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PHANTOM 2 VISION

User Manual V1.06
December 12, 2013 Revision
Congratulations on purchasing your new DJI product. Please thoroughly read the entire contents of this manual to
fully use and understand the product.
www.dji.com
It is advised that you regularly check the PHANTOM 2 VISION's product page at
which is
updated on a regular basis. This will provide services such as product information, technical updates and manual
corrections. Due to any unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained within this manual is
subject to change without notice.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your product, please contact your dealer or DJI Customer Service.
©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1: Phantom 2 Vision

    It is advised that you regularly check the PHANTOM 2 VISION’s product page at which is updated on a regular basis. This will provide services such as product information, technical updates and manual corrections.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    & L ....................................21 EGISTER OGIN 7 PREPARING THE FLIGHT BATTERY ............................23 7.1 I ........................23 NTELLIGENT ATTERY AND HARGER NSTRUCTIONS 7.2 C ..................................23 HARGING ROCEDURES 7.3 I ....................................24 NSTALL THE ATTERY ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 3 OFTWARE 13.2 U PHANTOM 2 VISION A PC ..................50 SING THE SSISTANT OFTWARE ON A 13.3 F PHANTOM 2 VISION ........................51 IRMWARE UPGRADE OF THE 13.4 PHANTOM RC A ........................52 SSISTANT OFTWARE ESCRIPTION 14 TROUBLESHOOTING（FAQ） ..............................53 15 APPENDIX ......................................

  • Page 4: In The Box

    Propeller Pair X4 Mobile Device Holder X1 Micro-SD Card X1 Intelligent Battery X1 Charger X1 Cables X1 Plug Set X1 Screw X12 Screwdriver X 1 Assistant Wrench X1 Accessories Box X1 Required Items AA Battery x4 ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 5: Symbol Legend

    Search “DJI VISION” from App Store. Download from the App store Approach 1 or Google Play. Android user Search “DJI VISION” from Google Play. Approach 2 Scan the QR code to get the Scan and download. download link. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 6: Attaching The Propellers

    Check that all propellers are in good condition before flight. DO NOT use any ageing, chipped, or broken propellers. To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch the propellers or motors when they are spinning. ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 7: Installing The Range Extender And Mobile Device Holder

    Make sure the assembly orientation is correct. The mobile device should be facing you when mounted. It is recommended not to use oversized mobile devices (e.g. iPad), which cannot be placed into the Mobile Device Holder. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 8: Preparing The Remote Controller

    CE compliant devices have an effective communication range of 300 meters in open spaces due to power limitations. Be sure to watch your fight distance as the PHANTOM 2 VISION will enter Failsafe mode (auto-landing or go home and land) if it flies beyond this range.

  • Page 9: Remote Controller Power Indicator Status Information

    Function> section for details). It is strongly recommended to replace batteries if the 3.9V-4.5V low voltage warning occurs. 3.4 Antenna Orientation Try to keep the antenna pointing skyward, perpendicular to the ground, in order to achieve the maximum communication range during flight. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 10: Remote Controller Operation

    Push the stick right and the aircraft will rotate clock-wise. If the stick is centered, the aircraft will always fly in the same direction. The command stick controls the rotating angular velocity of the aircraft. Increasing movement of the ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 10 |...

  • Page 11: Link Between The Remote Controller And Receiver

    3.6 Link between the Remote Controller and Receiver There is a 5.8G receiver in the PHANTOM 2 VISION, with the link button and indicator located on the bottom of the aircraft as illustrated in the following diagram.

  • Page 12: Link Procedures

    For FCC compliance, set the remote controller to FCC compliance by carefully turning the potentiometer knob to the full clock-wise position. Users should follow their local regulations accordingly. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 12 |...
  • Page 13 The remote controller comes set for CE compliance up delivery as the default setting. It is recommended to use a flathead screwdriver of Φ 2.4mm for adjustment. You can use the DJI screwdriver with the flathead for adjustment. There is another potentiometer reserved. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 13 |...

  • Page 14: Preparing The Range Extender

    4 Preparing the Range Extender The PHANTOM 2 VISION range extender is a wireless communication device that operates within the 2.4 GHz frequency band and is used for extending the effective range of communication between a mobile device (Smartphone) and the PHANTOM 2 VISION. In an open unobstructed area, the transmission distance can reach up to 300 meters, but is usually affected by the surrounding environment, such as trees, buildings and other sources of the same frequency.

  • Page 15: Powering On The Range Extender

    If the camera and range extender connection is lost, or one of them needs to be repaired or replaced, a camera and range extender binding will need to be performed via the DJI VISION App. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 15 |...
  • Page 16 QR code on the product packaging. (Fig.3) Get the camera SSID (E.g. FC200_0xxxxx) and the MAC address, select the tick on the top right corner. The range extender should automatically restart. The binding procedure is now complete. Fig.1 Fig.2（QR code is only for example.） ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 16 |...
  • Page 17 This will unbind your camera and you must follow the steps above to rebind. The QR code is located on the packaging of the PHANTOM 2 VISION. If you cannot find the QR code, please contact DJI customer service to receive the QR code related to your camera’s serial number.

