This guide covers the DJI Phantom 3 Standard, providing a comprehensive overview of its features, flight modes, camera, and operation․
It also includes instructions for preparing the aircraft and remote controller, troubleshooting, and other essential information for users․
Introduction
Welcome to the DJI Phantom 3 Standard User Guide․ This manual provides comprehensive information about the Phantom 3 Standard, a versatile and user-friendly drone designed for aerial photography and videography․ Whether you are a seasoned pilot or a first-time flyer, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate your Phantom 3 Standard safely and effectively․
This guide covers various aspects of the Phantom 3 Standard, including its features, flight modes, camera, and remote controller․ It also provides detailed instructions for preparing the aircraft and remote controller, troubleshooting, and other essential information for users․
Aircraft Features
The DJI Phantom 3 Standard is a well-equipped drone designed for aerial photography and videography․ Its key features include⁚
- Camera⁚ The Phantom 3 Standard boasts a 2․7K Ultra HD camera capable of capturing high-quality video at 30 frames per second (fps) and 12-megapixel still photos․ The camera is mounted on a 3-axis gimbal, ensuring smooth and stable footage even during flight․
- Flight Time⁚ The Phantom 3 Standard offers a flight time of up to 25 minutes, providing ample time to capture stunning aerial footage․
- Flight Modes⁚ The Phantom 3 Standard offers multiple flight modes, including Position (P) mode, Attitude (A) mode, and Intelligent Flight Mode (IFM), allowing for various flight styles and camera movements․
- GPS and GLONASS⁚ The Phantom 3 Standard utilizes GPS and GLONASS satellite systems for precise positioning and navigation, ensuring accurate flight paths and safe landings․
- Return-to-Home (RTH)⁚ This feature enables the Phantom 3 Standard to automatically return to its home point at the press of a button or when the battery is low, enhancing safety and convenience․
- Low Battery RTH⁚ When the battery level is low, the Phantom 3 Standard will automatically initiate a return-to-home procedure, ensuring a safe landing․
- Failsafe RTH⁚ In case of signal loss, the Phantom 3 Standard will automatically return to its home point, providing an added layer of safety․
- Intelligent Flight Battery⁚ The Phantom 3 Standard uses a DJI Intelligent Flight Battery, which provides a smart charge/discharge functionality and allows for accurate battery monitoring․
These features make the Phantom 3 Standard a powerful and versatile drone suitable for a wide range of aerial photography and videography applications․
Remote Controller Features
The DJI Phantom 3 Standard remote controller is a key component of the drone system, providing control and communication between the pilot and the aircraft․ Its features include⁚
- 2․4 GHz WiFi Video Downlink⁚ The remote controller transmits a live HD video feed from the drone’s camera to your smartphone or tablet via WiFi, allowing you to monitor your flight and frame your shots in real-time․
- 5;8 GHz Aircraft Transmission System⁚ The remote controller communicates with the drone using a 5․8 GHz signal, ensuring a stable and reliable connection for control and data transfer․
- Built-in Battery⁚ The remote controller is powered by a built-in battery, providing sufficient power for long flight sessions․ The battery level is displayed on the remote controller, allowing you to monitor its remaining charge․
- Foldable Mobile Device Holder⁚ The remote controller features a foldable mobile device holder, allowing you to securely mount your smartphone or tablet for viewing the live video feed and controlling the drone․
- Control Sticks⁚ The remote controller has two control sticks, one for controlling the drone’s movement and the other for controlling the camera․ The control sticks are designed for precise and responsive control․
- Switches and Buttons⁚ The remote controller is equipped with various switches and buttons, such as the S1 and S2 switches, which enable you to activate different flight modes and functions․
The DJI Phantom 3 Standard remote controller provides a user-friendly and intuitive interface for controlling the drone, allowing you to capture stunning aerial footage with ease․
Flight Modes
The DJI Phantom 3 Standard offers several flight modes, each designed for different purposes and flight scenarios, allowing you to customize your flight experience and capture unique footage․ These modes include⁚
- P-Mode (Position Mode)⁚ This is the default flight mode, providing a stable and controlled flight experience․ In P-Mode, the drone maintains its position and altitude even in windy conditions, making it ideal for beginners and for capturing steady shots․
