DJI Mavic Mini Versus Spark | Should You Upgrade?
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
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In this video I am discussing and weighing the pros and cons of both the new DJI Mavic Mini and the DJI spark and if it is a worthwhile upgrade. The Spark was a great drone and there are many pilots who still fly with it as their primary drone. With the launch of the Mavic Mini, many Spark owners are wondering if this new drone warrants an upgrade. The Mavic Mini is even more compact and portable than the Spark with some great new upgrades and features, however, there are many features that you would have to give up if you do decide the upgrade. Let's compare the Spark and Mavic Mini to see which is best suited for you.
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my conclusion after watching several reviews i bought mavic mini.... heres what i found now but i cant say about spark coz i havent test it...
1. the 2.7k 30fps is very nice to have and useful in post for cropping
2 the mini is lacking dynamic range sometimes i dont get the highlight i expected.
3. the 5km range really doesnt matter coz even if u fly more than 1 km u wont able to see... hope u would not want to lose the drone risking to go 5km....also dont go too high altitude strong wind is the worst enemy of the mini. but within 1km range and 200 m
altitude hope u will find best angle
4. some are explaining absence of obs sensor at the front.. but dont be... use the camera view as your obstacle sensor 😁 because more sensor on the drone definitely reduces flight time .. you dont need much sensor if u know how to fly and carefully examine sorrounding before takeoff
4. battery life is great ...in real time i can fly 20-25 mins depending on how hard the wind is
5. the quick shot mode is good but only circle mode has the best tracking mode of the locked object. i hope this will be improved in further updates.
6. in video mode the iso and shutter speed cannot be manually adjust...but the ev is quite good for me and always lock your exposure setting so that u can easily edit in post.
7. lastly i cant believe the smoothness of the footage came from this small light drone.... i always wonder the strong wind will be causing trouble but this mini stays strong and fights that wind and still able to take a smooth buttery videos but too much strong wind drains battery and also always scares me that sometimes it almost look like itd gonna lose against wind.... but i am still amazed that it stays strong and how hard it fights against the wind.... still i recommend to be careful against strong wind warning
THANKS HOPE THIS WILL BE HELPFUL FOR SOME PEOPLE
Joseph Rammawizuala I can’t fly the mini in windy conditions but with my spark i can
I actually flew my mavic mini 4 kilometres
@@glub1381 did they add AE bracketing? or dng's? thanks
@@lexluther1323 my mini flies great eve in windy conditions, the battery will drain faster but it stays stable
Very well thought out presentation of the pros and cons. Thank you!
Thank you. This is what I needed. I have a lot invested in my spark with accessories and the comparison side by side helped me stick to my spark. Appreciate the info.
That was helpful! I have a Spark and based on this, I think I'm going to keep it for a while until I see what the wisdom of crowds says about the Mini...Thank you!
Love my spark. Was considering upgrading to the mini but it appears that it wont necessarily be an upgrade! For its size, the spark does it all!!
No active track in the mini? That’s all I needed to hear...thanks.
I hope they add it with an update 🙏🏼
Weedhunter they won’t and they will never
I was thinking of buying a Mini, but not anymore.
@tom lewis thats bullshit. I have the dji osmo mobile 3 and even with the phones camera it can active track. You dont need sensors, you need image recognition
Im with spark
As always, well presented with great information. Thank you so much.
Waiting for this as I have a spark and love it 😍
It was great to hear the pros n cons of both drones from u, thank u sir 🙌🏻🙏🏻👍🏻
Thank you
finally a vid i've been waiting to see.
Thanks for getting right to the point on everything and giving your opinion in a timely manner
Nice, solid review. Needed this, thanks
Great informative video good comparison thanks for the update Bro
Thanks for this. Really well done explanation.
I practiced with a Tello and the Mavic Mini is just what I was waiting for.
Wouldn't recommend upgrading to Mavic Mini especially it's new
This was really helpful, great video!
Thanks for the video! Def staying with the spark. It has served me well thus far.
You didn’t mention that you can’t manually ajust shutter speed, iso and white balance on the mini. That is something that can have a major impact of the look of the footage.
I really enjoy ypur content, thank you for the nice comparison. 😃😎
Thanks for the very nice review! I just junked my Spark, can i fly the Mini with the controller i still have from the Spark-?
Excelent review, thank you 👋🏼👍🏼
Great video definitely keeping my spark then no need to upgrade
I think I'll stick with my Spark for a while. The obstacle avoidance just saved it the other day, so that's important to me. In the US not having to register the Mavic Mini doesn't mean much. If you're flying for recreation, you still have to follow the same rules as registered drones. If you're flying Part 107 then you are still required to register the Mavic MIni. If you're going to fly outdoors with the prop guards it's over 250 grams and has to be registered.
