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Legends
Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference
Read Before the First Flight
Read the following documents before using the PHANTOM
TM
4 Advanced / Advanced+:
1. In the Box
2. Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced
+
User Manual
3. Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced
+
Quick Start Guide
4. Phantom 4 Series Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines
5. Phantom 4 Series Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines
We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the ofcial DJI
TM
website and read the Disclaimer
and Safety Guidelines before you y. Prepare for your rst ight by reviewing the Phantom 4 Advanced /
Advanced+ Quick Start Guide and refer to the User Manual for more details.
Watch the Tutorial Videos
Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below, which demonstrates how to use Phantom 4
Advanced / Advanced+ safely:
http://www.dji.com/phantom-4-adv/info#video
Download the DJI GO 4 App
Be sure to use the DJI GO
TM
4 app or other apps compatible with DJI aircraft during ight.
Scan the QR code on the right to download the latest version.
The Android version of the DJI GO 4 app is compatible with Android 4.4 or later.
The iOS version of the DJI GO 4 app is compatible with iOS 9.0 or later.
* For increased safety, the ight is restricted to a height of 30 m and distance of 50 m when not connected or logged
into the app during ight, including DJI GO 4 and all apps compatible with DJI aircraft.
Download the DJI Assistant 2
http://www.dji.com/phantom-4-adv/info#downloads
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Contents
Using this manual
2
Legends
2
Read Before the First Flight
2
Watch the Tutorial Videos
2
Download the DJI GO 4 App
2
Download the DJI Assistant 2
2
Product Prole
6
Introduction
6
Features Highlights
6
Installing the Aircraft
6
Aircraft Diagram
8
Remote Controller Diagram
8
Aircraft
13
Flight Controller
13
Flight Mode
13
Flight Status Indicator
14
Return-to-Home (RTH)
15
Intelligent Flight Mode
19
Vision System
27
Flight Recorder
30
Attaching and Detaching the Propellers
30
DJI Intelligent Flight Battery
31
Remote Controller
36
Remote Controller Prole
36
Using the Remote Controller
36
Remote Controller Status LED
41
Linking the Remote Controller
42
Camera and Gimbal
45
Camera
45
Gimbal
47
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DJI GO 4 App
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Equipment
49
Editor
52
SkyPixel
52
Me
52
Flight
54
Flight Environment Requirements
54
Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones
54
Preight Checklist
57
Calibrating the Compass
57
Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing
58
Starting/Stopping the Motors
59
Stop the Motor Mid-ight
59
Flight Test
60
Appendix
62
Specications
62
Upgrading the Firmware
64
Intelligent Flight Mode
65
After-Sales Information
66
Product Prole
This section introduces the Phantom 4
Advanced / Advanced+ and lists the
components of the aircraft and remote
controller.
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Product Prole
Introduction
The DJI Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ is an extremely smart ying camera able to intelligently avoid
obstacles during ight. Its brand new camera offers unprecedentedly image quality for the Phantom, with
greater clarity, lower noise, higher resolution photos and videos.
Features Highlights
Upgraded TapFly
TM
and ActiveTrack
TM
commands in the DJI GO 4 app, the Phantom 4 Advanced / Ad-
vanced+ ies anywhere visible on-screen with a tap and tracks moving subjects effortlessly.
Camera and Gimbal:
The Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+, shoots at 4K at up to 60 frames per sec-
ond and captures 20 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever thanks to the new 1-inch
CMOS sensor. Its mechanical shutter and auto focus create an even better aerial shooting experience.
Flight Controller:
The ight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable ight experience.
A new ight recorder stores critical data from each ight. A system of visual sensors enhance hovering
precision when ying indoors or in environments where GPS is unavailable. Dual IMUs and compasses
design provides redundancy.
HD Video Downlink:
The low-latency long range (up to 4.3mi (7km)) HD downlink is powered by an en-
hanced version of DJI LIGHTBRIDGE
TM
.
Remote Controller:
The Phantom 4 Advanced+ remote controller includes a 5.5 inch high luminance
monitor with integrated DJI GO for full control.
Intelligent Flight Battery:
The new 5870 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells
and an advanced power management system to provide up to 30 minutes* of ight.
Installing the Aircraft
Preparing the Aircraft
1. Remove the gimbal clamp from the camera as shown below:
*At sea level in calm environments when ying in ATTI mode, The ight time will vary due to different ight
patterns, weather conditions and altitudes.
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2. Attaching the Propellers
Mount the propellers with black propeller rings to the motors with black dots. Mount the propellers with
sliver propeller rings to the motors without black dots. Press the propeller down onto the mounting plate
and rotate in the lock direction until it is secured.
Preparing the Remote Controller
Tilt the mobile device holder or the display device on the remote controller to the desired position,
then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward.
If using the Phantom 4 Advanced, follow the steps below to secure tablet or mobile device to the
mobile device holder.
1. Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, then adjust the
clamp to t the size of your mobile device.
2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down, and connect your mobile device to the
remote controller using a USB cable.
3. Plug one end of the cable into the mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of
the remote controller.
Make sure that you hear a click sound indicates the battery is rmly installed. Failure to do so
may affect the ight safety of your aircraft.
3. Battery Installation
Slide battery into the battery compartment according to the arrow’s direction as shown below.
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Aircraft Diagram
Remote Controller Diagram
[1] GPS
[2] Propellers
[3] Motors
[4] Front LEDs
[5] Gimbal and Camera
[6] Forward Vision System
[7] Intelligent Flight Battery
[8] Aircraft Status Indicator
[9] Camera / Linking Status Indicator
and Link Button
[10] Micro USB Port
[11] Camera Micro SD Card Slot
[12] Downward Vision System
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Antennas
Relays aircraft control and video
signal.
[2]
Display Screen
Display device with Android system to
run DJI GO 4 app.
[3]
Control Stick
Controls the orientation and movement
of the aircraft.
[4]
Return Home (RTH) Button
Press and hold the button to initiate
Return to Home (RTH).
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[10]
Camera Settings Dial
Turn the dial to adjust camera settings.
(Only functions when the Remote Controller
is connected to a mobile device running
the DJI GO 4 app.)
[11]
Intelligent Flight Pause Button
Press once to allow the aircraft to exit from
TapFly, ActiveTrack and other intelligent
ight modes.
[5]
Battery Level LEDs
Displays the battery level of the Remote
Controller.
[6]
Status LED
Displays the Remote Controller's system status.
[7]
Power Button
Used to turn the Remote Controller on and off.
[8]
RTH LED
Circular LED around the RTH button displays
RTH status.
[9]
Speaker
Audio output.
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Shutter Button
Two-stage button, press to take a photo.
[13]
Sleep/Wake Button
Press to sleep/wake the screen, press and
hold to restart.
[14]
Microphone
[15]
Flight Mode Switch
Switch between P-mode, S-mode, and
A-mode.
[16]
Video Recording Button
Press to start recording video. Press again
to stop recording.
[17]
Gimbal Dial
Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal.
[18]
Micro USB Port
Upgrading the aircraft by connecting to
the remote controller using the USB OTG
cable.
[19]
Micro SD Card Slot
Provide extra storage space for the display
device, maximum supporting 128 GB.
[20]
HDMI Port
Output HDMI video signal.
[21]
USB Port
USB device support.
[22]
C1 Button
Customizable through the DJI GO 4 app.
[23]
C2 Button
Customizable through the DJI GO 4 app.
[24]
Power Port
Connect to the Charger to charge the
battery of the Remote Controller.
[22]
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[1]
Antennas
Relays aircraft control and video signal.
[2]
Mobile Device Holder
Securely mounts your mobile device to the
remote controller.
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[3]
Control Stick
Controls the orientation and movement of the
aircraft.
[4]
Return Home (RTH) Button
Press and hold the button to initiate Return to
Home (RTH).
[5]
Battery Level LEDs
Displays the battery level of the remote
controller.
[6]
Status LED
Displays the remote controller's system status.
[7]
Power Button
Used to turn the remote controller on and off.
[8]
RTH LED
Circular LED around the RTH button displays
RTH status.
[9]
Camera Settings Dial
Turn the dial to adjust camera settings.
(Only functions when the remote controller is
connected to a mobile device running the DJI
GO 4 app.)
[10]
Intelligent Flight Pause Button
Press once to allow the aircraft to exit from
TapFly, ActiveTrack and other intelligent ight
modes.
[11]
Shutter Button
Press to take a photo.
[12]
Flight Mode Switch
Switch between P-mode, S-mode, and
A-mode.
[13]
Video Recording Button
Press to start recording video. Press again to
stop recording.
[14]
Gimbal Dial
Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal.
