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There are two options for Dynamic Home Point.
1. Set the aircraft current coordinate as the new Home Point.
2. Set the mobile device's coordinate as the new Home Point.
Setting Up Dynamic Home Point
Follow the steps below to setup Dynamic Home Point:
1. Connect to the mobile device and launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the “Camera” page.
2. Tap“ ”and select“ ”, to set the mobile device’s coordinates as the new Home Point.
3. Tap“ ”and select“ ”, to set the aircraft’s coordinates as the new Home Point.
4. The aircraft status indicator blinks green to show Home Point is set successfully.
Vision Positioning System
DJI Vision Positioning is a positioning system that uses ultrasonic and image data to help the aircraft
identify its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Phantom 3 Professional can hover in
place more precisely and y indoors or in other environments where there is no GPS signal available. The
main components of DJI Vision Positioning are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 Professional,
including [1] one monocular camera and [2]two sonar sensors.
Using Vision Positioning
Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Professional is powered on. No manual
action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in the indoor environment where no GPS is available.
By using the sensors on the Vision Positioning system, Phantom 3 Professional can perform precision
hovering even when no GPS is available.
[1]
[2]

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Flight Recorder
Flight data is automatically recorded to the SD card. This includes ight telemetry, aircraft status
information, and other parameters. Access these data from the DJI Pilot app through the Aircraft
Micro-USB Port.
Attaching and Detaching the Propellers
Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Professional. The grey or black nut on the
propeller indicates the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach
Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning:
1. Toggle the switch to “P” mode.
2. Place the aircraft on a at surface. Notice that the Vision Positioning system cannot work properly on
surfaces without pattern variations.
3. Power on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator will ash twice in green light, which indicates the Vision
Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off, and the aircraft will hover in place.
The performance of your Vision Positioning System is subject to the surface you are ying over.
The ultrasonic waves may not be able to accurately measure the distance over sound absorbing
materials, and the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft will
switch from “P” mode to “A” mode automatically if both GPS and Vision Positioning System are
not available. So operate the aircraft cautiously when in any of the following situations:
Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green).
Flying over a highly reective surfaces.
Flying at high speeds(over 8 m/s at 2 meters or over 4 m/s at 1 meter).
Flying over water or transparent surfaces.
Flying over moving surfaces or objects.
Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically.
Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux > 100,000) surfaces.
Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet).
Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture.
Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with same design).
Flying over inclined surfaces that will deect sound waves away from the aircraft.
Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness
of the sensors.
The effective hovering altitudes of the aircraft is from 0 to 3 meters.
Vision Positioning system may not function properly when the aircraft is ying over water.
Vision Positioning system may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light
conditions (less than 100 lux).
Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is
in operation.
Vision Positioning system may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the
ground (below 0.5 meters) in fast speed.
Keep the animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar
sensor emits high frequency sound that is only audible to some animals.

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Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off.
Wear gloves when handling propellers.
Manually tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached
rmly.
Detaching the Propellers
Hold the motor still. Then spin the propeller in the unlock direction indicated on the propeller itself.
Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and rmly before every ight.
Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each ight. DO NOT use aged, chipped,
or broken propellers.
To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or motors when they are spinning.
ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer ight experience.
DJI Intelligent Flight Battery
The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, voltage of 15.2 V, and smart charge-
discharge functionality. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger.
the propellers properly, match the nut with the axis on the motors of your Phantom 3 Professional.
Propellers Grey cap Black cap
Figure
Attach On Motors with a grey axis Motors with a black axis
Legends Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten
Unlock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove
Attaching the Propellers
1. Attach the propellers with a grey nut onto a motor with the grey axis and spin the propellers clockwise
to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with a black nut onto a motor with the black axis and
spin the propellers counter clockwise to secure its position. Be sure to completely tighten each
propeller by hand before ight.

