Recent content by Canalsman

Tried orbit mode today. I used the same orbit entering at the four points of the compass, with clockwise and anti-clockwise rotation. Anti-clockwise is poor, clockwise fairly good. It makes no difference whereabouts you start the orbit. The POI drifts to the left slightly when rotating...

Great suggestion! Works perfectly, thank you ...

I decided to try Orbit mode again today. The previous trials all used anti-clockwise rotation and were poor. So I tried clockwise followed by anti-clockwise at the same location. It was the only parameter I changed. Surprisingly clockwise works much better. I plan to run a series of tests...

Thanks... I'll look into it tomorrow. I don't have access to the internet other than through my smart phone, but I have unlimited data allowance, so it's a case of being in a location with 4g connection...

I'm glad it makes sense. I was using video mode and recorded the mission. I hadn't considered using photo mode as a comparator, interesting idea. I don't at present have anywhere to upload the footage. Do you have any suggestions about upload areas? I imagine YouTube is one possibility but...

I have the same problem with the cover. I just slip it over before putting the Spark in its case but without clipping it on.

Right ... I have tested my theory and it works. Adjustment to the heading for waypoints that incorrectly align the Spark with the POI allows you to achieve a pretty good orbit. I set up a series of waypoints, 22 in all, in a circle round the POI. To ensure that it was close to a true circle I...

Thanks for the link. The video was interesting but as you say lessened in value by speeding it up. The Spark footage displayed the problem I have described, especially at the greater distance, with the focal point drifting off to the left. This is useful because it points the finger at the...

I agree that the two axis gimbal might cause an object centred in the image to be displaced from centre by small amounts. However this is not the problem I described. The focal point of the orbit was completely incorrect with the chosen focal point being placed at the left side of the frame...

The response from Litchi: I don't believe that we actively advertise support of waypoint/orbit for Spark specifically, and it does work, just does not have the same level of polish as for other drone models. The Spark itself is relatively limited in terms of its capacities too which does not help.

I have been in touch with Litchi support. Several interesting points have been made about Litchi functionality with the Spark. Orbit mode is not supported officially by Spark firmware: When I mean not officially supported, I mean that DJI advertises that Spark is not compatible with Orbit...

The OP is in the UK...

Consider joining the British Model Flying Association. https://bmfa.org/ Or FPV UK. https://www.fpvuk.org/

Today I have been trying orbit mode. It works well apart from inability to keep the target centred in the image. When the orbit starts the target is on the left side of the frame and as the orbit progresses it moves towards the centre of the frame. As the orbit reaches the end the target moves...

This is a great suggestion and works very well. It helps greatly in maintaining a constant pressure for a prolonged period thus producing a constant yaw rate. I have also modified the expo rate for yaw, following the YouTube video on the topic, which helps even further.