FCC ID: SS3-WM3221507 Phantom 3 Advanced

 

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.

”, to set the mobile device’s coordinates as the new Home Point.

2. Tap“ ”and select“

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 Advanced can hover in

place more precisely and fly 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 Advanced,

including [1] one monocular camera and [2]two sonar sensors.

[1]

[2]

Using Vision Positioning

Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Advanced 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 Advanced can perform precision

hovering even when no GPS is available.

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AircraftPhantom 3 Advanced User Manual Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning:

1. Toggle the switch to “P” mode.

2. Place the aircraft on a flat 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 flash 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 flying 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 reflective 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 deflect 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 flying 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.

Flight Recorder

Flight data is automatically recorded to the SD card. This includes flight 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 Advanced. The grey or black nut on the

propeller indicates the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach

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AircraftPhantom 3 Advanced User Manualthe propellers properly, match the nut with the axis on the motors of your Phantom 3 Advanced.

Propellers

Figure

Attach On

Legends

Grey cap

Black cap

Motors with a grey axis

Motors with a black axis

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 flight.

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

firmly.

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 firmly before every flight.

Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. 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 flight 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.

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AircraftPhantom 3 Advanced User Manual Flight Intelligent Flight Battery

Charger

Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent

Flight Battery" for more information .

Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Advanced charger is 57W.

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).

is detected.

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

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

LED1

LED2

LED3

LED4

Power Button (Bulit-in LED)

Battery Level Indicators

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.

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AircraftPhantom 3 Advanced User ManualLow Temperature Notice:

1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying 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 flying 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 defined below.

: LED is on.

: LED is off.

: LED is flashing.

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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AircraftPhantom 3 Advanced User Manual 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 flight. 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 Advanced.

Never insert or remove a battery when it is powered on.

Intelligent Flight Battery

Charger

Power Outlet

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AircraftPhantom 3 Advanced User Manual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 Advanced’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 Advanced outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until

the battery can no longer be turned on.

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AircraftPhantom 3 Advanced User Manual 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 Profile

The Phantom 3 Advanced remote control is a multi-function wireless communication device that inte-

grates 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 field) to

prevent transmission interference.

Remote Controller Operations

Powering On and Off the Remote Controller

The Phantom 3 Advanced 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 figure below for more details.

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Remote ControllersPower Outlet

Charger

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.

[5]

[4]

[1]

[2]

[3]

[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.

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Remote ControllersPhantom 3 Advanced User Manual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

Advanced will hover in place.

The more the stick is pushed away from the center

position, the faster the Phantom 3 Advanced 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 Advanced will stay facing its current

direction.

The more the stick is pushed away from the center

position, the faster the Phantom 3 Advanced 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 Advanced 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 flight.

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 Advanced 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 flight.

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

position when dial is static.

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Remote ControllersPhantom 3 Advanced User Manual Flight Mode Switch

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode.

You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A

mode.

Position

Position 1

Position 2

Position 3

Figure

Flight Mode

F mode

A mode

P 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 Advanced 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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Remote ControllersPhantom 3 Advanced User Manual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 reflects 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.

Status LED

RTH LED

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Remote ControllersPhantom 3 Advanced User Manual Status LED

Alarm

chime

chime

Slow Blinking Red D-D-D......

— Solid Red

— Solid Green

Remote Controller Status

The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft.

The remote controller is connected with the aircraft.

Remote controller error.

/

Red and Green/ Red and

Yellow Alternate Blinks

RTH LED

— Solid White

Blinking White

Blinking White

None

Sound

chime

D . . .

DD .. .. ..

HD downlink is disrupted.

Remote Controller Status

Aircraft is returning home.

Sending Return to Home command to the aircraft.

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 first 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

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.

C1

Battery info

C2

Battery info

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back

of the RC.

Linking RC

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Remote ControllersPhantom 3 Advanced User Manual4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and "beep"

sound is emitted.

RC Control Setting

RC Calibration

Stick Mode

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.

timeout in 54 seconds

Press the linking button on the aircraft

Searching for aircraft frequency,

to link this remote controller

C1

Battery info

C2

Cancel

Battery info

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back

of the RC.

