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2. Level Indicators LEDI LED2 LED3 LED4 from left to right 12 Trainer Port 15 Battery Charge amp RC Assistant Port micro USB port 14 Potentiometer 3 1 Power on the Remote Controller 1 Set the 51 and 52 switches to the upper most position and ensure both joysticks are at the mid point position Then toggle the power switch 1 2 Push the power switch to the right to power on the remote controller If the power LED fs indicator is solid on the remote controller is functioning normally The battery level ET d n indicators display the current battery level p ay y L 2 1 Please make sure the battery level of remote controller is enough If the low voltage warning alert sounds refer to Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status please recharge the battery as soon as possible 2 Charge the remote controller s battery by using the included micro USB cable Using the incorrect type of charging cable may cause damage 5 Turn off the remote controller before charging The power LED indicator will display solid red when charging is in progress The LED indicators will display solid green when the battery is fully charged 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 14 3 2 Remote Controller LED Indicator Status 3 2 1 Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status Functioning normally 000000 ___ Charging re
3. 2 User Manual vi4 For PHANTOM 2 Flight Controller Firmware version V3 10 amp PHANTOM 2 Assistant version V3 8 amp PHANTOM RC Assistant version V1 1 2015 01 Congratulations on purchasing your new DJI product Please thoroughly read the entire contents of this manual to fully use and understand the product It is advised that you regularly check the PHANTOM 2 s product page at www dji com which is updated on a regular basis This will provide services such as product information technical updates and manual corrections Due to any unforeseen changes or product upgrades the information contained within this manual is subject to change without notice and PHANTOM 2 are registered trademarks of DJI Names of product brand etc appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies This product and manual are copy righted by DJI with all rights reserved If you have any questions or concerns regarding your product please contact your dealer DJI Customer Service 2013 2015 DJI Rights Reserved 1 Content CONTENT ihv E CE ERA VER RAM ERE RE Vv V QUA VES wel eee 2 IN THE BOX eem m ____ 4 REGEN b c 4 1 PHANTOM 2 AIRCRAFT 45i ecuvux2ux ENSURE CN E Ee cEERE Re PEN S EFE eS VF eeu e EU ea ORE e AS 5 1 1 BUILT IN FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS
4. 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 23 6 Flight 6 1 Flying Environment Requirements Before your first flight please allow yourself some flight training Using a flight simulator to practice flying getting instruction from an experienced person etc DO NOT fly in bad weather such as rain or wind more than moderate breeze or fog The flying field should be open and void of tall buildings or other obstacles the steel structure within buildings may interfere with the compass Keep the aircraft away from obstacles crowds power lines trees lakes and rivers etc Try to avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment No base stations or cell towers around The flight control system will not work properly at the South Pole or North Pole Never use the aircraft in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic lays and regulations 6 2 Starting the Motors A Combination Stick Command CSC is used to start the motors Push the sticks according to one of the options below to start motors Once the motors have started release both sticks simultaneously same CSC is used to stop the motors Figure 6 1 6 5 Takeoff Landing Procedures 1 Start by placing the PHANTOM 2 on the ground with the battery level indicators facing you 2 Turn on the remote controller 5 Power on the aircraft by turning on the intelligent battery 4 When LED flight indicator blink
5. Hardware ID Firmware Upgrade Firmware upgradable items Main Controller 1000694463 104 Latest version 1 05 GPS 6 1 1 2 6014 Recetver Phantom 2 0400000425 1000 No updates P330CB 02F0028130 101 16 Latest version 1 0 1 18 Upg rade link Gimbal CMU 10 200050605 1 0 No updates Gimbal IMU 08 200050605 1 6 No updates Battery 1000 000000636 1 6 0 0 No updates Current firmware version This image is for reference only Please refer to the pr 9G 9 1 DO NOT power off until the upgrade is finished 2 If the firmware upgrade failed the main controller will enter a waiting for firmware upgrade status automatically If this happens repeat the above procedures Firmware upgradable items 1 Main Controller 2 P330CB Main Board 3 Receiver 4 Gimbal CMU 5 Gimbal IMU 6 Battery 7 4 PHANTOM RC Assistant Description Please follow the procedures to finish the configuration of the remote controller 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 33 1 Turn off the remote controller and find the Micro USB port on the bottom of it 2 Start up the PC power on the remote controller and then connect the remote controller to the PC with a Micro USB cable DO NOT disconnect until the configuration is finished 5 Run the PHANTOM RC Assistant and wait for the remote controller to connect to the Assistant Observe the indicators on bottom left of the screen When connected
