dji mavic User manual

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2016.09
User Manual
MAVIC PRO

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Using this manual
Legends
Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference
Read Before the First Flight
Read the following documents before using the MAVICTM Pro:
1. In the Box
2. Mavic Pro User Manual
3. Mavic Pro Quick Start Guide
4. Mavic Pro Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines
5. Mavic Pro Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines
We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the ofcial DJITM website and read the Disclaimer
before you y. Prepare for your rst ight by reviewing the Mavic Pro Quick Start Guide and refer to the
User Manual for more details.
Video Tutorials
Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below, which demonstrates how to use Mavic Pro safely:
http://www.dji.com/mavic
Download the DJI GO App
Download and install the DJI GO app before using the aircraft. Scan the QR code to the right
to download the latest version.
The Android version of the DJI GO app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later.
The iOS version of the DJI GO app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later.
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Contents
Using this manual 2
Legends 2
Read Before the First Flight 2
Video Tutorials 2
Download the DJI GO App 2
Product Prole 6
Introduction 6
Features Highlights 6
Preparing the Aircraft 6
Aircraft Diagram 8
Remote Controller Diagram 8
Aircraft 11
Flight Controller 11
Flight Mode 11
Flight Status Indicator 12
Return-to-Home (RTH) 13
TapFly 17
ActiveTrack 19
Forward and Downward Vision System 21
Detection Range 22
Calibrating Front Sensors 22
Flight Recorder 24
Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 24
Intelligent Flight Battery 25
Remote Controller 31
Remote Controller Prole 31
Using the Remote Controller 31
Linking the Remote Controller 36
Camera and Gimbal 39
Camera Prole 39
Gimbal 40

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DJI GO App 42
Equipment 42
Using Mobile Device to Control Aircraft 45
Using Virtual Joysticks 45
Editor 46
SkyPixel 46
Me 46
Flight 48
Flight Environment Requirements 48
Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 48
Preight Checklist 51
Calibrating the Compass 52
Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 53
Flight Test 54
Starting/Stopping the Motors 54
Appendix 57
Specications 57
Aircraft Status Indicator Description 58
Firmwares Update 59
Intelligent Flight Mode 59
After-Sales Information 60
FCC Compliance 60

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Product Prole
This section introduces the Mavic Pro
and lists the components of the aircraft
and remote controller.

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Product Prole
Introduction
The DJI Mavic is a portable aircraft with a revolutionary folding design. Its intuitive smart device
powered controls, gimbal stabilized camera, Forward and Downward Vision System makes it
easy for you to capture moments to share and amaze. It captures super sharp 4K video or 12.35
megapixel photos. Use TapFly and ActiveTrack modes to y anywhere you can see on your device,
or track a moving subject effortlessly. Maximum ight speed is up to 65 km/h with maximum ight
time is around 27 minutes.
Features Highlights
The Mavic Pro is a ultra-portable aircraft thanks to its revolutionary folding design.
Camera and Gimbal: With the Mavic Pro,you are shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per second and
capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever, all powered by the compact on-
board gimbal.
Flight Controller: The next-generation ight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable
ight experience. The aircraft is able to automatically return to its home point when transmission signal
is lost or battery level is low. Apart from being able to hover in door at low altitude, aircraft is also able to
sense and avoid obstacles on its route, which brings safety enhancements. which brings safety enhance-
ments.
HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of
DJI Lightbridge. Built into the Remote Controller is DJI’s latest long-range transmission technology
OCUSYNCTM, making it possible to control your aircraft up to 4.3 mi (7 km) away.
Preparing the Aircraft
All arms of the aircraft are folded on delivery. Follow the instruction below to unfold all the arms.
Preparing Aircraft
Remove the gimbal cover and gimbal clamp from the camera.
* The maximum run-time is tested under laboratory environment, only for your reference.
The gimbal cover is used to protect the gimbal. Remove it when necessary.

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Attaching the Propellers:
Mount the propellers with black propeller rings to the motors with black dots. Mount the propellers with
sliver propeller rings to the motors without black dots. Press the propeller down onto the mounting plate
and rotate in the lock direction until it is secured in its position.
Preparing the Remote Controller:
Unfold the mobile device clamps and the antennas.
1. Unfold the mobile device clamps, and insert the mobile device into secure position.
2. Choose an appropriate RC cable based on the type of mobile device.
Check that all the propellers are secure before each ight.
Choose and purchase different type of RC cable from DJI Store.
Marked Unmarked
1. Unfold the front arms, follow by the rear arms of the aircraft as the gure shown.
2. Unfold all propeller blades.
3. The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the rst time.
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Aircraft Diagram
Remote Controller Diagram
1.GPS
2.Propeller
3.Motor
4.Front LED Indicator
5.Forward Vision System
6.Antennas
7.Gimbal and Camera
8.Intelligent Flight Battery
9.Link Button
10.Linking Status Indicator
11.Camera Micro SD Card Slot
12.Control Mode Switch
13.Micro USB Port
14.Aircraft Status Indicators
15.Downward Vision System
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1. Antennas
Relays aircraft control and video
signal.
2. Return Home (RTH) Button
Press and hold the button to initiate
Return to Home (RTH). Press once
again to cancel RTH.
3. Power Button
Used to turn the remote controller on
and off.
4. Control Stick
Controls the orientation and
movement of the aircraft.

