DJI SPARK / 5 TIPS ON GETTING THE BEST OUT OF YOUR DRONE

[@FrancisDarracott]

Hey guys! I've just released DJI SPARK presets to get cinematic grading for your footage. Download here www.francisdarracott.com/luts/spark

[@hunter_pauley]

these won't work on final cut pro correct?

[@cobraart2006]

Francis Darracott i took some advice from you bro, check out my video please tell me what do you think.. cheers kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5CogK2vpsaffpo

[@brandonnathanmeagher2786]

You are the best guy I've seen that actually works with cheaper drones like the DJI Spark. Searching for this kind of stuff for a long time. Who needs an inspire when they have this thing?

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thanks Brandon

[@carltontattoo]

great video however the antennas should point upward so the flat side is facing the drone for best signal.:)

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thanks for the information! I will update my bio. Hope you enjoy the rest of the content

[@brianroberts5062]

Please update your video. Having the antenna pointed that way is the worst possible position. The transmission signal is the weakest from the antenna end.

[@DazzaJ73]

And they have a notch to be at 45 deg angle

[@homevid]

just wanted to add the same commentfor point 1 :-) Thumbs up +1

[@jaymac5286]

Never point an antenna at the intended target. That's what's referred to as the "cone of silence" in radio technology. The antennas should be perpendicular to the target. That's going to increase resonance.

[@stephen9944]

Dude, your videos are essential. There are others for other things with the Spark, but I'm learning a ton from your quick, to-the-point videos on how to take stunning shots. Cheers mate!

[@KeithSickelmore]

One of the most useful videos I found on youtube, when comes to the DJI Spark, massively informative and well presented, cheers bud.

[@rapadi23]

Just found your videos, I’ve just get my first drone ever, hope to use my Spark like you do!! Thanks!

[@weronikaorowska6453]

You are so adorable! I've just got my DJI Spark and this is how I found your channel! Your tips are extremely helpful and I absolutely love your channel. Best!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you :) I have a new video coming today explaining the future of my channel!

[@caviarclientele9762]

Wow these shots are amazing! Def use some of these in my next video

[@kristofferviland2379]

You got some brilliant tutorials for the Spark! Helps a beginner pilot a bunch! :D

[@hmelo1]

Thank you for your great videos! I am in Rio de Janeiro and just got my Spark. I am learning how to use . Thanks once again for your tips. Take care, bro.

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thanks for stopping by! Check out my new video on the spark.

[@gcomfx]

Really like the idea of setting your function button to speed up the camera move as it does need to be slowed way down while filming. What do you have your other button set to?

[@magdalenaohisea5403]

I was looking for the Spark info online and found your channel. Thanks Francis for all great videos. It really helped me to make my drone decision and I learned a lot from your tutorials. Admire your courage to take a cold bath for the sake of the film art :) Keep up the great work! Cheers!

[@Bill97070]

That was a big help in understanding more about the camera settings. Your video footage contained some good tips also. Thanks.

[@TheVideosofJulien]

Hi Francis, Absolutely love your videos, recently got a Spark and purchased your set of luts for my editing. They look absolutely amazing ! Thanks for your content !

[@vpvnguyen]

Love these videos! I have a spark and all of your tips and tricks are very helpful. Thank you!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thanks Vicent! I just uploaded a new video with some tips on accessories for your dji spark! Have a look :)

[@FiddleMr]

I’m taking my Spark up Snowdon soon, you videos are great to learn from. Do more!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Hey Nic! Awesome, I hope you get some great shots and its not too windy! I am releasing a new video on the spark this evening so make sure you hit subscribe :)

[@FiddleMr]

Francis Darracott Dude! I subscribe! I took sparky out during the strong “hurricane” winds we had a couple of weekends ago. It held its ground...um...air, really well. I’ll stay primed for your next vlog. 👍🏼

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you Nic!

[@albetaylormade7400]

Dude I love your vids man....yo editing skills too are amazing....love the pointers that you give as well....really nice....keep up the great work....

[@mikeb2847]

These tips are really helpful! I’m new to the spark and trying to figure out the best video set up :-) thank you

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thanks Mike! Check out my new video on the spark.