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Flight Intelligent Flight Battery
Charger
Battery must be fully charged before using it for the rst time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent
Flight Battery" for more information .
Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger is 100W.
DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions
1. Battery Level Display: LEDs display the current battery level.
2. Battery Life Display: LEDs display the current battery power cycle.
3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when
it is idle for more than 10 days to prevent swelling. It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to
65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Dis-
charge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app.
4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging.
5. Over charge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged.
6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0°C(32°F) and
40°C (104°F).
7. Over Current Protection: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 8 A) is detected.
8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 12 V to
prevent over-discharge damage
9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected.
10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJI Pilot app shows warning message when damaged battery cell
is detected.
11. Battery Error History Browse the battery error history from the DJI Pilot app.
12. Sleep Mode: Sleep mode is entered after 20 minutes of inactivity to save power.
13. Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is provided to the
aircraft’s to the main controller.
Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines before use. Users take full
responsibility for all operations and usage.
Using the Battery
Powering ON/OFF
Powering On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. The
Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level.
Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power off.
LED1
LED2
Battery Level Indicators
LED3
LED4
Power Button (Bulit-in LED)

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Low Temperature Notice:
1. Battery capacity is signicantly reduced when ying in low temperature environment (< 0°C ).
2. It is not recommended to use the battery in extremely low temperature (< -10°C) environment. Battery
voltage should reach to the appropriate level when using in the environment where temperature range
between minus 10°C to 5°C.
3. Stop ying when DJI Pilot app displays “Low Battery Level Warning” in low temperature environment.
4. Place the battery indoors to warm up the battery before using it in the low temperature environment.
5. To ensure the performance of the battery, keep the battery body temperature above 20°C.
In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to
warm up for approximately 1-2 minutes before taking off.
Checking the battery level
The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining power the battery has. When the battery is
powered off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current
battery level. See below for details.
The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and
discharging. The indicators are dened below.
: LED is on. : LED is ashing.
: LED is off.
Battery Level
LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level
87.5%~100%
75%~87.5%
62.5%~75%
50%~62.5%
37.5%~50%
25%~37.5%
12.5%~25%
0%~12.5%
=0%
Battery life
The battery life indicates how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before
it must be replaced. When the battery is powered off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds
to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink as described below for 2
seconds:

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Battery Life
LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life
90%~100%
80%~90%
70%~80%
60%~70%
50%~60%
40%~50%
30%~40%
20%~30%
below 20%
When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used.
For more information about the battery, launch DJI Pilot app and check the information under the
battery tab.
Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery
1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (100-240 V 50/60 Hz).
2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery
level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging.
3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level during charging.
4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when Battery Level Indicators are all off.
5. Air cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each ight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature
before storing it for an extended period.
Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Professional.
Never insert or remove a battery when it is powered on.
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Battery Level Indicators while Charging
LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level
0%~25%
25%~50%
50%~75%
75%~100%
Fully Charged
Charging Protection LED Display
The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns.
Battery Level Indicators while Charging
LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item
LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected
LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected
LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected
LED3 blinks three times per second Over-voltage charger detected
LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low
LED4 blinks three times per second Charging temperature is too high
After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to turn off the Bat-
tery Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume
charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug the charger in the event of a room temperature
error, the charger will resume charging when the temperature falls within the normal range.
DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers.
How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery:
Slow : Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Phantom 3 Professional’s Battery Compartment
and power it on. Leave it on until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no
longer be turned on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery levels.
Rapid : Fly the Phantom 3 Professional outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until
the battery can no longer be turned on.

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Remote Controllers
This chapter describes the features of
the remote controller that includes, how
to operate the aircraft and camera.