Linking RC

5. Locate the Linking button on the side of the aircraft, as shown in the figure 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.

Linking Button

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.

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Remote ControllersPhantom 3 Advanced User Manual 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 Profile

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 Advanced. The Phantom 3 Advanced 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.

i

G

m

b

a

l

C

a

m

e

r

a

Do not remove Micro-SD card from the Phantom 3 Advanced when it is powered on.

Camera Data Port

Power on the Phantom 3 Advanced 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 files 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 Profile

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.

30°

0°

-90°

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

FPV 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.

The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a First-

Person-View flying 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 flat, 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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Gimbal CameraPhantom 3 Advanced User Manual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.

①

②

③

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Gimbal CameraPhantom 3 Advanced User Manual DJI Pilot App

This chapter introduce the four main

sections of the DJI Pilot app.

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DJI Pilot App

The DJI Pilot app is a mobile app designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Advanced. Use this app to

control the gimbal, camera and other features of your flight system. The app also comes with Map, Acad-

emy and User Center, for configuring your aircraft and sharing the photos and videos with your friends. It

is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience.

United States

Mountain View

CAMERA

MAP

ACADEMY

USER CENTER

Camera

The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Phantom 3 Advanced’s camera. You can also

configure various camera parameters from the Camera page.

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

MODE

P-GPS

CL

Safe to Fly (GPS)

ISO 100

1/320

EV 0

4821

JPEG

00:22:16

4K 30

[9]

[10]

[11]

H:

2M

D:

39M

V.S

8.3

M/S

H.S

24.2

M/S

1.2M

[12]

0

0

200m

200m

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[16]

[15]

[14]

[13]

DJI Pilot App [1] Flight Mode

: The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode.

Tap to enter MC (Main Controller) Settings. Modify flight limits, perform compass calibration, and set

the gain values.

[2] GPS Signal Strength

strength.

: This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicates adequate GPS

[3] IOC Settings

: This icon shows which IOC setting that the aircraft has entered when in F Mode.

Tap to enter IOC setting menu and select the desired IOC setting.

[4] System Status

: This icon shows current aircraft system status, such as GPS signal health.

[5] Battery Level Indicator

: The battery level indicator dynamically displays the battery level. The color zones on the

battery level indicator represent different battery levels.

[6] Remote Controller Signal

: This icon shows the strength of remote controller signal.

[7] HD Video Link Signal Strength

: This icon shows the HD video downlink signal strength between the aircraft and the remote

controller.

[8] Battery Level

: This icon shows the current battery level.

Tap to enter battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds and view the battery

warning history in this page.

[9] General Settings

: Tap this icon to enter General Settings page. Select parameter metric, reset the camera, enable

the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal pitch value and toggle flight route display on this page.

[10] Camera Operation Bar

Shutter

: Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select burst or time-lapsed

shooting.

Record

: Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Vid-

eo Recording Button on the remote controller, which has the same function.

Playback

: Tap to enter playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured.

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DJI Pilot App Phantom 3 Advanced User ManualCamera Settings

: Tap to enter the camera exposure value setting. User may switch from Auto exposure mode to

Advance or Manual mode.

[11] Map

Display the flight path of the current mission. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI.

0

0

200m

200m

[12] Vision Positioning

: This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System's sensors.

[13] Flight Telemetry

Vision Positioning Status

Icon is highlighted when Vision Positioning is in operation.

Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon.

(1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing.

(2) Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch.

(3) Pitching of the boundary between light blue and dark blue area shows roll angle.

[14] Return to Home (RTH)

: Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point.

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DJI Pilot App Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual [15] Auto Takeoff/Landing

/

: Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing.

[16] Back

: Tap to return to the main GUI.

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Map

User can view the current flight route in a larger map view in this page. You can also perform Auto takeoff

and Landing in the page. Ensure your mobile device has access to the Internet. Due to the map data

required, Wi-Fi connection is recommended. Internet access is required to cache the map, if Wi-Fi is

unavailable, mobile data service is required.

Academy

Download user manual, view tutorial videos and practice your flight skills using the simulator in this page.

