DJI SPARK - 5 TIPS ON HOW TO BE EFFICIENT IN THE AIR!

[@DroneSupremacy]

Which tip did you find the most useful?

[@MannyCAM]

Drone Supremacy : All were extremely useful. But the use of the built-in effects to me was the most useful, since a lot of shots I like doing are more advanced and require skill and concentration. Such as the circling around a fixed object. My favorite cinematic shot. Thx for sharing your experiences. It’s really appreciated.

[@Amnos]

I thing tip #2 fly low shots look really interesting. I thing and the battery consamption is bigger in hight altitudes.

[@gastong.loperena7378]

Tip number 2. Flying low. Not so sure about Tip number 4, though. If you record EVERYTHING, it´s a hassle afterwards dealing with lots of megabytes. Cheers from Argentina

[@TravelAdventure123]

I've had some flights where i forgot to record, so now I record everything and pick up the interesting parts during post.

[@DroneSupremacy]

That's the way to go! :)

[@RuudyL]

Tip I did not hear here Flying away from you, always try and fly against the wind, so if your battery gets low, it can return with the wind, using less battery power. Many drones got lost because of flying home against the wind and running out of power

[@IanPerry]

Very informative. You could also have added that sports mode is also a good/efficient way to get to where you want to film quickly. Ian

[@JayBruceWorld]

Ian Perry that’s a great point!

[@whatsup7202]

Yeah, in Sport mode, the Sparks speed is rather impressive. Not a "racing drone", of course.

[@whatsup7202]

Good tips, thank you! If one can afford it, extra batteries are a must. I have 3... one for scouting, the second for shooting, and a third for extra-shooting and reserve. But, I understand not everyone has an extra $50 per extra battery, so your tip of scouting by walking around is certainly valid. Took me a month and a half to get 2 extra batteries without messing with bills at home, so I understand the expense. I also purchased a "parallel charger", specifically designed for the Spark, and it's a god-send. It's heavy-duty, and up to 4 batteries can be charged simultaneously, unlike the dji 3-bay charger which does it "sequentially", one-at-a-time. One other thing about LiPo batteries... for longevity you should let them cool-down before charging. Rule-of-thumb is to cool-down as long as the battery was flown before charging again. LiPo batteries don't like charging while hot, and they get hot during flight. Additional tip... use LiPo bags. They're cheap on Amazon and will help protect your batteries and surroundings in your bag. Charge your controller to 100% before each flight... the controller needs a full charge to send-off and receive it's best signals and video streams. There is more, but will leave it at that for now.... Great vid!!!!

[@chittaray6564]

Hi Mike all your tips for DJI spark are very helpful. Thanks Mike. Keep posting.

[@chittaray6564]

Your excellent Man. I love watching tips for DJI spark.

[@xxxdemyxxx]

Do you use any kind of filter on the camera while filming?

[@DroneSupremacy]

I have a set of ND filters for the Spark by PolarPro but I was not using them in this video.

[@xxxdemyxxx]

Drone Supremacy thanks! I’m gonna check those.

[@robopam]

Polarpro filters are on clearance at Best Buy now.

[@thespicylord881]

Did you use the spark to record the footage shown in your video? If so how did you get the picture so clear and crisp as I seem to find mine grainy and choppy. Thank you

[@a.a.a_m.9982]

very helpful tips! Thanks a lot! from Philippines here! 😊

[@RexMerino]

Thanks for the tips bro its very useful your tips

[@candlewick96]

So much to learn. Thank you.

[@cole4261]

Hey Mike - love your videos man! I got a Spark a couple months ago and have learned so much from watching your videos. Keep it up!

[@DroneSupremacy]

Always great to read such comments, thanks a lot Cole!

[@schindlersadventures5354]

Thanks for sharing some tips mate!

[@notimetohatemo]

Use screen recorder instead to save battery, sport mode drains battery, only if necessary due to wind

[@eadjh98]

Hi Mike, Thanks 👍👍👍 I was thinking of burning to a DVD or the memory stick, but was concerned with stuff like 4K what would you burn that too? Maybe what you’re doing is probably the best way forward !

[@DroneSupremacy]

Oh yeah, although you are never 100% safe with external drives, this is my go-to option for now. You're right, a memory stick or a flash drive won't cut it if you have plenty of large files :)

[@bennyvanbael7247]

my most useful tip for me .... film everything .... i did some filming on off on off .... but ist better to keep filming .... more material to work with ... and sd is big enough ... so i keep filming next time !! thx for the great tips !

