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1. 13 13 Camera Micro SD Card Slot 14 Camera Micro USB Port 15 Link Button A ER v CT 15 ELL 14 Lie le o Remote Controller Diagram 1 Antennas Relays aircraft control and 1 video signal 2 Mobile Device Holder Securely mounts your mobile o device to the remote controller 3 3 Control Stick Controls the orientation and J 5 movement of the aircraft 6 er a 4 Return Home RTH Button Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home RTH 8 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 5 6 7 8 Battery Level LEDs Displays the battery level of the remote controller Status LED Displays the remote controller s system status Power Button Used to turn the remote controller on and off RTH LED Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status 9 Camera Settings Dial 10 11 12 13 Turn the dial to adjust camera settings Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI Pilot app Playback Button Playback the captured images or videos Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI Pilot app Shutter Button Press to take a photo If burst mode is selected the set number of photos will be taken w2. eBlaweyD equip DJI Pilot App This section introduces the four main functions of the DJI Pilot app 34 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved DJI Pilot App The Dul Pilot app is a mobile application designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Advanced Use this app to control the gimbal camera and other aircraft functions The app also features Map Academy and User Center which are used for configuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with others It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience United States Mountain View E ey CAMERA DIRECTOR STORE DISCOVERY Camera The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Phantom 3 Advanced s camera You can also configure various camera parameters from the Camera page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 18 P GPS Safe to Fly GPS aul m l 9 17 ne 15 10 orlttttt ito 13 H 39m D 1039M vs 8 3m s Hs 24 2M s L 1 2m PO 12 11 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 935 ddy 10 I d Ira ddy 10 Id Ira Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 1 Flight Mode w The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode Tap to configure the MC Main Controller Settings These settings allow you to modify flight limits and set the gain values X The aircraft is set to Beginner Mode by default The aircraft cannot fly 30 meter
3. Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Airport ____1__1_____ 1640 feet 1mile _ gt R1 fl 320 feet 41 R2 __________ No fly zone Restricted altitude flight zone Warning zone Restricted Area 1 Restricted Areas does not have flight altitude restrictions 2 R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take off Restricted area Aircraft cannot take off within this zone The value of R varies based on the definition of the restricted areas 3 A warning zone has been set around the Restricted Area When the aircraft approaches within 0 062 miles 100 m of this zone a warning message will appear on the DJI Pilot app Restricted Area contre No fly zone Warning zone Free zone 42 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual GPS Signal Strong G Blinking Green Aircraft Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt Status Indicator Warning You are in a No fl Motors will not start is i k zone Take off prohibited No fly Zone lf the aircraft enters the restricted area in A mode but is switched to P mode Warning You are in a no fly zone the aircraft will automatically Automatic landing has begun descend land and stop its motors R1 Warning You are in a RE enes If the aircraft enters the restricted zone Descending to Red flashing Restricted restricted area in A mode but safe
4. 2 400 GHz 2 483 GHz 2000 m Outdoor And Unobstructed USB 0 C 40 C 6000 mAh LiPo 2S Tablets and smartphones FCC 20 dom CE 16 dom 12A 74V 17 4 V 57 W Intelligent Flight Battery PH3 4480 mAh 15 2 V Capacity Voltage Battery Type Energy Net Weight Operating Temperature Max Charging Power 4480 mAh 15 2 V LiPo 4S 68 Wh 365g De De 100 W Aircraft Status Indicator Description Normal BLGEVY Red Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Turning on and Self Diagnostics GY Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft Warming Up Ce Green Flashes Slowly G X2 Green Flashes Twice Vas Yellow Flashes Slowly Warning YJ Fast Yellow Flashing Ry wees Slow Red Flashing Dunes Fast Red Flashing Safe to Fly P mode with GPS and Vision Positioning Safe to Fly P mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS Safe to Fly A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning Remote Controller Signal Lost Low Battery Warning Critical Battery Warning Govern Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error R Solid Red Critical Error REQ Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required x ipu ddy xipueddy Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Intelligent Orientation Control IOC IOC allows users to lock the control orientation of the aircraft in different modes There are three working modes for IOC that can be selected in the DJI Pilot app IOC only works when t
5. Motors can start and are functioning normally The DJI Pilot app is successfully connected to the aircraft Gi hp Calibrating the Compass IMPORTANT Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight performance or flight failure Regular calibration is required for optimal performance 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 e Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones e Do not calibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects DO NOT calibrate indoors Calibration Procedures Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures 1 Ensure that 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 tap the Aircraft Status Bar in the app and select Calibrate then follow the on screen instructions 2 Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees The Aircraft Status Indicators will display a solid green light 44 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 3 Hold the aircraft verti
6. explains the gimbal s operation modes 30 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Camera and Gimbal Camera Profile The on board camera uses a 1 2 3 inch CMOS sensor to capture video up to1080p at 60 frames per second with the Phantom 3 Advanced and 12 megapixel stills You may choose to record the video in either MOV or MP4 format Available picture shooting modes include burst continuous and time lapse mode A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile device via the DJI Pilot app Camera Micro SD Card Slot To store your photos and videos insert the Micro SD card into the slot as shown below before turning on the Phantom 3 Advanced The Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a 16 GB Micro SD card and supports Micro SD cards up to 64 GB UHS 1 Micro SD card is recommended due to their fast read and write speeds allowing you to save high resolution video data Do not remove the Micro SD card from the Phantom 3 Advanced when it is turned on Camera Data Port Turn on the Phantom 3 Advanced and connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos and videos to your computer am WO VW Z The aircraft must be turned on before attempting to access the files on the Micro SD card CY ONARN All Rinhte Racan A 2015 Dul All Rights Reserved 31 eBlawey equip eBIOWeD equip Phantom 3
7. II Google Nexus 9 Mi 3 Nubia Z7 mini Support for additional Android devices will become available as testing and development continues 49 ADNE D All bi Drsearva 2015 DJI All R ghts Reserved OVA OVA Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual How do use the Director automatic video editor Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilot app After recording several video clips simply tap Director from the app s home screen You can then select a template and a specified number of clios which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately How do change the control mode of my Phantom 3 By default the Remote Controller is set to Mode 2 This means that the right control stick controls the movement of the aircraft and the left control stick controls the throttle and orientation of the aircraft These controls can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a customized configuration in the DJI Pilot app This is only recommended for advanced users Can I use a Phantom 2 Remote Controller with the Phantom 3 No The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates on a different frequency The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates at 5 8 GHz and the new Phantom 3 Remote Controller operates at 2 4 GHz Can use a Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery with the Phantom 3 No The Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Flight Battery with greater power The Phantom 3 has a 4 cell battery with a capaci