Great video! What if I don't have any drones and want to start with the Mini? Will that be a good choice? Or there are sth better in the market now?
Does the Mini exhaust smoking hot air like the spark does? I always thought the spark would have better flight time if it didnt have such a powerful computer.
best comparison video,on this topic.Good job
I like the upgraded flight time on the mini but with the spark you can tap the power button twice and have the spark take off out of your hand. This feature has been very useful for me if I’m on a boat or any other place that you want to keep your drone off of the ground and from around people.
Nice video comparison. Did you observe or do you know the published data on noise differential between these two drones?
Air Photography- do you know if the new app is downloadable to the smart controller?
Excellent comparison, no BS reveiw. Thanks.
I use the follow me track on the Spark in my videos. Do you think I could some how do a mockup version of that with the mini?
Thank you for in-depth comparison
Thanks.. This really helped a lot
my spark has the PANO MODE on photo settings, but the mini lost it?
gr8 video love to watch ur videos n lots of love from Maharashtra INDIA
Great review. I am going to purchase my 1st drone. I can still get the Spark. what would you do in my position?
Thank u for the information!!
It will be interesting to see if some features will be in the new DJI Fly app that are missing from the tester app and if DJI support the Mini in the development kit so that Litchi can support it.
Hello its an excellent comparison I have a question could I add another light to the mavic mini like on the front legs ? Also I have a doubt about the propellers, they don't get loose because they are screwed are they safe of getting loose because I'm afraid they get off the motors and it will fall off
Will the mavic mini work with the vuzix blade like the other models do?
I just bought a spark. It had more features that caught my eye. Had my first flight today HOOKED
so.. how is it today
No obstacle avoidance, no active track, no DJI go 4, no ocusync, I’ll just stick to my spark
No sensor in front off the body
Ya no sensor on the mavic mini
im ok with no sensor but no active track makes me wanna wait for the next one
Spark doesn’t have ocusync
I'm not bothered about those two, do you think I should upgrade?
Thanks for this video...👍🏽👍🏽
Good spotting on some of those subtle details like the lights on the Spark. There's no doubt, the Spark is still a capable drone. (That said, I just sold mine about a month ago (hmmm....maybe to the guy below! LOL) since I basically never flew it after buying a Mavic 2 Pro.)
I'll give up 2.7k and 3 axis gimbal for all the camera functions the Spark offers alone. I love all the active track features of the Spark and being able to control the Spark manually in quick shot modes. Flight times are no bid deal for me but if I were to upgrade it would be the Mavic Air or better. Really enjoy your channel and its content. Thanks!
Hello, what is the max altitude of the mini? (I'm not talking about the 3000 meters above the sea level)
Thanks for the review, I thinks I stick with the spark.
my flight time of spark was damn low 12 minutes ... and that would let assume mini flight time of 26 min.
But most reviews I be seen so far indicate 28,5 + minutes so that is a real huge progress
U have to check altitud m retorn home settings, try 20m or 25 m
Please explain more about what you can do with this otg cable?
I like the mavic mini, but i need to stick with my spark until mavic mini pro max!😉
You mean Mavic Mini Pro X Super Max 2020 edition.
Wait for mavic mini pro max 2
Or the mavic mini pro max zoom v2 (2021)
or mavic mini mini zoom v3 super max edition
TeVe how much do you think it will be should I wait for it I’m a beginner
Thanks for the really good comparison. Can you confirm if the dji fly app has the gps map? As much as I love the spark I believe the mavic mini is far superior. Way more then I ever thought so. My only disappointment is the lack of the led lights. Even during the day nav lights still help with orientation. So I do fly at night but then again when i do i mostly use fpv and gps anyway.
Fly app has a GPS map. It also records the track of your drone for each flight. There is also an orientation indicator at centre bottom of the app, so you know which way your drone is facing, and which driection it is in relation to your own position, which makes it easy to fly even if you can't actuelly see it.
Thanks, actually what I was waiting for... Had a Spark and loved it, but gave it to a family member, expecting the Spark 2 sometime this year, but I guess it was the mini instead, so ordered... think there still will be a Spark 2 coming?
Chuck Ankenbauer no I don’t have any hope for the spark 2. Dji discontinued the spark line a few months ago. I think the Mavic mini is the spark 2 in a way.
Love your vids
really liked this vid and made me decide to save the cash and stick with the spark THANK YOU :)
I am considering of. Buying a 2nd hand spark, how many cycles does the batter do?