6. 2 f the aircraft is flying out of the max radius in Ready to Fly non GPS status it will fly back within the limits range automatically if or more GPS satellites have been found 6 7 Flight Limits of Special Areas Special areas include airports worldwide All special areas are listed on the DJI official website Please refer to http www dji com fly safe category mc for details These areas have been divided into category and category B 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 28 Center of A i Special 2000 Area N Center of Special Area A B C D Airspace A C D Boundary a b Boundary cb a a bc lt lt Category Category B Ready to 6 Rear LED Airspace Limits Flight Indicator Motors will not start A If the Phantom flies into a special area in Ready to Fly Orange non GPS mode and Ready to Fly mode activates it will automatically descend and land then stop its motors B If the Phantom flies into a special area in Ready to Fly Yellow non GPS mode and Ready to Fly mode activates it will descend to airspace C and hover 5 meters below edge No restrictions of flight but the Phantom will not enter Category A the aircraft can fly free but it will not enter Airspace B through Boundary 5 amp d Around Category B sites the phantom can fly freely but it will not enter into Airspace A through Boundary a D No rest
7. Remote Controller 2 4GHz 7 Forbidden Important A Caution Reference 2013 2015 DJI Rights Reserved 4 1 PHANTOM 2 Aircraft Figure 1 1 Figure 1 2 l Propeller 2 Motor 3 Front Side 4 Front LEDs 5 Micro USB Port 6 Landing Gear 7 Receiver Antenna _ 8 CAN Bus Connector 9 LED Flight Indicators Intelligent Battery 1 Compass 1 1 Built in Flight Control System Instructions The built in flight control system is used to control the entire aircraft s functions in flight such as Pitch forwards and backwards Roll left and right Elevator up and down and Yaw turn left or right The flight controller contains the MC Main Controller IMU GPS compass receiver The IMU Inertial Measurement Unit has a built in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both attitude and altitude The compass reads geomagnetic information which assists the GPS Global Position System to accurately calculate the aircrafts position and height in order to lock the aircraft in a stable hover The receiver is used to communicate with the remote controller and the MC acts as the brains of the complete flight control system connecting and controlling all the modules together The PHANTOM 2 can be configured in the Assistant by choosing Naza M mode or Phantom 2 mode 9 E This manual is for Phantom 2 mode Please refer to the Naza M V2 Quick Start Manual for
8. a home point has been recorded automatically Quickly flipping the S2 switch of the remote controller from upper most to lower most positions 5 times or more will reset the current aircraft position as a new home point of PHANTOM 2 When successfully reset you will see a series of rapid green blinks on the LED Flight Indicator The definition of home point is 1 The home point is the place PHANTOM 2 returns to when the control signal is lost which is recorded last time 2 The home point is used to calculate the horizontal distance between you and the aircraft the D distance will be displayed as if using iOSD module Regaining Control during Failsafe Procedure Position of Switch 51 Position 3 Position 1 Position 2 No triggering the Failsafe When the SI switch is switched to Position l How to regain toggle the 51 switch to any other position once to Regain control as soon as signal is control regain control If remote controller s signal is recovered recovered control is returned back to the pilot 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 26 6 5 Low Battery Capacity Warning Function The low battery capacity warning alerts users when the battery is close to depletion during flight When it appears users should promptly fly back and land to avoid accidental damage The PHANTOM 2 has two levels of low battery capacity warning The first appears when the battery has less than 30 power and the second appears when i
9. battery level during both the charging and discharging process as well as battery life The following is a description of the indicators Ej The LED is solid on e The LED will blink regularly E The LED is light off Current battery level O96 2596 2596 5096 50 75 75 100 Full charged LEDI LED2 LEDS LED4 Current battery level 87 5 100 75 87 5 Hil 62 5 5 e m 50 62 5 B 57 5 50 Hil 25 37 5 125 25 Hil O 12 5 lt 0 LEDI LEDS LEDA Current battery life NEUE 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 21 m m me co EN m mem eo WENN o m eomm oso WENN v emmum NEIN ce 4 5 Correct Battery Usage Notes 2 Never plug or unplug the battery into the aircraft when it is powered on The battery should be charged in an environment that is between O C to 40 C and be discharged in an environment that is between 20 C to 50 C Both charging and discharging should be in an environment where the relative humidity is lower than 80 It s recommended to charge and discharge the battery thoroughly once every 20 charge discharge cycles Users should discharge the battery until there is less than 896 power left or until the battery can no longer be turned on Users should then fully recharge the battery to maximum capacity This power cycling procedure will ensure the battery is working at its optimal level For long term storage please
10. more information 1 2 Connections with Other DJI Products PHANTOM 2 is compatible with other DJI products including ZENMUSE H3 2D and H3 3D gimbal iOSD mini iOSD Mark Below are connections for these products and wireless video transmission module the iOSD module or wireless video transmission module N To the G8 port on the H3 2D H3 3D gimbal eee 8 Pin Cable 5 Pin Cable To the compass IGimbal Mounting Position ES IMount the H3 2D H3 3D gimbal using 4 screws Figure 1 5 2013 2015 DJI Rights Reserved 5 Important Notes of Using with Other DJI Products 1 2 The video cable can provide power for the wireless video transmission module with a battery voltage 11 1V 12 6V and a maximum current 2A Make sure the working current of the wireless video transmission module you connect can work with an operational voltage between 11 1V 12 6V and the total working current of the iOSD and wireless video transmission module is under 2A as an overcurrent will damage the central board s components If the total current exceeds 2A please be sure to provide power supplied from a separate power source for the wireless video transmission module PHANTOM 2 uses a 2 4GHz RC system To avoid communication interference it s not recommend
