Never seen it sold out around my place since initial availability.
New Spark coming?
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Peter Powers
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Lucky you, I ran from store to store till I found one that had spark, and I had to wait a few weeks more for the RC, as that was even harder to get and fly more combo would have taken 6 weeks longer..
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There was never a "shortage" or a wait less for the Spark my area. The local DJI store does brisk business and are usually out of the hot items like the goggles. I had no issues walking in and buying a Spark. While I had to check back frequently for the Goggles. The Mavic was a different story as were the goggles.
The Tello IS being marketed as TOY, a learning toy. Its marketed to get "kids" into STEM type activities...
There was never a "shortage" or a wait less for the Spark my area. The local DJI store does brisk business and are usually out of the hot items like the goggles. I had no issues walking in and buying a Spark. While I had to check back frequently for the Goggles. The Mavic was a different story as were the goggles.
The Tello IS being marketed as TOY, a learning toy. Its marketed to get "kids" into STEM type activities...
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I think the spark is a sweet little drone, I have a mavic and love flying and filming with the spark. The only thing I think that would make it better is a 3 axis gimble. If the new dji drone sells at $500 I'm in, otherwise, meh....
Since DJI might include controller, it might be $699.
Spark combo is $599 for most of places now so $699 is about right. I like spark but prefer 21min and foldable option for Mavic Air.
Spark combo is $599 for most of places now so $699 is about right. I like spark but prefer 21min and foldable option for Mavic Air.
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+ 1, I also think the Spark was a shiny lure to reel in more potential buyers to the DJI side that normally wouldn't have purchased a drone costing more than $1k.
Is the Spark a dead product now or do you think we eventually see a Spark 2? For me the Mavic Air is too close to the Mavic Pro. I actually think the Spark for all its limitations has a unique place in my collection. I like the ability to hand launch from anywhere. It is still smaller than the Air unfolded and less intimidating. What do others think?
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Really the Mavic air should have been named Spark pro or 2. I think the air more resembles the Spark in looks and features than it does the Mavic. Personally I figured the new quad would incorporate features of both the Spark and the Mavic and have a new name. Well it appears Dji has done that but named it the Mavic Air instead of a new name. Probably a marketing strategy for the price point. I've only had my Spark for 10 days and I'm thrilled I didnt buy the Mavic because I started to buy both at the same time since I couldn't decide which one to get. I really like my Spark but I have to get get the Mavic Air. The Air looks like THE drone to have. Coming soon to my house... [emoji1] [emoji106][emoji106]
I have both the Spark and Mavic Pro. I am undecided on whether to get the Air or not (although I already pre-ordered the Black FM). The Air just doesn't seem to be better than either one at certain things. It is a tweener that is a good (even great) mix but lacks the best features of each individually.
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