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Remote Control
RemoteControllerProle
The Phantom 3 Professional remote control is a multi-function wireless communication device that in-
tegrates the video downlink ground system and aircraft remote control system. The video downlink and
aircraft remote control system operate at 2.4 GHz. The remote controller features a number of camera
functions, such as taking and previewing photos and video, and controlling gimbal motions. The remote
controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The current battery level is displayed by LEDs on the
front panel of the remote control.
Compliance Version: The remote control is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations.
Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 , Mode 2.
Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle.
Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle.
Do not operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalent to a soccer eld) to
prevent transmission interference.
Remote Controller Operations
Powering On and Off the Remote Controller
The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacity
of 6000 mHA. The battery level is indicated by the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow the steps
below to power on your remote controller:
1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEDs will display the current
battery level.
2. Press and hold the Power Button to power on the remote controller.
3. The remote controller beeps when it is powered on. The Status LED will blink green rapidly, indicating
that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LED will show a solid green light when
linking is complete.
4. Repeat step 2 to power off the remote controller.
Charging Remote Controller
Charge the remote controller via supplied charger. Refer to the gure below for more details.

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Charger
Power Outlet
Power Button
Controlling Camera
Shoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Play-
back Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control.
[1] Camera Settings Dial
Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture without
letting go of the remote controller. Move the dial button to left or right to view the pictures or videos in
playback mode.
[2] Playback Button
Press to view images or videos that have already been captured.
[3] Shutter Button
Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press.
[4] Recoding Button
Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording.
[5] Gimbal Dial
Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal.
Controlling Aircraft
This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. The
Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default.
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
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Stick Neutral/ mid point: Control sticks of the Remote Control are placed at the central position.
Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the central position.
Remote Control
(Mode 2)
Aircraft
( indicates nose direction) Remarks
Moving the left stick up and down changes the
aircraft’s elevation.
Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend.
Push the throttle stick up to takeoff.
When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3
Professional will hover in place.
The more the stick is pushed away from the center
position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional
will change elevation. Always push the stick gently
to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation
changes.
Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the
rudder and rotation of the aircraft.
Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter
clock-wise, and push the stick right to rotate the
aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the
Phantom 3 Professional will stay facing its current
direction.
The more the stick is pushed away from the center
position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional
will rotate.
Moving the right stick up and down changes the
aircraft’s forward and backward pitch.
Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly
backward. Phantom 3 Professional will hover in
place if the stick is centered.
Push the stick further away from the center position for
a larger pitch angle (maximum 30˚) and faster ight.
Moving the right stick control left and right changes
the aircraft’s left and right pitch.
Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The
Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place if the
stick is centered.
Push the stick further away from the center position for
a larger pitch angle (maximum 30˚) and faster ight.
Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the
camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the
dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point
downwards. The camera will remain in its current
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Position Figure Flight Mode
Position 1 F mode
Position 2A mode
Position 3P mode
Flight Mode Switch
Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode.
You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A
mode. Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
P mode (Positioning) : P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of
P mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on GPS signal
strength and Vision Positioning sensors:
P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning.
P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision
Positioning for hovering
P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning,
so only altitude is controlled.
A mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for stabilization. The aircraft only uses its
barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return home if remote control signal is lost if the Home
Point is recorded successfully.
F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information
about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix.
The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the DJI Pilot app, enter
the “Camera” page, tap “MODE”, and then activate “Multiple Flight Mode” .
RTH button
Press and hold this button to start the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. The LED around the RTH Button
will blink white to indicate the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded
Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain the control of the aircraft.

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Connecting Mobile Device
Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder
to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the clamp. Adjust the clamp to secure your mo-
bile device. Then connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of the
cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller.
Optimal Transmission Range
The signal transmission between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range that dis-
played in the picture shown below:
Optimal Transmission Range
strong weak
Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance and position
between the operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmission performance.
Remote Controller Status LED
The Status LED reects connection status between remote control and aircraft. The RTH LED shows the
Return to Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains details on these indicators.
RTH LED
Status LED