11. successfully the connection indicator is and communication indicator is blinking 4 Finish configuration in the Main page 5 Finish upgrade in the Info page if necessary PHANTOM RC nt Welcome A e 23 NJI Phantom Remote Controller e Tr Main Page of the 2 4GHz Remote Controller PHANTOM RC Language swap Main page 1 Firmware upgrade Welcome Stick Mode Account software version Channel Monitor DJI Phantom Remote Controller Calibration The Phantom RC Assistant software 15 used to configure and upgrade the DJI Phantom Remote Controller Both ee 5 5 8GHz and 2 4GHz This image is for Communication indicator reference only Please refer to the actual Cm user interface Connection indicator 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 34 8 Appendix 8 1 Specifications Aircraft Operating environment temperature Power consumption Supported Battery Weight including the battery Take off Weight Hovering Accuracy Ready to Fly Max Yaw Angular Velocity Max Tilt Angle Max Ascent Descent Speed Max Flight Speed Wheelbase 2 4GHz Remote Controller Operating Frequency Communication Distance open area Receiver Sensitivity 1 Working Current Voltage Built in LiPo Battery Working Current Capacity DJI Intelligent Battery Type Capacity Charging Environment Range Discharging Environment
12. t be opened because it is from an unidentified developer Locate the 2 icon in the Finder press the Control key and then click the PHANTOM 2 icon or right click the PHANTOM 2 icon using a mouse Choose Open from the shortcut menu click open in the prompt dialog box and then software will launch After the first successful launch directly launching of the software can be achieved by double clicking the PHANTOM 2 icon in the Finder or using Launchpad 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 31 DJI PHANTOM 2 Phantom2 English y Mounting Aircraft GPS Location Mixer Type Quad rotor X Motor Idle Speed Recommended X Cut Intelligent Y 2 Receiver Type D Bus F S Failsafe Methods Go Home and Landing Gain Vertical Intelligent Orientation Contro OFF Basic 20096 Attitude 220 Gimbal Channel Monitor Gimbal Switch IESZEIELNIS TIENE am 4 Battery gt E 1000 Current Voltage E 1000 Current Capacity First Level Warning Second Level Warning Installer in DMG format supports only Mac OS X 10 6 or above L e E Usage of PHANTOM 2 Assistant on Mac OS X and Windows are exactly the same The Assistant pages appear in other places of this manual are on the Windows for examp
13. 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 32 1 Users should not enable the Naza M function before finishing Advanced Flight Maneuvers procedure in the PHANTOM Pilot Training Guide If the Naza M mode is enabled users can switch the control mode between ATTI Mode GPS Mode or Manual Mode and access the advanced settings e g In addition the LED located on the rear frame arms will display Naza M flight status indications instead of the PHANTOM 2 s indicators Do not enable the Naza M mode unless you are an experienced user or guided by a professional You can change to the Phantom 2 mode by clicking the same button used to turn on the Naza M mode This operation will disable the Naza M mode and enable Phantom 2 mode All parameters will be returned to factory settings 7 5 Firmware upgrade of PHANTOM 2 Please refer to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant to install driver and PHANTOM RC Assistant and then follow the procedures below to upgrade the software and firmware otherwise the PHANTOM 2 might not work properly 1 An internet connection is required to upgrade PHANTOM 2 s firmware 2 Click the Upgrade icon to check the current firmware version and whether the installed firmware is the latest version If not click the relative links to upgrade 5 Be sure to wait until the Assistant shows finished Click OK and power cycle the PHANTOM 2 after 5 seconds Once completed the firmware is up to date PHANTOM 2 Phantom 2 Fo
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15. Range 8 2 LED Flight Indicators Description Aircraft in Normal status 10 C to 50 C 5 6W DJI Intelligent battery 1000g 1500g Vertical O 8m Horizontal 2 5m 200 5 57 Ascent 6m s Descent 2m s 15m s Not Recommended 350mm 2 4GHz ISM 1000m 97dBm 120 mA 3 7V 5 V 2000mAh 55 LiPo Battery 5200mAh to 40 C 50C Power Self Test Warming Up amp Aircraft cannot take off during warming up Ready to Fly Ready to Fly non GPS Aircraft in abnormal status Warnings and errors Remote Controller Signal Lost 1 Level Low Battery Capacity Warning 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 35 279 Level Low Battery Capacity Warning Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big Compass data abnormal because of ferro magnetic interference or the compass needs calibration Users can connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant to get detailed information about warnings and errors 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 36
