dji Matrix 100 User Manual

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DJI Matrix 100

User Manual

V 1.0

2015.5

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Using this manual

Legend

Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference

Before Flight

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to ensure you to make full use of your M100.

1. Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer

2. M100 User Manual

3. In the Box

4. Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

Reading the

Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer

before flight is recommended. Refer to this manual for more

comprehensive information.

Download the DJI Pilot app

Download and install the DJI Pilot app before use. Scan the QR code or visit

“http://m.dji.net/djipilot” to download the app.

For the best experience, use mobile device with Android V 4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0 or later.

Warnings

When flying, the rotating propellers may cause serious damage and injury. Please fly safely at all times.

Assembly Warnings

(1) Ensure that all parts are installed before inserting the Intelligent Flight Battery.

(2) Use a bracket to mount the GPS module onto the center frame to avoid interference with the power

board.

(3) Ensure frame arms are mounted correctly.

(4) Do not remove any glued-in screws.

(5) Screws that already have blue glue can be used once without thread locker. On other occasions, apply

appropriate thread locker first.

Flight Warnings

(1) ESCs are not waterproof, please do not fly in rain or snow.

(2) Ensure all parts are in good condition before each flight. Do not fly with worn or broken parts.

(3) Ensure propellers and motors are installed correctly before flying.

(4) Ensure all cables are secure before every flight.

(5) When flying, maintain a safe distance away from people, buildings, high voltage power lines, tall trees,

water and other hazards.

(6) Use only DJI TB47D/TB48D Intelligent Flight Batteries as the power supply.

(7) Do not overload the system.

(8) Do not get close to or touch motors or propellers when they are spinning, as this can cause serious injury.

(9) Disconnect the battery and remove the camera during transportation to avoid damage or injury.

(10) Only use compatible DJI parts.

If you encounter any problems or if you have any questions, please contact your local DJI authorized dealer or DJI

Support.

DJI Support Website:

www.dji.com/support

Contents

Using this manual ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Legend .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Before Flight ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

Download the DJI Pilot app .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Warnings .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Contents .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Profile ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

In The Box ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Checking Frame Arms (with the Landing Gear) ............................................................................................................................................ 11

Checking the Center Frame ................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Mounting Frame Arms .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Mounting the Battery Compartment and Wiring ......................................................................................................................................... 16

Recommended Mounting Position (under the center frame) ....................................................................................................... 16

Optional Mounting Position (on the center frame) ........................................................................................................................... 18

Wiring .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Mounting Expansion Bays ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Mounting the GPS Module ................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Reserved Ports Description ................................................................................................................................................................................. 26

XT30 Ports and XT60 Ports ...................................................................................................................................................................... 26

CAN Ports and UART Ports ........................................................................................................................................................................ 27

Attaching Propellers .................................................................................................................................................................................................28

Propeller Safety ................................................................................................................................................................................................28

Installation ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................28

Mounting the Gimbal (Optional) ........................................................................................................................................................................ 30

Using the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery .......................................................................................................................................................... 34

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions ................................................................................................................................................ 34

Using the Battery .............................................................................................................................................................................................35

Using the Remote Controller .............................................................................................................................................................................. 39

Remote Controller Profile .......................................................................................................................................................................... 39

Preparing Remote Controller .................................................................................................................................................................... 39

Remote Controller Diagram ........................................................................................................................................................................ 41

Remote Controller Operations ................................................................................................................................................................. 43

Remote Controller Status LED ................................................................................................................................................................. 47

Linking the Remote Controller ................................................................................................................................................................. 48

Remote Controller Compliance Version .............................................................................................................................................. 49

Return to Home (RTH) and Dynamic Home Point ...................................................................................................................................... 50

Return to Home (RTH) .................................................................................................................................................................................. 50

Dynamic Home Point ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 52

Using the Matrix PC Assistant .............................................................................................................................................................................53

