Dji Air 3 User Manual v1.6

User Manual

2024.06

v1.6

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Revision Log

Version Date Revisions

v1.2 2023.09 Added support for AR RTH and taking 5 48MP photos when using AEB

and Burst Shooting, etc.

v1.4 2023.12 Added Vision Assist, Auto mode for ActiveShots, Vision Positioning and

Obstacle Sensing switch, etc.

v1.6 2024.06 Added support for Enhanced Transmission in some countries and regions.

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Using this Manual

Legend

Important Hints and Tips Reference

Read Before the First Flight

Read the following documents before using the DJITM Air 3:

1. Safety Guidelines

2. Quick Start Guide

3. User Manual

It is recommended to watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read safety

guidelines before using for the rst time. Prepare for your rst ight by reviewing the quick

start guide and refer to this user manual for more information.

Video Tutorials

Go to the address below or scan the QR code to watch the DJI Air 3 tutorial videos, which demonstrate how to use the Air 3 safely.

https://s.dji.com/guide58

Download the DJI Fly App

Make sure to use DJI Fly during ight. Scan the QR code above to download the latest version.

• The DJI RC 2 remote controller has the DJI Fly app already installed. Users are required

to download DJI Fly to their mobile device when using DJI RC-N2 remote controller.

• To check the Android and iOS operating system versions supported by DJI Fly, visit

https://www.dji.com/downloads/djiapp/dji-y.

* For increased safety, ight is restricted to a height of 98.4 ft (30 m) and a range of 164 ft (50 m) when not

connected or logged into the app during flight. This applies to DJI Fly and all apps compatible with DJI aircraft.

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Download DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series)

Download DJI ASSISTANTTM 2 (Consumer Drones Series) at https://www.dji.com/air-3/downloads.

• The operating temperature of this product is -10° to 40° C. It does not meet the

standard operating temperature for military grade application (-55° to 125° C), which is required to endure greater environmental variability. Operate the product appropriately and only for applications that it meets the operating temperature range requirements

of that grade.

Contents

Using this Manual 3

Legend 3

Read Before the First Flight 3

Video Tutorials 3

Download the DJI Fly App 3

Download DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) 4

Product Profile 10

Introduction 10

Feature Highlights 10

Using for the First Time 11

Preparing the Aircraft 11

Preparing the Remote Controller 14

Activating the DJI Air 3 Aircraft 15

Binding the Aircraft and Remote Controller 15

Updating Firmware 15

Diagram 16

Aircraft 16

DJI RC 2 Remote Controller 17

DJI RC-N2 Remote Controller 19

Flight Safety 21

Flight Environment Requirements 21

Operating the Aircraft Responsibly 22

Flight Limits 22

GEO (Geospatial Environment Online) System 22

Flight Limits 22

Unlocking GEO Zones 24

Pre-Flight Checklist 24

Basic Flight 25

Auto Takeoff/Landing 25

Starting/Stopping the Motors 26

Controlling the Aircraft 27

Takeoff/Landing Procedures 28

Video Suggestions and Tips 28

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Intelligent Flight Mode 29

SmartShots 29

MasterShots 35

QuickShots 36

Hyperlapse 38

Waypoint Flight 40

Cruise Control 45

Aircraft 48

Flight Modes 48

Aircraft Status Indicator 49

Return to Home 50

Advanced RTH 51

Landing Protection 55

Precision Landing 55

Vision Systems and Three-Dimensional Infrared Sensing System 56

Detection Range 56

Using the Vision Systems 57

Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems (APAS) 59

Landing Protection 59

Vision Assist 60

Collision Warning 61

Flight Recorder 62

Propellers 62

Attaching the Propellers 62

Detaching the Propellers 63

Intelligent Flight Battery 63

Battery Features 63

Using the Battery 64

Charging the Battery 65

Inserting the Intelligent Flight Battery 70

Removing the Intelligent Flight Battery 70

Gimbal and Camera 71

Gimbal Profile 71

Gimbal Operation Mode 71

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Camera Profile 72

Storing and Exporting Photos and Videos 73

QuickTransfer 74

Usage 74

Remote Controller 76

DJI RC 2 76

Operation 76

Remote Controller LEDs 81

Remote Controller Alert 81

Optimal Transmission Zone 81

Linking the Remote Controller 82

Operating the Touchscreen 83

Advanced Features 85

DJI RC-N2 85

Operation 85

Remote Controller Alert 89

Optimal Transmission Zone 89

Linking the Remote Controller 90

DJI Fly App 92

Home 92

Camera View 92

Button Descriptions 92

Screen Shortcuts 96

Settings 98

Safety 98

Control 99

Camera 100

Transmission 101

About 101

Appendix 103

Specifications 103

Camera Function Matrix 110

Compatibility 111

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Firmware Update 111

Using DJI Fly 111

Using DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) 111

Enhanced Transmission 112

Installing the nano-SIM Card 113

Installing the DJI Cellular Dongle 2 to the Aircraft 113

Using Enhanced Transmission 114

Removing the DJI Cellular Dongle 2 114

Security Strategy 115

Remote Controller Usage Notes 115

4G Network Requirements 115

Post-Flight Checklist 116

Maintenance Instructions 116

Troubleshooting Procedures 117

Risk and Warnings 117

Disposal 118

C1 Certification 118

FAR Remote ID Compliance Information 123

Aftersales Information 123

Product Prole

This section introduces DJI Air 3 and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller.

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Product Prole

Introduction

DJI Air 3 features both an omnidirectional vision system and a three-dimensional infrared

sensing system, capable of hovering and ying indoors and outdoors, and can automatically

Return to Home while sensing and bypassing obstacles in all directions. The aircraft has a

maximum ight speed of 47 mph (75.6 kph) and a maximum ight time of 46 minutes.

DJI Air 3 can work with both the DJI RC 2 and DJI RC-N2 remote controllers. Refer to the Remote Controller chapter for more information.

Feature Highlights

Gimbal and Camera:

In addition to the 24mm F1.7 wide-angle camera, a 70mm F2.8 medium tele camera has been added. Both cameras support shooting 48MP photos and 4K/60fps videos, and support 10-bit D-Log M color mode. The wide-angle camera supports up to 3x zoom while the medium tele camera supports up to 9x zoom.

Video Transmission:

Air 3 oers a maximum transmission range of 20 km and video quality at up to 1080p 60fps

from the aircraft to the DJI Fly app. The remote controller works at 2.4, 5.8, and 5.1 GHz and is capable of selecting the best transmission channel automatically.

Intelligent Flight Modes:

quickly sense and bypass obstacles in all directions while the user is operating the aircraft for a safer ight and smoother footage. Intelligent Flight Modes such as SmartShots, MasterShots,

QuickShots, Hyperlapse, and Waypoint Flight enable users to capture cinematic videos

eortlessly.

• The maximum ight speed was tested at sea level altitude without wind. The maximum ight time was tested in an environment without wind while ying at a consistent ight speed of 17.9 mph (28.8 kph).

• The remote control devices reach their maximum transmission distance (FCC) in a wide open area with no electromagnetic interference at an altitude of about 120 m (400 ft).

The maximum transmission distance refers to the maximum distance that the aircraft can still send and receive transmissions. It does not refer to the maximum distance the

aircraft can y in a single ight.

• 5.8 GHz is not supported in certain regions. Observe local laws and regulations.

• 5.1 GHz can be used only in countries and regions where it is permitted by local laws and regulations.

• The maximum ight speed is 42.5 mph (68.4 kph) in EU and 47 mph (75.6 kph) for other countries and regions.

DJI Air 3 is equipped with a dual-camera system with 1/1.3-inch sensors.

With DJI’s long-range transmission O4 (OCUSYNC 4.0) technology, DJI

With the Advanced Pilot Assistance System (APAS), the aircraft can

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Using for the First Time

Visit the link below to watch the tutorial video before rst time use.

https://s.dji.com/guide58

Preparing the Aircraft

All aircraft arms are folded before the aircraft is packaged. Follow the steps below to unfold the aircraft.

1. Remove the gimbal protector.

First turn over the aircraft. Press down the gimbal protector slightly to release the clips from

the notches at the bottom of the aircraft body①, then remove the gimbal protector ②.

2. All Intelligent Flight Batteries are in hibernation mode before shipment to ensure safety. Charge to activate the batteries for the first time. There is no charger included in the package. It is recommended to use the DJI 65W Portable Charger or the DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter. Users can also use other USB Power Delivery chargers. The battery is activated when it begins charging.

a. If connecting the DJI 65W Portable Charger or the DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter to the

USB-C connector on the aircraft, it takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes to fully charge an Intelligent Flight Battery mounted on the aircraft.

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b. If connecting the DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter to the DJI Air 3 Battery Charging Hub, it

takes approximately 1 hour to fully charge an Intelligent Flight Battery inserted into the charging hub.

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3. Unfold the front arms before unfolding the rear arms.

4. Attach the Propellers.

There are two types of propellers in the package of DJI Air 3, which are propellers A and

propellers B. The packaging of the two propeller types is labeled with A and B respectively, together with the installation location illustrations. Attach propellers A with grey circle markings to the motors with grey markings. Likewise, attach propellers B without markings to the motors without markings. Hold the motor with one hand, press the propeller down with the other hand, and rotate in the direction

/ marked on the propeller until it pops

up and locks in place. Unfold the propeller blades.

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• It is recommended to use ocial DJI chargers to charge the Intelligent Flight Batteries,

such as the DJI 65W Portable Charger or the DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter. If you use

chargers that are not ocially provided by DJI, even if their maximum output power meets the requirements, they may not be able to maintain the maximum power output

during the whole charging process due to the limitation of the charger's thermal performance, so the charger may overheat and the charging speed may slow down.

• When charging the battery mounted to the aircraft, the maximum charging power supported is 65 W. Therefore, it takes the same amount of time when using the DJI 65W Portable Charger or the DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter to fully charge a battery mounted to the aircraft, which is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

• Make sure to unfold the front arms before unfolding the rear arms.

• Make sure the gimbal protector is removed and all arms are unfolded before powering

on the aircraft. Otherwise, it may aect the aircraft self-diagnostics.

• It is recommended to attach the gimbal protector to protect the gimbal when the aircraft is not in use. First turn over the aircraft and rotate the camera to make it

horizontal and forward-facing. To attach the gimbal protecor, rst insert the two clips

on the gimbal protector into the two notches at the bottom of the aircraft nose①, make sure the curved shape of the gimbal protector fits with the gimbal pitch axis

, and then slightly press down the gimbal protector to insert the clips into the two

②

notches at the bottom of the aircraft body ③.

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• Make sure to place the propellers of the front arms into the two dents on both sides of the aircraft back. DO NOT push the propeller blades onto the back of the aircraft, which may cause the propeller blades to deform.

Preparing the Remote Controller

Follow the steps below to prepare the DJI RC 2 remote controller.

1. Remove the control sticks from the storage slots and mount them on the remote controller.

2. Unfold the antennas.

3. The remote controller needs to be activated before rst use and an internet connection is required for activation. Press, and then press again and hold the power button to power on

the remote controller. Follow the on-screen prompts to activate the remote controller.

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Follow the steps below to prepare the DJI RC-N2 remote controller.

1. Remove the control sticks from the storage slots and mount them on the remote controller.

2. Pull out the mobile device holder. Choose the appropriate remote controller cable based

on the port type of your mobile device (a Lightning connector cable and a USB-C cable are included in the packaging). Place your mobile device in the holder, then connect the end of

the cable without the remote controller logo to your mobile device. Make sure your mobile device is securely in place.

• If a USB connection prompt appears when an Android mobile device is used, select the option to charge only. Other options may cause the connection to fail.

Activating the DJI Air 3 Aircraft

DJI Air 3 requires activation before rst use. Press, and then press again and hold the power

button to power on the aircraft and remote controller respectively, and then follow the on-

screen prompts to activate DJI Air 3 using DJI Fly. An internet connection is required for

activation.

Binding the Aircraft and Remote Controller

After activation, the aircraft is bound to the remote controller automatically. If automatic binding fails, follow the on-screen prompts on DJI Fly to bind the aircraft and remote controller for optimal warranty services.

Updating Firmware

A prompt will appear in DJI Fly when new rmware is available. Update the rmware whenever

prompted to ensure optimal user experience.

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Diagram

Aircraft

1. Omnidirectional Vision System

[1]

2. Gimbal and Camera

A. Medium Tele Camera

B. Wide-angle Camera

3. Downward Vision System

4. Auxiliary Light

5. Three-Dimensional Infrared Sensing

System

6. Battery Buckles

7. Landing Gears (Built-in antennas)

8. Front LEDs

9. Aircraft Status Indicators

10. Motors

11. Propellers

12. Intelligent Flight Battery

13. Power Button

14. Battery Level LEDs

15. USB-C Port

16. microSD Card Slot

17. Cellular Dongle Compartment

[1] The omnidirectional vision system can

sense obstacles in horizontal directions and above.

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1. Control Sticks

Use the control sticks to control the

movement of the aircraft. The control sticks are removable and easy to store.

Set the ight control mode in DJI Fly.

2. Antennas

Relay aircraft control and video wireless

signals.

3. Status LED

Indicates the status of the remote

controller.

4. Battery Level LEDs

Displays the current battery level of the

remote controller.

5. Flight Pause/Return to Home (RTH) Button

Press once to make the aircraft brake

and hover in place (only when GNSS or Vision Systems are available). Press

and hold to initiate RTH. Press again to cancel RTH.

6. Flight Mode Switch

Switch between Cine, Normal, and Sport

mode.

7. Power Button

Press once to check the current battery

level. Press, and then press and hold to power the remote controller on or off. When the remote controller is powered on, press once to turn the touchscreen

on or o.

8. Touchscreen

Touch the screen to operate the remote

controller. Note that the touchscreen is not waterproof. Operate with caution.

9. USB-C Port

For charging and connecting the remote

controller to your computer.

10. microSD Card Slot

For inserting a microSD card.

11. Gimbal Dial

Controls the tilt of the camera.

12. Record Button

Press once to start or stop recording.

13. Camera Control Dial

For zoom control. Set the function in DJI

Fly by entering Camera View > Settings > Control > Button Customization.

14. Focus/Shutter Button

Press halfway down on the button to auto

focus and press all the way down to take a photo.

15. Speaker

Outputs sound.

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16. Control Sticks Storage Slot

For storing the control sticks.

17. Customizable C2 Button

Press once to turn the auxiliary light on or

o. Set the function in DJI Fly by entering

Camera View > Settings > Control > Button Customization.

18. Customizable C1 Button

Switch between recentering the gimbal

and pointing the gimbal downward. The function can be set in DJI Fly. Set the function in DJI Fly by entering Camera View > Settings > Control > Button Customization.

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1. Power Button

Press once to check the current battery

level. Press, and then press and hold to

power the remote controller on or o.

2. Flight Mode Switch

Switch between Sport, Normal, and Cine

mode.

3. Flight Pause/Return to Home (RTH) Button

Press once to make the aircraft brake and

hover in place (only when GNSS or Vision Systems are available). Press and hold to

initiate RTH. Press again to cancel RTH.

4. Battery Level LEDs

Displays the current battery level of the

remote controller.

5. Control Sticks

The control sticks are removable and

easy to store. Set the ight control mode

in DJI Fly.

6. Customizable Button

Press once to recenter the gimbal or

point the gimbal downward (default settings). Set the function in DJI Fly

by entering Camera View > Settings > Control > Button Customization.

7. Photo/Video Toggle

Press once to switch between photo and

video mode.

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8. Remote Controller Cable

Connect to a mobile device for video

linking via the remote controller cable. Select the cable according to the port type on your mobile device.

9. Mobile Device Holder

For mounting the mobile device securely

on the remote controller.

10. Antennas

Transmit aircraft control and wireless

video signals.

11. USB-C Port

For charging and connecting the remote

controller to your computer.

12. Control Sticks Storage Slot

For storing the control sticks.

13. Gimbal Dial

Controls the tilt of the camera. Press and

hold the customizable button to use the gimbal dial for zoom control.

14. Shutter/Record Button

Press once to take photos or start or stop

recording.

15. Mobile Device Slot

For securing the mobile device.

