dji Matrice 30 Series 8K Drone Instruction Manual

dji Matrice 30 Series 8K Drone

Pre-Flight Checklist

The pre-flight checklist can be used as a reference for pre-flight check in daily operations.

1. Make sure the remote controller and the aircraft batteries are fully charged, the TB30 batteries are installed firmly, and the battery release toggles are locked.
2. Make sure the propellers are securely mounted and not damaged or deformed, that there are no foreign objects in or on the motors or propellers, that the propeller blades and arms are unfolded, and that the frame arm folding buttons are popped out in the locked position.
3. Make sure the lenses of the vision systems, cameras, FPV, the glass of the infrared sensors, and the auxiliary lights are clean and not blocked in any way.
4. Make sure the gimbal is unlocked and the camera is facing the front of the aircraft.
5. Make sure the covers of microSD card slot, the PSDK port, and the dongle compartment have been closed firmly.
6. Make sure the remote controller antennas are adjusted to the proper position.
7. Power on the aircraft and the remote controller, toggle the flight mode switch to N-mode. Make sure the status LED and the aircraft authority button on the remote controller are solid green. This indicates that the aircraft and the remote controller are linked and the remote controller is in control of the aircraft.
8. Place the aircraft on open and flat ground. Make sure there is no obstacles, buildings, or trees nearby, and that the aircraft is 5 m away from the pilot. The pilot should be facing the rear of the aircraft.
9. To ensure flight safety, enter the flight view of DJI Pilot 2 and check the parameters on the pre-flight checklist such as the control stick mode, RTH height, obstacle distance, and failsafe settings. It is recommended to set the failsafe action to RTH.
10. Divide the airspace for flight when multiple aircraft are operating simultaneously in order to avoid collision mid-air.

Warnings & Notices Glossary

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
NOTE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a small or no possibility of injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury or create a high probability of superficial injury.
The DJITM MATRICETM 30 series (M30/M30T) aircraft is NOT a toy and is not suitable for children under the age of 18. Make sure you read and understand this document and the Matrice 30 Series User Manual.

Before You Begin

The following documents have been produced to help users make full use of the M30/M30T.

1. In the Box
2. Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines
3. Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines
4. Quick Start Guide
5. User Manual

• Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines includes eight chapters: Before You Begin, Disclaimer and Warning, Compliance with Regulations & GEO Zones, Flight Condition Requirements, Individual Parts, Flight Modes, Functions and Warnings, Product Care Requirements, and Pre-Flight Checklist.
• Check all of the included parts listed in the in the box document and read the disclaimer and safety guidelines before flight. Prepare for your first flight by using the quick start guide and watching all of the tutorial videos on the DJI official website (https://www.dji.com). Refer to the Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines and the Matrice 30 Series User Manual in the app or on the DJI official website for more information.
• Make sure you fully understand the functionality of each individual part, the flight condition requirements, the key contingency warning functions and systems, and all government regulations before each flight. Contact DJI Support or a DJI authorized dealer if you have any questions or experience any issues during the assembly, maintenance, or use of this product.

Disclaimer and Warning

• This product is NOT a toy and is not suitable for children under the age of 18. Adults should keep the aircraft out of the reach of children and exercise caution when operating this aircraft in the presence of children.
• While the product adopts advanced technology, inappropriate use of the product could result in personal injury or property damages.
• Read the materials associated with the product before using the product for the first time. These documents are included in the product package and are also available online on the DJI product page at https://www.dji.com.
• The information in this document affects your safety and your legal rights and responsibilities. Read this entire document carefully to ensure proper configuration before use. Failure to read and follow the instructions and warnings in this document may result in product loss, serious injury to you, or damage to your aircraft. By using this product, you hereby signify that you have read this disclaimer carefully and that you understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions herein. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN DJI AFTER-SALES SERVICE POLICIES AVAILABLE AT (HTTPS://WWW.DJI.COM/SERVICE/POLICY), THE PRODUCT AND ALL MATERIALS, AND CONTENT  AVAILABLE THROUGH THE PRODUCT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND ON AN “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. DJI DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN DJI AFTER-SALES SERVICE POLICIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO THE PRODUCT, PRODUCT ACCESSORIES, AND ALL MATERIALS, INCLUDING: (A) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, OR NONINFRINGEMENT; AND (B) ANY WARRANTY ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE. DJI DOES NOT WARRANT, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN DJI LIMITED WARRANTY, THAT THE PRODUCT, PRODUCT ACCESSORIES, OR ANY PORTION OF THE PRODUCT, OR ANY MATERIALS, WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR FREE OF ERRORS, VIRUSES, OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, AND DO NOT WARRANT THAT ANY OF THOSE ISSUES WILL BE CORRECTED.
• NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM THE PRODUCT, PRODUCT ACCESSORIES, OR ANY MATERIALS WILL CREATE ANY WARRANTY REGARDING DJI OR THE PRODUCT THAT IS NOT EXPRESSLY STATED IN THESE TERMS. YOU ASSUME ALL RISK  FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM YOUR USE OF OR ACCESS  TO THE PRODUCT, PRODUCT ACCESSORIES, AND ANY MATERIALS. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOU USE THE PRODUCT AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK, AND THAT YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE TO YOUR PROPERTY (INCLUDING YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR MOBILE DEVICE OR DJI HARDWARE USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT) OR THIRD PARTY PROPERTY, OR THE  LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE  THE PRODUCT.
• SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY PROHIBIT A DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES  AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO  JURISDICTION.
• DJI accepts no liability for damage, injury, or any legal responsibility incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product. The user shall observe safe and lawful practices including, but not limited to, those set forth in these safety guidelines.

