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Calibrating the Compass
The compass must be calibrated before your first flight, otherwise, the aircraft may not work properly. The
compass is a very sensitive instrument that requires regular calibration to ensure the optimal flight performance.
Abnormal compass data due to a lack of calibration can lead to poor flight performance or even failure. Regular
calibration enables the compass to keep the optimal performance.
DO NOT calibrate the compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such as magnetite
quarries, parking structures and underground steel reinforcements.
DO NOT carry ferromagnetic objects, such as cellular phones, with you during calibration.
DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects.
DO NOT calibrate in an indoor space.
Calibration Procedures
Perform the following steps on an open area to calibrate the compass:
1.
Launch the DJI GO app, enter the “Camera” screen, tap the “Aircraft Status” bar and “Calibrate” beside
“Compass”.
2.
When the Aircraft Status Indicator is solid yellow, the compass calibration initiates.
3.
Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate it 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will be solid green.
4.
Hold the aircraft vertically with its nose pointing downward and rotate it 360 degrees around the central axis.
5.
When the Aircraft Status Indicator is flashing normally to show the current status of the aircraft, the compass
calibration is successful. If the Aircraft Status Indicator is flashing red, the compass calibration failed. In this
case, please recalibrate the compass from step 1.
If the Aircraft Status Indicator is flashing red and yellow alternatively after the calibration completed, the
compass has been interfered. In this case, recalibrate the compass in a place free of interference.
