Auto pilot is it worth the 30.00??

[gammelgaard_mink]

In principle.... Yes

I gotta try it out then - got my beta testing acc. after a few days, so I should be good to go

 

[Oyibo VFX]

If you want to fly "free hand" in Autopilot, you need to select the Black Box option

 

[Dave woods]

I bought it about 3 months ago. I have yet to successfully use it. That may be me. There is a lot of documentation, but it really feels like they skip a couple of key steps. The Spark was never its intended platform... the site and videos are heavily focused on the bigger DJI drones.

I use it with the spark for all the advanced features never had a problem, well not one that wasnt my error in the first okace and easily fixed

 

[Dave woods]

Thanks, I've just claimed my private URL.
Anyway.... it took a while before I had the Spark doing what I wanted to do. There is a procedure to follow.
Most important thing is to first start DJI GO4, wait to you have have signal (the iPhone needs to parse with the RC and drone). Then you can close the DJI app and start Autopilot. Then you can fly without a problem

I use autopilot without first starting DJI go 4 never had a problem

 

[ccolt1]

I’m suppose to get a invitation to the beta test version. I received a email back from them wanting my Apple ID to send invitation can’t wait to get and try it out

 

[Dave woods]

Take time to learn the features and watch the videos on the Hangar youtube channel all are relevant to the spark

 

[Oyibo VFX]

The learning curve is steep but very logic one you know what it all means.
And.... you always can ask here

 

[rsugden]

How does AutoPilot compare to Litchi?

LItchi MUCH better than Autopilot.
Autopilot sends commands, as they are executed, to the Spark, Mavic, Phantom, etc...
Litchi compiles a flight plan, uploads it to the drone, and then the drone performs it autonomously ... no loss of signal problems .... just make sure you check all the waypoints, and altitudes ... so the drone doesn't do the unexpected ... like fly into a tree becauise you didn't set the altitude high enough .. I've been using Litchi since it came out, and Beta tested it as well.

 

[Junebug]

I don't think you can do way points with Litchi on the spark currently

 

[ccolt1]

Does litchi do way points etc for spark yet? I was thinking litchi but as far as I knew it didn’t as of yet

 

[Dave woods]

LItchi MUCH better than Autopilot.
Autopilot sends commands, as they are executed, to the Spark, Mavic, Phantom, etc...
Litchi compiles a flight plan, uploads it to the drone, and then the drone performs it autonomously ... no loss of signal problems .... just make sure you check all the waypoints, and altitudes ... so the drone doesn't do the unexpected ... like fly into a tree becauise you didn't set the altitude high enough .. I've been using Litchi since it came out, and Beta tested it as well.

Just goes to show how little so.e people know, for starters waypoints are NOT supported in litchi for the spark currently and yes autopilot flight controller must remain in contact with the drone at all times but this gives it far more features at waypoints than litchi also the follow modes are far superior to litchi as autopilot using airspace can follow any GPS enabled phone or tablet or a dedicated GPS unit I use both Litchi and autopilot and for the spark Autopilot has no competition

 

[Dave woods]

I don't think you can do way points with Litchi on the spark currently

No waypoints are not supported as yet by litchi as litchi is stuck using the stock DJI fligjt controller

 

[Oyibo VFX]

I was informed that Litchi has at least one very happy customer. Good to know it's you

 

[lasorey]

I just received an e-mail with code for beta app. They replied in 2 days, nice. Version 4.5.180

 

[Beario]

I just received an e-mail with code for beta app. They replied in 2 dans, nice. Version 4.5.180

It is working great on my iPhone and iPad I am finding myself using it a lot more than the DJI Go app. Once I set my home point from the go app, I exit that and fly autopilot quite a bit. I would say read up and learn as much as you can. I am still practicing basics lots like simple way points and adding features in slowly to learn everything in increments and not rushing. Just want to perfect it as much as possible.

 

[Oyibo VFX]

Hangar and Kirsten are very correct

 

[RattVader]

New guy here hope you don’t mind if I offer my opinion. I’ve had a spark since June great little drone and my first one as well. I bought the Autopilot app about three weeks ago and I have to tell you I am totally impressed with it. I also have the Litchi app and tried to use the VR goggles with the iPhone... but the lag time was scary and I decided that’s not the direction I wanted to go. So far with Autopilot I’ve only have use the waypoint mode but of the four flightplans that I’ve done so far they have been absolutely perfect! The Spark responds EXACTLY as it’s been programmed to do. I pull up the map sitting in the comfort of my home..plug in the waypoints..altitude.. and the focus triggers which are varied before I head out. After doing the research and actually it was Dave Woods comments that made me take the leap. Is it an costly app? I suppose..but for what it does and I’ve barely scratched the surface..it has great potential.

 

[Oyibo VFX]

New guy here hope you don’t mind if I offer my opinion. I’ve had a spark since June great little drone and my first one as well. I bought the Autopilot app about three weeks ago and I have to tell you I am totally impressed with it. I also have the Litchi app and tried to use the VR goggles with the iPhone... but the lag time was scary and I decided that’s not the direction I wanted to go. So far with Autopilot I’ve only have use the waypoint mode but of the four flightplans that I’ve done so far they have been absolutely perfect! The Spark responds EXACTLY as it’s been programmed to do. I pull up the map sitting in the comfort of my home..plug in the waypoints..altitude.. and the focus triggers which are varied before I head out. After doing the research and actually it was Dave Woods comments that made me take the leap. Is it an costly app? I suppose..but for what it does and I’ve barely scratched the surface..it has great potential.

The way to go

 

[Dave woods]

New guy here hope you don’t mind if I offer my opinion. I’ve had a spark since June great little drone and my first one as well. I bought the Autopilot app about three weeks ago and I have to tell you I am totally impressed with it. I also have the Litchi app and tried to use the VR goggles with the iPhone... but the lag time was scary and I decided that’s not the direction I wanted to go. So far with Autopilot I’ve only have use the waypoint mode but of the four flightplans that I’ve done so far they have been absolutely perfect! The Spark responds EXACTLY as it’s been programmed to do. I pull up the map sitting in the comfort of my home..plug in the waypoints..altitude.. and the focus triggers which are varied before I head out. After doing the research and actually it was Dave Woods comments that made me take the leap. Is it an costly app? I suppose..but for what it does and I’ve barely scratched the surface..it has great potential.

Im glad you like it im starting to try airspace and some more advanced featurea now but have been groundes by the bad weather, happy flying keep uo the good work [emoji106][emoji106]

 

[Eljay]

I got into the beta program and we had our first rain in ages, should last a couple of days. Gives me time to read the manual.