Data Storage and Usage

• When you use our mobile app or our products or other software, data regarding the use and operation of the product, such as flight telemetry data (e.g., speed, altitude, battery life, and information about the gimbal and camera) and operations records, may be provided to DJI. The internal storage device incorporated into the product stores various types of data, including flight telemetry data.
• You may also provide flight telemetry data and other data to us when you manually transmit that information from the internal storage device to us.
• Please refer to DJI Privacy Policy (available at https://www.dji.com/policy) for more information.

Compliance with Regulations & GEO Zones

Regulations
WARNING: Observe the following rules to avoid non-compliant behaviour, serious injury, and property damage:

1. DO NOT operate in the vicinity of manned aircraft. DO NOT interfere with the operations of manned aircraft. Be alert and avoid other aircraft at all times. Land immediately if necessary.
2. DO NOT fly the aircraft in venues of major events, including but not limited to sporting events and concerts.
3. DO NOT fly the aircraft without authorization in areas prohibited by local laws. Prohibited areas include airports, national borders, major cities and densely populated areas, venues of major events, areas where emergencies have occurred (such as forest fires), and locations with sensitive structures (such as nuclear power plants, power stations, hydropower plants, correctional facilities, heavily traveled roads, government facilities, and military zones).
4. DO NOT fly the aircraft above the authorized altitude.
5. Keep your aircraft within visual line of sight (VLOS).
6. DO NOT use the aircraft to carry illegal or dangerous goods or payloads.

NOTICE

1. Make sure you understand the nature of your flight operation (such as for recreation, for public use, or for commercial use) and have obtained corresponding approval and clearance from the related government agencies before flight. Consult with your local regulators for comprehensive definitions and specific requirements. Note that remote controlled aircraft may be banned from conducting commercial activities in certain countries and regions. Check and follow all applicable laws and ordinances before flying as those rules may differ from those stated here.
2. Respect the privacy of others when using the camera. DO NOT conduct surveillance operations such as image capture or video recording on any person, entity, event, performance, exhibition, or property without authorization or where there is an expectation of privacy, even if the image or video is captured for personal use.
3. Be advised that in certain areas, the recording of images and videos from events, performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera may contravene copyright or other legal rights, even if the image or video was shot for personal use.

Flight Limits
NOTICE

• DJI takes flight safety seriously and therefore developed various aids to help users fly more safely. These aids do not guarantee that you are in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and temporary flight restrictions. You are solely responsible for your behavior when flying a DJI aircraft.
• It is recommended to update the firmware to the latest version using DJI Pilot 2 or DJI ASSISTANTTM 2 to ensure the following features are fully updated. It is recommended to regularly connect to the internet so that the aircraft can automatically update the temporary flight restrictions.

GEO Zones

1. All GEO Zones are listed on the DJI official website at https://www.dji.com/flysafe and may be updated at any time. GEO Zones include but are not limited to airports, venues of major events, areas where emergencies have occurred (such as forest fires), nuclear power plants, correctional facilities, government facilities, and military zones.
2. The settings and alerts provided by DJI on operations within GEO Zones are only to assist the user in ensuring flight safety and do not guarantee full compliance with all local laws and regulations. Before each flight, the user is responsible for seeking advice on the relevant local laws, regulations, and requirements, and for the safety of their own aircraft.
3. Flight restrictions vary by zone. They include but are not limited to situations where warnings are issued, takeoffs forbidden, flight altitude restricted, or forced landing is required in GEO Zones.
4. Flight-related functions will be affected to varying extent when the aircraft is near or inside a GEO Zone. This includes but is not limited to the aircraft slowing down, being unable to create a home point or flight task, and interruption of a flight task.

