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Using this Manual
Legends
WarningImportantHints and TipsReference
Readings
Read the following documents before using your Phantom 3 Standard.
1. In the Box
2. Phantom 3 Standard User Manual
3. Phantom 3 Standard Quick Start Guide
4. Phantom 3 Standard Guidelines and Disclaimer
5. Phantom 3 Standard Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines
To prepare for your rst ight, follow the steps in the Phantom 3 Standard Quick Start Guide. Read the
Guidelines and Disclaimer to understand your legal rights and responsibilities.
Video Tutorials
These tutorials will guide you all the way through unboxing, updating the rmware, and your maiden ight.
The Phantom 3 Standard is an easy-to-y quadcopter for aerial photography and lmmaking. It includes
a high-quality camera, custom-built remote controller, and Intelligent Flight Battery, and is compatible with
the DJI GO app for mobile devices.
Key Features
Product Profile
Camera and Gimbal:
gimbal holds the camera stable and steady as you y, resulting in shake-free footage every time.
The built-in camera captures video at 2.7K and 12 megapixel photos. A 3-axis
Intelligent Flight Battery:
power management system, and provides up to 25 minutes of ight time.
WiFiVideoDownlink:
A WiFi range extender is built into the remote controller.
Flight Controller:
Critical ight data is collected, computed and communicated to the entire aircraft in real time.
A 4480 mAh lithium polymer Intelligent Flight Battery features an advanced
Live HD video is streamed from the camera to the DJI GO app over WiFi as you y.
Flying is easy and safe with a ight controller optimized to enable controlled, stable ight.
Attach the black propeller nuts onto the motors with black dots and spin them counter-clockwise to
secure. Attach the silver propeller nuts onto the motors without black dots and spin them clockwise to
secure.
Tighten the propellers with both hands before each ight.
Battery Installation
Slide battery into the battery compartment according to the arrow’s direction shown below. Make
sure that you hear a click sound indicates the battery is rmly installed. Failure to do so may affect
the ight safety of your aircraft.
Product Profile
Preparing the Remote Controller:
1. Unfold the mobile device holder and adjust its position and angle.
2. Slide the power switch to the right to turn on the remote controller. Ensure the battery is fully charged.
3. Be sure the S1 switch is toggled to the upper most position. The Status LED will become solid
green if the remote controller is functioning properly.
The ight controller provides stability, safety and control to the Phantom 3 Standard. The supported ight
modes are designed to optimize aircraft control for different conditions and purposes. The ight controller
allows the aircraft to automatically Return-to-Home (RTH) if the remote controller signal is lost (i.e. Failsafe
RTH) or when instructed to by the pilot (i.e. Smart RTH), ensuring the safe return of your aircraft. Flight
data is stored to the device every time you y and can be accessed anytime.
Flight Modes
Aircraft
Three ight modes are available. The details of each ight mode are found below:
P-Mode (Positioning):
selected by the aircraft automatically depending on GPS signal strength.
P-GPS:
P-ATTI:
A-Mode (Attitude):
altitude. If a GPS signal is present, the aircraft will still return to the last recorded Home Point if the remote
controller signal is lost.
F-Mode (Function):
in the Appendix for more information.
The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P-Mode by default. To enable other ight modes, go to the DJI GO
The Phantom 3 Standard has two Front LEDs located under the two front motors and two Aircraft Status
Indicators located under the two rear motors.
P-Mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. One of its two states will be
GPS is available. The aircraft uses GPS for positioning.
GPS is not available. The aircraft only uses its barometer to maintain altitude.
GPS is not used for positioning, and the aircraft only uses its barometer to maintain
Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is supported in this mode. Refer to the IOC section
Front LED
The Front LEDs glow solid red when the aircraft is turned on and help you orientate the aircraft when it
is in the air. You can switch off the Front LEDs in the DJI GO app to achieve a better lming result. The
Aircraft Status Indicators indicate the status of the ight controller. See the table below for details of its
Flashes red, green and yellow alternatively Turning on and running self-diagnostic test
Flashes green and yellow alternativelyWarming up
Flashes green slowlySafe to Fly (P-Mode with strong GPS signal)
Flashes yellow slowly Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS signal)
Warning
Flashes yellow quicklyRemote controller's signal lost
Flashes red slowlyLow Battery Warning
Flashes red quicklyCritical Battery Warning
Flashes red (Alternates with other patterns)IMU error
— Glows solid red Critical error
Flashes red and yellow alternativelyCompass calibration required
Return-to-Home (RTH)
The Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure 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. The following sections
describe them in detail.
