MATRICE 600 User Manual V1.0 2016.
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Using This Manual Legends Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference Information The MATRICETM 600 does not include a gimbal or camera. A corresponding gimbal or camera is required for certain functions mentioned in this manual. Before Flight The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to help you get the most out of your Matrice 600. 1. Matrice 600 In the Box 2. Matrice 600 Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines 3. Matrice 600 Quick Start Guide 4.
Warning The rotating propellers can cause serious damage and injury. Fly with caution at all times. Assembly Warning 1. Ensure that all other parts are installed before inserting the Intelligent Flight Batteries. 2. Use the extension rod to separate the GPS module from the center frame to avoid interference with the power system. 3. Ensure the frame arms are mounted correctly. 4. DO NOT remove any glued-in screws. 5.
Contents Using This Manual 1 Legends 1 Information 1 Before Flight 1 Watch Video Tutorial 1 Download DJI Assistant 2 1 Download DJI GO App 1 Warning 2 Assembly Warning 2 Flight Warning 2 Product Profile 5 Introduction 5 Highlighted Features 5 Installation 6 Mounting the Frame Arms 6 Mounting the Retractable Modules 8 Mounting the Landing Gear 11 Mounting GPS Module 12 Mounting the Upper and Lower Covers of the Center Frame 13 Mounting the Gimbal (Optional) Intelligent F
Low Battery RTH 33 Failsafe RTH 34 RTH Safety Notices 35 Updating the Home Point DJI GO App Equipment 36 Editor 39 Explore 39 Me 39 DJI Assistant 2 Installation and Launching Using the DJI Assistant 2 Flight 40 40 40 42 Flight Environment 42 Flight Limits and No Fly Zones 42 Pre-Flight Checklist 45 Flight Status Indicators 46 Calibrating the Compass 47 Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 48 Starting and Stopping the Motors 48 Stopping the Motors Mid-flight 49 Flight Test Appendix
Product Profile Introduction The Matrice 600 is a six-rotor flying platform designed for professional aerial photography and industrial applications. The aircraft uses six Intelligent Flight Batteries to extend flight time. The builtin API Control feature, expandable center frame and maximum takeoff weight of 15.1 kg make the Matrice 600 ideal for connecting other devices to meet the specific needs of different applications.
Installation Tools Required: 1.5 mm hex key, 2.0 mm hex key, 2.5 mm hex key, medium strength threadlocker. Mounting the Frame Arms The frame arm cables come with heat shrink tubing for easy wiring. Remove the tubing from the cables just before connecting the cables. ESC Signal Cable Propeller Propeller Holder CW or CCW Mark Power Cables Screw Holes Propeller Cover Arm Tube Motor Arm Screws Front / Rear Indicator 1. Preparing the frame arms. a. Check for cracks on all propellers.
MATRICE 600 User Manual 2. Remove the lower cover of the center frame for installation and connection. 3. Insert the frame arm into the arm connector on the center frame with the propeller away from the center frame. Rotate the frame arm to align the screw holes on the frame arm and connector. Then insert and tighten four M3×6.5 screws. 4. Pull the cables of the frame arm through the arm stopper and insert the stopper into the arm connector. 5.
MATRICE 600 User Manual 7. Connect the power cables to the center frame. Each cable must be screwed into a positive (+) or negative (-) gold bracket. Red cables are positive and black cables are negative. Each bracket will have two cables of the same color screwed into it. Then tighten each M3×5.5 screw (square head) using the square socket wrench. 8. Plug each ESC signal cable into the slot near each arm on the center frame. ESC Signal Cable Power Cables 9.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Mounting Holes Servo Control Board (Left module only) Servo Cable Connecting Arm Power Cable (Left module only) 1. Mount the retractable module bracket to the mounting position on the lower plate of the center frame as shown below. Apply medium strength threadlocker to two M3×8.5 screws. Insert and tighten the screws. Lower Plate of the Center Frame Retractable Module Bracket 2.
MATRICE 600 User Manual 3. Align the cable fixing ring and the screw hole on the bottom of the retractable module. Insert and tighten the M3×5.5 screw. 4. Align the screw holes of the connector on the center frame and the screw holes on the middle of the retractable module. Insert and tighten the two M3×6.5 screws. 5. Insert and tighten the four M3×6.5 screws to secure the retractable module on the mounting rod. 6. Connecting the servo cables. a.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Mounting the Landing Gear The antennas are attached to the landing gear legs upon delivery. DO NOT move the antennas. Pull out the antenna cables from the landing gear legs before mounting. Antenna Antenna Cable 1. Insert one landing gear leg into each landing skid tube and ensure that the antenna is pointing in the same direction as the screw hole on the landing skid tube. Secure the landing gear leg in place by inserting and tightening the M3×8 (cylinder) screw.
