Hi,

I was using Sport mode previously on my Spark, but now it wont activate. It keeps popping up on the screen and saying "Intelligent Flight Modes have not been enabled. Enable this option in the Main Controller Settings if needed" *see screen shot) However intelligent flight modes are activated and working. I used tap fly in the same flight and used some quickshots too. What is going wrong? It appears that the drone is locked in P mode, but I cat work out how to change it.


TIA
Jeremy

If you are seing the screen below in your GO 4, it means that you are using an OTG cable. That menu is for Mavic and invalid for Spark. If Intelligent Flight Modes are enabled there as on the screenshot below, Sports mode will not work. Some are reporting that Sports mode even doesn't work for them even if the Intelligent Flight Modes are disabled in that menu. This I have not yet tested myself.

Wachtberger Posted at 2017-12-21 15:10
If you are seing the screen below in your GO 4, it means that you are using an OTG cable. That menu is for Mavic and invalid for Spark. If Intelligent Flight Modes are enabled there as on the screenshot below, Sports mode will not work. Some are reporting that Sports mode even doesn't work for them even if the Intelligent Flight Modes are disabled in that menu. This I have not yet tested myself.

I did briefly use the OTG cable and may have turned that setting off while in there as I couldn't get gesture mode to work with the OTG. Then I noticed the flight telemetry was missing with the OTG cable so stopped using it. I will reconnect and see what the setting is set to. Thanks for you reply.

Wachtberger Posted at 2017-12-21 15:10
If you are seing the screen below in your GO 4, it means that you are using an OTG cable. That menu is for Mavic and invalid for Spark. If Intelligent Flight Modes are enabled there as on the screenshot below, Sports mode will not work. Some are reporting that Sports mode even doesn't work for them even if the Intelligent Flight Modes are disabled in that menu. This I have not yet tested myself.

It was the setting you said, but the opposite. You have to have that setting *enabled* for sport mode to work. I had inadvertently turned it off while I was experimenting with the OTG cable and when the cable was disconnected the setting was invisible (as you indicated).

I just reconnected the cable and toggled to setting to on. Then I disconnected the cable and went out and flew successfully in sport mode.

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

Noikmeister Posted at 2017-12-21 18:21
It was the setting you said, but the opposite. You have to have that setting *enabled* for sport mode to work. I had inadvertently turned it off while I was experimenting with the OTG cable and when the cable was disconnected the setting was invisible (as you indicated).

I just reconnected the cable and toggled to setting to on. Then I disconnected the cable and went out and flew successfully in sport mode.

Glad you solve the problem. I would recommend you use wifi connection instead as it is more stable. If you encounter any problem, please contact us.

Noikmeister Posted at 2017-12-21 18:21
It was the setting you said, but the opposite. You have to have that setting *enabled* for sport mode to work. I had inadvertently turned it off while I was experimenting with the OTG cable and when the cable was disconnected the setting was invisible (as you indicated).

I just reconnected the cable and toggled to setting to on. Then I disconnected the cable and went out and flew successfully in sport mode.

Yes, that is it.
The main switch on the right of the red circle in Watchbergers picture need to be GREEN, otherwise our Sport mode switch is disabled!

S-e-ven Posted at 2017-12-21 20:09
Yes, that is it.
The main switch on the right of the red circle in Watchbergers picture need to be GREEN, otherwise our Sport mode switch is disabled!

And I believe the OTG cable has to be disconnected for Sports mode to work, is that correct?

Wachtberger Posted at 2017-12-21 23:03
And I believe the OTG cable has to be disconnected for Sports mode to work, is that correct?

I used sports-mode with my spark always with otg-connected.

Wachtberger Posted at 2017-12-21 23:03
And I believe the OTG cable has to be disconnected for Sports mode to work, is that correct?