Using the SDK ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 56

DJI Pilot App ................................................................................................................................................................................................................57

Camera .................................................................................................................................................................................................................57

Map ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60

Academy ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 60

User Center ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60

Flight ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 61

Flight Environment Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................ 61

Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area ................................................................................................................................................ 61

Preflight Checklist .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 64

Flight Status Indicator................................................................................................................................................................................... 64

Calibrating the Compass ............................................................................................................................................................................. 65

Auto Take-off and Auto Landing.............................................................................................................................................................. 67

Starting/Stopping the Motors ................................................................................................................................................................... 67

Flight Test .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68

Appendix ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69

Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69

Aircraft Status Indicator Description ...................................................................................................................................................... 72

DJI ZENMUSE X3 Gimbal with Camera ................................................................................................................................................73

Compliance Information .............................................................................................................................................................................. 78

Profile

The M100 is a professional quad-rotor flying platform. It has modular hardware, and is an open platform for

developers to expand and build upon. The next generation flight controller system provides a more stable flight

experience. A low latency HD video downlink is powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge system.

When used together with the DJI ZENMUSE X3 camera and gimbal, users can control the camera and gimbal via

the buttons and dials on the remote controller. A 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells

and a battery management system. The expandable structure design of the center frame makes it easy to mount

other devices for more functions and a greater flight experience. Users can control the flying platform via the

convenient API provided by the open DJI SDK to build specialized flying solutions.

In The Box

Standard Package

Name Diagram Qty. Description

Center Frame

1 With Battery Compartment

Frame Arm

4 With Landing Gear

Quick-Release Propellers (Pair)

3

Remote Controller

1

Mobile Device Holder

1

Intelligent Flight

Battery

1 Model: TB47D

Battery Charger

1

To charge the remote controller battery and Intelligent Flight Battery

Power Cable

1 To connect the charger to AC

Micro-USB

Cable

1 To connect to the Assistant software

GPS Module

1 Model: GPS-COMPASS PRO PLUS

GPS Bracket

(Set)

1

GPS Collapsible Mount x1, Strut x3 (80

mm, 120 mm, 160 mm)

Arm Blocks

12

Arm Block 1 x4, Arm Block 2 x4, Arm

Block 3 x4

Expansion Bay

(Set)

2 Side Plate x4, Lower Plate x2

XT30-XT60

Cable

1

Mounting Plate

for Gimbal

1

Damper

8

To connect the mounting plate for

gimbal and the upper plate of the

center frame

Screws (Pack)

2

M2.5x5, M2.5x8, M3x5, M2x5, M3x8

(self-tapping)

2.0 Hex Key

To adjust screws

Optional Items

Name Diagram Description

ZENMUSE X3

Gimbal with

Camera Kit

Gimbal with Camera x1, ND Filter x1, Gimbal

Lock x1, Gimbal Cable Cover x1, 8-pin Gimbal

Cable x1, Phillips Screws x4

Battery

Compartment

To use another TB47D/TB48D Intelligent Flight

Battery

TB47D

Intelligent Flight

Battery

TB48D

Intelligent Flight

Battery

Expansion Bay

Side Plate x2, Lower Plate x1, Screw (M2.5x5) x4

Guidance

System

Connector Kit

Connector (with dampers) x10, Screws (M2x5)

x30, Screws (M2x4.2) x30

Tools Required

Tools Use

Phillips Screwdriver Mounting screws.

Thread Locker Securing screws.

Nylon Cable Tie

Binding devices and wires.

Scissors

Cutting Pliers/Dykes

Checking Frame Arms (with the Landing Gear)

1. Ensure all motors are mounted correctly and firmly, and that they rotate freely.

2. Ensure the landing gear is mounted firmly and antenna covers are in good condition.

3. Ensure all cables are intact.

4. Identify the M1 ~ M4 marks on the frame arms. Mount each frame arm to its corresponding position on the center

frame.

