dji S?1000 User manual

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Spreading Wings S1000
User Manual
V 1.00
2014.2.24
www.dji.com

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Disclaimer
Thank you for purchasing this DJI product. Please visit the S1000 page on www.dji.com regularly to keep up with
product information, technical updates and manual corrections. Information in this manual is subject to change
without notice in line with product upgrades and updates.
In using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have understood all points completely.
When assembling this product, follow all instructions carefully. The manufacturer and seller assume no liability for
any damage or injury arising from the use of this product.
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without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI Innovations. No patent liability is assumed with respect to
the use of the product or information contained herein.

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About
The S1000 is designed for professional aerial photography and cinematography. It is user friendly, safe, stabilized
and easy to fly while its integrated design makes assembly and configuration simple and fast. Retractable landing
gear, vibration dampers, small frame arm incline and minimalized gimbal mount allows for a clear 360 degree view
from the camera. An integrated power hub with patented coaxial connectors, built-in high-speed ESCs and motors
with high efficiency propellers ensure dynamic stability and maximized power efficiency. Used with a professional
DJI multi-rotor autopilot system, the S1000 can hover and fly reliably making it ideal for photography and
cinematography.

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Contents
Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
About........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Contents.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Caution .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
In The Box............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Tools Required...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Mounting Landing Gear .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Mounting Frame Arms ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Mounting Electronics and Wiring ..................................................................................................................................................................11
Connecting XT60 Ports on Center Frame................................................................................................................................................16
Installing Battery .................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Setting Landing Gear ........................................................................................................................................................................................18
Mounting the Gimbal....................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Appendix...............................................................................................................................................................................................................22
ESC Sound..................................................................................................................................................................................................22
ESC LED......................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................................................23
FAQ.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Soldering the ESC....................................................................................................................................................................................24
Remounting the Propeller.....................................................................................................................................................................24
Propeller Precautions .............................................................................................................................................................................24
Using Propeller Holder...........................................................................................................................................................................25
Assembling Motor Vibration Absorbers..........................................................................................................................................25
Remounting Landing Gear Servo .......................................................................................................................................................25
Recalibrating Servo Travel....................................................................................................................................................................26

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Caution
When flying, fast rotating propellers may cause serious damage and injury. Please fly safe at all times.
Assembly Cautions
(1) Mount the GPS module with a bracket, to avoid interference with the power board on the center frame.
(2) Ensure the IMU is mounted with the arrow pointing toward the front.
(3) If using a receiver, attach it under the bottom board of the center frame with the end of the antenna
facing downwards away from obstructions to avoid loss of control due to signal loss.
(4) Ensure frame arms are mounted correctly.
a) Motor mounts with CCW marks should be mounted to the corresponding center frame positions
with the following marks: M1, M3, M5, and M7.
b) Motor mounts with CW marks should be mounted to the corresponding center frame positions with
the following marks: M2, M4, M6, and M8.
(5) Do not remove any glued-in screws.
(6) Tighten screws appropriately. Screws marked with blue glue can be used without thread locker once. On
other occasions, apply appropriate thread locker.
(7) S1000 should be raised above the ground when testing landing gear or recalibrating servo travel.
(8) Notice that matching the indicators is very important. Please pay attention to them.
Flight Cautions
(1) ESCs are not water-proof, 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 and propellers are unfolded before flying.
(4) Ensure ESC signal connectors and power cable connectors are tight and reliable before every flight.
(5) When flying, stay away a safe distance from people, buildings, high-voltage lines, tall trees, water and
other hazards.
(6) Use only 6S LiPo batteries for the power supply.
(7) Ensure all output signals from M1 to M8 are in proper working order when using the DJI A2 flight control
system to avoid damage or injury.
(8) Do not overload the system.
(9) Do not get close to or touch motors or propellers when they are spinning as this can cause serious injury.
(10) Disconnect battery and remove camera during breaks and transportation to avoid damage or injury.
(11) We strongly recommend using as many DJI parts as possible.
Others
(1) If you have any problem you cannot resolve, contact your dealer or DJI customer service.

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In The Box
Center Frame×1
Frame Arm×8
Landing Skid Tube×2
(with Silicone Rubber Damper)
Landing Gear Leg×2
GPS Collapsible Mount×1
Spring×2
Connector Set×1
3-PIN Servo Cable×1
Screw Package×1
Accessories package×1
For frame arms mount: M4x35
For landing gear mount: M3x8, M2.5x6.7
Heat-shrinkable tube (diameter of 10mm)
Tools Required
Tools
Usage
2.0mm Hex Wrench, 2.5mm Hex Wrench
Mounting screws.
Thread Locker
Fastening screws.
Nylon Cable Tie
Binding devices and wires.
Scissors
Cutting Pliers/Dykes
Foam Double Sided Adhesive Tape
Mounting receiver, controller and other modules.
Hot Air Gun
Fixing power cable connectors.

