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FIMI MINI 3
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V1.0
2024.8

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Summary of Contents for FIMI MINI 3

  • Page 1 FIMI MINI 3 User Manual V1.0 2024.8...

  • Page 2: Revision Log

    Revision Log Version Date Revision Content V1.0 2024.8 First Edition Release...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Reading Tips FIMI Navi Mini App Flight Data Description Of Symbols Main Page Display Services & Support Main Page Function Introduction Gesture Operations Product Introduction Image Interface Product and Accessories Safety Protection Function Overview Auto-return Drone Component Names...

  • Page 4: Reading Tips

    3. 《FIMI MINI 3 Disclaimer and Safety Operation Instructions》 Users are advised to watch tutorial videos before using the product and read FIMI MINI 3 Disclaimer and Safety Operation Instructions carefully and get to know the process of using by going through FIMI MINI 3 Quick Start Manual.

  • Page 5: Product Introduction

    Product Introduction FIMI MINI 3 is a highly integrated foldable mini quadcopter featuring long endurance, strong wind resistance, and a lightweight body weighing 250g. With a high-precision three-axis mechanical stabilization gimbal and high-speed image processing chip, it captures stable and smooth 4K 60fps footage. It offers high-definition real-time video transmission, enabling long-distance flights without worry.

  • Page 6: Drone Component Names

    3. Drone Component Names 1. Clockwise propeller 6. Downward vision system 11. Charging port 2. Counterclockwise propeller 7. Power button 12. Charging Indicator Light 3. Brushless motor 8. Flight status light 13. SD card slot 4. Antenna stand 9. Micro USB port 14.

  • Page 7: Remote Controller Component Names

    4. Remote Controller Component Names 1. Joystick 7. Power button Short press to turn on/off the device, 2. Mobile holder For securing mobile devices and long press for two seconds 3. Auto return Press and hold for more than two seconds 8.

  • Page 8: Prepare

    Prepare The drone is in a folded state when it is shipped. Please follow these steps to unfold the drone. 1. Prepare The Drone ·Remove the propeller tie ·Remove the gimbal cover ·Unfold the drone. First, unfold the front arms, then unfold the rear arms, and extend all the propellers ·Before powering on the drone, ensure that the gimbal protector has been removed and that both the front and rear arms are unfolded to avoid affecting the drone's self-check.

  • Page 9: Prepare The Remote Controller

    2. Prepare The Remote Controller ·Remove the joysticks from the storage slots and screw them into the remote controller in a clockwise direction. ·Extend the antennas ·Remote Controller Device Installation 1. Connect the data cable to the phone interface following the arrow direction. 2.

  • Page 10: Drone

    Drone FIMI MINI 3 drone primarily consists of the flight control system, communication system, vision system, power system, and intelligent flight battery. ·Vocabulary Explanation Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), the most crucial core sensor of the drone Flight time measurement, which determines the target distance by detecting the...

  • Page 11: Downward Vision System

    Monocular camera TOF module ·Users should always be aware of their surroundings and follow relevant warnings from the FIMI Navi Mini App during flight, maintaining full control of the drone and being responsible for their actions. ·In the absence of GNSS signals, when using the visual system in open and flat areas, the optimal working height range for the visual positioning system is 0.5-15 meters.

  • Page 12: Flight Mode

    4. Flight Mode The drone supports the following flight modes, which can be switched using the flight mode“ ” shortcut button in the app. ·Cine The cine mode limits the maximum flight speed, ascent, and descent speeds compared to the cine mode, making the drone more stable during shooting.

  • Page 13: Drone Light

    5. Drone Light Drone status lights Drone heading Light status Drone status The yellow light is fading in and out Self-checking Drone on the ground: Self-check fails Red light on Drone is flying: Attitude Mode Red and yellow lights flash alternately Calibrate the compass Green light flashing twice Ready to fly/in flight...

  • Page 14: Intelligent Flight Battery

    Intelligent Flight Battery FIMI MINI 3 Smart Flight Battery (DC05A7) has a capacity of 2200 mAh and a rated voltage of 7.7 V. It features charge and discharge management functions, independent charging, a TYPE-C charging port, high-energy cells, and an advanced battery management system.

  • Page 15: Intelligent Flight Battery Usage

    2. Intelligent Flight Battery Usage ·Check battery level When the battery is inserted into the drone, short-press the drone's power button to check the current battery level. LED 4 LED light is on LED light is flashing regularly LED 3 LED 2 LED light is off LED light is flashing rapidly...

