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DJI GO App 

Phantom 3 4K 

User Manual

 

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 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

 

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Director 

Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI GO app. After recording several video clips, simply 

tap “Director” from the app’s home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of 

clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately.

Store

Tap “Store” to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily 

buy new products.

Discovery

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in 

"Discovery". Use your registered DJI account to login to "Discovery".

[16]  Auto Takeoff/Landing 

 /   : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing.

[17] Livestream 

 : Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the 

mobile data service is available on the mobile device. 

[18] Back

  : Tap to return to the main GUI.

Summary of Contents for PHANTOM 3 4K

Page 1: ...V1 0 2016 01 User Manual PHANTOM 3 ...

Page 2: ...Guide and refer to the User Manual for more detailed information Download the DJI GO app Download and install the DJI GO app before using the aircraft Scan the QR code to the right to download the latest version The Android version of the DJI GO app is compatible with Android 4 1 2 or later The iOS version of the DJI GO app is compatible with iOS 8 0 or later Searching for Keywords Search for keyw...

Page 3: ... 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 Flight Recorder 16 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 17 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 18 Remote Controller Remote Controller Profile 23 Using the Remote Controller 23 Remote Controller Status LED 28 Linking the R...

Page 4: ...t Flight Environment Requirements 41 Flight Limits and No Fly Zones 41 Preflight Checklist 45 Calibrating the Compass 45 Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 46 Starting Stopping the Motors 47 Flight Test 47 Troubleshooting FAQ Appendix Specifications 55 Firmwares Update 57 Intelligent Flight Mode 57 After Sales Information 57 FCC Compliance 58 ...

Page 5: ... 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved 5 Product Profile This section introduces the Phantom 3 4K and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller ...

Page 6: ... you greater clarity lower noise and better pictures than any previous flying camera Wi Fi Video Downlink Live HD video is streamed from the camera to the DJI GO app over Wi Fi as you fly A Wi Fi range extender is built into the remote controller DJI Intelligent Flight Battery The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells and an advanced power management system Flight...

Page 7: ...he mobile device holder to the desired position then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward 1 Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp then adjust the clamp to fit the size of your mobile device 2 Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lock them in position Ba...

Page 8: ...orientation and movement of the aircraft 4 Return Home RTH Button Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home RTH 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 3 1 GPS 2 Propeller 3 Motor 4 Front LED Indicator 5 Landing gear 6 Gimbal and Camera 7 Camera Status Indicator 8 Aircraft Micro USB Port 9 Aircraft Status Indicator 10 Intelligent Flight Battery 11 Vision Positioning Sensors 12 Antennas 13 Camera Micro SD Card Sl...

Page 9: ... DJI GO app 11 Shutter Button Press to take a photo If burst mode is selected the set number of photos will be taken with one press 12 Flight Mode Switch Switch between P mode A mode and F mode 13 Video Recording Button Press to start recording video Press again to stop recording 14 Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal 15 Mircro USB Port Reserved port 16 C1 Button Customizab...

Page 10: ...10 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved Aircraft This section introduces the features of the Flight Controller Vision Positioning System and the Intelligent Flight Battery ...

Page 11: ...ight mode are found below P mode Positioning P mode works best when GPS signal is strong There are three different states of P mode which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 4K depending on signal strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors P GPS GPS and Vision Positioning both are available The aircraft is using GPS for positioning P OPTI Vision Positioning is available but the GPS...

Page 12: ...Home Point There are three types of RTH procedures Smart RTH Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH This section describes these three scenarios in detail GPS Description Home Point If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff the Home Point is the location from which the aircraft was launched The GPS signal strength is indicated by the GPS icon The aircraft status indicator will blink rapidly whe...

Page 13: ...A N A N A 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...

Page 14: ...linking Green 6 Landing after hovering for 5 secs Fast Blinking Yellow 4 Signal Lost Lasts after 3 sec Fast Blinking Yellow Height over HP 20m Elevate to 20m 20m 3S Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak displays grey or unavailable Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20 meters 65 feet radius of the Home Point Air...

