dji Phantom 3 Advanced User manual

PHANTOM 3 Advanced
V1.0
2015.03
User Manual

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Using this manual
Legends
Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference
Read Before the First Flight
Read the follow documents before using the Phantom 3 Advanced for the rst time.
1. Disclaimer
2. Phantom 3 Advanced Quick Start Guide
3. Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual
4. In the Box
5. Safety Guidelines
6. Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines
It is recommended to watch all the tutorial videos on DJI ofcial website and read the Disclaimer before
your rst ight. Prepare for your rst ight by using the Phantom 3 Advanced Quick Start Guide. Refer to
the user manual for more detailed information.
Video Tutorials
Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Phantom 3 Advanced safely:
http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3-advanced/video
Download the DJI Pilot app
Download and install the DJI Pilot app before use. Scan the QR code below to download.
For Android version of the DJI Pilot app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later.
For iOS version of the DJI Pilot app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later.

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Using this manual
Legends 2
Before Flight 2
Watch the video tutorials 2
Download the DJI Pilot app 2
Product Prole
Introduction 6
Feature Highlights 6
Assemble the Aircraft 7
Aircraft Diagram 8
Remote Controller Diagram 9
Aircraft
Flight Controller 12
Flight Mode 12
Flight Status Indicator 12
Return to Home (RTH) 13
Smart RTH 13
Low Battery RTH 14
Failsafe RTH 15
Dynamic Home Point 15
Vision Positioning System 16
Flight Recorder 17
Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 17
DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 18
Remote Control
 RemoteControllerProle 24
Remote Controller Operations 24
Remote Controller Status LED 29
Linking the Remote Controller 29
Remote Controller Compliance Version 30
Contents

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Camera and Gimbal
 CameraProle 32
Gimbal 33
DJI Pilot App
Camera 36
Map 40
Academy 40
User Center 40
Flight
Flight Environment Requirements 42
Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area 42
 PreightChecklist 46
Calibrating the Compass 46
Auto Take-off and Auto Landing 47
Flight Test 48
Starting/Stopping the Motors 48
Troubleshooting (FAQ)
Appendix
 Specications 53
Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 56
FCC Compliance 57

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Product Prole
This chapter introduces the Phantom 3
Advanced and lists the components on
the aircraft and remote controllers.

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Product Profile
Product Prole
Introduction
The Phantom 3 Advanced is a brand new quadcopter capable of capturing HD video and transmitting
an HD video signal out of the box. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability and
weight efciency while minimizing space. Even when no GPS signal is available, Vision Positioning sys-
tem provides hovering precision.
Feature Highlights
Camera and Gimbal: The Phantom 3 Advanced camera records video at up to 1080P and it is capable of
capturing 12 megapixel stills.
HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge
system.
DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a bat-
tery management system.
Flight Controller: The next generation ight controller system provides a more reliable ight experience. A
new ight recorder stores the ight data from each ight, and Vision Positioning enhances hovering preci-
sion when ying indoors and no GPS is available.

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Assemble the Aircraft
Removing Gimbal Clamp
Remove the gimbal clamp in the direction as shown below:
Attaching Propellers
Attach the propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black axis and spin counter-clockwise to se-
cure. Attach propellers with grey nut onto motors without a grey axis and spin clockwise to secure.
Preparing Remote Controller
Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antennas.
1. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to release the clamp, adjust the clamp to t
the size of the mobile device.
2. Connect the mobile device to the remote controller with 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.
Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by hand to secure its position.
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Aircraft Diagram
[1] GPS
[2] Propeller
[3] Motor
[4] Front LED
[5] Landing gear
[6] Gimbal and Camera
[7] Aircraft Micro-USB Port
[8] Aircraft Status Indicator
[9] Intelligent Flight Battery
[10] Vision Positioning Sensors
[11] Antennas
[12] Camera Micro-SD Card Slot
[13] Camera Micro-USB Port
Remote Controller Diagram
[1] Antennas
Relays aircraft control and
video signal.
[2] Mobile Device Holder
Mounting place for your mobile
device.
[3] Control Stick
Controls aircraft orientation.
[4] Return Home (RTH) Button
Press and hold the button to
initiate Return to Home (RTH).
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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 power on or power off the remote
controller.
[8] RTH LED
Circular LED around the RTH button displays
RTH status.
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[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
Pilot app.
[10] Playback Button
Playback the captured images or videos.
[11] Shutter Button
Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the
set number of photos will be taken with one
press.
[12] Flight Mode Switch
Switch between P, A and F 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] Mircro-USB Port
Connect to a SD card reader to upgrade the
rmware.
[16] USB Port
Connect to mobile device or to a USB thumb
drive for rmware upgrdae.
[17] Back Right Button
Customizable button in DJI Pilot app.
[18] Back Left Button
Customizable button in DJI Pilot app.
[19] Power Port
Connect to a power source to charge the bat-
tery of the remote controller.
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Aircraft
This chapter introduces the features of
the flight controller, Vision Positioning
System and the Intelligent Flight Battery.