Hey everyone,

I’m tossing up between a Phantom 3 advanced from gumtree(similar to eBay) for $475aud or a refurbished spark with controller from DJI for $479aud.
Both drones come as is with no extras and the phantom from what I can tell looks good and can take it for a test fly..
I currently have a mavic pro.

What are everyone’s thoughts on these?

Thanks

Why do you need one of these other drones? What, if anything, can they do for you that the Mavic cannot. Both are excellent aircraft. The Spark is great for a fun fly but the Phantom is primarily used for photography and not fun. I cannot see any advantage in parting with your money. Maybe for a Phantom 4 Pro which I believe is a brilliant aircraft, but once again may not offer any significant benefits to you.

I would have to agree with embayweather to me the which drone question is hard to answer without the why? Why not hold on the purchase to buy the Mavic Pro 2 since you already have a mavic? What are you trying to do that the Mavic pro doesn't do?

embayweather Posted at 1-21 04:28
Why do you need one of these other drones? What, if anything, can they do for you that the Mavic cannot. Both are excellent aircraft. The Spark is great for a fun fly but the Phantom is primarily used for photography and not fun. I cannot see any advantage in parting with your money. Maybe for a Phantom 4 Pro which I believe is a brilliant aircraft, but once again may not offer any significant benefits to you.

I have to agree the Phantom 4 Pro (v2 in my case)...is brilliant for photography and video.

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Your best choice will depend on what you want to use the drone for.  Only then can meaningful recommendations be made
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Great comments, I’m after something cheaper then the Mavics that can stay in the car and just throw it up and see what’s out there if I haven’t got my mavic with me

DJI Benji Posted at 1-22 01:24
Great comments, I’m after something cheaper then the Mavics that can stay in the car and just throw it up and see what’s out there if I haven’t got my mavic with me

In that case the Spark is your choice. Small enough to keep in the car, and easy enough to get aloft. Flying is so easy to , and sport mode is for those times when you simply want to mess about in the sky (safely of course).

DJI Benji Posted at 1-22 01:24
Great comments, I’m after something cheaper then the Mavics that can stay in the car and just throw it up and see what’s out there if I haven’t got my mavic with me

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DJI Benji Posted at 1-22 01:24
Great comments, I’m after something cheaper then the Mavics that can stay in the car and just throw it up and see what’s out there if I haven’t got my mavic with me

I agree with all of the other comments. I understand you not wanting to spend as much as the Mavic, but you will certainly miss the smaller size if you get the Advanced. I have several of the Advanced aircraft and  haven't made the decision to upgrade to the Mavic yet. The only plus for me to do that would be portability, which I'm ok with what I have. My Advanced also takes great footage as far as I'm concerned, and your Mavic is probably a step up from that.
If both come with no extras, I would consider if you were to purchase anything different, you really would need an extra battery or two at least, and probably a case if you bought the Advanced, to pack it around in. The Spark you could put in a back pack or whatever, but the Advanced will be different than you Mavic to haul around.
I don't think buying either aircraft mentioned is going to do much for you over your Mavic. Just my opinion. If you itching to spend some money, maybe buy so more accessories for what you have, unless you are already maxed out.
You have a nice problem...……...wanting to spend money and can't decide what to buy! Have fun deciding!

DJI Benji Posted at 1-22 01:24
Great comments, I’m after something cheaper then the Mavics that can stay in the car and just throw it up and see what’s out there if I haven’t got my mavic with me
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I would definitely choose Spark as I have one and it's just great. However, it's exactly like someone already mentioned - mostly for fun. It depends on what exactly you will do with it.