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.
- Type
- Drone · Autonomous & developer drones
- Maker
- DJI (China)
- Released
- 2017
- Price
- ~$100 – $200 used
- Status
- Discontinued · used/leftover only
- Best for
- Ages 16+
- Programming
- Limited SDK
Price and shipping
Launched at $499 (2017)
Shipping: Used only. Discontinued. Used units are common on eBay, often with tired batteries. eBay search ↗
Specifications
| Category | Drones · Autonomous & developer drones |
|---|---|
| Released | 2017 |
| Country | China |
| Availability | Discontinued · used/leftover only |
| Programmability | Limited SDK |
| Built-in autonomy | Navigates · Goes to places on its own, such as mapped rooms, waypoints or its charging dock |
| LLM support | Possible via SDK · No built-in LLM. Its SDK lets software on a computer control it. |
| MuJoCo simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| NVIDIA Isaac simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| Gazebo simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| Best for | Ages 16+ (estimated) |
| Vision sensors | Camera, Depth camera |
| Actuators | Brushless / direct-drive motors |
| Audio | No audio |
| Compute type | Other ARM chip |
| Remote control | Via SSH / web / bridge |
| Size | ~14×14×6 cm, 300 g |
| Drive | Quadcopter |
| Compute | Myriad 2 VPU for vision (closed) |
| Vision | 12 MP camera, 1080p30, 2-axis gimbal |
| Lidar | None |
| Sensors | IMU, GNSS, forward 3D sensing, downward vision |
| Runtime | ~16 min |
| Speed | Up to ~14 m/s |
| SDK | DJI Mobile SDK v4 (iOS/Android) |
Common questions
How much does DJI Spark cost?
DJI Spark is listed at ~$100 – $200 used. Launched at $499 (2017).
Can DJI Spark be bought today?
It is discontinued, though used or leftover units still turn up. Discontinued. Used units are common on eBay, often with tired batteries.
Who makes DJI Spark?
DJI Spark is made by DJI (China). It came out in 2017.
Can DJI Spark be programmed?
Limited SDK. DJI Mobile SDK v4 (iOS/Android).
Does DJI Spark have AI chat or LLM support?
Possible via SDK. No built-in LLM. Its SDK lets software on a computer control it.
What age is DJI Spark for?
Ages 16+ (estimated).
Ratings & reviews
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