dji PHANTOM 4 User manual

PHANTOM 4
User Manual
2016.01
V1.0

Using this manual
Warning
Important
Hints and Tips
Reference
Read the following documents before using the Phantom 4:
1. In the Box
2. Phantom 4 User Manual
3. Phantom 4 Quick Start Guide
4. Phantom 4 Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines
5. Phantom 4 Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines
We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer
before you fly. Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the Phantom 4 Quick Start Guide and refer to the
User Manual for more details.
Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below, which demonstrates how to use Phantom 4 safely:
http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-4/video
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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Video Tutorials
Read Before the First Flight
Legends
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Contents
Using this manual
Legends
Read Before the First Flight
Video Tutorials
Download the DJI GO app
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Product Profile
Introduction
Feature
Highlights
Preparing the Aircraft
Aircraft Diagram
Remote Controller Diagram
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Aircraft
Flight Controller
Flight Mode
Flight Status Indicator
Return-to-Home (RTH)
Smart RTH
Low Battery RTH
Failsafe RTH
Vision Positioning System
Flight Recorder
Attaching and Detaching the Propellers
DJI Intelligent Flight Battery
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Remote Controller
Remote Controller Profile
Using the Remote Controller
Remote Controller Status LED
Linking the Remote Controller
Remote Controller Compliance Version
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Camera and Gimbal
Camera Profile
Gimbal
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DJI GO app
Camera
Director
Store
Discovery
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Flight
Flight Environment Requirements
Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones
Preflight Checklist
Calibrating the Compass
Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing
Flight Test
Starting/Stopping the Motors
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Troubleshooting (FAQ)
Appendix
Specifications
Firmwares Update
Intelligent Flight Mode
After-Sales Information
FCC Compliance
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Product Profile
The DJI Phantom 4 is an extremely smart flying camera able to intelligently track objects without a
separate device, avoid obstacles and fly with a tap of your finger. All while shooting 4K video or 12
megapixel stills.
Tapfly and ActiveTrack are two brand new commands in the DJI GO app, unique to the Phantom 4. Now
with a simple tap you can fly anywhere visible on your screen or track a moving subject smoothly and
easily.
Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 4, you’re shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per second and
capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever. An enhanced sensor gives you
greater clarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous flying camera.
HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of DJI
Lightbridge.
DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: The 5350 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells
and an advanced power management system.
Flight Controller: The next-generation flight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable
flight experience. A newly implemented flight recorder stores critical data from each flight and the Vision
Positioning System enhances hovering precision when flying indoors or in environments where GPS is
unavailable.
Removing Gimbal Clamp
Remove the gimbal clamp from the camera as shown below:
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Product
Profile
Preparing the Aircraft
Features Highlights
Introduction

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1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged.
2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly.
3. Micro-SD card has been inserted, if necessary.
4. Gimbal is functioning normally.
5. Motors can start and are functioning normally.
6. The DJI GO app is successfully connected to the aircraft.
IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive
to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight
performance or flight failure. Regular calibration is required for optimal performance.
Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference.
Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean
metal structures
Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular
phones.
Do not calibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects.
DO NOT calibrate indoors.
Calibration Procedures
Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures.
1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight
preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap the Aircraft Status
Bar in the app and select “Calibrate”, then follow the on-screen instructions.
2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will display a solid
green light.
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Flight
Calibrating the Compass
Preflight Checklist

