PHANTOM 4 User Manual 2016.03 V1.
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Contents Using this manual Legends 2 Read Before the First Flight 2 Video Tutorials 2 Download the DJI GO app 2 Product Profile Introduction 6 Features Highlights 6 Preparing the Aircraft 6 Aircraft Diagram 8 Remote Controller Diagram 8 Aircraft Flight Controller 11 Flight Mode 11 Flight Status Indicator 12 Return-to-Home (RTH) 13 Smart RTH 13 Low Battery RTH 13 Failsafe RTH 14 Obstacle Avoida
Camera and Gimbal Camera Profile 38 Gimbal 39 DJI GO app Camera 42 Library Discovery 45 Me 45 45 Flight Flight Environment Requirements 47 Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 47 Preflight Checklist 51 Calibrating the Compass 51 Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 52 Starting/Stopping the Motors 53 Flight Test 53 FAQ Appendix 4 Specifications 60 Firmwares Update 62 Intelligent Flight Mode 62 After-Sales In
Product Profile This section introduces the Phantom 4 and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller. © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Product Profile Introduction The DJI Phantom 4 is an extremely smart flying camera able to intelligently track objects without a separate device, avoid obstacles and fly with a tap of your finger. All while shooting 4K video or 12 megapixel stills. Product Profile Features Highlights Tapfly and ActiveTrack are two brand new commands in the DJI GO app, unique to the Phantom 4. Now with a simple tap you can fly anywhere visible on your screen or track a moving subject smoothly and easily.
Phantom 4 User Manual Attaching the Propellers: Mount the propellers with black propeller rings to the motors with black dots. Mount the propellers with sliver propeller rings to the motors without black dots. Press the propeller down onto the mounting plate and rotate in the lock direction until it is secured in its position. Product Profile Check that all the propellers are secure before each flight.
Phantom 4 User Manual Aircraft Diagram [1] [2] [3] [4] [6] [1] GPS [2] Propeller [3] Motor [4] Front LED Indicator [5] [5] Gimbal and Camera Product Profile [7] [8] [6] Obstacle Sensing System [7] Intelligent Flight Battery [8] Aircraft Status Indicator [9] Camera / Linking Status Indicator and Link Button [10] Micro-USB Port [11] [9] [10] [11] Camera Micro SD Card Slot [12] Vision Positioning Sensors [12] Remote Controller Diagram [1] Antennas [1] [2] Relays aircraft control and video si
Phantom 4 User Manual [5] Battery Level LEDs Displays the battery level of the remote controller. [6] Status LED Displays the remote controller's system status. [7] Power Button Used to turn the remote controller on and off. [8] RTH LED [15] Product Profile Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status. [16] [9] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI GO app.
Aircraft This section introduces the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery 10 © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Aircraft Flight Controller The Phantom 4’s flight controller features several important upgrades, including a new flight mode. Safety modes include Failsafe and Return-to-Home. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. The flight controller can also save critical flight data from each flight to the on-board storage device. The new flight controller also provides increased stability and a new air braking feature.
Phantom 4 User Manual Flight Status Indicator The Phantom 4 has Front LEDs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEDs are shown in the figure below: Aircraft Status Indicator Front LED Aircraft The Front LEDs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEDs glow solid red when the aircraft is turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the system status of the flight controller.
Phantom 4 User Manual Return-to-Home (RTH) The Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes these three scenarios in detail. Description GPS Home Point If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal strength is indicated by the GPS icon ( ).
Phantom 4 User Manual Smart RTH Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to “RTH button” on page 33 for more information) or tap the RTH button in the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point. You may use the remote controller’s control sticks to control the aircraft’s position to avoid a collision during the Smart RTH process.
Phantom 4 User Manual Critical Low battery level warning The aircraft must land immediately. Estimated remaining flight time Estimated remaining flight based on current battery level. Aircraft status indicator blinks RED quickly. The DJI GO app display will flash red and the aircraft will start to descend. The remote controller will sound an alarm. Allow the aircraft to descend and land automatically.
Phantom 4 User Manual Obstacle Avoidance During FailSafe RTH Aircraft can now sense and actively attempt to avoid obstale during FailSafe RTH, provided that the light condition is ideal for the Obstacle Sensing System. The details on how the aircraft will behave during obstacle avoid is listed below: 1. Aircraft decelerates when an obstacle is sensed at 65 feet (20 meters) ahead. 2. Aircraft stops and hover then start ascending vertically to avoid the obstacle.