You can also use FilmMaker to create and edit the video clips captured by the aircraft.

User Center

You can sync the picture and videos to the mobile device, view the flight records and check your DJI

account status in the User Center. Use the DJI registered account to login to the User Center.

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DJI Pilot App Flight

This chapter describes the flight safety

and flight restrictions.

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Flight

Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator in the DJI Pilot App

to practice the flight skills and learn to fly safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in a wide open area.

Flight Environment Requirements

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed exceeding 10 m/s ,

snow, rain and smog.

GPS signal.

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-board compass and

3. Avoid approaching the obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of water.

4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in the area with high levels of electromagnetism,

including base stations or radio transmission towers.

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environment factor such as air density and temperature.

Be very careful when flying 19, 685 feet (6000 m) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft per-

formance may be affected.

6. The Phantom 3 Advanced cannot operate within the polar areas.

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations as

the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), FAA and their own national airspace regulations. For

safety reasons, the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and

legally. The flight limits function includes height limits, distance limits and No Fly Zones.

When operating in “P” Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. In “A”

mode only height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 1640 feet (500 m) .

Maximum flight altitude & Radius Limits

Maximum flight altitude & Radius limit flying height and distance, and the user may change these settings

in the DJI Pilot App. For Be aware that, the maximum flight altitude value cannot exceed 1640 feet (500

m). Once complete, your Phantom 3 Advanced will fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these

settings. The tables below show the details of these limits.

Maximum Flight Altitude

Max Radius

Home Point

Height of aircraft

when powered on

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FlightGPS Signal Strong

Blinking Green

Maximum Flight

Altitude

Max Radius

Flight Limits

Aircraft's altitude cannot

exceed the specified value.

DJI Pilot App

Warning: Height

limit reached.

Aircraft Status Indicator

None.

Flight distance must be within

the max radius.

Warning: Distance

limit reached.

Rapid red flashing

when close to the

max radius limit.

GPS Signal Weak

Blinking Yellow

Flight Limits

DJI Pilot App

Aircraft Status Indicator

Maximum

Flight

Altitude

Max Radius No limits

Flight height restricted to

1640 feet (500 m) and under.

Warning: Height limit

reached.

None.

If you fly out of the limit, you can still control the Inspire, but cannot fly it further.

If the Inspire flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within

range automatically.

Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas

Restricted areas include airports worldwide. All restricted areas are listed on the DJI official website at

http://www.dji.com/fly-safe/category-mc. Restricted areas are divided into category A and category B.

Category A areas cover major international airport such as LAX and Heathrow and no-drone zones, while

category B areas includes smaller airports.

Category A Safety Zone

(1) The category A “safety zone” is comprised of a small “no-fly zone” and a range of “restricted-altitude

zones”. Flight is prevented in the “no-fly zone” but can continue with height restrictions in the restrict-

ed-altitude zone.

(2) A radius of R1 miles (km) around a designated safety zone is a no-fly zone, inside which takeoff is

prevented. The value of R1 is determined by the size of the airport.

(3) From R1 to R1 + 1 miles (R1 + 1.6 km) around restricted areas are altitude restricted, with maximum

altitude going from 66 feet (20 m) at R1 miles to 1640 feet (500 m) at R1 + 1 miles (R1 + 1.6 km).

(4) A “warning zone” has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 320 feet (100m) of the

safety zone, a warning message will appear on the DJI Pilot App.

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66 feet

1 mile

R1

320 feet

R2

1640

feet

1640

feet

66 feet

1 mile

R1

320 feet

R2

Category B Safety Zone

(1) Category B “safety zone” is comprised of a “no-fly zone” and a “warning zone”.

(2) R mile around the safety zone is a designated “no-fly zone”. The value of R is determined by the size

of the airport.

(3) A “warning zone” has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 0.6 miles (1 km) of this

zone, a warning will appear on the DJI Pilot App.

100m

R

100m

R

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FlightPhantom 3 Advanced User Manual GPS Signal Strong

Blinking Green

Zone

Restriction

DJI Pilot App Prompt

No-fly Zone

Restricted-

altitude flight

zone

Motors will not start.

