Dji RC MOTION 3 User Manual

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DJI

provides users with tutorial video and the following documents.

1. User Guide

2. User Manual

It is recommended to watch the tutorial video and read the user guide before using for the rst

time. Refer to this user manual for more information.

Video Tutorials

Go to the address below or scan the QR code to watch the tutorial video, which demonstrates

how to use the product safely.

Download the DJI Fly App

Scan the QR code to download the latest version.

• The Android version of DJI Fly is compatible with Android v7.0 and later. The iOS

version of DJI Fly is compatible with iOS v11.0 and later.

• The interface and functions of DJI Fly may vary as the software version is updated.

Actual usage experience is based on the software version used.

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Using the Manual 3

Legend 3

Read Before the First Flight 3

Video Tutorials 3

Download the DJI Fly App 3

Download DJI Assistant 2 3

Product Profile 5

Introduction 5

Overview 5

Button Features 6

Preparing DJI RC Motion 3 8

Powering On/Off 8

Charging the Battery 8

Linking 9

Activation 11

Updating Firmware 11

Using the Motion Controller 12

Flight Operations 12

Taking Off, Braking and Landing 12

Flying Forward and Backward 13

Adjusting Aircraft Orientation 14

Making the Aircraft Ascend or Descend at an Angle 14

Controlling the Gimbal and Camera 15

Switching Flight Modes 15

Easy ACRO (Only for Certain Aircraft) 16

AR Cursor 18

Optimal Transmission Zone 22

Motion Controller Alert 22

Motion Controller Calibration 22

Appendix 23

Specifications 23

Compatible Products 23

Updating Firmware 24

Using DJI Fly App 24

Using DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) 24

Aftersales Information 25

Contents

DJI RC Motion 3 User Manual

Product Prole

Introduction

DJI RC Motion 3 (hereinafter referred to as motion controller) features a streamlined design

for a comfortable grip. Paired with compatible aircrafts, the function buttons on the body

enable users to easily control the aircraft and remotely change the aircraft settings. The motion

controller supports intuitive body movement control, offering efficiency and ease for your

ights. Paired with DJI Goggles 3 (hereinafter referred to as goggles), the motion controller can

be used to control an AR cursor to navigate the menu on the screen of the goggles.

Overview

1. Battery Level LEDs

2. Lock Button

3. Joystick

4. Mode Button

5. Shutter/Record Button

6. Accelerator

7. Dial

8. USB-C Port

9. Power Button

10. Lanyard Hole

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Button Features

Lock Button

• Takeoff: Press twice to start the aircraft motors, then press and

hold to make the aircraft take off. The aircraft will ascend to

approximately 1.2 m and hover.

• Landing: While the aircraft is hovering, press and hold to land the

aircraft and stop the motors.

• Brake: Press during ight to make the aircraft brake and hover in

place.

Joystick

• Move up or down to make the aircraft ascend or descend.

• Move left or right to make the aircraft move left or right

horizontally.

* For aircraft that support Easy ACRO, move the joystick to perform dierent

Easy ACRO actions when Easy ACRO is enabled.

Mode Button

• Press to switch between Normal and Sport mode.

• Press and hold to initiate RTH. When the aircraft is performing

RTH, press the mode button or lock button once to cancel RTH.

• When the battery level is low and only sucient to y to the Home

Point, a warning prompt will appear in the goggles and RTH will

be triggered following the prompt. Press the mode button once to

cancel the prompt.

Dial

• Press twice to switch between the ight liveview and Real View in

the goggles.

• Scroll up or down to tilt the camera before takeo or during RTH

and landing.

• Scroll the dial to switch between Easy ACRO actions when Easy

ACRO is enabled.

• Press and hold the dial to recenter the cursor on the screen when

using AR Cursor.

Shutter/Record Button

• Press once: Take a photo or start or stop recording.

• Press and hold: Switch between photo and video mode.

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Accelerator

The accelerator is used for controlling aircraft orientation and acceleration. There are two

stops when pressing the accelerator. After gently pressing the accelerator, users will feel

noticeable resistance when the accelerator reaches the rst stop.

• After gently pressing the accelerator to the rst stop, users can adjust the aircraft orientation

by tilting the top of the motion controller to the left or right. Note that the aircraft will not y

forward at this time.

• Press the accelerator past the rst stop to y in the direction of the circle in the goggles.

Push the accelerator forward to fly the aircraft backward. Apply more pressure in either

direction to accelerate.

