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So, I think you guys will appreciate this video if you have a girlfriend or are married.  I discuss if the DJI Spark is still worth purchasing in 2019.  Look forward to your comments.








2018-12-8
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It was a great beginner drone and there will be a big chance that the spark 2 will be release next year
2018-12-8
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And recently Dji launched the new Osmo Pocket with a very small 4k gimbal, hopefully it will be on the spark 2
2018-12-8
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jacksonnai Posted at 12-8 20:47
And recently Dji launched the new Osmo Pocket with a very small 4k gimbal, hopefully it will be on the spark 2

Why wait for a Spark 2? Buy a Mavic Air for a reasonable price @ this moment!
2018-12-8
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I personally think the Mavic Air was the Spark 2
2018-12-9
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A CW Posted at 12-9 00:52
I personally think the Mavic Air was the Spark 2

The Mavic AIr just feels so much different than the SPARK, but both are great drones to fly and have a blast with.  
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RGMGFitness Posted at 12-9 05:41
The Mavic AIr just feels so much different than the SPARK, but both are great drones to fly and have a blast with.

They are indeed - the Mavic Air felt like the upgraded version of the Spark to me
2018-12-9
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A CW Posted at 12-9 05:59
They are indeed - the Mavic Air felt like the upgraded version of the Spark to me

the spark 2 should not try to be another mavic air

the spark 2 should be a 250g or less stealth bird to be flown without registration or testing requirements and restrictions in many parts of the world...

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DeuceDriv3r Posted at 12-9 06:36
the spark 2 should not try to be another mavic air

the spark 2 should be a 250g or less stealth bird to be flown without registration or testing requirements and restrictions in many parts of the world...

No motor noise, 200g weight, takes off from the hand and shoots 4K - I'd buy it on the spot
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A CW Posted at 12-9 06:43
No motor noise, 200g weight, takes off from the hand and shoots 4K - I'd buy it on the spot

must also have DARPA's (military think tank) FLA OA flight controller

The goal of the FLA program is to explore non-traditional perception and autonomy methods that could enable a new class of algorithms for minimalistic high-speed navigation in cluttered environments. Through this exploration, the program aims to develop and demonstrate the capability for small (i.e., able to fit through windows) autonomous UAVs to fly at speeds up to 20 m/s (45 mph) with no communication links to the operator and without GPS guidance. The FLA program is demonstrating a sequence of novel capabilities, beginning with lower-clutter, fly-by missions and progressing to higher-clutter, fly-through missions.
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DeuceDriv3r Posted at 12-9 07:03
must also have DARPA's (military think tank) FLA OA flight controller

The goal of the FLA program is to explore non-traditional perception and autonomy methods that could enable a new class of algorithms for minimalistic high-speed navigation in cluttered environments. Through this exploration, the program aims to develop and demonstrate the capability for small (i.e., able to fit through windows) autonomous UAVs to fly at speeds up to 20 m/s (45 mph) with no communication links to the operator and without GPS guidance. The FLA program is demonstrating a sequence of novel capabilities, beginning with lower-clutter, fly-by missions and progressing to higher-clutter, fly-through missions.

I know the British Army uses drones the size of insects to take out radar installations

Something like this for recreational photography would be awesome - shame they cost hundreds of thousands
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A CW Posted at 12-9 07:11
I know the British Army uses drones the size of insects to take out radar installations
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Something like this for recreational photography would be awesome - shame they cost hundreds of thousands

this one is pretty cool and available to civilians.. no SAS credentials required..

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DeuceDriv3r Posted at 12-9 07:14
this one is pretty cool and available to civilians.. no SAS credentials required..

https://youtu.be/cE3EhGgza4c

Very cool
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this one is pretty good to... lol tongue in cheek
forget 4k....



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DeuceDriv3r Posted at 12-9 07:51
this one is pretty good to... lol tongue in cheek
forget 4k....

That is a scary looking machine! I only hope that doesn't get into the wrong hands - can you imagine if it did!
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A CW Posted at 12-9 08:22
That is a scary looking machine! I only hope that doesn't get into the wrong hands - can you imagine if it did!

