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  • Page 1 User Manual v1.0 2023.07...
  • Page 2 This document is copyrighted by DJI with all rights reserved. Unless otherwise authorized by DJI, you are not eligible to use or allow others to use the document or any part of the document by reproducing, transferring or selling the document. Users should only refer to this document and the content thereof as instructions to operate DJI UAV.
  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    Video Tutorials Go to the address below or scan the QR code to watch the DJI Air 3 tutorial videos, which demonstrate how to use the Air 3 safely.
  • Page 4: Download Dji Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series)

    DJI Air 3 User Manual Download DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) Download DJI ASSISTANT 2 (Consumer Drones Series) at https://www.dji.com/air-3/downloads. The operating temperature of this product is -10° to 40° C. It does not meet the standard operating temperature for military grade application (-55° to 125° C), which is required to endure greater environmental variability.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using this manual Legend Read Before the First Flight Video Tutorials Download the DJI Fly App Download DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) Product Profile Introduction Feature Highlights Using for the First Time Preparing the Aircraft Preparing the Remote Controller...
  • Page 6 DJI Air 3 User Manual Intelligent Flight Mode FocusTrack MasterShots QuickShots Hyperlapse Waypoint Flight Cruise Control Aircraft Flight Modes Aircraft Status Indicator Return to Home Smart RTH Straight Line RTH Low Battery RTH Failsafe RTH Landing Protection Precision Landing Vision Systems and Three-Dimensional Infrared Sensing System...
  • Page 7 DJI Air 3 User Manual Gimbal Operation Mode Camera Profile Storing and Exporting Photos and Videos QuickTransfer Usage Remote Controller DJI RC 2 Operation Remote Controller LEDs Remote Controller Alert Optimal Transmission Zone Linking the Remote Controller Operating the Touchscreen...
  • Page 8 DJI Air 3 User Manual Firmware Update Using DJI Fly Using DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) Post-Flight Checklist Maintenance Instructions Troubleshooting Procedures Risk and Warnings Disposal C1 Certification Aftersales Information ©    2023 DJI All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 9 Product Profile This section introduces DJI Air 3 and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller. © 2023 DJI All Rights Reserved.   ...
  • Page 10: Product Profile

    47 mph (75.6 kph) and a maximum flight time of 46 minutes. DJI Air 3 can work with both the DJI RC 2 and DJI RC-N2 remote controllers. Refer to the Remote Controller chapter for more information.
  • Page 11: Using For The First Time

    Power Adapter. Users can also use other USB Power Delivery chargers. The battery is activated when it begins charging. a. If connecting the DJI 65W Portable Charger or the DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter to the USB-C connector on the aircraft, it takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes to fully charge an Intelligent Flight Battery mounted on the aircraft.
  • Page 12 DJI Air 3 User Manual b. If connecting the DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter to the DJI Air 3 Battery Charging Hub, it takes approximately 1 hour to fully charge an Intelligent Flight Battery inserted into the charging hub. Click 100W 3.
  • Page 13 • It is recommended to use official DJI chargers to charge the Intelligent Flight Batteries, such as the DJI 65W Portable Charger or the DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter. If you use chargers that are not officially provided by DJI, even if their maximum output power...
  • Page 14: Preparing The Remote Controller

    Preparing the Remote Controller Follow the steps below to prepare the DJI RC 2 remote controller. 1. Remove the control sticks from the storage slots and mount them on the remote controller. 2. Unfold the antennas.
  • Page 15: Activating The Dji Air 3 Aircraft

    Other options may cause the connection to fail. Activating the DJI Air 3 Aircraft DJI Air 3 requires activation before first use. Press, and then press again and hold the power button to power on the aircraft and remote controller respectively, and then follow the on- screen prompts to activate DJI Air 3 using DJI Fly.
  • Page 16: Diagram

    DJI Air 3 User Manual Diagram Aircraft 13 14 Omnidirectional Vision System Front LEDs Gimbal and Camera Aircraft Status Indicators A. Medium Tele Camera 10. Motors B. Wide-angle Camera 11. Propellers Downward Vision System 12. Intelligent Flight Battery Auxiliary Light 13.
  • Page 17: Dji Rc 2 Remote Controller

