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 350mm 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
• 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

Manuals

• [www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLVScXqkNtewk5xUnypJMBG8XhIrjtx3h 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 v2.1 - overview of the flight controller
• DJI NAZA-M Phantom configuration - pre-tuned flight controller config file
• DJI NAZA-M flight controller user manual - configure the flight controller
• 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 - 8mm Hub for DJI motors

Batteries

• APLUS Extreme 2200mAh-65C 3S1P 11.1v Lipo pack - Quality pack
• Hyperion G3 CX 11.1V 3S 2500mah 25C Lipo pack

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