I'm with
@Scottalmas , you'll have to pry my Air 1 from my cold dead fingers for this reason (hand gestures), and other portability features only available in the
MA1.
I agree pretty much with the range of opinions on gestures-- it's mostly gimmicky, and actually not good to "show off" the drone as it screws up too easily.
However, it DOES have its place, and that's for rapid deployment to catch something for memory's sake where you and/or friends are the subject, not professional quality media. For that sort of thing nothing compares, and I've used my
MA1 while out and about for that many times.
MA1 also comes with a small, form-fitting semi-hard case that holds just the drone. I leave it in that case and in my car all the time.
Finally, the
MA1 can be connected to DJI GO on the phone directly via wifi for full control without an RC. It is "virtual stick" which is harder than physical sticks, but we're implementing flexibility here, and connected via wifi you're not going very far anyway.
OP: The
MA1 is pretty much the most perfect "portable" drone available. Shame they didn't duplicate this functionality in the
MA2. Hold on to your Spark and start looking for an
MA1. Should be able to find one used for a good price. Replace the Spark with an
MA1. Then think about the
MM2.