DJI Air 3S: First Flight Guide - heliguy™
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DJI Air 3S: First Flight Guide

Learn about pre-flight prep, takeoffs, landings, camera use, and storage.

  • This guide outlines the steps for pre-flight preparations, including setting up the DJI Fly app and ensuring the aircraft is ready for flight;

  • Provides instructions for attaching propellers, positioning the drone, and configuring flight settings;

  • Explains basic flight operations, including auto and manual takeoff and landing procedures;

  • Covers aircraft controls, such as adjusting altitude, orientation, and horizontal movements;

  • Details camera operations, including focusing, recording, and adjusting gimbal tilt and zoom;

  • Includes guidance for exporting footage using QuickTransfer and accessing stored media on the aircraft or microSD card;

  • Describes how to trigger Smart RTH using the app or remote controller to safely return and land the drone;

  • Offers tips on post-flight storage, such as folding the arms and attaching the gimbal protector for proper maintenance.

Learn how to configure the DJI Air 3S flight settings, perform takeoffs and landings, and operate the camera for stunning photos and videos. Additionally, this guide explains how to transfer footage, utilise Smart RTH, and properly store your aircraft after use.

With these step-by-step instructions, you'll confidently take to the skies and make the most of your DJI drone's capabilities.

Pre-flight preparations

  1. Prepare the aircraft:Remove the gimbal protector and unfold the aircraft’s arms.

  2. Attach the propellers:

    1. Propellers come in A and B types and must not be reversed.

    2. Attach propellers A (with grey circle markings) to motors with grey markings.

    3. Attach propellers B (without markings) to motors without markings.

    4. Hold the motor, press the propeller down, and rotate in the direction marked on the propeller until it locks in place.

  3. Unfold the propeller blades.

  4. Prepare for flight:

    1. Fly in an open, unobstructed space.

    2. Ensure the propellers and battery are securely installed.

    3. Place the aircraft on level ground with the rear facing you.

  5. Set up the app and settings:

    1. Set the flight mode switch to Normal mode and launch the DJI Fly app.

    2. Open "System Settings" and tap "Safety":

    3. Set the RTH height higher than the tallest nearby object.

    4. Set the Obstacle Avoidance Action to "Bypass" or "Brake".

    5. Ensure the GNSS status icon is white, and the DJI Fly app issues the voice prompt: "Home Point Updated."

    6. Insert a microSD card into the slot if needed. The aircraft has 42 GB of built-in storage and supports microSD card expansion.

Basic flight operations

Auto Takeoff and Landing:

  1. Tap the Takeoff icon on the left side of the app and press and hold the prompt icon to enable Auto Takeoff.

  2. To land automatically, tap the Landing icon and press and hold the prompt.

Manual Takeoff and Landing:

  1. Push the left and right sticks of the remote controller inward or outward simultaneously to start the motors.

  2. Release both sticks once the motors are spinning, then gently push the left control stick up to take off manually.

  3. To land manually, pull the left stick down and continue holding it until the motors stop.

Aircraft controls:

  1. Use the left stick:

    1. Push up or down to ascend or descend.

    2. Push left or right to rotate the aircraft.

  2. Use the right stick:

    1. Push up or down to fly forward or backward.

    2. Push left or right to move horizontally.

Photos and Videos

Operate the camera:

  1. Half-press the focus/photo button on the right side of the remote controller to focus automatically.

  2. Press the Record button to start or stop recording.

  3. Use the left dial to adjust the gimbal tilt and the right dial to control zoom.

Adjust settings:

  1. Access camera parameter settings from the bottom right of the app.

  2. Tap "3" to switch to the medium telephoto camera and adjust the zoom ratio.

  3. Tap "1" to switch to the wide-angle camera.

Playback footage:

Tap the playback icon on the app’s right side to view or download footage.

Exporting footage

Transfer footage:

  1. Recorded footage is stored on the aircraft or a microSD card.

  2. Enable QuickTransfer for fast transfer to your mobile device:

    1. Power on the aircraft and enable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Location on your smartphone.

    2. If "Allow QuickTransfer in Sleep" is enabled, use QuickTransfer while the aircraft is powered off.

    3. Launch the DJI Fly app and tap the QuickTransfer card on the home screen.

    4. For first-time connections, press and hold the aircraft power button for three seconds to confirm.

    5. Select footage in the Album and tap "Download". QuickTransfer supports background downloading.

Smart RTH

Trigger RTH:

  1. Tap the RTH icon in the app and hold down the confirmation pop-up to initiate RTH.

  2. The aircraft will return to the last recorded home point and land.

Remote controller RTH:

Press and hold the RTH button on the remote controller to trigger Smart RTH.

Storage

After flight:

  1. Fold the aircraft arms.

  2. Attach the gimbal protector.

  3. Store the aircraft and all accessories properly.

Summary

With this guide, you’re equipped to confidently set up, operate, and maintain your DJI Air 3S.

From pre-flight preparations to capturing stunning photos and videos, performing smooth takeoffs and landings, and utilising Smart RTH, each step ensures a safe and seamless flying experience.

For further assistance or support, contact heliguy™.

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