dji PHANTOM 4 PRO User manual

PHANTOM 4 PRO/PRO+
V1.0
2016.10
User Manual

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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 PHANTOMTM 4 Pro / Pro+:
1. In the Box
2. Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ User Manual
3. Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ Quick Start Guide
4. Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ Series Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines
5. Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ Series Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines
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refer to the User Manual for more details.
Watch the Tutorial Videos
Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below, which demonstrates how to use Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+
safely:
http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-4-pro/info#video
Download the DJI GO App
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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
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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 16
ActiveTrack 18
Obstacle and Vision Positioning System 20
Detection Range 21
Calibrating Front Sensors 21
Flight Recorder 23
Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 23
DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 24
Remote Controller 30
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Using the Remote Controller 30
Remote Controller Status LED 34
Linking the Remote Controller 35
Camera and Gimbal 38
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Gimbal 39

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DJI GO App 42
Equipment 42
Editor 45
SkyPixel 45
Me 45
Flight 47
Flight Environment Requirements 47
Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 47
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Calibrating the Compass 51
Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 52
Starting/Stopping the Motors 53
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Flight Test 54
FAQ 56
Appendix 60
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Aircraft Status Indicator Description 61
Firmwares Update 62
Intelligent Flight Mode 62
After-Sales Information 63
FCC Compliance 63

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This section introduces the Phantom 4
Pro / Pro+ and lists the components of
the aircraft and remote controller.

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Introduction
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gives you unprecedentedly greater clarity, lower noise, and better pictures. Dual frequency makes the
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Features Highlights
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Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+, you’re shooting 4K video at up to 60 frames per
second and capturing 20 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever attributed to its up-
to-date 1-inch CMOS Exmor R sensor. The latest mechanical shutter and auto focus are available for a
better aerial shooting experience.
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unavailable. A dual IMUs and compasses design provides redundancy to the aircraft.
HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range (up to 5 km) HD downlink is powered by an enhanced
version of DJI Lightbridge. A free switch between 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz allows interference decreasing,
which make the HD video downlink more stable.
Remote Controller: Phantom 4 Pro+ is provided with a 5.5 inch high luminance screen, with DJI GO and
other apps, you can easily share your artwork.
Intelligent Flight Battery: The new 5870 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells
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Installing the Aircraft
Preparing the Aircraft
1. Remove the gimbal clamp from the camera as shown below:
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patterns, weather conditions and altitudes.

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2. 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
The mobile device holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile device. Tilt the mobile device holder to
the desired position, then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward.
1. Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, then adjust the
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2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down, and connect your mobile device to the
remote controller using a USB cable.
3. Plug one end of the cable into the mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of
the remote controller.
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3. Battery Installation
Slide battery into the battery compartment according to the arrow’s direction as shown below.
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Aircraft Diagram
Remote Controller Diagram (GL300E)
[1] Antennas
Relays aircraft control and video
signal.
[2] Mobile Device Holder
Securely mounts your mobile
device to the remote controller.
[3] Control Stick
Controls the orientation and
movement of the aircraft.
[4] Return Home (RTH) Button
Press and hold the button to initiate
Return to Home (RTH).
[1] GPS
[2] Propeller
[3] Motors
[4] Front LED Indicator
[5] Gimbal and Camera
[6] Vision Positioning and Obstacle
Sensing System (Front)
[7] Intelligent Flight Battery
[8] Aircraft Status Indicator
[9] Vision Positioning and Obstacle
Sensing System (Rear)
[10] Obstacle Sensing System
(Both Sides)
[11] Camera / Linking Status Indicator
and Link Button
[12] Micro USB Port
[13] Camera Micro SD Card Slot
[14] Vision Positioning System (Bottom)
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[5] Battery Level LEDs
Displays the battery level of the remote
controller.
[6] Status LED
Displays the remote controller's system status.
[7] Power Button
Used to turn the remote controller on and off.
[8] RTH LED
Circular LED around the RTH button displays
RTH status.
[9] 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.)
[10] Intelligent Flight Pause Button
Press once to allow the aircraft to exit from
TapFly, ActiveTrack and Advanced mode.
[11] Shutter Button
Press to take a photo. If burst mode is
selected, the set number of photos will be
taken with one press.
[12] Flight Mode Switch
Switch between P-mode, S-mode, and
A-mode.
[13] Video Recording Button
Press to start recording video. Press again to
stop recording.
[14] Gimbal Dial
Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal.
[15] Micro USB Port
Reserved port.
[16] USB Port
Connect to mobile device for running the DJI
GO app.
[17] C1 Button
Customizable through the DJI GO app.
[18] C2 Button
Customizable through the DJI GO app.
[19] Power Port
Connect to the Charger to charge the battery
of the remote controller.
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Remote Controller Diagram (GL300E)
[1] Antennas
Relays aircraft control and video
signal.
[2] Display Screen
Display device with Android system
to run DJI GO app.
[3] Speaker
Outputs the display device voice.
[4] Control Stick
Controls the orientation and
movement of the aircraft.
[5] Return Home (RTH) Button
Press and hold the button to initiate
Return to Home (RTH).
[6] Battery Level LEDs
Displays the battery level of the
Remote Controller.
[7] Status LED
Displays the Remote Controller's system status.
[8] Power Button
Used to turn the Remote Controller on and off.
[9] RTH LED
Circular LED around the RTH button displays
RTH status.
[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] Intelligent Flight Pause Button
Press once to allow the aircraft to
exit from TapFly, ActiveTrack and
Advanced mode.
[12] Shutter Button
Press to take a photo. If burst
mode is selected, the set number
of photos will be taken with one
press.
[13] Sleep/Wake button
Press to sleep/wake the screen,
press and hold to restart.