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1. DSLR Pros PLEASE READ ALL TOPICS BEFORE POWERING ON FOR FIRST TIME New pilots should NOT fly the Phantom with the Gimbal attached until they have had at least 10 hours of flight practice Refer to the Zenmuse H3 3D operator s manual for installation and removal instructions found on www dji com DJI Phantom 2 Wiki http wiki dji com en index php Phantom 2 DJI Phantom 2 Videos http www dji com product phantom 2 video For DSLRPros videos please visit our YouTube Channel Link http www youtube com channel UCJUVgDvAzr1jbdrmhxsH7jw Turning On Your Transmitter and Phantom 2 Advanced Calibration Compass Calibration LED Break Down Starting Up the FPV If Applicable GoPro Shooting Preferences Flight Modes OEM Phantom Controller Transmitter If Applicable Futaba Controller Transmitter If Applicable Propeller Installation Gimbal Installation amp Removal Updating Your Software Battery Safety Futaba Battery If Applicable te a E me e VD BwNPro WARNING DO NOT fly with zip ties attached to Phantom Zip ties are installed for shipping purposes only DO NOT use WiFi with the GoPro on the Phantom This will cause the pilot to lose control over the craft and result in a flyaway DO NOT power on the Phantom without a GoPro attached to the gimbal This will damage the gimbal and render it unusable Be sure to add the anti drop caps to the gimbal before flying with the gimbal attached2. It is the owner s responsibility to be certain that the propeller blades are attached properly and securely fastened before every flight 1 Turning On Your Transmitter and Phantom 2 Always turn on your transmitter before turning on your craft To turn on our transmitter press the power switch to the on position Make sure your throttle is all the way down and the toggle switches are in the uppermost position before turning on your transmitter To turn on your Phantom 2 insert the DJI Smart Flight Battery into the craft press the circular power button once then press again and hold until the Power Light on the battery turns red Advanced Calibration Make sure the settings have been properly adjusted so that the Phantom can run with the best performance possibk Plug the Phantom into your PC or Mac using the USB cable provided Power on the transmitter with the throttle all the way down Power on the Phantom Open the DJI Phantom Application Go to the Tools tab Click Advance Make sure there is no metal anywhere around the compass Do not touch the tabk that the craft is on and make sure it is very still Click advanced cali When a box pops up that says power down MC ignore it click OK and do not touch anything When the advanced calibration has completed successfully a green check mark will appear to the right of the status bar Compass Calibration It is important to calibrate your compass
3. outdoors every time you fly your craft This allows the Phantom to track its own position from multiple satellites and ensures optimal performance Set the Phantom on a flat surface With the throttle down and all switches in the uppermost position power up the transmitter and then power up the Phantom Wait until the Phantom has full GPS lock You will know the Phantom has full GPS lock when the LEDs under the Phantom s arms are green and blinking Flip the flight mode switch from GPS to Atti five times in a steady motion until the lights on the underside of the craft turn a solid unblinking yellow Pick up the Phantom do not hold by compass Hold the Phantom straight out and turn your body in a complete circle until the lights turn from yellow to solid green Stop turning Rotate the Phantom vertically so that the USB port is facing straight down and repeat your 360 degree rotation until the lights blink green again Place the Phantom back on the ground and look to see that there are only green blinking lights If not repeat the process LED Break Down This list will help users understand what all the different LED light combinations on the Phantom mean Initialization Slow steady flashing yellow lights Satellite Lock 2 green blinks Transmitter Off Rapid steady flashing yellow lights IOC Enabled Users will see green flashing lights but intermittently have a yellow flash indicating that itis working Be sure
