DJI LIGHTBRIDGE 2 User Manual 2017.02 V1.
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Disclaimer Thank you for purchasing the DJI Lightbridge 2 (abbreviated as “Lightbridge 2”). Users must comply with local radio transmission laws and regulations when using this product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you understand all points completely. Please use this product in strict accordance with the manual and be sure to pay attention to the warnings. When assembling and using this product, follow all instructions carefully. SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual Before Use 1. Ensure that all connections are secure and there are no signs of malfunction. 2. Ensure that self-testing is completed successfully after the devices are turned on. 3. Ensure that the surrounding area does not have other 2.4GHz transmitting devices that may cause interference. 4. Ensure that the Ground System battery is above 25% to avoid losing control over the Air System in mid-flight. 5.
Contents Using this Manual 2 Legends 2 Before Flight 2 Watch the Video Tutorials 2 Download the DJI GO App 2 Disclaimer 3 Caution 3 Installation 3 Before Use 4 Profile 7 In the Box 7 Overview 10 Air System 10 Ground System 12 Installation 15 Installing the Air System on Your Aircraft 15 Connecting the Ground System to Your Display Device 15 Standard Configurations 17 Ground System 20 Ground System Operations 20 Dual Ground Systems Mode 24 Linking the Ground System
How to Upgrade the Firmware Upgrading the Air System Firmware 33 Upgrading the Ground System Firmware 33 Appendix 6 33 34 Specifications 34 Supported DJI Products 35 Supported Video Inputs 35 Supported Video Outputs 35 Compliance Information 35 © 2017 DJI All Rights Reserved.
Profile DJI Lightbridge 2 is a long range video downlink capable of transmitting 1080p60 full HD video at distances up to 3.1 miles (5 km). Lightbridge 2 integrates the remote controller module into the Ground System, which comes with a number of aircraft and gimbal controls as well as some customizable buttons. Support for multiple Ground Systems allows one operator to control aircraft movement, while the other operator focuses on video capturing.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual AV Cable × 1 Sends video data from the camera to the Air System. HDMI Cable × 1 Sends HD video data from the camera to the Air System. Profile USB Cable × 1 Used to upgrade the Air System firmware through your PC. Ground System Components Battery Charger × 1 Used to charge the Ground System. Mobile Device Holder × 1 Used to mount your mobile device onto the Ground System.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual Air System Antenna Extension Cables × 2 Optional Packet 3 Air System Antenna Mounts × 2 CAN Hub × 1 Optional Packet 5 Air System Cable Set × 1 Profile Optional Packet 4 Includes all Air System components. © 2017 DJI All Rights Reserved.
Overview Air System [9] [10] Overview [8] [7] [1] [6] [5] [2] [4] [3] [1] HDMI IN Supports up to 1080p60 input resolution. [2] AV IN Receives AV input from the camera. The PWR pin supplies power to the camera. PWR is used to provide power supply to the AV input. [3] Gimbal Port Connects to both the DJI HD gimbal and DJI flight controller. a) V+ V-: Receives power from the DJI HD gimbal. b) L H: Transmits data to the DJI flight controller through the CAN port.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual [7] Control Indicator Indicates the status of the Air System and Ground System. LED Pattern Blinks Red Description Link button pressed. Air System is attempting to link with the Ground System. Blinks Green Signal detected but not linked to the Ground System. — Solid Green — Solid Red Blinks Yellow and Green alternately No signal detected. Check the cable connections and ensure the Ground System is powered on. Air System and Ground System have different firmware versions.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual Ground System The Ground System uses the same interfaces as the remote controller for the DJI Inspire 1, which is used as an illustration below. The interfaces marked with an asterisk (*) can be mapped to the channels of the A2 Flight Controller. Refer to the A2 Flight Controller’s user manual for details. The remote controller for the Inspire 1 is not compatible with Lightbridge 2. DO NOT substitute any other remote controller for use with the Lightbridge 2 Ground System.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual Ground System error, enter DJI GO app for D-D-D...... Blinks Red more details. [8] Power Button [9] Return-to-Home (RTH) Indicator Used to turn on/off the Ground System. Circular LED around the RTH button that displays the RTH status. Indicator Pattern Sound chime Return-to-Home procedure is initiated. Blinks White D... Sending Return-to-Home command to the aircraft. Blinks White DD .. .. .. The aircraft is returning to the Home Point.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual [20] GPS Module [20] Pinpoints the position of the Ground System. [21] C1 Button* [22]* [21]* Customizable button in the DJI Flight Controller Assistant. [22] C2 Button* Customizable button in the DJI Flight [23] Controller Assistant. Overview [23] Power Port Used to charge the Ground System’s internal battery. 14 © 2017 DJI All Rights Reserved.
