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DJI Air 3 User Manual Using this manual Legend Important Hints and Tips Reference Read Before the First Flight Read the following documents before using the DJITM Air 3: 1. Safety Guidelines 2. Quick Start Guide 3. User Manual It is recommended to watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read safety guidelines before using for the first time. Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the quick start guide and refer to this user manual for more information.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Download DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) Download DJI ASSISTANTTM 2 (Consumer Drones Series) at https://www.dji.com/air-3/downloads. The operating temperature of this product is -10° to 40° C. It does not meet the standard operating temperature for military grade application (-55° to 125° C), which is required to endure greater environmental variability.
Contents Using this manual 3 Legend 3 Read Before the First Flight 3 Video Tutorials 3 Download the DJI Fly App 3 Download DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) 4 Product Profile 10 Introduction 10 Feature Highlights 10 Using for the First Time 11 Preparing the Aircraft 11 Preparing the Remote Controller 14 Activating the DJI Air 3 Aircraft 15 Binding the Aircraft and Remote Controller 15 Updating Firmware 15 Diagram 16 Aircraft 16 DJI RC 2 Remote Controller 17 DJI RC-
DJI Air 3 User Manual Intelligent Flight Mode 28 MasterShots 33 QuickShots 34 Hyperlapse 36 Waypoint Flight 38 Cruise Control 43 Aircraft 46 Flight Modes 46 Aircraft Status Indicator 47 Return to Home 48 Smart RTH 48 Straight Line RTH 49 Low Battery RTH 51 Failsafe RTH 51 Landing Protection 52 Precision Landing 53 Vision Systems and Three-Dimensional Infrared Sensing System 54 Detection Range 54 Using the Vision Systems 55 Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems (APAS 5.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Gimbal Operation Mode 67 Camera Profile 68 Storing and Exporting Photos and Videos 69 QuickTransfer 70 Usage 70 Remote Controller 72 DJI RC 2 72 Operation 72 Remote Controller LEDs 77 Remote Controller Alert 77 Optimal Transmission Zone 77 Linking the Remote Controller 78 Operating the Touchscreen 79 Advanced Features 81 DJI RC-N2 81 Operation 81 Remote Controller Alert 85 Optimal Transmission Zone 85 Linking the Remote Controller 86 DJI Fly App
DJI Air 3 User Manual Firmware Update 8 106 Using DJI Fly 106 Using DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) 106 Post-Flight Checklist 107 Maintenance Instructions 107 Troubleshooting Procedures 108 Risk and Warnings 109 Disposal 109 C1 Certification 109 Aftersales Information 114 © 2023 DJI All Rights Reserved.
Product Profile This section introduces DJI Air 3 and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller. © 2023 DJI All Rights Reserved.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Product Profile Introduction DJI Air 3 features both an omnidirectional vision system and a three-dimensional infrared sensing system, capable of hovering and flying indoors and outdoors, and can automatically Return to Home while sensing and bypassing obstacles in all directions. The aircraft has a maximum flight speed of 47 mph (75.6 kph) and a maximum flight time of 46 minutes. DJI Air 3 can work with both the DJI RC 2 and DJI RC-N2 remote controllers.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Using for the First Time Visit the link below to watch the tutorial video before first time use. https://s.dji.com/guide58 Preparing the Aircraft All aircraft arms are folded before the aircraft is packaged. Follow the steps below to unfold the aircraft. 1. Remove the gimbal protector. First turn over the aircraft. Press down the gimbal protector slightly to release the clips from the notches at the bottom of the aircraft body ① , then remove the gimbal protector ② . 1 2 2.
DJI Air 3 User Manual b. If connecting the DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter to the DJI Air 3 Battery Charging Hub, it takes approximately 1 hour to fully charge an Intelligent Flight Battery inserted into the charging hub. Click 100W 3. Unfold the front arms before unfolding the rear arms. 4. Attach the Propellers. There are two types of propellers in the package of DJI Air 3, which are propellers A and propellers B.
DJI Air 3 User Manual 1 2 • It is recommended to use official DJI chargers to charge the Intelligent Flight Batteries, such as the DJI 65W Portable Charger or the DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter.
DJI Air 3 User Manual • Make sure to place the propellers of the front arms into the two dents on both sides of the aircraft back. DO NOT push the propeller blades onto the back of the aircraft, which may cause the propeller blades to deform. Preparing the Remote Controller Follow the steps below to prepare the DJI RC 2 remote controller. 1. Remove the control sticks from the storage slots and mount them on the remote controller. 2 1 2. Unfold the antennas. 3.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Follow the steps below to prepare the DJI RC-N2 remote controller. 1. Remove the control sticks from the storage slots and mount them on the remote controller. 2. Pull out the mobile device holder. Choose the appropriate remote controller cable based on the port type of your mobile device (a Lightning connector cable and a USB-C cable are included in the packaging).
DJI Air 3 User Manual Diagram Aircraft 1 2 8 A 7 B 6 3 4 11 10 5 9 1 12 13 14 15 16 1. Omnidirectional Vision System [1] 8. Front LEDs 2. Gimbal and Camera 9. Aircraft Status Indicators A. Medium Tele Camera 10. Motors B. Wide-angle Camera 11. Propellers 3. Downward Vision System 12. Intelligent Flight Battery 4. Auxiliary Light 13. Power Button 5. Three-Dimensional Infrared Sensing System 14. Battery Level LEDs 6. Battery Buckles 16. microSD Card Slot 7.
