dji Phantom 2 Vision + User manual
V1.8
2015.01
User Manual
PHANTOM 2 VISION+
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Phantom 2 Vision +User Manual
2015.01
Please read this manual carefully before using the product.
Using This Manual
Key
Warning Important Hints and Tips
Important
Before Flight
The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your Phantom 2 Vision+.
(1) Disclaimer
(2) Phantom 2 Vision+ Quick Start Guide
(4) Phantom Pilot Training Guide
Watch the Tutorial Videos
Please watch the tutorial videos below to learn how to use Phantom 2 Vision+
correctly and safely.
http://www.dji.com/phantom2visionplus/training/
Download DJI VISION App
Search "DJI VISION" on the App Store then follow instructions for iOS version.
Search "DJI VISION" on Google Play then follow instructions for Android version.
Important Safety Notice
Maintenance
Do not open or attempt to repair Phantom by yourself as doing so may cause damage to the Phantom or cause injury. If
service. Learn more at www.dji.com/support
Battery
on the battery terminal to touch. Do not expose batteries to extreme temperatures. Always use the DJI approved charger to
Please read the Disclaimer before using your Phantom 2 Vision+.
iOS6.1 or above Android 4.0 or above
V1.8
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Contents
2
Using This Manual
Key 2
Important 2
Before Flight 2
Watch the Tutorial Videos 2
2
Overview
1 In the Box 5
2 Introduction 6
Assembly and Use
7
2 Preparing the Battery 7
2.1 DJI Smart Flight Battery 7
2.2 Usages 8
2.4 Battery Installation 10
3 Preparing the Phantom 2 Vision+ 11
3.1 Introduction 11
3.3 LED Flight Indicator Descriptions 12
Gimbal Error Warnings 13
Lens cap removal 14
4 Attaching the Propellers 15
4.1 Introduction 15
4.2 Assembly 15
4.3 Removing the Propellers 16
16
Information 17
5.4 Battery Level Indicator 17
5.5 Antenna Orientation 17
6 Preparing the Range Extender 20
6.1 Introduction 20
dicator 20
POWER Indicator 20
Binding Reset Button 20
6.2 Using Range Extender 20
Powering on the Range Extender 21
6.3 Rename Range Extender SSID 21
6.4 Binding the Phantom 2 Vision+ and
Range Extender 21
7 Downloading and Installing the
22
7.1 Download and Install 22
7.2 Register and Login 23
[1]Register 23
[2]Login 23
[3]Usage tips 23
24
Description 24
Flight
25
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1.2 When to Recalibrate 26
26
3 Flight Test 26
3.1Take off/Landing Procedures 26
3.2 Video Suggestions and Tips 27
4 Failsafe Function 27
4.1 When Will Failsafe Activate? 27
4.2 Failsafe Procedure 27
Procedures 28
5 Low Battery Level Warning Function 28
Low Battery Level Warning on the DJI
6 Flight Limits 30
6.2 Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas 30
6.4 Disclaimer 32
DJI VISION App Usage
32
33
[1]Return 33
[2]
[3]Flight Attitude and Radar Function 34
[4]Flight Parameters 34
[5]
[6]Flight Battery Level 34
[7]Aircraft GPS Status 34
[8]
[]Range Extender Battery Level 34
[10]Remaining Shots 34
[11]Shutter Button 35
[12]Video Recording Button 35
[13]
[14]Hide or Show Flight Parameters 35
[15] Rear LED Flight Indicator Status 35
35
[1]
[2]
[3]Video Resolution 36
[4]Photo Format 36
[5]Selectable ISO 36
[6]White Balance 36
[7]
[8]
[]Sharpness 37
[10]
[11]Restore Defaults 37
[12]
4 Album Page 37
6 Settings Page
7 Ground Station 42
7.1 Ground Station GUI 42
7.2 Using Ground Station 43
PC / MAC Assistant
1 Installing Driver and Phantom 2 Vision+
Assistant 45
1.1 Installing and Running on Windows 45
2 Using Assistant 46
2.1 Using the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant 46
2.2
Firmware Upgrade of the Phantom 2 Vision+
46
Appendix
1 Rear LED Flight Indicator Status 48
48
3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)
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Overview
The Phantom 2 Vision+ is the next evolution of the Phantom 2 Vision. It features the same App enabled First Person View
1 In the Box
contact your local dealer.
