Dji Matrice 600 Lightbridge 2 and A3 Flight Controller User Manual

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MATRICE 600

User Manual

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Using This Manual

Legends

Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference

Information

The MATRICE

600 does not include a gimbal or camera. A corresponding gimbal or camera is

required for certain functions mentioned in this manual.

Before Flight

The following tutorials and manuals have been produced to help you get the most out of your

Matrice 600.

1. Matrice 600 In the Box

2. Matrice 600 Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines

3. Matrice 600 Quick Start Guide

4. Matrice 600 Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

5. Matrice 600 User Manual

Check to see that you have all of the components listed in the Matrice 600 In the Box document.

Before assembly, read the Matrice 600 Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines. Get prepared by using the

Matrice 600 Quick Start Guide. Assemble the Matrice 600 by referencing the User Manual and the

video tutorial on the DJI website (http://www.dji.com).

Watch Video Tutorial

Please watch the tutorial video below to learn how to install the Matrice 600 correctly:

http://www.dji.com/product/matrice600/info#video

Download DJI Assistant 2

When using your Matrice 600 for the first time, you will need to activate it in the DJI Assistant 2

software.

http://www.dji.com/product/matrice600/info#downloads

DJI ASSISTANT

2 supports Windows 7 or above.

Download DJI GO App

Be sure to use the DJI GO

app or other apps compatible with DJI aircraft during ight. Scan the QR

code or visit http://m.dji.net/djigo to download the DJI GO app.

DJI GO supports iOS 8.0 (or later ) or Android 4.2 (or later).

Warning

The rotating propellers can cause serious damage and injury. Fly with caution at all times.

Assembly Warning

1. Ensure that all other parts are installed before inserting the Intelligent Flight Batteries.

2. Use the extension rod to separate the GPS module from the center frame to avoid interference with

the power system.

3. Ensure the frame arms are mounted correctly.

4. DO NOT remove any glued-in screws.

5. Unless specied, screws with blue or red glue on their threads can be used without threadlocker

for the rst time. After that, apply a suitable amount of threadlocker to the thread.

6. The Matrice 600 should be lifted off the ground when testing the landing gear or recalibrating servo

travel.

Flight Warning

1. The aircraft is not waterproof. DO NOT y in rainy or snowy weather.

2. Ensure that all parts are in good condition before each ight. DO NOT y with worn or damaged

parts.

3. Ensure that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and propellers and frame arms are

unfolded before each ight.

4. Ensure that all cables are connected correctly and rmly before each ight.

5. Maintain a safe distance from people, buildings, high voltage power lines, tall trees, water, and

other hazards when ying the aircraft.

6. Only use DJI TB47S/TB48S Intelligent Flight Batteries as the power supply.

7. DO NOT overload the system.

8. DO NOT go near or touch the motors or propellers when they are spinning, as this can cause

serious injury.

9. Disconnect the batteries and remove the camera during transportation to avoid damage or injury.

10. Only use compatible DJI parts.

If you encounter any problems or if you have any questions, please contact your

local DJI authorized dealer or DJI Support.

DJI Support Website:

www.dji.com/support

Contents

Using This Manual 1

Legends 1

Information 1

Before Flight 1

Watch Video Tutorial 1

Download DJI Assistant 2 1

Download DJI GO App 1

Warning 2

Assembly Warning 2

Flight Warning 2

Product Prole 5

Introduction 5

Highlighted Features 5

Installation 6

Mounting the Frame Arms 6

Mounting the Retractable Modules 8

Mounting the Landing Gear 11

Mounting GPS Module 12

Mounting the Upper and Lower Covers of the Center Frame 13

Mounting the Gimbal (Optional) 14

Intelligent Flight Battery 15

Prole 15

Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 15

Using the Batteries 16

Remote Controller 21

Prole 21

Preparing Remote Controller 21

Remote Controller Overview 21

Remote Controller Operations 23

Dual Remote Controllers Mode 28

Remote Controller LEDs 30

Linking the Remote Controller 31

Return-to-Home (RTH) 33

Prole 33

Smart RTH 33

Low Battery RTH 33

Failsafe RTH 34

RTH Safety Notices 35

Updating the Home Point 35

DJI GO App 36

Equipment 36

Editor 39

Explore 39

Me 39

DJI Assistant 2 40

Installation and Launching 40

Using the DJI Assistant 2 40

Flight 42

Flight Environment 42

Flight Limits and No Fly Zones 42

Pre-Flight Checklist 45

Flight Status Indicators 46

Calibrating the Compass 47

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 48

Starting and Stopping the Motors 48

Stopping the Motors Mid-ight 49

Flight Test 49

Appendix 50

Specications 50

Intelligent Flight Modes 53

Upgrading the Firmware 54

Charging Hub for Intelligent Flight Batteries 55

Retractable Landing Gear 57

Reserved Mounting Position Dimensions 59

A3 Flight Controller Overview 60

Lightbridge 2 Air System Overview 61

Mounting the Gimbal (Optional) 62

Mounting the Expansion Bays (Optional) 66

Modular Redundancy System (Optional) 67

DJI Zenmuse X3 Gimbal with Camera 67

Product Prole

Introduction

The Matrice 600 is a six-rotor flying platform designed for professional aerial photography and

industrial applications. The aircraft uses six Intelligent Flight Batteries to extend ight time. The built-

in API Control feature, expandable center frame and maximum takeoff weight of 15.1 kg make the

Matrice 600 ideal for connecting other devices to meet the specic needs of different applications.

Highlighted Features

The DJI next-generation A3 ight control system and Lightbridge 2 transmission system are built into

the Matrice 600 for accurate and stable ight performance and real-time HD transmission. The Matrice

600 is fully compatible with the DJI Onboard and Mobile SDKs, allowing developers to optimize the

ying platform for specic applications. The A3 can be upgraded to the A3 Pro by two upgrade kits.

The A3 Pro’s three GPS modules and IMUs add triple modular redundancy to greatly reduce the risk

of system failure.

The Matrice 600 is compatible with the DJI Zenmuse X3, X5 series, XT gimbal with camera, Zenmuse

Z15 series HD gimbal, and Ronin-MX gimbal for professional aerial photography and industrial

applications.

The expandable center frame makes it easy to mount additional components and devices to achieve

greater functionality and results.

The Matrice 600 uses six Intelligent Flight Batteries and a patented battery management system to

extend ight time and provide safe and reliable power supply.

The retractable landing gear included with the Matrice 600 allows for clear, 360-degree camera views.

1. Preparing the frame arms.

a. Check for cracks on all propellers. Ensure all the screws are secured in position.

b. Ensure all motors are mounted correctly and rmly and are free from obstruction.

c. Mount the arms with red motor bases to the M1 and M2 positions (on both sides of battery

compartment No. 1) to indicate the nose direction of the Matrice 600. When viewed from above

with battery compartment No. 1 facing forward, the M1 position is on the right side of battery

compartment No. 1, and the M2 - M6 positions are arranged counter-clockwise from M1.

d. Identify the “CW” and “CCW” marks on the propellers. Mount the frame arms marked “CCW” to

the M1, M3 and M5 positions of the center frame. Mount the arms marked “CW” to the M2, M4

and M6 positions of the center frame.

M1M2

M3 M6

M4 M5

Aircraft’s Front

Motor

CW or CCW Mark

Propeller

Propeller Holder

Propeller Cover

Front / Rear Indicator

Arm Screws

Screw Holes

Arm Tube

Power Cables

ESC Signal Cable

Installation

Tools Required: 1.5 mm hex key, 2.0 mm hex key, 2.5 mm hex key, medium strength threadlocker.

Mounting the Frame Arms

The frame arm cables come with heat shrink tubing for easy wiring. Remove the tubing from

the cables just before connecting the cables.

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3. Insert the frame arm into the arm connector on the center frame with the propeller away from the

center frame. Rotate the frame arm to align the screw holes on the frame arm and connector. Then

insert and tighten four M3×6.5 screws.

4. Pull the cables of the frame arm through the arm stopper and insert the stopper into the arm

connector.

5. Pull the cables through the cable outlet and cable xing ring on the lower plate of the center frame.

Arm Stopper

Lower Plate of the Center Frame

Cable Outlet

Cable Fixing Ring

2. Remove the lower cover of the center frame for installation and connection.

6. Gently lift the frame arm. Twist the red knob to lock each arm in place. Be sure you hear an audible

click, which indicates a proper lock. Check the arm for movement. To store, untwist the knob and

lower the frame arm.

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7. Connect the power cables to the center frame. Each cable must be screwed into a positive (+) or

negative (-) gold bracket. Red cables are positive and black cables are negative. Each bracket will

have two cables of the same color screwed into it. Then tighten each M3×5.5 screw (square head)

using the square socket wrench.

8. Plug each ESC signal cable into the slot near each arm on the center frame.

9. Ensure that all ESC cables and power cables are correctly installed on the center frame.

10. Identify the position and rotational direction of the motors. When viewed from above, motors M1 to

M6 are arranged counter-clockwise with motors M1 and M2 at the front of the aircraft and motors

M5 and M6 at the rear. Motors M1, M3 and M5 rotate counter-clockwise as indicated by the “CCW”

mark, while motors M2, M4 and M6 rotate clockwise as indicated by the “CW” mark.

Mounting the Retractable Modules

DO NOT mix up the mounting positions for the left and right retractable modules. Identify

the left module by locating the control board and power cable integrated on the left module.

Operate with care to avoid injury from the connecting arm.

Power Cables

ESC Signal Cable

M1M2

M3 M6

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1. Mount the retractable module bracket to the mounting position on the lower plate of the

center frame as shown below. Apply medium strength threadlocker to two M3×8.5 screws.

Insert and tighten the screws.

2. With the servo of the retractable module at the rear of the aircraft, insert the retractable module

mounting rod into one mounting hole on the center frame, mounting holes on the retractable module

and the other mounting hole on the center frame respectively. Ensure that the left retractable module

is mounted on the left side of the aircraft (when viewed from the rear).

Mounting Holes

Servo

Servo Cable

Power Cable

(Left module only)

Connecting Arm

Control Board

(Left module only)

Lower Plate of the Center Frame

Retractable

Module Bracket

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6. Connecting the servo cables.

a. Connect the left servo cable to the “L” port on the control board.

b. Connect the right servo cable to the “R” port on the control board.

c. Connect the servo cable at the bottom of the center frame to the “IN” port on the control board.

3. Align the cable xing ring and the screw hole on the bottom of the retractable module. Insert and

tighten the M3×5.5 screw.

4. Align the screw holes of the connector on the center frame and the screw holes on the middle of

the retractable module. Insert and tighten the two M3×6.5 screws.

5. Insert and tighten the four M3×6.5 screws to secure the retractable module on the mounting rod.

DO NOT mix the cabling between the left and right servos, otherwise the landing gear

cannot function properly.

Arrange the wiring neatly to prevent the frame edges from cutting the cables.

Servo Cable at the Bottom of the Center Frame

Left Servo CableRight Servo Cable

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The antennas are attached to the landing gear legs upon delivery. DO NOT move the

antennas. Pull out the antenna cables from the landing gear legs before mounting.