8. LEDs and Aircraft Status Indicators The positions of these LEDs are shown in the figure below Aircraft Status Indicator Front LED 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 flight controller Refer to the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status Indicators A ONARN All Rinhte Racarvanl 2015 Dul All Rights Reserved 11 eI YeIOIYy Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Aircraft Status Indicator Description Normal RG Y Red Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively GHYS Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively GX Green Flashes Slowly OX2 Green Flashes Twice Yi Yellow Flashes Slowly Warning VE Fast Yellow Flashing AY Slow Red Flashing Ry Fast Red Flashing OS Red Flashing Alternatively R Solid Red REY Ev Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Turning On and Self Diagnostic Testing Warming Up Safe to Fly P mode with GPS and Vision Positioning Safe to Fly P mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS Safe to Fly A mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning Remote Controller s Signal Lost Low Battery Warning Critical Battery Warning IMU Error Critical Error Compass Calibration Required Return to Home RTH The Return to Home RTH function brings the ai
9. Vision Positioning is only effective when the aircraft is at altitudes of 0 3 to 3 meters e The Vision Positioning System may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water e The Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light conditions less than 100 lux e Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is in operation e Vision Positioning System may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the ground below 0 5 meters at fast speeds Keep animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated The sonar sensor emits high frequency sounds that are only audible to some animals Flight Recorder Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft This includes flight telemetry aircraft status information and other parameters To access these data connect the aircraft to the PC through the Micro USB port and launch the DJI Pilot app Attaching and Detaching the Propellers Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Advanced The grey and black nuts on the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin To attach the propellers properly match the nut color with the motor axis color Propellers Silver Dot Black Dot Figure Attach On Motors with a grey axes Motors with a black axes a Lock Turn the propell
10. from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI Oo Q fe l aiim 5 Dynamic Home Point Q Press this button to enable the dynamic home point feature the home point then will be reset to position of the mobile device 15 Return to Home RTH amp Initiate RTH home procedure Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 937 ddy 10 I d Ira ddy 10 I d Ira Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 16 Auto Takeoff Landing 4 Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing 17 Livestream Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube Be sure the mobile data service is available on the mobile device 18 Back Tap to return to the main GUI Director Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilot app After recording several video clips simply tap Director from the app s home screen You can then select a template and a specified number of clips which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately Store Tap Store to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily buy new products Discovery Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device view flight logs and check your DJI account status in Discovery Use your registered DJI account to login to Discovery This section describes safe flight practices and fl
11. once The Battery Level LEDs will display the current battery level 2 Press and hold the Power Button to turn on the remote controller 3 The remote controller will beep when it is turned on The Status LED will rapidly blink green indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft The Status LEDs will glow solid green when linking is complete 4 Repeat Step 2 to turn off the remote controller Charging the Remote Controller Charge the remote controller using the included charger Refer to the figure on next page below for more details A 201460 All Rinhte Racarvad 2015 Dul All Rights Reserved 23 J9 O1JUOD B OWSY 18 101 U09 B OWSY Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual ESE re a Power Outlet Charger Power Button Controlling the Camera Shoot videos pictures view recorded images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button Camera Settings Dial Playback Button and Video Recording Button on the remote controller G 1 Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO shutter speed and aperture without letting go of the remote controller Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback mode Press down on the dial to toggle between these settings 2 Playback Button Press to
12. performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface over which it is flying The ultrasonic sensors may not be able to accurately measure distances when operating above sound absorbing materials In addition the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments The aircraft will switch from P mode to A mode automatically if neither GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available Operate the aircraft with great caution in the following situations e Flying over monochrome surfaces e g pure black pure white pure red pure green e Flying over a highly reflective surfaces e Flying at high speeds over 8 m s at 2 meters or over 4 m s at 1 meter e Flying over water or transparent surfaces e Flying over moving surfaces or objects e Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically e Flying over extremely dark lux lt 10 or bright lux gt 100 000 surfaces e Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves e g thick carpet e Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture e Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures e g tiles with the same design e Flying over inclined surfaces that will deflect sound waves away from the aircraft 2015 Dul All Rights Reserved 15 eI eI Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual X Keep the sensors clean at all times Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness of the sensors e
13. when flying in P mode 4 Always fly in good weather and avoid flying in rain or heavy wind 5 Choose the camera settings that suit your needs Settings include photo format and exposure compensation 6 Perform flight tests to establish flight routes and preview scenes 7 Push the control sticks gently to keep the aircraft s movement smooth and stable 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 47 16114 FAQ 48 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Troubleshooting FAQ What is the difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced The biggest difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced is in the camera The Phantom 3 Professional is capable of shooting spectacular 4K video at up to 30 frames per second and the Phantom 3 Advanced is capable of shooting at resolutions up to 1080p60 Both models shoot 12 megapixel photos The other main difference is the Intelligent Flight Battery charger The Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a 57 watt charging unit and the Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 100 watt charger the latter of which allows for shorter charging times Can remove the camera and attach my own No The cameras that come with both models are permanently attached Attempting to remove replace or modify the camera may damage the product and will void your warranty Can charge my Remote Controller and Intelligent Flight Battery at the same time While the Remote Controller charge
14. xipueddy Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment KCC Warning Message HS TMAE BSS UMEA ASSO Moose UHAN Hel AHS SLI de TASSE BSS UMEA 7go UE NCC Warning Message RREN IT Se Sie az Se RRA aa tS RSS EF OY Rv Aal Mss BS Bynes JO AYES SSS RTS TERRE ST MRSA SANERERMAXERTEA AM MERAH EMES FIRIR BRS As KEEA FELRE RETRE ERS BARIK PSR eR Ea E EL TE 58 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved The content is subject to change Download the latest version from http www dji com product phantom 3 If you have any questions about this document please contact DJI by sending a message to DocSupport dji com 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 59
15. Advanced User Manual Camera Operation Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the images or videos through the DJI Pilot app For more information about how to use these buttons refer to Controlling the Camera Page 24 Camera LED Indicator Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on It provides information on the working status of the camera Camera LED Indicator G Green Fast Blink 0 2s off 0 1s on Green Blink Once 0 5s off 0 4s on XG Green Blink 3 Times 0 3s off 0 1s on XR Slow Red Blink 1 6s on 0 8s off R Fast Red Blink 0 5s off 0 2s on RR Double Red Blink 0 1s on 0 1s off 0 1s on 0 1s off R Solid Red G R Green and Red Blink 0 8s green on 0 8s red on Camera status System is warming up Taking a single picture Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot Recording SD card error Overheated Camera system error Firmware Upgrading Gimbal Gimbal Profile The 3 axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera allowing you to capture clear stable images and video The gimbal can tilt the camera within a 120 range 90 Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the tilt movement of the camera 32 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Gim