16. a H3 3D gimbal a GoPro camera and the iOSD mini your Phantom 2 will be very close to its maximum takeoff weight It is not recommended that you attach the Phantom 2 propeller guards at this weight Otherwise the aircraft will be unable to fly normally 6 4 Failsafe Function The aircraft will enter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is lost The flight control system will automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to reduce injuries or damage The following situations would make the aircraft fail to receive a signal from the remote controller and enter Failsafe mode 1 The remote controller is powered off 2 The remote controller is powered on but the 51 is toggled in the position triggering the Failsafe this must have been configured in the PHANTOM 2 Assistant 5 The aircraft has flown out of the effective communication range of the remote controller 4 There is an obstacle obstructing the signal between the remote controller and the aircraft essentially reducing the distance the signal can travel 5 There is interference causing a signal problem with the remote controller Failsafe works differently depending on the mode the aircraft is in when Failsafe mode is initiated whether it is in the Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly non GPS mode Ready to Fly non GPS Automatic landing The flight control system will try to keep the aircraft level during descent and landing Note th
17. at the aircraft may be drifting during the descent and landing process Ready to Fly Automatic go home and land The flight control system will automatically control the aircraft to fly back to the home point and land 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 25 Home Point When the aircraft is initializing the Ready to Fly status the aircraft will record the current GPS coordinates as the home point is recommended to lift off only after Ready to Fly status is confirmed for the safety of being able to fly back to home point successfully in case the Failsafe mode is initiated Go Home Procedures 1 Record Home Point 2 Flying 5 Remote controller signal lost i e e LED Flight Indicator 0000200000 LED Flight Indicator 6 6 6 6 9 LED Flight Indicator o 666 4 Signal lost lasts 5s begin to go home 5 Fly back to home point 6 Landing after hovering 15s i i 5 Om Elevate to 20m e Height over home point lt 20m ve 5 LED Flight Indicator 99999 LED Flight Indicator 99999 9 LED Flight Indicator 090 9 0 9 Figure 6 2 1 Ina Failsafe situation if less than 6 GPS satellites are found for more than 20 seconds the aircraft will descend automatically 2 When the aircraft is landing automatically users can control the aircraft s position and altitude if the remote controller signal is recovered In Phantom 2 mode users can set a new home point manually when the aircraft is in Ready to fly status as long as
18. cause one of the following to occur 1 Bad contact 2 Unavailable battery information 5 Unsafe for flight 4 Unable to take off 4 5 Battery Usage LEDS LEDI e LEDA Battery Level Indicator Battery Power Button VL pee dl Built in Battery Power Indicator Figure 4 2 1 Checking the battery level When the battery is powered off pressing the battery power button once will indicate the current battery level Refer to Battery Level Indicator Description for details 2 Powering on When the battery is powered off press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on the intelligent battery 3 Powering off When the battery is powered on press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 2 seconds to turn off the intelligent battery 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 20 4 Checking the battery life When the battery is powered off press and hold the battery power button for 5 seconds to check the battery life The battery level indicators will show the life and the battery power indicator will blink for 10 seconds then all LEDs will light out and the intelligent battery will turn off Refer to Battery Level Indicator Description for details More battery information is available in the battery tab of the PHANTOM 2 Assistant 4 4 Description of the Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicators will show the current
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20. ed to use other 2 4GHz devices including 2 4G Wi Fi or 2 4G wireless video transmission module except the 2 4 Bluetooth and 2 4G Datalink Be sure to keep the wireless video transmission module and other communicating devices away from the compass during installation and connection to avoid interference To improve the compatibility with ZENMUSE gimbals the latest factory deliveries of PHANTOM 2 has updated to the Version 2 shown below H3 2D H3 3D gimbal can be directly installed for the Version 2 while for Version l a H5 5D adapter kit coming soon is required to install the H5 5D gimbal Version 2 Gimbal Mounting Position Figure 1 4 6 When using the H3 3D gimbal please connect the 8 Pin cable of PHANTOM 2 to the G8 port of H3 3D shown below Figure 1 5 2013 2015 DJI Rights Reserved 6 Connections with Other DJI Products 1 Connecting the H3 2D and H3 3D gimbal and wireless video transmission module the figure below uses H3 2D as an example T Description of the Video Cable VBat Transmitter Wireless Batt sequence by color video Batt VIDEO transmission VIDEO GND module VIDEO GND 27 ZENMUSE H3 2D Figure 1 6 2 Connecting the H3 2D and H3 3D gimbal iOSD mini and wireless vide
21. ee to this disclaimer and signify that you have read this fully You agree that you are responsible for your own conduct and content while using this product and for any direct or indirect consequences caused by not following this manual violate or disregard any other applicable local laws administrative rules and social habits thereof 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 30 7 Assistant Installation and Configuration 7 1 Installing Driver and PHANTOM 2 Assistant Installing and running on Windows Download driver installer and Assistant installer in EXE format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 on the DJI website Connect the PHANTOM 2 to a PC via a Micro USB cable Run the driver installer and follow the prompts to finish installation Next run the Assistant installer and follow the prompts to finish installation Double click the PHANTOM 2 icon on your Windows desktop to launch the software A The installer in EXE format only supports Windows operating systems Win XP Win7 Win8 32 or 64 bit Installing and running on Mac OS X Download the Assistant installer in DMG format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 on the DJI website Run the installer and follow the prompts to finish installation c Assistant for Mac When launching for the first time if use Launchpad to run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant Launchpad won t allow access because the software has not been reviewed by Mac App Store Phantom can
