Billy. this is exactly what we need. great video! not just people demoing the Modes but how to use it. one thing no one seems to cover is that if it's possible to start an active track video (and then stop it) with gesture control. or even any video for that matter
I just picked one of these up last week...frustrated with the No Fly Zone stuff (I live 2.2 miles away from a small regional airport), but I am finding a way to have fun...gesture mode is cool! Thanks for the video!
This helps a lot. I’ve been having a lot of problems and I also think the sun messes with it. The one that rarely works for me is the wave to have it turn into follow me mode. Everything else works unless it’s in the sun or something
Great video and you made it look easy, for some reason mine launches ok but it won't hover it does it's own thing in different directions and I have to wait till the battery goes flat for it to land....frustrating! any ideas? Many Thanks Brian
great video!! few things i think u should point out. Its recommended to hook up to the phones wifi even if u only use gesture mode just in case u need to take control of the drone in an emergency. If u want to use gesture mode out the box with the fly more combo u would have to reset the drones wifi connection as it is set to work through the remote but only for the fly more combo. I had this problem wile trying to connect to the drones wifi. Great video!!!
Hey Billy! Thanks for the Tut! Just got my spark! So we know how to take a pic by the hand finger square gesture. But how do we get the Spark to start recording video. Is there some kind of gesture for hitting the record button? Did I miss this somewhere? Anyway...keep doing what you do...you've helped me immensely with my Mavic Pro. - Bernie "Peace!"
Great video, thanks! I am considering getting a drone to get footage of myself playing or practicing polo. How well do you think the drone would do following me around and filming it? Can I change from picture to filming with hand gestures?
Thanks. It looked like it moved back some when it first saw your hand. Mine hasnt done that yet...Will it stay back if you hold up your hand...walk towards it...and then lower your hand and walk backwards?
great tips and tricks there mate . would be good to see if you could make a short video with the spark similar to sum of the other great videos you produce with the phantom 4 pro and mavic
Billy, how about the quality of still photography with the Spark camera? That is a often a complaint on the Mavis Pro. I love the portability of the Spark - which is a huge draw, but, as a still photographer, I am interested in learning about still photography capabilities. Thanks, man. Peace.
The motion I hit on to send the drone away is more of a side to side motion. The written instructions actually say this. Which when I couldn't get it to reliably recognize the gesture I RTFM'd.
Here are the steps to record video using DJI Spark in gesture mode. Step 1: Start recording video. Step 2: Perform a palm launch. Step 3: Enter gesture mode. If you take off using wifi and your phone, then start video, then activate gesture mode from the 'mode menu', you will be told that it can't enter gesture mode as video is running But...if you switch on Spark, then begin the video before you fly, then use double tap to enter gesture mode, it will go into gesture mode , fly and keep recording video
even though u dont need your controller or phone to try gestures or hand control still want RC or device connected to spark just incase any odd behaviour 4rm spark like me. spark started going high and had to use RC to stop her going any higher so even though controller not need u should always have controller or device connected to spark when trying hand control or doing any gestures.
Okay when I gesture for my spark to back up/move farther by waving, it will do so but only a very short distance - nothing compared to what’s seen here. Also, when I beckon for it, it just lands instead of descending and coming back to me. Is something wrong with my spark or is there like a setting that needs to be tweaked?
When using gesture mode I notice you set it up with your controller. Does that mean you need to leave your cell and radio on and off to the side or can you turn them off when flying in gesture mode?
What I would like to know is, does the spark go into GPS mode automatically in gesture mode or is it default to atti mode? If so, how does the spark stay still in flight?
If I take off using gesture control, can I then simply start flying with the controller? If so, does that turn off gesture control, or can I return the drone to me with the controller and then land with gesture control?
hi recently i brought my spark and was trying the gesture but its not working . i did follow ur instruction still no luck , front led light solid red and real led flashing yellow please advice
My spark will not video in follow mode. I have controller set up, get it into follow mode, click video button on controller. iPhone shows it recording, yet no video. Can you help??
Ha, I thought I was the only idiot that waved in fron of the drone loads of time with anything happening. I'll give it another try following your tips, thanks for sharing!
Hey man. I just bought dji spark few days ago. I wonder about gesture mode, do I have to calibrate it everytime i go to new places? And also what about the gps. Does it lock the gps by itself without using the phone? How can we sure about that? I had dji p3s before so Im not used to this features.
Spark has its own GPS does not rely on your phones. You can see that it's locked from your phone's control app or from the LEDs. You don't calibrate gesture mode, but I calibrate the spark before my first flight. If you use a phone as your main controller, you should calibrate that as well. But Ii use the dedicated controller which is a Should Have accessory IMO.