16. PHANTOM 3 ADVANCED V1 2 User Manual 2015 07 Using this manual Legends Warning A Important W Hints and Tips Reference Read Before the First Flight Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Advanced 1 In the Box 2 Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 3 Phantom 3 Advanced Quick Start Guide 4 Phantom 3 Professional Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer 5 Phantom 3 Professional Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer before you fly Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the Phantom 3 Advanced Quick Start Guide and refer to the User Manual for more detailed information Video Tutorials Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below which demonstrates how to use Phantom 3 Professional safely http www dji com product phantom 3 video Download the DJI Pilot app Download and install the DJI Pilot app before using the aircraft Scan the QR code to the right ay tls to download the latest version opo The Android version of the DJI Pilot app is compatible with Android 4 1 2 or later ere The iOS version of the DJI Pilot app is compatible with iOS 8 0 or later op 4 Contents Using this manual Legends Read Before the First Flight Video Tutorials Download the Dul Pilot app Product Profile Introduction Feature Highlights Preparing the Aircra
17. adiate 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 pr sent areil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l areil doit accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique subi m me si le brouillage est 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 57 xipu ddy
18. altitude altitude flight is switched to P mode it will R2 Warning You are ina zone descend to an appropriate restricted zone Maximum flight altitude and hover 15 feet altitude is restricted to between below the altitude limit 20m and 500m Fly cautiously Warning zone No flight restriction applies but Warning You are approaching a there will be a warning restricted zone Fly cautiously Free zone No restrictions None None 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 A When flying in a safety zone the aircraft s status indicator will blink red rapidly and continue for 3 seconds then switch to indicate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point it will switch back to blinking red e For safety reasons please do not fly close to airports highways railway stations railway lines city centers or other sensitive areas Fly the aircraft only within your line of sight AANEEN All Dink D CC ONAL Rinhte I can 2015 D All Rinhte Recerve W LUID DJI A ugi j 16114 16114 Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Preflight Checklist Remote controller Intelligent Flight Battery and mobile device are fully charged Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly Micro SD card has been inserted if necessary Gimbal is functioning normally
19. bal Operation Modes Two gimbal operation modes are available Switch between the different operation modes on the camera settings page of the DJI Pilot 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 The angle between gimbal s orientation and aircrafts nose remains Follow Mode 22 constant at all times The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a JK FPV Mode LN first person perspective flying experience A A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations 1 the aircraft is placed on uneven ground or the gimbal s motion is obstructed 2 the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive external force such as a collision Please take off from flat open ground and protect the gimbal at all times Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet leading to temporary failure The gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries Anti Drop Kit The anti drop kit helos keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft Two pins have been mounted prior to shipping If new or additional pins are required see the diagram below Press Part D through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part then lock them together as shown 8 Mounting the anti drop kit pins diagonally from each other is recommended 2015 Dul All Rights Reserved 33
20. cally with nose pointing downward and rotate it 360 degrees around the center axis Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator glows solid red N Ifthe Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure move your aircraft to a different location and try again W Calibrate the compass before each flight Launch the DJI Pilot app and follow the on screen instructions to calibrate the compass DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such as a metal bridge cars scaffolding When to Recalibrate 1 When compass data is abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow 2 When flying in a new location or in a location that is different from the most recent flight 3 When the mechanical or physical structure of the Phantom 3 Advanced has been changed 4 When severe drifting occurs in flight i e Phantom 3 Advanced does not fly in straight line Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing Auto Takeoff Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green Follow the steps below to use the auto takeoff feature 1 Launch the Dul Pilot app and enter Camera page 2 Ensure the aircraft is in P mode 3 Complete all steps on the pre flight checklist 4 Tap and confirm that conditions are safe for flight Slide the icon to confirm and takeoff 5 Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1 2 meters above ground A Aircraft Status Indicato
21. charging when high amperage more than 8 A is detected 8 Over Discharge Protection To prevent over discharge damage discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 12 V 9 Short Circuit Protection Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 17 YeIOIYy eIOIYy Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 10 Battery Cell Damage Protection The DJI Pilot app displays a warning message when a damaged battery cell is detected 11 Battery Error History Browse the battery error history in the DJI Pilot app 12 Sleep mode To save power the battery enters sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity 13 Communication Information pertaining to the battery s voltage capacity current etc is transmitted to the aircrafts main controller A Refer to Phantom 3 Professional Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines before use Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage Using the Battery LED LED2 LED3 LED4 Power Button Bulit in LED Battery Level Indicators Turning ON OFF Turning On Press the Power Button once then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on The Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level Turning Off Press the Power Button once then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off The battery power LED will flash when powering off
22. e DJI Intelligent Flight Battery The Dul 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 using an appropriate charger that has been approved by Dul JUL Intelligent Flight Battery A The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time Refer to Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery for more information X Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Advanced charger is 57 W DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 1 Battery Level Display the LED indicators display the current battery level 2 Battery Life Display the LEDs display the current battery power cycle 3 Auto Discharging Function To prevent swelling the battery automatically discharges to below 65 of total power when it is idle for more than ten days It takes around two days to discharge the battery to 65 It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app 4 Balanced Charging Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging 5 Overcharge Protection Charging automatically stoos when the battery is fully charged 6 Temperature Detection The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0 C 32 F and 40 C 104 F 7 Over Current Protection The battery stops
23. e Operating Temperature GPS Mode Gimbal Controllable Range Vision Positioning Velocity Range Altitude Range Operating Range Operating Environment Camera Sensor Lens ISO Range Electronic Shutter Speed Image Max Size Still Photography Modes Supported SD Card Types Video Recording Modes Max Bitrate Of Video Storage Supported File Formats Operating Temperature Range 54 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 1280 g 5 m s 3 m s 16 m s ATTI mode no wind 6000 m Approximately 23 minutes 0 C to 40 C GPS GLONASS Pitch 90 to 30 lt 8 m s 2 m above ground 30 cm 300 cm 30 cm 300 cm Brightly lit lux gt 15 patterned surfaces Sony EXMOR 1 2 3 Effective pixels 12 4 M total pixels 12 76 M FOV 94 20mm 35mm format equivalent f 2 8 100 3200 video 100 1600 photo 8s 1 8000s 4000 x 3000 Single shot Burst shooting 3 5 7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB 3 5 Bracketed frames at 0 7EV Bias Time lapse Micro SD Max capacity 64 GB Class 10 or UHS 1 rating required FHD 1920x1080p 24 25 30 48 50 60 HD 1280x720p 24 25 30 48 50 60 40 Mbps FAT32 exFAT Photo JPEG DNG Video MP4 MOV MPEG 4 AVC H 264 0 C to 40 C Remote Controller Operating Frequency Transmitting Distance Video Output Port Operating Temperature Range Battery Mobile Device Holder Transmitter Power EIRP Working Voltage Charger Voltage Rated Power Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual
24. ent detected LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected LEDS blinks twice per second Over charge detected LEDS blinks three times per second Over voltage charger detected LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low LED4 blinks three times per second Charging temperature is too high 20 Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual After these issues are resolved press the Power Button to turn off the Battery Level Indicator Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging Note that you do not need to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a room temperature error the charger will resume charging when the temperature is within the allowable range A DJl does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third party chargers X How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery Slow Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Phantom 3 Advanced s Battery Compartment and turn it on Leave it on until there is less than 8 of power left or until the battery can no longer be turned on Launch the Dul Pilot app to check battery levels Rapid Fly the Phantom 3 Advanced outdoors until there is less than 8 of power left or until the battery can no longer be turned on 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 21 YeIOIYy 22 Remote Controller This section describes the features of the remote controller and includes instr
25. ers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten Legends se ane g N Unlock Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove Attaching the Propellers 1 Be sure to remove the warning stickers from the motors before attaching the propellers 2 Attach the propellers with silver dots onto the motors with silver axes and spin the propellers clockwise to secure them in place Attach the propellers with black dots onto the motors with black axes and spin the propellers counter clockwise to secure them in place Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand before flight CY ONAR TN N Rin c Racarvar 146 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual A Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors otherwise the aircraft cannot take off e Wear gloves when handling propellers e Hand tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly Detaching the Propellers Hold the motor in place with one hand then spin the propeller in the indicated unlock direction A Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight e Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight DO NOT use aged chipped or broken propellers e To avoid injury STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or motors when they are spinning e ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experienc
26. f you fly out of the limit you can still control the Phantom 3 but cannot fly it any father If the A Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly non GPS mode it will fly back within range automatically e f the Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly non GPS mode it will fly back within range automatically No Fly Zones All No Fly Zones are listed on the Dul official website at http flysafe dji com no fly No Fly Zones are divided into Airports and Restricted Areas Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned aircraft operate at low altitudes Restricted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive institute The details of the No Fly Zones are explained as follow Airport 1 Airport No Fly Zone are comprised of Take off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones Each zone features circles of various sizes 2 R1 miles value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport around the airport is a Take off restricted zone inside of which take off is prevented 3 From R1 mile to R1 1 mile around the airport the flight altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination Starting at 65 feet 20 meters from the edge of airport and radiating outward The flight altitude is limited to 1640 feet 500 meters at R1 1 mile 4 When the aircraft enters within 320 feet 100 meters of No Fly Zones a warning message will appear on the DJI Pilot app 16114 ju6114
27. flight controller also provides increased stability and a new air braking feature Flight Mode Three flight modes are available The details of each flight mode are found below P mode Positioning P mode works best when GPS signal is strong There are three different states of P mode which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Advanced depending on signal strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors P GPS GPS and Vision Positioning both are available The aircraft is using GPS for positioning P OPTI Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strength is not sufficient The aircraft is using only the Vision Positioning System for positioning P ATTI Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available The aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning so only altitude can be stabilized A mode Attitude GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization The aircraft only uses its barometer The aircraft can still automatically return to the home point if the control signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully F mode Function Intelligent Orientation Control IOC is activated in this mode For more information about IOC refer to the IOC section in the Appendix W Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft refer to the Flight Mode Switch on Page 26 for more information Flight Status Indicator The Phantom 3 Advanced has Front
28. ft Aircraft Diagram Remote Controller Diagram Aircraft Flight Controller Flight Mode Flight Status Indicator Return to Home RTH Smart RTH Low Battery RTH Failsafe RTH Vision Positioning System Flight Recorder Attaching and Detaching the Propellers DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Remote Controller Remote Controller Profile Using the Remote Controller Remote Controller Status LED Linking the Remote Controller Remote Controller Compliance Version ND N N WN CO CG N O0 O 23 23 ZY 28 29 Camera and Gimbal Camera Profile Gimbal DJI Pilot App Camera Director Store Discovery Flight Flight Environment Requirements Flight Limits and No Fly Zones Preflight Checklist Calibrating the Compass Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing Flight Test Starting Stopping the Motors Troubleshooting FAQ Appendix Specifications Intelligent Orientation Control IOC FCC Compliance 31 32 35 38 38 38 40 40 44 44 45 46 46 49 54 54 56 O7 Product Profile This section introduces the Phantom 3 Advanced and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved l JoJd JONPOd Product Profile Introduction The Phantom 3 Advanced represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters It is capable of capturing 1080p video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box The built in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stab
29. he Return to Home status of the aircraft The table below contains more information about these indicators RTH LED Status LED 2015 Dul All Rights Reserved 21 J9 O1JUOD 8Jou8H 18 101 U09 B OWSY Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Status LED Alarm Remote Controller Status R Solid Red J Chime The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft Solid Green J Chime The remote controller is connected to the aircraft RY verse Slow Blinking Red D D D Remote controller error RGRAY ee Red and Green Red and None HD downlink is disrupted Yellow Alternate Blinks RTH LED Sound Remote Controller Status IW Solid White J Chime Aircraft is returning home Wy see Blinking White Bee Sending Return to Home command to the aircraft Wy Blinking White DD Return to Home procedure in progress A The Remote Status Indicator will blink red and sound an alert when the battery level is critically low Linking the Remote Controller The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery Linking is only required when using a new remote controller for the first time Follow these steps to link a new remote controller 1 Turn on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device Launch the DJI Pilot app 2 Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery 3 Enter Camera and tap on I and then tap Linking RC button as shown below RC Control Setting RC Calibration S