22. fastening instructions 2 5 Notes l Propellers are self tightening during flight DO NOT use any thread locker on the threads 2 Make sure to match the propeller nut colors with the corresponding motors 5 It is advised to wear protective gloves during propeller assembly and removal 4 Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight 5 Check that all propellers are in good condition before flight DO NOT use any ageing chipped or broken propellers 6 To avoid injury STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch the propellers or motors when they are spinning 7 ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 13 3 Remote Controller The PHANTOM 2 remote controller can be configured in the PHANTOM RC Assistant The sticks mode is Mode 2 on delivery For upgraded remote controller models NDJ6 or NRC90OO select Upgrade Version in Phantom Assistant For basic remote controller models DJ6 or RC9OO select Basic Version in Phantom Assistant 1 B E 5 6 A 1 1l am y t AI 4 JA 7 7 16 J1 XL 8 Figure 5 1 wos n Figure 5 2 l Antenna 2 Carrying Handle 3 Left Dial 4 3 Position Switch 51 5 3 Position Switch S2 6 Joystickl J1 J2 7 Joystick2 J3 J4 B Neck Strap Attachment 9 Power Switch Indicator
23. ground DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones Compass Calibration is very important otherwise the flight control system will work abnormally 5 2 Calibration Procedures Please carry out the calibrating procedures in the flight field before flight Please watch the quick start video of the PHANTOM 2 for more compass calibration details 560 Rotate the aircraft 360 Rotate the aircraft Quickly flip the switch SI horizontally vertically Nose downward ire a Position l 677 s SR NO TEM Position 3 16 T CY NN Start MES CUR T A li PX Position l Position 5 Position l c Flip no less than 5 times J LED Flight Indicator LED Flight Indicator LED Flight Indicator pog Start horizontal calibratic Start vertical calibration Succeed Fail Ap Position l 6 O Uf lt Re calibrate f ZA Position 3 A Position Position 3 gt Position 1 Flip once 5 3 When Recalibration is required 1 When Compass Data is abnormal the LED flight indicator will blink alternating between red and yellow 2 Last compass calibration was performed at a completely different flying field location 5 The mechanical structure of the aircraft has changed i e changed mounting position of the compass 4 Evident drifting occurs in flight i e the aircraft doesn t fly in straight lines
24. he remote controller is not linked with the receiver 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 18 please carry out the linking procedures The remote controller is linked with the receiver successfully 4 Intelligent Battery The intelligent battery is specially designed for the PHANTOM 2 with a battery capacity of 5200mAh voltage of and charge discharge management functionality The battery should only be charged with the DJI charger LL Intelligent Battery Charger DJI Intelligent Battery Functions 1 Balance Charging Automatically balance the voltage of each battery cell during charging 2 Capacity Display Display the current battery level The main controller communicates with the battery via communication ports 5 Communicating for battery voltage capacity current and other information Charging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 12 8V to 4 Overcharging Protection prevent overcharging damage 5 Over Discharging Discharging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 8 4V to Protection prevent over discharging damage 6 Short Circuit Protection Automatically cuts off the power supply when a short circuit is detected The battery will enter sleep mode after lO minutes of inactivity to save 7 Sleep Protection power The static current is lOnA in sleep mode when the battery is powered on without connecting to other devices Charging Temperature The battery wi
25. istant for upgrading 5 built in V1 0 1 19 or above PHANTOM 2 V1 08 or above central board Zenmuse H3 2D CMU VI O IMU V1 6 or above PHANTOM 2 V1 08 or above iOSD Mark Il V35 Ol or above V4 0 or above V1 06 or above V4 0 or above The iOSD Assistant is applied to both iOSD Mark ll and iOSD mini 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 12 2 Propellers PHANTOM 2 uses the original 9 inch propellers which are classified by the color of each central nut Damaged propellers should be replaced by purchasing new ones if necessary Propellers Grey Nut 9450 Black Nut 9450 R Diagram Attach to the motor thread that does Attach to the motor thread that has a Assembly Location not have a black dot black dot Fastening Un fastening 57 Lock Tighten the propeller in this direction Instructions H Unlock Remove the propeller in this direction 2 1 Assembly 1 Figure 2 1 Remove the four warning cards from the motors after you ve read them 2 Figure 2 2 Prepare the two grey nut propellers and two black nut propellers Make sure to match the black nut propellers with the correctly marked black dot motors Tighten the propellers according to the fastening instructions e EUN d 6 o s Key 2 Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Figure2 5 2 2 Disassembly Figure 2 5 Keep the motor deadlocked in place with the assistant wrench or one hand and remove the propeller according to the un
