dji MAVIC User Manual

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Legends

Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference

Read Before the First Flight

Read the following documents before using the MAVICTM Pro:

1. In the Box

2. Mavic Pro User Manual

3. Mavic Pro Quick Start Guide

4. Mavic Pro Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines

5. Mavic Pro Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the ofcial DJITM website and read the Disclaimer before you y. Prepare for your rst ight by reviewing the Mavic Pro Quick Start Guide and refer to the

User Manual for more details.

Video Tutorials

Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below, which demonstrates how to use Mavic Pro safely:

http://www.dji.com/mavic

Download the DJI GO App

Download and install the DJI GO app before using the aircraft. Scan the QR code to the right to download the latest version.

The Android version of the DJI GO app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later. The iOS version of the DJI GO app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later.

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Contents

Using this manual

Legends

Read Before the First Flight

Video Tutorials

Download the DJI GO App

Product Prole

Introduction

Features Highlights

Preparing the Aircraft

Aircraft Diagram

Remote Controller Diagram

Aircraft

Flight Controller

Flight Mode

Flight Status Indicator

Return-to-Home (RTH)

TapFly

ActiveTrack

Forward and Downward Vision System

Detection Range

Calibrating Front Sensors

Flight Recorder

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers

Intelligent Flight Battery

Remote Controller

Remote Controller Prole

Using the Remote Controller

Linking the Remote Controller

Camera and Gimbal

Camera Prole

Gimbal

DJI GO App

Equipment

Using Mobile Device to Control Aircraft

Using Virtual Joysticks

Editor

SkyPixel

Flight

Flight Environment Requirements

Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones

Preight Checklist

Calibrating the Compass

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing

Flight Test

Starting/Stopping the Motors

Appendix

Specications

Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Firmwares Update

Intelligent Flight Mode

After-Sales Information

FCC Compliance 60

Product Prole

This section introduces the Mavic Pro and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller.

Product Profile

Product Prole

Introduction

The DJI Mavic is a portable aircraft with a revolutionary folding design. Its intuitive smart device powered controls, gimbal stabilized camera, Forward and Downward Vision System makes it easy for you to capture moments to share and amaze. It captures super sharp 4K video or 12.35

megapixel photos. Use TapFly and ActiveTrack modes to y anywhere you can see on your device, or track a moving subject effortlessly. Maximum ight speed is up to 65 km/h with maximum ight

time is around 27 minutes.

Features Highlights

The Mavic Pro is a ultra-portable aircraft thanks to its revolutionary folding design.

Camera and Gimbal: With the Mavic Pro,you are shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per second and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever, all powered by the compact onboard gimbal.

Flight Controller: The next-generation ight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable ight experience. The aircraft is able to automatically return to its home point when transmission signal

is lost or battery level is low. Apart from being able to hover in door at low altitude, aircraft is also able to sense and avoid obstacles on its route, which brings safety enhancements. which brings safety enhancements.

HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of DJI Lightbridge. Built into the Remote Controller is DJI’s latest long-range transmission technology OCUSYNCTM, making it possible to control your aircraft up to 4.3 mi (7 km) away.

Preparing the Aircraft

All arms of the aircraft are folded on delivery. Follow the instruction below to unfold all the arms.

Preparing Aircraft

Remove the gimbal cover and gimbal clamp from the camera.

* The maximum run-time is tested under laboratory environment, only for your reference.

The gimbal cover is used to protect the gimbal. Remove it when necessary.

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Attaching the Propellers:

Mount the propellers with black propeller rings to the motors with black dots. Mount the propellers with sliver propeller rings to the motors without black dots. Press the propeller down onto the mounting plate and rotate in the lock direction until it is secured in its position.

Preparing the Remote Controller:

Unfold the mobile device clamps and the antennas.

1. Unfold the mobile device clamps, and insert the mobile device into secure position.

2. Choose an appropriate RC cable based on the type of mobile device.

Check that all the propellers are secure before each ight.

Choose and purchase different type of RC cable from DJI Store.

