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    Quick Installation Intelligent Aircraft Landing Stabilizer For DJI Spark

    Why spending money for a landing gear that also adds unneccessary weight to your Spark? Just use your hands to land. I do so since the very first day - it's absolutely no problem: - Let the Spark hover in front of you - Hold your arm outstretched with your palm showing up ~50cm below the Spark...
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    To calibrate or not?

    Sure, but once you did a calibration there is no need to re-calibrate the Spark all the time. If it's neccessary to do so, the app will let you know (may happen after travelling a long distance, for example).
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    Spark as a hand held Camera pairing

    Why going the hard way? Just get an Osmo Pocket (3-axis gimbal, 4K / 60 FPS, tracking and lots more). Spark (for aerials) and Osmo Pocket (for ground shots) are a perfect team.
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    To calibrate or not?

    I never calibrated my Spark (except before the very first flight) and never had any problems yet. I think it's a good portion of superstition (like the "you need to reboot your PC to fix all kind of problems" thing) :) But on the other side it doesn't hurt, so no reasons against it.
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    Video: Autumnal Riverside

    Interesting background info: The building shown in the video is a hydroelectric power station built 120 years ago and still in operation today. It has been nominated for the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. The four metre high flywheel used for power generation was shown at the World...
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    Video: Autumnal Riverside

    Some autumnal riverside impressions (shot on the Lech river, Bavaria)
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    Mavic Mini vs. Spark

    To the point ? Increased flight time: no need (12 mins per flight are fine for me - having 4 batteries in total) Range: Spark is clearly doing better here (with FCC mod in EU *cough*) ? 3 Axis Gimbal: never missed it. Spark's 2 axis gimbal does a good job. 2.7K Video: this is the only point...
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    Mavic Mini vs. Spark

    I am quite disappointed with the Mavic Mini. Sure, 2.7K (why no 4K??) and a better battery life, BUT - bigger than the Spark (the "in air" size counts, not the "folded-up" size!!!) - no flight modes like Active Track etc. (really??) - no customizable button(s) on the RC - no obstacle sensors -...
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    Impressions from Bavaria (Spark + Osmo Pocket)

    Mixing ground and aerial shots was the main reason for me to get the Osmo Pocket. It's small enough to carry it in my pocket and the videos are extemely well stabilized. The only downside is that the Spark does 1080p only while the Osmo can do 4K. I wish the Spark could do so, too.
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    Impressions from Bavaria (Spark + Osmo Pocket)

    Impressions from Landsberg am Lech, a cosy Bavarian town next to the Lech river. Filmed with DJI Spark & Osmo Pocket.
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    E-Boarding with Spark & Osmo Pocket

    While there are many good street boards to choose from good all-terrain boards are very rare. You need good air tires with enough ground clearance, strong motors and a good, reliable battery. The Evolve has 3000 Watts - and that's what you need when driving through dirt, grass, gravel or over...
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    E-Boarding with Spark & Osmo Pocket

    Maybe you noticed that little black basket on the board - this is the place where she usually sits during a ride. Since she got used to riding on the board, she's gotten pretty lazy. As soon as I switch on the board, she usually jumps into the basket so she just doesn't have to walk ☺ The...
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    E-Boarding with Spark & Osmo Pocket

    Cruising around with the DJI Spark and Osmo Pocket which is a nice combo by the way. Unfortunately, the YouTube codec does a terrible job when it comes to full motion scenes which is why it messed up some of them. You can download the original video here which provides a much better quality.
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    Android or ios?

    Same here with Android. I am using the DJI app on two devices (Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 with Android 7 and Lenovo Tab3 8 Plus with Android 6) and haven't had a single crash yet. Not even one. GPS works great, Maps works fine. Performance is great, full range via OTG and 2.4 GHz. I am using the Redmi...
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    Android or ios?

    The controller does charge the tablet, but this has almost no effect for a single day of use (using the Lenovo Tab3). I have five batteries for my Spark and if I fly them all the controller is still almost at full capacity at the end of the day. Usually I have to charge it again once every few...