dji DT7 User manual

DT7&DR16 2.4 GHz
RC System User Manual
V2.0 2015.02
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Disclaimer
Thank you for purchasing DJI DT7 & DR16 2.4 GHz RC System. Read this disclaimer
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In the box
DT7 Remote Controller ×1, DR16 Receiver ×1, 3-Pin cable ×1,Trainer port cable ×1.
Instruction
The DT7 remote controller is a wireless communication device that uses the 2.4 GHz
frequency band. It is only compatible with the DR16 receiver. It can continually run for about
12 hours, and its communication distance is up to 1000 meters in an open area.
Antenna
Handle
Left Dial
3-Position Switch S1
3-Position Switch S2
Stick
Neck Strap Attachment
Power Switch
Trainer Port
Power LED Indicator
Battery Level Indicators
Micro-USB Port
The DR16 is a 16-channel receiver that uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. It is compatible
with the DT7 remote controller.
DJI DESSET 2.4 GHz System
Operating Frequency 2.4 GHz ISM
Communication Distance
(open area) 1 km
DT7 Remote Controller
General 7-channel
Working Current 120 mA @ 3.7 V
Included Battery 3.7 V 2000 mAh LiPo
DR16 Receiver
General 2.4 GHz D-BUS System
Receiving Sensitivity
(1% PER) -97 dBm
Working Current 145 mA @ 5 V
Power Supply 4 -8.4 V
Size 41 mm × 29 mm × 5 mm
Weight 10 g
DJI DESSET 2.4 GHz System Specications
Antenna
LED Indicator
Link Button
GND
VCC
DBUS
EXP
DR16 Receiver
Remote Controller

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Using the DT7 Remote Controller
Turn On the Remote Controller
The remote controller includes a rechargeable LiPo battery with a capacity of 2000 mAh.
1. Toggle the Power Switch to the right to power on the remote controller.
2. If the Power LED Indicator is solid green, the remote controller is functioning normally.
3. You can monitor the current battery level using the Battery Level Indicators on the front
panel of the remote controller as shown below.
Battery Level Indicators
25％ 50％ 75％ 100％
Turn Off the Remote Controller
Push the Power Switch to the left to power off. The Power LED Indicator will go out and the
remote controller will be turned off.
Charging the Remote Controller
Charge the remote controller’s battery by using the included micro-USB cable. The Power
LED Indicator will display a solid red light when charging is in progress. The Power LED
Indicator will display a solid green light when the battery is fully charged.
100%
R
G
Left 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 keep its current position if the
dial is static.
Throttle Lock
Pull down the throttle stick to descend. The stick will lock into place and the aircraft will
descend steadily. Push the throttle stick upward to release throttle lock.
Trainer Port
The trainer port outputs the remote controller signal. There are three functions:
(1) Connect the remote controller to DJI Lightbridge via the trainer port. Refer to the DJI
Lightbridge User Manual for more details.
(2) Connect the remote controller to a simulator with PPM input.
(3) Master and slave remote controllers function is available. Note that only DJI A2 ight
control system (rmware version 2.5 or above) can support the function (3) now.
Master and Slave Remote Controllers
Using two remote controllers and a single receiver, the remote controllers work as Master
and Slave for aircraft and gimbal control. Only the DJI supplied remote controller's rmware
version 1.0.2.26 or above is compatible. Follow the steps below to set the two remote
controllers as Master/Slave:
(1) Link one remote controller to the ight control system, which will be the Master.
(2) Plug one head of the trainer port cable into the other remote controller, which will be the Slave.
(3) Turn the left dial on the Master controller to the left and hold, then plug the other head of
the trainer port cable into the Master controller.
(4) The Master remote controller will emit a beeping sound if the connection is successful.
Now you can release the dial.

