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V1.0
2016.05

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  • Page 1 User Manual V1.0 2016.05...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Read this entire document carefully to ensure proper configuration before use. Follow the Quick Start Guide step by step to setup and use the A3 or A3 Pro correctly by referring to the User Manual and using the DJI Assistant 2.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preparation Start the Installation A3/A3 Pro Functions Compass Calibration Flight Functions Protection Functions Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Areas Using with DJI GO app Triple Modular Redundancy Flight Control System Checklist Hardware Checklist DJI Assistant 2 Checklist Flight Safety Appendix...

  • Page 4: Product Profile

    Product Profile Introduction The DJI A3 series is a reliable and robust flight control system that is ideal for a wide range of multirotor aerial platforms. It uses advanced sensor fusion algorithms and redundancy design to maintain complete stability and integrity of the aerial system.
  • Page 5 2. Built-in inertial sensors for the measurement of aircraft attitude and built-in pressure sensor for the detection of aircraft altitude. 3. Support for multiple receiver types. If used with the DJI Lightbridge 2, the A3 has direct access to features in the DJI GO app such as Intelligent Flight Modes.
  • Page 6 Compass calibration is required before use. DO NOT use or store the compass in environments with ferromagnetic materials. Note that the GPS-Compass Pro module in the UPGRADE KIT is the same as the one in the A3 package. 1. Status Indicator Indicates the status of the GPS-Compass Pro module and triple modular redundancy system.

  • Page 7: Installation

    Then mount the parts to your airframe and connect them properly. http://www.dji.com/product/a3/video 4 Watch the “How to use DJI Assistant 2” video tutorial for a brief introduction on how to configure the parameters. Then launch the DJI Assistant 2 and configure the parameters.

  • Page 8: Preparation

    Ensure you have a suitable airframe, remote controller system, ESCs and battery to use with the A3 series. You can also prepare optional equipment, e.g. DJI Intelligent Landing Gear, DJI Zenmuse Z15, and DJI Guidance. Below is a list of compatible equipment.
  • Page 9 If using a LiPo battery, only the voltage information and low voltage protection are available. The S900 and DJI Lightbridge 2 are recommended for the A3 series, and are used as examples in this manual.
  • Page 10 Mac App Store. 3. Locate the DJI Assistant 2 icon in the Finder, press the Control key and then click the DJI Assistant 2 icon (or right-click the DJI Assistant 2 icon using a mouse). Choose Open from the shortcut menu, click Open in the dialog box and the software will launch.

  • Page 11: Start The Installation

    A3/A3Pro User Manual DJI Assistant 2 works exactly the same way on Mac OS X and Windows. The DJI Assistant 2 screenshots that appear in this manual are taken from the Windows version. Start the Installation Important: Strictly follow the provided guidelines. Failure to do so may lead to unexpected flight behavior or serious accidents.
  • Page 12 Mounting the GPS-Compass Pro Module Follow the procedures below to mount the GPS bracket and the GPS-Compass Pro module. The GPS-Compass Pro module included in the Upgrade kits is the same as the one in the A3 package. 1. Use the M2.0×4 screws to assemble the GPS bracket with the Ball End Hex Key assistant.
  • Page 13 Make sure the module is parallel to the aircraft and then fix it onto the aircraft with double- faced adhesive tape. Configure the parameters in DJI Assistant 2 and select the direction in which you mounted the Flight Controller. We recommend mounting the Flight Controller with the Orientation Arrow pointing forward..
  • Page 14 Connecting to the Airframe and its Equipment Ensure you have a suitable airframe, remote controller system, ESCs and battery to use with the A3 series. Strictly follow the provided guidelines. Failure to do so may lead to unexpected flight behavior or serious accidents.
  • Page 15 Connect the M1-M6 ports on the bottom board of the S900 to the M1-M6 ports on the Flight Controller in order. Other Airframe Type Connection Diagram Connect the ESC ports to the ESC ports on the Flight Controller. The diagram below uses type V6 for example. © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 16 Connect the PMU to the Flight Controller PMU port, and then connect the battery to the PMU. 3S-12S Connect to Other DJI Devices The A3 and A3 Pro are compatible with almost all DJI devices. Connect these optional devices to the flight controller to achieve more functions. Intelligent Landing Gear The A3 series supports the DJI Intelligent Landing Gear, which can be configured in DJI Assistant 2.
  • Page 17 Usage Refer to the D-RTK user manual for more details. Zenmuse Z15 Gimbal The A3 and A3 Pro support the DJI Zenmuse Gimbal which can be enabled in DJI Assistant, providing gimbal rotation control during flight. Mounting and Cable Connection Ensure the battery is powered off before connection.
  • Page 18 If used with the DJI Lightbridge 2, you can control the gimbal using the gimbal dial on the remote controller. If you are not using a DJI remote controller, you will not be able to use the gimbal dial to control the gimbal.

  • Page 19: A3/A3 Pro Functions

    Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator is solid red. Using DJI GO (Lightbridge 2 is required): Tap the Aircraft Status Indicator bar in the DJI GO app and select “Calibrate”, then follow the on- screen instructions.

