Hi.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Right lets cut to the chase we all realise OTG is not currently supported however I am after working options to be able to fly my Spark using OTG cable from android phone to controller and just wondering if anyone has had any success in using the OTG cable and if so what cable are you using and did you have to roll back the software?
I have a Samsung A5 and a TabS3 that are both running the DJI app and can connect via wi-fi and the tab s3 does getting better reception and clarity of picture however both have lag...annoyingly so!
What success are pilots having out there and are there any specific brands of cables that appear to be working more than others?
Oh and just to make it more fun I am limited to suppliers who support New Zealand so that narrows the field and the Tab S3 is a c-type USB!


Happy flying...possibly :-)

Downgrade the dji app to 4.1.15 or earlier

Thanks for that dansmar...any recommendations on the actual OTG cable to look for?

TestFlight101 Posted at 2017-12-27 00:04
Thanks for that dansmar...any recommendations on the actual OTG cable to look for?

Just do a search on Amazon. You'll find plenty options in different lengthes according to your needs.

I use this one for my android phone - has usb c

Thanks for that @dansmar it will certainly point me in the correct direction now to find a supplier that ships to New Zealand, always a challenge.

Much appreciated.

Or you could wait for DJI to release the cable/FW:
(from the CrystalSky mounting braket page) https://store.dji.com/product/cr ... rc-mounting-bracket

A USB OTG cable is required when connecting to a Spark remote controller.
A function allowing users to connect Spark's remote controller to CrystalSky monitors and other mobile devices with a USB OTG cable is coming soon.

I haven't noticed that before. This is the first time I see a reference to the OTG issue in an official DJI publication.

chalde Posted at 2017-12-27 13:09
Or you could wait for DJI to release the cable/FW:
(from the CrystalSky mounting braket page) https://store.dji.com/product/crystalsky-mavic-spark-rc-mounting-bracket

That’s on website last two months.

Now that's interesting and pricey as well.
Will keep an eye out for official merchandise however until then will try suggested solutions.

Thanks

I have purchased my first OTG cable directly from DJI store together with my Spark back in July and got both delivered on 1 August.

hallmark007 Posted at 2017-12-27 14:10
That’s on website last two months.

"Soon" is subjective

chalde Posted at 2017-12-27 17:19
"Soon" is subjective

It is with dji anyway , but it is some sort of promise that they are working on otg.

How do i know if the cable are (not phsicaly of course)conected insteded of wifi?

djiuser_cP1dnOb Posted at 2017-12-29 16:23
How do i know if the cable are (not phsicaly of course)conected insteded of wifi?

1 way to tell would be to turn off the WIFI on your phone/tablet

Tviscomi Posted at 2017-12-29 16:28
1 way to tell would be to turn off the WIFI on your phone/tablet

Ok. I will do it tomorrow because i tried today and everithing was working eg: altitude distance satélite etc. I am using HTC U11 nougat 7.1 +dji go 4.1.18+ AC firm xxxxx.900

So just to update on my original post here as I was getting heaps of lag on both the phone and tablet.
After supplier replaced drone at their cost, DJI wanted it sent back for investigation, the lag has disappeared and all is well with the drone!

Has been for a couple of flights and the quality of camera shot and stability is far far better than before.

Guess it must have been a faulty unit?

Cheers

Glad it was fixed - enjoy your new spark - happy new year

dansmar Posted at 2017-12-26 23:55
Downgrade the dji app to 4.1.15 or earlier

Will that screw with the updated firmware?

salmenda Posted at 2017-12-29 19:37
Will that screw with the updated firmware?

No, lots of users - use this setup

JCPEREIR Posted at 2017-12-29 16:41
Ok. I will do it tomorrow because i tried today and everithing was working eg: altitude distance satélite etc. I am using HTC U11 nougat 7.1 +dji go 4.1.18+ AC firm xxxxx.900

Ok guys,
Otg doesnt work if i disconect the wifi. Sorry for the off topic .
Happy new year.

JCPEREIR Posted at 2017-12-30 08:10
Ok guys,
Otg doesnt work if i disconect the wifi. Sorry for the off topic .
Happy new year.

Check out this video.  Go to the 7:00 minute mark and you'll see where he connects the OTG Cable.  You should get a pop-up on the screen when you have a good connection (and you should hear a beep).  Sometimes you have to disconnect/reconnect the cable to get a good connection.  Just a heads up.

Two things...If the connection is GOOD you can turn off wifi and you'll still see the VIdeo transmitting from the SPARK.  If the connection was not made properly you'll loose any video feed.  Also, not all OTG Cables seem to work so you have to make sure you get one that's been verified as working for the DJI Spark.   Hope this helps....   

URL:  

What is that small dongle that appears at the minute 8:15 ? I was not able to identify it  ...