DJI Air 3 User Manual DJI RC 2 Remote Controller 2 3 1 5 8 10 6 11 13 4 12 7 14 15 9 1. Control Sticks Use the control sticks to control the movement of the aircraft. The control sticks are removable and easy to store. Set the flight control mode in DJI Fly. 2. Antennas Relay aircraft control and video wireless signals. 3. Status LED Indicates the status of the remote controller. 4. Battery Level LEDs Displays the current battery level of the remote controller. 5.
DJI Air 3 User Manual 17 16. Control Sticks Storage Slot For storing the control sticks. 17. Customizable C2 Button Press once to turn the auxiliary light on or off. Set the function in DJI Fly by entering Camera View > Settings > Control > Button Customization. 18 © 2023 DJI All Rights Reserved. 16 18 18. Customizable C1 Button Switch between recentering the gimbal and pointing the gimbal downward. The function can be set in DJI Fly.
DJI Air 3 User Manual DJI RC-N2 Remote Controller 10 9 6 13 8 5 2 3 4 11 7 1 14 15 12 1. Power Button Press once to check the current battery level. Press, and then press and hold to power the remote controller on or off. 2. Flight Mode Switch Switch between Sport, Normal, and Cine mode. 3. Flight Pause/Return to Home (RTH) Button Press once to make the aircraft brake and hover in place (only when GNSS or Vision Systems are available). Press and hold to initiate RTH. Press again to cancel RTH.
Flight Safety This section describes safe flight practices, flight restrictions, basic flight operations, and the intelligent flight modes. 20 © 2023 DJI All Rights Reserved.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Flight Safety After completing the pre-flight preparation, it is recommended to train your flying skills and practice flying safely. Pick a suitable area to fly in according to the following flight requirements and restrictions. Strictly abide by local laws and regulations when flying. Read the Safety Guidelines before flight to ensure the safe use of the product. Flight Environment Requirements 1.
DJI Air 3 User Manual 5. Make sure to train sufficiently and have contingency plans for emergencies or when an incident occurs. 6. Make sure to have a flight plan. DO NOT fly the aircraft recklessly. 7. Respect the privacy of others when using the camera. Make sure to comply with local privacy laws, regulations, and moral standards. 8. DO NOT use this product for any reason other than general personal use. 9.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Max Altitude Home Point Max Distance Height of aircraft when taking off Home Point not manually updated during flight Strong GNSS Signal Flight Restrictions Prompt in DJI Fly App Max Altitude Altitude of the aircraft cannot exceed the value Max flight altitude reached. set in DJI Fly. Max Distance The straight-line distance from the aircraft to the Home Point cannot exceed the max flight Max flight distance reached. distance set in DJI Fly.
DJI Air 3 User Manual GEO Zones DJI’s GEO system designates safe flight locations, provides risk levels and safety notices for individual flights and offers information on restricted airspace. All restricted flight areas are referred to as GEO Zones, which are further divided into Restricted Zones, Authorization Zones, Warning Zones, Enhanced Warning Zones, and Altitude Zones. Users can view such information in real-time in the DJI Fly app.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Auto Landing Use the Auto Landing function: 1. Tap . If conditions are safe for landing, press and hold the button to confirm. 2. Auto landing can be cancelled by tapping . 3. If the Downward Vision System is working normally, Landing Protection will be enabled. 4. Motors will stop automatically after landing. • Choose the proper place for landing. Starting/Stopping the Motors Starting the Motors Perform the Combination Stick Command (CSC) as shown below to start the motors.
DJI Air 3 User Manual flight, perform the same CSC that was used to start the motors. Note that the user needs to hold the control sticks for two seconds while performing the CSC to stop the motors. Emergency Propeller Stop can be changed to Anytime in the app by users. Use this option with caution. Controlling the Aircraft The control sticks of the remote controller can be used to control the aircraft movements. The control sticks can be operated in Mode 1, Mode 2, or Mode 3, as shown below.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Takeoff/Landing Procedures 1. Place the aircraft in an open, flat area with the rear of the aircraft facing towards you. 2. Power on the remote controller and the aircraft. 3. Launch DJI Fly and enter the camera view. 4. Tap Settings > Safety, and then set the Obstacle Avoidance Action to Bypass or Brake. Make sure to set an appropriate Max Altitude and RTH Altitude. 5. Wait for the aircraft self-diagnostics to complete.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Intelligent Flight Mode FocusTrack FocusTrack includes Spotlight 2.0, Point of Interest 3.0, and ActiveTrack 5.0. • Refer to the Controlling the Aircraft section in the Remote Controller chapter for more information about the roll, pitch, throttle, and yaw control sticks. • The aircraft does not automatically take photos or record videos while using FocusTrack. Users need to manually control the aircraft to take photos or record videos. Spotlight 2.