  • Page 16: Installation And Removal

    Installation and Removal 1. Propeller The propellers on the drone motors are designated as clockwise (CW) and counterclockwise (CCW). The two propellers on the same motor are identical, with marked and unmarked propellers indicating different rotational directions. Be sure to follow the instructions strictly, installing the different propellers in their corresponding positions.

  • Page 17: Installation Intelligent Battery

    2. Installation Intelligent Battery ·Hardly push the battery, after the battery installed in place, there will be a "click" sound. ·To remove the battery, you need to press the bottom buckle to pull out the battery. Battery buckle ·Please ensure the battery is properly installed, as improper installation could pose a flight safety risk. 3.

  • Page 18: Gimbal Camera

    Gimbal Camera FIMI MINI 3 drone is equipped with a newly designed integrated gimbal camera, utilizing three-axis mechanical stabilization technology to provide a stable shooting platform for the camera. The pitch axis can be controlled within a range of 10 to -90 degrees, which can be adjusted either through the left wheel on the remote controller or within the app interface.

  • Page 19: Camera Overview

    2. Camera Overview FIMI Mini 3 camera features a 1/2-inch Sony CMOS sensor with a resolution of up to 48 million effectivepixels and an equivalent focal length of approximately 24 mm. The lens has an aperture of F1.6 and supports photography distances from 1 meter to infinity. FIMI Mini 3 camera supports direct photo capture at a maximum resolution of 48 megapixels, Supports digital zoom, AI Super Night Mode, 8K Time-lapse Photography, 4K Video Recording.

  • Page 20: Remote Controller

    Remote controller FMYKQ04A3 remote controller, used with the FIMI Mini 3, is equipped with SoLink transmission, supporting dual-frequency bands of 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz. It supports real-time transmission of 720p/30fps high-definition video. In an environment with no obstructions and minimal interference, it can operate the drone and camera up to a maximum distance of 9 km.

  • Page 21: Remote Controller Button Shortcuts

    ·Sticks Control （Mode 1) Forward Counterclockwise Clockwise Left Right Backward Down Left sticker Right sticker （Mode 2) Forward Counterclockwise Clockwise Left Right Backward Down Left sticker Right sticker （Mode 3) Forward Counterclockwise Clockwise Left Right Backward Down Left sticker Right sticker 2.

  • Page 22: Remote Controller Indicator Lights

    3. Remote Controller Indicator Lights As shown in the diagram, the remote controller is equipped with four white LED lights that indicate battery level and other statuses. LED light is flashing regularly LED 4 LED light is on LED 3 LED 2 LED light is off LED light is flashing rapidly...

  • Page 23: Remote Control Alerts

    In certain scenarios or when the remote control encounters an error, it will emit continuous "beep" alerts. For specific details, refer to the real-time prompts in the FIMI Navi Mini App. The return-to-home alert sound cannot be disabled. The low battery alert at less than 10% cannot be disabled, and when the battery level drops below 3%, the urgent alert sound cannot be disabled.

  • Page 24: Remote Controller Pairing

    6. Remote Controller Pairing The remote controller and the drone are paired at the factory and can be used directly after powering on. When replacing with new equipment, re-pairing is required to use. The steps are as follows: ·Turn on the drone and remote controller. ·Wait for 20 seconds, then long press the power button of controller until hearing the beep sound, and the light will be flashing.

  • Page 25: Fimi Navi Mini App

    ·After downloading the app, the first use will direct you to the login page. ·Using the FIMI Navi Mini App without logging in will restrict access to some features, such as flight data recording, dynamic no-fly zone requests, and FIMI's flexible exchange service.

  • Page 26: Main Page Function Introduction

    3. Main Page Function Introduction Click to Enter Settings Page Return to the login page to log in Region Display Language Switch App Version Check Swipe left or right to switch between aircraft models. If the remote controller is already connected to the aircraft, the app will automatically recognize and switch to the corresponding model.

