Prepare for your first flight

Wake and start RC Plus 3 Enterprise

The controller ships in hibernation. Connecting a charger is the first step; a power-button press alone is not the complete first-use sequence. Organize charging and activation before moving to the launch area so the first flight can focus on aircraft handling.

On the first startup, follow the controller activation prompts. After activation, the on-screen note explains that opening the antenna panel powers on the controller.

1. Connect the controller to a charger using a USB-C to USB-C cable to wake it.
2. Press the power button once, then press and hold it for three seconds to start the controller.
3. Open the upper-right protective cover to locate the microSD and SIM card slots.

Remove the protector and unfold the aircraft

The gimbal protector uses a hook-and-loop strap and a shaped upper section. Remove it before powering the aircraft so the camera assembly has room to move. Keep it with the case for pack-down rather than leaving it in the launch area.

1. Release the protector strap.
2. Gently pull the upper part away to detach the protector, then remove it.
3. Unfold the front arms first, followed by the rear arms, as specified in the on-screen note.

Match and lock each propeller

The A/B markings identify the matching motor. A propeller with a grey circle at its centre belongs on a motor with a grey arc at its outer edge. A propeller without the circle belongs on a motor without the arc. Use the markings to make the match before pressing the propeller into place.

1. Identify the grey-circle A propellers and the unmarked B propellers.
2. Match each propeller to the corresponding marked or unmarked motor.
3. Press the propeller fully down and rotate it in the locking direction until it rises into the locked position.
4. Check the seating of every propeller before continuing.

Seat the battery and activate in Pilot 2

Install the flight battery while it is powered off. The battery buckles provide the mechanical confirmation that it is seated. Activation then associates the aircraft with the account shown in DJI Pilot 2, so review that account as part of the handover to your team.

The battery has a two-stage buckle. Insert it fully until the orange limit mark at the top is hidden. DJI’s note explains that a battery short of the second-stage engagement can slip back; respond to a battery-insertion warning by returning home and checking the seating. The supplied controller is already linked to the aircraft on delivery.

1. Insert the battery and confirm that its buckles are fully locked.
2. Press the aircraft power button once, then hold it for three seconds.
3. Follow the activation page in DJI Pilot 2: review the terms, device-information authorization and usage scenario.
4. Confirm the activation account and tap Activate.

Enter camera view and complete the first flight

Tap Enter Camera View and work through the preflight prompt. DJI demonstrates the pilot standing at least five metres away, facing the aircraft's rear. That orientation makes the initial relationship between stick input and aircraft movement easier to learn.

Use the first flight to observe the displayed distance, altitude and speed while making small, deliberate movements. For a new crew, separate the initial handling exercise from detailed camera work: establish predictable aircraft control first, then add the imaging tasks in the camera guide.

1. Review the preflight information before takeoff.
2. Maintain the demonstrated five-metre separation and rear-facing orientation at launch.
3. Practise controlled movement while checking the flight information in the camera view.

Return, land and stop the motors

Press and hold the Return-to-Home button to initiate RTH. The tutorial also explains cancelling RTH and landing manually in a complex environment. Treat the landing as an active part of the flight: watch the approach, touchdown and motor stop rather than ending the procedure when the aircraft reaches the home area.

1. Initiate RTH with a press-and-hold when using the return workflow.
2. Manage the approach and use manual landing where the environment calls for it.
3. After touchdown, hold the left throttle stick fully down until the motors stop, then release it.

Power down and restore the transport configuration

Power down the aircraft first and then the controller, using a single press followed by a three-second hold. Fold the arms, refit the protector over the gimbal and top LiDAR, and secure the strap. The case arrangement shown accommodates the aircraft with both the speaker and spotlight fitted.

A consistent pack-down sequence helps the next operator recognize a complete kit. Make a final visual check of the controller, aircraft, protector and charging equipment before closing the case.

1. Switch off the aircraft, then the controller.
2. Fold the rear arms first, then the front arms. Fit the gimbal/LiDAR protector with the camera lens facing forward.
3. Secure the strap and place the aircraft and controller in the case.