DJI Spark User Manual

User Manual
2017.05
V1.0
SPARK 

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Using this Manual
Legends
WarningImportantHints and TipsReference
Read Before the First Flight
Read the following documents before using the SPARKTM:
1. Spark in the Box
2. Spark User Manual
3. Spark Quick Start Guide
4. Spark Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines
5. Spark Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines
We  recommend  that  you  watch  all  tutorial  videos  on  the  official  DJITM website and read the Disclaimer 
before you fly. Prepare for your first flight...

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Contents
Using this Manual 2
Legends 2
Read Before the First Flight 2
Video Tutorials 2
Download the DJI GO 4 App 2
Download DJI Assistant 2 2
Product Profile 6
Introduction 6
Features Highlights 6
Aircraft Diagram 7
Activation 7
Aircraft 9
Flight Modes 9
Aircraft Status Indicators  10
3D Sensing and Vision System  11
Return-to-Home (RTH) 13
Intelligent Flight Modes 16
Gesture Mode 23
Flight Recorder 26
Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 26
Intelligent Flight...

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Flight 46
Flight Environment Requirements 46
Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 46
Preflight Checklist 47
Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 48
Starting/Stopping the Motors (When Using Remote Controller) 48
Flight Test  49
Calibrating the Compass 49
Firmware Updates 50
Appendix 53
Specifications 53
After-Sales Information 55 

Product Profile
This section introduces the DJI Spark 
and lists the components of the aircraft 
and remote controller. 

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Product Profile
Introduction
The DJI Spark is DJI's smallest flying camera featuring a stabilized camera, Intelligent Flight Modes, 
and  Obstacle  Avoidance  inside  a  light,  portable  body.  Equipped  \
with  a  Vision  System  and  
3D  Sensing  System,  Spark  can  film  1080p  videos,  capture  12-megapixel  photos,  QuickShot  Mode 
and Gesture Control. With a maximum flight speed* of 31 mph (50 kph), and a maximum flight time 
of 16 minutes**, Spark is...

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Aircraft Diagram
1. Propellers
2. Motors
3. Front LEDs
4. 3D Sensing System 
5. Gimbal and Camera
6. Aircraft Status Indicators
7. Intelligent Flight Battery
8. Power Button
9. Battery Level Indicators
10. Micro USB Port
11. Micro SD Card Slot
12. External Charging Contact
13. Vision System
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Activation
Activation is required before using the Intelligent Flight Battery and aircraft for the first time. 
Activate the Intelligent Flight Battery...

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Aircraft
This section introduces the Flight 
Controller, 3D Sensing System, Vision 
System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

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Aircraft
Spark contains a flight controller, video downlink system, 3D Sensing System, Gimbal and Camera, 
propulsion system, and an Intelligent Flight Battery. This section introduces the features of the flight 
controller, video downlink system, and other aircraft components.
Flight Modes
The following flight modes are available for Spark: 
P Mode (Positioning): P Mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. The aircraft utilizes the GPS 
and Vision System to locate...

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Aircraft Status Indicators 
Spark has Front LEDs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEDs are shown in the figure 
below:
The Front LEDs show the orientation of the aircraft and the status of some functions (please refer 
to  the  Gesture  Mode  “Feature  Descriptions”  section  for  more  details).  The  Front  LEDs  glow  solid 
red when the aircraft is turned on to indicate the front or nose of the \
aircraft. 
The  Aircraft  Status  Indicators...