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WarningImportantHints and TipsReference
Before Flight
The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your
Inspire 2.
1. In the Box
2. Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer
3. Quick Start Guide
4. Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines
5. User Manual
Watching all the tutorial videos and reading the Disclaimer before flight is recommended.
Afterwards, prepare for your rst ight by using the Quick Start Guide. Refer to this manual for more
comprehensive information.
Watch the video tutorials
Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to use Inspire 2 correctly and safely:
http://www.dji.com/inspire-2/info#video
Download the DJI GOTM 4 app
Download and install the DJI GO 4 app before use. Scan the QR code or visit
“https://m.dji.net/djigo4” to download the app.
For the best experience, use mobile device with Android V 4.4 or above. Requires iOS 9.0 or later.
This chapter describes the features of
Inspire 2, instructs you to assemble the
aircraft and explains the components on
the aircraft and remote controllers.
The Inspire 2 is a powerful aerial film making system with class leading agility and speed,
redundancy features for maximum reliability, and new, smart features that make capturing complex
shots easy. The camera unit is now independent from image processor so that you have the
exibility to choose the perfect gimbal and camera system for each of your scenes. Dual frequency
support in the remote controller makes the HD video downlink more efcient and more stable.
Feature Highlights
Upgraded TapyTM and ActiveTrackTM commands in the DJI GO 4 app, the Inspire 2 ies anywhere
visible on-screen with a tap and tracks moving subjects effortlessly.
Flight Controller: The flight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable flight
experience. A new ight recorder stores critical data from each ight. A system of visual sensors
enhance hovering precision when ying indoors or in environments where GPS is unavailable. Dual
IMUs and compasses design provides redundancy.
HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range (up to 4.3mi (7km)) HD downlink is powered by an
en hanced version of DJI LIGHTBRIDGETM. Support of 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz ensures a more reliable
con nection in environments with more interference.
Camera and Gimbal: The camera unit is now independent from image processor so that you
have the exibility to choose the perfect gimbal and camera system for each of your scenes. This
means that regardless of which camera you choose, you have the same powerful processing
backing it, and when using the Zenmuse X5S, the ability to capture RAW videos. Lossless video (in
CinemaDNG and ProRes format), and DNG RAW photo burst shooting will be available when DJI
CINESSD used.
Intelligent Flight Battery: The new DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells and
an advanced power management system to provide up to 25 minutes of ight with Zenmuse X5S
and 27 minutes with Zenmuse X4S.
Assemble the Aircraft
Unlocking Travel Mode
The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it to Landing Mode
before your rst ight:
1. Insert the battery pair.
2. Press the power button a minimum of ve times.
3. Unfold the landing gear to Landing Mode and power on automatically.
Mounting the Zenmuse X5S to the
aircraft (Powering off not required)
Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the
Intelligent Flight Battery" for more information .
The aircraft cannot change to Landing Mode from Travel Mode with the gimbal camera
attached.
Place the aircraft on the smooth and reective surface (e.g. table or tile) before switching between
the travel modes to the landing mode.
Keep your hands away from the transformation mechanism when unfolding the landing gear.
Make sure to press the battery remove button when removing the battery.
Please follow the steps to enter Travel Mode: Power off the aircraft and then detach the
gimbal and propellers. Continuously press the power button for at least 5 times to change
the aircraft into Travel Mode. Then press the Battery Remove Button to remove the
batteries.
Mounting the Zenmuse X5S to the Inspire 2
1. Remove the Gimbal Cap from the Zenmuse X5S.
2. Press the gimbal and camera release button on the Inspire 2. Rotate to remove the Gimbal Cap
from the Inspire 2.
3. Align the white dot on the gimbal to the red dot on Inspire 2 and insert the gimbal.
4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the locked position by aligning the red dots.
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2
3
4
Always ensure that the DJI Gimbal Connector 2.0 on the Inspire 2 is in the right position
when mounting, otherwise the camera will not mount.
Remove the lens cap when the Zenmuse X5S is in use.
Always power off the aircraft before removing the gimbal camera.
Press and hold the button to initiate Return
to Home (RTH).
[4] Control Sticks
Controls the orientation and movement of
the aircraft.
[5] Status LED
Displays the Remote Controller's system
status.
[6] Battery Level LEDs
Displays the battery level of the Remote
Controller.
[7] Power Port
Connect to the Charger to charge the battery
of the remote controller.