• When the accelerator is not being pressed, the aircraft will hover.

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Preparing DJI RC Motion 3

Charging the Battery

Connect the charger to the USB-C port on the motion controller, and charge the motion

controller until at least three LEDs are lit up.

5V, 2A

Powering On/O

Press the power button once to check the current battery level. Charge before using if the

battery level is too low.

Press once then press again and hold for two seconds to power the motion controller on or o.

https://www.dji.com/rc-motion-3/video

Go to the address below or scan the QR code to

watch the tutorial video before using for the rst

time.

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Linking

Make sure that the devices used with the aircraft have been updated to the latest firmware

version and the devices have been powered on.

1. Linking the motion controller and the goggles

a. Press and hold the power button on the goggles until it start to beep continuously and

the battery level LEDs start to blink in sequence.

b. Press and hold the power button on the motion controller until it starts to beep

continuously and the battery level LEDs start to blink in sequence.

c. Once linking is successful, the goggles and the motion controller stop beeping and both

the battery level LEDs turn solid and display the battery level.

• Fully charge the remote controller before each ight. The remote controller sounds an

alert when the battery level is low.

• Fully charge the battery at least once every three months to maintain good battery

health.

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a. Press and hold the power button on the aircraft until it beeps once and the battery level

LEDs start to blink in sequence.

b. Press and hold the power button on the goggles until the goggles start to beep

continuously and the battery level LEDs start to blink in sequence.

c. Once linking is completed, the battery level LEDs of the aircraft turn solid and display

the battery level, the goggles stop beeping, and image transmission can be displayed

normally.

• Make sure the devices are within 0.5 m of each other during linking.

• Restart the devices if the devices fail to link. Connect the goggles to a mobile

device, run the DJI Fly app, select Connection Guide, and then follow the on-screen

instructions to link.

• The aircraft can be controlled with only one remote control device during flight. If

your aircraft has been linked with multiple remote control devices, turn o the other

remote control devices before ight.

2. Linking the aircraft and the goggles

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Updating Firmware

A prompt will appear in DJI Fly when new rmware is available. Update the rmware whenever

prompted to ensure optimal user experience. Refer to “Updating Firmware” for more

information.

Activation

When all devices are powered on and linked, connect the USB-C port of the goggles to the

mobile device and run the DJI Fly app. The app will automatically identify the motion controller

and activate it in silent mode. Users can also connect the motion controller to DJI Assistant 2

(Consumer Drone Series) to activate. Activate the device as soon as possible after purchase to

avoid aecting the after-sales service.

DJI Fly

App

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Using the Motion Controller

Flight Operations

Taking O, Braking and Landing

Use the lock button to control the takeo, landing, and braking of the aircraft.

• It is recommended to watch the tutorial guide in the goggles before the first flight.

Go to Settings > Control > Motion Controller > Flight Control > Motion Controller

Instructions.

• After the aircraft motors have been started by double-pressing the lock button, slowly

push the joystick up to make the aircraft take o.

• When Easy ACRO is disabled, once the aircraft ies to the landing position, gently push

the joystick downwards to land the aircraft. After landing, push the joystick down and

hold in position until the motors stop.

• If an emergency occurs (such as a collision or the aircraft is out of control) during

ight, pressing the lock button four times will trigger Stop Motors Mid-ight, which

will stop the aircraft motors immediately.

The Stop Motors Mid-ight function will

cause the aircraft to crash. Operate with caution.

• To ensure ight safety when using the motion controller, press the lock button once to

brake and hover before operating the goggles. Failure to do so is a safety risk and may

lead to the aircraft losing control or injury.

• Takeo: Press twice to start the aircraft motors, then press and hold to make the aircraft take

o. The aircraft will ascend to approximately 1.2 m and hover.

• Landing: While the aircraft is hovering, press and hold to land the aircraft and stop the

motors.

• Brake: Press during ight to make the aircraft brake and hover in place.

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Flight Trajectory Remarks

Press the accelerator past the rst stop to y

in the direction of the circle in the goggles.

Push the accelerator forward to fly the

aircraft backward.

Flying Forward and Backward

Press or push the accelerator of the motion controller to y forward or backward. Apply more

pressure when pressing or pushing to accelerate. Release to stop and hover.

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Adjusting Aircraft Orientation

After gently pressing the accelerator to the rst stop, users can adjust the aircraft orientation by

tilting the top of the motion controller to the left or right. The greater the tilt angle of the motion

controller, the faster the aircraft will rotate. The circle in the goggles will move left and right and

the ight liveview will change accordingly.

