DJI Spark

DJI (China) · 2017

~$100 – $200 usedLaunched at $499 (2017)
Discontinued · used/leftover onlyVia SSH / web / bridgeGesture controlMobile SDK v4300 gDiscontinued
Possibly ≤ 1 weekShipping: Used only. Discontinued; used units are common on eBay, often with tired batteries. eBay search ↗
Remote control: Indirect: a custom MSDK v4 phone app is needed; no direct laptop API.

Overview

DJI's first palm-launch, gesture-controlled mini drone and an early mainstream example of onboard vision tricks. It was supported by the older Mobile SDK v4, so hobby apps exist. Discontinued around 2019 and known for aging battery issues.

Specifications

CategoryDrones · Autonomous & developer drones
Released2017
AvailabilityDiscontinued · used/leftover only
ProgrammabilityLimited SDK
Best forAges 16+ (estimated)
Vision sensorsCamera, Depth camera
ActuatorsBrushless / direct-drive motors
AudioNo audio
Compute typeOther ARM chip
Remote controlVia SSH / web / bridge
Size~14×14×6 cm, 300 g
DriveQuadcopter
ComputeMyriad 2 VPU for vision (closed)
Vision12 MP camera, 1080p30, 2-axis gimbal
LidarNone
SensorsIMU, GNSS, forward 3D sensing, downward vision
Runtime~16 min
SpeedUp to ~14 m/s
SDKDJI Mobile SDK v4 (iOS/Android)

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