dji Inspire 1 Pro Perfect Drone User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- DJi
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dji Inspire 1 Pro Perfect Drone
INSPIRE 1 PRO
The Inspire 1 Pro features the Zenmuse X5 gimbal and camera equipped with a 15mm f/1.7 (35mm format equivalent to 30mm) Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens. It shoots sharp 16MP stills and stable video at up to 4K. The aircraft’s retractable landing gear pulls up out of view, giving the camera an unobstructed 360-degree view of the world below.
Through the DJI GO app, the camera focus, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO can be manually adjusted. The DJI Focus, a wireless follow-focus system, can be linked to the remote controller of the Inspire 1 Pro for seamless and tactile camera control across the entire flight range. An advanced flight controller makes the Inspire 1 Pro stable, safe, and easy to fly indoors or out. The revolutionary Vision Positioning System (VPS) gives it the power to hover in position at low altitudes even without GPS. Like all DJI flight controllers, it is also able to return home if the remote controller signal is lost or if the low battery warning is triggered.
The Inspire 1 Pro boasts a maximum flight speed of 18m/s and a maximum flight
time of 15 minutes using one fully charged 4500 mAh Intelligent Flight
Battery.
- Gimbal and Camera
- Gimbal Lock
- Vision Positioning System
- Transformation Mechanism
- Front LEDs
- Motors
- Propellers
- Rear LEDs
- Intelligent Flight Battery
- Power Button
- Battery Level Indicators
- Aircraft Status Indicator
- Aircraft Micro USB Port
- Camera Micro USB Port
- Camera Micro SD Slot
- Lens Release Button
- AF/MF Switch
- Camera Status LED
The maximum flight speed and maximum run-time (hovering state) were tested in a lab environment, at zero-level elevation, and in windless conditions, and should be taken as reference only.
Remote Controller
The maximum transmission distance of the Inspire 1 Pro remote controller is 16,400 feet (5 km)*. The built-in LiPo battery powers the device for up to four hours in between charges.
An ergonomic design puts photo and video capturing, playback, and gimbal control functions within comfortable reach, crucial when the aircraft is being operated. Important controls such as raising and lowering the landing gear and activating the Return-to-Home procedure can also be triggered with a tap of a button.
The Lightbridge HD video downlink is integrated into the remote controller, allowing real-time camera footage to be displayed in the DJI GO app. Dual remote controller mode makes it possible for the aircraft and camera to be operated on two separate controls, which have a communication range of up to 50 meters.
- Power Button
- Transformation Switch
- Return-to-Home (RTH) Button
- Control Sticks
- Status LED
- Battery Level LEDs
- Power Port
- Mobile Device Holder
- Antennas
- Handle Bar
- Gimbal Dial
- Camera Settings Dial
- Record Button
- Flight Mode Switch
- Shutter Button
- Playback Button
- Mini HDMI Port
- Micro USB Port
- CAN Bus Port
- USB Port
- C1 Button
- C2 Button
The maximum transmission distance was tested in a lab environment and will vary greatly depending on your immediate area.
Fly Safe
DJI encourages you to enjoy flying in a safe, responsible, and smart way.
It is important to understand basic flight guidelines for the safety of both you and those around you. Refer to the Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer for more information.
Learn more:
http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly.
- Be very careful when flying 14,700 feet (4,500 meters) or more above sea level as the battery and aircraft performance may be reduced.
- The Inspire 1 Pro’s compass and GPS will not work in Polar Regions. The aircraft will auto-switch to ATTI Mode and use the VPS for positioning.
Calibrating the Compass
Only calibrate the compass when the DJI GO app or the status indicator prompts you to do so. Observe the following rules when calibrating your compass:
- DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such as magnetite, parking structures, and steel reinforcements underground.
- DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as cellular phones.
- The DJI GO app will prompt you to resolve the compass issue if the compass is affected by strong interference after calibration is complete. Follow the prompted instructions to resolve the compass issue.
Positioning Systems (P-Mode)
The aircraft uses GPS and a Vision Positioning System (VPS) to pinpoint its position and stabilize flight. It is strongly advised to fly in P-Mode which, depending on the GPS signal and aircraft altitude, has one of the following states:
- P-GPS: GPS and VPS are used for positioning. The aircraft can return home.
- P-OPTI: Only VPS is used for positioning (< 9.8 feet). The aircraft cannot return home.
- P-ATTI: GPS and VPS are not available. The aircraft can maintain balance but will drift from side to side. It cannot return home.
