Spark and Wi-Fi

[LetnayaPogoda]

Will a Spark fly up to 400' with RC and phone only - no ISP connected wi-fi?

 

[SPark_South_Oz]

I've never flown phone only, but always thought there was a restriction.
A google search > spark wifi distance < brings up a DJI website page where it says . . .

"The max transmission range while flying Spark with your phone over WiFi is 100 m (262 ft) distance, and 50 m (164 ft) height."

Have you tried flying like this yet, and how did you find results to those distances above ?
WIFI is merely the connection device to drone, no mobile connection is needed, but reliable distance is severely limited . . . controller wifi is better to aircraft of course (I have always used a cable though).

Interestingly, another thread awoke this morning from a similar problem from a post 2 years ago, many are having problems with wifi connection flight.

No Wi Fi and Reset Problem

I'm not sure if you are having connection problems, your controller might have developed a problem, or perhaps you just want to take a trip without extra gear and fly with a phone.

 

[LetnayaPogoda]

Thanks for your fast response. I know think I was clear. I have the dji software on my phone, the RC - transmitter -- and the drone. But I transferred my phone number to a new phone, which won't take the dji software (that's another issue entirely). I want to use my old phone which no longer connects to an ISP like Verizon because I transferred the phone number. Will the Spark fly its normal range like up to 400' with this old phone, proper dji software, a transmitter, etc. The wireless connections have alreayd been saved in the phone.

 

[SPark_South_Oz]

Will the Spark fly its normal range like up to 400' with this old phone, proper dji software, a transmitter, etc. The wireless connections have alreayd been saved in the phone.

I don't know more than the above info from DJI ("The max transmission range while flying Spark with your phone over WiFi is 100 m (262 ft) distance, and 50 m (164 ft) height."), but have you flown before with a phone only to 400' altitude ?

 

[LetnayaPogoda]

I don't know more than the above info from DJI ("The max transmission range while flying Spark with your phone over WiFi is 100 m (262 ft) distance, and 50 m (164 ft) height."), but have you flown before with a phone only to 400' altitude ?

I have flown to 400' altitude many times but the phone I used (with the RC transmitter and dji software) had an active phone number connected to a carrier like T-Mobile or Verizon, though there's no wireless service where I routinely fly. As far as I know, the wireless comes from the RC transmitter through saved networks in the phone to the spark. I am going to sound dumb as dirt here. I still have the phone with the saved networks, but the phone number on the phone is no longer active, that it I can't connect to any carrier. I can connect to wireless but there's no wireless where I routinely fly. I am a little fearful to test this, so I haven't flown my spark with this phone.

 

[Spark 317]

Will the Spark fly its normal range like up to 400' with this old phone, proper dji software, a transmitter, etc. The wireless connections have alreayd been saved in the phone.

Yes.

Your old phone should work fine without a data carrier.

I've flown with a WiFi only mini 4 for years.

You should still be able to use your old phone as a WiFi device and update maps, etc. using the home Wifi before flights.

You can always use your new phone as a Hotspot to connect your old phone to when flying if you needed a "live" connection.

.

 

[tibadoe]

I always fly with iPad mini 4. No cell service - just WiFi = no issues. Would think your phone with no active cell service should be fine.

 

[LetnayaPogoda]

Yes.

Your old phone should work fine without a data carrier.

I've flown with a WiFi only mini 4 for years.

You should still be able to use your old phone as a WiFi device and update maps, etc. using the home Wifi before flights.

You can always use your new phone as a Hotspot to connect your old phone to when flying if you needed a "live" connection.

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Thanks so much for the info. Very helpful!

 

[SPark_South_Oz]

Will a Spark fly up to 400' with RC and phone only - no ISP connected wi-fi?

Oh god I totally thought you were just flying with a phone only, no controller, sorry for my misinformation.
I have to READ S L O W E R !!

 

[LetnayaPogoda]

Oh god I totally thought you were just flying with a phone only, no controller, sorry for my misinformation.
I have to READ S L O W E R !!

I go too fast, too.

 

[giolodovico]

I flew 500 m distance and 120 m high with a Samsung "phone only" on a flat.

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