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NAZA-M Quick Start Guide V 1.0
Thank you for purchasing this DJI product. Please regularly visit the NAZA-M web page at
www.dji-innovations.com. This page is updated regularly. Any technical updates and manual corrections will
be available on this web page. Due to unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained in
this manual is subject to change without notice.
Please strictly follow these steps to mount and connect the NAZA-M system on your multi-rotor, as well as to
install the Assistant Software on your computer.
This manual is only for basic assembly and configuration; you can obtain more details and advanced
instructions when using the assistant software. To assure you have the latest information, please visit our
website and download the latest manual and current software version.
Index
INDEX ............................................................................................................................................................1
DISCLAIMER & WARNING ..............................................................................................................................2
CAUTIONS .....................................................................................................................................................3
TRADEMARK .................................................................................................................................................4
ASSEMBLY &CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................................5
STEP1 ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................................... 5
STEP2 SOFTWARE AND DRIVER INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................. 6
STEP3 ASSISTANT SOFTWARE USAGE ......................................................................................................................... 6
STEP4 COMPASS CALIBRATION.................................................................................................................................. 7
FLYING TEST ...................................................................................................................................................8
STEP1 CONTROL MODE KNOWLEDGE ........................................................................................................................ 8
STEP2 START & STOP MOTOR KNOWLEDGE ................................................................................................................ 9
SETP3 FLYING TEST............................................................................................................................................... 10
STEP4 INTELLIGENT ORIENTATION CONTROL (IOC) FLIGHT (WITH GPS MODULE) ............................................................. 12
APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................................... 14
FIRMWARE & ASSISTANT SOFTWARE UPGRADE .......................................................................................................... 14
REINSTALL THE GPS IN AN OFFSETTING ANGLE .......................................................................................................... 14
PORT DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................................................. 15
LED DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................................ 16
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 17
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Disclaimer & Warning
Please read this disclaimer carefully before using the product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this
disclaimer and signify that you have read them fully. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE
UNDER THE AGE OF 18.
NAZA-M is an autopilot system designed for serious multi-rotor enthusiasts providing excellent self-leveling
and altitude holding, which completely takes the stress out of flying RC multi-rotors for both professional and
hobby applications. Despite the NAZA-M having a built-in autopilot system and our efforts in making the
operation of the controller as safe as possible when the main power battery is connected, we strongly
recommend users to remove all propellers when calibrating and setting parameters. Make sure all
connections are good, and keep children and animals away during firmware upgrade, system calibration and
parameter setup. DJI Innovations accepts no liability for damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indirectly
from the use of this product in the following conditions:
1. Damage(s) or injuries incurred when users are drunk, taking drugs, drug anesthesia, dizziness, fatigue,
nausea and any other conditions no matter physically or mentally that could impair your ability.
2. Damage(s) or injuries caused by subjective intentional operations.
3. Any mental damage compensation caused by accident.
4. Failure to follow the guidance of the manual to assemble or operate.
5. Malfunctions caused by refit or replacement with non-DJI accessories and parts.
6. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using third party products or fake DJI products.
7. Damage(s) or injuries caused by mis-operation or subjective mis-judgment.
8. Damage(s) or injuries caused by mechanical failures due to erosion, aging.
9. Damage(s) or injuries caused by continued flying after low voltage protection alarm is triggered.
10. Damage(s) or injuries caused by knowingly flying the aircraft in abnormal condition (such as water, oil,
soil, sand and other unknown material ingress into the aircraft or the assembly is not completed, the
main components have obvious faults, obvious defect or missing accessories).
11. Damage(s) or injuries caused by flying in the following situations such as the aircraft in magnetic
interference area, radio interference area, government regulated no-fly zones or the pilot is in backlight,
blocked, fuzzy sight, and poor eyesight is not suitable for operating and other conditions not suitable for
operating.
12. Damage(s) or injuries caused by using in bad weather, such as a rainy day or windy (more than
moderate breeze), snow, hail, lightning, tornadoes, hurricanes etc.
13. Damage(s) or injuries caused when the aircraft is in the following situations: collision, fire, explosion,
floods, tsunamis, subsidence, ice trapped, avalanche, debris flow, landslide, earthquake, etc.
14. Damage(s) or injuries caused by infringement such as any data, audio or video material recorded by the
use of aircraft.
15. Damage(s) or injuries caused by the misuse of the battery, protection circuit, RC model and battery
chargers.
