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PMPS
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Hi I am just about to buy a spark and would very much appreciate some advice:


  • On amazon uk I have the option of buying a DJI spark now or preordering  a DJI spark CP.PT.000746-1 model which will be available on 4th may - is the difference beween this and the currently available models significant?
  • Is there any advantage in buying direct from the DJI store instead of amazon?



Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere I have looked on this forum but could not find it.


Thanks


Paul


(newb to dji, been flying brushed toy quads for a while)
(My avatar is Panshanger Park which for those of you who don't know it is a nice place to fly north of London and as far as I can see totally legal).

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MccloudSpark
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All Sparks are the same as far as I know.  There are currently no upgraded versions and there are no plans for one.  You might consider getting the "fly more" combo if your budget will allow (bigger charger, more batteries, prop guards, extra props, etc.).
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Hello and good day PMPS. Welcome to DJI Forum and thank you for choosing DJI. We highly recommend to purchase a DJI product through our official online and retail stores to be able to get the best deals and to be able to get genuine DJI merchandise and it's warranties. For additional information, you can refer to the link below for genuine DJI Products as well. Thank you for the support.

https://www.dji.com/where-to-buy
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Rustic17
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Yes, definitely get the Fly More which you have pictured.  You only get the one battery but the RC and larger charger are definitely a MUST and the carry case is great to use traveling or in a backpack.
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dronespilot
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I think the Spark has only one version. And I know the fly more combo comes with 2 extra batteries and RC which is great to have. Also, if you are a student or a faculty or know one, you can get 10% discount directly from DJI. I know this works in the US and I assume it will work as well in UK , but it’s better to check
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Rustic17 Posted at 3-15 15:21
Yes, definitely get the Fly More which you have pictured.  You only get the one battery but the RC and larger charger are definitely a MUST and the carry case is great to use traveling or in a backpack.

What is pictured is Spark and RC not the fly more package (just to set the record straight).
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Rustic17
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Yes...thanks for the correction, MccloudSpark.   Get what MccloudSpark said...the full Fly More Combo.
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I think the new bundle has an updated controller that connects your phone to the controller via a cable rather than WiFi. That looks to be a good price, but you will want more than the one battery for sure.
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Good deal though definitely get the fly more combo and more batteries on top of that
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DJI Stephen Posted at 3-15 15:11
Hello and good day PMPS. Welcome to DJI Forum and thank you for choosing DJI. We highly recommend to purchase a DJI product through our official online and retail stores to be able to get the best deals and to be able to get genuine DJI merchandise and it's warranties. For additional information, you can refer to the link below for genuine DJI Products as well. Thank you for the support.

https://www.dji.com/where-to-buy

No buying directly on your store is not the best deal at all . The shipping and custom taxes make it a lot more expensive than buying at a official reseller already in the country.
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snowbird pilot
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i recommend fly more combo, not jus the controller combo.
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ChrisJG Posted at 3-15 23:31
I think the new bundle has an updated controller that connects your phone to the controller via a cable rather than WiFi. That looks to be a good price, but you will want more than the one battery for sure.

i dont think so- just got spark decemeber 2018 and there is cables to connect but no apple cables, so i connect with wifi
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snowbird pilot Posted at 3-17 10:05
i dont think so- just got spark decemeber 2018 and there is cables to connect but no apple cables, so i connect with wifi

It's being advertised here in the UK with "Key Features: DJI Spark Mini Drone Controller Bundle
Please note: This updated DJI Spark bundle differs in that the controller has been updated to make it connect to a phone via a cable, rather than a Wi-Fi connection."
Here's the link https://www.wexphotovideo.com/dj ... pine-white-1672068/
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ChrisJG Posted at 3-17 11:59
It's being advertised here in the UK with "Key Features: DJI Spark Mini Drone Controller Bundle
Please note: This updated DJI Spark bundle differs in that the controller has been updated to make it connect to a phone via a cable, rather than a Wi-Fi connection."
Here's the link https://www.wexphotovideo.com/dji-spark-mini-drone-controller-bundle-alpine-white-1672068/

must be that it is compatible, but still able to do wifi
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SAADHERO
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get the battery clip its a most am not joking!!!!

as the battery latch cloud degrade overtime
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snowbird pilot Posted at 3-17 13:10
must be that it is compatible, but still able to do wifi

Quite possibly, yes.
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PMPS
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ChrisJG Posted at 3-17 11:59
It's being advertised here in the UK with "Key Features: DJI Spark Mini Drone Controller Bundle
Please note: This updated DJI Spark bundle differs in that the controller has been updated to make it connect to a phone via a cable, rather than a Wi-Fi connection."
Here's the link https://www.wexphotovideo.com/dji-spark-mini-drone-controller-bundle-alpine-white-1672068/

Thanks Chris
I thought it was already possible to connect the currently available controllers using an OTG cable?
(I am hoping to use it with an iPhone 5s and would certainly prefer a cable to a wireless connection).
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PMPS Posted at 3-19 14:42
Thanks Chris
I thought it was already possible to connect the currently available controllers using an OTG cable?
(I am hoping to use it with an iPhone 5s and would certainly prefer a cable to a wireless connection).

Am sorry, I do not know. I’ve always connected my iPhone 5 wirelessly. There is a usb cable that you use to charge the controller on the existing version, but whether you can use that as an OTG cable am not sure.
Am now using a Mavic Air and the cable connection is much quicker to connect the phone to the controller, so a much better experience.
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Read all the instructions and follow all rules.
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BRentAP03
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As of right now all sparks are the same
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As of right now all sparks are the same
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