Mirek6
First Officer
Flight distance : 609724 ft
Canada
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One of the reasons why you need to do some extra work as compared to DSLR: DSLR is a singular piece of equipment, Spark is usually 4 pieces which need to interoperate together (Spark, intelligent batteries, mobile phone and RC). Misalignment of firmware or software may ground the Spark.
pmshop above correctly suggested appropriate necessary maintenance and pre-checks - similar to maintenance you do automatically with your DSLR.
Camera on Spark is like your DSLR - easy to operate, but everything else is like a plane - you need to maintain it and do pre-checks. If your DSLR had wings, the work required would be similar :-).
It is also extremely technologically advanced, so firmware bugs and software bugs are, unfortunately, common so need for more frequent upgrades. New normal I guess and not only for drones (I am not making excuses for DJI - just stating facts).
One day, with AI advancements, future Sparks may be able to do all of this for us. Just boot and future Spark of 2035 would co-ordinate firmware and software updates, check magnetic interference and compensate for it, do IMU calibration without being touched and fly when you simply wish it to fly :-).
Oh, and use OTG - no password required - plug and play. Just make sure that your DJI GO is v 4.2.12 (if you use Android device).
My mode of operation is to make sure all is in good order before I leave for flying. While on site I just turn on RC, connect mobile to RC via OTG (this will fire up DJI GO on my phone), turn on Spark, wait 15 seconds for connection between Spark and RC, push Go Flying button on DJI GO App, take Spark in my hand and wait for GPS lock, (perhaps a minute), turn it to my face and double click on battery to initiate start from my hand, spend next 20 seconds on various pre-checks while Spark is hovering. Make sure that Home Point is set and just fly. Works like a charm every time :-) |
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