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Page 1 PHANTOM 4 User V1.0 Manual 2015.12 ...
Page 2: Legends
Tips eference Befor re Flight Read the follow documents before using your P Phantom 4 for the fi irst time. 1. Discla aimer 2. Phant tom 4 Quick Start Guide 3. Phant tom 4 User Manua 4.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Using this manual Legends Before Flight Watch the video tutorials Download the DJI Pilot app Product Profile Introduction Feature Highlights Assemble the Aircraft Aircraft Diagram Remote Controller Diagram Aircraft Flight Controller Flight Mode Flight Status Indicator Return to Home (RTH)
Page 4 Flight Environment Requirements Flight Limits and Flight Restriction Area Preflight Checklist Calibrating the Compass Auto Take-off and Auto Landing Flight Test Starting/Stopping the Motors Troubleshooting (FAQ) Appendix Specifications Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) FCC Compliance © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 5 Product Profile This chapter introduces the Phantom 4 / HD and shows you how to assemble the aircraft and explains the components on the aircraft and remote controllers. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 6: Product Profile Introduction
Introduction The Phantom 4 is a brand new quadcopter capable of capturing HD video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built-in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability and weight efficiency while minimizing space. When no GPS signal is available, Vision Positioning technology provides hovering precision.
Page 8: Aircraft Diagram
[3] Co ontrol Stick ontrols aircraft orie entation. [4] Re eturn Home (RTH) ) Button ress and hold th he button to init tiate Return to Hom me (RTH). © 15 DJI. All Rights Reserve...
Page 9 [16] USB Port [14] Gim mbal Dial Connect to mobi ile device to acce ess all of the DJI Pilot app con ntrols and features e this dial to contr rol the tilt of the gi mbal. ...
Page 11: Flight Controller
Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the flight mode of the aircraft, refer to the “Flight Mode Switch” on P24 for more information. Flight Status Indicator The Phantom 4 comes with the Front LED, Rear LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of these LEDs are shown in the figure below: Aircraft...
Page 12: Return To Home (Rth)
Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to “RTH button” on P28 for more information) or the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app when GPS is available to enables smart RTH. The aircraft return to the latest recorded Home Point, you may control the aircraft's orientation to avoid collision during the Smart RTH.
Page 13: Low Battery Rth
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 these warnings are shown.
Page 15: Vision Positioning System
Dynamic H Home Point: 1. Conne ect to the mobile dev vice and launch the DJI Pilot app and g go to the “Camera” page. 2. Tap“ ”and select“ ”, to reset the remote co ontroller’s coordinat...
Page 16: Flight Recorder
Attaching and Detaching the Propellers Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 4. The grey or black nut on the propeller indicates the rotation direction of the propeller and where it should be attached. To attach the propellers properly, match the nut with the dots on the motors of your Phantom 4.
Page 17: Dji Intelligent Flight Battery
Battery has a capaci ity of 5350 mAh, v voltage of 15.2 V, and smart charge-d dis- charge functiona ality. It can only b be charged with a an appropriate DJ I approved charg ger. © 2015 DJI. All Rights R Reserved.
Page 18 Discharge thres holds can be set in the DJI Pilot ap 4. Balan nced Charging: A Automatically balan nces the voltage of each battery ce ell when charging 5.
Page 19 will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level. Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power off. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 20 10 to 5 . ℃ 3. Stop flying when DJI Pilot app displays “Low Battery Level Warning” in low temperature environment. 4. Place the battery indoors to warm up the battery before using it in the low temperature environment.
Page 21 5. Air cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature before storing it for an extended period. Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 4. Never insert or remove a battery when it is powered on. ...
Page 22 Leave it on until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery levels. Rapid : Fly the The Phantom 4 outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on.
Page 25: Remote Controller Profile
4. Repea at step 2 to power o ff the remote contro oller after finish usin ng it. Chargin ng Remote Contr roller Charge the remote contro oller via supplied charger. © 2015 DJI. All Rights R Reserved.
Page 26 Controll ling Aircraft This sec ction explains how w to use the variou us features of the remote controller. . The Remote Con ntrol is set to Mode 2 by default. © 015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ved.
Page 27 Push th he stick up to fly forw ward and down to fly backw ward. Phantom 4 w will hover in place i if the stick is cen ntered. Push the stick further aw...
