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Using this Manual

Legends

Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference

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 ofcial DJITM website and read the Disclaimer before you y. Prepare for your rst ight by reviewing the Spark Quick Start Guide and refer to the User

Manual for more details.

Video Tutorials

Go to the address below or scan the QR code on the right to watch the Spark tutorial videos, which demonstrate how to use Spark safely: http://www.dji.com/spark/info#video

Download the DJI GO 4 App

Be sure to use the DJI GOTM 4 app during ight. Scan the QR code on the right to download the latest version. The Android version of the DJI GO 4 is compatible with Android v4.4 or later. The iOS version of the DJI GO 4 is compatible with iOS v9.0 or later.

Download DJI Assistant 2

Download DJI Assistant 2 at http://www.dji.com/spark/download

Contents

Using this Manual

Legends

Read Before the First Flight

Video Tutorials

Download the DJI GO 4 App

Download DJI Assistant 2

Product Prole

Introduction

Features Highlights

Aircraft Diagram

Activation

Aircraft

Flight Modes

Aircraft Status Indicators

3D Sensing and Vision System

Return-to-Home (RTH)

Intelligent Flight Modes

Gesture Mode

Flight Recorder

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers

Intelligent Flight Battery

Gimbal and Camera

Controlling the Aircraft with a Mobile Device

Remote Controller (Optional)

Remote Controller Prole

Using the Remote Controller

Linking the Remote Controller

DJI GO 4 App

Equipment

Editor

SkyPixel

Flight

Flight Environment Requirements

Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones

Preight Checklist

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing

Starting/Stopping the Motors (When Using Remote Controller)

Flight Test

Calibrating the Compass

Firmware Updates

Appendix

pecications

After-Sales Information

Product Prole

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

Product Prole

Introduction

The DJI Spark is DJI's smallest ying 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 lm 1080p videos, capture 12-megapixel photos, QuickShot Mode and Gesture Control. With a maximum ight speed* of 31 mph (50 kph), and a maximum ight time of 16 minutes**, Spark is quick and fun, making drone photography exciting and simple.

Features Highlights

Spark supports mobile device control and gesture control, making ying easier than ever. For users looking for more control options, an optional remote controller delivers maximum ight capabilities.

Camera and Gimbal: With the Spark, you are able to shoot 1080p video at 30 frames per second and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner, all stabilized by the compact onboard

gimbal.

Flight Controller: The next-generation ight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable ight experience. The aircraft is able to automatically return to its home point when transmission signal is

lost or battery level is low. Apart from being able to hover indoors at low altitudes, the aircraft is also able to sense and avoid obstacles on its route, enhancing safety.

* Maximum ight speed requires operating Spark with a Spark remote controller.

** Maximum ight time was tested in windless conditions ying at a consistent 12.4 mph (20 kph). This

value should be taken for reference only.

Aircraft Diagram

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3 4

6 7

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

Activation

Activation is required before using the Intelligent Flight Battery and aircraft for the rst time.

Activate the Intelligent Flight Battery

All batteries are in Hibernation Mode before shipment to ensure safety. Use the provided USB charger

to charge and activate the battery for the rst time. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before each ight.

Power Outlet

100~240 V

USB Charger Micro USB Port

Activate the Aircraft

Launch DJI GO 4, tap the icon in the upper right corner, scan the QR Code on the storage box or in the battery compartment, and follow the prompt for activation.

Use your DJI account to activate the aircraft. Activation requires an internet connection.

Internet

Aircraft

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

Aircraft

Spark contains a ight controller, video downlink system, 3D Sensing System, Gimbal and Camera, propulsion system, and an Intelligent Flight Battery. This section introduces the features of the ight

controller, video downlink system, and other aircraft components.

Flight Modes

The following ight 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 itself, automatically stabilize, and navigate between

obstacles. Intelligent Flight Modes such as QuickShot, TapFly and ActiveTrack are enabled in this mode.

When forward obstacle sensing is enabled and lighting conditions are sufcient,

the maximum ight attitude angle is 15° with a maximum ight speed of 6.7 mph (10.8 kph). When forward obstacle sensing is disabled, the maximum ight attitude angle is 15° and the maximum ight speed is 13.4 mph (21.6 kph).

The aircraft will automatically switch to ATTI mode when the GPS signal is weak

and lighting conditions are too dark for the Vision System, it will not be able to automatically avoid obstacles and only use its barometer for positioning to control altitude. Intelligent Flight Modes are not available in ATTI mode.

Note: P Mode requires larger stick movements to achieve high speeds.

S Mode (Sport): The aircraft uses GPS for positioning. As forward obstacle sensing is disabled, the

aircraft will not be able to sense and avoid obstacles when in Sport Mode. Intelligent Flight Modes, Pano Mode and ShallowFocus are not available in Sport Mode.

Note: Aircraft responses are optimized for agility and speed making it more

responsive to stick movements.

The 3D Sensing System is disabled in S Mode (Sport), which means the aircraft will not be able

to automatically avoid obstacles on its route.

The aircraft’s maximum speed and braking distance are signicantly increased in S Mode

(Sport). A minimum braking distance of 30 meters is required in windless conditions.

Descending speed is signicantly increased in S Mode. The aircraft’s responsiveness is signicantly increased in S Mode (Sport), which means small

stick movements on the remote controller will translate into a large travel distance of the aircraft.