MATRICE 600 User Manual 6. Connect both springs to the legs and the center frame. Watch your fingers when mounting the springs to the landing gear. DO NOT move the spring mount on the landing gear leg to avoid affecting flight performance. Mounting GPS Module 1. Remove the upper cover of the center frame. 2. Remove the two M3×5.5 screws on the left of the upper plate. Attach the collapsible GPS mount using two M3×8 screws. 3. Mount a GPS module to the GPS mount with an extension rod.
MATRICE 600 User Manual 4. Plug the GPS cable into the CAN1 port on the flight controller. 5. Attach the CAN HUB of the GPS module onto the upper plate of the center frame. Then insert the GPS cable into the slot on the upper plate of the center frame. 6. Fix the GPS cable onto the extension rod using tape. CAN HUB Slot CAN1 Port GPS Cable Mount the GPS with an extension rod to avoid interference from power system. Ensure the extension rod is firm and stable before each flight.
MATRICE 600 User Manual 2. Arrange the cables connected to the lower plate of the center frame. Pull the XT30 power cable on the lower plate through the LIPO-6S cable outlet on the lower cover, align the reserved XT30 port on the lower plate to the DC-18V cable outlet on the lower cover of the center frame, and then re-mount the lower cover of the center frame. DO NOT damage the cables. Insert the lower cover into the slots on the lower plate, making sure you hear audible clicks indicating a proper lock. 3.
Intelligent Flight Battery Profile The Matrice 600 has six battery compartments and six Intelligent Flight Batteries to extend the flight time. The standard Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and built-in smart charge-discharge function. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger or charging hub. Intelligent Flight Battery Charger Charging Hub The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before first-time use.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Using the Batteries Installing the Batteries There are six battery compartments on the Matrice 600. You must load all six battery compartments with batteries of the same model before each flight. Make sure all the batteries are fully charged before each flight. Never insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into or remove it from the battery compartment of the Matrice 600 when it is powered on.
MATRICE 600 User Manual If the power supply is not OK when powering on the batteries, the DJI GO app will either prompt you to adjust the battery positions or tell you there is a large voltage difference. To adjust the battery positions: 1. Power off all the batteries. 2. Adjust battery positions by following the tips in the DJI GO app. 3. Ensure all the battery positions are correct and then power on one of the batteries. The other batteries will power on automatically if the positions are correct.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Battery Level Indicator LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 87.5%~100% 75%~87.5% 62.5%~75% 50%~62.5% 37.5%~50% 25%~37.5% 12.5%~25% 0%~12.5% =0% Checking the Battery Life The battery life indicates the number of cycles the battery can be charged and discharged before it must be replaced. When the battery is powered off, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to check the battery life.
MATRICE 600 User Manual 1. Connect the battery charger to a suitable power supply (100-240V 50/60Hz). 2. Open the protection cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the battery charger. If the battery level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level during charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when Battery Level Indicators are all off.
MATRICE 600 User Manual After any of the above protection issues are resolved, press the power button to turn off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the battery charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug the battery charger in the event of a charging temperature error; the battery charger will resume charging when the temperature falls within the normal range.
Remote Controller Profile The remote controller integrates video downlink and aircraft control into one system. The combined system operates at 2.4 GHz with a maximum signal transmission range of 5 km. The device features a number of standard and customizable buttons that allow users to quickly access certain aircraft functions, such as taking and reviewing photos/videos, as well as controlling the gimbal and landing gear. It is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery.
