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With the disappearance of the Spark from the DJI store, I figure the other accessories will be going as well. This would include the big one we can't do without and that is the battery. So I'm creating this post so that we can inform one another when the battery disappears from the DJI store...

Before you go and buy the Mini you need to check the limited compatibility list for the DJI Fly app. Nothing worse than getting the Mini, only to find out the Fly app isn't available for your phone. Compatibility list as of Nov 11 - DJI FLY APP smartphone ( iOS and Android ) compatible list

One aspect no one has mentioned is the FOV. Depending on how close you can get to the edge will determine how much of the sunset is visible from the camera's POV. So even if you are able to land and take off from the roof, you may find the view from the camera is so obstructed that it's not...

As of Feb 23rd 2019 you will be required to display your FAA registration # externally on the drone. Source: FAA will require drones to display registration numbers externally

And I just remembered another plus for Litchi is their mission hub you run via a web browser on a PC as TBJC75 mentioned and also within the MIssion Hub is the option to share and use other missions created by the Litchi community, some even have videos of the mission flight.

Yes. this is an especially import step if you're flying around uneven terrain. My first mission I planned was to go fly around the property. I exported the mission to a KML file and imported it into Google Earth. While looking at the yellow line (flight path) I noticed it disappeared into the...

I used the Spark once to shoo away a rattle snake just feet away from were I was piloting from. My dog alerted me to the snake (constant barking).

To get back to the original poster, if all you want to do is fly in the back yard try flying with just the Spark and controller only, do not run the DJI GO 4 app. The Spark is placed in a geo fence. I couldn't find any info on exactly what the operating restrictions are for this configuration...

I would say any location where an aircraft leaves the ground or makes contact with the ground would be considered as a takeoff or landing. A palm takeoff/landing would be considered the same as any other takeoff/landing (Spark=>Hand=>Arm=>Body=>Leg=>Foot=>Ground) In case you missed it in the...

The important part - "State and Local authorities may determine the take-off and landing areas for drones but only the FAA has the authority to control the National Airspace." So State and local can't regulate where you fly, only the FAA can, once you have taken off from a permissible...

Like Spark 317 said you need to post a link in this thread to what you're talking about. I doubt you will get any views from here if you don't post a link. This applies to any future videos you may want us to view, just don't say it's in my playlist. A direct link to the video is always advised...

This Youtuber, JLaservideo, just posted a DIY video on how to mount a remote controlled 2.5w blue laser to a Spark. I can think of a lot of nefarious ways this could be used for.

I won't even bother as there are too many to enumerate. I just hope you have really good liability insurance.

I just received an email about this. Is this a new option or has DJI always offered an extension? It's $39 for the Spark. I had always heard the Refresh could only be had for one year and that's it.

I don't remember Offline Maps being in recent versions of the GO 4 app, probably since 4.1.15 (correct me if I'm wrong). In the most recent version, 4.2.12-574, It's back!!! You can pinch to zoom in/out or single finger to move around. When you click on "Download" you're prompted to name...