Update:
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I’m about ready to accept the fact that these two options may never work. I still Love my Skeeter!!
Thanks everyone for all your ideas, but it looks like I’m overlooking something!
Hi Old Man Grizz
In your situation, when you're not able to activate a mode or setting we all enjoy, I would think about updating/reinstalling firmware for both Spark and Remote Control.
Dji Assistant 2 will prob be needed.
Maybe someone experienced will make a step by step guide here for you

Something is def wrong. Don't give up, reward is sweet!