Altitude Limit

1. Fly no higher than 120 m (400 ft) above ground level and stay away from any surrounding obstacles.
   The legal maximum flight altitude may be lower according to local laws and regulations. Strictly follow all applicable laws.

2. To fly above the default altitude limit, accept the disclaimer prompt to enable the new altitude limit.
   The flying altitude restriction varies in different jurisdictions. DO NOT fly above the maximum altitudes set forth in your local laws and regulations.

Flight Condition Requirements

Weather Conditions and Surrounding Environment
NOTICE
The aircraft is designed to operate in good to moderate weather conditions. Observe the following rules to avoid collision, serious injury, and property damage:

1. DO NOT use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 15 m/s, snow, rain, smog, heavy wind, hail, lightning, tornadoes, or hurricanes.
2. Place the aircraft on open and flat ground. Make sure the aircraft is far away from any surrounding obstacles, buildings, or trees. Keep the aircraft within VLOS and pay close attention to its flight.
3. If the surrounding lighting conditions are poor, the navigation display in DJI Pilot 2 will show if the vision or infrared sensing system fails. During this time, the vision system or the infrared sensing system may not work properly and the aircraft will not be able to avoid obstacles. Observe the surrounding environment at all times through the live view and maintain control of the aircraft to ensure flight safety.*
4. Make sure the beacons and the auxiliary lights aer enabled at night for flight safety.
5. DO NOT take off the aicrraft from a moving vehicle.
6. To avoid affecting the motor service life, do not take off or land the aircraft on sandy or dusty areas.
   Refer to the user manual for more information about the navigation display.

NOTICE

1. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature. DO NOT operate the aircraft when the temperature is outside the range of -20° to 50° C (-4° to 122° F).
2. Be EXTRA cautious when using the aircraft near accidents, fire, explosions, floods, tsunamis, avalanches, landslides, earthquakes, dust, or sandstorms. Pay attention to the safety conditions of the takeoff and landing positions and the surrounding environmental to ensure personal safety as the first priority.

Wireless Communications Requirements

1. Make sure the antennas on the bottom of the front frame arms and the aircraft body are not damaged or loose.
2. Fly in open areas. Tall buildings or steel structures, mountains, rocks or tall trees may affect the accuracy of the onboard GNSS and block the video transmission signal.
3.  Avoid interference between the remote controller and other wireless equipment. Make sure to power off nearby Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices when controlling the aircraft by remote control.
4. Be extremely alert when flying near areas with magnetic or radio interference. These include but are not limited to: high voltage lines, large scale power transmission stations or mobile base stations, and broadcasting towers. Failure to do so may lead to the aircraft to behave abnormally or lose control in areas with too much interference. Return to home and land the aircraft if prompted to do so in DJI Pilot 2.

Individual Parts Requirements

IP Rating
WARNING

1. Under stable laboratory conditions, the M30/M30T achieves an IP55 protection rating by IEC 60529 standards when equipped with TB30 Intelligent Flight Batteries. The protection rating is not permanent, however, and may reduce over an extended period.
   • DO NOT fly when the amount of rainfall exceeds 100 mm in 24 hours.
   • DO NOT fold the frame arms in the rain. Make sure the aircraft is free of any liquid by wiping it carefully before storing in the carrying case.
   • Make sure the battery ports, battery compartment ports, battery surfaces, and battery compartment surfaces are dry before inserting the batteries.
   • Make sure the ports and surfaces of the battery are free from any liquid before charging.
   • The product warranty does not cover water damage.
2. The aircraft does not achieve IP55 protection rating in the following circumstances:
   • Frame arms are folded.
   • Batteries other than the M30/M30T TB30 Intelligent Flight Batteries are used.
   • The cover for the ports are not attached correctly.
   • The waterproofing top shell plug is not firmly attached to the top shell.
   • The aircraft is broken in situations such as where the aircraft shell is cracked or the waterproof adhesive is not secure.
3. The aircraft body uses flame retardant materials to improve safety performance, which may lead the color of the appearance to be changed. Such change does not affect the performance and the IP rating of the aircraft.

