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DJI Spark Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Max flight time:16 minVideo resolution:1080p/30 fpsMax transmission distance:2 km

DJI Spark Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 79 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

85%

5.8

Technical score

15%

8.1

Review score ( 39 · 40)

Review score 15% · 8.1 · based on 79 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades. 1 more review is not scored yet.
▼Worse than 58% of drones
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

26%

4.3

Flight

24%

5.1

Camera

20%

7.7

Safety

16%

5.7

Connectivity

14%

6.8

Battery & Design

▼Worse than 59% of drones
8.1

Review score

Review score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 57% of models
Grades by review (79)
39 reviews: 15 with a printed score, 24 estimated from the review. 40 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 16
✓ explicit
8

2.2%

9.0

theverge.com

2.2%

8.4

techgearlab.com

2.2%

8.2

cnet.com

2.2%

8.0

macworld.com

2.2%

8.0

techradar.com

2.2%

7.0

pcmag.com

1.7%

8.0

digital-photography-school.com

1.4%

7.8

drone-zoom.com

≈ estimated
8

2.2%

9.0

dcrainmaker.com

2.2%

9.0

dpreview.com

1.7%

9.0

videomaker.com

1.7%

8.0

nymag.com

1.7%

8.0

shegeeks.net

1.7%

6.0

androidpolice.com

1.7%

5.0

mashable.com

1.4%

3.0

guidiary.com

Video reviews 11

0.9%

8.5

FliteTest

0.9%

9.5

iPhonedo

0.9%

9.0

ColoCulture

0.9%

9.0

Eric & Myles

0.9%

9.0

Katie Steckly

0.9%

8.0

SuperSaf

0.9%

8.0

Ars Technica

0.9%

8.0

TechTablets

0.9%

7.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

0.9%

7.0

Maarten Heilbron

0.9%

6.0

Dustin Dunnill

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▲Better than 57% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone DJI Spark

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

26%

4.3

Flight

24%

5.1

Camera

20%

7.7

Safety

16%

5.7

Connectivity

14%

6.8

Battery & Design

5.8
Review score
Review score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 57% of models
Grades by review (79)
39 reviews: 15 with a printed score, 24 estimated from the review. 40 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 16
✓ explicit
8

2.2%

9.0

theverge.com

2.2%

8.4

techgearlab.com

2.2%

8.2

cnet.com

2.2%

8.0

macworld.com

2.2%

8.0

techradar.com

2.2%

7.0

pcmag.com

1.7%

8.0

digital-photography-school.com

1.4%

7.8

drone-zoom.com

≈ estimated
8

2.2%

9.0

dcrainmaker.com

2.2%

9.0

dpreview.com

1.7%

9.0

videomaker.com

1.7%

8.0

nymag.com

1.7%

8.0

shegeeks.net

1.7%

6.0

androidpolice.com

1.7%

5.0

mashable.com

1.4%

3.0

guidiary.com

Video reviews 11

0.9%

8.5

FliteTest

0.9%

9.5

iPhonedo

0.9%

9.0

ColoCulture

0.9%

9.0

Eric & Myles

0.9%

9.0

Katie Steckly

0.9%

8.0

SuperSaf

0.9%

8.0

Ars Technica

0.9%

8.0

TechTablets

0.9%

7.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

0.9%

7.0

Maarten Heilbron

0.9%

6.0

Dustin Dunnill

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
9.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drone.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a drone reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 82% of models
Popularity:
DJI Spark has a popularity score of 9.4 points, which is higher than that of 81.7% of products in this category.
9.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