Mounting the Landing Gear

1. Insert one landing gear leg into each landing skid tube and ensure that the antenna is pointing in

the same direction as the screw hole on the landing skid tube. Secure the landing gear leg in place

by inserting and tightening the M3×8 (cylinder) screw. Be sure to insert the screws from right to left

as shown below to avoid damaging the screw holes.

2. Insert the landing gear leg into the connector on the retractable module. DO NOT damage the

antenna cable. Rotate the landing gear leg until its slots are aligned with the ns in the connector.

3. Pull the antenna cable through the landing gear stopper and insert the stopper into the connector

on the retractable module.

4. Insert two M3×8 (cylinder) screws into the screw holes on the connector and tighten. Be sure to

insert the screws from left to right as shown below to avoid damaging the screw holes.

5. Pull the antenna cable through the retractable module and then connect to the antenna extension

cable at the bottom of the center frame. Then move the antenna protector on the antenna extension

cable to cover the point of connection with the antenna cable.

Antenna

Antenna Cable

Fins in the Connector

Antenna Cable

Landing Gear

Stopper

Antenna Protector

Antenna Extension Cable

Antenna Cable

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6. Connect both springs to the legs and the center frame.

Watch your ngers when mounting the springs to the landing

gear.

DO NOT move the spring mount on the landing gear leg to

avoid affecting ight performance.

Mounting GPS Module

1. Remove the upper cover of the center frame.

Aircraft’s Front

2. Remove the two M3×5.5 screws on the left of the upper plate. Attach the collapsible GPS mount

using two M3×8 screws.

3. Mount a GPS module to the GPS mount with an extension rod. Ensure the arrow points toward the

front of the aircraft (M1, M2). Insert two M2x4 screws into the two connectors above and under the

extension rod.

Aircraft’s Front

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DO NOT damage the fan cable when removing the upper cover of the center frame.

Ensure that the GPS module is securely mounted and the arrow is pointing towards the

nose of the aircraft.

Mount the GPS with an extension rod to avoid interference from power system.

Ensure the extension rod is rm and stable before each ight.

Avoid catching your ngers in the collapsible mount when folding for transportation.

Mounting the Upper and Lower Covers of the Center Frame

1. Connect the fan cable (with a JST 4-pin connector) to the fan port on the upper cover rst, and then

re-mount the upper cover. Make sure the arrow on it is pointing toward the front of the aircraft (M1,

M2) and DO NOT damage the cables. Insert the upper cover into the slots on the upper plate. Be

sure you hear audible clicks, which indicate a proper lock.

Fan

Upper Cover

Fan Cable

Slot

CAN HUB

CAN1 Port

GPS Cable

4. Plug the GPS cable into the CAN1 port on the ight controller.

5. Attach the CAN HUB of the GPS module onto the upper plate of the center frame. Then insert the

GPS cable into the slot on the upper plate of the center frame.

6. Fix the GPS cable onto the extension rod using tape.

Aircraft’s Front

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2. Arrange the cables connected to the lower plate of the center frame. Pull the XT30 power cable on

the lower plate through the LIPO-6S cable outlet on the lower cover, align the reserved XT30 port on

the lower plate to the DC-18V cable outlet on the lower cover of the center frame, and then re-mount

the lower cover of the center frame. DO NOT damage the cables. Insert the lower cover into the

slots on the lower plate, making sure you hear audible clicks indicating a proper lock.

3. Connect the power cable of the retractable module to the XT30 power cable at the bottom of the

center frame.

Mounting the Gimbal (Optional)

The built-in ight control system of the Matrice 600 is compatible with the following DJI gimbals and

cameras.

Ronin-MX

Zenmuse X3

Zenmuse X5 Series

Zenmuse XT

Zenmuse Z15 Series HD Gimbal: Z15-A7, Z15-BMPCC, Z15-5D III, Z15-GH4

Different accessories are used to mount different gimbals or cameras. Purchase corresponding

accessories according to your needs. Refer to Appendix (p. 62) for details on mounting the gimbal.

Refer to DJI Zenmuse X3 Gimbal with Camera (p. 67) for gimbal movement control for all the gimbals

above.

Intelligent Flight Battery

Prole

The Matrice 600 has six battery compartments and six Intelligent Flight Batteries to extend the ight

time. The standard Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4500mAh, voltage of 22.2V, and built-in

smart charge-discharge function. It can only be charged with an appropriate DJI approved charger or

charging hub.

The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before rst-time use. Refer to Charging the

Intelligent Flight Battery (p. 18) for more information.

Intelligent Flight Battery Functions

1. Battery Level Display: LEDs display the current battery level.

2. Battery Life Display: LEDs display the current battery life.

3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power

when it is left idle (pressing the power button will cause the battery to exit idle state) for more than

10 days to prevent swelling. It takes about two days to discharge the battery from 100% to 65%,

and it is normal to feel moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. The

discharge thresholds can be adjusted in the DJI GO app.

4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging.

5. Overcharge Protection: Automatically stops charging the battery when it is fully charged.

6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when its temperature is between 5°C (41°F)

and 40°C (104°F).

7. Overcurrent Protection: The battery stops charging when the maximum current of 10A is exceeded.

8. Over-Discharge Protection: The battery stops discharging when the battery voltage reaches 18V to

prevent damage from over-discharge.

9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected.

10. Battery Cell Damage Detection: The DJI GO app shows a warning message if a damaged battery

cell is detected.

11. Battery Log: Show the last 32 entries of battery information including the warning messages.

12. Sleep Mode: The battery enters sleep mode after 10 minutes of inactivity to save power.

13. Communication: The battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is sent to

the ight controller.

Read the

Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines

and

Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

before use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage.

Intelligent Flight Battery

Charging Hub

Charger

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Using the Batteries

Installing the Batteries

Powering ON/OFF

Powering On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on.

The Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current

battery level.

The Matrice 600 has six Intelligent Flight Batteries and an advanced battery management system.

When you power on one of the batteries, the battery management system will automatically assess

the power level for all of the other batteries. If the power supply is OK, the other batteries will power on

automatically. Likewise, you only need to power off one battery and all the other batteries will power

off automatically.

There are six battery compartments on the Matrice 600. You must load all six battery

compartments with batteries of the same model before each ight.

Make sure all the batteries are fully charged before each ight.

Never insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into or remove it from the battery compartment of

the Matrice 600 when it is powered on.

If using more than six batteries, you can mark them separately (six batteries for one set) with

the battery stickers that come with the Matrice 600.

Insert the six Intelligent Flight Batteries into the battery compartments.

DO NOT manually power on more than one Intelligent Flight Battery to avoid damaging the

batteries.

Power Button (Built-in LED)

LED2

LED4

LED1

LED3

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If the power supply is not OK when powering on the batteries, the DJI GO app will either prompt you

to adjust the battery positions or tell you there is a large voltage difference.

To adjust the battery positions:

1. Power off all the batteries.

2. Adjust battery positions by following the tips in the DJI GO app.

3. Ensure all the battery positions are correct and then power on one of the batteries. The other

batteries will power on automatically if the positions are correct.

If the message prompt says there is a large voltage difference, the power supply issue cannot be

resolved by adjusting the battery positions. Fully charge all the batteries and try again.

Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power off.

Ensure that all Intelligent Flight Batteries are operating normally before takeoff. If a battery

abnormal status appears in the DJI GO app, follow the on-screen instructions. The DJI GO

app will instruct you to land if a battery abnormality occurs during ight. In this event, you

should land and check the battery immediately.

Low Temperature Notice

1. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery at core temperatures below -10℃ is not advised. Between -10℃

and 5℃, the Intelligent Flight Battery should attain a voltage of 4.2 V, but it is recommended that

you apply the insulation sticker to the battery to prevent a rapid drop in temperature.

2. In cold environments (i.e. air temperature below 5℃), the performance of the Intelligent Flight

Battery is reduced. Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged and attains a voltage of 4.35

V before takeoff.

3. In very cold environments (e.g. air temperature of -20℃, battery core temperature of 5℃), the

Intelligent Flight Battery’s core temperature will drop rapidly even after pre-heating, and its

performance is signicantly reduced. It is not recommended to y under such conditions.

4. If the DJI GO app displays the Low Battery Level warning, stop flying and land the aircraft

immediately. You will still be able to control the aircraft’s movement when this warning is triggered.

5. For the optimal performance, maintain the Intelligent Flight Battery’s core temperature above 20℃

when in use.

Ensure the temperature of the Intelligent Flight Battery exceeds 5℃ before takeoff.

To warm up the battery, power on the Intelligent Flight Battery inside the battery compartment,

for approximately 1-2 minutes, before takeoff. Begin ying by hovering the aircraft at a low

altitude, for approximately 1 minute, to ensure the battery temperature is stable.

Checking the Battery Level

The Battery Level Indicator shows how much battery capacity is remaining. When the battery is

powered off, press the power button once. The Battery Level Indicator will light up to display the

current battery level. See the table below for details.

The Battery Level Indicator will show the current battery level during charging and discharging.

Its LEDs can exhibit the following behavior.

: LED is on. : LED is blinking.

: LED is off.

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Battery Level Indicator

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%

Checking the Battery Life

The battery life indicates the number of cycles the battery can be charged and discharged before it

must be replaced. When the battery is powered off, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds

to check the battery life. The Battery Level LEDs will light up and/or blink as described below for 2

seconds:

Battery Life

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life

90%~100%

80%~90%

70%~80%

60%~70%

50%~60%

40%~50%

30%~40%

20%~30%

below 20%

When the battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used.

For more information about the battery, launch the DJI GO app and go to the Battery tab.

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery

The Matrice 600 is shipped with two Charging Hubs. Each Charging Hub can charge up to four

Intelligent Flight Batteries. Refer to Using the Charging Hub (p. 56) for more details.

Use the standard battery charger to charge one Intelligent Flight Battery:

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1. Connect the battery charger to a suitable power supply (100-240V 50/60Hz).

2. Open the protection cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the battery charger. If the

battery level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging.

3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level during charging.

4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when Battery Level Indicators are all off. Disconnect

the Intelligent Flight Battery from the battery charger.

DO NOT charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and the remote controller at the same time to

avoid overloading the battery charger (model: A14-100P1A).

Air cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each ight. Allow its temperature to drop to room

temperature before charging.

The charging temperature range is 5° to 40° C. The battery management system will stop

the battery from charging when the battery cell temperature is out of range.

Charger

Intelligent Flight Battery

Power Outlet

Battery Level Indicator While Charging

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level

0%~25%

25%~50%

50%~75%

75%~100%

Fully charged

Charging Protection LED Display

The table below describes the battery protection mechanisms and their corresponding LED patterns.

Battery Level Indicator While Charging

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Indicator Pattern Battery Protection Item

LED2 blinks twice per second Overcurrent detected

LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected

LED3 blinks twice per second Overcharge detected

LED3 blinks three times per second Charger overvoltage detected

LED4 blinks twice per second

Charging temperature is too

low (<5°C)

LED4 blinks three times per second

Charging temperature is too

high (>40°C)

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After any of the above protection issues are resolved, press the power button to turn off the Battery

Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the battery charger and plug it back in to

resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug the battery charger in the event of a

charging temperature error; the battery charger will resume charging when the temperature falls within

the normal range.