    The control on, press once to turn the touchscreen sticks are removable and easy to store. on or off. Set the flight control mode in DJI Fly. 8. Touchscreen 2. Antennas Touch the screen to operate the remote Relay aircraft control and video wireless controller.
  • Page 18 For storing the control sticks. and pointing the gimbal downward. The 17. Customizable C2 Button function can be set in DJI Fly. Set the Press once to turn the auxiliary light on or function in DJI Fly by entering Camera off.
  • Page 19: Dji Rc-N2 Remote Controller

    Press once to recenter the gimbal or Press once to take photos or start or stop point the gimbal downward (default recording. settings). Set the function in DJI Fly 15. Mobile Device Slot by entering Camera View > Settings > For securing the mobile device.
  • Page 20 Flight Safety This section describes safe flight practices, flight restrictions, basic flight operations, and the intelligent flight modes. ©    2023 DJI All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 21: Flight Safety

    DJI Air 3 User Manual Flight Safety After completing the pre-flight preparation, it is recommended to train your flying skills and practice flying safely. Pick a suitable area to fly in according to the following flight requirements and restrictions. Strictly abide by local laws and regulations when flying. Read the Safety Guidelines before flight to ensure the safe use of the product.
  • Page 22: Flight Limits

    GNSS is unavailable. Flight Altitude and Distance Limits Max altitude restricts an aircraft’s flight altitude, while max distance restricts an aircraft’s flight radius around the Home Point. These limits can be changed in the DJI Fly app for improved flight safety. ©...
  • Page 23 DJI Air 3 User Manual Max Altitude Home Point Max Distance Height of aircraft when taking off Home Point not manually updated during flight Strong GNSS Signal Flight Restrictions Prompt in DJI Fly App Altitude of the aircraft cannot exceed the value Max Altitude Max flight altitude reached.
  • Page 24: Geo Zones

    Warning Zones, Enhanced Warning Zones, and Altitude Zones. Users can view such information in real-time in the DJI Fly app. GEO Zones are specific flight areas, including but not limited to airports, large event venues, locations where public emergencies have occurred (such as forest fires), nuclear power plants, prisons, government properties, and military facilities.
  • Page 25: Starting/Stopping The Motors

    Stopping the motors mid-flight will cause the aircraft to crash. The default setting for Emergency Propeller Stop in the DJI Fly app is Emergency Only, which means that the motors can only be stopped mid-flight when the aircraft detects that it is in an emergency situation such as the aircraft is involved in a collision, a motor has stalled, the aircraft is rolling in the air, or the aircraft is out of control and is ascending or descending very quickly.
  • Page 26: Controlling The Aircraft

    DJI Air 3 User Manual flight, perform the same CSC that was used to start the motors. Note that the user needs to hold the control sticks for two seconds while performing the CSC to stop the motors. Emergency Propeller Stop can be changed to Anytime in the app by users. Use this option with caution.
  • Page 27: Takeoff/Landing Procedures

    4. Tap Settings > Safety, and then set the Obstacle Avoidance Action to Bypass or Brake. Make sure to set an appropriate Max Altitude and RTH Altitude. 5. Wait for the aircraft self-diagnostics to complete. If DJI Fly does not show any irregular warning, you can start the motors.
  • Page 28: Intelligent Flight Mode

    Obstacle flight modes or obstacle avoidance action setting of whether the obstacle Avoidance in DJI Fly when the vision systems are working avoidance action is set to normally. Bypass or Brake in DJI Fly. Note: obstacle avoidance is disabled in Sport mode.
  • Page 29 DJI Air 3 User Manual ActiveTrack 5.0 Trace Parallel There are eight types of tracking directions: The aircraft tracks the subject while maintaining Front, Back, Left, Right, Front Diagonal Left, the same geographical orientation in relation to Front Diagonal Right, Back Diagonal Left, and the subject.
  • Page 30 The aircraft enters Spotlight by default and does not fly automatically. The user needs to manually control the flight of the aircraft by using the control sticks. Tap the shutter/ record button on the camera view in DJI Fly or press the shutter/record button on the remote controller to start shooting.
  • Page 31 Tap the shutter/record button on the camera view in DJI Fly or press the shutter/record button on the remote controller to start shooting.
  • Page 32 • Always be prepared to press the Flight Pause button on the remote controller or tap Stop in DJI Fly to operate the aircraft manually in case any emergency situation occurs. • Be extra vigilant when using FocusTrack in any of the following situations: a.
  • Page 33: Mastershots

