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PHANTOM 2 VISION +
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V1.4
2014.08

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  • Page 1 PHANTOM 2 VISION + User Manual V1.4 2014.08...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Notice

    Do not open or attempt to repair Phantom by yourself as doing so may cause damage to the Phantom or cause injury. If the Phantom is not operating normally or has come into contact with liquid, contact a DJI authorized dealer or DJI customer service.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Binding Reset Button 1 Removing Gimbal Clamp 6.2 Using Range Extender 2 Preparing the Battery Charging the Range Extender 2.1 DJI Smart Flight Battery Powering on the Range Extender 21 2.2 Usages Checking the Battery Level 2.3 Charging the Flight Battery 6.3 Rename Range Extender SSID...
  • Page 4 Procedures 4.2 Mobile Device Photo Album 5 Low Battery Level Warning Function 5 News Page 6 Settings Page Low Battery Level Warning on the DJI VISION App [1] Toolbar Auto Hide 6 Flight Limits [2] When Connection Lost 6.1 Max Height & Radius Limits [3] Camera Settings 6.2 Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas 30...

  • Page 5: Overview

    Range Extender AA Batteries For Remote Control DJI Smart Flight Inside aircraft Battery Charger 110-240V Adaptive Power Cables GB & CE Plug Adaptors SAA & BS For range extender charging and Micro-USB Cable firmware upgrade © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    2.4GHz Wi-Fi Module Motors and Props NAZA-M-GPS, ATTI, Manual and 5.8GHz Receiver Failsafe Electronic Speed Controls(ESCs) Mobile Device, with DJI VISION App Mobile Device Holder Propeller Motor Range Extender Aircraft Camera Gimbal Remote Control Figure 1 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 7: Assembly And Use

    2.1 DJI Smart Flight Battery This battery has been specially designed for the Phantom 2 series. It has a battery capacity of 5200mAh, voltage of 11.1V and charge-discharge management functionality. It can only be charged with a DJI charger or Phantom 2 Car Charger.

  • Page 8: Usages

    Assembly and Use DJI Smart Flight Battery Functions (1) Balance Charging Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell during charging. (2) Capacity Display Displays current battery levels. (3) Communication Communicates with Flight Controller about battery voltage, capacity, current and other relevant information.

  • Page 9: Charging The Flight Battery

    (3) Battery Level Indicators will display current capacity level as the battery charges. (4) Battery is fully charged when Battery Level indicator lights are off. Disconnect the charger and battery when charging is complete. Figure 6 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 10: Battery Installation

    Slow: Place battery in Phantom and turn on. Leave on until there is less than 8% of power left or until the battery can no longer be turned on. See DJI VISION App for battery levels. Motors do not need to be turned on, reducing wear.

  • Page 11: Preparing The Phantom 2 Vision

    3.2 Built-in Flight Control System The Phantom 2 Vision+ is equipped with a DJI Naza-M V2 Flight Control System. This provides incredible ease of use and stability. Pilots can control the Phantom’s movements in many directions, including pitch (forwards and backwards), roll (left and right), elevator (up and down) and yaw (turn left or right).

  • Page 12: Led Flight Indicator Descriptions

    Its pitch can be controlled using the DJI VISION App. This gimbal has two working modes, Non-FPV mode and FPV mode, with the Non-FPV mode set as default. This can be configured in Phantom 2 Vision+ Assistant or the DJI VISION App.

  • Page 13: Anti-Drop Kit

    Before the aircraft takes off, if a gimbal motor error is detected or the gimbal clamp is not removed, there will be a warning prompt on the camera page of the DJI VISION App. This will disappear after the problem is resolved.

  • Page 14: Camera

    The Phantom 2 Vision+ camera powers up when the flight battery has been installed and switched on. Photos and videos can be shot by pressing either the onboard button or the DJI VISION App. For aerial photography it supports burst shots, continuous capture and timed capture, and exports to both Adobe DNG Raw and JPEG. For aerial video, it shoots in full HD at (1080p30/1080i60) and can even shoot 720p60 for internet ready slow motion.

  • Page 15: Camera Led Indicator

    (1) (Figure 20) Remove warning cards from motors after you have read them. (2) (Figure 21) Spin grey marked propellers clockwise onto unmarked motors and black marked propellers anti- clockwise for black marked motors. Figure 20 Figure 21 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 16: Removing The Propellers

    (4) ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience. Figure 22 For beginner flyers, Phantom 2 Prop Guards are recommended. Contact your authorized dealer or DJI customer service to purchase if necessary. Figure 23 5 Preparing the Remote Control The Phantom 2 Vision+ Remote Control is a wireless communication device using the 5.8GHz frequency band.

