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Page 2: Using This Manual
Download the DJI Pilot app Download and install the DJI Pilot app before use. Scan the QR code or visit “http://m.dji.net/djipilot” to download the app. For the best experience, use mobile device with Android V 4.1.2 or above. Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
Page 3: Warnings
Disconnect the battery and remove the camera during transportation to avoid damage or injury. (10) Only use compatible DJI parts. If you encounter any problems or if you have any questions, please contact your local DJI authorized dealer or DJI Support. DJI Support Website: www.dji.com/support...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Attaching Propellers .........................................28 Propeller Safety ........................................28 Installation ...........................................28 Mounting the Gimbal (Optional) ..................................30 Using the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery ................................34 Introduction ........................................34 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions ..............................34 Using the Battery ......................................35 Using the Remote Controller ....................................39 Remote Controller Profile ..................................
Page 5 Auto Take-off and Auto Landing................................67 Starting/Stopping the Motors ................................... 67 Flight Test .......................................... 68 Appendix ............................................69 Specifications ........................................69 Aircraft Status Indicator Description ..............................72 DJI ZENMUSE X3 Gimbal with Camera ..............................73 Compliance Information ....................................78 ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 6: Profile
A low latency HD video downlink is powered by an enhanced version of the DJI Lightbridge system. When used together with the DJI ZENMUSE X3 camera and gimbal, users can control the camera and gimbal via the buttons and dials on the remote controller. A 4500 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery employs new battery cells and a battery management system.
Page 7: In The Box
Center Frame With Battery Compartment Frame Arm With Landing Gear Quick-Release Propellers (Pair) Remote Controller Mobile Device Holder Intelligent Flight Model: TB47D Battery To charge the remote controller Battery Charger battery and Intelligent Flight Battery ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 8 Arm Blocks Block 3 x4 Expansion Side Plate x4, Lower Plate x2 (Set) XT30-XT60 Cable Mounting Plate for Gimbal To connect the mounting plate for Damper gimbal and the upper plate of the center frame ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 9 Compartment Battery TB47D Intelligent Flight Battery TB48D Intelligent Flight Battery Expansion Bay Side Plate x2, Lower Plate x1, Screw (M2.5x5) x4 Guidance Connector (with dampers) x10, Screws (M2x5) System x30, Screws (M2x4.2) x30 Connector Kit ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 10 Tools Required Tools Phillips Screwdriver Mounting screws. Thread Locker Securing screws. Nylon Cable Tie Binding devices and wires. Scissors Cutting Pliers/Dykes ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 11: Checking Frame Arms (With The Landing Gear)
2. Remove the eight screws (M2.5x8) on the expansion bars on the upper plate of the center frame, and then remove the expansion bars and the upper plate. 3. Remove the four screws (M2.5x5) on the battery compartment and then remove it. ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 12 4. Check the center frame. Ensure that parts such as the flight controller, the ESCs, etc. are in good condition, and that the ports two ends of each cable connected to have the marks of the same color. Flight Controller Aircraft Status Indicator (on the upper plate of the frame arm) ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 13: Mounting Frame Arms
Mount block 1 into the slot at mounting position B. Choose block 2 or 3 according to your needs, and then mount it into the slot at mounting position A. Ensure that the arm ring fits perfectly into the side of the block. Insert four M2.5x5 screws and tighten. ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 14 LED Port Motor Cables Color Marks 6. Plug each antenna into the corresponding port on back of the flight controller. Note the sequential antenna ports shown below. Antenna Ports on back of the flight controller ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 15 8. Double check all frame arms. Arms M1 and M2 are the forward facing (nose), arms M3 and M4 are the tail. Seen from the top, motors on arms M1, M3 rotate counter clockwise while those on arms M2, M4 rotate clockwise. ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 16: Mounting The Battery Compartment And Wiring
2. Replace the upper plate of the center frame and tighten the 16 screws (M2.5x5). Then replace the expansion bars and tighten the 8 screws (M2.5x8). If using DJI ZENMUSE X3 Gimbal with Camera, replace the upper plate after mounting the gimbal and wiring. Refer to Mounting the Gimbal (P30) for more information on mounting and wiring.
