PHANTOM 2 User Manual V1.4 For PHANTOM 2 Flight Controller Firmware version V3.10 & PHANTOM 2 Assistant version V3.8 & 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.
Content CONTENT ........................................................................................................................2 IN THE BOX .....................................................................................................................4 LEGEND ..........................................................................................................................4 1. PHANTOM 2 AIRCRAFT ...........................................................................................
5.1 CALIBRATION WARNINGS .................................................................................................23 5.2 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES ..............................................................................................23 5.3 WHEN RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED ...................................................................................23 6 FLIGHT ....................................................................................................................... 24 6.
In the Box PHANTOM 2 Remote Controller-2.4GHz Propeller Pair Intelligent Battery Charger Plug Set Screwdriver Assistant Wrench Cables Micro-USB Cable Screws Accessories Box Legend Forbidden(Important) ©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
1 PHANTOM 2 Aircraft [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [9] [10] [8] [11] Figure 1-1 [1]Propeller Antenna [2]Motor [3]Front Side Figure 1-2 [4]Front LEDs [5]Micro-USB Port [6]Landing Gear [8]CAN-Bus Connector [9]LED Flight Indicators [10]DJI Intelligent Battery [7]Receiver [11]Compass 1.
Important Notes of Using with Other DJI Products （1） 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. （2） 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.
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. Wireless Battvideo Batt+ transmission module VIDEO GND Transmitter VIDEO Description of the Video Cable (sequence by color) VIDEO VIDEO GND VBat+ GND ZENMUSE H3-2D Compass Figure 1-6 （2） Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD mini and wireless video transmission module, the figure below uses H3-2D as an example.
（3） Connecting the H3-2D and H3-3D gimbal, iOSD mini and DJI specified wireless video transmission module AVL58, the figure below uses H3-2D as an example. Description of the Video Cable (sequence by color) VIDEO VIDEO GND VBat+ GND DJI specified wireless video transmission module AVL58 Transmitter ZENMUSE H3-2D CAN-Bus connector Compass DJI Figure 1-8 We recommend connecting the VBat+ port of the video cable to the two BATT+ ports of the AVL58 simultaneously.
Description of the Video Cable (sequence by color) VIDEO VIDEO GND VBat+ GND Wireless video transmission module Transmitter specified by DJI(AVL58) OR Other wireless video transmission module Transmitter ZENMUSE H3-2D CAN-Bus Connector Compass DJI Figure 1-9 The diagram below illustrates the conneciton between the iOSD Mark II and the wireless video transmission module.
Air End Ground End 3S-6S Battery + - iPad Ground Station Figure 1-10 Connect the Air End of 2.4G Bluetooth Datalink to a spared CAN-Bus port of iOSD if an iOSD is used. （6） Using the PC Ground Station Air End Ground End PC Ground Station Figure 1-11 ©2013-2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
1.3 LED Flight Indicators Description 1. LED flight indicators are used to show the aircraft’s current status. Once powered on, the indicators will light up.
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 Firmware versions required Assistant for upgrading Assistant version V1.0.1.19 or above PHANTOM 2 V1.08 or above Zenmuse H3-2D CMU V1.0，IMU V1.6 or above PHANTOM 2 V1.08 or above iOSD Mark II V3.01 or above iOSD V4.0 or above iOSD mini V1.06 or above iOSD V4.
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) Attach to the motor thread that does Attach to the motor thread that has a not have a black dot. black dot. Diagram Assembly Location Fastening/Un-fastening Lock: Tighten the propeller in this direction. Instructions Unlock: Remove the propeller in this direction.
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 NRC900), select “Upgrade Version” in Phantom Assistant. For basic remote controller (models: DJ6 or RC900), select “Basic Version” in Phantom Assistant.
3.2 Remote Controller LED Indicator Status 3.2.1 Remote Controller Power LED Indicator Status Power LED Indicator Sound Remote Controller Status None Functioning normally. None Charging( remote controller is powered off) None Remote controller joysticks calibration error, need to be re-calibrate. BB---BB---BB Low voltage (from 3.5V-3.53V), recharge the remote controller. Critical low voltage (from 3.45V-3.5V). Recharge the remote B-B-B…… controller immediately.
