PHANTOM 2 User Manual V1.00
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1. Figure 6 1 6 3 Takeoff Landing Procedures l Start by placing the PHANTOM 2 on the ground with the battery level indicators facing you 2 Turn on the remote controller 3 Power on the aircraft by turning on the intelligent battery 4 When LED flight indicator blinks green yellow the PHANTOM 2 is entering Ready to Fly Ready to Fly non GPS mode Start the motors with the CSC command 5 Push the throttle stick up slowly to lift the aircraft off the ground Refer to lt Remote Controller Operation for more details 6 Be sure you are hovering over a level surface Pull down on the throttle stick gently to descend and land 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 19 7 After landing the aircraft on the ground keep the throttle stick at its lowest position for about 3 to 5 seconds which will automatically stop the motors You SHOULD NOT execute the CSC during normal flight This will stop the motors and cause the aircraft to descend rapidly and drop without any type of control 1 When the LED flight indicator blinks yellow rapidly during flight the aircraft has entered into Failsafe mode refer to lt Failsafe Function for details A 2 A low battery capacity warning is indicated by the LED flight indicator blinking red slowly or rapidly during flight Refer to the lt Low Battery Capacity Warning Function for details 3 Watch the quick start video about flight for m2. Use the 8 Pin cable in the OSD Markk Il package when connecting to the DJI specific wireless video e 0 9 gt transmission module AVL58 1 3 LED Flight Indicators Description 1 LED flight indicators are used to show the aircraft s current status Once powered on the indicators will light up LED flight E indicators 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 7 ICON Cc ICO ce feeeee homem e0000 Creer ICO ON rensncomcmsgmiin SS COCO ever 000000 Zo Lov batay camcn Wanna eoo Nerea rre are O C ETS Compass data abnormal because of ferro magnetic interference or the compass needs calibration 1 The LED indicators diagram above are for Phantom 2 mode In Naza M mode LED indicators will work according to the Naza M flight control system 2 Connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software for detailed information about warnings and errors 2 The front LEDs are for indicating where the nose of the aircraft is They light up solid red only after the motors have spooled up PS 1 4 Notes for PHANTOM 2 using with other DJI products Before using PHANTOM 2 with other DJI products users should connecting the products correctly and upgrade the firmware as requirements below Assistant Software for Assistant Items to upgrade Firmware versions required upgrading Software version P330CB built in V1 0 1 19 or above PHAN
3. En CAN Bus connector Figure 1 6 4 Connecting the H3 2D gimbal iOSD Mark Il and wireless video transmission module 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 6 sequence by color VIDEO A PA PTE Wireless video transmission module Transmitter specified by DJI AVL58 OR Other wireless video transmission VIDEO GND VBat y AVES m o AMZ ALL O 11vg iOSD ON SCREEN DISPLAY cle mm CAN Bus l Connector N Wi SO 7 I O jams pS ko j E N F fi SH i gt SEP re oll e Figure 1 7 The diagram below illustrates the conneciton between the iOSD Mark II and the wireless video transmission module BATT Batt Other wireless video BATT lBatt transmission module iOSD Mark II UART Transmitter UART AV GND vibe GND AV OUT VIDEO emi ce Ce Ce pa Wireless video transmission module Transmitter AV specified by DJI AVL58
4. Slide the lever left to make the gimbal pitch down up to a 90 position Slide the lever right to pitch up to 0 position resulting in gimbal being at a horizontally level orientation 1 For Ready to Fly the aircraft will hover when all sticks are released 2 For Ready to Fly non GPS the aircraft will only keep the altitude when all sticks are released 3 5 Linking the remote controller amp built in receiver PHANTOM 2 has a built in receiver the link button and indicator located on the bottom of the aircraft as illustrated in the Figure 3 4 The link between the remote controller and aircraft is already established for you so you can initially skip this procedure If you ever replace the remote controller re establishing the link is required Link button amp Link indicator Figure 3 4 Linking procedures 1 Power on the PHANTOM 2 2 Turn on the remote controller and place it 0 5m Im away from the aircraft 3 Push the link button with a thin object and hold it until the Link indicator blinks red then release it 4 When the Link indicator turns solid green the link between the remote controller and the built in receiver has been successfully established The remote controller is linked with the receiver successfully The remote controller is turned off and there is no 2 4GHz signal around please tur