Genuine and Functional Parts
NOTICE
Observe the following rules to avoid collision, serious injury, and property damage:

1. Ensure there are no foreign objects such as water, oil, soil, or sand inside of the aircraft or its components. Ports such as PSDK port must be closed firmly if not used to ensure the IP55 works effectively.
2. DO NOT modify or alter the aircraft, its components, or parts. Unauthorized modification may cause malfunctions and affect the functionality and safety of the aircraft.
3. Make sure that when installing any external devices that the total weight of the aircraft does not exceed the maximum takeoff weight (3998 g). In addition, the external device must be installed in a location so that the center of gravity is maintained within the range of the aircraft top shell to keep the aircraft stable and that the vision systems, the infrared sensing systems, and the auxiliary lights are not blocked.
4. Make sure that there is no obstruction on the air intake and the air vent.
5. DO NOT use accessories that are specifically for the M30/M30T with other products. Users take full responsibility for any damage caused by the use of accessories with other products.
6. If using a third-party device or payload on the M30/M30T, read the manual and safety documents of the third-party device or payload carefully. Even if the third-party equipment can be used with DJI equipment, DJI does not guarantee the third-party equipment can function properly or safely. DJI is not responsible for any property or personal damage caused by a thirdparty device or payload.

Video Transmission
NOTICE

1. Only enable Custom mode under the guidance of professionals. Otherwise, the video transmission signal may lag or even be lost due to interference.
2. DO NOT modify the antennas without the assistance of DJI Support or a DJI authorized dealer. To transmit and receive the video transmission signal normally, lift and adjust the remote controller antennas to the proper position and DO NOT obstruct the antennas on the bottom of the front frame arms and the aircraft body.
3. DO NOT install any other wireless device to avoid interference.

Propulsion

WARNING

Observe the following rules to avoid serious injury to yourself or others caused by the rotating propellers or motors:

• Propellers

1. Make sure all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped, loosen, or broken propellers.
2. Wipe the propellers dry before each flight where the surrounding temperature is approximately 0° C (32° F) or below to prevent the propellers from freezing. Make sure the propellers do not have any ice on them before and after each flight. Remove any ice that is discovered and fly with caution. Return to home and land the aircraft as soon as possible if a motor overload warning prompt appears in DJI Pilot 2.
3. Power off the aircraft before examining or replacing any propellers.
4. Be aware of the sharp edges of the propellers when examining, mounting, or removing the propellers. Wear gloves or take other protective measures when touching the propellers.
5. To avoid serious injury, DO NOT touch or let your hands or body come into contact with the rotating propellers or motors such as by attempting to catch a landing aircraft by hand.
6. For a better and safer flight experience, it is recommended to only use original DJI propellers.

• Motors

1. Make sure the frame arms are unfolded and the frame arm folding buttons are popped out in the locked position.
2. Make sure the motors are securely mounted and rotating smoothly.
3. Before each flight, manually rotate the propeller to examine the motor and make sure the motor functions normally without scratches and can rotate smoothly without abnormal sound. Otherwise, stop using the aircraft immediately and contact DJI Support.
4.  Clean the motor ventilation holes to make sure they are not blocked before each flight.
5. DO NOT attempt to modify the structure of the motors.
6. DO NOT touch or let hands or body parts come in contact with the motors after flight as they may be hot.

• ESCs (Electronic Speed Controllers)

1. Make sure the ESCs sound normal when powered on.
2. If required before a flight, follow the prompts in the app to fix any abnormalities with the ESCs.
3. Return to home and land the aircraft if an ESC warning prompt appears in DJI Pilot 2 concerning temperature, voltage, or overloading. Pay attention to the flight status display in DJI Pilot 2 to ensure flight safety when returning to home.

Camera
Observe the following rules to avoid collision, serious injury, and property damage:

1. DO NOT block any ventilation holes on the camera as the heat generated may damage the device and injure the user.
2. DO NOT expose the infrared camera lenses to a strong energy source such as the sun, lava, or laser beam. The temperature of the observed target should not exceed 800° C (1,472° F). Otherwise, it will burn the camera and cause permanent damage.
3. DO NOT store the product near a heat source such as a heater.
4. DO NOT frequently power the product on and off. After it is powered off, it’s recommended to wait at least 30 seconds before powering back on.

NOTICE
Otherwise, the camera life will be affected.

1. Regardless of the reason, DJI will not be responsible for any failure of an image or video to be recorded, having been recorded in a way that is not machine readable, or the aircraft powering off during recording.
2. DO NOT touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Be careful to avoid scratching the surface of the lens with sharp objects. Otherwise, the quality of images may be affected.
3. Clean the surface of the camera lens with a soft, dry, clean cloth. DO NOT use alkaline detergents.

Gimbal
NOTICE

1. Precision elements in the gimbal may be damaged by a collision or impact, which may cause the gimbal to function abnormally. Power off and rotate the gimbal pitch axis to +90° to lock the gimbal after each operation to protect the gimbal.
2. DO NOT apply external force to the gimbal after the gimbal is powered on.
3. DO NOT add any extra payload to the gimbal as this may cause the gimbal to function abnormally or even lead to permanent motor damage.
4. The gimbal, gimbal connector and gimbal dampers are delicate. Keep the gimbal dampers away from sharp objects to avoid puncturing. It is recommended to use the carrying case whenever transporting the aircraft. Contact DJI Support or a DJI authorized dealer to replace the damaged gimbal damper or for further assistance if necessary.