    1. Launch the aircraft and make it hover at least 2 m (6.6 ft) above ground. 2. In DJI Fly, tap the shooting mode icon to select MasterShots and read the instructions. Make sure you understand how to use MasterShots and there are no obstacles in the surrounding area.
  • Page 34: Quickshots

    DJI Air 3 User Manual Exiting MasterShots Press the Flight Pause button once or tap in DJI Fly to exit MasterShots. The aircraft will brake and hover in place. • Use MasterShots at locations that are clear of buildings and other obstacles. Make sure there are no humans, animals, or other obstacles in the flight path.
  • Page 35 1. Launch the aircraft and make it hover at least 2 m (6.6 ft) above ground. 2. In DJI Fly, tap the shooting mode icon to select QuickShots and follow the prompts. Make sure you understand how to use QuickShots and there are no obstacles in the surrounding area.
  • Page 36: Hyperlapse

    • After selecting the Hyperlapse shooting mode, go to Settings > Camera > Hyperlapse in DJI Fly to select the photo type of the original hyperlapse photos to be saved, or select Off to not save any original hyperlapse photos.
  • Page 37 DJI Air 3 User Manual Free The aircraft automatically takes photos and generates a timelapse video. Free mode can be used while the aircraft is on the ground. After takeoff, control the aircraft’s movements and gimbal angle using the remote controller.
  • Page 38: Waypoint Flight

    The heading will point toward the POI during flight. A waypoint flight route can be saved and repeated. Using Waypoint Flight 1. Enable Waypoint Flight on the left of the camera view in DJI Fly to enable Waypoint Flight. ©    2023 DJI All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 39 DJI Air 3 User Manual 2. Plan a Waypoint Flights on the operation panel to set the parameters for the flight route such as Global Speed, Camera, the behavior of End of Flight, On Signal Lost, and Start Point. The settings apply to all waypoints.
  • Page 40 DJI Air 3 User Manual • Using the Remote Controller: Press once the Fn button (RC-N2) or C1 button (DJI RC 2) to pin a waypoint. • Using the Operation Panel: Tap on the operation panel to pin a waypoint.
  • Page 41 DJI Air 3 User Manual Camera The camera action at the waypoint. Choose between None, Take Photo, and Start or Stop Recording. Action Altitude The altitude at the waypoint from the takeoff point. Make sure to take off at the same takeoff altitude to obtain higher accuracy of altitude when a Waypoint Flight is repeated.
  • Page 42 Waypoint Flight. 5. Perform a Waypoint Flights • Check the Obstacle Avoidance Action settings in the Settings > Safety page of DJI Fly before performing a Waypoint Flight. When set to Bypass or Brake, the aircraft will brake and hover in place if an obstacle is detected during the Waypoint Flight.
  • Page 43: Cruise Control

    Using Cruise Control 1. Set the Cruise Control Button Go to DJI Fly, select System Settings > Control > and then set the customizable button of the remote controller to Cruise Control. © 2023 DJI All Rights Reserved.   ...
  • Page 44 • The aircraft cannot enter or will exit Cruise Control in the following situations: a. When near the max altitude or max distance. b. When the aircraft disconnects from the remote controller or DJI Fly. c. When the aircraft senses an obstacle and thus brakes and hovers in place.
  • Page 45 Aircraft DJI Air 3 contains a flight controller, video downlink system, vision systems, infrared sensing system, propulsion system, and an Intelligent Flight Battery. © 2023 DJI All Rights Reserved.   ...
  • Page 46: Aircraft