Marked Unmarked

1. Unfold the front arms, follow by the rear arms of the aircraft as the gure shown.

2. Unfold all propeller blades.

3. The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the rst time.

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Aircraft Diagram

Remote Controller Diagram

1. GPS

2. Propeller

3. Motor

4. Front LED Indicator

5. Forward Vision System

6. Antennas

7. Gimbal and Camera

8. Intelligent Flight Battery

9. Link Button

10. Linking Status Indicator

11. Camera Micro SD Card Slot

12. Control Mode Switch

13. Micro USB Port

14. Aircraft Status Indicators

15. Downward Vision System

3 4

5 6

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3 5

1. Antennas

Relays aircraft control and video

signal.

2. Return Home (RTH) Button

Press and hold the button to initiate

Return to Home (RTH). Press once

again to cancel RTH.

3. Power Button

Used to turn the remote controller on

and off.

4. Control Stick

Controls the orientation and

movement of the aircraft.

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10. C1 Button

Press once to focus at center.

12. C2 Button

Press once to playback.

13. 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 app)

14. Video Recording Button

Press to start recording video. Press again to

stop recording.

15. Shutter Button

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is

selected, the set number of photos will be

taken with one press.

5. Status LED

Displays the remote controller's system status.

6. Pause Button

Press once for emergency breaking.

7. 5D Button

Left: Zoom Out

Right: Zoom In

Up: OK

Down: Cancel

Press inward: Call out Intelligent Flight menu in

DJI GO app.

8. Mobile Device Clamp

Securely mounts your mobile device to the

remote controller.

9. USB Port

Connect to mobile device for running the DJI

GO app.

16. Power Port

Connect to the Charger to charge the battery

of the remote controller.

17. Flight Mode Switch

Switch between P-mode, S-mode.

Aircraft

This section introduces the features of the Flight Controller, Forward and Downward Vision System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery

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Flight Controller

The Mavic Pro aircraft comprise of a ight controller, video downlink , propulsion system and a Intelligent Flight Battery. This section introduces the features of the ight controller, video downlink and the rest of

the component of the aircraft.

Flight Mode

The following ight modes are available for Mavic Pro:

P-mode (Positioning):

P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. The aircraft utilizes the GPS and

Forward and Downward Vision System to automatically stabilize itself, navigate between obstacles or track a moving object. Advanced features such as TapFly and ActiveTrack are enabled in this mode. Note that handling gain values are reduced in P-mode.

S-mode(Sport):

The aircraft is using GPS for positioning. Handling gain values of the aircraft are

also adjusted in order to enhance manoeuvrability and increase the maximum ight

speed. Since Forward and Downward Vision System is disabled, the aircraft will not be able to sense and avoid obstacle in S-mode.

The aircraft will automatically switch to ATTI mode when the GPS signal is weak and lighting conditions are too dark for the Forward and Downward Vision System. 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 on its route.

The aircraft’s maximum speed and braking distance are signicantly increased in S-mode

(Sport). A minimum braking distance of 20 meters is required in windless conditions.

The descending speed is signicantly increased in S-mode(Sport). A minimum breaking

distance of 20 meters is required in windless conditions.

The aircraft’s responsiveness is signicantly 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.

Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the ight mode of the aircraft, refer to the

“Flight Mode Switch” on Page 34 for more information. Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the ight mode of the aircraft, refer to the “Flight Mode Switch” on Page 34 for more information.

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Flight Status Indicator

The Mavic Pro has Front LEDs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEDs are shown in

the gure below:

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 Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the

system status of the ight controller. Refer to the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status

Indicators.

Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Normal

Red, Green and Yellow Flash

Alternatively

Turning On and Self Diagnostic Testing

Yellow Flashes Slowly Warming Up

Green Flashes Slowly

Safe to Fly (P-mode or S-mode with GPS , Forward and Downward Vision System)

X2 Green Flashes Twice

Safe to Fly (P-mode or S-mode with GPS , Forward and Downward Vision System)

Yellow Flashes Slowly

Safe to Fly (No GPS and Forward and Downward Vision System)

Warning

Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller's Signal Lost

Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning

Fast Red Flashing Critical Battery Warning

Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error

— Solid Red Critical Error

Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required

Rapid Green Blinking Breaking

Front LED

Aircraft Status Indicator

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Return-to-Home (RTH)

The Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes these three scenarios in detail.

GPS

Description

Home Point

If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal strength is indicated by the GPS icon ( ). The aircraft status indicator will blink rapidly when the home point is recorded.

