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From Mavic to Spark: How to manage distance flight direction?
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<blockquote data-quote="snovvman" data-source="post: 25023" data-attributes="member: 5602"><p>Greetings,</p><p></p><p>I am a Mavic owner. I just bought a Spark [Fly More] because I am sick. The promise of "faster/more convenient getting in the air", "less attention-drawing", "easier to pack and carry", "I own both Mavic and Spark and I fly the Spark much more" and "*more fun*" was too seductive. The reduced flight time does concern me, but like I said, I'm sick. More fun? How? But I digress.</p><p></p><p>With the Mavic, I use Course Lock and Home Lock often. These are sometimes called the Headless mode. When the QC is sufficiently far away, especially with the sun, it can be hard to determine the direction it is facing. Yes, I can use the camera to figure it out, but it is not always reliable or swift. At that point, kicking the remote into Course Lock allows me to fly confidently because the Mavic will head in the direction I expect, regardless the heading of the camera.</p><p></p><p>I know the Spark does not have Course Lock/Home Lock. Even when well within the Spark's capable range, the QC's orientation can become indeterminate. At that point, is my only recourse RTH? For the experienced Spark flyers, how do you manage the controls when it is farther away or higher up? How do you control the craft after some panning and get the Spark to go where you want?</p><p></p><p>Thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="snovvman, post: 25023, member: 5602"] Greetings, I am a Mavic owner. I just bought a Spark [Fly More] because I am sick. The promise of "faster/more convenient getting in the air", "less attention-drawing", "easier to pack and carry", "I own both Mavic and Spark and I fly the Spark much more" and "*more fun*" was too seductive. The reduced flight time does concern me, but like I said, I'm sick. More fun? How? But I digress. With the Mavic, I use Course Lock and Home Lock often. These are sometimes called the Headless mode. When the QC is sufficiently far away, especially with the sun, it can be hard to determine the direction it is facing. Yes, I can use the camera to figure it out, but it is not always reliable or swift. At that point, kicking the remote into Course Lock allows me to fly confidently because the Mavic will head in the direction I expect, regardless the heading of the camera. I know the Spark does not have Course Lock/Home Lock. Even when well within the Spark's capable range, the QC's orientation can become indeterminate. At that point, is my only recourse RTH? For the experienced Spark flyers, how do you manage the controls when it is farther away or higher up? How do you control the craft after some panning and get the Spark to go where you want? Thanks! [/QUOTE]
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