Page 17 4. With the side that has metal terminals placed near the aircraft tail, tighten four screws (M2.5x5) to mount the battery compartment onto the expansion bars on the lower plate of the center frame. M2.5x5 The lower plate of the center frame Metal Terminals ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 18: Optional Mounting Position (On The Center Frame)
2. Replace the upper plate of the center frame and tighten the 16 screws (M2.5x5). Then replace the expansion bars and tighten the 8 screws (M2.5x8). If using DJI ZENMUSE X3 Gimbal and Camera, replace the upper plate after mounting the gimbal and wiring. Refer to Mounting the Gimbal (P30) for more information on mounting and wiring.
Page 19: Wiring
5. To adjust gravity of the aircraft on the fore-and-aft directions, adjust the position of the battery compartment relative to the expansion bars according to your needs. Wiring 1. Remove the screw on side of the battery compartment and then open the side panel. ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 20 Pull the cables through the slot between the side panel and the body of the battery compartment before plugging them in. Aircraft Status Indicator Cable Port (6-pin) CAN1 Port (5-pin) Port for the Flight Controller Signal Cable (6-pin) Port for the Flight Controller Power Cable (4-pin) ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 21 5. Pull the battery’s power cable through the hole on the side panel and then plug the cable into the XT60 port on the center frame. 6. Close the side panel of the battery compartment. Then re-tighten the screw. XT60 Port Power Cable of the Battery ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 22: Mounting Expansion Bays
Mounting Expansion Bays Users can extend the center frame of the M100 to mount other DJI modules and products if needed, such as Guidance, etc. The expansion bays could be mounted on or under the center frame or the battery compartment.
Page 24: Mounting The Gps Module
2. Mount a GPS module to the GPS mount with a strut. Ensure the arrow points toward the nose (M1, M2) and avoid catching your fingers in the bracket when folding for transportation. GPS Mount on the other side ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 25 Use glue to install the GPS strut. Ensure it is firm and stable before every flight. Use a strut of different length (80 mm, 120 mm, 160 mm) to mount the GPS module according to your needs. ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 26: Reserved Ports Description
The specifications of these four reserved ports are as shown below: 20 ～ 26.1 V Output Voltage Range Max. Persistent Output Current 10 A The total current of the one XT60 port and the three XT30 ports should not exceed 10 A. ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 27: Can Ports And Uart Ports
[1] GND [2] CANL [3] CANH [4] GND [5] VCC 7.4V UART Port (with a white dot beside pin 1): [1] UART TXD [2] UART RXD [3] GND [4] CANL [5] CANH [6] VCC 6 V ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 28: Attaching Propellers
Installation 1. Install the propellers with a white dot onto the motors with a gray screw, and install the propellers without a white dot onto the motors with a black screw. Gray Screw Black Screw ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 30: Mounting The Gimbal (Optional)
Mounting the Gimbal (Optional) The M100 is compatible with DJI ZENMUSE X3 gimbal and camera. Do NOT use other gimbals. Mounting the Gimbal Lock and Wiring 1. Remove the two screws (M3x8 self-tapping) for the aircraft status indicator and then remove the indicator gently to avoid cable damage.
Page 31 6. Replace the aircraft status indicator and tighten the two screws (M3x8 self-tapping). Do not over tighten to avoid damage to the screw holes. 7. Mount the gimbal mounting plate to the center frame using the four dampers. ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 32 9. Mount the gimbal lock to the mounting plate using the gimbal cable cover and four Phillips screws. Tighten the four screws (M2) to mount the Gimbal Lock to the mounting plate. Phillips Screws Gimbal Cable Cover Mounting Plate for Gimbal Gimbal Lock ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 33 The quick-release mount of the DJI ZENMUSE X3 gimbal with camera allows you to mount and remove the camera with ease. Follow the instructions below: Mounting the Gimbal and Camera: 1. Remove Gimbal Cover. 2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right when facing the nose of the aircraft). Insert the gimbal by aligning the white mark on the Gimbal.
Page 34: Using The Dji Intelligent Flight Battery
It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%.It is normal to feel moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging.