DJI Air 3 User Manual ActiveTrack 5.0 Trace Parallel There are eight types of tracking directions: The aircraft tracks the subject while maintaining Front, Back, Left, Right, Front Diagonal Left, the same geographical orientation in relation to Front Diagonal Right, Back Diagonal Left, and the subject. Back Diagonal Right. After setting the tracking direction, the aircraft will follow the subject from the tracking direction relative to the direction of the subject movements.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Using FocusTrack 1. Launch the aircraft. 2. Drag-select the subject in the camera view or enable Subject Scanning under Control settings in DJI Fly Control and tap the recognized subject to enable FocusTrack. • FocusTrack must be used within the supported zoom ratio as follows. Otherwise, subject recognition will be affected. a. Spotlight/Point of Interest: supports up to 9x zoom for moving subjects such as vehicles, boats, people, and stationary subjects. b.
DJI Air 3 User Manual c. Tap on the bottom of the screen to switch to ActiveTrack. In Trace mode, the tracking direction can be changed using the direction wheel (Front, Back, Left, Right, Front Diagonal Left, Front Diagonal Right, Back Diagonal Left, and Back Diagonal Right). The direction wheel will be minimized if there is no operation for an extended period or any other area of the screen is tapped.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Exiting FocusTrack In Point of Interest or ActiveTrack, press the Flight Pause button once on the remote controller or tap Stop on the screen to return to Spotlight. In Spotlight, press the Flight Pause button once on the remote controller to exit FocusTrack. After exiting FocusTrack, tap to view the footage in Playback. • DO NOT use FocusTrack in areas with people and animals running or vehicles moving. • DO NOT use FocusTrack in areas with small or thin objects (e.g.
DJI Air 3 User Manual MasterShots MasterShots keeps the subject at the center of the frame while executing different maneuvers in sequence to generate a short cinematic video. Using MasterShots 1. Launch the aircraft and make it hover at least 2 m (6.6 ft) above ground. 2. In DJI Fly, tap the shooting mode icon to select MasterShots and read the instructions. Make sure you understand how to use MasterShots and there are no obstacles in the surrounding area. 3.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Exiting MasterShots Press the Flight Pause button once or tap and hover in place. in DJI Fly to exit MasterShots. The aircraft will brake • Use MasterShots at locations that are clear of buildings and other obstacles. Make sure there are no humans, animals, or other obstacles in the flight path. When the lighting is sufficient and the environment is suitable for vision systems, the aircraft will brake and hover in place if there is an obstacle detected.
DJI Air 3 User Manual • Make sure there is sufficient space when using Boomerang. Allow a radius of at least 30 m (99 ft) around the aircraft and a space of at least 10 m (33 ft) above the aircraft. • Make sure there is sufficient space when using Asteroid. Allow at least 40 m (131 ft) behind and 50 m (164 ft) above the aircraft. • The medium tele camera does not support the Asteroid mode in QuickShots. Using QuickShots 1. Launch the aircraft and make it hover at least 2 m (6.6 ft) above ground. 2.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Exiting QuickShots Press the Flight Pause button once or tap in DJI Fly to exit QuickShots. The aircraft will brake and hover. Tap the screen again and the aircraft will continue shooting. Note: if you accidentally move a control stick, the aircraft will exit QuickShots and hover in place. • Use QuickShots at locations that are clear of buildings and other obstacles. Make sure there are no people, animals, or other obstacles in the flight path.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Free The aircraft automatically takes photos and generates a timelapse video. Free mode can be used while the aircraft is on the ground. After takeoff, control the aircraft’s movements and gimbal angle using the remote controller. Follow the steps below to use Free: 1. Set the interval time, video duration, and max speed. The screen displays the number of photos that will be taken and the shooting duration. 2. Tap the shutter/record button to begin.
DJI Air 3 User Manual orientation and the gimbal angle. 2. Set the interval time, video duration, and max speed. The screen displays the number of photos that will be taken and the shooting duration. 3. Tap the shutter/record button to begin. The aircraft will generate a timelapse video automatically, which is viewable in playback. • For optimal performance, use Hyperlapse at an altitude higher than 50 m and set a difference of at least two seconds between the interval time and shutter.
DJI Air 3 User Manual 2. Plan a Waypoint Flights on the operation panel to set the parameters for the flight route such as Global Tap Speed, Camera, the behavior of End of Flight, On Signal Lost, and Start Point. The settings apply to all waypoints. Global Speed The default flight speed of the entire flight route. Drag the speed bar to set the global speed.
DJI Air 3 User Manual • Using the Remote Controller: Press once the Fn button (RC-N2) or C1 button (DJI RC 2) to pin a waypoint. on the operation panel to pin a waypoint. • Using the Operation Panel: Tap • Using the Map: Enter the map view and tap on the map to pin a waypoint. Press and hold on a waypoint to move its position on the map. • When setting a waypoint, it is recommended to fly to the location for a more accurate and smoother imaging result.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Camera Action The camera action at the waypoint. Choose between None, Take Photo, and Start or Stop Recording. Altitude The altitude at the waypoint from the takeoff point. Make sure to take off at the same takeoff altitude to obtain higher accuracy of altitude when a Waypoint Flight is repeated. Speed The flight speed from the current waypoint to the next waypoint. • Global Speed: the aircraft will fly at the set global speed from the current waypoint to the next waypoint.
DJI Air 3 User Manual [1] Before selecting POI for heading or gimbal tilt, make sure there are POIs in the flight route. If a POI is linked to a waypoint, the heading and gimbal tilt of the waypoint will be reset to toward the POI. [2] The zoom of the Start Point and the End Point cannot be set to auto. All the settings except camera action can be applied to all the waypoints after selecting Apply to All. Tap to delete the currently selected waypoint. 4.
