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If you have a Mavic, why own a Spark?
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<blockquote data-quote="Xanth" data-source="post: 2047" data-attributes="member: 336"><p>You've made really good points here. And it was good to see that your experiences flying the Spark were similar to mine. There were some things though that I wonder about:</p><p></p><p>1) Many have said that they FEEL flying the Spark won't be as upsetting to John and Jane Q Public as flying the Mavic. I FEEL that too, but since the Mavic is subject to all the same FAA BS, what good does that do? If someone turns you in, you're in just as much trouble. So, we're all going to put ourselves at risk more often than with the Mav because we HOPE people will ignore us? </p><p></p><p>2) The Spark is anything but a warm and fuzzy flier. Like you said, "good and bad at times." I like the Gesture Control, but it's really shaky. I did ultimately get it to work, but maybe 10% of the time. In the meantime, EVERYONE that saw me laughed, got bored, and left. You said you needed "a flying selfie drone that I can pull out..no remote, no rc..." I agree that would be awesome...if every shot wasn't of you looking half-panicked and your friends laughing at you. </p><p></p><p>3) I liked the "Dronie" shot. Again, I got nervous because it kept backing up until it went beyond signal range. Ultimately, I semi-panicked and hit the RTH button. I will admit the shot looked really smooth. It comes at no small risk though, since there is no obstacle avoidance on the back.</p><p></p><p>4) Speaking of risky shots, what happened to that shot he talked about at the Launch Event where the Spark backs up and spirals? There aren't many trees where I live and that shot still sounds like self-destruct mode. Maybe that's why I can't find it.</p><p></p><p>5) <strong>$500! </strong>A lot of the plusses people have listed almost imply a disposability about the Spark. 'If it runs into something, no big deal.' 'If it falls into the water, no big deal.' When did $500 become chump change? Or $200, for that matter. Technically, you can "fly more" with one more battery, but it's pretty weak to charge $200 for it. I guess moving the controller over to the bundle was their justification for pulling a batt. Still, 20 minutes is really <strong>not</strong> a lot more flying than 10. And for being so small, they take forever to recharge.</p><p></p><p>So, I remain on the fence. I hate to un-have tech/gear/toys, so I'm really open to hearing people's success stories as they roll in. Especially ones that involve flying in otherwise "restricted airspace" and having no one care. That would be huge.</p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Xanth, post: 2047, member: 336"] You've made really good points here. And it was good to see that your experiences flying the Spark were similar to mine. There were some things though that I wonder about: 1) Many have said that they FEEL flying the Spark won't be as upsetting to John and Jane Q Public as flying the Mavic. I FEEL that too, but since the Mavic is subject to all the same FAA BS, what good does that do? If someone turns you in, you're in just as much trouble. So, we're all going to put ourselves at risk more often than with the Mav because we HOPE people will ignore us? 2) The Spark is anything but a warm and fuzzy flier. Like you said, "good and bad at times." I like the Gesture Control, but it's really shaky. I did ultimately get it to work, but maybe 10% of the time. In the meantime, EVERYONE that saw me laughed, got bored, and left. You said you needed "a flying selfie drone that I can pull out..no remote, no rc..." I agree that would be awesome...if every shot wasn't of you looking half-panicked and your friends laughing at you. 3) I liked the "Dronie" shot. Again, I got nervous because it kept backing up until it went beyond signal range. Ultimately, I semi-panicked and hit the RTH button. I will admit the shot looked really smooth. It comes at no small risk though, since there is no obstacle avoidance on the back. 4) Speaking of risky shots, what happened to that shot he talked about at the Launch Event where the Spark backs up and spirals? There aren't many trees where I live and that shot still sounds like self-destruct mode. Maybe that's why I can't find it. 5) [B]$500! [/B]A lot of the plusses people have listed almost imply a disposability about the Spark. 'If it runs into something, no big deal.' 'If it falls into the water, no big deal.' When did $500 become chump change? Or $200, for that matter. Technically, you can "fly more" with one more battery, but it's pretty weak to charge $200 for it. I guess moving the controller over to the bundle was their justification for pulling a batt. Still, 20 minutes is really [B]not[/B] a lot more flying than 10. And for being so small, they take forever to recharge. So, I remain on the fence. I hate to un-have tech/gear/toys, so I'm really open to hearing people's success stories as they roll in. Especially ones that involve flying in otherwise "restricted airspace" and having no one care. That would be huge. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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