7.0
Max flight time
16 min
Max flight time
16 min
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 16 min, shorter than 61.5% of drones and equal to 2% of drones.
Max flight distance
2 km
Max flight distance
2 km
▲ Better than 52% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 2 km, farther than 51.9% of drones and equal to 3.3% of drones.
Max flight speed
13.89 m/s
Max flight speed
13.89 m/s
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 13.89 m/s, slower than 51.3% of drones.
Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
Max wind resistance
8 m/s
Max wind resistance
8 m/s
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 8 m/s, lower than 66.9% of drones and equal to 1.4% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
4,000 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
4,000 m
▲ Better than 51% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 4,000 m, higher than 50.8% of drones and equal to 13.4% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
1080p/30 fps
Video resolution
1080p/30 fps
▼ Worse than 62% of models
This drone records video at 1080p/30 fps, lower than 61.9% of drones and equal to 5.9% of drones.
4K camera
no
4K camera
no
▼ Worse than 55% of models
This drone does not support 4K video. 54.6% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
▼ Worse than 53% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1/2.3", smaller than 52.8% of drones and equal to 12% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
▼ Worse than 42% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 12 MP, higher than 41.3% of drones and equal to 16.7% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
24 Mbps
Max movie bitrate
24 Mbps
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
This drone has a max movie bitrate of 24 Mbps, lower than 98.7% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Obstacle detection
yes
Obstacle detection
yes
▲ Better than 70% of models
This drone supports obstacle detection. 69.5% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS
▲ Better than 50% of models
This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 49.8% and the same as those of 17.1%.
Obstacle sensing directions
forward/downward
Obstacle sensing directions
forward/downward
▲ Better than 74% of models
This drone senses obstacles in forward/downward directions, which is more comprehensive than that of 73.9% and the same as that of 1.5%.
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
2 km
Max transmission distance
2 km
▲ Better than 54% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 2 km, farther than 54.1% of drones and equal to 1% of drones.
Maximum range varies by region; CE/SRRC/MIC limits can be lower.
Transmission latency
200 ms
Transmission latency
200 ms
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
This drone has transmission latency of 200 ms, higher than 66.2% of drones and equal to 19.7% of drones.
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
▼ Worse than 44% of models
This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 8.2% and the same as that used by 47.7%.
Live view quality
720p@30 fps
Live view quality
720p@30 fps
▼ Worse than 57% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 720p@30 fps, lower-quality than 56.8% of drones and equal to 22.9% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
1,480 mAh
Battery capacity
1,480 mAh
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 1,480 mAh, smaller than 67.4% of drones.
Battery energy
16.87 Wh
Battery energy
16.87 Wh
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 16.87 Wh, lower than 52.9% of drones.
Charging time
80 min
Charging time
80 min
▲ Better than 66% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 80 min, faster than 66.3% of drones and equal to 4.4% of drones.
Weight
300 g
Weight
300 g
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 300 g, heavier than 64.4% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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What reviewers say

