dji Matrice 100 User manual

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DJI Matrix 100
User Manual
V 1.0
2015.5
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Using this manual
Legend
Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference
Before Flight
The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your M100.
1. Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer
2. M100 User Manual
3. In the Box
4. Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines
Reading the Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer before flight is recommended. Refer to this manual for more
comprehensive information.
Download the DJI Pilot app
Download and install the DJI Pilot app before use. Scan the QR code or visit
“http://m.dji.net/djipilot” to download the app.
For the best experience, use mobile device with Android V 4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0 or later.

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Warnings
When flying, the rotating propellers may cause serious damage and injury. Please fly safely at all times.
Assembly Warnings
(1) Ensure that all parts are installed before inserting the Intelligent Flight Battery.
(2) Use a bracket to mount the GPS module onto the center frame to avoid interference with the power
board.
(3) Ensure frame arms are mounted correctly.
(4) Do not remove any glued-in screws.
(5) Screws that already have blue glue can be used once without thread locker. On other occasions, apply
appropriate thread locker first.
Flight Warnings
(1) ESCs are not waterproof, please do not fly in rain or snow.
(2) Ensure all parts are in good condition before each flight. Do not fly with worn or broken parts.
(3) Ensure propellers and motors are installed correctly before flying.
(4) Ensure all cables are secure before every flight.
(5) When flying, maintain a safe distance away from people, buildings, high voltage power lines, tall trees,
water and other hazards.
(6) Use only DJI TB47D/TB48D Intelligent Flight Batteries as the power supply.
(7) Do not overload the system.
(8) Do not get close to or touch motors or propellers when they are spinning, as this can cause serious injury.
(9) Disconnect the battery and remove the camera during transportation to avoid damage or injury.
(10) 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 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Legend.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Before Flight ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Download the DJI Pilot app .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Warnings.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Contents ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Profile................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
In The Box ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Checking Frame Arms (with the Landing Gear) ............................................................................................................................................11
Checking the Center Frame ...................................................................................................................................................................................11
Mounting Frame Arms..............................................................................................................................................................................................13
Mounting the Battery Compartment and Wiring.........................................................................................................................................16
Recommended Mounting Position (under the center frame) .......................................................................................................16
Optional Mounting Position (on the center frame) ...........................................................................................................................18
Wiring ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Mounting Expansion Bays......................................................................................................................................................................................22
Mounting the GPS Module................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Reserved Ports Description ................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
XT30 Ports and XT60 Ports...................................................................................................................................................................... 26
CAN Ports and UART Ports........................................................................................................................................................................27
Attaching Propellers.................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Propeller Safety................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Installation...........................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Mounting the Gimbal (Optional)........................................................................................................................................................................30
Using the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery .......................................................................................................................................................... 34
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions................................................................................................................................................ 34
Using the Battery .............................................................................................................................................................................................35
Using the Remote Controller .............................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Remote Controller Profile .......................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Preparing Remote Controller.................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Remote Controller Diagram........................................................................................................................................................................ 41
Remote Controller Operations................................................................................................................................................................. 43

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Remote Controller Status LED................................................................................................................................................................. 47
Linking the Remote Controller................................................................................................................................................................. 48
Remote Controller Compliance Version.............................................................................................................................................. 49
Return to Home (RTH) and Dynamic Home Point......................................................................................................................................50
Return to Home (RTH)..................................................................................................................................................................................50
Dynamic Home Point......................................................................................................................................................................................52
Using the Matrix PC Assistant .............................................................................................................................................................................53
Using the SDK ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 56
DJI Pilot App................................................................................................................................................................................................................57
Camera .................................................................................................................................................................................................................57
Map .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................60
Academy .............................................................................................................................................................................................................60
User Center.......................................................................................................................................................................................................60
Flight.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................61
Flight Environment Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................61
Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area................................................................................................................................................61
Preflight Checklist.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Flight Status Indicator................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Calibrating the Compass............................................................................................................................................................................. 65
Auto Take-off and Auto Landing.............................................................................................................................................................. 67
Starting/Stopping the Motors................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Flight Test .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Appendix ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Specifications.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Aircraft Status Indicator Description ......................................................................................................................................................72
DJI ZENMUSE X3 Gimbal with Camera................................................................................................................................................73
Compliance Information .............................................................................................................................................................................. 78

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Profile
The M100 is a professional quad-rotor flying platform. It has modular hardware, and is an open platform for
developers to expand and build upon. The next generation flight controller system provides a more stable flight
experience. A low latency HD video downlink is powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge system.
When used together with the DJI ZENMUSE X3 camera and gimbal, users can control the camera and gimbal via
the buttons and dials on the remote controller. A 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells
and a battery management system. The expandable structure design of the center frame makes it easy to mount
other devices for more functions and a greater flight experience. Users can control the flying platform via the
convenient API provided by the open DJI SDK to build specialized flying solutions.