    Intelligent Flight Battery. Flight Modes DJI Air 3 has three flight modes, plus a fourth flight mode that the aircraft switches to in certain scenarios. Flight modes can be switched via the Flight Mode switch on the remote controller.
  • Page 47: Aircraft Status Indicator

    • To obtain better footage, the front LEDs turn off automatically when shooting if the front LEDs are set to auto in DJI Fly. Lighting requirements vary depending on the region. Observe local laws and regulations.
  • Page 48: Return To Home

    DJI Fly and will adjust according to the environment. RTH Settings RTH settings are available for Advanced RTH. In DJI Fly, select Settings > Safety, and then RTH. 1. Optimal: regardless of the RTH Altitude settings, the aircraft automatically plans the optimal RTH path and adjusts the altitude according to environmental factors such as obstacles and transmission signals.
  • Page 49: Straight Line Rth

    DJI Air 3 User Manual 2. Preset: • When the aircraft is further than 50 m from the home point when RTH begins, the aircraft will plan the RTH path, fly to an open area while avoiding obstacles, ascend to the RTH Altitude, and return to home using the best path.
  • Page 50 DJI Air 3 User Manual • If the aircraft is at a distance of 5 to 50 m from the Home Point when RTH begins, the aircraft adjusts its orientation and flies to the Home Point at the current altitude. If the current altitude is lower than 2 m when RTH begins, the aircraft will ascend to 2 m and files to the Home Point.
  • Page 51: Low Battery Rth

    The action of the aircraft when the remote controller signal is lost can be set to RTH, land, or hover in Setting > Safety > Advanced Safety Settings in DJI Fly. If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH automatically activates after the remote controller signal is lost for more than six seconds.
  • Page 52: Landing Protection

    The aircraft will enter or remain in Straight Line RTH if the remote controller signal is restored during RTH. • If the RTH is triggered through DJI Fly and the aircraft is farther than 5 m from the Home Point, DJI Fly will display the two following options: RTH and Landing. Users can select either RTH or directly land the aircraft.
  • Page 53: Precision Landing

    The aircraft automatically scans and attempts to match the terrain features below during RTH. The aircraft will land when the current terrain matches the Home Point. A prompt will appear in DJI Fly if the terrain match fails. • Landing Protection is activated during Precision Landing.
  • Page 54: Vision Systems And Three-Dimensional Infrared Sensing System

    It will automatically turn on by default in low-light environments when the flight altitude is under 5 m. Users can also turn it on or off manually in DJI Fly. Each time the aircraft is restarted, the auxiliary light will revert back to the default setting Auto.
  • Page 55: Using The Vision Systems

    The omnidirectional vision system will activate automatically when the aircraft is in Normal or Cine mode and Obstacle Avoidance is set to Bypass or Brake in DJI Fly. The omnidirectional vision system works best with adequate lighting and clearly marked or textured obstacles. Due to inertia, users must make sure to brake the aircraft within a reasonable distance.
  • Page 56 DO NOT use any cleaning product that contains alcohol. c. Contact DJI Support if there is any damage to the lenses of the infrared sensing and vision systems. • DO NOT obstruct the infrared sensing system and vision systems.
  • Page 57: Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems (Apas 5.0)

    The aircraft brakes and hovers for three seconds and awaits further pilot commands. To enable APAS, open DJI Fly, enter Settings > Safety, and enable APAS by selecting Bypass. Select Normal or Nifty mode when using Bypass. In Nifty mode, the aircraft can fly faster, smoother, and closer to obstacles, obtaining better footage while bypassing obstacles.
  • Page 58: Flight Recorder

    Make sure to match the propeller and motor following the instructions. Attaching the Propellers There are two types of propellers in the package of DJI Air 3, which are propellers A and propellers B. The packaging of the two propeller types is labeled with A and B respectively, together with the installation location illustrations.
  • Page 59: Detaching The Propellers

    • DO NOT block any of the ventilation holes on the motors or the body of the aircraft. • Make sure the ESCs sound normal when powered on. Intelligent Flight Battery DJI Air 3 Intelligent Flight Battery is a 14.76V and 4241mAh battery with smart charging and discharging functionality. Battery Features Battery Level Display: the battery level LEDs display the current battery level.
  • Page 60: Using The Battery

