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Guide to the Phantom 2 Vision & Vision+
What to Do & Not to Do First ..................................................................................................... 2
What to do After any Software/Firmware Update OR After a Crash. ...................................... 4
Good to Know before you Go .................................................................................................... 5
Starting/Stopping the Motors .................................................................................................... 6
DJI Vision Camera & Radar Function........................................................................................ 7
Know your S1/S2 switches ........................................................................................................ 8
Flight Environment Requirements .......................................................................................... 10
Pre-Flight Checklist/Tips & Tricks/Notes................................................................................ 11
Inspection ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Power UP ............................................................................................................................................ 11
DJI Vision Apps.................................................................................................................................. 12
Ready to Fly........................................................................................................................................ 13
Always be prepared for the Worst.................................................................................................... 14
A- Lost Orientation and/or Location...............................................................................................................14
B- Lost Video/Telemetry Feeds.......................................................................................................................14
C- Baby, Come Back ........................................................................................................................................15
D- Failsafe (RTH) ..............................................................................................................................................16
E- GPS Lost.......................................................................................................................................................17
F- Flyaway .........................................................................................................................................................18
G- Vortex Ring State (VRS)..............................................................................................................................18
H- Low Battery ..................................................................................................................................................19
Landing ............................................................................................................................................... 20
Side Notes .......................................................................................................................................... 21
Led Status (Phantom, RC & Extender).................................................................................... 23
Battery Status (RC & Extender & Smart) ................................................................................ 26
Compass Calibration ................................................................................................................ 28
Take Good Care of your Compass .......................................................................................... 29
How to avoid Flyaway............................................................................................................... 30
Recovering from a Flyaway ..................................................................................................... 31
Naza-M and IOC: Why and How ............................................................................................... 32
Failsafe ...................................................................................................................................... 35
Flight Limits .............................................................................................................................. 40
Ground Station.......................................................................................................................... 41
Preventative Maintenance Checklist ....................................................................................... 45
Lipo Battery - Safety Advisory Notice .................................................................................... 46
Phantom and RC Assistant...................................................................................................... 47
Camera update.......................................................................................................................... 49
V. Dec-04-2014 - By Fantomas
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Guide to the Phantom 2 Vision & Vision+ V. Dec-04-2014 – By Fantomas What to Do & Not to Do First ..................... 2 What to do After any Software/Firmware Update OR After a Crash........4 Good to Know before you Go ....................5 Starting/Stopping the Motors .................... -
Page 2: What To Do & Not To Do First
Zero to Airborne: 1st time DJI Phantom Pilot Tutorial <- A very practical field guide for new pilots! DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus Review | with Calibration, Footage and Ground Station Demo How to Use DJI Phantom Vision + Plus Assistant Software. Calibration, Setup, Change to Naza-M Switches &... - Page 3 You are now ready, but please allow yourself some flight training before attempting more advanced or adventurous flight maneuvers. Start out in a wide open field, far from trees, buildings and power lines. Run through the DJI Pilot Training Guide and get all of the techniques down. The important part here is to learn what the sticks will do in every flying directions.
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Page 4: What To Do After Any Software/Firmware Update Or After A Crash
What to do After any Software/Firmware Update OR After a Crash. Don’t forget to ALWAYS Remove the Propellers/Gimbal Clamp and Camera Lens Cap when using the assistants. For obvious reason, make sure all your batteries are fully charged before doing any firmware update. 1- Start Phantom RC Assistant Software: - Turn On Remote Control &... -
Page 5: Good To Know Before You Go
This occurs on one particular wireless frequency – 5.8Ghz. Most other multirotors use 2.4Ghz, but DJI uses the 5.8Ghz so that it won’t interfere with the second video/telemetry channel – which is what your smart phone and the DJI repeater use! 2. -
Page 6: Starting/Stopping The Motors
Starting/Stopping the Motors Need to Know: You DO NOT have to worry about pulling the throttle all the way down for more than 3 sec while in the Air (not recommended anyway because of VRS, more on that later): so NO, it won’t shut down the motors if you do it while flying. -
Page 7: Dji Vision Camera & Radar Function
DJI Vision Camera & Radar Function The Radar Function is VERY useful to track down where your Phantom is heading or its relative location. Page 7... -
Page 8: Know Your S1/S2 Switches
Know your S1/S2 switches ( Naza-M/IOC only) The following only applies if you have switched your Phantom to Naza-M, activate IOC (Intelligent Orientation Control and have S1 bottom position set to FAILSAFE and NOT Manual. See the “Naza-M and IOC: Why and How” section for more info. - Page 9 Dynamic Home Point (see below). Be sure to check the IOC section for more info. News to Know: With the latest DJI updates, it is now possible to activate a Dynamic Home Point function. When using a GPS-enabled mobile device and activate the Dynamic Home Point from the VISION app, the Home Point will automatically be reset to the location of the device every 2 seconds during flight.