Page 35: Using The Battery
3. If the DJI Pilot app displays the “Critical Low Battery Level Warning” when flying in low temperature environments, stop flying and land the aircraft immediately. You will still be able to control the aircraft’s movement when this warning is triggered.
Page 36 50%~60% 40%~50% 30%~40% 20%~30% below 20% When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used For more information about the battery, launch DJI Pilot app and check the information under the battery tab. ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 37 Over charge detected LED3 blinks three times per second Over-voltage charger detected Charging temperature is too low LED4 blinks twice per second (<0°C) Charging temperature is too LED4 blinks three times per second high (>40°C) ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 38 Slow: Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the M100’s Battery Compartment and power it on. Leave it on until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery level.
Page 39: Using The Remote Controller
The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The current battery level is displayed by LEDs on the front panel of the remote controller. (A DJI ZENMUSE X3 Gimbal with Camera is required when using the gimbal and camera functions) Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations.
Page 40 2. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. 3. Plug one end of the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller. ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 41: Remote Controller Diagram
Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status. [6] Battery Level LEDs Displays the current battery level. [7] Status LED Displays the power status. [8] Power Button Used to power on or power off the remote controller. ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 42 Connect an HD compatible monitor to this port to get a live HD video preview of what the camera sees. [17] CAN Bus Port Reserved for future use. [18] USB Port Connect to mobile device to access all of the DJI Pilot app controls and features. ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 43: Remote Controller Operations
[19] GPS Module Used to pinpoint the location of the remote controller. [20] Back Left Button Customizable button in DJI Pilot app. [21] Power Port Connect to a power source to charge the remote controller’s internal battery. [22] Back Right Button Customizable button in DJI Pilot app.
Page 44 This section explains how to use the various features of the remote controller. The Remote Controller is set to Mode 2 by default. Stick Neutral/ mid point: Control sticks of the Remote Controller are placed at the central position. Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the central position. ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 45 Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point downwards. The camera will remain in its current position when dial is static. ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 46 “Basic Page” under the Using the Matrix PC Assistant (P53). The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the DJI Pilot app, enter the "Camera" page, tap "MODE", and then activate "Multiple Flight Mode".
Page 47: Remote Controller Status Led
The remote controller is not connected with the aircraft. — Solid Green chime The remote controller is connected with the aircraft. Slow Blinking Red D-D-D..Remote controller error. Red and Green/ Red and None HD Downlink is disrupted. Yellow Alternate Blinks ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 48: Linking The Remote Controller
The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new remote controller for the first time. 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.
Page 49: 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 50: Return To Home (Rth) And Dynamic Home Point
Using the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to “RTH button” on P46 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 51 10 seconds. Remote controller will sound an alarm. The DJI Pilot app screen will Critical aircraft Aircraft status The aircraft will begin to flash red and aircraft starts to...
Page 52: Dynamic Home Point
Aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore it is important to set a reasonable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter “Camera” view and select “MODE” to set the Failsafe altitude. Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the throttle stick during the Failsafe.
Page 53: Using The Matrix Pc Assistant
Micro-USB cable. Do NOT disconnect until configuration is finished. 4. Run the Assistant. Register a DJI account and login, or login with your registered account. Wait for the M100 to connect. Watch the indicators on the bottom of the screen. When connected, the Computer Connection status...
Page 54 Maintain the connection between the aircraft and the computer. Click this button and the computer will read the flight logs from the aircraft. Send the data to DJI Support if you have any questions. Restart the Intelligent Flight Battery in the aircraft to use the Assistant again.
Page 55 The firmware version and the Assistant software version should be the same when using the software to configure the M100, otherwise the software will not work. It is recommended to keep the firmware version and Assistant Software version up to date to avoid this issue. ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 56: Using The Sdk
). The SDK app itself should review and handle the activation result. The ID of the SDK app and the SN of the aircraft will be uploaded to DJI server for recording. Other data will not be uploaded. ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 57: Dji Pilot App
DJI Pilot App Use this app to control the gimbal, camera and other features of your flight system. (A DJI ZENMUSE X3 Gimbal with Camera is required when using gimbal and camera functions.) The app also comes with Map, Store a User Center, for configuring your aircraft and sharing your content with friends.