5. means that the stick of remote controller is pushed away from the central position Slide Lever is used for the pitch control of the H3 2D gimbal Remote Aircraft Controller ll nose direction Mode 2 Operation details The throttle stick controls the aircraft elevation Push the stick up and the aircraft will rise Pull the stick down and the aircraft will descend The aircraft will automatically hover and hold its altitude if the sticks are centered Pushing the throttle stick above the centered neutral position will result in the aircraft taking off We suggest that you push the throttle stick slowly to prevent the aircraft from sudden and unexpected ascent 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 11 Position Position 2 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 12 Position 3 The yaw stick controls the aircraft rudder Push the stick left and the aircraft will rotate counter clock wise 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 command
6. Home Point When the aircraft is initializing the Ready to Fly status the aircraft will record the current GPS coordinates as the home point It is recommended to lift off only after Ready to Fly status is confirmed for the safety of being able to fly back to home point successfully in case the Failsafe mode is initiated Quickly switching the S2 switch of the remote controller from upper most to lower most positions 5 vie Y r times or more will reset the home point of PHANTOM 2 When the home point is set you will see a 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 20 series of rapid green blinks on the LED Flight Indicator The definition of home point is 1 The place the PHANTOM 2 returns to when the control signal is lost 2 The home point is used to calculate the horizontal distance between you and the aircraft the distance will be displayed as D if using IOSD module Go Home Procedures 1 Record Home Point 2 Flying Remote controller signal lost LED Flight Indicator gt 0000 LED Flight Indicator Y O O LED Flight Indicator O 0 4 Signal lost lasts 3s begin to go home 5 Fly back to home point 6 Landing after hovering 15s pot Y E 3 l Por Las j O j Height over home point lt 20m LED Flight Indicator 600000 LED Flight Indicator 000000 Regaining Control During Failsafe Procedure Position of Position 3 Switch Position Position 2 ES No trigger
7. Push the power switch to the right to power on the remote controller If the power LED mo indicator is solid on the remote controller is functioning normally Please make sure the batteries have enough capacity before use If the low voltage warning alert sounds refer to the lt Remote Controller Power Indicator Status Information please replace batteries as soon as possible Using the correct type of battery will prevent risk of damage or malfunction For long term storage be sure to remove the batteries from the remote controller 3 2 Remote controller Power LED Indicator Status Alert will sound after 15 minutes of inactivity lt will stop once you start using the remote controller 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 10 The remote controller will power off automatically when battery voltage drops below 4V Land and A change batteries as soon as possible when the low voltage alert occurs to avoid loss of control during flight 3 3 Antenna Orientation The remote controller s antenna should point skywards without obstructions for maximum communication range during flight Figure 3 3 3 4 Remote Controller Operation The operations of remote controller are based on mode 2 stick configuration Definitions The stick neutral positions and stick released mean the control sticks of the remote controller are placed at the central position To move the stick
8. Temperature The battery will charge only when its temperature is within O C 55 C If the Detection battery temperature is out of this range the battery will stop charging 1 Before use please read and follow the user manual disclaimer and the warnings on the battery Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage 2 The battery should only be charged with the charger provided by DJI DJI does not take any responsibility for operation of any charger from a third party 4 1 Charging Procedures 1l Connect the charger to a wall socket Use the plug set if necessary 2 Connect the battery to the charger If the current capacity of the battery is over 75 you should power on the battery to begin charging 5 The Battery Level indicators display current capacity level as the battery charges Please refer to battery level indicator description for details 4 The battery is fully charged when the Battery Level indicator lights are off Please disconnect the charger 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 14 and battery when the charging is completed lt IDSE 4 2 Install the Battery Wall socket Push the battery into the battery compartment correctly as the following diagram shows Make sure to push the battery into the compartment until you hear a click sound KJ A Fi i i I 0 O TIOS A Figure 4 An incorrectly inserted battery may cause on