[15]
Micro USB Port
Reserved port.
[16]
USB Port
Connection to mobile device for DJI GO 4 app.
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C1 Button
Customizable through the DJI GO 4 app.
[18]
C2 Button
Customizable through the DJI GO 4 app.
[19]
Power Port
Connect to the Charger to charge the battery
of the remote controller.
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Aircraft
This section introduces the Flight Con-
troller, Vision System, and the Intelligent
Flight Battery.
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Flight Controller
The Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ ight controller features several important upgrades. Safety
modes include Failsafe and Return-to-Home. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if
the control signal is lost. The ight controller can also save critical ight data from each ight to the
on-board storage device. The new ight controller also provides increased stability and a new air
braking feature.
Flight Mode
Three ight modes are available. The details of each ight mode are found below:
P-mode (Positioning):
P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. The aircraft utilizes GPS, stereo
Vision System to stabilize, avoid obstacles or track moving subjects. Advanced features such as TapFly
and ActiveTrack are enabled in this mode.
When the Forward Vision System is enabled and lighting conditions are sufcient, the maximum ight
attitude angle is 25° with a maximum ight speed of 31 mph (50 kph). When forward obstacle sensing
are disabled, the maximum ight attitude angle is 35° and the maximum ight speed is 36 mph (58 kph).
When the GPS signal is weak and lighting conditions are too dark for the Forward and Downward Vision
Systems, the aircraft will only use its barometer for positioning to control altitude.
Note: P-mode requires larger stick movements to achieve high speeds.
S-mode (Sport):
The handling gain values of the aircraft are adjusted to enhance aircraft maneuverability.
The maximum ight speed of the aircraft is increased to 45 mph (72 kph). Note that Obstacle Sensing
systems are disabled in this mode.
A-mode (Attitude):
When neither the GPS nor the Vision System is available, the aircraft will only use its
barometer for positioning to control the altitude.
The Vision System is disabled in S-mode (Sport), which means the aircraft will not be able to
automatically avoid obstacles in its ight path. Be vigilant and stay clear of nearby obstacles.
The aircraft’s maximum speed and braking distance are significantly increased in S-mode
(Sport). A minimum braking distance of 164 feet (50 meters) is required in windless conditions.
The aircraft’s responsiveness is signicantly increased in S-mode (Sport), which means a small
stick movement on the remote controller will translate into a large travel distance of the aircraft.
Be vigilant and maintain adequate maneuvering space during ight.
The aircraft’s descent speed is signicantly increased in S-mode (Sport). A minimum braking
distance of 164 feet (50 meters) is required in windless conditions.
Use the Flight Mode Switch to change the ight mode of the aircraft.
Atti Mode Warning
The aircraft will enter A-mode in the following two instances:
Passive:
When there is weak GPS signal or when the compass experiences interference where the
Vision System is unavailable.
Active:
Users toggle the ight mode switch to A-mode.
In A-mode, the Vision System and some advanced features are disabled. Therefore, the aircraft
cannot position or auto-brake in this mode and is easily affected by its surroundings, which may
result in horizontal shifting. Use the remote controller to position the aircraft.
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The Front LEDs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEDs glow solid red when the aircraft is
turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the
system status of the ight controller. Refer to the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status
Indicators.
Front LED
Aircraft Status Indicator
Aircraft Status Indicator Description
Normal
Alternate red, green and yellow ashing Turning On and Self Diagnostic Testing
Alternate green and yellow ashing Warming Up
Slow green ashing P-mode with GPS
×2 Two green ashes P-mode with Vision System
Slow yellow ashing A-mode but No GPS or Vision System
Fast green ashing Braking
Warning
Fast yellow ashing Remote Controller Signal Lost
Slow red ashing Low Battery Warning
Fast red ashing Critical Battery Warning
Red ashing IMU Error
—
Solid Red Critical Error
Alternate red and yellow ashing Compass Calibration Required
Maneuvering the aircraft in A-mode can be difcult. Before switching the aircraft into A-mode, make
sure you are comfortable ying in this mode. DO NOT y the aircraft too far away as you might lose
control and cause a potential hazard.
Avoid ying in areas where GPS signal is weak, or in conned spaces. The aircraft will otherwise
be forced to enter A-mode, leading to potential ight hazards, please land it in a safe place as
soon as possible.
Flight Status Indicator
The Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ has Front LEDs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of
these LEDs are shown in the gure below:
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Return-to-Home (RTH)
Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three
types of RTH: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes these three scenarios
in detail.
GPS
Description
Home Point
If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point is the
location from which the aircraft launched. The GPS signal strength is indicated
by the GPS icon ( Less than 4 bars is considered a weak GPS signal). The
aircraft status indicator will blink rapidly when the home point is recorded.
Failsafe RTH
The Forward Vision System allows the aircraft to create a real-time map of its ight route as it ies. If the
Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will be
automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The aircraft
will plan its return route and retrace its original ight route home. The aircraft will hover for 10 seconds
at its current location. When it regains signal connection it will wait for pilot commands. The Return-to-
Home process may be interrupted and the pilot given control of the aircraft if the remote controller signal
connection is re-established.
Failsafe Illustration
Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak or unavailable.
Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft ies within a
65 feet (20 meters) radius of the Home Point. When the RTH altitude is set to more than 20 m
and the aircraft is ascending between 20 m and the preset RTH altitude, the aircraft will stop
ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you push the throttle stick.
The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during Failsafe RTH if Forward Vision System is disabled.
It is important to set a suitable Failsafe altitude before each ight. Launch the DJI GO 4 app, tap
GO FLY and tap to set the Failsafe Altitude.
User cannot control the aircraft while the aircraft is ascending to 65 feet (20 meters) from the
current altitude. However, user can press RTH button once to exit ascending and regain control.
The aircraft can sense and avoid obstacles when the Forward Vision System is enabled and
lighting conditions are sufcient. The aircraft will automatically climb up to avoid obstacles and
descend slowly as it returns to the home point. To ensure the aircraft returns home forwards, it
cannot rotate or y left and right during RTH while the Forward Vision System is enabled.
5
RTH (adjustable altitude)
Fast Blinking Yellow
Height over HP<=Failsafe Altitude
1 Record Home Point
Blinking Green
3 Remote Controller Signal Lost
Fast Blinking Yellow
2 Conrming Home Point
Blinking Green
6 Landing (after hovering for 5 secs)
Fast Blinking Yellow
4
Signal Lost Lasts (after 3 sec.)
Fast Blinking Yellow
Height over HP>Failsafe Altitude
Elevate to Failsafe Altitude
Failsafe Altitude
×
×
×
>3S
×
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Low Battery RTH
The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that
may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately
when prompted. The DJI GO 4 app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The
aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a ten-second countdown. The
user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholds
for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft’s current altitude and distance from
the Home Point.
The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough
to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft’s
orientation during the landing process.
The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI GO 4 app, and is described below:
Smart RTH
Use the RTH button on the remote controller or tap the RTH button in the DJI GO 4 app and follow the on-
screen instructions when GPS is available to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will then automatically return
to the last recorded Home Point. Use the remote controller to control the aircraft’s speed or altitude to
avoid a collision during the Smart RTH process. As the aircraft returns, it will use the primary camera to
identify obstacles as far as 300 m in front, allowing it to plan a safe route home. Press and hold the Smart
RTH button once to start the process, and press the Smart RTH button again to terminate the procedure
and regain full control of the aircraft.
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Remaining ight time
Sufcient battery
level (Green)
Battery level Indicator
Power requires
to return home
Critical Low battery level
warning (Red)
Low battery
level warning (Yellow)
Battery Level
Warning
Remark
Aircraft Status
Indicator
DJI GO 4 App
Flight
Instructions
Low battery
level warning
Battery power
is low. Land the
aircraft.
Aircraft status
indicator
blinks RED
slowly.
Tap “Go-home” to have the
aircraft return to the Home
point and land automatically, or
“Cancel” to resume normal ight.
If no action is taken, the aircraft
will automatically go home and
land after 10 seconds. Remote
controller will sound an alarm.
Fly the aircraft
back and land
it as soon as
possible, then
stop the motors
and replace the
battery.
Critical Low
battery level
warning
The aircraft
must land
immediately.
Aircraft status
indicator
blinks RED
quickly.
The DJI GO 4 app display will
flash red and the aircraft will
start to descend. The remote
controller will sound an alarm.
Allow the
aircraft to
descend
and land
automatically.
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Precision Landing
The Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ automatically scans and attempts to match the terrain features
underneath during Return to Home. When current terrain matches home point terrain, the Phantom 4
Advanced / Advanced+ will start landing immediately to achieve precision landing. The DJI GO 4 app
will show a terrain feature mismatch prompt if matching fails.