DJI does NOT take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party battery chargers.

Calibrating the Battery Capacity:

To effectively calibrate the capacity of the Intelligent Flight Battery, it is recommended to

charge and discharge the battery thoroughly for every 10 charge-and-discharge cycles.

Choose one of the following methods to discharge battery. After discharging the battery, fully

charge the battery to nish the calibration.

Slow: Place the battery into the Matrice 600’s battery compartment and power it on. Leave it

on until there is less than 5% battery level, or until it can no longer be turned on. Check the

battery level in the DJI GO app.

Fast: Fly the Matrice 600 outdoors until there is less than 5% battery level, or until the battery

can no longer be turned on.

Remote Controller

Prole

The remote controller integrates video downlink and aircraft control into one system. The combined system

operates at 2.4 GHz with a maximum signal transmission range of 5 km. The device features a number of

standard and customizable buttons that allow users to quickly access certain aircraft functions, such as

taking and reviewing photos/videos, as well as controlling the gimbal and landing gear. It is powered by a

2S rechargeable battery.

Stick Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1, Mode 2 (by default), or a custom mode in the DJI

GO app.

Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle.

Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle.

DO NOT operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalent to a soccer

eld) to prevent transmission interference.

Preparing Remote Controller

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust the antenna as shown.

Remote Controller Overview

[1]

[2]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

[3]

[1] Antennas

Relays aircraft control and video signal.

[2] Mobile Device Holder

Mounting place for your mobile device.

[3] Control Stick

Controls aircraft orientation.

[4] Return-to-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 app.

[11] Playback Button

Playback the captured images or videos.

[12] Shutter Button

Press to take a photo. If in burst mode, the

set number of photos will be taken with

one press.

[13] Flight Mode Switch

Used to switch between P, A and F mode.

[14] Video Recording Button

Press to start recording video. Press again

to stop recording.

[15] Gimbal Dial

Use this dial to control the tilt or pan of the

gimbal.

[16] Micro USB Port

Reserved.

[17] SDI Port

Connect an SDI display device.

[18] HDMI OUT Port

Connect an HD compatible monitor.

[19] USB Port

Connect to mobile device to access all of

the DJI GO app controls and features.

[20] GPS Module

Used to pinpoint the location of the remote

controller.

[21] Back Left Button

Customizable button in the DJI GO app.

[22] Back Right Button

Customizable button in the DJI GO app.

[23] Power Port

Connect to a power source to charge the

remote controller’s internal battery.

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[5] Landing Gear Control Switch

Toggle the switch up or down to raise or

lower the landing gear.

[6] Battery Level LEDs

Displays the current battery level.

[7] Status LED

Displays the power status.

[8] Power Button

Used to power on or power off the remote

controller.

[9] RTH Status LED

Circular LED around the RTH button displays

RTH status.

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Remote Controller Operations

Powering On and Off the Remote Controller

The Matrice 600 remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacity of

6000mAh. The battery level is indicated by the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow the steps

below to power on your remote controller:

1. When powered off, press the Powe

r Button once and the Battery Level LEDs will display the current

battery level.

2. Then, press and hold the Power Button to power on the remote controller.

3. The remote controller will beep when it powers on. The Status LED will blink red (secondary

remote controller blinks solid purple) rapidly, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the

aircraft. The Status LED will show a solid green light (secondary remote controller shows a solid

cyan light) when linking is completed.

4. Repeat step 2 to power off the remote controller after finish using it.

Charging Remote Controller

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger.

Charger

Power Outlet

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Controlling the Camera

Shoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial,

Playback Button and Video Recording Button on the remote controller when using a Zenmuse X3, X5

series or XT gimbal with camera.

[1] Camera Settings Dial

Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed without letting go of

the remote controller. Move the dial button to left or right to view the pictures or videos in playback

mode.

[2] Playback Button

Press to view images or videos that have already been captured.

[3] Shutter Button

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press.

[4] Recoding Button

Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording.

Controlling the Aircraft

This section explains how to use the various features of the remote controller. Mode 2 (throttle stick on

the left) is set by default.

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Remote Controller Aircraft ( indicates nose direction) Function

Moving the Left Stick up/down changes the

aircraft’s elevation. Push it up to ascend and

down to descend.

Use this stick to take off when the motors are

spinning at idle speed. The aircraft will hover

in place if the Left Stick is released.

Moving the Left Stick left/right changes the

heading of the aircraft. Push it left to rotate the

aircraft counter clock-wise, and right to rotate

the aircraft clockwise.

Moving the Right Stick up/down changes the

aircraft’s forward and backward pitch. Push it

up to y forwards and down to y backwards.

Push the Right Stick further for a larger pitch

angle and faster ight.

Moving the Right Stick left/right changes the

aircraft’s left and right pitch. Push it left to y

left and right to y right.

Push the Right Stick further for a larger pitch

angle and faster ight.

Turn the Gimbal Dial to control the pitch or

pan movement of the gimbal. The Gimbal

Dial controls the pitch by default. You can set

the back left or back right button to allow the

Gimbal Dial to control the pan movement by

using the DJI GO app.

Always push the control sticks gently to prevent sudden and unexpected movement of the

aircraft.

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P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are several states in

P-mode which are automatically selected by the Matrice 600 depending on GPS signal strength:

P-GPS: GPS is available. The aircraft uses GPS for positioning.

P-ATTI: GPS is not available. The aircraft only uses its barometer for maintaining altitude.

A-mode (Attitude): GPS is not used for positioning. The aircraft only uses its barometer to maintain

altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft will automatically Return-to-Home if the remote

controller signal is lost, and if the Home Point was recorded successfully.

F-mode (Function): Intelligent Flight Mode and API Control are supported in this mode. Refer to the

Intelligent Flight Modes (p. 53) section in the Appendix and SDK in DJI Assistant 2 (p. 40) for more

information.

The ight mode is locked in P-mode by default. To enable other ight modes, go to the DJI GO app >

Camera View >

> Enable Multiple Flight Mode.

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.

Active: Users toggle the ight mode switch to A-mode.

In A-mode, some advanced features are disabled. Therefore, the aircraft cannot position in this mode

and is easily affected by its surroundings, which may result in horizontal shifting. Use the remote

controller to position the aircraft.

Maneuvering the aircraft in A-mode can be difcult. 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 conned 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.

Landing Gear Control Switch

This switch has two positions. Toggle the switch up or down to raise or lower the landing gear.

Figure Flight Mode

P-mode

A-mode

F-mode

Flight Mode Switch

Toggle the switch to select the desired ight mode.

You may choose between P-mode, A-mode and F-mode.

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By default, the landing gear will not raise or lower if you toggle the control switch when the

aircraft is on the ground. Go to the DJI GO app > Camera View > > Advanced Settings >

Disable Landing Gear Auto-Lock, and then the landing gear will raise or lower if you toggle

the control switch when the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure that the switch is in the lower

position when enabling this feature. The feature will be disabled after raising and lowering the

landing gear once. Enable it in the DJI GO app if you want to raise or lower the landing gear

again.

Auto-raise and auto-lower features of the landing gear can be set in the DJI GO app. Go to

the DJI GO app > Camera View > > Advanced Settings > Self-Adaptive Landing Gear.

RTH Button

Press and hold this button to start the Return-to-Home (RTH)

procedure. The LED around the RTH Button will blink white to

indicate 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.

Connecting Mobile Device

1. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder to

release the clamp.

2. Place your mobile device inside the clamp and adjust it to secure

your mobile device.

3. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller via a USB

cable.

1. Raise: Raise the landing gear to its upper most position. The landing gear will automatically raise

when the aircraft reaches an altitude of 1.2 m for the rst time.

2. Lower: The landing gear will lower to its lowest position for landing. The landing gear will

automatically lower if Auto-Landing is enabled in the DJI GO app or when the aircraft is landing

automatically as part of the RTH procedure.

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Optimal Transmission Range

The signal transmission between the aircraft and the remote controller performs best when the aircraft

is within the optimal transmission range. Open up the antennas on the remote controller to optimize

transmission range. Ideally, the at surface of the antenna should be facing the aircraft. If the signal is

weak, y the aircraft closer to you.

Optimal Transmission Range

Strong Weak

Dual Remote Controllers Mode

More than one remote controlle

r can be connected to the same aircraft in the Dual Remote Controllers

mode. When using a DJI gimbal in the Dual Remote Controllers mode, the primary remote controller

controls the movement of the aircraft, while the secondary remote controller controls the movement

of the gimbal. When multiple secondary remote controllers (max 3) are connected to the aircraft,

only the first connected secondary remote controller is able to control the gimbal. The remaining

secondary remote controllers can view the live feed video from the aircraft and set the camera

parameters, but cannot control the gimbal.

Primary Remote

Controller

Secondary

Remote

Controller

se the gimbal dial on the remote controller to tilt the camera in the Single Remote Controller

mode. In Dual Remote Controllers mode, use the secondary remote controller to tilt, pan or

roll the camera.

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Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode

The Dual Remote Controllers mode is

disabled by default. Users must enable this feature on the

Primary Remote Controller through the DJI GO app. Follow the steps below for setup:

Primary Remote Controller:

1. Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the DJI GO app.

2. Go to the Camera View, and tap

to enter the remote controller settings window.

3. Select Primary in the Set Remote Controller Status section to set the remote controller as the Primary

remote controller.

Secondary RC List

Remote Controller Settings

Primary and Secondary

Set Remote Controller Status

Remote Controller Settings

Primary

OFF

RC Name Connection Password

T12254 1234

Secondary

Primary

OFF

Set Remote Controller Status

Remote Controller Name

Search for Primary Controller

Request Control

S88642

Primary RC List

T12254

Remote Controller Settings

Primary and Secondary

4. Enter the connection password for the secondary remote controller.

Secondary Remote Controller:

1. Select Secondary in the Set Remote Controller Status section to set the remote controller as the secondary

remote controller.

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2. Tap Search for Primary Controller to register the primary remote controller.

3. Select the name of the remote

controller from the Primary RC List and input the connection

password to connect to the desired primary remote controller.

RTH Status LED

Status LED

Remote Controller LEDs

The Status LED reects connection status between the remote controller and the aircraft. The RTH

Status LED indicates the Return-to-Home status of the aircraft. See the table below for details on these

indicators.

Primary

OFF

Secondary

Set Remote Controller Status

Remote Controller Name

Search for Primary Controller

Request Control

Primary RC List

S88642

T12254

Remote Controller Settings

Primary and Secondary

Remote Controller Settings

Set Remote Controller Status

Slave RC List

Master and Slave

Remote Controller Settings

MasterOFF

RC Name

Connection Password

T12254 1234

Slave

The remote controller cannot link to the aircraft or control aircraft movement if it is set to

Secondary. Set the remote controller as Primary in the DJI GO app if you want to link the

remote controller to the aircraft.

