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<blockquote data-quote="macrodrone" data-source="post: 110960" data-attributes="member: 20033"><p>I've never flown the Mavic Mini, but own the Spark.</p><p></p><p>I've watched a lot of videos on the Mini since its release and, based solely off that, I'd probably purchase the Spark. You can get the Spark w/ the Fly More Combo for a pretty good deal on eBay these days.</p><p></p><p>Main two reasons I'd get the Spark over the Mini is build quality and having to use the DJI FLY app with watered down manual camera settings.</p><p></p><p>From videos I've watched, the Mini is super light and the build quality and plastic is flimsy and bendy (to achieve under 250g). Probably pretty durable, but looks pretty wimpy. When you hold the Spark is feels like a quality machine, not a toy.</p><p></p><p>Also, like I mentioned, I'm pretty sure you don't have as much control, in terms of manual settings in video mode and are forced to use the dumbed down DJI FLY app when using the Mini, instead of DJI GO 4.</p><p></p><p>The mini does list as a 30 min flight time, though, which is great. I consistently get around 13 minutes with the Spark... which can be a bummer at times. And the 3-axis gimbal is a nice feature. The 2-axis on the Spark has never given me any issues, though. The mechanical 3rd axis does a pretty decent job...unless you're doing crazy yaws. Then you'll notice it a little.</p><p></p><p>As far as 2.7k vs 1080p video resolution... they both look so good. Unless you're big into video editing and post-production stuff, 1080p is more than enough.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, I dunno. If I was to buy one or the other right now, I'd probably find a good deal for a Spark with a bunch of batteries on eBay.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="macrodrone, post: 110960, member: 20033"] I've never flown the Mavic Mini, but own the Spark. I've watched a lot of videos on the Mini since its release and, based solely off that, I'd probably purchase the Spark. You can get the Spark w/ the Fly More Combo for a pretty good deal on eBay these days. Main two reasons I'd get the Spark over the Mini is build quality and having to use the DJI FLY app with watered down manual camera settings. From videos I've watched, the Mini is super light and the build quality and plastic is flimsy and bendy (to achieve under 250g). Probably pretty durable, but looks pretty wimpy. When you hold the Spark is feels like a quality machine, not a toy. Also, like I mentioned, I'm pretty sure you don't have as much control, in terms of manual settings in video mode and are forced to use the dumbed down DJI FLY app when using the Mini, instead of DJI GO 4. The mini does list as a 30 min flight time, though, which is great. I consistently get around 13 minutes with the Spark... which can be a bummer at times. And the 3-axis gimbal is a nice feature. The 2-axis on the Spark has never given me any issues, though. The mechanical 3rd axis does a pretty decent job...unless you're doing crazy yaws. Then you'll notice it a little. As far as 2.7k vs 1080p video resolution... they both look so good. Unless you're big into video editing and post-production stuff, 1080p is more than enough. Anyway, I dunno. If I was to buy one or the other right now, I'd probably find a good deal for a Spark with a bunch of batteries on eBay. [/QUOTE]
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