Can the mavic mini turn on its own axle so precise and stable as the spark?
Question:- One thing I used while travelling was palm launch on the Spark. This was needed in many areas that I travelled to in the Maldives as it made it easier to launch the Spark from my hand than off a sand bank that had potential to damage the drone with all the sharp bits of broken coral that could end up in the motors from the down draft of the props at take off. Another thing that I think needs to be mentioned is the lack of programable function buttons on the Mini’s remote. I have my Sparks buttons set to AE lock + Gimbal up/down. These are functions I would find difficult to live without. I also haven’t seen in any videos yet if it’s possible to change the pitch speed of the gimbal on the Mini? It was easy to change the speed in the Go4 app for the Spark which gave me nice control over panning the gimbal up/down. As a Spark owner I’m not convinced the Mini is a suitable upgrade, unless there are some major firmware/app updates to the Mini on its public release later this month. Cheers Adam
agreed, the spark is a much better drone, all those that sell their spark and get a mini will be greatly disappointed. they will wish they had there spark back.
@@melvonnar1 Nope! I would have sold it anyway. Flight time was abysmal.
Same here...
You can adjust the speed of the gimbal as well as the rate at which it transitions from stationary to moving and vice/versa. Up/own is controlled with a small wheel accessible with your left forefinger on the top of the controller. AE lock is a simple tap on the screen of the Fly app. Take off and landing on your palm isn't too difficult.
I heard rumors of an upgraded remote for the Spark to increase the connectivity and the range. Is there such a device available?
Hi mate I've got the spark and was thinking of upgrading to the mini only for the reason as with the spark I get constant image transmission issues is ther anyway I can get arnd that cuz the spark quite an awesome drone
Nice comprehensive review-what i was looking for. I’m gonna stick to spark for the time. For me obstacle avoidance is lifeline.
Thanks bud! Informative vid. It’ll be nice to see a side by side comparison of the footage from both drones.
Nice succinct video. I think I’ll hang on to my Spark for a while. I don’t see a compelling reason for me to upgrade at this time. Thanks. Subscribed
I want a spark but do I need to be in wifi? My cell phone is s pre pay with no data plan or wifi from the carrier. I only get wifi when I'm home or somewhere that has free wifi. Do I need wifi?
Nice comparison, guiding those who just about to enjoy being drone pilots or those who want to upgrade. I like to have Mavic Mini in the future since I currently own Mavics 2 Pro and Zoom....so not so urgent to aqcuire another one. Hopefully DJI upgrades some other features that are available on Sparks
for a beginner wich one do you recommend ?
*Basically the Spark is better*
I shoot and go, occasionally I would use the features on spark but I rarely so the mini is good for me.
Can you do 360 panoramas on the mini like you can on the spark?
Spark fly more combo or mavic mini standard pack?
Which one to buy.. anyone give me suggestions please😭🙏
Very helpful review thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you I’m glad you found it helpful
Better drone???.... mini or spark???
I haven't got it yet but I will be purchasing the mini, much better specs and more up to date
Excellent review. While I do have the Spark the longer flight time (w/mini) is a big bonus. Along with a bit better film resolution.
Again, thank you for the review!
Exactly my thinking - the additional flight time is huge and the slightly superior video/photo capabilities is nice. If not for the additional flight time, I would stick with my Spark, but I am switching to the Mavic Mini. I do hope that DJI adds in the 'missing" flight modes and also adds panorama mode to photos.
@@ThomasGifford ,,, 100% agree Tom. The Spark is great, but the "mini" benefits will certainly make it (mini) a nice addition!
@@ThomasGifford I agree with you 100%. Spark's Achilles heal is the flight time.
Ordered the bundle yesterday.
for first drone mini or spark? I have flew parrot bebop 2 before so i am not a noob with drones.
Do you know if the mavic mini have the Function Follow me? Like spark?
Does the Mini have Warning Red and green leds on each arm corrosponding Direction.
No it only has a green led at the rear. He mentions this in the video towards the end.
It’s in the video.
if you have a spark and get a mini you will miss the led lights.
The fly app for the Mini has an orientation indicator at the bottom of the screen, so you don't need lights on the drone to tell you which way it is facing.
Thank you ----BUT IT NEEDS TO BE "LITTLE BIGGER"
I have a holystone HS700 with that standard action cam style camera but I have a Osmo pocket that I could strap to it should I sell my HS700 for the magic mini?
Do you know how mini can perform on a night?