Flight Safety

This section describes safe flight

practices, ight restrictions, basic ight

operations, and the intelligent flight modes.

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Flight Safety

After completing the pre-flight preparation, it is recommended to train your flying skills and

practice ying safely. Pick a suitable area to y in according to the following ight requirements

and restrictions. Strictly abide by local laws and regulations when flying. Read the Safety

Guidelines before ight to ensure the safe use of the product.

Flight Environment Requirements

1. DO NOT operate the aircraft in severe weather conditions including wind speeds exceeding

12 m/s, snow, rain, fog, hail, ice, and thunderstorm.

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and large metal structures may affect the accuracy

of the onboard compass and GNSS system. Therefore, DO NOT take o from a balcony or

anywhere within 5 m of buildings. Keep a distance of at least 5 m from buildings during

ight. After takeo, make sure you are notied with the voice prompt Home Point is updated before continuing ight. If the aircraft has taken o near buildings, the accuracy of the Home

Point cannot be guaranteed. In this case, pay close attention to the current position of the aircraft during auto RTH. When the aircraft is close to the Home Point, it is recommended to cancel auto RTH and manually control the aircraft to land at an appropriate location.

3. Fly the aircraft within visual line of sight (VLOS). Any ight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)

can be conducted only when the aircraft performance, the knowledge and skills of the pilot, and the operational safety management are compliant with local regulations for BVLOS.

Avoid obstacles, crowds, high-voltage power lines, trees, and bodies of water (recommended height is at least 3 m above water).

4. Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism such as

locations near power lines, base stations, electrical substations, and broadcasting towers.

5. DO NOT take off from an altitude more than 6,000 m (19,685 ft) above sea level. The

performance of the aircraft and its battery is limited when ying at high altitudes. Fly with

caution.

6. The braking distance of the aircraft is aected by the ight altitude. The higher the altitude,

the greater the braking distance. When flying at an altitude above 3,000 m (9,843 ft), the

user should reserve at least 20 m of vertical braking distance and 30 m of horizontal braking

distance to ensure ight safety.

7. GNSS cannot be used on the aircraft in the polar regions. Use the vision systems instead.

8. DO NOT take o from moving objects such as cars, ships, and airplanes.

9. DO NOT take o from solid-colored surfaces or surfaces with strong reection such as a car roof.

10. DO NOT use the aircraft, remote controller, battery, battery charger, and the battery

charging hub near accidents, fire, explosions, floods, tsunamis, avalanches, landslides,

earthquakes, dust, sandstorms, salt spray, or fungus.

11. Operate the aircraft, remote controller, battery, battery charger, and the battery charging

hub in a dry environment.

12. DO NOT operate the aircraft in an environment at risk of a re or explosion.

13. DO NOT operate the aircraft near bird ocks.

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Operating the Aircraft Responsibly

To avoid serious injury and property damage, observe the following rules:

1. Make sure you are NOT under the influence of anesthesia, alcohol, or drugs or suffering

from dizziness, fatigue, nausea, or other conditions that could impair the ability to operate the aircraft safely.

2. When landing, power o the aircraft rst, then switch o the remote controller.

3. DO NOT drop, launch, fire, or otherwise project any dangerous payloads on or at any

buildings, persons, or animals, which could cause personal injury or property damage.

4. DO NOT use an aircraft that has been crashed or accidentally damaged or an aircraft that is

not in good condition.

5. Make sure to train sufficiently and have contingency plans for emergencies or when an

incident occurs.

6. Make sure to have a ight plan. DO NOT y the aircraft recklessly.

7. Respect the privacy of others when using the camera. Make sure to comply with local privacy

laws, regulations, and moral standards.

8. DO NOT use this product for any reason other than general personal use.

9. DO NOT use it for illegal or inappropriate purposes such as spying, military operations, or

unauthorized investigations.

10. DO NOT use this product to defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten, or otherwise violate legal

rights such as the right to privacy and publicity of others.

11. DO NOT trespass onto the private property of others.

12. Make sure the drone owner is registered at his or her national authority (unless already

registered).

Flight Limits

GEO (Geospatial Environment Online) System

DJI’s Geospatial Environment Online (GEO) System is a global information system that provides real-time information on ight safety and restriction updates and prevents UAVs from ying in

restricted airspace. Under exceptional circumstances, restricted areas can be unlocked to allow

ights in. Prior to that, the user must submit an unlocking request based on the current restriction

level in the intended flight area. The GEO system may not fully comply with local laws and

regulations. Users shall be responsible for their own ight safety and must consult with the local authorities on the relevant legal and regulatory requirements before requesting to unlock a ight in a restricted area. For more information about the GEO system, visit https://y-safe.dji.com.

Flight Limits

For safety reasons, ight limits are enabled by default to help users operate this aircraft safely. Users can set ight limits on height and distance. Altitude limits, distance limits, and GEO zones

function concurrently to manage flight safety when GNSS is available. Only altitude can be limited when GNSS is unavailable.

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Flight Altitude and Distance Limits

Max altitude restricts an aircraft’s ight altitude, while max distance restricts an aircraft’s ight

radius around the Home Point. These limits can be changed in the DJI Fly app for improved

ight safety.

Max Altitude

Home Point

Max Distance

Height of aircraft when taking off

Home Point not manually updated during flight

Strong GNSS Signal

Flight Restrictions Prompt in DJI Fly App

Max Altitude

Max Distance

Altitude of the aircraft cannot exceed the value set in DJI Fly.

The straight-line distance from the aircraft to the Home Point cannot exceed the max flight distance set in DJI Fly.

Max ight altitude reached.

Max ight distance reached.

Weak GNSS Signal

Flight Restrictions Prompt in DJI Fly App

• Altitude is restricted to 30 m from the takeo point if lighting is sucient.

• Altitude is restricted to 3 m above the ground if lighting is not sufficient and the three-

Max Altitude

dimensional infrared sensing system is operating.

Max ight altitude reached.

• Altitude is restricted to 30 m from the takeo point if lighting is not sucient and the three-

dimensional infrared sensing system is not operating.

Max Distance No limits

• The altitude limit of 3 m or 30 m when the GNSS is weak will be lifted if there was a

strong GNSS signal (GNSS signal strength ≥ 2) when the aircraft was powered on.

• If the aircraft reaches a limit, you can still control the aircraft, but you cannot y it any

further. If the aircraft flies out of the max radius, it will automatically fly back within range when the GNSS signal is strong.

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• For safety reasons, DO NOT fly the aircraft near airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, city centers, or other sensitive areas, unless any permit or approval is obtained under local regulations.

GEO Zones

DJI’s GEO system designates safe flight locations, provides risk levels and safety notices for individual flights and offers information on restricted airspace. All restricted flight areas are referred to as GEO Zones, which are further divided into Restricted Zones, Authorization Zones, Warning Zones, Enhanced Warning Zones, and Altitude Zones. Users can view such information

in real-time in the DJI Fly app. GEO Zones are specic ight areas, including but not limited to airports, large event venues, locations where public emergencies have occurred (such as forest res), nuclear power plants, prisons, government properties, and military facilities. By default, the GEO system limits takeos and ights in zones that may cause safety or security concerns.

A GEO Zone map that contains comprehensive information on GEO Zones around the globe is

available on the ocial DJI website: https://y-safe.dji.com/nfz/nfz-query.

Unlocking GEO Zones

To satisfy the needs of dierent users, DJI provides two unlocking modes: Self-Unlocking and Custom Unlocking. Users may request on the DJI FlySafe website.

Self-Unlocking

the user must submit an unlocking request via the DJI Fly Safe website at https://fly-safe.dji. com. Once the unlocking request is approved, the user may synchronize the unlocking license through the DJI Fly app. To unlock the zone, alternatively, the user may launch or y the aircraft

directly into the approved Authorization Zone and follow the prompts in DJI Fly to unlock the zone.

Custom Unlocking

custom ight areas and provides ight permission documents specic to the needs of dierent users. This unlocking option is available in all countries and regions and can be requested via the DJI FlySafe website at https://y-safe.dji.com.

is intended for unlocking Authorization Zones. To complete Self-Unlocking,

is tailored for users with special requirements. It designates user-dened

• To ensure ight safety, the aircraft will not be able to y out of the unlocked zone after entering it. If the Home Point is outside the unlocked zone, the aircraft will not be able to return home.

Pre-Flight Checklist

1. Make sure the gimbal protector is removed.

2. Make sure the remote controller, mobile device, and Intelligent Flight Battery are fully charged.

3. Make sure the aircraft arms are unfolded.

4. Make sure the Intelligent Flight Battery and the propellers are mounted securely.

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5. Make sure the gimbal and camera are functioning normally.

6. Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the motors and that they are functioning normally.

7. Make sure that DJI Fly is successfully connected to the aircraft.

8. Make sure all camera lenses and sensors are clean.

9. Only use genuine DJI parts or parts authorized by DJI. Unauthorized parts may cause the

system to malfunction and compromise ight safety.

10. Make sure the Obstacle Avoidance Action is set in DJI Fly, and the max flight altitude, max flight distance and RTH altitude are all set properly according to the local laws and regulations.

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Basic Flight

Auto Takeo/Landing

Auto Takeo

Use the Auto Takeo function:

1. Launch DJI Fly and enter the camera view.

2. Complete all steps in the pre-ight checklist.

3. Tap

4. The aircraft will take o and hover approximately 1.2 m (3.9 ft) above the ground.

. If conditions are safe for takeo, press and hold the button to conrm.

Auto Landing

Use the Auto Landing function:

1. Tap

2. Auto landing can be cancelled by tapping

3. If the Downward Vision System is working normally, Landing Protection will be enabled.

4. Motors will stop automatically after landing.

. If conditions are safe for landing, press and hold the button to conrm.

• Choose the proper place for landing.

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Starting/Stopping the Motors

Starting the Motors

Perform the Combination Stick Command (CSC) as shown below to start the motors. Once the

motors have started spinning, release both sticks simultaneously.

Stopping the Motors

When the aircraft is on the ground and the motors are spinning, there are two ways to stop the motors:

Method 1:

motors stop.

Method 2:

the motors stop.

When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle stick down and hold until the

When the aircraft has landed, perform the same CSC used to start the motors until

Method 1 Method 2

Stopping the Motors Mid-Flight

Stopping the motors mid-ight will cause the aircraft to crash. The default setting for Emergency Propeller Stop in the DJI Fly app is Emergency Only, which means that the motors can only be stopped mid-flight when the aircraft detects that it is in an emergency situation such as the aircraft is involved in a collision, a motor has stalled, the aircraft is rolling in the air, or the

aircraft is out of control and is ascending or descending very quickly. To stop the motors midight, perform the same CSC that was used to start the motors. Note that the user needs to

hold the control sticks for two seconds while performing the CSC to stop the motors. Emergency Propeller Stop can be changed to Anytime in the app by users. Use this option with caution.

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Controlling the Aircraft

The control sticks of the remote controller can be used to control the aircraft movements. The control sticks can be operated in Mode 1, Mode 2, or Mode 3, as shown below. The default control mode of the remote controller is Mode 2. Refer to the Remote Controller section for more details.

Mode 1

Mode 2

Mode 3

Left Stick

Left Stick Right Stick

Forward

Backward

Turn RightTurn Left

Down

Turn RightTurn Left

Forward

Right Stick

Down

RightLeft

Forward

Backward

RightLeft

Backward

Down

RightLeft

Turn RightTurn Left

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Takeo/Landing Procedures

1. Place the aircraft in an open, at area with the rear of the aircraft facing towards you.

2. Power on the remote controller and the aircraft.

3. Launch DJI Fly and enter the camera view.

4. Tap Settings > Safety, and then set the Obstacle Avoidance Action to Bypass or Brake. Make sure to set an appropriate Max Altitude and RTH Altitude.

5. Wait for the aircraft self-diagnostics to complete. If DJI Fly does not show any irregular warning, you can start the motors.

6. Push the throttle stick up slowly to take o.

7. To land, hover over a level surface and gently push the throttle stick down to descend.

8. The motors will stop automatically after landing.

9. Power o the aircraft before the remote controller.

Video Suggestions and Tips

1. The pre-ight checklist is designed to help you y safely and shoot videos during ight. Go through the full pre-ight checklist before each ight.

2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode in DJI Fly.

3. It is recommended to take photos or record videos when ying in Normal or Cine mode.

4. DO NOT y in bad weather such as on rainy or windy days.

5. Choose the camera settings that best suit your needs.

6. Perform ight tests to establish ight routes and preview scenes.

7. Push the control sticks gently to ensure smooth and stable movement of the aircraft.

• Make sure to place the aircraft on a flat and steady surface before takeoff. DO NOT launch the aircraft from your palm or while holding it with your hand.

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Intelligent Flight Mode

SmartShots

SmartShots includes Spotlight, Point of Interest, and ActiveShots.

• Refer to the Controlling the Aircraft section in the Remote Controller chapter for more information about the roll, pitch, throttle, and yaw control sticks.

• The aircraft does not automatically take photos or record videos while using SmartShots. Users need to manually control the aircraft to take photos or record videos.

Spotlight Point of Interest (POI) ActiveShots

The aircraft keeps a certain distance and altitude from the tracked subject, and there are three modes: Auto, Manual and Parallel.

The max ight speed is

12 m/s.

• Moving subjects such as vehicles, boats, and people

Using the control sticks to move the aircraft:

• Move the roll stick to circle the subject

• Move the pitch stick to alter the distance from the subject

• Move the throttle stick to change the altitude

• Move the yaw stick to adjust the frame

Description

Supported

Subjects

Control

Obstacle

Avoidance

The aircraft tracks the subject in a circle

The aircraft does not y

automatically, but the camera remains locked on the subject while the user

manually controls the ight.

• Stationary subjects

• Moving subjects such as vehicles, boats, and people

Using the control sticks to move the aircraft:

• Move the roll stick to circle the subject

• Move the pitch stick to alter the distance from the subject

• Move the throttle stick to change the altitude

• Move the yaw stick to adjust the frame

When the vision systems are working normally, the aircraft will hover if an obstacle is detected, regardless of whether the obstacle avoidance action is set to Bypass or Brake in DJI Fly.

Note: obstacle avoidance is disabled in Sport mode.

based on the set radius

and ight speed. The max ight speed is 12 m/s and the ight

speed may be adjusted dynamically according the actual radius.

Using the control sticks to move the aircraft:

• Move the roll stick to change the circling speed of the aircraft around the subject

• Move the pitch stick to alter the distance from the subject

• Move the throttle stick to change the altitude

• Move the yaw stick to adjust the frame

The aircraft will bypass obstacles regardless of the

ight modes or obstacle avoidance action setting

in DJI Fly when the vision systems are working normally.

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ActiveShots

Auto

Manual

The aircraft continuously plan and adjust the ight path based on its environment

and execute automatic movements.

In Auto mode, the aircraft can only track people and will not respond to any

control stick movements.

There are eight types of tracking directions: Front, Back, Left, Right, Front Diagonal Left, Front Diagonal Right, Back Diagonal Left, and Back Diagonal Right. After setting the tracking direction, the aircraft will follow the subject from the tracking direction relative to the direction of the subject movements.

(Take Right Follow as an example)

Parallel

In ActiveShots, the supported follow ranges of the aircraft and subject are as follows:

The aircraft tracks the subject while maintaining the same geographical orientation in relation to the subject.

• In Manual mode, the direction setting is only eective when the subject is moving in a

stable direction. If the moving direction of the subject is not stable, the aircraft will track the subject from a certain distance and altitude. Once the tracking starts, the direction of tracking can be adjusted through the direction wheel.

(Take East Follow as an example)

Subject People Vehicles/Boats

Camera Wide-angle Camera

Distance

Altitude 2-20 m (Optimal: 2-10 m) 6-100 m (Optimal: 10-50 m)

4-20 m

(Optimal: 5-10 m)

Medium Tele

Camera

7-20 m

Wide-angle Camera

6-100 m

(Optimal: 20-50 m)

Medium Tele

Camera

16-100 m

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• The aircraft will fly to the supported distance and altitude range if the distance and altitude is out of range when ActiveShots begins. Fly the aircraft at the optimal distance and altitude for the best tracking performance.