Be vigilant and maintain adequate maneuvering space during ight.

S Mode is only available with a Spark remote controller. S Mode is disabled when ying with a

mobile device.

Use the Flight Mode switch on the remote controller to select aircraft ight modes.

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Aircraft Status Indicators

Spark has Front LEDs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEDs are shown in the gure

below:

Front LEDs

Aircraft Status Indicators

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 communicate the system status of the ight controller. Refer to the

table below for more information about the Aircraft Status Indicators.

Aircraft Status Indicator Description

Normal

Alternating red, green and yellow ashes Turning On and Self Diagnostic Testing

Alternate yellow and green ashing Warming Up

Slow green ashing P Mode with GPS

×2 Two green ashes P Mode with Vision System

Slow yellow ashing No GPS and Vision System

Fast green ashing Braking

Warning

Fast yellow ashing

Slow red ashing Low Battery Warning

Fast red ashing Critical Low Battery Warning

Red ashing IMU Error

— Solid Red Critical Error

Fast alternating red and yellow ashing Compass Calibration Required

Remote Controller Signal Lost

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3D Sensing and Vision System

Spark is equipped with a 3D Sensing System 1, consisting of a 3D infrared module at the front of the aircraft, which scan for obstacles during ight.

The main components of the Vision System are located on the underside of the aircraft body. This includes a camera 2 and a 3D infrared module 3. The Vision System uses 3D infrared module and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current position, enabling precision hovering indoors or in environments where GPS signal is not available.

The 3D Sensing System constantly scan for obstacles, allowing Spark to avoid obstacles when lighting is

sufcient.

Detection Range

The detection range of the 3D Sensing System is depicted below. Note that the aircraft cannot sense or avoid obstacles that are not within the detection range.

0.2- 5 m

Using the Vision System

The Vision System is activated automatically when the aircraft is turned on. No further action is required. The Vision System can be used in indoor environments where GPS is unavailable. Using the Vision System, the aircraft can hover precisely, even without GPS.

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Follow the steps below to use the Vision System:

1. Ensure the aircraft is in P Mode and place the aircraft on a at surface. Note that the Vision System

cannot work properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations.

2. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft will hover in place after takeoff. The aircraft status indicators will ash

green twice, which indicates the Vision System is working.

Powered by the 3D Sensing System, the aircraft is able to actively brake when obstacles are detected in front. The 3D Sensing System works best when lighting is adequate and the obstacle is clearly marked or

textured. The aircraft must y at no more than 6.7 mph (10.8 kph) to allow for sufcient braking distance.

3D Sensing and Vision System performance are affected by the type of surface being own over.

The aircraft will switch from P Mode to ATTI Mode automatically if neither GPS or Vision System are available. Please be vigilant when operating Spark in the following situations:

Flying at high speeds below 0.5 meters.

Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g., solid black, solid white, solid red, or solid green). Flying over highly reective surfaces.

Flying over water or transparent surfaces. Flying over moving surfaces or objects. Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically.

Flying over extremely dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux > 100,000) surfaces.

Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture.

Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g., tiling). Flying over small and ne objects (e.g. tree branches and power lines). Flying at speeds of over 6.7 mph (10.8 kph) at 2 meters above the ground.

Keep sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect their effectiveness.

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Return-to-Home (RTH)

The Return to Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three types of RTH: Smart RTH, Low-Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This following section describes the

three RTH scenarios in detail.

GPS

If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point is

Home Point

the location from which the aircraft launched. The GPS signal strength

is indicated by the GPS icon ( ). The aircraft status indicator will

blink rapidly when the home point is recorded.

Smart RTH

Initiate Smart RTH when GPS is available. Tap the RTH button in DJI GO 4 and follow the onscreen instructions. The user can also immediately exit Smart RTH by pressing the Stop icon × in DJI GO 4. Pressing and holding the RTH button on the remote controller can also initiate Smart RTH. Press it again to exit.

Low-Battery RTH

Low-Battery RTH is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect

the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when

prompted. DJI GO 4 will display a notice when a low-battery warning is triggered. If no action is taken after the 10-second warning, the aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point. The user can cancel

the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button or Flight Pause button on the remote controller. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft’s current altitude and

distance from the Home Point. Low-Battery RTH will only appear one time during ight.

The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough to descend from its current altitude.

Description

The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in DJI GO 4, and is described below:

Critical Low battery level warning

(Red)

Low battery level

warning (Yellow)

Sufcient battery level

(Green)

Power required to return home

Battery Level Indicator

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Battery Level

Warning

Low battery level warning

Critical Low battery level warning

Estimated remaining

ight time

When the Critical Low Battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land

automatically, throttle up using the virtual joysticks or control sticks to keep the aircraft at its current altitude. This gives you an opportunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing location.

The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reect the estimated

remaining ight time. They are automatically adjusted according to the aircraft’s current

location and status.

Remark

Battery power is low. Land the aircraft.

The aircraft must land immediately.

Estimated

remaining ight

based on current battery level.

Aircraft Status

Indicator

Aircraft status indicators blink RED slowly.

Aircraft status indicators blink RED quickly.

N/A N/A N/A

DJI GO 4 App Flight Instructions

Tap “Go-home” to have the

aircraft return to the Home point automatically, or “Cancel” to resume normal

ight. If no action is taken,

the aircraft will automatically go home after 10 seconds. Remote controller will sound an alarm.