    DJI Fly. If the battery level LEDs blink for maintenance or the maintenance prompt appears in DJI Fly, follow the prompt the fully charge the battery and then let it rest for 48 hours.
  • Page 61: Charging The Battery

    Fully charge the battery before each use. It is recommended to use the charging devices provided by DJI, such as the DJI Air 3 Battery Charging Hub, DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter, DJI 65W Portable Charger, or other USB Power Delivery chargers. Visit the official DJI online store for more information about DJI official charging devices.
  • Page 62 The table below shows the battery level LED statuses during charging. LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 0%-50% 51%-75% 76%-99% 100% Using the Charging Hub Visit the link below to watch the tutorial videos for DJI Air 3 Battery Charging Hub. https://s.dji.com/guide65 ©    2023 DJI All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 63 DJI Air 3 User Manual The DJI Air 3 Battery Charging Hub is designed to charge up to three Intelligent Flight Batteries. After the Intelligent Flight Batteries are installed, the charging hub can supply power to external devices via the USB-C port, such as remote controllers or mobile phones. The charging hub can also use the power accumulation function to transfer the remaining power of multiple low- power batteries into the battery with the highest remaining power.
  • Page 64 DJI Air 3 User Manual Click Using Charging Hub as a Power Bank 1. Insert one or more batteries into the charging hub. Connect an external device via the USB-C port, such as a mobile phone or remote controller. 2. Press the function button, and the status LED of the charging hub turns solid green. The battery with the lowest power level will be discharged first, followed by the remaining batteries to be discharged sequentially.
  • Page 65 DJI Air 3 User Manual • Power accumulation stops automatically in the following situations: a. The receiving battery is fully charged, or the power of the output battery is lower than 5%. b. A charger or external device is connected to the charging hub or any battery is inserted or withdrawn from the charging hub during power accumulation.
  • Page 66: Inserting The Intelligent Flight Battery

    DJI Air 3 User Manual Inserting the Intelligent Flight Battery Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment of the aircraft. Make sure the battery is fully inserted with a clicking sound, which indicates the battery buckles are securely fastened.
  • Page 67: Gimbal And Camera

    Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the tilt of the gimbal. Alternatively, do so through the camera view in DJI Fly. Press and hold the screen until the gimbal adjustment bar appears. Drag the bar up or down to control the tilt and left or right to control the pan.
  • Page 68: Camera Profile

    The gimbal will recover full functionality once it is dry. Camera Profile DJI Air 3 features a dual-camera system which consists of a wide-angle camera and a medium tele camera, suitable for different shooting scenarios. The wide-angle camera boasts a 1/1.3-in CMOS sensor with 48MP effective pixels. With an aperture of f/1.7 and an equivalent focal length of 24 mm, the wide-angle camera can shoot...
  • Page 69: Storing And Exporting Photos And Videos

    Storing Photos and Videos DJI Air 3 has 8 GB of built-in storage and supports the use of a microSD card to store your photos and videos. A SDXC, or UHS-I microSD card is required due to the fast read and write speeds necessary for high-resolution video data.
  • Page 70: Quicktransfer

    DJI Air 3 User Manual QuickTransfer DJI Air 3 can connect directly to mobile devices via Wi-Fi, enabling users to download photos and videos from the aircraft to the mobile device through DJI Fly without using the remote controller. Users can enjoy faster and more convenient downloads with a transmission rate of up to 30 MB/s.
  • Page 71 Remote Controller This section describes the features of the remote controller and includes instructions for controlling the aircraft and the camera. © 2023 DJI All Rights Reserved.   ...
  • Page 72: Remote Controller