Toggle the flight mode switch on the remote controller to ‘P’ and wait for a stable satellite count before takeoff.
The effective altitude for the Vision Positioning System is below 9.8 feet. The Vision Positioning System will not work properly over surfaces that do not have pattern variations, over water or in low light conditions (< 100 lux).
- The aircraft will not avoid obstacles while it is returning to the Home Point, and an appropriate RTH altitude must be set before takeoff. You should also use the control sticks to guide the aircraft. Refer to the Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer for more details.
Return-to-Home
It is important to take off with a strong GPS signal (green bars) to ensure
that the Home Point is recorded by the aircraft. The aircraft will
automatically return to the Home Point in the following cases.
- Smart RTH: The pilot presses the RTH button.
- Low Battery RTH: The battery level is low or critically low.
- Failsafe RTH: Remote controller signal is lost.
Specifications
Aircraft (Model: T600)
- Weight
- 2870 g (Battery and propellers included, Zenmuse X5 excluded)
- 3400 g (Battery, propellers, and Zenmuse X5 included)
- Max Takeoff Weight 3500 g
- Max Tilt Angle 35°
- Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s
- Max Descent Speed 4 m/s
- Max Speed 18 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)
- Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level 14,700 feet (4,500 meters) (Software altitude limit: 400 feet above takeoff point)
- Max Flight Time Approx. 15 minutes
- Operating Temperature 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C)
Gimbal
- Angular Vibration Range ±0.02°
- Controllable Range Pitch: -90° to +30°, Pan: ±320°
- Max Controllable Speed Pitch: 120°/s, Pan: 180°/s
Vision Positioning System
- Velocity Range < 8 m/s @altitude 6.56 feet (2 m)
- Altitude Range 0.16 – 16.4 feet (5-500 cm)
- Operating Range < 9.84 feet (300 cm)
- Operating Environment Surfaces with clear patterns and adequate lighting (> 15 lux)
Camera (Name/Model: Zenmuse X5 / FC550)
- Sensor Type 4/3 CMOS sensor; Effective pixels: 16M
- Lens DJI MFT 15mm f/1.7 ASPH, 72° FOV, 35 mm (30 mm format equivalent)
- ISO Range 100-25600
- Electronic Shutter Speed 8 to 1/8000 s
- Max Resolution 4608×3456
- Still Photography Modes Single shot; Burst mode: 3/5/7 frames;
- Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV bias; Timelapse (3/5/7/10/20/30/60 sec)
- Video Resolution
- UHD: 4K (4096×2160) 24/25p, 4K (3840×2160) 24/25/30p, 2.7K (2704×1520) 24/25/30p
- FHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60p
- Max Video Bitrate 60 Mbps
- Supported File Systems FAT32 (≤ 32 GB), exFAT (> 32 GB)
- Photo Formats JPEG, DNG (RAW)
- Video Formats MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)
- Supported Storage Devices Class 10 or UHS-1 or above Micro SD cards; Max capacity of 64GB
- Operating Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
Remote Controller (Name: C1)
- Operating Frequency 922.7 MHz-927.7 MHz (Japan only); 5.725 GHz-5.825 GHz; 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz
- Max Transmitting Distance FCC Compliant: 16,400 feet (5 km); CE Compliant: 11,483 feet (3.5 km) (unobstructed, free of interference)
- Video Output Ports USB, Mini HDMI
- Operating Temperature 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C)
- Battery 6000 mAh 2S LiPo
Charger (Model: A14-100P1A)
- Voltage 26.3 V
- Rated Power 100 W
Intelligent Flight Battery (Model: TB47, Standard)
- Capacity 4500 mAh
- Voltage 22.2 V
- Battery Type 6S LiPo High voltage battery
- Energy 99.9 Wh
- Net Weight 570 g
- Operating Temperature 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C)
- Max Charging Power 180 W
Intelligent Flight Battery (Model: TB48, Optional)
- Capacity 5700 mAh
- Voltage 22.8 V
- Battery Type 6S LiPo High voltage battery
- Energy 129.96 Wh
- Net Weight 670 g
- Operating Temperature 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C)
- Max Charging Power 180 W
Using INSPIRE 1 PRO
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Download the DJI GO App
Search ‘DJI GO’ on the App Store or Google Play and download the app to your mobile device. -
Watch the Tutorial Videos
Watch the tutorial videos at www.dji.com or in the DJI GO app.- DJI GO supports iOS 8.0 (or later) or Android 4.1.2 (or later).