The DJI GO 4 app display

will ash red and the aircraft

will start to descend. The remote controller will sound an alarm.

Fly the aircraft back and land it as soon as possible, then stop the motors and replace the battery.

Allow the aircraft to descend and land automatically.

Failsafe RTH

If the Home Point was successfully recorded, GPS signal is strong and the compass is functioning

normally, Failsafe RTH will be automatically activated if the wireless signal is lost for a specied amount of time (three seconds when using the remote controller and 20 seconds when using Wi-Fi). The user may

cancel Failsafe RTH to regain control when the wireless signal connection is reestablished.

RTH Procedure

1. Home Point is recorded automatically.

2. RTH procedure is triggered i.e., Smart RTH, Low-Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH.

3. Home Point is conrmed and the aircraft adjusts its orientation.

4. a. The aircraft will ascend to the pre-set RTH attitude and then y to the Home Point when the aircraft is

further than 20 m from the home point.

b. When the aircraft is between 3 m and 20 m from the Home Point, it will return to the Home Point at

the current altitude with the RTH at Current Altitude option enabled (the default setting in DJI GO 4) if ying at or above 2.5 m. It will ascend to 2.5 m then return to home if ying lower than 2.5 m.

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Note: If RTH at Current Altitude is disabled in DJI GO 4, the aircraft will land automatically when the aircraft is between 3 m and 20 m from the Home Point.

c. The aircraft will land automatically if RTH is triggered and the aircraft is less than 3 m from the home

point.

5. The aircraft will hover 0.3 m above ground and wait for conrmation from the user. The aircraft will land and stop its motors after user conrmation.

1 Record Home Point 2 Remote Control Signal Lost

3 Signal Lost for Extended Time

Hovering at 0.3 meters above the Home Point

4 RTH (Adjustable Altitude)

Height over HP>Failsafe Altitude

Elevate to Failsafe Altitude

Failsafe Altitude

Height over HP<=Failsafe Altitude

5 Landing (After User Conrmation)

The aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak or unavailable.

It is important to set a suitable Failsafe altitude before each ight. Launch the DJI GO 4 app, tap

“GO FLY” and tap to set the Failsafe Altitude.

The aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point if you move the

throttle stick in the aircraft reaches 65 feet (20 meters) altitudes or beyond during Failsafe.

Obstacle Avoidance during RTH

Spark will Return to Home at a ight speed of 10 m/s and cannot avoid obstacles when RTH is triggered and

the aircraft is further than 100 m from the home point.

Spark can sense and actively attempt to avoid obstacles during RTH, provided that lighting conditions are adequate enough for the 3D Sensing System and RTH is triggered when the aircraft is less than 100 m from the Home Point. Upon detecting an obstacle, the aircraft will act as follows:

1. The aircraft decelerates when an obstacle is sensed at 16 ft (5 m).

2. The aircraft stops and hovers then starts ying backward until the 3D Sensing System cannot sense any

obstacles.

3. The aircraft ascends vertically for about ve seconds.

4. RTH procedure resumes. The aircraft will continue ying to the Home Point at the current altitude.

5 m

Ascends for ve seconds

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Obstacle sensing will turn off and the aircraft will ascend to the Failsafe altitude automatically

and will y to the Home Point at a ight speed of 10 m/s if the obstacle can still be sensed after the aircraft has own backward for 10 m.

The aircraft will repeat steps 1-3 if the obstacle is sensed again during ascent.

The aircraft cannot avoid obstacles above, beside, or behind the aircraft.

Precision Landing

Spark automatically scans and attempts to match the terrain features underneath it during Return-to-

Home. When the current terrain matches Home Point terrain, Spark will begin landing immediately to achieve precision landing. DJI GO 4 will show a terrain feature mismatch prompt if matching fails.

Precision Landing performance is subject to the following conditions:

a. Home Point is recorded upon take o, and cannot not be refreshed during ight. b. The aircraft must take o vertically. Takeo altitude must be greater than seven meters. c. Home Point terrain features remain largely unchanged. d. Home Point terrain with no distinctive features will aect performance.

e. Lighting conditions cannot be too light or too dark.

The following actions are available during landing:

a. Throttle down to accelerate landing.

b. Moving the control sticks in any other direction will stop Precision Landing. Spark will descend

vertically after the control sticks are released.

Intelligent Flight Modes

Spark supports Intelligent Flight Modes, including QuickShot, ActiveTrack, TapFly, Gesture, and Tripod Mode. Tap in DJI GO 4 or press the Function button on the remote controller to enable an Intelligent Flight Mode.

QuickShot

QuickShot shooting modes include Rocket, Dronie, Circle, and Helix. Spark will record a video according

to the selected shooting mode and then automatically generate a 10-second short video. The video can

then be viewed, edited, or shared to social media from the Playback menu.

Dronie : Fly backward and upward, with the camera locked on your subject.

Circle: Circle around your subject.

Helix: Fly upward, spiraling around your subject.

Rocket: Ascend with the camera pointing downward.

