DJI Drone History - We revisit the Year 2016 Phantom 4 and Year 2017 Spark

[@yessir1079]

I really like that this guys spends all his time not only making amazing videos but also spending time to like every single episode

[@Tohid-2]

One of the reason I love your videos so much is that there’s nothing to dislike about your video🥰☺️☺️

[@prodigygaming802]

Damn you’re so right

[@ameeralhameedawi9679]

Exactly

[@Tohid-2]

Ameer Alhameedawi yeah I know sooo fun also I like the way he explains everything 🥰

[@lostfound8112]

good utubers need a good persoality..he could make drying paint seem fun

[@sandhyagajbhiye3169]

You are truly correct

[@InfrastructuraRomania]

Big Thumbs up from Bucharest Romania! Great upload! Thanks for sharing!!

[@MaximumDiver]

I really liked the addition of André as a guest and show man for the drones hehe Very interesting flashback on the past drone technology. Thanks Captain! :)

[@IanandIdaDroneAdventures]

captain drone you're one of my favorite drone reviewers out there. your reviews are non-biased, objective and fun. you always managed to bring a smile to our faces. cheers from philippines ^_^

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I appreciate that!

[@rogerthat9174]

I am so glad that you came out at the end of the video. And said you do not have to buy the next new and improved drone. That is why Dji will never send you a FREE drone. But that is also why I have been a subscriber since the beginning. And will continue to support your channel in any way that I can. 👍👍👍.

[@AlexKaratzky]

I was camping a few years ago and I saw a guy flying a mavic pro... I had never seen anything like it and I just had to get something that could fly like it. I had flown a few Walmart toy Drones before but nothing like the mavic, so I saved up for a spark. It has served me well these past years, even landed me my first film gig at the same campground! I still like using it today although the technology is pretty much obsolete nowadays, but it certainly remains a solid drone!

[@peterlustig6888]

"the technology is obsolete" How? Its still expensive and many people buy it

[@AlexKaratzky]

@@peterlustig6888 just the sport mode and how the gimbal is disabled when you fly it fast, as well as only front/bottom facing sensors and active track that tries to kill you.

[@brandonrein]

I totally agree! The spark is an amazing drone!!

[@daviscrt]

I still have my spark...love it

[@rickybritton7212]

Rick Britton. Great video, as always, Thank you Captain, for keeping it real. Please stay ,safe and healthy. Your the best.

[@SterremanWillie]

Wonderful to see "my" old Sparky still being featured in a video today! I got a Spark for my 60th birthday and have been enjoying it thoroughly! Unlike today's kids, I did not grow up with a controller in my hands, so it was a bit of a learning curve for me, but its been all fun! Great to see you still rank the Spark up there!

[@juansulbaran1]

The Spark is the only drone I have and I still use it, it has something special. :)

[@wulfclaw4921]

Gotta love the mental telepathy option with the Spark ! Way to go Captain Drone !! 😎👍

[@drone6337]

The fact that Captain Drone rocks a denim jacket tells me off the bat he is aight!

[@JustKev57]

It's because of these videos and the knowledge that the CAPTAIN shares with us is the reason I got into Drones. Thanks Captain! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@woodsoncircle]

This was a very detailed presentation of Drones past and present. In a short period of time, the DJI products have come a long way. Great stuff 👌! See you on the next video.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Wow, thanks!

[@leedinstaffsign]

Nice to see you out with Andre I fly a parrot bebop 2 cant afford a Dji but I love flying it great flight time distant is pretty good camera not to bad. Really enjoy your channel Steve and the information you give and nice to see you bring the older drones out of retirement. Keep up the good work your doing top channel you have.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks 👍

[@blairguinea1337]

Thanks Steven great old reviews and thanks to Andre too

Was nice to charge up P4 and go flying, it had been a while since Steve and I could do a video together.

[@wormerthings]

These golden old drones !! Are you guys from this planet ?? 🤣🤣🤣 Very much enjoyed your video Steve !! You form a nice team. Greetings to André. 😁😁😁 Until the next, stay healthy and safe. 🖐🖐🖐🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱

[@Everyonehasanopinion]

Fun video; nice to look back! I bought the Phantom 3pro when it released; flew it maybe 10 times. 3DR Solo, flew it twice. Mavic Air original one; flew it for 10 minutes and never flew it again because of its obnoxious buzzing. Got the original Mavic Pro; flew it maybe 10 times and still think it’s amazing. But the SPARK... bought two of them and they’ve got hundreds of flights on them and had one of them out about 5 times just last week.... I LOVE those things! They’re just so friendly and nobody gets annoyed by them. My favorite BY FAR. I did get the Mavic mini and flew it twice but haven’t flown it since the update for the camera control; next time there’s blue skies I’ll have to try it again. Still have all of them; strongly considering getting either the Mavic 2 Pro or the Mavic Air2, (not both) but I have a feeling that I’ll still prefer to bring a Spark along simply because they never fail to do the job. Only other drone I fly semi-regularly is the Anafi when I’m doing wedding videos because it’s crazy quiet; none of the guests can even hear it filming from above in outdoor weddings. Thanks for the look back!