I am pretty sure its FAKE...

but is funny in a terminator kinda way...

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DeuceDriv3r Posted at 12-9 08:31
I am pretty sure its FAKE...

but is funny in a terminator kinda way...

I hope it is
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A CW Posted at 12-9 07:11
I know the British Army uses drones the size of insects to take out radar installations
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Something like this for recreational photography would be awesome - shame they cost hundreds of thousands

It wouldn't cost hundreds of thousands if you didn't have to make it to stand up in all the extreme situations they use those in.

(Not sure that sentence made sense.)
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I would say the Spark wasn't worth it in 19 if anybody else had anything near it in the price range. Haven't seen any such thing, so Spark seems secure for the year.
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Tentoes Posted at 12-9 08:42
It wouldn't cost hundreds of thousands if you didn't have to make it to stand up in all the extreme situations they use those in.

(Not sure that sentence made sense.)

Very true but then it wouldn't be that drone would it. I can pop into a local tech store and buy a toy RC heli for 20 quid that looks just like that but it is not quite the same. The tech built into this device would cost thousands and not just for its military purpose. Its main cost will rest in the fact that it weighs 16g (including the battery) and can stay airborne for 20 minutes and takes 20 minutes to recharge - you also get two drones in the pack for your $190,000 so you can fly continuously. It has a range of one-mile and has dead silent electric motors reaching speeds of 11MPH. As for the data link - probably puts OcuSync into a toy category and WiFi in the stone age LOL - given that the SAS and US Marines use this device.
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Those are all Spark shots in your video?
2018-12-9
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Tentoes Posted at 12-9 08:58
Those are all Spark shots in your video?

No, it's actually a mix of SPARK and Mavic Air.  Was trying to add some interesting footage in between....Don't recall all the footage but that from Punta Cana was all SPARK video.  
2018-12-9
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Out of everything I have owned or flown, the spark is my favorite.
2018-12-9
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A CW Posted at 12-9 08:54
Very true but then it wouldn't be that drone would it. I can pop into a local tech store and buy a toy RC heli for 20 quid that looks just like that but it is not quite the same. The tech built into this device would cost thousands and not just for its military purpose. Its main cost will rest in the fact that it weighs 16g (including the battery) and can stay airborne for 20 minutes and takes 20 minutes to recharge - you also get two drones in the pack for your $190,000 so you can fly continuously. It has a range of one-mile and has dead silent electric motors reaching speeds of 11MPH. As for the data link - probably puts OcuSync into a toy category and WiFi in the stone age LOL - given that the SAS and US Marines use this device.

I am holding out for air to air heat seeker ordinance capability with full defensive countermeasure suite
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DeuceDriv3r Posted at 12-9 16:42
I am holding out for air to air heat seeker ordinance capability with full defensive countermeasure suite

Hahahaha
2018-12-10
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MikeTheBik68 Posted at 12-8 22:20
Why wait for a Spark 2? Buy a Mavic Air for a reasonable price @ this moment!

I think MikeTheBik68 has a good point!
2018-12-11
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One thing I really like about the spark is what it can do for its size. Like size when it is in its flying state. It is by far the smallest with the BEST Image Quality for video. Hope the Spark 2 is even better significantly.

Maybe you could hold out for the Spark 2. Haven't heard of rumors of it coming out anytime soon though.
2018-12-14
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DeuceDriv3r Posted at 12-9 07:14
this one is pretty cool and available to civilians.. no SAS credentials required..

https://youtu.be/cE3EhGgza4c

Somebody, send me one!
2018-12-14
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Nicely done - thanks again for sharing!
2018-12-14
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Nice video!
I personally would not buy the Spark, but that is mainly because it can't shoot at 25fps (or 50) and unfortunately that is not working for me.
2018-12-17
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DeuceDriv3r Posted at 12-9 07:51
this one is pretty good to... lol tongue in cheek
forget 4k....

That does not look good.
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