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1. a S _ Ee 1 Updating Your Software It is recommended that you periodically check for software updates using the DJI assistant software application When upgrading the firmware on either the transmitter or the craft be sure to disconnect the gimbal from the craft Upgrading your software with the gimbal s ribbon cable still attached can permanently damage the gimbal Plug the Phantom 2 into your PC or Mac using the USB cable provided Power on the transmitter with the throttle all the way down Power on the Phantom 2 Open the DJI Phantom software REV 1 0 PAGE 9 OF 13 13 Go to the Upgrade tab If upgrades are available check with DSLRPros to ensure that the upgrade is necessary before installing After the upgrade is complete power down your craft and transmitter before reattaching the gimbal Battery Safety It is vital to the safety of your aerial craft yourself and others that you practice proper battery safety when using charging and storing all batteries used with your Phantom Improper use charging and or storage of batteries can result in damage to the battery or personal property Please adhere to all battery safety guidelines in the included manuals The estimated flight time for a Phantom 2 with H3 3D gimbal under ideal conditions is 11 minutes Only charge your batteries using the included charging units Failure to do so may result in fire Never charge batteries unattended If you not2. DSLRPros Expedition Edition Aerial Kit Contents List Congratulations on your purchase of a DSLRPros Sundance Edition Aerial Kit Inside your Special Edition Travel Backpack you will find the following items with numbers that correspond to the kit image on the following page A C Power Cable For LiPo Multi Charger DSLRPros TXS 8 Pro LiPo Charger Charging Harness For LiPo Battery With Car Adaptor DJI Phantom 2 With 3 Axis Gimbal Pre Installed DJI Phantom 2 Quick Start Guide DSLRPros Lanyard For Futaba Transmitter Set Of 2 DJI Smart Flight Battery Chargers 2 LiPo Batteries For Futaba Transmitter 1 Shown Set Of 4 DJI Smart Flight Batteries 2 Shown 10 Set Of 2 Micro USB Cables 11 A C Power Cables For DJI Smart Flight Battery Chargers 12 Antenna Set For FPV Field Monitor Long Range Antenna Not Pictured 13 Futaba Transmitter 14 Cables For FPV Field Monitor 15 Propeller Guards 16 Set Of 4 Self Tightening Propeller Blades Carbon Fiber Blades Not Pictured 17 String For Propeller Guards 18 Anti Drop Pins For Gimbal 19 International Plug Set 20 Field Monitor Charger 21 A C Power Cable For Field Monitor Charger 22 DSLRPros 7 FPV Field Monitor 23 Sun Shade For FPV Field Monitor 24 Set of Spare Gimbal Vibration Absorbers 25 5 8 GHz Patch Antenna For FPV Field Monitor 26 Philip s Head Screwdriver 27 Set Of Spare Screws and Propeller Wrench Items Not Pictured e DSLRPros LiPo Checker e GoPuck Battery With DJI Car Charger
3. PAGE 8 OF 13 11 12 Gimbal Installation amp Removal It is highly recommended that new pilots remove the lower half of the gimbal before flight practice so that in the event of a crash while learning to fly the Phantom 2 the Zenmuse H3 3D will not be damaged Please refer to the Zenmuse H3 3D operator manual for detailed installation and removal procedures The images and directions below are only supplemental to the manuals found on the DJI website Only the lower half of the gimbal is attached and secured in place via the rubber tension grommets which have a lip that fits into the bracket rings While these provide enough tension to secure the gimbal during flight they can come loose if the craft is involved in a significant crash The grey black ribbon cable will be the only connection to the craft for power and video This cable can be disconnected and reconnected after the lower half is removed from the brackets To disconnect your gimbal pinch the rubber tension grommets and pull them out of the top plate Disconnect the ribbon cable from the gimbal by firmly pulling it out of the back of the gimbal It is recommended that you disconnect the gimbal cable before performing any firmware updates Failure to do so can result in damage to your gimbal To reconnect your gimbal pinch the rubber tension grommets back into place and reattach the ribbon cable Be sure to attach the anti drop pins before flying with your gimbal installed