[@bobrov69]

Nice video 📹 Got my spark now, thnx 4 tips

[@pablo123b]

love the video, just returned from the new forest which for anyone who has never been is one of the most beautiful places on earth, going to get the spark as my xaiomi mi drone is just to big to carry around easily, though I think it is a fab drone. Keep up the great videos!!

[@arjanrijkens8823]

1:05 hey man these tips are amazing but the antennas shouldn’t be pointed to the drone but the side should be. I have no reason why but it says it in the manual

[@Dronediculous]

Love your videos. The Spark is so fun and can get really good footage.

[@andywild76]

Nice video! Would you be able to share more detail regarding tip 3 please? I'm not clear on how to use the histogram to set the ISO and shutter to the best values.

[@FrancisDarracott]

Yeah I will in a future video! Thanks for stopping by

[@marcelopalma6355]

amazing vid man !! Congratulations! I really enjoy it!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you Marcelo!

[@MikeStarkov]

Tip #1 is incorrect! Never do this. Dipole antennas work in different way. You should direct the FLAT SIDES of antennas to where the Spark is, but not the tips of antennas as been shown.

[@kan0o0]

Mike Starkov indeed....

[@GadgetInspector]

I was going to comment this but you already did!

[@gcomfx]

Very nice footage! I'm waiting on a new cable before launching my Spark. How many crashes have you had?

[@PatBurnz]

Francis I really like your videos man. Your efforts are obvious and your content is quality. Keep doing your thing

[@FrancisDarracott]

thank you so much dude!

[@bassmoore2083]

Awesome edits man . Really kept me entertained throughout the video . Your B roll was awesome . And inspiring for my future videos

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you Zach! Glad you enjoyed the video

[@alexis1959]

Just discovered your channel - love your Spark Tips - the forest video in the end was class!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you Alexis. It's a great little drone :) Check out my new video on the spark.

[@gfregoso07]

Hey there!! U always do the best videos!!! Congrats!!

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Absolutely loving all your drone tips! Keep em coming :D

[@theexploringphotographer]

Love your tips! Only had a few flights so far so good tips to learn and use

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you so much for the comment. Hope you enjoy my future uploads

[@aviralagarwal99]

Francis Darracott lol sorry I am late but how do I improve connection. Does OTG cable help?

[@Danielo-uk7ld]

Great videos. Greetings from Germany

[@Dan-wq2pw]

Awesome video! Love what you do

[@RamiroWainberg]

Great tips and awesome video, thanks!

[@simonefama6644]

Great videos!! Greetings from Italy

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thanks Simone!

[@perrochicofilms3856]

Love your purple jacket. Your show is fun to watch. Keep up the good work. Got yourseldf another follower :-)

[@esamhomes]

amazing tips amazing videos thank you so much Francis

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you!

[@jacobblaeser4930]

This is awesome Francis, great instructional! I really think your aerial content would do great on the all-drone site AirVuz as well!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thanks Jacob!

[@saadzaidan8197]

Love your videos man👌👌👍👍

[@unitedcomputers]

Well done mate...love your work!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Cheers dude!

[@tim9662]

my wife bought me just the spark in the combo pack. i really love it and would to know some rookie questions. i have two questions the first: How do I know that i am filming when flying? when its connected to my phone does the spark automatically start filming? the second question: I have an iPhone X, so where does my filming go in my phone? i don't see it in my photo app. I have flown the drone a few times and looks like I have only one film shot. i know its operator error. thanks for helping.

[@davidf3452]

Great video my friend. The tips are good. Thank you. What’s the name of the first song in the video? Awesome sound to go along with the videos!!!!

[@hythesailor]

Superb video. Thanks a lot for the tips.

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thanks Matthew

[@amadeusmoravac4238]

Francis all you say is cool, I ask one question.. how to!..."Record-Pause-Record-Pause" with Spark while it's in the air..thus have 4 or 8 different angles in 1 continuous video-clip-shoot, rather than editing cutting-pasting-after.. I can do the "Record-Pause-Record-Pause" with the mobile on gimble and have one scene four different angles, I am interested to do it with Spark..is it possible? regards Steven

[@Gerti1234full]

Very helpful video. I have a Mavic and the tips will also improve my Mavic filming possibilities. Thank you for that. And btw...could u pls tell me the name of the outro song? Cheers from Austria

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thanks kurt! The song is in my latest upload with a link in the bio :)

[@juanmanuel81]

Nice video,what program or app do u use to edit de videos?? Thank u

Great videos! Definitely got my sub. Any chance of doing a video about spark stills photography tips and how it compares to dslr footage? :)

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Love your channel 👍🏼

[@ATappin]

Subscribed. Great footage and video quality! Pleasing to look at :)

[@FrancisDarracott]

Awesome! Cheers aLex

[@JustinReves]

This was sweet! Great vid. ND filters - you use any?