16. Other losses that are not covered by the scope of DJI Innovations liability.
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Cautions
For safety reasons, please pay serious attention to all following items:
1. For big aircraft that is larger than 650 or with heavy load, WKM is recommended.
2. When the aircraft is set up with all of the equipment that you are going to use, please ensure the
aircraft center of gravity is lie on the center line of the frame. So that the aircraft can bear its
load in the vertical direction of frame center.
3. When the main controller mounted, try your best to mount the main controller at the center of
the frame, and do not mount the main controller upside-down. Make sure main controller is
parallel to the aircraft horizon, so as to prevent the aircraft from drifting in horizontal direction.
4. Make sure the ESC ports of the main controller is pointing to the aircraft nose direction,
otherwise serious damage will occur to your aircraft.
5. Disconnect ESCs and battery or remove all propellers during firmware upgrade, configuration
and system setup!
6. You have to reboot the main controller and redo the Tx calibration after you make any changes
to the RC system.
7. Please always switch on the transmitter first, then power on the multi-rotor before takeoff!
Power off the multi-rotor first, then switch off the transmitter after landing!
8. Whether you are using the gimbal control in assistant software or not, there is always power
output from F1 and F2 ports during the configuration. So never connect these ports to any ESC
which is wired with propellers and motors.
9. Do NOT set the failed-safe position of throttle under 10% of endpoint.
10. Throttle stick position should always be higher than 10% from cut-throttle during the flight!
11. The NAZA-M has Low voltage protections If you are seeing a Red Flashing light, You should
land your multi-rotor ASAP to prevent your multi-rotor from crashing or other harmful
consequences!
12. It suits for any control mode to stop motors using the Immediately mode, once motors start and
throttle stick is over 10%. Motors will stop immediately when throttle stick is back under 10%
again. In this case, if you push the throttle stick over 10% in 5 seconds after motors stop,
motors will re-start; Combination Stick Command (CSC) doesn’t need. However, if you don’t
push throttle stick in three seconds after motors start, motors will stop automatically.
13. By, motors will start or stop immediately when you execute CSC using Intelligent mode to stop
motors. During the normal flight, only pulling the throttle stick under 10% will not stop motors
in any control mode. You have to execute CSC to re-start motors if they stop during the flight.
14. Red light quick blinking indicates battery voltage is low, please land ASAP.
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15. Do NOT move any command sticks during system start and self-check! Please contact us if the
last four green blinks are abnormal.
16. GPS/Compass is sensitive to magnetic interference. YOU should be as far away from any
electronic devices as possible.
17. Do not fly in GPS Mode when the signal is not good (red light blinks)!
18. GPS module is optional (Nonstandard). If you are using the GPS module, users should read
contents about GPS matching in indicators; users without GPS module can skip contents about
GPS.
19. If users set GPS ATTI. Mode in Control Mode Switch without connecting to GPS module, the
M.C. will switch GPS ATTI. Mode into ATTI. Mode automatically, and LED indicator will blink
yellow blinks.
20. Once entering Fail-Safe Mode, the aircraft with GPS will automatically shut off when landed; the
aircraft without GPS will not automatically shut off when landed.
21. Make sure all connections are correct and attachment contacts are in good condition before
flight.
22. Keep wireless video transmission equipment a distance away from the main controller (>25cm),
to prevent any interference from the wireless video transmitter.
Trademark
DJI and NAZA-M are registered trademark of DJI Innovations. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in
this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and
manual are copyrighted by DJI Innovations with all rights reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be
reproduced in any form without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI Innovations. No patent liability
is assumed with respect to the use of the product or information contained herein.
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Assembly &Configuration
Step1 Assembly
Install the main controller, VU module and receiver to the aircraft, and connect according to the following diagram. Refer to the Port Description for more details.
接电调
接云台
R/C Receiver
(JR)
RUDD
THRO
AILE
ELEV
3-position switch channel
R/C Receiver
(Futaba / Hitec)
1
2
3
4
Futaba S-Bus
S-Bus
F1
F2
Aircraft Nose
PPM
PPM
Multi-rotor Supported
Note:
To coaxial propellers: Blue propeller is at Top; Red
propeller is at Bottom. Otherwise all propellers are at
top.
Please choose the Mixer typ e i n t he ass istant
software according to your aircraft.
ESC
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
R/C System
These are example connections.
Please setup Aileron, Elevator,
Throttle, Rudder channels on your
TX first, and choose one 3 positions switch/channel as control
mode switch, then connect your
receiver to the right ports on MC.
VU
· Do not mount it on any other electronic devices. Make sure You
can see the LED light during the flight.