Laser Module
NOTICE
Observe the following rules to avoid collision, serious injury, and property damage:

1. DO NOT disassemble the laser module. Otherwise, you may be injured by the laser.
2. DO NOT look directly at the optical window of the laser module through a magnifying glass, binoculars, or other optical equipment. Otherwise, your eyes may be injured by the laser.

Compass
CAUTION
Observe the following rules to avoid collision, serious injury, and property damage:

1.  Land immediately if obvious drifting occurs during the flight. Follow the prompts in DJI Pilot 2 or contact DJI Support to solve the issue.
2. DO NOT fly in an environment with strong electromagnetic interference or numerous obstacles such as high-voltage transmission stations in mountainous areas.
3. Perform calibration before takeoff if prompted to do so in DJI Pilot 2 and take off in an environment without electromagnetic interference. DO NOT calibrate the compass where there is magnetic interference such as interference by magnetite, parking structures, or steel reinforcements underground. DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials such as cellular phones during calibration.

Remote Controller
NOTICE

1. There will be an alert if the remote controller is not used for five minutes while it is powered on but the touchscreen is off and it is not connected to the aircraft. It will automatically power off after a further 30 seconds. Move the control sticks or perform any other remote controller action to cancel the alert.
2. Make sure the antennas of the remote controller are unfolded and adjusted to the proper position for optimal transmission. *
3. DO NOT push the antennas beyond their limit. Otherwise, they may be damaged. Contact DJI Support to repair the remote controller if damaged. A damaged antenna will greatly decrease performance.
4.  Link the remote controller and the aircraft every time the aircraft is changed.
5. Make sure to power off the aircraft before the remote controller.
6. Fully discharge and charge the remote controller every three months. The battery depletes when stored for an extended period.
7. Charge the remote controller immediately if the power level reaches 0%. Otherwise, the remote controller may be damaged due to being over discharged for an extended period. Discharge or charge the remote controller to between 40% and 60% if stored for an extended period.
8. DO NOT cover the air vent or the air intake on the remote controller. Otherwise, the performance of the remote controller may be affected due to overheating.
9. Contact DJI or a DJI authorized dealer to replace the components of the remote controller if damaged. DO NOT disassemble the remote controller without the assistance of a DJI authorized dealer.
10. For optimal communication and positioning performance, DO NOT block or cover the remote controller internal RC antennas and internal GNSS antenna. *

• Refer to the M30/M30T Quick Start Guide for more information about the position of the internal antennas and the lifted external antennas.

DJI Pilot 2 App
NOTICE

1. Read all safety prompts, warning messages, and disclaimers carefully. Be familiar with local regulations. You are solely responsible for being aware of all relevant regulations and flying in a way that is compliant.
   • Read and understand the warning messages before resetting the home point.
   • Read and understand the warning messages and disclaimer before setting the altitude beyond the default limit.
   • Read and understand the warning messages and disclaimer before switching flight modes.
   • Understand that the failsafe is how the aircraft will perform when disconnected from the remote controller and the failsafe cannot be cancelled before reconnecting to the remote controller. The default failsafe setting is Return to Home (RTH).
2. Land the aircraft immediately at a safe location if prompted to do so in DJI Pilot 2.
3. DO NOT fly the aircraft when the battery level is critically low. Otherwise, the aircraft may be forced to land, affecting flight safety.
4. Examine and check all warning messages on the pre-flight checklist displayed in DJI Pilot 2 prior to each flight.
5. Use DJI Assistant 2 to practice your flight skills if you have never operated the aircraft or if you DO NOT have sufficient experience to be comfortable operating the aircraft.
6. Before each flight, make sure the remote controller sound is enabled in DJI Pilot 2 and adjust the volume so that prompts and warnings can be heard clearly during flight.
7. The use of the app is subject to DJI Pilot 2 Terms of Use and DJI Privacy Policy. Read them carefully in the app.

Firmware Update
WARNING
Observe the following rules to avoid collision, serious injury, and property damage:

1. Make sure the aircraft is far away from crowds or folded prior to updating the firmware.

NOTICE

1. For safety, make sure you are using the latest firmware version.
2. A notification will appear when a new firmware update is available. You are required to read and understand the information shown. The aircraft and the connected remote controller will update the firmware after the user agrees. The firmware will not be updated unless the user chooses to do so.*
3. Make sure to also update the remote controller firmware to the latest version if the aircraft firmware is updated.
   Make sure to enable Device Update in Data and Privacy on the upper left of the home screen of DJI Pilot 2. Otherwise, the latest firmware version will not downloaded and updated.