DJI Spark vs the average drone

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  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports QuickShots
    QuickShots
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    full
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone offers full manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    full vs no
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • 2 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    2
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (2 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    2 vs 0
  • 7.5 m/s faster tracking speed
    Max subject tracking speed
    20 m/s
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <8 m/s – >20 m/s
    This drone can track subjects at a higher speed than the average drone (20 m/s vs 12.5 m/s). The average drone tracks subjects at 12.5 m/s.
    20 m/s vs 12.5 m/s
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    DJI GO 4
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This drone uses the DJI GO 4 companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    DJI GO 4 vs HS FPV
  • 44.7% more popular
    DJI Spark is more popular than the average drone (9.36 vs 6.5).
    9.36 vs 6.47
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    full
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone offers full manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    full vs no
  • 2 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    2
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (2 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    2 vs 0
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    2-Axis Mechanical
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    This drone uses 2-Axis Mechanical image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    2-Axis Mechanical vs EIS (Digital)
  • Supports burst mode
    Burst mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone supports burst mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports QuickShots
    QuickShots
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • 7.5 m/s faster tracking speed
    Max subject tracking speed
    20 m/s
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <8 m/s – >20 m/s
    This drone can track subjects at a higher speed than the average drone (20 m/s vs 12.5 m/s). The average drone tracks subjects at 12.5 m/s.
    20 m/s vs 12.5 m/s
  • 1 more flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    5
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers more intelligent flight modes than the average drone (5 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    ActiveTrack, Follow Me, Spotlight, TapFly, QuickShots
    5 vs 4
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    DJI GO 4
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This drone uses the DJI GO 4 companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    DJI GO 4 vs HS FPV
  • 132 mm shorter body length
    Length
    143 mm
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (143 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    143 mm vs 275 mm
  • 98 mm narrower width
    Width
    143 mm
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (143 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    143 mm vs 241 mm
  • 10 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    80 min
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (80 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    80 min vs 90 min
  • 7.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    55 mm
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (55 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    55 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p/30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (1080p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    1080p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    ▼ Worse than 44% of models
    This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Wi-Fi vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 2.7 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    8 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, GLONASS
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • No POI mode
    POI mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
  • 76 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Max movie bitrate
    24 Mbps
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
    This drone supports a lower maximum video bitrate than the average drone (24 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
    24 Mbps vs 100 Mbps
  • 70 ms higher latency
    Transmission latency
    200 ms
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has higher transmission latency than the average drone (200 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    200 ms vs 130 ms
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -85 to 0 °
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (-85 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    -85 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • 2.7 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    8 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 6 years older release date
    Release date
    2017
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2017 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    May 2017
    2017 vs 2023
  • 4 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    16 min
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (16 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    16 min vs 20 min
  • 1 m/s slower descent speed
    Max descent speed
    3 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends more slowly than the average drone (3 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum descent speed in higher-performance flight mode.
    3 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • Non-foldable design
    Foldable design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
  • 2 m/s slower ascent speed
    Max ascent speed
    3 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <3 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone climbs more slowly than the average drone (3 m/s vs 5 m/s). The average drone climbs at 5 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum ascent speed in higher-performance flight mode.
    3 m/s vs 5 m/s
  • 1.11 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    13.89 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (13.9 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    13.89 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p/30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (1080p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    1080p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • 76 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Max movie bitrate
    24 Mbps
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
    This drone supports a lower maximum video bitrate than the average drone (24 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
    24 Mbps vs 100 Mbps
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -85 to 0 °
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (-85 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    -85 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.6
    ▼ Worse than 50% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.6 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.6 vs f/2
  • 3 x lower digital zoom
    Digital zoom
    0 x
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >16 x
    This drone offers less digital zoom than the average drone (0 x vs 3 x). The average drone offers 3 x of digital zoom.
    0 x vs 3 x
  • No 4K video
    4K camera
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support 4K video, while the average drone does.
  • 8.1 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    81.9 °
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a narrower field of view than the average drone (81.9 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    81.9 ° vs 90 °
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    3968 x 2976 px
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone offers lower photo resolution than the average drone (3968x2976 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    3968x2976 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • 3,200 ISO lower max ISO
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >25.6k ISO
    This drone reaches a lower max ISO than the average drone (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average drone reaches 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, GLONASS
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • No POI mode
    POI mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    ▼ Worse than 44% of models
    This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Wi-Fi vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 70 ms higher latency
    Transmission latency
    200 ms
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has higher transmission latency than the average drone (200 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    200 ms vs 130 ms
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    720p@30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 720 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,480 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1480 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    1,480 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 22% higher weight
    Weight
    300 g
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (300 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    300 g vs 246 g
  • Plainer color finish
    Color
    white, red, blue, green, yellow
    ▼ Worse than 98% of models
    This drone comes in white, red, blue, green, yellow, while the average drone comes in gray.
    white, red, blue, green, yellow vs gray