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Check the Battery Levels
- Press once to check the battery level.
- Press once, again and hold to turn it on/off.
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Charge the Batteries
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The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time.
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Only use the official DJI Inspire 1 Pro charger for your Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller. Power off the Intelligent Flight Battery
before charging. -
When charging is complete, the LED lights on the Intelligent Flight Battery and the remote controller will turn off.
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Prepare the Aircraft
- In Dual Remote Controller Mode, only the Master remote controller can transform the landing gear.
- DO NOT place the aircraft on rough or sound-absorbing surfaces (e.g. carpets) when transforming the landing gear.
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Prepare the Remote Controller
Unfold the mobile device holder and the antennas.
- DO NOT use other 2.4 GHz devices at the same time to avoid signal interference.
- DO NOT operate more than 3 aircraft within in the same area (size equivalent to a soccer field) to prevent transmission interference.
Dual Remote Controllers
You will need to link the Master and Slave remote controllers.
On the Master RC, launch the DJI GO app and enter Camera View. Tap on the top of your screen to bring up the RC Settings. Set the RC Status as ‘Master’, and then enter the desired connection password.
Similarly on the Slave RC, set the RC Status to ‘Slave’. Then tap Search for Master RC and connect to the Master RC with your preset password.
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Prepare the Camera
- Always set the camera lens to AF mode.
- While holding down the lens release button, rotate the camera lens counterclockwise to detach it.
- DO NOT mount the Balancing Ring and a filter at the same time.
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Mount the Gimbal and Camera
- Be sure to remove the gimbal before transforming the aircraft to Travel Mode.
- Always power off the aircraft before mounting or removing the gimbal.
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Preparing for Takeoff
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Controls
The stick mode is set to Mode 2 by default (left-hand throttle). The left stick controls the aircraft’s elevation and heading. The right stick controls the aircraft’s forward, backward and lateral movements. The gimbal dial controls the camera tilt.
- You can change the stick mode in the DJI GO app.
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Flight
Safe to Fly (GPS)
Before taking off, ensure the Aircraft Status Bar in the DJI GO app indicates ‘Safe to Fly (GPS)’.
In the DJI GO App:
Auto Takeoff
The aircraft will take off and hover at an altitude of 4 feet (1.2 meters).
Return-to-Home
Brings the aircraft back to the Home Point. Tap again to stop the procedure.
Auto Landing
The aircraft will land vertically and stop its motors.
The aircraft will not avoid obstacles while it is returning to the Home Point, and an appropriate RTH altitude must be set before takeoff. You should also use the control sticks to guide the aircraft. Refer to the Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer for more details.
Manual Takeoff
Return-to-Home (RC)
Same as the RTH button in the DJI GO app. Brings the aircraft back to the
Home Point. Press and hold to initiate the RTH procedure. Press again to
cancel.
Manual Landing
Ensure the landing gear is lowered before landing.
If you want to lower the landing gear but the switch is already in the ‘down’ position, toggle the switch up and down again.
Left stick down (slowly) until you touch the ground. Hold a few seconds to stop the motors.
- Rotating propellers can be dangerous. DO NOT start the motors in narrow spaces or when there are people nearby.
- Never perform the Combination Stick Command in mid-flight, or else the aircraft will crash.
- Always keep your hands on the remote controller so long as the motor is still spinning.
- After landing, power off the aircraft before turning off the remote controller.
- Take off from a flat surface in a wide open space, with the rear of the aircraft facing towards you.
Appendix
Aircraft Status Indicator
- slowly . . . Safe to fly (GPS working).
- No GPS but VPS working.
- slowly . . . P-ATTI or ATTI mode.
- quickly ….. Not connected to the remote controller.
- slowly . . . Low battery level warning.
- quickly ….. Critical low battery level warning.
- solid —— Critical error.
- compass calibration is required.
Remote Controller Status Indicator
- RC is normal but not connected to the aircraft.
- RC is normal and connected to the aircraft.
- RC Slave Mode and not connected to aircraft.
- RC Slave Mode and connected to aircraft.
- (B… ) Low battery warning/RC error.
- (B—B—… ) RC idle for 5 minutes.
Downloading Your Videos
- Compressed video and photo files are automatically stored on your mobile device while you are recording. You can view them in the Library section of the DJI GO app.
- For the best quality, download the original HD files through the app or using an SD card reader.
This content is subject to change without prior notice.
Download the detailed user manual at: www.dji.com/product/inspire-1-pro-and- raw.
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References
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