  • Page 17: The Remote Control

    For maximum range and reliability, Remote Control antenna should point skywards with no obstructions between it and the Phantom. Obstacles may cause Return to Home to Figure 25 trigger. Phone Holder and Range Extender should not block the antenna. © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 18: Remote Control Operation

    In Naza-M working mode, S2 is be used for IOC. In ‘Ready to Fly’ mode, the Phantom will hover when all sticks are released. In ‘Ready to Fly (non-GPS)’ the Phantom will lock its altitude but will not have horizontal positioning. © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 19: Linking The Remote Control And Receiver

    Always follow local laws and regulations. It is recommended to use a Φ2.4mm flathead screwdriver for adjustments. There is another potentiometer for reserved use. Figure 27 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 20: Preparing The Range Extender

    When the Binding Reset Button is pressed, it will reset and restart the Range Extender. You will need to bind it with the Phantom 2 Vision+ again to recreate its Wi-Fi network. Failure to do so will cause the DJI VISION App to fail to connect with the camera.

  • Page 21: Powering On The Range Extender

    Checking the Battery Level The battery level of the Range Extender can be checked in the camera page of the DJI VISION App as shown below. When the battery level drops to 20% or lower, the battery level icon will go red as a charging reminder.

  • Page 22: Downloading And Installing The Dji Vision App

    (5) Run the DJI VISION App then tap -> Settings -> General -> Binding (Figure 36). Select 'Scan QR Code' to scan the camera QR code on the bottom of aircraft (Figure 37). Get the camera SSID (E.g. FC200_xxxxxx) and the MAC address (Figure 38).

  • Page 23: Register And Login

    Android (4.0 or above): Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, Note2, Note3 or mobile devices of similar configuration. DJI continues to support many mobile devices and any information from users are welcome. Please send any questions or queries to the following mailbox: phantom2vision@dji.com.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Camera

    (3) Enable the Wi-Fi on your mobile device; wait for about 30 seconds, and then select “Phantom_XXXXXX” from theWi- Fi network list (Figure45). (4) Run the DJI VISION App on your mobile device. When the Wi-Fi Computer Connection status on the App main menu goes green, the connection is good (Figure46).

  • Page 25: Flight Environment Requirements

    (8) Gimbal is functioning as normal. (9) Motors can start and are functioning as normal. (10) DJI VISION App can connect to the camera. 1 Calibrating the Compass IMPORTANT: Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight performance or even flight failure.

  • Page 26: When To Recalibrate

    (5) Push the throttle up slowly to take off. Refer to Remote Control Operation (Page 18) for more details. (6) Shoot photos and videos using the DJI VISION App. Refer to DJI VISION App Usage (Page 32) for more details.

  • Page 27: Video Suggestions And Tips

    A low battery level warning is indicated by the Rear LED Flight Indicator blinking red slowly or rapidly during flight. Refer to the Low Battery Level Warning Function(Page 28) for details. View tutorials about flight for more flight information:www.dji.com/phantom2visionplus/training. 3.2 Video Suggestions and Tips (1) Work through the check list before each flight.

  • Page 28: Failsafe On The Dji Vision App

    5 Low Battery Level Warning Function If the DJI smart battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft, the low battery level warning notifies users to take action. Users are advised to land the aircraft immediately when they observe these warnings. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the current aircraft altitude and its distance from the Home point.

  • Page 29: Low Battery Level Warning On The Dji Vision App

    Low Battery Level Warning on the DJI VISION App Battery level warnings will show on the camera page of the DJI VISION App when the battery level is low. (1) A red light will flash along the edges of the app screen.

  • Page 30: Flight Limits

    6.2 Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas Restricted areas include airports worldwide. All restricted areas are listed on the DJI official website at http://www.dji. com/fly-safe/category-mc. Restricted areas are divided into category A and category B. Category A areas cover major international airport such as LAX and Heathrow, while category B areas includes smaller airports.
  • Page 31 35 feet (10.5 m) at 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to 400 feet (120 m) at 5 miles (8 km). (4) A “warning zone” has been set around the safety zone. When you fly within 320 feet (100m) of the safety zone, a warning message will appear on the DJI Vision app. Category B Safety Zone (1) Category B “safety zone”...

  • Page 32: Conditions Of Flight Limits

    DJI VISION App Usage The DJI VISION App controls the Phantom 2 Vision+ camera including capture, recording, settings and pitch angle. It also displays essential flight information including flight parameters and battery level. 1 DJI VISION App Main Menu After logging in you will see the VISION App home screen.