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
CAPTAIN DRONE
≈ estimated
23/02/2023
Retrospective review · revisiting the drone six years after launch
Verdict
DJI Spark still holds up for its age with good video, but short flight time and weak range hold it back.
9.0
ColoCulture
≈ estimated
11/12/2019
Hands-on review · setup, flights and beginner use
Verdict
DJI Spark is recommended for casual, budget-minded creators who want quick, good-looking photos.
9.0
Eric & Myles
≈ estimated
01/12/2018
Range test · flight to about a mile in tough conditions
Verdict
DJI Spark is tiny but flew just under a mile, impressive given the cold and wind.
9.0
Katie Steckly
≈ estimated
16/11/2018
Hands-on review · beginner focus and sample footage
Verdict
DJI Spark is a great beginner drone that is worth the price, despite no 4K or 60 fps.
8.5
FliteTest
✓ explicit
19/10/2017
Hands-on review · features, gesture control and overall verdict
Verdict
DJI Spark is probably the best drone for most people, though some headline features need tinkering to work.
8.0
SuperSaf
≈ estimated
15/10/2017
Hands-on review · flights, battery and setup
Verdict
DJI Spark is a great beginner drone, though short battery life and a tricky setup hold it back.
6.0
Dustin Dunnill
≈ estimated
26/08/2017
Range test · 2.4 GHz mode versus 5.8 GHz link
Verdict
DJI Spark's range fell short in 2.4 GHz mode, while 5.8 GHz reached about two miles with stock antennas.
7.0
Maarten Heilbron
≈ estimated
24/08/2017
Detailed review · gesture control, battery and app tests
Verdict
DJI Spark is useful and fun for personal projects if you accept short flights and lower expectations.
7.0
Dustin Dunnill
≈ estimated
24/07/2017
Range test · near two-mile flight and automated landing
Verdict
DJI Spark has solid features, with range near two miles and a landing close to the target.
8.0
Ars Technica
≈ estimated
15/07/2017
Hands-on review · flight, app and battery impressions
Verdict
DJI Spark is a fun, portable drone for newcomers, though its battery life is disappointing.