Aircraft
Description
Home Point
GPS
The Home Point is the location at which the aircraft takes off. A
strong GPS signal ( ) must be present for the aircraft to record
the Home Point. If the Home Point is recorded successfully, the
Aircraft Status Indicator will blink green rapidly.
Smart RTH
Tap in the DJI GO app or toggle the S2 switch on the remote controller back and forth at least twice
to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will rst ascend to the Return-to-Home altitude, then return to the last
recorded Home Point if a GPS signal is available. During the RTH procedure, you may use the remote
controller to guide the aircraft around obstacles.
Tap or toggle the S1 switch once to terminate Smart RTH and regain full control of the aircraft.
When the Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft,
the Low Battery Level Warning or Critically Low Battery Warning will appear in the DJI GO app. The
thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft’s current altitude and
distance from the Home Point, but you can also set your own xed thresholds as extra precaution.
Observe the Battery Level Indicator as you fly your aircraft. The
remaining ight time, and the H icon represents the point when the battery level is just enough for the
aircraft to return to the Home Point. The
When the
Aircraft
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icon enters the yellow region, the Low Battery Level Warning will appear and prompt
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icon gradually moves to the left as the battery is consumed.
you to Return-to-Home. The aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after 10
seconds, but you can resume normal ight by tapping or toggling the S1 switch.
When the
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icon enters the red region, the battery level can only support the aircraft to land from its
current altitude. The Critically Low Battery Level Warning will appear and the aircraft will begin to descend
automatically. You should nd a suitable location to the land the aircraft immediately.
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icon displays the estimated
Battery Level
Warning
Low Battery
Warning
Critically Low
Battery Level
Warning
Critically Low Battery
Level Warning (Red)
Low Battery
Level Warning (Yellow)
DescriptionDJI GO App Aircraft
The battery level is just
sufcient for the aircraft
to safely return to the
Home Point.
The battery level can
only support the aircraft
to land from its current
altitude.
Power Required to
Return-to-Home
Battery Level Indicator
Prompts the pilot to start
the Return-to-Home
procedure.
Alerts the pilot of the
aircraft’s automatic
descent (cannot be
cancelled).
The screen will ash RED.
Sufcient Battery Level
(Green)
Remaining Flight Time
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The Aircraft Status Indicator
ashes RED slowly.
The aircraft will automatically
return to the Home Point if
no action is taken after 10
seconds.
The Aircraft Status Indicator
ashes RED quickly.
The aircraft begins to descend
and land itself automatically.
While the aircraft is in automatic descent, you can still control the aircraft’s movement although
its ascent speed is very limited. Use this opportunity to nd a suitable landing location.
Failsafe RTH will be triggered if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds, provided
that a Home Point was recorded previously. You can regain control of the aircraft if the remote controller
signal is recovered.
Failsafe RTH Illustration
①
Record the Home Point
Aircraft Status Indicator:
Flashing Yellow Flashing Green
④
Signal Lost > 3s, Return-to-Home
>3s
×
Aircraft Status Indicator:
Flashing Yellow
The aircraft will automatically descend and land if Failsafe RTH is triggered when the aircraft
is within a 20 meter (65 feet) radius of the Home Point. During the RTH procedure, if you move
the throttle stick after the aircraft rises above 65 feet (20m), the aircraft will stop ascending and
immediately return to the Home Point.
The aircraft cannot Return-to-Home if the signal is weak ( [ ] is grey).
The aircraft cannot avoid obstacles during the Failsafe RTH procedure, and therefore it is
important to set a suitable Return-to-Home altitude before each ight. Go to the DJI GO app >
Camera View > > Advanced Settings > Failsafe Mode to set the Failsafe altitude.
②
Flying
Aircraft Status Indicator:
Flashing Green
⑤
Return to the Home Point
Height over Home Point >20m
×
Aircraft Status Indicator:
Flashing Yellow
Ascend to 20m
20m
Height over Home Point <=20m
③
Remote Controller Signal Lost
×
Aircraft Status Indicator:
Flashing Yellow
⑥
Auto Landing after Hovering for 15s
×
Aircraft Status Indicator:
Flashing Yellow
Aircraft
Failsafe Safety Notices
20 m
20 m
H
The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, 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.
