dji PHANTOM 3 PROFESSIONAL User manual

PHANTOM 3
2015.04
ADVANCED
V1.0
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. In the Box
2. Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual
3. Phantom 3 Advanced Quick Start Guide
4. Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer
5. Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines
It is recommended to watch all the tutorial videos on DJI official website and read the . Phantom 3
Professional / Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer before your rst ight. Prepare for your rst
ight by using the Phantom 3 Advanced Quick Start Guide. Refer to Phantom 3 Advanced 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/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 controller.

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Product Profile
Product Prole
Introduction
The Phantom 3 Advanced represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing
HD / 4K video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built-in camera has an integrated
gimbal to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is available,
the Vision Positioning System allows the aircraft to hover accurately in place.
Feature Highlights
Camera and Gimbal: Phantom 3 Advanced has a fully integrated camera that shoots 1080p video at
up to 60 frames per second and captures 12 megapixel photos. An enhanced sensor gives you greater
clarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous ying camera.
HD Video Downlink: Low latency, HD downlink powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge
system.
DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a
battery management system.
Flight Controller: The next-generation ight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable
ight experience. A newly implemented ight recorder stores critical data from each ight and the Vision
Positioning System enhances hovering precision when ying indoors or in environments where GPS is
available.

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Preparing the Aircraft
Removing Gimbal Clamp
Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding it to the right (when facing the nose of the aircraft), as shown
below:
Attaching Propellers
Mount the propellers with black nuts on to motors with black axes and spin counter-clockwise to secure.
Mount the propellers with grey nuts on to motors with gray axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be sure all
propellers are securely in place.
Preparing the Remote Controller:
Tilt the mobile device holder to the desired position, then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward.
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. 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.
Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by hand to secure its position.
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Aircraft Diagram
Remote Controller Diagram
[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).
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[1]
[2]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[3]
[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
[14] Link Button
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[2]
[3]
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[6]
[7]
[8]
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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.
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[19]
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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] C1 Button
Customizable through the DJI Pilot app.
[18] C2 Button
Customizable through the DJI Pilot app.
[19] Power Port
Connect to a power source to charge the bat-
tery of the remote controller.
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[11]
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Aircraft
This chapter introduces the features of
the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning
System and the Intelligent Flight Battery.