DJI Phantom
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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
- Absolute size: - mm
- 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
- 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: W34xH23xL109 mm
- Charger: Balanced 3A Lipo charger
- Suitable motors: 22x12 mm (Ø28x26-28mm) or 22x16 mm (Ø28x30-34mm) (recommended), 700-900KV, 150-250W
- Motor mount arms: 16x19 mm pattern
- Propellers: 8x5-inch 2xCW 2xCCW
- ESC: 4x Integrated 12A 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
- 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
Motors
- Tiger Motor MN2214 920kV brushless motor - direct replacement motor
Batteries
- APLUS Extreme 2200mAh-65C 3S1P 11.1v Lipo pack - Quality pack
- Hyperion G3 CX 11.1V 3S 2500mah 25C Lipo pack
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
Shops
- flying-hobby.com - Quadcopter gear, HK
- rc-drones.com - Selection of Phantom parts and gear, US
References
- DJI Innovations Phantom RTF Review - Lots of good photos
- 200 beginner tips for Quadcopters and the DJI Phantom - Great list of tips
