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  1. nhoover

    DJI Go 4 update - 4.2.4 update on both IOS and Android

    All telemetry works perfectly on iOS 11.2.5 with Go 4.2.4 using OTG for me. iPad Mini 4 cellular in airplane mode.
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    DJI Go 4 update - 4.2.4 update on both IOS and Android

    Just tried it out and all the problems of 4.1.22 seem to be gone. OTG works no warning and my range is back to what it used to be. Flying from my house 2600' now vs 1200-1500' on 4.1.22. Everything seemed fine. While I'm really glad they finally fixed it, DJI really sucks at software...
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    DJI Go 4 update - 4.2.4 update on both IOS and Android

    I bought a used iPad mini 4 back in Sept just for flying. Works great with Mavic and Spark (except 4.1.22 OTG). Glad to hear that's fixed now. Planning on some Spark flights this weekend. I don't like paying the Apple tax but in this case it was worth it.
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    What color DJI SPARK?

    IMO yellow looks the best! Mine's done lots of great flights.
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    Firmware .700 has arrived

    Happy on .600...
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    Firmware .700 has arrived

    Thanks for testing. I think I'll wait a bit before updating. It's working fine as is.
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    Wi-Fi vs OTG

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    Current State of the Spark (updated - bought one)

    ActiveTrack is lacking compared to the Mavic - the Spark is missing Spotlight mode. With the Mavic this turned out to be great for shooting MTB rides in close quarters - don't have to worry about obstacles since it doesn't move. Why can't the Spark do this given that it has Trace and Profile...
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    Current State of the Spark (updated - bought one)

    FCC version went about 1300m using Wifi. Haven't done a distance flight with OTG but flew up a mountain 500m vertically from launch with OTG and no issues at all.
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    Current State of the Spark (updated - bought one)

    I suspected this was the case - makes total sense. Sometimes I've had trouble with OTG and I'm sure this is it. THANKS!
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    Current State of the Spark (updated - bought one)

    The QuickShot modes were really done poorly on the initial firmware versions. Most of them really didn't work right. But now on the 600 firmware, all 4 modes work fine. I've only got 10 flights on mine but am pretty happy with it finally. Clearly it was rushed to market. When will DJI ever get...
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    Inside the Spark

    Great! Thanks very much for sharing this.
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    Spark Range

    No way will >1 mile be VLOS with a tiny drone like the Spark. In good conditions I can see Phantoms at 2500', 1/2 mile. My son has eagle eyes and can see them at 3500'. when they are invisible to me Surprisingly the Mavic is a little more visible for me. Can see at 3000' and once at nearly...
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    What color DJI SPARK?

    I ordered the yellow. My Mavic has yellow skins too.
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    Welcome to SparkPilots - Tell us about yourself!

    I ordered my yellow fly more the first day. Normally I order from DJI direct but decided to order from Amazon this time. No tax and 5% off with Amazon card - not bad. Anyway, I'll be in Alaska until July 10 and I hope I have a new Spark waiting when I return. I'm mostly flying the Mavic these...