If the aircraft is ying under 20 meters (65 feet) and Failsafe (including
Smart RTH, Lower Battery RTH ) is triggered, the aircraft will first
automatically ascend to 20 meters (65 feet) from the current altitude. You
can only cancel the ascending by exiting the Failsafe. Refer to “Remote
Controller Operation” on page 23 for more information on how to exit the
Failsafe and regain the control of the remote controller.
Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the
aircraft ies within a 20 meters (65 feet) radius of the Home Point. Aircraft
will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move
the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) altitudes or
beyond during Failsafe.
Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak
( [ ] displays grey) or unavailable.
if you move the throttle stick after the aircraft rises above 65 feet
(20m) but below the pre-set Failsafe RTH altitude, the aircraft will stop
ascending and immediately return to the Home Point.
Aircraft
Flight Data
The aircraft automatically keeps a record of detailed ight data including telemetry measurements,
aircraft status information, and error messages. To export this data, connect the aircraft to the PC
through the Micro USB port and launch the DJI GO app to export this data. This data can be later
analyzed with the proper software if necessary.
Attaching and Detaching the Propellers
Only use ofcial DJI Phantom 3 propellers with your Phantom 3 Standard.
Ensure the propellers are attached to the correct motors. Only using the propller with the same
model.
Tighten the propellers with both hands before each ight.
Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each ight. DO NOT use aged, chipped,
or broken propellers.
Stand clear of the motors and DO NOT touch the propellers when they are spinning.
Detaching the Propellers
Put the propeller removal clamp around the motor, and pinch both sides as shown below to hold the
motor in place. Then rotate the propeller in the unlock direction to loosen it.
Aircraft
Intelligent Flight Battery
The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V and a smart charge/
discharge functionality. It should only be charged with the ofcial DJI battery charger.
Intelligent Flight Battery
The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to
Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery on page 18 for more information.
Note that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Standard charger is 57 W.
The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of battery level when
it is left idle (pressing the power button will exit idle state) for more than 10 days to prevent swelling.
It takes about two days to discharge the battery from 100% to 65%, and it is normal to feel moderate
heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. The discharge thresholds can be
adjusted in the DJI GO app.
Balanced Charging:
4.
Aircraft
Overcharge Protection:
5.
Temperature Detection:
6.
Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging.
Automatically stops charging the battery when it is fully charged.
The battery will only charge when its core temperature is between 0°C and
40°C (32°F and 104°F).
Overcurrent Protection:
7.
Over-Discharge Protection:
8.
The battery stops charging when the maximum current of 8A is exceeded.
The battery stops discharging when the battery voltage reaches 12V to
prevent damage from over-discharge.
Short Circuit Protection:
9.
Battery Cell Damage Detection:
10.
Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected.
The DJI GO app display a warning message if a damaged battery
cell is detected.
Battery Log:
11.
Sleep Mode:
12.
Communication:
13.
Show the last 32 entries of battery information including warning messages.
The battery enters sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity to save power.
The battery voltage, capacity, current and other relevant information is sent to the
ight controller.
Read the
Phantom 3 Standard Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines
before use. Users take
full responsibility for all operations and usage.
Using the Battery
LED1
LED2
LED3
LED4
Power Button (Built-in LED)
Battery Level Indicators
urning On or Turning Off the Battery
Press the power button once, again, and hold for 2 seconds.
When turning off the battery, the power button may continue to ash for a few seconds if the
aircraft is still storing media les to the Micro SD card.
1. The battery capacity is signicantly reduced when ying in cold environments (i.e. air temperatures
below 0°C).
2. It is not recommended to y in very cold environments (i.e. air temperatures below -10°C). Ensure the
battery voltage is stable when operating in air temperatures between -10°C and 5°C.
3. End the ight as soon as possible if the Low Battery Level Warning appears when you are ying in low
temperature environments.
4. Try to warm up the battery indoors prior to ying in low temperature environments.
5. Keep the battery core temperature above 20°C to ensure optimal performance.
6. The charger will pause the charging process if the battery core temperature is out of operating range
(0°C ~ 40°C ).
Ensure the temperature of the Intelligent Flight Battery exceeds 5℃ before takeoff.
To warm up the aircraft battery, power it on inside the battery compartment for approximately 1-2
minutes before takeoff. Begin ying by hovering the aircraft at a low altitude for approximately
1 minute to ensure that the battery temperature is stable.
