DJI Phantom 3 Professional
Quick Answer
The DJI Phantom 3 Professional is a Phantom series DJI drone released in 2015, with 1,280 g, 1/2.3-inch CMOS, 12.4 MP, 4K/30fps, 23 min, 5 km (FCC); 3.5 km (CE), and Lightbridge connectivity. Reboot Hub uses this page as a technical reference for specs, compatible OEM parts, common repair planning, and inspected pre-owned buying checks.
DJI Phantom 3 Professional Comparison Snapshot
| Model position | Phantom series DJI drone, released 2015 |
| Flight profile | 1,280 g takeoff weight; 23 min flight time |
| Camera profile | 1/2.3-inch CMOS, 12.4 MP; 4K/30fps video |
| Signal profile | Lightbridge; 5 km (FCC); 3.5 km (CE) max range |
| Repair comparison | Compare shell, arm, ESC, flex cable, GPS, vision sensor, and gimbal availability before choosing between this model and another DJI drone. |
| Buying comparison | For pre-owned units, prioritize serial verification, battery health, gimbal calibration, flight test evidence, and warranty coverage over headline price alone. |
About the DJI Phantom 3 Professional
DJI Phantom 3 Professional is the 2015 1,280 g Lightbridge variant with a 1/2.3-inch 12.4 MP CMOS camera recording 4K video up to 30 fps. The Advanced model instead tops out at 2.7K on current DJI support specifications. DJI lists approximately 23 minutes of flight and a controller link up to 5 km FCC or 3.5 km CE unobstructed and interference-free.
Technical Specifications
| Weight (Battery & Propellers Included) | 1280 g |
| Max Ascent Speed | 5 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | 3 m/s |
| Max Speed | 16 m/s (ATTI mode) |
| Max Pitch Angle | 35° |
| Max Angular Speed | 150°/s |
| Max Flight Time | Approx. 23 minutes |
| Operating Temperature Range | 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) |
| Satellite Positioning Systems | GPS/GLONASS |
| Electronic Shutter Speed | 8 - 1/8000 s |
| Max Controllable Angular Speed | Pitch: 90°/s |
| Altitude Range | 30 - 300 cm |
| Net Weight | 365 g |
| Sensor | 1/2.3” CMOS |
| Lens | FOV 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8 focus at ∞ |
| ISO Range | 100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo) |
| Image Size | 4000×3000 |
| Still Photography Modes | Single Shot Burst Shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7 EV Bias Timelapse |
| Max Video Bitrate | 60 Mbps |
| Supported File Systems | FAT32 (≤32 GB); exFAT (>32 GB) |
| Photo | JPEG, DNG (RAW) |
| Stabilization | 3-axis (pitch, roll, yaw) |
| Controllable Range | Pitch: -90° to +30° |
| Operating Environment | Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (lux>15) |
| Operating Frequency | 2.400 - 2.483 GHz |
| Max Transmission Distance | Up to 5 km (FCC) or 3.5 km (CE), unobstructed and free of interference. |
| Transmitter Power (EIRP) | FCC: 20 dBm CE: 16 dBmMIC: 16 dBm |
| Live View Working Frequency | 2.4 GHz ISM |
| Live View Quality | 720P @ 30fps |
| Diagonal Size (Propellers Excluded) | 350 mm |
| Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level | 19685 feet (6000 m) |
| Hover Accuracy Range | Vertical: ±0.1 m with vision positioning, ±0.5 m with GPS; horizontal: ±0.3 m with vision positioning, ±1.5 m with GPS. |
| Video Recording Modes | UHD: 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30 |
| Video | MP4, MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) |
| Supported SD Cards | Micro SD |
| Angular Control Accuracy | ±0.02° |
| Vision System | Downward Vision System |
| Velocity Range | ≤8 m/s (2 m above ground) |
| Operating Range | 50 - 300 cm |
| Remote Controller Battery | 6000 mAh LiPo 2S |
| Operating Current/Voltage | 1.2 A@7.4 V |
| Video Output Port | USB |
| Mobile Device Holder | Tablets and smart phones |
| Voltage | 17.4 V |
| Rated Power | 100 W |
| Mobile App | DJI GO |
| Latency | 220ms (depending on conditions and mobile device) |
| Required Operating Systems | iOS 8.0 or later Android 4.1.2 or later |
| Recommended Devices | ios: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPod touch 6, iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, and iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular. This app is optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. Android: Samsung tabs 705c, Samsung S6, Samsung S5, Samsung NOTE4, Samsung NOTE3, Google Nexus 9, Google Nexus 7 II, Ascend Mate7, Huawei Mate 8, Nubia Z7 mini, SONY Xperia Z3, MI 3, MI PAD*Support for additional Android devices available as testing and development continues. |
| Official detailed specs | https://www.dji.com/support/product/phantom-3-pro (checked 2026-10-16) |
| Flight Battery | Phantom 3 Intelligent Flight Battery: 4480 mAh, 15.2 V, 68 Wh, LiPo 4S. |
| Official flight battery specs | https://www.dji.com/support/product/phantom-3-pro (checked 2026-10-16) |
Common Failure Modes
Symptoms: Cracked shell, bent arm, loose landing gear, abnormal vibration, or visible crash damage.
Likely areas: outer shell, arms, landing gear, motor mounts
Inspect the airframe before powering on and verify the exact replacement part against the model variant.
Symptoms: Motor start failure, rough spin, propulsion warning, overheating, or unstable hover.
Likely areas: motor, arm wiring, ESC board, power connectors
Check for impact damage, cable strain, and water exposure before replacing boards or motors.
Symptoms: Camera shake, gimbal overload warning, tilted horizon, calibration failure, or no camera image.
Likely areas: gimbal assembly, vibration board, camera module, gimbal flex cable
Avoid forcing the gimbal by hand and recalibrate after any gimbal or camera service.
Symptoms: Positioning drift, obstacle sensing warning, compass or IMU calibration prompt, or unstable low-altitude hover.
Likely areas: vision sensors, IMU, GPS/GNSS board, sensor flex cables
Clean sensor windows and verify calibration after shell, sensor, or board replacement.
Repair Notes
Confirm the exact model, variant, error message, and visible damage before selecting parts. Do not substitute parts from a similar model without verification.
Remove the battery before opening the aircraft. Check for moisture, corrosion, and overheated connectors before reconnecting power.
Flex cables and coaxial cables are fragile. Route them without sharp bends and inspect connector locks before closing the shell.
After replacing gimbal, vision, GNSS, IMU, shell, arm, or propulsion parts, run the required calibration and perform a controlled low-altitude test.
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