Using SmartShots

1. Launch the aircraft.

2. Drag-select the subject in the camera view or enable Subject Scanning under Control settings in DJI Fly Control and tap the recognized subject to enable SmartShots.

• SmartShots must be used within the supported zoom ratio as follows. Otherwise,

subject recognition will be aected.

a. Spotlight/Point of Interest: supports up to 9x zoom for moving subjects such as

vehicles, boats, people, and stationary subjects.

b. ActiveShots: supports up to 3x zoom for moving subjects such as vehicles, boats,

and people.

a. The aircraft enters Spotlight by default and does not y automatically. The user needs

to manually control the ight of the aircraft by using the control sticks. Tap the shutter/

record button on the camera view in DJI Fly or press the shutter/record button on the remote controller to start shooting.

b. Tap on the bottom of the screen to switch to Point of Interest. After setting the flight

direction and speed, tap GO and the aircraft will automatically start circling around the subject at the current altitude. The user can also move the control sticks to manually

control the ight while the aircraft is automatically ying. Tap the shutter/record button

on the camera view in DJI Fly or press the shutter/record button on the remote controller to start shooting.

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c. Tap on the bottom of the screen to switch to ActiveShots. Select a sub-mode and tap

GO, the aircraft will start tracking the subject automatically. The user can also move

the control sticks to manually control the ight while the aircraft is automatically ying.

Tap the shutter/record button on the camera view in DJI Fly or press the shutter/record button on the remote controller to start shooting.

In Manual mode, there will be a trace wheel in the camera view. The dots on the trace wheel indicate different tracking directions. The tracking direction can be changed by tapping the dots or dragging the tracking direction icon

to any other dot on the trace wheel. The aircraft will fly to the selected tracking direction based on the green flight route shown on the trace wheel. The aircraft's current position, end position/tracking direction, and

ight route can be viewed on the trace wheel. The tracking direction can be adjusted while tracking to t your needs.

• If the tracking subject is a person, the trace wheel in the bottom left corner of the camera view displays the inner and outer circles. If the tracking subject is a vehicle, the trace wheel displays only one circle.

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Tracking Subject

Outer circle

End Position/

Tracking Direction

Collapse

Inner circle

Aircraft's Current Position

Flight Route

Set the parameters by entering Settings > Control > SmartShots Settings.

Inner/Outer Radius

[1]

Set the horizontal distance between the aircraft and the subject when tracking in the inner/outer circle.

[1]

Inner/Outer Height

Set the vertical distance between the aircraft and the subject when tracking in the inner/outer circle.

Camera Motion Select Normal or Fast.

Normal: Aircraft bypasses obstacles with more subtle attitude

changes and maintains smooth ight.

Fast: Aircraft bypasses obstacles with greater attitude changes and maneuvers more dynamically.

[1]

Near-Ground Flight

If enabled, the aircraft’s height can be set to below 2 m when tracking. This will increase the risk of colliding with near-ground obstacles. Fly with caution.

Reset SmartShots

SmartShots settings for all subjects will be reset to default.

Settings

[1] This setting only appears when the tracking subject is a person. During tracking, the user can control the

tracking distance and height of the aircraft by using the pitch and throttle sticks. After moving the control sticks, the parameters of the inner/outer circle where the end position/tracking direction

also be adjusted accordingly when tracking. Note that the parameters for the inner and outer circles in the SmartShots Settings will not be changed.

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Exiting SmartShots

In Point of Interest or ActiveShots, press the Flight Pause button once on the remote controller or tap Stop on the screen to return to Spotlight.

In Spotlight, press the Flight Pause button once on the remote controller to exit SmartShots.

After exiting SmartShots, tap

• DO NOT use SmartShots in areas with people and animals running or vehicles moving.

• DO NOT use SmartShots in areas with small or thin objects (e.g., tree branches or

power lines), transparent objects (e.g., water or glass), or monochrome surfaces (e.g., white walls).

• Always be prepared to press the Flight Pause button on the remote controller or tap Stop in DJI Fly to operate the aircraft manually in case any emergency situation occurs.

• Be extra vigilant when using SmartShots in any of the following situations:

a. The tracked subject is not moving on a level plane.

b. The tracked subject changes shape drastically while moving.

c. The tracked subject is out of sight for an extended period.

d. The tracked subject is moving on a snowy surface.

e. The tracked subject has a similar color or pattern to its surrounding environment.

f. The lighting is extremely dark (<300 lux) or bright (>10,000 lux).

• Make sure to follow local privacy laws and regulations when using SmartShots.

• It is recommended to only track vehicles, boats, and people (but not children). Fly with caution when tracking other subjects.

• In supported moving subjects, vehicles refer to cars and small to medium-sized yachts. DO NOT track a remotely controlled model car or boat.

• The tracking subject may be inadvertently swapped to another subject if they pass nearby each other.

• ActiveShots is unavailable when the lighting is insucient and the vision systems are unavailable. Spotlight and POI for static subjects can still be used, but obstacle sensing is not available.

• SmartShots is unavailable in the Night video mode.

• SmartShots is unavailable when the aircraft is on the ground.

• SmartShots may not function properly when the aircraft is ying near ight limits or in a GEO Zone.

• If the subject is obstructed and is lost by the aircraft, the aircraft will keep flying at the current speed and orientation for 8 seconds to try to re-identify the subject. If the aircraft fails to re-identify the subject in 8 seconds, it will exit ActiveShots automatically.

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MasterShots

MasterShots keeps the subject at the center of the frame while executing dierent maneuvers in sequence to generate a short cinematic video.

Using MasterShots

1. Launch the aircraft and make it hover at least 2 m (6.6 ft) above ground.

2. In DJI Fly, tap the shooting mode icon to select MasterShots and read the instructions. Make sure you understand how to use MasterShots and there are no obstacles in the surrounding area.

3. Drag-select the subject in the camera view, and set the ight range. Enter the map view to

check the estimated flight range and flight paths, and ensure there is no obstacle in the flight range, such as high buildings. Tap Start, the aircraft will start flying and recording automatically. The aircraft will y back to its original position once recording is nished.

4. Tap

to access the video.

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Exiting MasterShots

Press the Flight Pause button once or tap in DJI Fly to exit MasterShots. The aircraft will brake and hover in place.

• Use MasterShots at locations that are clear of buildings and other obstacles. Make sure

there are no humans, animals, or other obstacles in the ight path. When the lighting is sucient and the environment is suitable for vision systems, the aircraft will brake and

hover in place if there is an obstacle detected.

• Always pay attention to objects around the aircraft and use the remote controller to avoid collisions or the aircraft getting obstructed.

• DO NOT use MasterShots in any of the following situations:

a. When the subject is blocked for an extended period or outside the line of sight.

b. When the subject is similar in color or pattern with the surroundings.

c. When the subject is in the air.

d. When the subject is moving fast.

e. The lighting is extremely dark (< 300 lux) or bright (> 10,000 lux).

• DO NOT use MasterShots in places close to buildings or where the GNSS signal is weak.

Otherwise, the ight path may become unstable.

• Make sure to follow local privacy laws and regulations when using MasterShots.

• Only when using the wide-angle camera to take MasterShots will the aircraft automatically select one of the three flight routes based on the subject type and

distance (portrait, proximity, or landscape). There is only one ight route when using

the medium tele camera to take MasterShots, regardless of the subject type and distance.

QuickShots

QuickShots shooting modes include Dronie, Rocket, Circle, Helix, Boomerang, and Asteroid.

The aircraft ies backward and ascends with the camera locked on the subject.

Dronie:

Rocket:

Circle:

Helix:

Boomerang:

away from its starting point and descending as it flies back. The starting point of the aircraft forms one end of the long axis of the oval, while the other end is at the opposite side of the subject from the starting point.

Asteroid:

back to the starting point. The video generated starts with a panorama of the highest position and then shows the view from the aircraft as it descends.

The aircraft ascends with the camera pointing downward.

The aircraft circles around the subject.

The aircraft ascends and spirals around the subject.

The aircraft ies around the subject in an oval path, ascending as it ies

The aircraft ies backward and upward, takes several photos, and then ies

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• Make sure there is sucient space when using Boomerang. Allow a radius of at least 30 m (99 ft) around the aircraft and a space of at least 10 m (33 ft) above the aircraft.

• Make sure there is sufficient space when using Asteroid. Allow at least 40 m (131 ft) behind and 50 m (164 ft) above the aircraft.

• The medium tele camera does not support the Asteroid mode in QuickShots.

Using QuickShots

1. Launch the aircraft and make it hover at least 2 m (6.6 ft) above ground.

2. In DJI Fly, tap the shooting mode icon to select QuickShots and follow the prompts. Make sure you understand how to use QuickShots and there are no obstacles in the surrounding area.

3. Choose a shooting mode, drag-select the subject in the camera view. Tap Start, the aircraft

will start ying and recording automatically. The aircraft will y back to its original position once recording is nished.

4. Tap to access the video.

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Exiting QuickShots

Press the Flight Pause button once or tap in DJI Fly to exit QuickShots. The aircraft will brake and hover. Tap the screen again and the aircraft will continue shooting.

Note: if you accidentally move a control stick, the aircraft will exit QuickShots and hover in place.

• Use QuickShots at locations that are clear of buildings and other obstacles. Make sure

there are no people, animals, or other obstacles in the ight path. The aircraft will brake

and hover if an obstacle is detected.

• Always pay attention to objects around the aircraft and use the remote controller to avoid collisions or the aircraft getting obstructed.

• DO NOT use QuickShots in any of the following situations:

a. When the subject is blocked for an extended period or outside the line of sight.

b. When the subject is more than 50 m away from the aircraft.

c. When the subject is similar in color or pattern with the surroundings.

d. When the subject is in the air.

e. When the subject is moving fast.

f. Ween the lighting is extremely dark (< 300 lux)s or bright (> 10,000 lux).

• DO NOT use QuickShots in places close to buildings or where the GNSS signal is weak. Otherwise, the ight path will become unstable.

• Make sure to follow local privacy laws and regulations when using QuickShots.

Hyperlapse

Hyperlapse shooting modes include Free, Circle, Course Lock, and Waypoint.

• After selecting the Hyperlapse shooting mode, go to Settings > Camera > Hyperlapse in DJI Fly to select the photo type of the original hyperlapse photos to be saved, or select

O to not save any original hyperlapse photos.

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Free

The aircraft automatically takes photos and generates a timelapse video. Free mode can be used while the aircraft is on the ground. After takeoff, control the aircraft’s movements and gimbal angle using the remote controller.

Follow the steps below to use Free:

1. Set the interval time, video duration, and max speed. The screen displays the number of photos that will be taken and the shooting duration.

2. Tap the shutter/record button to begin.

Circle

The aircraft automatically takes photos while ying around the selected subject to generate a

timelapse video.

Follow the steps below to use Circle:

1. Set the interval time, video duration, max speed, and circle direction. The screen displays the number of photos that will be taken and the shooting duration.

2. Drag-select a subject on the screen. Use the yaw stick and gimbal dial to adjust the frame.

3. Tap the shutter/record button to begin.

Course Lock

Course Lock allows the user to lock the flight direction. While doing so, the user may either select a subject for the camera to point toward while taking hyperlapse photos, or not select any subject while being able to control the aircraft orientation and gimbal.

Follow the steps below to use Course Lock:

1. Adjust the aircraft to the desired orientation, and then lock the current orientation as the

ight direction.

2. Set the interval time, video duration, and max speed. The screen displays the number of photos that will be taken and the shooting duration.

3. If applicable, drag-select a subject. After selecting the subject, the aircraft will automatically adjust the orientation or gimbal angle to center the subject in the camera view. In this case, the frame cannot be adjusted manually.

4. Tap the shutter/record button to begin. Move the pitch stick and roll stick to control the

horizontal ight speed and briey alter the aircraft orientation. Move the throttle stick to control the vertical ight speed.

Waypoints

The aircraft automatically takes photos on a ight path of multiple waypoints and generates a timelapse video. The aircraft can y in sequence from the rst waypoint to the nal waypoint or

in reverse order.

Follow the steps below to use Waypoints:

1. Set the desired waypoints. Fly the aircraft to the desired locations and adjust the aircraft

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3. Tap the shutter/record button to begin.

The aircraft will generate a timelapse video automatically, which is viewable in playback.

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orientation and the gimbal angle.

photos that will be taken and the shooting duration.

• For optimal performance, use Hyperlapse at an altitude higher than 50 m and set a

dierence of at least two seconds between the interval time and shutter.

• It is recommended to select a static subject (e.g., high-rise buildings, mountainous terrain) located at a safe distance from the aircraft (further than 15 m). Do not select a

subject that is too close to the aircraft, people, or a moving car, etc.

• When the lighting is sucient and the environment is suitable for the vision systems to operate, the aircraft will brake and hover in place if an obstacle is detected during

Hyperlapse. If the lighting becomes insucient or the environment is unsuitable for the

vision systems to operate during Hyperlapse, the aircraft will continue shooting without obstacle sensing. Fly with caution.

• The aircraft will only generate a video after at least 25 photos have been taken, which

is the amount required to generate a one-second video. The video will be generated by

default regardless of whether Hyperlapse concludes normally or the aircraft exits from

the mode unexpectedly (such as when Low Battery RTH is triggered).

Waypoint Flight

Waypoint Flight enables the aircraft to capture images during a ight according to the waypoint flight route generated by the preset waypoints. Points of Interest (POI) can be linked to the waypoints. The heading will point toward the POI during ight. A waypoint ight route can be

saved and repeated.

Using Waypoint Flight

1. Enable Waypoint Flight

Tap on the left of the camera view in DJI Fly to enable Waypoint Flight.

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2. Plan a Waypoint Flight

on the operation panel to set the parameters for the flight route such as Global

Tap Speed, Camera, the behavior of End of Flight, On Signal Lost, and Start Point. The settings apply to all waypoints.

Global Speed The default ight speed of the entire ight route. Drag the speed bar to

set the global speed.

Camera Select the camera which will perform the preset shooting actions during

the entire flight route: 1-3x (wide-angle camera) or 3-9x (medium tele camera).

End of Flight The behavior of the aircraft after the flight task ends. It can be set to

Hover, RTH, Land, or Back to Start.

On Signal Lost The behavior of the aircraft when the remote controller signal is lost

during ight. It can be set to RTH, Hover, Land, or Continue.

Start Point After selecting the start waypoint, the ight route will be started from

this waypoint to the subsequent waypoints.

• Make sure to select the camera before pinning waypoints. If 1-3x (wide-angle camera) is selected, the custom range of the zoom ratio for all waypoints on this route is 1-3x. If 3-9x (medium tele camera) is selected, the custom range of the zoom

ratio for all waypoints on this route is 3-9x.

• When using Waypoint Flight in the EU, the behavior of the aircraft when the remote controller signal is lost cannot be set to Continue.

3. Waypoint Settings

a. Pin Waypoint

Waypoints can be pinned via the map before takeo.

Waypoints can be pinned via the remote controller, operation panel, and map after

takeo. In this case, GNSS is required.

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• Using the Remote Controller: Press once the Fn button (RC-N2) or C1 button (DJI RC 2)

to pin a waypoint.

• Using the Operation Panel: Tap

on the operation panel to pin a waypoint.

• Using the Map: Enter the map view and tap on the map to pin a waypoint.

Press and hold on a waypoint to move its position on the map.

• When setting a waypoint, it is recommended to y to the location for a more accurate

and smoother imaging result.

• The aircraft horizontal GNSS position, altitude from the takeo point, heading, gimbal

tilt, and camera zoom ratio will be recorded if the waypoint is pinned via the remote controller or the operation panel.

• If the user need to add waypoints during the flight, make sure to use the camera

selected in the ight route parameters. When the user switches to other camera in the camera view while adding waypoints during the ight, the zoom ratio of the waypoints

created with the other camera cannot be recorded by the aircraft, and the zoom setting of these waypoints will be restored to manual.

• Connect the remote controller to the internet and download the map before using the map to pin a waypoint. When the waypoint is pinned via the map, only the aircraft horizontal GNSS can be recorded, and the default altitude of the waypoint is set to 50 m.

