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Flight
Phantom 3 Advanced
User Manual
3. Hold the aircraft vertically, with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center
axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator glows solid red.
If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your
aircraft to a different location and try again.
Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen
instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such
as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding.
When to Recalibrate
1.When compass data is abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow.
2.When flying in a new location or in a location that is different from the most recent flight.
3.When the mechanical or physical structure of the Phantom 3 Advanced has been changed.
4.When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom 3 Advanced 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 takeoff feature:
1. Launch the DJI GO app, and enter “Camera” page.
2. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode.
3. Complete all steps on the pre-flight checklist.
4. Tap“ ”, and confirm that conditions are safe for flight. Slide the icon to confirm and takeoff.
5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1.2 meters) above ground.
Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision Position System for stabilization.
The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is
sufficient GPS lock before using the Auto Take-off feature.