SDK
NOTICE

1. Before using the DJI SDK, agree to the DJI SDK Terms of Use and the DJI Privacy Policy. These Terms of Use and Privacy Policy limit some of DJI’s legal responsibilities. Read them carefully at https://developer.dji.com/policies/.

Flight Modes, Functions, and Warnings

Safety at a Glance
Observe the following rules to avoid collision, serious injury, and property damage:

1. Make sure you are not under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or anesthesia, or suffering from dizziness, fatigue, nausea, or any other conditions, whether physical or mental, that could impair your ability to operate the aircraft safely.
2. Upon landing, power off the aircraft and then power off the remote controller.
3. DO NOT drop, launch, fire, or otherwise project any dangerous payloads on or at any buildings, persons, or animals, or which could cause personal injury or property damage.
4. DO NOT use an aircraft that has crashed or been involved in a collision or an aircraft that is not in good condition before seeking assistance from DJI Support or a DJI authorized dealer.
5. Make sure you have been sufficiently trained after reading the user manual and familiar with usages such as emergency pause, failsafe, and RTH.
6. To stop the motors mid-flight, pull both remote controller sticks to the bottom inner corner or bottom outside corner and hold for two seconds. Stopping the motors mid-flight will cause the aircraft to crash. The motor can only be stopped mid-flight when the flight controller detects a critical error.
7. Before each flight, set an appropriate failsafe altitude which is the height above the takeoff position and make sure this altitude is higher than any obstacle in the operation area.
8. The failsafe action is how the aircraft will behave if it is disconnected from the remote controller. The failsafe action cannot be cancelled without reconnecting to the remote controller but if the aircraft enters low battery mode during this period it can perform Smart RTH. The default failsafe action for a manual flight is RTH.
9. Set the height and distance limit according to the operation area and local regulations. The aircraft cannot fly higher than the height limit so make sure to set the height limit to higher than any obstacle in the operation area and the RTH altitude setting.
10. Make sure to follow the prompts in DJI Pilot 2 to return to home and land as soon as possible if warned about strong winds or to perform compass calibration.

NOTICE

1. Make sure you have a flight plan and DO NOT fly the aircraft recklessly.
2. Respect the privacy of others when using the camera. Make sure you comply with local regulations and privacy laws.
3. DO NOT use this product for any illegal or inappropriate purpose such as spying, military operations, or unauthorized investigations.
4. DO NOT use this product to defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten, or otherwise violate the legal rights of others, such as privacy and publicity rights.
5. DO NOT trespass onto the private property of others.

Flight Modes
WARNING
Observe the following rules to avoid collisions, serious injury, and property damage:

1. DO NOT switch from N-mode to either S-mode or F-mode unless you are
   sufficiently familiar with the aircraft behavior under each flight mode. You
   must turn on Multiple Flight Modes in DJI Pilot 2 before switching from
   N-mode to other modes.

2. Avoid flying in areas where GNSS signal is weak or in narrow and confined
   spaces. Otherwise, the aircraft will be forced to enter Attitude mode*,
   leading to potential flight hazards. Land the aircraft in a safe place as
   soon as possible. Refer to the Vision System and Infrared Sensing System
   section for more information on flying indoors.

3. When switching the GNSS to the BeiDou satellite positioning system in DJI
   Pilot 2, the aircraft only uses a single positioning system and the satellite
   search capability becomes poor. Fly with caution.

• In Attitude mode, the vision systems and some intelligent features are disabled.
  The aircraft cannot position itself or brake automatically in this mode and is easily
  affected by its surroundings, which may result in horizontal shifting. Use the
  remote controller to control and position the aircraft.

NOTICE

1. N-mode is preferred for most flight scenarios. Make sure you are sufficiently familiar with the aircraft behavior under each flight mode before switching to other flight modes and read the safety notices in DJI Pilot 2.
   • N-mode (Normal): The aircraft utilizes the GNSS and downward vision system to automatically stabilize itself. The vision and Infrared sensing system works properly and the aircraft can actively brake and avoid obstacles.
   • S-mode (Sport): The aircraft utilizes the GNSS and downward vision system to automatically stabilize itself. The flight speed and attitude of the aircraft are increased in order to enhance the maneuverability of the aircraft. The maximum flight speed of the aircraft is increased in this mode. The aircraft cannot actively brake and avoid obstacles in S-mode.
   • F-mode (Function): F-mode can be set to T-mode (Tripod mode) or A-mode (Attitude mode) in DJI Pilot 2. T-mode is based on N-mode. The flight speed is limited to allow easier control of the aircraft. Attitude mode must be used with caution.