- A-Mode (Attitude Mode)⁚ This mode allows for more aggressive and dynamic flying․ In A-Mode, the drone’s attitude (pitch, roll, and yaw) is controlled by the pilot, allowing for more creative maneuvers and aerial photography․
- F-Mode (Flight Mode)⁚ This mode offers the most freedom and control․ In F-Mode, the drone’s speed and direction are controlled by the pilot, allowing for fast and agile flying, ideal for experienced pilots and aerial racing․
- Sport Mode⁚ This mode enhances the drone’s speed and responsiveness, making it ideal for capturing fast-paced action shots․ Sport Mode also enables the drone to fly faster and more efficiently, ideal for those who want to cover more ground quickly․
The DJI Phantom 3 Standard’s flight modes offer a variety of options for pilots of all skill levels, allowing you to fly safely and efficiently while capturing stunning aerial footage․
Camera and Gimbal
The DJI Phantom 3 Standard is equipped with a high-quality camera and a three-axis gimbal, allowing you to capture stunning aerial footage with exceptional stability․
- Camera⁚ The camera boasts a 12MP sensor capable of capturing still images with impressive detail and vibrant colors; It can also record video in 2․7K Ultra HD resolution at 30fps, delivering smooth and high-quality footage․ The camera features a wide-angle lens with a field of view of 94 degrees, ideal for capturing expansive landscapes and sweeping shots․
- Gimbal⁚ The three-axis gimbal ensures smooth and stable footage, even in windy conditions․ It can rotate 360 degrees horizontally and tilt 90 degrees vertically, allowing you to capture shots from various angles and perspectives․ The gimbal’s precise movements allow for smooth transitions and professional-looking footage․
The Phantom 3 Standard’s camera and gimbal work in harmony to provide a powerful platform for capturing stunning aerial footage․ The combination of high-quality image capture and stable stabilization allows for smooth and professional-looking results, making it an ideal choice for both professional and enthusiast photographers and videographers․
Preparing the Aircraft and Remote Controller
Before taking your Phantom 3 Standard to the skies, it’s essential to properly prepare both the aircraft and the remote controller․ This involves a few simple steps to ensure safe and reliable operation․
- Aircraft⁚ Begin by removing the gimbal clamp from the camera․ Next, attach the propellers, ensuring the black propeller nuts are on the motors with black dots and spin them counter-clockwise to secure․ The silver propeller nuts go on the motors without black dots, spun clockwise to secure․
- Remote Controller⁚ Familiarize yourself with the controls and buttons on the remote controller․ Ensure the battery is charged and that the mobile device holder is securely attached for mounting your smartphone․
Once these steps are completed, you can move on to linking the remote controller and calibrating the compass, which are essential for proper aircraft control and navigation․ By following these simple preparation steps, you’ll be ready for a safe and enjoyable flight experience with your Phantom 3 Standard․
Flight Controller
The DJI Phantom 3 Standard’s flight controller is the brains behind its operation, managing various functions that ensure safe and stable flight․ Here’s a breakdown of its key components and features⁚
- Front LEDs⁚ When the aircraft is turned on, these LEDs glow solid red, aiding in orientation during flight․ They can be switched off in the DJI GO app for better filming results․
- Aircraft Status Indicators⁚ These indicators provide information about the flight controller’s status, such as battery level, GPS signal strength, and other important parameters․
- Return-to-Home (RTH)⁚ This feature allows the aircraft to automatically return to its home point, ensuring safe recovery in case of signal loss or low battery․ You can activate Smart RTH in the DJI GO app or by toggling the S2 switch on the remote controller․
- Low Battery RTH⁚ When the Intelligent Flight Battery is low, a warning appears in the DJI GO app, prompting the aircraft to initiate an automated return to its home point․
- Failsafe RTH⁚ In the event of a complete signal loss, the aircraft will automatically activate Failsafe RTH, returning to its home point․
Understanding the flight controller’s functionalities is crucial for safe and effective operation of your DJI Phantom 3 Standard․ Refer to the User Manual for detailed information on these features․
Return-to-Home (RTH)