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Status LED Alarm Remote Controller Status

—

Solid Red chime

he remote controller is set as primary but is

not connected to the aircraft.

—

Solid Green chime

he remote controller is set as primary and

connected to the aircraft.

—

Solid Purple 2 beeps

The remote controller is set as

secondary but

is not connected to the aircraft.

—

Solid Cyan 2 beeps and chime

he remote controller is set as secondary and

connected to the aircraft.

Blinking Red 1 slow beep repeating

Remote controller error. Refer to the DJI GO app

for details.

RTH Status LED Sound Aircraft Status

—

Solid White chime RTH procedure begins.

Blinking White 1 beep repeating Sending RTH command to the aircraft.

Blinking White 2 beeps repeating Aircraft RTH in progress.

Linking the Remote Controller

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft by default. Linking is only required when a new remote

controller is used for the rst time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller:

1. Power on the remote controller and connect it to your mobile device. Then power on the aircraft.

2. Go to the DJI GO app > Camera View >

> Remote Controller Settings > Linking Remote

Controller.

Remote Controller Settings

Remote Controller Calibration

Stick Mode

Button Customization

Gimbal Pitch/YawC1

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 Remote Controller

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Remote Controller 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.

Searching for aircraft frequency,

timeout in 54 seconds

Cancel

Press the linking button on the aircraft

to link this remote controller

Remote Controller Settings

Linking Remote Controller

3. The remote controller Status LED will blink blue and beep to indicate that the remote controller is

ready to be linked.

4. Press the LINK Button on the Lightbridge 2 Air System (shown in the gure below) to begin linking.

The remote controller Status LED will glow solid green if linking is successful.

he remote controller cannot link to the aircraft or control aircraft movement if it is set

to secondary. Set the remote controller as primary in the DJI GO app if you want to link

the remote controller to the aircraft.

The remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if another remote controller

attempts to link to the same aircraft.

LINK Button

Return-to-Home (RTH)

Prole

The Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There

are three events that will trigger RTH procedure: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH.

GPS

Description

Home

Point

The default Home Point is the first location where your aircraft received

strong GPS signals (i.e. the white GPS icon is followed by at least four white

bars

). You can update the Home Point via the DJI GO app. Refer to

Updating Home Point (p. 35) for details.

Smart RTH

Use the RTH button on the remote controller (see RTH Button on p. 27 for more details) or the RTH

button in the DJI GO app when GPS is available to enable Smart RTH. With Smart RTH, you may

control the aircraft’s orientation to avoid collision when it is returning to the Home Point. Press and

hold the Smart RTH button to start the RTH procedure, then press the Smart RTH button again to

exit Smart RTH and regain control of the aircraft.

Low Battery RTH

Low Battery RTH is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point which may

affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to y back or land the aircraft immediately

when these warnings are shown. The DJI GO app will advise users to return the aircraft to the Home

Point when the low battery warning is triggered. The aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point

if no action is taken after 10 seconds. User can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing on the RTH

button once. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current

aircraft altitude and its distance from the Home Point. If the RTH procedure is cancelled following a

low battery level warning the Intelligent Flight Battery may not have enough charge for the aircraft to

land safely, which may lead to the aircraft crashing or being lost.

The aircraft will land automatically (cannot be cancelled) if the current battery level can only support

the aircraft to land to the ground from its current position. Users can use the remote controller to

control the aircraft’s movement during the landing process.

The figure below describes the behavior of the Battery Level Indicator during different stages of

events.

Critical Battery Warning

(Red)

Low Battery Warning

Sufcient Battery Level (Green)

Remaining Flight Time

Power Required

to Return Home

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1 Record Home Point (HP)

Flashing Green

5 Go Home(20m can be set)

Flashing Yellow Rapidly

3 Remote Controller Signal Lost

Flashing Yellow Rapidly

2 Conrm Home Point

Flashing Green

6 Landing after Hovering 15secs

Flashing Yellow Rapidly

Signal Lost Lasts 3secs.

Flashing Yellow Rapidly

Height over HP>20m

Elevate to 20m

Height over HP<=20m

20m

Battery Level Description

Aircraft Status

Indicator

DJI GO App

Flight

Instructions

Low Battery

Warning

The battery level is

low. Please land the

aircraft.

Aircraft Status

Indicator

blinking RED

slowly.

Tap Go-Home to make the

aircraft return to Home Point

and land automatically, or

Cancel to resume normal

ight. If no action is taken,

the aircraft will automatically

return to the Home Point

and land after 10 seconds.

Fly the aircraft

back and land

it as soon as

possible, then

stop the motors

and replace the

battery.

Critical Battery

Warning

The aircraft must

land immediately.

Aircraft Status

Indicator

blinking RED

rapidly.

The DJI GO app screen

will ash red and the

aircraft will begin to

descend.

The aircraft

will begin

to descend

and land

automatically.

Remaining

Flight Time

Estimated remaining

ight time based on

the current battery

level.

N/A N/A N/A

When the critically low battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft is descending

to land automatically, you may push the throttle stick upwards to hover the aircraft and

navigate it to a more appropriate location for landing.

Color zones and markers on the battery level indicator reect the estimated remaining ight

time and are adjusted automatically, according to the aircraft’s current status.

Failsafe RTH

Failsafe RTH is activated automatically if the remote controller signal (including video relay signal)

is lost for more than 3 seconds provided that the Home Point has been successfully recorded and

the compass is working normally. The operator can interrupt the Return-to-Home procedure and

regain control over the aircraft if the remote controller signal is recovered.

Failsafe Illustration

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The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during RTH, therefore it is important to set a

reasonable RTH altitude before each ight. Go to the DJI GO app > Camera View >

> Set Return-to-Home Altitude.

20m

If the aircraft is flying under 20 meters (65 feet) and RTH (including Smart

RTH, Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH) is triggered, the aircraft will first

automatically ascend to 20 meters (65 feet) from the current altitude and you

cannot control the aircraft during ascending. In Smart RTH, you can exit RTH to

cancel the ascending by pressing the RTH button once.

20m

The aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the

aircraft ies within a 65 feet (20 meter) radius of the Home Point.

Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak (

displays red) or unavailable.

The aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you

move the throttle stick during Failsafe RTH.

Updating the Home Point

You can update the Home Point in the DJI GO app during flight.

There are two options for setting the Home Point:

1. Set the aircraft’s current coordinates as the Home Point.

2. Set the remote controller’s current coordinates as the Home Point.

RTH Safety Notices

GPS

Follow the instructions below to update the Home Point:

1. Connect your mobile device to the remote controller and go to the DJI GO app > Camera View > .

2. Tap

to set the remote controller’s current coordinates as the Home Point; tap to set the

aircraft’s current coordinates as the Home Point.

3. The Aircraft Status Indicator will blink green to indicate that the new Home Point has been set

successfully.

Ensure the space above the GPS module (shown in the

gure) is not obstructed when updating the Home Point.

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DJI GO App

Use the DJI GO app to congure your aircraft. If using a gimbal or camera, you can also control the

gimbal or camera in the app. The Library, Explore, and Me sections in the app allow you to share your

content with friends.

Equipment

On the Equipment page, you can enter Camera View, visit the Academy or view your ight records.

Camera View

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[1] System Status

: Indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength.

[2] Battery Level Indicator

: Describes the battery level of the aircraft according to its immediate status. The colored

zones represent the various stages of battery level. When the battery level drops to a certain

stage, the system will prompt the user to take the appropriate action.

[3] Flight Mode

: The text next to this icon indicates the current ight mode.

Tap this icon to congure the Main Controller Settings, to change the ight limits and set the gain

values.

[4] GPS Signal Strength

: Shows the current GPS signal strength. White bars indicate adequate GPS strength.

[5] Remote Controller Signal

: Shows the signal strength of the remote controller.

[6] HD Video Link Signal Strength

: Shows the signal strength of the HD video downlink between the aircraft and the remote

controller.

[7] Battery Level

61%

: Shows the current battery level.

Tap this icon to view the battery information menu where you can set the battery warning

thresholds and view the battery log.

[8] General Settings

: Tap this icon to view General Settings where you can set the ight parameters, and enable

the Flight Route display.

[9] Camera Operation Bar

This bar will be displayed when using a Zenmuse X3, X5 series or XT gimbal with camera.

Shutter and Recording Settings

: Tap this icon to enter various camera value settings including the Color Mode, Video Size,

and Image Size.

Shutter

: Tap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to switch between Single

Shot, Triple Shot and Timed Shot modes.

Record

: Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the

Video Recording Button on the remote controller.

Playback

: Tap this icon to play back photos and videos after they are captured.

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Camera Settings

: Tap this icon to set the ISO, Shutter Speed and Exposure Value of the camera.

[10] Mini Map

Displays the ight path of the current ight. Tap the Mini Map to switch between Camera View

and Map View.

[11] Flight Telemetry

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V.S

M/S

H.S

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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.

[12] Intelligent Flight Mode

: This icon displays the Intelligent Flight Mode settings when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap

to select one of the Intelligent Flight Modes. Refer to Intelligent Flight Modes (p. 53) for details.

[13] Return-to-Home (RTH)

: Initiate RTH home procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the latest Home Point.

[14] Gimbal Operation Mode

This icon will be displayed when using a DJI gimbal (or camera). Tap to select a mode or re-align

the gimbal.

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[15] Auto Takeoff/Landing

/ : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing.

[16] 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.

[17] Back

: Tap this icon to return to the main menu.

Editor

An intelligent video editor is built into the DJI GO 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 specied number of clips which are automatically combined to create a short lm that

can be shared immediately.

Explore

Find out about our latest events, featured products and trending Skypixel uploads in the Explore

page.

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.

Follow Mode

The gimbal’s orientation is aligned with the aircraft’s nose. One

user alone can control the pitch motion of the gimbal, but a second

operator is required to control the yaw motion using a second remote

controller.

FPV Mode

The gimbal will lock to the movement of the aircraft to provide a First-

Person-View ying experience.

Free Mode

The gimbal’s motion is independent of the aircraft’s orientation. One

user alone can control the pitch motion of the gimbal, but a second

user is required to control the yaw motion using a second remote

controller.

Re-alignment

Re-align the yaw angle of the gimbal with that of the aircraft. The pitch

angle remains unchanged during the re-alignment.

DJI Assistant 2

When using your Matrice 600 for the rst time, activate it in the DJI Assistant 2 software.

Installation and Launching

1. Download the DJI Assistant 2 installation le from the ofcial DJI website:

http://www.dji.com/product/matrice600/info#downloads

2. Complete the installation for the DJI Assistant 2 software.

3. Launch the DJI Assistant 2 software.

Using the DJI Assistant 2

1. Ensure that all the six Intelligent Flight Batteries are fully charged and then install them.

2. Power on the remote controller, and then turn on one of the Intelligent Flight Batteries in the

aircraft. If other batteries are not triggered automatically, connect your mobile device to the remote

controller and go to the DJI GO app for information.

3. Connect the Micro USB port (at the bottom of the Aircraft Status Indicator) of the Matrice 600 to the

computer with a Micro USB cable. Do not disconnect the cable until conguration is nished.