4. 4 RD Knob This knob sets the gimbal s stopping point for the camera tilt The tilt is controlled by the trim lever on the rear right side of the Futaba 5 SD Toggle Switch OFF 30 50 This enables the Fluid Slow Pan mode 6 Throttle and Pan Control Stick 7 Forward Backward Left and Right Control Stick 8 SH Toggle Switch This is your timer reset The Futaba comes with dual timers set to give you an audible alarm at 4 minutes and again at 8 minutes Once you switch out a new battery use the SH switch to zero out the timer NOTE The automatic timer should only be used as a reference point and should not be relied upon for accurate battery life Under ideal conditions a Phantom 2 with H3 3D axis installed will have 11 minutes of flight time REV 1 0 PAGE 12 OF 13 A DSLR Pros Phantom 2 Flight Procedures It is recommended that you follow this procedure when flying your craft O Be certain that the WiFi function on your GoPro is off If you see a flashing blue light on your GoPro this means the WiFi function is on and must be turned off before starting your craft O Check that batteries for transmitter and craft are fully charged and properly installed Check that a camera is connected to gimbal Check that antennas are connected to Lightbridge Ground and Air Stations Check that propellers are securely fastened to motors Place all switches on transmitter in their uppermost position with the throttle all th
5. box pops up that says power down MC ignore it click OK and do not touch anything When the advanced calibration has completed successfully a green check mark will appear to the right of the status bar Compass Calibration It is important to calibrate your compass outdoors every time you fly your craft This allows the Phantom 2 to track its own position from multiple satellites and ensures optimal performance Set the Phantom 2 on a flat surface With the throttle down and all switches in the uppermost position power up the transmitter and then power up the Phantom 2 Wait until the Phantom 2 has full GPS lock You will know the Phantom has full GPS lock when the LEDs under the Phantom s arms are green and blinking Flip the flight mode switch from GPS to Atti five times in a steady motion until the lights on the underside of the craft turn a solid unblinking yellow Pick up the Phantom 2 do not hold by compass Hold the Phantom 2 straight out and turn your body in a complete circle until the lights turn from yellow to solid green Stop turning Rotate the Phantom 2 vertically so that the USB port is facing straight down and repeat your 360 degree rotation until the lights blink green again Place the Phantom 2 back on the ground and look to see that there are only green blinking lights If not repeat the process LED Break Down This list will help users understand the meaning of some of the different LED li
6. transmitter Release the sticks when the motors begin to spin SA Toggle Switch This is the Intelligent Orientation Control IOC mode which is NOT enabled by default This switch is located on the left side of the transmitter just above the throttle control SE Toggle Switch This controls the flight mode This switch is located on the top left hand side of the transmitter See the Advanced NAZA Assistant Manual for further details SH Toggle Switch This is the timer reset This timer is set to warn the user when to start landing the Phantom This switch is located on the top right hand side of the transmitter RD Knob This sets the gimbal stopping point for the tilt The trim slider on the rear right side of the Futaba controls the tilt The RD knob is located on the front of the transmitter above the power switch SD Toggle Switch The Dual Rate option on the Futaba allows users to limit the overall speed at which the Phantom can operate through the Fluid Slow Pan mode Use this knob to control the gimbal tilt safety stop In the field we will typically adjust this so the camera is tilted at a 45 degree angle This prevents the Phantom propellors from entering the shot when in forward flight due to the craft pitching forward Once you use the knob to set your maximum tilt angle you can then use the os rear trim slider to control the full tiit of the a camera from Forward Looking to Bird s gt Eye w
7. Adaptors e ND CP GoPro Filter Pack e 4DjJI OEM Motors With Bullet Connectors oot OD ot ee i REV 1 0 PAGE 1 OF 13 8m2 Gav Maa Ira wv pi A 5 a s a P gt f REV 1 0 PAGE 2 OF 13 2 amp DSLARPros PLEASE READ ALL TOPICS BEFORE POWERING ON FOR FIRST TIME New pilots should NOT fly the Phantom 2 with the Gimbal attached until they have had at least 10 hours of flight practice Refer to the Zenmuse H3 3D operator s manual for installation and removal instructions found on www dji com DJI Phantom 2 Wiki http wiki dji com en index php Phantom_2 DJI Phantom 2 Videos http www dji com product phantom 2 video For DSLRPros videos please visit our YouTube Channel Link http www youtube com channel UC JUVqDvAzrijbdrmhxsH7jw Turning On Your Transmitter and Phantom 2 Advanced Calibration Compass Calibration LED Break Down Using The FPV Monitor GoPro Shooting Preferences Flight Modes OEM Phantom Controller Transmitter If Applicable Futaba Controller Transmitter If Applicable Propeller Installation Gimbal Installation amp Removal Updating Your Software Battery Safety Using ESCs and Motors with Bullet Connectors WARNING a aS p me me a a Y DO NOT fly with zip ties attached to Phantom 2 Zip ties are installed for shipping purposes only DO NOT use WiFi with the GoPro on the Phantom 2 This will cause the pilot to lose control over t
