Shortcuts: 1:58 - WiFi Setup 3:30 - Controller Setup 5:35 - DJI GO app setup 11:22 - Flight/Gesture Demos 16:16 - Accessory/iPad Talk Links mentioned in the video: DJI Spark (US): amzn.to/34Dr4M2 DJI Spark (UK): amzn.to/38HzDwo Spark Care Refresh Plan: click.dji.com/ABHrPja_iUOn0FU6ixjF?pm=custom Controller Tablet Bracket: amzn.to/2rDx8Eo Controller Transport Clip: amzn.to/2kw645L Tablet Shade: amzn.to/2m3KN1B Thanks for watching!

Im 3 years late to the party but this tutorial has me flying and loving my spark now. Thanks :)

i actually watched the whole 20 minutes of the clip without skipping anything. great video buddy

Thank you for this excellent Spark tutorial! As other commenters have mentioned, yours is one of the best intros for people getting started with the Spark!

Ed ricker, this is one of the best tutorials i have ever come across in my life, full of information exactly what i was looking for as beginner.The content is so well prepared, i just became an instant fan of you. A BIG THUMPS UP..

Ed, I just discovered your channel and decided after watching your very polished presentation, to join. A great flow to your videos, without the presumptive stuckup undertones that so many vloggers have these days. You seem keenly interested in helping people. It really shows in your tone and body language. I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and found it easy to follow. Thanks for sharing. I love the Spark and hope to see more.

Just found your tutorial on getting started with the Spark.I have watched a lot of these types of tutorials and this is by far the best i have seen.Well explained and no unnecessary fluff just the facts.Everything i wanted to know you covered.I have had my Spark for over a year and have hardly used it because of a fear of doing something wrong or crashing so it has sat in a cupboard until today when i saw your video.Given me the push i needed to get it out and start flying.Thank you so much.Will post again after i have a play this week.

The Spark really is a pretty enticing drone. Yours has been one of the most helpful and positive reviews. Thanks.

Excellent presenter..A lot of these kind of tuts seem they try too hard,, but nice, natural and calm delivery, nice one ricker!

Ed, that was a great getting started with Spark video. Re-watched several parts over and over.

Just received my Spark thanks for all the tips, it totally set me up cheers Ed thumbs up

Been researching all week and finally picked up the Fly More Package with extra rotors today. Your video was extremely helpful and very well edited. Good job man.

Ed that's the best and clearest demo I have seen on gesture control. Very well done my friend. Another thing I love about your demo videos - you list times in your description where you can find different features being covered. A huge kudos !

This is probably the best instructional/tutorial video I've ever seen in my life. Great job Ed Ricker!

Ed - thank you for such a comprehensive yet easy to watch video! My friend forwarded this video to me because I’m looking at buying a drone in the next few days. I truly appreciate the time you took and the material you covered!

Made things way easier, thanks for this information.

I had my first (uneventful) flight with the DJI Spark today and it was great! I don't think I can overstate the impact it had on me. This is NOT like other drones and RC stuff. It has a special category in my mind now that I've actually flown it. I'm so glad I was concerned enough about the success of my first flight that I found videos like yours to guide me through it. I needed every bit of advice and walk through's I could get. Keep it up! Thanks.

I don't usually comment on videos like this, but I had to say man, great video and tips. Really like you're vibe and style. Thanks!

Great review Ed. I've just purchased a Spark as my first drone and am now looking forward to using all the features that you have explained. Thanks!

Thanks a lot for your time invested into this video, definitely making my entry into this product a lot easier!

There's a lot of comments posted here complimenting how well you deliver instructions. I couldn't agree more. I subscribed and thumbs up. I truly wish others deliver as you do. You're the best man.

One of the best how to videos i have seen, well spoken, clear and easy to understand directions and no loud music playing in the back ground. AWESOME!! Thanks.

This is one of the best detailed intro videos. Thank you so much for your video.

