[EXPIRED] Spark $289 @Target; Mavic $799

[lolo780]

Peparing to break world records in distance and altitude?

2355m out and back so far. Not going to say which direction here. [emoji6]

 

[wytnyt]

Yeah, but that's... ouch! Almost half the price of the drone itself. I hope Target will have a Green Tuesday or some other Green Day soon and RC for $49. Or even better, $7.99.

dont hold your breath on that one

 

[Xtreme Drone Pilot]

2355m out and back so far. Not going to say which direction here. [emoji6]

Both?

Just made one flight today, 20m both directions. Beginner mode. Baby steps. Fun toy, I'm impressed! Now need RC.

 

[Xtreme Drone Pilot]

Ok, I'm not going to buy any accessories for that $289 Spark... other than those I've already ordered:

- RC (yes, controlling with just phone sucks)
- case
- gimbal cover and sun hood

That's it! "I guarantee it."

 

[Toddt]

I would by a spark if my mavic controller would work with it. Too bad they couldn't make that happen.

 

[Afremont]

I would by a spark if my mavic controller would work with it. Too bad they couldn't make that happen.

From an engineering standpoint, it seems likely that the inability if the Mavic controller to work with the spark is not a hardware compatibility issue.

 

[Xtreme Drone Pilot]

From an engineering standpoint, it seems likely that the inability if the Mavic controller to work with the spark is not a hardware compatibility issue.

Spark operates solely by WiFi, not OcuSync like Mavic. Hence incompatible RCs.

 

[Afremont]

Spark operates solely by WiFi, not OcuSync like Mavic. Hence incompatible RCs.

As I understand it, occusync is just a software layer. All of this stuff operates in the same two RF bands, it's just a matter of what kind of protocol is implemented in software.

 

[Xtreme Drone Pilot]

As I understand it, occusync is just a software layer. All of this stuff operates in the same two RF bands, it's just a matter of what kind of protocol is implemented in software.

It's not just a matter of software - both RCs were designed from the ground up for their respective drones.

 

[Afremont]

It's not just a matter of software - both RCs were designed from the ground up for their respective drones.

OcuSync is protocol built on top of an ordinary TCP/IP stack. The RF module is a typical SDR (software defined radio) module. The Mavic runs Android kit-kat internally, or did a year ago. I'm still reading through the hak5 project where they are reverse engineering it all. For now, we'll have to agree to disagree with my original statement.

 

[Xtreme Drone Pilot]

OcuSync is protocol built on top of an ordinary TCP/IP stack. The RF module is a typical SDR (software defined radio) module. The Mavic runs Android kit-kat internally, or did a year ago. I'm still reading through the hak5 project where they are reverse engineering it all. For now, we'll have to agree to disagree with my original statement.

Awesome, hopefully some day someone will find a way to make Mavic RC work for Spark.

It's too late for me, however - my Spark RC is coming tomorrow, woohoo! (and yes, I've broken many promises of not buying anything additional for Spark... I'm weak )

 

[senorbrx]

By chance would you know if the mavic controller would work with the spark

No. Mavic controller doesn't work with Spark.

 

[woodmnctry]

Dang!! Twas traveling and missed this deal or I would b Sparked!

 

[Flyin2low]

I bought the Spark. Then on Amazon bought spare battery, controller, prop guards and a case, so far. It’s hard to stop getting more stuff.

Oh the case I got holds the Mavic and the Spark inside.

 

[Xtreme Drone Pilot]

View attachment 26820 I bought the Spark. Then on Amazon bought spare battery, controller, prop guards and a case, so far. It’s hard to stop getting more stuff.

Oh the case I got holds the Mavic and the Spark inside.

Case for $150? Ouch!

I'm cheap: hard case for Mavic for $8 and semihard for Spark $11, and under $10 for RC.

 

[Aran]

I was eyeing that case to go with a Spark, even though I already have the Nanuk case for my Mavic.

$350 seems really reasonable still for the Spark, even if it isn't the killer deal that started this thread.