Recent content by Silversand

...sure there would be "a lot more to crop" with 4k......but we're talking about a 1080p Spark using EIS currently-- apparently, the best "it" can do. Imagine trying to crop a heavily interpolated Spark 4k vid (I wonder if the Spark would just up-sample interpolate to 4k from EISed 1080p) ...

....quite frankly, It would seriously worry me if DJI throttled that Spark camera up to 4k (even 2.xk), and even if DJI did, the 4k would in all likelihood be pretty horrendous and unusable (I could see a crippled 4k 24p or 30 interlaced max with this Spark lens technology !). Give me 1080 at 60...

OK. Fair enough. I'm doing more research into pre-flight portable magnetometer use at drone launch sites...If I find anything compelling, I'll def. share it here.

....thanks. I never considered this aspect. Interesting.

....there are a lot of 3G trackers out on the market; however, you'll have to check your local Australian on-line Amazon/Gadget websites for something local and in stock (I'm in North America)... ....as far as Bluetooth "finders" are concerned: ....I think that Bluetooth 3.0 and 4.0 have a...

...I have 2 phones and a tablet with magnetometer apps (I use these for other readings, not drone-related); wouldn't a magnetometer check (on a nice level surface near where you'll launch the drone) be beneficial? And, if beneficial, what reading would be a tolerable "field" to safely take off...

...I agree with this, too. On tracking devices: ....there are many, many, MANY 2G/3G/GSM waterproof / water resistant mini trackers out there on the market today (with internal mini or micro SIMs) that can keep track of your "attached drone". They'll track your drone anywhere on Earth where...

Pappy: Excellent! Very much appreciated.

Thanks suprPHREAK. Good to know!

Hi All: ...I'd like to use Spark still images in a 2D (and 3D) photogrammetry context, and need to know what tags are written in the EXIF files of the still photos and video files (ie. are GPS / geocoding and IMU tags written into the photo and video headers) by Spark ?

...following. This (future) native support for waypoints in the Spark would tip me heavily in favor of buying a Spark.

Excellent. Just what I was looking for. Thanks Oliver! Cheers, Derek-

OK. Check on the no improvement in flight distance and video latency. Now, RC to Bird in-flight disconnects vis Android: As I read through the OTG usage threads, it appears (anecdotally) that the OTG cable solidifies the "connection" between the controller (the RC) and "the bird" vis-a-vis...

....to go sideways on my own thread: ....what would the equivalent ND number be for your fixed Spark polarizer unit ? From my understanding of polarizers, you will get some equivalent ND effect...or, am I wrong? *On edit: ....its nice to be able to discuss technicals with the manufacturer's...

Noted. Good point. Question: ....completing the current UAS Part 107 successfully does not in itself make a skilled remote pilot ? What would the "practical" curriculum need to cover vis flying skill to "graduate" a skilled (junior experienced) pilot ? Thanks to all those who have responded...