Making the Aircraft Ascend or Descend at an Angle

When the aircraft needs to fly at an upward angle, press the accelerator to the second stop

while simultaneously tilting the motion controller up.

When the aircraft needs to y at an downward angle, press the accelerator to the second stop

while simultaneously tilting the motion controller down.

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Controlling the Gimbal and Camera

Tilt the motion controller up and down to control the tilt of the gimbal. The tilt of the gimbal

changes with the tilt of the motion controller accordingly and is always consistent with the

orientation of the motion controller. The circle in the goggles will move up and down and the

ight liveview will change accordingly.

Switching Flight Modes

The motion controller has two modes: Normal mode and Sport mode. Normal mode is enabled

by default.

Press the mode button once to switch between Normal mode and Sport mode. While flying

in Sport mode, the ight speed of the aircraft will be faster. The operation logic of the motion

controller remains the same in Sport mode as it is in Normal mode.

Refer to the section "Flight Modes" to know more about the difference between each flight

mode.

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Easy ACRO (Only for Certain Aircraft)

Use the motion controller to perform Easy ACRO actions including front ip, backip, roll, and

180° drift.

• For ight safety, perform Easy ACRO actions in an open environment.

1. Open the shortcut menu and select Easy ACRO. The aircraft will be in Easy ACRO mode. Easy

ACRO includes three actions: Slide, 180° Drift, and Flip. View the selected action on the left

side of liveview in the goggles.

2. Use the dial on the motion controller to switch between Easy ACRO actions.

3. When Easy ACRO is enabled, move the joystick to perform dierent Easy ACRO actions as

shown below.

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Slide

Push the joystick up or down to make the aircraft ascend or descend.

Push the joystick left or right to make the aircraft move left or right horizontally.

180° Drift

Push the joystick left or right to make the aircraft 180° drift left or right.

The aircraft will not respond when pushing the joystick up or down in this action mode.

Flip

Push the joystick up or down to make the aircraft perform a front ip or backip.

Push the joystick left or right to make the aircraft do one roll to the left or right.

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• Easy ACRO cannot be enabled in the following situations:

a. When recording video;

b. When Head Tracking is enabled;

c. When used with DJI FPV Remote Controller 3.

• Pay attention to surroundings and make sure there are no obstacles nearby before

performing Easy ACRO actions.

• Easy ACRO is unavailable in the following situations:

a. The aircraft is taking o, hovering, landing, or returning to home;

b. The aircraft is in Sport mode;

c. The aircraft battery level is lower than 25%;

d. The altitude of the aircraft is less than 1.5m;

e. Flying in an environment with strong wind (wind speed exceeding 10 m/s);

f. The positioning performance is not good (the GNSS signal is weak);

g. The aircraft is in a buffer zone of a Restricted Zone or an Altitude Zone, or is

approaching the Max Flight Distance.

• As the attitude angle of the aircraft increases (such as when making high-speed turns

or when accelerating or decelerating quickly), the aircraft altitude will also need to be

increased, otherwise Easy ACRO cannot be used.

AR Cursor

• AR Cursor is only supported when used with DJI Goggles 3.

• AR Cursor cannot function properly when being used on moving objects, such as

cars and ships.

Before takeo or when using the lock button to trigger the aircraft to hover, users can use the

AR Cursor (the white line with a circle at the end) to interact with the screen of the googles.

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Recenter the Cursor

If the cursor is not displayed on the screen of the goggles, hold the motion controller as shown

below, and then press and hold the dial on the left side of the motion controller to recenter the

cursor.

If the cursor still cannot be found, tilt the motion controller up or down until the cursor appears

on the screen.

Operating the Menu

• Using motion controller movements, move the cursor to the arrow on the left side of the

screen. Gently press the accelerator to the first stop position, then the cursor will become

small and the menu will be opened.

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Use the joystick on the motion controller to scroll up or down in the menu.

To exit or return to the previous menu, push the accelerator forward, or gently press the

accelerator when the cursor is on any empty spot on the screen.

• Move the cursor to the arrow on the top of the screen, press the accelerator to enter the

shortcut menu, and congure settings such as Recording or Enhanced Display.

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• Move the cursor to the arrow on the bottom of the screen, press the accelerator to enter

camera settings, and congure settings for the parameters of the aircraft camera.