Page 58 : Tap this button to take a single photo. Record : Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which has the same function. ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 59 : Tap this button to reset the current home point. You may choose to set the aircraft take-off location, the remote controller’s current position, or the aircraft’s current position as the Home Point. [13] Return to Home (RTH) : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest home point. ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 60: Map
Download user manual, view online videos. Also you can use the flight simulator to practice your flight skills. User Center You can sync the picture and videos to the mobile device, view the flight records and check your DJI account status in the User Center. Use the DJI registered account to login to the User Center.
Page 61: Flight
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 M100 will fly in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these settings. The tables below show the details of these limits.
Page 62 The flight altitude is limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile. (4) When the aircraft is within 320 feet (100 meters) of the No-Fly Zones, a warning message will appear in the DJI Pilot app.
Page 63 The value of R varies depending on the definition of the Restricted Area. (3) A “warning zone” has been set around each Restricted Area. When the aircraft is within 0.6 miles (1 km) of this zone, a warning message will appear in the DJI Pilot app. GPS Signal Strong...
Page 64: Preflight Checklist
2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 3. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 4. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft. Flight Status Indicator The M100 comes with the Front LED, Rear LED and Aircraft Status Indicator. The positions of these LEDs are shown in the figure below: ©2015 DJI.
Page 65: Calibrating The Compass
IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for optimum performance. ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 66 2. Hold and rotate the aircraft horizontally 360 degrees, and the Aircraft Status Indicator will display a solid green light. 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 show solid red. ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 67: Auto Take-Off And Auto Landing
If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your aircraft to a different location to carry out compass calibration. Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch DJI Pilot App, follow the on-screen instruction to calibrate the compass.
Page 68: Flight Test
2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device, then the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Launch the DJI Pilot App and enter the Camera page. 4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is safe to fly now. If it flashes yellow, it means Home Point is not recorded, and you should not take off.
Page 69: Appendix
1 kg: 13 min No payload: 28 min, with payload of 500 g: 20 Hovering Time (with TB48D battery) min, with payload of 1 kg: 16 min No payload: 33 min Hovering Time (with two TB47D batteries) ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 70 5.725~5.825 GHz; 2.400~2.483 GHz Transmitting Distance 2 km (Outdoor and Unobstructed) Video Output Port USB, Mini-HDMI Power Supply Built-in battery Charging DJI charger Mobile Device Holder Tablet or Smart Phone Output Power Operating Temperature Range -10 to 40°C ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 71 Less than 3 months: -20 to 45°C Storage Temperature Range More than 3 months: 22 to 28°C Charging Temperature Range 0 to 40°C Max Charging Power 180 W Battery (Optional) Name Intelligent Flight Battery Model TB48D Capacity 5700 mAh ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 72: Aircraft Status Indicator Description
Remote Controller Signal Lost Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning Fast Red Flashing Critical Low Battery Warning Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error — Solid Red Critical Error Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 73: Dji Zenmuse X3 Gimbal With Camera
Camera Operation Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot the images or the videos through the DJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to “Controlling Camera” P44. ND Filter Attach an ND filter to the front of the camera to reduce over-exposure and “jello”...
Page 74 Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to control the pan movement of the gimbal: 1. Power on the aircraft and remote control, launch DJI Pilot app and enter “Camera” page. 2. Tap “RC Control Settings” icon and select either C1 or C2 customizable button as the gimbal pitch/yaw switching button.
Page 75 Three 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 76 Station: 750 mA; Motion: 900 mA Angular Vibration Range ±0.03° Mounting Detachable Pitch: -90° to +30° Controllable Range Pan: ±320°ã Pitch: -125°ã to +45°ã Mechanical Range Pan: ±320° Pitch: 120°/s Max Controllable Speed Pan: 180°/s ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 77 60 Mbps FAT32/exFAT Supported File Formats Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) Micro SD Supported SD Card Types Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required. Operating Temperature Range 0ã to 40°ãC ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 78: Compliance Information
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Page 79 KCC Warning Message “해당무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없습니다.” “해당 무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음” NCC Warning Message 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 ©2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

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