Using QuickShot

Ensure that the aircraft is in P Mode and that the Intelligent Flight Battery is charged sufciently. Follow

the steps below to use QuickShot:

1. Take off and ensure the aircraft is ying at least 4.5 ft (1.5 m) above the ground.

1.5 m

2. Launch DJI GO 4, tap , then select QuickShot, and follow the prompts.

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3. Select your target subject in the camera view and choose a shooting mode. Tap “GO” to begin

recording. The aircraft will y back to its original position after shooting is nished.

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4. View and edit the generated or original video using Playback.

QuickShot is only available when GPS signal is strong.

Tap in DJI GO 4 to exit QuickShot anytime during shooting

In QuickShot, the aircraft cannot avoid obstacles automatically. Please make sure to only use

QuickShot in wide open areas.

ActiveTrack

ActiveTrack allows you to mark and track a moving object on your mobile device’s screen. No external tracking device is required. Spark can automatically identify and trace bikes and other vehicles, people and animals, and use different tracking strategies for each.

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Using ActiveTrack

Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged and the aircraft is in P Mode. Follow the steps below to use ActiveTrack:

1. Take off and hover at least 4.5 ft (1.5 m) above ground.

1.5 m

2. In DJI GO 4, tap to bring up the ight modes and select ActiveTrack.

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3. Tap on the subject you want to track then tap to confirm your selection. If the subject is not

automatically recognized, drag a box around it. The box will turn green when tracking is in progress. If the box turns red, the object could not be identied and you should try again.

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4. The aircraft will automatically avoid obstacles in its ight path. If the aircraft loses track of the subject, because it is moving too fast or is obscured, re-select the subject to resume tracking.

ActiveTrack includes the following functions:

Trace Prole

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The aircraft tracks the subject at a constant distance. Use the roll stick on the remote controller or the slider in DJI GO 4 to circle the subject.

DO NOT select an area with people, animals, small or ne objects (e.g. tree branches and power lines), or transparent objects (e.g. glass or water). Stay clear of obstacles near the ight path, particularly when the aircraft is ying backward.

Operate the aircraft manually or tap icon in DJI GO 4 in an emergency. Be extra vigilant when using ActiveTrack in any of the following situations:

a) The tracked subject is not moving on a level plane. b) The tracked subject changes shape drastically while moving. c) The tracked subject could be blocked or out of sight for a long time. d) The tracked subject is moving on a snowy surface. e) The tracked subject has a similar color or pattern to its surrounding environment. f) Available light is too low (< 300 lux) or too high (> 10,000 lux). You must follow local privacy laws and regulations when using ActiveTrack.

Exiting ActiveTrack

Use the following methods to exit ActiveTrack:

1. Press the Flight Pause button on the remote controller.

2. Tap the icon on the screen.

The aircraft tracks the subject at constant angle and distance from the side. Use the roll stick on the remote control to circle the subject. The aircraft will not be able to avoid obstacles while

in Prole Mode. Use this mode in open areas.

After exiting ActiveTrack, the aircraft will hover in place, at which point you may choose to y manually,

track another subject, or return to home.

TapFly

TapFly features two entirely new sub modes, Coordinate Mode and Direction Mode. Coordinate Mode is the default. The aircraft will automatically avoid obstacles it sees or brake and hover in front of them,

provided that there is sufcient light between (< 300 lux) and (> 10,000 lux).

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Coordinate Mode

Tap a specic location on screen. The aircraft will travel to that point at your current altitude, then hover in

place.

Using Coordinate Mode Ensure that the Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged and the aircraft is in P Mode. Follow the steps below to use Coordinate Mode:

1. Take off and ensure the aircraft is hovering at least 3 ft (1 m) above ground.

1 m

2. Launch DJI GO 4 and tap . Select TapFly, Coordinate Mode, then follow the prompts.

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3. Tap once on the target and wait for the “GO” icon to appear. Tap the “GO” icon to confirm the

selection and the aircraft will y to the target automatically. There will be a prompt if the target cannot

be reached. If this is the case, select another target and try again.

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4. A target can be changed mid ight by tapping the screen.

5. Press and hold on the screen for about two seconds until a blue circle appears. Drag the circle up and down to adjust gimbal tilt angle.

Ensure the target is on a flat plane when using Coordinate Mode. The aircraft may not

accurately reach the target otherwise.

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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 ying 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 ying at least 3 ft (1 m) above the ground.

1 m

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 the “GO” icon to confirm the

selection and the aircraft will y in that direction automatically.

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After conrming the selection, the aircraft will y 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 ying too close to the

ground. However, this feature should not be relied upon for navigation between obstacles.

Failsafe procedures will override all TapFly functions. If GPS signal is weak, the aircraft will exit

autonomous ight 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 ying or begin manual ight.

OR OR

Flight Pause button

DO NOT y the aircraft over people, animals, small or ne 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 ying over water or snow covered areas. Watch for obstacles in the ight path and steer clear of them.

There may be deviations between expected and actual ight 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 ying in too dark (< 300 lux) or too bright (>10,000 lux) environments.

Tripod Mode

Tap the icon in DJI GO 4 to enable Tripod Mode. In Tripod Mode, the maximum ight speed is limited to 2.2 mph (3.6 kph). Responsiveness to stick movements is also reduced for smoother more controlled

movements.

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, ight speed will increase and the aircraft will not hover in place. Use Tripod Mode carefully.

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Gesture Mode

Deep learning gesture recognition allows you to take seles with simple hand motions. Spark features brand new gesture controls like PalmLaunch, PalmControl, PalmLand, Beckon, and Sele.