DJI Air 3 User Manual • In the flight route library, users can check the saved tasks, and tap to open or edit a task. to edit the name of the task. • Tap • Slide left to delete a task. • Tap the icon on the top right corner to change the order the tasks are displayed. : tasks will be sorted based on the date they were saved. : tasks will be sorted based on the distance between the current position of the remote controller and the start waypoints, from closest to farthest. 7.
DJI Air 3 User Manual 2. Enter Cruise Control • Press the cruise control button while pushing the control stick, then the aircraft will automatically fly at the current speed corresponding to the control stick input. Once the cruise control speed is set, the control stick can be released. • Before the control stick returns to the center, press the cruise control button again to reset the flight speed based on the current control stick input.
Aircraft DJI Air 3 contains a flight controller, video downlink system, vision systems, infrared sensing system, propulsion system, and an Intelligent Flight Battery. © 2023 DJI All Rights Reserved.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Aircraft DJI Air 3 includes a flight controller, video downlink system, vision system, propulsion system, and an Intelligent Flight Battery. Flight Modes DJI Air 3 has three flight modes, plus a fourth flight mode that the aircraft switches to in certain scenarios. Flight modes can be switched via the Flight Mode switch on the remote controller.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Aircraft Status Indicator DJI Air 3 has front LEDs and aircraft status indicators. Front LED Front LED Aircraft Status Indicator Aircraft Status Indicator When the aircraft is powered on but the motors are not running, the front LEDs glow solid green. When the aircraft is powered on but the motors are not running, the aircraft status indicators will display the current status of the flight control system.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Return to Home The Return to Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point when the positioning system is functioning normally. There are three RTH modes: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. The aircraft will automatically fly back and land at the Home Point when Smart RTH is initiated, the aircraft enters Low Battery RTH, or the control signal between the remote controller and the aircraft is lost.
DJI Air 3 User Manual 2. Preset: • When the aircraft is further than 50 m from the home point when RTH begins, the aircraft will plan the RTH path, fly to an open area while avoiding obstacles, ascend to the RTH Altitude, and return to home using the best path. • When the aircraft is a distance of 5 to 50 m from the home point when RTH begins, the aircraft will not ascend to the RTH Altitude and instead return to home using the best path at the current altitude.
DJI Air 3 User Manual • If the aircraft is at a distance of 5 to 50 m from the Home Point when RTH begins, the aircraft adjusts its orientation and flies to the Home Point at the current altitude. If the current altitude is lower than 2 m when RTH begins, the aircraft will ascend to 2 m and files to the Home Point. • The aircraft lands immediately if it is less than 5 m from the Home Point when RTH begins. 4. The aircraft lands and the motors stop after reaching the Home Point.
DJI Air 3 User Manual • The aircraft will bypass any GEO zones encountered when it is flying forward during Straight Line RTH. Pay attention to flight safety during RTH. • The aircraft will exit RTH if the surrounding environment is too complex to complete RTH, even if the vision systems are working properly. Low Battery RTH When the Intelligent Flight Battery level is too low and there is not enough power to return home, land the aircraft as soon as possible.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Original Route RTH Procedure 1. The aircraft brakes and hover in place. 2. When RTH begins: • If the aircraft is farther than 50 m from the Home Point, the aircraft adjusts its orientation and flies backward for 50 m on its original flight route before entering Straight Line RTH. • If the aircraft is farther than 5 m but less than 50 m from the Home Point, it enters Straight Line RTH. • The aircraft lands immediately if it is less than 5 m from the Home Point. 3.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Precision Landing The aircraft automatically scans and attempts to match the terrain features below during RTH. The aircraft will land when the current terrain matches the Home Point. A prompt will appear in DJI Fly if the terrain match fails. • Landing Protection is activated during Precision Landing. • The performance of Precision Landing is subject to the following conditions: a. The Home Point must be recorded upon takeoff and must not be changed during flight.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Vision Systems and Three-Dimensional Infrared Sensing System DJI Air 3 is equipped with both an omnidirectional vision system (forward, backward, lateral, upward), the downward vision system, and the three-dimensional infrared sensing system, which allows for positioning and omnidirectional obstacle sensing. The omnidirectional vision system consists of four cameras which are located at the front and rear of the aircraft.
DJI Air 3 User Manual 0.5-18 m 90° 0.5-18 m 90° 90° 90° 0.5-30 m 0.5-30 m 90° 72° 72° 72° 72° 72° 90° 90° 72° 90° 90° 90° 106° 106° 90° 0.3-14 m 0.5-18 m 60° 60° 0.1-8 m Using the Vision Systems The positioning function of the downward vision system is applicable when GNSS signals are unavailable or weak. It is automatically enabled in Normal or Cine mode.