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In The Box
Standard Package
Name Diagram Qty. Description
Center Frame 1 With Battery Compartment
Frame Arm 4 With Landing Gear
Quick-Release
Propellers (Pair) 3
Remote
Controller 1
Mobile Device
Holder 1
Intelligent Flight
Battery
1 Model: TB47D
Battery Charger 1 To charge the remote controller
battery and Intelligent Flight Battery

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Power Cable 1 To connect the charger to AC
Micro-USB
Cable
1 To connect to the Assistant software
GPS Module 1 Model: GPS-COMPASS PRO PLUS
GPS Bracket
(Set)
1
GPS Collapsible Mount x1, Strut x3 (80
mm, 120 mm, 160 mm)
Arm Blocks 12
Arm Block 1 x4, Arm Block 2 x4, Arm
Block 3 x4
Expansion Bay
(Set)
2 Side Plate x4, Lower Plate x2
XT30-XT60
Cable
1
Mounting Plate
for Gimbal
1
Damper 8
To connect the mounting plate for
gimbal and the upper plate of the
center frame

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Screws (Pack) 2
M2.5x5, M2.5x8, M3x5, M2x5, M3x8
(self-tapping)
2.0 Hex Key
To adjust screws
Optional Items
Name Diagram Description
ZENMUSE X3
Gimbal with
Camera Kit
Gimbal with Camera x1, ND Filter x1, Gimbal
Lock x1, Gimbal Cable Cover x1, 8-pin Gimbal
Cable x1, Phillips Screws x4
Battery
Compartment
To use another TB47D/TB48D Intelligent Flight
Battery
TB47D
Intelligent Flight
Battery
TB48D
Intelligent Flight
Battery
Expansion Bay Side Plate x2, Lower Plate x1, Screw (M2.5x5) x4
Guidance
System
Connector Kit
Connector (with dampers) x10, Screws (M2x5)
x30, Screws (M2x4.2) x30

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Tools Required
Tools Use
Phillips Screwdriver Mounting screws.
Thread Locker Securing screws.
Nylon Cable Tie
Binding devices and wires.
Scissors
Cutting Pliers/Dykes

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Checking Frame Arms (with the Landing Gear)
1. Ensure all motors are mounted correctly and firmly, and that they rotate freely.
2. Ensure the landing gear is mounted firmly and antenna covers are in good condition.
3. Ensure all cables are intact.
4. Identify the M1 ~ M4 marks on the frame arms. Mount each frame arm to its corresponding position on the center
frame.
Checking the Center Frame
1. Remove the two screws (M3x8 self-tapping) for the aircraft status indicator and then remove the indicator gently
to avoid cable damage.
2. Remove the eight screws (M2.5x8) on the expansion bars on the upper plate of the center frame, and then
remove the expansion bars and the upper plate.
3. Remove the four screws (M2.5x5) on the battery compartment and then remove it.
Motor
Landing Gear
Antenna
Cover Motor Cables
LED Cable
Antenna
M1~M4 Mark

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4. Check the center frame. Ensure that parts such as the flight controller, the ESCs, etc. are in good condition, and
that the ports two ends of each cable connected to have the marks of the same color.
Flight Controller
ESC
Aircraft Status Indicator
(on the upper plate of the frame arm)

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Mounting Frame Arms
1. Identify the M1 ~ M4 marks on the arms and the mounting positions of the center frame. Mount each frame arm to
its corresponding position on the center frame.
2. Insert each frame arm into mounting position A and B on the center frame successively until the arm ring reaches
mounting position A.
3. Arm Blocks are needed to secure the arm when mounting. There are three kinds of blocks that come with the M100.
Arm Block 1: A circular side surface, mounted into the slot at mounting position B
Arm Block 2: A vertical side plane, when mounted into the slot at mounting position A, the propeller rotating
plane is perfectly horizontal.
Arm Block 3: A 3° inclined side plane, when mounted into the slot at mounting position A, the propeller rotating
plane is at a 3° inclination.
Block 1 Block 2 Block 3
Mount block 1 into the slot at mounting position B. Choose block 2 or 3 according to your needs, and then mount
it into the slot at mounting position A. Ensure that the arm ring fits perfectly into the side of the block. Insert four
M2.5x5 screws and tighten.
Mounting Position B
Mounting Position A
Arm Ring