Feature Descriptions Front LEDs Figure

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.

2. Next, tap the Intelligent Flight Battery power button twice. The front LEDs should blink yellow slowly.

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.

4. The front LEDs will glow solid red after the motors start spinning. Release the aircraft and it will hover in place.

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.

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.

Solid red

——

Blinks yellow

Solid green

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Solid red

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Solid green

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3. Dropping your hand quickly will exit PalmControl, and the front LEDs should glow 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.

2. 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 y

forward or backward.

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. The front LEDs will blink green twice if

the gesture is recognized successfully. The aircraft will ascend and y 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.

4. 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 Seles

1. While the aircraft is following you, make a

frame with your hands and it will begin taking

a sele.

2. Sele gesture has been recognized

successfully if the Front LEDs blink red

slowly. Wait for the sele count down for three

seconds. The Front LEDs will blink red quickly,

indicating the camera is about to take a sele.

Solid green

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×2

Blinks green twice

Solid green

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Beckon

1. Raise your arms above your head in a Y

shape for two seconds after the aircraft starts tracking.

2. When Beckon is successfully activated, the

aircraft will y 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.

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 ight 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 unmarked propellers indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin.

Propellers White Ring Unmarked

Figure

Attach On Motors with white marks Motors without white marks

Legends Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten.

Attaching the Propellers

Attach the propellers with the white rings to the mounting base with white marks. Press each propeller down onto the mounting plate and rotate in the lock direction until it is secured. Attach unmarked propellers to the mounting bases without marks. Unfold all the propeller blades.

Marked Unmarked

Detaching the Propellers

Press the propellers down into the motor mount and rotate them in the unlock 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 rmly and correctly before each ight. Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each ight. 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 ight experience.

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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 Battery Charger

The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the rst time.

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions

1. Battery Level Display: The LED indicators display the current battery level.

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 days 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 cell 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 off after 20 minutes of inactivity to save power. The battery will enter Hibernation Mode after six hours of 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.

Refer to the Spark Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines before use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage.

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Using the Battery

Turning ON/OFF

Turning On: Press the Power button once, then press again and hold for two 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.

Battery Level Indicators

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4

Power Button

Low Temperature Notice:

1. Battery capacity is signicantly reduced when ying 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 o.

Checking Battery Level

The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the battery 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 during charging and

discharging. The indicators are dened below.

: LED is on. : LED is ashing. : LED is off.

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery 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 Indicators 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.

Charger

Power 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).

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level

0%~50%

50%~75%

75%~100%

Fully Charged

Battery Protection LED Display

The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns.

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item

LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected

LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected

LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected

LED3 blinks three times per second Over-voltage charger detected

LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low

LED4 blinks three times per second Charging 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

Prole

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 appears. 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.

0°

-85°

Gimbal Operation Modes

Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operations 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

Take off from at, 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 Sport Mode.

The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a rst-person perspective ying experience.

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Camera

Prole

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 card 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 les 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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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 y

with the remote controller instead, or move to an area with less interference.

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).

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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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Controlling the Aircraft

This section explains how to control the aircraft. The control stick mode can be set to Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, or a custom mode.

Mode 1

Left Stick

Forward

Right Stick

Mode 2

Mode 3

Backward

Turn RightTurn Left

Right StickLeft Stick

Down

Turn RightTurn Left

Left Stick Right Stick

Forward

Backward

Down

RightLeft

Forward

Backward

RightLeft

Down

RightLeft

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.

Turn RightTurn Left

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Virtual Joysticks /

Remote Controller

(Mode 2)

Left Stick

Right Stick

(

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. centered. Push the stick further away from the center position for

a larger pitch angle (maximum 30˚) and faster ight.

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will hover in place if the stick is

Right Stick

Moving the right stick control left and right changes the aircraft’s left and right pitch. Push left to y left and right to y right. The Spark will hover in place if the stick is centered.

Remote Controller (Optional)

This section describes the features of the remote controller and includes instructions for controlling the aircraft and the camera.

Remote Controller (Optional)

Remote Controller Prole

Spark’s remote controller features a brand new, amplied 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.

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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 ying at a constant speed of 12.4 mph (20 kph). This value should be

taken for reference only.

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Compliance Standards: Stick Mode:

Controls can be set to Mode 1, Mode 2, or to a custom mode.

The remote controller is compliant with local compliance and regulations.

Using the Remote Controller

The remote controller is powered by a rechargeable battery that has a capacity of 2970 mAh.

Turning the Remote Controller On and O

Press the Power button once to check the current battery level. Press once, then again and hold to turn on/off the remote controller.

Charging the Battery

Connect the power port on the remote controller to the USB charger to charge the battery. It takes approximately two hours to fully charge the remote controller.

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 ight mode.

Choose between P Mode and S Mode.

Position Flight Mode

SPORT

P Mode

S 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 RTH 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

strong weak

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 three 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 using 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 joysticks.

1. Power on the aircraft.

2. Press and hold the power button of the Intelligent Flight Battery for six 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.

DJI GO 4 App

This section introduces the main functions of the DJI GO 4 app.

DJI GO 4 App

Use this app to control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app features Equipment,

Editor, SkyPixel and Me sections, which are used for conguring your aircraft, editing and sharing your

photos and videos with others.