I have never owned a drone and I want one for hiking and backpacking. I want it light and easy to use just for my own use or maybe post to youtube. I am leaning more to the spark, any thoughts?
Hi! Nice video, i have two questions. Does Mavic Mini have sport mode? And Can it take 360 photos like spark currently do? Thanks in advance!
It has a sport mode but doesn't do 360 photos (currently)
Will the mavic mini have 360 panoramas function?
Good video, The mavic mini has a tracking mode like following the person?
No
amazing video
im upgrading from the ryze tello
to the mavic mini sometime this year
Just snagged a Spark in 2020. Love it
Great video. Can you tell something about the noise the Mavic Mini creates? I have the Spark and I hope the mini makes less noise.
Yes I do find it a little bit quieter
Thanks for the reply!
Does the Mavic mini have the ability to do the pano stitch i cant seem to find that?
No, it doesn't. Maybe with a firmware update. Disappointing!
I ♥️ my Spark. It just ticks all of the boxes.
However DJI have been very crafty, as you’d expect, in adding some upgrades, especially the 3 axis gimbal.
Thanks for vid - which has louder prop noise?
Spark, no contest.
I try hover test indoor and I get like 22 minutes before low battery warning appear (20%).
Great review. My main question: Does the Mini have 360 pano mode like the spark does?
Not yet. Will be added in a software update
@@jrhcustom1450 or not
I used to have a spark. Was thinking about getting the mini. I don't do any professional stuff it's just for fun. Between the spark and the mini, if you don't have a drone, what do you guys recommend?
For me, i dont have one for now but planning to get one... I love spark. I really do. But mini got what i need on my vids.. but after watching this vid, i dont know what to buy haha
I would like to buy a used Spark because new ones are rare in Europe. Do you have an idea how future proof the Spark will be. How long will DJI support it, how long will I be able to fly it?
What about the quality taking photos? Big difference?
Will there be a New spark then?
Costs aside, if you were a Rec user looking to get into droning, which of these two drones would you purchase?
I am trying to decide between the mini and the mavic 2 pro zoom. I am totally new to drone flying and want to make videos mainly for UA-cam. Would it be worth the money to rather go with the zoom or do you think I could manage with the mini?
I think better option is mavic air... But with the mini you have 30 minute fly time so you can make a zoom flying closer 😉
I recently sold my Mavic Air because I found I wasn’t flying it so much, I will be buying this drone as I’m a ultra lightweight hiker/ mountain biker and will be ideal form a weight/ form factor (I just hope DJI allow phone control in the future). As a casual flyer I’ll also feel a lot more happy allow a drone that is half the price of a MA to sit around collecting dust.
You will hate the fact that it does not have an object tracking which both spark and air had. This is especially frustrating since it's a marketing decision instead anything else, they have all the gear to do it, they just decided not to.
@@LetoAtreidis No, it is a lot different and far more complex. The spark came with obstacle avoidance in front which you need at leastfor tracking ... And if they promote it as a everybodies drone then first time drone buyers will complain if tracking ends in crashes. Far worser: if they would go with DJI care then the complains would raise far higher.
I can understand why they dropped that out
Leto Atreidis hi, I understand where you are coming from, however I never really had a great deal of success with tracking while mountain biking or snowboarding. We have to be realistic with this drone, for its size, weight and price there are going to be compromises, for me I still think it will be a great little drone.
@@typxxilps It's not really a lot different and not really a complex thing, the tracking system is based on camera view only, the sensors are there to prevent crashing into stuff sure, but I don't need anyone to tell me that its unsafe to autotrack when there's obstacles above me, this is obvious, threating customers like idiots is what this is. A purely marketing decision to prevent the loss of sales of more expensive DJI drones.
@@LetoAtreidis Completely disagree.
For a beginner drone a active tracking mode needs at least front sensors to avoid all the kind of obvious crashes ...
This is marketed as a beginner drone so if you need more buy a Mavic Air ... simple as that.
But do not expect that beginners wanna pay for your advantage cause if they use active track unaware of all it needs to take care for then they will have to pay the bill.
Therefore I can understand that decision cause the core target group are beginners.
Mavic Air or Air 2 will be there for all others.
I have a Mavic 2 and do not start to ask for inspire features that somehow might work on mavic's 2 hardware.
But I will buy this jump n run drone for sure now that range, flight timeand and app videos had made sure that DJI delivers what they had promised.
If I need active tracking I will go with my Mavic 2.
Which one u recommend???
Can active track be added in the future with software updates, is it posible?
dinopromopr I think not because Mavic mini doesn't have front sensors
So do I have to register the spark with fcc?
Wavy Vaporizers yep