Failsafe RTH

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 Returnto-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote controller signal connection is re-established.

Failsafe Illustration

Height over HP<=10m

RTH (adjustable altitude)

Fast Blinking Yellow

1 Record Home Point

Blinking Green

3 Remote Controller Signal Lost

Fast Blinking Yellow

2 Conrming Home Point

Blinking Green

6 Landing (after hovering for 5 secs)

Fast Blinking Yellow

Signal Lost Lasts (after 2 mins.)

Fast Blinking Yellow

Height over HP>10m

Elevate to 10m

10m

>2 mins

Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ( [ ] displays grey) or

unavailable.

The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH when Forward Vision System is

disabled, therefore, it is important to set an suitable Failsafe altitude before each ight. Launch

the DJI GO app and enter “Camera” and select “MODE > Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode” to set the Failsafe altitude.

User cannot control the aircraft while the aircraft is ascending to its failsafe altitude. However,

user can press RTH button once to exit ascending and regain control.

Aircraft can sense and avoid obstacles when Forward Vision System is enabled and the lighting

conditions is sufcient. The aircraft will automatically climb up to avoid obstacle and y to the

Home Point at the new altitude.

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Battery Level

Warning

Remark

Aircraft Status

Indicator

DJI GO App Flight Instructions

Low battery level warning

The battery power is low. Please land the aircraft.

Aircraft status indicator blinks RED slowly.

Tap “Go-home” to have the aircraft return to the Home point and land automatically, or “Cancel” to resume normal flight. If no action is taken, the aircraft will automatically go home and land after 10 seconds. Remote controller will sound an alarm.

Fly the aircraft back and land it as soon as possible, then stop the motors and replace the battery.

Low Battery RTH

The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when prompted. The DJI GO 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 ten-second 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 app, and is described below:

Battery level Indicator

Critical Low battery level warning(Red)

Low battery level warning(Yellow)

Sufcient battery

level(Green)

Remaining ight time

Power requires to return home

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Smart RTH

Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to “RTH button” on page 34 for more information) or tap the RTH button in the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft status indicator blinks to display the current status. The aircraft will sense

and avoid obstacles on its ight path during Smarth RTH. The aircraft may chose to navigate or hover in

place to avoid collision. User can manually navigate the aircraft to avoid obstacles if the Forward Vision System is disabled when light condition is not ideal. In addition, user can also immediately exit from Smart RTH by using the Pause button on the remote controller or press the Stop icon on the DJI GO app.

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Critical Low battery level warning

The aircraft must land immediately.

Aircraft status indicator blinks RED quickly.

The DJI GO app display will

ash red and the aircraft will

start to descend. The remote controller will sound an alarm.

Allow the aircraft to descend and land automatically.

Estimated remaining

ight time

Estimated

remaining ight

based on current battery level.

N/A N/A N/A

When Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically,

you may 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 reect the estimated

remaining ight time. They are automatically adjusted according to the aircraft’s current

location and status.

Precision Landing

The aircraft will automatically scan and attempt to match the terrain features underneath during RTH. As

soon as the current terrain features are match with the home point terrain features, the aircraft will start

landing immediately, in the attempt to achieve precision landing. The DJI GO app will prompt terrain

feature matching failure, if the matching is failed.

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

a. Home point is recorded upon take off, and it will not be refreshed during the ight.

b. Aircraft must take off vertically and the take off altitude is greater than 7 meters. c. Home point terrain feature remains largely unchanged. d. Home point terrain with no distinctive feature will affect the performance. e. Light condition cannot be too light nor too dark. The following actions are available during landing: a. Pull throttle down to accelerate landing speed. b. Push throttle elsewhere to abort the current landing.

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Obstacle Avoidance During RTH

Aircraft can now sense and actively attempt to avoid obstacle during FailSafe RTH, provided that the light condition is ideal for the Forward Vision System. The details on how the aircraft will behave during obstacle avoid is listed below:

1. Aircraft decelerates when an obstacle is sensed at 65 feet (20 meters) ahead.

2. 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.

3. Failsafe RTH procedure resume, the aircraft will continue ying to the Home Point at the current

altitude.

The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH when the Forward Vision System is disabled. Therefore, it is important to set an suitable Failsafe

altitude before each ight. Launch the DJI GO app and enter “Camera” and

select “MODE > Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode” to set the Failsafe altitude.