[@MrVeeBlog]

I have yet to use sport mode on my Spark. I'm still a bit of a novice but I'm storing all these tips just the same. Thanks. Get well soon.

[@SteveCoutts]

Hey Mike! Great tips and great channel, I finally had the time to stop by. I will be visiting more. For me it's a toss up between tip #1 and tip #4. Planning makes a big difference. Flying around hoping to find something good usually results in me going home with drained batteries and generally disappointed. And, yeah, you're right, leave that camera rolling. I don't know how many times I have kicked myself for missing something great. Nice work, keep it up!

[@DroneSupremacy]

Thanks for the comment Steve and thank you for stopping by! Glad you found the tips useful, I hope they allow you to have a bit more pleasant flying experience with the Spark :)

[@dronewar7688]

Nice video 👍

[@MrGunawan79]

Yea did I found those tips very usefull for me thank U buddy

[@beastboyjohnson]

That footage is really awesome, I have a mavic but I can still use these tips.

[@norainelo9918]

I love your beach shots! It's always so beautiful :D

[@luisirizarry898]

How you do the slow movement backwards? Like you did when you start the video. And How can i get the nice music you use when you star the video?

[@robopam]

Tripod mode in the menu

[@TheWanderLife]

I bought a Spark a month or so ago on my travels in Malaysia, intending on using it to up my travel vlogs. It’s my first drone and I’ve been so frustrated that I haven’t been able to use it yet…..There was nowhere suitable in Vietnam (a no fly zone anyway apparently) and now I’m in Thailand and unbeknown to me, the laws were changed, so just last week it came in to effect that your drone must be registered with the Thai aviation authorities. If not and you’re caught flying it, you face jail or a substantial fine. So tempting to use it anyway under the cover of the vast countryside but the risk of the penalty is a huge worry!

[@DroneSupremacy]

Oh damn, that does not sound good at all. It sucks that the laws are becoming more and more strict, but also understandable at the same time, seeing how much drone sales have increased recently. Thailand from above must be absolutely epic, why don't you try to register it temporary (if that's an option)? Happy traveling, buddy :)

[@TheWanderLife]

Yea I need to look in to registering it because I’m missing so many epic shots. Yea totally..especially when people are stupid enough to encroach on the wrong airspace etc. Thanks mate, keep the vids coming :)

[@awesome69691]

hi mate what setting for low batt warning im on 20% is 15 ok im on 4.22 android should i go back to 4.15 for otg plus im flying in 5 .8 is it better than 2 .4 ty

[@DroneSupremacy]

depending on how far you go, 15 is also fine, but keep in mind i always keep the drone in my line of sight.

[@awesome69691]

ok ty mate

[@davidsnow4851]

Excellent suggestions! I need some tips on post-production syncing of audio/video in particular.

[@DroneSupremacy]

Thanks David! Have a look at my channel, I have a video that goes into a lot of detail about this particular topic :)

[@eldeshark900]

Thanx for the your videos and tips

[@treysals]

What ND filter is your "goto" filter? I have the polor pro 6 pack and seems like i'm always picking the wrong one. Either to dark or to light.

[@DroneSupremacy]

Really depends on the brightness outside, I find myself using the ND8 the most

[@motogenetic1290]

Thanks for the tips, newbie spark user here.

[@altenjoao]

Those are great tips, congrats for the effort. Where do you record these amazing views?

[@DroneSupremacy]

This is my hometown - Varna, Bulgaria :)

[@altenjoao]

Drone Supremacy your city is amazing, the water looks crystal clear and the aerial views are breathtaking. I would like to fly my drone over the Black Sea once

[@MrRaffman5]

It was cool. Some pretty useful tips

[@alejandromoral937]

Hello, the images in the video are taken with a spark Dji?

[@DroneSupremacy]

Yes!

[@alejandromoral937]

Beautiful video, I have a spark and I do not have that definition, how do you make the video come out so fluid when you flying laterally? sorry for my bad English!!!!

[@northeastdroneproductions]

great tips mate

[@anastasgiselle]

Thank you 😊

[@GonzaloGirasol]

Great tips! I just wish DJI will release some sort of "enhanced" battery version for the Spark in the near future to increase overall flight time. It'd bring the Spark to the next level. Of course a way around this is to have multiple batteries ready but then you'd have to land it back each time you need to change it.

[@DroneSupremacy]

I agree, but I don't think that's going to happen unfortunately. I think we can probably see an increased flight time in the Spark2.

[@robopam]

It's just like rockets. You need more power to lift more fuel to have more power.

