Learn To Fly the Phantom 3 and Inspire 1
Everything you need to Know to Fly the Inspire 1 and Phantom 3
Photography and videography have been revolutionized by the use of UAV Drones. This second edition of the word’s most popular training features all new instruction on the Phantom 3, Inspire 1 and the DJI Go app.
In this fully comprehensive guide, Colin Smith coaches you through everything you need to know to fly precisely and safely. Learn Quadcopter basics. Understand how to fly correctly and shoot the best video and photographs. On location guide to shooting panoramas, HDR and video.
Now in their 3rd version, they have come a long way with upgraded cameras, improved power, range and Lightbridge, with a vastly improved Go App. The Inspire 1 quadcopters take this to a new level with dual controllers and the game-changing X5 camera now available.
This Product in For DJI Phantom 3 and Inspire 1 Quadcopters
Your Instructor

Colin Smith is a best-selling author, and award-winning digital artist who has caused a stir in the community with his stunning Photoshop work. Colin is known as a pioneer of HDR photography and aerial drone photography. Colin is founder of one of the world's most popular Photoshop resource sites, PhotoshopCAFE.com, which boasts over 30 million visitors. He has been nominated 2x for the Photoshop Hall of Fame.
With over 20 years of experience in the creative industry, Colin was formerly Senior Editor and Creative Director for VOICE magazine. As a commercial artist, his clients include Satcchi & Satcchi, Proctor & Gamble, Toyo Tires, Microsoft and several Hollywood entertainment companies.
He is a regular columnist for Photoshop User magazine. He has been featured in most major imaging magazines including, Computer Arts, Macworld, Advanced Photoshop, Photoshop User, After Capture, PSD Photoshop, Photoshop Creative, Digital Photographer, Web Designer magazine and a host of others.
Colin's digital imaging work has been recognized with numerous awards, including, MacWorld Digital Design and 3 Guru awards at Photoshop World 2001 and 2002. He's authored more than nineteen books on Photoshop, including the best-selling How to Do Everything with Photoshop (McGraw-Hill/Osborne) and award-winning Photoshop Most Wanted, as well as being pominentely featured in the Hall Of Fame book, New Masters Of Photoshop and New Masters of Photoshop 2 (The only artist featured in both editions).
Colin is also creator of the PhotoshopCAFE series of videos (PhotoshopCAFE.com/video). He is in high demand across the United States as a lecturer, presenting his Photoshop techniques to Photographers and graphics professionals across the nation. He has been a speaker at such conferences as Adobe MAX, Photoshop World, WPPI, Imaging USA, PPE, creativeLIVE Photoshop week, Flash Forward, NVision, , PIDE, DL Expo, Creative Suite Conference, Cre8, Create Chaos, Deviant Art Summit and many more. In 2012 and 2013 Colin was the featured speaker and producer of 2 Multi-City Tours (Route CS6 and Destination CC) Sponsored by Adobe. Colin has consulted such companies as Adobe Systems, Edison International, Apple and Disney Studios.
Course Curriculum
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PreviewIntroduction (5:15)
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StartWhat's new? (1:58)
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StartSafety and Regulations (7:37)
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StartPhantom 3 Overview (4:43)
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PreviewPhantom 3 Propellers (4:06)
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StartPhantom 3 Camera Setup (7:08)
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StartPhantom 3 Setup, and preflight (4:43)
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StartInspire 1 overview (3:36)
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StartSetup the Inspire 1 (9:25)
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StartInspire 1 Pro X5 (2:43)
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StartFlight Controllers (12:44)
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StartBatteries (12:35)
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StartUpdating the Firmware (6:35)
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StartHow to control your drone (6:24)
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StartAccessories (9:00)
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StartStudio Wrapup (0:26)
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StartGo App Screen Overview (5:50)
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StartGo App. walkthrough (4:16)
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StartGoApp General Settings (3:40)
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StartGoApp MC Settings (3:01)
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StartGoApp RC Settings (3:32)
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StartGoApp Dual Controllers for Inspire 1 (3:02)
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StartGoApp Image Transmission (0:44)
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PreviewGoApp Battery (0:51)
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StartGoApp Gimbal customization (3:49)
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StartGoApp Camera Controls (31:31)
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StartGoApp Camera Additional controls for Inspire 1 (7:33)
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PreviewOn Location Calibration (4:23)
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StartShooting Panoramas at the beach in Oahu (12:26)
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StartShooting HDR images in the forest (3:52)
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StartSmooth Video at a waterfall (12:41)
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StartVideo Camera Moves (9:10)
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StartAdvanced Flight Modes (11:22)
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StartWay Point Flying (10:48)
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StartFollow Me mode (3:03)