10 m

5 m

If Failsafe RTH (including Smart RTH, Lower Battery RTH) triggered and Forward Vision System is activated:

1. If aircraft's current altitude is greater than 10 meters (32 feet), the aircraft will return to the home point at the current altitude.

2. If aircraft's current altitude is lower than 10 meters (32 feet), the aircraft will

rst automatically ascend to 10 meters (32 feet) from the current altitude.

The aircraft will start landing immediately if the Forward Vision System is deactivated. Note that the Forward Vision System status is determined when Failsafe RTH is triggered.

5 m

Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 5 meters (16 feet) 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 5meters (16 feet) altitudes or beyond during Failsafe.

Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ( [ ] displays grey) or unavailable.

Press the Pause button once to allow the aircraft to exit from Failsafe. The aircraft will stop the current ascending process and hovers.

Failsafe Safety Notices

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15 meters

5 meters

TapFly

Introduction

With the TapFly feature, user now can tap on the mobile device screen to guide the aircraft to y toward the

designated direction without using the remote controller. Aircraft can automatically avoid obstacle or initiate

break and then hover automatically during the ight, provided that the lighting is not too dark ( < 300 lux) nor

too bright ( > 10,000 lux).

To ensure the aircraft is heading towards the static direction, you cannot rotate the aircraft during FailSafe RTH while Forward Vision System is enabled. The aircraft cannot avoid the obstacle that is direct above the aircraft.

3 meters

SPORT

Using TapFly

Ensure the battery level is more than 50 % for the Intelligent Flight Battery. And the aircraft is in P-mode.

Then follow the steps below to use TapFly:

Take off and ensure the aircraft is ying at least 9 feet (3 meters) above the ground.

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Launch DJI GO app and tap

at the bottom of the camera view, read and understand the prompt

statements.

Tap once on the target direction and wait for icon to appear. Tap again to conrm the selection and

the aircraft will automatically y towards the target direction.

DO NOT guide the aircraft to fly towards people, animals, small and fine objects (e.g. tree

branches and power lines) or transparent objects (e.g. glass or water surface).

Watch for the obstacles that is on the ight path and stay clear of them. There may be deviations between the expected and the actual ight path of Tapy selection.

The selectable range for the target direction is limited. You cannot make TapFly selection that is

close to the upper or lower edge of the screen.

TapFly mode may not work properly when the aircraft is ying over water surface or snow

covered area.

Be extra cautions when ying in extremely dark (< 300 lux ) or bright (>10,000 lux) environments.

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TapFly

ActiveTrack

Gesture

Joystick

SAFE TO FLY (GPS)

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P-GPS

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SAFE TO FLY (GPS)

Tapt

After conrmed with the TapFly selection, the aircraft will y automatically towards the area marked by

icon. Note that you can still use the control stick to control the movement of the aircraft during the ight.

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P-GPS

H 10.0M D 30M V 11.0M/S

STOP

SAFE TO FLY (GPS)

Note that the aircraft will also automatically adjust its speed when it senses there is obstacle at the front

of the aircraft or it is ying too close to the ground. However, the user should not rely on this feature to

navigate the aircraft between the obstacles. Meanwhile the FailSafe procedure will override the TapFly

operation, given that if the GPS signal is weak; the aircraft will exit the autonomous ight from TapFly and

y back to the Home Point automatically.

Exit TapFly

Use the following methods to exit TapFly:

1. Press once on the Intelligent Flight Pause button on the remote controller or pull back the pitch stick on the remote controller.

2. Tap “STOP” button on the screen.

STOP

Aircraft will stop and hover after exit from TapFly. You may either tap a new target direction to proceed to

the next ight or bring back the aircraft to the Home Point manually.

ActiveTrack

ActiveTrack allows you to mark and track a moving object on your mobile device screen. The aircraft will

automatically avoid obstacles in its ight path. No external tracking device is required during the whole

tracking process.

Using ActiveTrack

Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has more than 50% power and the aircraft is in either P-mode. Then follow the steps below to use ActiveTrack:

1. Take off and hover at least 9 feet (3 meters) above the ground.

OR OR

Intelligent Flight Pause button

3 meters

SPORT

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