Phantom 4 User Manual Launch DJI GO app and tap at the bottom of the camera view, read and understand the prompt statements. OPTI OPTI Safe to Fly (GPS) Safe to Fly (GPS) MENU Tap once on the target direction and wait for ActiveTrack Normal Aircraft TapFly Smart icon to appear. Tap again to confirm the selection and the aircraft will automatically fly towards the target direction. Safe to Fly (GPS) (GPS) 可安全飞行 OPTI ISO 100 1/320 EV 0 4821 JPEG MENU 6.2m/s Tap t H: 39M V.S 2.
Phantom 4 User Manual After confirmed with the TapFly selection, the aircraft will fly automatically towards the area that marked by icon. Note that you can still use the control stick to control the movement of the aircraft during the flight. Safe to Fly(GPS) (GPS) 可安全飞行 OPTI ISO 100 1/320 EV 0 4821 JPEG MENU STOP Aircraft H: 39M V.S 2.3 M/S D: 210M H.S 4.
Phantom 4 User Manual Using ActiveTrack Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has more than 50% power and the aircraft is in either P-mode or S-mode. Then follow the steps below to use ActiveTrack: 1. Take off and hover at least 9 feet (3 meters) above the ground. ON 3 meters OFF 2. In the DJI GO app, tap OPTI Aircraft Auto Hold to bring up the flight modes and then select. OPTI Safe to Fly (GPS) Safe to Fly (GPS) MENU TapFly ACTMETRACK ActiveTrack Normal SMART Smart 3.
Phantom 4 User Manual DO NOT select an area containing people, animals, small, fine objects (e.g. tree branches and power lines) or transparent objects (e.g. glass or water surface). Stay clear of obstacles near the flight path, particularly when the aircraft is flying backward. Be extra vigilant when using ActiveTrack in any of the following situations: a) The tracked subject is not moving on a level plane. b) The tracked subject changes shape drastically while moving.
Phantom 4 User Manual Detection Range The detection range of the Obstacle Sensing and Vision Positioning System is depicted as follow. Note that the aircraft cannot sense and avoid the obstacles that are not within the detection range. Aircraft Calibrating Front Sensors Obstacles Sensing cameras that installed on landing gear are calibrated on delivery. However these camera are vulnerable to excessive impact, hence it will require calibration via DJI Assistant 2 from time to time.
Phantom 4 User Manual Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning: Aircraft 1. Toggle the flight mode switch to P-mode. 2. Place the aircraft on a flat surface. Note that the Vision Positioning system cannot work properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations. 3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator will flash green two times, which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off and the aircraft will hover in place.
Phantom 4 User Manual Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness of the sensors. Vision Positioning is only effective when the aircraft is at altitudes of 0.3 to 10 meters. The Vision Positioning System may not function properly when the aircraft is flying over water. The Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light conditions (less than 100 lux).
Phantom 4 User Manual Attaching the Propellers 1. Be sure to remove the warning stickers from the motors before attaching the propellers. 2. Mount the propellers with black propeller rings to the motors with black dots. Mount the propellers with sliver propeller rings to the motors without black dots. Press t he propeller down onto the mounting plate and rotate in the lock direction until it is secured in its position. Aircraft Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight.
Phantom 4 User Manual DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions Refer to Phantom 4 Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines before use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage. Using the Battery LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Power Button (Bulit-in LED) Battery Level Indicators Turning ON/OFF Turning On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on. The Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level.
Phantom 4 User Manual Battery Level LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 87.5%~100% 75%~87.5% 62.5%~75% 50%~62.5% 37.5%~50% 25%~37.5% Aircraft 12.5%~25% 0%~12.5% =0% Low Temperature Notice: 1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying in low temperature (< 0°C) environments. 2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature (< -10°C) environments.
Phantom 4 User Manual Battery Life LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life 90%~100% 80%~90% 70%~80% 60%~70% 50%~60% 40%~50% Aircraft 30%~40% 20%~30% below 20% When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used. For more information about the battery, launch the DJI GO app and check the information that is listed under the battery tab. Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1. Connect the Battery Charger to a power source (100-240 V 50/60 Hz). 2.
Phantom 4 User Manual Battery Level Indicators While Charging LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 0%~25% 25%~50% 50%~75% 75%~100% Fully Charged Aircraft Battery Protection LED Display The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns.