9. Wireless Batt sequence by color video Batt VIDEO transmission VIDEO GND module VIDEO GND a Transmitter VIDEO GND ADA NN A e A A ee a ee 77 ZENMUSE H3 2D Figure 1 4 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 2 Connecting the H3 2D gimbal OSD mini and wireless video transmission module Description of the Video Cable a sequence by color l Batt VIDEO Batt Wireless VIDEO GND VIDEO GND video 7 VIDEO transmission we x O eeN L Lnn module Transmitter a ZENMUSE H3 2D BGND BVIDEO OUT GND EVIDEOIN OSDmini A ON SCREEN DISPLAY O O J CAN Bus 4 Connector a a Figure 1 5 3 Connecting the H3 2D gimbal OSD mini and DJI wireless video transmission module AVL58 AAA sequence by color DJI ae ace END video g transmission i VBat A module a a a a i J AVL58 Transmitter 3 TT gt ZENMUSE H3 2D iOSD mini ON SCREEN DISPLAY
10. the above procedures Firmware upgradable items 1 Main Controller 2 P330CB Main Board 3 Receiver 4 Gimbal CMU 5 Gimbal IMU 6 Battery 7 4 PHANTOM RC Assistant Software Description Please follow the procedures to finish the configuration of the remote controller 1 Turn off the remote controller and find the Micro USB port on the bottom of it 2 Start up the PC power on the remote controller and then Connect the remote controller to the PC with a Micro USB cable DO NOT disconnect until the configuration is finished 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 23 3 Run the PHANTOM RC Assistant Software and wait for the remote controller to connect to the Assistant Software Observe the indicators on the bottom left of the screen When connected successfully the connection indicator is and communication indicator is blinking 4 Finish configuration in the Main page 5 Finish upgrade in the Info page if necessary PHANTOM RC i Welcome Stick Mode Mode1 A Channel Monitor M DJI Phantom Remote Controller 2 Calibration The Phantom RC Assistant software is used to configure and upgrade the DJI Phantom Remote Controller Both 5 8GHz and 2 4GHz zs mija Main page of the 2 4GHz remote controller PHANTOM RC Language swap Main page Firmware upgrade KM Welcome Stick Mode Account so
11. 1 Compass 1 1 Built in Flight Control System Instructions The built in flight control system is used to control the entire aircraft s functions in flight such as Pitch forwards and backwards Roll left and right Elevator up and down and Yaw turn left or right The flight controller contains the MC Main Controller IMU GPS compass receiver The IMU Inertial Measurement Unit has a built in inertial sensor and a barometric altimeter that measures both attitude and altitude The compass reads geomagnetic information which assists the GPS Global Position System to accurately calculate the aircrafts position and height in order to lock the aircraft in a stable hover The receiver is used to communicate with the remote controller and the MC acts as the brains of the complete flight control system connecting and controlling all the modules together The PHANTOM 2 can be configured in the Assistant Software by choosing Naza M mode or Phantom Z o A A 2 mode This manual is for Phantom 2 mode Please refer to the Naza M V2 Quick Start Manual for more information 1 2 Connections with Other DJI Products PHANTOM 2 is compatible with other DJI products including ZENMUSE H3 2D gimbal OSD mini OSD Mark II and wireless video transmission module Below are connections for these products The PHANTOM 2 will support the PC Ground Station and PAD Ground Station function in the slo gt January 2014 2013
12. DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 4 To the iOSD module or wireless YF video transmission module Y E F CAN Bus Connector ea eee ll Mount position of gimbal Mount the H3 2D gimbal using 4 screws ae 2 Se 8 Pin Cable To the G8 port on _ the H3 2D gimbal 5 Pin Cable To the compass Figure 1 3 The video cable can provide power for the wireless video transmission module with a battery voltage 11 1V 12 6V and a maximum current 2A Make sure the working current of the wireless video transmission module you connect can work with an operational voltage between 11 1V 12 6V and the total working current of the iOSD and wireless video transmission module is under 2A as an overcurrent will damage the central board s components If the total current exceeds 2A please be sure to provide power supplied from a separate power source for the wireless video transmission module PHANTOM 2 uses a 2 4GHz RC system To avoid communication interference it s not recommended to use other 2 4GHz devices including 2 4G wifi or 2 4G wireless video transmission module except the 2 4G Bluetooth and 2 4G Datalink 1 Connecting the H3 2D gimbal and wireless video transmission module is a a a a lt i ll ia Description of the Video Cable
