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PHANTOM
Quick Start Manual
V1.7
2013.09.25 Revision
For NAZA-M Firmware V3.12
& Assistant Software V2.12
Thank you for purchasing our product. Please visit the DJI website, PHANTOM section to confirm if the printed manual
is the latest one according to the manual version. If not, please download and refer to the latest manual.
Please read the entire manual strictly and follow these steps to use you product. The manual will get you ready to fly by
doing simple operations. You can get an advanced manual from DJI website to learn more about PHANTOM, for
example, configuring parameters by connecting to assistant software, changing the transmitter to Mode1, matching
frequency between the transmitter and the receiver, etc.
Make sure to use the NAZA-M assistant software of 2.0 version (or above 2.0) to carry out firmware upgrade and
parameter configuration. DO NOT use the NAZA-M assistant software bellow 2.0 version.
Note: The built-in autopilot system is NAZA-M; you can obtain the current NAZA-M Firmware Version according to the
Assistant Software. If you ever upgrade your NAZA-M Firmware, please carefully read the corresponding NAZA-M
release note and NAZA-M quick start guide.
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  • Page 1 & Assistant Software V2.12 Thank you for purchasing our product. Please visit the DJI website, PHANTOM section to confirm if the printed manual is the latest one according to the manual version. If not, please download and refer to the latest manual.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AIRCRAFT & TRANSMITTER BASIC OPERATION..............8 BEFORE FLYING ............................. 9 FLIGHT TEST ............................13 THE FLOWCHART OF FAILSAFE AND HOW TO REGAIN CONTROL ....... 14 LOW-VOLTAGE ALERT ........................15 LED DESCRIPTION ..........................15 SPECIFICATIONS OF THE AIRCRAFT ..................16 ©2012-2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 3: Disclaimer & Warning

    AGE OF 18. PHANTOM is an excellent flight platform offering an excellent flight experience, only if it is powered normally and in a good working condition. Despite the PHANTOM having a built-in autopilot system and our efforts in making the operation of the controller as safe as possible when the main power battery is connected, we strongly recommend users to remove all propellers when calibrating and setting parameters.

  • Page 4: Cautions For Product Use

    The built-in ESCs of PHANTOM ONLY support 3S (11.1V) power supply. ONLY use the DJI original motor and 8-inch propeller. If you want to put the PHANTOM in a car, please keep it away from the speaker, since the compass module may be magnetized.

  • Page 5: Battery Usage & Charging Cautions

    20. Discarded battery could lead to a fire; you should completely discharge the battery and wrap the output terminal with insulating tape before discarding. DO NOT drain the battery of phantom or leave the battery plugged into the PHANTOM when unused. When there is low voltage alert please landing timely to avoid damages to the battery or others.

  • Page 6: In The Box

    In the Box Landing Gear Aircraft Transmitter (with Compass Module) Frame for Camera Propellers Assistant Wrench USB Cable Screw Package (M3x6) Accessory Required Items Phillips Screwdriver 5# AA Batteries ©2012-2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction The PHANTOM is an all-in-one small Quad Copter designed for multi-rotor enthusiasts. Before shipping from the factory, it has been configured and fully tested, which means you have no configuration to do  Built-in  NAZA-M Autopilot System (Refer to NAZA-M manual for details) GPS &...

  • Page 8: Aircraft & Transmitter Basic Operation

    Course Lock Home Lock software. Use IOC when you are familiar with basic flight. You can change the operation mode of the Transmitter according to the advanced manual if necessary. ©2012-2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 9: Before Flying

    Please use the full charged battery of 3S LiPo. (Recommended parameters: 733496 - 2200MAH-20C－11.1V.) The built-in ESCs of PHANTOM ONLY support 3S (11.1V) power supply. DO NOT use the battery of higher voltage. Fitting the Propeller 1. First prepare the aircraft and the propellers (original 8-inch).
  • Page 10 DO NOT use the magnetic screwdriver. Otherwise, keep the screwdriver at least 10cm away from the compass module, to avoid magnetic interference. Turn on the Transmitter 1. Set the IOC and Control Mode switch to the top position. 2. Turn on the power switch of the Transmitter 10 | ©2012-2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 11  After the system start and self-checking has finished, if the LED blinks Red, Yellow and Green continually, that means the IMU data is abnormal. The PHANTOM will not work, please connect to the Assistant Software and follow the tips to do operation. If it blinks red and yellow lights alternately ( ), that means the compass error is too big, it can be caused by the following three cases.
  • Page 12 LED keeps flashing quickly Red. Switch the control switch 6 to 10 times mode switch one time to cancel the calibration, and then re-start from step 1. Horizontal Rotation Vertical Rotation 12 | ©2012-2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 13: Flight Test

    Red, please land ASAP. Once the aircraft enters the second level protection, the aircraft will drop height automatically.  If you want to put the PHANTOM in a car, please keep it away from the speaker, since the compass module may be magnetized. ...

  • Page 14: The Flowchart Of Failsafe And How To Regain Control

    (3) then you can switch the transmitter S1 switch to the middle position (ATTI. Mode) to regain control. If signal lost for more than 3 seconds failsafe will be triggered, if signal regained within 3 seconds it will exit failsafe immediately. 14 | ©2012-2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 15: Low-Voltage Alert

    GPS Signal State Indicator GPS Signal is Well(GPS Satellite number = 6): （GPS/Compass Module is necessary） GPS Signal is Bad (GPS Satellite number = 5) : GPS Signal is Worst (GPS Satellite number < 5): 15 | ©2012-2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 16: Specifications Of The Aircraft

    200°/s Max Yaw Angular Velocity 35° Max Tilt Angle 6m/s Max Ascent / Descent Speed 10m/s Max Flight Velocity Diagonal distance (motor center to motor center) 350mm Weight 670g Weight(with Battery) 800g 16 | ©2012-2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 17 CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Hereby, DJI Innovations Corporation declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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