Dji PHANTOM 3 4K User manual

V1.0

2016.01

User Manual

PHANTOM 3

Using this manual

Legends

Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference

Read Before the First Flight

Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 4K:

1. In the Box

2. Phantom 3 4K User Manual

3. Phantom 3 4K Quick Start Guide

4. Phantom 3 Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer

5. Phantom 3 Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

We recommend that you read the Disclaimer before you y. Prepare for your rst ight by reviewing the

Phantom 3 4K Quick Start Guide and refer to the User Manual for more detailed information.

Download the DJI GO app

Download and install the DJI GO app before using the aircraft. Scan the QR code to the right

to download the latest version.

The Android version of the DJI GO app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later.

The iOS version of the DJI GO app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later.

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Contents

Using this manual

Legends 2

Read Before the First Flight 2

Video Tutorials 2

Download the DJI GO app 2

Product Prole

Introduction 6

Feature Highlights 6

Preparing the Aircraft 6

Aircraft Diagram 8

Remote Controller Diagram 8

Aircraft

Flight Controller 11

Flight Mode 11

Flight Status Indicator 11

Return-to-Home (RTH) 12

Smart RTH 12

Low Battery RTH 13

Failsafe RTH 14

Vision Positioning System 15

Flight Recorder 16

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 17

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 18

Remote Controller

Remote Controller Prole 23

Using the Remote Controller 23

Remote Controller Status LED 28

Linking the Remote Controller 29

Remote Controller Compliance Version 30

Camera and Gimbal

Camera Prole 32

Gimbal 33

DJI GO app

Camera 36

Director 39

Store 39

Discovery 39

Flight

Flight Environment Requirements 41

Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 41

Preight Checklist 45

Calibrating the Compass 45

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 46

Starting/Stopping the Motors 47

Flight Test 47

Troubleshooting (FAQ)

Appendix

Specications 55

Firmwares Update 57

Intelligent Flight Mode 57

After-Sales Information 57

FCC Compliance 58

Product Prole

This section introduces the Phantom 3 4K

and lists the components of the aircraft

and remote controller.

Product Profile

Product Prole

Introduction

The Phantom 3 4K represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 4K

video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to

maximize stability 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: With the Phantom 3 4K, you’re shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per second and

capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever. An enhanced sensor gives you

greater clarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous ying camera.

Wi-Fi Video Downlink: Live HD video is streamed from the camera to the DJI GO app over Wi-Fi as you

y. A Wi-Fi range extender is built into the remote controller.

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 ight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable

ight experience. A newly implemented ight recorder stores critical data from each ight and the Vision

Positioning System enhances hovering precision when ying indoors or in environments where GPS is

unavailable.

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.

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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 with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be sure

all propellers are securely in place.

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 t the size of your mobile device.

2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down.

Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lock them in position.

Battery Installation

Slide battery into the battery compartment according to the arrow’s direction shown below. Make

sure that you hear a click sound indicates the battery is rmly installed. Failure to do so may affect

the ight safety of your aircraft.

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Aircraft Diagram

Remote Controller Diagram

[1] Antennas

Relays aircraft control and

video signal.

[2] Mobile Device Holder

Securely mounts your mobile

device to the remote controller.

[3] Control Stick

Controls the orientation and

movement of the aircraft.

[4] Return Home (RTH) Button

Press and hold the button to

initiate Return to Home (RTH).

[1]

[2]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[3]

[1] GPS

[2] Propeller

[3] Motor

[4] Front LED Indicator

[5] Landing gear

[6] Gimbal and Camera

[7] Camera Status Indicator

[8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port

[9] Aircraft Status Indicator

[10] Intelligent Flight Battery

[11] Vision Positioning Sensors

[12] Antennas

[13] Camera Micro-SD Card Slot

[14] Camera Micro-USB Port

[15] Link Button

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[9]

[12]

[10]

[11]

[13]

[14]

[6]

[8]

[7]

[15]

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Phantom 3 4K User Manual

[5] Battery Level LEDs

Displays the battery level of the remote

controller.

[6] Status LED

Displays the remote controller's system status.

[16]

[18]

[17]

[9] Camera Settings Dial

Turn the dial to adjust camera settings.

(Only functions when the remote controller is

connected to a mobile device running the DJI

GO app. )

[10] Playback Button

Playback the captured images or videos.

(Only functions when the remote controller is

connected to a mobile device running the DJI

GO app.)

[11] Shutter Button

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is

selected, the set number of photos will be

taken with one press.

[12] Flight Mode Switch

Switch between P-mode, A-mode, and

F-mode.

[13] Video Recording Button

Press to start recording video. Press again to

stop recording.

[14] Gimbal Dial

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal.

[15] Mircro-USB Port

Reserved port.

[16] C1 Button

Customizable through the DJI GO app.

[17] C2 Button

Customizable through the DJI GO app.

[18] Power Port

Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to

charge the battery of the remote controller.

[10]

[11]

[15]

[9]

[12]

[13]

[14]

[7] Power Button

Used to turn the remote controller on and off.

[8] RTH LED

Circular LED around the RTH button displays

RTH status.

Aircraft

This section introduces the features of

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning

System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery

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