Drone Enthusiasts fall in!

[Sunny]

my CO signed up for drone trial at Metro Centerpoint last saturday

 

son and her tried

friendly staff (young boys coaching)

 

So bought a small size drone (no camera) $39+

for playing at home just for fun

 

jin noisy

battery dont last that long after full charge

 

 

 

 

[Fireball0088]

  On 4/3/2017 at 1:09 AM, Adrianli said:

After a long wait, my new drone is here. Flew it over the weekend, super stable and love to fly it in sports mode. Faster and more maneuverable than the Phantom series. Takes very sharp and clear images.   Did tried the active track function, it followed me running around the field.  Also its obstacle avoidance capabilities, by hiding behind a tree. It did not proceed and fly into the tree.

 

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Have you tried those racing drones before? You need to wear a goggle to fly

[Adrianli]

  On 4/3/2017 at 2:18 AM, Fireball0088 said:

Have you tried those racing drones before? You need to wear a goggle to fly

 

Yes.

 

But I have meniere's disease and it gives me vertigo. So I am unable to fly FPV. I also cant play FPV computer games like Doom or watch a 3D/imax movie.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9ni%C3%A8re%27s_disease

[Fireball0088]

  On 4/3/2017 at 2:25 AM, Adrianli said:

Yes.

 

But I have meniere's disease and it gives me vertigo. So I am unable to fly FPV. I also cant play FPV computer games like Doom or watch a 3D/imax movie.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9ni%C3%A8re%27s_disease

 

You know what? If you have problems with those FPS games, then you have to play more. The more you play the longer you can last. After a while, you will get used to it. Then when the next game come along, you have to do it all over again 

[Adrianli]

  On 4/3/2017 at 3:18 AM, Fireball0088 said:

You know what? If you have problems with those FPS games, then you have to play more. The more you play the longer you can last. After a while, you will get used to it. Then when the next game come along, you have to do it all over again 

 

Unfortunately, my illness doesnt work this way. The last time I had vertigo, last year, needed 4 days MC rest at home.

 

 

Same as some ppl telling if u have flu, go out and run and sweat it out. Some ended up dead, cardiac arrest.

[Fireball0088]

  On 4/3/2017 at 3:23 AM, Adrianli said:

Unfortunately, my illness doesnt work this way. The last time I had vertigo, last year, needed 4 days MC rest at home.

 

 

Same as some ppl telling if u have flu, go out and run and sweat it out. Some ended up dead, cardiac arrest.

 

Seems like yours is really bad. Better not to play drone racing...

 

I thought flu is cover with blanket and sweat it out? Not run leh

Edited April 3, 2017 by Fireball0088

[Jman888]

this is sooooo cool and not expensive !!   

  Quote

DJI's $500 Spark Drone Launches From Your Palm

BY ANGELA MOSCARITOLO

MAY 24, 2017 

 

Spark, DJI's smallest camera drone yet, can lift off from the palm of your hand and be controlled via hand gestures alone.

 

 

Looking to elevate your Instagram game? DJI's new Spark is its smallest camera drone, weighing just 10.6 ounces, or less than a can of soda.

 

Don't let its small size fool you: Spark is pretty special. It can lift off from the palm of your hand and be controlled via hand gestures alone.

 

"Even if you've never flown a drone before, flying Spark is easy because the only remote controller you'll need is your hand," DJI wrote in a news release. When it takes off from your hand, it automatically enters Gesture mode, so you can send it flying, take a selfie, or call it back to your palm with simple hand movements. It can also be operated via a remote controller or mobile device.

 

 

Spark's camera captures 12-megapixel photos and 1080p video. Besdies Gesture mode, the aircraft offers a QuickShot mode with four choices: Rocket, which sends Spark straight up in the air with the camera pointed down; Dronie, to make it fly up and away from you; Circle, to make it rotate around you; and Helix; which sends it spiraling away as it flies upward. Each QuickShot will create a 10-second video.

 

DJI SparkThere's also a Pano mode for horizontal or vertical panoramic shots and ShallowFocus mode, which keeps the subject of your photo sharp while softening the rest.

 

Spark is powered by a "high-energy density" LiPo battery and has a maximum flight time of up to 16 minutes.

 

"Controlling a camera drone with hand movements alone is a major step towards making aerial technology an intuitive part of everyone's daily life, from work and adventure to moments with friends and family," DJI's Senior Product Manager, Paul Pan, said in a statement. "Spark's revolutionary new interface lets you effortlessly extend your point of view to the air, making it easier than ever to capture and share the world from new perspectives."

 

Spark is available for pre-order now and slated to begin shipping in mid-June. It costs $499, and for that price you get the aircraft, a battery, a USB charger, and three pairs of propellers. It comes in five colors: alpine white, sky blue, meadow green, lava red, and sunrise yellow.

 

DJI is also selling a bundle that includes a Spark, two batteries, four propellers, a remote controller, propeller guards (which you're going to want when launching from or returning to your hand), a charging hub, shoulder bag, and all necessary cables for $699. DJI has not yet announced pricing for individual Spark accessories.