[@fearlessleader1436]

Love my Spark!

[@johnharris4685]

I really love this episode! I'm relatively new to drones. Just starting my buying research in December 2019. Still yet to buy a drone. I'm leaning towards the Mavic Air 2.

[@michaelpechthalt8627]

Steve: your videos are different and make the difference. Thats the way we follow you. Keep safe.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@XT73Camaro]

Another great video. Thank you. I got into drones about 9 weeks ago and after watching a ton of yours and others videos (and drooling over the higher priced models), I have decided I don't need a better drone than the Spark that I started with. We hit the beach with our jet skis and I need portable and fast and the Mini doesn't provide anything more that I need right now and the nicer cameras on the more expensive drones are just more than I need for my application.

[@Hhhhgdrfff]

There are many types of evolutionary items many like drones technology etc but the worst evolutionary item is the viruses but it's still cool to see people like Captain Drone and other hobbyists are sharing the love for making videos and keeping us entertained. Thanks alot for keeping us entertained.😁

[@SupraManG]

It's always a pleasure to see that you are keeping your distance even whilst making videos. Thank you for the history on these 2 popular products. The Phantom 4 is the choice for Ken Heron as well and he takes some really beautiful videos of landmarks and other surrounding areas. Maybe one of these days I'll invest in a DJI drone or maybe even an AUTEL EVO.

[@frankengels278]

Hey, I am still flying my P3’s and my Spark amog my other newer drones. My Spark is in the mean time tweaked with a better expo rate in sport mode for the yaw. Obviously with a 65+km/h top speed, and this is now really fun. But still a very good Drone

[@bobuk5722]

Te he! You two should go on the stage, or maybe later a ‘Dronefest’. Nicely done, very entertaining and in all this agro very, very welcome. Cheers. Stay safe. BobUK.

[@dronermx4317]

Great video Captain, I follow your channel sinse the launch of the Spark, Tks for all your great videos, cheers!!!

[@crashharris438]

That's to funny because I have the Phantom 4 and Spark and I love them both! I take my Spark on my camping trips with my son and use my Phantom for all the other photos and videos I take. Keep up the great work! Love your videos!

[@lostfound8112]

sooo true. many people in drone market are like folks with cell phones. they upgrade all the time for latest and greatest...i try to buy smart and keep my stuff till it dies.

[@Tx_6969]

Love your videos Sir. Love them very much.

[@topspark9155]

great video mate , my spark from jan 2018 , what a fantastic drone ,clashed it from 12ft height onto concrete ground .................... it still working :)

[@shsechas]

I have something that gives way more hand gestures then the Spark. It's my Italian wife. Man when she's mad at me; those hand gestures she makes puts the funky chicken to shame, but boy can she cook!!!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Love it!

[@TheMr3742]

Can listen to you talk all day about drones

[@jpspizzo]

Another great video. I always enjoy watching. Thank You

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Glenrsi]

Nice to see Steve. Seeing the weather is improving, it would be nice to see some of the other drones you reviewed in the past. The ones i am referring to are the drones you reviewed and tested in that awful weather at times. My thoughts at the time were some drones never got a nice enough or long enough review due to the cold and snow at the time. All in all, if you still have those drones and the time. Just a thought, thank's for the great KZbin channel.

[@ArqDimasFrancoSarabia]

Two years ago I bought my grandchildren a mini drones, and we had fun like crazy, we crashed them the same day, and I take them home to see if I could repair them, since then I collect nano drones, mini drones, I love folding drones, do you have ever tried the zerotech dobby dron is nice, and the one that I recently bought is the Mavic mini , I'm delighted with the drone. greetings from Tijuana, Mexico

[@justin7ification]

Great info as usual , thers something about the spark ,you just got love it (Keep your spark ,drone pilots 😉😉😉)

[@rogerthat9174]

justin russell I would but my remote no longer takes a charge.

[@JerseyStyle7]

i still see the spark still for sale on amazon, still work buying now, that follow me looks great on the skateboard?..