13. PHANTOM 2 User Manual v1 00 For PHANTOM 2 Main Controller Firmware version V1 06 amp PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software version V1 08 amp PHANTOM RC Assistant Software version V1 0 December 16 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 It is advised that you regularly check the PHANTOM 2 s product page at www dji com 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 DJI and PHANTOM 2 are registered trademarks of DJI Names of product brand etc appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies This product and manual are copy righted by DJI with all rights reserved If you have any questions or concerns regarding your product please contact your dealer or DJI Customer Service 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 1 Content CONTENT ttts od o o o eo no eases 2 IN T HE BOX e es 3 REQUIREDITEMS co OR e ls Cr Oe AEE 3 SVMBOLMEGEND tdt sn a o 3 LPRANTOMZ AIRCRAFT dd ao LL 4 1 1 BUILT IN FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM INSTRUCTIONS c ccsccescessecsscesscecceccesccscceccsscescseccsccccescesccscesscsccesecaccaccscescesccaceacesseesecuccacesc
14. TOM 2 V1 08 central board Zenmuse H3 2D CMU V1 0 IMU V1 6 or above PHANTOM 2 V1 08 IOSD Mark II V2 04 or above V3 02 V1 04 or above V3 02 The iOSD Assistant Software is applied to both iOSD Mark ll and iOSD mini 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 8 2 Propellers PHANTOM 2 uses the original 9 inch propellers which are classified by the color of each central nut Damaged propellers should be replaced by purchasing new ones if necessary Propellers Grey Nut 9443 Black Nut 9443 R Diagram Attach to the motor thread that does Attach to the motor thread that has a Assembly Location not have a black dot black dot Fastening Un fastening an Lock Tighten the propeller in this direction Instructions ay Unlock Remove the propeller in this direction 2 1 Assembly 1 Figure 2 1 Remove the four warning cards from the motors after you ve read them 2 Figure 2 2 Prepare the two grey nut propellers and two black nut propellers Make sure to match the black nut propellers with the correctly marked black dot motors Tighten the propellers according to the fastening instructions Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Figure2 3 2 2 Disassembly Figure 2 3 Keep the motor deadlocked in place with the assistant wrench or one hand and remove the propeller according to the un fastening instructions 2 3 Notes 1 Propellers are self tightening during flight DO NOT use any thread locker on the threads 2 Ma
15. can change to the Phantom 2 mode by clicking the same button used to turn on the Naza M mode This operation will disable the Naza M mode and enable Phantom 2 mode All parameters will be returned to factory settings 7 3 Firmware upgrade of PHANTOM 2 Please follow the procedures to upgrade the software and firmware otherwise the PHANTOM 2 might not work properly l An internet connection is required to upgrade PHANTOM 2 s firmware 2 Click the Upgrade icon to check the current firmware version and whether the installed firmware is the latest version If not click the relative links to upgrade 3 Be sure to wait until the Assistant Software shows finished Click OK and power cycle the PHANTOM 2 after 5 seconds Once completed the firmware is up to date PHANTOM 2 Phantom 2 con chine Hardware ID Firmware Upgrade Firmware upgradable items Main Controller 1000694463 1 04 Latestversion 1 05 GPS 6 1 1 2 6 0 14 Receiver Phantom 2 0400000425 1000 No updates P330CB 2 02F0028130 1 01 16 est version 1 0 1 18 Upgrade link Gimbal CMU 1 0 200050605 1 0 No updates Gimbal MU 08 200050605 16 No updates Battery 1000 000000636 1 6 0 0 No updates Current firmware version re This image is for reference only Please refer to the 1 DONOT power off until the upgrade is finished 2 If the firmware upgrade failed the main controller will enter a waiting for firmware upgrade status automatically If this happens repeat
