Tom_A Posted at 2018-3-5 20:23
The price of the Mavic Air with remote is pretty close to the price of the Spark fly more combo. The Spark is extremely limited without the remote. It makes sense that they would offer the remote if they hope to keep selling the Spark.

That's pretty much very true. Android Central released an article yesterday alerting everyone Amazon lowered the price to $769 for the Mavic Pro, which they said is the all-time lowest price ever listed for the Mavic Pro.

dji mavic pro 產品再次出現嚴種瑕疵:本人空拍機在返航時突然失去連線造成空拍機遺失,根據當時返航電量還有21%電力及衛星訊號還有19顆的狀態下,在距離返航起始點905公尺的距離突然失去訊號導致空拍機遺失, 在返航飛行的途中訊號回傳並無任何異常,也沒有電池訊號異常狀況,螺旋漿也持續正常運狀,就在回航中突然出現整個手機螢幕斷訊遙控器也無法作動的情況下失去了空拍機. 特別發出此信函通知貴公司申請客訴處理.以下提供DJI帳號及密碼,已上傳飛行紀錄佐證當時情況.
大疆處理小組卻將空拍機遺失歸咎於使用者因素造成,那接下來是否每台空拍機如有類似狀況造成遺失,都直接切割責任歸屬,總公司對產品完全不用負起任何責任.這個樣子客服及問題處理方式值得讓消費者重新思考該公司的產品,能否還能取得消費者信任

eddy chung posted at 2018-3-7 23:54
dji mavic pro product serious defects again: I missed the return air line machine suddenly lost connection caused by the loss of aerial camera, according to the return of electricity at that time there are 21% electricity and satellite There are 19 signals under the state, the return distance of 905 meters away from the starting point of a sudden loss of signal caused the loss of aerial camera, the return flight en route without any abnormal signal return, there is no battery signal abnormalities, the spiral Pulp also continued normal transport, the sudden return of the entire mobile phone screen telematics remote control also lost the case of lost aerial camera. In particular, this letter issued to inform your company to apply for customer complaint processing. The following DJI account number and password , Has uploaded a flight record to prove the situation at that time.Daijiang
processing group will be lost to the air machine attributed to the user factor, then the next if each air film machine caused a loss of similar conditions, are directly cut responsibility attribution , The company does not take any responsibility for the product at all.This way customer service and problem solving is worth allowing consumers to rethink the company's products, can still get the consumer Trust

Thanks for this graphic.

Afternoon sir! that is very bold of you!

SOUNDWAVE439 Posted at 2018-3-8 10:40
Afternoon sir! that is very bold of you!

I appreciate the kind gestures and graciousness.

I live in a region that has a lot of good areas to  fly around so if anyone wants me to try something please feel free to ask.

davidmartingraf Posted at 2018-3-8 11:32
I live in a region that has a lot of good areas to  fly around so if anyone wants me to try something please feel free to ask.

I'm thinking of performing a second range test without the parabolic dish extenders as I suspect the footage would considerably go down?

I hope everyone who liked my video will consider subscribing to become a member so this way I'll put more content with the more viewership demand.

davidmartingraf Posted at 2018-3-8 11:38
I hope everyone who liked my video will consider subscribing to become a member so this way I'll put more content with the more viewership demand.

Here's the link to my page:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCduwWHXYGvRVV9VYR7i5cuw/videos

Here's another video I put together back in January when I purchased my Spark.

Do anyone think temperature affects range test, if so what is the ideal temperature to do a range test?

Here's some more Active Track with the Spark of FEDEX :-)

Will we see a Spark refresh this year?

Anyone starting, with the weather getting nice, to fly their drones in long distance range tests?

I'm going to try a range test tomorrow after work try my new range extenders and try using just WiFi to rc I always use otg and 4.1.15 app but I'm going to try the new 4.2.8 on WiFi tomorrow. I'll post how it goes.

Here's a flight I did yesterday I just thought sod it and put the spark straight into sports mode and flew the Nuts off it. It was absolutely brilliant a full battery the video was shocking but everyone who owns a spark needs to experience doing this. Best flight I've done with my spark

djiuser_ORT03tqNgLhm Posted at 2018-4-15 14:53
Here's a flight I did yesterday I just thought sod it and put the spark straight into sports mode and flew the Nuts off it. It was absolutely brilliant a full battery the video was shocking but everyone who owns a spark needs to experience doing this. Best flight I've done with my spark

Pretty straight out flight with your Spark, glad you could make it. The Spark has some real advantages and capabilities given it's such a small, and compact drone.