MATRICE 600 User Manual [5] Landing Gear Control Switch Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower the landing gear. [6] Battery Level LEDs [8] Power Button Used to power on or power off the remote controller. [9] RTH Status LED Displays the current battery level. Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status. [7] Status LED Displays the power status. [16] [18] [17] set number of photos will be taken with one press.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Remote Controller Operations Powering On and Off the Remote Controller The Matrice 600 remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacity of 6000mAh. The battery level is indicated by the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to power on your remote controller: 1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEDs will display the current battery level. 2.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Controlling the Camera Shoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback Button and Video Recording Button on the remote controller when using a Zenmuse X3, X5 series or XT gimbal with camera. [4] [1] [2] [3] [1] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed without letting go of the remote controller.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Remote Controller Aircraft ( indicates nose direction) Function Moving the Left Stick up/down changes the aircraft’s elevation. Push it up to ascend and down to descend. Use this stick to take off when the motors are spinning at idle speed. The aircraft will hover in place if the Left Stick is released. Moving the Left Stick left/right changes the heading of the aircraft. Push it left to rotate the aircraft counter clock-wise, and right to rotate the aircraft clockwise.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Flight Mode Switch Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose between P-mode, A-mode and F-mode. Figure P Flight Mode P P-mode A A-mode F F-mode A F P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are several states in P-mode which are automatically selected by the Matrice 600 depending on GPS signal strength: P-GPS: GPS is available. The aircraft uses GPS for positioning. P-ATTI: GPS is not available.
MATRICE 600 User Manual By default, the landing gear will not raise or lower if you toggle the control switch when the aircraft is on the ground. Go to the DJI GO app > Camera View > > Advanced Settings > Disable Landing Gear Auto-Lock, and then the landing gear will raise or lower if you toggle the control switch when the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure that the switch is in the lower position when enabling this feature. The feature will be disabled after raising and lowering the landing gear once.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Optimal Transmission Range The signal transmission between the aircraft and the remote controller performs best when the aircraft is within the optimal transmission range. Open up the antennas on the remote controller to optimize transmission range. Ideally, the flat surface of the antenna should be facing the aircraft. If the signal is weak, fly the aircraft closer to you.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode The Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default. Users must enable this feature on the Master Remote Controller through the DJI GO app. Follow the steps below for setup: Master Remote Controller: 1. Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the DJI GO app. 2. Go to the Camera View, and tap to enter the remote controller settings window. 3.
MATRICE 600 User Manual 2. Tap Search for Master Controller to register the Master remote controller. Remote Controller Settings Remote Controller Settings Master and Slave Set Remote Controller Status Remote Controller Name OFF Master Slave S88642 Request Control Remote Controller Settings Search for Master Controller Master RC List T12254 Remote Controller Settings Master and Slave 3.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Status LED Alarm Remote Controller Status — Solid Red chime The remote controller is set as Master but is not connected to the aircraft. — Solid Green chime The remote controller is set as Master and connected to the aircraft. — Solid Purple 2 beeps The remote controller is set as Slave but is not connected to the aircraft. — Solid Cyan 2 beeps and chime The remote controller is set as Slave and connected to the aircraft.
MATRICE 600 User Manual 3. The remote controller Status LED will blink blue and beep to indicate that the remote controller is ready to be linked. Remote Controller Settings Remote Controller Calibration Stick Mode Searching for aircraft frequency, Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. timeout in 54 seconds Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.
Return-to-Home (RTH) Profile The Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three events that will trigger RTH procedure: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH. Description GPS The default Home Point is the first location where your aircraft received strong GPS signals (i.e. the white GPS icon is followed by at least four white bars ). You can update the Home Point via the DJI GO app. Refer to Updating Home Point (p. 35) for details.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Battery Level Aircraft Status Indicator Description Flight Instructions DJI GO App Tap Go-Home to make the aircraft return to Home Point Low Battery The battery level is Warning low. Please land the aircraft. Aircraft Status and land automatically, or Indicator Cancel to resume normal blinking RED flight. If no action is taken, slowly. the aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point and land after 10 seconds.
MATRICE 600 User Manual RTH Safety Notices The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during RTH, therefore it is important to set a reasonable RTH altitude before each flight. Go to the DJI GO app > Camera View > > Set Return-to-Home Altitude.
DJI GO App Use the DJI GO app to configure your aircraft. If using a gimbal or camera, you can also control the gimbal or camera in the app. The Library, Explore, and Me sections in the app allow you to share your content with friends. 4:21PM iPad 22% MATRICE 600 Aircraft Connected Camera Learn more Equipment Editor Explore Me Equipment On the Equipment page, you can enter Camera View, visit the Academy or view your flight records.
MATRICE 600 User Manual [1] System Status : Indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. [2] Battery Level Indicator : Describes the battery level of the aircraft according to its immediate status. The colored zones represent the various stages of battery level. When the battery level drops to a certain stage, the system will prompt the user to take the appropriate action. [3] Flight Mode : The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Camera Settings : Tap this icon to set the ISO, Shutter Speed and Exposure Value of the camera. [10] Mini Map Displays the flight path of the current flight. Tap the Mini Map to switch between Camera View and Map View. [11] Flight Telemetry H: 39M V.S 2.3 M/S D: 210M H.S 4.2 M/S 232M Flight Attitude and Radar Function: The aircraft’s flight attitude is indicated by the target-like icon. (1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Follow Mode The gimbal’s orientation is aligned with the aircraft’s nose. One user alone can control the pitch motion of the gimbal, but a second operator is required to control the yaw motion using a second remote controller. FPV Mode The gimbal will lock to the movement of the aircraft to provide a FirstPerson-View flying experience. Free Mode The gimbal’s motion is independent of the aircraft’s orientation.
DJI Assistant 2 When using your Matrice 600 for the first time, activate it in the DJI Assistant 2 software. Installation and Launching 1. Download the DJI Assistant 2 installation file from the official DJI website: http://www.dji.com/product/matrice600/info#downloads 2. Complete the installation for the DJI Assistant 2 software. 3. Launch the DJI Assistant 2 software. Using the DJI Assistant 2 1. Ensure that all the six Intelligent Flight Batteries are fully charged and then install them. 2.
MATRICE 600 User Manual SDK Enable API Control If you are using the DJI SDK, select Enable API Control to allow the flight control system to communicate with external devices such as an on-board computer. The external device will be able to control the aircraft only if the Flight Mode Switch on the remote controller is toggled to F-mode. For information on setting the API parameters, read the related documents and manuals on the DJI SDK page of the DJI Developer website (https://developer.dji.com).
Flight Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the flight simulator to learn how to fly safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open area. Flight Environment 1. Do not use the aircraft in adverse weather conditions including rain, snow, fog, and wind speeds exceeding 8 m/s. 2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the compass and the GPS signal. 3.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Safe to Fly (GPS) Blinking Green Slowly Flight Limits DJI GO App Max Height Flight altitude must be below the preset height. Warning: Height limit reached. Max Radius Flight distance must be within the max radius. Warning: Distance limit reached. Safe to Fly (No GPS) Blinking Yellow Slowly Flight Limits DJI GO App Max Height If the Max Flight Altitude set in the DJI GO app is ≤ 50m*, the flight altitude will not exceed the preset value.
MATRICE 600 User Manual 2. R1 miles around the airport (depending on its shape and size) encompasses the no fly zone, inside of which takeoff and flight are prohibited. 3. From R1 to R1+1 miles around the airport, the flight altitude is limited at a 15 degree incline, starting at 66 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outwards. The flight altitude is limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+1 miles. 4.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Safe to Fly (GPS) Zone No Fly Zone AltitudeRestricted Zone Warning Zone Free Zone Blinking Green Slowly Aircraft Status Indicator Restrictions DJI GO App Warning Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a no fly zone. Takeoff prohibited. If the aircraft loses GPS signal and enters the restricted area but regains GPS signal afterwards, the aircraft will enter SemiAutomatic Descent and land itself. Warning: You are in a no fly zone. Automatic landing has begun.
MATRICE 600 User Manual 5. The DJI GO app is connected to the aircraft. 6. Motors start properly and are functioning as normal. Flight Status Indicators Front/Rear LEDs Aircraft Status Indicator Front/Rear LEDs There is a Front/Rear LED on each frame arm of the Matrice 600 to show the orientation of the aircraft after motors started. The Front LEDs are red and located on frame arms M1 and M2. The Rear LEDs are green and located on frame arms M3 to M6.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Warning Blinking Yellow Rapidly Blinking Red Slowly Blinking Red Rapidly Blinking Red Rapidly for 0.
MATRICE 600 User Manual When to Recalibrate 1. The compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow alternatively. 2. Flying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last flight. 3. The mechanical structure of the Matrice 600 is changed, i.e. the mounting position of the GPS module is changed. 4. Severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the Matrice 600 has difficulty flying in a straight line.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Stopping the Motors There are two methods to stop the motors. Method 1: When the Matrice 600 has landed, push the throttle stick down, then perform the CSC command to stop the motors. Release both sticks once the motors have stopped. Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after 3 seconds.