4. When a connection is established, the software will display the connected devices: “M600” and

“Lightbridge 2”. Click the corresponding device to congure settings.

If the software doesn’t display both of the connected devices, check the USB connection

between the aircraft and the computer, and the driver on your computer.

M600

Activating the Aircraft

When using your Matrice 600 for the rst time, click on the “M600” icon and you will be prompted to

activate the aircraft on your computer. Follow the steps on-screen to activate the aircraft.

Basic Settings

GPS Mounting Position

If using the GPS module that comes with the Matrice 600 only, enter its mounting position into the

appropriate elds. The default values are the mounting position on the left of the center frame. Fill in

the values related to the aircraft’s center of gravity if mounting the module to another position.

Modular Redundancy System

If using the modular redundancy system, identify the module according to the number of times the

module’s LED blinks (e.g. If a GPS blinks once, it is “GPS1”). Then enter each module’s corresponding

mounting position into the appropriate elds. Ensure that the values are correct, or else the aircraft’s

positioning will be off.

DJI Device

If using the D-RTK GNSS, enter the antenna mounting positions into the appropriate elds.

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Enable API Control

If you are using the DJI SDK, select Enable API Control to allow the flight control system to

communicate with external devices such as an on-board computer. The external device will be able

to control the aircraft only if the Flight Mode Switch on the remote controller is toggled to F-mode. For

information on setting the API parameters, read the related documents and manuals on the DJI SDK

page of the DJI Developer website (https://developer.dji.com).

API Control and the Intelligent Flight Modes cannot be used at the same time. If you are

using Intelligent Flight Mode, nish the current intelligent ight mission and toggle the Flight

Mode Switch to F-mode again to use API Control.

API Control is automatically disabled after firmware updates. Re-enable this option if

necessary.

Ground Station Status

If Ground Station Status is enabled, the data from the ight control system to external devices will

include information on the Ground Station mission.

Battery Manager

View the battery information on this page.

Firmware Update

Check the current rmware version of the aircraft and ensure the installed rmware is up-to-date. If

not, login with your DJI account and click the Upgrade button.

Ensure that your computer has internet access, or else you cannot get the latest rmware.

Ensure that the Intelligent Flight Batteries have enough power supply.

The aircraft settings may be reset after rmware upgrade. Check the settings.

Simulator

Use the simulator for ight training according to the tips in the software.

Lightbridge 2

Firmware Update

Check the current rmware version of the Lightbridge 2 Air System and ensure the installed rmware

is up-to-date. If not, login with your DJI account and click the Upgrade button.

Ensure that your computer has internet access, or else you cannot get the latest rmware.

Ensure that the Intelligent Flight Batteries have enough power supply.

Both the Lightbridge 2 Air System and the remote controller rmware must be up-to-date, or

else they will not link.

Update the remote controller firmware via the DJI GO app. Refer to Upgrading the

Firmware (p. 54) for details.

Restart the aircraft after upgrading the aircraft and Lightbridge 2 Air System rmware.

Flight

Once pre-ight preparation is complete, it is recommended to use the ight simulator to learn how to

y safely. Ensure that all ights are carried out in an open area.

Flight Environment

1. Do not use the aircraft in adverse weather conditions including rain, snow, fog, and wind speeds

exceeding 8 m/s.

2. Only y in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the compass

and the GPS signal.

3. Avoid ying near obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees and bodies of water.

4. Avoid ying in areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including mobile phone 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 over 8,202 feet (2,500 meters) above sea level as the

battery and aircraft performance may be reduced.

6. The Matrice 600 cannot operate in P-mode within the Earth’s polar regions.

Flight Limits and No Fly Zones

Flight limits on height and distance can be set.

Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by the regulations from self-regulatory

organizations such as the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), the FAA and their local

aviation authorities. For safety reasons, flight limits are enabled by default to help users use this

product safely and legally.

When operating in P-mode, the height limit, distance limit and No Fly Zones work together to monitor

ight. In A-mode, only the height limit prevents the aircraft from going above 50 meters*.

* The value is set to 120 if the aircraft has ever received a strong GPS signal (i.e. at least three bars are displayed after the

GPS icon) when powered on.

Maximum Height and Radius Limits

Users can change the maximum height and radius limits in the DJI GO app. Once complete, your

Matrice 600 will y in a restricted cylinder that is determined by these settings. The tables below show

the details of these limits.

Maximum Flight Altitude

Max Radius

Home Point

Height of aircraft

when turned on

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Safe to Fly (GPS) Blinking Green Slowly

Flight Limits DJI GO App

Max Height Flight altitude must be below the preset height. Warning: Height limit reached.

Max Radius Flight distance must be within the max radius. Warning: Distance limit reached.

Safe to Fly (No GPS) Blinking Yellow Slowly

Flight Limits DJI GO App

Max Height

If the Max Flight Altitude set in the DJI GO app

is ≤ 50m*, the ight altitude will not exceed the

preset value.

If the Flight Altitude set in the DJI GO app is >

50m*, the ight altitude will not exceed 50m*.

Warning: Height limit reached.

Max Radius No limit

* The value is set to 120 if the aircraft has ever received a strong GPS signal (i.e. at least three white bars are displayed after

the GPS icon) when powered on.

If you y out of bounds, you can still control the Matrice 600, but cannot y it further.

If the Matrice 600 loses GPS signal and ies out of the max radius but regains GPS signal

afterwards, it will y back within range automatically.

No Fly Zones

All No Fly Zones are listed on the DJI ofcial website at http://ysafe.dji.com/no-y. No Fly Zones are

divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying fields where

manned aircraft operates at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include borders between countries or

sensitive sites. The details of the No Fly Zones are explained below:

Airports (requires GPS):

Warning Zone Free ZoneNo Fly Zone

Altitude-Restricted Zone Warning ZoneNo Fly Zone

Restricted Areas

66 feet

1 mile

320 feet

100m

Airports

1640

feet

1. Airport No Fly Zones are comprised of a no y zone and an altitude-restricted zone. Each type of

zone encompasses a radius of a certain size.

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Warning Zone Free ZoneNo Fly Zone

Altitude-Restricted Zone Warning ZoneNo Fly Zone

Restricted Areas

66 feet

1 mile

320 feet

100m

Airports

1640

feet

2. R1 miles around the airport (depending on its shape and size) encompasses the no y zone, inside

of which takeoff and ight are prohibited.

3. From R1 to R1+1 miles around the airport, the flight altitude is limited at a 15 degree incline,

starting at 66 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outwards. The ight altitude is

limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+1 miles.

4. When the aircraft is within 320 feet (100 meters) of a no y zone, a warning message will appear in

the DJI GO app.

Restricted Areas (requires GPS):

1. Restricted Areas do not have an altitude-restricted zone.

2. R miles around the Restricted Area (depending on the regulation) is a no y zone, inside of which

takeoff and ight are prohibited.

3. A Warning Zone is set on the perimeter of the Restricted Area. When the aircraft is within 0.062

miles (100 m) of the no y zone (inside the Warning Zone), a warning message will appear in the

DJI GO app.

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Safe to Fly (GPS) Blinking Green Slowly

Zone Restrictions DJI GO App Warning

Aircraft Status

Indicator

No Fly

Zone

Motors will not start.

Warning: You are in a no y zone.

Takeoff prohibited.

Blinking Red

If the aircraft loses GPS

signal and enters the

restricted area but regains

GPS signal afterwards,

the aircraft will enter Semi-

Automatic Descent and

land itself.

Warning: You are in a no y zone.

Automatic landing has begun. (If the

aircraft is within R1)

Altitude-

Restricted

Zone

If the aircraft loses GPS

signal and enters the

restricted area but regains

GPS signal afterwards, it will

descend to a safe altitude

and hover 15 feet below the

safe altitude.

Warning: You are in a restricted

zone. Descending to a safe altitude.

(If the aircraft is within R2 but

outside R1)

Warning: You are in a restricted

zone. Max ight height restricted

between 20 and 500 m. Fly

Cautiously.

Warning

Zone

No ight restrictions.

Warning: You are approaching a

Restricted Area. Fly cautiously.

Free Zone

No ight restrictions. None. None.

Semi-Automatic Descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command

during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing.

When ying in No Fly Zones, the Aircraft Status Indicator will blink red slowly and continue

for 5 seconds, then switch to indicate the current ying status and continue for 7 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 busy areas. Try to ensure the aircraft is visible at all times.

Pre-Flight Checklist

Before each ight, make sure:

1. All rmware is up-to-date.

2. The remote controller, Intelligent Flight Batteries and your mobile device are fully charged.

3. Frame arms, propellers and GPS mount are mounted correctly and unfolded.

4. All cables are connected correctly and rmly.

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Normal

Blinking Red, Green and Yellow Alternatively Power on and self-check

×4 Blinking Yellow Four Times Aircraft warming up

Blinking Green Slowly P-GPS

Blinking Yellow Slowly P-ATTI or ATTI mode

Blinking Yellow

(Alternates with other ight mode and D-RTK patterns)

Intelligent Flight Mode

Blinking Red (Alternates with ight mode patterns)

Searching for RTK signal. The aircraft

cannot take off.

Blinking Blue (Alternates with ight mode patterns) Using D-RTK GNSS

Blinking Blue Rapidly for 1.5 seconds

Switching devices (IMU or GPS

modules) for the modular redundancy

system

Aircraft Status Indicator

Front/Rear LEDs

There is a Front/Rear LED on each frame arm of the Matrice 600 to show the orientation of the aircraft

after motors started. The Front LEDs are red and located on frame arms M1 and M2. The Rear LEDs

are green and located on frame arms M3 to M6.

Aircraft Status Indicator

The Aircraft Status Indicator shows the system status of the ight controller. Refer to the table below

for more information about the Aircraft Status Indicator:

5. The DJI GO app is connected to the aircraft.

6. Motors start properly and are functioning as normal.

Flight Status Indicators

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Warning

Blinking Yellow Rapidly Remote controller signal lost

Blinking Red Slowly Low battery warning

Blinking Red Rapidly Critically low battery warning

Blinking Red Rapidly for 0.6 second when

performing CSC

Large IMU bias or IMU initialization

—— Solid Red Critical error, contact DJI Support

Blinking Red and Yellow Alternatively Compass calibration required

Calibrating the Compass

Be sure to calibrate the compass before your rst ight, or else the aircraft cannot work properly. After

that, calibrate the compass when the DJI GO app or the Aircraft Status Indicator prompts you to do so.

DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference,

such as magnetite quarries, parking structures, and underground steel reinforcements.

DO NOT carry ferromagnetic objects such as cellular phones with you during calibration.

Calibration Procedures

Choose an open space to carry out the following procedures.

1. Tap the System Status bar in the app and select Calibrate, then follow the on-screen instructions to

calibrate the aircraft step-by-step.

2. Hold the aircraft horizontally, and rotate it 360 degrees along the central axis. The Aircraft Status

Indicator will emit a solid green light.

3. Hold the aircraft vertically with its nose pointing downwards, and rotate it 360 degrees around its

central axis.

4. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red.

Calibrate the compass after you launch the DJI GO app if you are prompted to do so.

After successful calibration, the compass may become abnormal and the DJI GO app will

prompt you to recalibrate the compass when you place the aircraft on the ground. Move the

aircraft to another location.

The DJI GO app will prompt you to resolve the compass issue if the compass is affected by

strong interference after calibration is complete. Follow the prompted instructions to resolve

the compass issue.

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When to Recalibrate

1. The compass data is abnormal, and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow

alternatively.

2. Flying in a new location, or a location that is different from your last ight.

3. The mechanical structure of the Matrice 600 is changed, i.e. the mounting position of the GPS

module is changed.

4. Severe drifting occurs in ight, i.e. the Matrice 600 has difculty ying in a straight line.

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing

Auto Takeoff

Use Auto Takeoff to take off your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green.

Follow the steps below to use Auto Takeoff:

1. Launch the DJI GO app and enter the Camera View.

2. Ensure that the aircraft is in P-mode.

3. Go through the pre-ight checklist.

4. Tap and slide Conrm to take off.

5. The aircraft will take off and hover 1.2 meters above the ground, and then raise the landing gear

automatically.

Auto Landing

Use Auto Landing to land your aircraft automatically if the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green.

Follow the steps below to use Auto Landing:

1. Ensure that the aircraft is in P-mode.

2. Check that the landing area is clear before tapping to land the aircraft.

3. The aircraft will lower the landing gear and begin to land automatically.

The landing gear will automatically raise when the aircraft reaches an altitude of 1.2 m for the

rst time, and will automatically lower when the aircraft begins to land automatically. Users

can turn this feature ON/OFF in the DJI GO app.

Starting and Stopping the Motors

Starting the Motors

A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start/stop 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.

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Stopping the Motors

There are two methods to stop the motors.

Method 1: When the aircraft has landed, push the throttle down and hold. The motors will stop after 3

seconds.

Method 2: When the Matrice 600 has landed, push the throttle stick down, then perform the CSC

command to stop the motors. Release both sticks once the motors have stopped.

Stopping the Motors Mid-ight

Push the left stick to the bottom inside corner 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.

Flight Test

Takeoff / Landing Procedures

1. Place the aircraft on an open, at area on the ground with the rear of the aircraft facing you.

2. Power on the remote controller and your mobile device, and then one of the Intelligent Flight

Batteries.

3. Launch the DJI GO app and enter Camera View.

4. Wait until the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is

safe to y. If it blinks yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded and you should not take off.

5. Push the throttle stick up slowly to take off or use Auto Takeoff.

6. To land, hover over a level surface, toggle the landing gear control switch to lower the landing

gear, and then gently pull down on the throttle stick to descend slowly.

7. After landing, execute the CSC command or push the throttle stick down for 3 seconds until the

motors come to a stop.

8. Turn off one of the Intelligent Flight Batteries and then the remote controller.

When the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks yellow rapidly during ight, the aircraft has entered

the Failsafe mode.

The Aircraft Status Indicator will blink red slowly for a Low Battery Level warning, and blink

red rapidly for a Critically Low Battery Level warning during ight.

Method 1 Method 2

When using method 2 to stop the motors, the aircraft may rollover if it doesn’t touch the ground

completely. Please use it with caution. Method 1 is recommended for stopping the motors.

Appendix

Specications

Aircraft

Structure

Diagonal Wheelbase 1133 mm

Dimensions

1668 mm×1518 mm×759 mm

(with propellers, frame arms and GPS mount unfolded)

640 mm×582 mm×623 mm

(with propellers, frame arms and GPS mount folded)

Package Dimensions 620 mm×320 mm×505 mm

Intelligent Flight Battery Quantity 6

Weight (with six TB47S batteries) 9.1 kg

Weight (with six TB48S batteries) 9.6 kg

Max Takeoff Weight 15.1 kg

Performance

Hovering Accuracy (P-mode with GPS) Vertical: ±0.5 m, Horizontal: ±1.5 m

Max Angular Velocity Pitch: 300°/s, Yaw: 150°/s

Max Pitch Angle 25°

Max Speed of Ascent 5 m/s

Max Speed of Descent 3 m/s

Max Wind Resistance 8 m/s

Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level 2500 m

Max Speed 18 m/s (No wind)

Hovering Time* (with six TB47S batteries) No payload: 35 min, 6 kg payload: 16 min

Hovering Time* (with six TB48S batteries) No payload: 40 min, 5.5 kg payload: 18 min

Propulsion System

Motor Model DJI 6010

Propeller Model DJI 2170

Flight Control System

Model A3

Other

Supported DJI Gimbals

Zenmuse X3, Zenmuse X5, Zenmuse XT;

Zenmuse Z15 Series HD Gimbal:

Z15-A7, Z15-BMPCC, Z15-5D III, Z15-GH4;

Ronin-MX

Retractable Landing Gear Standard

Operating Temperature 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C)

* The hovering time is based on ying at 10m above sea level in a no-wind environment and landing with

10% battery level.

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Operating Frequency

920.6 MHz to 928 MHz (Japan)

5.725 GHz to 5.825 GHz

2.400 GHz to 2.483 GHz

Max Transmitting Distance

(unobstructed, free of interference)

FCC: 5 km

CE: 3.5 km

EIRP

10 dBm @ 900 M

13 dBm @ 5.8 G

20 dBm @ 2.4 G

Video Output Port HDMI, SDI, USB

Dual Users Capability

Primary-and-Secondary control

Mobile Device Holder Supports smartphones and tablets

Output Power 9 W

Operating Temperature 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C)

Storage Temperature

Less than 3 months: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)

More than 3 months: 72° to 82° F (22° to 28° C)

Charging Temperature 41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C)

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Max Tablet Width 170 mm

Charger

Model A14-100P1A

Voltage Output 26.3 V

Rated Power 100 W

Battery (Standard)

Model TB47S

Capacity 4500 mAh

Voltage 22.2 V

Type LiPo 6S

Energy 99.9 Wh

Net Weight 595 g

Operating Temperature 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C)

Storage Temperature

Less than 3 months: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)

More than 3 months: 72° to 82° F (22° to 28° C)

Charging Temperature 41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C)

Max Charging Power 180 W

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Battery (Optional)

Model TB48S

Capacity 5700 mAh

Voltage 22.8 V

Type LiPo 6S

Energy 129.96 Wh

Net Weight 680 g

Operating Temperature 14° to 104° F (-10° to 40° C)

Storage Temperature

Less than 3 months: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)

More than 3 months: 72° to 82° F (22° to 28° C)

Charging Temperature 41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C)

Max Charging Power 180 W

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Intelligent Flight Modes

Intelligent Flight Modes allow users to lock the orientation of the aircraft in different fashions or to pre-

plan ight paths. Intelligent Flight Modes only work in F-mode, and users must toggle the ight mode

switch to F-mode to activate Intelligent Flight Modes.

Point of

Interest (POI)

Record a point of interest (POI). The aircraft’s nose always points towards the POI.

Waypoints

Record a ight path, and the aircraft will y along the same path repeatedly while you

control the orientation. The ight path can be saved and re-used in the future.

Course Lock

(CL)

Lock the current nose direction as the aircraft’s forward direction. The aircraft will

move in the locked direction regardless of its orientation (yaw angle).

Home Lock

(HL)

Record a Home Point, and push the Pitch stick up/down to control the distance of the

aircraft from the Home Point.

Prerequisites of Intelligent Flight Modes

Use them under the following conditions:

Intelligent Flight Modes GPS Enabled GPS Flight Distance Limits

POI Yes

Aircraft

5m~500m

POI

Waypoints Yes

Aircraft

< 500m

Waypoint

>5m

Waypoint

Whole path length<5000m

CL No None None

HL Yes

Aircraft

≥5m

Home Point

Enabling Intelligent Flight Modes

Go to the DJI GO app > Camera View >

> Multiple Flight Modes. On the remote controller, toggle

the Flight Mode Switch to F-mode. Tap

in the DJI GO app to use Intelligent Flight Modes by

following the steps in the app.

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Upgrading the Firmware

Upgrading the Aircraft and Lightbridge 2 Air System Firmware

Connect the aircraft to the DJI Assistant 2 to upgrade the aircraft’s and Lightbridge 2 Air System’s

rmware. Refer to DJI Assistant 2 (p. 40) for details.

Upgrading the Remote Controller Firmware

The System Status bar in Camera View of the DJI GO app will flash several times if a firmware

upgrade is available. Follow these steps to upgrade the rmware via the DJI GO app.

1. Go to the DJI GO app > Camera View > System Status bar > Overall Status. Tap Download

Firmware to download and upgrade the rmware.

2. A progress bar in the DJI GO app will indicate the upgrade status. The Status LED on the remote

controller will be solid blue while the upgrade is in progress and it will turn solid green when the

upgrade is successful. The LED will turn solid red if the upgrade fails. Restart the remote controller

and try again.

DO NOT perform the rmware upgrade while the aircraft is ying in the air. Only carry out

the rmware upgrade when the aircraft is on the ground.

Both the Lightbridge 2 Air System and the remote controller rmware must be up-to-date, or

else they will not link.

Check in the DJI GO app that you have the latest rmware installed before each ight.

The rmware upgrade requires an internet connection. Connect your mobile device to a Wi-Fi

network whenever possible.

DO NOT power off the remote controller during the upgrade.

The remote controller may become unlinked from the aircraft after the rmware upgrade.

Relink the remote controller and aircraft if necessary.

Upgrading the Zenmuse X3, X5 Series and XT Firmware

If you are using a Zenmuse X3, X5 series or XT gimbal with camera, mount the gimbal with camera to

the aircraft and follow the steps below to upgrade its rmware via a Micro SD card.

Step 1- Check the Battery Level and Micro SD Card Storage

a. Ensure that the Intelligent Flight Batteries have at least 50% power level. Power on one of the

batteries and ensure that other batteries are triggered automatically. If not, nd solutions in the DJI

GO app.

b. Ensure that there is at least 100MB of free space on the Micro SD card.

Step 2- Prepare the Firmware Update Package

a. Download the rmware update package from the Matrice 600 page on the DJI website.

(http://www.dji.com/product/matrice600/info#downloads)

b. Insert the Micro SD card into your PC. Extract all the downloaded les into the root directory of the

Micro SD card. While the Matrice 600 is powered off, remove the Micro SD card from your PC and

insert it into the Micro SD card slot on the gimbal.

Step 3- Upgrade the Firmware

a. Ensure the remote controller is powered off and then power on one of the Intelligent Flight Batteries.

The rmware upgrade will begin automatically once all the Intelligent Flight Batteries are triggered.

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b. It will take approximately 25 minutes to complete the rmware upgrade. The gimbal will repeat a

beeping pattern of four fast beeps to indicate that the upgrade is in progress, and emit one slow

beep followed by two fast beeps to indicate that the upgrade has been completed successfully.

c. Check the upgrade status by opening the .txt le that is automatically generated after the upgrade.