Page 28 The aircraft will t hen return to the last recorded Home P Point. Press this bu utton again to can cel the RTH proce edure and regain the control of the aircraft. © 015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ved.
Page 30: Remote Controller Status Led
Follow these steps to link a new remote controller: 1. Power on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI Pilot app. 2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Enter “Camera” view and tap on and then tap “Linking Remote Controller” . Follow the prompt instruction to proceed.
Page 31: Remote Controller Compliance Version
Remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the same aircraft. Remote Controller Compliance Version The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 33: Camera And Gimbal
To store your photos and videos, plug in the micro-SD card into the slot shown below before powering on the Phantom 4. The Phantom 4 comes with a 16 GB micro-SD card and supports up to a 64 GB micro-SD card.
Page 34: Gimbal
Two Gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the Camera page of the DJI Pilot App. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details: ...
Page 35 If new ones are required, take the gimbal and press part [1] through the center hole of the Vibration Absorber the center hole of part [2]. Lock them together as shown in [3]. Mounting the Anti-drop Kit diagonally is recommended. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 37: Camera
The DJI Pilot app is a new mobile app designed specifically for the The Phantom 4. Use this app to control the gimbal, camera and other features of your flight system. The app also comes with Map, Store a User Center, for configuring your aircraft and sharing your content with friends.
Page 40 The mi icrophone icon adja a- cent to the cord button shows s that the DJI Pilo ot 1 app is recordin ng sounds from th he microphone on ur mobile device. Y...
Page 43 The Gimbal will lock to the movements of the aircraft to provide a First-Person- FPV Mode View flying experience. [17] Auto Takeoff/Landing : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. [18] Back : Tap to return to the main GUI. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 44: Map
User Center You can sync the picture and videos to the mobile device, view the flight records and check your DJI ac- count status in the User Center. Use the DJI registered account to login to the User Center.
Page 47: Flight Environment Requirements
Max Height & Radius Limits Max Height & Radius limit flying height and distance, and the user may change these settings in the DJI Pilot App. Once complete, your The Phantom 4 will fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these settings. The tables below show the details of these limits.
Page 48 Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas Restricted areas include airports worldwide. All restricted areas are listed on the DJI official website at http://www.dji.com/fly-safe/category-mc. Restricted areas are divided into category A and category B. Category A areas cover major international airport such as LAX and Heathrow, while category B areas includes smaller airports.
Page 49 (2) 0.6 miles (1 km) around the safety zone is a designated “no-fly zone”. (3) A “warning zone” has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 0.6 miles (1Km) of this zone, a warning will appear on the DJI Pilot App. ...
Page 50 5 seconds at which point it will switch back to red blinking. For safety reasons, please do not fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, city centers and other special areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 51: Preflight Checklist
2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 3. Micro-SD card has been inserted if necessary. 4. Gimbal is functioning as normal. 5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 6. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft. Calibrating the Compass ...
Page 52: Auto Take-Off And Auto Landing
1. When compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow. 2. When flying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last flight. 3. When the mechanical structure of the The Phantom 4 has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the compass.
Page 53: Flight Test
Stopping Motors There are two methods to stop the motors. Method 1: When the The Phantom 4 has landed, push the throttle down , then conduct CSC . Motors will stop immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after 3 sec- onds.
Page 54 1. Work through the checklist before each flight. 2. Select desired gimbal working mode in the DJI Pilot app. 3. Aim to shoot when flying in P mode only 4. Always fly in good weather, such as sunny or windless days.
Page 58: Specifications
) f/2.8, focurs at ∞ Single shoot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Still Photography Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 Modes bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias Time-lapse Video Recording FHD:1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60 Modes HD:1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 59 Intelligent Flight Battery ( PH3-5350 mAh-15.2 V ) Capacity 5350 mAh Voltage 15.2 V Battery Type LiPo 4S Energy 68 Wh Net Weight 365 g Operating -10°- 40° Temperature Max Charging Power 100 W © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 61: Intelligent Orientation Control (Ioc)
IOC allows users to lock the orientation of aircraft in different fashions. There are three working modes for IOC and you may select the desired IOC modes from the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works under F mode, and user must toggle the flight mode switch to Position 1 to activate IOC.
Page 62 Cet WN330A doit être installé et utiliséavec une distance minimale de 20cm entre leradiateur & votre corps. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
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