• The flight route will curve between waypoints, so the aircraft altitude between waypoints may become lower than the altitudes of the waypoints during the flight. Make sure to avoid any obstacles below when setting a waypoint.

b. Settings

Tap the waypoint number for settings. The waypoint parameters are described as

follows:

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Camera Action

The camera action at the waypoint. Choose between None, Take Photo, and Start or Stop Recording.

Altitude The altitude at the waypoint from the takeo point. Make sure to take o at the

same takeo altitude of the original ight to obtain higher accuracy of altitude

when a Waypoint Flight is repeated.

Speed The ight speed from the current waypoint to the next waypoint.

• Global Speed: the aircraft will fly at the set global speed from the current waypoint to the next waypoint.

• Custom: the aircraft will smoothly accelerate or decelerate from the current waypoint to the next waypoint, and reach the custom speed during the process

Heading The aircraft heading at the waypoint.

• Follow Course: the heading of the aircraft is the same as the horizontal

tangent to the ight route.

[1]

: tap the POI number to point the aircraft heading toward the specic POI.

• POI

• Manual: the aircraft heading can be adjusted by the user during a Waypoint Flight.

• Custom: drag the bar to adjust the heading. The heading can be previewed in the map view.

Gimbal Tilt The gimbal tilt at the waypoint.

[1]

: tap the POI number to point the camera toward the specic POI.

• POI

• Manual: the gimbal tilt between the previous waypoint and the current waypoint can be adjusted by the user during a Waypoint Flight.

• Custom: drag the bar to adjust the tilt of the gimbal.

Zoom The camera zoom at the waypoint.

• Digital Zoom (1-3x / 3-9x): drag the bar to adjust the zoom ratio.

• Manual: the zoom ratio between the previous waypoint and the current waypoint can be adjusted by the user during a Waypoint Flight.

[2]

• Auto

: the zoom ratio from the previous waypoint to the next waypoint will

be adjusted smoothly by the aircraft.

Hovering Time

The duration of the aircraft hovering at the current waypoint.

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[2] The zoom of the Start Point and the End Point cannot be set to auto.

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linked to a waypoint, the heading and gimbal tilt of the waypoint will be reset to toward the POI.

All the settings except camera action can be applied to all the waypoints after selecting Apply to All. Tap to delete the currently selected waypoint.

4. POI Settings

Tap POI on the operation panel to switch to POI settings. Use the same method to pin a POI

as used with a waypoint.

Tap the POI number to set the altitude of the POI and link the POI to waypoints.

Multiple waypoints can be linked to the same POI, and the camera will point toward the POI

during the Waypoint Flight.

5. Perform a Waypoint Flight

• Check the Obstacle Avoidance Action settings in the Settings > Safety page of DJI Fly before performing a Waypoint Flight. When set to Bypass or Brake, the aircraft will brake and hover in place if an obstacle is detected during the Waypoint Flight. The aircraft cannot sense obstacles if the Obstacle Avoidance Action is disabled. Fly with caution.

• Observe the environment and ensure there are no obstacles on the route before performing a Waypoint Flight.

• Tap GO, the aircraft will automatically switch to the camera selected in the flight route parameters setting page. DO NOT switch to the other camera manually.

• When the remote controller signal is lost during ight, the aircraft will perform the action set in On Signal Lost.

• When the Waypoint Flight is nished, the aircraft will perform the action set in End of Flight.

a. Tap Next or

on the operation panel to enter the ight route parameters setting page

and check again. Users can change the Start Point if necessary. Tap GO to upload the waypoint ight task. Tap to cancel the uploading process and return to the ight route parameters setting page.

b. The waypoint flight task will be performed after being uploaded. The flight duration,

waypoints, and distance will be displayed on the camera view. The pitch stick can be used

to change the ight speed during a Waypoint Flight.

c. Tap

to pause the Waypoint Flight after the task begins. Tap to continue the

Waypoint Flight. Tap

to stop Waypoint Flight and return to the waypoint flight edit

status.

6. Library

When planning a Waypoint Flight, the task will be generated automatically and saved every

minute. Tap

on the left to enter Library and save the task manually.

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• In the ight route library, users can check the saved tasks, and tap to open or edit a task.

• Tap

• Slide left to delete a task.

• Tap the icon on the top right corner to change the order the tasks are displayed.

7. Exit Waypoint Flight

Tap

to edit the name of the task.

: tasks will be sorted based on the date they were saved.

: tasks will be sorted based on the distance between the current position of the

remote controller and the start waypoints, from closest to farthest.

to exit Waypoint Flight. Tap Save and Exit to save the task to Library and exit.

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Cruise Control

The Cruise Control function enables the aircraft to lock the current control stick input of the

remote controller when conditions permit, and to automatically y at the speed corresponding

to the current control stick input. Without the need to continually move the control sticks, long-

distance ights become more eortless, and image shaking which often happens during manual

operating can be avoided. More camera movements such as spiraling up can be achieved by increasing the control stick input.

Using Cruise Control

1. Set the Cruise Control Button

Go to DJI Fly, select System Settings > Control > and then set the customizable button of the remote controller to Cruise Control.

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2. Enter Cruise Control

• Press the cruise control button while pushing the control stick, then the aircraft will

automatically y at the current speed corresponding to the control stick input. Once the cruise control speed is set, the control stick can be released.

• Before the control stick returns to the center, press the cruise control button again to

reset the ight speed based on the current control stick input.

• Push the control stick after it returns to the center, the aircraft will fly at the updated speed based on the previous speed. In this case, press the cruise control button again, and the aircraft will automatically y at the updated speed.

3. Exit Cruise Control

Press the cruise control button without a control stick input, press the ight pause button on

the remote controller, or tap

on the screen to exit cruise control. The aircraft will brake

and hover.

• Cruise control is available when the user is manually operating the aircraft in Normal, Cine, and Sport mode. Cruise control is also available when using APAS, Free Hyperlapse, and Spotlight.

• Cruise control cannot be started without a control stick input.

• The aircraft cannot enter or will exit Cruise Control in the following situations:

a. When near the max altitude or max distance.

b. When the aircraft disconnects from the remote controller or DJI Fly.

c. When the aircraft senses an obstacle and thus brakes and hovers in place.

d. During RTH or auto landing.

• Cruise control will exit automatically when switching ight modes.

• The obstacle sensing in Cruise Control follows the current flight mode. Fly with caution.

Aircraft

DJI Air 3 contains a flight controller, video downlink system, vision systems, three-dimensional infrared sensing system, propulsion system, and an Intelligent Flight Battery.

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Aircraft

DJI Air 3 includes a ight controller, video downlink system, vision system, propulsion system,

and an Intelligent Flight Battery.

Flight Modes

DJI Air 3 has three ight modes, plus a fourth ight mode that the aircraft switches to in certain

scenarios. Flight modes can be switched via the Flight Mode switch on the remote controller.

Normal Mode

The aircraft utilizes GNSS, the omnidirectional vision system, the downward vision system, and the three-dimensional infrared sensing system to locate and stabilize itself. When the GNSS signal is strong, the aircraft uses GNSS to locate itself and stabilize. When the GNSS is

weak, but the lighting and other environmental conditions are sucient, the aircraft uses the

vision systems for positioning. When the vision systems are enabled, and lighting and other environmental conditions are sufficient, the maximum pitch angle is 30° and the maximum

ight speed is 12 m/s.

Sport Mode

In Sport Mode, the aircraft utilizes GNSS and the downward vision system for positioning, and the aircraft responses are optimized for agility and speed, making it more responsive to control

stick movements. The maximum ight speed is 21 m/s. Note that obstacle sensing is disabled in

Sport Mode.

Cine Mode

Cine mode is based on Normal mode with a limited ight speed, making the aircraft more stable

during shooting.

The aircraft automatically changes to Attitude (ATTI) mode when the vision systems are

unavailable or disabled and when the GNSS signal is weak or the compass experiences interference. In ATTI mode, the aircraft may be more easily affected by its surroundings. Environmental factors such as wind can result in horizontal shifting, which may present

hazards especially when ying in conned spaces. The aircraft will not be able to hover or brake

automatically, therefore the pilot should land the aircraft as soon as possible to avoid accidents.

• The ight modes are only eective for manual ight and cruise control.

• The vision systems are disabled in Sport mode, which means the aircraft cannot sense obstacles on its route automatically. The user must stay alert to the surrounding environment and control the aircraft to avoid obstacles.

• The maximum speed and braking distance of the aircraft signicantly increase in Sport

mode. A minimum braking distance of 30 m is required in windless conditions.

• A minimum braking distance of 10 m is required in windless conditions while the aircraft is ascending and descending in Sport mode or Normal mode.

• The responsiveness of the aircraft signicantly increases in Sport mode, which means a small control stick movement on the remote controller translates into the aircraft moving

a large distance. Make sure to maintain adequate maneuvering space during ight.

• The maximum ight speed is 19 m/s in the EU.

Aircraft Status Indicator

DJI Air 3 has front LEDs and aircraft status indicators.

Front LED

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Aircraft Status Indicator

When the aircraft is powered on but the motors are not running, the front LEDs glow solid green.

When the aircraft is powered on but the motors are not running,

the aircraft status

indicators will display the current status of the ight control system. Refer to the table below for

more information about the aircraft status indicators.

Aircraft Status Indicator Descriptions

Normal States

Blinks red, yellow, and green alternately

Powering on and performing self-diagnostic tests

Blinks green slowly GNSS enabled

×2 Blinks green twice repeatedly Vision systems enabled

Warning States

Blinks yellow quickly Remote controller signal lost

Blinks red slowly Takeo is disabled, e.g. low battery*

Blinks red quickly Critically low battery

— Solid red Critical error

Blinks red and yellow alternately Compass calibration required

* If the aircraft cannot take o while the status indicators are blinking red slowly, view the warning prompt in

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After the motor starts,

the front LEDs blink green, and the aircraft status indicators blink red and green alternately. The green lights indicate the aircraft is a UAV, and the green and red lights indicate the heading and position of the aircraft.

• To obtain better footage, the front LEDs turn off automatically when shooting if the

front LEDs are set to auto in DJI Fly. Lighting requirements vary depending on the

region. Observe local laws and regulations.

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Return to Home

The Return to Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point.

The RTH can be triggered in three ways: the user actively triggers RTH, the aircraft has low battery, or the control signal between the remote controller and the aircraft is lost. If the aircraft records the Home Point successfully and the positioning system is functioning normally, when

the RTH function is triggered, the aircraft will automatically y back and land at the Home Point.

GNSS

The first location where the aircraft receives a strong to moderately strong

GNSS signal (indicated by a white icon) will be recorded as the default

Home Point. The Home Point can be updated before takeoff as long as the

Home

Point

During RTH, the aircraft will automatically adjust the gimbal tilt to point the camera toward the RTH route by default. If the video transmission signal is normal, the AR Home Point, AR RTH route, and AR aircraft shadow will be displayed in the camera view by default. This improves the

ight experience by helping users view the RTH route and Home Point and avoid obstacles on

the route. The display can be changed in System Settings > Safety > AR Settings.

• The AR RTH route is only used for reference, and may deviate from the actual flight

route in dierent scenarios. Always pay attention to the liveview on the screen during

RTH. Fly with caution.

• During RTH, use the gimbal dial to adjust the camera orientation or press the customizable buttons on the remote controller to recenter the camera will stop the aircraft from automatically adjusting the gimbal tilt, which may prevent the AR RTH route from being viewed.

• When reaching the Home Point, the aircraft will automatically adjust the gimbal tilt vertically down.

aircraft receives another strong to moderately strong GNSS signal. If the

signal is weak, the Home Point will not be updated. After the Home Point is recorded, DJI Fly will issue a voice prompt.

If it is necessary to update the Home Point during a flight (such as where the position of the user has changed), the Home Point can be manually

updated in Settings > Safety page in DJI Fly.

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Advanced RTH

When Advanced RTH is triggered, the aircraft will automatically plan the best RTH path, which will be displayed in DJI Fly and will adjust according to the environment.

If the control signal between the remote controller and the aircraft is good, exit RTH by tapping

in DJI Fly or by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. After exiting RTH, users will

regain control of the aircraft.

Trigger Method

•

The user actively triggers RTH

Advanced RTH can be initiated either by tapping in DJI Fly or by pressing and holding the

RTH button on the remote controller until it beeps.

•

Aircraft low battery

When the Intelligent Flight Battery level is too low and there is not enough power to return

home, land the aircraft as soon as possible.

To avoid unnecessary danger caused by insufficient power, the aircraft automatically

calculates if the battery power is sufficient to return to the Home Point according to the current position, environment, and flight speed. A warning prompt will appear in DJI Fly

when the battery level is low and only enough to complete an RTH ight. The aircraft will automatically y to the Home Point if no action is taken after a countdown.

The user can cancel RTH by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. If RTH is

canceled following the warning, the Intelligent Battery may not have enough power for the aircraft to land safely, which may lead to the aircraft crashing or being lost.

The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft

long enough to descend from its current altitude. Auto landing cannot be canceled, but the remote controller can be used to control the horizontal movement and the descent speed of

the aircraft during landing. If there is sucient power, the throttle stick can be used to make

the aircraft ascend at a speed of 1 m/s.

During auto landing, move the aircraft horizontally to nd an appropriate place to land as

soon as possible. The aircraft will fall if the user keeps pushing the throttle stick upward until the power is depleted.

•

Loss of remote controller signal

The action of the aircraft when the remote controller signal is lost can be set to RTH, land, or

hover in Setting >Safety > Advanced Safety Settings in DJI Fly. If the action is set to RTH, the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH automatically activates after the remote controller signal is lost for more than six seconds.

When the lighting is sufficient and the environment is suitable for the vision systems to

work normally, DJI Fly will display the RTH path that was generated by the aircraft before the remote controller signal was lost. The aircraft will start RTH using Advanced RTH according to the RTH settings. The aircraft will remain in RTH even if the remote controller signal is restored. DJI Fly will update the RTH path accordingly.

When the lighting is not sucient or the environment is not suitable for the vision systems

to work normally, the aircraft will enter Original Route RTH. The aircraft will enter or remain in Preset RTH if the remote controller signal is restored during RTH. The Original Route RTH procedure is as follows:

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1. The aircraft brakes and hovers in place.

2. When RTH begins:

• If the RTH distance (the horizontal distance between the aircraft and the Home Point)

is farther than 50 m, the aircraft adjusts its orientation and ies backward for 50 m on its original ight route before entering Preset RTH.

• If the RTH distance is farther than 5 m but less than 50 m, it adjusts its orientation and

ies to the Home Point in a straight line at the current altitude.

• The aircraft lands immediately if the RTH distance is less than 5 m.

3. The aircraft begins to land when it reaches above the Home Point.

• If RTH is triggered through DJI Fly and the RTH distance is farther than 5 m, DJI Fly will display the two following options: RTH and Landing. Users can select either RTH or directly land the aircraft.

• The aircraft may not be able to return to the Home Point normally if the positioning system is functioning abnormally. During Failsafe RTH, the aircraft may enter ATTI mode and land automatically if the positioning system is functioning abnormally.

• It is important to set a suitable RTH altitude before each ight. Launch DJI Fly and set the RTH altitude. The default RTH altitude is 100 m.

• The aircraft cannot sense obstacles during Failsafe RTH if the vision systems are unavailable.

• GEO zones may aect the RTH. Avoid ying near GEO zones.

• The aircraft may not be able to return to a Home Point when the wind speed is too high. Fly with caution.

• Pay extra attention to small or fine objects (such as tree branches or power lines)

or transparent objects (such as water or glass) during RTH. Exit RTH and control the

aircraft manually in an emergency.

• RTH cannot be activated during auto landing.

RTH Procedure

1. The Home Point is recorded.

2. Advanced RTH is triggered.

3. The aircraft brakes and hovers in place. When RTH begins:

• The aircraft lands immediately if the RTH distance is less than 5 m.

• If the RTH distance is farther than 5 m, the aircraft will adjust its orientation to the Home Point and plan the best path according to the RTH settings, lighting, and environmental conditions.

4. The aircraft will fly automatically according to the RTH settings, environment, and transmission signal during RTH.

5. The aircraft lands and the motors stop after reaching the Home Point.

RTH Settings

RTH settings are available for Advanced RTH. Go to the camera view in DJI Fly, tap Settings > Safety, and then RTH.

