Hi. I have a question for everyone. I have noticed that almost every time, I see someone in my area flying a drone, it is always a Dji Mavic/Mini drone or some other foldable drone like an Autel. Here is my question do any of you still fly Phantoms or Sparks? I understand that the Spark is not really the best drone with its 15 minute flight time and lower end camera capabilities. I know that Phantoms are really great drones though. My first drone from Dji was a Phantom 3 standard and that was an awesome drone. What I really miss about my Phantom is that it had ATTI mode. Gps mode and C mode on my Mavic mini are good but there is things atti mode did that I like. So here is my question do any of you still fly the Dji Phantom drone/Spark/Original Mavic/Inspire 1? It doesn't matter if it's Phantom 4 pro/advanced, the original Phantom 4, any of the Phantom 3 drones, or even a Phantom 2 vision plus still. I am just curious.

I bought a used Spark which got me interested in flying drones.  When I moved up to the Mini 2 I gave that drone to a neighbor and as far as I know he still flies it.  I just need something smaller to take on hikes and bike rides which is why I opted to replace the Spark with the Mini 2.

Fewer every day I would say.

never had one.

Jake Andrew Posted at 3-7 08:42
never had one.

I till have a Phantom Vision and a Phantom 2 with GoPro and gimbal

I fly Spark from 2019 to now, although sometimes only.

Suspect many are in Ukraine giving Russians a rough time.

Mini 3 pro by far replaced my spark. Plus I got rid of it a LONG time ago.

I never had a phantom and don’t see myself getting one.

DowntownRDB Posted at 2-16 03:14
I bought a used Spark which got me interested in flying drones.  When I moved up to the Mini 2 I gave that drone to a neighbor and as far as I know he still flies it.  I just need something smaller to take on hikes and bike rides which is why I opted to replace the Spark with the Mini 2.

That’s how I started.

Drey. I Posted at 3-13 05:11
That’s how I started.

Good to know.  

We all had to start somewhere but the Spark worked for me and you.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-13 09:59
Good to know.  

We all had to start somewhere but the Spark worked for me and you.

Yeah kinda… my first spark crashed itself and my second one was good.

Drey. I Posted at 3-13 11:14
Yeah kinda… my first spark crashed itself and my second one was good.

I saw where you were selling your Inspire 2.  Are you moving up to the Inspire 3 or something different?

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-14 04:56
I saw where you were selling your Inspire 2.  Are you moving up to the Inspire 3 or something different?

I’m looking to get a mavic 3 the inspire is just too big for what I do.

Drey. I Posted at 3-15 05:00
I’m looking to get a mavic 3 the inspire is just too big for what I do.

Mavic 3 will be a great choice.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-16 02:46
Mavic 3 will be a great choice.

I can agree

Drey. I Posted at 3-16 05:01
I can agree

I looked at the Mavic 3 Classic but I'm going to hold off and see what the Air 3 offers when it is released.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 3-16 10:00
I looked at the Mavic 3 Classic but I'm going to hold off and see what the Air 3 offers when it is released.

That’s a good idea

So I have a Spark that I have flown maybe 8 times .. never hit anything, never crashed it , no hard landings , always kept in a coffin case. It is currently a paper weight because the imu will not calibrate . It’s honestly a real let down, I have more time to fly and use it now and can not do so. I have factory reset it, rolled the firmware back,put it in the fridge and every other thing I have found on the internet and nothing works . It honestly seems like a software issue in the app , I will say normal, then I hear auto landing ,then the imu needs to be calibrated, which it never took off to auto land in the first place. So yes I still own a Spark that I bought new , flew maybe 8 times ..that I would love to fly now but can’t.

I buy spark new back in 2018.
Still here......
1 month ago first accident......after 6 years.

Half broken arm,and vision cable cut....
I ask for a used one to fix it.
Someone give a spark "you just pay the transfer"....
I pay 10.40€

I'm still flying a Phantom 4 Advanced when I can. Great bird!

fans8386ce8f Posted at 3-7 22:12
I till have a Phantom Vision and a Phantom 2 with GoPro and gimbal

Hello, i see you mentioned a phantom 2, do you have much insight to the motors, my CW motor gave in, i was lucky it was only a few feet from landing, im trying to replace the motor to no avail, mainly because people on amazon and ebay dont seem to know if its phantom 2 / v2 / or v3 i just want my old lady back up and flying, as i fitted a gimbal and go pro 10 years ago, this is the version i need CW motor, thanks in advance.

Hello, i see you mentioned a phantom 2, do you have much insight to the motors, my CW motor gave in, i was lucky it was only a few feet from landing, im trying to replace the motor to no avail, mainly because people on amazon and ebay dont seem to know if its phantom 2 / v2 / or v3 i just want my old lady back up and flying, as i fitted a gimbal and go pro 10 years ago, this is the version i need CW motor, thanks in advance

wallsey Posted at 5-30 09:23
Hello, i see you mentioned a phantom 2, do you have much insight to the motors, my CW motor gave in, i was lucky it was only a few feet from landing, im trying to replace the motor to no avail, mainly because people on amazon and ebay dont seem to know if its phantom 2 / v2 / or v3 i just want my old lady back up and flying, as i fitted a gimbal and go pro 10 years ago, this is the version i need CW motor, thanks in advance

I bought a used Spark and I still fly it now and then, especially when I'm with children. I guess my son will fly it without my help soon.