I used one today on the current firmware with no issues FYI

mario23 Posted at 2017-12-30 12:49
I used one today on the current firmware with no issues FYI

Ok, but can you give us a link ?

Pit2 Posted at 2017-12-30 12:53
Ok, but can you give us a link ?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/produc ... 0?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have another one coming tomorrow that doesn't have the adapter part in the middle.

Pit2 Posted at 2017-12-30 12:41
What is that small dongle that appears at the minute 8:15 ? I was not able to identify it  ...

That's just an adapter

It looks like an adapter and cable to me. Shame it doesn't ship to NZ.

for fear of asking a dumb question.... does the spark perform better on the older version dji go app with the otg cable than it does on the new version without it supported? I am coming to android from ios and am curious before I start flying with the new phone.

Actually OTG is not required at all for Android devices.  The V4.1.22 works well with SPARK Fw 0.900 upto distances of 1.5 KM
I use a Samsung Note 5 and a OPPO mobile

RGMGFitness Posted at 2017-12-30 08:40
Check out this video.  Go to the 7:00 minute mark and you'll see where he connects the OTG Cable.  You should get a pop-up on the screen when you have a good connection (and you should hear a beep).  Sometimes you have to disconnect/reconnect the cable to get a good connection.  Just a heads up.

Two things...If the connection is GOOD you can turn off wifi and you'll still see the VIdeo transmitting from the SPARK.  If the connection was not made properly you'll loose any video feed.  Also, not all OTG Cables seem to work so you have to make sure you get one that's been verified as working for the DJI Spark.   Hope this helps....   

this video is misleading .  This is dated in July 2017 which is not the case anymore with the current versions.

hi. I've just both my spark few days ago so wasn't able to fly it yet but I've managed to connect my phone (galaxy S8) via OTG cable to controller without any issues and I'm using DJI Go v4.1.22. Just because it says connected can I assume that it will fly without any issues? Most of you guys say that OTG is not supported in 4.1.22 version. If not supported, does it mean that it does not connects at all or connects but with flying issues? Thanx

bazinga Posted at 2018-1-23 06:06
hi. I've just both my spark few days ago so wasn't able to fly it yet but I've managed to connect my phone (galaxy S8) via OTG cable to controller without any issues and I'm using DJI Go v4.1.22. Just because it says connected can I assume that it will fly without any issues? Most of you guys say that OTG is not supported in 4.1.22 version. If not supported, does it mean that it does not connects at all or connects but with flying issues? Thanx

The main problem is that the newest versions of DJI GO 4 don't show the crucial flight data like remaining battery, drone speed, height, distance .... It works fine via WiFi though. I don't know whether there are some other issues because this is reason enough for me to stick with an older version of DJI GO 4 (4.1.15 and lower) that works fine with an OTG cable. You can read about it in other posts about OTG as there are literally dozens of them by now ....

Vyborny83 Posted at 2018-1-23 06:42
The main problem is that the newest versions of DJI GO 4 don't show the crucial flight data like remaining battery, drone speed, height, distance .... It works fine via WiFi though. I don't know whether there are some other issues because this is reason enough for me to stick with an older version of DJI GO 4 (4.1.15 and lower) that works fine with an OTG cable. You can read about it in other posts about OTG as there are literally dozens of them by now ....

thanks. I will. btw where can I get v4.1.15. Can't find it on Play store anymore.

bazinga Posted at 2018-1-23 08:09
thanks. I will. btw where can I get v4.1.15. Can't find it on Play store anymore.

Just search other threads. There are links to apkmirror and other sites with it.

OTG appears to work on IOS with DGI Go 4.2.4 ( January 23 )

PS013 Posted at 2018-1-23 08:48
OTG appears to work on IOS with DGI Go 4.2.4 ( January 23 )

Is it “official”
Now?

djiuser_GOoxBGr Posted at 2018-1-23 10:29
Is it “official”
Now?

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dji-go-4/id1170452592?mt=8

What's New
Version History
Jan 23, 2018 Version 4.2.4
Added compatibility for the DJI Mavic Air and the following
features specifically for the aircraft:
- Added APAS (Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems), which
allows the Mavic Air to bypass certain obstacles automatically during flight.
- ActiveTrack can now identify multiple subjects, improving
the visual identification stability and operation efficiency.
- Added new Boomerang and Asteroid QuickShots (with v01.00.0100 firmware).
- Gesture mode has been upgraded to SmartCapture mode, which
improves identification stability and control range (with v01.00.0100 firmware).
- Enhanced Pano shooting with improved image stitching and
effects (with v01.00.0100
firmware).
- Photos and videos
can be stored in the Mavic Air’s internal storage.
- Fixed bugs and updated certain features.


Hmmm "updated certain features"?  What ever could that be?