26. k up and the aircraft will tilt and fly forward Pull the stick down and the aircraft will tilt and fly backward The aircraft will keep level and straight if the stick is centered Pushing or pulling the stick further away from center will result in a larger tilt angle maximum of is 55 and faster flight velocity The roll stick controls the aircraft s left amp right tilt Push the stick left and the aircraft will tilt and fly left Push the stick right and the aircraft will tilt and fly right The aircraft will keep level and straight if the stick is centered Pushing the stick further away from center will result in a larger tilt angle maximum of 55 and faster flight velocity Sl is for compass calibration Toggle the 51 switch from position l to position 3 and back to 1 at least 5 times which will force the aircraft to enter into compass calibration mode Users can configure position 3 bottom position of the 51 switch to trigger the Failsafe in the Assistant 52 is the IOC mode switch IOC Intelligent Orientation Control function can be enabled in the Assistant when in Naza M mode Only use the IOC function after you are familiar with flying The left dial controls the pitch of the H3 2D and H3 3D gimbal The position of left dial determines the pitch angle relative to the horizontal level Turn the left dial to the right to make the gimbal pitch up Turn the left dial to the lef
27. le 7 2 Using the PHANTOM 2 Assistant on a PC 1 Start up the PC power on the PHANTOM 2 then connect the PHANTOM 2 to the PC with a Micro USB cable DO NOT disconnect until configuration is finished 2 Run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant and wait for the PHANTOM 2 to connect to the Assistant Observe the indicators on the bottom of the screen When connected successfully the connection indicator is and communication indicator is sliding 5 Choose Basic or Advanced configuration pages 4 View and check the current configuration in the View page Function switch of Phantom 2 and Naza M mode Language swap PHANTOM 2 Phantom 2 View configurations Account software version RC Gain Firmware upgrade Advanced Pg 1 Aircraft Motor G Battery GPS Location Mixer Type Quad rotor X Motor Idle Speed Recommended M U calibration Cut Off Type Intelligent X RC Y Receiver Type D Bus FS 2 Fallsafe Methods Go Home and Landing Gain Pitch Roll Yaw Vertical Intelligent Orientation Control OFF Basic 120 120 120 120 Attitude 200 200 Gimbal Channel Monitor Gimbal Switch ON 0 Battery a 0 Current Voltage OmV gt 0 Current Capacity 0 Communication First Level Warning 30 This image is for reference indicator Second Level Warning 15 only Please refer to the OnLine Help actual user interface Connection indicator
28. ll charge only when its temperature is within O C 55 C If the Detection battery temperature is out of this range the battery will stop charging 1 Before use please read and follow the user manual disclaimer and the warnings on the battery Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage 2 The battery should only be charged with the charger provided by DJI does not take any responsibility for operation of any charger from a third party 4 1 Charging Procedures 1 Connect the charger to a wall socket Use the plug set if necessary 2 Connect the battery to the charger If the current capacity of the battery is over 75 you should power on the battery to begin charging 5 The Battery Level indicators display current capacity level as the battery charges Please refer to battery 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 19 level indicator description for details 4 The battery is fully charged when the Battery Level indicator lights are off Please disconnect the charger ID Wall Socket and battery when the charging is completed 4 2 Install the Battery Push the battery into the battery compartment correctly as the following diagram shows Make sure to push the battery into the compartment until you hear a click sound 22 Fa nM N x Figure 4 1 An incorrectly inserted battery may
29. mote controller is powered of 00 Ss Nome Remote controller joysticks calibration error need to be re calibrate _ BB BB BB Low voltage from 5 5 V 5 55V recharge the remote controller Critical low voltage from 5 45 V 5 5V Recharge the remote controller immediately Alert will sound after 15 minutes of inactivity It will stop once you start using the remote controller The remote controller will power off automatically when battery voltage drops below 3 45V Land and recharge the battery as soon as possible when the low voltage alert occurs to avoid loss of control during flight 5 2 2 Remote Controller Battery Level Indicator Status The battery level indicators will show the current battery level during both the discharging process The following is a description of the indicators The LED is solid on e The LED will blink regularly Ej The LED is light off LEDI EED2 LED3 EEDA Current battery level 75 100 5096 7596 12 5 25 O96 12 596 NN 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 15 3 3 Antenna Orientation The remote controller s antenna should point skywards without obstructions for maximum communication range during flight Figure 5 5 5 4 Remote Controller Operation The operations of remote controller are based on mode 2 stick configuration Definitions The stick neutral positions and stick released mean the control sticks of the remote c
30. n the Assistant is compliant within the definitions of class G ruled by ICAO Refer to Airspace Classification to get more details As each country has its own rules make sure to configure the parameters to comply with these rules too before using the PHANTOM 2 Users in Mainland China can refer to Max Height amp Radius Limits The Max Height amp Radius restricts the flying height and distance Configuration can be done in the PHANTOM 2 Assistant Once complete your aircraft will fly in a restricted cylinder 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 27 Lm gt Radius Home Point he height on aircraft when it is powered on Figure 6 3 Figure 6 4 Ready to ny 9 The flight height is restricted to fly Warning Height limit Max Height under the max height reached The flight distance is restricted to fly Warning Distance limit Rapid red flashing 9999 96 Max Radius within the max radius reached when close to the Max radius limit Ready to Fly non GPS 0000 gt Flight Limits Rear LED flight indicator The flight height is restricted to fly Warning Height limit reached Max Height under the minor height between the Max height and 120m Not limited no warnings or LED indicators 1 If the aircraft flies out of the limits you can still control your aircraft except to fly it further away