Equipment

Enter Camera View by tapping the “GO FLY” icon on the Equipment page when your mobile device

is connected to the aircraft.

Camera View

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1. System Status

In ight (GPS)

: This icon indicates aircraft ight status and displays various warning messages.

2. Obstacles Detection Status

: Red bars are displayed when obstacles are close to the aircraft. Orange bars are

displayed when obstacles are in detection range.

3. Battery Level Indicator

: The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored

zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions.

4. Flight Mode

: The text next to this icon indicates the current ight mode.

Tap to congure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify ight limits and

set gain values.

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5. Camera Parameters

1080P/30

Displays camera settings parameters and capacity of the Micro SD card.

6. GPS Signal Strength

: Shows the current GPS signal strength. White bars indicate adequate GPS strength.

7. 3D Sensing System Status

: Tap this icon to enable or disable features provided by the 3D Sensing System.

8. Wi-Fi Settings

: Tap to enter the Wi-Fi settings menu.

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9. Battery Level

: This icon shows the current battery level.

Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the battery warning history.

10. General Settings

: Tap to enter the general settings menu for setting metrics, enabling live streaming, displaying

ight routes and so on.

11. Gimbal Pitch Tracking

: Adjust the gimbal’s tilt by rotating your mobile device after tapping this icon.

12. Gimbal Slider

: Displays the pitch of the gimbal.

13. Photo/Video Toggle

: Tap to switch between photo and video recording modes.

14. Shoot / Record Button

: Tap to start shooting photos or recording video.

15. Camera Settings

: Tap to enter the camera settings menu.

Tap to set ISO, shutter, and auto exposure values of the camera.

Tap to select photo modes. Spark supports Single Shot, Burst Shot, Interval Shot, Pano, and ShallowFocus.

Tap to enter the general camera setting menu.

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When shooting ShallowFocus photos, please note:

It is suitable for shooting still scenes. When shooting people, do not move during the process, otherwise it may fail to take a ShallowFocus photo.

The aircraft will ascend about 20 cm before shooting. Ensure there is no obstacle above the aircraft. The suitable range of shooting is within 30 m.

16. Playback

: Tap to enter the Playback page and preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured.

17. Flight Telemetry

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18. Virtual Joystick Switch

to control the aircraft after enabling this switch. You can touch the screen for other operations by

disabling this switch.

19. Intelligent Flight Mode

20. Smart RTH

: Height from the ground. : Distance between the aircraft and the Home Point.

: Aircraft speed.

: Tap to enable/disable virtual joysticks. Put your ngers on the screen to use virtual joysticks

: Tap to select Intelligent Flight Modes.

: Initiate RTH procedure. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point.

Auto Takeoff/Landing

21.

/ : Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing.

22. Back

: Tap this icon to return to the main menu.

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Editor

An intelligent video editor is built into the DJI GO 4 app. After recording several video clips and

downloading them to your mobile device, go to Editor on the home screen. You can then select a template and a specied number of clips which are automatically combined to create a short lm that can

be shared immediately.

SkyPixel

View and share the photos and videos in the SkyPixel page.

If you already have a DJI account, you will be able to participate in forum discussions, and share your creations with the community.

Flight

This section describes safe ight practices and ight restrictions.

Flight

Once pre-ight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the ight simulator in the DJI GO 4 app to hone your ight skills and practice ying safely. Ensure that all ights are carried

out in an open area.

Flight Environment Requirements

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s, snow, rain and fog.

2. Fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS system.

3. Avoid obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, and bodies of water.

4. Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including base stations

and radio transmission towers.

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and

temperature. Be very careful when ying at altitudes of 13123 feet (4000 meters) above sea level, as

battery and aircraft performance may be affected.

6. The Spark cannot use P Mode within the polar areas.

Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons, ights are limited by default,

which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight limitations include height limits, distance

limits, and No-Fly Zones. When operating in P Mode, height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones function concurrently to manage ight safety.

Maximum ight altitude and Radius Limits

Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI GO 4 app. Be aware that the

maximum ight altitude cannot exceed 1640 ft (500 m). In accordance with these settings, your Spark will y in a restricted cylinder, as shown below:

Maximum Flight Altitude

Max Radius

Home Point

Height of aircraft when turned on

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GPS Signal Strong Blinking Green

Flight Limits DJI GO 4 App Aircraft Status Indicator

Maximum Flight Altitude

Max Radius

GPS Signal Weak Blinking Yellow

Maximum Flight Altitude

Max Radius No limits

If the aircraft ies out of the limit, you can still control the aircraft, but you cannot y it any farther. For safety reasons, please do not y close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines,

city centers, or other sensitive areas. Fly the aircraft only within your line of sight.

Aircraft's altitude cannot

exceed the specied value.

Flight distance must be within the max radius.

Flight Limits DJI GO 4 App Aircraft Status Indicator

Height is restricted to 16 feet (5 meters) when the GPS signal

is weak and Vision System is activated. Height is restricted to

98 feet (30 meters) when the GPS

signal is weak and Vision System is inactivated.

Warning: Height limit reached.

Warning: Distance limit reached.

Warning: Height limit reached.

None.

