DJI Spark - Is it the best low cost Hiking Drone?

[@jamesthorpemusic197]

Very beautiful area. Thats the kind of places i typically would want to go. Very helpful vid. See it for $299. Can't complain about that. Great value.

[@svendura1]

That is amazing! I already thought Sparkie is a yesterday´s heroe, but it isn`t. Works very, very well and is exactly what I´ve been looking for. And it´s comparable cheap to other more sophisticated drones. Think I will buy one. Thanks from Kiel, Germany for the good work.

[@graphguy]

Svendura did you?

[@alaincopter]

Awesome video, really helps folks like me who are preparing to take the leap from smaller toy drones to a capable unit like the Spark. Great scenery too!

[@karthurjr]

Tremendous tutorial for anyone novice or pro. Yeah, the Spark worked great for you. But, you controlled the Spark splendidly! A big thanks!

[@robotkyle71]

Thanks for always going the extra mile for us Captain Drone! We got a Spark for our school's drone club. Some parents have asked for a good drone recommendation for Christmas. I've told them the Spark. This video makes me even more confident in those recommendations!

[@pepitovfr]

I always enjoy Captain Drone videos. 😎 And yes the Spark is a great little drone 👍🏻

[@noobfpvmoment5768]

2021: spark is poor

[@karce1981]

Mer Bleue Bog Trail in Ottawa. Nice place for a walk and some snaps. You're lucky it looks like a pretty dead day. Last time I went there were about 200 people walking the trails.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

In the winter, during the weekday mornings, it is pretty quiet.

[@SamuelsViewsLessLethal]

I just got my Spark last week. I LOVE it. Flew it yesterday in like 12mph winds and it stood it's ground.

[@mosesjh8272]

Congratulations! Happy flying!

[@SamuelsViewsLessLethal]

@@mosesjh8272 Thank you bud!

[@mosesjh8272]

@@SamuelsViewsLessLethal Cheers Buddy! :)

[@edwinnegron7761]

excellent review of the spark following you!!! End of year I will have one of these!!!

[@MrAbh002]

You really make some good effort producing these clips! Thanks Captain!

[@johnirvine5514]

Really great video, Steve. Many thanks again. Have a lovely Christmas.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Merry Christmas!

[@justintime5021]

He sure loves that spark! Can't blame him. It's a great drone for a great price.

[@TechUrduPK]

what a drone i just got mine :)

[@rogerthat9174]

Merry Christmas to you and yours..... and thanks for all your helpful information 👍👍👍

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Merry Christmas!

[@KirillIlyasov]

Great video as always, Steve. Between Spark and Anafi I have chosen Anafi extended pack at the end, but Spark is also great drone. Merry Christmas!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You'll be happy with the ANAFI. Merry Christmas!

[@CirclingtheDrone]

Awesome! I got my Dad the Spark for Christmas...can't wait to try it out!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You guys will have a blast with it. Merry Christmas!

[@DroneCrush]

Well done as usual sir. Almost makes me want to add a spark to the stable.

[@MitchellPetersoncustomdrone]

It's interesting how drones are getting smaller and way smarter. I started 9 years ago with custom built 850 quads then switching to hand built 650 size using Naza w telemetry, every phantom to date, Typhoon H w real sense, then to Mavic 2 zoom....thx Cap, now I want a Spark. Mitch in Marsville Wa

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Merry Christmas Mitch!

[@cutter2258]

The Spark is the first drone I purchased and I think I made a good choice. Easy to fly. I love the follow me mode. Didn't know it could orbit while following.

[@jameswatson7218]

Started with a spark now Mavic 2 zoom great two drone combo still love the spark for close in work and the zoom for. Reaching out two quality products

[@MORTONRICK]

Really nice video. Should note, of course, that you were about the most ideal "target" the Spark could have! Bright green and black on a pure white background! I love my Spark, too. Will have to try more Active Track. Merry Christmas!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Merry Christmas!

[@deandaniels203]

Hi I've really enjoyed watching your reveiws and learnt alot this year from watching this channel so I would like to wish you a great Christmas and a happy New year to you and your family and I am looking forward to next year's reviews so thankyou again my friend.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks Dean & Merry Christmas to you & your loved ones.