Appendix Specifications Aircraft Structure Diagonal Wheelbase Dimensions 1133 mm 1668 mm×1518 mm×759 mm (with propellers, frame arms and GPS mount unfolded) 640 mm×582 mm×623 mm (with propellers, frame arms and GPS mount folded) Package Dimensions 620 mm×320 mm×505 mm Intelligent Flight Battery Quantity 6 Weight (with six TB47S batteries) 9.1 kg Weight (with six TB48S batteries) 9.6 kg Max Takeoff Weight 15.1 kg Performance Hovering Accuracy (P-mode with GPS) Vertical: ±0.5 m, Horizontal: ±1.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Remote Controller 920.6 MHz to 928 MHz (Japan) Operating Frequency 5.725 GHz to 5.825 GHz 2.400 GHz to 2.483 GHz Max Transmitting Distance FCC: 5 km (unobstructed, free of interference) CE: 3.5 km 10 dBm @ 900 M EIRP 13 dBm @ 5.8 G 20 dBm @ 2.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Battery (Optional) Model TB48S Capacity 5700 mAh Voltage 22.8 V Type LiPo 6S Energy 129.96 Wh Net Weight 680 g Operating Temperature 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C) Storage Temperature Less than 3 months: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C) More than 3 months: 72° to 82° F (22° to 28° C) Charging Temperature 41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C) Max Charging Power 180 W 52 © 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Intelligent Flight Modes Intelligent Flight Modes allow users to lock the orientation of the aircraft in different fashions or to preplan flight paths. Intelligent Flight Modes only work in F-mode, and users must toggle the flight mode switch to F-mode to activate Intelligent Flight Modes. Point of Interest (POI) Waypoints Record a point of interest (POI). The aircraft’s nose always points towards the POI.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Upgrading the Firmware Upgrading the Aircraft and Lightbridge 2 Air System Firmware Connect the aircraft to the DJI Assistant 2 to upgrade the aircraft’s and Lightbridge 2 Air System’s firmware. Refer to DJI Assistant 2 (p. 40) for details. Upgrading the Remote Controller Firmware The System Status bar in Camera View of the DJI GO app will flash several times if a firmware upgrade is available. Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware via the DJI GO app. 1.
MATRICE 600 User Manual b. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the firmware upgrade. The gimbal will repeat a beeping pattern of four fast beeps to indicate that the upgrade is in progress, and emit one slow beep followed by two fast beeps to indicate that the upgrade has been completed successfully. c. Check the upgrade status by opening the .txt file that is automatically generated after the upgrade. You should see the text “result: successful” in the .txt file if the upgrade is successful.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Using the Charging Hub Following the instructions below to use the Charging Hub: 1. Connecting to a Power Source Connect the standard Matrice 600 Battery Charger to a power outlet (100-240V 50/60Hz), then connect the Charging Hub to the Matrice 600 Battery Charger. Power Outlet Battery Charger Charging Hub 2. Connecting Batteries Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the charging port to begin charging.
MATRICE 600 User Manual 3. Run the firmware update program. Press the update button and wait for the process to finish. 4. The Charging Hub will automatically restart when the update has been successfully completed. 5. Repeat this process if the firmware upgrade fails for any reason.
MATRICE 600 User Manual 4. Use a pin to press and hold the SET button while powering on one of the Intelligent Flight Batteries, releasing the button when the battery powers on. The remaining batteries will power on automatically (if the remaining batteries do not automatically power on, connect your mobile device to the remote controller and follow the on-screen tips in the DJI GO app). The LED will blink yellow quickly. Press the SET button again.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Reserved Mounting Position Dimensions A mounting position for your own devices is reserved at the bottom of the center frame. 1. Remove the twelve M3×6.5 screws at the bottom of the center frame first, and then remove the expansion mounting kit. M3×6.5 Screws Expansion Mounting Kit 2. The dimensions of the reserved mounting position is shown as follows (unit: mm). 149.1 3xM3 Thread depth 4 mm 258.3 Ф38 120° © 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved.