DJI Air 3 User Manual • The vision systems cannot accurately identify large frame structures with frames and cables, such as tower cranes, high-voltage transmission towers, high-voltage transmission lines, cable-stayed bridges and suspension bridges. • The vision systems cannot work properly near surfaces without clear pattern variations or where the light is too weak or too strong. The vision systems cannot work properly in the following situations: a. Flying near monochrome surfaces (e.g.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems (APAS 5.0) The Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems 5.0 (APAS 5.0) feature is available in Normal mode and Cine mode. When APAS is enabled, the aircraft will continue to respond to user commands and plan its path according to both control stick inputs and the flight environment. APAS makes it easier to bypass obstacles, obtain smoother footage, and provide a better flying experience. Keep moving the control sticks in any direction.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Flight Recorder Flight data including flight telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters are automatically saved to the internal data recorder of the aircraft. The data can be accessed using DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series). Propellers There are two types of DJI Air 3 Low-Noise Quick Release propellers, which are designed to spin in different directions. Marks are used to indicate which propellers should be attached to which motors.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Detaching the Propellers Press the propellers down onto the motors and rotate them in the unlock direction. • The propeller blades are sharp. Handle with care. • Only use official DJI propellers. DO NOT mix propeller types. • Propellers are consumable components. Purchase additional propellers if necessary. • Make sure that the propellers and motors are installed securely before each flight. • Make sure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight.
DJI Air 3 User Manual 4. Overcharge Protection: the battery stops charging automatically once fully charged. 5. Temperature Detection: to prevent damage, the battery only charges when the temperature is between 5° and 40° C (41° and 104° F). 6. Overcurrent Protection: the battery stops charging if an excess current is detected. 7. Over-Discharge Protection: discharging stops automatically to prevent excess discharge when the battery is not in use.
DJI Air 3 User Manual The battery level LEDs display the power level of the battery during discharging. The statuses of the LEDs are defined below: : LED is on LED1 LED2 : LED is flashing LED3 LED4 : LED is off Battery Level 88%-100% 76%-87% 63%-75% 51%-62% 38%-50% 26%-37% 13%-25% 0%-12% Powering On/Off Press the power button once and then press again and hold for two seconds to power the battery on or off. The battery level LEDs display the battery level when the battery is powered on.
DJI Air 3 User Manual 4. The battery is fully charged when all the battery level LEDs are off. Detach the charger when the battery is fully charged. • DO NOT charge an Intelligent Flight Battery immediately after flight as it may be too hot. Wait for the battery to cool down to room temperature before charging again. • The charger stops charging the battery if the battery cell temperature is not within 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F). The ideal charging temperature is from 22° to 28° C (71.6° to 82.4° F).
DJI Air 3 User Manual The DJI Air 3 Battery Charging Hub is designed to charge up to three Intelligent Flight Batteries. After the Intelligent Flight Batteries are installed, the charging hub can supply power to external devices via the USB-C port, such as remote controllers or mobile phones. The charging hub can also use the power accumulation function to transfer the remaining power of multiple lowpower batteries into the battery with the highest remaining power. 5 1. USB-C Connector 2.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Click 2 1 Using Charging Hub as a Power Bank 1. Insert one or more batteries into the charging hub. Connect an external device via the USB-C port, such as a mobile phone or remote controller. 2. Press the function button, and the status LED of the charging hub turns solid green. The battery with the lowest power level will be discharged first, followed by the remaining batteries to be discharged sequentially. 3.
DJI Air 3 User Manual • Power accumulation stops automatically in the following situations: a. The receiving battery is fully charged, or the power of the output battery is lower than 5%. b. A charger or external device is connected to the charging hub or any battery is inserted or withdrawn from the charging hub during power accumulation. c. Power accumulation is interrupted for more than 15 minutes due to abnormal battery temperature.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Inserting the Intelligent Flight Battery Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment of the aircraft. Make sure the battery is fully inserted with a clicking sound, which indicates the battery buckles are securely fastened. Removing the Intelligent Flight Battery Press the battery buckles on the sides of the battery to remove it from the compartment. 1 2 • DO NOT insert or remove the battery while the aircraft is powered on.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Gimbal and Camera Gimbal Profile The 3-axis gimbal stabilizes the camera, allowing you to capture clear and steady images and videos at high flight speed. The gimbal has a control tilt range of -90˚ to +60˚ and a control pan range of -5° to +5°. 60° 0° -5° 5° -90° Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the tilt of the gimbal. Alternatively, do so through the camera view in DJI Fly. Press and hold the screen until the gimbal adjustment bar appears.
DJI Air 3 User Manual • A gimbal motor may enter protection mode if the gimbal is obstructed by other objects when the aircraft is put on uneven ground or on grass, or if the gimbal experiences an excessive external force, such as during a collision. • DO NOT apply external force to the gimbal after the aircraft is powered on. • DO NOT add any extra payload other than an official accessory to the gimbal, as this may cause the gimbal to function abnormally or lead to permanent motor damage.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Storing and Exporting Photos and Videos Storing Photos and Videos DJI Air 3 has 8 GB of built-in storage and supports the use of a microSD card to store your photos and videos. A SDXC, or UHS-I microSD card is required due to the fast read and write speeds necessary for high-resolution video data. Refer to the Specifications section for more information about recommended microSD cards. Exporting Photos and Videos • Use QuickTransfer to export the footage to a mobile device.
DJI Air 3 User Manual QuickTransfer DJI Air 3 can connect directly to mobile devices via Wi-Fi, enabling users to download photos and videos from the aircraft to the mobile device through DJI Fly without using the remote controller. Users can enjoy faster and more convenient downloads with a transmission rate of up to 30 MB/s. Usage Method 1: mobile device is not connected to the remote controller 1. Power on the aircraft and wait until the self-diagnostic tests of the aircraft are complete. 2.