[@WilliamMjemaSkyviewTanzania]

I have a Spark and I love it! Merry Christmas from Finland!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Merry Christmas!

[@thevideoark]

Excellent informative video as usual. Its a tought little Spark in that cold weather. I dont with to trip you up but eaqually I dont want people to have an accident with their Spark. So … Please be aware that I believe the front obstical avoidance will only make the spark asscend and not go around the obstical as mentioned in your video. I can only suspect it just happend to make the sideways manouver whilst following you in Active Track. Thanks for this and all your other videos.

[@caradellinowazer2988]

another thumbs up... One hint: Spark does have the profile mode in active track too. Keeping it in front of you let's you keep it in line of sight, which makes up for missing OA sensors to the rear and sides.

[@dale5453]

Very cool video (no pun intended). Real world use of the Spark. Love it. I never even considered a spark, but now, who knows...

[@brianc4845]

Awesome Captain! Can you show one the onscreen selections you make to set it up please. Always enjoy your videos

[@rokkopokko2]

Beautiful scenery, thanks Capt Merry Christmas

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Merry Christmas!

[@saurabhghewari3241]

I always enjoy your videos captain. You are truely captain of drone. This videos is what I wanted always. Thanks for this video captain. I keep watching your videos regularly. Wishes from Bharat(India).

[@natucaribe8917]

Great video and presentation. Everything was very cinematic, and the best thing about your gear is that it’s minimalistic, and of excelent quality, qualities very desirable when you are traveling or want to carry the less weight possible. I definitely will get an spark for my next trip. PD I wish they improve on making the rotors less noisy.

[@MilanKarakas]

Very impressive and smart drone. Really doing its job following you and incredible accurate circling.

[@johankeuken4021]

Happy Holidays and a good and health 2019 Steve. Let hope is will be a other exciting Drone year. Thanks for all your effort in making the reviews and sharing your opinions.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks Johan! All the best to you and your loved ones for a Happy New Year!

[@cryptomonkey6142]

Always really enjoy your vids, I'm new to drones, my Spark should arrive next week, can't wait. Merry Christmas from Bunbury, Western Australia. 😊

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Merry Christmas!

[@alaboleif]

Nice video! I really love the Spark, but I had some problem when I'm out on the mountain and want the Spark to follow me. After this demonstration I will definitely go out there try again.

[@Friskee62]

Outstanding, glad I will be purchasing one shortly...

[@sergiyg2537]

Two thumbs up for the video. This is why I love my Spark.

[@edyplazzotta3839]

Spark is amazing... I love that little Monster.

[@mosesjh8272]

Yes I enjoy it very much watching you and spark hiking!! I'll bring spark for hiking one day! love your video! Thank you so very much for sharing Captain!

[@uacl028]

What a great drone, I absolutely love it, all I wanted for Christmas was a 20 minute battery, lol

[@ce-750pilot3]

Captain! A great demonstration of the capabilities of the DJI Spark! I always enjoy the scenery in your reviews. Looking forward to more great drone clips in 2019😃🛩!Merry Christmas ⛄️

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you & a very Merry Christmas to you & your loved ones.

[@ce-750pilot3]

Thank you, Steve! You and your family have a wonderful Holiday Season as well! One of your top followers-Roland😃🛩

[@DougChristensen]

Follow while circling was very nice

[@TivBoiMedia]

Crystal sky devices are so expensive. What specific advantage do they have over a dedicated tablet or large screen phones and are the price difference really worth the video quality difference.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It depends on the individual. For me the advantage is massive, but for others they may find the advantages do not override the fact that the screen is only so large. Here is my Crystal Sky video (read the viewer comments below the video to see more opinions): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX6poqV8mtaonbc

[@KardosoMedia]

I love the Spark! Still an amazing drone at a very great price nowadays

[@brian21797]

Awesome video as always thumbs up

[@clintonking4086]

Awesome video Captain. What i would give now to be in the snow for a couple of days. Been in the high 30 decrees celcius for the last couple of weeks here in South Africa. Merry Christmas to you and the family :)

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Merry Christmas! I miss the high 30 celsius temps (of course I'll say the opposite when our hot summer arrives).