No.. video start/stop is half the come-back gesture, " One Arm Up @ 45 degrees " here's another guy showing that gesture >> th-cam.com/video/LWVJXgILqBg/w-d-xo.html
Billy. this is exactly what we need. great video! not just people demoing the Modes but how to use it. one thing no one seems to cover is that if it's possible to start an active track video (and then stop it) with gesture control. or even any video for that matter
This is like the cutest drone ever! Getting one for Christmas
QIHONG JIN I have one it’s amazing
I just picked one of these up last week...frustrated with the No Fly Zone stuff (I live 2.2 miles away from a small regional airport), but I am finding a way to have fun...gesture mode is cool! Thanks for the video!
Great video dude! I just bought one recently am being that I’m a Visual learner aswell. You just helped me master the gestures! Thank you!
Thank you for this wonderful video I just got mine yesterday and this information will really help me out
This helps a lot. I’ve been having a lot of problems and I also think the sun messes with it. The one that rarely works for me is the wave to have it turn into follow me mode. Everything else works unless it’s in the sun or something
I haven't had any trouble with ActiveTrack. Maybe it's the color clothes you are wearing lol
Great video and you made it look easy, for some reason mine launches ok but it won't hover it does it's own thing in different directions and I have to wait till the battery goes flat for it to land....frustrating! any ideas?
Many Thanks
Brian
Keep your fingers together and your palm/s facing perpendicular to the drone. This helps it recognize gestures.
great video!! few things i think u should point out. Its recommended to hook up to the phones wifi even if u only use gesture mode just in case u need to take control of the drone in an emergency. If u want to use gesture mode out the box with the fly more combo u would have to reset the drones wifi connection as it is set to work through the remote but only for the fly more combo. I had this problem wile trying to connect to the drones wifi. Great video!!!
Great video as always! One question, when using the gesture control, did you have your RC (with phone connected) on? Thanks.
Very clear with lots of good detail on the lights and gesture nuance. Thanks!
Very cool Billy...these little features are quit neat. I wished the Mavic and the P4P had those things !!
That is very helpful because I have a Dji spark
bro u crushed this tutorial! thank you!
Hey Billy! Thanks for the Tut! Just got my spark! So we know how to take a pic by the hand finger square gesture. But how do we get the Spark to start recording video. Is there some kind of gesture for hitting the record button? Did I miss this somewhere? Anyway...keep doing what you do...you've helped me immensely with my Mavic Pro. - Bernie "Peace!"
Great video, your doing a great job of trying to convince people to buy one of these things.
Great video, thanks! I am considering getting a drone to get footage of myself playing or practicing polo. How well do you think the drone would do following me around and filming it? Can I change from picture to filming with hand gestures?
Thank you, very helpful. loving the new drone.
Thanks. It looked like it moved back some when it first saw your hand. Mine hasnt done that yet...Will it stay back if you hold up your hand...walk towards it...and then lower your hand and walk backwards?
great tips and tricks there mate .
would be good to see if you could make a short video with the spark similar to sum of the other great videos you produce with the phantom 4 pro and mavic
I can try to replicate them!
Billy, how about the quality of still photography with the Spark camera? That is a often a complaint on the Mavis Pro. I love the portability of the Spark - which is a huge draw, but, as a still photographer, I am interested in learning about still photography capabilities. Thanks, man. Peace.
Thank you..fianaly a clear and complete gesture video.. :)
thanks mate Im getting one soon but with the information that you provide it really helpful. Thanks again mate
The motion I hit on to send the drone away is more of a side to side motion. The written instructions actually say this. Which when I couldn't get it to reliably recognize the gesture I RTFM'd.
Here are the steps to record video using DJI Spark in gesture mode.
Step 1: Start recording video.
Step 2: Perform a palm launch.
Step 3: Enter gesture mode.
If you take off using wifi and your phone, then start video, then activate gesture mode from the 'mode menu', you will be told that it can't enter gesture mode as video is running
But...if you switch on Spark, then begin the video before you fly, then use double tap to enter gesture mode, it will go into gesture mode , fly and keep recording video
Im guessing this post, altho very helpful...was compiled before the update allowing "Gesture to start video" was created?
I feel like that a video consisting of you raising your hand and waving it is kind of weird
Great Review Billy 👍
even though u dont need your controller or phone to try gestures or hand control
still want RC or device connected to spark
just incase any odd behaviour 4rm spark
like me. spark started going high and had to use RC to stop her going any higher
so even though controller not need
u should always have controller or device connected to spark when trying hand control or doing any gestures.