    Remote Controller DJI RC 2 The DJI RC 2 remote controller features O4 video transmission when used with DJI Air 3, and works at 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz, and 5.1 GHz frequency bands. It is capable of selecting the best transmission channel automatically and can transmit 1080p 60fps HD live view from the aircraft to the remote controller at a distance of up to 20 km (12.4 mi) (compliant with FCC standards,...
  • Page 73 DJI Air 3 User Manual Charging the Battery Connect a charger to the USB-C port on the remote controller. It takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to fully charge the remote controller (with a 9V/3A USB charger). Controlling the Gimbal and Camera...
  • Page 74 DJI Air 3 User Manual Controlling the Aircraft Three preprogrammed modes (Mode 1, Mode 2, and Mode 3) are available and custom modes can be configured in the DJI Fly app. Mode 1 Left Stick Right Stick Forward Down Backward...
  • Page 75 DJI Air 3 User Manual Remote Controller Aircraft Remarks (Mode 2) Throttle Stick: moving the left stick up or down changes the altitude of the aircraft. • Push the stick up to ascend and push down to descend. • The aircraft hovers in place if the stick is in the center.
  • Page 76 RTH, and the aircraft will return to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel RTH and regain control of the aircraft. Customizable Buttons Go to Settings in DJI Fly and select Control to set the functions of the customizable C1 and C2 buttons. Customizable Button C2 Customizable Button C1 ©...
  • Page 77: Remote Controller Leds

    The remote controller beeps when there is an error or warning. Pay attention when prompts appear on the touchscreen or in DJI Fly. Slide down from the top of the screen and select Mute to disable all alerts, or slide the volume bar to 0 to disable some alerts.
  • Page 78: Linking The Remote Controller

    Otherwise, the remote controller will experience interference. • A prompt will be displayed in DJI Fly if the transmission signal is weak during flight. Adjust the antennas to make sure that the aircraft is in the optimal transmission range Linking the Remote Controller The remote controller is already linked to the aircraft when purchased together as a combo.
  • Page 79: Operating The Touchscreen

    Operations Slide from the left or right to Slide up from the bottom of the center of the screen to the screen to return to DJI Fly. return to the previous screen. ×2 Slide down from the top of the...
  • Page 80 DJI Air 3 User Manual Quick Settings 1. Notifications Tap to check system notifications. 2. System Settings Tap to access system settings and configure settings such as Bluetooth, volume, and network. Users can also view the Guide to learn more about the controls and status LEDs.
  • Page 81: Advanced Features

    4. A prompt will be displayed when the calibration is successful. DJI RC-N2 The DJI RC-N2 remote controller features O4 video transmission when used with DJI Air 3, works at 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz and 5.1 GHz frequency bands. The remote controller is capable of selecting...
  • Page 82 DJI Air 3 User Manual Charging the Battery Use a USB-C cable to connect a USB charger to the USB-C port of the remote controller. Controlling the Gimbal and Camera 1. Shutter/Record Button: press once to take a photo or to start or stop recording.
  • Page 83 DJI Air 3 User Manual Controlling the Aircraft Three preprogrammed modes (Mode 1, Mode 2, and Mode 3) are available and custom modes can be configured in the DJI Fly app. Mode 1 Left Stick Right Stick Forward Down Backward...
  • Page 84 DJI Air 3 User Manual Remote Controller Aircraft Remarks (Mode 2) Throttle Stick: moving the left stick up or down changes the altitude of the aircraft. • Push the stick up to ascend and push down to descend. • The aircraft hovers in place if the stick is in the center.
  • Page 85: Remote Controller Alert

    RTH and to regain control of the aircraft. Customizable Button To customize the function of this button, go to Settings in DJI Fly and select Control. Remote Controller Alert The remote controller sounds an alert during RTH. The alert cannot be canceled. The remote controller sounds an alert when the battery level of the remote controller is 6% to 10%.
  • Page 86: Linking The Remote Controller

    • Make sure to use a mobile device together with the DJI RC-N2 remote controller to control the aircraft. If the mobile device turns off for any reason, land the aircraft as soon as possible for safety.
  • Page 87 DJI Fly App This section introduces the main functions of the DJI Fly app. © 2023 DJI All Rights Reserved.   ...
  • Page 88: Dji Fly App

    Enter SkyPixel to view videos and photos shared by other users. Profile View account information and flight records, visit the DJI forum and online store, access the Find My Drone feature, offline maps, and other settings such as firmware updates, camera view, cached data, account privacy, and language.
  • Page 89: Camera View