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10. C1 Button
Press once to focus at center.
12. C2 Button
Press once to playback.
13. 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)
14. Video Recording Button
Press to start recording video. Press again to
stop recording.
15. Shutter Button
Press to take a photo. If burst mode is
selected, the set number of photos will be
taken with one press.
5. Status LED
Displays the remote controller's system status.
6. Pause Button
Press once for emergency breaking.
7. 5D Button
Left: Zoom Out
Right: Zoom In
Up: OK
Down: Cancel
Press inward: Call out Intelligent Flight menu in
DJI GO app.
8. Mobile Device Clamp
Securely mounts your mobile device to the
remote controller.
9. USB Port
Connect to mobile device for running the DJI
GO app.
16. Power Port
Connect to the Charger to charge the battery
of the remote controller.
17. Flight Mode Switch
Switch between P-mode, S-mode.

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Aircraft
This section introduces the features of
the Flight Controller, Forward and Down-
ward Vision System, and the Intelligent
Flight Battery

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Flight Controller
The Mavic Pro aircraft comprise of a ight controller, video downlink , propulsion system and a Intelligent
Flight Battery. This section introduces the features of the ight controller, video downlink and the rest of
the component of the aircraft.
Flight Mode
The following ight modes are available for Mavic Pro:
P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. The aircraft utilizes the GPS and
Forward and Downward Vision System to automatically stabilize itself, navigate
between obstacles or track a moving object. Advanced features such as Tap-
Fly and ActiveTrack are enabled in this mode. Note that handling gain values
are reduced in P-mode.
S-mode(Sport): The aircraft is using GPS for positioning. Handling gain values of the aircraft are
also adjusted in order to enhance manoeuvrability and increase the maximum ight
speed. Since Forward and Downward Vision System is disabled, the aircraft will not
be able to sense and avoid obstacle in S-mode.
The aircraft will automatically switch to ATTI mode when the GPS signal is weak and lighting conditions
are too dark for the Forward and Downward Vision System. The aircraft will only use its barometer for
positioning to control the altitude.
The Forward Vision System is disabled in S-mode (Sport), which means the aircraft will not
be able to automatically avoid obstacles on its route.
The aircraft’s maximum speed and braking distance are signicantly increased in S-mode
(Sport). A minimum braking distance of 20 meters is required in windless conditions.
The descending speed is signicantly increased in S-mode(Sport). A minimum breaking
distance of 20 meters is required in windless conditions.
The aircraft’s responsiveness is signicantly increased in S-mode (Sport), which means a small
stick movement on the remote controller will translate into a large travel distance of the aircraft.
Be vigilant and maintain adequate maneuvering space during ight.
Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the ight mode of the aircraft, refer to the
“Flight Mode Switch” on Page 34 for more information. Use the Flight Controller mode switch
to change the ight mode of the aircraft, refer to the “Flight Mode Switch” on Page 34 for more
information.

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Flight Status Indicator
The Mavic Pro has Front LEDs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEDs are shown in
the gure below:
The Front LEDs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEDs glow solid red when the aircraft is
turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the
system status of the ight controller. Refer to the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status
Indicators.
Aircraft Status Indicator Description
Normal
Red, Green and Yellow Flash
Alternatively Turning On and Self Diagnostic Testing
Yellow Flashes Slowly Warming Up
Green Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (P-mode or S-mode with GPS , Forward
and Downward Vision System)
X2 Green Flashes Twice Safe to Fly (P-mode or S-mode with GPS , Forward
and Downward Vision System)
Yellow Flashes Slowly Safe to Fly (No GPS and Forward and Downward
Vision System)
Warning
Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller's 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
Rapid Green Blinking Breaking
Front LED
Front LED
Aircraft Status Indicator