Installation Installing the Air System on Your Aircraft 1. Prepare the two Air System antennas and some double-sided foam tape. 2. Insert the antennas into the ports on the side of the Air System and snap into place. Installation 3. Use the foam tape to mount the Air System onto the reserved space of your aircraft or other suitable flat surfaces. Install the antennas before powering on the Air System.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual USB – Mount your mobile device onto the Mobile Device Holder and connect it to the Ground System using a USB cable. Launch the DJI GO app to access video and flight telemetry. The SDI or HDMI cable can be attached to the Ground System handle using the Wire Clip (optional accessory). The SDI and HDMI ports on the Ground System cannot be used together. Below is an illustration using the USB video output. Please prepare a slotted screwdriver.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual Standard Configurations This section provides examples and way to configure Lightbridge 2. Choose the configuration that best fits your needs. Air System - DJI HD Gimbal + DJI Flight Controller When used with a DJI HD gimbal, you can select either single or dual video source mode in the DJI GO app. In single video source mode, the Air System transmits either the gimbal camera video or FPV camera signal to the Ground System.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual Below is an illustration of the DJI HD gimbal connected to the DJI A2 Flight Controller. DBUS Cable Ⅰ HDMI Cable or AV Cable Gimbal Cable FPV Camera Ground System G7 X2 CAN2 HD Gimbal Below is an illustration of the DJI HD gimbal connected to the DJI A3 Flight Controller. DBUS Cable Ⅱ HDMI Cable or AV Cable CAN1 Gimbal Cable RF FPV Camera G7 HD Gimbal 18 © 2017 DJI All Rights Reserved.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual Ground System - Dual Ground Systems Mode More than one Ground System can connect to the same aircraft in Dual Ground System Mode. In Dual Ground System Mode, the Master Ground System controls the movement of the aircraft, while the Slave Ground System controls the movement of the gimbal and camera.
Ground System The Ground System features a number of standard interfaces intended for aircraft and camera control, which are explained below with their most typical functions. However, you can remap these interfaces to the flight controller channels using the DJI Flight Controller Assistant. Compliance: The Ground System is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations. Control Stick Modes: Mode 1, Mode 2, or a customized mode. Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual Charging the Ground System Only use the official DJI battery charger to charge the Ground System’s 6000mAh 2S built-in battery. Power Outlet Charger The following table describes the functions of the Ground System for the default settings - Mode 2. Stick Neutral/mid point: Control sticks of the Ground System are placed at the central position. Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the central position.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual Vertical movement of the right stick controls the aircraft’s pitch. Push up to fly forwards and press down to fly backwards. Move the stick further for a larger pitch angle and faster flight. Horizontal movement of the right stick controls the aircraft’s roll. Move the stick Ground System left to fly left and right to fly right. Move the stick further for a larger roll angle and faster flight.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual P-mode (Positioning): The aircraft uses GPS for positioning. This mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. Atti mode (Attitude): GPS is not used for positioning, and the aircraft only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If a GPS signal is present, the aircraft will still return to the last recorded Home Point if the Ground System signal is lost. F-mode (Function): Acts as A-Mode (default) or Manual Mode for Lightbridge 2.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual Dual Ground Systems Mode The Dual Ground Systems Mode is disabled by default. To enable this feature, connect your mobile devices to the desired Master and Slave Ground Systems, launch the DJI GO app and then following the steps below for each Ground System. Master Ground System: 1. Go to Camera View > to enter RC Settings. 2. Next to ‘Set RC Status’, select ‘Master’. 3. Enter the connection password.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual 3. Tap ‘Search for Master Controller’ to register the Master Ground System. RC Settings 遥控器功能设置 RC Control Settings Master and Slave 遥控器设置 Set RC Status RC Name 主从机功能 OFF Master Slave S88642 Request Control 设置遥控器状态 Master RC List 主机 从机 Ground System 名称 关闭 Search for Master Controller RC Settings S88642 T12254 RC Control Settings 请求控制权 搜索主机 Master and Slave 4. Select the Master Ground System from the Master RC List and input the connection password.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual RC Control Settings RC Calibration Stick Mode Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. Do not change unless familiar with your new mode. Ground System Linking RC 4. The Ground System Status Indicator will blink blue and emit a beep sound when the Ground System is ready to link.