31. o transmission module the figure below uses H5 2D as an example Description of the Video Cable e er dem em m sequence by color Batt VIDEO Batt Wireless VIDEO GND VIDEO GND video VIDEO transmission module Transmitter ES ML ZENMUSE H3 2D GND BVIDEO OUT GND B VIDEO IN s 0 iOSD mini ON SCREEN DISPLAY a KO OF CAN Bus 4 Connector Figure 1 7 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 7 3 Connecting the H3 2D and H3 3D gimbal iOSD mini and specified wireless video transmission module AVL58 the figure below uses H5 2D as an example Description of the Video Cable sequence by color VIDEO DJI specified wireless video transmission module AVL58 Transmitter VIDEO GND UART AV IN AV GND n gt ZENMUSE H3 2D GND B VIDEO IN iOSD mini aK 2 m are connector Figure 1 8 We recommend connecting the VBat port of the video cable to the two BATT ports of the AVL58 E simultaneously The same is true of the GND port of
32. ontroller are placed at the central position To move the stick means that the stick of remote controller is pushed away from the central position Slide Lever is used for the pitch control of the H3 2D and H3 3D gimbal Remote Aircraft Controller Gill nose direction Mode 2 Operation details The throttle stick controls aircraft altitude elevation Push the stick up and the aircraft will rise Pull the stick down and the aircraft will descend The aircraft will automatically hover and hold its altitude if the sticks are centered Push the throttle stick above the centered mid point position to make the aircraft take off When flying we suggest that you push the throttle stick slowly to prevent the aircraft from sudden and unexpected elevation changes 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 16 Position 1 Position 2 Course Lock point Lock 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 1 7 Position 3 The yaw stick controls the aircraft rudder Push the stick left and the aircraft will rotate counter clock wise Push the stick right and the aircraft will rotate clock wise If the stick is centered the aircraft will remain facing the same direction The yaw stick controls the rotating angular velocity of the aircraft Pushing the stick further away from center results in a faster aircraft rotation velocity The pitch stick controls the aircraft s front amp back tilt Push the stic
33. place the battery with only a 40 50 capacity in a strong battery box securely We recommend discharging and charging the battery completely once every 5 months to keep it in good condition The capacity should be varied in such a cycle 40 50 0 100 40 50 It s suggested you purchase a new battery after you have discharged your current battery over 500 times Please completely discharge a battery prior to disposal It s suggested that you purchase a new battery if the current battery is swollen or damaged in any way Never try to recharge or fly with a battery that is swollen or damaged in any way Never charge the battery unattended Always charge the battery on a non flammable surface such as concrete and never near any flammable materials Safety is extremely important and users can get more information in the DISCLAIMER 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 22 5 Calibrating the Compass IMPORTANT Make sure to perform the Compass Calibration procedures prior to the first flight The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference which causes abnormal compass data and leads to poor flight performance or even flight failure Regular calibration of the compass enables the compass to perform at its optimal level 5 1 Calibration Warnings DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a possibility for the existence of strong magnetic interference such as magnetite parking structures and steel reinforcement under
34. rictions Blue 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 29 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 Users will regain control once the motors have stopped There is no need to toggle the 51 switch When flying in the airspace A B C of restricted special area LED flight indicators will blink red status and continue for 5 seconds at which point it will switch back to red blinking quickly and continue for 5 seconds then switch to indicate current flying For safety reasons please do not fly close to airports highways railway stations railway lines city centers and other special areas Try to ensure the aircraft is visible 6 8 Conditions of Flight Limits In different working modes and flight modes flight limits will differ according to number of GPS satellites found The following table demonstrates all the cases V available x unavailable flights are restricted by height distance and special areas simultaneously Flight Status Limits of Special Area Max Height Control Mode number of GPS found Limits of Special Area Max Height v __ __ ATTI p Manual Disclaimer Please ensure that you are kept up to date with International and Domestic airspace rules and regulations before using this product By using this product you hereby agr
