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Table of Contents
- 1 Basic Definitions
- 2 Assemble Quadcopter and Install Camera on FC40
- 3 Phantom Software Installation and Upgrading
- 4 USB and Battery Connection for Upgrades and Settings
- 5 Naza Asst.
- 6 One of Many Screens in the DJI NAZA Assistant Software
- 7 Calibrate the Compass
- 8 Landing
- 9 Orientation
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DJI Phantom 1 & FC40 setup – Getting Started Guide
DJI Phantom 1 & FC40 setup – Getting Started Guide
Note – the following is for new users or buyers of the Phantom FC40 or Phantom 1 models.
These models can be identified by the single round LED on the quadcopter read and the
battery compartment door on the front. The FC40 includes a camera while the plain Phantom
1 comes with a GoPro holder.
Have you recently acquired a Phantom FC40 or Phantom 1? The Holiday season often ends
with the unboxing of thousands of new Quadcopters!
If so – and if you have limited experience with the DJI Phantoms and advanced Quadcopters –
please read and understand the following before taking to the air.
Before taking your Phantom outside to fly!
Read the manual at least twice. You can download the newest electronic version at:
http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-fc40/download
Basic Definitions:
NAZA – the flight controller box (F/C) inside your Phantom which contains the hardware and
software which makes your quadcopter work.
NAZA Assistant – the software, windows or mac, which allows you to upgrade, test and
change various settings on your Phantom.
Transmitter or TX – the remote control (usually a white box with two "sticks") which you use
to control your Phantom.
S1 and S2 (called X1 and X2 in the Assistant program!) – the switches on the upper right (S1)
and left (S2) of your TX. These set the "modes" which the Phantom responds to and can be
programmed in the NAZA assistant software.
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- Page 1 DJI Phantom 1 & FC40 setup – Getting Started Guide Note – the following is for new users or buyers of the Phantom FC40 or Phantom 1 models. These models can be identified by the single round LED on the quadcopter read and the battery compartment door on the front.
- Page 2 Insert microSD card. Download the DJI app, turn on and connect to camera. Note – the plain Phantom 1 does not come with a camera, so this step should be ignored for that model. Charge the camera using the microUSB connector on it.
- Page 3 Phantom (no battery installed) and locate the USB cable inside – pull it out and connect it to your computer. Now turn on the DJI remote (transmitter) – put the S1 and S2 switches in the UP position – and connect the battery to the DJI Phantom – leaving the battery hanging outside the quadcopter.
- Page 4 DJI Phantom 1 & FC40 setup – Getting Started Guide Naza Asst. Open the NAZA assistant and check for and install any suggested Phantom firmware updates. Under the “Advanced” tab, choose the “IOC” tab and activate it. Under “F/S” (failsafe), make sure it is set to “Go-Home and Landing”...
- Page 5 Now do an advanced IMU calibration. The software may tell you there is no need for this..which means it is already set and ready. Close the DJI assistant software and disconnect the Phantom battery and USB cord. Turn off the transmitter.
- Page 6 DJI Phantom 1 & FC40 setup – Getting Started Guide Calibrate the Compass Now, take you FC40 outside into an area where there is a decent amount of sky (access to GPS satellites) and face it forward (battery facing front), turn TX on, plug the battery in and WAIT.
- Page 7 DJI Phantom 1 & FC40 setup – Getting Started Guide Here is a basic compass calibration video: Time to fly! MAKE SURE YOUR S1 AND S2 SWITCHES ARE BOTH IN THE UP POSITIONS. Move both the Rt and Lft joysticks down and towards the inside or outside corners of the TX.
- Page 8 GPS or compass malfunctions. FC40 Camera – the use of the camera and app is simple – the DJI quickstart guide explains the settings and various error and status codes. You should have a printed copy in your DJI box –...
- Page 9 (Credit for layout, some quotes and idea from jnnevins at the DJI corporate forum) Final Note – the Phantom 1 and Phantom FC40 are no longer in production as of the end of 2014 – however, many are still in dealers inventory and these fine quadcopters can last a long time.
- Page 10 DJI Phantom 1 & FC40 setup – Getting Started Guide DJI Phantom 3 – Guide to 2016 Product Line DJI Phantom Models Differences – a Hobbyists Guide Getting Started with Quadcopters and Hobby Drones – Table of Contents Copyright - Droneflyers.com - 2016...
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