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Mounting Landing Gear
Instructions
1. Slide landing gear leg into landing skid tube then affix the joints with M2.5x6.7 screws. Ensure silicone
rubber dampers are attached.
2. Insert the landing gear leg into connection point on the center frame. Affix in place with M3x8 screws.
3. Connect springs to both parts to ensure safety.
4. Complete. Spring length is 58.5mm unstretched and 70mm stretched.
70mm

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Mounting Frame Arms
Instructions
1. Check arms.
(1) Check propellers for cracks, then install and screw propeller cover on tightly.
(2) Ensure motors are mounted firmly and rotate freely.
(3) Mount arms with red propeller covers to M1 and M2 to indicate the nose of the S1000.
(4) Distinguish marks CW and CCW on the arms. Mount the arms with mark CCW to the M1, M3, M5, and M7
positions of the center frame. The arms marked CW should be mounted to the M2, M4, M6, and M8
positions of the center frame.
Cover
LED*
Screw Mount
CW or CCW Mark
*LED is on after motor started.
ESC Signal Cable
Power Cable
Motor
ESC
Screw
Propeller
2. Insert frame arm vertically into the mounting area on the center frame.
3. Adjust screw mounts of frame arm and center frame.
4. Insert the M4x35 screw from the right of the frame arm as the thread is located on the left of the screw
mount. Tighten screw appropriately. Over tightening may lead to connector abrasion.

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5. Gently lift frame arm.
6. Twist knob to lock in place. Be sure there is an audible click sound to ensure a proper lock. Check the
arm for movement. To store, untwist the knob and lower frame arm.
7. Plug ESC signal cable into center frame.
8. Plug power cable into center frame. Heat-shrinkable tubes can be used to stop the connector from
coming off.

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9. Ensure all ESC signal cables (red) and power cables (blue) are connected to the center frame correctly.
Power cables can be fixed to center frame pillars to tidy them away. Make sure to use heat-shrinkable
tubes correctly (orange).
10. Double check all frame arms. Arms M1 and M2 are the forward facing (nose), arms M5 and M6 are the tail.
Seen from the top, motors on arms M1, M3, M5 and M7 rotate counter clockwise while those on arms M2,
M4, M6 and M8 rotate clockwise.
M1
M3
M5 M7
M2
M4
M6
M8

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Mounting Electronics and Wiring
Eight positions are reserved for mounting a flight control system, wireless video transmission module, receiver, and
other items. The DJI A2 flight control system has been used here as an example. If using an A2, follow mounting and
wiring instructions found in the A2 flight control system user manual. If using the DJI WK-M flight control system,
please refer to the WK-M user manual for connections. Also be sure your firmware on your DJI flight controller has
been updated to the latest version.
Instructions
1. Attach IMU module to the IMU area of the center frame. Ensure that it points toward the nose and does
not touch any other components as vibration can cause it to malfunction.
2. Attach the PMU module to the center frame.
Reserved
position
Reserved
position
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
M7
M8
3. Mount the main controller in the reserved position near the PMU module.
Reserved
Position

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4. Attach the GPS collapsible mount to the center frame using M2.5x6.7 screws. Washer for GPS
collapsible mount is pre-installed on the center frame. To install GPS collapsible mount, remove the screw
from the washer then follow the below instructions:
(1) Remove screw ①from the center frame.
(2) Position GPS collapsible mount then return the screw to its original position and tighten.
(3) Remove remaining screw ②from center frame.
(4) Position GPS collapsible mount then return screw to its original position and tighten.
5. Mount a GPS module to the GPS mount with a bracket. Ensure the arrow points toward the nose and
avoid catching fingers in the bracket when folding for transportation.
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M1
M2
6. The other reserved positions are indicated in the diagram below and can be used for mounting a receiver,
LED flight indicator, iOSD module and wireless video transmission module.

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7. Check that every anti-drop system has been firmly installed in the reserved positions. Thread locker is
recommended.
(1) Remove anti-drop to add appropriate thread locker.
(2) Replace and tighten.
Notes
(1) Only mount the IMU in the IMU position of the center frame.
(2) Mount the GPS with a bracket to avoid interference from the center frame power board.
(3) Use glue to install the GPS bracket. Ensure it is firm and reliable before every flight.
(4) Always test motors using the Assistant Software after installation. Refer to the “Flight control system user
manual”for details.

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Connecting main controller to center frame
1. Finish flight control system connection according to the A2 flight control system user manual.
2. Link connector set (blue) to ESC signal outlet on the center frame then link connector set (blue) to main
controller as shown below.
(1) Yellow 4-pin cables are for M1~ M4 connections. Yellow cable should be connected to M1.
(2) Brown 4-pin cables are for M5~ M8 connections. Brown cable should be connected to M5.
(3) Black 4-pin cables are for four continuous ground pins connections. M1~M4 are connected as the
following diagram shows.
M1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
Notes
If using a DJI WK-M flight controller, you must use the wires that came with the WK-M. M1 through M6
correspond to each motor number. M7 corresponds to F1 and M8 corresponds to F2 on the WK-M.
M1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
M
M
M
M
M
M
M

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Connecting main controller and landing gear
1. Connect left servo cable near M4 to the “RLG”port near M4 on the center frame, then ensure the “RLG”
port near M3 is connected to the “L”port of the landing gear control board.
2. Connect right servo cable near M7 to the “R”port of the landing gear control board using a servo cable.
3. For the A2 flight control system, connect the F1 port of the main controller to “IN”port of the landing gear
control board. Other flight control systems connect a 2-position channel receiver to the “IN”port.
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
M7
M8
RLG
RLG
M1
M2
M3
M5
M6
M7
M8
Cable of
left servo
M4
Cable of
right servo
Notes
(1) If right and left servo cables are reversed, landing gear will not be function.
(2) Wire neatly to avoid cables being damaged by frame edges.