[8] Mobile Device Holder
Securely mounts your mobile device to the
remote controller.
[9] Antennas
Relays aircraft control and video signal.
[10] Handle Bar
8
9
1
5
2
3
4
10
6
7
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14
13
20
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[11] Control Dial (Gimbal/FPV)
Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. In gimbal’s free mode, press and hold on the C1
Button and rotate the control dial, to adjust the yaw of the gimbal. To adjust the tilt of the FPV
camera, press and hold on the C2 Button and rotate the control dial.
[12] Camera Settings Dial
Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected
to a mobile device running the DJI GO 4 app.)
[13] Record Button
Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording.
This chapter describes the features of
the Flight Controller, Vision System and
the Intelligent Flight Battery.
Aircraft
Flight Controller
The Inspire 2 ight controller features several important upgrades. Safety modes include Failsafe
and Return-to-Home. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is
lost. The ight controller can also save critical ight data from each ight to the on-board storage
device. The new ight controller also provides increased stability and a new air braking feature.
Flight Mode
Three ight modes are available. The details of each ight mode are found in the section below:
P-mode (Positioning) :
P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. The aircraft utilizes the GPS and Forward
and Downward Vision Systems to locate itself, automatically stabilize, and navigate between
obstacles. Advanced features such as TapFly and ActiveTrack are enabled in this mode.
When the Forward Vision System is enabled and lighting conditions are sufcient, the maximum
ight attitude angle is 25°. When forward obstacle sensing are disabled, the maximum ight
attitude angle is 35°.
When the GPS signal is weak and lighting conditions are too dark for the Forward and
Downward Vision Systems, the aircraft will only use its barometer for positioning to control
altitude.
Note: P-mode requires larger stick movements to achieve high speeds.
S-mode (Sport):
The aircraft is using GPS for positioning. As Forward and Downward Vision Systems are
disabled, the aircraft will not be able to sense and avoid obstacles when in Sport Mode. Ground
Station and the Intelligent Flight functions are also not available in Sport Mode.
Note: Aircraft responses are optimized for agility and speed making it more responsive to stick
movements.
A-mode (Attitude):
When neither the GPS nor the Vision System is available, the aircraft will only use its barometer
for positioning to control the altitude.
The forward Vision System is disabled in S-mode (Sport), which means the aircraft will
not be able to automatically avoid obstacles in its ight path. Be vigilant and stay clear
of nearby obstacles.
The aircraft’s maximum speed and braking distance are signicantly increased in S-mode
(Sport). A minimum braking distance of 164 feet (50 meters) is required in windless
conditions.
The aircraft’s responsiveness is signicantly increased in S-mode (Sport), which means a small
stick movement on the remote controller will translate into a large travel distance of the aircraft.
Be vigilant and maintain adequate maneuvering space during ight.
The aircraft’s descent speed is signicantly increased in S-mode (Sport). A minimum braking
distance of 164 feet (50 meters) is required in windless conditions.
Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the ight mode of the aircraft.
The Inspire 2 comes with the Front LED, Rear LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of
these LEDs are shown in the gure below:
Aircraft Status Indicator
Rear LEDFront LED
The Front LEDs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEDs glow solid red when the aircraft
is turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft (the Front and rear LEDs can be turned
off in the DJI GO 4 app). The Aircraft Status Indicator communicates the system status of the ight
controller. Refer to the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status Indicator.
Aircraft Status Indicator Description
Normal
Alternating red, green and yellow ashesTurning On and Self Diagnostic Testing
×4 Four yellow ashes Warming Up
Slow green ashingP-mode with GPS*
×2 Two green ashes
Slow yellow ashing
Fast green ashingBraking
Warning
Fast yellow ashingRemote Controller Signal Lost
Slow red ashingLow Battery Warning
Fast red ashingCritical Low Battery Warning
Red ashingIMU Error
— Solid Red Critical Error
Fast alternating red and yellow ashingCompass Calibration Required
P-mode with Forward and Downward
Vision Systems*
No GPS and Forward and Downward
Vision Systems
* Green ashes slowly in P-mode and ashes quickly in S-mode.
Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are
three types of RTH: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes these
three scenarios in detail.
GPS
If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point is
Home Point
the location from which the aircraft launched. The GPS signal strength
is indicated by the GPS icon ( displays with at least four bars). The
aircraft status indicator will blink rapidly when the home point is recorded.