30. he aircraft is in F mode therefore the user must toggle the flight mode switch to activate IOC Refer to the table below The nose direction at the time that CL is set will remain the forward direction Course Lock CL regardless of how the orientation and position of the aircraft changes This will remain fixed until you reset it or exit CL mode Record a Home Point HP and enter HL mode The forward and backward Home Lock HL controls will move the aircraft farther from and closer to the established Home Pont regardless of how the orientation and position of the aircraft changes soi eee Ol Point of Interest Record a point of interest POI The aircraft can then circle around the POI and the nose will always points toward the POI X Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon IOC Requirements IOC is only available under the following conditions Modes IOC GPS enabled GPS counts Flight Distance Limits Course Lock No None None Home Lock Yes A il Aircraft __z10m_ Home Point POI Yes A i Aircraft m s00m Point of Interest Using IOC Toggle the Flight Mode Switch F mode and follow the instructions prompted on the DJI Pilot app to select the desired IOC mode J 904 D IL All Di D 20165 D All Rinhte Racarvead 56 W ZU T9 DJI AI AIQNIS Re C Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual FCC Compliance FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the foll
31. hoose between P mode F mode and A mode Position 1 AS Position Figure Flight Mode g Position 1 A F mode Position 2 Tis Position 2 dk A mode Position 3 gt P mode Position 3 as P mode Positioning P mode works best when the GPS signal is strong There are three different versions of P mode which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Advanced depending on GPS signal strength and the Vision Positioning sensors P GPS GPS and Vision Positioning both are available the aircraft is using GPS for positioning P OPTI Vision Positioning is available but a sufficient GPS signal is not available Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for position holding P ATTI Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available the aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning so only altitude is maintained A mode Attitude GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization The aircraft uses only its barometer to stabilize The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Point if remote controller signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully F mode Function Intelligent Orientation Control IOC is activated in this mode For more information about IOC refer to the IOC section in the Appendix By default the Flight Mode Switch is locked to P mode To unlock other flight modes launch the DJI Pilot app enter the Camera page and tap Mode then activate Multiple Flight Mode RTH Bu
32. ight restrictions 39 2015 Dul All Rights Reserved 16114 Flight Once pre flight preparation is complete it is recommended that you use the flight simulator in the DJI Pilot app to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open area Flight Environment Requirements 1 Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m s snow rain and fog 2 Only fly in open areas Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the on board compass and GPS system 3 Avoid obstacles crowds high voltage power lines trees and bodies of water 4 Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism including 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 flying at altitudes greater than 19 685 feet 6000 meters above sea level as the performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected 6 The Phantom 3 Advanced cannot operate within the polar areas Flight Limits and No Fly Zones All unmanned aerial vehicle UAV operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA For safety reasons flights are limited by default which helps users operate this product safely and legally Flight limita
33. ility while minimizing both weight and size Even when no GPS signal is available the Vision Positioning System allows the aircraft to hover accurately in place Feature Highlights Camera and Gimbal Phantom 3 Advanced has a fully integrated camera that shoots 1080p video at up to 60 frames per second and captures 12 megapixel photos An enhanced sensor gives you greater clarity lower noise and better pictures than any previous flying camera HD Video Downlink The low latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of Dul Lightbridge DJI Intelligent Flight Battery The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells and an advanced power management system Flight Controller The next generation flight controller has been updated to provide a safer more reliable flight experience A newly implemented flight recorder stores critical data from each flight and the Vision Positioning System enhances hovering precision when flying indoors or in environments where GPS is unavailable 6 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Preparing the Aircraft Removing Gimbal Clamp Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding it to the right when facing the nose of the aircraft as shown below Attaching the Propellers Mount the propellers with black dots on to motors with black axes and spin counter clockwise to secure Mount the propellers with sliver dots on to motors w
34. ing charging and discharging The indicators are defined below 0 LED is on E LED is flashing LED is off Battery Level LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 87 5 100 75 87 5 62 5 75 50 62 5 37 5 50 29 37 5 12 5 25 0 12 5 0 gt Eo eo eo ae Battery life Battery life refers to how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged 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 Indicators will light up and or blink for two seconds as shown below Battery Life LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life i 90 100 80 90 70 80 60 70 50 60 40 50 30 40 20 30 below 20 gt amp Z When battery life reaches 0 it can no longer be used For more information about the battery launch the Dul Pilot app and check the information that is listed under the battery tab WEI eI Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1 Connect the Battery Charger to a power source 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 2 Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Bat
35. isplay 10 Camera Operation Bar Shutter and Recording Settings K Tap to enter various camera value settings including color space for the recording resolution of the videos image size and so on 36 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 11 12 13 14 Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Shutter Tap this button to take a single photo Press and hold this button to select single shot triple shot or time lapsed shooting modes Record Tap once to start recording video then tap again to stop recording You can also press the Video Recording Button on the remote controller which has the same functionality Playback gt Tap to enter the playback page You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured Camera Settings ris Tap to set ISO shutter and auto exposure values of the camera Vision Positioning This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System s sensors Flight Telemetry H 39m D 1039M v s 8 3m s Hs 24 2M s The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon 1 The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing 2 Light blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch 3 The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle Map Display the flight path of the current flight Tap to switch
36. ith one press Flight Mode Switch Switch between P mode A mode and F mode Video Recording Button Press to start recording video Press again to stop recording 17 C1 Button Customizable through the DJI Pilot app 18 C2 Button Customizable through the DJI Pilot app 19 Power Port Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to charge the battery of the remote controller Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 15 16 14 E 9 13 10 12 11 AN ke i 14 Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal 15 Mircro USB Port Connect to a SD card reader to upgrade the firmware 16 USB Port Connect to mobile device or to a USB port for firmware upgrade 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 9 2H01d JONPOld Aircraft This section introduces the features of the Flight Controller Vision Positioning system and the Intelligent Flight Battery 10 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Aircraft Flight Controller The Phantom 3 Advanced s flight controller features several important upgrades including a new flight mode Safety modes include Failsafe and Return to Home These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost The flight controller can also save critical flight data from each flight to the on board storage device The new
37. ith sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure Be sure all propellers are securely in place A Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lock them in position Preparing the Remote Controller The mobile device holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile device Tilt the mobile device holder to the desired position then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward 1 Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp then adjust the clamp to fit the size of your mobile device 2 Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down and connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable 3 Plug one end of the cable into the mobile device and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 7 9IJ O1d JONPOd eHO1d JONPOd Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Aircraft Diagram NN MM K 1 GPS B GNS 2 Propeller NS amp 3 Motor 4 Front LED Indicator 5 Landing gear WO MU 6 Gimbal and Camera 7 Camera Status Indicator 8 Aircraft Micro USB Port nes Ed 9 Aircraft Status Indicator 10 Intelligent Flight Battery 11 Vision Positioning Sensors 12 Antennas