If the aircraft enters the

restricted area in A mode but

P mode activates the aircraft

will automatically descend to

land then stop its motors after

landing.

If the aircraft enters the

restricted area in A mode but P

mode activates, it will descend

to a safe altitude and hover

15 feet (4.5 m) below the safe

altitude.

Warning zone

No flight restriction applies, but

there will be warning message.

Warning: You are in a No-fly

zone. Take off prohibited.

Warning: You are in a No-fly

zone, automatic landing has

begun. (aircraft is entering the

area within R1 radius)

Warning: You are in a restricted

zone. Descending to safe

altitude. (If you are between the

range of R1 and R2 radius)

Warning: You are in a restricted

zone. Max flight height restricted

to between 20 m and 500 m. Fly

Cautiously.(If you are between

the range of R1 and R2 radius)

Warning: You are approaching a

restricted zone, Fly Cautiously.

Aircraft

Status

Indicator

Red flashing

Free zone

No restrictions.

None.

None.

Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command

during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing.

When flying in the safety zone, aircraft status indicator will blink red quickly and continue for 3

seconds, then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point

it will switch back to red blinking.

For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines,

city centers and other special areas. Maintain line of sight of the aircraft.

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1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged.

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly.

3. Micro-SD card has been inserted if necessary.

4. Gimbal is functioning as normal.

5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal.

6. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft.

Calibrating the Compass

IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very

sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight

performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance.

DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such

as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground.

DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular

phones.

DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects.

DO NOT calibrate indoors.

Calibration Procedures

Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures.

1. Ensure the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass in the Checklist, or if you

have changed your position since last calibrating it, tap “MODE” in the app and select “Compass

Calibration” to calibrate the compass. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator will display a

solid green light.

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FlightPhantom 3 Advanced User Manual 3. Hold the aircraft vertically with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center

axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator show solid red.

If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your aircraft to a

different location to calibrate the compass.

Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch DJI Pilot App, follow the on-screen instruction

to calibrate the compass.

When to Recalibrate

1. When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow.

2. When flying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last flight.

3. When the mechanical structure of the Phantom 3 Advanced has changed.

4. When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom 3 Advanced does not fly in straight line.

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing

Auto Take-off

Use auto take-off to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking

green. Follow the steps below to use auto take-off:

1. Launch DJI Pilot app, enter “Camera” page.

2. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode.

3. Go through the pre-flight checklist.

4. Tap“

5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.2 meters above ground.

”, and confirm flight conditions. Slide to confirm and take-off.

Auto-Landing

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FlightPhantom 3 Advanced User ManualUse auto-landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator displays blinking green.

Follow the steps below to use auto-landing:

1. Ensure the aircraft is in “P” mode.

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping “

”, to perform landing.

Starting/Stopping the Motors

Starting Motors

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors instead of simply pushing the stick up.

Push both sticks to their bottom corners to start the motors. Once the motors have spun up, release both

sticks simultaneously.

Stopping Motors

There are two methods to stop the motors.

Method 1: When Phantom 3 Advanced has landed, push the throttle down , then conduct CSC . Mo-

tors will stop immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop.

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after 3

seconds.

Method 1

Method 2

Flight Test

Take off/Landing Procedures

1. Place the aircraft on open, flat ground with battery indicators facing towards you.

2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device, then the Intelligent Flight Battery.

3. Launch the DJI Pilot App and enter the Camera page.

4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is safe to fly

now. If it flashes yellow, it means Home Point is not recorded, and you should not take off.

5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or using Auto Take-off to take off.

6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app.

7. To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle slowly to descend.

8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position for 3 seconds or

more until the motors stop.

9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, followed by the Remote Controller.

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FlightPhantom 3 Advanced User Manual  When the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe

mode.

A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicator blinking red slowly or

rapidly during flight.

Watch video tutorials about flight for more flight information.

Video Suggestions and Tips

1. Go through the checklist before each flight.

2. Select desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI Pilot app.

3. Shoot the video when flying in P mode only.

4. Always fly in good weather, such as sunny or windless days.

5. Change camera settings that suit you. These include photo format and exposure compensation.

6. Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and scenes.