  • Page 27: Image Interface

    5. Image Interface 1. Return To Login Interface ：Tap to return to the login interface. 2. The Current Flight Mode Of The Drone ：Flight mode display: green bar: GNSS mode, yellow bar: VPU mode, red bar: ATTI mode. Click to enter the shortcut page of aircraft parameters 3.
  • Page 28 7. System Settings ：Including drone parameter settings, camera parameter settings, remote control parameters, gimbal settings, battery information, other parameter settings and so on. Drone Flight speed, distance, altitude, return altitude setting: Enable/disable novice mode (limit speed, distance, altitude), the UAV will be limited to fly in a cylindrical space with 100m radius and 50m altitude, and will be limited to normal block.
  • Page 29 10. Media Library ：Access to download and view videos and photos stored on the camera's Micro SD card on the drone. 11. Smart Flight ：Click to enter the Smart Functions page. Intelligent Flight includes Pointing Flight, Route Flight, Follow 3.0, Point Wrap Flight, Spiral Flight. Flight modes include Aerial Mode, Tripod, Heading Lock, Fixed Wing, SAR.
  • Page 30 Interface of map ：Tap to toggle to have the aircraft position centered or the aircraft and phone positions co-centered. ：Display the location of the drone. ：Display the location of the Home. ：Display the location of the phone. ：Tap to correct the direction. ：Switch the map.
  • Page 31 20. Shortcuts ：Tap to auto takeoff. ：Tap to auto land the drone. ：Tap to return the drone. 21. Message Status Bar ：Alerts for restricted flight zones, environmental changes, temperature, sensor calibration, and more. ·48M photo, 4K60/50 fps does not support zoom, photo mode: 8M/12M photo has 12X zoom. Normal video mode: 30/25/24 fps with 12X zoom, 60/50 fps with 6X zoom, other modes are not supported.

  • Page 32: Safety Protection

    Safety Protection 1. Auto-return The drone is equipped with an automatic return function, the return trigger is mainly divided into user-initiated trigger, the drone low-battery trigger, lost connection trigger (remote control and the aircraft between the loss of communication signals). Support lost return to home only in GPS mode.

  • Page 33: Height And Distance Limitations

    4. Height And Distance Limitations Maximum altitude is used to limit the altitude of the vehicle and maximum distance is used to limit the distance of the vehicle, which can be set by the user in the FIMI Navi Mini App. Maximum height...

  • Page 34: Pre-Flight Inspection

    ·Front and rear arms are fully deployed in place. ·The camera and gimbal are working properly when the power is turned on. ·FIMI Navi Mini App is connected and working properly. 7. Novice Mode Defaults to Novice Mode the first time you use the drone.

  • Page 35: Flight

    Flight 1. Basic Flight ·Confirm the direction of the drone ·The gimbal camera position is the nose direction. ·Direction can also be determined by the color of the status light on the tail of the drone when the drone is turned on. Drone heading ·Safety tip: Keep the tail facing the operator when maneuvering the craft to avoid misjudging the direction.

  • Page 36: Basic Flight Operations

    3. Basic Flight Operations ·Toggle the two rockers of the remote control inward and downward to the maximum extent, in the shape of an inner eight and hold it for more than 3 seconds, the paddles start to rotate. ·After the paddles start to rotate, release the two joysticks back to the center at the same time, and push the left joystick upward to take off the aircraft.

  • Page 37: Automatic Take-Off/Landing/Return

    5. Automatic Take-off/Landing/Return ·Automatic takeoff When the drone meets the automatic takeoff conditions, click the automatic takeoff button on the left side of the APP " "Follow the instructions, the drone will automatically take off, and when it reaches the specified altitude the APP prompts that the automatic takeoff is complete. In GPS mode, the drone automatically takes off and hovers at 2.5 meters from the ground waiting for the joystick command;...
  • Page 38 ·Automatic return When the drone is in the air, the user can long press the return button on the remote control with the remote control beep. Or through the auto return button on the left interface of the APP " "...

  • Page 39: Intelligent Flight

    Follow-flight is supported only in GNSS mode. Users can enter the Smart Flight menu from the " " icon in the Fimi Navi 3.0 APP, click "Follow Flight to select Normal Follow, Parallel Follow or Locked Follow, and the drone will follow the target selected in the APP as the tracking target.

  • Page 40: Orbit A Point Flight

    ·Set the flight speed, movement direction and heading. ·After setting the parameters, click "GO" to execute. During the orbit a point flight, you can set the steering and speed of the go-around flight on the Fimi Navi 3.0 APP, and click "...

  • Page 41: Spiral Flight

    3. Spiral Flight Users can select the spiral mode in the app, set the center point and radius, and the craft will hover up and shoot video at the same time, showing a strong sense of space. ·Fly to a point set to the center point. ·Fly away from the center point set to radius.