8. ace these and all screws in a safe location Use the 2mm Hex Head Screwdriver to remove the 2 screws on each arm located closest to motors Move down the arm of the Phantom 2 towards the body of the craft and remove the 4 screws located near the landing skids DO NOT remove the 4 screws directly under the motor These hold the motor in place and removing them prematurely can cause damage to your craft Carefully hold the top and bottom of the Phantom 2 in place and flip the craft right side up Gently lift the top of the Phantom 2 up and over the motors You will see 2 wires running from the top shell into the main board of the Phantom 2 Do not disconnect these wires Simply place the top shell out of the way but not putting stress on the cables To remove a motor detach the motor from the ESC by pulling out the bullet connectors Unscrew the 4 Hex screws directly under the motor To remove an ESC unscrew the 2 screws holding it in place Pay close attention to the type of motor you are replacing Clockwise spinning motors have a dimple on the top Counter Clockwise spinning motors do not have a dimple i eT CLOCKWISE igp m ca COUNTER CLOCKWIS BE e 10 Position the new ESC in the exact location the damaged ESC occupied Screw into place Possition the motor so that the 4 holes under the motor line up properly with the holes in the shell Screw the motor into place After the motor and ESC are secured to th
9. and down buttons Select your option using the M button Open the FPV monitor s menu by pressing the power button twice The down arrow to select the RF menu Small T V Press the M button to view your band and channel settings Press the M button again to select the band Press the up or down buttons until the monitor s band is the same as that of the transmitter s Press the power button to return to the previous screen and repeat the process until all bands are the same Press the power button to exit out of the menu and use the buttons to change the channel until your receiver s channel is the same as the Transmitter s Once you have matched the bands and channels on the receiver to the transmitter and powered on your GoPro image from the GoPro will be visible on your screen The monitor and the GoPro must both be placed in the same video system NTSC in the USA and PAL in Europe to function properly Use the following steps to change the video system on your monitor In the menu press the down arrow until you reach the Function menu Crossed Tools Press the M button to enter the Function menu and press the down arrow until Video System is highlighted Press the down arrow to select NTSC or PAL REV 1 0 PAGE 5 OF 13 GoPro Shooting Preferences The GoPro has an array of different shooting modes and settings This can be overwhelming for users who are not accustomed to using a GoPro so here is a quick reference guide
10. de force like wind the craft will return to its last location where the user let go of the sticks IOC Mode No matter the position of the Phantom 2 the directional controls will always remain the same OEM Phantom Controller Transmitter If Applicable The Phantom OEM Controller Transmitter is the default transmitter for the Phantom 2 Refer to the DJI tutorials and User Manual for flight controls and information The DSLRPros Lanyard attaches to the OEM Phantom Transmitter by the silver loop above the power switch Futaba Controller Transmitter If Applicable The Futaba controller is the ideal controller for DSLRPros aerial kits This is an upgraded controller that provides more flight options when piloting the Phantom 2 REV 1 0 PAGE 6 OF 13 The LiPo charger is meant to charge the LiPo battery only NEVER charge a LiPo battery with any charger that is not a LiPo battery charger Incorrect charging can cause damage Left Stick Located on the left hand side of the transmitter pressing up and down on the throttle controls vertical movements Pressing left and right on the throttle stick causes the aerial to rotate clockwise or counter clockwise Right Stick Located on the right hand side of the transmitter the right stick controls forward and backward movement and left and right horizontal movement To turn on the motors for your craft move both the left and right control stick all the way down and towards the center of the