[@jonafied]

that was a nice, informative and fun video to watch!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you Jonalee! I'm glad you enjoyed my video!

[@undrundr-mq9os]

great vlog bud! carry on! :)

[@FrancisDarracott]

thanks dude

[@Madddy68]

Thanks from Switzerland...

[@CarstenGoeke]

Very good video. So thanks for this! Greetz

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you dude!

[@mdmcolt]

Awesome video

[@IsraelArellanes]

great videos man! amazing work

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you

[@Xkdgy7]

Can you make a color grading video please ! 😱

[@GarthScaysbrook]

Love the vid, you did an awesome job. :)

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you Garth! Legend!

[@jessjdixon]

Yes!! Love this vid 🙌🏻

[@Jlui83]

whats your tip when flying the drone from a sunny location into a shady one? how do I adjust the settings on the fly like that to make it a smooth transition?

[@PeterAli]

Mate, you've been absolutely smashing it lately.Hard work is starting to pay off. Keep it up man 💪

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thanks dude!!! Will see you in oz soon :D

[@AmongUsAcademy]

Great content mate! Thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt a lot. I feel like lots of raw footage from Spark doesn't look as good as Mavic Pro... but once you do post-edit, it's fairly comparable. Still tossing up between Spark and Mavic pro.... ~~~

[@FrancisDarracott]

It's tough man! personally I went for the spark because of the price and the size. But keep doing some research and figure out whats right for you! Hope you enjoy future content dude

[@markeyden4670]

Great work, what camera are you using for the rest of the vid (not the go pro stuff!). I absolutely love the forest shots!

[@markeyden4670]

Forget it, just read in description!

[@FrancisDarracott]

No worries! Thanks for supporting the channel.

I personally live I HK but I saw a photo showing that the spark is selling for 70 USD in either Walmart or target or something similar. I have a spark but want the air because of the d cinelinke profile and 4k 100MBS....

[@shikamaruace182]

Good video Sir 😊

[@pabloarteaga8287]

hey francis i really love this audio and video edit! please share 06:19 song!! thanks!!

[@junoxiTv]

do you suggest using manual for beginners?

[@AustrianBushman]

Nice helpful Tipps, thx for sharing it. Br Mike

[@FrancisDarracott]

Legend, Thank you

[@felipemattos9876]

I want to buy a drone like this one, do you know if it is apropriate go take photos in RAW and if it is used by professional photografers?

[@blunt]

the things a british youtuber has to do to get some on sea shots.. I'm sure it wasn't as hot as Marbella, Cannes or LA ;) Awesome video man, really helpful and the video quality is up there, keep it up!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thanks dude!

[@FrancisDarracott]

ps.. it was freezing

[@anthonykenny1120]

cool video Francis...

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thanks Anthony

[@kidologist]

Love your videos, but RE: Tip #1, DJI Store Rep told me the antenna should NOT be straight out... but straight UP so the flat part is facing the drone, as that is where the signal is coming from. I was having issues with image going in and out. Once I changed that, issue vanished. Just FYI. Don't mean to be a critic, but that was important for me to learn. Appreciate your vids!

[@rikirachmadi4255]

Great tips, thanks ....

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you!

[@timmyilagan]

Will those settings stay or you have to do it every time you will fly?

[@sukanih]

Thanks for sharing the tips..

[@FrancisDarracott]

Big love guys!

[@jeyneris]

Great video

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you !

[@felipeveigalopes]

muito foda mano, parabéns!

[@tintin0134]

What's the max wind speed the spark can take?