Precision Landing performance is subject to the following conditions:
a) Home point is recorded upon take off, and cannot not be refreshed during ight.
b) Aircraft must take off vertically. Take off altitude must be greater than 7 meters.
c) Home point terrain features remain largely unchanged.
d) Home point terrain with no distinctive features will affect the performance.
e) Lighting conditions cannot be too light nor too dark.
The following actions are available during landing:
a) Pull throttle down to accelerate landing.
b) Moving the control sticks in any other direction will stop Precision Landing. The Phantom 4
Advanced / Advanced+ will descend vertically and Landing Protection will remain active.
Estimated
remaining
ight time
Estimated
remaining ight
based on current
battery level.
N/A N/A N/A
When the critical low battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land
automatically, push the left stick upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude, giving
you an opportunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing location.
The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated
remaining ight time. They are automatically adjusted according to the aircraft’s current location
and status.
20米
20米
H
The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH when the
Forward Vision System is disabled. Therefore, it is important to set a
suitable Failsafe altitude before each ight. Launch the DJI GO 4 app, tap
GO FLY and tap to set the Failsafe Altitude.
20 m
20 m
H
If the aircraft is ying under 65 feet (20 meters) and Failsafe (including
Smart RTH, Lower Battery RTH ) is triggered, the aircraft will first
automatically ascend to 65 feet (20 meters) from the current altitude. You
can only cancel the ascending by exiting the Failsafe.
20 m
20 m
H
Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the
aircraft ies within a 65 feet (20 meters) radius of the Home Point. Aircraft
will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move
the left stick if the aircraft reaches 65 feet (20 meters) altitudes or beyond
during Failsafe.
Failsafe Safety Notices
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Obstacle Avoidance During RTH
Aircraft can now sense and actively attempt to avoid obstacles during RTH, provided that the lighting
conditions are adequate for the Forward Vision System. Upon detecting an obstacle, the aircraft will act
as follows:
1. The aircraft will use the primary camera to identify obstacles as far as 984 feet (300 meters) in front,
allowing it to plan a safe route home.
2. The aircraft decelerates when an obstacle is sensed at 49 feet (15 meters) ahead.
3. The aircraft stops and hover then start ascending vertically to avoid the obstacle. Eventually, the aircraft
will stop climbing when it is at least 16 feet (5 meters) above the detected obstacle.
4. Failsafe RTH procedure resume, the aircraft will continue ying to the Home Point at the current
altitude.
The Obstacle Sensing function is disabled during RTH descent. Proceed with care.
To ensure the aircraft returns home forwards, it cannot rotate during RTH while the Forward
Vision System is enabled.
The aircraft cannot avoid obstacles above, beside, or behind the aircraft.
5 meters
15 meters
300 meters
20米
20米
H
Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak or
unavailable.
20米
20米
H
If you move the left stick after the aircraft rises above 65 feet (20
meters) but below the pre-set Failsafe RTH altitude, the aircraft will
stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point.
Landing Protection Function
Landing Protection will activate during auto landing.
1. Landing Protection determines whether the ground is suitable for landing. If so, the Phantom 4
Advanced / Advanced+ will land gently.
2. If Landing Protection determines that the ground is not suitable for landing, the Phantom 4 Advanced /
Advanced+ will hover and wait for pilot conrmation. The aircraft will hover if it detects the ground is not
appropriate for landing even with a critically low battery warning. Only when the battery level decreases
to 0% will the aircraft land. Users retain control of aircraft ight orientation.
3. If Landing Protection is inactive, the DJI GO 4 app will display a landing prompt when the Phantom 4
Advanced / Advanced+ descends below 0.3 meters. Tap to conrm or pull down the control stick for 2
seconds to land when the environment is appropriate for landing.
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• Landing Protection will not be active in the following circumstances:
a) When the user is controlling the pitch/roll/throttle sticks (Landing ground detection will
re-activate when control sticks are not in use)
b) When the positioning system is not fully functional (e.g. drift position error)
c) When the downward vision system needs re-calibration
d) When light conditions are not sufcient for the downward vision system
• If an obstacle is within 1-meter of the aircraft, the aircraft will descend to 0.3 m above the
ground and hover. The aircraft will land upon with user conrmation.
Intelligent Flight Mode
TapFly
Introduction
With the TapFly feature, users can now tap on the mobile device screen to y in the designated direction
without using the remote controller. The aircraft will automatically avoid obstacles it sees or brake and hover
provided that the lighting is appropriate (< 300 lux) nor too bright (> 10,000 lux).
Using TapFly
Ensure the aircraft is in P-mode, then follow the steps below to use TapFly:
1. Take off and ensure the aircraft is ying at least 6 feet (2 meters) above the ground.
ON OFF
Auto Hold
2 meters
2. Launch the DJI GO 4 app and tap
, then tap
, read and understand the prompts.
AE
09:29
61%
P-GPS
12
H 10.0MD 30M
VS 2.0M/S VPS 2.0MH.S 10.0 M/S
In Flight (GPS)
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3. Tap once on the target direction and wait for icon to appear. Tap again to conrm the selection
and the aircraft will automatically y towards the target direction.
DO NOT guide the aircraft to fly towards people, animals, small and fine objects (e.g. tree
branches and power lines) or transparent objects (e.g. glass or water).
Watch for the obstacles in the ight path and stay clear of them.
There may be deviations between the expected and the actual ight path of TapFly selection.
The selectable range for the target direction is limited. You cannot make a TapFly selection close to
the upper or lower edge of the screen.
TapFly Mode may not work properly when the aircraft is ying over water or snow covered areas.
Be extra cautions when ying in dark (< 300 lux ) or bright (>10,000 lux) environments.
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After conrming the TapFly selection, the aircraft will y in the direction marked by the icon. Note that you
can still use the control stick to control the movement of the aircraft during the ight.
The aircraft will automatically adjust its speed when it senses an obstacle in front or if it is ying too close
to the ground. However, this feature should not be relied upon for navigation between obstacles. Failsafe
procedures will override TapFly. If the GPS signal weakens, the aircraft will exit autonomous ight and
return to home.
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TapFly Forward Mode Free Mode
The aircraft will fly towards the target. Forward
Vision System is active.
The aircraft will y towards the target. The remote
controller can be used to maneuver the yaw of
the aircraft freely. Obstacle Sensing is disabled in
this mode, use it in an unobstructed environment.
TapFly includes following functions:
Exit TapFly
Use the following methods to exit TapFly:
1. Tap “STOP” button on the screen.
2. Pull back the pitch stick on the remote controller and hold for more than 3s.
3. Press the Intelligent Flight Pause button on the remote controller.
Aircraft will stop and hover after exiting from TapFly. Tap a new target direction to continue ying or begin
manual ight.
ActiveTrack
Introduction
ActiveTrack allows you to mark and track a moving object on your mobile device screen. The aircraft will
automatically avoid obstacles in its ight path. No external tracking device is required.
The Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ can automatically identify and trace people, bikes and other
vehicles, and use different tracking strategies for each.
OR OR
STOP
Intelligent Flight Pause button
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ON OFF
Auto Hold
2. Launch the DJI GO 4 app and tap , then tap , read and understand the prompts.
3.
Tap on the subject you want to track then tap to conrm selection. If the subject is not automatically
recognized, drag a box around it. The box will turn green when tracking is in progress. If the box
turns red, the object could not be identied and you should try again.
2 meters
Using ActiveTrack
Ensure the aircraft is in P-mode, then follow the steps below to use ActiveTrack:
1. Take off and hover at least 6 feet (2 meters) above the ground.
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DO NOT select an area containing people, animals, small, ne objects (e.g. tree branches
and power lines) or transparent objects (e.g. glass or water surface).
Stay clear of obstacles near the ight path, particularly when the aircraft is ying backward.
Be extra vigilant when using ActiveTrack in any of the following situations:
a) The tracked subject is not moving on a level plane.
b) The tracked subject changes shape drastically while moving.
c) The tracked subject could be blocked or out of sight for a long time.
ActiveTrack includes following functions:
Trace Spotlight Prole
The aircraft tracks the
subject at a constant
distance. Use the roll stick
on the remote controller or
the slider in DJI GO to circle
the subject.
Aircraft will not trace a subject
automatically, but it keeps the
camera pointing at the subject
during ight. The remote controller
can be used to maneuver the
aircraft, but yaw is disabled. Using
the left stick and gimbal dial will
adjust subject framing.
The aircraft tracks the subject
at constant angle and distance
from the side. Use the roll stick
on the remote control to circle
the subject.