Nope
Just half an hour ago, I flew in sport  and otg mode.
Without otg you dont even see this option/switch
(I got told;-)

S-e-ven Posted at 2017-12-22 00:58
Nope
Just half an hour ago, I flew in sport  and otg mode.
Without otg you dont even see this option/switch

Thank you for the clarification. Since I normally do not use Sports mode I have never really tested this switch in the App.

xfirf_ Posted at 2017-12-22 00:05
I used sports-mode with my spark always with otg-connected.

Thank you, as already mentioned in my last post I normally don't use Sports mode and that's why I have not really cared to find out. But I use(d) OTG of course.

DJI Elektra Posted at 2017-12-21 19:51
Glad you solve the problem. I would recommend you use wifi connection instead as it is more stable. If you encounter any problem, please contact us.

I find the video very unstable with wifi. It is the worst thing about the drone. Sometimes it is ok, but most of the time it is very choppy and laggy and the phone periodically loses connection to the remote.

Wachtberger Posted at 2017-12-22 02:09
Thank you, as already mentioned in my last post I normally don't use Sports mode and that's why I have not really cared to find out. But I use(d) OTG of course.

I use sports mode to reach the points where I want to take pictures faster (so just heading towards, no curves) and then I turn it off and fly slower to have more control.

xfirf_ Posted at 2017-12-22 02:19
I use sports mode to reach the points where I want to take pictures faster (so just heading towards, no curves) and then I turn it off and fly slower to have more control.

Yes, that's a good technique when your "target" is a bit further away.

Noikmeister Posted at 2017-12-22 02:12
I find the video very unstable with wifi. It is the worst thing about the drone. Sometimes it is ok, but most of the time it is very choppy and laggy and the phone periodically loses connection to the remote.

What is the firmware of your drone? Please try to change a mobile device. Please ensure that most channels are green. And fly in a place without interference. Do not shield the antenna and put it in the right position.

DJI Elektra Posted at 2017-12-25 02:59
What is the firmware of your drone? Please try to change a mobile device. Please ensure that most channels are green. And fly in a place without interference. Do not shield the antenna and put it in the right position.

Done it all, except change device. Unfortunately I can't afford to buy a new phone because your android software is poor.

Firmware is the latest. I was flying out in the middle of nowhere, very low chance for interference.

Noikmeister Posted at 2017-12-27 22:17
Done it all, except change device. Unfortunately I can't afford to buy a new phone because your android software is poor.

Firmware is the latest. I was flying out in the middle of nowhere, very low chance for interference.

Please ensure that you download the latest version of app. You can try to clean up the memory of your devices. Thanks for your support.

DJI Elektra Posted at 2017-12-21 19:51
Glad you solve the problem. I would recommend you use wifi connection instead as it is more stable. If you encounter any problem, please contact us.

This you didn't mean in real ?  WIFI more stable than OTG ? Never ever ... WIFI has high Delay is laggy and worst is disconnections. All this  never happend with OTG.

Tested with 3 Mobile Device - all the same laggy thing. This is not Related to Devices, this is related to WIFI and the regulatory in the EU

To be honest, the only way for a stable connection is OTG. And Sport Mode and all the other things works well.

My Combination: Moto G2 , NO SIM Card, No APPS - only used for Flying. So completely optimized for that Flight Operations. OTG Kabel, Remote Controll, Spark on latest Firmware 0900, DJI GO 4.1.14. All works fine.  I also see Battery, GPS and so on on the Display ... all works as expected. No lags, no disconnects.

Will never again use that Crappy WIFI Connection.

Hi there, back on-topic...

I can't get my Spark into sport mode. It keeps on stating: Intelligent Flight Modes have not been enabled. Enable this option in the main controller settings if needed

I have uninstalled the apps on 2 android phones and 2 iPads., I have latest firmware on the spark. I have called the helpdesk, but they didn't get it working too. (I should calibrate, which I did...)

By the way, I have never been able to fly in sports mode yet...

ANY IDEAS?

Wachtberger Posted at 2017-12-21 23:03
And I believe the OTG cable has to be disconnected for Sports mode to work, is that correct?

I use Otg cable and fly in sports mode didn’t have any issues.