This was one of the best reviews I found about the DJi Spark! Thanks man! Keep up the hard work!

this is the most complete and clear tutorial I have ever seen on youtube. Thank you for sharing, the best for you. greetings from your friend in indonesia, southeast asia, have a nice day :)

Thank you for the video Ed. I just bought a spark and I've watched so many videos and none were as clear and precise as yours. Good job!

Ed, this is one of he most useful videos on the spark that i have seen. Thank you for creating such a complete piece of content.

Best hands-on guide I've found so far, thanks a lot!

Probably the best video! Very well structured, informative, well spoken, excellent presenter! Thanks!

Best review I've seen for beginning Spark users I've seen yet on KZfaq! Thanks man!

THANK YOU!! I got my Spark 3 years ago... initially got so frustrated trying to figure out how to fly it that it ended up collecting dust for most of that time... then I saw your video.. clar and easy, now I am up and flying!! Thanks again!!

Ed. Thanks for taking the time to do this tips and tutorials. I've watched other peoples quick start videos and yours is the very best. I am a television engineer and deal with technology training everyday and you have a gift for being concise and informative. Best Spark tutorial yet. Thanks again.

This review has been one of the best Ive seen. Thx!

as always great tutorials. I learn so much from you and very grateful, thank you so much ed ricker

Wow, I'm glad I found your video, I know it's old but my Spark will be here Monday,you have already helped me a lot, Thank you, I hit that sub. & thumbs-up

Excellent Video!!!! Best review and info thanks for the links. I clicked and ordered the Controller Tablet Bracket so excited that you included that link.

Great info , I like your features on the other stuff with the mini ipad. Thank you

Thanks for creating such an awesome and useful video. I've been struggling to understand how to use some of my Spark setting and features, and this video was really helpful!

Most informative video for the spark I've found on KZfaq. Thanks a lot.

Best video I found so far to get started with the Spark. Thanks for sharing!

Really well done tutorial Ed. No fluff, great detail, thumbs up!

Thanks for this Ed! It helps me a lot to understand this spark thing. im going to review this from time to time.

Thanks for all the info. Just picked one of these up and I'm excited to fly it but I like a lot of info before I go flying. You tips are clearly articulated and the video editing helped make it all make sense.

Great video! I bought the spark this past summer and haven't really used it enough. Your video was a great refresher and I learned lots of new things about this great little drone. Thanks!

Thinking of purchasing one of these. Thanks for the excellent review and demonstration.

Best video about Spark I've seen!! Great Job!!

This Video is one of the best videos that explains the DJI Spark!

Thanks Ed, great video explaining pretty much everything you need to know to get the spark started!

Ive got the mavic my dad loves it so i just picked him up a spark today and decided to learn about it so when he opens it on christmas i can help him fly it! he uses an iPad wifi only your tips were super helpful about that!

thanks for your straightforward and easy to understand beginners guide - cheers

Thanks. Great intro and overview. One of the best I've come across.

I have been watching a lot of video material to learn the Spark. Many have been helpful, but yours took me beyond the beginning phase. I had to rewind a few times to catch it all but I got it now! Good video

Great video with tons of info. Just got my self a Dji Spark and all your points were very helpful. Thanks!

Great video dude, very informative and well explained! Keep up the good work!

I just bought my spark and I really love it I thank you fellow you show me a lot of good stuff

Ordered mine today. I'm buzzing! Cannot wait to try gesture mode. Great video, I feel enlightened 👍

Thanks for the very helpful introduction to to the DJI Spark. I've been having problems getting the remote and phone links and have wasted 30% of my battery figuring out how to get the remote and phone linked to the drone. I think I've been turning on the drone, then the remote and phone or phone and remote. I think you have best help for me with that problem. I'll let you know in a few days when I test your method.

Have had a Spark for some time but never used it much. This video has made me dig it out and use it. Great video. Thanks for the time you have taken.

one of the best videos, step by step well explained ,thanks mate!

That was a really good, explaining all the where for art thou's on the Sparks operating devices, thanks for sharing and taking the time to do so 👍👍

I just got my Spark. Your review was simple, clear, and extremely helpful! Great job!

