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Camera
Profile
The  onboard  camera  uses  its  1/2.3  inch  CMOS  sensor  to  capture  video  up  to  1080p  at  30  fps  and  12 
megapixel  stills.  You  can  record  video  in  either  MOV  or  MP4  formats.  Available  picture  shooting  modes 
include Single Shot, Burst, Interval, Panorama, and ShallowFocus. A live\
 preview of what the camera sees 
can be monitored on a connected mobile device via the DJI GO 4 app.
Camera Micro SD Card Slot
To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro SD card into the slot,\
 as shown below, before turning on 
the  aircraft.  Spark  supports  Micro  SD  cards  up  to  64  GB.  A  UHS-1  Micro  SD  card  is  recommended  due 
to their fast read and write speeds for high-resolution video recording.
 Do not remove the Micro SD card from the aircraft when it is powerd on.
 To ensure the stability of the camera system, single video recordings are capped at 30 minutes.
 Only Micro SD cards less than or equal to 32 GB can be used on Mac computers due to 
system limitations.  
 Capture footage can be saved to the mobile device if there is no SD car\
d or SD card storage is 
full. Note that the resolution of photos is 1024×768 and videos 1280×720. 
Camera Data Port
Turn on Spark and connect a USB cable to the Micro USB Port to download \
photos and videos to your 
computer.
The aircraft must be turned on before attempting to access files on the Micro SD card.
Controlling the Aircraft with a Mobile Device
You  can  connect  a  mobile  device  via  Wi-Fi  to  control  the  aircraft  with  DJI  GO  4.  Follow  the  instructions 
below to learn how.
1.  Power on the aircraft.
2. Turn on your mobile device's Wi-Fi, select Spark’s network, and enter the Wi-Fi password. 
3. Launch DJI GO 4. Tap “GO FLY” to enter camera view. 
4. Tap the  icon to take off automatically. Put both your thumbs on screen and use \
virtual joysticks to maneuver the aircraft.
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61% 1209:292.4GIn flight (GPS)P-GPS
 The  Wi-Fi  frequency  of  your  mobile  device  can  be  set  to  2.4  GHz  (default)  or  5.8  GHz.  On 
supported devices, set Wi-Fi to 5.8 GHz for less interference. Press and hold the power button for nine seconds or more until you hear three beeps to reset 
the  Wi-Fi  name  and  password,  and  reset  the  Wi-Fi  frequency  to  2.4  GHz.  Or  tap  “Help”  in  the 
DJI GO 4 app, then follow the instructions.  Only  fly  with  a  Wi-Fi  connection  in  wide  open  areas  with  relatively  little  electromagnetic 
interference.  If  your  connection  is  adversely  affected  by  interference,  it  is  recommend  to  fly 
with the remote controller instead, or move to an area with less interfe\
rence.
Using Virtual Joysticks
Ensure the mobile device has been connected to the aircraft before using the virtual joysticks. The 
illustrations below are based on Mode 2 (left stick as throttle).
Virtual Joysticks GUI
Move the aircraft upwards, downwards, left, or right by pressing on the \
left half of the screen. Move the
aircraft forwards, backwards, or laterally by pressing on the right half\
 of the screen.
Tap on the "  " button to enable or disable the virtual joysticks.. 
The area beyond the white cycles is also responsive to control commands.\
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The Stick Mode is set to Mode 2 by default. 
Stick Neutral/Mid-Point: Control sticks are centered.
Moving the Control Stick: Control sticks are pushed away from the center\
.
Right StickLeft Stick
Turn Right
Turn Left Up
DownRight
Left
Up
Down
Turn Right
Turn LeftRight
Left
Forward
BackwardLeft Stick Right Stick
Forward
Backward
Right StickUp
DownForward
BackwardLeft Stick
Turn Right
Turn Left Right
Left
Controlling the Aircraft
This section explains how to control the aircraft. The control stick mod\
e can be set to Mode 1, Mode 2, 
Mode 3, or a custom mode.
Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 3
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Virtual Joysticks /Remote Controller(Mode 2)
Aircraft (  Indicates Nose Direction)Remarks 
Moving the left stick up and down changes the 
aircraft’s elevation.
Push the stick up to ascend and down to 
descend. 
When both sticks are centered, the Spark will 
hover in place.
The more the stick is pushed away from the 
center position, the faster the Spark will change 
elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent 
sudden and unexpected elevation changes.
Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the 
rudder and rotation of the aircraft.
Push  the  stick  left  to  rotate  the  aircraft  counter-
clockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft 
clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Spark will 
maintain its current orientation.
The more the stick is pushed away from the 
center position, the faster the Spark will rotate.
Moving the right stick up and down changes the 
aircraft’s forward and backward pitch. 
Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly 
backward. Spark will hover in place if the stick is 
centered. 
Push the stick further away from the center position for 
a larger pitch angle (maximum 30˚) and faster flight.
Moving the right stick control left and right 
changes the aircraft’s left and right pitch. 
Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Spark 
will hover in place if the stick is centered. 