4. to fly more than 30 feet away from the craft s home location DO NOT fly with any red lights at all Starting Up the FPV If Applicable Follow these steps to properly turn on the FPV connection Not following these steps may result in damage to the system Make sure the GoPro is connected and powered on Make sure the antennas are screwed in to both the TX and Monitor Rx of the FPV system before powering on Make sure the BAND and CHANNELS on both the FPV TX and Monitor Rx are the same Our FPV system is multichannel and multi band capable When the digital counter turns on the FPV TX is on and transmitting Turn on the FPV Monitor Rx by pressing and holding the power button for 3 seconds A red light next to the power button will turn on when the Monitor is on GoPro Shooting Preferences The GoPro has an array of different shooting modes and settings This can be overwhelming for users who are not accustomed to using a GoPro so here is a quick reference guide on our recommendations for different shooting conditions More information can be found in the GoPRo manual Overall best shooting 2 7k 30 FPS Low light shooting 1080P 30 FPS Wide No Pro tune Slow motion 1080p at 60 fps any setting at a higher fps than 60 Put all GoPro footage through CineForm free editing conversion software offered by GoPro before putting it into any other editing program Flight Modes The Phantom 2 comes with multiple flight modes tha
5. cs Correct propeller installation is necessary for proper flight Additional information can be found in the DJI User Manual 11 Gimbal Installation amp Removal It is highly recommended that new pilots remove the lower half of the gimbal before flight practice so that in the event of a crash while learning to fly the Phantom the Zenmuse H3 3D will not be damaged Please refer to the Zenmuse H3 3D operator manual for detailed installation and removal procedures The images and directions below are only supplemental to the manuals found on the DJI website Only the lower half of the gimbal is attached and secured in place via the rubber tension grommets which have a lip that fits into the bracket rings While these provide enough tension to retain the gimbal during flight they can come loose if the craft is involved in a significant crash The grey black ribbon cable will be the only connection to the craft for power and video This cable can be disconnected and reconnected at will after the lower half is removed from the brackets e To disconnect your gimbal pinch the rubber tension grommets and pull out of the top plate e Disconnect the ribbon cable from the gimbal by firmly pulling it out of the back of the gimbal It is recommended that you disconnect the gimbal cable before performing any firmware updates Failure to do so can result in damage to your gimbal e To reconnect your gimbal pinch the rubber tension grommets back into place and
6. n the shot 1 OFF FLIGHT MODE SWITCH 1 GPS ATTI Mode With RTH Failsafe Enabled 2 ATTI Mode GPS and RTH Failsafe Disabled 3 ATTI Mode Details Below The 3rd position of the flight mode switch can be programed through the Naza Assistant software to function as a manual Failsafe t trigger option See manual for details on how to w activate this option for your Phantom Intelligent Orientation Control IOC Switch 2 Course Lock 3 Home Lock This feature is disabled by default but can be activated _ in the Naza Assistant software Please see manual on how to activate this option for your Phantom Dual Rate option on the Futaba allows users to limit the overall speed at which the Phantom can operate through the Fluid Slow Pan mode 10 Propeller Installation Proper direction for rotation is necessary when attaching propeller blades When the battery door is facing the user the motors are numbered 1 to 4 counter clockwise starting with the left hand motor Motors 1 amp 3 will be removed as usual counter clockwise To remove nuts from motors 2 amp 4 the prop nut will need to be rotated clockwise TIGHTEN COUNTERCLOCKWISE 4 A TIGHTEN CLOCKWISE KJ TIGHTEN COUNTERCLOCKWISE TIGHTEN CLOCKWISE To attach the propellers remove the warning discs from the motors and spin the propeller blades onto the corresponding motor in the direction indicated by the warning dis
7. o so may result in fire e Never charge batteries unattended e Ifyou notice that a battery is swelling or ballooning immediately discontinue the charge remove the battery from the charger and observe the battery outside and away from any combustible materials for at least 15 minutes e Inthe event of a crash remove the battery from the craft and observe it in a safe location looking for swelling or damage for at least 15 minutes before using the battery again e When storing your batteries for more than two weeks you must reduce their charge to storage mode Refer to your manual for proper battery storage procedures 14 Futaba Battery If Applicable The kit may include a Futaba transmitter with a Nickel metal Hydride Battery NiMH The NiMH will take up to 15 hours to charge with the Futaba battery charger Battery charging will NOT automatically stop If charging battery inside of controller be sure to leave controller turned off during charging Remove the battery and transmitter from the charger and remove the charger from the wall socket Please adhere to the guidelines outlined in your charging kit and only use the included Futaba charging station when charging a Futaba battery It is always recommended to charge and store your NiMH batteries in a Flame Resistant Battery Bag Failure to do so can result in fire