16. d check the current configuration in the View page Function switch of Phantom 2 and Naza M mode Phanom 2 na Language swap View configurations Account software version RC Gain Firmware upgrade Advanced Pg Aircraft Motor Gimbal Battery EO a ar a IMU calibration Cut Off Type intelligent x Ocm Y 0cm we Receiver Type D Bus FIS Z 0cm Failsafe Methods Go Home and Landing Gain Pitch Roll Yaw Vertical IOC o intelligent Orientation Control OFF Basic h20 120 120 120 Attitude 200 200 Gimbal Gimbal Switch ON Channel Monitor y y Battery aD Add AA 0 Current Voltage OmV lt D AL ALLE 0 Current Capacity 0 Communication DDT First Level Warning 30 This image is for reference indicator Second Level Warning 15 only Please refer to the OnLine Help actual user interface Connection indicator 1 Users should not enable the Naza M function before finishing Advanced Flight Maneuvers procedure in the PHANTOM Pilot Training Guide If the Naza M mode is enabled users can A switch the control mode between ATTI Mode GPS Mode or Manual Mode and access the advanced settings e g IOC In addition the LED located on the rear frame arms will display 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 22 Naza M flight status indications instead of the PHANTOM 2 s indicators Do not enable the Naza M mode unless you are an experienced user or guided by a professional 2 You
17. e current battery level during both the charging and discharging process as well as battery life The following is a description of the indicators E The LED is solid on O The LED will blink regularly O The LED is light off CELE O 25 25 50 en wm elo mow ICI E 87 5 100 e 75 87 5 ICI ssm onunu 50 62 5 CELE 57 5 50 eee CILE 125 25 ma o maj o LEDI LED2 LED3 LED4 Current battery life 90 100 ICH mujan o 60 70 50 60 40 50 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 16 CHIC IAE ICI IC CHICA Ir 4 5 Correct Battery Usage Notes iL 2 Never plug or unplug the battery into the aircraft when it is powered on The battery should be charged in an environment that is between O C to 40 C and be discharged in an environment that is between 20 C to 50 C Both charging and discharging should be in an environment where the relative humidity is lower than 80 It s recommended to charge and discharge the battery thoroughly once every 20 charge discharge cycles Users should discharge the battery until there is less than 8 power left or until the battery can no longer be turned on Users should then fully recharge the battery to maximum capacity This power cycling procedure will ensure the battery is working at its optimal level For long term storage please place the battery with only a 40 50 capacity in a strong battery box securely We recommend dischar
18. e of the following to occur 1 Bad contact 2 Unavailable battery information 3 Unsafe for flight 4 Unable to take off 4 3 Battery Usage LED2 LEDS LEDI LED4 ea 10 Battery Power Button ae No eee Built in Battery Power Indicator Battery Level Indicator Figure 4 2 1 Checking the battery level When the battery is powered off pressing the battery power button once will indicate the current battery level Refer to lt Battery Level Indicator Description gt for details 2 Powering on When the battery is powered off press the battery power button once and then press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on the intelligent 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 4 Checking the battery life When the battery is powered off press and hold the battery power button for 5 seconds to check the battery life The battery level indicators will show the life and the battery power indicator will blink for 10 seconds then all LEDs will light out and the intelligent battery will turn off Refer to lt Battery 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 15 Level Indicator Description for details More battery information is available in the battery tab of the PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software 4 4 Description of the Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicators will show th
19. esaeecees A 1 2 CONNECTIONS WITH THER DIPRODUETS lll ici A 1 5 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION o A A Said 7 1 4 NOTES FOR PHANTOM 2 USING WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS cccssssssccsccssecssscsscescesscssscesessesssecsssescsccscsecsssccsccscsacsesesescesceacssceases 8 2 PROPELLERS rhanan O A A aaia 9 st By 21S A ae O AI 9 PPA ON A A tata oo A scale ctw len tua abd A A A 9 DAN TES E nio 9 SREMOTE CONTROLLER 2 O A O IEE cS O aad 10 5 1 POWER ON THE REMOTE CONTROLLER aia 10 3 2 REMOTE CONTROLLER POWER LED INDICATOR STATUS eccescsccessescessceccecceccsccssccecceccescseccscceccescsaccaccceesenececcacsceesecaccacesaceaceaceenees 10 SS ANTENNA ORIENTATION ae r a no nt bn lso Co En 1 SA REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION Ecos 1 3 5 LINKING THE REMOTE CONTROLLER BUILT IN RECEIVER csccsccsccsssssssssssscosssssssssesseccossssssecsesssssesssnssecseccosssnssacseccensonssasessssacsacesnsons 13 AINTELUIGENT BATTER Vi da a 14 LE ERAS AA A A NAAA O IA he Auk ee 14 A A AA A atiace e 15 ASS BATTERY USAGE o ce ento ae ee o e e oe le al e de e al e RT 15 4 4 DESCRIPTION OF THE BATTERY LEVEL INDI TR e siete 16 45 CORRECT BATTERY LISAGE NOTES a a A 17 S CALIBRATING THE COMPASS Ln 18 DREAMER MO NS RNUN OS NANA Aaa 18 5 2 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES sosistas knra aaa asas 18 D WHEN REC ALIBRA TION S RECURRE decis 18 A EAEE E A AEE E EE E EEE EE AEE E EE 19 OA FLYING ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS A ide 19 O2 STARTING MEMO TOR Soi ios 19 6 5 TAKEOFFS LANDING PROCEDURES coicec c