Left Stick
Left Stick
Right Stick
Right Stick
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Remote Controller 
(Optional)
This section describes the features 
of the remote controller and includes 
instructions for controlling the aircraft 
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Remote Controller (Optional)
Remote Controller Profile
Spark’s  remote  controller  features  a  brand  new,  amplified  Wi-Fi  signal  transmission  system,  capable  of 
controlling  the  aircraft  and  the  gimbal  camera  at  a  maximum  transmission  range  of  1.2  mi  (2  km)*.  The 
remote controller can connect to a mobile device wirelessly and display \
a live video feed via the DJI GO 
4 app. The folding clamps allow you to secure your mobile device. Maximum remote controller battery life 
is approximately 2.5 hours*.
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1. Return to Home (RTH) Button
Press and hold the button to initiate RTH. Press 
again to cancel RTH.
2. Flight Pause Button 
Press once for emergency braking.
3. Power Port (Micro USB)
Connect to the charger to charge the remote 
controller battery.
4. Mobile Device Clamps
Securely mount your mobile device to the 
remote controller.
5. Function Button 
Bring up the DJI GO 4 Intelligent Flight Modes 
menu.
6. Control Sticks
Control the orientation and movement of the 
aircraft.
7. Power Button
Press the Power button once to check the 
current battery level. Press once, then again 
and hold to turn on/off the remote controller.
8. Battery Level LEDs
Display the battery level of the remote 
controller.
9. Flight Mode Switch
Switch between P Mode and S Mode.
10. Antennas 
Relay aircraft control and video signal.
11. Status LED
Displays the remote controller's system status.
12. Gimbal Dial
Controls the camera's tilt.
13. Customizable Button
Performs various functions based on settings 
in the DJI GO 4 app.
14. Record Button
Press to start recording video. Press again to 
stop recording.
15. Shutter Button
Press to take a photo.
*  The  remote  controller  can  reach  its  maximum  transmission  distance  (FCC)  in  a  wide  open  area  with 
no  electro-magnetic  interference  and  at  an  altitude  of  about  120  meters.  Maximum  operation  time  was 
tested  in  windless  conditions  flying  at  a  constant  speed  of  12.4  mph  (20  kph).  This  value  should  be 
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Charging the Battery
Connect the power port on the remote controller to the USB charger to ch\
arge the battery. It takes 
approximately two hours to fully charge the remote controller.
Using the Remote Controller
The remote controller is powered by a rechargeable battery that has a ca\
pacity of 2970 mAh.
Turning the Remote Controller On and Off
Press the Power button once to check the current battery level. Press on\
ce, then again and hold to turn 
on/off the remote controller.
 Compliance Standards: The remote controller is compliant with local compliance and regulations\
. 
 Stick Mode: Controls can be set to Mode 1, Mode 2, or to a custom mode. 
Controlling the Camera
Shoot videos/photos and adjust the camera’s tilt via the Shutter Button, Record Button, and Gimbal Dial 
on the remote controller.
Controlling the Aircraft
The Stick Mode will be the same as what is set for virtual joysticks.
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Flight Mode Switch
Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 
Choose between P Mode and S Mode.
PositionFlight Mode
SPORTP Mode
SPORTS Mode 
RTH Button
Press and hold the RTH button to start the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. The aircraft will then return 
to the last recorded Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the R\
TH procedure and regain control 
of the aircraft. 
Optimal Transmission Range
The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable when the antennas 
are positioned in relation to the aircraft as depicted below:
Optimal Transmission Range
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Ensure  the  aircraft  is  flying  within  the  optimal  transmission  zone.  To  maintain  optimal  transmission 
performance, adjust the remote controller and antennas according to the \
above diagram.
Linking the Remote Controller 
The aircraft and the remote controller are linked before shipment if you purchase the Spark Combo (with 
the remote controller included). To link a remote controller to Spark, follow the instructions below:
1. Power on the aircraft and the remote controller. Wait until the aircraft\
 status indicators blink yellow.
2. Press and hold the power button of the Intelligent Flight Battery for th\
ree second. Release the button 
after hearing a single beep. The front LEDs will blink red.
3. Press  and  hold  the  Flight  Pause  button,  the  Function  button,  and  the  Customizable  button 
simultaneously. Linking begins when the alarm becomes a quick single beep after an alternating 
single/double beep.
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4. Then the front LEDs turn solid red after blinking green. When the status\
 LED on the remote controller 
turns solid green, linking is complete.
Ensure the remote controller is within 0.66 ft (20 cm) of the aircraft during linking.
Disconnect the Remote Controller 
Apart from using the remote controller, you can control the aircraft usi\
ng virtual joysticks in DJI GO 4. 
However, when the remote controller is linked to the aircraft, virtual joystick control is disabled. You need 
to disconnect the remote controller and aircraft to enable virtual joyst\
icks.
1. Power on the aircraft. 
2. Press and hold the power button of the Intelligent Flight Battery for si\
x seconds until hearing a double 
beep, which will disconnect the remote controller and aircraft.
Connect the aircraft’s Wi-Fi network after disconnecting the remote controller to use virtual joysticks. 
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DJI GO 4 App 
This section introduces the main 
functions of the DJI GO 4 app.