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Connecting XT60 Ports on Center Frame
The bottom board is a power distribution board with three XT60 connectors for battery power.
Instructions
1. Connect PMU power cable to XT60 connector on top of the bottom board.
2. Connect landing gear control board cable to XT60 connector on the bottom of the bottom board.
3. Other connectors can supply power for other DJI devices if required.
Installing Battery
Soldering battery connectors
AS150 anti spark connectors are used. They must be soldered to battery power cables.
1. Remove original battery connector. Avoid cutting power and ground cables at the same time as this can
cause a short circuit. We recommend wrapping unsoldered cable with insulating tape to prevent
accidental connection.
2. Pass the black ground wire through the black housing. After passing the wire through, solder the female
bullet connector to the ground wire. Wait for the soldered connection to cool, then pull the housing back
over the bullet connector.
3. Screw and pass the red power wire through the red housing. After passing the wire through, solder the
male bullet connector to the power wire. Wait for the soldered connection to cool, and then screw and
pull the housing back over the bullet connector.
Connectors soldering diagram

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Connectors are soldered
Installing and connecting battery
1. Attach battery to battery tray. Do not use an oversized battery. Maximum installation dimension is 80mm
X 120mm X 200mm.
2. Insert black connector①then red connector②to power on. Pull out red connector②then black
connector①to power off.
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Setting Landing Gear
Using a 2-position R/C transmitter switch, landing gear retraction can be carried out remotely.
Setting up the transmitter
Select a 2-position switch (default setting is OK) as the control input for the landing gear. Ensure the
corresponding receiver port is connected to the “IN”port on control board. For the A2 flight control system,
connect the main controller’s F1 port to “IN”port on control board.
Raise: Toggle the switch to this position to raise the landing gear.
Lower: Toggle the switch to this position to lower the landing gear.
Notes:
(1) If the transmitter switch has a FailSafe function, set the FailSafe value to the [Lower] position. This
ensures that landing gear will lower automatically when the receiver enters FailSafe mode.
(2) To avoid accidental switch triggering, slide levers or other controls can be used for landing gear control.
Usage procedures
1. Ensure transmitter and receiver batteries are fully charged.
2. Toggle switch to [Lower] position, and then turn on transmitter.
3. Ensure [R], [L] and [IN] connections are correct.
4. Ensure landing gear is in the [Lower] position then power on the system. If the green LED on the landing
gear control board is solid, everything is normal. If it flashes green slowly, re-calibrate the system according
to instructions in “Recalibrating Servo Travel”.
5. Toggle switch to [Raise] position ONLY AFTER takeoff.
6. Toggle switch to [Lower] position for landing.
Tips
(1) Servo power will shut off within 3 seconds after the landing gear has reached its target position.

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(2) When powering on the system, if the transmitter switch is in the [Raise] position, the LED will flash red
quickly as a warning. Toggle the switch to the [Lower] position to continue.
(3) If there is an abnormal signal or no signal input into the [IN] port, the LED will slowly flash red. Check
receiver and connections for problems.
(4) If servo power consumption is too high, the LED will light up red. If this lasts more than 4 seconds,
landing gear will lower and the LED will flash green slowly. Re-calibration is needed before flying.
(5) A2 flight control system users can use the A2 Assistant Software to set intelligent gear on the
“Advanced”page. Refer to the “A2 flight control system user manual”for details.
LED Control Board Indicator
System normal
Calibration required
Recalibration required
Calibration failed
Enter calibration mode
System calibrating
Motor stalled
Unsafe startup alert
Input signal abnormal
Specifications
Parameter
Range
Parameter
Range
Working Voltage
3S~6S (LiPo)
Input Signal
PWM (High-Pulse Width 800us~2200us)
Working Current
Max 1A@6S
Output Signal
PWM(Mid Position is 1520us) in 90Hz
Working Temperature
-20~70oC
Output Voltage
6V
Total Weight
875g
Servo Travel
150 o (Minimum120 o)

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Mounting the Gimbal
Before assembling the gimbal, install GCU as shown below. Be sure to install on the side as shown below. A DJI
Z15-5D gimbal has been used as an example in the following diagrams.
The connectors on gimbal should be removed for better performance, then the gimbal can be mounted to the lower
connection points. A DJI Z15-5D gimbal has been used as an example in the following diagrams.