[@NYC11435]

It's always fun watching your videos. I own the Spark and have a lot of fun with it. As I mentioned in past videos, waiting for those tiny whoop indoor reviews so you can stay warm while you do your reviews.👍👍👍👍👍👍 I know you like those thumbs up, Merry Christmas.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Merry Christmas!

[@canada1512]

Always enjoy your videos.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@candlewick96]

I have a Spark - and love it. Non-threatening and definitely not attention-seeking. Never been into phallic symbols so I never had to have the biggest and most expensive toys for OTHERS to appreciate.

[@losttouristpresents]

Nice job on the video. Looks pretty wintry there. Not so much in my area yet. Didnt know the Crystal sky worked with the spark.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks. The Crystal Sky works with all DJI drones from the Inspire 2 on down to the Spark.

[@losttouristpresents]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 does it also work with the older phantom 3 standard? If so that may push me to get one if I can use it with 2 of my dji drones.

[@russfreeatlastmac]

Love your videos captain,so informative thanks and have a great Xmas.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Merry Christmas Russ!

[@FPVphilly]

Merry Christmas Captain drone... the spark is really amazing.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Merry Christmas!

[@thepeddle]

Love my Spark. I'm always amazed by what it can do for the price.

[@krisbos9848]

I love my lil Spark even more now.... Great Video.. Thank you sooo much

[@tahirahmed33]

The follow me is good , good for my hiking

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

This was an excellent video. I have the same set as you with the Crystalsky monitor too. Really informative and has helped me to understand what it can actually do. How fast do you think it will be able to go following the subject in active track mode , such as cycling along a path.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I have seen videos where people have it tracking them over 40 km/h (25+ MPH)

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 great stuff. Thanks for the reply.

[@Cuttin_It_Close]

Do you have a link to your bag. Awesome videos and I subbed to your music channel. Also awesome. Thanks Dave

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Dave, it would appear that the bag I have (which is by the company that makes the GoPro Seeker bag, no longer sells the knock-off version), so you are left with the real deal here: amzn.to/2Rq4frp

[@jbgood7694]

Great review as always. Thanks for making these videos. They are very informative. I'm a Autel Evo operator, so, if you know of any tricks for that drone, please make a video for it. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Merry Christmas!

[@aussiequad148]

Merry Xmas from Australia and the spark is my favourite

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Merry Christmas!

[@geraldbrogan696]

Great video great drone! Merry Christmas.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Merry Christmas!

[@johnwedrall1907]

Interesting video, thanks. Merry Christmas Captain 🌲👍🇱🇷😊❗

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Merry Christmas!

[@johnwedrall1907]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 😊👍🌲🥂🇱🇷❗

[@michaelcummings12]

What are those two black boxes in the case, at the front and rear of the drone? 1:28

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Spare Props

[@jgkiwi]

A great video,I would like to use it for tracking us biking but also to take shots for property sales would you recommend it for this as my first drone of the Mavic air. Keep up the great work and no falling over.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Both the Spark and the Mavic Air are great!

[@michellehiggs60]

The spark is awesome. What’s that screen you are using with the controller. I use my phone. 😀

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

That is a DJI Crystal Sky monitor.

[@northeastdroneproductions]

More reasons I love the spark. Nice review. Merry Christmas mate. Cheers

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Merry Christmas!

[@1silverside]

Great video and great info in this drone. How did you “upscale” the 1080 footage to 4K that i saw you mention in the video?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

In video editing software you decide on the output format, so if you say you want the output to be 4K, you can then toss a 1080p video onto the 4K timeline and it becomes 4K.

[@ASangueD]

Love my Spark! Just wish it had a longer flight time. Otherwise, it’s perfect!

[@Gerdien2000]

Beautiful scenery.

[@shaunthedrone]

Thumbs up ere' Captain, great video about the Spark - I always use my Spark when going out exploring with my camera bag! No carrying loads of camera gear and never lets you done! Great video in the snow! Many thanks for sharing :)

[@900swalker]

Hey Captain Drone, great video and I love the spark! I have a parrot Anafi now, which also does great follow me mode, has great battery, 4K video, quiet in flight, will work well in cold climates and also works with barometer in phones, so is great for downhill / uphill follow me situations even without the controller! I’m taking the anafi skiing in March.....Quick question on the spark video - how many batteries were used in the spark making this video? Thanks 👍🏻

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I used 2 batteries to make this video. The great thing is that the Spark batteries are so small, they nicely fit into my jeans pockets (to keep them warm).

