DJI Spark Tips and Tricks (Cinematic Quickshot Mode and Gesture Control)

DJI Spark tips and tricks, review of the gesture control and quickshot modes, and tips for getting cinematic shots! ***** Check out the DJI Spark here: bit.ly/SparkDJI2019
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1. DJI Spark, Mini Drone on Amazon
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2. DJI Spark, Fly More Combo (I recommend this kit because you get an extra battery, the remote, propeller guards and extra propellers - essentials in my opinion)
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3. (Drone Protection and Replacement Program) Learn more about DJI Care Refresh program here:bit.ly/DJIRefresh
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About This Video:
In this video, Sean Cannell from Think Media TV shares five DJI Spark tips and tricks and some DJI Spark tips for beginners. This video also features DJI Spark footage, cinematic 1080p unedited footage, and test footage. Also, this video demonstrates the DJI Spark gesture control and the cinematic shots (aka quickshot tests and review). This DJI Spark quickshot review was show in Las Vegas, NV.
This Video Covers the Spark quickshot modes and a DJI Spark quickshot tutorial. On the popular modes is the quickshot helix, and it was easy to do. Check out this video now for DJI Spark quickshot tips!
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[@youandiryan]

Thank you! I just bought my spark today! It's definitely more affordable then other drones. But by any names still not cheap. I got the fly more package today and I paid over $800 in Canada this is with the DJI refresh

[@HAMTube]

Always a GREAT video Sean your tips have helped me tremendously. Also update that is needed is the update of the firmware of the smart battery. Happy thanksgiving.

[@jacklcma]

New to the Spark, and I really like the tripod mode. Makes smooth video with slow controls that help a beginner like me.

[@PeresD]

You are so right to achieve cinematic shots linear is key,straight lines vertically or horizontally. Great tips !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RichDiFeo]

Thanks for the video! I would recommend pointing the antennas at the drone for better reception and also ALWAYS hard wire the remote the the phone to ensure the best transmission signal.

[@jenniferalcazar833]

Rich DiFeo which hard wire? Is it included in the Spark Combo?

[@KarelBina]

@@jenniferalcazar833 It is called OTG cable, that connects RC and smartphone/tablet

[@simplevisuals]

I've had the DJI spark for 7 months now and I've been loving every second of it!! I'm so glad I picked it up!

[@motocafe89]

Fly time after 2 years?

[@SeezSantos]

The DJI spark is the best starter drone! Definitely worth the money. 👊🏽

[@oriz904]

Agree

[@afonsha]

And the tello?

[@Kayshots]

@@afonsha Tello is trash and us drone pilots don’t see it as a drone, We see it as Toy. Can’t even film or make pictures with that and 80 meters range is nothing to 13.000 meters on my Mavic Pro. Sorry if u have it, I bet you think the same if you have it

[@tahirahmed33]

Until the DJI released the mini 1 and now the mini 2, both under 250grams

[@tahirahmed33]

@@afonsha unde to 80grams ,good micro drone

[@Antsmith21]

I know this is an old video but I wanted to comment about the DJI care. It is a must !!! I crashed my inspire 2 sad face and got it replaced for $200.

[@virendrasinhvaghela9579]

Nice video with good explanation... By the way you video quality is amazing 😍

[@Beatles123ful]

Thanks great shooting tips . I just bought the spark 3 days ago - amazed at how it’s opened up a whole new world of possibilities - you can literary be a one man film maker - and its fun to fly on its own - love the small size - my first drone was easy to get up and running ....

[@scottnra]

Another Great Video! I have the DJI Phantom 3 4K and it does a fantastic job. The Spark looks like a great way to pack a smaller drone along. Great job.

[@DavidReynolds-kr6yh]

I’ve had mine for a few days now and I love it.

[@roywilliams72]

I just bought my spark for $114.00!!! At my job on clearance, just the spark, no remote. But I flew it for the first time today and , compared to my mini Kk8, it a beast. Love it..

[@whatinthetravel]

Really liked this video, planning on getting a spark and adding drone footage in my vlogs!

[@AdventureswithAshawnya]

Lovely video I finally got to the end Lovely drone footage in between the video. I love your content they are all very informative!

[@KCFilmz]

They are very helpful!!

