DJI Spark

Controller-free gesture controls ; Absolutely tiny ; Automatic Quickshot modes

Spotty Wi-Fi connection with smartphones ; Short flight time ; Easily swayed by the wind

No larger or heavier than a can of soda, the DJI Spark is the portable drone you’ve been waiting for. Its automatic flight capabilities and ability to recognize hand gestures outshine its few problems.

Almost impossibly small ; Lots of smart sensor technology

Limited battery life stops it from being serious film drone ; Gestures aren't reliable yet

There are plenty of small drones out there, but almost all of them are essentially toys and couldn't be considered as portable, high-end flying cameras. The Spark, on the other hand, could be. Not to Hollywood movie levels, but it's still highly...

The DJI Spark may not offer the best photo or video quality, but as a package it's one of the best you can buy under £700. It's so small it will fit in practically any bag, it's easy to use and it has features - such as object tracking and obsctable...

Excellent auto-flying modes ; Incredibly small and light ; Crisp and colourful HD video ; Manual options for levelling up

Battery life means you need spares ; Noisy at low altitude ; Expensive, particularly in the UK

A perfect beginner’s drone, the Spark has flown down from gadget heaven

The Spark is a bit of a mishmash. On the one hand, it’s a highly capable drone capable of capturing top-quality aerial video and photos. It flies well, it’s packed with features and it’s incredibly compact for a drone that packs in so many serious...

Excellent design. ; Filled with intelligence. ; Affordable ; Good camera ; QuickShots simplifies complex flight plans

Flight time too short ; Software hides key features ; Panorama and shallow focus need work ; Base price should include propeller guards ; Quickshots needs refinement to keep the drone from flying too far away.

The DJI Spark drone has so many things going for it, but it needs longer flight time, a better base package, and software polish before we can recommend it.

Tons of intelligent flight modes ; Obstacle avoidance ; Two-axis gimbal stabilization ; Ultracompact form factor ; Excellent flight performance

No 4K camera ; Average flight time

The Spark is easily one of the best portable drones available right now. Despite the fact that it can’t shoot 4K video like some of its competitors, it outshines the competition in just about every other regard. It’s faster, smarter, can fly for longer...

Small and lightweight ; Great gesture control ; Lots of powerful autonomous features

Limited battery life and range ; Spotty connectivity over Wi-Fi

The ideal drone depends on what you’re after, and I would describe the Spark as the best starter drone on the market right now. It’s easy to carry around, simple to control, and safe to fly indoors and out, while retaining just enough oomph to capture...