DO NOT select an area containing people, animals, small, ne objects (e.g. tree branches
and power lines) or transparent objects (e.g. glass or water).
Stay clear of obstacles near the ight path, particularly when the aircraft is ying backward.
Be extra vigilant when using ActiveTrack in any of the following situations:
a) The tracked subject is not moving on a level plane.
b) The tracked subject changes shape drastically while moving.
c) The tracked subject could be blocked or out of sight for a long time.
d) The tracked subject is moving on a snowy surface.
e) Available light is low (< 300 lux) or high (> 10,000 lux).
f) The tracked subject has a similar color or pattern as its surrounding environment.
You must follow local privacy laws and regulations when using ActiveTrack.
Aircraft will not be able to avoid obstacles while in Prole or Spotlight Mode. Use these
modes in open areas.
The aircraft will sense and avoid obstacles on its ight path.
If the aircraft loses track of the subject, because it is moving too fast or obscured, re-select
the subject to resume tracking.
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Auto Hold
Exiting ActiveTrack
Use the following methods to exit ActiveTrack:
1. Tap the “STOP” button on the screen.
2. Press the Intelligent Flight Pause button on the remote controller.
After exiting ActiveTrack, the aircraft will hover in place, at which point you may choose to fly
manually, track another subject, or return to home.
OR
STOP
Draw
Introduction
Using Draw, the aircraft will y along the ight path drawn on-screen. As it ies it will automatically
brake and hover when it sees obstacles provided that the lighting is appropriate - no darker than
300 lux nor brighter than 10,000 lux.
Using Draw
Ensure the aircraft is in P-mode, then follow the steps below to use Draw:
1. Take off and hover at least 6 feet (2 meters) above the ground.
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3. Draw a line on the screen to create a path. Tap and the aircraft will y along the path.
2 meters
2. Launch the DJI GO 4 app and tap , then tap , read and understand the prompts.
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DO NOT fly the aircraft towards people, animals, or small/fine objects (e.g. tree
branches and power lines) or transparent objects (e.g. glass or water).
There may be some deviation between the expected and the actual ight path.
After conrming the ight path, the aircraft will y along the path on-screen. Note: Control sticks can be
used to control aircraft movement during the ight.
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Heading
Forward
Advanced Setting
SPEED
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Aircraft will stop and hover after exiting from Draw. Draw a new ight path to continue ying or begin
manual ight.
Exit Draw
Use the following methods to exit Draw:
1. Tap the “STOP” button on the screen.
2. Pull back the pitch stick on the remote controller and hold for more than 3s.
3. Press the Intelligent Flight Pause button on the remote controller.
OR OR
Intelligent Flight Pause button
STOP
The aircraft will automatically adjust its speed when it senses an obstacle in front or if it is ying too close
to the ground. However, this feature should not be relied upon for navigation between obstacles.
Failsafe procedures will override Draw. If the GPS signal weakens, the aircraft will exit autonomous ight
and return to home.
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Gesture Mode
In Gesture Mode, the Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+’s Vision System recognizes gestures, allowing
it to follow and capture seles without a phone or a controller. Follow the steps below to use Gesture
Mode:
Modes Prompts Front LEDs Remarks
1. Conrm the
subject
Slow Red Flashing
Ensure the forward vision system is active
and there is enough light. Tap the icon and
move in front of the camera for the Phantom
4 Advanced / Advanced+ to recognize you.
2. Conrm the
distance
×2
Red Flashes Twice
Raise your arms and wave to the Phantom 4
Advanced / Advanced+, the Front LEDs will
blink red twice once it conrms the shooting
distance.
3. Sele Count
Down
Fast Red Flashing
Put your fingers in front on your face as
shown.
Gesture Mode can only be used in Photo Mode.
Fly the aircraft 2 meters or higher above the ground then move in front of the camera to
be recognized. Front LED Indicators will blink red rapidly if the Phantom 4 Advanced / Ad-
vanced+ fails to recognize a subject.
Enabling GPS on your phone will allow the Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ to follow
with more accuracy while ying in Gesture Mode.
Only use Tripod Mode where the GPS signal is strong or light conditions are ideal for the vision
system. If GPS signal is lost and the vision system cannot function, it will automatically switch
to Atti mode. In this case, ight speed will increase and the aircraft cannot hover in place. Use
Tripod Mode carefully.
Tripod Mode
Tap the icon in the DJI GO 4 app to enable Tripod Mode. In Tripod Mode, the maximum ight speed is
limited to 5.6 mph (9 kph) and the braking distance is reduced to 6.6 ft (2 m). Responsiveness to stick
movements is also reduced for smoother more controlled movements.
Terrain Follow Mode
The Downward Vision System is utilized in Terrain Follow Mode to maintain a height above ground
between 1 and 10 meters. This mode is designed for use on grassland sloped at no more than 20°.
Enable the Terrain Follow Mode by tapping the Intelligent Flight Mode icon in the DJI GO 4 app. When
this mode is enabled, the aircraft’s current height will be recorded. The aircraft will maintain the recorded
height during ight and ascend when the slope rises. However, the aircraft will not descend in downward
slopes.
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Vision System
The main components of the Vision System are located on the front and bottom of the Phantom 4 Ad-
vanced / Advanced+, including [1] [2] two stereo vision sensors and [3] two ultrasonic sensors. The
Vision System uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current position, enabling
precision hovering indoors or in environments where a GPS signal is not available. The Vision System
constantly scans for obstacles, allowing the Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ to avoid them by going
over, around, or hovering.
It is important that you only fly in conditions where the Vision Position System can function
correctly; otherwise the Terrain Follow Mode will not work.
Detection Range
The detection range of the Vision System is depicted as follow. Note that the aircraft cannot sense and
avoid the obstacles that are not within the detection range.
[1]
[2]
[3]
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Calibrating Sensors
Vision Systems cameras installed on the aircraft are calibrated on delivery. However these cameras
are vulnerable to excessive impact and will require occasional calibration via DJI ASSISTANT
TM
2 or
the DJI GO 4 app. Follow the steps below to calibrate the camera.
01
Point the aircraft toward the screen
02
Align the boxes
03
Pan and tilt the aircraft
Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning:
1. Toggle the ight mode switch to P-mode.
2. Place the aircraft on a at surface. Note that the Vision System cannot work properly
on surfaces without clear pattern variations.
3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator will ash green two times, which in-
dicates the Vision Positioning is ready. Gently push the left stick up to lift off and the
aircraft will hover in place.
ON OFF
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Quick Calibration
Use quick calibration when the DJI GO 4 app notify that vision sensor calibration is required. Tap
through “Aircraft Status” -> “Vision Sensors” to start quick calibration.
Quick calibration is quick x to vision sensor issues. Connecting the aircraft to a computer
to carry out a full calibration using DJI Assistant 2 is recommended when possible. Only
calibrate when lighting conditions are adequate and on textured surfaces i.e. grass.
Do not calibrate the aircraft on highly reective surfaces such as Marble or ceramics.
Using Vision Positioning
Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the aircraft is turned on. No further action is
required. Vision Positioning is typically used in indoor environments, where GPS is unavailable. Using
the sensors that are built into the Vision System, the aircraft can hover precisely even without GPS.
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The performance of your Vision System is affected by the surface being own over. Ultrasonic
sensors may not be able to accurately measure distances when operating above sound-
absorbing materials and the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The
aircraft will switch from P-mode to A-mode automatically if neither GPS nor Vision System are
available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the following situations:
a) Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green).
b) Flying over a highly reective surfaces.
c) Flying at high speeds of over 31 mph (50 kph) at 2 meters or over 11 mph (18 kph)
at 1 meter.
d) Flying over water or transparent surfaces.
e) Flying over moving surfaces or objects.
f) Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically.
g) Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux > 100,000) surfaces.
h) Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet).
i) Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture.
j) Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiling).
k) Flying over inclined surfaces that will deect sound waves away from the aircraft.
Keep sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect their effectiveness.
Vision Positioning is only effective when the aircraft is at altitudes of 0.3 to 10 meters.
The Vision Positioning may not function properly when the aircraft is ying over water.
The Vision System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light conditions (less
than 100 lux).
Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision System is in
operation.
Keep animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning is activated. The sonar sensor
emits high frequency sounds that are audible to some animals.
Assisted Braking from Obstacle Sensing
Powered by the Obstacle Sensing, the aircraft will now be able to actively brake when obstacles
are detected around the aircraft. Note that Obstacle Sensing function works best when lighting is
adequate and the obstacle is clearly marked or textured. The aircraft must y at no more than 31 mph
(50 kph) to allow sufcient braking distance.
