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    Today My Spark Really Annoyed Me

    That's a possibility.
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    Today My Spark Really Annoyed Me

    Someone had a theory this occurs when the app fails to check the firmware on the Spark and disables certain modes that require the later firmware. I get something similar with my Mavic Pro when quick shots are not available. On the Spark it could be made worse with the OTG cable as that's a...
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    Will the Mavic Air replace the Spark

    As a Spark and Mavic Pro owner I am not tempted yet, waiting on the detailed reviews first to decide whether to sell both and get the Air. Compared with the Spark I don't see any mention of palm launch which is a real plus for the Spark as it's a true take anywhere, take off from anywhere drone...
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    New spark - calibration question

    Sorry, but you do the same. For example... When the manual clearly states:- Calibrating the Compass Only calibrate the compass when the DJI GO 4 app or the status indicator prompt you to do so. Observe the following rules when calibrating your compass: DO NOT calibrate your compass...
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    New spark - calibration question

    Unfortunately I don't have the P3 anymore, wish I did it was a great craft. But it is true, and don't really need to prove it, I mean running a site does not make a person an expert ;-) and I am not saying it flew away or crashed and its all DJIs fault. I am saying when a craft takes off fine...
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    New spark - calibration question

    No, not always, I calibrated a P3 Pro once because it prompted, got it up in the air and it had compass issues and was a real wild wide to bring down and land. Turned out there was rebar in the concrete I was standing on which led to a poor calibration. Hence my advice to always look around the...
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    Is spark better than a Yuneec Q500 4k?

    The Yuneec is superior in terms of image and video quality and you also get a lot for your money with a Yuneec. Where DJI outperforms Yuneec is the software and overall design. However you are not comparing like for like, the Q500 4K is more like a Phantom, possibly a Mavic. If these are your...
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    New spark - calibration question

    Important point there is to move away from the metal object and retry. Calibrating near a metal object will simply lead to a bad calibration and potential flight problems. If it helps the original poster I have not calibrated the IMU or compass on my Spark since receiving it and I have...
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    New Drone laws hitting the UK

    Its also just a proposal, and they're made every 6 months or so. They'll be a discussion around the logistics of testing everyone with a Spark and up and then it'll get watered down. Even if it doesn't the actual rules are pretty much the same as now so nothing to worry about.
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    Maplin discounts (UK)

    This is to clear stock for the the 40 minute flight time, 20 mile range maintaining line of sight of course, 5K video and a 3-axis removable gimbal that can be used handheld or on the Spark, and 360 camera version.
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    DJI Media Maker suddenly stopped working for creating spark pano pics

    Only thing I can think of is to perhaps try a system restore point. By default Windows takes a snapshot every time you install software, or routinely throughout the day. These restore points can be used to recover if something has gone wrong and typically are very effective. They restore the...
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    DJI GO 360 Vs Hangar 360

    I do have a version generated with Autopano Giga on my Mac. I'll add the metadata and upload when I get the chance.
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    DJI GO 360 Vs Hangar 360

    In my experience the DJI GO/Sky Pixel image is always quite dark, Hangar uses a little bit of exposure compensation when looking down on capture and then levels the colours. Only downside it can flatten the image a bit which is visible in the clouds and some trees. Personally I prefer Hangar...
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    What to do with Sphere Mode final image?

    It seems to use something similar to Adobe Photoshops content aware fill, it seems to do a half decent job.
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    What to do with Sphere Mode final image?

    If you use Facebook you don't need to fill in the missing portion of the sky, its not very particular.