    DJI Air 3 User Manual Camera View Button Descriptions Flight Mode N Mode: displays the current flight mode. System Status Bar In Flight: displays aircraft flight status and various warning messages. Battery Information 31'59" displays the current battery level and remaining flight time. Tap to view more information about the battery.
  • Page 90 DJI Air 3 User Manual Settings tap to view or set parameters for safety, control, camera, and transmission. Refer to the Settings section for more information. Shooting Modes Photo: Single, AEB, Burst Shooting, and Time Shot. Video: Normal, Night, and Slow Motion.
  • Page 91 DJI Air 3 User Manual 14. Shooting Parameters : displays the current shootings parameters. Tap to access parameter settings. RES&FPS 4K 60 15. Storage Information : displays the remaining number of photos or video recording time of the current Storage 1:30:30 storage.
  • Page 92 DJI Air 3 User Manual Aircraft Orientation switch to the remote switch to the aircraft as controller as the center the center Home Point Aircraft Horizontal Attitude Remote controller switch to mini map Collapse Aircraft as the Center Remote Controller as the Center...
  • Page 93: Screen Shortcuts

    DJI Air 3 User Manual 20. Back : tap to return to the home screen. Screen Shortcuts Gimbal Angle Adjustment Press and hold on the screen to bring up the gimbal adjustment bar to adjust the gimbal angle. Focus/Spot Metering Tap on the screen to enable focus or spot metering.
  • Page 94: Control

    CSC. Stopping the motors mid-flight will cause the aircraft to crash. AirSense An alert will appear in DJI Fly when a manned aircraft is detected if AirSense is enabled. Read the disclaimer in the DJI Fly prompt before using AirSense.
  • Page 95: Camera

    Store the recorded files to the microSD card on the aircraft or the internal storage of the aircraft. DJI Air 3 has an internal storage of 8 GB. Custom Folder Naming When changed, a new folder will be automatically created on the aircraft storage to store future files.
  • Page 96: Transmission

    • The app is designed to assist your operation. Use sound discretion and DO NOT rely on the app to control the aircraft. The use of the app is subject to DJI Fly Terms of Use and DJI Privacy Policy. Read them carefully in the app.
  • Page 97 Appendix © 2023 DJI All Rights Reserved.   ...
  • Page 98: Appendix

    DJI Air 3 User Manual Appendix Specifications Aircraft (Model: EB3WBC) Maximum Takeoff Weight 720 g Dimensions (L×W×H) Folded (without propellers): 207×100.5×91.1 mm Unfolded (without propellers): 258.8×326×105.8 mm Max Ascent Speed 10 m/s Max Descent Speed 10 m/s Max Horizontal Speed...
  • Page 99 DJI Air 3 User Manual Video Normal and Slow Motion: 100-6400 (Normal Color) 100-1600 (D-Log M) 100-1600 (HLG) Night: 100-12800 (Normal Color) Photo 100-6400 Electronic Shutter Speed Wide-Angle Camera 12MP Photo: 1/16000-2 s (2-8 s for simulated long exposure) 48MP Photo: 1/8000-2 s...
  • Page 100 DJI Air 3 User Manual Video Format MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265) Max Video Bitrate H.264/H.265: 150 Mbps Supported File System exFAT Color Mode and Sampling Wide-Angle Camera Method Normal: 8-bit 4:2:0 (H.264/H.265) HLG/D-Log M: 10-bit 4:2:0 (H.265) Medium Tele Camera Normal: 8-bit 4:2:0 (H.264/H.265)
  • Page 101 Low Interference and Obstructed by Buildings: approx. 0-0.5 km Distance (obstructed, with Low Interference and Obstructed by Trees: approx. 0.5-3 km interference) Max Download Speed 10 MB/s (with DJI RC 2 Remote Controller) 10 MB/s (with DJI RC-N2 Remote Controller) Wi-Fi 5: 30 MB/s Lowest Latency [10] Aircraft + Remote Controller: Approx.
  • Page 102 DJI Air 3 User Manual Charging Time Approx. 80 minutes (with DJI 65W Portable Charger) Approx. 60 minutes (with DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter and the DJI Air 3 Battery Charging Hub) Charger Input DJI 65W Portable Charger: 100-240 V (AC), 50-60 Hz, 2 A DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter: 100-240 V (AC), 50-60 Hz, 2.5 A...
  • Page 103 Transmitter Power (EIRP) 2.4 GHz: <33 dBm (FCC), <20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.1 GHz: <23 dBm (CE) 5.8 GHz: <33 dBm (FCC), <14 dBm (CE), <30 dBm (SRRC) DJI RC 2 Remote Controller (Model: RC331) Max Operating Time 3 hours Operating Temperature -10°...
  • Page 104 [1] 19 m/s in the EU. [2] Measured by DJI Air 3 flying at a constant speed of 28.8 kph in a windless environment at sea level, with APAS off, AirSense off, camera parameters set to 1080p/24fps, video mode off, and from 100% battery level until 0%.
  • Page 105: Camera Function Matrix