[@googull271]

Wow, this takes some really good shots for the price especially! Thanks for the vid.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

You're welcome!

[@PhilsDroneZone]

Nice tips!! The DJI spark is the perfect drone for beginners and for those who just want to take lovely holiday shots. Its affordable and so easy to learn to fly.

[@camryntormis7632]

Phil's Drone Zone A cutter to cut tiesThe code

[@FrankieMackOfficial]

I think I have binged watched this channel for the past 3 hours.... 😂 Superb content! Keep it up 👍🏼

[@ttoniross]

i love the color you have its easier to see if its up in the air. Smart gesture is superb.Niiiice😍 software update is really important .

[@djrkm9281]

OMG! This video was really helpful dude thanks for making this video.Keep on making cool vids

[@NorbertRoche]

Excellent tips!!! Great channel!! Thanks for the great work!!!👌👌👌

[@marcintoyo30]

Thanks for the reviews ... and a pretty nice video. And I will add these, that I once worked with a guy who is probably your look-alike ;) Warm greetings...

[@wonderfulfitlifeofelio]

Clear video really convinced me thx for sharing these top videos

[@madsoundsdj]

This was the best tutorial using the spark, I have one and all the videos I’ve watched is not as explanatory as your video. Thank you

[@UmarHKhan]

When did you get it? How’s it holding up in 2021?

[@madsoundsdj]

@@UmarHKhan I got it about 2 years ago as a Xmas present and possibly used it like 2 times, it’s only now I’m using it more. Still new looking and works real good.

[@raspberrymayonaise]

Just got a spark for my travel vids, cant wait to use it

[@audreyseda8189]

It’s like you knew I was going to buy this today! About to take my travel adventure to another level!

[@noah1239]

I didnt expect that the videos Look as Great as in your Videos

[@SINternetEntertainment]

My son just go his today. We can't wait to add video he takes to our videos. We live very close to a big town and he had a cheap drone he got some good shoots with so ha saved up him money and go himself a Spark.

[@HotToolsja]

Watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲 Great Video

[@mariofromaz]

should be receiving mine today. cant wait

[@offgridsweden]

Had an DJI phantom before that dropped from the sky with no reason. Are looking to get a Phantom 4 Pro and I will invest in their care agreement. The best tip I got is to fly smooth and slow and also to only include small portions of drone footage in your video. Looks very professional then. Greetings from Andreas on Off Grid Sweden

[@sarwatahmed3850]

THAnkYou SO MUCH FOR explaining everything in details and very professional and passionate manner .!!!

[@regriemer]

Hello all very good video! I have had my Spark for about a month now been flying a lot and with the help of videos like this no crashes and some great footage already! One of my tips for all spark flyers is for the RC controller, to change In the dji go app the RC custom function button under the photo snap button on front right of RC control . Default is land and it’s super easy to bump that button and an unexpected landing could be bad news , and nearly was for me, the first time it happened to me almost made me crap my pants, as I was over a swimming pool in my friends yard taking photos of our wives! Chopped up wives are not friendly creatures!! Easy to change in the app just go to settings and the. On left click the icon for the RC and then change custom functions of that button on right to what you want , I pick camera down and forward that way as the button above is snapshot easy way to set up for a picture. Reg

[@SIlverBlackToday]

Southern Highlands...Good stuff!

[@elcocoreyes]

I love my spark. I use it to track wild life and to fly over feeders to see what's being attracted before I walk up to it so I don't scare away wild life. One tip I'd give is when flying in windy conditions, plan your flight route before hand. Fly to the furthest point. Then take shots coming back to home. Make the home point at a location so the wind is in your face. You can fly till you get a low battery alert and still make it home with ease. If the wind is at your back, you may run out of battery coming back home FOR obvious reasons, flying up wind. When I plan my flight, I find that I get the most out of my battery and get better shots knowing before hand what I want to achieve.

[@saynomoremedia5674]

Great footage just advice to get the range extenders shield and the bars type work great £15.99 on Amazon for both versions ov the signal boosters and I was really surprised how it can still hold position even in strong winds

[@parker62103]

Thanks so much I was looking at this drone.

[@KCFilmz]

same here

[@caitlinwestover6247]

seriously the best video i have seen! You really go over the how too and what to so easily and quickly! really appreciate it man!