CheckingtheBatteryLevel
When the battery is powered off, press the power button once. The Battery Level Indicator will light up to
display the current battery level. See the table below for more details.
The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and
The battery life indicates the number of cycles the battery can be charged and discharged before it must
be replaced. When the battery is turned off, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to check the
battery life. The Battery Level Indicator will light up with one of the following LED patterns:
LED Patterns
LED1LED2LED3LED4Battery Life
90%~100%
Aircraft
80%~90%
70%~80%
60%~70%
50%~60%
40%~50%
30%~40%
20%~30%
Below 20%
When the battery life reaches 0%, the Intelligent Flight Battery must be replaced.
For more information about the battery, launch the DJI GO app and tap in Camera
View.
Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery
1. Connect the battery charger to a suitable power supply (100-240V, 50/60Hz).
2. Open the protection cap on the battery charger and connect it to the Intelligent Flight Battery. If the
battery level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging, otherwise it will not be fully charged.
3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level as it is charging.
4. The Battery Level Indicators will turn off when charging is complete. Disconnect the Intelligent Flight
Battery from the battery charger.
Always turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery before inserting it into or removing it from the aircraft.
Air cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room
temperature before charging it.
LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected
LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected
LED3 blinks twice per secondOvercharge detected
LED3 blinks three times per second Charger overvoltage detected
LED4 blinks twice per second
LED4 blinks three times per second
Charging temperature is too low
(<0°C)
Charging temperature is too high
(>40°C)
Aircraft
After any of the above protection issues are resolved, press the power button to turn off the battery
protection warning. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the battery charger and plug it back in to
resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug the battery charger in the event of a
room temperature error; the battery charger will resume charging when the temperature falls within the
normal range.
DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party battery chargers.
Discharging the Intelligent Flight Battery
Slow :
Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Phantom 3 Standard’s battery compartment and
turn it on. Leave it on until there is less than 8% of battery remaining, or until the battery can no
longer be turned on. Check the battery level in the DJI GO app.
Fast :
Fly the Phantom 3 Standard outdoors until there is less than 8% of battery remaining or
The Phantom 3 Standard remote controller features a 2.4 GHz WiFi Video Downlink, 5.8 GHz aircraft
transmission system, and a built-in battery. It is capable of transmitting signals to the aircraft at up
to 0.62 miles (1 km). There is a foldable mobile device holder attached to the remote controller used
to mount your smartphone.
Compliance:
Operating Modes:
Mode 1:
Mode 2:
The mobile device holder can be tilted at different positions and angles.
DO NOT force an overlarge mobile device into the mobile device holder.
Controls and Operation
Powering on the Remote Controller
1. Toggle the S1 switch to the upper most position and ensure both control sticks are in the neutral
position.
2. Slide the power switch to the right to turn on the remote controller.
3. The Status LED will light up solid green when the remote controller is connected to the aircraft. The
Battery Level Indicator will display the battery level of the remote controller.
The remote controller is made to comply with both CE and FCC standards.
The controls can be set to Mode 1, Mode 2 or a custom mode.
The right stick serves as the throttle.
The left stick serves as the throttle.
Remote Controller
S1
Charging the Remote Controller
Charge the remote controller through the Micro USB port using the provided Micro USB cable. The
Battery Level Indicator will blink green when it is charging.
Turn the Gimbal Dial to the right to tilt the camera
upwards, and to the left to tilt the camera
downwards.
Phantom 3 Standard User Manual
Toggle the S1 switch back and forth multiple
times to regain the control of the aircraft during
Failsafe RTH.
Toggle the S1 switch back and forth for more
Position 1 Position 2 Position 3
than 3 times to calibrate the aircraft's compass.
Toggle the S1 switch to position 1 to enable
P-Mode, to position 2 to enable A-Mode, and to
position 3 to enable F-Mode.
Toggle the S2 switch back and forth at least
twice to initiate Smart RTH. Use the S2 switch
and the gimbal dial to link with the aircraft and
reset the WiFi password. Refer to Linking the
Position 1 Position 2 Position 3
Remote Controller on page 24 and Resetting
the WiFi Video Downlink on page 26 for more
details.
The aircraft will hover in place when both sticks are released and GPS is available.
If GPS is not available, the aircraft will lock its altitude but drift from side to side.
Battery Level Indicator
The gure below illustrates the four battery levels that are displayed by the Battery Level Indicator on the
remote controller's front panel.
