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Upgraded from Spark to Mavic 2 Zoom, my first 12 impressions
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<blockquote data-quote="Duke56" data-source="post: 62812" data-attributes="member: 10710"><p>I posted this in the <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/mavic-pro?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Mavic</a>Pilots Forum but thought it might be interesting for <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Spark</a> owners thinking of upgrading to a <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/mavic-2?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Mavic 2</a>.</p><p></p><p>Recieved my <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/mavic-2?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Mavic 2 Zoom</a> yesterday. Did firmware update on the <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/mavic-pro?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Mavic</a> and the controller using the DJI Assistant <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/mavic-2?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Mavic 2</a> app on my laptop. I got the Fly More Combo so connected all 3 batteries and the remote to the hub and charger. Once everything was charged up connected my Ipad Mini and fired up DJI Go4 to activate the Zoom. All of this went smoothly though I did get an "Inconsistant Firmware" warning later after flying. DL the additional firmware update but haven't flown it since as I got the alert after burning thru 3 batteries.</p><p></p><p>I'm upgrading from my <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Spark</a>. Only drone I've flown. Got the <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Spark</a> in January, just before the release of the <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/mavic-air?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Mavic Air</a>. Probably would have purhased the MA instead of the <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Spark</a> but no regrets, have throughly enjoyed flying my <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Spark</a>. That being said, here are my initial impressions on the <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/mavic-2?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Mavic 2 Zoom</a>. While I was recording video during my flights with the <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/mavic-pro?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Mavic</a> Zoom, I was primarily into the flying. In no particular order:</p><p></p><p>1. Cruising speed in P Mode: M2 Z cruises at 27mph at full speed in P Mode. That was an eye opener. The <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Spark</a> chugs along at about 7mph tops in P Mode.</p><p></p><p>2. Throttle Punch: After auto takeoff and hover at 4 ft, hit left stick full up and the M2 Z goes up like a rocket. Effortless climb, very responsive.</p><p></p><p>3. Basic flying: As expected, very stabile flight. With top cruising speed of 27mph, covers a lot of ground quickly, much quicker than the <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Spark</a> obviously.</p><p></p><p>4. Handling the wind: A dreary, windy day here in NJ. M2 Z had no problem handling the wind despite of the high wind warnings on the screen.</p><p></p><p>5. Battery life: One M2 Z battery last as long as 2½ <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Spark</a> batteries (more or less). So 3 M2 Z batteries gave me approx. 1½ hours for flight time. This will take some getting use to. I have 4 <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Spark</a> batteries so burning thru all 4 would take about 1½ of the 3 M2 Z batteries.</p><p></p><p>6. Fly More Combo Charging Hub: Big downside compared to the <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Spark</a> Charging Hub. <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Spark</a> hub charged all three batteries at once. M2 Z hub charges one at at time. Expect to take about an hour and a half per battery so no quick turnaround.</p><p></p><p>7. RC: Though the <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Spark</a> & M2 Z RCs are pretty much the same, the M2 Z RC is a little thicker thean the <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Spark</a>'s RC. I have a tablet mount for the <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Spark</a> that wraps around the RC to display the tablet above the RC. Won't fit on the M2 Z RC. Too thick. Mav Mount worked perfectly as I expected.</p><p></p><p>8. Fly More Combo Carry Bag: Bag holds the M2 Z folded, 3 batteries including the one on the bird, the RC with compartments to hold the extra props and cables plus side elastic pockets to hold charging brick and hub. It's a tight fit and I feel like I'm going to get one of the props caught on the inside of the bag as I try to pull it out.</p><p></p><p>9. Flight Distance: Rock solid connection to the RC at all times. Took it out 5,500 ft away from me without a hitch. Could have gone further but I didn't want to cross over the turnpike.</p><p></p><p>10. Agility: Very agile considering the difference in size and weight between the M2 Z and the <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Spark</a>. Those moving from the MP or MPP may not see as big of a difference but from the <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Spark</a>, it was surprising how well it manuvered.</p><p></p><p>11. OEM Gimbal Guard: Pain in the *** to get back on. You have to hold the gimbal straight to lineup the gimbal guard top part.</p><p></p><p>12. Prop noise: M2 Z very quiet as compared to my <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Spark</a>. Quiet hum as compared to the swarm of bees sound from the <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Spark</a>props.</p><p></p><p>These are my first impressions upgrading from the <a href="http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum" target="_blank">Spark</a>. May have missed a point or two. Overall very impressed with my new M2 Z. Will get into the camera once the weather gets better here in NJ. Supposed to be dreary and rainy the next 5 days or so. Will try and at least find a window to fly and get more accustomed to my new drone.