DJI GO App DJI GO is an essential hub to operate your DJI equipment, share your artwork, explore the community, and manage your DJI account, all at once. Use DJI GO app with Lightbridge 2 to select channel, change the video output device and configure the transmission settings. It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience. iPad 80% LIGHTBRIDGE 2 DJI GO App Aircraft connected Enter Camera View Equipment Library Explore Me Launching DJI GO App 1.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual Camera View On the Equipment page, you can enter Camera View, operate Lightbridge 2 settings or view your flight records. The screen contains a live HD video feed from the camera. [1] [10] [2] [3] P-GPS [4] Safe to Fly (GPS) [5] [6] [7] [9] DJI GO App H: 39M D: 210M H.S：14.2 M/S V.S：4.5 M/S 222M [8] [1] Flight Mode ：The current flight mode is displayed next to this icon.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual [5] Video Downlink Signal ： Shows the signal strength of the video downlink between the Air System and Ground System. Tap to enter Image Transmission Settings. [6] Battery Level ：Shows the current battery level. [7] General Settings ：Tap to view settings for the unit of measurement, flight route display and live streaming. [8] Flight Telemetry D: 210M H.S：14.2 M/S V.S：4.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual Image Transmission Settings Go to Camera View and tap to open up the image transmission settings.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual [2] Transmission Quality Higher transmission quality will occupy more bandwidth and provide a shorter transmission distance. [3] Bandwidth Allocation Distribution of the transmission bandwidth between the “LB” and “EXT” video sources. The system is in single source mode if LB = 100% or EXT = 100%, and in dual source mode for any other combination. [4] Transmission Mode This option is only available in LB single source mode (LB = 100%).
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual [10] OSD Settings Enable on-screen display and adjust the display margins on your HDMI or SDI device. [11] Picture-in-Picture for HDMI/SDI Adjust the PIP position on your HDMI or SDI device. This option is only available in dual source mode. [12] Signal Diagnostics Run signal diagnostics to test for an antenna malfunction. DJI GO App 32 © 2017 DJI All Rights Reserved.
How to Upgrade the Firmware Upgrading the Air System Firmware Step 1 – Download the DJI Assistant 2 1. Go to the Lightbridge 2 product page and download: a) DJI Assistant 2 package b) DJI WIN driver (if you use Windows 7 or 8) http://www.dji.com/product/lightbridge-2/download 2. Extract the DJI Assistant 2 package to the desired directory. No installation is required. 3. Run the DJI WIN driver and complete the installation if needed. The DJI Assistant 2 supports Windows 7 (or later) or Mac OS X 10.
Appendix Specifications General Max Transmission Distance FCC Compliant: 3.1 miles (5 km) (unobstructed, free of interference) CE Compliant: 2.1 miles (3.5 km) EIRP 100 mW @2.4 GHz 920.6 MHz to 928 MHz (Japan) Operating Frequency 5.725 GHz to 5.825 GHz 2.400 GHz to 2.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual Supported DJI Products Only use these products with the latest firmware.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. KCC Warning Message “해당무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없습니다 .
DJI Lightbridge 2 User Manual Appendix This content is subject to change. Download the latest version from http://www.dji.com/product/lightbridge-2 If you have any questions about this document, please contact DJI by sending a message to DocSupport@dji.com. LIGHTBRIDGETM is a trademark of DJI. Copyright © 2017 DJI All Rights Reserved.
