How to Connect DJI Spark to a Phone or Tablet

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

The DJI Spark drone and it's remote control feature Wi-Fi connectivity that allows you to:

• Fly the drone with the mobile device, while the mobile device is connected to the drone's Wi-Fi.
• Fly the drone with the remote control and view the camera with the mobile device, while the mobile device is attached to the remote control and connected to the remote control's Wi-Fi.

This guide will show you how to connect your mobile device to the drone or to it's remote control over Wi-Fi.

2. Safety First

As with all Drone flying, please keep the following in mind:

• Make sure you are properly registered with the Federal Aviation Administration, or qualify to fly without registration.
• Make sure you have permission to fly from the person or group that owns the land you'll be over.
• Make sure you are in-touch with the control tower before flying near an airport.
• Make sure there's no obstructions, such as power lines or trees, above your flight area that could cause problems.
• Make sure there's no one below your flight area that could be hurt.
• Make sure you are not near government infrastructure or other sensitive properties.
• Make sure the weather is safe to fly in.
• Make sure you keep your drone in your sight at all times, and get help from an observer if necessary.

For more detailed information, please visit:
http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/

3. Ready Drone for Wi-Fi

1. Locate the sticker with the QR code and Wi-Fi credentials:
   
2. On the storage case
   

1. Or, if you don't have the storage case handy, you can take note of the Wi-Fi credentials from inside the drone's battery compartment
   

1. Make sure the gimbal cover is removed so the gimbal can move freely during the warm up process.
   

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2. With the battery inserted, press and release the power button, then press it again quickly and hold it until you hear it make the initialization sound.
   

1. If the drone was previously linked with the remote control, the drone's Wi-Fi will be disabled and not show up on your mobile device. To enable the drone's Wi-Fi, press and hold the power button for six seconds until you hear a double beep.After holding the power button for three seconds you will hear a single beep. Wait three more seconds and only release the button after you hear the double beep.

4. Connect with QR Code

1. Launch the DJ GO 4 app on your mobile device.
   

1. Make sure Spark is selected in the app. If it isn't, tap the device's name in the top left corner.
   

1. And select Spark from the list.
   

1. Then tap the menu icon in the top right corner.
   

1. And select Scan QR Code.
   

1. Tap QR Connection.
   

1. Point the mobile device's camera to the QR code and make sure it's placed within the square box in the middle of the screen.
   

1. Hold steady for the QR code to be scanned to establish the connection.

5. Connect to Drone Wi-Fi

1. Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
   

1. Make sure Wi-Fi is set to ON.
   

1. Select Wi-Fi.
   

1. Select the Spark network from the list.
   

1. Enter the Wi-Fi password, then select Connect. The Wi-Fi password is on the side of the box, and inside the battery compartment of your drone.
   

6. Connect to Drone Wi-Fi

Depending on what device (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be the same across all iOS devices and generations.

1. Open Settings on your phone or tablet.
   

1. Tap Wi-Fi.
   

1. Locate and tap the Spark network.
   

1. Enter in the Wi-Fi password, then Join. The password is located on the box, or in the battery compartment of your Spark.
   

7. Ready RC & Drone for Wi-Fi

To complete the following steps, you will need both your remote control and drone handy.

On the Remote Control

1. Locate the sticker with the QR code and Wi-Fi credentials on the back of the remote control.
   

1. Press and release the power button, then press it again quickly and hold it until you hear it make the initialization sound.
   

On the Drone

1. Make sure the gimbal cover is removed so the gimbal can move freely during the warm-up process.
   

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2. Press and release the power button, then press it again quickly and hold it until you hear it make the initialization sound.
   

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9. Connect with QR Code

1. Launch the DJ GO 4 app on your mobile device.
   

1. Make sure Spark is selected in the app. If it isn't, tap the device's name in the top left corner.
   

1. And select Spark from the list.
   

1. Then tap the menu icon in the top right corner.
   

1. And select Scan QR Code.
   

1. Tap QR Connection.
   

1. Point the mobile device's camera to the QR code and make sure it's placed within the square box in the middle of the screen.
   

1. Hold steady for the QR code to be scanned to establish the connection.

10. Attach Mobile Device to RC

1. Unfold the mobile device clamps.
   

1. If your mobile device has a home button in the middle, make sure it's positioned between the bigger teeth of the clamp.
   

1. Insert the mobile device into one clamp first, then into the other clamp to secure it.
   

11. Connect to RC Wi-Fi

Depending on what device (Smartphone or Tablet) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar across all Android devices and generations.

1. Open Settings on your mobile device.
   

1. Go to Wi-Fi.
   

1. Select the Wi-Fi network that matches the one on the back of the remote control.
   

1. Enter the Wi-Fi password "12341234", then tap Connect.
   

12. Connect to RC Wi-Fi

Depending on what device (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be the same across all iOS devices and generations.

1. Open Settings on your mobile device.
   

1. Go to Wi-Fi.
   

1. Select the Wi-Fi network that matches the one on the back of the remote control.
   

1. Enter the Wi-Fi password "12341234", then tap Join to connect.
   

13. Link RC

To complete the following steps, you will need both your drone and remote control handy.

Ensure the drone and remote control are within 8 inches of each other.

On the Drone

1. Press and hold the power button for about three seconds and release it when you hear a single beep.
   

On the Remote Control

2. Press and hold the Flight Pause button, Function button and Customizable button simultaneously until the remote control starts beeping.
   

2. The drone and remote control will be linked when the status indicator light turns solid green.
   

14. Install the App for Your DJI Spark Drone

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