Checking the Center Frame

1. Remove the two screws (M3x8 self-tapping) for the aircraft status indicator and then remove the indicator gently

to avoid cable damage.

2. Remove the eight screws (M2.5x8) on the expansion bars on the upper plate of the center frame, and then

remove the expansion bars and the upper plate.

3. Remove the four screws (M2.5x5) on the battery compartment and then remove it.

Motor

Landing Gear

Antenna

Cover

Motor Cables

LED Cable

Antenna

M1~M4 Mark

4. Check the center frame. Ensure that parts such as the flight controller, the ESCs, etc. are in good condition, and

that the ports two ends of each cable connected to have the marks of the same color.

Flight Controller

ESC

Aircraft Status Indicator

(on the upper plate of the frame arm)

Mounting Frame Arms

1. Identify the M1 ~ M4 marks on the arms and the mounting positions of the center frame. Mount each frame arm to

its corresponding position on the center frame.

2. Insert each frame arm into mounting position A and B on the center frame successively until the arm ring reaches

mounting position A.

3. Arm Blocks are needed to secure the arm when mounting. There are three kinds of blocks that come with the M100.

Arm Block 1: A circular side surface, mounted into the slot at mounting position B

Arm Block 2: A vertical side plane, when mounted into the slot at mounting position A, the propeller rotating

plane is perfectly horizontal.

Arm Block 3: A 3° inclined side plane, when mounted into the slot at mounting position A, the propeller rotating

plane is at a 3° inclination.

Block 1 Block 2 Block 3

Mount block 1 into the slot at mounting position B. Choose block 2 or 3 according to your needs, and then mount

it into the slot at mounting position A. Ensure that the arm ring fits perfectly into the side of the block. Insert four

M2.5x5 screws and tighten.

Mounting Position B

Mounting Position A

Arm Ring

Arm Block 2

Arm Block 3

4. Plug the three motor cables for each motor into the ports on the corresponding ESC. Note that each cable

corresponds to the port with a mark of the same color.

5. Plug each LED cable into the port on the corresponding ESC.

6. Plug each antenna into the corresponding port on back of the flight controller. Note the sequential antenna ports

shown below.

LED Cable

Motor Cables

Color Marks

M1~M4 Mark

LED Port

Antenna Ports on back of the flight controller

7. Ensure the motor cables, LED cable, and antenna cable of each arm are correctly installed into their

corresponding ports.

8. Double check all frame arms. Arms M1 and M2 are the forward facing (nose), arms M3 and M4 are the tail. Seen

from the top, motors on arms M1, M3 rotate counter clockwise while those on arms M2, M4 rotate clockwise.

Mounting the Battery Compartment and Wiring

Recommended Mounting Position (under the center frame)

The center of gravity for the aircraft has been pre-adjusted. If you need to adjust the fore-and-aft direction’s

gravity, mount the battery compartment on the center frame (optional mounting position).

1. Pull the aircraft status indicator cable, the CAN cable, the signal cable, and power cable of the flight controller

through the wire outlet on the right side of the lower plate of the center frame.

2. Replace the upper plate of the center frame and tighten the 16 screws (M2.5x5). Then replace the expansion bars

and tighten the 8 screws (M2.5x8).

If using DJI ZENMUSE X3 Gimbal with Camera, replace the upper plate after mounting the gimbal and wiring.

Refer to Mounting the Gimbal (P30) for more information on mounting and wiring.

3. Replace the aircraft status indicator and tighten the two screws (M3x8 self-tapping). Do not over tighten the

screws to avoid damage to the screw holes.

CAN Cable

(5-pin)

Aircraft Status Indicator

Cable (6-pin)

Flight Controller Power

Cable (4-pin)

Flight Controller Signal

Cable (6-pin)

Aircraft Status Indicator

(on the upper plate of the frame arm)

Wire Outlet

4. With the side that has metal terminals placed near the aircraft tail, tighten four screws (M2.5x5) to mount the

battery compartment onto the expansion bars on the lower plate of the center frame.