7. Push the sticks gently to make aircraft movements stable and smooth.

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Troubleshooting (FAQ)

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FAQAppendix

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Appendix

Specifications

Aircraft

Weight (Battery &

Propellers Included)

Max Ascent Speed

Max Descent Speed

Max Speed

Max Flight Altitude

Max Flight Time

Operating Temperature

GPS Mode

Gimbal

Controllable Range

Vision Positioning

Velocity Range

Altitude Range

Operating Environment

Camera

Sensor

Lens

ISO Range

Electronic Shutter Speed

Image Max Size

Still Photography Modes

Supported SD Card Types

Video Recording Modes

Max Bitrate Of Video

Storage

Supported File Formats

1284 g

6 m/s

2 m/s

16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

6000 m

Approximately 24 minutes

0°C to 40°C

GPS/GLOSNASS

Pitch - 90° to + 30°

Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground)

5 cm-300 cm

Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces

Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” Effective pixels:12.4 M (total pixels: 12.76 M)

FOV 94° 20mm(35mm format equivalent ) f/2.8, focus at ∞

100-3200(video) 100-1600(photo)

8s -1/8000s

4000 x 3000

Single shoot

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5

bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias

Time-lapse

Micro SD

Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required

FHD:1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60

HD:1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60

60 Mbps

FAT32/exFAT

Photo: JPEG, DNG

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

Operating Temperature

Range

0°C to 40°C

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Remote Controller

Operating Frequency

Transmitting Distance

Video Output Port

Operating Temperature Range

Battery

Mobile Device Holder

2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz

2000 m (Outdoor And Unobstructed)

USB

0°C- 40°C

6000 mAh LiPo 2S

tablet and phone

1.2 A @7.4 V

17.4 V

57 W

Working Voltage

Charger

Voltage

Rated Power

Intelligent Flight Battery ( PH3-4480 mAh-15.2 V )

Capacity

Voltage

Battery Type

Energy

Net Weight

Operating Temperature

Max Charging Power

4480 mAh

15.2 V

LiPo 4S

68 Wh

370 g

-10°- 40°

100 W

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Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Normal

Alternatively

Red, Green and Yellow Flash

Power on and self-check

Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft warming up

X2

Green Flashes Slowly

Green Flashes Twice

Yellow Flashes Slowly

Warning

Fast Yellow Flashing

Slow Red Flashing

Fast Red Flashing

Red Flashing Alternatively

— Solid Red

Safe to Fly (P mode with GPS and Vision Positioning)

Safe to Fly (P mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS)

Safe to Fly (A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning)

Remote Controller Signal Lost

Low Battery Warning

Critical Low Battery Warning

IMU Error

Critical Error

Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required

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Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC)

IOC allows users to lock the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. There are three working modes for

IOC and you may select the desired IOC modes from the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works under F mode,

and user must toggle the flight mode switch to Position 1 to activate IOC. Refer to the table below:

Course Lock (CL)

Home Lock (HL)*

Point of Interest (POI)*

Its forward direction is pointing to the nose direction when recording, which is

fixed until you re-record it or exit from CL.

Record a Home Point (HP), and push Pitch stick to control the aircraft far from

or near to the HP.

Point of Interest. Record a point of interest (POI), the aircraft can circle around

the POI, and the nose always points to the POI.

*Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon.

Prerequisites of IOC

Use the IOC feature under the following condition:

Modes IOC

Course Lock

Home Lock

GPS enabled

None

GPS counts

No

Yes

Yes

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POI

Flight Distance Limits

None

≥10m Home Point

Aircraft

Aircraft 5m~500m Point of Interest

Using IOC

Toggle the Flight Mode Switch “F” mode and follow the instructions prompted on the DJI Pilot app to se-

lect the desired IOC features.

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FCC Compliance

FCC Warning Message

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

The equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

The W322A should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator&

your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or

transmitter.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in

a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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IC RSS warning

The device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1)The device may not cause interference, and (2)The device must accept any

interference,including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent areil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence.

