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2017.08
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  • Page 1 User Manual V1.4 2017.08...

  • 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 N3 correctly by referring to the User Manual and using the DJI Assistant 2.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preparation Start the Installation N3 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 LED Indicators...

  • Page 4: Product Profile

    System Components How the System Works The flight controller is the core module of the N3 fight control system, which utilizes the IMU, barometer, GNSS and compass to realize accurate attitude control and high-precision positioning for the aircraft. Multiple interfaces for SDK development and DJI devices, such as the Zenmuse Z15 gimbals, are also provided.
  • 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 N3 has direct access to features in the DJI GO app such as Intelligent Flight Modes.
  • Page 6 Indicates the status of the GNSS- Compass Module. 3. Extended CAN1 Port Dedicated DJI CAN-Bus port. Communicates with a DJI device. PMU Module Supported the LiPo batteries. with built-in PMU providing power for the whole Flight Control System and low voltage protection function.

  • Page 7: Installation

    The LED Module has an integrated LED Indicator and Micro USB port. A. The LED is mainly for flight control system status indication during flight (e.g. Flight Mode). B. In addition, there is a Micro USB port for firmware upgrades via DJI Assistant 2. 1. Flight Status Indicator Indicates the status of the flight control system.

  • Page 8: Preparation

    Ensure you have a suitable airframe, remote controller system, ESCs and battery to use with the N3. You can also prepare optional equipment, e.g. DJI Intelligent Landing Gear, DJI Zenmuse Z15 series gimbals, Below is a list of compatible equipment.
  • Page 9 DJI Assistant 2. DJI Lightbridge 2 DJI Lightbridge 2 lets you use DJI GO to configure the flight control system parameters and utilize Intelligent Flight Modes. DR16 The DR16 receiver does not support the Point of Interest (POI) and Waypoint flight modes in DJI GO app.
  • 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

    N3 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. For safety reasons, do not use the power battery for power supply or remove the propellers from the motors before connecting to the Assistant Software.he Windows...
  • Page 12 GNSS-Compass bracket. Try to keep it parallel to the aircraft. Usage Requirements 1. The DJI logo should be facing the sky, with the orientation arrow pointing directly to the nose direction; otherwise you may experience take off failure. 2. Fly the aircraft in an open space without buildings or trees; otherwise the GPS satellite number may be affected.
  • Page 13 LED module onto the aircraft. Mounting the PUM Module Mount the PMU module to an unobstructed position on the bottom of the aircraft’s upper plate for heat dissipation. © 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 14 Connecting to a Receiver Select the RF port or the S-Bus port for different types of receivers. DJI Lightbridge 2 Connect the DJI Lightbridge 2 receiver DBUS port to the Flight Controller RF Port with N3 RF Cable. RF Cable ©...
  • Page 15 1. Connect the M1-M6 ports on the bottom board of the S900 to the M1-M6 ports on the Flight Controller in order. 2. The iESC port can connect to the DJI Smart ESC Communication Cable if using the DJI Intelligent ESC.
  • Page 16 PMU stability. Connect to Other DJI Devices The N3 and N3 Pro are compatible with almost all DJI devices. Connect these optional devices to the flight controller to achieve more functions It is required to supply power for other devices as the F channel not supply power..
  • Page 17 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 18 2 Connect the Micro USB port on the LED module to a PC via a Micro USB cable. 3 Run DJI Assistant 2. Note that you may be asked to register for first time use. 4 Follow the prompts to upgrade the firmware to the latest version*.

  • Page 19: N3 Functions

    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 is solid red. © 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 20: Flight Functions

    N3 User Manual 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. If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration, move your aircraft to a different location to carry out compass calibration.
  • Page 21 N3 User Manual P-OPTI mode is only available when a DJI Vision Positioning System is used. Once the GNSS signal is recovered, or the Vision Positioning System available, the Flight Control System can re-enter P-GPS mode or P-OPTI mode. M mode (Manual) should be enabled and set in DJI Assistant.
  • Page 22 2. Toggle the Intelligent Flight Modes Switch from the Off position to the Home Lock position for more than three times to record the Home Point (Note: the Intelligent Flight Modes Switch should stop at 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 For hexa-rotor and quad-rotor, the N3 flight control system can control the aircraft’s attitude when one motor fails: 1. During flight, the aircraft with N3 flight control system is attitude controllable when one motor output fails 2. The motor will not start before take-off. (DJI Intelligent ESCs are required for communication.) Select Course Lock or Home Lock mode to fly the aircraft to a safe area to land when the aircraft is far away, or the attitude can’t be recognized.

  • Page 25: Flight Limits And Flight Restriction Areas

    No Fly Zones. When operating in P Mode, height, distance limits and No Fly Zones work together to manage flight. 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 GNSS Level does not reach 3-level (or above) during flight.
  • Page 26 GNSS 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

    Beginner Mode The N3 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 Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when these warnings are shown. DJI GO will advise users to return the aircraft to the Home Point when the low voltage warning is triggered. Aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a 10-second countdown.
  • Page 31 Consistent with record: Aircraft nose orientation of every waypoint are pre-recorded. And the aircraft nose will automatically change to the recorded orientation during flight. Consistent with record: Aircraft nose orientation keep the same as the route direction. The aircraft nose will automatically change during flight. © 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 32: Triple Modular Redundancy

    If the detected voltage 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.

  • 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

    P-ATTI or ATTI mode VPS working, no GNSS ×2 Blinking Green Quickly Twice Blinking Purple Twice Manual mode Switching devices (IMU or GNSS modules) Blinking Blue Rapidly for 1.5 seconds for the modular redundancy system Home Point/POI/Course Orientation is set Blinking Green Rapidly for 1.5 seconds successfully Blinking Yellow (Alternates with other Intelligent Flight Modes flight mode patterns) Blinking Yellow Rapidly Remote controller signal lost Blinking Red Slowly Low voltage warning Blinking Red Rapidly Critically low voltage 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 DJI iOSD Mark II, DJI iOSD mini *Course Lock and Home Lock work without the DJI Lightbridge 2.
  • Page 37 Flight Controller: 58.1 mm × 39 mm × 17.05 mm GNSS-Compass: 50 mm (diameter) × 12.2 mm Dimensions LED Module: 25 mm × 25 mm × 6.3 mm PMU: 40 mm × 28.5 mm × 11.2 mm © 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 38 Hovering Accuracy (In P-Mode) Horizontal: ± 1.5 m Max Wind Resistance 10 m/s Max Yaw Angular Velocity 150°/s Max Pitch Angle 45 (Default 35°) Max Ascent Velocity 5 m/s Max Descent Velocity 4 m/s © 2016 DJI All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 40 DJI Support http://www.dji.com/support This content is subject to change. Download the latest version from http://www.dji.com/product/n3 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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