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

If you can find a SPARK for sale with 3 batteries at a super low price (below the price of the MAVIC MINI) then certainly pick one up.

[@JerseyStyle7]

CAPTAIN DRONE I guess this is a No go, Amazon has it for over 600 😱

[@rogerthat9174]

JeepdogsRCbikelife 1 I have one for sale...

[@JerseyStyle7]

Roger St martin how beat up is it

[@rogerthat9174]

JeepdogsRCbikelife 1 I understand that you don't know me. Having said that. I would NEVER even bring it up. If it wasn't anything less than perfect......,

[@flywrightdrones]

Great video Captain, some creators still swear by the Phantom 4 Pro, I have the Phantom 4 advanced that I don’t fly much but I don’t ever think I could part with it even tho I love the Mavic air 2. I have the Mavic Mini I couldn’t justify buying more than 2 drones cause they sit in my closet.

[@rueagonvyceratops2879]

I still have a Spark , and i like it . tho its been in a few crashes , and i had to replace two of the motors , i still fly it now and then and have fun doing so.

[@lachiehirth468]

Can you do a phantom 3 standard review or a phantom 3 standard vs spark?

[@Tohid-2]

I have been waiting for your video😊😊😊

[@bownsaway]

Thanks Steve great video and quite funny as well.

[@east9662]

Question.. I noticed on KZbin their are No video on the Best night flying drones. I was wondering if you could pull something off? It would in tail both inexpensive and expensive drones. Thanks Captain!!!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The reason is because of three VERY important facts: 1. Some countries do not permit night flying. 2. Drones sensors do not work at night so they can crash into anything. 3. Drone cameras are not expensive PRO cameras and are all designed for sunny days and not night.

[@east9662]

Ok true.. does Canada allow you to fly at night? Can fly just before sunset perhaps? It’s a crazy subject subject I know. I love flying at here in the US and I use a lot of little 2 miles strobes lol my spark and Air look like a UFO but I’m safe. I watch a lot of your videos and I notice the jjrc and mavics use landing lights but why bother if flying at night is a No No. They should put a bright white strobe on the bottom instead lol As for camera yes a lot of the inexpensive ones wouldn’t work but a mavic 2 camera works well. As sensors go is why the landing light are there I thought?

[@JuanRodriguez-kg2vf]

Can you review the Potensic T35

[@MikeKinney8675]

I really liked that video, Captain and Andre, I flew my 1st drone last week it had been almost 2 years, was like flying a clumsy dinosaur the q500.. Excellent video dudes O'yea love the spark" built like a tank" I think I am going to.fly spark tomorrow .

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad you enjoyed it

Good fun. First time flying in a bit.

[@stephenksiazek812]

Awesome drone. Best looking drone. I want one! 💖

[@dabbler90]

Hey Cap't! You inspired me to dust off my Spark and it's charging base. After charging, I decided to hook up everything and just test the motors without taking off. I noticed that from start to shutting down, (without taking off), the motors continuously pulsed, not enough to lift the aircraft, but definitely up and down w/o any throttle input. Think it's safe to fly? Thanks, Rocky

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

They should only pulse once when turned on. Give it a flight and see what happens.

[@ElectraRC]

I have a PH4 and now a MA2 and some other stuff in the middle. Hubsan Zino what was I thinking?

[@DangerousDaveKincaid]

Great video as usual... I have most of the older drones like the Phantom 3, spark, Mavic air, did sell the Mavic ?, Mavic 2 zoom, Mavic mini, Skydio 2... To many to fly all of them, I guess I just like collecting them. Haven't ordered the Mavic air 2 yet though?

[@davef5208]

I don't like fold up drones. I much rather have the larger, (pretty much) one piece, solid drone. Phantom my fav. I just sold a phantom 3 4k, but keeping my Phantom 3 Advanced. I put one of the big square directional antennas in/on the controller. The 4hawks raptor sr. I got over 2 miles so far. But I got a lot of 85ft pine trees around. Haven't tried it yet in wide open a field, and too afraid something will happen over water. Also about to get a Phantom 4 (used, in perfect shape) this weekend. Unfortunately, it's just a Phantom 4, not pro. Do you know if there's a big range difference in P4, and P4 pro? And, do you think it'll get at least the same, or more distance than the Phantom 3 Advanced? I read somewhere, the P3A, had better range than the standard P4. I hope not., cause I'm hoping to get an all around upgrade from my Phantom 3 Advanced.