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Duke56, post: 62812, member: 10710"] I posted this in the [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/mavic-pro?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Mavic[/URL]Pilots Forum but thought it might be interesting for [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Spark[/URL] owners thinking of upgrading to a [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/mavic-2?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Mavic 2[/URL]. Recieved my [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/mavic-2?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Mavic 2 Zoom[/URL] yesterday. Did firmware update on the [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/mavic-pro?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Mavic[/URL] and the controller using the DJI Assistant [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/mavic-2?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Mavic 2[/URL] app on my laptop. I got the Fly More Combo so connected all 3 batteries and the remote to the hub and charger. Once everything was charged up connected my Ipad Mini and fired up DJI Go4 to activate the Zoom. All of this went smoothly though I did get an "Inconsistant Firmware" warning later after flying. DL the additional firmware update but haven't flown it since as I got the alert after burning thru 3 batteries. I'm upgrading from my [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Spark[/URL]. Only drone I've flown. Got the [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Spark[/URL] in January, just before the release of the [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/mavic-air?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Mavic Air[/URL]. Probably would have purhased the MA instead of the [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Spark[/URL] but no regrets, have throughly enjoyed flying my [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Spark[/URL]. That being said, here are my initial impressions on the [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/mavic-2?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Mavic 2 Zoom[/URL]. While I was recording video during my flights with the [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/mavic-pro?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Mavic[/URL] Zoom, I was primarily into the flying. In no particular order: 1. Cruising speed in P Mode: M2 Z cruises at 27mph at full speed in P Mode. That was an eye opener. The [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Spark[/URL] chugs along at about 7mph tops in P Mode. 2. Throttle Punch: After auto takeoff and hover at 4 ft, hit left stick full up and the M2 Z goes up like a rocket. Effortless climb, very responsive. 3. Basic flying: As expected, very stabile flight. With top cruising speed of 27mph, covers a lot of ground quickly, much quicker than the [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Spark[/URL] obviously. 4. Handling the wind: A dreary, windy day here in NJ. M2 Z had no problem handling the wind despite of the high wind warnings on the screen. 5. Battery life: One M2 Z battery last as long as 2½ [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Spark[/URL] batteries (more or less). So 3 M2 Z batteries gave me approx. 1½ hours for flight time. This will take some getting use to. I have 4 [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Spark[/URL] batteries so burning thru all 4 would take about 1½ of the 3 M2 Z batteries. 6. Fly More Combo Charging Hub: Big downside compared to the [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Spark[/URL] Charging Hub. [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Spark[/URL] hub charged all three batteries at once. M2 Z hub charges one at at time. Expect to take about an hour and a half per battery so no quick turnaround. 7. RC: Though the [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Spark[/URL] & M2 Z RCs are pretty much the same, the M2 Z RC is a little thicker thean the [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Spark[/URL]'s RC. I have a tablet mount for the [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Spark[/URL] that wraps around the RC to display the tablet above the RC. Won't fit on the M2 Z RC. Too thick. Mav Mount worked perfectly as I expected. 8. Fly More Combo Carry Bag: Bag holds the M2 Z folded, 3 batteries including the one on the bird, the RC with compartments to hold the extra props and cables plus side elastic pockets to hold charging brick and hub. It's a tight fit and I feel like I'm going to get one of the props caught on the inside of the bag as I try to pull it out. 9. Flight Distance: Rock solid connection to the RC at all times. Took it out 5,500 ft away from me without a hitch. Could have gone further but I didn't want to cross over the turnpike. 10. Agility: Very agile considering the difference in size and weight between the M2 Z and the [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Spark[/URL]. Those moving from the MP or MPP may not see as big of a difference but from the [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Spark[/URL], it was surprising how well it manuvered. 11. OEM Gimbal Guard: Pain in the *** to get back on. You have to hold the gimbal straight to lineup the gimbal guard top part. 12. Prop noise: M2 Z very quiet as compared to my [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Spark[/URL]. Quiet hum as compared to the swarm of bees sound from the [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Spark[/URL]props. These are my first impressions upgrading from the [URL='http://store.dji.com/product/spark?utm_source=djiforum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=keywords&pbc=dapforum']Spark[/URL]. May have missed a point or two. Overall very impressed with my new M2 Z. Will get into the camera once the weather gets better here in NJ. Supposed to be dreary and rainy the next 5 days or so. Will try and at least find a window to fly and get more accustomed to my new drone. [/QUOTE]
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