Together with the power of my hand wave, I could control a digital device — a magic feeling.
Often, the Spark worked as advertised. I guess its because We are too used to working devices through our palms or voice commands, not hand movements. So learning precisely how and when to put up our palm in a stop sign-like stance to move it around, or waving to have it circle you, is going to take some time. Not too much of concerns as control by hand gesture certainly gets easier after few times practising.
Having said that, Spark is one of the most intriguing new products of this year. To begin with, it is the very first drone to respond to hand gestures and could open the door to additional gesture-controlled consumer devices.
If we could wave controls to get a drone, envision putting those same sensors on TV sets, cellphones and the like, and all the different ways we’ll be able to communicate.
And in RM2550, the Spark is promoting more than half the cost cheaper of DJI’s previous customer drone, the Mavic Guru, which can be compact, but much more full-featured.
While other drones may have better resolution and more features, but none are as user friendly as the Spark. Once you get it down, the Spark gets from power on to into the atmosphere faster and simpler than any drone I’ve ever flown.
If you are one of the very first on the block to get the Spark, you are probably going to bring in a crowd and acquire lots of new friends, as I did. People loved the series of their hands telling the drone what to do.
But if you would like the full, cinematic picture you are accustomed to seeing in aerial photography, do not expect to receive it from your hand motions.
However, when you use the straps to pilot it, the drone is only going to go 10 feet into the air.
DJI has several modes on its own Go 4 program to operate the drone more traditionally.The unit has a battery which lasts 16 minutes. Which means, you launch it, take some video clips, land it, and the next thing you know, you are out of running and juice to re-charge. It is therefore advisable to have several batteries in hand.
What you need to know:
Pricing
While the Spark begins at RM2550, the Fly More Combo that’s priced at RM3250 comes with an extra charger, battery, case and video-game like control which allows you to fly the Spark at way higher altitudes. You will want the additional battery and controller.
Specs
The Spark includes a 12 megapixel camera and phone size image sensor for 1080p HD video. I expected it to be far inferior to the Mavic Pro, which I own, but was amazed with crisp, vibrant and well-exposed images. The Mavic shoots in 4K, but the Spark footage looks great.
How it works
When you are ready to fly, you turn on the unit, hold the Spark in front of you, with the lens facing your face, click on the battery button twice, and wait for it to learn about you. The Spark hovers by you, until you guide it together with your hands for which way to go–up, down, left or right. You might even wave at the drone to get it accompany you in a circle.
Bottom line
If you’re trying to find a flying camera which can enjoy fun set selfies, or something so light (less heavy than a pop can, DJI states) you can easily walk around town with it, the Spark could be for you. It is not that much smaller or lighter than the Mavic, however it is surely easier to tote.
However, as much pleasure as the hand waving is, do not forget that you won’t get those remarkable cinematic drone sweeps like this, or have the ability to do simple things such as sending the drone over a scenic overlook or panning an ocean skyline. Fortunately, there’s a program for that. But before you open it up, don’t forget to stock up on extra batteries first.
I received my DJI Spark in http://www.autovacbot.com. You can get your genuine DJI Spark or other DJI drones at autovacbot too as they market around Malaysia, even Setia City Mall!
Reviewing is done for this moment. Let us off to have fun with Spark!