No Fly Zones

All No Fly Zones are listed on the DJI ofcial website at http://www.dji.com/ysafe/no-y. No-Fly Zones are divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include major airports and flying elds where manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include country borders or locations where ights may cause security concerns.

Preight Checklist

1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged.

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and rmly.

3. Micro SD card has been inserted, if necessary.

4. Gimbal is functioning normally.

5. Motors can start and are functioning normally.

6. The DJI GO 4 app is successfully connected to the aircraft.

7. Ensure that the sensors for the 3D Sensing System and Vision System are clean.

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Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing

Auto Takeo

Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the auto takeoff feature:

1. Launch the DJI GO 4 app, and tap “GO FLY” to enter camera page.

2. Complete all steps on the pre-ight checklist.

3. Tap “ ”, and conrm that conditions are safe for ight. Slide the icon to conrm and takeoff.

4. Aircraft takes off and hovers at 1.2 meters above ground.

Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision System for stabilization.

The aircraft will automatically hover below 30 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is

sufcient GPS before using the Auto Takeoff feature.

Auto-Landing

Use auto-landing only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the auto-landing feature:

1. Tap on , to ensure the landing condition is ideal. Slide to conrm.

2. Abort landing process immediately by using the button on the screen.

3. Aircraft will land and turn off automatically.

Starting/Stopping the Motors (When Using Remote Controller)

Starting the Motors

The Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both sticks to the bottom

inner or outer corners to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning, release both sticks simultaneously.

Stopping the Motors

There are two methods to stop the motors. Method 1: When the aircraft has landed, push and hold the left stick down. The motors will stop after three seconds. Method 2: When aircraft has landed, push the left stick down, then conduct the same CSC that was used to start the motors, as described above. Motors will stop immediately. Release both sticks once motors stop.

Method 1 Method 2

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To perform the CSC midair in case of an emergency, hold for 1.5 seconds to stop the motors mid-

ight. Stopping the motors mid-ight will cause the aircraft to crash.

Flight Test

Takeo/Landing Procedures

1. Place the aircraft in an open, at area with the battery level indicators facing towards you.

2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery.

3. Launch the DJI GO 4 app and enter the camera page.

4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe

to y. Use Auto Takeoff.

5. Use Auto Landing to land the aircraft.

6. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery.

When the Aircraft Status Indicators blink yellow rapidly during ight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe

mode.

A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or rapidly

during ight.

Watch our video tutorials for more ight information.

Video Suggestions and Tips

1. Go through the full pre-ight checklist before each ight.

2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI GO 4 app.

3. Only shoot video when ying in P Mode.

4. Always y in good weather and avoid ying in rain or heavy wind.

5. Choose the camera settings that suit your needs. Settings include photo format and exposure compensation.

6. Perform ight tests to establish ight routes and preview scenes.

7. Push the control sticks gently to keep the aircraft’s movement smooth and stable.

Calibrating the Compass

Only calibrate the compass when the DJI GO 4 app or the status indicator prompt you to do so. Observe the following rules when calibrating your compass:

DO NOT calibrate your compass where there is a chance of strong magnetic interference, such

as near magnetite, parking structures, or steel reinforcements underground.

DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as cellular phones.

The DJI GO 4 app will notify you if the compass is aected by strong interference after calibration is

complete. Follow the prompts to resolve the compass issue

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Calibration Procedures

Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures.

1. Tap the Aircraft Status Bar in the app and select “Calibrate”, then follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will go solid green.

3. Hold the aircraft vertically, with the nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center axis.

4. Re-calibrate the aircraft if the aircraft status indicators blink red.

If the Aircraft Status Indicators blink red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your

aircraft to a different location and try again.

DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding. If the aircraft status indicator is blinking red and yellow alternately after placing the aircraft on

the ground, the compass has detected magnetic interference. Change your location.

Firmware Updates

Use DJI GO 4 or DJI Assistant 2 to update aircraft rmware. Only DJI GO 4 can be used to update remote controller rmware.

Using the DJI GO 4 App

Connect the aircraft and remote controller and the DJI GO 4 app. You will be reminded if a new

firmware upgrade is available. To start upgrading, connect your mobile device to the Internet and

follow the on-screen instructions.

Using DJI Assistant 2

Internet and follow the instructions below to update the rmware through DJI Assistant 2:

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1. With the aircraft powered off, connect the aircraft to a computer via the Micro USB port using a Micro USB cable.

2. Power on the aircraft.

3. Launch DJI Assistant 2 and login with your DJI account.

4. Select Spark and click on Firmware Updates on the left panel.

5. Select the rmware version that you wish to update.

6. Wait for the rmware to be downloaded and the rmware update will start automatically.

7. Reboot the aircraft after the rmware update is complete.

Ensure the aircraft is connected to your computer before powering on.

The rmware update will take around 15 minutes. It is normal that the gimbal goes limp, aircraft

status indicators blink abnormally, and the aircraft reboots. Please wait patiently until the update is complete.

Ensure the computer has access to the Internet.

Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery has at least 50% power and the remote controller has at

least 30% power.

Do not disconnect the aircraft from the computer during an update.