NO. Name Picture Qty. Remarks
1Aircraft 1Integrated gimbal and camera
2Propeller Pairs 4
3 1
4 1Fixed to camera lens
5 1Attached to the gimbal
6Prop Wrench 1In maintenance packet
7 1Includes attached Phone Holder and
Range Extender
8DJI Smart Flight
Battery 1Inside aircraft
1
10 2
11 Plug Adaptors 2
12 1For range extender charging and
In the Box
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Overview
13 4
14 Stickers 2
15 Vibration Absorber 4In maintenance packet
16 2In maintenance packet
17 Spare Screws 11
18 Landing Pad 4In maintenance packet
2 Introduction
Remote Controller Outside Working Modes Inside
Failsafe
Electronic Speed
Range Extender
Aircraft
Gimbal
Propeller
Figure 1
Assembly and Use
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Phantom: Flight settings will be selected automatically depending on whether 6 or more satellites have been
level warnings.
and Rear LED Flight Indicators will blink a slow green ( ). This mode is ideal for beginners.
will blink a slow yellow ( ).
Assembly and Use
1 Removing Gimbal Clamp
Pull gimbal clamp in the direction indicated to remove.
Figure 2
2 Preparing the Battery
Device Power supply
2000mAh rechargeable LiPo battery
Range Extender
Extender (Page 20) for details.
Aircraft (including gimbal and camera) DJI Smart Flight Battery.
2.1 DJI Smart Flight Battery
before powering up the Phantom.
term storage to avoid damage.
Smart Flight Battery
Figure 3 Figure 4
Assembly and Use
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DJI Smart Flight Battery Functions
other relevant information.
overcharge damage.
(5) Over Discharge Protection Discharging stops automatically when battery voltage reaches 8.4V to prevent
over discharge damage.
(7) Sleep Protection Sleep mode is entered after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power.
Type LiPo
operations and usage.
2.2 Usages
Powering on/off
Powering on:
go red and Battery Level Indicators will show the current battery level.
Powering off:
Indicators will all go out.
battery level. See below for details.
Battery Level Indicators will show the current battery level during charging and discharging. The indicators are
LED is on LED blinks
LED is off
Figure 5
LED2
LED1
Battery Level Indicators
LED3
LED4
Preparing the Battery
Assembly and Use
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Discharging process
LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery level
Battery life
Level Indicators will show light up and the Battery Power Indicators will blink for 10 seconds. All lights will then turn off.
Battery life
LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery life
2.3 Charging the Flight Battery
to charge.
(3) Battery Level Indicators will display current capacity level as the battery charges.
(4) Battery is fully charged when Battery Level indicator lights are off. Disconnect the charger and battery when charging
is complete.
Preparing the Battery
Figure 6
Assembly and Use
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Charging process
LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery level
Fully charged
Battery should only be charged with the charger provided by DJI. DJI does not take any responsibility for
damage caused by third party chargers.
2.4 Battery Installation
properly installed.
2.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes
battery prior to disposal. Please dispose of batteries properly.
(5) Purchase a new battery if your current battery swells up or is damaged in any way.
Discharging methods:
Slow
reducing wear.
Fast
turned on.
Figure 7
An incorrectly installed battery may cause
Inability to take off.
Assembly and Use
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3 Preparing the Phantom 2 Vision+
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Built-in Flight Control System
Failsafe and battery level warnings.
Modules Functions
controlling all the modules together.
altitude.
The compass reads geomagnetic information and assists the GPS (Global Position System)
to accurately calculate the position and height of the aircraft.
