Mods?

[thewhatever]

So the Spark is 1 year old and I wonder if I should get it as for my first drone.
Are theirs mods to make it better like:
- Higher video bitrate
- Better jpeg quality (ported mavic air algorithm)
...

 

[Dronason]

At my knowledge not.
Buy a Mavic AIR if you need such high level spec, but if it is your first drone better to take a small and mature drone like the Spark IMO.
Video and pictures are really much better than average and flying a drone is not only related to these parameters. There is a lot to learn about flying first, so a drone budget like the Spark is perfect to start. Just be sure to get the remote controller too.

 

[Kenneth Jackson]

Catch a Spark. You won't regret it.

 

[Ladydrone]

OK - if the free controller is still available - get the spark - I paid about 350 for spark and a controller which I think is a fair price for the Spark - since I have purchased two batteries. So total cost for Spark and three batteries is $450 half the cost of a Mavic Air Combo. Since learning to fly a Drone is at high risk of loosing or damaging a drone - buy the spark to start makes a lot of sense to me. I will keep learning and at some point I am sure I will upgrade but darn I do like the spark

 

[Davezilla]

Yeah, Spark always was well priced, but now it is amazingly cheap for everything it does.

 

[thewhatever]

I hope b&h will bring back the free RC and second battery for 400$ deal, then for sure I will get it.
I can't find much footage at ski, is it good for snowy ski days?

 

[SparkPete]

... is it good for snowy ski days?

Yes, as long as you keep the batteries comfortably warm.

 

[Mike01Hu]

I hope b&h will bring back the free RC and second battery for 400$ deal, then for sure I will get it.
I can't find much footage at ski, is it good for snowy ski days?

Flying in extreme cold conditions will reduce your battery time a bit but otherwise OK. For video/photo work, particularly in snow, I recommend you get a set of ND filters for the camera. Have a look at "ikopta's" post about filters on Youtube, he flies commercially and has lots of good videos on general videoing.

 

[Rob Stowell]

I'm new too and enjoying the spark. Would love to get 25fps but the footage otherwise is quite usable (I make videos for a living.) Would love an mavic air for the 100mbs 4k but this will do fine as a starter. FWIW some might consider it a plaything and a holiday drone - I'm still not seeing it as a throwaway! Might pick up a tello for playing and holiday shots ....