in the DJI GO app. Dual remote controller mode makes it possible for
the aircraft and camera to be operated on two separate controls.

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Unfolding the Aircraft
1. Gently lift the frame arm. Twist the red knob to lock each arm in place. To store, untwist the knob
and lower the frame arm.
2. Unfold the propellers.
3. Unfold the GPS-Compass Pro and ensure that all the arrows on the GPS-Compass Pro point
toward the front of the aircraft.
Installation
Mounting the Landing Gear
1. Ensure the screw on the landing gear leg is pointing in the same direction as the gap next to the
knob on the landing skid. Insert both landing gear legs into a corresponding landing skid, rotate
the landing gear leg until it is fully seated into the landing skid, and then secure it in place by
tightening the knob.
2. Ensure the hook on the landing gear leg is facing toward the outside of the aircraft, then attach
it to the connector on the aircraft body. Rotate the landing gear leg until it is fully seated into the
connector.
3. Connect both springs to the center frame and the landing gear legs. Mind your fingers when
mounting the springs.
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Mounting the Gimbal (Optional)
The built-in ight control system of the Matrice 600 Pro is compatible with the following DJI gimbals
and cameras.
Ronin-MX
Zenmuse Z30
Zenmuse X3
Zenmuse X5 Series
Zenmuse XT
Zenmuse Z15 Series HD Gimbal: Z15-A7, Z15-BMPCC, Z15-5D III, Z15-GH4
Different accessories are used to mount different gimbals or cameras. Purchase corresponding
accessories according to your needs. Refer to DJI Zenmuse X3 Gimbal and Camera (p. 57) for
gimbal movement control for all the gimbals above.

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Intelligent Flight Battery
Prole
The Matrice 600 Pro has six battery compartments and six Intelligent Flight Batteries to extend the
ight time. The standard Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and
built-in smart charge-discharge function. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved
charger.
The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before rst-time use.
Intelligent Flight Battery Functions
1. Battery Level Display: LEDs display the current battery level.
2. Battery Life Display: LEDs display the current battery life.
3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power
when it is left idle (pressing the power button will cause the battery to exit idle state) for more than
10 days to prevent swelling. It takes about two days to discharge the battery from 100% to 65%,
and it is normal to feel moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. The
discharge thresholds can be adjusted in the DJI GO app.
4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging.
5. Overcharge Protection: Automatically stops charging the battery when it is fully charged.
6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when its temperature is between 5°C (41°F)
and 40°C (104°F).
7. Overcurrent Protection: The battery stops charging when the maximum current of 10A is exceeded.
8. Over-Discharge Protection: The battery stops discharging when the battery voltage reaches 18V to
prevent damage from over-discharge.
9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected.
10. Battery Cell Damage Detection: The DJI GO app shows a warning message if a damaged battery
cell is detected.
11. Battery Log: Show the last 32 entries of battery information including the warning messages.
12. Sleep Mode: The battery enters sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power.
13. Communication: The battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is sent to
the ight controller.
Read the Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines
before use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage.
Intelligent Flight Battery DJI Hex Charger

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Using the Batteries
Installing the Batteries
Powering ON/OFF
Powering 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.
The Matrice 600 Pro has six Intelligent Flight Batteries and an advanced battery management system.
When you power on one of the batteries, the battery management system will automatically assess
the power level for all of the other batteries. If the power supply is OK, the other batteries will power on
automatically. Likewise, you only need to power off one battery and all the other batteries will power
off automatically.
There are six battery compartments on the Matrice 600 Pro. You must load all six battery
compartments with batteries of the same model before each ight.
Make sure all the batteries are fully charged before each ight.
Never insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into or remove it from the battery compartment of
the Matrice 600 Pro when it is powered on.
If using more than six batteries, you can mark them separately (six batteries for one set) with
the battery stickers that come with the Matrice 600 Pro.
Insert the six Intelligent Flight Batteries into the battery compartments.
DO NOT manually power on more than one Intelligent Flight Battery to avoid damaging the
batteries.
Power Button (Built-in LED)
LED2
LED4
LED1
LED3