Bro very nice and one of the best video ever seen on KZfaq very nice way to explain. Respect from India

Best review I have found. Thanks for taking the time to explain all of the workings.

As a 70 year old and so far only was flying using controller for very simple flights, I found your tutorial one of the best, if not the best for getting beginners doing wonderful flights and getting great videos very quickly. I can now amaze my friends with my videos.

Easy to follow and very informative. You sir have earned a subscriber!

Best review I have seen so far. You explained so much that has previously worried me about using a drone. Good one Ed.

I like how you explained this in plain simple English. Also good soothing voice which helps.

Outstanding video/tutorial/review WELL DONE ED!

The best ever spark introduction video i have seen so far

Finally! This is the most useful and help video for the Spark. Clear and structured. Thanks!

Excellent video for beginners flying the Spark. Everything you need to know. Thanks Ed!

Ed this is one of the best tutorials I have ever come across , full of information exactly what I was looking for as beginner. The content is so well prepared just became an fan of you. A THUMPS UP.FROM ME

Thank you for the tutorial:) Going to be testing my DJI Spark today.

thanks ricker for your detailed tutorials. love it. 😊❤️

I just bought my drone and realized how how lost I was. I watched your vid and walked through all your steps. thank you! your video is super helpful. I'm taking the drone over to Florianopolis (South of Brazil) in December. I'll be sure to share vids and comment any issues I run through. Thanks again buddy, more people should watch this vid if they're buying the spark.

Cheers for that. I’ve just purchased a spark so that most definitely helped.

Just bought a spark waiting for it to come and watching vids, yours is the best, well done really informative

Best tutorial out there. Well done Ed.

you have such a great way of sharing your very informative and excellent deliberation of technical communicative skill, cognitive of its very aspects.And you are just keenly superb...deserving a plausible commendation. More power!

Thank you definitely the best explained DJI spark on KZfaq 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Really good video, thanks for taking the time to go through it all.

Great video. The most helpful one I found on the DJI Spark. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

Brilliant video well buddy I haven’t bought one yet but you make it so easy to use thank you 👍👍

Very informative video. It helped me figure out how to really get the most out of my spark. Thanks

I just had my spark and your vidéo is the best help i had. Thank you.

Great job Ed. Clear, and very understandable.

I ordered my fly more package yesterday and I can't wait 😃

Congrats ! This is the most complete guide I ever seen about DJI spark

U are the man,Keep up the good work of sharing,subscribed.

Good and clear video I didn’t need to watch any other video to start up my Spark, great person

Another great video, Ed!

I have never seen this kind of awesome tutorial. Thank you for that.

this was really helpful setting my drone up!! thank you

Got one today for christmas. Thanks for the tutorial, way different than my previous drone.

Best Guide and Tutorial to watch👌👍 watching from Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

Thanks, really helpful. I just got the Spark my first ever drone for a trip to the Philippines in January. I kept pausing the video and rewinding, then checking the settings myself. Thanks again (subscribed).

Thank you so much for this. I got mine just before Christmas but not used it yet as I have been trying to find videos like this one to show how it needs to be calibrated properly.

Truly excellent video. You are very thorough. And your presentation is top notch. Thanks.

Thank you for another great vlog. I'm considering to purchase the spark

Nice job with the video!!! Just a couple of comments. First, the iPad Mini 4 fits nicely with the Spark controller. Just aim the first corner into the center of the opening in the arm before sliding in the other corner. The added benefit is the Mavic $20 sunshade fits the Spark controller perfectly and doesn't create the bulky mount/hood system you showed. I originally bought one similar to yours before trying the mount directly. By now KZfaq would be full of "Help, my iPad Mini broke my Spark Controller" videos and I haven't seen a single one. I like your comment about the cellular model iPad which I also have. I haven't tried it, but I assume this would allow you to do the Live KZfaq streaming away from WiFi. Another little tip is that if you're comfortable flying drones and are in a fairly open area, turn off obstacle avoidance and the speed will double to 13 mph or so. The gimbal seems to work fine at the higher speed. Thanks again!