11. e craft connect the motor to the ESC and the ESC to the main board 11 When your motors and ESCs have been replaced put the top shell of the Phantom 2 back into place Be sure that no wires are pinched when putting the shell back together Gently turn the Phantom 2 upside down and replace all of the screws that were taken out REV 1 0 PAGE 11 OF 13 pstr Pros DSLRPros Futaba 8FG Black Edition Super 14 Channel Ultimate Kit Replacement Transmitter Pre programmed Control Guide 3 8 5 LIST2 00 30 53 77 Mi T gt PHANTOM St 2 Oa 21 a Upp essai Poorest raean neran rroan 7 1 SE Toggle Switch GPS ATTI ATTI This is your flight mode control The lowest ATTI position can be set to trigger FAILSAFE as an advanced feature See you DJI Phantom Advanced NAZA Assistant Manual for further details 2 SA Toggle Switch OFF COURSE LOCK HOME LOCK This is your Intelligent Orientation Control or IOC This mode is not enabled by default 3 SB and SC Toggle Switches OFF SMALL RADIUS LARGE RADIUS These switches control the advanced Point of Interest flight profiles This function allows the operator to bank left or right using only the right joystick Using the SB Toggle will allow the pilot to fly an inside pivot around a central object Using the SC Toggle will enable you to fly an outside pivot These functions are reserved for advanced users and NOT enabled at default
12. e way down O 0 0 0 O Power on your transmitter O Power on your craft and wait for LED lights to stop flashing red indicating that the Phantom 2 has achieved its GPS signal Perform a compass calibration With the craft on an even surface at least ten feet away from you start the motors by moving the control sticks down and towards the center of the transmitter O Press up on the throttle to take off O REV 1 0 PAGE 13 OF 13
13. ght combinations on the Phantom 2 Please refer to your DJI Phantom 2 manual for more information REV 1 0 PAGE 4 OF 13 Power On Self Test Red Green Yellow Flashing Initialization Alternating Green and Yellow Flashing Ready To Fly Consistent Green Flashing Signal Loss Consistent Yellow Flashing 1st Low Battery Indication Slow Red Flashing 2nd Low Battery Indication Rapid Red Flashing Compass Calibration Necessary Alternating Red and Yellow Flashing DO NOT fly with any red lights at all Using the FPV Monitor DO NOT power on your FPV monitor or transmitter without attaching the proper antennae In order to function properly your FPV monitor and Transmitter must be set to the same band and channel Follow these steps to properly establish the FPV connection Not following these steps may result in poor image quality or damage to the system The FPV transmitter can be found on the outside of your craft It is the small rectangular circuit board with one black button Press and hold the button until letters begin to flash on the transmitter s display A B E and F Press the button once to select your band Press and hold the button until numbers return to the screen Press the button to select a channel To turn on the FPV monitor press and hold the power button until the DSLRPros logo is displayed on the screen The menu can be accessed by quickly pressing the power button twice Scroll through menu options using the up
14. he craft and result in a flyaway DO NOT power on the Phantom 2 without a GoPro attached to the gimbal This will damage the gimbal and render it unusable Be sure to add the anti drop caps to the gimbal before flying with the gimbal attached Itis the owner s responsibility to be certain that the propeller blades are attached properly and securely fastened before every flight REV 1 0 PAGE 3 OF 13 Turning On Your Transmitter and Phantom 2 Always turn on your transmitter before turning on your craft To turn on our transmitter press the power switch to the on position Before turning on your transmitter make sure your throttle is all the way down and the toggle switches are in the uppermost position To turn on your Phantom 2 insert the DJI Smart Flight Battery into the craft press the circular power button once then press again and hold until the Power Light on the battery turns red Advanced Calibration Make sure the settings have been properly adjusted so that the Phantom 2 can run with the best performance possible Plug the Phantom into your PC or Mac using the USB cable provided Power on the transmitter with the throttle all the way down Power on the Phantom Open the DJI Phantom Application Go to the Tools tab Click Advance Make sure there is no metal anywhere around the compass Do not touch the table that the craft is on and make sure it is very still Click advanced cali When a
15. ice that a battery is swelling or ballooning immediately discontinue the charge remove the battery from the charger and observe the battery outside and away from any combustible materials for at least 15 minutes In the event of a crash remove the battery from the craft and observe it in a safe location looking for swelling or damage for at least 15 minutes before using the battery again When storing your batteries for more than two weeks you must reduce their charge to storage mode Refer to your manual for proper battery storage procedures If your kit includes a Futaba transmitter with a Lithium Polymer Battery please adhere to the guidelines outlined in your charging kit and only use the included Futaba charging station when charging a Futaba battery It is always recommended to charge and store your LiPo batteries in a LiPo Safe Flame Resistant bag Failure to do so can result in fire DO NOT USE DO NOT USE REV 1 0 PAGE 10 OF 13 13 Qo Using ESCs and Motors With Bullet Connectors Your DSLRPros Expedition Kit comes with specially designed ESCs and motors To replace damaged or malfunctioning ESCs or motors you will need a 2mm Hex Head Screwdriver and a Philips Head Screwdriver Always remove the battery gimbal and propellers before attempting to open the Phantom 2 Place the Phantom 2 upside down on a flat even surface Use the Philips Head Screwdriver to remove the 4 screws located at the end of each arm Pl