You should see the text “result: successful” in the .txt le if the upgrade is successful. Otherwise,

try upgrading the rmware again if you see the text “result: failed” in the text le or the gimbal

sounds a long beeping sound.

Ensure that there is only one version of update le in the Micro SD card, or else there will be

an update error.

Charging Hub for Intelligent Flight Batteries

The Matrice 600 is shipped with two Charging Hubs. When used with the Matrice 600 Battery Charger,

it can charge up to four Intelligent Flight Batteries. The Intelligent Flight Batteries will be charged

in sequence according to their power levels, from high to low. The Micro USB port allows users to

update the rmware.

Warning

1. The Charging Hub is only compatible with the Matrice 600 Battery Charger. Do not attempt to use

the Charging Hub with any other battery charger.

2. The Charging Hub is only compatible with TB47S and TB48S Intelligent Flight Batteries. Do not

attempt to use the Charging Hub with other battery models.

3. Place the Charging Hub on a at and stable surface when in use. Ensure the device is properly

insulated to prevent re hazards.

4. Do not attempt to touch or expose the metal terminals on the Charging Hub.

5. Clean the metal terminals with a clean, dry cloth if there is any noticeable buildup.

Overview

[1] Charging Port 1

[2] Status LED 1

[3] Charging Port 2

[4] Status LED 2

[5] Charging Port 3

[6] Status LED 3

[7] Charging Port 4

[8] Status LED 4

[9] Power Port

[10] Firmware Update Port

(Micro USB Slot)

[10]

[2]

[4]

[6]

[9]

[1]

[7]

[8]

[3]

[5]

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Using the Charging Hub

Following the instructions below to use the Charging Hub:

1. Connecting to a Power Source

Connect the standard Matrice 600 Battery Charger to a power outlet (100-240V 50/60Hz), then

connect the Charging Hub to the Matrice 600 Battery Charger.

2. Connecting Batteries

Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the charging port to begin charging. The Intelligent Flight

Battery with the highest power level will be fully charged rst. Other batteries will be charged in

the same manner, according to their power levels. Refer to the “Status LED Indicator Description”

section for more information about the Status LEDs’ blinking patterns. Unplug the batteries when

they are fully charged.

When charging more than one Intelligent Flight Battery, distribute them as evenly as

possible among the charging slots.

DO NOT touch the metal terminals. DO NOT leave the metal terminals exposed to open air

when they are not in use.

Status LED Indicator Description

Blinking Green

Charging

—— Solid Green

Fully charged

Blinking Red

Abnormal power supply, please check the connection to the Battery

Charger

—— Solid Red

No battery connected to this port

—— Solid Yellow

The battery is not charging

Upgrading the Firmware

The rmware update program has an “exe” extension. Visit the Matrice 600 page on the ofcial DJI

website to check if there is a rmware upgrade.

1. Download the latest rmware upgrade from the ofcial DJI website.

(http://www.dji.com/product/matrice600/info#downloads)

2. Turn on the Charging Hub, then connect it to a computer using a Micro USB cable.

Battery Charger

Charging Hub

Power Outlet

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Specications

Compatible Battery Charger Matrice 600 Standard Charger (A14-100P1A)

Compatible Battery Models

TB47S Intelligent Flight Battery

TB48S Intelligent Flight Battery

Operating Temperature 14 °F to 104 °F (5 °C to 40 °C)

Operating Voltage 26.3 V

Weight 440 g

Keep your hands away from all moving parts to avoid injuries.

Instructions:

1. Be sure to remove the two springs on the landing gear, or else calibration may fail.

2. Ensure that the “R”, “L” and “IN” connections are correct.

3. Keep the whole aircraft off of the ground during calibration, as landing gear will move.

To left servo

To the servo cable at the bottom of

the center frame

SET Button

LED

To right servo

Connecting Arm

Retractable Landing Gear

Recalibrating Servo Travel

3. Run the rmware update program. Press the update button and wait for the process to nish.

4. The Charging Hub will automatically restart when the update has been successfully completed.

5. Repeat this process if the rmware upgrade fails for any reason.

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4. Use a pin to press and hold the SET button while powering on one of the Intelligent Flight

Batteries, releasing the button when the battery powers on. The remaining batteries will power on

automatically (if the remaining batteries do not automatically power on, connect your mobile device

to the remote controller and follow the on-screen tips in the DJI GO app). The LED will blink yellow

quickly. Press the SET button again. Auto calibration will begin and the LED will blink yellow slowly.

DO NOT obstruct any moving parts during auto calibration.

5. During calibration, the left landing gear leg will raise and lower, followed by the right landing gear leg.

6. After calibration, both the left and right landing gear legs will be lowered and the LED will display a

solid green light. This indicates that the landing gear is working properly.

7. Connect both springs to the legs and the center frame.

If the LED is solid yellow after calibration, a problem has occurred. Ensure that the servos

are mounted correctly and then try again.

Avoid obstructions during calibration. If the landing gear was obstructed, recalibration will

be required, per the above steps.

If the “R” and “L” servo cables are reversed, travel will not be measured correctly. Fix the

connections and recalibrate the landing gear using the above steps.

Landing gear servo travel has been pre-calibrated. Mechanical adjustment of the servo

travel is not recommended.

LED Description

— Solid Green System normal

Blinking Green Rapidly Calibration required

Blinking Green Slowly Recalibration required

— Solid Yellow Calibration failed

Blinking Yellow Rapidly Enter calibration mode

Blinking Yellow Slowly System calibrating

— Solid Red Servo stalled

Blinking Red Rapidly Unsafe startup alert

Blinking Red Slowly Input signal abnormal

Specications

Operating Voltage 6S LiPo Input Signal PWM (High-Pulse Width 800 - 2200us)

Operating Current Max 1 A @ 6S LiPo Output Signal

PWM (Mid Position is 1520us) in 90

Operating

Temperature

-20° to 70° C Output Voltage 6 V

Total Weight 742 g Servo Travel 150° (Min 120°)

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Reserved Mounting Position Dimensions

A mounting position for your own devices is reserved at the bottom of the center frame.

1. Remove the twelve M3×6.5 screws at the bottom of the center frame rst, and then remove the

expansion mounting kit.

M3×6.5 Screws

Expansion Mounting Kit

2. The dimensions of the reserved mounting position is shown as follows (unit: mm).

149.1

258.3

3xM3

120°

Ф3

Thread depth 4 mm

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[1] IMU1

Communicates with the IMU Pro module (modular redundancy system).

[2] CAN1

Dedicated DJI CAN-Bus port. Communicates with the GPS-Compass Pro module or other DJI

devices (e.g. Real Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS system, gimbals).

[3] Orientation Arrow

Points to the front of the aircraft.

[4] Status Indicator

Indicates the status of the ight controller and triple modular redundancy system.

[5] RF Port

Communicates with the DJI Lightbridge 2 Air System. Connected to the Lightbridge 2 Air System

upon delivery.

[6] iESC Port

Communicates with the DJI Smart ESC. Connected to the DJI Smart ESC upon delivery.

[7] M1-M8 Pins

Connects to the corresponding ESC PWM port for each motor. M1-M6 have been connected to

the ESCs and M7 has been connected to the ground upon delivery. M8 is reserved.

[8] LED Port

Communicates with the LED module. Connected to the Aircraft Status Indicator upon delivery.

[9] IMU2 Port

Communicates with the IMU Pro module (modular redundancy system).

[10] PMU Port

Derives power from the PMU. Connected to the PMU upon delivery.

[11] CAN2

Communicates with an SDK device.

[12] API Port

Communicates with an SDK device.

[13] F5-F8 Pins

Multifunction PWM output ports.

[14] F1-F4 Pins

Multifunction PWM output ports. The fan control cable (1-pin) has been connected to the F1 pin

and the landing gear servo cable has been connected to the F2 pin upon delivery.

[15] S-Bus Port

The fan power cable (2-pin) has been connected to the S-Bus port upon delivery.

[9]

[10]

[11]

[12]

[13]

[14]

[15]

[1]

[3]

[5]

[2]

[4]

[6]

[7]

[8]

A3 Flight Controller Overview

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Lightbridge 2 Air System Overview

[8]

[1]

[2]

[7]

[6]

[5]

[4]

[3]

[9]

[1] HDMI IN

Supports up to 1080p60 input resolution. This port has been connected to an HDMI cable and

the other end of the cable is an HDMI-D connector.

[2] AV IN

Receives AV input from the camera.

[3] Gimbal Port

Connects to a DJI gimbal or camera.

[4] DBUS Port

Sends the remote controller signal to the ight controller. Connected to the RF port on the ight

controller upon delivery.

[5] Upgrade Port

Connected to the USB Hub built into the center frame upon delivery.

[6] Link Button

Used to link the Air System with the remote controller.

[7] Control Indicator

Indicates the status of the Air System and remote controller.

[8] Video Indicator

Indicates the video transmission status.

[9] Antenna Port

This port has been connected to an antenna extension cable upon delivery.

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Mounting the Gimbal (Optional)

The built-in ight control system of the Matrice 600 is compatible with the following DJI gimbals and

cameras.

Ronin-MX

Zenmuse X3

Zenmuse X5 Series

Zenmuse XT

Zenmuse Z15 Series HD Gimbal: Z15-A7, Z15-BMPCC, Z15-5D III, Z15-GH4

Different accessories are used to mount different gimbals or cameras. Purchase corresponding

accessories according to your needs. The following section provides brief instructions for installation

and connection. Refer to the video tutorial on the Matrice 600 page of the official DJI website for

details.

Ronin-MX

Refer to the Ronin-MX User Manual and the Gimbal Connection Illustrator (p. 64) for installation and

connection.

Zenmuse X3, X5 Series and XT

Using the Mounting Kit

1. Remove the upper cover of the center frame gently to avoid damaging the fan cable. Unplug the

power cable of the retractable module at the bottom of the center frame, and then remove the

lower cover of the center frame.

2. Pull the gimbal video cable (7-pin) and gimbal attitude cable (CAN) for X series in the accessory

pack through the lower plate of the center frame. Then connect them to the Gimbal port on the

Lightbridge 2 Air System and the CAN1 port on the A3 flight controller. Refer to the Gimbal

Connection Illustrator (p. 65) for details.

3. Pull the XT30 power cable on the lower plate through the LIPO-6S cable outlet on the lower cover,

align the reserved XT30 port on the lower plate with the DC-18V cable outlet on the lower cover

of the center frame, arrange the gimbal cables, and then re-mount the lower cover of the center

frame. DO NOT damage the cables.

4. Mount the gimbal brackets and dampers to the gimbal mounting plate.

5. If using the Zenmuse X5 gimbal with camera, mount one key to the center of the gimbal mounting

plate with four M2x5 screws. If using the Zenmuse X5R gimbal with camera, mount two keys to one

end of the gimbal mounting plate with eight M2x5 screws.

6. Mount the mounting kit to the inner screw holes on the base plate of the lower expansion bay.

7. Mount the lower expansion bay:

a. Mount the four connectors to the base plate of the expansion bay by inserting and tightening

four M3×5.5 screws.

b. Remove the crossbar near the front of the aircraft on the expansion mounting rods.

c. Open the two connectors on one side of the expansion bay and then mount the expansion bay

to the expansion mounting rods under the center frame.

d. Close the two connectors.

e. Insert and tighten four M3×8 screws.