Page 15: ...r more information on how to exit the Failsafe and regain the control of the remote controller 20 m 20 m H Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20 meters 65 feet radius of the Home Point Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 20 meters 65 feet altitudes or...

Page 16: ...her debris may adversely affect the effectiveness of the sensors Vision Positioning is only effective when the aircraft is at altitudes of 0 3 to 3 meters The Vision Positioning System may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water The Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light conditions less than 100 lux Do not use other ultrasonic...

Page 17: ...e propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight DO NOT use aged chipped or broken propellers To avoid injury STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or motors when they are spinning ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience Attaching the Propellers 1 Be sure to remo...

Page 18: ...er Discharge Protection To prevent over discharge damage discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 12 V 9 Short Circuit Protection Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected 10 Battery Cell Damage Protection The DJI GO app displays a warning message when a damaged battery cell is detected 11 Battery Error History Browse the battery error history in ...

Page 19: ...n as the DJI GO app displays the Low Battery Level Warning in low temperature environments 4 Keep the battery indoors to warm it before flying in low temperature environments 5 To ensure optimal performance of the battery keep the battery temperature above 20 C 6 The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell s temperature is not within the operating range 0 C 40 C In cold environm...

Page 20: ...ded period We do not recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with the standard charger at the same time otherwise the charger may overheat Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 4K Never insert or remove a battery when it is turned on Battery Life LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life 90 100 80 90 70 80 60 70 50 60 40 50 30 40 2...

Page 21: ...ond Charging temperature is too high 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 allow...

Page 22: ...22 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved Remote Controller This section describes the features of the remote controller and includes instructions for controlling the aircraft and the camera ...

Page 23: ...e left stick serves as the throttle To prevent transmission interference do not operate more than three aircrafts in the same area Using the Remote Controller Turning the Remote Controller On and Off The Phantom 3 4K remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a capacity of 2600 mAh The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel Follow the steps...

Page 24: ...he dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback mode Press down on the dial to toggle between these settings 2 Playback Button Press to view images and videos that have already been captured 3 Shutter Button Press to take a photo If burst mode is activated multiple photos will be taken with a single press 4 Video Recoding Button Press once to start recording video then p...

Page 25: ...e aircraft counter clockwise push the stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise If the stick is centered the Phantom 3 4K will maintain its current orientation The more the stick is pushed away from the center position the faster the Phantom 3 4K will rotate Moving the right stick up and down changes the aircraft s forward and backward pitch Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly back...

Page 26: ... Attitude GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization The aircraft uses only its barometer to stabilize The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Point if remote controller signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully F mode Function Intelligent Orientation Control IOC is activated in this mode For more information about IOC refer to the IOC section in t...

Page 27: ...network Enable Wi Fi Wi Fi Connection Status Select Phantom3_XXXXXX Safe to Fly GPS CL P GPS H 39M D 1039M V S 2 3M S H S 14 2M S 1 320 4821 JPEG ISO 100 EV 0 Safe to Fly GPS CL P GPS H 39M D 1039M V S 2 3M S H S 14 2M S 1 320 4821 JPEG ISO 100 EV 0 Resetting the Wi Fi Video Downlink 1 Power on the remote controller 2 While holding down the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the remote controller pr...

Page 28: ...d the aircraft The RTH LED indicates the Return to Home status of the aircraft The table below contains more information about these indicators RTH LED Status LED strong weak Status LED Alarm Remote Controller Status Solid Red Chime The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft Solid Green Chime The remote controller is connected to the aircraft Blinks Red slowly D D D Remote controller ...

Page 29: ...nk a new remote controller 1 Turn on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device Launch the DJI GO app 2 Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery 3 Enter Camera and tap on and then tap Linking RC button as shown below RC Control Setting RC Calibration Stick Mode Not Defined C1 C2 Not Defined Default stick mode is Mode 2 changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled Do not...

Page 30: ...ircraft Remote Controller Compliance Version The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements 5 Locate the linking button on the side of the aircraft as shown in the figure below Press the link button to start linking The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED will display a solid green once the remote controller is successfully linked to the aircraft Link Button ...