[@stayroszaxarakis9869]

Nice vid!!!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Legend

[@vinish.vijayan]

thank you so much 💓

[@frankiewallace6432]

Another great video francis thanks again. Can i ask what the track music is when you start at the forest. It sounds like its saying my surname ha ha

[@FrancisDarracott]

I always use the track in my most recent upload and added all the information in the bio. Have a look :)

[@umangjain420]

You’ll become big on KZbin soon.

[@FrancisDarracott]

Deal!

[@Valerie-ii5zo]

How do you get this good quality videos. When I fly my drone the connetion is really bad and this culminates in sort of glitching frames. Do you use 3G or 4G?. Do you fly with or without controller and do you use any cable for the signal?

[@FrancisDarracott]

I fly with a controller and also take transfer the footage directly from card to laptop.

[@silvertonephotography52]

Nice one Francis. Entertaining stuff. Got a sub from me.

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thanks for stopping by

[@HansJelles]

Hi Francis, nice videos and good tutorials. Maybe something to dive in deep, how to pan with the DJI Spark? When I use the left stick to pan the drone the footage always is horrible! Any suggestion? (to see footage I make with the DJI please take a look at my KZbin channel). And keep the humor in your videos it make them stand out!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank Hans! my only suggestion is too look into frame rate. If uploaded wrong it can skip frames. Which gives it that jumpy feeling. Check out my new video on the spark.

[@petrslimslimacek4208]

great video ...

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you dude

[@laurensarraf7015]

Love your chanel

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you for the comment

[@PatrickConlon]

Nice video, a sub from me. Excellent info, keep them coming! Thanks

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thanks Patrick!

[@PatrickConlon]

you’re welcome, oh btw, It would mean so much if you could check out my channel and videos :) And sub if you like what you see, (only if you like it) and its your thing. And heh keep up the great videos!! Greetings from Ireland.

[@biscuit9322]

if it's manual do you have to change the lighting while the drone is flying?

[@FrancisDarracott]

Yeah you have to change it manually

[@johncarambat4762]

damn nice vid!

[@HassanEjaz]

Can you please name of music that starts at 6:20 ? Tried finding the artist but couldn't

[@jvandre6256]

What the of music?

[@JOeSJNrForReal]

Hi, thanks for sharing. But radio signal doesn't emit through the tips of the antennaes, but from the sides. Unless you are flying straight up above you, then the antennaes should be flat like your video. If away from you, the point them upwards. Happy flying! cheers!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@JOeSJNrForReal]

oh hi there! no prob... Keep on flying! Let's do RC UAV FPV planes next. It nerve-wrecking. :p

[@adrianmatilla5671]

do you notice a weak image transmission signal when not using an OTG cable? once I reach 1000 ft distance the image starts getting weak?

[@deuces2k]

Adrian Matilla I sometimes get weak image even 400ft. Now I use otg to prevent that

[@liamalford1811]

Hey there Francis not sure if you read or reply to your comments but i would just like to say watch about 3 videos and your shit is really good mate give yourself a high five. I’m a photographer n even ive learned some stuff from you to help me with my spark n mavic footage (as i like a say im Photography not video tho i do have loads of ideas but never seem to come off the way I want them,) anyway really good stuff mate keep it up your smashing it and i think you’ll get more subs very soon

[@FrancisDarracott]

Thank you so much Liam! I'm really happy you are enjoying the content. I will check out your channel for sure :)

[@stevetheleave2374]

How are you not a world class filmmaker yet? This footage is amazing. Came here for drone tips got the most awesome forest footage ever !

[@FrancisDarracott]

Legend!

[@UncleManuel]

"My camera just died..." I'm spotting a Sony and be like "japp, crappy battery life, the Bane of every Sony camera owner..." ^_^ Btw: I just love your cinematic style and editing. Well done!

[@FrancisDarracott]

Tell me about it! haha

[@jackkhach]

great video :) what is the name of music that starts at 6:20 ? thanks beforehand

[@HassanEjaz]

NatureLove yes need the name

[@mightyjoshtom]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqClnX6boaqmgZo

[@jackkhach]

Joshua James thank you so much

[@aldosanchez452]

Saludos desde México

[@FrancisDarracott]

:D

[@sirhomealot642]

Why does all of the Spark footage seem to "step" -- like every half second or so, it hiccups a little? Is that normal for this drone's capture?