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Status LED Alarm Remote Controller Status
— Solid Red chime The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft.
— Solid Green chime The remote controller is connected with the aircraft.
Slow Blinking Red D-D-D...... Remote controller error.
/
Red and Green/ Red and
Yellow Alternate Blinks
None HD downlink is disrupted.
RTH LED Sound Remote Controller Status
— Solid White chime Aircraft is returning home.
Blinking White D . . . Sending Return to Home command to the aircraft.
Blinking White DD .. .. .. Aircraft Return to Home in progress.
The Remote Status Indicator will blink red, sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low.
Linking the Remote Controller
The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new
remote controller for the rst time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller:
1. Power on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI Pilot app.
2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery.
3. Enter “Camera” view and tap on and then tap “Linking RC” button as shown below.
RC Control Setting
RC Calibration
Stick Mode
Battery infoC1 C2 Battery info
Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled.
Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.
You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back
of the RC.
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Remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to
the same aircraft.
Remote Controller Compliance Version
The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements.
Linking Button
RC Control Setting
RC Calibration
Stick Mode
Battery infoC1 C2 Battery info
Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled.
Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.
You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back
of the RC.
Linking RC
Searching for aircraft frequency,
timeout in 54 seconds
Cancel
Press the linking button on the aircraft
to link this remote controller
5. Locate the Linking button on the side of the aircraft, as shown in the gure shown below. Press the
Linking button to start linking. The LED to the left of the linking button blinks green to indicate that the
aircraft is ready to link, and it blinks solid green when linking is complete. The Remote Controller Status
Indicator will display solid green if Link is succeed.
4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and "beep"
sound is emitted.

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Gimbal Camera
This chapter provides the technical
specifications of the camera, explains
the operating mode of the gimbal.

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Camera and Gimbal
CameraProle
The on-board camera supports 4K video capture up to 4096 x 2160p24 and 12M pixel photos capture
by using the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor. You may export the video in either MOV or MP4 format for editing.
Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and time-lapse mode. A live preview of what
the camera is seeing before you shoot videos and pictures is supported through the DJI Pilot App.
Camera Micro-SD Card Slot
To store your photos and videos, plug in the Micro-SD card into the slot shown below before
powering on the Phantom 3 Professional. The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 16 GB Micro-
SD card and supports up to a 64 GB Micro-SD card. A UHS-1 type Micro-SD card is recommended,
because of the fast read and write capability of these cards enables you to store high-resolution
video data.
Do not remove Micro-SD card from the Phantom 3 Professional when it is powered on.
Camera Data Port
Power on the Phantom 3 Professional and then connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to down-
load photos or videos from the camera to your computer.
Power on the aircraft before attempting to access the les on the Micro-SD card.

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Camera Operation
Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot the images or the videos through the
DJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to “Controlling Camera”.
Gimbal
GimbalProle
The 3-axis Gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture stabilized
images and video. The Gimbal can tilt the camera up to 120 degrees.
Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control pitch movement of the camera by default. Note that
you cannot control the pan movement of the camera by default.
Gimbal Operation Modes
Two Gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the Camera
page of the DJI Pilot App. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote controller for
changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details:
Follow Mode
The angle between Gimbal’s orientation and aircraft’s nose remains
constant at all times. One user alone can control the pitch motion of the
gimbal.
FPV Mode The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a First-
Person-View ying experience.
Gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) Gimbal is placed on uneven ground. (2)
Gimbal has received an excessive external force, e.g. a collision. Please take off from at, open
ground and protect the gimbal after powering up.
Flying in heavy fog or cloud may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary failure. The
gimbal will recover when it dries out.
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②
①
③
Anti-drop Kit
The Anti-drop Kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. Two have been mounted
on delivery. If new ones are required, take the gimbal and press part [1] through the center hole of the
Vibration Absorber the center hole of part [2]. Lock them together as shown in [3]. Mounting the Anti-drop
Kit diagonally is recommended.

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DJI Pilot App
This chapter introduce the four main
sections of the DJI Pilot app.