The DJI Phantom 3 Standard’s Return-to-Home (RTH) feature is a safety mechanism that allows the aircraft to automatically return to its designated home point․ This function is particularly useful in situations where the pilot loses control of the aircraft, experiences a signal loss, or encounters low battery conditions․
RTH is activated through various methods⁚
- Smart RTH⁚ This option is accessible within the DJI GO app or by toggling the S2 switch on the remote controller․ The aircraft will first ascend to its RTH altitude and then navigate back to the last recorded home point if a GPS signal is available․
- Low Battery RTH⁚ When the Intelligent Flight Battery reaches a critically low level, the DJI GO app displays a warning, triggering an automated RTH sequence; The aircraft’s altitude and distance from the home point influence the trigger point for this function․
- Failsafe RTH⁚ In the event of a complete signal loss, the aircraft automatically initiates Failsafe RTH․ This ensures a safe return to the home point even in the absence of pilot control․
RTH is a crucial safety feature, providing peace of mind and a reliable way to recover your Phantom 3 Standard in challenging situations․
Low Battery RTH
The Low Battery RTH feature is designed to ensure the safe return of the Phantom 3 Standard when the Intelligent Flight Battery’s charge level reaches a point that could compromise a safe return․ This feature is an important safety measure, particularly during extended flights or when operating in remote areas․
When the battery level reaches a predetermined threshold, the DJI GO app will display a warning, alerting the pilot to the low battery condition․ The app will also initiate a series of actions to ensure a safe landing․
The aircraft will automatically ascend to the RTH altitude, allowing for a smoother and safer descent․ The aircraft will then navigate towards the last recorded Home Point, providing a clear path back to the starting location․ This automated process eliminates the need for manual control during critical low battery situations, ensuring a safe landing․
The thresholds for Low Battery RTH are determined based on the aircraft’s current altitude and distance from the Home Point․ However, users can also set their own fixed thresholds as an extra precaution․ This allows pilots to customize the RTH activation point based on their specific flight conditions and preferences․
Failsafe RTH
The Failsafe RTH feature is a crucial safety mechanism that automatically guides the Phantom 3 Standard back to its home point in the event of a signal loss or other critical failures․ This feature helps to prevent the drone from flying out of range or encountering unpredictable situations․
If the aircraft loses its connection to the remote controller, the Failsafe RTH function takes over, ensuring a safe return․ The drone will automatically ascend to the pre-set RTH altitude, providing a stable platform for navigation․ It will then navigate towards the last recorded Home Point, using GPS data to calculate the optimal flight path․
During Failsafe RTH, the aircraft will maintain a stable flight path, minimizing the risk of collisions or other mishaps․ The pilot can regain control of the aircraft by toggling the S1 switch on the remote controller multiple times, which will interrupt the Failsafe RTH sequence and allow the pilot to take manual control․
The Failsafe RTH feature provides a safety net, protecting the aircraft and its valuable components in the event of unforeseen circumstances․ This feature is essential for responsible and safe operation of the Phantom 3 Standard․
Intelligent Flight Battery
The Phantom 3 Standard utilizes a DJI Intelligent Flight Battery, a high-capacity power source designed to provide extended flight time and intelligent features for safe and efficient operation․ The battery features a capacity of 4480 mAh and a voltage of 15․2 V, delivering approximately 25 minutes of flight time on a single charge․
The battery incorporates a smart charge/discharge functionality, ensuring optimal performance and longevity․ It is designed to be charged exclusively with the official DJI battery charger, ensuring safe and efficient charging․ The battery features a built-in LED indicator, which provides real-time information about the battery’s charge level․
The LED indicators display four different levels of battery life, ranging from 4050 to below 20, providing a visual indication of the remaining flight time․ The battery also features a power button with a built-in LED that allows users to turn the battery on or off easily․ The battery is designed to provide reliable power, ensuring uninterrupted flight and capturing stunning aerial footage․