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
theverge.com
✓ explicit
07/06/2017
Expert review · Beginner drone
Verdict
DJI Spark is a compact beginner drone you fly with hand gestures, but each battery lasts only 12-16 minutes and its two-axis gimbal limits video quality.
9.0
dcrainmaker.com
≈ estimated
26/06/2017
Expert review · Beginner selfie drone
Verdict
DJI Spark is a sturdy, beginner-friendly selfie drone with gesture launch and obstacle avoidance for first-time pilots, but it struggles in high wind and shoots only 1080p.
5.0
mashable.com
≈ estimated
02/06/2017
Expert review · Gesture-controlled drone
Verdict
DJI Spark is a well-built, responsive beginner drone, but it manages only 10-12 minutes of real flight, and its panorama and shallow-focus modes are rough.
8.2
cnet.com
✓ explicit
16/07/2017
Expert review · Entry-level drone
Verdict
DJI Spark is a very small, easy-to-fly beginner drone with gesture control, but 10-14 minute flights and 1080p video limit it; for 4K, look at the Mavic Pro.
8.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
31/07/2018
Expert review · Palm-controlled drone
Verdict
DJI Spark is a compact entry-level drone that flies steadily and offers automated Quickshot modes, but short real-world flights and finicky gesture control hold it back.
6.0
androidpolice.com
≈ estimated
10/10/2017
Expert review · Beginner camera drone
Verdict
DJI Spark is a durable, beginner-friendly drone with a good 1080p camera, but the DJI Go 4 app crashes often, and reliable long-range flight needs the separate remote.
8.4
techgearlab.com
✓ explicit
13/03/2018
Expert review · Ultra-portable drone
Verdict
DJI Spark is a light, easy-to-fly drone for casual shooters that holds steady in 20 mph winds, but 10-14 minute flights and 1080p video limit it.
9.0
videomaker.com
≈ estimated
01/06/2017
Review · Portable beginner drone
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a portable starter drone that flies steadily and launches from your palm, but its 16-minute battery and 1080p-only video hold it back.
3.0
guidiary.com
≈ estimated
25/11/2018
Critical review · Software problems
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a sturdy compact drone that flies steadily, but frequent app crashes and a required online login make it too unreliable for serious use.
7.8
drone-zoom.com
✓ explicit
15/10/2018
Review · Beginner selfie drone
Verdict
The DJI Spark is an easy, durable hobbyist drone with QuickShots and gesture control, but 11–13 minute flights and 1080p-only video hold it back.
7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
31/05/2017
Product review · Entry-level drone
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a portable entry-level drone with hand-gesture control and obstacle avoidance, but it's limited to 1080p video and 12 minutes of flight.
9.0
dpreview.com
≈ estimated
15/11/2017
Expert review · Travel drone
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a light, stable drone for beginners and travelers, but it shoots only 1080p video and needs the remote controller for top speed.
8.0
digital-photography-school.com
✓ explicit
27/09/2017
Hands-on review · Beginner drone
Verdict
The DJI Spark is an easy-to-fly 300g entry drone that holds steady in wind, but 16-minute flights and no 4K or RAW hold it back.
8.0
shegeeks.net
≈ estimated
26/02/2018
Full review · Gesture control
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a beginner-friendly drone that fits in a small bag, but 11–13 minute flights and limited dynamic range in high-contrast scenes hold it back.
8.0
nymag.com
≈ estimated
07/06/2017
Magazine review · Gesture flying
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a very portable drone for casual shooting, with stable flight and easy QuickShot modes, but short battery life and occasional gesture misreads hold it back.
8.0
macworld.com
✓ explicit
20/09/2017
Buyer's review · Casual flying
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a compact, durable drone for casual users, with stable flight and ActiveTrack modes, but short battery life and trouble in wind hold it back.
9.0
drohnen.de
≈ estimated
24/05/2017
Beginner review · Palm takeoff
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a steady, durable beginner drone that launches from your palm, but it's limited to 1080p video and 12–15 minutes of flight.
8.0
heise.de
✓ explicit
10/08/2017
Test report · Beginner drone
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a light, gesture-controlled starter drone that handles wind well, but short 11–13 minute flights and a 2-axis gimbal hold it back.
9.0
smartzone.de
≈ estimated
03/07/2017
Product review · Selfie drone
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a light, sturdy selfie drone that holds steady in 20 mph wind, but its app tends to crash and flights last only 10–12 minutes.
9.0
chip.de
≈ estimated
10/08/2017
Test report · Selfie drone
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a light, easy drone for beginners and travelers with stable 1080p footage, but 12-minute battery life and unreliable gestures in sun or wind limit it.
9.0
drohne-quadrocopter.de
≈ estimated
09/10/2017
Test report · Entry-level drone
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a light, beginner-friendly drone with forward obstacle avoidance and QuickShot modes, but 10–13 minute battery life and 1080p-only video limit it.
9.5
china-gadgets.de
≈ estimated
31/05/2017
Product review · Palm-sized drone
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a palm-sized selfie drone with a sturdy build and PalmControl gestures that work without the app, but 10–13 minute battery life and no 4K limit it.
7.4
phototrend.fr
✓ explicit
21/08/2017
Review · Gesture-controlled selfie drone
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a light 300g drone with gesture takeoff and stable GPS flight, but 10–12 minute real-world flights and 1080p-only video hold it back.
9.0
geekmps.fr
≈ estimated
23/11/2017
Review · Ultra-portable drone
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a sturdy, very portable selfie drone with QuickShots, but 12–14 minute flights and no 4K limit it for professional use.
10
antoineguilbert.fr
✓ explicit
11/03/2018
Review · Fly More Combo kit
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a compact, beginner-friendly drone that reaches 2km+ with the Fly More Combo's controller, but 13–15 minute flights and limited stability in wind hold it back.
8.0
journaldugeek.com
✓ explicit
05/07/2017
Expert review · Portable drone
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a portable drone with stable flight and easy palm takeoff, but 10–12 minutes of battery life and short range on a smartphone hold it back.
9.0
ca-sert-a-quoi.com
✓ explicit
16/11/2017
Hands-on review · Beginner drone
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a light beginner drone that's easy to launch, with vivid 12MP photos and ActiveTrack, but 10–13 minute battery life and no 4K limit it.
9.0
justemaudinette.com
≈ estimated
29/01/2019
Beginner's diary · Travel filming
Verdict
The DJI Mini 2 is a light, beginner-friendly drone with 4K video and easy QuickShot modes, but 20–25 minute battery life and strict no-fly zones in France limit it.
9.0
xataka.com
≈ estimated
16 de noviembre de 2017
Review · Compact flying camera
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a light, easy-to-launch flying camera with ActiveTrack, but 1080p/30fps video, a 10–12 minute battery and weak wind performance hold it back.
8.0
es.gizmodo.com
≈ estimated
01/08/2017
Beginner review · Gesture control
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a fast, sturdy beginner drone with gesture control, but with only 10–13 minutes per battery, the Fly More Combo is worth buying.
9.0
enter.co
≈ estimated
03/10/2017
Product review · Gesture drone
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a compact, easy-to-use drone whose gesture controls and steady 1080p video suit casual flyers, but battery life and range are short.
7.0
andreagaleazzi.com
✓ explicit
06/08/2017
Hands-on test · Selfie drone
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a light, easy-to-carry selfie drone with good video, but it drifts in wind and its gesture selfies work about one try in ten.
9.0
wired.it
≈ estimated
09/06/2017
Review · Palm-launch selfie drone
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a compact selfie drone with ActiveTrack, but it flies only 10–16 minutes per battery, and its limited range makes the optional remote worth buying.
sistemista.it
13/11/2019
Not graded yet
8.0
giri-in-moto.it
≈ estimated
13/03/2019
Review · Motovlogging drone
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a portable drone for filming motorcycle rides that follows riders with ActiveTrack and holds steady in moderate wind, but 10–12 minute batteries mean carrying spares.
andreagaleazzi.com
02/06/2017
Not graded yet
7.5
tweakers.net
✓ explicit
24/07/2017
Consumer review · Selfie drone
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a sturdy, beginner-friendly 300g selfie drone with reliable GPS safety features, but it lacks 4K and needs the extra controller for full performance.
8.0
dronewatch.nl
≈ estimated
20/06/2017
Expert review · Beginner drone
Verdict
The DJI Spark is a light, easy drone for beginners with palm takeoff and strong 1080p video, but flights are short and range is limited without the optional remote.