[@hikenrv]

Another great video and once again you were the only one out braving the cold! Curious how many batteries you went through, especially with the low temps. Your Anafi would have been another alternative, albeit you would need to pay more attention around the trees (or you could film just off the ground). All the best of the season 🎅🎄

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

For this vid it took 2 batteries. Since the SPARK batteries are very small, they fit in my pocket to stay warm. Flight time was as per normal with the SPARK. Merry Christmas!

[@wulfclaw4921]

Captain, I found some DJI Sparks on Ebay. They are refurbished/ pre owned. The DjI site claims they don't have any in stock. Found some Parrot bebops too. Anyway, what do you think ? Wulfy

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Watch my video on buying USED DRONES.

[@RobertGlazier]

Great as always. Thanks.

[@tahirahmed33]

Looks good , the fly more combo is better value ,no longer available from dji , only available on ebay refurbished or ppl selling to upgrade to mini and mini 2 / mavic air 2 etc

[@michelleinthepalmbeaches]

Fun video, fun drone. Is your voice being recorded by the hand held remote controller?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

My voice is recorded using a TASCAM device (the link to it is below the video).

[@mikepiatkowski4057]

O captain my captain,another great video!

[@Guruhwicaksono]

Awsome Spark n footage Snow 😁😊🤩

[@alanjackson4646]

I have a Spark and love it, great demo. Regards AJ

[@Georgewrigley]

Definitely enjoyed this video ya know I haven't even tried any of these modes.watch this space lol. Thanks for a great review,

[@robertholsopple9451]

What an awesome little drone.

[@gordonhutchinson529]

Great review as usual. I do enjoy your channel. I was wondering what gloves you're wearing in your cold weather to still be able to operate the controller and do they keep your hands warm?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks Gordon. Nothing fancy for gloves. I think I just threw on my jogging gloves (very thin).

[@DroneDelirium]

Good one, i love "drone and snow" videos!

[@seanc.5310]

Merry Christmas Captain!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Merry Christmas!

[@Appalachianhillbilly24639]

Be nice to see you do that video with the Mavic Pro

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The Mavic Pro is larger and is not really accepted in parks as well as the tiny Spark is. But I may have something with the Mavic Pro and hiking coming out in the future.

[@Appalachianhillbilly24639]

Ok thanks for the great videos and hope to see something in the future with the Mavic Pro keep up the good work

[@SJMDronesMedia]

Nice footage the Spark is underrated, thanks Regards.

[@paulpolillo4695]

What mount are you using to hold that CrystalSky on the Spark controller? I thought I owned them all :), but I’m not in love with any of them. Whatever you are using appears to be something I haven’t yet come across.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It is just a special type of Velcro. I have it on all my DJI controllers and the back of the Crystal Sky. It is made out of plastic nips and the two just snap together. You can see it near the end of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX6poqV8mtaonbc

[@robertjochimsen]

Great video, I would have imagined you would have done it with just a phone as it should be able to do that which would make you go even "smaller" :D I dont have a spark do have no idea how stable it is with just the phone. I know the range is shorter but I would imagine for the stuff you did here it would not really matter ?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Hi Robert. With a phone the range is at most 80 to 100 meters, from where it takes off. With a controller the range is maximized as seen in the vid.

[@cvheugten]

What I like most is that you still love the Spark. You fly with all kind of drones, like the several Mavics but still you emphasize the quality of the Spark. I own a Spark and 'till this day I am amazed of the ease of use, the stability, the quality of the vid, the speed in sport mode and more. For newcomers in this pricerange it is not easy to step in, the Spark still is a real pain for those who try. One question CD: Did the batteries do well? Could you fly this trip with one or did you change batteries on every corner (together with renewing the props after an encounter with the trees?. :D

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I used two batteries in the making of this video. And what was great was that since the batteries are so small, I just stuck them in my jeans pockets to keep them warm.