Remote Controller This section describes the features of the remote controller and includes instructions for controlling the aircraft and the camera. © 2023 DJI All Rights Reserved.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Remote Controller DJI RC 2 The DJI RC 2 remote controller features O4 video transmission when used with DJI Air 3, and works at 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz, and 5.1 GHz frequency bands. It is capable of selecting the best transmission channel automatically and can transmit 1080p 60fps HD live view from the aircraft to the remote controller at a distance of up to 20 km (12.4 mi) (compliant with FCC standards, and measured in a wide open area without interference). Equipped with a 5.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Charging the Battery Connect a charger to the USB-C port on the remote controller. It takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to fully charge the remote controller (with a 9V/3A USB charger). Controlling the Gimbal and Camera 1. Focus/Shutter Button: press halfway down to auto-focus and press all the way down to take a photo. 2. Record Button: press once to start or stop recording. 3. Camera Control Dial: use to adjust the zoom by default.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Controlling the Aircraft Three preprogrammed modes (Mode 1, Mode 2, and Mode 3) are available and custom modes can be configured in the DJI Fly app.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Remote Controller (Mode 2) Aircraft Remarks Throttle Stick: moving the left stick up or down changes the altitude of the aircraft. • Push the stick up to ascend and push down to descend. • The aircraft hovers in place if the stick is in the center. • The more the stick is pushed away from the center, the faster the aircraft changes elevation. Use the left stick to take off when the motors are spinning at an idle speed.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Flight Mode Switch Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. Position Flight Mode S Sport Mode N Normal Mode C Cine Mode CNS Flight Pause/RTH Button Press once to make the aircraft brake and hover in place. Press and hold the button until the remote controller beeps and starts RTH, and the aircraft will return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel RTH and regain control of the aircraft.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Remote Controller LEDs Status LED Blinking Pattern — Descriptions Solid red Disconnected from the aircraft. Blinking red The battery level of the aircraft is low. Solid green Connected with the aircraft. Blinking blue The remote controller is linking to an aircraft. — Solid yellow Firmware update failed. — Solid blue Firmware update successful. — Blinking yellow The battery level of the remote controller is low. Blinking cyan Control sticks not centered.
DJI Air 3 User Manual • DO NOT use other wireless devices operating at the same frequency as the remote controller. Otherwise, the remote controller will experience interference. • A prompt will be displayed in DJI Fly if the transmission signal is weak during flight. Adjust the antennas to make sure that the aircraft is in the optimal transmission range Linking the Remote Controller The remote controller is already linked to the aircraft when purchased together as a combo.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Operating the Touchscreen Home Operations Slide from the left or right to the center of the screen to return to the previous screen. Slide up from the bottom of the screen to return to DJI Fly. ×2 Slide down from the top of the screen to open the status bar when in DJI Fly. Slide down twice from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings when in DJI Fly. The status bar displays the time, Wi-Fi signal, battery level of the remote controller, etc.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Quick Settings 1 2 3 4 5 1. Notifications Tap to check system notifications. 2. System Settings Tap to access system settings and configure settings such as Bluetooth, volume, and network. Users can also view the Guide to learn more about the controls and status LEDs. 3. Shortcuts : tap to enable or disable Wi-Fi. Hold to enter settings and then connect to or add a Wi-Fi network. : tap to enable or disable Bluetooth.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Advanced Features Calibrating the Compass The compass may need to be calibrated after the remote controller is used in areas with electromagnetic interference. A warning prompt will appear if the compass of the remote controller requires calibration. Tap the warning prompt to start calibrating. In other cases, follow the steps below to calibrate the remote controller. 1. Power on the remote controller, and enter Quick Settings. 2.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Charging the Battery Use a USB-C cable to connect a USB charger to the USB-C port of the remote controller. Controlling the Gimbal and Camera 1. Shutter/Record Button: press once to take a photo or to start or stop recording. 2. Photo/Video Toggle: press once to switch between photo and video mode. 3. Gimbal Dial: for controlling the tilt of the gimbal. 4. Customizable Button: press and hold the customizable button and then use the gimbal dial to zoom in or out.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Controlling the Aircraft Three preprogrammed modes (Mode 1, Mode 2, and Mode 3) are available and custom modes can be configured in the DJI Fly app.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Remote Controller (Mode 2) Aircraft Remarks Throttle Stick: moving the left stick up or down changes the altitude of the aircraft. • Push the stick up to ascend and push down to descend. • The aircraft hovers in place if the stick is in the center. • The more the stick is pushed away from the center, the faster the aircraft changes elevation. Use the left stick to take off when the motors are spinning at an idle speed.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Flight Pause/RTH Button Press once to make the aircraft brake and hover in place. Press and hold the button until the remote controller beeps and starts RTH, the aircraft will return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel RTH and to regain control of the aircraft. Customizable Button To customize the function of this button, go to Settings in DJI Fly and select Control. Remote Controller Alert The remote controller sounds an alert during RTH.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Weak Signal Linking the Remote Controller The remote controller is already linked to the aircraft when purchased together as a combo. Otherwise, follow the steps below to link the remote controller and the aircraft after activation. 1. Power on the aircraft and the remote controller. 2. Connect a mobile device to the remote controller, and Launch DJI Fly. 3. In camera view, tap and select Control and then Re-pair to Aircraft. 4.