LED Flight Indicators
refer to Using the Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant (Page 46) for details.
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[]
[10]
[11]
[12
]
[13]
[14]
[15]
[16]
[17]
[18]
Propeller (P15)
Front Sticker
Front LED (P12)
Vibration Absorber
Rear LED Flight Indicator (P12)
DJI Smart Flight Battery (P7)
Receiver Antenna (P17)
Landing Gear
[12]
[13]
[14]
[15]
[1]
[2][3]
[4]
[5]
[6][7]
[8]
Figure 10
Figure 8
[16]
[17]
[18]
[11]
[10]
[]
Preparing the Phantom 2 Vision+
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Figure 11 Figure 12
Rear LED Flight Indicators Normal Notes
Warming Up Aircraft cannot take off.
Ready to Fly
Less than 6 GPS satellites are found.
Rear LED Flight Indicators Abnormal Notes
Refer to Failsafe Function (Page27) for
details.
Low Battery Level Warning
message.
Warning
message.
too big
calibration.
Solid red Error
Refer to
(Page25) to get details.
If a solid red
This may be caused by:
3.4 3-axial Stabilized Gimbal
is installed and powered on. Its pitch can be controlled
3.3 LED Flight Indicator Descriptions
the aircraft is. They light up solid red after motors have started spinning. Rear LED Flight Indicators light up to show the
Front LEDs Rear LED
Flight Indicators
Preparing the Phantom 2 Vision+
Figure 13
Assembly and Use
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Figure 14
Non-FPV Mode:
FPV Mode (First Person View Mode): Gimbal will lock to the movements of the Phantom for a FPV experience.
connected to the aircraft. Two have been mounted on
press part [1]through the center hole of the Vibration
Absorber the center hole of part [2]. Lock them together
as shown in [3]
recommended.
Once part [1] and part [2]
taking any photos or recording any video.
recommended.
Refer to for details.
Gimbal Error Warnings
Figure 15
Figure 16 Figure 17
[2]
[1][3]
Preparing the Phantom 2 Vision+
Ready to Fly Ready to Fly
Assembly and Use
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Figure 18
Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven ground. (2) Gimbal has
gimbal after powering up.
when it dries out.
3.5 Camera
shoots in full HD at (1080p30/1080i60) and can even shoot 720p60 for internet ready slow motion.
1/2.3”
Pixels
Resolution 4384×3288
HD Recording 1080p30 /1080i60/720p60
Recording FOV
Lens cap removal
Remove lens cap before use and replace it when
shooting is complete to protect the camera lens.
Camera Function Buttons
Capture: Press (hold less than 2 seconds) to take a single
capture.
Record: Press (hold more than 2 seconds) to begin
recording. Press again to stop.
Camera Data Port
Assembly and Use
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camera.
Camera LED Indicator Wi-Fi status Camera status
Green Solid OFF
Idle
Orange Solid OFF Recording
Taking a single picture.
Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot
Firmware Upgrading
Recording
Red Solid
Operation failed
Upgrade error
4 Attaching the Propellers
4.1 Introduction
Propellers Grey Nut (9450) Black Nut (9450 R)
Diagram
Assembly Location Attach to motor without black dot. Attach to motor with black dot.
Fastening/
Instructions
Lock: Tighten propeller in this direction.
Unlock: Loosen propeller in this direction.
4.2 Assembly
(1) (Figure 20) Remove warning cards from motors after you have read them.
clockwise for black marked motors.
Figure 20 Figure 21
Attaching the Propellers
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Always match marked props with the corresponding motor.
Protective gloves are recommended during propeller assembly and removal.
4.3 Removing the Propellers
(Figure 22) Prevent motor rotation using the included wrench or a
4.4 Notes
motors when they are spinning.
service to purchase if necessary.
5 Preparing the Remote Controller
Using the
national regulations. Please refer to .
Compliance Version:
regulations.
Operating Mode:
Mode 1: The right stick controls throttle.
Mode 2: The left stick controls throttle.