The aircraft can sense and avoid obstacles when the Forward Vision System is enabled and
lighting conditions are sufcient. The aircraft will automatically climb up to avoid obstacles and
descend slowly as it returns to the home point. To ensure the aircraft returns home forwards, it
cannot rotate or y left and right during RTH while the Forward Vision System is enabled.
Failsafe RTH
The Forward Vision System allows the aircraft to create a real-time map of its ight route as it ies. If
the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH
will be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The
aircraft will plan its return route and retrace its original ight route home. The aircraft will hover for
10 seconds at its current location. When it regains signal connection it will wait for pilot commands.
The Return-to-Home process may be interrupted and the pilot given control of the aircraft if the
remote controller signal connection is re-established.
Description
Failsafe Illustration
1 Record Home Point
Blinking Green
4
Signal Lost Lasts (after 3 sec.)
Fast Blinking Yellow
2 Conrming Home Point
Blinking Green
5
RTH (adjustable altitude)
Height over HP>Failsafe Altitude
Elevate to Failsafe Altitude
Failsafe Altitude
Fast Blinking Yellow
Height over HP<=Failsafe Altitude
3 Remote Controller Signal Lost
Fast Blinking Yellow
6 Landing (af ter hovering for 5 secs)
Fast Blinking Yellow
Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ( [ ] displays less
than four bars) or unavailable.
Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft ies within a
65 feet (20 meters) radius of the Home Point. Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately
return to the Home Point if you move the left stick if the aircraft reaches 65 feet (20 meters)
altitudes or beyond during Failsafe.
The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during Failsafe RTH if Forward Vision System is
disabled. It is important to set a suitable Failsafe altitude before each ight. Launch the DJI
GO 4 app, enter “Camera” and tap to set the Failsafe Altitude.
User cannot control the aircraft while the aircraft is ascending to 65 feet (20 meters) from the
current altitude. However, user can press RTH button once to exit ascending and regain control.
Use the RTH button on the remote controller or tap the RTH button in the DJI GO 4 app and
follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will
then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point. Use the remote controller to control the
aircraft’s speed or altitude to avoid a collision during the Smart RTH process. As the aircraft returns,
it will use the primary camera to identify obstacles as far as 300m in front, allowing it to plan a safe
route home. Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process, and press the Smart
RTH button again to terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft.
Low Battery RTH (Can be turned off in DJI GO 4 app)
The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point
that may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft
immediately when prompted. The DJI GO 4 app will display a notice when a low battery warning
is triggered. The aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a tensecond countdown. The user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the
remote controller. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the
aircraft’s current altitude and distance from the Home Point.
The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long
enough to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the
aircraft’s orientation during the landing process.
The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI GO 4 app, and is described below:
Tap “Go-home” to have the
aircraft return to the Home
point and land automatically,
or “Cancel” to resume normal
flight. If no action is taken,
the aircraft will automatically
go home and land after 10
seconds. Remote controller
will sound an alarm.
Flight
Instructions
Fly the aircraft
back and land
it as soon as
possible, then
stop the motors
and replace the
battery.
INSPIRE 2 User Manual
20 m
H
The DJI GO 4 app display
Critical Low
battery level
warning
The aircraft
must land
immediately.
Aircraft status
indicator blinks
RED quickly.
will ash red and the aircraft
will start to descend. The
remote controller will sound
an alarm.
Estimated
remaining
ight time
Estimated
remaining ight
based on current
battery level.
N/AN/AN/A
When the Critical low battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land
automatically, push the left stick upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude,
giving you an opportunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing location.
The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reect the estimated
remaining ight time. They are automatically adjusted according to the aircraft’s current
location and status.
Failsafe Safety Notices
The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH when
the Forward Vision System is disabled. Therefore, it is important to set
a suitable Failsafe altitude before each ight. Launch the DJI GO 4
app, enter “Camera” and tap to set the Failsafe Altitude.
If the aircraft is ying under 65 feet (20 meters) and Failsafe (including
20 m
Smart RTH, Lower Battery RTH ) is triggered, the aircraft will first
automatically ascend to 65 feet (20 meters) from the current altitude.
You can only cancel the ascending by exiting the Failsafe.
Allow the aircraft
to descend
and land
automatically.
20 m
H
Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when
the aircraft ies within a 65 feet (20 meters) radius of the Home Point.
Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point
if you move the left stick if the aircraft reaches 65 feet (20 meters)
altitudes or beyond during Failsafe.
Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak
( [
] displays less than four bars) or unavailable.
if you move the left stick after the aircraft rises above 65 feet (20
meters) but below the pre-set Failsafe RTH altitude, the aircraft will
stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point.
Aircraft can now sense and actively attempt to avoid obstacles during RTH, provided that the
lighting conditions are adequate for the Forward Vision System. Upon detecting an obstacle, the
aircraft will act as follows:
1. The aircraft will use the primary camera to identify obstacles as far as 984 feet (300 meters) in
front, allowing it to plan a safe route home.
2. The aircraft decelerates when an obstacle is sensed at 49 feet (15 meters) ahead.
3.The aircraft stops and hover then start ascending vertically to avoid the obstacle. Eventually, the
aircraft will stop climbing when it is at least 16 feet (5 meters) above the detected obstacle.
4. Failsafe RTH procedure resume, the aircraft will continue ying to the Home Point at the current altitude.
5 meters
300 meters
15 meters
*Coming soon.
The Obstacle Sensing function is disabled during RTH descent. Proceed with care.
To ensure the aircraft returns home forwards, it cannot rotate during RTH while the For-
ward Vision System is enabled.
The aircraft cannot avoid obstacles , beside, or behind the aircraft.
Landing Protection Function
Landing Protection will activate during auto landing.
1. When Landing Protection determines that the ground is suitable for landing, the Inspire 2 will land gently.
2. If Landing Protection determines that the ground is not suitable for landing, the Inspire 2 will hover
and wait for pilot conrmation. The aircraft will hover if it detects the ground is not appropriate for
landing even when critically low battery warning appears. Only when the battery level decreases to 0%
will the aircraft starts landing. The user can still control the aircraft’s ight orientation.
3. If Landing Protection is not operational, the DJI GO 4 app will display a landing prompt when
the Inspire 2 descends below 0.7 meters. Tap to conrm or pull down the stick for 2s to activate
landing once ensure the environment is appropriate for landing.
The aircraft will not detect the landing ground with the landing protection function on in the
following circumstances:
When the user is controlling the pitch/roll/throttle sticks (Landing ground detection will be
re-activated once the sticks is not in use)
When the positioning system is not properly working (e.g. drift position error)
When the downward vision system is calibrated abnormally
When the light condition is not sufcient for downward vision system
When the obstacle is within 1 meter of the aircraft, the aircraft will decrease and hover at
the height of 0.7m above the ground. Then the aircraft will land upon receiving the conrmation of the user.
DO NOT guide the aircraft to y towards people, animals, small and ne objects (e.g. tree
branches and power lines) or transparent objects (e.g. glass or water).
Watch for the obstacles in the ight path and stay clear of them.
There may be deviations between the expected and the actual ight path of TapFly selection.
The selectable range for the target direction is limited. You cannot make a TapFly selection
close to the upper or lower edge of the screen.
TapFly Mode may not work properly when the aircraft is ying over water or snow covered areas.
Be extra cautions when ying in dark (< 300 lux ) or bright (>10,000 lux) environments.
Enable the sticks to control the gimbal inside the DJI GO 4 app, and users can control
the gimbal’s orientation via the remote controller. When the sticks is in use, gimbal will
automatically change into free mode. At that time, use the right stick (Mode 2) to control the
pan motion while the left stick the pitch motion of the gimbal. Scroll the left dial to control the
ight speed of the aircraft.
After conrming the TapFly selection, the aircraft will y in the direction marked by the icon. Note that you
can still use the control stick to control the movement of the aircraft during the ight.
4.07V
In Flight (GPS)
2000.3 Auto
5.61/200
12
P-GPS
R
09:29
4KP3020:12384G
4KP30
H 10.0MD 30M
VS 2.0M/S VPS 2.0MH.S 10.0 M/S
74%
70%
4.07V
AF/MF
AE
The aircraft will automatically adjust its speed when it senses an obstacle in front or if it is ying too close
to the ground. However, this feature should not be relied upon for navigation between obstacles. Failsafe
procedures will override TapFly. If the GPS signal weakens, the aircraft will exit autonomous ight and
return to home.
Exit TapFly
Use the following methods to exit TapFly:
1. Tap “ ” button on the screen.
2. Pull back the pitch stick on the remote controller and hold for more than 3s.
3. Press the Intelligent Flight Pause button on the remote controller.
OROR
Pause button
Aircraft will stop and hover after exiting from TapFly. Tap a new target direction to continue ying or begin
DO NOT select an area containing people, animals, small, ne objects (e.g. tree branches
and power lines) or transparent objects (e.g. glass or water surface).