[@markgriffymarketing3950]

Hey Cap do you think that with todays tech that the manufactures could make a good quality controller with a built in sceeen so you don't need to use your cell?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Certainly. But, it all comes down to profits. DJI profit margin is very high, so by adding more tech to a controller it also bumps up the price of the drone. Autel was able to do it for a low cost with the EVO 1 and EVO 2. Looking at the DJI SMART CONTROLLER and the cost for that, you can just imagine how much DJI would charge if they tossed in a full functioning display.

[@Random-pw4wl]

When are you going to do a review on the tank with the water bbs

[@joeys5429]

Im deciding on getting insta 360 twin not 1 inch sensor your input sir ?

[@Finerdetailsuk]

when is the Mavic Air 2 review coming ??

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Soon. I have to find time to play with it, then produce a review.

[@shanielreisumatraomo4242]

I really love your videos because you are so good at drone❤

[@DroneViral]

1:57 also the phantom 3 se but where is the mavic pro?

[@mikelouis4808]

Captain Drone sold it to some person @captain drone tell him/her

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Mavic Pro came out in late 2016. When I do a video on MAVICS, the Pro will make an appearance.

[@DroneViral]

yes i know that, looking forward for that video!

[@Icantdrive55]

I have a Phantom 3 pro and Original Mavic Pro and still fly them and love them. The Phantom 3 pro is my favourite drone. It’s a joy to fly and shoots excellent video and hasn’t flown away yet. It’s pretty reliable.

[@wahapete]

I thought for sure you would mention the Mavic Pro, released in late 2016. That was the game changer for me. I feel I'm still years away from an upgrade.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The MAVIC pro line will be for a future video.

[@speedy7653]

You make the best You tube drone.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@speedy7653]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 i am the luckiest child on the world my favourite you tuber replied me. Thanks to you.

[@greysky65]

That was enjoyable ! Thanks guys !

[@ce-750pilot3]

Captain! Really nice trip down memory lane😃! I so much enjoy all of your videos! Your “Captain Drone Fanboy”! 😄🛩.........

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks 👍

[@IFIXIT4U]

Looking forward to Your Mavic Air 2 videos.

[@stussyhuff]

2nd Great to read comments regards Spark, I still take my Spark, when I used to be able to travel..😁 Stay safe everyone

[@joeys5429]

Can't beat Ocusync

[@typxxilps]

Andre deserves a price for assistance and the crazy amount of turn arounds to show sensors. astonishing content and performance ... and best of all the gesture magic or misinterpretation. You need to train a lot more ... Unfortunatelly my spark had 12 minutes of real flight time...

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Andre was all I could afford. Tried to get Vanna White but the price was too high.

[@route66flyer29]

Well Cap, I finally broke down and ordered the Air 2 which came 2 days ago. *Dance the Skies*

[@tangkimheang3820]

Caps still waiting for fpv tutorial and how much is emax tiny hawk 2s battery?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

FPV beginner videos coming in JUNE. Batteries for drones like the EMAX, can be purchased off of AMAZON. (You don't have to look for an EMAX brand battery).

[@TheScottsawesomeart]

didnt the poweregg come out in 2016 also?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It was announced in 2016 (late summer), but I don't know if it shipped in 2016 or in early 2017 at CES.

[@greysky65]

Captain can I ask you a question, I was thinking about getting that smart controller. I have an A2 and an Air2 ....Will that smart controller work on both drones ???? 🧐

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The MAVIC AIR 2 yes.... but what is the A2?

[@greysky65]

CAPTAIN DRONE I meant to say will it work on the pro 2 as well as the air 2?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Christopher Wilson MAVIC 2 pro, yes

[@noodleaddict5215]

Captain drone why does the two left motors of my tello heating up so fast and the right bottom motor is not working do you have any idea why its happening

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Tello uses BRUSHED motors which means if hairs of humans or animals get in there... the motor will soon be toast (finished).

[@noodleaddict5215]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 but the thing is i never flew it indoors with my dog and i never crash it indoors i never got hair in it so is there anything that you know

[@rogerthat9174]

mozu 200m It's a tello.... ( disposable. ). Buy another one or save for a mini.

[@noodleaddict5215]

@@rogerthat9174 great idea i think i should tell my dad about buying a mavice air 2

[@rogerthat9174]

mozu 200m 👍

[@dale_ch]

cool history lesson Cap'n - all pre Covid freedom lockdown 😁😁

[@EmanuelBatista85]

Hello, what do you think about to go Mavic Air 2 from phantom 4 pro +, or why for a Mavic 3.????

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I don't think the economy is good enough, currently, for DJI to release a drone over $1000, so it could be a bit longer before we see a Mavic 3.