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If the power supply is not OK when powering on the batteries, the DJI GO app will either prompt you
to adjust the battery positions or tell you there is a large voltage difference.
To adjust the battery positions:
1. Power off all the batteries.
2. Adjust battery positions by following the tips in the DJI GO app.
3. Ensure all the battery positions are correct and then power on one of the batteries. The other
batteries will power on automatically if the positions are correct.
If the message prompt says there is a large voltage difference, the power supply issue cannot be
resolved by adjusting the battery positions. Fully charge all the batteries and try again.
Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power off.
Ensure that all Intelligent Flight Batteries are operating normally before takeoff. If a battery
abnormal status appears in the DJI GO app, follow the on-screen instructions. The DJI GO
app will instruct you to land if a battery abnormality occurs during ight. In this event, you
should land and check the battery immediately.
Low Temperature Notice
1. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery at core temperatures below -10℃ is not advised. Between -10℃
and 5℃, the Intelligent Flight Battery should attain a voltage of 4.2 V, but it is recommended that
you apply the insulation sticker to the battery to prevent a rapid drop in temperature.
2. In cold environments (i.e. air temperature below 5℃), the performance of the Intelligent Flight
Battery is reduced. Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged and attains a voltage of 4.35
V before takeoff.
3. In very cold environments (e.g. air temperature of -20℃, battery core temperature of 5℃), the
Intelligent Flight Battery’s core temperature will drop rapidly even after pre-heating, and its
performance is signicantly reduced. It is not recommended to y under such conditions.
4. If the DJI GO app displays the Low Battery Level warning, stop flying and land the aircraft
immediately. You will still be able to control the aircraft’s movement when this warning is triggered.
5. For the optimal performance, maintain the Intelligent Flight Battery’s core temperature above 20℃
when in use.
Ensure the temperature of the Intelligent Flight Battery exceeds 5℃ before takeoff.
To warm up the battery, power on the Intelligent Flight Battery inside the battery compartment,
for approximately 1-2 minutes, before takeoff. Begin ying by hovering the aircraft at a low
altitude, for approximately 1 minute, to ensure the battery temperature is stable.
Checking the Battery Level
The Battery Level Indicator shows how much battery capacity is remaining. When the battery is
powered off, press the power button once. The Battery Level Indicator will light up to display the
current battery level. See the table below for details.
The Battery Level Indicator will show the current battery level during charging and discharging.
Its LEDs can exhibit the following behavior.
: LED is on. : LED is blinking.
: LED is off.

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Battery Level Indicator
LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level
87.5%~100%
75%~87.5%
62.5%~75%
50%~62.5%
37.5%~50%
25%~37.5%
12.5%~25%
0%~12.5%
=0%
Checking the Battery Life
The battery life indicates the number of cycles the battery can be charged and discharged 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 LEDs will light up and/or blink as described below for 2
seconds:
Battery Life
LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life
90%~100%
80%~90%
70%~80%
60%~70%
50%~60%
40%~50%
30%~40%
20%~30%
below 20%
When the battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used.
For more information about the battery, launch the DJI GO app and go to the Battery tab.

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Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery
The Matrice 600 Pro is shipped with a DJI Hex Charger. It can charge up to six Intelligent Flight
Batteries and two remote controllers simultaneously.
1. Connect the Hex Charger to a power outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz) with the power cable.
2. Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery port to begin charging.
3. When the LED lights on the Intelligent Flight Battery turn off, charging is complete and the device
can be disconnected from the Hex Charger.
Battery Level Indicator While Charging
LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level
0%~25%
25%~50%
50%~75%
75%~100%
Fully charged
Place the Hex Charger on a flat and stable surface when in use. Ensure the device is
properly insulated to prevent re hazards.
DO NOT block the heat vent when using the Hex Charger to ensure that heat can be
properly dissipated.
DO NOT attempt to touch or expose the metal terminals on the Hex Charger.
Clean the metal terminals with a clean, dry cloth if there is any noticeable buildup.
The two remote controller ports are connected in parallel with the battery ports as shown in
the gure above. As a result, charging a remote controller together with an Intelligent Flight
Battery on the corresponding port will require longer charging time.
Air cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each ight. Allow its temperature to drop to room
temperature before charging.
The charging temperature range is 5° to 40° C. The battery management system will stop
the battery from charging when the battery cell temperature is out of range.

