Auto pilot is it worth the 30.00??
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I'm a little frustrated because I can't seem to get it right.
I have recently purchased a iPad mini 3 wifi only, I have the latest Dji App installed, firm wear on controller and Spark. I purchased Autopilot about 3 days ago and spent two days reading about the program and learning its used before even trying to connect. Now that I have a decent understanding of how it works and built a few flight plans to try out (nothing complicated). I have previously uses my Samsung S8 to run the Dji Go App loaded with 4.15, and connected via OTG.. I would have minimal issues with my setup.
Today I connected the iPad mini 3 to tge spark RC for the first time using the qcode scanner. It connected and flight was seemingly fine via WiFi. I landed, swapped batteries and tried several times to run autopilot, it would show connected in the dashboard and then disconnect entirely from the drone. I had to reconnect the RC via qcode each time I tried, this went for three attempts and then I decided to ask for help. It seems like a pain in the a** to have to scan the qcode each time I connect, I never had to do that with android it was one and done. Thanks in advance for any help I can get with whatever I must be doing wrong.
Oyibo VFX
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Drop me a mail at [email protected]. I think I know where the problem is
Thanks for the quick resolution, it seemed the manner to which I was connecting to the RC was the problem. New issue arised after I conducted a waypoint mission. The app kept running in the background and would not be forced closed, nor could I open it up. I have deleted it and plan to reinstall.
Oyibo VFX
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Oyibo VFX
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BETA testing the latest versions I can definitely say it turns the Spark into a better quadcopter. Just my opinion and it is BETA software I am testing, however, it works very well with the Spark. You can sign up on their site to test the BETA if you would like to try before buying. I am just not sure how they go about accepting testers though, but they accepted me after a few days. The other thing you will realize using AutoPilot is that if you can do so much with a Spark, the DJI software is really dumbed down to make sure you do not buy a Spark if you want a Mavic.
I got a chance to plan and run another waypoint mission today after deleting and reloading the app. All seemed well until halfway through the mission the app crashed. I remained calm, opened up the dji go app and contracted RTH. The iPad was hard reset prior to reloading the app and all other loaded apps were closed prior to launch.
Yeah the flight school material is some serious stuff!! I’m constantly going back to it even though I’ve really only used the waypoint mode. The videos are good as well even though there’s really none that are Spark related. But keep it easy and simple starting out and you’ll be amazed at how much Autopilot can really do.
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I just purchased AP the other day and I am still in learning mode. It has a lot of features...a boat load. So do not work with spark due to the limitations of the gimble. The waypoint, target, and orbit modes work GREAT... orbit is way better than DJI program, target is sort of like a dronie but you have full control of where it goes, how fast and how high and where the camera points....much better. So, yes it is worth it.
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