8. reattach the ribbon cable e Be sure to attach the anti drop pins before flying with your gimbal installed 5 gt 12 Updating Your Software It is recommended that you periodically check for software updates using the DJI assistant software application When upgrading the firmware on either the transmitter or the craft be sure to disconnect the gimbal from the craft Upgrading your software with the gimbal s ribbon cable still attached can permanently damage the gimbal Plug the Phantom into your PC or Mac using the USB cable provided Power on the transmitter with the throttle all the way down Power on the Phantom Open the DJI Phantom software Go to the Upgrade tab If upgrades are available check with DSLRPros to ensure that the upgrade is necessary before installing e After the upgrade is complete power down your craft and transmitter before reattaching the gimbal 13 Battery Safety It is vital to the safety of your aerial craft yourself and others that you practice proper battery safety when using charging and storing all batteries used with your Phantom Improper use charging and or storage of batteries can result in damage to the battery or personal property Please adhere to all battery safety guidelines in the included manuals The estimated flight time for a Phantom 2 with H3 3D gimbal under ideal conditions is 11 minutes e Only charge your batteries using the included charging units Failure to d
9. t allow users to control the Phantom in many different ways Attitude Mode Maintains altitude but the craft will keep moving in one direction when influenced by wind or momentum GPS Attitude Mode Maintains altitude and position Even if acted upon by an outside force it will return to its last location where the user ket go of the sticks IOC Mode No matter the position of the Phantom the directional controls will always remain the same OEM Phantom Controller Transmitter If Applicable The Phantom OEM Controller Transmitter is the default transmitter for the Phantom 2 Refer to the DJI tutorials and User Manual for flight controls and information The DSLRPros Lanyard attaches to the OEM Phantom Transmitter by the silver loop above the power switch Futaba Controller Transmitter If Applicable The Futaba controller is the ideal controller for DSLRPros aerial kits This is an upgraded controller that provides more options when piloting the Phantom Left Stick Located on the left hand side of the transmitter pressing up and down on the throttle controls vertical movements Pressing left and right on the throttle stick causes the aerial to rotate clockwise or counter clockwise Right Stick Located on the right hand side of the transmitter the right stick controls forward and backward movement and left and right horizontal movement To turn on the motors for your craft move both the left and right control stick all the way do
10. wn and towards the center of the transmitter Release the sticks when the motors begin to spin SA Toggle Switch This is the Intelligent Orientation Control IOC mode which is NOT enabled by default This switch is located on the left side of the transmitter just above the throttle control SE Toggle Switch This controls the flight mode This switch is located on the top left hand side of the transmitter See the Advanced NAZA Assistant Manual for further details SH Toggle Switch This is the timer reset This timer is set to warn the user when to start landing the Phantom This switch is located on the top right hand side of the transmitter RD Knob This sets the gimbal stopping point for the tilt The trim slider on the rear right side of the Futaba controls the tilt The RD knob is located on the front of the transmitter above the power switch e SD Toggle Switch The x Use this knob to control the gimbal tilt safety stop In the field we will typically adjust this so the camera is tilted at a 45 degree angle This prevents the Phantom propellors from entering the shot when in forward flight due to the craft pitching forward Once you use the knob to set your n maximum tilt angle you can then use the ie rear trim slider to control the full tilt of the camera from Forward Looking to Bird s Eye without having to watch where you stop the camera to avoid capturing the _ props i
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