PHANTOM 3 4K User Manual 2015.11 V1.
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Contents Using this manual Legends 2 Read Before the First Flight 2 Video Tutorials 2 Download the DJI GO app 2 Product Profile Introduction 6 Feature Highlights 6 Preparing the Aircraft 6 Aircraft Diagram 8 Remote Controller Diagram 8 Aircraft Flight Controller 11 Flight Mode 11 Flight Status Indicator 11 Return-to-Home (RTH) 12 Smart RTH 12 Low Battery RTH 13 Failsafe RTH 14 Vision Positioning System 15
Camera and Gimbal Camera Profile 31 Gimbal 32 DJI GO app Camera 35 Director 38 Store 38 Discovery 38 Flight Flight Environment Requirements Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 40 Preflight Checklist 44 Calibrating the Compass 44 Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 45 Flight Test 46 Starting/Stopping the Motors 46 40 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Appendix 4 Specifications 54 Firmwares Update 56 Intelligent Flight Mode 56 After
Product Profile This section introduces the Phantom 3 4K and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Product Profile Introduction The Phantom 3 4K represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is available, the Vision Positioning System allows the aircraft to hover accurately in place.
Phantom 3 4K User Manual Attaching the Propellers: Mount the propellers with black dots on to motors with black axes and spin counter-clockwise to secure. Mount the propellers with sliver dots on to motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be sure all propellers are securely in place. Product Profile Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lock them in position.
Phantom 3 4K User Manual Aircraft Diagram [1] [2] [3] [4] [8] [7] [6] [5] [1] GPS [2] Propeller [3] Motor [4] Front LED Indicator Product Profile [5] Landing gear [9] [10] [11] [6] Gimbal and Camera [7] Camera Status Indicator [8] Aircraft Micro-USB Port [12] [9] Aircraft Status Indicator [10] Intelligent Flight Battery [11] Vision Positioning Sensors [13] [12] Antennas [13] Camera Micro-SD Card Slot HD [14] Camera Micro-USB Port [15] Link Button [15] [14] Remote Controller Diagram [1] Antennas
Phantom 3 4K User Manual [5] Battery Level LEDs Displays the battery level of the remote controller. [6] Status LED Displays the remote controller's system status. [7] Power Button Used to turn the remote controller on and off. [8] RTH LED Product Profile Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status. [15] [9] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI GO app.
Aircraft This section introduces the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery 10 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Aircraft Flight Controller The Phantom 3 4K’s flight controller features several important upgrades, including a new flight mode. Safety modes include Failsafe and Return-to-Home. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. The flight controller can also save critical flight data from each flight to the onboard storage device. The new flight controller also provides increased stability and a new air braking feature.
Phantom 3 4K User Manual Aircraft Status Indicator Description Normal Alternatively Red, Green and Yellow Flash Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Warming Up Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) Green Flashes Slowly Aircraft X2 Turning On and Self Diagnostic Testing Safe to Fly (P-mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS) Green Flashes Twice Safe to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning) Yellow Flashes Slowly Warning Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller's Signal
Phantom 3 4K User Manual Low Battery RTH The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when prompted. The DJI GO app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a ten-second countdown.
Phantom 3 4K User Manual When Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically, you may push the throttle upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude, giving you an opportunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing location. The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated remaining flight time. They are automatically adjusted according to the aircraft’s current location and status.
Phantom 3 4K User Manual 20 m 20 m 20 m H If the aircraft is flying under 20 meters (65 feet) and Failsafe (including Smart RTH, Lower Battery RTH ) is triggered, the aircraft will first 20 m automatically ascend to 20 meters (65 feet) from the current altitude. H You can only cancel the ascending by exiting the Failsafe. Refer to “RTH Button” on page 26 for more information on how to exit the Failsafe and regain the control of the remote controller.
Phantom 3 4K User Manual Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: 1. Toggle the flight mode switch to P-mode. 2. Place the aircraft on a flat surface. Note that the Vision Positioning system cannot work properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations. 3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator will flash green two times, which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off and the aircraft will hover in place.
Phantom 3 4K User Manual Attaching and Detaching the Propellers Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 4K. The grey and black nuts on the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin. To attach the propellers properly, match the nut color with the motor axis color. Propellers Silver Dot Black Dot Figure Attach On Motors with a black axes Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten.
Phantom 3 4K User Manual DJI Intelligent Flight Battery The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ discharge functionality. It should only be charged using an appropriate charger that has been approved by DJI. Intelligent Flight Battery Charger Aircraft The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to “Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery” for more information.
Phantom 3 4K User Manual Turning ON/OFF Turning On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on. The Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level. Turning Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The battery power LED will flash when powering off the Phantom to allow automatically stopping of a recording during the event recording wasn’t stopped.
Phantom 3 4K User Manual Battery life Battery life refers to how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must be replaced. When the battery is turned off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the battery life.