L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

(2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est

susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This W322A should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator&

your body.

Any Changes or modifications not expressly roved by the party responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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KCC Warning Message

“해당무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없습니다 .”

“해당 무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음”

NCC Warning Message

低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法

第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加

大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。

第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應改善至無

干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法

通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

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Download the latest version from

http://www.dji.com/product/phantom3

If you have any questions about this document, please contact DJI by

sending a message to DocSupport@dji.com.

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PHANTOM 3 Advanced

User Manual

V1.0

2015.03

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 first 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 official website and read the Disclaimer before

your first flight. Prepare for your first flight 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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Contents

Using this manual

Legends

Before Flight

Watch the video tutorials

Download the DJI Pilot app

Product Profile

Introduction

Feature Highlights

Assemble the Aircraft

Aircraft Diagram

Remote Controller Diagram

Aircraft

Flight Controller

Flight Mode

Flight Status Indicator

Return to Home (RTH)

Smart RTH

Low Battery RTH

Failsafe RTH

Dynamic Home Point

Vision Positioning System

Flight Recorder

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery

Remote Control

Remote Controller Profile

Remote Controller Operations

Remote Controller Status LED

Linking the Remote Controller

Remote Controller Compliance Version

2

2

2

2

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6

7

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 Camera and Gimbal

Camera Profile

Gimbal

DJI Pilot App

Camera

Map

Academy

User Center

Flight

Flight Environment Requirements

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area

Preflight Checklist

Calibrating the Compass

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing

Flight Test

Starting/Stopping the Motors

Troubleshooting (FAQ)

Appendix

Specifications

Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC)

FCC Compliance

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Product Profile

This chapter introduces the Phantom 3

Advanced and lists the components on

the aircraft and remote controllers.

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Product Profile

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 efficiency 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 flight controller system provides a more reliable flight experience. A

new flight recorder stores the flight data from each flight, and Vision Positioning enhances hovering preci-

sion when flying indoors and no GPS is available.

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Product Profile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.

Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by hand to secure its position.

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 fit

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 size of the mobile device.

the remote controller.

1

2

3

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Product ProfilePhantom 3 Advanced User Manual Aircraft Diagram

[7]

[6]

[11]

Remote Controller Diagram

[8]

[7]

[6]

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[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[8]

[9]

[10]

[12]

[13]

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[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

[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).

Product ProfilePhantom 3 Advanced User Manual[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.

[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.

[17] Back Right Button

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app.

[18] Back Left Button

Customizable button in DJI Pilot app.

[19] Power Port

[15]

[16]

[14]

[13]

[12]

[9]

[10]

[11]

[15] Mircro-USB Port

Connect to a SD card reader to upgrade the

firmware.

[16] USB Port

Connect to mobile device or to a USB thumb

drive for firmware upgrdae.

[18]

[17]

Connect to a power source to charge the bat-

tery of the remote controller.

[19]

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This chapter introduces the features of

the flight controller, Vision Positioning

System and the Intelligent Flight Battery.

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Flight Controller

The Phantom 3 Advanced’s flight controller is based on DJI flight controller with several enhancements

such as new flight mode. Three safe modes are available: Failsafe, Return Home and Dynamic Home

Point. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. The flight controller

can stores crucial flight data to the on-board storage device for each flight.

Flight Mode

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found in the section below:

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 Advanced depending on signal strength

of GPS 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 Position-

ing 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 section in the Appendix.

Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the “Flight

Mode Switch” on P24 for more information.

Flight Status Indicator

The Phantom 3 Advanced comes with the Front LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of these

LEDs are shown in the figure below:

Front LED

Aircraft Status Indicator

The Front shows the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LED displays solid red. Aircraft Status Indicator

shows the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more information about the

Aircraft Status Indicator:

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AircraftAircraft Status Indicator Description

Normal

Alternatively

Red, Green and Yellow Flash

Power on and self-check

Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively

Green Flashes Slowly

X2

Green Flashes Twice

Yellow Flashes Slowly

Warning

Fast Yellow Flashing

Slow Red Flashing

Fast Red Flashing

Red Flashing Alternatively

— Solid Red

Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively

Aircraft warming up

Safe to Fly (P mode with GPS and Vision

Positioning)

Safe to Fly (P mode with Vision Positioning but

without GPS)

Safe to Fly (A mode but No GPS and Vision

Positioning)

Remote Controller Signal Lost

Low Battery Warning

Critical Low Battery Warning

IMU Error

Critical Error

Compass Calibration Required

Return to Home (RTH)

The Return to Home (RTH) brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three cases

that will trigger RTH procedure; they are Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH. The remaining

part of this section will describe these three cases in details.