  • Page 42: Waypoint

    5. Waypoint Choosing waypoint and drawing route both are available at map. The drone flies along waypoint route at a default speed. If a point of interest is set, the camera will be locked at the POI. The user can select a way to set waypoints, including choosing points in flight or on the map, historical routes.
  • Page 43 Course Lock When the drone is flying in GNSS mode, you can enter SAR mode by click ->select -> enter 航向锁定 SAR mode in the App Mapping interface, the drone will take the current nose direction as the forward direction, and the direction is locked. You can change the nose direction and adjust the shooting angle by rocking the joystick, but the forward direction is unchanged.
  • Page 44 The interface of map transmission shows the coordinates of the aircraft and the current time in real time, and supports the functions of map transmission screen indentation and screenshot. The map interface displays the coordinates of the drone and the current time in real time, and supports the function of switching satellite maps and taking screenshots.

  • Page 45: One-Tap Short Film

    One-Tap Short Film The one-tap short film includes five sub-modes: Sky, Selfie, Surround, Spiral, and Tail. The drone can automatically fly according to the selected shooting mode and continue to shoot for a specific length of time, and then automatically generate a short video at the end. When you need to fly in GNSS mode again, short press the remote control return button "...
  • Page 46 ·After selecting the sub-mode, select the target on the screen. Tap Start, the drone will automatically fly and shoot video, and return to the starting point when shooting is complete. ·Use the One-Tap Short Film function in an open and unobstructed environment and always be aware of obstacles in the path of the vehicle such as people, animals, buildings, etc.

  • Page 47: Ai Super Night Video

    AI Super Night Video FIMI MINI 3 is equipped with a brand-new generation of AI ISP, and the Super Night Mode has undergone a revolutionary upgrade. With ultra-high sensitivity noise reduction, the signal-to-noise ratio has increased by 4 times, capturing pure and bright images in low-light environments at night. Under automatic mode, it supports a maximum ISO sensitivity of 25600.

  • Page 48: Hyperlapse Recording

    8K Hyperlapse Recording Supports a maximum resolution of 8000X6000 ultra-high-definition images. Lower the preview frame rate for better time-lapse recording. For optimal time-lapse recording, fly at a slower speed. 1. Open Method Camera Video Mode -> Tap Video Recording -> Select Time-Lapse Recording Then click on the resolution "...

  • Page 49: Calibration

    Calibration 1. Compass Calibration Pay attention to the observation according to the App prompts. Changing the flight site, the drone detects the surrounding environment requires compass calibration. Calibration steps: ·When calibration is needed, the App will pop up the calibration prompt, after calibration, the indicator light of the drone will be green and you can calibrate it.

  • Page 50: Remote Control Calibration

    ·Gimbal Fine-tuning Gimbal trim corrects the gimbal offset by adjusting the angle of the gimbal's roll and yaw offset individually, while the calibration screen displays the vehicle's picture transmission. When the aircraft is placed on a horizontal plane and the gimbal cannot be kept horizontal with a slight tilt, it can be corrected by fine adjustment. ·Gimbal Fine-tuning Features ·Enter the gimbal fine-tuning interface to adjust the gimbal horizontal and yaw angle, its adjustment range is ±10°.

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    Gimbal Calibration The gimbal of FIMI MINI 3 is an integrated gimbal and cannot be disassembled. Please be careful not to scratch the camera when storing it in the aircraft, and pay attention to the cleanliness of the camera.

  • Page 52: Basic Specifications

    Basic Specifications Drone Model: FMWRJ04A3 Dimensions (folded, without propellers): Length 145mm × Width 85mm × Height 56mm Dimensions (unfolded, without propellers): Length 200mm × Width 145mm × Height 56mm Takeoff Weight: Approx. 245g Diagonal Distance: 214mm Max Ascent Speed: 5m/s Max Descent Speed: 3.5m/s Max Flight Speed: 18m/s *in a windless environment at sea level...
  • Page 53 Video Format：MP4 File System：FAT32/exFAT Photo Format:JPG Digital Zoom：6x APP System Requirements FIMI Navi Mini Mobile Device System Requirements: iOS 12.0 or later / Android 9.0 or later Official website：www.fimi.com Customer service email: support@fimi.com Service hotline: 400-661-0908 Manufacturer : Shenzhen FIMI Robot Technology Co.,Ltd Address: No.1213-1217,12F,West Block,Tianliao Building, 1133 Xueyuan Avenue,...
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