Spark Propellers on the Air

[amanakoinum]

I just put the DJI Spark propellers onto the Mavic Air and they work, the motor connection seems to be the same.

I also think with the Spark propellers the Mavic air is slightly less noisy in flight, so it's pretty easy to put folding props onto the Mavic Air as the Spark propellers fit exactly the same.

 

[maxboxa]

any noticeable difference in flight time or maneuverability?

 

[Akimba]

Mavic Air Folding Props: What DJI Doesn't Tell You | MyFirstDrone

 

[Anthony Viscomi]

Has anyone weighed the Spark props vs. the Air props? Curious about any vibration issues. If I'm not mistaken there was a FW update for the MP which aided in diminishing the vibration when the low noise props were used.

 

[msinger]

Has anyone weighed the Spark props vs. the Air props?

Per the DJI Store, the Spark props weigh 2.5 grams and the Mavic Air props weigh 2.4 grams.

 

[apinajus]

Mmmm, this is strange.
According to these facts: Yes, The DJI Mavic Air Is Louder Than The Mavic Pro And Mavic Pro Platinum Edition the pro is quieter than the air...
Anyone have more info on this? For me, the loudness is REALLY important.
tnx

 

[msinger]

According to these facts

Isn't that your website?

 

[apinajus]

Isn't that your website?

It is not, but I write sometimes in it? Why?

 

[msinger]

It is not, but I write sometimes in it? Why?

Just curious because you keep randomly linking to it.

 

[thongbong]

Can you do a hover test. Time which props hover longer. Thanks.

 

[apinajus]

Just curious because you keep randomly linking to it.

randomly? just linked it twice!

 

[apinajus]

Can you do a hover test. Time which props hover longer. Thanks.

Mmmm, I don't get it... HOvering is related to dB?

 

[Anthony Viscomi]

the loudness is REALLY important

Just out of curiosity...why is it so important? The difference between either of the 3 platforms is very dramatic. I own a Harley and I don't need a decibel meter to say that it's louder than a Honda. My point being, is that if sound needs to be measure using a meter and not the human ear then the difference is marginal.

 

[msinger]

if sound needs to be measure using a meter and not the human ear then the difference is marginal.

I think it's tougher to appreciate this if you only own one DJI drone. Once you've owned more than one, it's pretty apparent that the difference in sound is not great.

 

[Akimba]

Can you do a hover test. Time which props hover longer. Thanks.

I put a link in a post above to a guy that ran them and the Air would last 1 minute less.

 

[Anthony Viscomi]

I think it's tougher to appreciate this if you only own one DJI drone. Once you've owned more than one, it's pretty apparent that the difference in sound is not great.

I guess you're right...just wonder why apinajus says "its important"

 

[msinger]

Click his link and you'll see

 

[Anthony Viscomi]

Click his link and you'll see

Ah...

 

[KiterTodd]

What is the benefit of folding props on the Air?
I thought that since everything tucks into the body nicely, there is no reason to put on folding props?

 

[apinajus]

Ah...

Yes, as the msinger sharp's mind think (and ays) if you click the link you'll see

And if you click this one -> The Best City Drone Photography On Instagram you'll see my point. I personally know the instagrammer that shot the pictures above Barcelona, Spain.
As you'll notice when you click this another link: Fly Your Drone Safely in Spain: IcarusRPA Will Tell You Where , Spain is one of the most restrictive countries with the drone thing (the US is at that level too...IMHO!) so, in general, it is really important to fly your drone quietly, shoot your thing and have a good time.

Today I've flown a Mavic Pro over Brooklyn with the normal props fitted in and the quiet ones. Some people noticed it with the standard ones and no one knew what I was doing.

Sorry for the long post!