dji A3 Quick Start Guide

A3
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A3 Pro
Quick Start Guide
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IMU Pro Module
1. Orientation Arrow
The IMU Pro module orientation arrow.
2. Status Indicator
Indicates the status of the IMU Pro module and triple
modular redundancy system.
3. CAN1 GPS Port
Communicates with the GPS-Compass Pro module.
LED Module
1. Flight Status Indicator
Indicates the status of the ight control system.
2. Micro USB Port
Used to congure and upgrade the A3 or A3 Pro via DJI
Assistant 2.
Parts
Flight Controller
1. IMU1 Port
Communicates with the IMU Pro module.
2. CAN1 Port
Dedicated DJI CAN-Bus port. Communicates with the
GPS-Compass Pro module or other DJI devices (e.g. Real Time
Kinematic (RTK) GPS system).
3. Orientation Arrow
The ight controller orientation arrow.
4. Status Indicator
Indicates the status of the ight controller and triple
modular redundancy system.
5. RF Port
Communicates with the DJI Lightbridge 2 Air System.
6. iESC Port
Communicates with the DJI Smart ESC.
7. M1-M8 Pins
Connects to the corresponding ESC PWM port for each
motor.
8. LED Port
Communicates with the LED module.
9. IMU2 Port
Communicates with the IMU Pro module.
10. PMU Port
Derives power from the PMU.
11. CAN2
Communicates with an SDK device.
12. API Port
Communicates with an SDK device.
13. F5-F8 Pins
Multifunction PWM I / O ports.
14. F1-F4 Pins
Multifunction PWM output ports.
15. S-Bus Port
Communicates with a DJI DR16 or S-Bus receiver.
GPS-Compass Pro Module
1. Status Indicator
Indicates the status of the GPS-Compass Pro module
and triple modular redundancy system.
2. Orientation Arrow
The GPS-Compass Pro module should be mounted with
the arrow pointing to the aircraft’s nose.
3. Extended CAN1 Port
Dedicated DJI CAN-Bus port. Communicates with a DJI
device (e.g. Real Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS system).
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PMU Module
1. Power Port (9V 3A)
Connected to the Flight Controller for power supply.
2. iBAT
Reserved.
3. 3S-12S
Derives power from LiPo battery.
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dji A3 Specifications

Flight Performance

hovering accuracy (vertical)	±0.5 m
hovering accuracy (horizontal)	±2 m
max wind resistance	10 m/s
max yaw angular velocity	150°/s
max pitch angle	35°
max ascent velocity	6 m/s
max descent velocity	6 m/s

Power and Environment

power consumption	Max 21 W (Typical Value: 0.41 A @ 51 V)
operating temperature	14° to 113° F (-10° to 45° C)