20. ftware Mode1 Mode2 version Channel Monitor 0 BDA 1000 0 lt 7 GH 7 0 ED 4 1000 0 DJI Phantom Remote Controller Calibration The Phantom RC Assistant sofware is used to configure and upgrade the DJI Phantom Remote Controller Both e ad e 5 8GHz and 2 4GHz This image is for Communication indicator reference only Please refer to the actual eh ae user interface Connection indicator 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 24 8 Appendix 8 1 Specifications Aircraft Operating environment temperature Power consumption Supported Battery Weight including the battery Take off Weight Hovering Accuracy Ready to Fly Max Yaw Angular Velocity Max Tilt Angle Max Ascent Descent Speed Max Flight Speed Wheelbase 10 C to 50 C 5 6W DJI Intelligent battery 1000g lt 1500g Vertical 0 8m Horizontal 2 5m 200 s 35 6m s 15m s Not Recommended 350mm 2 4GHz Remote Controller Operating Frequency 2 4GHz ISM Communication Distance open area 1000m Receiver Sensitivity I PER 97dBm Working Current Voltage 100 mA 6V Battery 4 AA Batteries DJI Intelligent Battery Type 5S LiPo Battery Capacity 5200mAh 11 1V Charging Environment Range Or to 40 C 20C MOE Discharging Environment Range 8 2 LED Flight Indicators Description Aircraft in Normal status Ready to Fly non GPS Aircraft in abnormal status Remote Controller Signal Lost 1 Level Low Battery Ca
21. ging and charging the battery completely once every 3 months to keep it in good condition The capacity should be varied in such a cycle 40 50 0 100 40 5009 Its suggested you purchase a new battery after you have discharged your current battery over 300 times Please completely discharge a battery prior to disposal It s suggested that you purchase a new battery if the current battery is swollen or damaged in any way 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 Safety is extremely important and users can get more information in the DISCLAIMER 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 17 5 Calibrating the Compass IMPORTANT Make sure to perform the Compass Calibration procedures prior to the first flight The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference which causes abnormal compass data and leads to poor flight performance or even flight failure Regular calibration of the compass enables the compass to perform at its optimal level 5 1 Calibration Warnings DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a possibility for the existence of strong magnetic interference such as magnetite parking structures and steel reinforcement underground DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellula
22. ht 6 1 Flying Environment Requirements Before your first flight please allow yourself some flight training Using a flight simulator to practice flying getting instruction from an experienced person etc DO NOT fly in bad weather such as rain or wind more than moderate breeze or fog The flying field should be open and void of tall buildings or other obstacles the steel structure within buildings may interfere with the compass Keep the aircraft away from obstacles crowds power lines trees lakes and rivers etc Try to avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment No base stations or cell towers around The flight control system will not work properly at the South Pole or North Pole Never use the aircraft in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic lays and regulations 6 2 Starting the Motors A Combination Stick Command CSC is needed to start the motors Push the sticks according to one of the options below to start motors Once the motors have spun up release both sticks simultaneously The same command is used to stop the motors Mn A Mn gt o ra a al A lt a a 4 ela