Figure 22
Figure 23
Assembly and Use
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5.1 The Remote Controller [1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[]
[10
]
[11
]
[12
]
Antenna
Left Dial
Switch S1
Switch S2 (Reserved)
Power Switch
Power Indicator
Battery Level Indicator
USB cable to charge or upgrade the remote controller)
Training Port (on back)
5.2 Power on the Remote Controller
(2) Toggle power switch to the right to switch on.
a solid green.
If the low voltage warning alert sounds (refer to for
Using the incorrect type of charging cable may cause damage.
5.3 Remote Controller Power LED Status Information
Power LED Indicator Sound Remote Controller Status
Functioning normally.
controller immediately.
Alert will sound after 15 minutes of inactivity. It will stop once you
start using the remote controller.
Figure 24
[1]
[2][3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[][10]
[11]
[12]
J3
J4
J2
J1
5.4 Battery Level Indicator
a capacity of 2000mAh. You can monitor the current battery level using the LED
automatically power off after 3 seconds. This process will repeat even if you power cycle the remote controller. If
Failsafe Function (Page27) for details). It is strongly
5.5 Antenna Orientation
Battery Level Indicator
25％ 50％ 75％ 100％
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5.6 Remote Controller Operation
Remote Controller
(Mode 2)
Aircraft
( indicates nose direction) Operation details
Vertical movements on the left stick control elevation.
Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend.
When both sticks are centered the Phantom will hover in place.
Push the throttle stick upward beyond the centered
(neutral) position to take off. Push the throttle gently to
prevent sudden and unexpected elevation.
straight.
rotate.
Vertical movements on the right stick control forward and
backward pitch.
Push up to fly forward and down to fly backward. The
Phantom will hover in place if the stick is centered.
Push the stick further for a larger pitch angle (maximum
right pitch.
hover in place if the stick is centered.
Push the stick further for a larger pitch angle (maximum
camera will shift to point downwards. The camera will
keep its current position if the dial is static.
Position 1 Position 2 Position 3
The S1 switch is used for compass calibration. Toggle the
S1 from position 1 to position 3 and back approximately 5
times to enter into compass calibration mode.
between control modes and enter compass calibration.
Position 1 Position 2 Position 3
S2 is used to record a Home point manually. After a Home
position 1 to position 3 and back 5 times (or more) rapidly
will move the Home point to the Phantom’s current location.
should point skywards with no obstructions between it and the
Phantom. Obstacles may cause Return to Home to trigger. Phone
Holder and Range Extender should not block the antenna.
Figure 25
Assembly and Use
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Linking Procedures
You will see the link indicator blinking red.
(2) Press the link button with a thin object and hold
until the link indicator blinks yellow. Release the link
button.
established.
Figure 27
Link Indicator
Link Indicator Description Next Operation
Ready to link.
with a full clockwise turn. Be sure to follow relevant local regulations.
5.7 Linking the Remote Controller and Receiver
A 5.8G receiver is built in to the Phantom 2 Vision+. Its link button and indicator are located on the underside of the
damage.
controller range of 400 meters in open spaces due
to power limitations.
800 meters in open spaces.
Watch your flight distance as the Phantom 2
range limits.
Always follow local laws and regulations.
screwdriver for adjustments.
There is another potentiometer for reserved use.
Figure 26
Indicator
Assembly and Use
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6 Preparing the Range Extender
band. It is used to extending the effective range of communication between a Smartphone and the Phantom 2 Vision+.
Vision+ may occur.
6.1 Introduction
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
POWER Indicator
Locking Screw
Binding Reset Button
Power Switch
SYSTEM Indicator Description
Off
POWER Indicator
Shows power levels of the Range Extender.
POWER Indicator Description
Solid green Fully charged.
Solid red
Solid Yellow
recharge as soon as possible.
Binding Reset Button
with the camera.
6.2 Using Range Extender
Figure 28
[1]
[2]
[3]
[5]
[4]
[6]
[7]
Preparing the Range Extender
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