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  1. Sterling Collins

    New update 0600 and Strong Interference Warning

    Ok and Hello Spark pilots . I did the new update .0600 that all are bitching about tonight after work and it went flawless and all is better . The RC and my 4 batteries are updated too with ease . I see they also put back the takeoff/land in the special functions as its was gone after one of the...
  2. Sterling Collins

    DJI Spark Battery Bricked During Firmware Update Two Middle LEDs On

    Its a bad battery .... on my P4P when I got the combo with 3 batteries 2 of them were bad . One would not charge and one was weird like yours . I sent them back and all is ok . Bad Batteries !!!! It is possible !! Aces High
  3. Sterling Collins

    The New Firmware updates make the Spark like we wanted it 6 weeks ago.

    I have a 95 degree to 100 degrees rule that I follow . I am a 20 year RC Heli and RC plane pilot and I I had the ESC a few times( electronic speed controller ) shut down on me at temps close to 100 degrees . Also the Lipo batteries will get very hot and puff up at 100 degrees and that is not...
  4. Sterling Collins

    The New Firmware updates make the Spark like we wanted it 6 weeks ago.

    New updates keep it from the fly away and I have heard some that fell out of the sky were flying in 108 degree weather !!?? ( so stupid ) You can always leave it on the table and just look at it ... its safe that way ... LOL !!! Upgrade and get out there !! Aces High !!!
  5. Sterling Collins

    The New Firmware updates make the Spark like we wanted it 6 weeks ago.

    Yes ! Fight fear and build Confidence . Then have fun with the Spark !!! Thanks .
  6. Sterling Collins

    The New Firmware updates make the Spark like we wanted it 6 weeks ago.

    You are 100% correct !!! Good Words !! Spark On !!!
  7. Sterling Collins

    The New Firmware updates make the Spark like we wanted it 6 weeks ago.

    You will be fine and like the new improvements . Enjoy think positive . Fun is the word to use not worry . Aces High !!
  8. Sterling Collins

    The New Firmware updates make the Spark like we wanted it 6 weeks ago.

    Good Luck . I know all will be better for you and you have learned new things about the Spark . Aces High !!!
  9. Sterling Collins

    The New Firmware updates make the Spark like we wanted it 6 weeks ago.

    You always want the most current upgrade . Your drone is a compute and needs current info to make it better . I have 3 DJI drones and never had a firmware issue or problem with the upgrade . It always makes the drone better . The Spark needs all the new help it can get from the new Great upgrade...
  10. Sterling Collins

    The New Firmware updates make the Spark like we wanted it 6 weeks ago.

    I did not use a pc -- did it all with the wi-fi in my home and the spark and rc hooked up and on -- it will prompt you for an up date ... lots of vids on you tube on this --- good luck and should work just fine ....
  11. Sterling Collins

    The New Firmware updates make the Spark like we wanted it 6 weeks ago.

    This is very good hear . Improved aircraft and RC responsiveness was on the firmware list . I tested mine in the house and backyard but that will change this weekend when I go out to the ocean and can throw the Spark around and then I will know . The RC is the only way to fly the Spark with...
  12. Sterling Collins

    The New Firmware updates make the Spark like we wanted it 6 weeks ago.

    Good Show !! The way it should be ... fun and fly and photos and movies and no problems ... I like the new 180 pano ... they look great on my 50 " !!!!!
  13. Sterling Collins

    The New Firmware updates make the Spark like we wanted it 6 weeks ago.

    Yes you did it ... I got those messages after the upgrades too but when the system was reset all was good .... and I checked all afterwords .. then fired it up !!! She works just fine !!!! All the best and Aces High !!!
  14. Sterling Collins

    The New Firmware updates make the Spark like we wanted it 6 weeks ago.

    I shut the spark and the RC down each time after all the upgrades for each battery and fired it back up and all was good to go with no upgrade notices or problems ---- hope that helps ... thanks
  15. Sterling Collins

    The New Firmware updates make the Spark like we wanted it 6 weeks ago.

    Four Upgrades last night for the DJI Spark , AC V01.00.0500 ... RC V01.00.0300 ... DJI Go 4 V4.1.4 and the Apple Ipad Mini 3 upgrade plus the batteries . All went perfect and took about 1/2 hour for all . Fired it right up in the house ( w / blade guards of course , dont use them outside )...