Parrot Bepob 2 better than the Spark

royalhghnss · Jun 19, 2017

Kilrah said:
Yes, that they do. Connected via USB to the remote.

There is no regular USB on the Spark RC. Only micro. So I need a micro to micro USB cable to get it to work? Can you back up that claim with any video, or source? I've not found anyone to get it to work yet. I'd like to make sure it's possible before I get that random *** cable.

royalhghnss · Jun 19, 2017

Kilrah said:
Yes, that they do. Connected via USB to the remote.

From DJI's own website:

5. Remote controller required; DJI Goggles compatibility coming soon.

So looks like you're wrong?

Anthony Viscomi · Jun 19, 2017

royalhghnss said:
The DJI Goggles don't even work with the Spark, why does everyone say they do? Did I miss something?

Been using them for the past 3 days with my Spark

krakow_marcin · Jun 19, 2017

Well, I own Bebop 2 longer than Mavic and since the latter is a precious flying camera for me, the former is just flying fun. With Skycontroller 2 in package, once tweaked Bebop can be pretty crazy flyer without fear of serious money loss in case of crash - you can buy spare parts cheap and replace them on your own with basic tools and minimum skills.

Anthony Viscomi · Jun 19, 2017

krakow_marcin said:
Well, I own Bebop 2 longer than Mavic and since the latter is a precious flying camera for me, the former is just flying fun. With Skycontroller 2 in package, once tweaked Bebop can be pretty crazy flyer without fear of serious money loss in case of crash - you can buy spare parts cheap and replace them on your own with basic tools and minimum skills.

I 100% agree

royalhghnss · Jun 19, 2017

Anthony Viscomi said:
Been using them for the past 3 days with my Spark

How? Wireless? micro usb to micro usb?

Anthony Viscomi · Jun 19, 2017

OTG Cable
Amazon.com: UGREEN Micro USB to USB, Micro USB 2.0 OTG Cable 2 Pack On The Go Adapter Micro USB Male to USB Female for Samsung S7 S6 Edge S4 S3 Android etc 6 Inch Black: Computers & Accessories

Anthony Viscomi · Jun 19, 2017

royalhghnss said:
How? Wireless? micro usb to micro usb?

royalhghnss · Jun 19, 2017

Anthony Viscomi said:

That pic won't load for me

Is it just basically micro usb port on RC to your OTG thing, to micro usb to the goggles?

Anthony Viscomi · Jun 19, 2017

Try this
Spark controller to phone with USB cable

Winger · Jun 22, 2017

Or here is something better than spark or parrot and maybe even Mavic, all things considered:
Amazon.com: Autel Robotics X-Star Premium Drone with 4K Ultra HD Video Camera, 1.2 - Mile HD Live View and Hard Case (White): Amazon Launchpad

Anthony Viscomi · Jun 23, 2017

Winger said:
Or here is something better than spark or parrot and maybe even Mavic, all things considered:
Amazon.com: Autel Robotics X-Star Premium Drone with 4K Ultra HD Video Camera, 1.2 - Mile HD Live View and Hard Case (White): Amazon Launchpad

Joking?

JeffM46 · Jun 24, 2017

I've seen the Bebop 2 FPV package on sale as cheap as $460 and it's currently at $500 at a number of places. A heck of a deal at that price.

Alexpode · Jun 24, 2017

I had the first bebop and it sucked could only be in the air for five minutes compared to the 11 they use to claim, and had a bunch of connection issues. That was the first bebop, have not used the 2, but I think the spark materials and technology are far better than the bebop and have not had an issue with it.

Anthony Viscomi · Jun 24, 2017

Alexpode said:
I had the first bebop and it sucked could only be in the air for five minutes compared to the 11 they use to claim, and had a bunch of connection issues. That was the first bebop, have not used the 2, but I think the spark materials and technology are far better than the bebop and have not had an issue with it.

I too had the 1st Beebop and it sucked. My initial point was to compare what you get for the entire BeeBop 2 package to what you don't get with the Spark basic package. Also, I never remember my BeeBop 1 having ANY WIFI issues.

Alexpode · Jun 24, 2017

got you.

Speedster210 · Jun 24, 2017

Why not use the Litchi app? You can grab a pair of cheap VR Goggles $10.00 and be able to fly FPV? I use it all the time and really like it.

Anthony Viscomi · Jun 24, 2017

Speedster210 said:
Why not use the Litchi app? You can grab a pair of cheap VR Goggles $10.00 and be able to fly FPV? I use it all the time and really like it.

Doubt Litchi would work with Spark, besides that we were just comparing the cost of the basic Spark vs. cost of Beebop 2 package.

Winger · Jun 24, 2017

Anthony Viscomi said:
Joking?

No, but probably should start a thread about this discussion if there isn't one already. I have Mavic Pro not Autel but for the price it certainly appears to have lots going for it. I am on second Mavic and the camera is worse then the first one, which is why I sent it back. My $150 cell phone takes better pictures. Many have experienced issues with Mavic camera quality. Other than camera it's a great drone, just hope you are lucky purchaser who gets a camera that has no focus tilt plane issue, caused by sensor misalignment
Autel has better camera than Mavic, also removable and upgradeable.

rcpilot23 · Jun 24, 2017

I have owned the Bebop 2 and the disco wing
both fly very well and handle the wind very well
the 1080 video is average at best
the biggest problem with both is the ****** crappy laggy dropout live video feed and control feed
I modified my skycontroller and skycontroller 2 which improved the range but not the dropouts and lag

Dont BOTHER !!!!!