Recent content by Andre Levite

Wind + Trees = worst enemies of Spark

There shouldn’t be any confidential or sensitive information in your DJI account to worry about. But if you are concerned you could have offered to download the logs yourself and forward the info. I would expect DJI to require direct access before honoring a warranty claim to prevent fraud...

The FAA doesn’t have the manpower, resources or funding to randomly check drone pilots conducting normal commercial business. They didn’t even have a Director for most of the last two years! There have been field agents spotted at some large sporting venues (ex. select football stadiums)...

Agree. I have a set too Those are primarily to prevent short circuit from accidentally bridging the terminals during transport. I’ve also used gaffers tape which leaves no residue compared to electrical tape adhesive. Also helpful... Terminal debris can be safely dislodged with a toothbrush or...

Hard to think of ANY device I would consider inserting somebody else’s used battery in. I certainly wouldn’t put one in my car or boat or motorcycle. It’s just too critical of a component to cut corners on. Especially an aircraft that lives 400 feet above the ground. Hence there isn’t much of...

With proper maintenance and usage typical lithium polymer batteries will tolerate 300-500 complete cycles before needing replacement. There are many variables that effect battery longevity. Most of these are under your control. Things to avoid: overheating, storage outside of recommended...

I had the same problem with camera. The fix was simple but not intuitive. Just had to delete the DJI Go App and reinstall it. I’ve had to do that twice over last 2 years. Both for camera / video feed issues.

In those clouds... I see the face of God... or maybe a sheep’s hindquarters. It’s pretty abstract

The wind can cause it but you can figure that out in an enclosed windless area. If it’s when you are within 1-2 feet of ground it be prop wash bouncing off the ground. Could also be nicked or warped prop imperceptible to the eye — you can props (be mindful of the circular indicators) or try...

If it fails when you are tilting the camera up and down I’d try cleaning where the two rotating surfaces are close together (near the pivot point). If the error is during flight when camera trying to stabilize image with 2-axis mechanism I’d start further back. If none of that works you’ll...

10% setting shouldn’t be a problem. There must be a different reason you see that message. The gimbal overload error is trigger when too much resistance is encountered. I’ve seen it with filter (as noted above). Also at full speed in Sport Mode when sun hood used (excess turbulent air). Most...

The relatively low battery capacity and short flight time are the Spark’s weakest feature. Carrying 3 fully charged spare batteries is the best compromise but constant landing and powering back up is a slog. Better work around for long flights is a Mavic Pro — seems to stay airborne forever in...

When I first got my Spark certain power up sequences were more reliable. Several updates later it doesn’t seem to matter. iPhone X

Do you already have a DJI account. If not then try creating it first on website. They you should be able to log in on app as well. If you are having trouble logging into an existing account in the Go App you can try uninstalling and reinstalling app.

Samsung Evo 64gb micro SD U3 cards are just $12. Work flawlessly. Check out the high ratings. I have them in all my drones, digital SLR, GoPro, dash cam, MacBook, etc.