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Arm Block 2
Arm Block 3
4. Plug the three motor cables for each motor into the ports on the corresponding ESC. Note that each cable
corresponds to the port with a mark of the same color.
5. Plug each LED cable into the port on the corresponding ESC.
6. Plug each antenna into the corresponding port on back of the flight controller. Note the sequential antenna ports
shown below.
LED Cable
Motor Cables
Color Marks
M1~M4 Mark
LED Port
Antenna Ports on back of the flight controller

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7. Ensure the motor cables, LED cable, and antenna cable of each arm are correctly installed into their
corresponding ports.
8. Double check all frame arms. Arms M1 and M2 are the forward facing (nose), arms M3 and M4 are the tail. Seen
from the top, motors on arms M1, M3 rotate counter clockwise while those on arms M2, M4 rotate clockwise.

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Mounting the Battery Compartment and Wiring
Recommended Mounting Position (under the center frame)
The center of gravity for the aircraft has been pre-adjusted. If you need to adjust the fore-and-aft direction’s
gravity, mount the battery compartment on the center frame (optional mounting position).
1. Pull the aircraft status indicator cable, the CAN cable, the signal cable, and power cable of the flight controller
through the wire outlet on the right side of the lower plate of the center frame.
2. Replace the upper plate of the center frame and tighten the 16 screws (M2.5x5). Then replace the expansion bars
and tighten the 8 screws (M2.5x8).
If using DJI ZENMUSE X3 Gimbal with Camera, replace the upper plate after mounting the gimbal and wiring.
Refer to Mounting the Gimbal (P30) for more information on mounting and wiring.
3. Replace the aircraft status indicator and tighten the two screws (M3x8 self-tapping). Do not over tighten the
screws to avoid damage to the screw holes.
CAN Cable
(5-pin)
Aircraft Status Indicator
Cable (6-pin)
Flight Controller Power
Cable (4-pin)
Flight Controller Signal
Cable (6-pin)
Aircraft Status Indicator
(on the upper plate of the frame arm)
Wire Outlet

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4. With the side that has metal terminals placed near the aircraft tail, tighten four screws (M2.5x5) to mount the
battery compartment onto the expansion bars on the lower plate of the center frame.
The lower plate of
the center frame
Metal Terminals
M2.5x5
M2.5x8
M2.5x5
M3x8 (self-tapping)
Aircraft Status
Indication

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Optional Mounting Position (on the center frame)
1. Pull the aircraft status indicator cable, CAN cable, signal cable and power cable from the flight controller through
the wire outlet on the upper plate.
2. Replace the upper plate of the center frame and tighten the 16 screws (M2.5x5). Then replace the expansion bars
and tighten the 8 screws (M2.5x8).
If using DJI ZENMUSE X3 Gimbal and Camera, replace the upper plate after mounting the gimbal and wiring.
Refer to Mounting the Gimbal (P30) for more information on mounting and wiring.
3. Replace the aircraft status indicator and tighten the two screws (M3x8 self-tapping). Do not over tighten the
screws to avoid damage to the screw holes.
CAN Cable
(5-pin)
Aircraft Status Indicator
Cable (6-pin)
Flight Controller Power
Cable (4-pin)
Flight Controller Signal
Cable (6-pin)
Aircraft Status Indicator
(on the upper plate of the center frame)
Wire Outlet
Upper Plate of the
Center Frame

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4. With the side that has battery terminals placed near the tail, tighten four screws (M2.5x5) to mount the battery
compartment onto the expansion bars on the upper plate of the center frame.
5. To adjust gravity of the aircraft on the fore-and-aft directions, adjust the position of the battery compartment
relative to the expansion bars according to your needs.
Wiring
1. Remove the screw on side of the battery compartment and then open the side panel.
M2.5x8
M2.5x5
M3x8 (self-tapping)
Aircraft Status
Indication

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2. Plug the aircraft status indicator cable into the 6-pin port.
3. Plug the power cable of the flight controller into the 4-pin port. Plug the signal cable of the flight controller into
the 6-pin port.
4. Plug the CAN cable into the CAN1 port of the battery compartment.
Pull the cables through the slot between the side panel and the body of the battery compartment before
plugging them in.
Aircraft Status Indicator Cable Port (6-pin)
CAN1 Port (5-pin)
Port for the Flight Controller
Power Cable (4-pin)
Port for the Flight Controller
Signal Cable (6-pin)