Flying the Spark in Sport Mode can be a real thrill, especially if you fly it straight and out.

Hi,

Spark range test in FCC mode



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Super

Super

niunius_2005 Posted at 2018-5-24 13:12
Super

Thanks it still surprises me every day the Spark made it 10,000!

davidmartingraf Posted at 2018-5-24 20:00
Thanks it still surprises me every day the Spark made it 10,000!

Well, it did well beyond that, almost 12.000 feet one way on the above flight. Spark is very capable, despite its Lilliputian size. Next target is 5 kilometers one way..
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Greeting from Singapore.

Here was my coastal-run-feat reached 2.7Km (8800ft) facing headwind under fcc 2.4ghz + antenna reflector :

S.J Posted at 2018-2-19 22:57
I think there is another battery on the spark that did this trick of long journey !!  
In any case like I always explained in the forum, it is the 5.8GHz frequency and not 2.4GHz frequency which is best for RC SPARK communication.

Do you use FCC Mode in Kuwait ?

In FCC Mode there is almost no difference between 2.4 / 5.8 Power. Also 5.8 helps as most channels are not so busy.

In CE Mode thats another Story ! In CE Mode 5.8 is almost HALF the power from FCC.

I think before you start pointing fingers, each situation is Different. Here in Europe some say that with 5.8GHz don't even get 50m ! Let alone 300m.

Here are some Fact for you to help you understand more about FCC / EC Modes -

I read that in FCC mode there isnt so much difference between 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz.

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  In EC mode there is a lot although the db Power Gap seems small its actually about x4 as much more in FCC.
  
  DJI Spark range settings (taken from the DJI website):
  
  2.412 – 2.462 GHz (unobstructed, free of interference)
   FCC: 1.2 mi (2 km); CE: 0.3 mi (500 m)
  
  5.745 – 5.825 GHz (unobstructed, free of interference)
   FCC: 1.2 mi (2 km); CE: 0.18 mi (300 m)
  
  If you have 1-13 Channels you are EC, if you have 1-11 Channels you are FCC mode. These are the 2.4GHz.
  
  I read also -
  
  2.4GHz best for long distance as Wave is LONG WAVE (Long Distance Eg. Repeaters)
  5.8GHz best for short distance as Wave is SHORT WAVE (Under 200m Range Eg. Indoor Wifi)
  
  The other problem we have in EU is that 2.4GHz has a lot of traffic and the 5.8GHz is not supported a lot like in the US.
  
  Technically I am not an expert, and sometimes these things make it a bit complicated for Beginners like me.

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The transmitter power is the same for both. Antennas and encoding make the difference.
  
  The specs say: Spark:
  
  Transmitter Power (EIRP)        
  
  2.4 GHz
  FCC: ≤26 dBm; CE: ≤18 dBm; SRCC: ≤18 dBm; MIC: ≤18 dBm
  
  5.8 GHz
  FCC: ≤28 dBm; CE: ≤14 dBm; SRCC: ≤26 dBm; MIC: -
  
  The dBm in CE is ridiculous !
  The dBm between FCC and CE at 2.4GHz is 8dBm that makes a difference from EC - 500m to FCC - 2000m range.
  The dBm between FCC and CE at 5.8GHz is 14dBm that makes a difference from EC - 300m to FCC -  2000m range.

SotirisT Posted at 2018-5-24 21:19
Well, it did well beyond that, almost 12.000 feet one way on the above flight. Spark is very capable, despite its Lilliputian size. Next target is 5 kilometers one way..
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Go DJI Spark!

dudez7 Posted at 2018-5-25 01:51
Greeting from Singapore.

Here was my coastal-run-feat reached 2.7Km (8800ft) facing headwind under fcc 2.4ghz + antenna reflector :

I credit you flying long distance over water, nice video!

I performed the same Spark range test and flight path also with my Mavic Pro:

DMX_MT Posted at 2018-5-25 02:14
Do you use FCC Mode in Kuwait ?

In FCC Mode there is almost no difference between 2.4 / 5.8 Power. Also 5.8 helps as most channels are not so busy.

