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<blockquote data-quote="ZPFunk" data-source="post: 51060" data-attributes="member: 6250"><p>1) If you can afford it, get the Fly More Combo and a Better case, more batteries will give you more flight time, and in turn a "quicker" learning curve, plus that charger makes all the difference when you start buying more batteries. If you go standard, buy from a seller who gives you the included controller(not everyone offers this version). </p><p></p><p>If youre not sure it'll be for you, buy from a seller with a no questions asked return policy like Amazon.</p><p></p><p>2) Better safe than sorry</p><p></p><p>3)I too came from a Syma X5c-1, theyre fun but they leave you wanting more(stable camera, more distance, less fly aways), and the spark will deliver on that upgraded performance in every way. I personally was able to hit a max outbound distance of just under 1.5 miles with my spark on a range test I did using signal boosters(Total diatance of 3.05 miles with 22% battery left upon landing. Theres a thread on here with the footage from the flight). It should be noted, Conditions were perfect. Yes, Im the type of person to do that. If you did your prechecks on the craft and device, the system works, your spark will find its way home.</p><p></p><p>However, it should be noted that there is no way to give you an absolute answer on range due to the vastly varying flight conditions, such as wind, metallic objects, or other signal obstuctions. The Symas are somewhere around 100m if im not mistaken, so yes, you should expect to "confidently" hit that range under the right conditions with a controller.</p><p></p><p>4) Buy a better case, gimbal protector, extra props, controller mount, otg(if for no other reason than to see if it makes any difference to your flight systems performance).</p><p></p><p>5) I always do a preflight check. Make sure your equipment is flight ready, after plugging in the battery, give it a few srtong tugs to make sure its secure. Ive never had a problem. Buy straps if you have doubts.</p><p></p><p>6) Ive had the app crash, the screen go blank at almost a half mile away. But i got it working again after a minute, and the spark was making its way back home. I trust it. Keep reading the forums, watch all the dji tutorials, know your equipment, give yourself time to learn the system. I currently use an OTG cable to connect to my spark with more confidence(but thats a personal preference). If something crazy happens, keep the freaking out to a minimum, and do your best to regain control of the situation.</p><p></p><p>8) I think its capable if you meet it halfway between your expectations and its limits. Id launch it from deep on the shore and set your return to home at way more battery % than your "dry" flights. I dont use active track much, its abilities are basic, but id suggest you put about 6 - 7 full batteries into learning its full potential before you send it solo over water. I imagine youll get better shots from way up where its height closes the gap between your speed and its speed. high and wide, the less ground it has to cover to keep you in the frame, the better it'll track you in my experience.</p><p></p><p>Also, for the price of the Mavic Air, you can buy a Spark FMC, Extra battery to fill that hauntingly empty spot on the charger, a mount, a case, and extra props, otg cable, you'll be good for 40+ minutes of flying.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ZPFunk, post: 51060, member: 6250"] 1) If you can afford it, get the Fly More Combo and a Better case, more batteries will give you more flight time, and in turn a "quicker" learning curve, plus that charger makes all the difference when you start buying more batteries. If you go standard, buy from a seller who gives you the included controller(not everyone offers this version). If youre not sure it'll be for you, buy from a seller with a no questions asked return policy like Amazon. 2) Better safe than sorry 3)I too came from a Syma X5c-1, theyre fun but they leave you wanting more(stable camera, more distance, less fly aways), and the spark will deliver on that upgraded performance in every way. I personally was able to hit a max outbound distance of just under 1.5 miles with my spark on a range test I did using signal boosters(Total diatance of 3.05 miles with 22% battery left upon landing. Theres a thread on here with the footage from the flight). It should be noted, Conditions were perfect. Yes, Im the type of person to do that. If you did your prechecks on the craft and device, the system works, your spark will find its way home. However, it should be noted that there is no way to give you an absolute answer on range due to the vastly varying flight conditions, such as wind, metallic objects, or other signal obstuctions. The Symas are somewhere around 100m if im not mistaken, so yes, you should expect to "confidently" hit that range under the right conditions with a controller. 4) Buy a better case, gimbal protector, extra props, controller mount, otg(if for no other reason than to see if it makes any difference to your flight systems performance). 5) I always do a preflight check. Make sure your equipment is flight ready, after plugging in the battery, give it a few srtong tugs to make sure its secure. Ive never had a problem. Buy straps if you have doubts. 6) Ive had the app crash, the screen go blank at almost a half mile away. But i got it working again after a minute, and the spark was making its way back home. I trust it. Keep reading the forums, watch all the dji tutorials, know your equipment, give yourself time to learn the system. I currently use an OTG cable to connect to my spark with more confidence(but thats a personal preference). If something crazy happens, keep the freaking out to a minimum, and do your best to regain control of the situation. 8) I think its capable if you meet it halfway between your expectations and its limits. Id launch it from deep on the shore and set your return to home at way more battery % than your "dry" flights. I dont use active track much, its abilities are basic, but id suggest you put about 6 - 7 full batteries into learning its full potential before you send it solo over water. I imagine youll get better shots from way up where its height closes the gap between your speed and its speed. high and wide, the less ground it has to cover to keep you in the frame, the better it'll track you in my experience. Also, for the price of the Mavic Air, you can buy a Spark FMC, Extra battery to fill that hauntingly empty spot on the charger, a mount, a case, and extra props, otg cable, you'll be good for 40+ minutes of flying. [/QUOTE]
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