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Attaching the Propellers
1. Be sure to remove the warning stickers from the motors before attaching the propellers.
2. Mount the propellers with black propeller rings to the motors with black dots. Mount the propellers with
sliver propeller rings to the motors without black dots. Press the propeller down onto the mounting
plate and rotate in the lock direction until it is secured in its position.
Detaching the Propellers
Press the propellers down into the motor mount and rotate in the unlock direction.
Be aware of the sharp edges of the propellers. Handle with care.
Use only the DJI approved propellers. Do not mix propeller types.
Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and rmly before every ight.
Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each ight. DO NOT use aged, chipped,
or broken propellers.
To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or motors when they are spinning.
ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer ight experience.
Flight Recorder
Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This includes ight
telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters. To access this data, connect the aircraft
to the PC through the Micro USB port and launch the DJI Assistant 2.
Attaching and Detaching the Propellers
Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+. The silver and
black ring on the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey
should spin.
Propellers Silver Ring Black Ring
Figure
Attach On Motors without black dots Motors with black dots
Legends
Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten.
Unlock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove.
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The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the rst time.
Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ charger is
100 W.
DJI Intelligent Flight Battery
The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 5870 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/
discharge functionality. It should only be charged using an appropriate DJI approved charger.
Intelligent Flight Battery Charger
DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions
1. Battery Level Display: The LED indicators display the current battery level.
2. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65% of
total power when it is idle for more than ten days. It takes around two days to discharge the battery to
65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process.
Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI GO 4 app.
3. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging.
4. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged.
5. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 5°C (41°F) and
40°C (104°F).
6. Over Current Protection: The battery stops charging when a high amperage (more than 8 A) is
detected.
7. Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over-discharge damage, discharging automatically stops when
the battery voltage reaches 12 V.
8. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected.
9. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI GO 4 app displays a warning message when a damaged
battery cell is detected.
10. Sleep Mode: To save power, the battery enter sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity.
11. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery’s voltage, capacity, current, etc. is transmitted to
the aircraft’s main controller.
Refer to
Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines
before
use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage.
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Using the Battery
LED1
LED2
Battery Level Indicators
LED3
LED4
Power Button (Built-in LED)
Turning ON/OFF
Turning On:
Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on. The
Power LED will turn green and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery
level.
Turning
Off:
Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The
battery power LED will flash when powering off the Phantom to allow automatically
stopping of a recording during the event recording wasn’t stopped.
Checking the Battery Level
The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the battery is turned off, press
the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery level.
See below for details.
The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and
discharging. The indicators are dened below.
: LED is on. : LED is ashing.
: LED is off.
Battery Level Indicators
LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level
87.5%~100%
75%~87.5%
62.5%~75%
50%~62.5%
37.5%~50%
25%~37.5%
12.5%~25%
0%~12.5%
=0%
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Low Temperature Notice:
1. Battery capacity is signicantly reduced when ying in low temperature (< 0°C) environments.
2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature (< -10°C) environments.
Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures
between -10°C and 5°C.
3. End the flight as soon as the DJI GO 4 app displays the “Low Battery Level Warning” in low
temperature environments.
4. Keep the battery indoors to warm it before ying in low temperature environments.
5. To ensure optimal performance of the battery, keep the battery temperature above 20°C.
6. The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell’s temperature is not within the operating
range (0°C ~ 40°C ).
In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and turn on the aircraft for
approximately 1-2 minutes to warm up before taking off.
Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery
1. Connect the Battery Charger to a power source (100-240 V 50/60 Hz).
2. Connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger to start charging. If the battery level is
above 95%, turn on the battery before charging.
3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level as it is charging.
4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level Indicators are all off.
5. Air-cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each ight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature
before storing it for an extended period.
Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 4 Advanced /
Advanced+. Never insert or remove a battery when it is turned on.
Charger
Intelligent Flight Battery
Power Outlet
Battery Level Indicators While Charging
LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level
0%~25%
25%~50%
50%~75%
75%~100%
Fully Charged
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Battery Protection LED Display
The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns.
Battery Level Indicators while Charging
LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item
LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected
LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected
LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected
LED3 blinks three times per second Over-voltage charger detected
LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low
LED4 blinks three times per second Charging temperature is too high
After these issues are resolved, press the Power Button to turn off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the
Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not
need to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the charger will resume
charging when the temperature is within the allowable range.
DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers.
How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery:
Slow :
Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Phantom 4’s Advanced / Advanced+ Battery
Compartment and turn it on. Leave it on until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the
battery can no longer be turned on. Launch the DJI GO 4 app to check battery levels.
Rapid :
Fly the Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ outdoors until there is less than 8% of power
left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on.
Remote Controller
This section describes the features
of the remote controller and includes
instructions for controlling the aircraft
and the camera.
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Remote Controller Prole
The Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ remote controller is a multi-function wireless
communication device that integrates the video downlink system and the aircraft remote control
system, which operate at 2.4 GHz. The remote controller features a number of camera control
functions, including photo/video capture as well as gimbal control. The battery level is displayed
via LED indicators on the front panel of the remote controller.
Compliance Version:
The remote controller is compliant with local compliance and regulations.
Operating Mode:
Control can be set to Mode 1 or Mode 2, or to a custom mode.
Mode 1:
The right stick serves as the throttle.
Mode 2:
The left stick serves as the throttle.
To prevent transmission interference, do not operate more than three aircrafts in the same area.
Using the Remote Controller
Turning the Remote Controller On and Off
The Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery
that has a capacity of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEDs on the front
panel. Follow the steps below to turn on your remote controller:
1. When the remote controller is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEDs will
display the current battery level.
2. Press and hold the Power Button to turn on the remote controller.
3. The remote controller will beep when it is turned on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green, indicating
that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEDs will glow solid green when linking is
complete.
4. Repeat Step 2 to turn off the remote controller.
Charging the Remote Controller
Charge the remote controller using the included charger. Refer to the gure on next page below for more
details.
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Charger
Power Outlet
Controlling the Camera
Shoot videos/photos, and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Record Button, and Camera Set-
tings Dial on the remote controller.
[1] Camera Settings Dial
Turn the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture without letting go of
the remote controller. Press down on the dial to toggle between these settings.
[2] Shutter Button
Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press.
[3] Video Recoding Button
Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording.
[4] Gimbal Dial
Control the tilt of the gimbal.
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
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The Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default.
Stick Neutral/Mid-Point: Control sticks are in the center position.
Moving the Control Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the center position.
Right StickLeft Stick
Turn RightTurn Left
UP
Down
RightLeft
UP
Down
Turn RightTurn Left
RightLeft
Forward
Backward
Left Stick Right Stick
Forward
Backward
Right Stick
UP
Down
Forward
Backward
Left Stick
Turn RightTurn Left
RightLeft
Controlling the Aircraft
This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. Control
can be set to Mode 1 , Mode 2 or Mode 3, or to a custom mode.
Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 3
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(Mode 2)
Aircraft
( Indicates Nose Direction)
Remarks
Moving the left stick up and down changes the
aircraft’s elevation.
Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend.
When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 4
Advanced / Advanced+ will hover in place.
The more the stick is pushed away from the center
position, the faster the Phantom 4 Advanced /
Advanced+ will change elevation. Always push
the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected
elevation changes.
Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the
rudder and rotation of the aircraft.
Push the stick left to rotate the aircraft counter-
clockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft
clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 4
Advanced / Advanced+ will maintain its current
orientation.
The more the stick is pushed away from the center
position, the faster the Phantom 4 Advanced /
Advanced+ will rotate.
Moving the right stick up and down changes the
aircraft’s forward and backward pitch.
Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly
backward. Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ will
hover in place if the stick is centered.
Push the stick further away from the center position for
a larger pitch angle (maximum 30˚) and faster ight.
Moving the right stick control left and right changes
the aircraft’s left and right pitch.
Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The
Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ will hover in
place if the stick is centered.
Press the Intelligent Flight Pause button once to
exit from TapFly, ActiveTrack and other intelligent
ight modes. The aircraft will hover at the current
position.
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Position Figure Flight Mode
Position 1 P-mode
Position 2 S-mode
Position 3 A-mode
Flight Mode Switch
Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode.
Choose between; P-mode, S-mode and A- mode.
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
P-mode (Positioning):
P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. The aircraft utilizes GPS, stereo
Vision System to stabilize, avoid obstacles or track moving subjects. Advanced features such as TapFly
and ActiveTrack are enabled in this mode.
S-mode (Sport):
The handling gain values of the aircraft are adjusted to enhance aircraft maneuverability.
The maximum ight speed of the aircraft is increased to 45 mph (72 kph). Note that Obstacle Sensing
systems are disabled in this mode.