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Return-to-Home (RTH)
The Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are
three types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes
these three scenarios in detail.
GPS Description
Home Point
If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point
is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal
strength is indicated by the GPS icon ( ). The aircraft status
indicator will blink rapidly when the home point is recorded.
Failsafe RTH
If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will
be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Return-
to-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote
controller signal connection is re-established.
Failsafe Illustration
Height over HP<=10m
5 RTH (adjustable altitude)
Fast Blinking Yellow
1 Record Home Point
Blinking Green
3 Remote Controller Signal Lost
Fast Blinking Yellow
2 Conrming Home Point
Blinking Green
6 Landing (after hovering for 5 secs)
Fast Blinking Yellow
4 Signal Lost Lasts (after 2 mins.)
Fast Blinking Yellow
Height over HP>10m
Elevate to 10m
10m
>2 mins
×
×
××
Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ( [ ] displays grey) or
unavailable.
The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH when Forward Vision System is
disabled, therefore, it is important to set an suitable Failsafe altitude before each ight. Launch
the DJI GO app and enter “Camera” and select “MODE > Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode”
to set the Failsafe altitude.
User cannot control the aircraft while the aircraft is ascending to its failsafe altitude. However,
user can press RTH button once to exit ascending and regain control.
Aircraft can sense and avoid obstacles when Forward Vision System is enabled and the lighting
conditions is sufcient. The aircraft will automatically climb up to avoid obstacle and y to the
Home Point at the new altitude.

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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 automatically,
or “Cancel” to resume normal
flight. If no action is taken,
the aircraft 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
possible, then
stop the motors
and replace the
battery.
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 prompted. The DJI GO app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The
aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a ten-second countdown. The
user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholds
for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft’s current altitude and distance from
the Home Point.
The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough
to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft’s
orientation during the landing process.
The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI GO app, and is described below:
Battery level Indicator
Critical Low battery level
warning(Red)
Low battery
level warning(Yellow)
Sufcient battery
level(Green)
Remaining ight time
Power requires
to return home
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Smart RTH
Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to “RTH button” on page 34 for more information) or
tap the RTH button in the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to
initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft status indicator blinks to display the current status. The aircraft will sense
and avoid obstacles on its ight path during Smarth RTH. The aircraft may chose to navigate or hover in
place to avoid collision. User can manually navigate the aircraft to avoid obstacles if the Forward Vision
System is disabled when light condition is not ideal. In addition, user can also immediately exit from Smart
RTH by using the Pause button on the remote controller or press the Stop icon on the DJI GO app.

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Critical Low
battery level
warning
The aircraft
must land
immediately.
Aircraft status
indicator blinks
RED quickly.
The DJI GO app display will
ash red and the aircraft will
start to descend. The remote
controller will sound an alarm.
Allow the aircraft to
descend and land
automatically.
Estimated
remaining
ight time
Estimated
remaining ight
based on current
battery level.
N/A N/A N/A
When Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically,
you may push the left stick upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude, giving you
an opportunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing location.
The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reect the estimated
remaining ight time. They are automatically adjusted according to the aircraft’s current
location and status.
Precision Landing
The aircraft will automatically scan and attempt to match the terrain features underneath during RTH. As
soon as the current terrain features are match with the home point terrain features, the aircraft will start
landing immediately, in the attempt to achieve precision landing. The DJI GO app will prompt terrain
feature matching failure, if the matching is failed.
The performance of Precision Landing is subject to the following conditions:
a. Home point is recorded upon take off, and it will not be refreshed during the ight.
b. Aircraft must take off vertically and the take off altitude is greater than 7 meters.
c. Home point terrain feature remains largely unchanged.
d. Home point terrain with no distinctive feature will affect the performance.
e. Light condition cannot be too light nor too dark.
The following actions are available during landing:
a. Pull throttle down to accelerate landing speed.
b. Push throttle elsewhere to abort the current landing.

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Obstacle Avoidance During RTH
Aircraft can now sense and actively attempt to avoid obstacle during FailSafe RTH, provided that the
light condition is ideal for the Forward Vision System. The details on how the aircraft will behave during
obstacle avoid is listed below:
1. Aircraft decelerates when an obstacle is sensed at 65 feet (20 meters) ahead.
2. Aircraft stops and hover then start ascending vertically to avoid the obstacle. Eventually, the aircraft will
stop climbing when it is at least 16 feet (5 meters) above the detected obstacle.
3. Failsafe RTH procedure resume, the aircraft will continue ying to the Home Point at the current
altitude.
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H
The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH when the Forward
Vision System is disabled. Therefore, it is important to set an suitable Failsafe
altitude before each ight. Launch the DJI GO app and enter “Camera” and
select “MODE > Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode” to set the Failsafe
altitude.
10 m
5 m
H
If Failsafe RTH (including Smart RTH, Lower Battery RTH) triggered and
Forward Vision System is activated:
1. If aircraft's current altitude is greater than 10 meters (32 feet), the aircraft will
return to the home point at the current altitude.
2. If aircraft's current altitude is lower than 10 meters (32 feet), the aircraft will
rst automatically ascend to 10 meters (32 feet) from the current altitude.
The aircraft will start landing immediately if the Forward Vision System is
deactivated. Note that the Forward Vision System status is determined when
Failsafe RTH is triggered.
10 m
5 m
H
Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft
flies within a 5 meters (16 feet) radius of the Home Point. Aircraft will stop
ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the left stick if
the aircraft reaches 5meters (16 feet) altitudes or beyond during Failsafe.
20米 20米
H
Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ( [ ]
displays grey) or unavailable.
20米 20米
H
Press the Pause button once to allow the aircraft to exit from Failsafe. The
aircraft will stop the current ascending process and hovers.
Failsafe Safety Notices