23. ing the Failsafe When the SI switch is switched to Position l How to regain toggle the Sl switch to any other position once to Regain control as soon as signal is control regain control If remote controller s signal is recovered recovered control is returned back to the pilot 6 5 Low Battery Capacity Warning Function The low battery capacity warning alerts users when the battery is close to depletion during flight When it appears users should promptly fly back and land to avoid accidental damage The PHANTOM 2 has two levels of low battery capacity warning The first appears when the battery has less than 30 power and the second appears when it has less than 15 power 1 When battery power drops below 30 and LED indicator will blink red slowly 2 At lower than 15 the LED indicator will blink red rapidly the PHANTOM 2 will also begin to descend and land automatically After it has landed keep the throttle stick at its lowest point or execute CSC 3 There is a hidden third low battery threshold in addition to the Ist and 2nd level warnings This uses 10 65V as its threshold Both this voltage threshold and the 2nd Level Low Battery Warning will trigger auto landing Altitude can be maintained if necessary by pushing up on the throttle stick 1 Remember to fly your PHANTOM 2 back as soon as you see a low battery capacity warning A 2 Keeping the battery contact needles and pads clean is very important Any dirt and dust
24. ke sure to match the propeller nut colors with the corresponding motors 3 It is advised to wear protective gloves during propeller assembly and removal 4 Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight 5 Check that all propellers are in good condition before flight DO NOT use any ageing chipped or broken propellers 6 To avoid injury STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch the propellers or motors when they are spinning 7 ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 9 3 Remote Controller The PHANTOM 2 remote controller can be configured in the PHANTOM RC Assistant Software The sticks mode is Mode 2 on delivery BI j 4 5 05 J1 y Figure 3 Figure 3 2 Antenna 2 Carrying Handle 3 3 Position Switch Sl 4 3 Position Switch S2 5 Joystickl J1 J2 6 Joystick2 J3 J4 7 Neck Strap Attachment 8 Power Switch 9 Power Indicator 10 Battery Compartment TI Micro USB Port 12 Slide Lever 13 Potentiometer 3 1 Power on the Remote Controller l Install the four AA Batteries not included into the battery compartment on the back of the remote controller according to the negative and positive poles Hi 2 Set the Sl and S2 switches to the upper most position and all sticks are at mid point ae before switching on the power switch Cd e NE E A D S ES A 3
25. may cause a communication failure 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 21 7 Assistant Software Installation and Configuration 7 1 Installing the Driver and Assistant Software The PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software and the PHANTOM RC Assistant Software are used for advanced adjustments of the PHANTOM 2 Please follow the steps below to install the Driver and Assistant Software 1 Download 3 Install Driver 4 Install Software Download the driver Connect the Micro USB Run the driver Run the Assistant installer and port of PHANTOM 2 to a installer and follow Software installer Assistant Software USB port of PC via a the prompts to and follow the installer from the DJI Micro USB cable finish installation prompts to finish website installation A The PHANTOM 2 and PHANTOM RC Assistant Software currently only supports Windows operating systems Win XP Win7 Win8 32 or 64 bit 7 2 Using the PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software on a PC l Start up the PC power on the PHANTOM 2 then Connect the PHANTOM 2 to the PC with a Micro USB cable DO NOT disconnect until configuration is finished 2 Run the PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software and wait for the PHANTOM 2 to connect to the Assistant Software Observe the indicators ee on the bottom left of the screen When connected successfully the connection indicator is O and communication indicator is blinking 3 Choose Basic or Advanced configuration pages 4 View an
26. n on the remote controller There is 2 4GHz signal around but the remote controller is not linked with the receiver ee The receiver is ready for linking please carry out the linking procedures 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 13 4 Intelligent Battery The intelligent battery is specially designed for the PHANTOM 2 with a battery capacity of 5200mAh voltage of 11 1V and charge discharge management functionality The battery should only be charged with the DJI charger Intelligent Battery Charger DJI Intelligent Battery Functions 1 Balance Charging Automatically balance the voltage of each battery cell during charging 2 Capacity Display Display the current battery level The main controller communicates with the battery via communication ports 3 Communicating for battery voltage capacity current and other information Charging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 12 8V to 4 Overcharging Protection prevent overcharging damage 5 Over Discharging Discharging stops automatically when the battery voltage reaches 8 4V to Protection prevent over discharging damage 6 Short Circuit Protection Automatically cuts off the power supply when a short circuit is detected The battery will enter sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity to save 7 Sleep Protection power The static current is IOnA in sleep mode when the battery is powered on without connecting to other devices Charging
