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Exiting Coordinate Mode
Use the following methods to exit Coordinate Mode:
1. Tap the  icon on the screen.
2. Pull back the pitch stick on the remote controller for three seconds or \
more.
3. Press the Flight Pause button on the remote controller.
4. Drag the blue circle left and right. 
Direction Mode
Keep flying in the direction you tap on the screen.
Using Direction Mode
Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged and the aircraft \
is in P Mode. Follow the steps below to 
use Direction Mode:
1. Take off and ensure the aircraft is flying at least 3 ft (1 m) above the ground.
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D  9 .6
H  9 .6
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2. Launch DJI GO 4 and tap  . Select TapFly, switch to Direction Mode, then follow the prompts.
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3.  Tap once on the target and wait for the “GO” icon to appear. Tap t\
he “GO” icon to confirm the 
selection and the aircraft will fly in that direction automatically.
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After  confirming  the  selection,  the  aircraft  will  fly  in  the  direction  marked  by  the  “GO”  icon.  The  aircraft 
will automatically adjust its speed when it senses an obstacle out in front or if it is flying too close to the 
ground. However, this feature should not be relied upon for navigation b\
etween obstacles. 
Failsafe procedures will override all TapFly functions. If GPS signal is\
 weak, the aircraft will exit 
autonomous flight and return to home.
Exiting Direction Mode
Use the following methods to exit Direction Mode:
1. Tap the  icon on the screen.
2. Pull back the pitch stick on the remote controller for three seconds or \
more.
3. Press the Flight Pause button on the remote controller.
The aircraft will stop and hover after exiting Direction Mode. Tap a new target direction to continue flying 
or begin manual flight.
 DO  NOT  fly  the  aircraft  over  people,  animals,  small  or  fine  objects  (e.g.  tree  branches  and 
power  lines)  or  transparent  objects  (e.g.  glass  or  water).  TapFly  Mode  may  not  work  properly 
when the aircraft is flying over water or snow covered areas.
 Watch for obstacles in the flight path and steer clear of them.
 There may be deviations between expected and actual flight paths selected in TapFly.
 The selectable range for the target direction is limited. You cannot make a Direction Mode 
selection close to the upper or lower edge of the screen.
 Be extra cautious when flying in too dark (< 300 lux) or too bright (>10,000 lux) environments.
Flight Pause button
 Only use Tripod Mode when the GPS signal is strong or in light conditions ideal for the Vision System.  If  GPS  signal  is  lost  and  the  Vision  System  does  not  function,  it  will  automatically switch  to  ATTI  mode.  In  this  case,  flight  speed  will  increase  and  the  aircraft  will  not  hover  in place. Use Tripod Mode carefully.
Tripod Mode
Tap  the  icon  in  DJI  GO  4  to  enable  Tripod  Mode.  In  Tripod  Mode,  the  maximum  flight  speed  is  limited 
to  2.2  mph  (3.6  kph).  Responsiveness  to  stick  movements  is  also  reduced  for  smoother  more  controlled 
movements.
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Gesture Mode
Deep  learning  gesture  recognition  allows  you  to  take  selfies  with  simple  hand  motions.  Spark  features 
brand new gesture controls like PalmLaunch, PalmControl, PalmLand, Beckon, and Selfie.
Feature Descriptions Front LEDsFigure
PalmLaunch
1. Power on the aircraft while holding it. Wait for 
the aircraft status indicators to blink green. 
Make sure your fingers are well below the 
aircraft arms.
 —— Solid red
2.  Next, tap the Intelligent Flight Battery power 
button twice. The front LEDs should blink yellow 
slowly.
  Blinks yellow
3.  FaceAware will start to work automatically. 
When FaceAware activates successfully, the 
aircraft beeps twice and the front LEDs become 
solid green for six seconds. If the front LEDs 
blink red twice, then FaceAware has failed. 
Please repeat step 2. 
 —— Solid green
4.  The front LEDs will glow solid red after the 
motors start spinning. Release the aircraft and it 
will hover in place. 
 —— Solid red
Start/Stop PalmControl
1.  Stand in front of the aircraft, then raise and 
extend one of your arms in the direction of 
the aircraft. Extend your fingers and keep 
them close together. Position your palm 
about 0.7 m in front of the aircraft's nose for 
about two seconds. —— Solid green
2.  The front LEDs will glow solid green if the 
PalmControl activation is successful. Adjust 
your distance from the aircraft if the front LEDs 
start to blink yellow fast. This means you are too 
close or too far away from the aircraft. 
3.  Dropping your hand quickly will exit 
PalmControl, and the front LEDs should glow 
solid red.