16. ithout having to watch where you 5 stop the camera to avoid capturing tho i props in the shot t 4 TN a a m4 ys a FLIGHT MODE SWITCH intelligent Orientation Control LOC Switch 1 OFF 2 Course Lock 3 Home Lock This foature is disabled by default but can be activated in the Naza Assistant software Please see manual on how to activate this option for your Phantom 1 GPS ATT Mode With RTH Failsafe Enabled 2 AT Mode GPS and RTH Failsafe Disabled L 3 ATTI Mode Details Below The 3rd position of the flight mode switch can be programed through the Naza Assistant software to function as a manual Failsafe trigger option See manual tor details on how to activate this option tor your Phantom REV 1 0 PAGE 7 OF 13 10 Propeller Installation It is the owner s responsibility to be certain that the propeller blades are attached properly and securely fastened before every flight All propeller blades are directional and can only be attached to one set of motors Installing a propeller blade on the wrong motor can result in damage to the craft If you are unsure about how to install your propeller blades contact DSLRPros before attempting to fly your craft Proper direction for rotation is necessary when attaching propeller blades When the front of the craft is facing the user the motors are numbered 1 to 4 counter clockwise starting with the left hand motor Mot
17. on our recommendations for different shooting conditions Overall best shooting 2 7k 30 FPS Low light shooting 1080P 30 FPS Wide No Pro tune Slow motion 1080p at 60 fps any setting at a higher fps than 60 Put all GoPro footage through CineForm before putting it into any other editing program The monitor and the GoPro must both be placed in the same video system NTSC in the USA and PAL in Europe to function properly Use the following steps to change the video system on your GoPro Power on the GoPro by pressing and holding the power button Press the power button until you come to the settings menu appears on the GoPro s screen Wrench Press the record button to enter the settings menu Press the power button until you reach the setup menu Two Gears Press the record button to enter the setup menu Press the power button until you see NTSC PAL Press the record button to enter the menu Press the power button to select the desired video system NTSC in the USA and PAL in Europe Press the power button until you reach the exit option and select with the record button to leave the menu pages Flight Modes The Phantom 2 comes with multiple flight modes that allow users to control the craft in many different ways Attitude Mode Maintains altitude but the craft will keep moving in one direction when influenced by wind or momentum GPS Attitude Mode Maintains altitude and position Even if acted upon by an outsi
18. ors 1 amp 3 tighten by spinning clockwise while motors 2 amp 4 tighten in a counter clockwise direction Motor 4 Motor 3 Prop spins Prop spins CW CCW Prop nut aN y Prop nut tightens CCW Ea tightens CW I a g Motor E S ke Motor 2 Prop spin ar P amp Prop spins CCW Camera Direction CW Prop nut Prop nut tightens CW tightens CCW To attach the propellers remove the warning discs from the motors and spin the propeller blades onto the corresponding motor in the direction indicated by the above image Correct propeller installation is necessary for proper flight Additional information can be found in the DJI User Manual When flying your craft in a populated area or if you are an inexperienced pilot it is recommended to use the DJI propeller guards The DJI propeller guards protect your propeller blades from damage and people and property from harm To install your propeller guards carefully place your craft upside down on a stable flat surface Under each motor you will see 4 2mm Hex screws Remove the two outermost screws from the base of each motor Do not discard the removed screws Use the propeller guard screws note that these screws are longer than those that you just removed from the P2 to secure the propeller guards to the base of the motors For added security thread the white string included with your purchase through the eyes of the propeller guards REV 1 0
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