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Recent content by Tilak

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    For all those with "Fly away" fears please read.

    Forgot to say that selecting the correct WiFi channel is also critical imo
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    For all those with "Fly away" fears please read.

    I've tested OTG with 5 different androids as I was having terrible lag - over 30 secs on an old Samsung Note 3 which was tge worst by far. Once I fully cleaned out as much of the bloatware as possible - turned off as many background apps - went into flight mode - - - the change was amazing -...
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    GPS & Compass (on phone/tab)

    Thanks very much for the confirmation - I used to get orientation issues with my P2V+ whenever my phone compass needed 3 axis calibration (which was often) - but don't seem to with the Spark - strange I felt.
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    GPS & Compass (on phone/tab)

    Hi Everyone Seasons Greetings to all. Can someone who is sure please confirm whether the Spark uses the gps &/or compass on "the phone" under any circumstances? I used to have problems with my P2V+ if the compass on my phone was out of calibration - but doesn't seem to arise with the Spark...
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    Got a new Spark, 3+ hours of set up, 10 secs of flight

    I thought that when close to the HomePoint - Return to Home is inactive and it just comes straight down
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    High Altitude Himalayan Spark Shots

    Absolutely superb
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    DJI go app 4.1.18 on Android killed the OTG cable support!?!

    I'm a total Android guy and tried 5 different phones with the spark some months back to test this OTG issue. I found (in my case Samsing was by far the worst) that all my androids had issues - however I managed to solve all by; disabling all the bloatware, turning off unnecessary apps going...
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    OTG has transformed my Spark Experience....

    Having done quite a bit of testing (various Android phones) I agree wholeheartedly that in terms of "is OTG worth it" depends very much on the actual Android and the bloatware and apps running. Samsung was terrible in my case. BUT I also found that selecting the correct WiFi frequency and...
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    Help to make a purchase decision

    Thanks very much M Singer - your advice is most appreciated
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    Help to make a purchase decision

    Thanks very much AeroMirage - much appreciated. Yes I'm getting close to confirming the Spark Combo with another additional battery - making three batteries in all - and some extra props - the combo comes with remote controller and don't really intend flying with phone only. thanks again -...
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    Help to make a purchase decision

    Hey M Singer Thanks very much for the fast response with all the advice - sure I recognise your name from some FB groups - anyway much appreciated. [[Have people <<not doing longer range & higher altitude flying>> had any issues with the Spark over time?]] any areas of failure. TheP2V+ had a...
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    Help to make a purchase decision

    Hi Everybody. Just joined this forum and seeking some basic advice to help me make a purchase decision on the Spark. I've had a P2V+ for 3 years now. I live in Sri Lanka and absolutely no warranty etc works out of here. I've been doing my own repairs using the great advice from the...