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When the Aircraft Status Indicators blink yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe
mode.
A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or
rapidly during flight.
Watch our video tutorials for more flight information.
Video Suggestions and Tips
1. Go through the full pre-flight checklist before each flight.
2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI GO app.
3. Only shoot video when flying in P-mode.
4. Always fly in good weather and avoid flying in rain or heavy wind.
5. Choose the camera settings that suit your needs. Settings include photo format and exposure compensation.
6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and preview scenes.
7. Push the control sticks gently to keep the aircraft’s movement smooth and stable.
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Appendix
Aircraft
Weight (Battery & Propellers
1380 g
Included)
Max Descent Speed
4 m/s ( Sport mode )
19685 feet ( 6000 m )
( Software altitude limit: 400 feet above takeoff point )
Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level
Operating Temperature Range
32° to 104° F ( 0° to 40° C )
Controllable Range
Pitch: - 90° to + 30°
Obstacle Sensory Range
Operating Environment
2 - 49 feet ( 0.7 - 15 m )
Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting ( lux > 15 )
Velocity Range
≤10 m/s ( 2 m above ground )
Operating Range
0 - 33 feet ( 0 - 10 m )
FOV ( Field Of View ) 94° 20 mm ( 35 mm format equivalent )
f/2.8 focus at ∞
Lens
Electronic Shutter Speed
8 s to 1/8000 s
Single shot
Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB):
3/5 Bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias
Time-lapse
HDR
Still Photography Modes
Max. Bitrate Of Video Storage
60 Mbps
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UHD:
4096×2160 (4K)
24 / 25p
3840×2160 (4K)
24 / 25 / 30p
Video Recording Modes
2704×1520 (2.7K)
24 / 25 / 30p
FHD:
1920×1080
24 / 25 / 30 / 48 / 50 / 60 / 120p
HD:
1280×720
24 / 25 / 30 / 48 / 50 / 60p
Max Image Size 4000 x 3000
ISO Range 100-3200(video) 100-1600(photo)
Operating Environment
Surfaces with a clear pattern and adequate lighting ( lux > 15 )
Camera
Sensor
1/2.3” Effective pixels:12 M
Altitude Range 0 - 33 feet ( 0 - 10 m )
Vision Positioning System
Obstacle Sensing System
Satellite Systems GPS/GLONASS
Gimbal
Max Flight Time Approx. 28 minutes
Max Speed
20 m/s
( Sport mode )
Max Ascent Speed 6 m/s ( Sport mode )
Specifications

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Fast Yellow Flashing
Remote Controller Signal Lost
Fast Red Flashing
Critical Battery Warning
— Solid Red
Critical Error
Use Micro SD card to update the aircraft and Intelligent Flight Battery. Connect to the Internet,
launch the DJI GO app. The DJI GO app will start checking for available firmware updates
automatically. Follow the on-screen instruction to update the latest firmware for the aircraft, remote
controller and intelligent flight battery.
Intelligent Flight mode includes Course Lock, Home Lock, Point of Interest (POI), Follow Me and
Waypoints features to assist users to create professional shoots during the flight. Course Lock and Home
Point lock helps to lock the orientation of aircraft so that the user can focus more on other operations.
Point of Interest, Follow Me and Waypoints mode enable aircraft to fly automatically according to the
pre-set flight maneuvers.
Home Lock
Pull the pitch stick backward to move the aircraft toward its recorderd Home Point.
A virtual tether is created between the aircraft and the mobile device so that the
aircraft can track your movement as you move. Note that Follow Me performance is
subject to the GPS accuracy on the mobile device.
Follow Me
Enable Multiple Flight Mode by launching the DJI GO app > Camera View >
Mulitple Flight Mode before using the Intelligent Flight Mode for the first time.
> Advanced Settings >
Visit the following pages to learn more about After-sales policy and warranty information:
1. After-sales Policy: http://www.dji.com/service
2. Refund Policy: http://www.dji.com/service/refund-return
3. Paid Repair Service: http://www.dji.com/service/repair-service
4. Warranty Service: http://www.dji.com/service/warranty-service
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Appendix
After-Sales Information
Waypoints
Record a flight path, then the aircraft will fly along the same path repeatedly while
you control the camera and orientation. The flight path can be saved and re-apply
in the future.
Point of Interest
The aircraft will orbit around the subject autom atically to allow the operator can be
more focus on framing their shoot on the subject in Point of Interest.
Course Lock
Lock the current nose direction as the aircraft’s forward direction. The aircraft will
move in the locked directions regardless of its orientation (yaw angle).
Intelligent Flight Mode
Firmwares Update
Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required
Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error
Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning
Warning

This content is subject to change.
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