A-mode (Attitude):
When neither the GPS nor the Vision System is available, the aircraft will only use its
barometer for positioning to control the altitude.
The Flight Mode is locked in P Mode by default, regardless of switch position. To switch ight modes, go
to Camera view in the DJI GO 4 app, tap and enable “Multiple Flight Modes”. After enabling multiple
ight modes, toggle the switch to P and then to S to y in Sport Mode.
RTH Button
Press and hold the RTH button to start the Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure. The LED ring around the RTH
Button will blink white to indicate that the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the
last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain control of the
aircraft.
Adjusting Controller Sticks
Hold and twist the controller sticks clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust
the length of the controller sticks. A proper length of controller sticks can
improve the controlling accuracy.
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Remote Controller Status LED
The Status LED reects the strength of the connection between the remote controller and the aircraft. The
RTH LED indicates the Return-to-Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains more information
about these indicators.
Connecting Your Mobile Device
Tilt the mobile device holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the mobile device holder
to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the cradle. Adjust the clamp down to secure the
mobile device. To connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable, plug one end of
the cable into your mobile device and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller.
Optimal Transmission Range
The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable within the
area that depicted below:
Optimal Transmission Range
Ensure that the aircraft is ying within the optimal transmission zone. To achieve the best transmission
performance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operator and the aircraft.
RTH LED
Status LED
The Remote Controller of the Phantom 4 Advanced+ includes a display device optimized for the DJI
GO 4 app. No other mobile devices are required.
strong weak
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Status LED Alarm Remote Controller Status
—
Solid Red Chime The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft.
—
Solid Green Chime The remote controller is connected to the aircraft.
Slow Blinking Red D-D-D
......
Remote controller error.
/
Red and Green/ Red and
Yellow Alternate Blinks
None HD downlink is disrupted.
RTH LED Sound Remote Controller Status
—
Solid White Chime Aircraft is returning home.
Blinking White D
. . .
Sending Return-to-Home command to the aircraft.
Blinking White DD
.. .. ..
Return-to-Home procedure in progress.
The Remote Controller Status Indicator will blink red and sound an alert, when the battery level is
critically low.
Linking the Remote Controller
The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a
new remote controller for the rst time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller:
1. Turn on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch the DJI GO 4 app.
2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery.
3. Select GO FLY and tap on and then tap “Linking RC” button as shown below.
RC Control Setting
RC Calibration
Stick Mode
Button Customization
Not DefinedC1
C2 Not Defined
Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled.
Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.
You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the RC.
Linking RC
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The remote controller will un-link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the
same aircraft.
5. Locate the linking button on the side of the aircraft, as shown in the gure below. Press the link button
to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED will display a solid green once the remote
controller is successfully linked to the aircraft.
RC Calibration
Stick Mode
Button Customization
Not DefinedC1
C2 Not Defined
Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled.
Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.
You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the RC.
RC Control Setting
Linking RC
Searching for aircraft frequency,
timeout in 54 seconds
Cancel
Press the linking button on the aircraft
to link this remote controller
4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and a beep is
emitted.
Link Button
Camera and Gimbal
This section provides the technical
specications of the camera and
explains the gimbal’s operation modes.
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Camera
Prole
The Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ camera uses 1-inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up to
4096×2160p at 60fps) and 20 megapixel stills. Videos can be stored in either MOV or MP4 formats.
Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and time-lapse mode. A live preview of what
the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile device via the DJI GO 4 app.
The Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ supports the capture of 4K at 60fps. Both H.265 and H.264 are
supported, with a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
The 20 megapixel photos taken by Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ is the result of the application of
advanced image processing technique. A variety of shooting modes deliver a better shooting experience.
A mechanical shutter with a 1/2000 max speed eliminates rolling shutter distortion when capturing stills of
fast moving objects.
Camera Micro SD Card Slot
To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro SD card into the slot as shown below before
turning on the Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+. The Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ comes
with a 16 GB Micro SD card and supports Micro SD cards up to 128 GB. A UHS-1 and above Micro
SD card is recommended due to their fast read and write speeds that support high-resolution video
data.
Do not remove the Micro SD card from the Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ when it is
shooting.
To ensure the stability of the camera system, single video recordings are capped at 30 minutes.
Camera Data Port (Micro USB)
Turn on the Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ and connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port
to download photos and videos to a computer. The camera Micro SD card cannot be read when DJI
Assistant 2 is being used.
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The aircraft must be turned on before attempting to access the les on the Micro SD card.
Camera Operation
Use the Shutter and Record buttons on the remote controller to shoot the photos or videos through the
DJI GO 4 app.
Camera Status LED Indicator Descriptions
The Camera LED Indicator lights up after the ight battery is powered on. It provides information on the
working status of the camera.
Camera LED Indicator Camera status
Green Fast Blink System is warming up
—
Solid Green
The system is warmed up, the Micro SD card is inserted
and working properly
Green Blink Once Taking a single picture
×3 Green Blink 3 Times Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot
Slow Red Blink
Recording
Fast Red Blink Micro SD card error
×2 Double Red Blink Overheated Camera
—— Solid Red
System error
Green and Red Blink Firmware Upgrading
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Gimbal Operation Modes
Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the camera
settings page of the DJI GO 4 app. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote
controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details:
Follow Mode
The angle between the gimbal’s orientation and aircraft’s nose remains
constant at all times.
FPV Mode
The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a
rst-person perspective ying experience.
A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations:
(1) the aircraft is placed on uneven ground or the gimbal’s motion is obstructed.
(2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive external force, such as a collision. Please
take off from at, open ground and protect the gimbal at all times.
Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The
gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries.
It is normal for the gimbal to produce short pulse of beeping tone upon initialization.
Gimbal
Prole
The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture clear,
stable images and video. The gimbal can tilt the camera within a 120˚ range.
Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the tilt movement of the camera.
-90°
0°
30°
DJI GO 4 App
This section introduces the four main
functions of the DJI GO 4 app.
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The DJI GO 4 app is a mobile application designed specically for DJI equipment. Use this app to control
the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app features Equipment, Editor, SkyPixel and Me
sections, which are used for conguring your aircraft, editing and sharing your photos and videos with
others. It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience.
Equipment
Enter Camera View by tapping Camera on the DJI GO 4 welcome screen.
Camera View
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1. System Status
READY TO GO (GPS)
: This icon indicates aircraft ight status and various warning messages.
2. Obstacles Detection Status
: Red bars are displayed when obstacles are close to the aircraft. Orange bars are
displayed when obstacles are in detection range.
3. Battery Level Indicator
: The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored
zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions.
4. Flight Mode
: The text next to this icon indicates the current ight mode.
Tap to congure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify ight limits and
set gain values.
5. Camera Parameters
Displays camera settings parameters and capacity of the Micro SD card.
6. GPS Signal Strength
: Shows the current GPS signal strength. White bars indicate adequate GPS strength.
7. Obstacle Sensing Function Status
: Tap into this button to enable or disable features provided by the Vision System.
8. Remote Controller Signal Strength
: This icon shows the strength of the remote controller signal.
9. HD Video Link Signal Strength
: This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and the
remote controller.
10. Battery Level
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: This icon shows the current battery level.
Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the
battery warning history.
11. Focus/Metering Button
/ : Tap to switch between focus and metering mode. Tap to select object for focusing or
metering.
12. General Settings
: Tap to enter general setting menu for setting metrics, enabling livestream, display ight routes
and so on.
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13. Auto Exposure Lock
AE
: Tap to lock the exposure value.
14. Photo/Video Button
: Tap to switch between photo and video recording modes.
15. Gimbal Slider
: Displays the pitch of the gimbal.
16. Shoot / Record Button
/ : Tap to start shooting photos or recording video.
17. Camera Settings
: Tap to set ISO, shutter and auto exposure values of the camera.
18. Playback
: Tap to enter the playback page and preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured.
19. Map
Tap the Mini Map to switch between Camera View and Map View.
20. Flight Telemetry
H 10.0MD 30M
VS 2.0M/S VPS 2.0MH.S 10.0 M/S
Flight Attitude and Radar Function:
The aircraft’s ight attitude is indicated by the target-like icon.
(1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing.
(2) The ratio of the grey area to the blue area indicates the aircraft’s pitch.
(3) The horizontal level of the grey area indicates the aircraft’s roll angle.
Flight Parameters:
Altitude: Vertical distance from the Home Point.
Distance: Horizontal distance from the Home Point.
Vertical Speed: Movement speed across a vertical distance.
Horizontal Speed: Movement speed across a horizontal distance.