  • Page 33: Camera Page

    When the indicator reaches the boundary of the grey area, pitch gestures will control the camera’s pitch speed at a constant rate. © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 34: Flight Attitude And Radar Function

    [ 10 ] Remaining Shots Displays estimated shots remaining, based on the current photo size setting and storage capacity of the Micro-SD card. This shows ‘0’ if: (1) Micro-SD card is not inserted. (2) Micro-SD card is full. © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 35: Shutter Button

    DJI VISION App Usage (3) Micro-SD card is damaged. (4) Connection between the DJI VISION App and camera is broken. [ 11 ] Shutter Button Tap to take photos. Single capture: press once for a single capture. Continuous capture: press once for 3 or 5 captures.

  • Page 36: Photo Size

    Average: Averages out the light levels for the entire image. This mode is used when the scene has no significant light difference. Spot: Measures a small area in the center of the scene. This mode is used in a high contrast scene where the subject must be accurately exposed. © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 37: Exposure Compensation

    4 Album Page The DJI VISION App has an SD Card album and a Mobile Device Photo Album. Images and videos on the SD Card album can be synchronized to the Mobile Device Photo Album. In the DJI VISION App, tap to enter into the SD Card album and tap to enter into Mobile Device Photo Album.

  • Page 38: Mobile Device Photo Album

    [ 2 ] Photos and videos are displayed using thumbnails and sorted by capture time. [ 3 ] Pictures and videos are sorted by captured/recorded geo-tagged locations. Internet access is required for map downloads. Figure 82 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 39: News Page

    Access to the Internet is required for photo and video sharing. Figure 86 5 News Page View the latest DJI news. (Internet access is required.) Figure 87 Figure 88 6 Settings Page...

  • Page 40: Toolbar Auto Hide

    Figure 94 Figure 95 [ 4 ] Preview Quality High: 640 x 480@30fps Medium: 640 x 480@15fps Medium: 320 x 240@30fps Low: 320 x 240@15fps (Recommended when there is a lot of interference.) Figure 96 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 41: Parameter Unit

    Tap to rate the DJI VISION App. Internet access required. Android App does not include rating. [ 19 ] About Tap to see the current version of the DJI VISION App and contact information. © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 42: Ground Station

    7 Ground Station The DJI Vision app features an integrated ground station function. Using it you can create flight missions by placing waypoints and setting waypoint altitude and overall speed. When flight plan has been created, simply tap “GO” and your aircraft will execute the flight mission automatically.

  • Page 43: Using Ground Station

    Internet. Hence, you may prompt with the warning message such as “Connection to Phantom Failed”. This message will not appear when your aircraft is re-connected to DJI Vision app. Map data of your current location will load.
  • Page 44 If aircraft is in the air, the aircraft flies to the first waypoint. Step 4 Executing Flight Mission The aircraft flies to each waypoint in numerical order. As it flies, swipe back into the DJI Vision app camera GUI to control camera tilt and capture photos or video. Tap to pause the mission during the flight, and aircraft will then start hovering.

  • Page 45: Pc / Mac Assistant

    Choose Open from the shortcut menu, then click Open in the prompt dialog box to launch. (5) After the first successful launch, double click the Phantom 2 Vision+ icon as normal to launch using Finder or Launchpad. Figure 110 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 46: Using Assistant

    (1) Click [Upgrade] icon to check the current firmware version and whether the installed firmware is the latest version. If not, click links to upgrade. (2) Wait until the Assistant shows “finished”. Click OK and power cycle the Phantom 2 Vision+ after 5 seconds. Once complete, firmware is up to date. © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 47: Using The Phantom Rc Assistant

    (5) Finish upgrade in the [Info] page if necessary. Language swap Main page Firmware upgrade, Account, Software version *This image is for reference only. Data Exchange Indicator Please refer to the actual user interface. Computer Connection status Figure 115 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 48: Appendix

    Pitch : -90° - 0° Maximum Angular Speed Pitch : 90°/s Camera Operating Environment Temperature 0℃ - 40℃ Sensor Size 1/2.3” Effective Pixels 14 Megapixels Resolution 4384×3288 HD Recording 1080p30 /1080i60 Recording FOV 110° / 85° © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting (Faq)

    Re-attempt Remote Control calibration in Assistant. If the above solutions do not solve your issue, please send your Remote Control to DJI Customer service for repair. 3.2 How to restore a video file if power is turned off during a recording session? Solution: Keep or place the Micro-SD card back into the camera.
  • Page 50 Appendix 3.7 iOS Albums fail to synchronize. Solution: Reset the settings of your mobile device as illustrated below. Enable the Settings -> Private -> Photos -> DJI VISION. Otherwise Albums will fail to synchronize with your mobile device. Figure 116...
  • Page 52 User manual is subject to change without prior notice. Download the latest user manual from www.dji.com/support © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

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