[@GoodtimeswiththeGoodies]

Nice video! It has helped me to my purchase decision!

[@TheWorldnUs]

When I was looking at buying a drone I was looking at something really compact that would be good for travel. So I go the Mavic. A week later, DJI released the Spark. Oh well, I love my Mavic. We've taken some amazing footage for our vlogs.

[@bigshotmovieverse2621]

Totally loved this video. Thanks Sean.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

You're welcome - thanks for the comment! 👊💯

[@abdulrahimazizi]

thank you ... good tips. Got 2 unit DJI Spark .. one camera neck broken .. haven't repair yet.

[@ItsMyLifeDaralynn]

This is a refreshen video outside your norm. Although I love your content. I didn't know you were into drones. I'm in awe at how awesome the shots looked at that price point. I thought I'd have to spend at least 3,000 to get a nice drone. Thanks for sharing.

[@JP1970]

I'm still very happy with my Spark...love your videos, bud--SUBBED! 👍❤☄

[@julesgrimaldi]

very usefull tutorial video !!! thanks buddy

[@southeast_9072]

Thanks for great info Sean. I love my Spark. I’ve had it since early summer this year and have taken great aerial photos and videos with it. Best parts are portability and 12MP camera!

[@evanshearin6490]

Great video, Sean. Thank you! When the Spark is tracking you, and you walk toward it, will it maintain distance? Basically, could you do a Aaron Sorkin-type walk-and-talk?

[@photography4390]

nice video bro... thanks

[@airavearentertainment9186]

Great vid, great tips!

[@gm.s7801]

Spark is awesome i just got mine i love it.

[@rhino27nz]

Good informative video. Thanks

[@OutdoorsmenLee]

Nice tips. One thing I don't like about Quickshots is the fact that you can't change the camera exposure settings. I get overblown footage all the time from that mode.

[@Velogi]

I have used the Spark for a few months now and it truly gives another viewpoint to my cycling videos! And by the way - in addition to updating the drone itself, the RC and the mobile app, you have to update also the batteries 😉

[@HotToolsja]

Great content

[@Techaalya]

Yeah its good and also thinking to buy drone and it helps me a lot

[@FeeNomenalFee]

Thanks Sean!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

⚡️ QOTD: Have any DRONE TIPS? LMK! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 ** Correction about DJI Care ** "DJI Care" is the protection plan for older models before Phantom 4 (including Phantom 4), and "DJI Care Refresh" is for newer models (after Phantom 4, eg. Spark, Mavic, Phantom4Pro ). 🚁💯

[@RGMGFitness]

Just shot some drone footage in Dominican Republic (Punta Cana). kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqCchoqud6-Ip9U Fly 'close' to objects to get really great shots but enable 'object avoidance'. Turn on 'Sports Mode' in open areas if you have the remote. It also has a new firmware update (came out the other week for SPERE MODE).

[@WoodyHHG]

Best tip I can give, especially since there was a local news report here in Australia, is to know that even if you are a amateur flyer. That there are aviation rules that be best to know about.

[@TheWorldnUs]

A good tip for a beginner is to make sure the camera is in focus. My first flight with the Mavic was all blurry because I didn't tap the screen to focus. Another good idea on this is to set one of the buttons on the back of the controller to focus. That way you don't have to tap the screen to do so. Another piece of advice. Don't fly inside. GPS doesn't work and won't keep the drone stable. Because I was too close to something in front of the drone it got pushed back into a newly painted wall. lol. Anyway, I made a video about it on my channel.

[@UTECHPIA]

Excellent Video Sean. I like how you not only talk about the features and specs, but you *actually* used it to capture real life footage + showed the results. Again, Fantastic video! 👍

[@balboapark2000]

Im in vegas you recommend any spots? Great vid!

[@marctrainor5595]

I'm especially enamored with this video. The reason is, it's very well done, and especially "to the point", and covers a lot of important things. I's also very honest and gives some great video tips on different shots. I bought the Mavic Pro first, because I got a killer deal on it, but then bought the Spark, mainly because it's less conspicuous, works very well, and is just plain fun. Thanks for a video very well done. Marc Trainor.