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1. Optimal:

• If the lighting is sufficient and the environment is suitable for the vision systems, the

aircraft will automatically plan the optimal RTH path and adjust the altitude according to environmental factors, such as obstacles and transmission signals, regardless of the RTH Altitude setting. The optimal RTH path means the aircraft will travel the shortest distance

possible to reduce the amount of battery power used and to increase ight time.

• If the lighting is insucient or the environment is not suitable for the vision systems, the

aircraft will execute Preset RTH based on the RTH Altitude setting.

2. Preset:

Lighting and Environment

Conditions

Current altitude

RTH distance >

50 m

RTH distance is within 5-50 m

When the aircraft is approaching the Home Point, if the current altitude is higher than the RTH

altitude, the aircraft will intelligently decide whether to descend while ying forward according

to the surrounding environment, lighting, the set RTH altitude, and the current altitude. When the aircraft reaches above the Home Point, the current altitude of the aircraft will not be lower than the set RTH altitude. Note that when the lighting is insucient or the environment is not

suitable for the vision systems, the aircraft cannot avoid obstacles. Make sure to set a safe RTH altitude and pay attention to the surrounding environment to ensure ight safety.

RTH altitude

Current altitude ≥

RTH altitude

Suitable for Vision

Systems

The aircraft will plan the RTH path, fly to an open area while bypassing obstacles,

ascend to the RTH Altitude, and return to home using the best path.

The aircraft will return to home using the best path at the current altitude.

Unsuitable for Vision

Systems

The aircraft will ascend to the RTH altitude, and fly to the Home Point in a straight line at the RTH altitude.

The aircraft will fly to the Home Point in a straight line at the current altitude.

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Suitable for Vision

Lighting and Environment

Conditions

The user actively triggers RTH

Aircraft low battery

Loss of remote controller signal

• During Advanced RTH, the aircraft will adjust the flight speed automatically to suit environmental factors such as wind speed and obstacles.

• The aircraft cannot avoid small or ne objects such as tree branches or power lines. Fly the aircraft to an open area before using RTH.

• Set Advanced RTH as Preset if there are power lines or towers that the aircraft cannot bypass on the RTH path and make sure the RTH Altitude is set higher than all obstacles.

• The aircraft will brake and return to home according to the latest settings if the RTH settings are changed during RTH.

• If the max altitude is adjusted below the current altitude during RTH, the aircraft will

descend to the max altitude rst and then continue returning to home.

• The RTH Altitude cannot be changed during RTH.

• If there is a large difference between the current altitude and the RTH altitude, the amount of battery power used cannot be calculated accurately due to wind speed

dierence at dierent altitudes. Pay extra attention to the battery power prompts and

warning prompts in DJI Fly.

• During Advanced RTH, the aircraft will enter Preset RTH if the lighting condition or environment becomes unsuitable for the vision systems. In this case, the aircraft cannot bypass the obstacles. An appropriate RTH altitude must be set before entering RTH.

• When the remote controller signal is normal during Advanced RTH, the pitch stick can

be used to control the ight speed, but the orientation and altitude cannot be controlled and the aircraft cannot be controlled to y to the left or right. Constantly pushing the

pitch stick to accelerate will increase the battery power consumption speed. The aircraft cannot bypass obstacles if the flight speed exceeds the effective sensing speed. The aircraft will brake and hover in place and exit RTH if the pitch stick is pushed all the way down. The aircraft can be controlled after the pitch stick is released.

• If the aircraft reaches the altitude limit of the aircraft current location or of the Home Point while it is ascending during Preset RTH, the aircraft stops ascending and returns

to the Home Point at the current altitude. Pay attention to ight safety during RTH.

• If the Home Point is within the Altitude Zone but the aircraft is not, when the aircraft reaches the Altitude Zone it will descend below the altitude limit, which may be lower than the set RTH altitude. Fly with caution.

The aircraft can bypass obstacles and GEO zones

The aircraft will execute RTH based on the RTH setting:

• Optimal

• Preset

Systems

Unsuitable for Vision

Systems

The aircraft cannot bypass obstacles but can bypass GEO zones

Preset

Original route RTH, Preset RTH will be executed when the signal is restored

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• The aircraft will bypass any GEO zones encountered when it is ying forward during Advanced RTH. Fly with caution.

• The aircraft will exit RTH if the surrounding environment is too complex to complete RTH, even if the vision systems are working properly.

• If the O4 video transmission is obstructed and disconnects, the aircraft can only rely on the 4G connectivity of Enhanced Transmission. Considering there may be large obstacles

on the RTH route, to ensure safety during RTH, the RTH route will take the previous ight

path as reference. When using Enhanced Transmission, pay more attention to the battery status and the RTH route in the map.

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Landing Protection

Landing Protection will activate during RTH.

Landing Protection is enabled once the aircraft begins to land.

1. During Landing Protection, the aircraft will automatically detect and carefully land on suitable ground.

2. If the ground is determined unsuitable for landing, the aircraft will hover and wait for pilot

conrmation.

3. If Landing Protection is not operational, DJI Fly will display a landing prompt when the

aircraft descends to 0.5 m from the ground. Tap conrm or push the throttle stick all the

way down and hold for one second, and the aircraft will land.

Precision Landing

The aircraft automatically scans and attempts to match the terrain features below during RTH. The aircraft will land when the current terrain matches the Home Point. A prompt will appear in DJI Fly if the terrain match fails.

• Landing Protection is activated during Precision Landing.

• The performance of Precision Landing is subject to the following conditions:

a. The Home Point must be recorded upon takeo and must not be changed during ight.

Otherwise, the aircraft will have no record of the terrain features of the Home Point.

b. During takeo, the aircraft must ascend at least 7 m before moving horizontally.

c. The Home Point terrain features must remain largely unchanged.

d. The terrain features of the Home Point must be suciently distinctive. Terrain such

as a snow-covered eld is not suitable.

e. The lighting conditions must not be too bright or too dark.

• The following actions are available during Precision Landing:

a. Press the throttle stick down to accelerate landing.

b. Movement of any other control stick apart from the throttle stick will be regarded

as giving up Precision Landing. The aircraft will descend vertically after the control

sticks are released. Landing Protection is still eective in this case.

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Vision Systems and Three-Dimensional Infrared Sensing System

DJI Air 3 is equipped with both an omnidirectional vision system (forward, backward, lateral, upward), the downward vision system, and the three-dimensional infrared sensing system,

which allows for positioning and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

The omnidirectional vision system consists of four cameras which are located at the front and rear of the aircraft. The downward vision system consists of two cameras, located at the bottom of the aircraft. The vision systems sense obstacles by image ranging.

The three-dimensional infrared sensing system located at the bottom of the aircraft consists of a three-dimensional infrared emitter and a receiver. The three-dimensional infrared sensing system helps the aircraft to assess the distance to obstacles, the distance to the ground, and calculate the aircraft position together with the downward vision system. The three-dimensional

infrared sensing system meets the human eye safety requirement for Class 1 laser products.

In addition, the Auxiliary Light located at the bottom of the aircraft can assist the downward

vision system. It will automatically turn on by default in low-light environments when the ight altitude is under 5 m. Users can also turn it on or o manually in DJI Fly. Each time the aircraft is

restarted, the auxiliary light will revert back to the default setting Auto.

Omnidirectional Vision System

Auxiliary Light

Three-Dimensional Infrared Sensing System

Downward Vision System

Omnidirectional Vision System

Detection Range

Forward Vision System

Backward Vision System

Lateral Vision System

Upward Vision System

[1]

Downward Vision System

Three-Dimensional Infrared Sensing System

[1] The omnidirectional vision system can sense obstacles in horizontal directions and above.

Precision Measurement Range: 0.5-18 m;

FOV: 90° (horizontal), 72° (vertical)

Precision Measurement Range: 0.5-18 m;

FOV: 90° (horizontal), 72° (vertical)

Precision Measurement Range: 0.5-30 m;

FOV: 90° (horizontal), 72° (vertical)

Precision Measurement Range: 0.5-18 m;

FOV: 72° (front and back), 90° (left and right)

Precision Measurement Range: 0.3-14 m;

FOV: 106° (front and back), 90° (left and right)

Precision Measurement Range: 0.1-8 m (> 10% reectivity); FOV: 60° (front and back), 60° (left and right)

0.5-30 m

90°

0.5-18 m

90°

0.5-18 m

90°

0.5-30 m

72°

106°

0.5-18 m

0.3-14 m

106°

72°

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90° 90°

72° 72°

90°

60°

0.1-8 m

Using the Vision Systems

The positioning function of the downward vision system is applicable when GNSS signals are unavailable or weak. It is automatically enabled in Normal or Cine mode.

The omnidirectional vision system will activate automatically when the aircraft is in Normal or Cine mode and Obstacle Avoidance is set to Bypass or Brake in DJI Fly. The omnidirectional

vision system works best with adequate lighting and clearly marked or textured obstacles. Due

to inertia, users must make sure to brake the aircraft within a reasonable distance.

Vision Positioning and Obstacle Sensing can be disabled in System Settings > Safety > Advanced Safety Settings in DJI Fly.

• Pay attention to the ight environment. The vision systems and the three-dimensional

infrared sensing system only work in certain scenarios and cannot replace human control and judgment. During a flight, always pay attention to the surrounding environment and the warnings in DJI Fly, and be responsible for and maintain control of the aircraft at all times.

• Vision Positioning and Obstacle Sensing are only available when ying manually and are

unavailable in modes such as RTH, auto landing, and Intelligent Flight Mode.

• When Vision Positioning and Obstacle Sensing are disabled, the aircraft relies only on GNSS to hover, omnidirectional obstacle sensing is unavailable, and the aircraft will not

automatically decelerate during descent close to the ground. Extra caution is required

when Vision Positioning and Obstacle Sensing are disabled. Vision Positioning and Obstacle Sensing can be temporarily disabled in clouds and fog or when an obstacle is detected when landing. Keep Vision Positioning and Obstacle Sensing enabled in

regular ight scenarios. Vision Positioning and Obstacle Sensing are enabled by default

after restarting the aircraft.

• The downward vision system works best when the aircraft is at an altitude from 0.5 to

30 m if there is no GNSS available. Extra caution is required if the altitude of the aircraft is above 30 m as the vision positioning performance may be aected.

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• In low-light environments, the vision systems may not achieve optimal positioning performance even if the auxiliary light is turned on. Fly with caution if the GNSS signal is weak in such environments.

• The downward vision system may not work properly when the aircraft is flying near water. Therefore, the aircraft may not be able to actively avoid water below it when landing. It is recommended to maintain flight control at all times, make reasonable judgments based on the surrounding environment, and avoid over-relying on the downward vision system.

• The vision systems cannot accurately identify large frame structures with frames and cables, such as tower cranes, high-voltage transmission towers, high-voltage transmission lines, cable-stayed bridges and suspension bridges.

• The vision systems cannot work properly near surfaces without clear pattern variations or where the light is too weak or too strong. The vision systems cannot work properly in the following situations:

a. Flying near monochrome surfaces (e.g., pure black, white, red, or green).

b. Flying near highly reective surfaces.

c. Flying near water or transparent surfaces.

d. Flying near moving surfaces or objects.

e. Flying in an area with frequent and drastic lighting changes.

f. Flying near extremely dark (< 10 lux) or bright (> 40,000 lux) surfaces.

g. Flying near surfaces that strongly reect or absorb infrared waves (e.g., mirrors).

h. Flying near surfaces without clear patterns or textures.

i. Flying near surfaces with repeating identical patterns or textures (e.g., tiles with the

same design).

j. Flying near obstacles with small surface areas (e.g., tree branches and power lines).

• Keep the sensors clean at all times. DO NOT scratch or tamper with the sensors. DO NOT use the aircraft in dusty or humid environments.

• Vision system cameras may need to be calibrated after being stored for an extended period. A prompt will appear in DJI Fly and calibration will be performed automatically.

• DO NOT y when it is rainy, smoggy, or the visibility is lower than 100 m.

• Check the following each time before takeo:

a. Make sure there are no stickers or any other obstructions over the glass of the

infrared sensing systems and vision systems.

b. Use soft cloth if there is any dirt, dust, or water on the glass of the vision systems

and infrared sensing system. DO NOT use any cleaning product that contains alcohol.

c. Contact DJI Support if there is any damage to the lenses of the infrared sensing and

vision systems.

• DO NOT obstruct the infrared sensing system and vision systems.

• The aircraft can y at any time of the day or night. However, the vision systems become

unavailable when ying the aircraft at night. Fly with caution.

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Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems (APAS)

The Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems (APAS) feature is available in Normal mode and Cine

mode. When APAS is enabled, the aircraft will continue to respond to user commands and plan

its path according to both control stick inputs and the ight environment. APAS makes it easier

to bypass obstacles, obtain smoother footage, and provide a better ying experience.

Keep moving the control sticks in any direction. The aircraft will bypass obstacles by flying above, below, or to the left or right of the obstacle. The aircraft can also respond to the control stick inputs while bypassing obstacles.

When APAS is enabled, the aircraft can be stopped by pressing the Flight Pause button on the remote controller. The aircraft brakes and hovers for three seconds and awaits further pilot commands.

To enable APAS, open DJI Fly, enter Settings > Safety, and enable APAS by selecting Bypass. Select Normal or Nifty mode when using Bypass. In Nifty mode, the aircraft can fly faster, smoother, and closer to obstacles, obtaining better footage while bypassing obstacles. However, the risk of crashing into obstacles will increase. Fly with caution.

Nifty mode cannot work normally in the following situations:

1. When aircraft orientation changes rapidly ying near obstacles.

2. When ying through narrow obstacles such as canopies or bushes at high speed.

3. When ying near obstacles that are too small to detect.

4. When ying with the propeller guard.

Landing Protection

Landing Protection will activate if Obstacle Avoidance is set to Bypass or Brake and the user pulls the throttle stick down to land the aircraft. Landing Protection is enabled once the aircraft begins to land.

• During Landing Protection, the aircraft will automatically detect if an area is suitable for landing, and then land the aircraft.

• If the ground is determined to be unsuitable for landing, the aircraft will hover when the aircraft descends to 0.8 m above ground. Pull down on the throttle stick for at least five seconds, and the aircraft will land without obstacle sensing.

• Make sure to use APAS when the vision systems are available. Make sure there are no

people, animals, objects with small surface areas (e.g., tree branches), or transparent objects (e.g., glass or water) along the desired ight path.

• Make sure to use APAS when the downward vision systems are available or the GNSS

signal is strong. APAS may not function properly when the aircraft is ying over water or

snow-covered areas.

• Be extra cautious when flying in extremely dark (<300 lux) or bright (>10,000 lux)

environments.

• Pay attention to DJI Fly and make sure APAS is working normally.

• APAS may not function properly when the aircraft is ying near ight limits or in a GEO zone.

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Vision Assist

The vision assist view, powered by the horizontal vision system, changes the horizontal speed

direction (forward, backward, left, and right) to help users navigate and observe obstacles during ight. Swipe left on the attitude indicator, right on the mini map, or tap the icon in the

lower right corner of the attitude indicator to switch to the vision assist view.

• When using vision assist, the quality of the video transmission may be lower due to

transmission bandwidth limits, cell phone performance, or the video transmission resolution of the screen on the remote controller.

• It is normal for propellers to appear in the vision assist view.

• Vision assist should be used for reference only. Glass walls and small objects such as tree branches, electric wires, and kite strings cannot be displayed accurately.

• Vision assist is not available when the aircraft has not taken off or when the video transmission signal is weak.

Vision Assist View

Direction

Horizontal Speed of

the Aircraft

Collapse

Horizontal Speed of the Aircraft

The direction of the line indicates the current horizontal direction of the aircraft, and the length of the line indicates the

Max

Locked

Switch to the Mini Map

horizontal speed of the aircraft.

Vision Assist View Direction

Switch to the Mini Map

Collapse

Max

Locked

Indicates the direction of the vision assist view. Tap and hold to lock the direction.

Tap to switch from the vision assist view to the mini map.

Tap to minimize the vision assist view.

