It’s easy to dismiss the DJI Spark as a lesser product until you have one in your hands. And at under R8 000 a pop from weFix, you’d be a fool not to consider it.

Here’s why.

I managed to get my mitts on one the other day and took it to Cabine du Cap. I must be honest, I didn’t use many (any) of the special features, because I’m a guy and I don’t read instruction manuals.

I wish I had, because most of the moves I was pulling could have been automated with the tap of a button.

Before we marvel at my creation, I must highlight the following features.

The DJI Spark:

• Has facial recognition and can launch from your hand
• Can take aerial photographs using hand gestures, without a remote controller or mobile device
• Edit videos and share from the app
• Ultra-smooth video
• Shoot video in 1080p and capture stills in 12-megapixels
• Professional, automated techniques like circling around your target or flying upward, spiraling around your subject or flying bqackward and upward whilst locked on your subject, are all part of the package.
• ActiveTrack lets you select a subject on the screen and the DJI Spark will follow that subject.
• Flies at up to 50 km/h
• Physical object avoidance
• Flight autonomy

That’s quite a lot of bang for your buck. What’s more, you’re saving a lot of space with a gadget that can fit inside a moonbag.

If you were ever inclined to carry a moonbag.

Are people still doing moonbags?

Right, ogle this. Yes, I made it myself:

Just marvellous. What a gadget.

CLICK HERE for the DJI Spark over on weFix – it comes highly recommended.

It also comes with these accessories included:

• Smartphone Holder
• 2 in 1 Propeller Guards & Landing Extensions
• Fixed Strap & Lanyard
• Landing Pad

Pick your colour – Sky Blue, Lava Red or Alpine White – and you’re up and running.

Hope you enjoyed the video 😉