  • Page 20: Flight Functions

    3. When the mechanical structure of the A3/A3 Pro has changed, i.e. the mounting position of the compass has changed. 4. When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the A3/A3 Pro does not fly in a straight line. Flight Functions Flight Modes Below flight modes are available.
  • Page 21 Left Stick Right Stick You can customize or change these controls through the DJI GO app. Manual Landing Use the below method to stop the motors: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after 3 seconds.
  • Page 22 3. Flip the Intelligent Flight Modes Switch to the Home Lock position to start the flight. How to reset the parameter: Parameters cannot be reset during flight. How to stop or exit the flight mode: Toggle the Intelligent Flight Modes Switch to the Off position. © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 23: Protection Functions

    Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if the remote controller signal (including video relay signal if DJI Lightbridge 2 used) is lost for more than 3 seconds, provided that the Home Point has been successfully recorded and the compass is working normally. The RTH process may be interrupted and the operator can regain control over the aircraft if a remote controller signal is resumed.
  • Page 24 Low Battery RTH with DJI Intelligent Battery 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 these warnings are shown.

  • Page 25: Flight Limits And Flight Restriction Areas

    In A mode only height limits work and flights cannot go higher than 120 meters* (can be set up to 500 meters in the Assistant or DJI GO app). *It is 50 meters if the GPS Level does not reach 3-level (or above) during flight.
  • Page 26 GPS signal is strong. No-Fly Zones All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://www.dji.com/flysafe/no-fly. No- Fly Zones are divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive institute.
  • Page 27 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. 100 m 100m ©...
  • Page 28 For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, city centers, or other sensitive areas. Fly the aircraft only within your line of sight. © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 29: Using With Dji Go App

    (or higher). Beginner Mode The A3/A3 Pro will enter Beginner Mode the first time you use the DJI GO app, which can be canceled on the “MODE” page. In Beginner Mode, the Max Height and Max Distance are restricted to 30 meters.
  • Page 30 The aircraft will not avoid obstacles while it is returning to the Home Point, and an appropriate RTH altitude MUST be set before flight. Launch the DJI GO app and enter Camera view and select “MODE” to set the Failsafe altitude. You should also use the control sticks to guide the aircraft.
  • Page 31 How to stop or exit the flight mode: Click the “Exit” button during flight. Difference between the three modes: Free: The aircraft nose can be changed during the waypoint flight. Consistent with record: Aircraft nose orientation of every waypoint are pre-recorded. And the © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 32: Triple Modular Redundancy

    If the detected battery level is too low, the aircraft will not enter the Waypoints flight mode. IOSD DJI Lightbridge 2 MUST be connected to for the built-in iOSD to work. Most flight information is displayed on-screen in the DJI GO app. Information displayed includes battery level/voltage, flight velocity, height, distance from the home point, horizontal attitude, GPS satellite number, etc.

  • Page 33: Sdk

    An independent CAN2 port, API Serial port and USB OTG port are provided for SDK support. The CAN2 port lets you connect SDK devices and support for open protocols enables greater customization. Refer to the DJI official website https://developer.dji.com/ for more SDK details. Flight Control System Checklist Hardware Checklist Mounting and components checklist 1.

  • Page 34: Flight Safety

    Blinking Red Rapidly Critically low battery warning Blinking Red Rapidly for 0.6 second Large IMU bias or IMU initialization when performing CSC —— Solid Red Critical error Blinking Red and Yellow Alternatively Compass calibration required © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    4. Compass calibration failure. Restart the battery if compass calibration failed. Connect to DJI Assistant 2 to ensure the channel mapping of the flight mode switch is correct. Connect to DJI Assistant 2 to ensure the compass Mod value is normal.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    Modes Point of Interest (POI) Waypoints DJI aerial platforms (e.g. S900, S1000, S1000+) DJI gimbal systems (e.g. Zenmuse X3 / X5 / X5R/ XT /Z15 A7 / GH4 / 5D Ⅲ / BMPCC) Supported DJI Equipment DJI Intelligent Landing Gear...
  • Page 37 Expansion Ports F5-F8 ports for I/O* *Coming soon. Electrical & Mechanical A3: 5 W Rated Power A3 Pro: 10 W A3: 8 W Rated Peak Power A3 Pro: 16 W Input Voltage Range 10.5 – 52 V AD: ±8 kV Static Electricity CD: ±4 kV...
  • Page 38 Vertical: ± 0.5 m Hovering Accuracy (In P-Mode) Horizontal: ± 1.5 m Max Wind Resistance 10 m/s Max Yaw Angular Velocity 150°/s Max Pitch Angle 35° Max Ascent Velocity 5 m/s Max Descent Velocity 4 m/s © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 39: 2016 Dji. All Rights Reserved

    DJI Support http://www.dji.com/support This content is subject to change. Download the latest version from http://www.dji.com/product/a3 If you have any questions about this document, please contact DJI by sending a message to DocSupport@dji.com. © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

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