Tap to maximize the vision assist view.

Indicates that the direction of the vision assist view is locked. Tap to cancel the lock.

• When the direction is not locked in a specific direction, the vision assist view

automatically switches to the current ight direction. Tap any other directional arrow to

switch the direction of the vision assist view for three seconds before returning to the

view of the current horizontal ight direction.

• When the direction is locked in a specic direction, tap any other directional arrow to switch the direction of the vision assist view for three seconds before returning to the

current horizontal ight direction.

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Collision Warning

When an obstacle in the current view direction is detected, the vision assist view shows a collision warning. The color of the warning is determined by the distance between the obstacle and the aircraft.

Collision Warning Color Distance between the Aircraft and the Obstacle

Yellow 2.2-5 m

Red ≤2.2 m

• The FOV of the vision assist in all directions is approximately 90°. It is normal not to see

obstacles in the eld of view during a collision warning.

• The collision warning is not controlled by the Display Radar Map switch and remains

visible even when the radar map is switched o.

• A collision warning appears only when the vision assist view is displayed in the small window.

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Flight Recorder

Flight data including flight telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters are automatically saved to the internal data recorder of the aircraft. The data can be accessed using

DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series).

Propellers

There are two types of DJI Air 3 Low-Noise Quick Release propellers, which are designed to spin

in dierent directions. Marks are used to indicate which propellers should be attached to which

motors. Make sure to match the propeller and motor following the instructions.

Attaching the Propellers

There are two types of propellers in the package of DJI Air 3, which are propellers A and propellers B. The packaging of the two propeller types is labeled with A and B respectively, together with the installation location illustrations. Attach propellers A with grey circle marks to the motors with grey marks. Likewise, attach propellers B without marks to the motors without marks. Hold the motor with one hand, press the propeller down with the other hand, and rotate

in the direction / marked on the propeller until it pops up and locks in place. Unfold the propeller blades.

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Detaching the Propellers

Press the propellers down onto the motors and rotate them in the unlock direction.

• The propeller blades are sharp. Handle with care.

• Only use ocial DJI propellers. DO NOT mix propeller types.

• Propellers are consumable components. Purchase additional propellers if necessary.

• Make sure that the propellers and motors are installed securely before each ight.

• Make sure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped, or broken propellers.

• To avoid injury, stay away from rotating propellers or motors.

• To avoid damaging the propellers, place the aircraft correctly during transportation or

storage. DO NOT squeeze or bend the propellers. If propellers are damaged, the ight performance may be aected.

• Make sure the motors are mounted securely and rotating smoothly. Land the aircraft immediately if a motor is stuck and unable to rotate freely.

• DO NOT attempt to modify the structure of the motors.

• DO NOT touch or let hands or body parts come in contact with the motors after ight, as they may be hot.

• DO NOT block any of the ventilation holes on the motors or the body of the aircraft.

• Make sure the ESCs sound normal when powered on.

Intelligent Flight Battery

DJI Air 3 Intelligent Flight Battery is a 14.76V and 4241mAh battery with smart charging and discharging functionality.

Battery Features

1. Battery Level Display: the battery level LEDs display the current battery level.

2. Auto-Discharging Function: to prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to 96% of the battery level when it is idle for three days, and automatically discharges to 60% of the

battery level when it is idle for nine days. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharging process.

3. Balanced Charging: during charging, the voltages of the battery cells are automatically balanced.

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4. Overcharge Protection: the battery stops charging automatically once fully charged.

5. Temperature Detection: to prevent damage, the battery only charges when the temperature

is between 5° and 40° C (41° and 104° F).

6. Overcurrent Protection: the battery stops charging if an excess current is detected.

7. Over-Discharge Protection: discharging stops automatically to prevent excess discharge when the battery is not in use. Over-discharge protection is not enabled when the battery is in use.

8. Short Circuit Protection: the power supply is automatically cut if a short circuit is detected.

9. Battery Cell Damage Protection: the app will display a warning prompt when a damaged battery cell is detected.

10. Hibernation Mode: the battery switches off after 5 to 20 seconds of inactivity to save

power. If the battery level is less than 5%, the battery enters Hibernation mode to prevent

over-discharge after being idle for six hours. In Hibernation mode, the battery level LEDs do not illuminate when the power button is pressed. Charge the battery to wake it from hibernation.

11. Communication: information about the voltage, capacity, and current of the battery is transmitted to the aircraft.

12. Maintenance Instructions: the battery automatically checks the voltage dierences between battery cells and decides whether maintenance is required. If maintenance is required,

the four battery level LEDs will blink twice every second and blink for two seconds when the user presses the power button to check the battery level. In this case, if the battery is inserted into the aircraft and powered on, the aircraft will not be able to take off, and a prompt for maintenance will appear in DJI Fly. If the battery level LEDs blink for maintenance or the maintenance prompt appears in DJI Fly, follow the prompt to fully charge the battery and then let it rest for 48 hours. If the battery still does not work after two times of maintenance, contact DJI Support.

• Refer to the Safety Guidelines and the stickers on the battery before use. Users take full

responsibility for any violations of the safety requirements stated on the label.

Using the Battery

Checking the Battery Level

Press the power button once to check the battery level when the battery is powered o.

Power Button

LED1

LED2

LED3

LED4

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The battery level LEDs display the power level of the battery during discharging. The

statuses of the LEDs are dened below:

: LED is on : LED is ashing :

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LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level

88%-100%

76%-87% 63%-75% 51%-62% 38%-50% 26%-37% 13%-25%

0%-12%

Powering On/O

Press the power button once and then press again and hold for two seconds to power the

battery on or o. The battery level LEDs display the battery level when the battery is powered on. The battery level LEDs turn o when the battery is powered o.

Low Temperature Notice

1. Battery capacity is signicantly reduced when ying at low temperatures from -10° to 5° C

(14° to 41° F). It is recommended to hover the aircraft in place for a while to heat the battery. Make sure to fully charge the battery before takeo.

2. Batteries cannot be used in extremely low-temperature environments of lower than -10° C (14° F).

3. When in low-temperature environments, end the ight as soon as DJI Fly displays the low

battery level warning.

4. To ensure optimal performance, keep the battery temperature above 20° C (68° F).

5. The reduced battery capacity in low-temperature environments reduces the wind speed

resistance performance of the aircraft. Fly with caution.

6. Take extra caution when ying at a high elevation with a low temperature.

Charging the Battery

Fully charge the battery before each use. It is recommended to use the charging devices provided by DJI, such as the DJI Air 3 Battery Charging Hub, DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter, DJI

65W Portable Charger, or other USB Power Delivery chargers. Visit the ocial DJI online store for more information about DJI ocial charging devices.

Using a Charger

1. Connect a charger to an AC power supply (100-240V, 50/60 Hz; use a power cable with

suitable specications for charging, and use a power adapter if necessary).

2. Connect the aircraft to the charger using the battery charging cable with the battery powered o.

3. The battery level LEDs display the current battery level during charging.

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the battery is fully charged.

• DO NOT charge an Intelligent Flight Battery immediately after ight as it may be too

hot. Wait for the battery to cool down to room temperature before charging again.

• The charger stops charging the battery if the battery cell temperature is not within 5° to

40° C (41° to 104° F). The ideal charging temperature is from 22° to 28° C (71.6° to 82.4° F).

• Fully charge the battery at least once every three months to maintain battery health.

• It is recommended to discharge the batteries to 30% or lower before transportation.

This can be done by ying the aircraft outdoors until there is less than 30% charge left.

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level

0%-50%

51%-75%

76%-99%

100%

Using the Charging Hub

Visit the link below to watch the tutorial videos for DJI Air 3 Battery Charging Hub.

https://s.dji.com/guide65

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The DJI Air 3 Battery Charging Hub is designed to charge up to three Intelligent Flight Batteries. After the Intelligent Flight Batteries are installed, the charging hub can supply power to external devices via the USB-C port, such as remote controllers or mobile phones. The charging hub can also use the power accumulation function to transfer the remaining power of multiple lowpower batteries into the battery with the highest remaining power.

1. USB-C Connector

2. Status LED

2 3

3. Function Button

4. Battery Release Button

5. Battery Port

• The charging hub is only compatible with BWX233-4241-14.76 Intelligent Flight Battery. DO NOT use the charging hub with other battery models.

• Place the charging hub on a at and stable surface with good ventilation when charging an external device or accumulating power. Make sure the device is properly insulated

to prevent re hazards.

• DO NOT touch the metal terminals on the battery ports. Clean the metal terminals with a clean and dry cloth if there is any noticeable buildup.

• Make sure to charge batteries with low battery power in time. It is recommended to store the batteries in the charging hub. The charging hub automatically checks the

battery power every seven days. When a battery has 0% power level, the battery with a high power level will charge the low power level battery until its power reaches 5% to

prevent over-discharging.

Charging Intelligent Flight Battery

1. Insert the batteries into the charging hub until there is a click.

2. Connect the charging hub to a power outlet using a charger. It is recommended to use the DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter. The Intelligent Flight Battery with the highest power level

will be charged rst, and then the rest will be charged in sequence according to their power

levels. The status LED indicates the battery level during charging. Refer to the Status LED Descriptions for more information about the blinking patterns of the status LED.

3. The battery can be stored in the charging hub after charging. Press and hold the battery release button to remove the corresponding battery from the charging hub.

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Using Charging Hub as a Power Bank

1. Insert one or more batteries into the charging hub. Connect an external device via the USB-C port, such as a mobile phone or remote controller.

2. Press the function button, and the status LED of the charging hub turns solid green. The battery with the lowest power level will be discharged first, followed by the remaining

batteries to be discharged sequentially.

3. To stop charging the external device, disconnect the external device from the charging hub.

• If the remaining charge of a battery is lower than 7%, the battery cannot charge the

external device.

Accumulating Power

1. Insert more than one battery into the charging hub, and press and hold the function button until the status LED turns green. The status LED of the charging hub pulses green, and the charge is transferred from the battery with the lowest power level to the battery with the highest power level.

2. To stop accumulating power, press and hold the function button until the status LED turns yellow. After stopping power accumulation, press the function button to check the power level of the batteries.

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• Power accumulation stops automatically in the following situations:

a. The receiving battery is fully charged, or the power of the output battery is lower

than 5%.

b. A charger or external device is connected to the charging hub or any battery is

inserted or withdrawn from the charging hub during power accumulation.

c. Power accumulation is interrupted for more than 15 minutes due to abnormal

battery temperature.

• After accumulating power, charge the battery with the lowest power level as soon as possible to avoid discharge.

Status LED Descriptions

Blinking Pattern Description

—

Solid yellow

Pulses green

—

Solid green

Blinks yellow

—

Solid red

The charging hub is idle

Charging the battery or accumulating power

All batteries fully charged or supplying power to external devices

Temperature of the batteries is too low or too high (no further operation needed)

Power supply error or battery error (remove and reinsert the batteries or unplug and plug in the charger)

Battery Protection Mechanisms

The battery level LEDs can display battery protection notifications triggered by abnormal charging conditions.

Battery Protection Mechanisms

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Status

LED2 blinks twice per second Overcurrent detected

LED2 blinks three times per second

LED3 blinks twice per second Overcharge detected

LED3 blinks three times per second

LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low

LED4 blinks three times per second

If any of the battery protection mechanisms are activated, unplug the charger, and plug it in again to resume charging. If the charging temperature is abnormal, wait for it to return to normal. The battery will automatically resume charging without the need to unplug and plug the charger again.

Short circuit detected

Over-voltage charger detected

Charging temperature is too high

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Inserting the Intelligent Flight Battery

Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment of the aircraft. Make sure the battery is fully inserted with a clicking sound, which indicates the battery buckles are securely fastened.

Removing the Intelligent Flight Battery

Press the battery buckles on the sides of the battery to remove it from the compartment.

• DO NOT insert or remove the battery while the aircraft is powered on.

• Make sure the battery is mounted securely.

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Gimbal and Camera

Gimbal Prole

The 3-axis gimbal stabilizes the camera, allowing you to capture clear and steady images and

videos at high ight speed. The gimbal has a control tilt range of -90˚ to +60˚ and a control pan

range of -5° to +5°.

60°

-5°

-90°

0°

5°

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the tilt of the gimbal. Alternatively, do so through the camera view in DJI Fly. Press and hold the screen until the gimbal adjustment bar appears. Drag the bar up or down to control the tilt and left or right to control the pan.

Gimbal Operation Mode

Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the dierent operation modes in DJI Fly.

Follow Mode:

mode is suitable for shooting stills.

FPV Mode:

to provide a rst-person ying experience.

• DO NOT tap or knock the gimbal after the aircraft is powered on. Launch the aircraft

from open and at ground to protect the gimbal during takeo.

• After installing the wide-angle lens, make sure the gimbal is level and forward before

takeo, so that the aircraft can correctly detect the installation status of the wide-angle

lens. The gimbal will be level when the aircraft is powered on, if the gimbal rotates, recenter the gimbal using the remote controller or DJI Fly as follows:

a. Tap Recenter Gimbal on the Settings > Control page of DJI Fly.

b. Press the Fn button (DJI RC-N2) or the Customizable C1 Button (DJI RC 2) on the

• Pano and Asteroid functions will not be available after the wide-angle lens is installed.

• Precision elements in the gimbal may be damaged by a collision or impact, which may cause the gimbal to function abnormally.

• Avoid getting dust or sand on the gimbal, especially in the gimbal motors.

the angle of the gimbal remains stable relative to the horizontal plane. This

When the aircraft is ying forward, the gimbal rolls in sync with the rolling aircraft

remote controller. The default function is recentering the gimbal or pointing the gimbal downward, which can be customized.

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• A gimbal motor may enter protection mode if the gimbal is obstructed by other objects when the aircraft is put on uneven ground or on grass, or if the gimbal experiences an excessive external force, such as during a collision.

• DO NOT apply external force to the gimbal after the aircraft is powered on.

• DO NOT add any extra payload other than an ocial accessory to the gimbal, as this may cause the gimbal to function abnormally or lead to permanent motor damage.

• Remove the gimbal protector before powering on the aircraft. Attach the gimbal protector when the aircraft is not in use.

• Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The gimbal will recover full functionality once it is dry.

Camera Prole

DJI Air 3 features a dual-camera system which consists of a wide-angle camera and a medium

tele camera, suitable for dierent shooting scenarios.

The wide-angle camera boasts a 1/1.3-in CMOS sensor with 48MP effective pixels. With an

aperture of f/1.7 and an equivalent focal length of 24 mm, the wide-angle camera can shoot from 1 m to innity and can take 4K 60fps videos and 48MP photos. In addition, it supports up

to 3x zoom.

The medium tele camera boasts a 1/1.3-in CMOS sensor with 48MP eective pixels. With an aperture of f/2.8 and an equivalent focal length of 70 mm, the medium tele camera can shoot from 3 m to innity and can take 4K 60fps videos and 48MP photos. In addition, it supports up

to 9x zoom.

• DO NOT expose the camera lens in an environment with laser beams, such as a laser show, or point the camera at intense light sources for an extended period, such as the sun on a clear day, in order to avoid damaging the sensor.

• Make sure the temperature and humidity are suitable for the camera during use and storage.

• Use a lens cleanser to clean the lens to avoid damage or poor image quality.

• DO NOT block any ventilation holes on the camera as the heat generated may damage the device and injure the user.

• The cameras may not focus correctly in the following situations:

a. Shooting dark objects far away.

b. Shooting objects with repeating identical patterns and textures or objects without

clear patterns or textures.

c. Shooting shiny or reective objects (such as street lighting and glass). d. Shooting ashing objects.

e. Shooting fast-moving objects.

f. When the aircraft/gimbal is moving fast.

g. Shooting objects with varying distances in the focus range.

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Storing and Exporting Photos and Videos

Storing Photos and Videos

DJI Air 3 has 8 GB of built-in storage and supports the use of a microSD card to store your

photos and videos. A SDXC, or UHS-I microSD card is required due to the fast read and write speeds necessary for high-resolution video data. Refer to the Specications section for more

information about recommended microSD cards.

Exporting Photos and Videos

• Use QuickTransfer to export the footage to a mobile device.