Battery Level Indicator
Remote Controller
25% 50% 75% 100%
Always ensure the remote controller has an adequate battery level before each ight. If the battery
level is critically low, the remote controller will sound an alert and its Status LED will blink red for
3 seconds before automatically powering off. If the remote controller powers off during ight, the
aircraft will enter Failsafe RTH.
Optimal Transmission Range
To achieve optimal transmission, point the top of the remote controller at the aircraft, and adjust the
antenna so that it is parallel to the aircraft’s legs (or simply tilt it at a 45 degree angle).
The Phantom 3 Standard is linked to the remote controller by default, and re-linking is only necessary if
the remote controller is replaced with a new one. Refer to the gure below to locate the Link Button.
Link Button
Remote Controller
LinkingProcedures
1. Turn on the aircraft and press the Link Button. The button will blink red when the aircraft is ready to link.
2. Switch on the remote controller, turn the gimbal dial to the far left, and toggle the S2 switch back and
forth quickly for at least three times. You will hear a pulsating beep sound when the remote controller is
trying to link to the aircraft.
3. The remote controller will stop beeping and the Link Button on the aircraft will turn solid green if linking
is successful.
Switch S2
Position 1
Position 3
Linking Status
LinkButtonDescriptionUser Action
— Glows solid redNo RC signalSwitch on the RC or perform a linking procedure
Blinks redReady to linkSwitch on the RC
— Glows solid greenLinked to RCLinking successful
CE or FCC Compliance
The remote controller complies with CE compliance as default. Switch between CE and FCC is
automatically adjusted according to the GPS locations acquired by the DJI GO app.
The on-board camera features a 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor that captures up to 2.7k Ultra HD video at
30fps and 12 MP still photos. Video can be recorded in MOV or MP4 format, while stills can be saved in
both JPEG and DNG formats. Shooting modes include burst, AEB and time-lapse. A live HD video feed
from the camera can be viewed on your mobile device through the DJI GO app.
Video and Photo Storage
The Phantom 3 Standard comes with an 8 GB Micro SD, but also supports Micro SD cards with a
capacity of up to 64 GB. It is recommended using a UHS-1 or Class 10 Micro SD card to minimize
the delay when reading or writing high resolution image les.
Gimbal Camera
DO NOT insert or remove the Micro SD card when the Phantom 3 Standard is turned on.
Downloading Videos and Photos
Connect the Phantom 3 Standard to your PC through the Camera Micro USB Port to access videos
and photos stored on the Micro SD card.
The aircraft must be turned on in order to access the les on the Micro SD card.
The Camera Status LED lights up when the aircraft is turned on and provides information on the working
status of the camera.
BlinkingPatternCamera Status
Blinks green quickly (0.1s on, 0.2s off)System is warming up
Blinks green once (0.4s on, 0.5s off)Taking a single shot
Blinks green three times (0.1s on, 0.3s off)Taking 3/5/7 burst shots
Blinks red slowly (1.6s on, 0.8s off)Recording video
Blinks red quickly (0.2s on, 0.5s off)SD card error
Blinks red twice (0.1s on, 0.1s off X2)Camera overheated
Glows solid red System error
Blinks green and red alternatively (0.8s green, 0.8s red)Firmware updating
Gimbal
The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the camera attached, allowing you to capture crisp,
clear images. The gimbal can tilt the camera across a 120˚ range.
Gimbal Camera
30°
0°
-90°
Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the tilt motion of the camera.
Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the
camera settings page of the DJI GO app. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote
controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details:
Follow Mode The pitch angles of the gimbal and the aircraft stay the same.
FPV Mode
The pitch and roll angles of the gimbal and the aircraft stay the same,
providing a unique rst-person view.
Take off from a at, open ground that will not interfere with the gimbal movement.
A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations:
Gimbal Camera
(1) The gimbal’s motion is obstructed by the gimbal clamp or obstacles on the ground.
(2) The gimbal was subjected to an excessive external force such as a collision.
Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary failure. The
gimbal will recover full functionality once it dries.
Anti-Drop Kit
The Phantom 3 Standards comes with two Anti-Drop Pins which help secure the gimbal and camera to
the aircraft. To install additional pins, follow these steps:
Push the Anti-Drop Pin through the damper and the center of the ring. Press them together until you hear
a click. Only 2 pins installed adjacent from each other are required during use.
