dji MATRICE 4 Series - Basic Flight; Pre-Flight Checklist

on-screen prompts to activate. Ensure that the remote controller can access the internet
during activation.
3.5 Basic Flight
Pre-Flight Checklist
1. Make sure the remote controller and the aircraft batteries are fully charged, and that
both of the battery buckles pop out ensuring that the Intelligent Flight Battery is
installed rmly.
2. Make sure there are no foreign objects inside the aircraft or its components, such as
water, oil, soil, or sand. Make sure the air vents of the aircraft, the cooling holes of
the camera, and the ventilation holes of the motor are not blocked. Ports such as the
E-Port must be closed rmly if not used.
3. Make sure the propellers are of the same model and securely mounted. Make sure
the motors or propellers are not damaged or deformed, there are no foreign objects
in or on the motors or propellers, and the propeller blades and arms are unfolded.
4. Make sure the lenses of the vision systems, the cameras, the glass of the infrared
sensors, and the auxiliary lights are clean, free of stickers, and not blocked in any way.
5. Make sure to remove the gimbal protector before powering on the aircraft.
6. Make sure the remote controller antennas are adjusted to the proper position.
7. Make sure the rmware of all devices and DJI Pilot 2 have been updated to the latest
versions.
8. Power on the aircraft and the remote controller, and toggle the ight mode switch
to N-mode. Make sure the status LED on the remote controller and the battery level
indicators on the aircraft are solid green. This indicates that the aircraft and the
remote controller are linked, and the remote controller is in control of the aircraft.
9. Make sure your ight area is inside approved zones for UAVs, and ight conditions are
suitable for ying the aircraft. Place the aircraft on open and at ground. Make sure
there are no obstacles, buildings, or trees nearby and that the aircraft is 5 m away
from the pilot. The pilot should be facing the rear of the aircraft.
10. To ensure ight safety, enter the ight view of DJI Pilot 2 and check the parameters on
the preight checklist.
11. Make sure DJI Pilot 2 is properly opened to assist your operation of the aircraft.
WITHOUT THE FLIGHT DATA RECORDED BY THE DJI Pilot 2 APP, IN CERTAIN
SITUATIONS (INCLUDING THE LOSS OF YOUR AIRCRAFT), DJI MAY NOT BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE AFTER SALES SUPPORT TO YOU OR ASSUME LIABILITY.
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