• Connect the aircraft to a computer using a data cable, export the footage in the built-in storage of the aircraft or in the microSD card mounted on the aircraft. The aircraft does not need to be powered on during the exporting process.

• Remove the microSD card from the aircraft and insert it into a card reader, and export the footage in the microSD card through the card reader.

• DO NOT remove the microSD card from the aircraft when taking photos or videos. Otherwise, the microSD card may be damaged.

• To ensure the stability of the camera system, single video recordings are limited to 30 minutes.

• Check camera settings before use to ensure they are congured correctly.

• Before shooting important photos or videos, shoot a few images to test whether the camera is operating correctly.

• Make sure to power o the aircraft correctly. Otherwise, the camera parameters will

not be saved, and any recorded videos may be aected. DJI is not responsible for any

loss caused by an image or video recorded in a way that is not machine-readable.

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QuickTransfer

DJI Air 3 can connect directly to mobile devices via Wi-Fi, enabling users to download photos and videos from the aircraft to the mobile device through DJI Fly without using the remote controller. Users can enjoy faster and more convenient downloads with a transmission rate of up to 30 MB/s.

Usage

Method 1: mobile device is not connected to the remote controller

1. Power on the aircraft and wait until the self-diagnostic tests of the aircraft are complete.

2. Make sure Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled on the mobile device. Launch DJI Fly and a prompt will appear to connect to the aircraft.

3. Tap Connect. Once successfully connected, the files on the aircraft can be accessed and

downloaded at high speed. When connecting the mobile device to the aircraft for the rst time, press and hold the power button of the aircraft for two seconds to conrm.

Method 2: mobile device is connected to the remote controller

1. Make sure that the aircraft is connected to the mobile device via the remote controller and

the motors are o.

2. Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on the mobile device.

3. Launch DJI Fly, enter playback, and tap aircraft to download at high speed.

in the upper right corner to access the les on the

• DJI RC 2 does not support QuickTransfer.

• The maximum download rate can only be achieved in countries and regions where

the 5.8 GHz frequency is permitted by laws and regulations, when using devices that support 5.8 GHz frequency band and Wi-Fi connection, and in an environment without interference or obstruction. If 5.8 GHz is not allowed by local regulations (such as in Japan), or the mobile device of the user does not support the 5.8 GHz frequency band,

or the environment has severe interference, then QuickTransfer will use the 2.4 GHz

frequency band and its maximum download rate will reduce to 6 MB/s.

• Make sure that Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and location services are enabled on the mobile device before using QuickTransfer.

• When using QuickTransfer, it is not necessary to enter the Wi-Fi password on the settings page of the mobile device in order to connect. Launch DJI Fly and a prompt will appear to connect the aircraft.

• Use QuickTransfer in an unobstructed environment with no interference and stay away from sources of interference such as wireless routers, Bluetooth speakers, or headphones.

Remote Controller

This section describes the features of the remote controller and includes instructions for controlling the aircraft and the camera.

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DJI RC 2

The DJI RC 2 remote controller features O4 video transmission when used with DJI Air 3, and

works at 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz, and 5.1 GHz frequency bands. It is capable of selecting the best

transmission channel automatically and can transmit 1080p 60fps HD live view from the aircraft

to the remote controller at a distance of up to 20 km (12.4 mi) (compliant with FCC standards, and measured in a wide open area without interference). Equipped with a 5.5-in touchscreen (1920×1080 pixel resolution) and a wide range of controls and customizable buttons, DJI RC 2

enables users to easily control the aircraft and remotely change the aircraft settings. DJI RC 2

comes with many other functions such as built-in GNSS (GPS+Galileo+BeiDou), Bluetooth and

Wi-Fi connection.

The remote controller has detachable control sticks, built-in speakers, a 32GB internal storage, and supports the use of a microSD card for additional storage needs.

The 6200mAh 22.32Wh battery provides the remote controller a maximum operating time of three hours.

• The 5.1 GHz band can be used only in countries and regions where it is permitted by local laws and regulations.

Operation

Powering On/O

Press the power button once to check the current battery level.

Press once then press again and hold to power the remote controller on or o.

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Charging the Battery

Connect a charger to the USB-C port on the remote controller. It takes approximately 1 hour

and 30 minutes to fully charge the remote controller (with a 9V/3A USB charger).

Controlling the Gimbal and Camera

Focus/Shutter Button:

take a photo.

Record Button:

Camera Control Dial:

adjust the focal length, EV, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.

Gimbal Dial:

control the tilt of the gimbal.

press halfway down to auto-focus and press all the way down to

press once to start or stop recording.

use to adjust the zoom by default. The dial function can be set to

Gimbal Dial

Record Button

Camera Control Dial

Focus/Shutter Button

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Controlling the Aircraft

Three preprogrammed modes (Mode 1, Mode 2, and Mode 3) are available and custom modes can be congured in the DJI Fly app.

Mode 1

Mode 2

Mode 3

Left Stick

Left Stick Right Stick

Forward

Backward

Turn RightTurn Left

Down

Turn RightTurn Left

Forward

Right Stick

Down

RightLeft

Forward

Backward

RightLeft

Backward

RightLeft

Down

Turn RightTurn Left

The default control mode of the remote controller is Mode 2. In this manual, Mode 2 is used as an example to illustrate how to use the control sticks.

• Stick Neutral/Center Point: control sticks are in the center.

• Moving the control stick: the control stick is pushed away from the center position.

Remote

Controller

(Mode 2)

Aircraft Remarks

Throttle Stick:

changes the altitude of the aircraft.

• Push the stick up to ascend and push down to descend.

• The aircraft hovers in place if the stick is in the center.

• The more the stick is pushed away from the center, the faster the aircraft changes elevation.

Use the left stick to take off when the motors are spinning at an idle speed. Push the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected changes in altitude.

Yaw Stick:

controls the orientation of the aircraft.

• Push the stick left to rotate the aircraft counterclockwise and right to rotate the aircraft clockwise.

• The aircraft hovers in place if the stick is in the center.

• The more the stick is pushed away from the center, the faster the aircraft rotates.

Pitch Stick:

change the pitch of the aircraft.

• Push the stick up to y forward and down to y backward.

• The aircraft hovers in place if the stick is in the center.

• The more the stick is pushed away from the center, the faster the aircraft moves.

Roll Stick:

changes the roll of the aircraft.

• Push the stick left to y left and right to y right.

• The aircraft hovers in place if the stick is in the center.

• The more the stick is pushed away from the center, the faster the aircraft moves.

moving the left stick up or down

moving the left stick to the left or right

moving the right stick up and down to

moving the right stick to the left or right

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Flight Mode Switch

Toggle the switch to select the desired ight mode.

Position Flight Mode

S Sport Mode

N Normal Mode

C Cine Mode

CNS

Flight Pause/RTH Button

Press once to make the aircraft brake and hover in place. Press and hold the button until the remote controller beeps and starts RTH, and the aircraft will return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel RTH and regain control of the aircraft.

Customizable Buttons

Go to Settings in DJI Fly and select Control to set the functions of the customizable C1 and C2 buttons.

Customizable Button C2

Customizable Button C1

Remote Controller LEDs

Status LED

Blinking Pattern Descriptions

—

Solid red Disconnected from the aircraft.

Blinking red The battery level of the aircraft is low.

—

Solid green Connected with the aircraft.

Blinking blue The remote controller is linking to an aircraft.

—

Solid yellow Firmware update failed.

—

Solid blue Firmware update successful.

Blinking yellow The battery level of the remote controller is low.

Blinking cyan Control sticks not centered.

Battery Level LEDs

Blinking Pattern Battery Level

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51%-75%

26%-50%

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Remote Controller Alert

The remote controller beeps when there is an error or warning. Pay attention when prompts appear on the touchscreen or in DJI Fly. Slide down from the top of the screen and select Mute to disable all alerts, or slide the volume bar to 0 to disable some alerts.

The remote controller sounds an alert during RTH. The alert cannot be canceled. The remote

controller sounds an alert when the battery level of the remote controller is low (6% to 10%).

A low battery level alert can be canceled by pressing the power button. The critical low battery

level alert, which is triggered when the battery level is less than 5%, cannot be canceled.

Optimal Transmission Zone

The signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable when the antennas are positioned in relation to the aircraft as illustrated below.

The optimal transmission range is where the antennas face toward the aircraft and the angle between the antennas and the back of the remote controller is 180° or 270°.

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• DO NOT use other wireless devices operating at the same frequency as the remote

controller. Otherwise, the remote controller will experience interference.

• A prompt will be displayed in DJI Fly if the transmission signal is weak during flight. Adjust the antennas to make sure that the aircraft is in the optimal transmission range

Linking the Remote Controller

The remote controller is already linked to the aircraft when purchased together as a combo. Otherwise, follow the steps below to link the remote controller and the aircraft after activation.

1. Power on the aircraft and the remote controller.

2. Launch DJI Fly.

3. In camera view, tap status LED of the remote controller blinks blue and the remote controller beeps.

4. Press and hold the power button of the aircraft for more than four seconds. The aircraft

beeps twice after a short beep, and its battery level LEDs blink in sequence to indicate it is

ready to link. The remote controller will beep twice, and its status LED will turn solid green to indicate linking is successful.

and select Control and then Re-pair to Aircraft. During linking, the

• Make sure the remote controller is within 0.5 m of the aircraft during the linking.

• The remote controller will automatically unlink from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the same aircraft.

• Turn o Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for optimal video transmission.

• Fully charge the remote controller before each ight. The remote controller sounds an alert when the battery level is low.

• If the remote controller is powered on and not in use for five minutes, an alert will sound. After six minutes, the remote controller automatically powers off. Move the control sticks or press any button to cancel the alert.

• Fully charge the battery at least once every three months to maintain the battery’s health.

• DO NOT operate the aircraft when the light condition is too bright or too dark using the

remote controller to monitor ight. User is responsible for the correct adjustment of display brightness and shall take care of direct sunshine onto the screen during ight

operation.

Operating the Touchscreen

Home

Operations

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Slide from the left or right to the center of the screen to return to the previous screen.

Slide down from the top of the screen to open the status bar when in DJI Fly.

The status bar displays the time, Wi-Fi signal, battery level of the remote controller, etc.

Slide up from the bottom of the screen to return to DJI Fly.

×2

Slide down twice from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings when in DJI Fly.

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Quick Settings

1. Notications

Tap to check system notications.

2. System Settings

Tap to access system settings and configure settings such as Bluetooth, volume, and network. Users can also view the Guide to learn more about the controls and status LEDs.

3. Shortcuts

: tap to enable or disable Wi-Fi. Hold to enter settings and then connect to or add a Wi-Fi

network.

: tap to enable or disable Bluetooth. Hold to enter settings and connect with nearby

Bluetooth devices.

: tap to enable Airplane mode. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth will be disabled.

: tap to turn o system notications and disable all alerts.

: tap to start recording the screen.

: tap to take a screenshot.

4. Adjusting Brightness

Slide the bar to adjust the screen brightness.

5. Adjusting Volume

Slide the bar to adjust the volume.

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Calibrating the Compass

The compass may need to be calibrated after the remote controller is used in areas with electromagnetic interference. A warning prompt will appear if the compass of the remote

controller requires calibration. Tap the warning prompt to start calibrating. In other cases,

follow the steps below to calibrate the remote controller.

1. Power on the remote controller, and enter Quick Settings.

2. Select System Settings

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass.

4. A prompt will be displayed when the calibration is successful.

, scroll down, and tap Compass.

DJI RC-N2

The DJI RC-N2 remote controller features O4 video transmission when used with DJI Air 3, works

at 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz and 5.1 GHz frequency bands. The remote controller is capable of selecting

the best transmission channel automatically and can transmit 1080p 60fps HD live view from

the aircraft to DJI Fly on a mobile device (depending on mobile device performance) at a maximum transmission range of 20 km (12.4 mi) (compliant with FCC standards, and measured in a wide open area without interference). Users can control the aircraft and change the settings

easily within this range.

The built-in battery has a capacity of 5200 mAh and power of 18.72 Wh that supports a

maximum run time of six hours (when not charging the mobile device).

• 5.1 GHz can be used only in countries and regions where it is permitted by local laws and regulations.

Operation

Powering On/O

Press the power button once to check the current battery level. If the battery level is too low, recharge before use.

Press once then press again and hold for two seconds to power the remote controller on or o.

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Charging the Battery

Use a USB-C cable to connect a USB charger to the USB-C port of the remote controller.

Controlling the Gimbal and Camera

1. Shutter/Record Button:

2. Photo/Video Toggle:

3. Gimbal Dial:

for controlling the tilt of the gimbal.

4. Customizable Button:

dial to zoom in or out.

press once to take a photo or to start or stop recording.

press once to switch between photo and video mode.

press and hold the customizable button and then use the gimbal

Customizable Button

Gimbal Dial

Shutter/Record Button

Photo/Video Toggle

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Controlling the Aircraft

Three preprogrammed modes (Mode 1, Mode 2, and Mode 3) are available and custom modes can be congured in the DJI Fly app.

Mode 1

Mode 2

Mode 3

Left Stick

Left Stick Right Stick

Forward

Backward

Turn RightTurn Left

Down

Turn RightTurn Left

Forward

Right Stick

Down

RightLeft

Forward

Backward

RightLeft

Backward

RightLeft

Down

Turn RightTurn Left

The default control mode of the remote controller is Mode 2. In this manual, Mode 2 is used as an example to illustrate how to use the control sticks.

• Stick Neutral/Center Point: control sticks are in the center.

• Moving the control stick: the control stick is pushed away from the center position.

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Aircraft Remarks

Throttle Stick:

the altitude of the aircraft.

• Push the stick up to ascend and push down to descend.

• The aircraft hovers in place if the stick is in the center.

• The more the stick is pushed away from the center, the faster the aircraft changes elevation.

Use the left stick to take o when the motors are spinning

at an idle speed. Push the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected changes in altitude.

Yaw Stick:

the orientation of the aircraft.

• Push the stick left to rotate the aircraft counterclockwise and right to rotate the aircraft clockwise.

• The aircraft hovers in place if the stick is in the center.

• The more the stick is pushed away from the center, the faster the aircraft rotates.

Pitch Stick:

the pitch of the aircraft.

• Push the stick up to y forward and down to y backward.

• The aircraft hovers in place if the stick is in the center.

• The more the stick is pushed away from the center, the faster the aircraft moves

Roll Stick:

changes the roll of the aircraft.

• Push the stick left to y left and right to y right.

• The aircraft hovers in place if the stick is in the center.

• The more the stick is pushed away from the center, the faster the aircraft moves.

moving the left stick up or down changes

moving the left stick to the left or right controls

moving the right stick up and down to change

moving the right stick to the left or right

Flight Mode Switch

Toggle the switch to select the desired ight mode.

Position Flight Mode

S Sport Mode

N Normal Mode

C Cine Mode

CNS

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Flight Pause/RTH Button

Press once to make the aircraft brake and hover in place. Press and hold the button until the remote controller beeps and starts RTH, the aircraft will return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel RTH and to regain control of the aircraft.

Customizable Button

To customize the function of this button, go to Settings in DJI Fly and select Control.

Remote Controller Alert

The remote controller sounds an alert during RTH. The alert cannot be canceled. The remote

controller sounds an alert when the battery level of the remote controller is 6% to 10%. A low

battery level alert can be canceled by pressing the power button. The critical low battery level

alert, which is triggered when the battery level is less than 5%, cannot be cancelled.

The battery level LEDs will start blinking slowly after disconnecting with the aircraft. DJI Fly will prompt warning after disconnecting with the aircraft.

Optimal Transmission Zone

The signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable when the remote controller is positioned towards the aircraft as depicted below.

Optimal Transmission Zone

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Linking the Remote Controller

The remote controller is already linked to the aircraft when purchased together as a combo. Otherwise, follow the steps below to link the remote controller and the aircraft after activation.

1. Power on the aircraft and the remote controller.

2. Connect a mobile device to the remote controller, and Launch DJI Fly.

3. In camera view, tap

4. Press and hold the power button of the aircraft for more than four seconds. The aircraft will beep once when it is ready to link. After the linking is successful, the aircraft will beep twice and the battery level LEDs of the remote controller will appear on and solid.