Return to Home (RTH)
NOTICE

1. Make sure to operate the aircraft within the transmission range of the remote controller. Otherwise, the remote controller and aircraft may be disconnected and failsafe will be triggered (default setting is RTH).
2. It is recommended to press the RTH button on the remote controller to initiate RTH (default failsafe setting) rather than by powering off the remote controller. The aircraft will fly to the last recorded home point.
3. If the surrounding lighting conditions are poor, the navigation display in DJI Pilot 2 will show if the vision or infrared sensing system fails. The aircraft will not be able to avoid obstacles during this time. DO NOT rely on the vision systems and be alert when in control of the aircraft. If it is necessary to press the pause button to cancel RTH, use the live view and fly the aircraft to the home point manually.
4. Tall buildings may adversely affect the failsafe function. Therefore, it is important to set an appropriate failsafe altitude before each flight. Adjust the aircraft altitude while returning home. The RTH altitude is related to the takeoff point. Make sure the RTH altitude is higher than any obstacle in the operation area.
5.  During RTH, continue to check the live view and the aircraft altitude in case failsafe is disabled due to the GNSS signal icon having less than three bars.
6. If the battery level is sufficient and the low battery RTH has not been triggered, the aircraft will return to within 50 m of the last recorded position and attempt to connect to the remote controller. Consequently, the aircraft may fly to other points first before returning to the home point. The aircraft will exit RTH if it reconnects to the remote controller during this period. Otherwise, the aircraft will rise to the RTH altitude and fly towards the home point.
7. The home point can be updated manually. Make sure to avoid setting the home point inside or near a building to prevent collisions during RTH or landing. Note that the RTH altitude is related to the takeoff point.

Low Battery
NOTICE

1. To avoid unnecessary danger, the aircraft will intelligently determine whether the current battery level is sufficient to return to home based on the current location. A warning prompt will appear in DJI Pilot 2 when the battery level is low and the aircraft can only support to return to home.
2. If a battery warning is triggered, promptly return to home or land to avoid losing control during flight and causing damage to the aircraft, property, people, or animals. Otherwise, the aircraft will be forced to automatically land due to the critical low battery. The user is unable to cancel the landing.

Vision System and Infrared Sensing System
NOTICE

1. The vision systems can detect surfaces with clear pattern variations from a height of up to 30 meters. The vision systems cannot detect surfaces when the altitude is less than 0.5 meters and the aircraft is flying fast.
2. When the aircraft is flying over water, the vision system or the infrared sensing system may NOT function properly leading to a false positive, false detection, or missed detection. Avoid flying over water, DO NOT rely too much on the vision systems, and operate the aircraft with caution.
3. Obstacle avoidance may be accidentally triggered in some scenarios such as when the aircraft is flying away from strong, direct sunlight. It is recommended to disable obstacle avoidance in DJI Pilot 2 and fly the aircraft with caution to the home point. Make sure to fly higher than all obstacles in the operation area.
4. Obstacle avoidance and assisted braking will be disabled when operating in dim lighting or in S-mode or A-mode.
5. Obstacle avoidance cannot detect certain obstacles such as iron wires, cables, branches, blind spots, and mirrored surfaces. Keep the aircraft within VLOS and pay close attention to the flight. Use the live view to help operate the aircraft and manually avoid obstacles in a timely manner.
6. Be alert when in control of the aircraft as the vision systems may be disabled and the aircraft unable to detect the ground surface in certain scenarios such as when the lighting of surfaces is extremely dark (<15 lux) or bright (>10,000 lux).
7. The Downward Vision System cannot work properly in the following situations. Fly with caution.
   • Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g., pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green) or without clear texture.
   • Flying over highly reflective surfaces.
   •  Flying over water or transparent surfaces.
   • Flying over moving surfaces or objects (e.g. above moving people, waving reeds, shrubs and grass).
   • Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically or in an area where there is excessive exposure to direct and strong lighting.
   • Flying over extremely dark (< 15 lux) or bright (> 10,000 lux) surfaces.
   • Flying at high speeds below 2 meters (over 14m/s at 2 meters or over 5m/s at 1 meter).
   • Tiny obstacles (e.g. iron wire, cable, tree branch).
   • The lens is dirty (e.g., due to raindrops, fingerprints).
   • Scenes with low visibility (e.g., heavy fog).
8. The infrared sensing systems may NOT provide an accurate distance when in the following situations:
   • Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g., asphalt road surfaces).
   • There is a large area of strong reflectors at a distance of more than 15 m (e.g., multiple traffic signs are placed side by side).
   • Tiny obstacles (e.g. iron wire, cable, tree branch).
   • Mirrored objects (e.g., mirrors) or transparent objects (e.g., water, glass).
   • Scenes with low visibility (e.g., heavy fog).
9. If the aircraft is involved in a collision, it may be necessary to calibrate the vision systems. Calibrate the vision systems if prompted to do so in the app. Refer to the user manual for more information.
10. DO NOT fly when it is rainy, foggy, or if visibility is less than 100 m.
11. Keep the cameras of the vision systems and the sensors of the infrared sensing systems clean at all times.
    • Make sure there are no stickers or any other obstructions over the glass of the infrared sensing systems and vision systems.
    • Use a soft cloth if there is any dirt, dust, or water on the glass of the infrared sensing and vision systems. DO NOT use any cleaning products that contains alcohol.
    • Contact DJI Support if there is any damage to the glass of the infrared sensing and vision systems.
12. DO NOT hang or place anything in an area that will block the vision systems, infrared sensing systems, and their observation range.
13. Make sure that the sensor lens is clear and free of stains. DO NOT interfere with the vision systems and infrared sensing system in any way such as using a strong light source to illuminate the vision systems or aiming specular reflectors towards the infrared sensor.
14. If the aircraft attitude angle is larger than 25° or the speed exceeds 17 m/s, the infrared sensing systems cannot detect obstacles in time for the aircraft to brake and hover at a safe distance.
15. Be aware of the blind spots (marked grey) of the vision systems and infrared sensing systems. The infrared sensor observation range is from 0.1 to 10 m.
    