[@RexMerino]

Thanks for the tips bro

[@celestialjunipers6829]

Spark is super fun and cute It looks more pleasing than the bigger drones but like, we get what we pay for.

[@R2Rmc]

Awosame i just got one. tips helps a lot

[@iQamarAmerica]

Thinking and researching to buy my first DJI drone.

[@WalidChakereducation]

Thanks for this video Shawn Now I will buy it for my KZbin channel

[@marcus2293]

no only tello

[@TodorVankov]

Thanks man , great video ! :)

[@intheworldofmari]

been thinking of getting the DJI Spark as a beginners drone for myself. Think it is time to get it...

[@tylerbrown8486]

I did it loved it hbu

[@letsplaygames5166]

U are the coolest drone spark👌👌👌

[@areabass]

I'm a videographer looking into drones, I can't see myself spending the big bucks on a mavic as there's tight restrictions for commercial drone use in the UK but for home videos and projects, this drone would be perfect.

[@randomamerican3287]

Mine’s arriving tomorrow!

[@douglasinfarinato5163]

Sean, thanks so much for this informative video. I ordered a DJI Spark drone earlier today. After viewing your video, I changed my original order. I added a second battery, a two year DJI Care Refresh package, and the DJI Prop guards. I was only planning on ordering a SanDisk Memory Card. I can't wait to get good at operating it before too long!

[@pedroquezada6432]

Hello Today was my first flight with the spark, but the video quality was too low. Where can I change the settings for more quality?

[@FlytPath]

Woohoooo. Great one Sean

[@northeastdroneproductions]

Been flying the spark for a while now, love it love it love it. I know the camera could be better etc etc but the fact that it is so portable is the main reason I use it. Is there going to be a spark upgrade? Lets hope so...……..:)

[@shirlynmaylaplante5070]

is it advisable to fly the drone when its so windy? like on the beach, sometimes beaches kinda windy.

[@triatharva]

Awesome videos man

[@CreatorJMViD]

I love this cool tips

[@JoVlogz]

hi shawn nice to see you after a long time...

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Great to see you Jo!

[@charleshenderson3447]

Good stuff.

[@nigelgeorge7465]

I love it

[@lucasmansier]

Great video as always. Drones are awesome

[@KCFilmz]

I love drones

[@DreamLandKidsToys]

Very nice Sean

[@basbox]

Great tips THX

[@TENZING_]

Sweet! I’m looking into getting a drone soon!

[@KCFilmz]

ME too

[@sparky107107]

sounds like a great drone to begin with.

[@McGolf]

So mavic vs spark which one and does the mavic have the same quick drones?

[@mckhenziexyz3665]

I'm thinking of having a drone, my choice is the DJI Spark or Mavic Air. What do you think?

[@TheJustinemarc]

Just got mine today!

[@Pnwmedia]

OTG cable is a must!

[@stevedrawdy2532]

The spark remote combo includes it now!

[@sarwatahmed3850]

I just bought mine firstime owen and still watching utubes Howto very Firstime havent taken off yet kind a scared to hahah

[@SeanDIY]

I just got one (late to the game). I'm getting only about 10 minutes of flight time, but I bought mine used and the batteries were made in May 2015, so maybe that's why.

[@arty9842]

Great Video

[@dianamorrow1032]

I setup my drone (DJI Spark) it seems ready to go. downloaded the firmware for the remote and drone. But its saying "can't fly, no gps" ive checked settings. not sure how to fix that.

[@NYCskynyc]

DJI care refresh plus. add it on your second drone for a third replacement

[@itsDailyGee]

You've definitely convinced me to get the Spark. Thanks!

[@philtheair5203]

I have a spark and I'm a bit worried to use palm gestures to my drone cus it might fly away that I wouldn't be able to bring it back cus the remote or my phone isnt3 connected to it. Is this just because it's windy? Or I'm not confident and too newbie for my drone? PLEASE help @ThinkMedia

[@PogoFrog]

Thnx 4 that Video!

[@OutdoorVisuals]

Great stuff. It actually delivers some good footage 👍

[@ThinkMediaTV]

I agree - the footage looks great!

[@jacobswisher4158]

Nice vid

[@aarifboy]

Can we connect it to a windows 10 PC and fly it to record videos on a PC?