38. locking the other modes CY ONAR TD N Din c Racarvar 50 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual What is the Phantom 3 flight time Flight times will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage patterns but the Intelligent Flight Battery is designed to provide up to 23 minutes of uninterrupted flight time when fully charged How can I restore a video file if the power is turned off during recording Do not remove the Micro SD card from the camera If it has been removed place it back in the camera Turn the Phantom 3 on and wait approximately 30 seconds as the video file is restored How can I ensure that my pictures and videos will be synchronized to my iOS album You may need to adjust the settings of your mobile device Open the Settings menu select the Privacy tab select the Photos tab and then toggle the switch next to the DJI Pilot app icon If the Pilot app has not been granted access to your albums the photos and videos cannot be synchronized What should I do to land my Phantom 3 smoothly as possible Hover the aircraft over a flat level surface Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the aircraft touches the ground Why is the discharge time of the battery not zero even though I have never used it Every battery is tested prior to being packaged and shipped This affects the discharge time of a new battery and is the reason that the discharge time is not zero The battery is safe to u
39. ot 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 Pilot app and is described below Critical Low battery level Sufficient battery warning Red level Green Low battery level warning Yellow Remaining flight time Power requires to return home Battery level Indicator B Level Ai T S Remark rer it stale DJI Pilot app Flight Instructions Warning Indicator Tap Go home to have the aircraft return to the Home Fly the aircraft point and land automatically back and land Low battery The battery Aircraft status CANRO ee Dore lids ai a l flight If no action is taken possible then level warning power is low indicator blinks the aircraft will automatically stop the motors Please land the RED slowly er go home and land after 10 and replace the seconds Remote controlle
40. owing 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 modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Compliance Information FCC Warning Message Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 amp 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 r
41. r and Intelligent Flight Battery charger have been integrated into one unit for your convenience it is recommended that you only charge one item at a time We recommend that you never charge both items using the same charger at the same time What are the buttons on the back of my Remote Controller for The two buttons on the back of the Remote Controller can be customized and assigned to function as you choose through the Dul Pilot app Refer to the manual for more information How far can I fly my Phantom 3 The signal transmission distance will vary depending on environmental conditions but the Phantom 3 series can reach distances of up to 1 2 miles 2 kilometers away from the pilot What app should I use with my Phantom 3 The Phantom 3 is compatible with the DJI Pilot app for iOS and Android which is already used with the DJI Inspire The app will detect which aircraft is connected and automatically adjust accordingly Which mobile devices are compatible with the app The DJI Pilot app is only compatible with devices running iOS 8 0 or later or Android v4 1 2 or later The following devices are recommended iOS iPhone 5s iPhone 6 iPhone 6 Plus iPad Air iPad Air Wi Fi Cellular iPad mini 2 iPad mini 2 Wi Fi Cellular iPad Air 2 iPad Air 2 Wi Fi Cellular iPad mini 3 and iPad mini 3 Wi Fi Cellular This app is optimized for iPhone 5s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Android Samsung S5 Note 3 Sony Z3 EXPERIA Google Nexus 7
42. r battery will sound an alarm The DJI Pilot displ ill Critical Low The aircraft Aircraft status z ae ae a Allow the aircraft to a flash red and the aircraft will battery level must land indicator blinks descend and land l l start to descend The remote warning immediately RED quickly automatically controller will sound an alarm Estimated ae aii flight remaining 7 N A N A N A based on current flight time battery level 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 13 eI WeIOIIY Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual X e When the Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically you may push the throttle upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude giving you an opportunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing location e The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated remaining flight time They are automatically adjusted according to the aircraft s current location and status 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 Return to 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 1 Record Home Point 2 Confirming Home Point 3 Remote Con
43. r blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision Position System for stabilization The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters It is recommended to wait until there is sufficient GPS lock before using the Auto Take off feature 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 45 16114 1y61 Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Auto Landing Use auto landing only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green Follow the steps below to use the auto landing feature 1 Ensure the aircraft is in P mode 2 Check the landing area condition before tapping x instructions to begin landing Then follow the on screen Starting Stopping the Motors 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 K Stopping the Motors There are two methods to stop the motors Method 1 When Phantom 3 Advanced has landed push the throttle downo then conduct the same CSC that was used to start the motors as described above Motors will stop immediately Release both sticks once motors stop Method 2 When the aircraft has landed push and hold the throttle down The motors will stop after three seconds M Method 1 Method 2 N Do not perform a CSC when the aircraft is in midair otherwise the motors
44. rcraft 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 If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff the Home Point l is the location from which the aircraft was launched The GPS signal Home Point Mill oe strength is indicated by the GPS icon amp ul The aircraft status indicator will blink rapidly when the home point is recorded Smart RTH Use the RTH button on the remote controller refer to RTH button on page 26 for more information or tap the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app and follow the on screen instructions when GPS is available to ini tiate Smart RTH The aircraft will then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point You may use the remote controller s control sticks to control the aircrafts position to avoid a collision during the Smart RTH process Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process and press the Smart RTH button again to terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft 12 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Low Battery RTH The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the Dul 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 Pil
45. s 98 feet higher and beyond the recorded Home Point under beginner mode Disable this mode in the MODE setting page 2 GPS Signal Strength ll This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength 3 IOC Settings SA CL This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F mode Tap to view the IOC settings menu and select the desired IOC setting 4 System Status Safe toFly GPS This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength 5 Battery Level Indicator 0 The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level The colored zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions 6 Remote Controller Signal g All This icon shows the strength of remote controller s signal 7 HD Video Link Signal Strength Col This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and the remote controller 8 Led Battery Level FF 100 This icon shows the current battery level Tap to view the battery information menu set the various battery warning thresholds and view the battery warning history 9 eet General Settings eo Tap this icon to view the General Settings page From this page you can set flight parameters reset the camera enable the quick view feature adjust the gimbal roll value and toggle the flight route d