Aircraft Distance:
The horizontal distance between the aircraft and the operator.
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Editor
An intelligent video editor is built into the DJI GO 4 app. After recording several video clips and
downloading them to your mobile device, go to Editor on the home screen. You can then select a
template and a specied number of clips which are automatically combined to create a short lm that can
be shared immediately.
SkyPixel
Find out about our latest events, featured products and trending Skypixel uploads in the SkyPixel page.
Me
If you already have a DJI account, you will be able to participate in forum discussions, earn Credits in the
DJI Store, and share your artwork with the community.
21. Intelligent Flight Mode
: Display the current mode. Tap to select Intelligent Flight Mode.
22. Smart RTH
: Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point.
23. Auto Takeoff/Landing
/ : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing.
24. Livestream
: This icon indicates the current video feed is being broadcast live on YouTube. Ensure that
mobile data service is available on your mobile device.
25. Back
: Tap this icon to return to the main menu.
Flight
Flight
This section describes safe ight
practices and ight restrictions.
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Once pre-ight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the ight simulator in the DJI GO
4 app to hone your ight skills and practice ying safely. Ensure that all ights are carried out in an open
area.
Flight Environment Requirements
1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s ,
snow, rain and fog.
2. Only y in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the on-
board compass and GPS system.
3. Avoid obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, and bodies of water.
4. Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including base stations
and radio transmission towers.
5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature.
Be very careful when ying at altitudes greater than 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea level, as the
performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected.
6. The Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ cannot operate within the polar areas.
Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones
All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and
regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons, ights are limited by default,
which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight limitations include height limits, distance
limits, and No-Fly Zones.
When operating in P-mode, height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones function concurrently to
manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height limits are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft
altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m) .
Maximum ight altitude & Radius Limits
Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI GO 4 app. Be aware that the
maximum ight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your
Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ will y in a restricted cylinder, as shown below:
Maximum Flight Altitude
Max Radius
Home Point
Height of aircraft
when turned on
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GPS Signal Weak Blinking Yellow
Flight Limits DJI GO 4 App Aircraft Status Indicator
Maximum
Flight
Altitude
Height is restricted to 26 feet
(8 meters) when the GPS signal
is weak and Vision Positioning
is activated. Height is restricted
to 98 feet (30 meters) when the
GPS signal is weak and Vision
Positioning is inactivated.
Warning: Height limit
reached.
None.
Max Radius No limits
If the aircraft ies out of the limit, you can still control the aircraft, but you cannot y it any
farther.
If the aircraft ies out of the max radius it will y back within range automatically when GPS
signal is strong.
No-Fly Zones
All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://www.dji.com/flysafe/no-fly. No-Fly
Zones are divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying
elds where manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines between
countries or sensitive institute. The details of the No-Fly Zones are explained as follow:
Airport
(1) Airport No-Fly Zone are comprised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones. Each
zone features circles of various sizes.
(2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is a Take-
off restricted zone, inside of which take off is prevented.
(3) From R1 mile to R1 + 1 mile around the airport the ight altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination.
Starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The ight altitude is
limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile
(4) When the aircraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No-Fly Zones, a warning message will appear
on the DJI GO 4 app.
GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green
Flight Limits DJI GO 4 App Aircraft Status Indicator
Maximum Flight
Altitude
Aircraft's altitude cannot
exceed the specied value.
Warning: Height
limit reached.
None.
Max Radius
Flight distance must be within
the max radius.
Warning: Distance
limit reached.
Rapid red ashing
when close to
the max radius limit.
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Restricted Area
(1) Restricted Areas does not have ight altitude restrictions.
(2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off
within this zone. The value of R varies based on the denition of the restricted areas.
(3) A “warning zone” has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches within 0.062
miles (100 m) of this zone, a warning message will appear on the DJI GO 4 app.
R1
66 feet
1 mile
320 feet
R2
1640
feet
100 m
R
R1
66 feet
1 mile
320 feet
R2
1640
feet
100 m
R
When ying in No Fly zones, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red slowly and continue for 5
seconds, then switch to indicate the current ying status and continue for 12 seconds, at which
point it will switch back to blinking red slowly.
For safety reasons, please do not y close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines,
city centers, or other sensitive areas. Fly the aircraft only within your line of sight.
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Preight Checklist
1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged.
2. Propellers are mounted correctly and rmly.
3. Micro SD card has been inserted, if necessary.
4. Gimbal is functioning normally.
5. Motors can start and are functioning normally.
6. The DJI GO 4 app is successfully connected to the aircraft.
7. Ensure that the sensors for the Obstacle Sensing System are clean.
Calibrating the Compass
Only calibrate the compass when the DJI GO 4 app or the status indicator prompt 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 4 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.
Calibration Procedures
Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures.
1. Tap the Aircraft Status Bar in the app and select “Calibrate”, then follow the on-screen instructions.
2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will display a solid
green light.
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4. Re-calibrate the aircraft if the aircraft status indicators glows blinking red.
If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your
aircraft to a different location and try again.
DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding.
If the aircraft status indicators are blinking red and yellow alternately after placing the aircraft on
the ground, the compass has detected magnetic interference. Change your location.
Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing
Auto Takeoff
Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the
auto takeoff feature:
1. Launch the DJI GO 4 app, and tap GO FLY.
2. Complete all steps on the pre-ight checklist.
3. Tap“ ”, and conrm that conditions are safe for ight. Slide the icon to conrm and takeoff.
4. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1.2 meters) above ground.
Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision System for stabilization. The
aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is sufcient
GPS lock before using the Auto Take-off feature.
Auto-Landing
Use auto-landing only if the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the
auto-landing feature:
1. Tap on , to ensure the landing condition is ideal. Slide to conrm.
2. Abort landing process immediately by using the button on the screen.
3. a. When Landing Protection determines that the ground is suitable for landing, the Phantom 4
Advanced / Advanced+ will land gently.
b. If Landing Protection determines that the ground is not suitable for landing, the Phantom 4
Advanced / Advanced+ will hover and wait for pilot conrmation.
3. Hold the aircraft vertically, with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center
axis.
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c. If Landing Protection is not operational, the DJI GO 4 app will display a landing prompt when the
Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ descends below 0.3 meters. Pull down on the throttle or use the
auto landing slider to land.
4. Aircraft will land and turn off automatically.
Starting/Stopping the Motors
Starting the Motors
A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both sticks to the bottom
inner or outer corners to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning, release both sticks
simultaneously.
Stopping the Motors
There are two methods to stop the motors.
Method 1: When Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ has landed, push the left stick down , then
conduct the same CSC that was used to start the motors, as described above . Motors will stop
immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop.
Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push and hold the left stick down. The motors will stop after three
seconds.
OR
Method 1 Method 2
Stop the Motor Mid-ight
Pull the left stick to the bottom inside corners and press the RTH button at the same time.
Only stop the
motors mid-ight in emergency situations when doing so can reduce the risk of damage or injury.
OR
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When the Aircraft Status Indicators blink yellow rapidly during ight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe
mode.
A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or
rapidly during ight.
Watch our video tutorials for more ight information.
Video Suggestions and Tips
1. Go through the full pre-ight checklist before each ight.
2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI GO 4 app.
3. Only shoot video when ying in P-mode.
4. Always y in good weather and avoid ying in rain or heavy wind.
5. Choose the camera settings that suit your needs. Settings include photo format and exposure
compensation.
6. Perform ight tests to establish ight routes and preview scenes.
7. Push the control sticks gently to keep the aircraft’s movement smooth and stable.
Flight Test
Takeoff/Landing Procedures
1. Place the aircraft in an open, at area with the battery level indicators facing towards you.
2. Turn on the remote controller and your mobile device, then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery.
3. Launch the DJI GO 4 app and tap GO FLY .
4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe
to y. If they ash yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded.
5. Push the left stick up slowly to take off or use Auto Takeoff.
6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI GO 4 app.
7. To land, hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the left stick to descend.
8. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the left stick at its lowest position until the motors
stop.
9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery rst, then the Remote Controller.
