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* Type: Symmetric 350 size quadrotor | * Type: Symmetric 350 size quadrotor | ||
* Airframe: Molded plastic | * Airframe: Molded plastic | ||
* Absolute size: | * Dimensions: W292xH190xL292 mm (excl. propellers) | ||
** Absolute size: W457xH190xL292 mm (incl. propellers) [http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1774685&page=47] | |||
* All up weight: 800 grams (incl. battery) | * All up weight: 800 grams (incl. battery) | ||
* Takeoff weight: 1000-1500 grams | * Takeoff weight: 1000-1500 grams | ||
Revision as of 19:20, 30 March 2013
The DJI Phantom was released January 2013 and is a fully pre-tuned ready-to-fly (RTF) quadrotor. It has protective aerodynamic molded body with all required equipment integrated. Designed for aerial filming with a GoPro camera.
Specifications
- Released: December 2012
- Type: Symmetric 350 size quadrotor
- Airframe: Molded plastic
- Dimensions: W292xH190xL292 mm (excl. propellers)
- Absolute size: W457xH190xL292 mm (incl. propellers) [1]
- All up weight: 800 grams (incl. battery)
- Takeoff weight: 1000-1500 grams
- Flight controller: DJI NAZA-M with GPS and compass module
- Transmitter: DJI 6-channel 2.4GHz 100mW transmitter
- Range: 300m (advertised), 1000-1800m (tested) [2]
- Receiver: DJI 2.4GHz S-Bus -93dBm receiver
- Battery: 3S 2200 20C+ single LiPo pack with XT60 connector
- Battery weight: 170-220 grams recommended
- Battery cage: W36.5xH28xL109 mm
- Charger: Balanced 3A Lipo charger
- Suitable motors: 22x12 mm (Ø28x26-28mm) or 22x16 mm (Ø28x30-34mm), 700-900KV, 150-250W, 25-50grams
- Motor mount arms: 16x19 mm pattern
- Motor shaft: 8 mm (DJI 2212 920KV)
- Propellers: 8x5-inch, 2xCW 2xCCW
- ESC: 4x Integrated 18A 400Hz speed controllers
- Forward speed: ~30-40 km/h
- Flight time: 8-10 minutes
- Product pages:
- DJI Phantom - official product page with software upgrades and manuals
- DJI NAZA-M - further details about the flight controller
- Similar models:
- DJI F330 Flame Wheel - same size but more versatile
Manuals
- Official DJI Phantom How To video - complete introduction to the Phantom from unboxing to flight
- DJI Phantom quick start manual - get started guide
- DJI Phantom advanced user manual - detailed setup manual
- DJI NAZA-M flight controller quick start manual - overview of the flight controller
- DJI NAZA-M flight controller user manual - configure the flight controller
- DJI NAZA-M Phantom configuration - pre-tuned flight controller config file
- DJI Phantom Downloads - all manuals, software and drivers
- WKM Detailed Descriptions on Autopilot parameter setting - guide for setting up NAZA autopilot
- OpenPilot Stabilization Configuration - useful fundamentals of PID control loops
Gear
Propellers
- Gemfan 9x5-inch carbon fiber props - fits directly on 8mm hub on DJI motors
- Graupner E-Prop 8x5-inch - quality, balanced, 5mm bore, requires reaming to 8mm
- RCTimer 8x4.5-inch carbon fiber propeller - cheap, great for practice
Motors
- Tiger Motor MN2214 920kV brushless motor - direct replacement motor
- Emax MT2213-935KV brushless motor - same as the original DJI motors
- Suppo A2212/13 1000KV brushless motor - quality
- Turnigy Aerodrive SK3 2822-1275KV brushless motor - cheap, powerful
- Cobra C-2208/34 1180KV rushless motor - great motor, efficient, pricey [3]
Batteries
- APLUS Extreme 2200mAh-65C 3S1P 11.1v Lipo pack - quality pack
- Hyperion G3 CX 11.1V 3S 2500mah 25C Lipo pack - extra capacity
- Zippy Compact 2200mAh 3S 25C Lipo pack - lightweight, inexpensive
- Turnigy nano-tech 2200mah 3S 35C Lipo pack - inexpensive, must be handled properly
- Thunder Power G8 Pro Force 2250mAh 3S 70C Lipo pack - quality, fast charging
Gimbals
- RC-Drones X2 PhantoMount - pan, tilt, supports GoPro
- RC-Drones X2-Wide PhantoMount - pan, tilt, supports GoPro case, space for video-out cable
- QuadFrame GoPro 2-axis gimbal - pan, tilt, lightweight, uses DS11-SCB or ES08MD digital servos or similar
Cases
- Go Professional Cases DJI Phantom - space for transmitter, batteries, charger and lots of accessories
- ToughCase DJI Phantom - carries transmitter, battiers, charger
- Pelican 1620 case - large case, customizable foam fittings
Tips and tricks
- For multiple flights, get a few extra batteries and a faster charger, preferably one which works in a car
- To enable manual/rate mode, connect the NAZA flight controller to the assistant software and in the autopilot section change 'Atti' to 'Manual' in the drop-down menu
- A gimbal with pan and tilt can be connected to F1 and F2 on the NAZA-M, the gimbal will be stay level as the quadrotor moves, no remote gimbal control possible
- Consider balancing the propellers to get vibration free GoPro video, alternatively get Graupner or Gemfan propellers
- To minimize the jello-effect, use 1080p60 or 720p60 and disable ATTI GPS to avoid miniature adjustment performed by the flight controller
Community
- phantomguide.com - news blog with gear upgrade and maintenance tips
- fpvlab.com - specially geared toward fpv but lots of general discussions
- phantompilots.com - phantom specific discussions
- rcgroups.com - massive community for all sorts of RC talk
Shops
- flying-hobby.com - Quadrotor gear, fast shipping, HK
- hobbyking.com - General RC gear selection, good prices, HK
- rc-drones.com - Selection of Phantom parts and gear, US
- foxtechfpv.com - FPV gear, cheap Tiger and SunnySky motors, HK
Videos
Below is a video showing a FPV equipped Phantom.
References
- DJI Innovations Phantom RTF Review - Lots of good photos
- 200 beginner tips for Quadcopters and the DJI Phantom - Great list of tips