46. se Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series Remote Controller No it cannot How to safely operate the aircraft when encountering compass error A compass error may occur when the aircraft is flying close to strong electric magnetic sources e g power transmission lines Aircraft Status Indicators blink red and yellow rapidly when a compass error occurs and the DJI Pilot app will display one of the following messages e Compass error calibration required This warning message indicates the aircraft is receiving abnormal compass readings It is recommended to power off the aircraft and re calibrate the compass at a different location and then resume the flight e Compass error exit P GPS Mode This warning message indicates that the aircraft is drifting severely Bring the aircraft to a higher altitude to gain enough GPS satellite locks when this warning message is prompted The flight controller will automatically adjust the orientation of the aircraft in the midair to mitigate the drifts The aircraft will switch back to P GPS mode when the automatic adjustment is completed How to troubleshoot aircraft initialization error If you observe the following symptoms it indicates the aircraft has failed to initialized e The aircraft status indicator display flashing red yellow and green Even the aircraft is stationed on the flat surface e The System Status Bar in the app prompts Initialization Error e No resis
47. tance drive if felt on the gimbal 51 ADNE D Ail bia Drcarva 2015 DJI All R ghts Reserved OVA OVA Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Various factors contribute to the aircraft initialization error try resolve the issue by following the suggestions listed below e Sensor performance degraded This may be due to the excessive bias detected from the IMU or the compass reading is interfered Try restarting and calibrating the IMU and compass to resolve this issue e Sensor is defective If the sensors remains unchanged at all time and the problem persist even when the aircraft is restarted it indicates the sensor is not working normally Users should return the aircraft to Dul for repairing e Minor vibration is detected during aircraft initialization Put the aircraft on the flat surface power on the aircraft and ensure the aircraft is stationed for more than 5 seconds to resolve the issue e Serious vibration is detected during aircraft initialization This instance generally occurs when the aircraft is being initialization on the violent moving surface for instance ships that are on the rough sea Do not attempt to power on the aircraft in this scenario 52 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Appendix 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 58 x ipu ddy Appendix Specifications Aircraft Weight Battery amp Propellers Included Max Ascent Speed Max Descent Speed Max Speed Max Flight Altitude Max Flight Tim
48. tery to the Battery Charger If the battery level is above 95 turn on the battery before charging 3 The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level as it is charging R The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level Indicators are all off 5 Air cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature before storing It for an extended period A e We do not recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with the standard charger at the same time otherwise the charger may overheat e Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Advanced Never insert or remove a battery when it is turned on Intelligent Flight Battery D Power Outlet Charger Battery Level Indicators While Charging LED1 LED2 ue nt o LED3 LED4 U U I l I U U Battery Level 0 25 25 50 50 75 75 100 Fully Charged Battery Protection LED Display The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns Battery Level Indicators while Charging LED LED2 I 1 LEDS LED4 S oO OS o Blinking Pattern LED2 blinks twice per second Battery Protection Item Over curr
49. the Phantom to allow automatically stopping of a recording during the event recording wasn t stopped Low Temperature Notice 1 Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying in low temperature lt 0 C environments 2 It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature lt 10 C environments Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures between 10 C and 5 C 3 End the flight as soon as the DJI Pilot app displays the Low Battery Level Warning in low temperature environments 4 Keep the battery indoors to warm it before flying in low temperature environments To ensure optimal performance of the battery keep the battery temperature above 20 C 6 The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell s temperature is not within the operating range 0 C 40 C ex A In cold environments insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for approximately 1 2 minutes to warm up before taking off Checking the Battery Level The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains When the battery is turned off press the Power Button once The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery level See below for details 48 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level dur
50. the stick is centered the Phantom 3 Advanced will maintain its current orientation The more the stick is pushed away from the center position the faster the Phantom 3 Advanced will rotate Moving the right stick up and down changes the aircraft s forward and backward pitch Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly backward Phantom 3 Advanced will hover in place if the stick is centered Push the stick further away from the center position for a larger pitch angle maximum 30 and faster flight Moving the right stick control left and right changes the aircrafts left and right pitch Push left to fly left and right to fly right The Phantom 3 Advanced will hover in place if the stick is centered o a Gimbal Dial Turn the dial to the right and the camera will shift to point upwards Turn the dial to the left and the camera will shift to point downwards The camera will remain in its current position when dial is static 2015 Dul All Rights Reserved 25 18 101 U09 B OWSY 18 101 U09 B OWSY Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Adjusting Controller Sticks Hold and twist the controller sticks clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust the length of the controller sticks A proper length of controller sticks can improve the controlling accuracy Flight Mode Switch Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode You may c
51. tick Mode Default stick mode is Mode 2 changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled Do not change unless familiar with your new mode C1 Not Defined C2 Not Defined You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the RC Linking RC 28 Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 4 The remote controller is ready to link The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and a beep is emitted RC Control Setting RC Calibration Stick Mode Searching for aircraft frequency Default stick mode is Md timeout in 54 seconds he aircraft is controlled Do hot ehangeunless le Press the linking button on the aircraft to link this remote controller Cancel You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the RC Linking RC 5 Locate the linking button on the side of the aircraft as shown in the figure below Press the link button to start linking The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED will display a solid green once the remote controller is successfully linked to the aircraft Link Button The remote controller will un link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the same aircraft Remote Controller Compliance Version The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements 29 J9 O1JUOD 8 OWSY Camera and Gimbal This section provides the technical specifications of the camera and
52. tioning System uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current position With the help of Vision Positioning your Phantom 3 Advanced can hover in place more precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where a GPS signal is not available The main components of the Vision Positioning System are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 Advanced they include 2 two ultrasonic sensors and 1 one monocular camera CY ONAR TD N Din c Racarvar 14 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual A jr a Using Vision Positioning Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Advanced is turned on No further action is required Vision Positioning is typically used in indoor environments where GPS is unavailable Using the sensors that are built into the Vision Positioning system the Phantom 3 Professional can hover precisely even without GPS Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning 1 Toggle the flight mode switch to P mode 2 Place the aircraft on a flat surface Note that the Vision Positioning system cannot work properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations 3 Turn on the aircraft The aircraft status indicator will flash green two times which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready Gently push the throttle up to lift off and the aircraft will hover in place A The