Remote Controller This section describes the features of the remote controller and includes instructions for controlling the aircraft and the camera. © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Remote Controller Remote Controller Profile The Phantom 4 remote controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the video downlink system and aircraft remote control system. The video downlink and aircraft remote control system operate at 2.4 GHz. The remote controller features a number of camera control functions, such as taking and previewing photos and videos, as well as controlling gimbal motion.
Phantom 4 User Manual Power Outlet Charger Power Button Controlling the Camera [4] [3] [1] [2] [1] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture without letting go of the remote controller. Press down on the dial to toggle between these settings. [2] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press.
Phantom 4 User Manual Remote Controller (Mode 2) ( Aircraft Indicates Nose Direction) Remarks Moving the left stick up and down changes the aircraft’s elevation. Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 4 will hover in place. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Phantom 4 will change elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation changes.
Phantom 4 User Manual Adjusting Controller Sticks Hold and twist the controller sticks clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust the length of the controller sticks. A proper length of controller sticks can improve the controlling accuracy. Flight Mode Switch Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose between; P-mode, S-mode and Amode.
Phantom 4 User Manual Connecting Your Mobile Device Tilt the mobile device holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the cradle. Adjust the clamp down to secure the mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable, plug one end of the cable into your mobile device and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller.
Phantom 4 User Manual Status LED Alarm Remote Controller Status — Solid Red Chime The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft. — Solid Green Chime The remote controller is connected to the aircraft. Slow Blinking Red D-D-D...... Remote controller error. / Red and Green/ Red and Yellow Alternate Blinks None HD downlink is disrupted. RTH LED Sound Remote Controller Status — Solid White Chime Aircraft is returning home. Sending Return-to-Home command to the aircraft.
Phantom 4 User Manual 4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and a beep is emitted. RC Control Setting RC Calibration Stick Mode Searching for aircraft frequency, Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. timeout in 54 seconds Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.
Camera and Gimbal This section provides the technical specifications of the camera and explains the gimbal’s operation modes. © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Camera and Gimbal Camera Profile The on-board camera uses the 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up to 4096x2160p at 24fps or 4K at up to 30 fps with the Phantom 4 and 12 megapixel stills. You may choose to record the video in either MOV or MP4 format. Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and time-lapse mode. A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile device via the DJI GO app.
Phantom 4 User Manual Camera Operation Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the images or videos through the DJI GO app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to “Controlling the Camera Page 31”. Camera LED Indicator Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on. It provides information on the working status of the camera. Camera LED Indicator Camera status System is warming up. Green Blink Once (0.5s off, 0.
Phantom 4 User Manual Gimbal Operation Modes Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the camera settings page of the DJI GO app. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details: Follow Mode The angle between gimbal’s orientation and aircraft’s nose remains constant at all times.
DJI GO app This section introduces the four main functions of the DJI GO app. © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
DJI GO app The DJI GO app is a mobile application designed specifically for DJI equipments. Use this app to control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app features Equipment, Library, Discovery and Me sections, which are used for configuring your aircraft , editing and sharing your photos and videos with others. It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience.
Phantom 4 User Manual [1] Flight Mode : The text next to this icon indicates the current flight mode. Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify flight limits and set the gain values. The aircraft is set to “Beginner Mode” by default. The aircraft cannot fly 30 meters (98 feet) higher and beyond the recorded Home Point under beginner mode. Disable this mode in the MODE setting page. [2] GPS Signal Strength : This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals.
Phantom 4 User Manual Shutter : Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot or time-lapsed shooting modes. Record : Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which has the same functionality. Playback : Tap to enter the playback page. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured.
Phantom 4 User Manual [15] Return to Home (RTH) : Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point. [16] Auto Takeoff/Landing / : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. [17] Livestream : Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobile data service is available on the mobile device. [18] Back : Tap to return to the main GUI. Tap into library to use automatic video editor that built into the DJI GO app.
Flight This section describes safe flight practices and flight restrictions. 46 © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
Flight Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the flight simulator in the DJI GO app to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open area. Flight Environment Requirements Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA.
Phantom 4 User Manual GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green Flight Limits DJI GO app Aircraft Status Indicator Maximum Flight Altitude Aircraft's altitude cannot exceed the specified value. Warning: Height limit reached. None. Max Radius Flight distance must be within the max radius. Warning: Distance limit reached. Rapid red flashing when close to the max radius limit.
Phantom 4 User Manual 1640 feet 66 feet 1 mile R1 R2 320 feet 1640 feet 66 feet 1 mile 320 feet R1 R2 Restricted Area 100 m 100m R R © 2016 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 49 Flight (1) Restricted Areas does not have flight altitude restrictions. (2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off within this zone. The value of R varies based on the definition of the restricted areas.
