This is the hot new [spark] from [PGI]
It's almost like a mini Mavic pro super portable tons of smart features packed in and it's the most affordable
DjI drone ever built, [I'm] ben from AUTHENTECH
Let's jump right in for an in-depth review the spark comes with a very convenient carrying case
That's molded to fit the spark perfectly propellers and all the first thing you'll notice is the tiny size of the spark Drone is
Impressive DJ
I was able to pack so much technology into something so small that fits in the palm [of] your hand
The spark is Lightweight only 300 grams with battery and props installed even at this cheaper price point
They didn't skimp on build quality or materials it looks and feels ultra premium after removing the spark from the box
You'll see the props have color indicators making them quick and easy to install
Simply press them on the drone arm and turn and they'll auto lock into place the pops are also foldable easy for storage and transportation
No worries about them bending or breaking
Prop guards are optional these are easy to attach as well simply
Rotate around the motor arm and close the claps to lock in a plate, not only do these protect the sparks propellers
but people and objects around the flying space as well the box also includes the fourteen hundred Eighty milliamp hours battery and
There's a charging hub here you can charge up to three batteries
simultaneously very cool design the spark batteries
Ergonomics pull the side tabs to unlock from the drone and slide it into the charging slot like
Typical DJI drones the battery also has leds to indicate
Battery life and status flight times on a single charge are advertised [up] to sixteen minutes
Which is very impressive more on this shortly a key feature of this park is the camera it features a to access
Mechanical gimbal which is an incredible feat for its tiny size the camera lens is 25 millimeter fixed focal length at F
2.6 up front are the object avoidance sensors these are so convenient to have
flying with confidence knowing it will prevent all possible crashes while moving forward in the rear hidden behind a spark cover is a
Microusb port and the Micro Sd. Card slot another observation
I made was the inclusion of four rubber pads on the bom of the spark this not only keeps the spark from sliding on a
Flat surface, but it slightly raises the drone off the ground giving it clearance for the camera gimbal and other sensors
I always appreciate this attention to detail
it's difficult to explain how small the spark really is it's almost as if you have to see it in person to believe it the
Main body is smaller than my Galaxy S8. And it totally reminds me of a mini [Mavic] pro now
Let's charge up the battery and go out for some test flights starting with some battery tests in real-World [examples]
I'd fly around for around 10 to 12 minutes when it prompted me [to] come back and land to go the extra mile
I set up a time lap to really test this out battery is fully charged, and I simply let it hover for the whole time
86 degrees outside wind was pushing at about 11 miles per hour and I had the prop guards attached which add extra weight
Right at 10 minutes the apps prompted me to return home and land about 30 seconds later kept warning me to land
Critically low power and then right at 11 and a half minutes it auto landed itself now on a quick sidenote Google the term
Translational lip and one could make a solid argument that hovering consumes more battery power than forward flight
Not that 16 minute goal could be attainable
Especially without those prop guards either way between 11 to 16 minutes of flight time per battery
[it's] still good to fully charge takes only
45 minutes in my testing and if I were you I would definitely pick up a few spare battery
Simultaneously charge them on the Hub
And you'll be good [to] go for [a] while connected with that hover test the stability of flight and winds are impressive
I went out flying on a day with gusts up [to] 15 and 20 miles per hour and you can see the strong winds in
the Trees and the Sparks precision hovering worked well
Especially for its small [sized]
Flying the spark is a cinch perfect for beginners and those who've [never] used a drone before
It takes less than [30] seconds to turn on and start flying
One of the unique and neat features of the spark is that you can fly the drone with just your phone or tablet
Sometimes this just makes sense not mean the charging grab a dedicated spark controller
But instead use my phone which is always on these a quick and easy flying experience
All I need to do is turn on the spark connect Via Wi-Fi on the mobile device launch the DJI go app
And I'm all ready to fly the spark has front-facing object
Avoidance meaning it will help prevent
Itself from flying forward into any object in my testing this feature works great and one allow me to fly forward or too close to
Anything this is another huge feature for beginners and [ofter] safety and confidence while flying and another confidence booster
return to home with one button swipe or if the drone
Disconnects it will auto come home and land itself this gives you a great peace [of] mind the Max
Transmission range while flying the spark with your phone over Wi-Fi is
262 Foot Distance and
164 foot height if you choose to buy the dedicated controller sold separately that range is super extended up to
6,500 feet over a mile away
Another thing to note speed is limited to six and a half miles per hour when flying with a mobile device
However, that's greatly increased to 31 miles per hour in sport mode with the dedicated controller
I seriously can't wait for that to [come] [out] and start racing this little spark
FPV all around that's going to be a ton of fun
Now [onto] the key feature of the spark the camera the 12 megapixel sensor captures beautiful aerial photograph
and
the 1080P 30Fps
Video looks fantastic video bitrate is recorded at 24 megabits per second
Image [quality] looks great, and the gimbal is very stable [giving] you smooth aerial shop
I'm very impressed with the result not only do I have exposure control over the camera
But it is cool Built-in camera mode like auto exposure bracketing
for HDR photos
Or Shallow focus, so once [I've] taken my picture
[I] can open it via the playback and play with the depth of field and focus to create that nice Blurry background
There's panorama mode [selects] vertical or horizontal and the Sparkle auto Pan and tilt the camera
Mid-Air to capture photos with enough overlap to stitch together for a dynamic
Wide-Angle shot overall the photos and videos look dang good on such a small camera
And if you want to see my spark verse [Matic] video I'll link that down below
Now DJI has also included smart shooting mode like active track which has always been one of my favorite
Active track will auto follow my subject and keep them in camera frame
Even if that object is moving you can even tell it to auto circle. The object as well while tracking and moving
[simultaneously] this makes for some super cool cinematic shot there are new smart shooting modes as well
[kwik] shop our automated camera and drone moves that record a 10-second video clip you can share on Social medias
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Personally like the drone II which automatically [pulls] up and away while keeping subject in centered frames it also has helix move where the sparks
Fly upward and spiraling around the Target and then [rocket] to pull straight up and above your subject another big feature DJI is
Promoting it's called gesture control. This is where you can feel like a Jedi knight and control your sparklet
Just your hand you can palm launch by facing the camera press the power button twice
Wait for the leds to turn green and props will spin up and the drone will slowly take off and out of your hands I
Could see [that's] being really useful if you're on a boat or some precarious area
And there's no solid ground
Another useful feature is Palm land same idea
Face the camera [put] out your hand and the aircraft will land in your palm a few other gesture controls place your palm out
Slowly moving your and or rotating around move the aircraft
With you wave for a couple of seconds and the spark will auto fly up and away, and it will auto start following you
Frame up your hands like a film director and the spark will flash the front leds and snap a selfie photo
There's beckon mode hold out your arms in a V-Shape and the spark will auto come back to you
These are some pretty neat features overall my wish list is very short
[I] wish that camera could record 4K video, but I had to remind myself most people don't even have 4K screens yet
But the camera is still really good at 12 megapixel also. I wish the arms would fold in like the Mavic Pro
It could easily fit in my pocket, but I have a feeling we'll see this in a future model
Hopefully and lastly I can't wait for that dedicated controller and come out soon in
Closing the spark is small safe and reliable
It's not only easy to use [but] fun to fly and packed with crazy
Impressive technology inside and out all this at a very affordable price point
I'll give you the link to check out the current price down below
it's the perfect drone for all of you who are on the fence about spending money [on] a
Professional DJI drone experience this new drone should spark your creativity and offer you a world of aerial photo and video
Possibilities now make sure you're following me on Instagram for all my future updates huge
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