53. tions include height limits distance limits and No Fly Zones When operating in P mode height limits distance limits and No Fly Zones function concurrently to manage flight safety In A mode only height limits are in effect which by default prevent the aircraft altitude from exceeding 1640 feet 500 m Maximum flight altitude amp Radius Limits Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI Pilot app Be aware that the maximum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet 500 meters In accordance with these settings your Phantom 3 Advanced will fly in a restricted cylinder as shown below Maximum Flight Altitude Max Radius iiin Home Point T Height of aircraft when turned on 40 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual GPS Signal Strong G Blinking Green Flight Limits DJI Pilot app Aircraft Status Indicator Maximum Flight Aircra t s altitude cannot Warning Height ee Altitude exceed the specified value limit reached Rapid red flashing amp l Flight distance must be within Warning Distance P J Max Radius A ee when close to the the max radius limit reached ee Se max radius limit GPS Signal Weak Y Blinking Yellow Flight Limits DJI Pilot app Aircraft Status Indicator Maximum a l Height is restricted to 400 Warning Height limit Flight None i feet 120m and under reached Altitude Max Radius No limits e I
54. troller Signal Lost ae ull X SS SSS Blinking Green Blinking Green Fast Blinking Yellow 4 Signal Lost Lasts after 3 sec 5 RTH adjustable altitude 6 Landing after hovering for 5 secs Ss Sa 238 j i Vv S ES x ca x a PHONE x T20m Elevate to 20m i l v es ES Height over HP lt 20m Ce Fast Blinking Yellow Fast Blinking Yellow Fast Blinking Yellow N Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak 11 displays grey or unavailable e Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies 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 e The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH therefore it is important to set a suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter Camera and select MODE gt Advanced Settings gt Failsafe mode to set the Failsafe altitude e User cannot control the aircraft while the aircraft is ascending to its failsafe altitude However the user can press Smart RTH button to regain control to cancel the ascending Vision Positioning System The DJI Vision Posi
55. tton Press and hold the RTH button to start the Return to Home RTH procedure The LED ring around the RTH Button will blink white to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode The aircraft will then return to the last recorded Home Point Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain control of the aircraft 26 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Connecting Your Mobile Device Tilt the mobile device holder to the desired position Press the button on the side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp and then place your mobile device into the cradle Adjust the clamp down to secure the mobile device To connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable plug one end of the cable into your mobile device and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller Optimal Transmission Range The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable within the area that is depicted in the image below Optimal Transmission Range Ensure that the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission zone To achieve the best transmission performance maintain the appropriate relationship between the operator and the aircraft Remote Controller Status LED The Status LED reflects the strength of the connection between the remote controller and the aircraft The RTH LED indicates t
56. ty of 4480 mAh and a voltage of 15 2 V My Phantom 3 does not turn off right away is something wrong This is normal After you attempt to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery it may remain on for a few seconds as any video data is saved to the Micro SD card This helps prevent your data from being lost or corrupted Do have to buy the Remote Controller separately No there is no need to buy a separate Remote Controller Your Phantom 3 comes with a Remote Controller that is already linked to the aircraft Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers No The included Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt at the same time What does the P A F switch on the Remote Controller do This switch called the Flight Mode Switch allows you to toggle different flight modes P mode or Positioning mode indicates that both GPS and the Vision Positioning System are active and your Phantom 3 will attempt to stabilize using both In A mode or Attitude mode the aircraft does not use GPS or the Vision Positioning System Only the barometer is used for stabilization The aircraft can still return to the Home Point as long as a sufficient GPS signal is available F mode or Function mode activates Intelligent Orientation Control IOC functionality Refer to the IOC section in the Appendix of the User Manual By default only P mode may be used Refer to your user manual for instructions on un
57. uctions for controlling the aircraft and the camera 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Remote Controller Remote Controller Profile The Phantom 3 Advanced remote controller is a multi function wireless communication device that integrates the video downlink system and aircraft remote control system The video downlink and aircraft remote control system operate at 2 4 GHz The remote controller features a number of camera control functions such as taking and previewing photos and videos as well as controlling gimbal motion The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery The battery level is displayed via LED indicators on the front panel of the remote controller e Compliance Version The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations e Operating Mode Control can be set to Mode 1 or Mode 2 or to a custom mode e Mode 1 The right stick serves as the throttle e Mode 2 The left stick serves as the throttle A To prevent transmission interference do not operate more than three aircrafts in the same area Using the Remote Controller Turning the Remote Controller On and Off The Phantom 3 Advanced remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a capacity of 6000 mAh The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel Follow the steps below to turn on your remote controller 1 When the remote controller is turned off press the Power Button
58. view images and videos that have already been captured 3 Shutter Button Press to take a photo If burst mode is activated multiple photos will be taken with a single press 4 Video Recoding Button Press once to start recording video then press again to stop recording 5 Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal Controlling Aircraft This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller The Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default 24 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Stick Neutral Mid Point Control sticks are in the center position Moving the Control Stick The control stick is pushed away from the center position Remote Controller Mode 2 Aircraft Indicates Nose Direction Remarks Moving the left stick up and down changes the aircrafts elevation Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend When both sticks are centered the Phantom 3 Advanced will hover in place The more the stick is pushed away from the center position the faster the Phantom 3 Advanced will change elevation Always push the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation changes Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the rudder and rotation of the aircraft Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter clockwise push the stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise If
59. will suddently stop Flight Test Takeoff Landing Procedures 1 Place the aircraft in an open flat area with the battery level indicators facing towards you Turn on the remote controller and your mobile device then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter the Camera page Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe to fly If they flash yellow the Home Point has not been recorded Push the throttle up slowly to take off or use Auto Takeoff Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app To land hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle to descend After landing execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first then the Remote Controller BR W PO O ON DM O1 46 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual __ When the Aircraft Status Indicators blink yellow rapidly during flight the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode e A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or rapidly during flight e Watch our video tutorials for more flight information Video Suggestions and Tips 1 Go through the full pre flight checklist before each flight 2 Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI Pilot app 3 Only shoot video
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