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Charging Protection LED Display
The table below describes the battery protection mechanisms and their corresponding LED patterns.
Battery Level Indicator While Charging
LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Indicator Pattern Battery Protection Item
LED2 blinks twice per second Overcurrent detected
LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected
LED3 blinks twice per second Overcharge detected
LED3 blinks three times per second Charger overvoltage detected
LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too
low (<5°C)
LED4 blinks three times per second Charging temperature is too
high (>40°C)
After any of the above protection issues are resolved, press the power button to turn off the Battery
Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the battery charger and plug it back in to
resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug the battery charger in the event of a
charging temperature error; the battery charger will resume charging when the temperature falls within
the normal range.
DJI does NOT take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party battery chargers.
Calibrating the Battery Capacity:
To effectively calibrate the capacity of the Intelligent Flight Battery, it is recommended to
charge and discharge the battery thoroughly for every 10 charge-and-discharge cycles.
Choose one of the following methods to discharge battery. After discharging the battery, fully
charge the battery to nish the calibration.
Slow: Place the battery into the Matrice 600 Pro’s battery compartment and power it on.
Leave it on until there is less than 5% battery level, or until it can no longer be turned on.
Check the battery level in the DJI GO app.
Fast: Fly the Matrice 600 Pro outdoors until there is less than 5% battery level, or until the
battery can no longer be turned on.

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Remote Controller
Prole
The remote controller integrates video downlink and aircraft control into one system. The combined system
operates at 2.4 GHz with a maximum signal transmission range of 5 km. The device features a number of
standard and customizable buttons that allow users to quickly access certain aircraft functions, such as
taking and reviewing photos/videos, as well as controlling the gimbal and landing gear. It is powered by a
2S rechargeable battery.
Stick Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1, Mode 2 (by default), or a custom mode in the DJI
GO app.
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.
Preparing Remote Controller
Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antenna as shown.
Remote Controller Overview
[1]
[2]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[9]
[3]
[1] Antennas
Relays aircraft control and video signal.
[2] Mobile Device Holder
Mounting place for your mobile device.
[3] Control Stick
Controls aircraft orientation.
[4] Return-to-Home (RTH) Button
Press and hold the button to initiate Return-
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[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
Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the
set number of photos will be taken with
one press.
[13] Flight Mode Switch
Used to switch between P, A and F mode.
[14] Video Recording Button
Press to start recording video. Press again
to stop recording.
[15] Gimbal Dial
Use this dial to control the tilt or pan of the
gimbal.
[16] Micro USB Port
Reserved.
[17] SDI Port
Connect an SDI display device.
[18] HDMITM OUT Port
Connect an HD compatible monitor.
[19] USB Port
Connect to mobile device to access all of
the DJI GO app controls and features.
[20] GPS Module
Used to pinpoint the location of the remote
controller.
[21] Back Left Button
Customizable button in the DJI GO app.
[22] Back Right Button
Customizable button in the DJI GO app.
[23] Power Port
Connect to a power source to charge the
remote controller’s internal battery.
[13]
[15] [10]
[11]
[12]
[14]
[16] [18]
[17] [19]
[20]
[21]
[23]
[22]
[5] Landing Gear Control Switch
Toggle the switch up or down to raise or
lower the landing gear.
[6] Battery Level LEDs
Displays the current battery level.
[7] Status LED
Displays the power status.
[8] Power Button
Used to power on or power off the remote
controller.
[9] RTH Status LED
Circular LED around the RTH button displays
RTH status.