Wachtberger Posted at 2017-12-22 02:06
Thank you for the clarification. Since I normally do not use Sports mode I have never really tested this switch in the App.

I totally agree that sticking to the (P)ension mode is very wise and responsible choice above some age threshold.

eYeSkYeYe Posted at 2018-2-12 11:15
I totally agree that sticking to the (P)ension mode is very wise and responsible choice above some age threshold.

you have nailed it!

You need to activate the Intelligent Flight Mode in the setting screen.  Should work after this has been enabled.

Nope sorry guys, No luck. There is simply no switch for the intelligent flight modes. Although all the intelligent flights modes like tap fly, active track, tripod, quickshot DO work...

I have made a screenmovie in which all settings can be seen. Please check it and advice on the settings I should change...  

SCREENMOVIE ALL SETTING IN FLIGHT

Multiple flight modes you need to look for
Advanced settings and OTG cable, perhaps!

Sport Mode on Spark works GREAT in OTG (cable connection) I won't fly without OTG as WiFi has lots of intermitten issues, but OTG made them all vanish, and I always use Sport Mode to get to where I want to film, then go out of it, and return in Sport. LOVE my Spark!

AC74 Posted at 2018-2-14 10:20
Nope sorry guys, No luck. There is simply no switch for the intelligent flight modes. Although all the intelligent flights modes like tap fly, active track, tripod, quickshot DO work...

I have made a screenmovie in which all settings can be seen. Please check it and advice on the settings I should change...  

the setting wont appear unless you have the otg cable connected

On both OTG and WIFI  I get only one setting under Advanced Settings... SENSOR STATE. In that menu it only concern IMU and compass.

YESSS,

Double check in flight showed that the advanced setting with OTG had the missing setting! It went into sport mode after switching the software function and afterwards the hardware button on the remote. Flew only 10 meters, it is dark outside now, can't see the trees.



Thanks, solved

AC74 Posted at 2018-2-14 11:42
YESSS,

Double check in flight showed that the advanced setting with OTG had the missing setting! It went into sport mode after switching the software function and afterwards the hardware button on the remote. Flew only 10 meters, it is dark outside now, can't see the trees.

Glad to hear you solved the issue.  Simple fix yet a frustrating one to solve.

hi everybody same problem for me inteligent mode disable and only gps mode working du by otg cable cause a bug
but i found a quick solution for fix it i have connect my spark with litchi app after reset default setting on litchi the sports mode is back so i disconnect litchi turn off spark and remote et turn it on and reconnect with DJI GO and sports mode work perfectly now!

Noikmeister Posted at 2017-12-22 02:12
I find the video very unstable with wifi. It is the worst thing about the drone. Sometimes it is ok, but most of the time it is very choppy and laggy and the phone periodically loses connection to the remote.

Are you using a Samsung or android phone? I have found that using my GFs Iphone solves this issue.

Newtothegame Posted at 2018-5-10 20:28
Are you using a Samsung or android phone? I have found that using my GFs Iphone solves this issue.

Thanks for the info. How all other android users can get your Gf's iPhone, now?

Hello comunit
I have a small problem, I can not turn on sports mode.
On the remote control I turn on, and the application writes "intelligent flight modes have not been enabled..."
and from the application missing the menu item "Enable Multiple Flight Mode"
reinstalled the app, dumped the settings on the controller and the spark, all again connected, did not help (((
what happened?

I have the same issue

Ac74. Did you ever resolve this? I'm in exact same position as you

So to just to clarify, the missing settings only show while flying? I’m having the same problem

Robert Jamieson Posted at 1-28 16:52
So to just to clarify, the missing settings only show while flying? I’m having the same problem

The missing setting is only visible when connected to your remote control using an OTG cable.

Noikmeister Posted at 1-28 20:40
The missing setting is only visible when connected to your remote control using an OTG cable.

I used the OTG cable with my iPhone to no avail.
Still no spots mode or option to change settings?

Yeah having same problems here. What the....