  • Page 18: Preparing The Camera

    CAM ON – Power on, Wi-Fi off. WIFI ON – Power and Wi-Fi are both on. Make sure to switch to ‘WIFI ON’ and the range extender is powered on if using the DJI VISION App. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 18 |...
  • Page 19 Capture function: Press the button once (less than 2 seconds) to take a single capture. Record function: Press the button once (greater than 2 seconds) to begin recording. Press once again to stop. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 19 |...

  • Page 20: Upgrading The Firmware Of Camera

    A fast red flashing LED after the update means the update has failed. Please try again. For the v1.1.8 version of the PHANTOM 2 VISION Camera, PAL support has been added to the camera including 1080p25 and 960p25.

  • Page 21: Downloading And Installing The Dji Vision App

    Google Play in order to download the latest version of the DJI VISION App. 6.2 Register & Login Access the Internet to register and login. The App Welcome Page Registration Page Login Page ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 21 |...
  • Page 22 If you do have an account, but forgot the password, select the “Forgot password” to retrieve it. [3] Usage tips Useful tips will display when you enter the welcome page. Tap the screen to display the next useful tip. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 22 |...

  • Page 23: Preparing The Flight Battery

    Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. 7.1 Intelligent Battery and Charger Instructions The intelligent battery is specially designed for the PHANTOM 2 VISION, with a battery capacity of 5200mAh, voltage of 11.1v and charge-discharge management functionality. The battery should only be charged with the charger provided by DJI.

  • Page 24: Install The Battery

    (3) Powering off: When the battery is powered on; press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 2 seconds to turn off the intelligent battery. More battery information is available in the battery tab of the PHANTOM 2 VISION assistant software. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 25: Description Of The Battery Level Indicator

    Never try to recharge or fly with a battery that is swollen or damaged in any way.  Never charge the battery unattended. Always charge the battery on a non-flammable surface such as concrete and never near any flammable materials. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 25 |...

  • Page 26: Phantom 2 Aircraft

    OFF CAM ON WIFI ON MICRO SD Front LEDs The front LEDs are for indicating where the nose of the aircraft is. They light up solid red only after the motors have started spinning. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 26 |...
  • Page 27 (2) Make sure the aircraft’s status is in Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode before takeoff. (3) If an error occurs (LED is solid red), please connect to the PHANTOM 2 VISION assistant software for more detailed information.

  • Page 28: Connecting To The Camera

    9 Connecting to the Camera 9.1 Camera Connection Procedures Please carry out the following procedures to connect a mobile device to the PHANTOM 2 VISION. Power on the remote controller and the range extender. Make sure the switch on the back of the camera is set to “WIFI ON” and then power on the PHANTOM 2 VISION.
  • Page 29 The first time you launch the DJI VISION App, Internet access is required to finish the login process or new account creation. The SSID is unique for each PHANTOM 2 VISION which should appear in your Wi-Fi list as Phantom_1xxxxx. Always connect to the SSID starting with Phantom_1xxxxx. FC200_0xxxxx is the SSID of the camera and should not be connected to.

  • Page 30: Calibrating The Compass

    (2) Last compass calibration was performed at a completely different flying field/location. (3) The mechanical structure of the aircraft has changed, i.e. changed mounting position of the compass. (4) Evident drifting occurs in flight, i.e. the aircraft doesn’t fly in straight lines. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 30 |...

  • Page 31: Flight

    Switch the camera to the “WIFI ON” position. Power on the aircraft by turning on the intelligent battery, refer to <Battery Usage> for details. Connect the mobile device to the PHANTOM 2 VISION and then run the DJI VISION App to enter the camera preview page.

  • Page 32: Failsafe Function

    Ready to Fly ---- Automatic go home and land The flight control system will automatically control the aircraft to fly back to the home point and land. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 32 |...

  • Page 33: Home Point

    5 times or more will reset the home point of PHANTOM 2 VISION. Definition of “home point” is i) where the PHANTOM 2 VISION return to when control signal is lost ii) the home position which is used to calculate the horizontal distance between you and the aircraft which is displayed on your cell phone app.

  • Page 34: Low Battery Capacity Warning Function

    CSC; refer to <Starting the Motors>. If you push the throttle stick above the mid-point, the PHANTOM 2 VISION will ascend slowly. Use the throttle, pitch, roll and yaw sticks normally to find a more appropriate landing area if required.
  • Page 35 (1) Remember to fly your PHANTOM 2 VISION back as soon as you see a low battery capacity warning. (2) The PHANTOM 2 VISION is "Ready To Fly," "Ready to Capture" and "Ready to Share" but it is still an aircraft. Keeping the battery contact needles and pads clean is very important. Any dirt and dust may cause a communication failure.