The DJI GO app is an essential hub to operate your DJI equipment, share your artwork, explore the
community, and manage your DJI account, all at once. These features correspond to the four pages –
Equipment, Library, Explore and Me - which are introduced in detail below.
iPad
Connect your Aircraft
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DJI GO App
Use AEB shoot to get more dynanic image
Enter Camera View
EquipmentLibraryExploreMe
Equipment
On the Equipment page, you can enter Camera View, visit the Academy or view your ight records.
Camera View
The Camera View is the main panel for operating your aircraft. The center of the screen contains a live
HD video feed from the camera, and around it are icons and buttons that give you control over the aircraft
: The current ight mode is displayed next to this icon.
Tap to enter the Main Controller Settings, where you can congure the parameters that affect ight
behavior.
The aircraft is in Beginner Mode by default, and cannot y 30 meters (98 feet) above or away from
the Home Point. You can disable Beginner Mode in the Main Controller Settings.
[2] GPS Signal Strength
: Shows the current GPS signal strength. Green bars indicate an adequate GPS strength.
[3] IOC Settings
CL : Displays the IOC settings when the aircraft is in F-Mode. Tap this icon to view the IOC menu
and select the desired IOC mode.
[4] System Status Bar
: Indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength.
[5] Battery Level Indicator
: Describes the battery level of the aircraft according to its immediate status. The colored
zones represent the various thresholds of battery level. When the battery level drops below a certain
threshold, the system will prompt the user to take the appropriate action.
[6] Remote Controller Signal
: Shows the signal strength of the remote controller.
DJI GO App
[7] VideoDownlinkSignal
:
Shows the signal strength of the WiFi Video Downlink between the aircraft and the remote
controller. Tap to set the SSID and connection password for the WiFi connection.
[8] Battery Level
: Shows the current battery level. Tap to view the Aircraft battery menu, where you can view
battery information and set the battery warning thresholds.
[9] General Settings
: Tap to view the settings for the camera, mini-map and video cache.
[10] Camera Bar
Camera Operations
: Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution
of the videos, image size and so on.
Shutter (Photo)
: Tap once to take a single photo. Tap and hold to switch between shooting modes.
: Tap to play back photos and videos on the Micro SD card.
Camera Settings
: Tap to set the ISO, shutter speed and auto exposure values.
[11] Map
Shows the current position of the aircraft. Tap the map to switch from Camera View to Map View.
DJI GO App
[12] Flight Telemetry
The radar-like object indicates the aircraft’s attitude. Tap to bring up the Map.
(1) The red arrow indicates the aircraft’s heading.
(2) The ratio between the blue and gray areas indicates the aircraft’s pitch.
(3) The horizontal level of the blue-gray boundary indicates the aircraft’s roll angle.
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[13] Return-to-Home (RTH)
: Initiates the RTH procedure. Tap to bring the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point.
[14] AutoTakeoff/Landing
/ : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing.
[15] Livestream
: Indicates that a video feed is being broadcast live on YouTube. Be sure that your mobile device
View, edit and share your artwork all in one place. The Library has a range of simple but powerful tools
that let you edit your videos and photos before sharing them online, minutes after they are captured.
Explore
Find out about our latest events, featured products and trending Skypixel uploads in the Explore page.
Me
If you already have a DJI account, you will be able to participate in forum discussions, earn Credits in the
DJI Store, and share your artwork with the community.
Once pre-ight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the ight simulator in the
DJI GO app to practice ying or have an experienced pilot accompany you for supervision. Ensure
that all ights are carried out in an open area.
Flying Conditions
1. DO NOT use the aircraft in adverse weather conditions including rain, snow, fog, and wind
speeds exceeding 10 m/s.
2. Only y in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the on-
board compass and GPS signal.
3. Avoid ying near obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees and bodies of water.
4. Avoid ying in area with high levels of electromagnetism, including mobile phone base stations
and radio transmission towers.
5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and
temperature. Be very careful when ying over 19685 feet (6000 m) above sea level as the battery
and aircraft performance may be reduced.
6. The Phantom 3 Standard cannot operate in P-Mode within the Earth’s polar regions.
Flight Limits and No Fly Zones
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by the regulations from self-regulatory
organizations such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) and their local aviation authorities. For safety reasons, ight limits are enabled
by default to help users use this product safely and legally.