 —— Solid red 
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Adjusting Position
1. Move your palm up or down slowly to control 
the aircraft’s altitude while maintaining a 
constant distance between your palm and the 
aircraft. 
 —— Solid green2. Keep your palm at a constant distance from 
your body (as shown), then move your arm left 
or right to control the aircraft’s orientation. 
3. Keep your palm at a constant distance from 
your body, move forward or backward to fly 
forward or backward.
Follow
1. Stand in front of the aircraft then raise one 
of your arms and quickly wave your hand at 
the camera. Position your palm about 0.7 m 
in front of the aircraft's nose for about two 
seconds. ×2    Blinks green twice2. The front LEDs will blink green twice if 
the gesture is recognized successfully. 
The aircraft will ascend and fly backward, 
then hover in place 3 m from where you’re 
standing, 2.3 m above ground. 
3. The front LEDs will glow solid green and the 
aircraft will start tracking automatically. 
 —— Solid green4. If the wave gesture fails, you can activate 
Follow by raising both arms above your head 
in a Y shape, then holding for two seconds. 
Taking Selfies
1. While the aircraft is following you, make a 
frame with your hands and it will begin taking 
a selfie.
  Blinks red slowly2. Selfie gesture has been recognized 
successfully if the Front LEDs blink red 
slowly. Wait for the selfie count down for three 
seconds. The Front LEDs will blink red quickly, 
indicating the camera is about to take a selfie. 
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Beckon
1. Raise your arms above your head in a Y 
shape for two seconds after the aircraft starts 
tracking.
 —— Solid red 2. When Beckon is successfully activated, the 
aircraft will fly toward you and hover in place 
1.5 m above ground and 1.2 m away from 
you.
3. The front LEDs will turn solid red.
PalmLand
Place your palm approximately 0.5 m underneath 
the aircraft at a distance of no further than 1.5 m 
away from you. The aircraft will slowly descend 
and land on your palm.  
 —— Solid red 
 It is highly recommended to install the Spark Propeller Guards before using Gesture Mode to 
ensure safety. 
 Gesture Control needs to be enabled in DJI GO 4 by tapping  . 
 In  PalmLaunch,  the  Aircraft  Status  Indicators  will  blink  normally  and  will  not  display  remote 
signal loss, even without a mobile device or remote controller connected. 
 Gesture Mode can only be used to take photos.
 Enabling GPS on your mobile device will allow the aircraft to follow more accurately in Gesture 
Mode.
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Flight Recorder
Flight  data  is  automatically  recorded  to  the  internal  storage  of  the  aircraft.  This  includes  flight  telemetry, 
aircraft status information, and other parameters. To access this data, connect the aircraft to the PC 
through the Micro USB port.
Attaching and Detaching the Propellers
Only use DJI approved propellers with your Spark. White ringed and unmar\
ked propellers indicate where 
they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin.
MarkedUnmarked
Detaching the Propellers
Press the propellers down into the motor mount and rotate them in the un\
lock direction.
 Propeller blades are sharp; please handle with care.
 Only use DJI approved propellers. Do not mix propeller types. 
 Stay clear of spinning motors. Do not touch the propellers when they are spinning.
 Ensure  to  check  that  the  propellers  and  motors  are  installed  firmly  and  correctly  before  each flight.
 Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. Do not use aged, chipped, or broken propellers.
 To avoid injury, stand clear of and do not touch propellers or motors when they are spinning.
 Please use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience.
Propellers White RingUnmarked
Figure  
Attach OnMotors with white marksMotors without white marks
Legends   Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tig\
hten.
Attaching the Propellers
Attach the propellers with the white rings to the mounting base with whi\
te marks. Press each propeller 
down onto the mounting plate and rotate in the lock direction until it i\
s secured. Attach unmarked 
propellers to the mounting bases without marks. Unfold all the propeller\
 blades.
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The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. 
 Refer to the Spark Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines before use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage.
Intelligent Flight Battery
Introduction
The  DJI  Intelligent  Flight  Battery  has  a  capacity  of  1480  mAh,  a  voltage  of  11.4  V,  and  a  smart  charge/ 
discharge functionality. It should only be charged using an appropriate \
DJI approved charger.
Intelligent Flight BatteryCharger
DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions
1. Battery Level Display: The LED indicators display the current battery le\
vel.
2. Auto-Discharging:  To  prevent  swelling,  the  battery  automatically  discharges  to  below  70%  of  the 
total power when it is idle for more than 10 days. It takes around two d\
ays to discharge the battery to 
65%.  It  is  normal  to  feel  moderate  heat  being  emitted  from  the  battery  during  the  discharge  process. 
Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI GO 4 app.
3.  Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery ce\
ll when charging.
4. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is \
fully charged.
5. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 5° C (41° F)and 
40° C (104° F).
6. Over  Current  Protection:  The  battery  stops  charging  when  a  high  amperage  (more  than  3  A)  is 
detected.
7.  Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over-discharge damage, discharging automatically stops.
8. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected.
9. Hibernation Mode: The battery will cut off the power supply and switch o\
ff after 20 minutes of inactivity 
to save power. The battery will enter Hibernation Mode after six hours o\
f inactivity when the battery 
level  is  less  than  10%  to  prevent  over  discharging.  The  battery  level  indicators  will  not  light  up. 
Charging the battery will wake it from hibernation.
10. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery’s voltage, capacity, current, etc. is transmitted to 
the aircraft’s main controller.
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Using the Battery
Turning ON/OFF
Turning On: Press the Power button once, then press again and hold for t\
wo seconds to power on. The 
remote controller system status screen will display the current battery \
level.
Turning Off: Press the Power button once, then press again and hold for \
two seconds to power off.
LED2LED1Battery Level Indicators
LED3LED4Power Button
Low Temperature Notice:
1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying in low temperature (0°C and 5°C) environments.
2. Batteries cannot be used in extremely low temperature (< 0°C) environments.
3. End the flight as soon as the DJI GO 4 app displays the “Low Battery \
Level Warning” in low 
temperature environments.
4.  To ensure optimal performance of the battery, keep the battery temperature above 20°C.
 In  cold  environments,  insert  the  battery  into  the  battery  compartment  and  turn  on  the  aircraft for approximately 1-2 minutes to warm up before taking off.
Checking Battery Level
The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the ba\
ttery is turned off, press the 
Power button once, the Battery Level Indicators will light up to display\
 the current battery level. See below 
for details.
The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level du\
ring charging and 
discharging. The indicators are defined below.
  : LED is on.        : LED is flashing.
  : LED is off.
LED1LED2LED3LED4Battery Level
88%~100%
75%~88%
63%~75%
50%~63%
38%~50%
25%~38%
13%~25%
0%~13%
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Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery
1. Connect the Battery Charger to a power source (100-240 V, 50/60 Hz).
2. Connect the Micro USB port on Spark to the charger to start charging.
3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level as it\
 is charging.
4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level I\
ndicators are all off. It will take 
approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes to fully charge the battery. Detach \
the charger when the battery 
is fully charged.
ChargerPower Outlet
 Never insert or remove a battery when it is turned on.
 Allow battery temperature to drop to room temperature before storing for\
 an extended period.
 The charger will stop charging the battery if battery cell temperature is not within the operating range (5°C to 40°C).
LED1LED2LED3LED4Battery Level
0%~50%
50%~75%
   75%~100%
Fully Charged
Battery Protection LED Display
The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LE\
D patterns. 
LED1LED2LED3LED4Blinking PatternBattery Protection Item
LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected
LED2 blinks three times per secondShort circuit detected
LED3 blinks twice per secondOver charge detected
LED3 blinks three times per secondOver-voltage charger detected
LED4 blinks twice per secondCharging temperature is too low
LED4 blinks three times per secondCharging temperature is too high 
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After these issues are resolved, press the Power button to turn off the Battery Level Indicators. Unplug 
the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. You do not need to 
unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the charger will resume charging 
when the temperature is within the allowable range.
DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers.
Discharging Intelligent Flight Batteries before long trips:
Fly Spark outdoors until there is less than 30% power left or until the battery no longer turns on.
Gimbal and Camera
Gimbal
Profile
Spark’s 2-axis mechanical gimbal provides stabilization for the attached camera, allowing you to capture 
clear, stable images and video. The gimbal has an 85˚ tilt range.
In the camera view, press and hold on the screen until a blue circle app\
ears. Dragging the circle 
left and right will control the aircraft’s orientation, and dragging \
the circle up and down will control 
the camera’s tilt.
-85°0°
Gimbal Operation Modes
Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different o\
perations modes on the 
camera settings page of the DJI GO 4 app.
Follow Mode The roll axis will stay level at all times. 
FPV Mode The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a 
first-person perspective flying experience.
 Take off from flat, open ground and protect the gimbal at all times. A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations:
(1) The aircraft is placed on uneven ground or the gimbal’s motion is obstructed.
(2) The gimbal has been subjected to excessive external force, such as a collision. Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The 
gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries. The gimbal will enter FPV mode automatically when the aircraft is in Spo\
rt Mode.
   
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