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Using the DR16 Receiver
Connecting the DR16 Receiver to the Flight Control System
The DR16 Receiver is designed to be used with the below ight control system: NAZA-M
Lite，NAZA-M，NAZA-M V2，WooKong-M，A2. Connect the DR16 receiver to the correct
port (X2) on the main controller by using a 3-Pin cable. Then select the D-BUS receiver type
in the Assistant software.
Linking the DT7 & DR16
Linking Procedure
1. Power on the ight control system and the DR16 receiver.
2. Turn on the remote controller and place the remote controller 0.5 m - 1 m away from the
receiver.
3. Poke the link button on the receiver with a thin object and hold. Once the LED indicator on
the receiver blinks red, release it.
4. When the LED indicator becomes solid green, the link between the DT7 remote controller
and the DR16 receiver has been successfully established.
• Turn on the remote controller before powering on the aircraft. Power off the aircraft
before turning off the remote controller.
• Avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment.
• Store the remote controller in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to
ensure the built-in LiPo battery does not overheat.
• Make sure that the remote controller is fully charged before use.
• The remote controller will power off automatically when the battery voltage
drops below 3.3 V. Land and charge the battery as soon as possible when the
low voltage alert occurs to avoid loss of control during flight.
Power LED Indicator Sound Remote Controller Status
—
Solid None Normal.
Quickly B-B-B…… Low voltage (3.3
- 3.5 V). Charge the battery
immediately.
Slowly B--B--B…… An alarm will sound after 15 minutes of inactivity. It will
stop once you start using the remote controller again.
DT7 Power LED Indicator
Controller Unit Channel Receiver Channel Recommended Remote Controller Switch
A A Master remote controller J1
E E Master remote controller J2
T T Master remote controller J3
R R Master remote controller J4
U U Master remote controller S1
Gear X2 Master remote controller S2
ROLL A Slave remote controller J1
PAN ESlave remote controller J2
TILT RSlave remote controller J4
MODE USlave remote controller S1
Photo X1 Slave remote controller LD
Video X2 Slave remote controller S2
Note that these settings should be congured according to your requirements.
Follow the steps below to check if the channels are working properly:
1. Run the A2 Assistant and go to the Channel Mapping page.
2. Move the Master remote controller’s sticks and switches to ensure they are working
properly on the Channel Mapping page.
Recommended Mapping for DJI DT7 RC with A2 and DJI Gimbal
Master and slave remote controllers connection diagram：

Using the RC SYSTEM Assistant
The RC SYSTEM Assistant is used to configure the DT7 remote controller, upgrade its
rmware, select the control mode and calibrate the sticks.
Download, Installation & Connection
1. Download it from DJI website (http://www.dji.com/product/dt7-dr16-rc-system) or scan
the QR code below to get the download link.
2. Download the driver and RC SYSTEM Assistant, then install the driver and software on
your PC.
3. Turn on the remote controller and connect it to your PC by using the Micro-USB cable.
4. Run the RC SYSTEM Assistant. Wait for the remote controller to connect to the Assistant.
When the connection indicator is solid green and the communication indicator blinks
blue, it has connected.
Firmware Update
1. On the [Info] page, click Latest Version to download and install any updates.
2. Power cycle the remote controller after nishing the update. Check the rmware version
on the [Info] page, if the RC SYSTEM Assistant shows the latest version, then the update
was successful.
Stick Mode Conguration
1. Select your custom control mode in the Stick Mode bar on the [Main] page.
2. Power cycle the remote controller, push both sticks and observe whether the cursors in
the correct channels are moving. This will conrm stick mode conguration.
Sticks Calibration
1. On the [Main] page, click the “Calibration” button to calibrate the sticks following prompts.
2. Calibrate the remote controller after every rmware upgrade or conguration, and calibrate
on a regular basis.
Default Channel Mappings of DT7 & DR16
MODE 1
Receiver
Channels
Remote Controller
Channels
A J1
E J2
T J3
R J4
U S1
X1 LD
X2 S2
MODE 2
Receiver
Channels
Remote Controller
Channels
A J1
E J2
T J3
R J4
U S1
X1 LD
X2 S2
LED Indicator Status
—
Solid The remote controller is linked with the receiver.
—
Solid The remote controller is turned off and there is no 2.4 GHz
signal around.
Blinking The receiver is ready for linking.
Blinking There is a 2.4 GHz signal nearby, but the remote controller is not
linked with the receiver.
The LED Indicator Status of DR16 Receiver
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