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: W275xH180xL275 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: 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 (maximum size), 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:

Manuals

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

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

Gimbals

  • RC-Drones X2 PhantoMount - pan, tilt, supports GoPro
  • RC-Drones X2-Wide PhantoMount - pan, tilt, supports GoPro case, space for video-out cable

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

Shops

Videos

Below is a video showing a FPV equipped Phantom.

References

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