3.3 Antenna Orientation The remote controller’s antenna should point skywards without obstructions for maximum communication range during flight. Figure 3-3 3.4 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 controller are placed at the central position.
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 & back tilt.
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 left 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.
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 11.1V and charge-discharge management functionality. The battery should only be charged with the DJI charger. Intelligent Battery Charger DJI Intelligent Battery Functions （1） Balance Charging Automatically balance the voltage of each battery cell during charging.
level indicator description for details. 4. The battery is fully charged when the Battery Level indicator lights are off. Please disconnect the charger and battery when the charging is completed. Wall Socket 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. Figure 4-1 An incorrectly inserted battery may cause one of the following to occur: (1) Bad contact.
(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.
80%~90% 70%~80% 60%~70% 50%~60% 40%~50% 30%~40% 20%~30% Less than 20% 4.5 Correct Battery Usage Notes 1. Never plug or unplug the battery into the aircraft when it is powered on. 2. The battery should be charged in an environment that is between 0℃ to 40℃, and be discharged in an environment that is between -20℃ to 50℃. Both charging and discharging should be in an environment where the relative humidity is lower than 80%. 3.
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.
6 Flight 6.1 Flying Environment Requirements （1） Before your first flight, please allow yourself some flight training (Using a flight simulator to practice flying, getting instruction from an experienced person, etc.). （2） DO NOT fly in bad weather, such as rain or wind (more than moderate breeze) or fog. （3） The flying field should be open and void of tall buildings or other obstacles; the steel structure within buildings may interfere with the compass.
place and the aircraft will descend steadily. 7. After landing, leave the throttle stick down for 3 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.
Home Point When the aircraft is initializing the Ready to Fly status, the aircraft will record the current GPS coordinates as the home point. It 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. LED Flight Indicator 4 Signal lost lasts 3s, begin to go home. 2 Flying. 3 Remote controller signal lost.
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 it has less than 15% power. （1） When battery power drops below 30% and LED indicator will blink red slowly.
Max Height Max Radius Home Point The height of aircraft when it is powered on Figure 6-3 Figure 6-4 Ready to Fly Limits Max Height Max Radius Ground Station The flight height is restricted to fly Warning: Height limit under the max height. reached. Rear LED flight indicator None. The flight distance is restricted to fly Warning: Distance limit Rapid red flashings within the max radius. reached. when close to the Max radius limit.
8100m c 8000m Center of Special Area b Center of Special Area 2000m c a a 1000m 2400m cb a Airspace: A,B,C,D Boundary: a, b, c, d bc a A B C c Airspace: A,C,D Boundary: a, c, a a A D c C D 120m d d 10.5m Category A Category B Ready to Fly Airspace Limits Rear LED Flight Indicator Motors will not start.
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 S1 switch.
7 Assistant Installation and Configuration 7.1 Installing Driver and PHANTOM 2 Assistant Installing and running on Windows 1. Download driver installer and Assistant installer in EXE format from the download page of PHANTOM 2 on the DJI website. 2. Connect the PHANTOM 2 to a PC via a Micro-USB cable. 3. Run the driver installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 4. Next, run the Assistant installer and follow the prompts to finish installation. 5.
Installer in DMG format supports only Mac OS X 10.6 or above. 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 example. 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.
（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. IOC). In addition, the LED located on the rear frame arms will display Naza-M flight status indications instead of the PHANTOM 2's indicators.
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. 3. Run the PHANTOM RC Assistant and wait for the remote controller to connect to the Assistant. Observe the indicators indicator is on the bottom left of the screen.
8 Appendix 8.1 Specifications Aircraft Operating environment temperature -10℃ to 50℃ Power consumption 5.6W Supported Battery DJI Intelligent battery Weight (including the battery) 1000g Take-off Weight ≤1300g Hovering Accuracy (Ready to Fly) Vertical: 0.8m; Horizontal: 2.5m Max Yaw Angular Velocity 200°/s Max Tilt Angle 35° Max Ascent / Descent Speed Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2m/s Max Flight Speed 15m/s (Not Recommended) Wheelbase 350mm 2.4GHz Remote Controller Operating Frequency 2.
2nd Level Low Battery Capacity Warning Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big Errors & Aircraft cannot fly.* 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.