    DJI Air 3 User Manual Camera Function Matrix Wide-angle Camera Medium Tele Camera Single Shot √ √ Burst Shooting √ √ √ √ Photo Timed √ √ Pano √ Hyperlapse √ √ Slow Motion √ √ Night Mode √ √...
  • Page 106: Firmware Update

    DJI Air 3 User Manual Firmware Update Use DJI Fly or DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) to update the aircraft and the remote controller firmware. Using DJI Fly When connecting the aircraft or remote controller to DJI Fly, you will be notified if a new firmware update is available.
  • Page 107: Post-Flight Checklist

    • The firmware update will take approximately 10 minutes. It is normal for the gimbal to go limp, aircraft status indicators to blink, and the aircraft to reboot. Wait patiently until the update is complete. Visit the link below to refer to the Air 3 Release Notes for more firmware update information for traceability. https://www.dji.com/air-3/downloads Post-Flight Checklist •...
  • Page 108: Troubleshooting Procedures

    DJI support. Power-on and start-up problems Check if the battery has power. If yes, contact DJI support if it cannot be started normally. SW update issues Follow the instructions in the user manual to update the firmware. If the firmware update fails, restart all the devices and try again.
  • Page 109: Risk And Warnings

    Maximum Propeller Speed 8400 RPM MTOM Statement DJI Air 3 is a quadrotor aircraft. The MTOM of DJI Air 3 (Model EB3WBC) is 720 g, including the propellers, the Intelligent Flight Battery and a microSD card, which is compliant with C1 requirements.
  • Page 110 Direct Remote ID 1. Transport Method: Wi-Fi Beacon 2. Method of uploading the UAS Operator Registration Number to the aircraft: Enter DJI Fly > Safety > UAS Remote Identification, and then upload UAS Operator Registration Number. List of Items including qualified accessories 1.
  • Page 111 UGZ. Neither AMSL altitude nor the AGL height is supported by DJI Mavic 3 Pro. The height H appears in the DJI Fly app camera view, which is the height from the aircraft takeoff point to the aircraft. The height above the takeoff point may be used as an approximation but may differ more or less from the given altitude/height for a specific UGZ.
  • Page 112 3. User can apply on the DJI official website after manual approval Authorization Zones Appear blue in the DJI app. Users will be prompted with a warning, and flight is limited by default. UA cannot fly or takeoff in these zones unless authorized. Authorization Zones may be unlocked by authorized users using a DJI verified account.
  • Page 113 Ground • When the aircraft and DJI Fly app cannot obtain a GPS signal, the GEO awareness function will be inoperative. Interference of the aircraft antenna or disabling the GPS authorization in DJI Fly will cause the GPS signal fails to be obtained.
  • Page 114: Aftersales Information

    DJI Air 3 User Manual Aftersales Information Visit https://www.dji.com/support to learn more about aftersales service policies, repair services, and support. ©    2023 DJI All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 115 Contact DJI SUPPORT This content is subject to change. https://www.dji.com/air-3/downloads If you have any questions about this document, please contact DJI by sending a message to DocSupport@dji.com. DJI is a trademark of DJI. Copyright © 2023 DJI All Rights Reserved.

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