Third-party reviews

Read buyer reviews on Amazon →

What we like about DJI Spark

  • Compact and lightweight design (roughly 300g) makes it [extremely portable](https://www.androidpolice.com/2017/10/10/dji-spark-review-delightful-little-drone-weighed-abysmally-unstable-android-app/)
  • Includes [innovative gesture controls](https://www.cnet.com/reviews/dji-spark-review/) for launching, landing, and taking photos without a controller
  • Surprisingly [stable in windy conditions](https://digital-photography-school.com/review-dji-spark-drone/) for its small size
  • Equipped with advanced safety features like [forward obstacle avoidance](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/dji-spark) and GPS stabilization
  • Beginner-friendly with easy setup and a dedicated [Flight Academy](https://digital-photography-school.com/review-dji-spark-drone/) in the app
  • High build quality and [durable enough](https://www.androidpolice.com/2017/10/10/dji-spark-review-delightful-little-drone-weighed-abysmally-unstable-android-app/) to withstand moderate crashes

What we don't like about DJI Spark

  • Short real-world flight time, typically averaging [10 to 14 minutes](https://www.cnet.com/reviews/dji-spark-review/) per charge
  • Video resolution is [limited to 1080p](https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/dji-spark) with no 4K support or varied frame rates like 24fps
  • Camera uses a [2-axis gimbal](https://www.techgearlab.com/reviews/cool-gadgets/drones/dji-spark), lacking the 3-axis stabilization found on higher-end models
  • Poor [Android app stability](https://www.androidpolice.com/2017/10/10/dji-spark-review-delightful-little-drone-weighed-abysmally-unstable-android-app/), with frequent crashes and connection issues reported by users
  • The [optional remote controller](https://digital-photography-school.com/review-dji-spark-drone/) is a necessary but expensive add-on for better range and speed
  • JPEG-only stills with [aggressive in-camera sharpening](https://digital-photography-school.com/review-dji-spark-drone/) and no RAW support

Verdict

The DJI Spark is a compact, 300g mini-drone featuring a 12-megapixel camera with a 1/2.3" CMOS sensor capable of 1080p video at 30fps, stabilized by a 2-axis mechanical gimbal. Its primary characteristics include a top speed of 31 mph (50 kph) in Sport Mode, a maximum flight time of 16 minutes, and a 1.2-mile (2 km) transmission range when used with a dedicated controller. Main pros include its highly portable palm-sized design, innovative FaceAware facial recognition for hand-launching, and Gesture Control modes that allow users to maneuver the drone and take photos using only hand signals. Key cons are the lack of 4K video support, a relatively short real-world battery life often averaging 12–13 minutes, and the absence of RAW (DNG) photo capabilities.

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