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Specications
Aircraft
Weight (Battery & Propellers Included) 1368 g
Diagonal Size (Excluding Propellers) 350 mm
Max Ascent Speed S-mode: 19.7ft/s(6 m/s); P-mode: 16.4ft/s(5 m/s)
Max Descent Speed S-mode: 13.1ft/s(4 m/s); P-mode: 9.8ft/s (3 m/s)
Max Speed
45 mph (72 kph) (S-mode); 36mph (58 kph) (A-mode);
31 mph (50 kph) (P-mode)
Max Tilt Angle 42° (S-mode); 35° (A-mode); 25° (P-mode)
Max Angular Speed 250°/s (S-mode); 150°/s (A-mode)
Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level 19685 ft (6000 m)
Max Wind Speed Resistance 10 m/s
Max Flight Time Approx. 30 minutes
Operating Temperature Range 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
Satellite Positioning Systems GPS/GLONASS
Hover Accuracy Range
Vertical: ±0.1 m (With Vision Positioning);
±0.5 m (With GPS Positioning)
Horizontal: ±0.3 m (With Vision Positioning);
±1.5 m (With GPS Positioning)
Gimbal
Stabilization 3-axis (pitch, roll, yaw)
Controllable Range Pitch: - 90° to + 30°
Max Controllable Angular Speed Pitch: 90°/s
Angular Control Accuracy ±0.02°
Vision System
Velocity Range ≤31 mph (50 kph) at 6.6 ft (2 m) above ground
Altitude Range 0 - 33 feet ( 0 - 10 m )
Operating Range 0 - 33 feet ( 0 - 10 m )
Obstacle Sensory Range 2 - 98 ft (0.7 - 30 m)
FOV Forward: 60° (horizontal), ±27° (vertical)
Downward: 70° (front and rear), 50° (left and right)
Measuring Frequency Forward: 10 Hz
Downward: 20 Hz
Operating Environment Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting ( lux > 15 )
Camera
Sensor 1’’ CMOS; Effective pixels: 20 M
Lens FOV (Field of View) 84°, 8.8 mm (35 mm format equivalent:
24 mm), f/2.8 - f/11, auto focus at 1 m - ∞
ISO Range Video: 100 – 3200 (Auto); 100 - 6400 (Manual)
Photo:100 - 3200 (Auto);100 - 12800(Manual)
Mechanical Shutter 8 - 1/2000 s
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Electronic Shutter 8 - 1/8000 s
Image Size
3:2 Aspect Ratio: 5472×3648
4:3 Aspect Ratio: 4864×3648
16:9 Aspect Ratio: 5472×3078
PIV Image Size
4096×2160 (4096×2160 24/25/30/48/50p)
3840×2160 (3840×2160 24/25/30/48/50/60p)
2720×1530 (2720×1530 24/25/30/48/50/60p)
1920×1080 (1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p)
1280×720 (1280×720 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p)
Still Photography Modes
Single shot
Burst shooting: 3/5/7/10/14 frames
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 Bracketed frames at 0.7EV
Bias
Interval: 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s
Video Recording Modes
H.265
C4K: 4096×2160 24/25/30p @100Mbps
4K: 3840×2160 24/25/30p @100Mbps
2.7K: 2720×1530 24/25/30p @65Mbps
2720×1530 48/50/60p @80Mbps
FHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30p @50Mbps
1920×1080 48/50/60p @65Mbps
1920×1080 120p @100Mbps
HD: 1280×720 24/25/30p @25Mbps
1280×720 48/50/60p @35Mbps
1280×720 120p @60Mbps
H.264
C4K: 4096×2160 24/25/30/48/50/60p @100Mbps
4K: 3840×2160 24/25/30/48/50/60p @100Mbps
2.7K: 2720×1530 24/25/30p @80Mbps
2720×1530 48/50/60p @100Mbps
FHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30p @60Mbps
1920×1080 48/50/60p @80Mbps
1920×1080 120p @100Mbps
HD: 1280×720 24/25/30p @30Mbps
1280×720 48/50/60p @45Mbps
1280×720 120p @80Mbps
Max. Bitrate Of Video 100 Mbps
Supported File Systems FAT32 (≤ 32 GB); exFAT (> 32 GB)
Photo JPEG, DNG (RAW), JPEG + DNG
Video MP4/MOV (AVC/H.264; HEVC/H.265)
Supported SD Cards Micro SD, Max Capacity: 128GB. Write speed ≥15MB/s, class 10 or UHS-
1 rating required
Operating Temperature Range 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
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Upgrading the Firmware
Use DJI Assistant 2 or the DJI GO 4 app to upgrade aircraft and Remote Controller.
Upgrading the Aircraft Firmware
Method 1: Using the DJI Assistant 2
1. Power on the aircraft and connect it to a computer with a USB cable.
2. Launch DJI Assistant 2 and login with a DJI account.
3. Select “Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+” and click “Firmware Upgrade” on the left.
4. Select the rmware version required.
5. DJI Assistant 2 will download and upgrade the rmware automatically.
6. Restart the aircraft after the rmware upgrade is complete.
Method 2: Using the DJI GO 4 App
1. Ensure the both the aircraft and the remote controller are powered on and connected.
2. For Phantom 4 Advanced, connect the Micro USB port of the aircraft to the mobile device with the
USB OTG cable.
For Phantom 4 Advanced+, connect the Micro USB port of the aircraft and the remote controller with
the USB OTG cable.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions in the DJI GO 4 app to upgrade. Ensure the Internet is available
during upgrading.
4. Restart the aircraft after the rmware upgrade is complete.
Remote Controller
Operating Frequency
2.400 - 2.483 GHz
Max Transmission Distance
(Unobstructed, free of interference)
FCC: 4.3 mi (7 km); CE: 2.2 mi (3.5 km); SRRC: 2.5 mi (4 km)
Operating Temperature
32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
Battery
6000 mAh LiPo 2S
Transmitter Power ( EIRP )
FCC: 26 dBm; CE: 17 dBm; SRRC: 20 dBm
Operating Current/Voltage
1.2 A @7.4 V
Video Output Port
GL300E: HDMI
GL300C: USB
Mobile Device Holder
GL300E: Built-in Display device (5.5 inch screen, 1920×1080,
1000 cd/m
2
, Android system, 4G RAM+16G ROM)
GL300C: Tablets and smartphones
Charger*
Voltage
17.5 V
Rated Power
100 W
Intelligent Flight Battery* (PH4-5870mAh-15.2V)
Capacity
5870 mAh
Voltage
15.2 V
Battery Type
LiPo 4S
Energy
89.2 Wh
Net Weight
468 g
Charging Temperature Range
41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C)
Max. Charging Power
100 W
* Intelligent Flight Batteries and Chargers for Phantom 4 series can be used interchangeably.
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Upgrading the Remote Controller Firmware
Method 1: Using the DJI GO 4 App
Power on the remote controller and connect it with the DJI GO 4 app. A prompt will appear if a new
rmware upgrade is available. To start upgrading, connect a mobile device to the Internet and follow the
on-screen instructions.
Method 2: Using a Micro SD Card (For Phantom 4 Advanced+ only)
1. Visit the ofcial DJI website and go to the Phantom 4 Advanced / Advanced+ page, download the
latest rmware to a Micro SD card.
2. Insert the Micro SD card into the Micro SD card slot of the remote controller.
3. Power on the remote controller, enter System Settings > System Update, click Local Update on the
top-right corner. The latest rmware will show on the Micro SD card. Click Update to start upgrading.
The rmware update will take around 15 minutes. It is normal that the gimbal will go limp, the
aircraft status indicator blinks abnormally and the aircraft reboots. Wait patiently until the update
is complete.
Ensure the computer has access to the Internet.
Ensure the battery level is adequate for the Intelligent Flight Battery and the remote controller.
Do not disconnect the aircraft from the computer during rmware upgrade.
Please note that rmware update may reset various Main Controller Settings, such as the RTH
Altitude and Maximum Flight Distance, to factory defaults. Before the update, take note of your
preferred DJI GO 4 settings, and readjust them after the update to suit your preference.
Intelligent Flight Mode
Intelligent Flight mode includes Course Lock, Home Lock, Point of Interest (POI), Follow Me and
Waypoints features to assist users to capture professional shoots during the ight. Course Lock and
Home Point lock ensure the lock of aircraft orientation, sparing the user to focus more on other oper-
ations. Point of Interest, Follow Me and Waypoints mode enable aircraft to y automatically according
to the pre-set ight maneuvers.
Course Lock
Lock the current nose direction as the aircraft’s forward direction. The aircraft will
move in the locked directions regardless of its orientation (yaw angle).
Home Lock Pull the pitch stick backward to move the aircraft toward its recorded Home Point.
Point of Interest
The aircraft will orbit around the subject automatically to allow the operator to be
more focus on framing their shoot on the subject in Point of Interest.
Follow Me
A virtual tether is created between the aircraft and the mobile device so that the
aircraft can track your movement as you move. Note that Follow Me performance is
subject to the GPS accuracy on the mobile device.
Waypoints
Record a ight path, then the aircraft will y along the same path repeatedly while
you control the camera and orientation. The ight path can be saved and re-apply in
the future.
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