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15 meters
5 meters
TapFly
Introduction
With the TapFly feature, user now can tap on the mobile device screen to guide the aircraft to y toward the
designated direction without using the remote controller. Aircraft can automatically avoid obstacle or initiate
break and then hover automatically during the ight, provided that the lighting is not too dark ( < 300 lux) nor
too bright ( > 10,000 lux).
To ensure the aircraft is heading towards the static direction, you cannot rotate the aircraft
during FailSafe RTH while Forward Vision System is enabled.
The aircraft cannot avoid the obstacle that is direct above the aircraft.
3 meters
SPORT
Using TapFly
Ensure the battery level is more than 50 % for the Intelligent Flight Battery. And the aircraft is in P-mode.
Then follow the steps below to use TapFly:
Take off and ensure the aircraft is ying at least 9 feet (3 meters) above the ground.

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Launch DJI GO app and tap at the bottom of the camera view, read and understand the prompt
statements.
Tap once on the target direction and wait for icon to appear. Tap again to conrm the selection and
the aircraft will automatically y towards the target direction.
DO NOT guide the aircraft to fly towards people, animals, small and fine objects (e.g. tree
branches and power lines) or transparent objects (e.g. glass or water surface).
Watch for the obstacles that is on the ight path and stay clear of them.
There may be deviations between the expected and the actual ight path of Tapy selection.
The selectable range for the target direction is limited. You cannot make TapFly selection that is
close to the upper or lower edge of the screen.
TapFly mode may not work properly when the aircraft is ying over water surface or snow
covered area.
Be extra cautions when ying in extremely dark (< 300 lux ) or bright (>10,000 lux) environments.
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TapFly
ActiveTrack
Gesture
Joystick
SAFE TO FLY (GPS)
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SAFE TO FLY (GPS)
Tapt
After conrmed with the TapFly selection, the aircraft will y automatically towards the area marked by
icon. Note that you can still use the control stick to control the movement of the aircraft during the ight.

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STOP
SAFE TO FLY (GPS)
Note that the aircraft will also automatically adjust its speed when it senses there is obstacle at the front
of the aircraft or it is ying too close to the ground. However, the user should not rely on this feature to
navigate the aircraft between the obstacles. Meanwhile the FailSafe procedure will override the TapFly
operation, given that if the GPS signal is weak; the aircraft will exit the autonomous ight from TapFly and
y back to the Home Point automatically.
Exit TapFly
Use the following methods to exit TapFly:
1. Press once on the Intelligent Flight Pause button on the remote controller or pull back the pitch stick on
the remote controller.
2. Tap “STOP” button on the screen.
STOP
Aircraft will stop and hover after exit from TapFly. You may either tap a new target direction to proceed to
the next ight or bring back the aircraft to the Home Point manually.
ActiveTrack
ActiveTrack allows you to mark and track a moving object on your mobile device screen. The aircraft will
automatically avoid obstacles in its ight path. No external tracking device is required during the whole
tracking process.
Using ActiveTrack
Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has more than 50% power and the aircraft is in either P-mode. Then
follow the steps below to use ActiveTrack:
1. Take off and hover at least 9 feet (3 meters) above the ground.
OR OR
Intelligent Flight Pause button
3 meters
SPORT

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2. In the DJI GO app, tap to bring up the ight modes and then select.
3. Drag a box around the object you want to track and tap it to conrm the selection. The box
will turn green when tracking is in progress. If the box turns red, the object was not identied and you
should try again.
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SAFE TO FLY (GPS)
TapFly
ActiveTrack
Gesture
Joystick
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智能跟随
SAFE TO FLY (GPS)
Trace This mode is identical to ActivTrack.
Prole Aircraft moves in parallel with the subject in the frame.
Spotlight Camera always focus on the subject in the frame.
ActiveTrack includes following sub functions: