PHANTOM 3 Standard User Manual 2015.04 V1.
Using this manual Legends Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference Read Before the First Flight Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Standard: 1. In the Box 2. Phantom 3 Standard User Manual 3. Phantom 3 Standard Quick Start Guide 4. Phantom 3 Standard Guidelines and Disclaimer 5. Phantom 3 Standard Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer before you fly.
Contents Using this manual Legends 2 Read Before the First Flight 2 Video Tutorials 2 Download the DJI Pilot app 2 Product Profile Introduction 6 Feature Highlights 6 Preparing the Aircraft 7 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 14
Camera and Gimbal Camera Profile 31 Gimbal 32 DJI Pilot App Camera 35 Director 38 Store 38 Discovery 38 Flight Flight Environment Requirements 40 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 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Appendix 4 Specifications 53 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 55 FCC Compliance
Product Profile This section introduces the Phantom 3 Standard and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Product Profile Introduction The Phantom 3 Standard represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 1080P video and video signal out of the box. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Feature Highlights Product Profile Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 3 Standard, you’re shooting 1080p video and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever.
Phantom 3 Standard User Manual Preparing the Aircraft Removing Gimbal Clamp Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding it to the right (when facing the nose of the aircraft), as shown below. Product Profile 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.
Phantom 3 Standard User Manual Aircraft Diagram [1] Gimbal and Camera [2] Camera Micro-SD Card Slot [10] Product Profile [11] [3] Aircraft Micro-USB Port [4] Front LED Indicator [5] Landing gear [6] Motor [7] Rear LED Indicator [8] Antennas 8 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Phantom 3 Standard User Manual Remote Controller Diagram [1] Power Button [2] Status LED [3] Battery Level LEDs [4] Neck Strap Securing Hole Product Profile [5] S1 Switch [6] S2 Switch [7] Control Stick [8] Phone Holder [9] Antennas [10] Gimbal Dial [11] Charging Port © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
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 Standard’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 on-board storage device. The new flight controller also provides increased stability. Flight Mode P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available.
Phantom 3 Standard User Manual Aircraft Status Indicator Description Normal Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively 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 Sig
Phantom 3 Standard 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 Pilot 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 Standard 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 Standard User Manual Aircraft © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Phantom 3 Standard User Manual Flight Recorder Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters. To access these data, connect the aircraft to the PC through the Micro-USB port and launch the DJI Pilot app. Attaching and Detaching the Propellers Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Standard.
Phantom 3 Standard User Manual Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off. Wear gloves when handling propellers. Hand tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached firmly. Detaching the Propellers Hold the motor in place with one hand, then spin the propeller in the indicated unlock direction. DJI Intelligent Flight Battery The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.
Phantom 3 Standard User Manual 10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI Pilot app displays a warning message when a damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Error History: Browse the battery error history in the DJI Pilot app. 12. Sleep Mode: To save power, the battery enters sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. 13. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery’s voltage, capacity, current, etc. is transmitted to the aircraft’s main controller.
Phantom 3 Standard User Manual The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and discharging. The indicators are defined below. : LED is on. : LED is off. : LED is flashing. Battery Level LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 87.5%~100% 75%~87.5% Aircraft 62.5%~75% 50%~62.5% 37.5%~50% 25%~37.5% 12.5%~25% 0%~12.5% =0% Battery life Battery life refers to how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must be replaced.
Phantom 3 Standard User Manual Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1. Connect the Battery Charger to a power source (100-240 V 50/60 Hz). 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 as it is charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level Indicators are all off. 5.
Phantom 3 Standard User Manual After these issues are resolved, press the Power Button to turn off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the charger will resume charging when the temperature is within the allowable range. DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers. © 2015 DJI.
Remote Controller T h i s s e c t i o n d e s c r i b e s t h e fe a t u r e s of the remote controller and includes instructions for controlling the aircraft and the camera. 22 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Remote Controller Remote Controller Profile The Phantom 3 Standard remote controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that includes aircraft remote control system. The wireless transmission system operates at 5.8 GHz while the WiFi Range Extender is operating at 2.4GHz. The remote controller features a number of camera control functions, such as taking and previewing photos and videos, as well as controlling gimbal motion. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery.
Phantom 3 Standard User Manual Remote Control Operation The Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default. Stick Neutral/ mid point: Control sticks of the Remote Control are placed at the central position. Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the central position. Remote Control (Mode 2) ( Aircraft indicates nose direction) Operation details Remote Controller Vertical movements on the left stick control elevation. Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend.
Phantom 3 Standard User Manual Battery Level Indicator Built-in LiPo Battery: The remote control includes a rechargeable LiPo battery with a capacity of 2000mAh. You can monitor the current battery level using the LED indicators on the front panel of the remote control as the figure shown: The remote control will show a blinking LED and sound an alert when the voltage drops below 3.45V, then automatically power off after 3 seconds. This process will repeat even if you power cycle the remote control.
Phantom 3 Standard User Manual Link Indicator Link Indicator Description Next Operation Red flashing No signal received. Switch on the Remote Control or perform a link procedure. Yellow flashing Ready to link. Switch on the Remote Control. 5.
Phantom 3 Standard User Manual If the low voltage warning alert sounds (refer to Remote Control Power LED Status Information (Page 17) for details), please recharge the battery as soon as possible. Using the incorrect type of charging cable may cause damage. Recharge the battery after extended period storage. Remote Control Power LED Status Information Power LED Indicator Remote Control Status — Solid Green None Functioning normally.