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Page 10: Flight Environment Requirements
- Do not fly inside your house/office/store unless you really want to trash it. Why? Just have a quick look a the “Failsafe” section then measure the height of your ceiling. But if you really need to fly inside, watch this: Flying your DJI Phantom inside? Some things to consider... Note wind direction weather conditions (actual and forecast). -
Page 11: Pre-Flight Checklist/Tips & Tricks/Notes
- Note: Some Android devices do not allow for both a Wi-Fi connection and a mobile data connection at the same time. When trying to connect to the Phantom 2 Vision+ Wi-Fi network, most devices will check whether an Internet connection has a certain Wi-Fi setting enabled, e.g. -
Page 12: Dji Vision Apps
DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Gimbal repair or this Phantom 2 Vision Plus camera repair and solution. - Check camera LED indicator. Should be solid green. - Calibrate the Compass of Phantom whenever in new area, after update or after a few flights. Be sure to read the “Compass Calibration”... -
Page 13: Ready To Fly
- Watch the Rear Led. Should be slowly flashing green(6+ sat). Otherwise check Led Status in the following section. Make sure the number of satellites on the DJI Vision camera screen is always 6+. - Always keep an eye on your batteries status (Smart & Extender). You don’t want to get caught with low battery while being far away! (Check the “Battery Status”... -
Page 14: Always Be Prepared For The Worst
If you know your surrounding very well (near, far and from an "Up in the air, point of view), you might be able to approximate where your aircraft is located or where it is heading just by looking at what’s displayed on your DJI Vision Apps Camera screen. -
Page 15: C- Baby, Come Back
How to regain orientation without IOC - bring your DJI Phantom back! Since Course Lock (CL) is dependant on Compass only to work and Home Lock (HL) is dependant on GPS&Compass to work correctly, the next options depend on whether you still have GPS signal or not. -
Page 16: D- Failsafe (Rth)
3- Flip the S1 down to FAILSAFE (Just turning off the Remote Control will accomplish the same thing), the Phantom will simply land straight down. In which case, you might need to use DJI Vision “Find my Phantom” function to try locating it or check out the “Recovering from a Flyaway” section. More details on Failsafe in the next section. -
Page 17: E- Gps Lost
OR you see the Rear Led suddenly slowly flashing Yellow. First thing to do is check the number of satellites on the DJI Vision Camera screen (top right corner). If there are less than 6 sat, you've lost GPS and are now flying in ATTI mode (Note: you won’t get any warning from the DJI Vision App). -
Page 18: F- Flyaway
GPS mode. If the Phantom is out of sight and you are unable to use FPV (DJI Vision Camera feeds has stopped) you won't be able to fly it in ATTI mode (you’ll be blind as a bat), go to step 2. -
Page 19: H- Low Battery
10m and descending automatically (for example in failsafe mode). The maximum speed of descent remains 2m/s in other flight conditions (DJI way to try minimizing VRS). If you are way up in the air, you might find this painfully(read stressfully) slow... So plan ahead. Remember to always keep an eye on your battery status versus your current aircraft location. -
Page 20: Landing
Landing (What? You are still in the air…You’re Goodddd) Need to Know: Pay particular attention to the Vortex Ring State (VRS) while descending (discussed earlier). - To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle gently to descend. To minimize flip over (especially if it’s windy), try to avoid unnecessary Forward, Backward and Lateral movement when landing. -
Page 21: Side Notes
Led 1 and 2 will turn On if you press the power button once). For more detail about LiPo (Lithium Polymer) battery care, search the Net or have a look at DJI "Smart" Lipo battery - Intro, Pros & Cons, Safety and Storage tips RC LiPo Battery Storage... - Page 22 Gimbal ribbon cable protector for DJI Vision+) Inertia Guard Camera Cable Top & Bottom Guard For DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus - If you’re looking for a nice tracking device, have a look at the Marco Polo Tracking System RC Model Tracking.
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Page 23: Led Status (Phantom, Rc & Extender)
Led Status (Phantom, RC & Extender) Phantom Front/Rear Led Page 23... - Page 24 Remote Control Power Indicator Range Extender Page 24...
- Page 25 Phantom/Naza-M (NAZA mode LED light signals - what's the difference?) If the Warm Up waiting is longer that 2 minutes (Green/Yellow Flashing), power off for 10 minutes, cold start, and then connect the assistant software, Enter the “Tools” -> IMU calibration, carry out the Advanced calibration. Page 25...
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Page 26: Battery Status (Rc & Extender & Smart)
Battery Status (RC & Extender & Smart) Remote Control (old/new) Range Extender Smart Battery Page 26... - Page 27 Page 27...