8. Connect the other ends of the gimbal video cable (7-pin) and gimbal attitude cable (CAN) to the

corresponding ports on the Gimbal Lock located on the gimbal mounting plate.

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9. Connect the gimbal power cable to the DC-18V port at the bottom of the center frame. Connect the

power cable of the retractable module to the XT30 power cable at the bottom of the center frame.

The X series gimbal cables are only for using an X series gimbal with the Matrice 600. DO

NOT mix up the X series gimbal cables with other cables.

Mounting the Gimbal with Camera

Be sure to power off the aircraft.

Zenmuse X3

1. Remove the Gimbal Cover.

2. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position. Insert the gimbal by aligning the white marks on

the gimbal and Gimbal Lock.

3. Rotate the Gimbal Lock back to the locked position. Ensure the gimbal is locked securely.

Zenmuse X5 Series

Refer to the Attach the Zenmuse X5 or Attach the Zenmuse X5R section in the Zenmuse X5 User

Manual or the Zenmuse X5R User Manual to mount the Zenmuse X5 series to the Matrice 600.

Zenmuse XT

Refer to the Mounting the Zenmuse XT on the Inspire 1 in the Zenmuse XT User Manual to mount the

Zenmuse XT to the Matrice 600.

Ensure the Micro SD card is inserted into the camera.

Removing the Gimbal with Camera

Ensure to power off the aircraft. While holding the upper part of the gimbal, rotate the Gimbal Lock to

the unlocked position to remove the gimbal.

Zenmuse Z15 Series HD Gimbal

1. Remove the upper cover of the center frame gently to avoid damaging the fan cable. Unplug the

power cable of the retractable module at the bottom of the center frame, and then remove the lower

cover of the center frame.

2. Pull the gimbal video cable (7-pin) and gimbal attitude cable (CAN) for the Z15 series in the

accessory pack through the lower plate of the center frame. Then connect them to the Gimbal port

on the Lightbridge 2 Air System and the CAN1 port on the A3 ight controller. Refer to the Gimbal

Connection Illustrator (p. 65) for details.

3. Pull the XT30 power cable on the lower plate through the LIPO-6S cable outlet on the lower cover,

align the reserved XT30 port on the lower plate with the DC-18V cable outlet on the lower cover

Locked

Gimbal Connector

Mounting Place

Gimbal Lock

Gimbal Cover

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of the center frame, arrange the gimbal cables, and then re-mount the lower cover of the center

frame. DO NOT damage the cables.

4. Replace the original dampers of the gimbal with the new dampers in the accessory pack. Then

replace the original gimbal brackets with the new ones. Insert and tighten the eight M3x8 screws.

5. Mount the four new brackets to the expansion mounting rod at the bottom of the center frame.

Adjust the gimbal to the center of the aircraft. Then insert and tighten the four M3x8 screws.

6. Connect the other ends of the gimbal video cable (7-pin) and gimbal attitude cable (CAN) to the

corresponding ports on the Z15 series GCU.

7. Connect the XT30 connector of the power distribution cable in the accessory pack to the XT30

cable at the bottom of the center frame. Connect the other XT30 connector of the power distribution

cable to the power cable of the retractable module. Connect the XT60 connector to the power

cable of the Z15 series GCU.

The Z15 series gimbal cables are only for using the Z15 series gimbal with the Matrice 600.

DO NOT mix up the Z15 series gimbal cables with other cables.

Be sure to mount the gimbal to the center of the aircraft to avoid affecting ight performance.

Gimbal Connection Illustrator

Ronin-MX

When using the Ronin-MX, set the App Output Mode in the DJI GO app to display the image on your

mobile device from the camera used with the Ronin-MX. Launch the DJI GO app > Camera View >

> Disable EXT Port, adjust the Bandwidth Allocation to ensure that the “HDMI” percentage is

more than 0%, and then set the App Output Mode to HDMI.

*You can connect the CAN cable to

the CAN Hub on the GPS cable.

A3 Flight Controller

Lightbridge 2 Air System

Ronin-MX

SRW-60G Transmitter

SRW-60G Receiver

FPV Camera

CAN1*

CAN

PWR HDMI

HDMI

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Zenmuse X3, X5 Series and XT

GIMBAL

HDMI AV

CAN1

Zenmuse Z15 Series HD Gimbal

A3 Flight Controller

Z15 Series GCU

Gimbal Mounting Plate

FPV Camera

Lightbridge 2 Air System

When using the Zenmuse X3, X5 Series, XT or Z15 series HD gimbal, set the App Output Mode in

the DJI GO app to display the image on your mobile device from the camera used with your gimbal.

Launch the DJI GO app > Camera View > > Enable EXT Port, adjust the Bandwidth Allocation to

ensure that the “EXT” percentage is more than 0%, and then set the App Output Mode to EXT.

GIMBAL

HDMI AV

CAN1

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Mounting the Expansion Bays (Optional)

Extend the center frame of the Matrice 600 with the expansion bays to mount your own devices.

Mounting the Upper Expansion Bay

1. Remove the four sets of triangularly arranged M3x5.5 screws (twelve screws in total).

2. Mount the four brackets of the expansion bay to the upper plate of the center frame by inserting

and tightening twelve M3×8 screws.

3. Mount the base plate of the expansion bay to the brackets by inserting and tightening eight

M3×5.5 screw.

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Modular Redundancy System (Optional)

The A3 ight control system built into the Matrice 600 can be upgraded to the A3 Pro by installing two

upgrade kits. Refer to the A3/A3 Pro User Manual for installation and usage. After installation, be sure

to connect the Matrice 600 to the DJI Assistant 2 to congure the modular redundancy system.

The IMU Pro module's top side should be facing up. DO NOT mount it upside down.

Ensure that the module positions set in DJI Assistant 2 match the modules' actual positions,

otherwise ight safety will be affected.

DJI Zenmuse X3 Gimbal with Camera

Camera

Camera Prole

The X3 gimbal camera can record up to 4K 4096×2160p video at 24 fps, and capture 12-megapixel

images. It features a 1/2.3” Sony EXMOR CMOS image sensor. Preview of the camera’s POV in the

DJI GO app before shooting images and video. Have extra options to shoot stills in burst mode or

self-timer mode, and export video in either MOV or MP4 format.

Camera Micro SD Card Slot

To store your photos and videos, plug in the Micro SD card into the Micro SD card slot on the gimbal

before powering on the Matrice 600. The camera supports a single Micro SD card of up to 64GB. A

UHS-1 type Micro SD card is recommended because of its fast read and write capability, allowing you

to store high-resolution video les.

DO NOT remove the Micro SD card from the gimbal when it is powered on.

Camera Data Port

Power on the Matrice 600 and then connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos

or videos from the camera to your PC.

Power on the aircraft before downloading the les.

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Camera Operation

Use the Shutter and Record button on the remote controller to shoot images or the videos through the DJI

GO app. For more information on how to use these buttons, refer to Controlling the Camera (p. 24).

ND Filter

Attach an ND lter to the front of the camera to reduce over exposure and the ‘jello’ effect.

Gimbal

Gimbal Prole

The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the camera, allowing you to capture stable video and

images. The gimbal can tilt the camera up to 120 degrees and rotate 320 degrees.

-320°

30°

-90°

0°

20°

Under the default settings, turn the gimbal dial on the remote controller to tilt the camera. Note that

you cannot simultaneously tilt and pan the camera in the Single Remote Controller mode. Enable the

Primary-and-Secondary mode in the DJI GO app and set a second remote controller to secondary if

you wish to tilt and pan the camera together.

Gimbal Dial Settings

Follow the instructions below to use the gimbal dial to tilt/pan the camera:

1. Power on the aircraft and the remote controller.

2. Go to the DJI GO app > Camera View >

> Remote Controller Settings.

3. Set the customizable button C1 or C2 as the Gimbal Pitch/Yaw.

Remote Controller Settings

Remote Controller Calibration

Stick Mode

Button Customization

Gimbal Pitch/YawC1

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 Remote Controller

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Press the C1 or C2 button to switch between pitch mode and yaw mode. Use the gimbal dial to

control the tilt/pan motion of the camera.

Using the DJI GO App to Control the Gimbal

Follow the steps below to use the DJI GO app to control the gimbal’s pitch/yaw motion:

1. Go to the DJI GO app > Camera View.

2. Tap and hold on the screen until a blue circle appears.

3. Move your nger to control the gimbal’s pitch/yaw motion.

22:02

LOG

1080P

ISO

1600

2.8

2.0

1/50

09:29

61%

P-GPS

M/S

H: D:

V.S

H.S

4.22.3

39M 210M

232M

SAFE TO FLY (GPS)

Pitch Yaw

Gimbal Operation Modes

Switch between the three operation modes in Camera View in the DJI GO 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:

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Follow Mode

The gimbal’s orientation is aligned with the aircraft’s nose. One

user alone can control the pitch motion of the gimbal, but a second

operator is required to control the yaw motion using a second remote

controller.

FPV Mode

The gimbal will lock to the movement of the aircraft to provide a First-

Person-View ying experience.

Free Mode

The gimbal’s motion is independent of the aircraft’s orientation. One

user alone can control the pitch motion of the gimbal, but a second

user is required to control the yaw motion using a second remote

controller.

Re-alignment

Re-align the yaw angle of the gimbal with that of the aircraft. The pitch

angle remains unchanged during the re-alignment.

A gimbal motor error may occur if the gimbal is placed on an uneven ground because

of impact with ground objects. Be sure to take off from a at, open ground to protect the

gimbal from impact.

Flying in heavy fog or inside clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to a temporary

failure. The gimbal will recover when it dries out.

Specications

Gimbal

Model Zenmuse X3

Power Output (Camera Attached) Static: 9 W; In Motion: 11 W

Operating Current Static: 750 mA; In Motion: 900 mA

Angular Vibration ±0.03°

Mounting Detachable

Controllable Range Pitch: -90° to +30°; Yaw: ±320°

Mechanical Range Pitch: -125° to +45°; Yaw: ±330°

Controllable Speed Pitch: 120°/s; Yaw: 180°/s

Camera

Name X3

Model FC350

Total Pixels 12.76 M

Effective Pixels 12.4 M

Max Image Size 4000 x 3000

ISO 100-3200 (Video); 100-1600 (Photo)

Shutter 8 to 1/8000 s

FOV (Field Of View) 94°

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CMOS Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”

Lens

20 mm (35 mm format equivalent), f/2.8

focus at ∞

9 elements in 9 groups

Anti-distortion

Still Photography Modes

Single shot

Burst mode: 3/5/7 frames

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 frames at ±0.7EV

Timed shot

Video Recording Modes

UHD (4K): 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30

FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60

HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60

Video Storage Bitrate 60 Mbps

Supported File Formats

FAT32/exFAT

Image: JPEG, DNG

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

Supported SD Cards

Micro SD

Max capacity: 64 GB; Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required

Operating Temperature -10° to 40 ℃

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