· If use with DJI multi-rotor, you can solder the VU power cable to
power pads on frame bottom board. Please refer to DJI multi-rotor
manual for details.
· If use with 3rd part multi-rotor, you can make a connecter by
yourself to connect VU, ESCs and battery.
· Sufficient air flow over the VU is highly recommended.
ESCs, Motors
· Motors and ESCs in DJI multi-rotor kit are recommended.
· Pleas e make su re yo u are usi ng th e ES Cs an d motors
recommended by the manufacturer of your multi rotor first. NAZA
output is 400Hz refresh frequency.
· If you use 3rd party ESCs, please make sure the ESCs travel
midpoint is at 1520us. DO NOT use 700us travel midpoint ESC,
as it may lead aircraft to fly away or cause injury and damage.
After connect ESCs to motors, calibrate all your ESCs one by one
through the receiver directly before connect them to your MC,
Make sure program all of them into Governor off, Break off and
Normal Start up to get best experience.
Pitch
Roll
MC
· Please use 3M gummed paper provided To mount MC, and mount
MC parallel to the aircraft horizon.
· The output ports of MC (the right side in figure) should point to
the front of multi-rotor. You’d better put MC at the gravity
center of multi-rotor. Please make sure all ports are accessible
when installing the MC so as to facilitate wiring and software
configuration.
· In three-pin ports, pins near the nicks are signal pins.
· After choosing a location to mount the MC, it is
· recommended that you DO NOT mount the MC
· until all wirings and software configurations are completed.
(Optional) GPS/COMPASS
· GPS/Compass is sensitive to magnetic interference, should be far away from any
electronic devices.
· You should use epoxy resin AB glue to assemble the GPS bracket first as the figure
showed in previous page.
· Mount the bracket on the center plate of craft first, then fix the GPS on the plate of the
bracket (by 3M glue provided). The GPS is sensitive to vibration interference, so position
the bracket at least 10 cm from any rotor.
· The DJI logo marked on the GPS should face the sky, with the orientation arrow pointing
directly forward. The GPS/Compass is packaged with a special indication line for
mounting for the first time.
· If you are uncertain whether materials near the GPS/Compass module are magnetic or
not, you can use a compass or magnet to check it. If you use your own mounting rod,
make sure it is NOT magnetic!
3-position switch channel
TO Battery
Quad-rotor I
Quad-rotor X
Hexa-rotor I Hexa-rotor X
Hexa-rotor IY Hexa-rotor Y
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Step2 Software and Driver Installation
1. Please download driver DJI Driver Installer.exe and NAZA-M assistant software from DJI website.
2. Connect the NAZA-M and the PC via USB cable, power on the NAZA-M system.
3. Run DJI Driver Installer.exe, and follow the instructions strictly to finish installation.
4. Run the assistant software installer, and follow the instructions strictly to finish installation.
Step3 Assistant Software Usage
1. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet for the first time you use.
2. Switch on the transmitter first, then power on multi-rotor. Connect the NAZA-M to the PC with a USB
cable. DO NOT break the connection until setup is finished.
3. Run the NAZA-M Assistant Software。
4. If the communication indicator is on, please double check the connections and driver installation;
otherwise if the indicator is blinking, go to next step.
5. Select InfoSoftware and Firmware. Check whether the assistant software and the firmware
upgrade are available. If available, please upgrade the assistant software and the firmware by
referring to the appendix. Otherwise, go to next step.
6. Select Basic. Please follow step-by-step for your first-time-configuration.（Basic configuration is
necessary）
7. You can click the Advanced option for more parameter settings.（Advanced function is optional.
There are IMU Calibration、Low-voltage Alarm、Enhanced Fail-Safe, etc. Read the instruction in the
assistant software to obtain more details.）
8. Select Viewer and check all parameters.
Note:
You may be required to fill register information for your first-time-usage.
It will auto detect the software version when you open the assistant software and prompt the
Check for Updates window if your version is not the latest one.
Do not disconnect the main controller and the PC when you are using the assistant software.
Recommended Settings for using F330/F450/F550
Configuration Information
Basic Gain
Attitude Gain
Motor
ESC
Propeller
Battery
Weight
Pitch
Roll
Yaw
Vertical
Pitch
Roll
F330
DJI-2212
DJI-18A
DJI-8 Inch
3S-2200
790 g
140
140
100
110
140
140
F450
DJI-2212
DJI-30A
DJI-8 Inch
3S-2200
890 g
150
150
100
105
150
150
F550
DJI-2212
DJI-30A
DJI-8 Inch
4S-3300
1530 g
170
170
150
140
170
170
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