The lower plate of

the center frame

Metal Terminals

M2.5x5

M2.5x8

M2.5x5

M3x8 (self-tapping)

Aircraft Status

Indication

Optional Mounting Position (on the center frame)

1. Pull the aircraft status indicator cable, CAN cable, signal cable and power cable from the flight controller through

the wire outlet on the upper plate.

2. Replace the upper plate of the center frame and tighten the 16 screws (M2.5x5). Then replace the expansion bars

and tighten the 8 screws (M2.5x8).

If using DJI ZENMUSE X3 Gimbal and Camera, replace the upper plate after mounting the gimbal and wiring.

Refer to Mounting the Gimbal (P30) for more information on mounting and wiring.

3. Replace the aircraft status indicator and tighten the two screws (M3x8 self-tapping). Do not over tighten the

screws to avoid damage to the screw holes.

CAN Cable

(5-pin)

Aircraft Status Indicator

Cable (6-pin)

Flight Controller Power

Cable (4-pin)

Flight Controller Signal

Cable (6-pin)

Aircraft Status Indicator

(on the upper plate of the center frame)

Wire Outlet

Upper Plate of the

Center Frame

4. With the side that has battery terminals placed near the tail, tighten four screws (M2.5x5) to mount the battery

compartment onto the expansion bars on the upper plate of the center frame.

5. To adjust gravity of the aircraft on the fore-and-aft directions, adjust the position of the battery compartment

relative to the expansion bars according to your needs.

Wiring

1. Remove the screw on side of the battery compartment and then open the side panel.

M2.5x8

M2.5x5

M3x8 (self-tapping)

Aircraft Status

Indication

2. Plug the aircraft status indicator cable into the 6-pin port.

3. Plug the power cable of the flight controller into the 4-pin port. Plug the signal cable of the flight controller into

the 6-pin port.

4. Plug the CAN cable into the CAN1 port of the battery compartment.

Pull the cables through the slot between the side panel and the body of the battery compartment before

plugging them in.

Aircraft Status Indicator Cable Port (6-pin)

CAN1 Port (5-pin)

Port for the Flight Controller

Power Cable (4-pin)

Port for the Flight Controller

Signal Cable (6-pin)

5. Pull the battery’s power cable through the hole on the side panel and then plug the cable into the XT60 port on

the center frame.

6. Close the side panel of the battery compartment. Then re-tighten the screw.

XT60 Port

Power Cable of the Battery

Mounting Expansion Bays

Users can extend the center frame of the M100 to mount other DJI modules and products if needed, such as

Guidance, etc. The expansion bays could be mounted on or under the center frame or the battery compartment.

One side of the lower plate of the expansion bay is smooth, and the other side is not smooth. Choose the

orientation of the lower plate according to your needs when mounting.

There are two sets of expansion bays that come with the M100. One of them has mounting marks and a

direction arrow to help you properly mount Guidance. If using Guidance, mount the system according to the

marks.

1. Slide the lower plate of the expansion bay into the slots of the two side plates. Tighten four M2.5x5 screws.

2. Mount the expansion bay onto the mounting position of the expansion bars and tighten the four M2.5x5 screws.

Or, mount the expansion bay onto the battery compartment and tighten the four M3x5 screws.

e.g. 1 Mounting on the expansion bars

Smooth

Not Smooth

e.g. 2 Mounting on the battery compartment

3. If mounting two sets of expansion bays close to each other, connect them with four M3x5 screws as shown below.

Mounting the GPS Module

1. Attach the collapsible GPS mount to one side of the center frame using M2.5×8 screws.

2. Mount a GPS module to the GPS mount with a strut. Ensure the arrow points toward the nose (M1, M2) and avoid

catching your fingers in the bracket when folding for transportation.

GPS Mount on the other side

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