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<blockquote data-quote="Bob Radford" data-source="post: 79650" data-attributes="member: 6983"><p>Andy, that is a nice theory, but I have 3 different OTG cables, and they absolutely are directional, and must be plugged in in the correct orientation, I have no idea why, but all 3 of mine are the same in that respect. Why do I have 3 cables? I was trying to find a good one that worked reliably with my iPhone and my Samsung tab S2 8". I have had no luck with either. The Samsung tablet is so laggy its impossible to use and will not connect with OTG. The most reliable connection I get is wireless to iPhone, it is slightly laggy but I also fly professional DJI products (Phantom 3 Advanced, Phantom 4, phantom 4 pro +, Inspire 2, Matrice 210 RTK), for mapping and surveying, its my job. I am the lead UAV trainer and compliance officer for large mining operation. They all experience some lag in the fpv video , depending on your surroundings. Interestingly enough the Spark (read the box) is designed for IOS and DJI does not support the OTG cable with Spark, that basically explains everything. There have been many discussions on this forum as to what is better and it comes down to whatever works best for you, there is no one way which is best for everyone it seems from what people say here. The lag is not always coming between the controller and tablet or phone, it can come from the connection with your Spark and controller, or simply in the processing speed of your device. See what you can do to free up resources on your device before you blame the connection to your controller, make sure you antenna are not pointed at your Spark, there is little or no signal at the ends and try a copper foil lined signal booster (they work). My recommendation is use it the way it was designed and forget the cable if you can. This in my opinion is one of the best features of the Spark, no freaking cable !!! All in all, if you compare the performance of the Spark with all other DJI products, which are by far the most popular in the world, what they pack into the Spark is mighty impressive both for the size of it and the price. I am amazed at what I can do with my Spark. I have considered buying a more advanced DJI drone, but for my personal use I keep kicking myself for even thinking that. The benefits of upgrading never seem to warrant the cost. The bit of lag may be a little annoying to some but it is definitely easy to live with if you get used to it. I don't even notice it anymore.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bob Radford, post: 79650, member: 6983"] Andy, that is a nice theory, but I have 3 different OTG cables, and they absolutely are directional, and must be plugged in in the correct orientation, I have no idea why, but all 3 of mine are the same in that respect. Why do I have 3 cables? I was trying to find a good one that worked reliably with my iPhone and my Samsung tab S2 8". I have had no luck with either. The Samsung tablet is so laggy its impossible to use and will not connect with OTG. The most reliable connection I get is wireless to iPhone, it is slightly laggy but I also fly professional DJI products (Phantom 3 Advanced, Phantom 4, phantom 4 pro +, Inspire 2, Matrice 210 RTK), for mapping and surveying, its my job. I am the lead UAV trainer and compliance officer for large mining operation. They all experience some lag in the fpv video , depending on your surroundings. Interestingly enough the Spark (read the box) is designed for IOS and DJI does not support the OTG cable with Spark, that basically explains everything. There have been many discussions on this forum as to what is better and it comes down to whatever works best for you, there is no one way which is best for everyone it seems from what people say here. The lag is not always coming between the controller and tablet or phone, it can come from the connection with your Spark and controller, or simply in the processing speed of your device. See what you can do to free up resources on your device before you blame the connection to your controller, make sure you antenna are not pointed at your Spark, there is little or no signal at the ends and try a copper foil lined signal booster (they work). My recommendation is use it the way it was designed and forget the cable if you can. This in my opinion is one of the best features of the Spark, no freaking cable !!! All in all, if you compare the performance of the Spark with all other DJI products, which are by far the most popular in the world, what they pack into the Spark is mighty impressive both for the size of it and the price. I am amazed at what I can do with my Spark. I have considered buying a more advanced DJI drone, but for my personal use I keep kicking myself for even thinking that. The benefits of upgrading never seem to warrant the cost. The bit of lag may be a little annoying to some but it is definitely easy to live with if you get used to it. I don't even notice it anymore. [/QUOTE]
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