When operating the aircraft in P-Mode, the altitude limit, radius limit and No Fly Zones work together
to bound the aircraft. In A-Mode, the aircraft cannot exceed altitudes of 400 feet (120 m).
Flight
Altitude and Radius Limits
The pilot can set the altitude and radius limits in the DJI GO app to create a cyliderical geo-fence to
bound the aircraft. The tables below show the details of these limits.
If you y out of bounds, you can still control the aircraft, but cannot y it further.
If the aircraft loses GPS signal and ies out of the max radius but regains GPS signal afterwards,
it will y back within range automatically.
Flight altitude must be below the
preset height.
Flight distance must be within
the max radius.
Flight LimitsDJI GO AppAircraft Status Indicator
Flight height restricted to
Max Height under 400 ft
(120 m).
Warning: Height
limit reached.
Warning: Distance
limit reached.
Warning: Height limit
reached.
None.
Flashes red rapidly
when the aircraft
approaches the max
radius limit.
None.
No Fly Zones
All No Fly Zones are listed on the DJI ofcial website at http://ysafe.dji.com/no-y. No Fly Zones are
divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and ying elds where
manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include borders between countries or
sensitive sites. The details of the No Fly Zones are explained below
.
Airports (Requires GPS):
1. Airport No Fly Zones are comprised of Takeoff Restricted Zones and Restricted-Altitude Zones. Each
type of zone encompasses a radius of a certain size.
2. The radius R1 depends on the shape and size of the airport, and is an area around the airport that is a
Takeoff Restricted Zone, inside of which takeoff and ight is inhibited.
3. From R1 to R1+1 miles around the airport, the ight altitude is limited on a 15 degree incline, starting at
66 feet (20 m) from the edge of airport and radiating outwards. The ight altitude is limited to 1640 feet
(500 m) at R1+1 miles.
4. When the aircraft is within 320 feet (100 m) of a no-y zone, a warning message will appear in the DJI
If the aircraft loses GPS signal
and enters the restricted area
but regains GPS signal after-
wards, the aircraft will enter
Semi-Automatic Descent and
land itself.
If the aircraft loses GPS signal
and enters the restricted
area but regains GPS signal
afterwards, it will descend to a
safe altitude and hover 15 feet
below the safe altitude.
No ight restrictions.
No ight restrictions.None.None.
Warning: You are in a no-y zone.
Takeoff prohibited.
Warning: You are in a no-y zone.
Automatic landing has begun.
(If the aircraft is within R1)
Warning: You are in a restricted
zone. Descending to a safe
altitude. (If the aircraft is outside
R1 but within R2)
Warning: You are in a restricted
zone. Max ight altitude
restricted between 20 m and
120 m. Fly Cautiously.
Warning: You are approaching a
Restricted Area. Fly cautiously.
Aircraft Status
Indicator
Flashes red
Semi-Automatic Descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command
during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing.
When ying in a No Fly Zone, the Aircraft Status Indicator will ash red rapidly and continue
for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate the current ying status and continue for 5 seconds, at
which point it will switch back to ashing red rapidly.
For safety reasons, please DO NOT y close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway
lines, city centers or other busy areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible at all times.
1. The remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and your mobile device are fully charged.
2. Propellers are mounted correctly and rmly.
3. The Micro SD card is inserted, if necessary.
4. The gimbal is functioning normally.
5. Motors start properly and are functioning as normal.
6. The DJI GO app is connected to the remote controller.
Calibrating the Compass
IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new ight location. The compass is very sensitive
to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor ight
performance or ight failure. Regular calibration is required for optimal performance.
Ensure the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight
preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration.
DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference.
Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean
metal structures
DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular
phones.
DO NOT calibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects.
DO NOT calibrate indoors.
.
Calibration Procedures
Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures:
1. Go to the DJI GO app > Camera View > Aircraft Status Bar (top of the screen). Next to ‘Compass’, tap
Calibrate. Alternatively, ip the S1 switch quickly for more than 3 times. The Aircraft Status Indicator will
change from ashing yellow to solid yellow when the aircraft is ready for compass calibration.
2. Hold the aircraft upright and rotate it 360 degrees along the central axis. The Aircraft Status Indicator
will change from solid yellow to solid green when complete.
3. Hold the aircraft with its camera facing down, and rotate it 360 degrees along its central axis. The
Aircraft Status Indicator will change from solid green to ashing yellow when complete. The calibration
is successful.