 

 

 

[Adrianli]

  On 5/25/2017 at 1:30 AM, Jman888 said:

 

this is sooooo cool and not expensive !!   

 

 

 

This Spark is marketed as a selfie drone. Therefore its a cut down in features compared to the Mavic Pro. Range and battery life is reduced.

 

There are cheaper $50 selfie drones out there which uses wifi to control with ur hp. Range is 50m or less only.

[RadX]

  On 5/25/2017 at 1:37 AM, Adrianli said:

This Spark is marketed as a selfie drone. Therefore its a cut down in features compared to the Mavic Pro. Range and battery life is reduced.

 

There are cheaper $50 selfie drones out there which uses wifi to control with ur hp. Range is 50m or less only.

 

i bought aldy...bought the fly more combo

 

 

useful for training and selfies and other recording stuff indoors

  On 5/25/2017 at 1:37 AM, Adrianli said:

This Spark is marketed as a selfie drone. Therefore its a cut down in features compared to the Mavic Pro. Range and battery life is reduced.

 

There are cheaper $50 selfie drones out there which uses wifi to control with ur hp. Range is 50m or less only.

 

 

actually you see the video demo, pretty impressive and i agree there are cheaper alternatives out there but the build quality looks impeccable.  Cf my Mavic, I believe this is a baby mavic and serves my needs well on top of my MavicPro

[Jman888]

  On 5/25/2017 at 1:37 AM, Adrianli said:

This Spark is marketed as a selfie drone. Therefore its a cut down in features compared to the Mavic Pro. Range and battery life is reduced.

 

There are cheaper $50 selfie drones out there which uses wifi to control with ur hp. Range is 50m or less only.

 

 

i guess the reliability of a brand cost more, rather have this than those that spoil in few days/weeks    

  On 5/25/2017 at 1:47 AM, RadX said:

i bought aldy...bought the fly more combo

 

 

useful for training and selfies and other recording stuff indoors

 

 

why would you need one for indoor?    

[RadX]

  On 5/25/2017 at 1:49 AM, Jman888 said:

i guess the reliability of a brand cost more, rather have this than those that spoil in few days/weeks    

 

why would you need one for indoor?    

 

 

i sell you my mavic ai mai? hha

 

 

indoors...heh heh heh..folllow me function...to 

[Jman888]

  On 5/25/2017 at 1:49 AM, RadX said:

i sell you my mavic ai mai? hha

 

 

indoors...heh heh heh..folllow me function...to 

 

 

too big and too many restriction especially overseas, this small one can do simple filming and taking selfie good for travel, and their police won't notice  

[Adrianli]

  On 5/25/2017 at 1:47 AM, RadX said:

i bought aldy...bought the fly more combo

 

 

useful for training and selfies and other recording stuff indoors

 

Same package as what I got.

 

I bought lots of accessories for it from Aliexpress. 

 

- Foam sturdy bag

- Height extension

- Sun shade

- tablet adapter

- controller sticks adapter

- Antenna range extender

- CPL lens filter

 

 

Go Aliexpress and search Mavic Pro to see all the accessories available.

[RadX]

  On 5/25/2017 at 1:54 AM, Adrianli said:

Same package as what I got.

 

I bought lots of accessories for it from Aliexpress. 

 

- Foam sturdy bag

- Height extension

- Sun shade

- tablet adapter

- controller sticks adapter

- Antenna range extender

- CPL lens filter

 

 

Go Aliexpress and search Mavic Pro to see all the accessories available.

 

 

i got mavic pro aldy lah..bought 5 wks ago

 

accessories i got from Lazada and this Sparkie i bought flymore...

[Adrianli]

  On 5/25/2017 at 1:56 AM, RadX said:

i got mavic pro aldy lah..bought 5 wks ago

 

accessories i got from Lazada and this Sparkie i bought flymore...

 

That is fast!!!

[RadX]

  On 5/25/2017 at 1:59 AM, Adrianli said:

That is fast!!!

 

just ordered today and eta june

[Fireball0088]

  On 5/25/2017 at 1:37 AM, Adrianli said:

This Spark is marketed as a selfie drone. Therefore its a cut down in features compared to the Mavic Pro. Range and battery life is reduced.

 

There are cheaper $50 selfie drones out there which uses wifi to control with ur hp. Range is 50m or less only.

 

I saw that Spark at the HKIA. Was tempted to buy. But was wondering whether it would be blown away if there is a strong wind?

 

Do you have the link for $50 selfie drones? Maybe I want to get one to try out...

  On 5/25/2017 at 1:56 AM, RadX said:

i got mavic pro aldy lah..bought 5 wks ago

 

accessories i got from Lazada and this Sparkie i bought flymore...

 

which Sparkie package did you buy? the one with three batteries? Where did you get it from? 

[dcb]

Damn tempted to get the Spark with combo set