[@eadjh98]

All of your five tips taken on board! Makes sense to plan ahead of take off to save precious battery times! One question I would like to ask as I don’t think that any vlogger has explained yet is! How do you guys save/ burn/ store all of your recordings for future entertainment ??? With that and colour grading and editing would make a nice interesting video for us! Thanks and keep up all the good that you do. 👍👍👍

[@DroneSupremacy]

Thanks David! I keep ALL of my drone footage, edited and non-edited, so I can access it any time for whatever I might need it. I just use an external drive which is quite packed with all of my shots, and i plan to continue to save everything, i just might need a bigger storage :)

[@JeromeBallard]

Great tips and advice, thank you kindly for sharing.

[@DroneSupremacy]

Anytime buddy!

[@rizkikadir8582]

Nice 👍

[@sandivtv7618]

Nice tips bro

[@HeyHowsMyDriving]

props are always visible in the video when in sport mode?

[@DroneSupremacy]

Yes, in sport mode when in full throttle you can always see the props.

[@HeyHowsMyDriving]

Drone Supremacy is it the same with mavic air when in sports mode.?

[@tyronewindom3180]

Good tips!!!

[@salinger2000]

simple, rational and useful tips!

[@DroneSupremacy]

Thanks Clint!

[@thenaturenexus]

Good job bro, chao

[@mohammadomer1796]

Don’t have a spark but still love watching your videos

[@returnofthemack222]

Great video. Will have my spark in a few days for a Balkan trip!

[@DroneSupremacy]

Sounds awesome! Which countries are you visiting?

[@returnofthemack222]

Montenegro, Croatia and Bosnia. My wife is Bosnian, I go all the time. Wish I had this before with all the beautiful places I've seen.

[@DroneSupremacy]

Have fun! :)

[@jspinosa50]

I would think if you use sport mode to get back faster. You're using more battery power and not saving anything. The props are turning faster, therefore, using more power,=. Just saying.

[@robopam]

It's actually a lift vs. Thrust equation. Its actually more efficient to head back in sport. I'm not sure what the exact mph is but I haven't seen anyone do the math yet.

[@kdub607]

Agreed, great tips and useful information for capturing good video. I'm surprised you only have 2 batteries. That would probably be on my tip list (or your tip 6) - for beach fronts or anywhere that has beautiful scenery, don't go out with less than 3 batteries. 2 batteries or 20 minutes of flight time is not enough. For the great shots you took in this video alone, one more flight (that extra battery) may have captured that object you just discovered...when your batteries exhausted. I fly both the Spark and the Mavic Pro, so the Mavic with about 25 minutes of flight time gives me lots of enjoyment. Speaking of which, I enjoy your channel and your tips, as well as your footage - please keep them coming!

[@DroneSupremacy]

Much appreciated, Keith!

[@cesarprieto652]

Perfect! Got it!

[@dronereviewman9580]

I have a cold too!! It sucks

[@DroneSupremacy]

Must be a global thing 😂 hope you get well soon! 🙌🏻

[@boundforadventure-debandjo2993]

let the man do his job

[@keithstewart7514]

Ur kinda enjoyable to watch,..... SparKies agrees.

[@jspinosa50]

All good, tips can't choose one.

[@thewomble]

Can not work out why flying LOW will extend battery life. Yes to making video more interesting.

[@notimetohatemo]

Higher= thinner air, usually more wind

[@MaxSafwaan786]

Sports mode eats your battery

[@MrKenrwi]

Well I assume your not flying in California the water is clear and your not in prison 😳

[@DroneSupremacy]

Correct, I'm on the other side of the globe :D

[@elid7514]

Not 12 minutes it’s 17!!!

[@dan-lee]

Battery life is affected by some condition. Temperature,, colder means shorter life. Speed,, speeding will consume more. Wind,, a lot of wind can make drone struggle,, it will consume more power. Of course if weather is clear, not cold, less wind, and be slow you can achive more flight time.

[@reconnaissancesquadron222]

Prove it! Maybe it will hover in a moderately warm barn for 17 minutes but if you fly it around outside and don't try to force every last second in the air fighting the automatic landing function most of your flights will be less than 15 minutes. I once registered 16 minutes when my son was flying it mostly just playing with camera settings and then he landed at 6% battery (NOT GOOD!). Most of my full-length flight durations are between 11 and 15 minutes. It is fair to say that you will get 12 minutes out of it, it is unfair and unreasonable to suggest you will get 17 out of it. You won't unless you make a superhuman effort to get everything perfect.

[@jacobpoucher]

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