Mavic Controller + Spark

[PaoloOne]

Will the Mavic controller work with the Spark?
Maybe a dream that I have but it would be great!

 

[msinger]

Tahoe Ed confirmed it's not compatible here.

 

[PaoloOne]

Thanks, too bad! So the price would be 699$ even for who owns a Mavic, who has the courage to buy a drone with no controller anyway?

 

[TTFullTimer]

Thanks, too bad! So the price would be 699$ even for who owns a Mavic, who has the courage to buy a drone with no controller anyway?

Someone who is going to use it like a selfie stick. LOL

 

[msinger]

who has the courage to buy a drone with no controller anyway?

I got the Fly More Combo since I think I'll prefer to use the remote controller. I guess only time will tell.

 

[Big Fil]

I find it interesting that DJI completely changes their controllers and the way they communicate for almost every aircraft they come out with. I was kinda hoping the bare bones controller for the Spark would be compatible with Occusync so we could get a cheap second controller for Mavic. Oh well

 

[ASUAviator]

That's frustrating to me as well. If they were compatible I'd entertain getting one. But I don't want to get a whole new set up to fly the drone

 

[Ender]

It IS compatible with Ocusync, its just not wanted to work across platforms.
Ordered a combo, lets see how it stacks up against my bekoved Bebop

Ender

 

[peros550]

Very nice device. Beautiful and at a right price. I was a little disappointed with video resolution and flight time.

 

[PaoloOne]

It IS compatible with Ocusync, its just not wanted to work across platforms.
Ordered a combo, lets see how it stacks up against my bekoved Bebop

Ender

Great device the Bebop 2, if only could have had a mechanical stabilization it could still withstand the Spark, unfortunately is becoming overtaken by time and Parrot seems not to have resources anymore. if the Spark had a Mavic compatible remote would have been sold to almost any Mavic owner as a perfect companion/backup. Instead happy Mavic owners will stay put and wait for the Mavic 2. Once DJI feels that the market it is almost saturated they will build a smarter ecosystem.

 

[Ender]

Very nice device. Beautiful and at a right price. I was a little disappointed with video resolution and flight time.

The smaller a device gets the more inefficient it will be for Copters.
You can build larger ones that last an hour without a hassle.
So the 16 Minutes are fine !

Ender

 

[Big Fil]

It IS compatible with Ocusync, its just not wanted to work across platforms.
Ordered a combo, lets see how it stacks up against my bekoved Bebop

Ender

Where did you see it was Occusync? DJIs specs list it as wifi.

 

[Ender]

Where did you see it was Occusync? DJIs specs list it as wifi.

DIdnt they say the DJI Goggles are compatible ?!
That would be Ocusync.
But lets see

Ender

 

[Kilrah]

Goggles use apparently needs USB connection, not wireless.

Someone reports having talked to DJI support and that support for the Mavic remote would be added later, but everybody knows what the reliability of support info is.

 

[PaoloOne]

Well, I think that will make sense, after the first sales probably they will realize that lots of Mavic owners will buy it for 499$, but not for 699$, for that value I'd rather buy a backup Mavic or wait for the next version.

 

[msinger]

Goggles use apparently needs USB connection, not wireless.

That's correct. The DJI Goggles can be connected to the Spark remote controller via a USB cable. That means you could not use a mobile device and the DJI Goggles at the same time.

 

[Big Fil]

DIdnt they say the DJI Goggles are compatible ?!
That would be Ocusync.
But lets see

Ender

Um yeah compatible but not occusync......just like Phantom and Inspires are compatible with the goggles but not occusync.

 

[Gary]

It IS compatible with Ocusync, its just not wanted to work across platforms.
Ordered a combo, lets see how it stacks up against my bekoved Bebop

Ender

Love the Mavic, my Phantom 3 and my Bebop. The Bebop's video is incredible when you consider it's EIS and not a gimbal. I almost went for the Spark, but pulled out my old Bebop and did the firmware upgrade. Hard to beat a Bebop for $160.00 refurbished (rebuilt and tested), vs $500! Think I'll wait. I would have pulled the trigger if the Mavic remote would have worked. Too bad.

 

[Static8]

Yup you nailed it...No remote , not worth the cash..I was looking at the Bebop for back up for my MAVIC...I think waiting for the next DJI legend is best

 

[Static8]

You got it, Spark is a waste of money without the remote..Who wants WIFI ..too many issues with connectivity..if it only has a range of 100m , its truly a Selfie Drone without the controller..boring. ..Beepop looks interesting but but new its same price as the Spark but it has controller but no gimble....the best back up right now for the MAVIC is another MAVIC..lol