Raving About DJI Spark Pekan
With the force of my hand gesture, I could restrain a digital apparatus -- a magical feeling.
Frequently, the Spark functioned as advertised. Â I figure its because We're too used to working devices via our fingers or voice controls, not hand motions. So learning just how and when to put up our hands at a stop sign-like stance to move it about, or waving to have it circle you, will take some time. Not too much of concerns as control by hand gesture certainly gets easier after several times practising.
That said, Spark is one of the most fascinating new products of the year. For a start, it's the very first drone to respond to hand gestures and might open the door to additional gesture-controlled consumer apparatus.
If we can wave controls to get a drone, imagine putting those very same detectors on TV sets, cellphones and the like, and all the various ways we will be able to communicate.
And in RM2550, the Spark is promoting more than half the cost cheaper of DJI's previous consumer drone, the Mavic Guru, which can be compact, but more full-featured.
While other drones might have greater resolution and more features, but none are as consumer friendly as the Spark. Â Once you get down it, the Spark gets from power on to into the atmosphere faster and simpler than any drone I've ever flown.
If you're among the very first on the block to get the Spark, you are probably going to bring in a crowd and win lots of new friends, as I did. People loved the series of the hands telling the drone what to do.
But if you would like the complete, cinematic picture you're used to seeing in aerial photography, don't expect to receive it from your hand motions.
However, when you use the straps to control it, the drone is only going to move 10 feet into the air.
DJI has several modes on its own Go 4 app to operate the drone more traditionally.The unit has a battery that lasts 16 minutes. Â Therefore it is advisable to have several batteries in hand.
Everything you Should Know:
Pricing
While the Spark begins at RM2550, the Fly More Combo which is priced at RM3250 comes with an extra charger, battery, case and video-game like control which allows you to fly the Spark at way higher altitudes. You'll want the additional battery and control.
Specs
The Spark includes a 12 megapixel camera and phone size image sensor for 1080p HD video. I anticipated it to be way inferior to the Mavic Guru, which I have, but was amazed with crisp, vibrant and well-exposed pictures. The Mavic shoots in 4K, but the Spark footage looks great.
How it works
When you are ready to fly, you turn on the unit, hold the Spark facing you, with the lens facing your head, click the battery button twice, and wait for it to learn about you. Â The Spark hovers by you, until you guide it together with your hands for which way to go--up, down, right or left. Â You might even wave in the drone to get it accompany you at a circle.
Bottom line
If you're looking for a flying camera which can enjoy fun group selfies, or something so mild (less heavy than a soda can, DJI states) you can easily walk around town with it, the Spark can be for you. It's not that much lighter or smaller than the Mavic, however it is certainly easier to bag.
But as much fun as the hand waving is, do not forget that you won't get those remarkable cinematic drone sweeps like this, or be able to do simple things such as sending the drone on a scenic overlook or panning a sea skyline. Fortunately, there's a program for it. But before you open this up, don't forget to stock up on extra batteries first.
I received my DJI Spark in www.autovacbot.com. You can get your real DJI Spark or alternative DJI drones at autovacbot too as they sell around Malaysia, even Pekan!
Reviewing is done for this moment. Let's off to play with Spark!