Okay when I gesture for my spark to back up/move farther by waving, it will do so but only a very short distance - nothing compared to what’s seen here. Also, when I beckon for it, it just lands instead of descending and coming back to me. Is something wrong with my spark or is there like a setting that needs to be tweaked?
Billy, when i am using the gesture mode does it record the video of all my actions? How will i know that.
Very good video. Thank you very much
Thanks. Really clear video. Going to go outside and try it.
Very nicely explained! Thanks!
nice video Mr. Kyle
When using gesture mode I notice you set it up with your controller. Does that mean you need to leave your cell and radio on and off to the side or can you turn them off when flying in gesture mode?
Good video , And I have some question. If I do V shape moment on gesture mode and the spark no return , How can I do? , Thanks guy.
If I want to record it. Do I need to hit record on my phone or controller first? Because there is a gesture already for selfie.
Question when you used gestures you need to equilibrium and set the gps o location
What I would like to know is, does the spark go into GPS mode automatically in gesture mode or is it default to atti mode? If so, how does the spark stay still in flight?
If I take off using gesture control, can I then simply start flying with the controller? If so, does that turn off gesture control, or can I return the drone to me with the controller and then land with gesture control?
Thanks bro for sharing
does the gesture mode works even on no fly zones?
Thanks! This was really helpful.
I’m trying to do gesture mode I tap the button twice to activate face scan and the front to lights either side of the camera just flash red? :/
Thanks for the tutorial
Can I send spark to take pictures and come back to me with hand gestures or is this done with remote controller
hi recently i brought my spark and was trying the gesture but its not working . i did follow ur instruction still no luck , front led light solid red and real led flashing yellow
please advice
My spark will not video in follow mode. I have controller set up, get it into follow mode, click video button on controller. iPhone shows it recording, yet no video. Can you help??
Ha, I thought I was the only idiot that waved in fron of the drone loads of time with anything happening.
I'll give it another try following your tips, thanks for sharing!
Billy, you do excellent tutorials, thank you!!!Dr Eric Cohen MDBrooklyn NY
How do you make it record a video when in gesture control mode? If a friend is holding your remote can then just press the record button?
Hello if you disable gesture mode, the battery last like 1-2 mins extra?
Great explanation !!! Thanks
perfect gesture mode tutorial...
i have already turned off beginner mode and enables gesture. but still can't do palm control
Hey man. I just bought dji spark few days ago. I wonder about gesture mode, do I have to calibrate it everytime i go to new places? And also what about the gps. Does it lock the gps by itself without using the phone? How can we sure about that? I had dji p3s before so Im not used to this features.
Spark has its own GPS does not rely on your phones. You can see that it's locked from your phone's control app or from the LEDs. You don't calibrate gesture mode, but I calibrate the spark before my first flight. If you use a phone as your main controller, you should calibrate that as well. But Ii use the dedicated controller which is a Should Have accessory IMO.
A do u need to have your remote on or off
how to shoot vdo
great video peeps
Also did u turn on backwards flying? That helps
Yes when it was following me you could see the Spark moving backwards
can you change the video resolution on the spark, I can't find the setting
Is there a recording gesture?
Does it record video automatically?
No.. video start/stop is half the come-back gesture, " One Arm Up @ 45 degrees " here's another guy showing that gesture >>
th-cam.com/video/LWVJXgILqBg/w-d-xo.html
You r supposed to hold ur fingers together
Thanks!
How do you start recording then
Great video
are u in a rush?
yes but what happens if it has lost you and doesnt want to do what you say? How do you get it back to safe ground ?
dave davidson not too sure but I think it might respond to voice controls?
Cosmog Playz no mics so no voice which is good as me jumping up and down screaming at it might not go down too well :).
nice tutorial,,,like it
Recording from glasses? How?
Too bad the drone works about 20% of the time when it comes to the fly away feature, as well as taking a picture :((
The end credits and the shoot location don’t match its weirding me out a lil lol
Good content for biggeners
If I can customize the gestures it will be the best playmate.
No gesture to take videos?
Check the link in the description
PROPER REPLY >>
th-cam.com/video/LWVJXgILqBg/w-d-xo.html
Thx for the tutorial. Remember it's Palm Launch, not fingertip... those blades will hurt!
I crack up everytime he says deji not dji
Me too
i love the JEDI comments...........
Alan Walker like drone finally here...
are u in a rust..? are u in tutorial right?
Spark is no good man!
Why?
Taz Mavic probably because the gesture mode is glitchy as he'll, thats what I think...