[@EmanuelBatista85]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks, actually I have EVO 1 too. And is still for me a very good drone with very good image quality

[@brianq103]

Cool hoodie, Andre!

[@someoneidkwho2936]

Now this is epic

[@theartman410]

Hello...I can get a new out box DJI Phantom 3 with 2.7K camera....It's 5 years old. What be a fair price for it? Thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

No idea, but old Phantoms may not have batteries that work. As well there is no support for them from DJI. So such drones are worth very little.

[@chadpugh1490]

I love flying but I live in a windy (not breezy) WINDY area. I'm talkin' roll your trampoline windy. My drone has GPS but it's just not much fun in the wind. Not sure if I should give it up or drop an arm and a leg on a better drone.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

All DJI Drones fly well in the wind.

[@ageranger1541]

Blast from the past.

[@Rangermoses]

This is very informative and also thank you for doin this video

[@nickjeffries6849]

Super video still use my spark and mavic Pro 1👍

[@pipnmaz]

My plan for today is to take out the DJI spark, mavic pro, mavic 2 pro, mavic air 2 and phantom 4 pro v2.0 for some comparison photos not videos. I have drones from the past and still use them!

[@alexanadjemian169]

Could you do a video about the restrictions on flying a drone (250g and less) in Canada. Really good video like always👍

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The regulations have been out since early last year & way way way back then I made this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIGmhpWwjbepm9U

[@karllarson5612]

What 3 camera drones would you keep?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I keep the ones I find that are unique in their field.

[@rogerthat9174]

karl larson He will never give you a straight up answer on questions like that. I gave up a long time ago.

[@gunzoqc]

So, how the hell I can give you 27 thumbs up, because I will!!! Good video as always

[@brianpercival1829]

Andre has spent some money for antennas for distance, a bit much, is it for income when flying drones for hire?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

He is into the RC hobby as well, so for him it would just be to enhance the experience.

[@Querenciatv]

Incredible Work 👍

[@SM-vm8vk]

Love my Spark!

[@sideburn]

I had the phantom 2 vision plus and it had a track record of fly always.

[@Heikingamers]

Interesting video and very informative

[@wulfclaw4921]

Captain. I recently saw a brand called Snaptain on Amazon. I was wondering if you had any intel on these drones ? I'm almost ready to purchase a drone , but I wanted to avoid any hold ups like in shipping to US from China. Is there a supplier/retailer that has drones in warehouses in USA or Canada ? I'm leaning towards the Sjrc F-11 Pro or something close to that. I'll have to fo through all the notes i made from your videos over the past year. A GPS brushless Drone maybe even with 2 axis gimble. Around the 200 or 250 $ mark or less. Anyway, it's good to see you've thawed out ! LoL Thanks for all the best drone reviews there are ! Wulfy Ps. I really like the DJI Spark , but they don't make those anymore, I guess. Really cool lookin drone !

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Banggood does have a USA warehouse. Snaptain is one of hundreds of Chinese companies that places their name on an existing drone (usually drones that have been on the market for awhile).

[@60helloahmad]

Is there any chance that Dji will produce dji mini 2?.

[@r3pn1xc26]

In 1 year and a half. It will take some time.

[@AshishAmatya]

what would be the dji drones that you would sell and keep ?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The ones I've already sold... Phantom 1, Phantom 2 (all models), Phantom 3 (all models)

[@tylerbailey4673]

Is tomtop a good website to buy drones from

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Here, watch my video on the topic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGeccmiHrtimZtk

[@fearlessleader1436]

Hey Captain Drone! I am fairly new to droning, but I have the Phantom 3 Standard, the Phantom 4, the Spark and the Yuneec Typhoon H. I Will never sell these drones! Maybe a Phantom 4 Pro is in my future. I am still in awe of my Typhoon, but consider the others necessities!!! Cheers!

[@cesarm8811]

Which DJI drone are you keeping and which you are you selling?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I keep the drones that are a "First" in their category and made a difference.

[@annfambeck2132]

Dear captain drone, I wish to buy the lsrc mini drone....,if u can pls review it for me.....pls

[@annfambeck2132]

Thank u CAPTAINPF ALL DRONES!!

[@Steve_J]

I have 2 P4A, 2 P4P and a Mavic Air. I LOVE MY PHANTOMS!!!

[@JerseyStyle7]

I pulled the trigger on the Spry+ Sport drone👍😎 comes this week, and i put a deposit on the V-CoptR, i’m being optimistic😆

[@drone-dream6583]

Your video's are always graet 👍👍👍