Home Point

GPS

Description

The Home Point is the location at which your aircraft takes off when the

GPS signal is strong. You can view the GPS signal strength through

). Aircraft status indicator will blink rapidly when

the GPS icon (

home point is recorded.

Smart RTH

Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to “RTH button” on P28 for more information) or tap the

RTH button in the DJI Pilot app when GPS is available to start Smart RTH. The aircraft returns to the latest

recorded Home Point, you may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the Smart RTH.

Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process, press the Smart RTH button again to exit

Smart RTH and regain the control.

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Low Battery RTH

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that

may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately

when these warnings are prompted. DJI Pilot app will advise user to return the aircraft to the Home Point

when low battery warning is triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is

taken after 10 seconds countdown. User can cancel the RTH by pressing once on the RTH button. The

thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its

distance from the Home Point.

Aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft to land from the

current altitude. User can use the remote controller to control the aircraft’s orientation during the landing

process.

The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI Pilot app, and is described below

Critical Low battery level

warning(Red)

Sufficient battery

level(Green)

Low battery

level warning(Yellow)

Remaining flight time

Power requires

to return home

Battery level Indicator

Battery Level

Warning

Remark

Aircraft Status

Indicator

DJI Pilot app

Flight Instructions

Low battery

level warning

The battery

power is low.

Please land the

aircraft.

Aircraft status

indicator blinks

RED slowly.

Tap “Go-home” to have

the aircraft return to the

Home point and land

automatically, or “Cancel” to

resume normal flight. If no

action is taken, the aircraft

will automatically go home

and land after 10 seconds.

Remote controller will sound

an alarm.

Fly the aircraft

back and land

it as soon as

possible, then

stop the motors

and replace the

battery.

Critical Low

battery level

warning

The aircraft

must land

immediately.

Aircraft status

indicator blinks

RED quickly.

The DJI Pilot app screen will

flash red and aircraft starts to

descend. Remote controller

will sound an alarm.

The aircraft

will begin to

descend and land

automatically.

Estimated

remaining

flight time

Estimated

remaining flight

based on current

battery level.

N/A

N/A

N/A

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Aircraft When the critical battery level warning activates and the aircraft is descending to land

automatically, you may push the throttle upward to hover the aircraft and navigate it to a more

appropriate location for landing.

Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator reflect estimated remaining flight time

and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft’s current status.

Failsafe RTH

Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if remote controller signal (including video relay signal) is lost for

more than 3 seconds provided that Home Point has been successfully recorded and compass is working

normally. Return home process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if

a remote controller signal is resumed.

Failsafe Illustration

1 Record Home Point (HP)

2 Confirm Home Point

3 Remote Controller Signal Lost

×

Blinking Green

4 Signal Lost Lasts 3secs.

Blinking Green

5 Go Home(altitude adjustable)

Fast Blinking Yellow

6 Landing after Hovering 5 secs

>3S

×

×

Height over HP>20m

20m

Elevate to 20m

×

Fast Blinking Yellow

Fast Blinking Yellow

Height over HP<=20m<=20m

Fast Blinking Yellow

Aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore it is important to set an

suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter “Camera” view

and select “MODE” to set the Failsafe altitude.

Aircraft will stop ascending and return to the Home Point immediately if throttle stick is moved

during the Failsafe RTH procedure

Dynamic Home Point

Dynamic home point is useful in situations when you are in motion and require a Home Point that is

different from the takeoff point. You may only use the Dynamic Home Point feature on the GPS - enabled

mobile device.

Ensure the space above the GPS module is not obstructed when using Dynamic Home Point.

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