• Make sure the remote controller is within 0.5 m of the aircraft during the linking.

• The remote controller will automatically unlink from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the same aircraft.

• Turn o Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for optimal video transmission.

and select Control and then Re-pair to Aircraft.

• Fully charge the remote controller before each ight. The remote controller sounds an alert when the battery level is low.

• If the remote controller is powered on and not in use for ve minutes, an alert will

sound. After six minutes, the remote controller automatically powers o. Move the

control sticks or press any button to cancel the alert.

• Adjust the mobile device holder to make sure your mobile device is secure.

• Fully charge the battery at least once every three months to maintain the battery’s health.

• DO NOT operate the aircraft when the light condition is too bright or too dark using mobile phone to monitor flight. User is responsible for the correct adjustment of display brightness and shall take care of direct sunshine onto the screen during

ight operation.

• Make sure to use a mobile device together with the DJI RC-N2 remote controller to

control the aircraft. If the mobile device turns o for any reason, land the aircraft as

soon as possible for safety.

DJI Fly App

This section introduces the main functions of the DJI Fly app.

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DJI Fly App

Home

• The interface and functions of DJI Fly may vary as the software version is updated. Actual usage experience is based on the software version used.

Launch DJI Fly and enter the Home screen to use the following features:

• Search for tutorial videos, user manuals, Fly Spots, ight tips, and more.

• Check regulatory requirements of dierent regions and gain information on Fly Spots.

• View photos and videos from the aircraft album or footage that has been saved on the local device, or explore more shared footage from SkyPixel.

• Log in with your DJI account to check your account information.

• Get after-sales service and support.

• Update firmware, download offline maps, access the Find My Drone feature, visit the DJI Forum and DJI Store, and more.

Camera View

Button Descriptions

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1. Flight Mode

N Mode:

2. System Status Bar

In Flight:

displays the current ight mode.

displays aircraft ight status and various warning messages.

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3. Battery Information

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displays the current battery level and remaining ight time. Tap to view more

information about the battery.

4. Video Downlink Signal Strength

displays the video downlink signal strength between the aircraft and the remote

controller.

5. Vision System Status

the left side of the icon indicates the status of the horizontal vision system and the

right side of the icon indicates the status of the upward and downward vision systems. The icon is white when the vision system is working normally and turns red when the vision system is unavailable.

6. GNSS Status

displays the current GNSS signal strength. Tap to check the GNSS signal status. The

Home Point can be updated when the icon is white, which indicates the GNSS signal is strong.

7. Settings

: tap to view or set parameters for safety, control, camera, and transmission. Refer to

the Settings section for more information.

8. Shooting Modes

Photo: Single, AEB, Burst Shooting, and Time Shot.

Video: Normal, Night, and Slow Motion.

MasterShots: drag-select a subject. The aircraft will record while executing

dierent maneuvers in sequence and keep the subject in the center of the frame.

A short cinematic video will be generated afterwards.

QuickShots: Dronie, Rocket, Circle, Helix, Boomerang, and Asteroid.

Hyperlapse: Free, Circle, Course Lock, and Waypoints.

Pano: Sphere, 180°, Wide Angle, and Vertical. The aircraft will automatically take several photos and synthesize a panoramic photo based on the selected panoramic photo type.

• The Night video mode provides better noise reduction and cleaner footage, supports up to 12800 ISO.

• The Night video mode currently supports 4K 24/25/30fps and 1080P 24/25/30fps.

• SmartShots is not supported in Night video mode.

9. Camera Switch Button

Tap

to switch to medium tele camera, tap again to change the zoom ratio. Tap x to

switch to the wide-angle camera, tap again to change the zoom ratio.

Tap and hold

or x to bring up the zoom bar to adjust the digital zoom. Use two ngers

on the screen to zoom in or out.

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• When zooming in or out, the larger the zoom ratio, the slower the aircraft will rotate to achieve a smooth view.

10. Shutter/Record Button

: tap to take a photo or to start or stop recording a video.

11. Focus Button

tap to switch between AF and MF. Tap and hold the icon to bring up the focus bar

AF/MF:

to adjust the focus.

12. Playback

: tap to enter playback and preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured.

13. Camera Modes Switch

: tap to switch between Auto and Pro mode. Dierent parameters can be set in dierent

modes.

14. Shooting Parameters

RES&FP

: displays the current shootings parameters. Tap to access parameter settings.

4K 60

15. Storage Information

torag

: displays the remaining number of photos or video recording time of the current

1:30:3

storage. Tap to view the available capacity of the internal storage or the microSD card.

16. Flight Telemetry

Displays the distance between the aircraft and the Home Point, height from the Home Point, aircraft horizontal speed, and aircraft vertical speed.

17. Map/Altitude Indicator/Vision Assist

: tap to expand to the mini map, and tap the center of the mini map to switch from the

camera view to the map view. The mini map can be switched to the attitude indicator.

• Mini Map: displays the map in the bottom left corner of the screen so that the user can simultaneously check the camera view, the real-time position and orientation of the

aircraft and the remote controller, the Home Point location, and ight paths, etc.

Locked to North

Smart Scale

Switch to Attitude Indicator

Collapse

Locked to North North is locked on the map with North pointing upward in the map

view. Tap to switch from Lock to North to the remote controller orientation where the map rotates when the remote controller changes the orientation.

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Smart Scale tap the +/- icon to slightly zoom in or out.

Switch to Attitude Indicator

tap to switch from the mini map to the attitude indicator.

Collapse tap to minimize the map.

• Attitude Indicator: displays the attitude indicator in the bottom left corner of the screen so that the user can simultaneously check the camera view, the relative location and orientation of the aircraft and the remote controller, the Home Point location, and the aircraft horizontal attitude information, etc. The attitude indicator supports displaying the aircraft or the remote controller as the center.

Aircraft Orientation

Switch to the remote

controller as the center

Remote controller

Collapse

Home Point

Aircraft Horizontal Attitude

Switch to the Vision Assist

Switch to the aircraft

as the center

Remote Controller as the CenterAircraft as the Center

Switch to the aircraft/remote

Tap to switch to aircraft/remote controller as the center of the attitude

indicator. controller as the center

Aircraft Orientation

Indicates the aircraft orientation. When the aircraft is displayed as the

center of the attitude indicator and the user is changing the aircraft

orientation, all the other elements on the attitude indicator will rotate

around the aircraft icon. The arrow direction of the aircraft icon stays

unchanged.

Aircraft Horizontal Attitude

Indicates the aircraft horizontal attitude information (including pitch

and roll). The deep cyan area is horizontal and in the center of the

attitude indicator when the aircraft hovers in place. If not, it indicates

that the wind is changing the aircraft attitude. Fly with caution. The

deep cyan area changes in real time based on the aircraft horizontal

attitude.

Switch to the

Tap to switch from the altitude indicator to the vision assist view. Vision Assist

Collapse Tap to minimize the attitude indicator.

Home Point The location of the Home Point. To manually control the aircraft to

return home, adjust the aircraft orientation to point towards the Home

Point rst.

Remote Controller

The dot indicates the remote controller location, while the arrow on

the dot indicates the remote controller orientation. Adjust the remote

controller orientation during the ight to make sure the arrow points

towards the aircraft icon for optimal signal transmission.

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• Vision Assist: the vision assist view, powered by the horizontal vision system, changes

the horizontal speed direction (forward, backward, left, and right) to help users navigate and observe obstacles during ight.

Vision Assist View

Direction

Horizontal Speed of

the Aircraft

Collapse

Horizontal Speed of the Aircraft

The direction of the line indicates the current horizontal direction of the aircraft, and the length of the line indicates

Max

Locked

Switch to the Mini Map

the horizontal speed of the aircraft.

Vision Assist View Direction

Switch to the Mini Map

Collapse

Max

Locked

Indicates the direction of the vision assist view. Tap and hold to lock the direction.

Tap to switch from the vision assist view to the mini map.

Tap to minimize the vision assist view.

Tap to maximize the vision assist view.

Indicates that the direction of the vision assist view is locked. Tap to cancel the lock.

18. Auto Takeo/Landing/RTH

/ : tap the icon. When the prompt appears, press and hold the button to initiate auto

takeo or landing.

: tap to initiate Smart RTH and have the aircraft return to the last recorded Home Point.

19. Waypoint Flight

: tap to enable/disable Waypoint Flight.

20. Back

: tap to return to the home screen.

Screen Shortcuts

Gimbal Angle Adjustment

Press and hold on the screen to bring up the gimbal adjustment bar to adjust the gimbal angle.

Focus/Spot Metering

Tap on the screen to enable focus or spot metering. Focus or spot metering will display

dierently depending on the shooting mode, focus mode, exposure mode, and spot metering

mode.

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After using spot metering:

• Drag

next to the box up and down to adjust the EV (exposure value).

• Press and hold the box on the screen to lock the exposure. To unlock the exposure, tap and hold on the screen again or tap on other area of the screen.

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Settings

Safety

• Flight Assistance

Obstacle Avoidance Action

Bypassing Options Select Normal or Nifty mode when using Bypass.

Display Radar Map When enabled, the real-time obstacle detection radar map will be

• Return to Home (RTH): set Advanced RTH, Auto RTH Altitude, and to update the Home Point.

• AR Settings: enable display of AR Home Point, AR RTH Route, and AR Aircraft Shadow.

• Flight Protection: set the max altitude and the max distance for ights.

• Sensors: view the IMU and compass statuses and start calibration if necessary.

• Battery: tap to view battery information such as battery cell status, serial number, and number of times charged.

• Auxiliary LED: tap to set the auxiliary LED to auto, on, or o. DO NOT turn on the Auxiliary

LED before takeo.

• Aircraft Front Arm LEDs: tap to set the aircraft front arm LEDs to auto or on. In auto mode,

the aircraft front LEDs will be disabled during shooting to ensure the quality is not aected.

• Unlock GEO Zone: tap to view information about unlocking GEO Zones.

• Find My Drone: this feature helps to nd the location of the aircraft, either by enabling the aircraft LEDs, beeping, or by using the map.

• Advanced Safety Settings

Signal Lost The behavior of the aircraft when the remote controller signal is lost

Emergency Propeller Stop

Omnidirectional vision system is enabled after setting Obstacle Avoidance Action to Bypass or Brake. The aircraft cannot sense obstacles if Obstacle Avoidance is disabled.

displayed.

can be set to RTH, Descend, or Hover.

Emergency Only indicates that the motors can only be stopped

by performing a combination stick command (CSC) for at least 2

seconds mid-flight in an emergency situation such as if there is a collision, a motor has stalled, the aircraft is rolling in the air, or the

aircraft is out of control and is ascending or descending very quickly. Anytime indicates that the motors can be stopped mid-ight anytime

once user performs a CSC.

Stopping the motors mid-ight will cause the aircraft to crash.

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Vision Positioning and Obstacle Sensing

When Vision Positioning and Obstacle Sensing are disabled, the aircraft relies only on GNSS to hover, omnidirectional obstacle sensing is unavailable, and the aircraft will not automatically decelerate during descent close to the ground. Extra caution is

required when Vision Positioning and Obstacle Sensing are disabled.

Vision Positioning and Obstacle Sensing can be temporarily disabled in clouds and fog or when an obstacle is detected when landing. Keep Vision Positioning and Obstacle Sensing enabled in regular

ight scenarios. Vision Positioning and Obstacle Sensing are enabled

by default after restarting the aircraft.

Vision Positioning and Obstacle Sensing are only available when

flying manually and are unavailable in modes such as RTH, auto landing, and Intelligent Flight Mode.

AirSense An alert will appear in DJI Fly when a manned aircraft is detected if

AirSense is enabled. Read the disclaimer in the DJI Fly prompt before using AirSense.

Control

• Aircraft Settings

Units Can be set to metric or imperial.

Subject Scanning When enabled, the aircraft automatically scans and displays

subjects in the camera view (only available for single-shot and normal video modes).

Gain and Expo Tuning Supports the gain and expo settings to be fine-tuned for the

aircraft and the gimbal in dierent ight modes, including the

max horizontal speed, max ascent speed, max descent speed, max angular velocity, yaw smoothness, brake sensitivity, expo, and the gimbal max tilt control speed and tilt smoothness.

• When releasing the control stick, an increased brake sensitivity reduces the braking distance of the aircraft, while a decreased brake sensitivity increases the braking distance. Fly with caution.

• Gimbal Settings: tap to set the gimbal mode, perform gimbal calibration, and recenter or move the gimbal downward.

• Remote Controller Settings: tap to set the function of the customizable button, calibrate the remote controller, switch control stick modes. Make sure to understand the operations of a stick mode before changing the control stick mode.

• Flight Tutorial: view the ight tutorial.

• Re-pair to Aircraft (Link): tap to start linking when the aircraft is not linked to the remote controller.

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Camera

• Camera Parameter Settings: displays dierent settings according to the shooting mode.

Shooting Modes Settings

Photo Mode Format, Aspect Ratio, Resolution

Record Mode Color, Coding Format, Video Subtitles

MasterShots Color, Coding Format, Video Subtitles

QuickShots Color, Coding Format, Video Subtitles

Hyperlapse Photo Type, Shot Frame

Pano Photo Type

• General Settings

Anti-Flicker When enabled, the footage icker caused by the light source will

be reduced when shooting in environments with lights.

In Pro mode, anti-flicker will only take effect when shutter

speed and ISO are set to auto.

Histogram When enabled, users can check the screen to view whether the

exposure is appropriate.

Peaking Level When enabled in MF mode, the objects in focus will be outlined

in red. The higher the peaking level, the thicker the outline.

Overexposure Warning When enabled, the overexposure area will be identified with

diagonal lines.

Gridlines Enable gridlines such as diagonal lines, nine-square grids, and

center point.

White Balance Set to auto, or manually adjust the color temperature.

• Storage

Storage Store the recorded les to the microSD card on the aircraft or

the internal storage of the aircraft.

DJI Air 3 has an internal storage of 8 GB.

Custom Folder Naming When changed, a new folder will be automatically created on the

aircraft storage to store future les.

Custom File Naming When changed, the new name will be applied to future les on

the aircraft storage.

Cache When Recording When enabled, the liveview on the remote controller will be

stored in the remote controller storage when recording video.

Max Video Cache Capacity

• Reset Camera Settings: tap to restore camera parameters to the default settings.

100

When the cache limit is reached, the earliest caches will be automatically deleted.

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Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Using this Manual

Legend

Read Before the First Flight

Video Tutorials

Download the DJI Fly App

Download DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series)

Introduction

Feature Highlights

Using for the First Time

Preparing the Aircraft

Preparing the Remote Controller

Activating the DJI Air 3 Aircraft

Binding the Aircraft and Remote Controller

Updating Firmware

Diagram

Aircraft

DJI RC 2 Remote Controller

DJI RC-N2 Remote Controller

Flight Safety

Flight Environment Requirements

Operating the Aircraft Responsibly

Flight Limits

GEO (Geospatial Environment Online) System

Flight Limits

Unlocking GEO Zones

Pre-Flight Checklist

Basic Flight

Starting/Stopping the Motors

Controlling the Aircraft

Video Suggestions and Tips

Intelligent Flight Mode

SmartShots

MasterShots

QuickShots

Hyperlapse

Waypoint Flight

Cruise Control

Aircraft

Flight Modes

Aircraft Status Indicator

Return to Home

Advanced RTH

Landing Protection

Precision Landing

Vision Systems and Three-Dimensional Infrared Sensing System

Detection Range

Using the Vision Systems

Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems (APAS)

Landing Protection

Vision Assist

Collision Warning

Flight Recorder

Propellers

Attaching the Propellers

Detaching the Propellers

Intelligent Flight Battery

Battery Features

Using the Battery

Charging the Battery

Inserting the Intelligent Flight Battery

Removing the Intelligent Flight Battery

Gimbal and Camera

Gimbal Operation Mode

Storing and Exporting Photos and Videos

QuickTransfer

Usage

Remote Controller

DJI RC 2

Operation

Remote Controller LEDs

Remote Controller Alert

Optimal Transmission Zone

Linking the Remote Controller

Operating the Touchscreen

Advanced Features

DJI RC-N2