4. If the Aircraft Status Indicator becomes solid red, the calibration is unsuccessful. Repeat the steps
above to recalibrate the compass.
Flight
If the Aircraft Status Indicator ashes red and yellow alternatively, the compass data is abnormal.
Move your aircraft to a different location to carry out the calibration.
Calibrate the compass after you launch the DJI GO app if you are prompted to do so.
When to Calibrate
1. The Aircraft Status Indicator is ashing red and yellow alternatively, indicating that the compass data is
abnormal.
2. Flying in a new location that is different from your last ight.
3. The physical structure of the aircraft has been changed.
4. There is severe drifting during ight (i.e. the aircraft has difculty ying in a straight line).
AutoTakeoffandLanding
AutoTakeoff
To use Auto Takeoff:
1. Launch the DJI GO app and enter Camera View.
2. Ensure that the aircraft is in P-Mode (switch S1 is in the uppermost position).
3. Go through the pre-ight checklist.
4. Tap and slide Conrm to take off.
5. The aircraft will take off and hover 2.5 meters above the ground.
Auto Landing
To use Auto Landing:
1. Ensure that the aircraft is in P-Mode (switch S1 is in the uppermost position).
2. Check that the landing area is clear before tapping to land the aircraft.
3. The aircraft will begin to land automatically.
Only use Auto Takeoff or Landing if there is a strong GPS signal.
The Combination Stick Command (CSC) illustrated below is used to start or stop the motors. Ensure you
perform the CSC command in one continuous motion.
Starting the Motors
A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both sticks to the bottom
inner or outer corners to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning, release both sticks
simultaneously.
OR
Stopping the Motors
There are two methods to stop the motors.
Method 1:
Method 2:
When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle stick down, then perform the CSC command to
stop the motors. Release both sticks once the motors have stopped.
When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after 3
seconds.
OR
Method 1
DO NOT perform the CSC command when the aircraft is ying in mid-air.
Method 2
Flight Test
TakeoffandLandingProcedures
1. Place the aircraft on an open, at ground with the battery indicator facing towards you.
2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device, and then the Intelligent Flight Battery.
3. Launch the DJI GO app and enter Camera View.
4. Wait until the Aircraft Status Indicator ashes green. This means the Home Point has been recorded
and it is safe to y. If it ashes yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded and you must not
take off.
5. Slowly push the throttle stick up or use Auto Takeoff to take off.
6. To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle stick to descend slowly.
7. After landing, execute the CSC command or push the throttle stick down for 3 seconds until the motors
come to a stop. Do not release the control stick until the motors come to stop completely.
8. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery, followed by the remote controller.
Connect to the Internet, launch the DJI GO app. The DJI GO app will start checking for available
rmware updates automatically. Follow the on-screen instruction to update the latest rmware for
the aircraft, remote controller and intelligent ight battery.
Intelligent Flight Mode
Intelligent Flight mode includes Course Lock, Home Lock, Point of Interest (POI), Follow Me and
Waypoints features to assist users to create professional shoots during the ight. Course Lock and Home
Point lock helps to lock the orientation of aircraft so that the user can focus more on other operations.
Point of Interest, Follow Me and Waypoints mode enable aircraft to y automatically according to the
pre-set ight maneuvers.
Course Lock
Home Lock Pull the pitch stick backward to move the aircraft toward its recorderd Home Point.
Point of Interest
Appendix
Follow Me
Waypoints
Enable Multiple Flight Mode by launching the DJI GO app > Camera View > > Advanced Settings >
Mulitple Flight Mode before using the Intelligent Flight Mode for the rst time.
Lock the current nose direction as the aircraft’s forward direction. The aircraft will
move in the locked directions regardless of its orientation (yaw angle).
The aircraft will orbit around the subject automatically to allow the operator can be
more focus on framing their shoot on the subject in Point of Interest.
A virtual tether is created between the aircraft and the mobile device so that the
aircraft can track your movement as you move. Note that Follow Me performance is
subject to the GPS accuracy on the mobile device.
Record a ight path, then the aircraft will y along the same path repeatedly while
you control the camera and orientation. The ight path can be saved and re-apply
in the future.
After-Sales Information
Visit the following pages to learn more about After-sales policy and warranty information:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Compliance Information
FCC Warning Message
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator&
your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IC RSS warning
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent areil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence.
Appendix
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est sus-