For sure im flying in FCC mode. But experience says that 5.8GHz is the best frequency for FPV

S.J Posted at 2018-5-27 06:10
For sure im flying in FCC mode. But experience says that 5.8GHz is the best frequency for FPV

Thank you so much.

FCC is so much better my Friend !

Welldone !

I love doing range tests on all mine(P3P, Spark, and Platinum).  It's fun and nice to know the limitations.  Now I'm going far, and going down in for photos and vid to see how the connection does.  But seriously guys doing the long distance, You're typing that you can see the LITTLE spark at 2 miles!!  Sorry but I'm flying the big BS flag on that one!!  I have trouble believing a mile!  I don't have designated spotters but people with me loose it when I tell them to track it.

Well, it seems some have glued periscopes in their eyes!,
New flight this time well over 8 kilometers round trip!

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I made it out 330meters with only phone as control( thought it was limited to 100m??) turned back due to low battery( took of with 40%)

Joller79 DK Posted at 2018-5-27 09:33
I made it out 330meters with only phone as control( thought it was limited to 100m??) turned back due to low battery( took of with 40%)

You must have been transmitting a strong signal to reach that kind of range, generally it's unusual.

so 5.8ghz is better than 2.4? for the spark? every time i try to go further than 2000 away or 1200 away it starts losing video connection and then returns to home :/

Jerry Lowe Posted at 2018-5-27 18:27
so 5.8ghz is better than 2.4? for the spark? every time i try to go further than 2000 away or 1200 away it starts losing video connection and then returns to home :/

I usually fly in Auto mode and find 5.8GHz starts the initial connection and then depending on the range it will switch to 2.4GHz the longer you go.

For me 5.8GHz seems more reliable with better image transmission than 2.4GHz, but it all depends on your flying environment.

davidmartingraf Posted at 2018-5-27 19:39
I usually fly in Auto mode and find 5.8GHz starts the initial connection and then depending on the range it will switch to 2.4GHz the longer you go.

For me 5.8GHz seems more reliable with better image transmission than 2.4GHz, but it all depends on your flying environment.

Thank you for some reason i tried today and i couldn't switch from 5.8 it only lets me use auto? which is weird im using ios. i dont need to take it further than that even just would be fun to go a little further before it panics and RTH's

Jovial Posted at 2018-5-27 21:58
Thank you for some reason i tried today and i couldn't switch from 5.8 it only lets me use auto? which is weird im using ios. i dont need to take it further than that even just would be fun to go a little further before it panics and RTH's

Usually you can change the settings, try going to Image Transmission Settings and in Channel Mode click on Custom and select either 2.4GHz or 5.8GHz.

davidmartingraf Posted at 2018-5-27 22:59
Usually you can change the settings, try going to Image Transmission Settings and in Channel Mode click on Custom and select either 2.4GHz or 5.8GHz.

i have either auto or custom but when i hit custom it only will let me pick a channel to be on? i don’t get it i have a spark and today i was flying in sports mode thankfully low to the ground... had good gps expect i brought it to a stop to turn and it just stopped the motors.. and the led thing on the bottom fell off so i’m anxious about using it now when i went to my flight logs it doesn’t show the error message it said it just stopped recording it said aircraft has overturned or something and i can’t find it on google anywhere e

davidmartingraf Posted at 2018-5-27 22:59
Usually you can change the settings, try going to Image Transmission Settings and in Channel Mode click on Custom and select either 2.4GHz or 5.8GHz.

i have either auto or custom but when i hit custom it only will let me pick a channel to be on? i don’t get it i have a spark and today i was flying in sports mode thankfully low to the ground... had good gps expect i brought it to a stop to turn and it just stopped the motors.. and the led thing on the bottom fell off so i’m anxious about using it now when i went to my flight logs it doesn’t show the error message it said it just stopped recording it said aircraft has overturned or something and i can’t find it on google anywhere e

Jovial Posted at 2018-5-28 14:40
i have either auto or custom but when i hit custom it only will let me pick a channel to be on? i don’t get it i have a spark and today i was flying in sports mode thankfully low to the ground... had good gps expect i brought it to a stop to turn and it just stopped the motors.. and the led thing on the bottom fell off so i’m anxious about using it now when i went to my flight logs it doesn’t show the error message it said it just stopped recording it said aircraft has overturned or something and i can’t find it on google anywhere e

Did you locate your Spark?