Page 31: ... 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved 31 Camera and Gimbal This section provides the technical specifications of the camera and explains the gimbal s operation modes ...

Page 32: ...e DJI GO app Camera Micro SD Card Slot To store your photos and videos insert the Micro SD card into the slot as shown below before turning on the Phantom 3 4K The Phantom 3 4K comes with a 16 GB Micro SD card and supports Micro SD cards up to 64 GB A UHS 1 Micro SD card is recommended due to their fast read and write speeds allowing you to save high resolution video data Do not remove the Micro S...

Page 33: ...ink 0 2s off 0 1s on System is warming up Green Blink Once 0 5s off 0 4s on Taking a single picture Green Blink 3 Times 0 3s off 0 1s on Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot Slow Red Blink 1 6s on 0 8s off Recording Fast Red Blink 0 5s off 0 2s on SD card error Double Red Blink 0 1s on 0 1s off 0 1s on 0 1s off Overheated Camera Solid Red System error Green and Red Blink 0 8s green on 0 8s red on Firmwar...

Page 34: ...r error may occur in these situations 1 the aircraft is placed on uneven ground or the gimbal s motion is obstructed 2 the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive external force such as a collision Please take off from flat open ground and protect the gimbal at all times Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet leading to temporary failure The gimbal will recover full functionality ...

Page 35: ... 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved 35 DJI GO app This section introduces the four main functions of the DJI GO app ...

Page 36: ...os with others It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience Camera The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Phantom 3 4K s camera You can also configure various camera parameters from the Camera page Connect your Aircraft Take to the Skies iPad PHANTOM 3 Equipment Library Discorvery Me 4K Learn More Use AEB shoot to get more dynanic image Enter Camera View 80 Safe ...

Page 37: ...he battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level The colored zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions 6 Remote Controller Signal This icon shows the strength of remote controller s signal 7 Video Downlink Signal Shows the signal strength of the Wi Fi Video Downlink between the aircraft and the remote con troll...

Page 38: ...on Positioning The distance of the aircraft from the Home Point When the aircraft is near the ground this icon will change to to display the height the Vision Position System s sensors from the ground 13 Flight Telemetry The Vision Positioning Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation Flight attitude is indicated by the flight attitude icon 1 The red arrow shows which ...

Page 39: ...ly Store Tap Store to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily buy new products Discovery Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device view flight logs and check your DJI account status in Discovery Use your registered DJI account to login to Discovery 16 Auto Takeoff Landing Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing 17 Livestream Livestream i...

Page 40: ...40 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved Flight This section describes safe flight practices and flight restrictions ...

Page 41: ...et 6000 meters above sea level as the performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected 6 The Phantom 3 4K cannot operate within the polar areas Flight Limits and No Fly Zones All unmanned aerial vehicle UAV operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA For safety reasons flights are limited by default which helps use...

Page 42: ...een countries or sensitive institute The details of the No Fly Zones are explained as follow Airport 1 Airport No Fly Zone are comprised of Take off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones Each zone features circles of various sizes 2 R1 miles value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport around the airport is a Take off restricted zone inside of which take off is prevented 3...

Page 43: ...ke off Restricted area Aircraft cannot take off within this zone The value of R varies based on the definition of the restricted areas 3 A warning zone has been set around the Restricted Area When the aircraft approaches within 0 062 miles 100 m of this zone a warning message will appear on the DJI GO app R1 66 feet 1 mile 320 feet R2 1640 feet 100m R R1 66 feet 1 mile 320 feet R2 1640 feet 100m R...

Page 44: ...Descending to safe altitude R2 Warning You are in a restricted zone Maximum flight altitude is restricted to between 20m and 500m Fly cautiously Warning zone No flight restriction applies but there will be a warning Warning You are approaching a restricted zone Fly cautiously Free zone No restrictions None None Semi automatic descent All stick commands are available except the throttle stick comma...