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Specications

Aircraft

Weight 300 g

Dimensions 143×143×55 mm

Diagonal Length (propellers excluded) 170 mm

Max Ascent Speed 9.8 ft/s (3 m/s) in Sport Mode

Max Descent Speed 9.8 ft/s (3 m/s) when using auto landing

Max Speed 31 mph (50 kph) in Sport Mode without wind

Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level 13123 feet (4000 m)

Max Flight Time 16 minutes (0 wind at a consistent 15.5 mph (25 kph))

Max Hovering Time

Operating Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)

GNSS GPS/GLONASS

GPS Hover Accuracy Range

Transmitter Power (EIRP)

Operation Frequency 2.400-2.4835GHz; 5.725-5.825GHz

Gimbal

Controllable Range Pitch: -85°to 0°

Stabilization 2-axis (pitch, roll)

3D Sensing System

Sensing Range 0.6 - 16 ft (0.2 - 5 m)

Operating Environment

Vision System

Velocity Range ≤ 22.4 mph (36 kph) at 6.6 ft (2 m) above ground

Altitude Range 0 - 26 feet (0 - 8 m)

Operating Range 0 - 98 feet (0 - 30 m)

Operating Environment

Camera

Sensor 1/2.3” CMOS; Effective pixels:12 Megapixels

Lens

15 minutes (0 wind)

Vertical: ±0.1 m (With Vision Positioning); ±0.5 m (With GPS Positioning)

Horizontal: ±0.3 m (With Vision Positioning); ±1.5 m (With GPS Positioning)

2.4G

FCC: 25dBm; CE: 18dBm; SRRC: 18dBm

5.8G

FCC: 27dBm; CE: 14dBm; SRRC: 27dBm

Surface with diffuse reection material, size > 20×20 mm and

reectivity > 20% (such as wall, trees, humans, etc.)

Surfaces with a clear patterns and diffuse reection material, reectivity > 20%, adequate lighting (lux > 15)

81.9° FOV, 25 mm (35 mm format equivalent), f/2.6

Shooting Range: 2 m to

∞

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ISO Range 100-3200 (video), 100-1600 (photo)

Electronic Shutter Speed 2 - 1/8000 s

Max Image Size 3968 × 2976

Single shot

Still Photography Modes

Video Recording Modes FHD: 1920×1080 30p

Video Storage Bitrate 24 Mbps

Supported File System FAT32

Photo JPEG

Video MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

Supported SD Cards

Wi-Fi

Operating Frequency 2.4G / 5.8G

Max Transmission Distance

(Unobstructed, free of interference)

Remote Controller

Operating Frequencies 2.412-2.462 GHz, 5.745-5.825 GHz

Max Transmission Distance

(Unobstructed, free of interference)

Operating Temperature Range 32° - 104° F (0° - 40° C)

Built-in Battery 2970 mAh

Transmitter Power (EIRP)

Operating Voltage 950 mA @3.7 V

Supported Mobile Device Size

Charger

Input 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.5A

Output 5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A

Burst shooting: 3 frames

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3 bracketed frames at 0.7EV

Bias

Interval (2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s)

Recommended Model

Sandisk 16/32 GB UHS-1 Micro SDHC

Kingston 16/32 GB UHS-1 Micro SDHC

Samsung 16/32 GB UHS-I Micro SDHC

Sandisk 64 GB UHS-1 Micro SDXC

Kingston 64 GB UHS-1 Micro SDXC

Samsung 64 GB UHS-I Micro SDXC

100 m (Distance), 50 m (Height)

2.4 GHz FCC: 1.2 mi (2 km), CE: 0.31 mi (0.5 km), SRRC: 0.31 mi (0.5 km)

5.8 GHz FCC: 1.2 mi (2 km), CE: 0.19 mi (0.3 km), SRRC: 0.75 mi (1.2 km)

2.4 GHz FCC: ≤26 dbm, CE: ≤18 dBm, SRRC: ≤18 dBm

5.8 GHz FCC: ≤28 dbm , CE:≤14 dBm, SRRC: ≤26 dBm

Thickness supported: 6.5 mm - 8.5 mm

Max length: 160 mm

Intelligent Flight Battery

Capacity 1480 mAh

Voltage 11.4V

Max Charging Voltage 13.05 V

Battery Type LiPo 3S

Energy 16.87 Wh

Net Weight Approx. 95 g

Operating Temperature

41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C)

After-Sales Information

Visit the following pages to learn more about After-sales policy and warranty information:

1. After-sales Policy: http://www.dji.com/service

2. Refund Policy: http://www.dji.com/service/refund-return

3. Paid Repair Service: http://www.dji.com/service/repair-service

4. Warranty Service: http://www.dji.com/service/warranty-service

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Using this Manual

Legends

Read Before the First Flight

Video Tutorials

Download the DJI GO 4 App

Download DJI Assistant 2

Introduction

Features Highlights

Aircraft Diagram

Activation

Aircraft

Flight Modes

Aircraft Status Indicators

3D Sensing and Vision System

Return-to-Home (RTH)

Intelligent Flight Modes

Gesture Mode

Flight Recorder

Attaching and Detaching the Propellers

Intelligent Flight Battery

Gimbal and Camera

Controlling the Aircraft with a Mobile Device

Remote Controller (Optional)

Using the Remote Controller

Linking the Remote Controller

DJI GO 4 App

Equipment

Editor

SkyPixel

Flight

Flight Environment Requirements

Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones

Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing

Starting/Stopping the Motors (When Using Remote Controller)

Flight Test

Calibrating the Compass

Firmware Updates

Appendix

After-Sales Information