MATRICE 600 User Manual A3 Flight Controller Overview [3] [4] [1] [5] [2] [6] [9] [10] [7] [8] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [1] IMU1 Communicates with the IMU Pro module (modular redundancy system). [2] CAN1 Dedicated DJI CAN-Bus port. Communicates with the GPS-Compass Pro module or other DJI devices (e.g. Real Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS system, gimbals). [3] Orientation Arrow Points to the front of the aircraft.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Lightbridge 2 Air System Overview [9] [8] [1] [2] [7] [6] [5] [4] [3] [1] HDMI IN Supports up to 1080p60 input resolution. This port has been connected to an HDMI cable and the other end of the cable is an HDMI-D connector. [2] AV IN Receives AV input from the camera. [3] Gimbal Port Connects to a DJI gimbal or camera. [4] DBUS Port Sends the remote controller signal to the flight controller. Connected to the RF port on the flight controller upon delivery.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Mounting the Gimbal (Optional) The built-in flight control system of the Matrice 600 is compatible with the following DJI gimbals and cameras. Ronin-MX Zenmuse X3 Zenmuse X5 Series Zenmuse XT Zenmuse Z15 Series HD Gimbal: Z15-A7, Z15-BMPCC, Z15-5D III, Z15-GH4 Different accessories are used to mount different gimbals or cameras. Purchase corresponding accessories according to your needs. The following section provides brief instructions for installation and connection.
MATRICE 600 User Manual 9. Connect the gimbal power cable to the DC-18V port at the bottom of the center frame. Connect the power cable of the retractable module to the XT30 power cable at the bottom of the center frame. The X series gimbal cables are only for using an X series gimbal with the Matrice 600. DO NOT mix up the X series gimbal cables with other cables. Mounting the Gimbal with Camera Be sure to power off the aircraft. Zenmuse X3 1. Remove the Gimbal Cover. 2.
MATRICE 600 User Manual of the center frame, arrange the gimbal cables, and then re-mount the lower cover of the center frame. DO NOT damage the cables. 4. Replace the original dampers of the gimbal with the new dampers in the accessory pack. Then replace the original gimbal brackets with the new ones. Insert and tighten the eight M3x8 screws. 5. Mount the four new brackets to the expansion mounting rod at the bottom of the center frame. Adjust the gimbal to the center of the aircraft.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Zenmuse X3, X5 Series and XT Lightbridge 2 Air System A3 Flight Controller CAN1 GIMBAL HDMI AV Gimbal Mounting Plate FPV Camera OR Zenmuse Z15 Series HD Gimbal Lightbridge 2 Air System A3 Flight Controller CAN1 GIMBAL HDMI AV OR G7 Z15 Series GCU FPV Camera When using the Zenmuse X3, X5 Series, XT or Z15 series HD gimbal, set the App Output Mode in the DJI GO app to display the image on your mobile device from the camera used with your gimbal.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Mounting the Expansion Bays (Optional) Extend the center frame of the Matrice 600 with the expansion bays to mount your own devices. Mounting the Upper Expansion Bay 1. Remove the four sets of triangularly arranged M3x5.5 screws (twelve screws in total). 2. Mount the four brackets of the expansion bay to the upper plate of the center frame by inserting and tightening twelve M3×8 screws. 3.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Modular Redundancy System (Optional) The A3 flight control system built into the Matrice 600 can be upgraded to the A3 Pro by installing two upgrade kits. Refer to the A3/A3 Pro User Manual for installation and usage. After installation, be sure to connect the Matrice 600 to the DJI Assistant 2 to configure the modular redundancy system.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Camera Operation Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot images or the videos through the DJI GO app. For more information on how to use these buttons, refer to Controlling the Camera (p. 24). ND Filter Attach an ND filter to the front of the camera to reduce over exposure and the ‘jello’ effect. Gimbal Gimbal Profile The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the camera, allowing you to capture stable video and images.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Press the C1 or C2 button to switch between pitch mode and yaw mode. Use the gimbal dial to control the tilt/pan motion of the camera. Using the DJI GO App to Control the Gimbal Follow the steps below to use the DJI GO app to control the gimbal’s pitch/yaw motion: 1. Go to the DJI GO app > Camera View. 2. Tap and hold on the screen until a blue circle appears. 3. Move your finger to control the gimbal’s pitch/yaw motion. SAFE TO FLY (GPS) 09:29 ISO 1600 1/50 P-GPS F 2.
MATRICE 600 User Manual Follow Mode The gimbal’s orientation is aligned with the aircraft’s nose. One user alone can control the pitch motion of the gimbal, but a second operator is required to control the yaw motion using a second remote controller. FPV Mode The gimbal will lock to the movement of the aircraft to provide a FirstPerson-View flying experience. Free Mode The gimbal’s motion is independent of the aircraft’s orientation.
MATRICE 600 User Manual CMOS Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent), f/2.8, focus at ∞ Lens 9 elements in 9 groups Anti-distortion Single shot Still Photography Modes Burst mode: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 frames at ±0.
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