Page 45: ...r optimal performance Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference Sources of potential interference include magnetite parking structures and subterranean metal structures Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular phones Do not calibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects DO NOT calibrate indoor...

Page 46: ...ation or in a location that is different from the most recent flight 3 When the mechanical or physical structure of the Phantom 3 4K has been changed 4 When severe drifting occurs in flight i e Phantom 3 4K does not fly in straight line Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing Auto Takeoff Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green Follow the steps below to use the auto takeof...

Page 47: ...st then the Remote Controller Stopping the Motors There are two methods to stop the motors Method 1 When Phantom 3 4K has landed push the throttle down then conduct the same CSC that was used to start the motors as described above Motors will stop immediately Release both sticks once motors stop Method 2 When the aircraft has landed push and hold the throttle down The motors will stop after three ...

Page 48: ...ight information Video Suggestions and Tips 1 Go through the full pre flight checklist before each flight 2 Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI GO app 3 Only shoot video when flying in P mode 4 Always fly in good weather and avoid flying in rain or heavy wind 5 Choose the camera settings that suit your needs Settings include photo format and exposure compensation 6 Perform flight t...

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Page 50: ...m 3 4K is compatible with the DJI GO app for iOS and Android which is already used with the DJI Inspire The app will detect which aircraft is connected and automatically adjust accordingly Which mobile devices are compatible with the app The DJI GO app is only compatible with devices running iOS 8 0 or later or Android v4 1 2 or later The following devices are recommended iOS iPhone 5s iPhone 6 iP...

Page 51: ...Remote Controller Your Phantom 3 4K comes with a Remote Controller that is already linked to the aircraft Does my Phantom 3 4K support dual Remote Controllers No The included Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt at the same time What does the P A F switch on the Remote Controller do This switch called the Flight Mode Switch allows you to toggle different f...

Page 52: ...an the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series Remote Controller No it cannot How to safely operate the aircraft when encountering compass error A compass error may occur when the aircraft is flying close to strong electric magnetic sources e g power transmission lines Aircraft Status Indicators blink red and yellow rapidly when a compass error occurs and the DJI GO app will display o...

Page 53: ...Sensor is defective If the sensors remains unchanged at all time and the problem persist even when the aircraft is restarted it indicates the sensor is not working normally Users should return the aircraft to DJI for repairing Minor vibration is detected during aircraft initialization Put the aircraft on the flat surface power on the aircraft and ensure the aircraft is stationed for more than 5 se...

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Page 55: ...rned surfaces Camera Sensor Sony EXMOR 1 2 3 Effective pixels 12 4 M total pixels 12 76 M Lens FOV 94 20mm 35mm format equivalent f 2 8 ISO Range 100 3200 video 100 1600 photo Electronic Shutter Speed 8s 1 8000s Image Max Size 4000 x 3000 Still Photography Modes Single shot Burst shooting 3 5 7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB 3 5 bracketed frames at 0 7EV Bias Time lapse Supported SD Card Type...

Page 56: ...itter Power EIRP FCC 19 dBm CE 14 dBm Working Voltage 300 mA 7 4 V Charger Voltage 17 4 V Rated Power 57 W Intelligent Flight Battery PH3 4480 mAh 15 2 V Capacity 4480 mAh Voltage 15 2 V Battery Type LiPo 4S Energy 68 Wh Net Weight 365 g Operating Temperature 10 C 40 C Max Charging Power 100 W Aircraft Status Indicator Description Normal Red Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Turning on and Self...

Page 57: ...toward its recorderd Home Point Point of Interest The aircraft will orbit around the subject automatically to allow the operator can be more focus on framing their shoot on the subject in Point of Interest Follow Me A virtual tether is created between the aircraft and the mobile device so that the aircraft can track your movement as you move Note that Follow Me performance is subject to the GPS ac...

Page 58: ... a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee...

Page 59: ...dy Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment WARNING HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS KCC Warning Message 해당무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전...

Page 60: ... 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved If you have any questions about this document please contact DJI by sending a message to DocSupport dji com ...

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