DJI Spark white Service Manual
SPARK
User Manual
2017.05
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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 ofcial 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
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Contents
Using this Manual
Legends
Read Before the First Flight
Video Tutorials
Download the DJI GO 4 App
Download DJI Assistant 2
Product Prole
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 Prole
Using the Remote Controller
Linking the Remote Controller
DJI GO 4 App
Equipment
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Flight
Flight Environment Requirements
Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones
Preight Checklist
Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing
Starting/Stopping the Motors (When Using Remote Controller)
Flight Test
Calibrating the Compass
Firmware Updates
Appendix
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Product Prole
This section introduces the DJI Spark
and lists the components of the aircraft
and remote controller.
Product Prole
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.
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Aircraft Diagram
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1. Propellers
2. Motors
3. Front LEDs
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4. 3D Sensing System
5. Gimbal and Camera
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6. Aircraft Status Indicators
7. Intelligent Flight Battery
8. Power Button
9. Battery Level Indicators
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10. Micro USB Port
11. Micro SD Card Slot
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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
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Aircraft
This section introduces the Flight
Controller, 3D Sensing System, Vision
System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery.
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Aircraft
Spark contains a 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 sufcient,
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 signicantly increased in S Mode
(Sport). A minimum braking distance of 30 meters is required in windless conditions.
Descending speed is signicantly increased in S Mode.
The aircraft’s responsiveness is signicantly 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
sufcient.
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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
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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 sufcient 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 reective 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)
Sufcient battery level
(Green)
Power required
to return home
Battery Level Indicator
Remaining ight time
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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 reect 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 specied 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 conrmed 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 conrmation from the user. The aircraft will land
and stop its motors after user conrmation.
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 Conrmation)
×
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 aect 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 sufciently. Follow
the steps below to use QuickShot:
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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
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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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