DJI Spark User Manual

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Exiting Coordinate Mode
Use the following methods to exit Coordinate Mode:
1. Tap the  icon on the screen.
2. Pull back the pitch stick on the remote controller for three seconds or \
more.
3. Press the Flight Pause button on the remote controller.
4. Drag the blue circle left and right. 
Direction Mode
Keep flying in the direction you tap on the screen.
Using Direction Mode
Ensure the Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged and the aircraft \
is in P Mode....

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OROR
After  confirming  the  selection,  the  aircraft  will  fly  in  the  direction  marked  by  the  “GO”  icon.  The  aircraft 
will automatically adjust its speed when it senses an obstacle out in front or if it is flying too close to the 
ground. However, this feature should not be relied upon for navigation b\
etween obstacles. 
Failsafe procedures will override all TapFly functions. If GPS signal is\
 weak, the aircraft will exit 
autonomous flight and return...

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Gesture Mode
Deep  learning  gesture  recognition  allows  you  to  take  selfies  with  simple  hand  motions.  Spark  features 
brand new gesture controls like PalmLaunch, PalmControl, PalmLand, Beckon, and Selfie.
Feature Descriptions Front LEDsFigure
PalmLaunch
1. Power on the aircraft while holding it. Wait for 
the aircraft status indicators to blink green. 
Make sure your fingers are well below the 
aircraft arms.
 —— Solid red
2.  Next, tap the Intelligent...

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Adjusting Position
1. Move your palm up or down slowly to control 
the aircraft’s altitude while maintaining a 
constant distance between your palm and the 
aircraft. 
 —— Solid green2. Keep your palm at a constant distance from 
your body (as shown), then move your arm left 
or right to control the aircraft’s orientation. 
3. Keep your palm at a constant distance from 
your body, move forward or backward to fly 
forward or backward.
Follow
1. Stand in front of the...

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Beckon
1. Raise your arms above your head in a Y 
shape for two seconds after the aircraft starts 
tracking.
 —— Solid red 2. When Beckon is successfully activated, the 
aircraft will fly toward you and hover in place 
1.5 m above ground and 1.2 m away from 
you.
3. The front LEDs will turn solid red.
PalmLand
Place your palm approximately 0.5 m underneath 
the aircraft at a distance of no further than 1.5 m 
away from you. The aircraft will slowly descend 
and land on...

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Flight Recorder
Flight  data  is  automatically  recorded  to  the  internal  storage  of  the  aircraft.  This  includes  flight  telemetry, 
aircraft status information, and other parameters. To access this data, connect the aircraft to the PC 
through the Micro USB port.
Attaching and Detaching the Propellers
Only use DJI approved propellers with your Spark. White ringed and unmar\
ked propellers indicate where 
they should be attached and in which direction whey...

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The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. 
 Refer to the Spark Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines before use. Users take full responsibility for all operations and usage.
Intelligent Flight Battery
Introduction
The  DJI  Intelligent  Flight  Battery  has  a  capacity  of  1480  mAh,  a  voltage  of  11.4  V,  and  a  smart  charge/ 
discharge functionality. It should only be charged using an appropriate \
DJI...

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Using the Battery
Turning ON/OFF
Turning On: Press the Power button once, then press again and hold for t\
wo seconds to power on. The 
remote controller system status screen will display the current battery \
level.
Turning Off: Press the Power button once, then press again and hold for \
two seconds to power off.
LED2LED1Battery Level Indicators
LED3LED4Power Button
Low Temperature Notice:
1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying in low temperature...

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Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery
1. Connect the Battery Charger to a power source (100-240 V, 50/60 Hz).
2. Connect the Micro USB port on Spark to the charger to start charging.
3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level as it\
 is charging.
4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level I\
ndicators are all off. It will take 
approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes to fully charge the battery. Detach \
the...

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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...