Stay clear of obstacles near the ight path, particularly when the aircraft is ying backward.
Be extra vigilant when using ActiveTrack 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 could be blocked or out of sight for a long time.
ActiveTrack includes following functions:
TraceProle
The aircraft tracks the subject at a constant
distance. Use the roll stick on the remote
controller or the slider in DJI GO 4 app to circle
the subject.
DO NOT select an area containing people, animals, small, ne objects (e.g. tree branches
and power lines) or transparent objects (e.g. glass or water).
Stay clear of obstacles near the ight path, particularly when the aircraft is ying backward.
Be extra vigilant when using ActiveTrack 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 could be blocked or out of sight for a long time.
d) The tracked subject is moving on a snowy surface.
e) Available light is low (< 300 lux) or high (> 10,000 lux).
f) The tracked subject has a similar color or pattern as its surrounding environment.
You must follow local privacy laws and regulations when using ActiveTrack.
Aircraft will not be able to avoid obstacles while in Prole or Spotlight Mode. Use these modes
in open areas.
The aircraft tracks the subject at constant angle
and distance from the side. Use the roll stick on
the remote control to circle the subject.
Exiting ActiveTrack
Use the following methods to exit ActiveTrack:
1. Tap the “ ” button on the screen.
2. Press the Intelligent Flight Pause button on the remote controller.
After exiting ActiveTrack, the aircraft will hover in place, at which point you may choose to fly
manually, track another subject, or return to home.
Tap the icon in the DJI GO 4 app to enable Tripod Mode. In Tripod Mode, the maximum flight
speed can be adjusted in DJI GO 4 app and the braking distance is reduced to 10 ft (3 m).
Responsiveness to stick movements is also reduced for smoother more controlled movements.
Only use Tripod Mode where the GPS signal is strong or light conditions are ideal for
the vision system. If GPS signal is lost and the vision system cannot function, it will
automatically switch to Atti mode. In this case, ight speed will increase and the aircraft
cannot hover in place. Use Tripod Mode carefully.
Spotlight Pro
Lock onto a subject in Spotlight Pro mode, and the gimbal camera can capture the locked subject
regardless of the directions that the aircraft ies.
Quick Mode: Use your nger to draw a square with the object in to begin tracking.
Catch Mode: Use your finger to draw a square. When the subject enters the square, press C2
button to begin tracking. Press C2 button again to stop tracking.
4.07V
In Flight (GPS)
2000.3 Auto
5.61/200
More Quick Catch
Aircraft Head
Follow
Free
Catch
30M
12
P-GPS
R
09:29
4KP3020:12384G
4KP30
H 10.0MD
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74%
70%
4.07V
AF/MF
AE
Vision System and Infrared Sensing System
The main components of the Vision System are located on the front and bottom of the Inspire 2,
including [1] [2] two stereo vision sensors and [3] two ultrasonic sensors. The Vision Sys tem uses
ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current position, enabling precision hovering indoors or in environments where a GPS signal is not available. The Vision System constantly
scans for obstacles, allowing the Inspire 2 to avoid them by going over, around, or hovering.
The Infrared Sensing System consists [4] of two infrared modules on top side of the aircraft. These
scan for obstacles on top side of the aircraft and is active in certain ight modes.
The detection range of the Vision System and Infrared Sensing System are depicted as follow.
Note that the aircraft cannot sense and avoid the obstacles that are not within the detection range.
Calibration
Forward and Downward Vision Systems cameras installed on the aircraft are calibrated on delivery.
However these cameras are vulnerable to excessive impact and will require occasional calibration
via DJI Assistant 2.
Calibration via Visual Calibration Plate
1. Make sure that the aircraft is in landing mode. Power on the aircraft and toggle the USB Mode
Switch down.
2. Connect the Inspire 2 and the PC via the USB cable (with Double A ports)
3. Launch DJI Assistant 2 and login with a DJI account.
4. Click Inspire 2 and the calibration button.
5. Place the side of visual calibration plate with the dots facing the forward vision system, and follow
the instructions in the DJI Assistant 2 to complete calibration.
6. Place the aircraft straightly, and ensure the side of visual calibration plate with dots is facing
the downward vision system, and follow the instructions in the DJI Assistant 2 to complete
calibration.