Controlling Video Playback

When previewing photos or videos stored on the microSD card of the goggles, the cursor can be

used to control playback, or complete other operations such as:

• Press the accelerator to pause or continue to play, push the accelerator forward to exit.

• Move the cursor left or right while pressing the accelerator down to adjust the progress bar.

• Move the cursor to the arrow on the top of the screen, press down the accelerator to enter

playback settings and adjust the screen brightness or volume.

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• It is recommended to use the device in an open, outdoor environment to avoid having

obstacles between the motion controller and the goggles. Otherwise, the transmission

may be aected.

• In order to avoid interference, DO NOT use other wireless devices on the same

frequency as the motion controller.

Motion Controller Alert

The remote controller sounds an alert when the battery level is between 6% and 10%. A low

battery level alert can be canceled by pressing the power button. A critical battery level alert

will sound when the battery level is less than 5% and cannot be canceled. The remote controller

sounds an alert during RTH, which cannot be canceled.

Motion Controller Calibration

The compass, IMU, and accelerator of the motion controller can be calibrated.

Immediately calibrate any of the modules when prompted to do so:

1. Press down the 5D button in ight liveview to open the menu.

2. Select Settings > Control > Motion Controller > RC Calibration.

3. Select the module and follow the prompts to complete calibration.

• DO NOT calibrate the compass in locations with strong magnetic interference, such

as near magnets, parking lots, or construction sites with underground reinforced

concrete structures.

• DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials such as mobile phones during calibration.

≤3m

Optimal Transmission Zone

The signal between all the devices is most reliable when the relative distance between the

motion controller and the goggles is less than 3 m.

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Appendix

Specications

DJI RC Motion 3

Model

TKMO3

Weight

Approx. 118 g

Operating Frequency

2.4000-2.4835 GHz

Transmitter Power (EIRP)

2.4000-2.4835 GHz: <26 dBm (FCC), <20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC)

Max Transmission

Distance (unobstructed,

free of interference)

[1]

With DJI Avata 2 and DJI Goggles 3:

FCC: 13 km

CE/SRRC/MIC: 10 km

Operating Temperature

-10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F)

Operating Time Approx. 10 hours

* Measured with an ambient temperature of 25° C (77° F), when connected

to DJI Goggles 3, and in a stationary state.

Battery

Charging Temperature

0° to 50° C (32° to 122° F)

Charging Time

Approx. 2 hours

Charging Type

5 V, 2 A

Battery Capacity

2600 mAh

[1] Measured in an unobstructed outdoor environment free of interference. The above data shows the

farthest communication range for one-way, non-return ights under each standard. Always pay attention

to RTH reminders on the goggles screen during your ight.

Compatible Products

Visit the following link to view compatible products:

https://www.dji.com/rc-motion-3/faq

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Updating Firmware

Use one of the following methods to update the rmware.

Using DJI Fly App

When used with DJI Avata 2:

Power on the aircraft, goggles, and motion controller. Make sure all the devices are linked.

Connect the USB-C port of the goggles to the mobile device, run DJI Fly, and follow the prompts

to update the rmware. Make sure the mobile device is connected to the internet during the

rmware update.

When used with other DJI aircraft:

Power o the aircraft. Power on goggles and motion controller Connect the USB-C port of the

goggles to the mobile device, run DJI Fly, and select Prole > Device Management. Locate the

corresponding goggles. Select Firmware Update and follow the on-screen instructions to update

the rmware. An internet connection is required during the rmware update.

Using DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series)

1. Power on the device. Connect the USB-C port of the device to the computer using a USB-C

cable.

2. Launch DJI Assistant 2 and log in with a DJI account.

3. Select the device and click Firmware Update on the left side of the screen.

4. Select the rmware version.

5. The rmware will be downloaded and updated automatically.

6. The device will restart automatically after the rmware update is complete.

• Make sure to follow all the steps to update the rmware, otherwise the update may

fail.

• Make sure the computer is connected to the internet during the update.

• Do not unplug the USB-C cable during an update.

• The rmware update will take several minutes. Please wait patiently for the rmware

upgrade to complete.

• Before performing an update, make sure the device is at least 15% charged.

• Note that the update may reset the parameters. Before updating, take note of your

preferred settings and recongure them after the update.

Visit the following link and refer to the Release Notes for rmware update information:

https://www.dji.com/rc-motion-3/downloads

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Aftersales Information

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services, and support.

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