DJI SPARK DRONE Over Water Test footage

[@EcuadorLive]

Wow, that footage is great! The Spark looks like a lot of fun. Found your video on the Spark forum...you are really tempting me here : )

[@RudyT]

It's been a great entry level drone. Almost does everything I need it to do. I wish it shot in RAW format as many of the media folks require a RAW format for submission. It's going to be even better once I learn to fly it and better orbit subjects and learn some more of the basic "moves". Firmware is a tad frustrating for Android devices. But it gave me an excuse to buy an Ipad mini 4 and now its Awesome!!

[@EcuadorLive]

Good to know Rudy, thanks! I already have an Autel X-Star Premium, which I love to fly, but I'm considering this one as more travel friendly, less intrusive option. Bringing along the Autel involves a big case, a big bright orange drone, and lots of noise. This is great for long range, high altitude, high wind, high def aerial shots, but not so much for any public place, or for long hikes, or anytime space is an issue. I'm tempted....VERY tempted : )

[@RuggedSportsmen]

A hardstyle fan! Nice :)

[@rafabalderas8948]

Great video! I have a Spark but I am not very sure how to fly it over water. Do you think I should disable the VPS? Did you do any adjustments to get these shots?

[@RudyT]

Thanks! I didn't disable VPS nor did I alter any of the auto settings. Just trimmed it with my Samsung S7 using Powerdirector for Android and added music via creative commons music from SoundCloud. I think the lighting was just right ( It was like 9pm ) to give it that cinematic feel. Still trying to develop a system to launch and retrieve while on my kayak. Almost have it figured out I think. I will also say its a bit scary as when you are close to water level, the altitude reading is often displayed as a negative number since the launch is several feet above sea level. Makes it hard to figure out where the water is but also where the subject is. I didn't want to run the drone into my kid,. And the Spark is o small its really hard to see at that distance.

[@PatrickConlon]

Great test footage, a sub from me. Nicely done. I hope to see more from you. Thanks for posting.

[@tylershimada4876]

What kayak do you use/prefer?

[@RudyT]

I use the Hobie Outbacks. I love them! Not the fastest kayak, but very stable. The Hobie Mirage drive is super efficient and is capable of running much shallower waters than the propeller style pedal drive. Where I fish there is strong current and the hands free system just can't be beat. In a fairly fast moving river, there is no comparison. A) You just have a pedal drive to fish it effectively. B) You have to be able to run shallow water without constantly having to remove your drives which you can with the Mirage drives.

[@tylershimada4876]

Thanks for the thorough response!