Recent content by Desertspark

Is there a group or individuals flying their Spark in the Kansas City area?

Hi Jeeves, Just arrived in KC after some years in the Arizona desert. Looking for other Spark Pilots who fly in the KC area.

I have less than stellar eyesight and I struggle to see with my cellphone. I bought an 8-inch tablet for better viewing but I'm having trouble with glare. I used the fold-up cardboard sunscreens but find them unwieldly and not very useful. I'd be happy to hear what others are doing with their...

The popup seems to be gone. Thank you!

Please lose the member join nag screen. Very annoying. Plus, I'm already a member and I don't need to be seeing that.

If the recommendation of the manufacturer is not to exceed 104 degrees, why push it and fly anyway? I don't get it.

Assuming the Spark is self-limited to 400' above ground level, what happens if you're flying in mountainous country? For example, you fly off a "Scenic Overlook"over a valley that drops more than 400' . Does the Spark think it's flying above its self-limited altitude and drop to its 400" ceiling...

https://sparkpilots.com/threads/night-flight-whats-the-deal.16450/

DJI has made the Mavic Mini just light enough to fall under the FAA requirements for registration. It's made a benefit "No FAA Registration!" So I predict all sorts of trouble caused by people who don't know the rules or don't care about them. So many promotional videos I see are of people...