DJI Fly App This section introduces the main functions of the DJI Fly app. © 2023 DJI All Rights Reserved.
DJI Air 3 User Manual DJI Fly App Home Launch DJI Fly and enter the home screen. Fly Spots View or share flight and shooting locations nearby, learn more about GEO Zones, and preview aerial photos of different locations taken by other users. Academy Tap the icon in the top right corner to enter Academy and view product tutorials, flight tips, flight safety notices, and manual documents. Album Allows you to view photos and videos from the aircraft album or saved on the local device.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Camera View Button Descriptions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 20 8 19 9 10 18 11 12 17 1. 16 15 14 13 Flight Mode N Mode: displays the current flight mode. 2. System Status Bar In Flight: displays aircraft flight status and various warning messages. 3. Battery Information 31'59": displays the current battery level and remaining flight time. Tap to view more information about the battery. 4.
DJI Air 3 User Manual 7. Settings : tap to view or set parameters for safety, control, camera, and transmission. Refer to the Settings section for more information. 8. Shooting Modes Photo: Single, AEB, Burst Shooting, and Time Shot. Video: Normal, Night, and Slow Motion. MasterShots: drag-select a subject. The aircraft will record while executing different maneuvers in sequence and keep the subject in the center of the frame. A short cinematic video will be generated afterwards.
DJI Air 3 User Manual 14. Shooting Parameters RES&FPS 4K 60 : displays the current shootings parameters. Tap to access parameter settings. 15. Storage Information 1:30:30 : displays the remaining number of photos or video recording time of the current storage. Tap to view the available capacity of the internal storage or the microSD card. Storage 16.
DJI Air 3 User Manual switch to the remote controller as the center Aircraft Orientation switch to the aircraft as the center Home Point Aircraft Horizontal Attitude Remote controller switch to mini map Collapse Aircraft as the Center Remote Controller as the Center Switch to the aircraft / remote Tap to switch to aircraft / remote controller as the controller as the center center of the attitude indicator. Aircraft Orientation Indicates the aircraft orientation.
DJI Air 3 User Manual 20. Back : tap to return to the home screen. Screen Shortcuts Gimbal Angle Adjustment Press and hold on the screen to bring up the gimbal adjustment bar to adjust the gimbal angle. Focus/Spot Metering Tap on the screen to enable focus or spot metering. Focus or spot metering will display differently depending on the shooting mode, focus mode, exposure mode, and spot metering mode. After using spot metering: • Drag • Press and hold the box on the screen to lock the exposure.
DJI Air 3 User Manual • Advanced Safety Settings Signal Lost The behavior of the aircraft when the remote controller signal is lost can be set to RTH, Descend, or Hover.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Camera • • Camera Parameter Settings: displays different settings according to the shooting mode.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Transmission A livestreaming platform can be selected to broadcast the camera view in real time. The frequency band and channel mode can also be set in the transmission settings. About Displays information such as the Device Name, Wi-Fi Name, Model, App Version, Aircraft Firmware, RC Firmware, FlySafe Data, SN, etc. Tap Reset All Settings to reset settings including camera, gimbal, and safety settings to default. • Fully charge the device before launching DJI Fly.
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DJI Air 3 User Manual Appendix Specifications Aircraft (Model: EB3WBC) Maximum Takeoff Weight 720 g Dimensions (L×W×H) Folded (without propellers): 207×100.5×91.1 mm Unfolded (without propellers): 258.8×326×105.
DJI Air 3 User Manual ISO Video Normal and Slow Motion: 100-6400 (Normal Color) 100-1600 (D-Log M) 100-1600 (HLG) Night: 100-12800 (Normal Color) Photo 100-6400 Electronic Shutter Speed Wide-Angle Camera 12MP Photo: 1/16000-2 s (2-8 s for simulated long exposure) 48MP Photo: 1/8000-2 s Medium Tele Camera 12MP Photo: 1/16000-2 s (2-8 s for simulated long exposure) 48MP Photo: 1/8000-2 s Max Image Size Wide-Angle Camera: 8064×6048 Medium Tele Camera: 8064×6048 Still Photography Modes Wide-Angle Camera
DJI Air 3 User Manual Video Format MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265) Max Video Bitrate H.264/H.265: 150 Mbps Supported File System exFAT Color Mode and Sampling Wide-Angle Camera Method Normal: 8-bit 4:2:0 (H.264/H.265) HLG/D-Log M: 10-bit 4:2:0 (H.265) Medium Tele Camera Normal: 8-bit 4:2:0 (H.264/H.265) HLG/D-Log M: 10-bit 4:2:0 (H.