    

DJI AirSense
NOTICE

1. M30 series aircraft with this system have built-in ADS-B receivers that are able to detect signals broadcast by manned aircraft installed with ADS-B transmitters. If an alert is received from DJI Pilot 2 while operating an aircraft, perform emergency evasion according to the height of the manned aircraft to ensure safety.
2. This system cannot take over or control the aircraft on behalf of the user to avoid any manned aircraft. The user is responsible for keeping the aircraft operating in a safe environment and ensuring flight safety. The user is prohibited from using this system to engage in any activity that compromises flight safety or violates relevant laws and regulations.

Product Care Requirements

Storage and Transportation
WARNING
Observe the following rules to avoid collision, serious injury, and property damage:

1. Small parts, such as cables and straps, are dangerous if swallowed. Keep all parts out of reach of children and animals.

NOTICE

1. Fully charge and discharge the battery regularly to maintain battery health. Refer to the Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines for more information about the safe use of the battery.
2. DO NOT allow the camera to come into contact with or become immersed in water or other liquids. Wipe the camera dry with a soft, absorbent cloth if it gets wet. Powering on an aircraft that has fallen into water may cause permanent component damage. DO NOT use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners, or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the camera. DO NOT store the product in humid or dusty areas.
3. Power off and rotate the gimbal pitch axis to +90° to lock the gimbal after each operation to protect the gimbal. Store the aircraft in the carrying case when storing or transporting for an extended period. Otherwise, the gimbal damper and the camera may be damaged.
4. The frame arms and propellers must be folded to the original position during transportation. Place the aircraft gently in the carrying case. It is recommended to use the carrying case whenever transporting the aircraft in order to avoid damaging the IMU and other parts.

Maintenance
NOTICE

1. It is recommended to perform regular maintenance for aircraft. Contact DJI Support or a DJI authorized dealer for product inspection or repair after any crash or collision. Operating a damaged aircraft is dangerous and may cause bodily injury or property damage.
2. Fully charge and discharge the battery regularly to maintain battery health. Refer to the Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines for more information about the safe use of the battery.
3. Regularly check the battery level and battery cycle counts. The battery is rated for 400 cycles.* It is not recommended to continue to use afterward. Refer to the Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines for more information about the maintenance of the battery.
4. Refer to the maintenance manual for information on how to check and maintain the product after using for an extended period in order to keep the product in the best condition possible and reduce potential safety hazards. The frequency of how often maintenance should be performed depends on how often the product is used, but maintenance must be performed at least once every six months. The product can also be sent to DJI for maintenance. Visit https://enterprise.dji.com/enterprise-maintenance for more information.
5. Parts of the aircraft have a safe life. From the time of first use, wearing parts such as the propeller and gimbal damper have a safe life of 300 hours while the other components of the propulsion system (e.g. motors) have a safe life of 900 hours. There may be potential safety hazards if the product is used after the safe life has passed. DJI is not responsible for any risks that may arise from continuing to use the product.
   The lithium battery’s life will be affected if stored at a high battery level. The TB30 battery can be charged up to 400 cycles, as long as it is stored with a charge of 90% or above for no more than 120 days of the first year. It is strongly recommended to follow the usage guidelines on the sticker inside the BS30  battery station.

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