Phantom 4 User Manual GPS Signal Strong Zone No-fly Zone Flight Restrictedaltitude flight zone Warning zone Free zone Blinking Green Restriction DJI GO app Prompt Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly zone. Take off prohibited. If the aircraft enters the restricted area in A-mode, but is switched to P-mode, the aircraft will automatically descend, land, and stop its motors. Warning: You are in a no-fly zone. Automatic landing has begun.
Phantom 4 User Manual Preflight Checklist 1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 3. Micro-SD card has been inserted, if necessary. 4. Gimbal is functioning normally. 5. Motors can start and are functioning normally. 6. The DJI GO app is successfully connected to the aircraft. Calibrating the Compass IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location.
Phantom 4 User Manual 3. Hold the aircraft vertically, with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator glows solid red. Flight If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your aircraft to a different location and try again. Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass.
Phantom 4 User Manual Auto-Landing Use auto-landing only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the auto-landing feature: 1. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode. 2. Check the landing area condition before tapping “ instructions. ”, to begin landing. Then follow the on-screen Starting/Stopping the Motors Starting the Motors A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both sticks to the bottom inner or outer corners to start the motors.
Phantom 4 User Manual When the Aircraft Status Indicators blink yellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or rapidly during flight. Watch our video tutorials for more flight information. Video Suggestions and Tips 1. Go through the full pre-flight checklist before each flight. 2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI GO app. 3.
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FAQ What is ActiveTrack? ActiveTrack allows an aircraft to track a moving subject without a separate GPS tracker. Simply tap on the mobile device screen inside the DJI GO app to select the subject to be tracked. The aircraft will lock on the subject and start tracking it automatically from a safe distance. What is TapFly? TapFly means you can fly in any direction with a tap of the finger, without a remote controller.
Phantom 4 User Manual Does Obstacle Sensing System work in all modes? The Obstacle Sensing System can be enabled in ActiveTrack, TapFly, Normal mode and all Intelligent Navigation functions. What are the major improvements in the Phantom 4 propulsion system? The motor on the Phantom 4 is designed to work with the latest Push-and-Release Propellers.
Phantom 4 User Manual What’s the purpose of the Sport Mode? Giving a top speed of 44.7mph (72Kph), Sport mode can be used for fun, letting you fly faster than ever, or to get to your shoot location while the light is perfect. What’s the horizontal speed of Phantom 4 in ATTI Mode? The horizontal speed of the Phantom 4 in ATTI mode is 44.7mph (72kph). What is the difference between Sport Mode and ATTI Mode? Though Phantom 4 can fly up to 44.
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Appendix Specifications Aircraft Weight (Battery & Propellers Included) 1380 g Max Ascent Speed 6 m/s ( Sport mode ) Max Descent Speed 4 m/s ( Sport mode ) Max Speed 20 m/s ( Sport mode ) Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level 19685 feet ( 6000 m ) ( Software altitude limit: 400 feet above takeoff point ) Max Flight Time Approx.
Phantom 4 User Manual Supported File Systems FAT32 ( ≤ 32 GB ); exFAT ( > 32 GB ) Photo JPEG, DNG ( RAW ) Video MP4 / MOV ( MPEG – 4 AVC / H.264 ) Supported SD Cards Micro SD, Max capacity: 64GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required Operating Temperature 32° to 104° F ( 0° to 40° C ) Remote Controller Operating Frequency Max Transmission Distance 2.400 GHz to 2.483 GHz FCC Compliant: 3.1 mi ( 5 km ); CE Compliant: 2.2 mi ( 3.
Phantom 4 User Manual Warning Fast Yellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost Slow Red Flashing Low Battery Warning Fast Red Flashing Critical Battery Warning Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error — Solid Red Critical Error Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required Firmwares Update Use Micro SD card to update the aircraft and Intelligent Flight Battery. Connect to the Internet, launch the DJI GO app.
Phantom 4 User Manual After-Sales Information Visit the following pages to learn more about After-sales policy and warranty information: 1. After-sales Policy: http://www.dji.com/service 2. Refund Policy: http://www.dji.com/service/refund-return 3. Paid Repair Service: http://www.dji.com/service/repair-service 4. Warranty Service: http://www.dji.com/service/warranty-service FCC Compliance FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Phantom 4 User Manual IC RSS warning This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent areil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence.
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