DJI Air 3 User Manual 3D Infrared Sensor Measurement Range: 0.1-8 m (reflectivity > 10%) FOV: Front and Back 60°, Left and Right 60° Video Transmission Video Transmission System O4 Live View Quality Remote Controller: 1080p/30fps, 1080p/60fps Operating Frequency [5] 2.4000-2.4835 GHz, 5.170-5.250 GHz, 5.725-5.850 GHz Transmitter Power (EIRP) 2.4 GHz: < 33 dBm (FCC), < 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.1 GHz: < 23 dBm (CE) 5.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Charging Time Approx. 80 minutes (with DJI 65W Portable Charger) Approx. 60 minutes (with DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter and the DJI Air 3 Battery Charging Hub) Charger DJI 65W Portable Charger: 100-240 V (AC), 50-60 Hz, 2 A Input DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter: 100-240 V (AC), 50-60 Hz, 2.5 A Output [11] DJI 65W Portable Charger: USB-C: 5 V 5 A; 9 V 5 A;12 V 5 A; 15 V 4.3 A; 20 V 3.25 A; 5-20 V 3.
DJI Air 3 User Manual DJI RC-N2 Remote Controller (Model: RC151) Max Operating Time Without charging any mobile device: 6 hours When charging a mobile device: 3.5 hours Max Supported Mobile Device Size 180×86×10 mm Operating Temperature -10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F) Charging Temperature 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F) Charging Time 2.5 hours Charging Type It is recommended to use a 5V/2A charger. Battery Capacity 5200 mAh Battery Type 18650 Li-ion Dimensions 104.22×149.95×45.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Transmitter Power (EIRP) 2.4 GHz: <33 dBm (FCC), <20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.1 GHz: <23 dBm (CE) 5.8 GHz: <33 dBm (FCC), <14 dBm (CE), <23 dBm (SRRC) Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Protocol 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Wi-Fi Operating Frequency 2.4000-2.4835 GHz, 5.150-5.250 GHz, 5.725-5.850 GHz Wi-Fi Transmitter Power (EIRP) 2.4 GHz: <26 dBm (FCC), <20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.1 GHz: <23 dBm (FCC/CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.8 GHz: <23 dBm (FCC/SRRC), <14 dBm (CE) Bluetooth Bluetooth protocol BT 5.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Camera Function Matrix Wide-angle Camera Medium Tele Camera Photo Video Single Shot √ √ Burst Shooting √ √ AEB √ √ Timed √ √ Pano √ x Hyperlapse √ √ Slow Motion √ √ Night Mode √ √ MasterShots √ √ QuickShots √ √ [1] FocusTrack √ √ [1] The medium tele camera does not support the Asteroid mode of QuickShots. © 2023 DJI All Rights Reserved.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Firmware Update Use DJI Fly or DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) to update the aircraft and the remote controller firmware. Using DJI Fly When connecting the aircraft or remote controller to DJI Fly, you will be notified if a new firmware update is available. To start updating, connect your remote controller or mobile device to the internet and follow the on-screen instructions. Note that you cannot update the firmware if the remote controller is not linked to the aircraft.
DJI Air 3 User Manual • The battery firmware is included in the aircraft firmware. Be sure to update all batteries. • Make sure to follow all the steps to update the firmware, otherwise the update may fail. • Make sure the computer is connected to the internet during the update. • Before performing an update, make sure the Intelligent Flight Battery is at least 40% charged and the remote controller is at least 30% charged. • Do not unplug the USB-C cable during an update.
DJI Air 3 User Manual 6. Regularly check the Battery Level Indicators to see the current battery level and overall battery life. The battery is rated for 200 cycles. It is not recommended to continue use afterward. 7. Make sure to transport the aircraft with the arms folded when powered off. 8. Make sure to transport the remote controller with antennas folded when powered off. 9. The battery will enter sleep mode after long-term storage. Charge the battery to exit from sleep mode. 10.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Risk and Warnings When the aircraft detects a risk after powering on, there will be a warning prompt on DJI Fly. Pay attention to the list of situations below. 1. If the location is not suitable for takeoff. 2. If an obstacle is detected during flight. 3. If the location is not suitable for landing. 4. If the compass and IMU experience interference and need to be calibrated. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions when prompted.
DJI Air 3 User Manual 1. DO NOT add any payload to the aircraft except the items listed in the List of Items including qualified accessories section. 2. DO NOT use any non-qualified replacement parts, such as intelligent flight batteries or propellers, etc. 3. DO NOT retrofit the aircraft. • The prompt "Low Battery RTH" will not appear in case of a horizontal distance between the pilot and aircraft is lower than 5 m.
DJI Air 3 User Manual GEO Awareness GEO Awareness contains the features listed below. UGZ (Unmanned Geographical Zone) Data update: user can update the fly safe data through GPS by using the data update feature and store the data in the aircraft. GEO Awareness Map Drawing: after the latest UGZ data is updated, a flight map with a restricted zone will be displayed in the DJI Fly app. Name, effective time, height limit, etc., can be viewed by tapping the area.
DJI Air 3 User Manual 20 m Receiving a warning Limit maximum speed 100 m Restricted Zones When approaching: 1. Receiving a warning 2. Can not fly in 3. User can apply on the DJI official website after manual approval Ground When taking off: 1. Receiving a warning 2. Can not take off 3. User can apply on the DJI official website after manual approval Authorization Zones Appear blue in the DJI app. Users will be prompted with a warning, and flight is limited by default.
DJI Air 3 User Manual Enhanced Warning Zones A warning message will prompt users when the drone reaches the edge of the zone. Enhanced Warning Zones 1. UA can take off and fly into these zones with a warning message which needs user confirmation Ground Warning Zones A warning message will prompt users when the drone reaches the edge of the zone. Warning Zones 1.
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