35. s green yellow the PHANTOM 2 is entering Ready to Fly Ready to Fly non GPS mode Start the motors with the CSC command 5 Push the throttle stick up slowly to lift the aircraft off the ground Refer to Remote Controller Operation for more details 6 Be sure you are hovering over a level surface Pull down the throttle stick to descend The stick will lock into 2013 2015 DJI All Rights Reserved 24 place and the aircraft will descend steadily 7 After landing leave the throttle stick down for 5 to 5 seconds to stop the motors Return throttle stick to middle position after the motors have stopped You SHOULD NOT execute the CSC during normal flight This will stop the motors and cause the aircraft to descend rapidly and drop without any type of control 1 When the LED flight indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight the aircraft has entered into Failsafe mode refer to Failsafe Function for details 2 A low battery capacity warning is indicated by the LED flight indicator blinking red slowly or rapidly during flight Refer to the Low Battery Capacity Warning Function for details 5 Watch the quick start video about flight for more flight information 4 Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature Be very careful when flying 3000 meters 9800 feet or more above sea level as battery and aircraft performance may be reduced When used with
36. t has less than 1596 power 1 When battery power drops below 30 and LED indicator will blink red slowly 2 At lower than 1595 the LED indicator will blink red rapidly the PHANTOM 2 will also begin to descend and land automatically After it has landed keep the throttle stick at its lowest point or execute CSC 5 There is a hidden third low battery threshold in addition to the Ist and 2nd level warnings This uses 10 65V as its threshold Both this voltage threshold and the 2nd Level Low Battery Warning will trigger auto landing Altitude can be maintained if necessary by pushing up on the throttle stick 1 Remember to fly your PHANTOM 2 back as soon as you see a low battery capacity warning A 2 Keeping the battery contact needles and pads clean is very important Any dirt and dust may cause a communication failure 6 6 Flight Limits Function All UAV unmanned aerial vehicle operators should abide by all regulations from such organizations at ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization and per country airspace regulations For safety reasons the flight limits function is enabled by default to help users use this product safely and legally The flight limits function includes height distance limits In Ready to Fly status height distance limits works together to restrict the flight In Ready to Fly non GPS status only height limit works and the flying height restricted to be not over 120m The default parameters i
37. t to make the gimbal pitch down The gimbal will keep its current position if the dial is static 1 For Ready to Fly the aircraft will hover when all sticks are released 2 For Ready to Fly non GPS the aircraft will only keep the altitude when all sticks are released 5 5 Linking the Remote Controller amp Built in Receiver PHANTOM 2 has a built in receiver the link button and indicator located on the bottom of the aircraft as illustrated in the Figure 5 4 The link between the remote controller and aircraft is already established for you so you can initially skip this procedure If you ever replace the remote controller re establishing the link is required gt gt Link button amp Link indicator Figure 3 4 Linking procedures Power the PHANTOM 2 2 Turn on the remote controller and place it O 5m lm away from the aircraft 5 Push the link button with a thin object and hold it until the Link indicator blinks red then release it 4 When the Link indicator turns solid green the link between the remote controller and the built in receiver has been successfully established Link Indicator The remote controller is turned off and there is no 2 4GHz signal around please turn on the remote controller _ The receiver is ready for linking There is 2 4GHz signal around but t
38. the iOSD Mark package when connecting to the DJI specified wireless video Ground End 3S 6S Battery iPad Ground Station 2 4G DATA LINK Ground End Figure 1 1 2013 2015 DJI Rights Reserved 10 1 5 LED Flight Indicators Description 1 LED flight indicators are used to show the aircraft 5 current status Once powered on the indicators will light up M u gt LED flight indicators I RI d X X 3 Warming Up amp Aircraft cannot take off during warming up Errors amp Aircraft cannot fly Compass data abnormal because of ferro magnetic interference or the compass needs calibration 1 The LED indicators diagram above are for Phantom 2 mode In Naza M mode LED indicators will work according to the Naza M flight control system 2 Connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant for detailed information about warnings and errors 2 The front LEDs are for indicating where the nose of the aircraft is They light up solid red only after the motors have spooled up YMO dns a i t _ PMANTOM COE N 2013 2015 DJI Rights Reserved 11 1 4 Notes for PHANTOM 2 using with other DJI products Before using PHANTOM 2 with other DJI products users should connecting the products correctly and upgrade the firmware as requirements below Items to upgrade Ass
39. the video cable and two BATT ports 4 Connecting the H3 2D and H3 3D gimbal iOSD Mark and wireless video transmission module the figure below uses H3 2D as an example 2013 2015 DJI Rights Reserved 8 Description of the Video Cable sequence by color VIDEO VIDEO GND p Wireless video transmission module Transmitter specified by DJI AVL58 OR Other wireless video transmission 7 ZENMUSE H3 2D rer CAN Bus Connector Figure 1 9 The diagram below illustrates the conneciton between the iOSD Mark and the wireless video transmission module 7 E Other wireless video l BATT Batt transmission module iOSD Mark UART Transmitter UART AV GND VIDEO GND AV OUT E BATT BATT AI Hal inire iOSD Mark II BATT mc 8 module UART Pt AVL58 Transmitter UART 23 specified by transmission module AVL58 5 Using the iPad Ground Station 2013 2015 DJI Rights Reserved 9 Use the 8 Pin cable

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