[@cvheugten]

CAPTAIN DRONE wise!

[@MrGeorgiaBoi706]

When you had the spark circle around you. The video looked like it was skipping. Was that due to it trying to do a circle around you while you were moving?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I believe so. The Spark does not have a 3 axis gimbal so when it moves side to side it uses electronic image stabilization. It actually does a pretty good job.

[@jdeo8776]

Cool video about the Spark! How many batteries did you bring on this shoot?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I brought 3 batteries but only used 2.

[@jdeo8776]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Amazing! You filmed and planned this out pretty well, lol I would have used all 3 batteries based on what you shot. Congrats on the great video again.

[@kerigancreighton2351]

I sometimes use premiere pro to interlace my shots and make them 60 fps

[@pdtech4524]

Perfect tool for creating engaging visuslly impressive hiking content! 👍😎 I'm hoping I can do similar things wirh the Tello I'm getting for christmas 🙂👍😁😎 obviously with manual tracking rather than the sparks automated active track!

[@JMGiE05]

Another great video...😊😊😊😊

[@mrbuck2646]

Which one is better for hiking skydio or spark?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

SKYDIO, because the SPARK is long discontinued.

[@arvincortez100]

I really love to have the dji spark Merry Christmas Captain Drone

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Merry Christmas. Maybe Santa will bring you one.

[@TomasOneil]

Nice video! I am thinking abou to get a Spark :-) Did you changed Spark battery making this video, or it run everything on just one?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It took two Spark Batteries to make this video.

[@TomasOneil]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you for reply! :-)

[@mrpthefox]

Hello! Is it possible to film the northern light with the spark? And is it possible to set the white balance , the snow doesn't look always White. Greetings from Holland!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You could take a photo of the Northern lights but not a video. It is difficult to capture video of the northern lights even with good video cameras. The white balance helps with the white snow.

[@mrpthefox]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks!

[@droningharry]

Very impressive video. I really like the Active Trac mode. One question, what was the temp in Fahrenheit? Reason I ask today my Son in Law and I took my new Spark out for its first flight. The temp here in Central Iowa was 29 Degrees no gloves dummies! We lasted right at 2 batteries total time was about 15 to 18 mins on new freshly charged Batteries. Not sure if the cold played a part because it was in their house with us until we went to fly and even then the batteries stayed in the heated SUV. So it just made me wonder. Now I was wearing my official Captain Drone Hoodie so I guess you were on the brain while we were out, LOL! If you did use more than 1 battery what was your total flight time? It was cold but it was fun to go out and finally fly again. Video was great so smooth until Sports Mode but my Son in Law handled it like a race Drone. I was very impressed with his skill. I will have a video coming soon I hope. Thanks as always!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I am amazed to hear that the Captain Drone Hoodie didn't extend your flight times!!!! I will be speaking with the manufacturing about this. In my video I used 2 batteries. But, I did not notice any less flight duration because since the Spark batteries are small in size, I could keep them in my jeans pockets and keep them warm. If you place a warm battery on a cold drone, you should then receive very close to normal flight times. The temp in my video was around 23 Fahrenheit.

[@MrRaav]

He's talking to the drone:) Well done spark.. :) Well done Captain Drone, good video.

[@mikew1435]

Nice job capt. Question, does the dji air bring more capability for the price difference? Would it make a better hiking drone? Would love to see it demoed at the same location.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The Mavic Air is a much improved Spark. It has obstacle avoidance on the rear, has 4K video and a full 3 axis camera gimbal, it can fly longer and farther & it has a few more automated camera flight modes. The only negative is that it is noisy, so if you took it hiking and no one is around, then perfect, but if you fly it anywhere in the vicinity of humans, they will find it annoying.

[@robertescriba4394]

I love the spark, but i recently watched your video about the Anafi, which is always compared to the Mavic Air in many videos. But I am really hesitating between the spark and the anafi, for hiking and others outdoors activities. Here in France, both prices are close. For example, could you tell us wich one has the best video quality ? All the best for the new year 2019

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Hi Robert. The best video quality between the two belongs to the ANAFI. Happy New Year!