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28. ore flight information 6 4 Failsafe Function The aircraft will enter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is lost The flight control system will automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to reduce injuries or damage The following situations would make the aircraft fail to receive a signal from the remote controller and enter Failsafe mode 1 The remote controller is powered off 1 The remote controller is powered on but the Sl is toggled in the position triggering the Failsafe this must have been configured in the PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software 2 The aircraft has flown out of the effective communication range of the remote controller 3 There is an obstacle obstructing the signal between the remote controller and the aircraft essentially reducing the distance the signal can travel 4 There is interference causing a signal problem with the remote controller Failsafe works differently depending on the mode the aircraft is in when Failsafe mode is initiated whether it is in the Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly non GPS mode Ready to Fly non GPS Automatic landing The flight control system will try to keep the aircraft level during descent and landing Note that the aircraft may be drifting during the descent and landing process 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
29. pacity Warning 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 25 2 Level Low Battery Capacity Warning Not Stationary or Sensor Bias is too big Compass data abnormal because of ferro magnetic interference or the compass needs calibration Users can connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software to get detailed information about warnings and errors 2013 DJI Innovations All Rights Reserved 26
30. r phones Compass Calibration is very important otherwise the flight control system will work abnormally 5 2 Calibration Procedures Please carry out the calibrating procedures in the flight field before flight Please watch the quick start video of the PHANTOM 2 for more compass calibration details Queer ees 360 Rotate the aircraft 360 Rotate the aircraft e horizontally vertically Nose downward l l Zi F gt y tf 4 J Position 1 6 E osition US i A F 7 i Xs l gypa E A I Position 3 6y Epa Ta o L Start el AH py at ad li r a Position 1 Position 3 Position E if Flip no less than 5 times i l T l LED Flight Indicator LED Flight Indicator LED Flight Indicator aE Narmal LED 10000 Start horizontal calibratic Start vertical calibration Succeed Fail ey y Near Position 1 657 Ie _ Re calibrate Fass Sg al i Position 3 Sy Position 1 Position 3 gt Position 1 Flip once 5 3 When Recalibration is Required 1 When Compass Data is abnormal the LED flight indicator will blink alternating between red and yellow 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 18 6 Flig
31. stick results in faster aircraft rotation velocity The pitch stick controls the aircraft s front amp back tilt Push the stick up and the aircraft will tilt and fly forward Pull the stick down and the aircraft will tilt and fly backward The aircraft will keep level and straight if the stick is centered Increasing movement of the command stick will result in a larger tilt angle maximum is 35 and faster flight velocity The roll stick controls the aircraft left amp right tilt Push the stick left and the aircraft will tilt and fly left Push the stick right and the aircraft will tilt and fly right The aircraft will keep level and straight if the stick is centered Increasing movement of the command stick will result in a larger tilt angle maximum is 35 and faster flight velocity Sl is for compass calibration Toggle the Sl switch from position 1 to position 3 and back to position 1 5 times or more to enter into compass calibration mode Users can configure position 3 bottom position of the Sl switch to trigger the Failsafe in the Assistant Software S2 is the IOC mode switch IOC Intelligent Orientation Control function can be enabled in the Assistant Software when in Naza M mode Only use the lOC function after you are familiar with flying Slide Lever controls the pitch of the H3 2D gimbal The position of slide lever determines the pitch angle relative to the horizontal level
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