No HDR

[RotorWash]

The Spark does a tremendous job within its limitations and it is upto the user to learn how to get the best out of it. That's why forums like these are so useful to learn all the tricks and best practices.

That is so true and a great point! ?

 

[Multikoe]

But let's face it. You can't expect DJI to give you everything in their entry level drone. Unless they get some serious competition from a sub $500 drone of another manufacturer, DJI is not going to upgrade the Spark.The Spark does a tremendous job within its limitations and it is upto the user to learn how to get the best out of it. That's why forums like these are so useful to learn all the tricks and best practices.

That's basically what I said with "it's a marketing decision" . I understand and accept this. But it is sometimes agonizing to know that the camera is capable of producing high quality pictures, but that the onboard compression to JPG downgrades the picture