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Page 28: Compass Calibration
- DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects (cars, buildings, fences, buried pipes & cables, etc). Note: Compass Calibration can now also be initiated from DJI Vision - Settings page instead of using the S1 Switch. Here are some interesting videos to watch and learn from:... -
Page 29: Take Good Care Of Your Compass
Take Good Care of your Compass According to DJI one possible cause of a fly-away is a conflict between Compass & GPS data as a result of an improper compass calibration. It's been theorized that the conflict generates an error which accumulates until the Autopilot attempts to reorient and/or reposition the aircraft towards the erroneous "correct direction"... -
Page 30: How To Avoid Flyaway
2. Set Home Point Before you take off, be patient and allow the DJI Phantom to find and mark its home point. It needs time to identify satellites in the sky to pinpoints its location. Don’t just plug in the battery and take off. Let it sit on the ground – up to 2 minutes and make sure you see blinking green light for at least 10 to 15 seconds. -
Page 31: Recovering From A Flyaway
2) If you didn't have visual range but had a Wi-Fi connection, refer to the last known position using either the “Radar Screen” or “Find my Phantom” within the DJI app and go to that location as a starting point for your search. -
Page 32: Naza-M And Ioc: Why And How
The Phantom 2 Vision is a fine machine. But the documentation can be sparse in places, and hard to track down. Consequently there is a feature of the machine which you may never have heard about, but which gives you so many more flying options;... - Page 33 The middle position is less obviously useful. It’s called Course Lock and when it is enabled, the Phantom will respond to the sticks as if it is aligned in the direction it was facing at time of take off. So if your Phantom was facing East when you took off and is now pointing North, pushing the right stick forward will send it north.
- Page 34 Make sure you have selected Failsafe; which triggers the Return to Home mode. Another option is Manual, which removes all the limits of the flight system and allows advanced pilots to perform rolls and other aerobatics, and pilots like me to convert my Phantom to a pile of plastic in a couple of seconds. Unless you’re a very experienced flyer, you probably don’t want to try Manual mode.
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Page 35: Failsafe
S1 to the top position for "GPS" mode. Need to know: With the latest DJI’s update, we now have the ability to change the default Return to Home(RTH) altitude (20m/66ft) using the VISION app or the Assistant software. - Page 36 This was taken from the Naza-M Guide. It gives a more detailed description of Failsafe Page 36...
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Page 37: Ioc Flight - Course Lock & Home Lock
IOC Flight - Course Lock & Home Lock Page 37... - Page 38 Page 38...
- Page 39 Failsafe is triggered; just change your RTH altitude. News to Know: With the latest DJI updates, it is now possible to activate a Dynamic Home Point function. When using a GPS-enabled mobile device and activate the Dynamic Home Point from the VISION app, the Home Point will automatically be reset to the location of the device every 2 seconds during flight.
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Page 40: Flight Limits
Flight Limits (Check User Guide for more info) Page 40... -
Page 41: Ground Station
Ground Station You must have the latest Firmware & DJI Vision apps AND have the Ground Station Enabled in Settings to be able to use it. Page 41... - Page 42 Page 42...
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- Page 44 GS screen and click GO again, it will go back to the first waypoint). - If DJI Vision App is closed when the aircraft is executing a flight mission, the aircraft will continue with the remaining flight mission.
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Page 45: Preventative Maintenance Checklist
- Turn motors shafts with your fingers and verify they are smooth without excessive play or binding (missing E clip? Loose bell housing screw? Bad bearings?). - Check batteries for number of cycles and discharge per DJI recommendations if required (Number of cycles can be found in Vision Assistant): - Charge and discharge the battery completely once every 20 charge/discharge cycles. -
Page 46: Lipo Battery - Safety Advisory Notice
Lipo Battery – Safety Advisory Notice Be very careful with your LiPo battery and make sure you follow this Safety Advisory Notice. The LiPo is an extremely hazardous battery if mishandled. Not convinced? Watch this: World's Most Dangerous Battery! and this LiPo on fire in a Cashbox. -
Page 47: Phantom And Rc Assistant
Phantom and RC Assistant - ALWAYS Remove the Propellers/Gimbal Clamp and Camera Lens Cap when using the assistants. - For obvious reason, make sure all your batteries are fully charged before doing any firmware update. - When Using Vision+ Assistant, make sure RC/Extender are ON and USB is connected to the Phantom(ON). - For RC Assistant: Only the RC/Extender need to be ON and connected using USB. - Page 48 Page 48...
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Page 49: Camera Update
Using the DJI Phantom 2 Vision Assistant, check the current firmware version of your FC200 Camera. Then, check if there’s a new firmware update for the Phantom 2 Vision FC200 Camera on DJI web site. If a firmware update is needed, then follow the instructions below to update your firmware.
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