  • Page 36: Dji Vision App Usage

    12 DJI VISION App Usage The DJI VISION App controls the PHANTOM 2 VISION camera including capture and recording, settings, pitch angle adjustments, and displays essential status including flight parameters and battery life. 12.1 DJI VISION App Main Menu After login you will come to the main page. This shows the current Wi-Fi connection and four app function icons.
  • Page 37 When the indicator reaches the boundary of the grey area, pitch gestures will control the camera’s pitch speed at a constant rate. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 37 |...
  • Page 38 Distance By default, the center of the radar indicates the home point that has been recorded by the PHANTOM 2 VISION. Tap the center of the radar to switch the center to your mobile device's current location. If your mobile device contains a compass, the top portion of the Radar is the direction you are pointing.
  • Page 39 (2) When below 30%, the battery icon will turn red (e.g. ) and the LED flight indicator will slowly blink red. This battery level is low for flight. It is recommended that you fly your PHANTOM 2 VISION home and land it as soon as possible.

  • Page 40: Camera Settings

    Timed capture. Also selectable: Intervals between two shots (3~60 s) Number of shots (2~254, or infinite shots until Micro-SD card is filled) Capture Button will change according to the selected capture mode. ( ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 40 |...
  • Page 41 RAW is not supported in continuous capture mode or timed capture mode. JPEG photos will be created automatically. RAW format support will be coming soon with DJI Conversion Software to convert PHANTOM 2 VISION’s Camera RAW files to Adobe DNG.
  • Page 42 -0.3（EV） 0.3（EV） 0（EV） [9] Sharpness Standard Hard Soft [10] Anti-flicker Auto 50Hz 60Hz [11] Restore Default Settings Restores all camera default settings. Camera reboot is needed to allow restoration to take effect. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 42 |...

  • Page 43: Album Page

    [4] Tap the button to enter multiple synchronization mode (as shown in the following diagram). Tap thumbnails ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 43 |...

  • Page 44: Mobile Device Album

    [5] Tap “Cancel” or “Finished” to exit the multiple synchronization mode and return to the SD CARD page. Mobile Device Album [1] You can browse all photos and videos in the album which have been synchronized to the mobile device, view a selected photo or play a selected video. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 44 |...

  • Page 45: News Page

    [5] Tap to share your photos and videos to social network sites. Access to the Internet is required to share your photos and videos. 12.4 News Page View the latest DJI news. (Internet access is required.) ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 45 |...

  • Page 46: Settings Page

    Slide the switch from left to right to enable this function. The toolbar will auto hide on the camera page. Toolbar Auto Hide Disabled Toolbar Auto Hide Enabled [2] When Connection Breaks ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 46 |...
  • Page 47 [3] Camera Settings Display For iOS users, an enabled item will display in the camera settings toolbar, while a disabled item will be hidden. For Android users, there is no this item. [4] Preview Quality ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 47 |...
  • Page 48 Select imperial or metric units of measurement. [6] Auto Flips The user interface of the DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION App will flip if the mobile device’s auto-flip is enabled. [7] Low Battery Warning If enabled, an alarm will sound when the battery level is too low. Be sure sound is enabled on the mobile device and try to adjust the volume to the highest level.
  • Page 49 Tap to see user’s account information. [13] Rate Tap to rate the DJI VISION App. Internet access is required. [14] About Tap to see the current version of the DJI VISION App and also for contact information. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 49 |...

  • Page 50: Assistant Software Installation And Configuration

    13.2 Using the PHANTOM 2 VISION Assistant Software on a PC Start up the PC, power on the PHANTOM 2 VISION, then Connect the PHANTOM 2 VISION to the PC with a Micro-USB cable. DO NOT disconnect until configuration is finished.

  • Page 51: Firmware Upgrade Of The Phantom 2 Vision

    Do not enable the Naza-M function unless you are an experienced user or guided by a professional. (2)You can change to the Phantom 2 Vision function by tapping the same button if the Naza-M function is enabled. This operation will disable the Naza-M function and enable the Phantom 2 Vision function.

  • Page 52: Phantom Rc Assistant Software Description

    Finish upgrade in the [Info] page if necessary. Language swap Main page Firmware upgrade Account, software version *This image is for Communication indicator reference only. Please refer to the actual user interface. Connection indicator ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 52 |...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting（Faq

    “WIFI ON.” 14.4 What to do if PHANTOM 2 VISION is out of sight and the Wi-Fi connections is lost? Solution: Turn off the Remote Controller to trigger the Failsafe mode and the aircraft will start to fly back, descend, and land at the Home point automatically.
  • Page 54 Solution: Some mobile 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. Auto network switch or Test for Internet connection.
  • Page 55 A battery aging test is performed prior to delivery which affects the discharge time of the new battery. This is why the discharge time of a new battery is not zero. The battery is okay to use. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 55 |...

  • Page 56: Appendix

    2nd Level Low Battery Capacity Warning Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big Error* Compass Needs Calibration *You can figure out the error by connecting the PHANTOM 2 VISION to the PHANTOM 2 VISION’s Assistant Software. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 56 |...

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Available but not recommended: iPAD3, iPAD4, iPAD mini. Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, Note2, Note3 or phones of similar configuration. System Requirement of Mobile Device iOS 6.0 or above; Android system 4.0 or above ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 57 |...

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