6 Best DJI Spark Alternatives for Sale 2017
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The DJI Spark is the latest to be added to the spectacular line up of drones and quadcopters by DJI. It is the smallest and cheapest one till now for the company and comes packed with a number of genius and advanced flying features, something you can definitely expect from the company!
While the Spark (currently priced at $499) is a user favorite at the moment, there are many other drones on the market that can match its features and maybe even give you a cheaper price.
How to compare drones to the DJI Spark?
Camera and recording
It features a 2-axis mechanical gimbal and UltraSmooth technology and is capable of recording videos in 1080p as well as taking pictures in 12MP.
Most drone cameras these days are trying to improve the picture taking and recording quality, so you can find drones that may have a higher resolution of 4k as well.
Flight features
The Spark has been created to provide speed and precision while flying, with minimal wind resistance. Intelligent features provide the best in class performance and it has various intelligent modes like QuickShot, TapFly, ActiveTrack and Gesture Mode.
It is hard to come by such cool features in such a small drone, but make sure to compare and check what kind of features the drones have in comparison to the Spark, and which can make flying and recording easier.
Battery performance
The Spark has a flight time of up to 16 minutes on a complete charge, which is not the longest but it is a comfortable time for a drone of its size. When picking a drone ensure to check if the batteries can be replaced so you can charge and fly by changing batteries and increasing your flight time.
Research
This may seem basic, but it is always a necessity to check online reviews and research user opinions when buying a drone. This is useful especially when you are just starting out and it will help you pick up on features you need to examine in order to get the best drone for yourself.
Compare models and check specifications to ensure what choices you have. The Spark is a small sized and portable drone packed with advanced flight functions and you can easily find sample footage and reviews of it online.
Here’s a list of the top drones that make great alternatives for the DJI Spark!
Yuneec Breeze 4K Flying Camera Drone
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Max Video Resolution
Megapixels
Accessories In Box
2 Batteries
Charger
Charging cord
Propellers
Propeller Guards
USB cable
Product Guide
Travel Case
The Yuneec Breeze 4K Flying Camera Drone is a compact and convenient to use a drone that features a camera capable of capturing videos in 4K Ultra High Definition, as well as taking pictures in 13MP. With a 1/3.06 CMOS sensor and 117° FOV, it delivers stunning quality pictures and media provided, so users can now capture all their special and precious moments!
ZEROTECH Dobby Pocket Selfie Drone
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Megapixels
Weight (KG)
Accessories In Box
1 x Charger
4 x Blade
1 x manual
The ZEROTECH Dobby Pocket Selfie Drone is the newest entrant in the selfie drone race, created by Chinese UAV manufacturer ZeroTech. The drone makes taking selfies much easier as it features high portability, something that was missing from previous such drones and quadcopters.
Xiro Xplorer Mini Drone
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Max Video Resolution
Megapixels
The Xiro Xplorer Mini Drone features smart and compact technology, allowing you to take your aerial companion with you anywhere. It has a compact design and is lightweight at just 410 grams. It is super portable due to its foldable design, which is the newest must-have feature in all drones.
JJRC H37 Elfie Pocket Selfie Drone
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Max Video Resolution
Megapixels
Battery Charge Time
120 minutes
Accessories In Box
1 x USB charging cable
4 x spare blades
1 x User Manual
1 x Bag case
The JJRC H37 Elfie Pocket Selfie Drone has been designed as an aerial companion capable of taking some amazing selfies of you. It features a 0.3MP camera that can take pictures and videos in 720 x 576 pixels.
It is equipped with a 6-axis gyro calibration function for stable flight and smooth footage. The drone’s foldable design makes it convenient and portable, allowing you to travel with it easily.
JIE-STAR X8TW Foldable Drone
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Max Video Resolution
Megapixels
Battery Charge Time
50 minutes
The JIE-STAR X8TW Foldable Drone is a 6-gyro drone that is easy to carry and is a convenient drone that can be taken along with you anytime you want. With great flight features, a decent camera and a stellar design, this is a good choice for a foldable drone in the market right now.
It uses a real-time 0.3MP camera to record 720p videos and take pictures, and users can see what is being recorded on their smartphone (iOS and Android) screen by connecting through W-Fi.
Hubsan H501S X4 FPV Quadcopter
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Battery Charge Time
150 minutes
Remote Frequency
2.4GHz + 5.8GHz
Weight (KG)
Accessories In Box
1 x Transmitter
1 x Battery
1 x 4GB microSD
Hubsan has a new quadcopter to offer and has introduced the Hubsan X4 H501S. It is an FPV quadcopter that features a modern and sleek design, along with a plethora of great features.
