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<blockquote data-quote="Mainshipper" data-source="post: 23767" data-attributes="member: 4455"><p>It certainly is interesting reading all the varied replies on this topic. I recently got a Spark and did so for traveling purposes. I have had a Phantom 3 Pro for two years and have really enjoyed sending it out on long video runs using Litchi waypoint missions. Since it flies using the pre-planned route loaded in the AC you don't really need a continuous controller link to fly these. On most of my 3 mile plus missions I would lose contact but she would always come back to me after completing the mission. Fast forward to the Spark. I had hoped to be able to fly pre-planned routes on the Spark (albeit shorter) but was disappointed to find that was not possible. OK, so now what what do I do with the Spark? It's cute and fun for close in casual shooting but in my opinion does not compare to the Phantom or Mavic although I have never owned one of those. I think the use of WiFi for all component links is problematic and IMHO the Achilles heel of the Spark. I also don't understand all the issue s with the OTG cable as that should be the desirable method of connecting the controller to the display device and it's the only way that I can connect my Phantom to my iPad. The big advantage of tethering via cable is that it allows the display device to continue to be connected to the cell network for access to the maps used in the app. Overall, I find the Spark to be a clever piece of technology but limited for my needs. I think the real advantage of the Spark is that it would be viewed differently when flown in a public setting meaning it might be given a pass since it appears to be a toy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mainshipper, post: 23767, member: 4455"] It certainly is interesting reading all the varied replies on this topic. I recently got a Spark and did so for traveling purposes. I have had a Phantom 3 Pro for two years and have really enjoyed sending it out on long video runs using Litchi waypoint missions. Since it flies using the pre-planned route loaded in the AC you don't really need a continuous controller link to fly these. On most of my 3 mile plus missions I would lose contact but she would always come back to me after completing the mission. Fast forward to the Spark. I had hoped to be able to fly pre-planned routes on the Spark (albeit shorter) but was disappointed to find that was not possible. OK, so now what what do I do with the Spark? It's cute and fun for close in casual shooting but in my opinion does not compare to the Phantom or Mavic although I have never owned one of those. I think the use of WiFi for all component links is problematic and IMHO the Achilles heel of the Spark. I also don't understand all the issue s with the OTG cable as that should be the desirable method of connecting the controller to the display device and it's the only way that I can connect my Phantom to my iPad. The big advantage of tethering via cable is that it allows the display device to continue to be connected to the cell network for access to the maps used in the app. Overall, I find the Spark to be a clever piece of technology but limited for my needs. I think the real advantage of the Spark is that it would be viewed differently when flown in a public setting meaning it might be given a pass since it appears to be a toy. [/QUOTE]
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