How to Set Up Peripherals for DJI Spark Drone

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn:

  • How to set up peripherals for you DJI Drone.

2. Turn On RC & Drone

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

On 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.
Power button highlighted on Spark remote control.

On the Drone

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

  1. Press and release the power button, then press it again quickly and hold it until you hear it make the initialization sound.
Power button highlighted on rear of drone.

3. 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.
Power button highlighted on rear of drone.

On the Remote Control

  1. Press and hold the Flight Pause button, Function button and Customizable button simultaneously until the remote control starts beeping.
Linking buttons highlighted on remote control.
  1. The drone and remote control will be linked when the status indicator light turns solid green.
Status LED pointed out on remote control.

4. Connect Your DJI Spark Drone to Your Mobile Device Over Wi-Fi

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5. Charging

Your Spark drone has an intelligent battery, that will not start up if it is not fully charged. Please charge your battery to full first.

  1. Plug in the USB cable into the provided AC adapter and plug that into a power outlet.
USB charger plugged in
  1. Plug the other end into the Spark.
USB plugged into drone
  1. The battery will be done charging when the lights are all on or all off.
Battery indicator lights

6. Updating Your DJI Spark Drone

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7. Requirements for DJI Goggles

In order to set up the DJI Goggles with the DJI Spark drone, there are a couple extra components that are required:

  • The DJI Spark remote control which can be purchased in a combo with the drone or separately.
DJI Spark remote control.
  • The USB-OTG (on-the-go) adapter which can be purchased separately.
USB-OTG adapter.

8. Charge Battery

  1. Make sure the headband is firmly connected to the goggles body.
Arrow showing how to connect headband to goggles body.
  1. Plug the smaller end of the provided USB cable into the headband.
Micro USB port highlighted on goggles headband.
  1. Plug the other end of the same cable into the charger then plug the charger into a power outlet.
USB charger plugged in
  1. The battery indicator lights will start scrolling until they turn off meaning the goggles are charged.
Battery indicator lights are lit on goggles.

9. Launch App

  1. Launch the DJI Assistant 2 app.
DJI Assistant 2.
  1. If you don't see your email address in the top right corner, click Login.
Login highlighted in DJI Assistant 2.
  1. Fill in your DJI account information then click Sign In.
Login prompt highlighted in DJI Assistant 2.

10. Prep for Activation with Computer

  1. Press and release the power button, then press it again quickly and hold it for about two seconds to turn on the goggles.
Power button highlighted on goggles.
  1. Put on the goggles.
Goggles being put on.
  1. Navigate the goggles interface using the touch panel on the right side. Swipe with one finger up, down, front (for right) and back (for left) to move the selection and tap to choose the selected option.
Touch panel highlighted on right side of the goggles.
  1. Choose your preferred Language.
Language selection screen in goggles menu.
  1. Select Next on the Welcome screen.
Next option highlighted on Welcome screen of goggles interface.
  1. Read the Terms of Use, check the box to accept them and select Next.
Checkbox pointed out and Next option highlighted on Terms of Use screen.
  1. For the activation type, choose With DJI Assistant 2 then select Next.
With DJI Assistant 2 and Next options highlighted on Activation Type screen.
  1. Take off the goggles.
Goggles interface instructing to take them off.
  1. Plug the smaller end of the provided USB cable into the headband.
Micro USB cable being plugged into goggles headband.
  1. Plug the other end of the same cable into the computer.
USB cable being plugged into computer.

11. Activate Goggles

  1. In the DJI Assistant 2 app, select your goggles under Connected Devices.
Goggles highlighted in DJI Assistant 2.
  1. You will be prompted to activate the goggles. Click Start Activation.
Start Activation option highlighted in DJI Assistant 2.
  1. Make sure your DJI account information is correct and click Confirm Your Account.
Confirm Your Account option highlighted in DJI Assistant 2.
  1. Once the goggles are activated, click Complete to finish.
Complete option highlighted in DJI Assistant 2.

12. Update Goggles

  1. In the DJI Assistant 2 app, select your goggles under Connected Devices.
Goggles highlighted in DJI Assistant 2.
  1. Look for the Latest Version available in the Firmware List and click Upgrade.
Latest Version pointed out and Upgrade button highlighted in Firmware List of DJI Assistant 2.
  1. Click Start Update.
Start Update option highlighted in DJI Assistant 2.
  1. Wait for the update to complete. The process may take several minutes to finish.Do not turn off or disconnect the goggles or exit the app during the update.
Goggles firmware update in progress.
  1. Once the update is completed, click Back to finish.
Back button highlighted in DJI Assistant 2.

13. Connect Goggles

  1. Plug the smaller end of the USB-OTG adapter into the DJI Spark remote control.
USB-OTG adapter being plugged into Spark remote control.
  1. Plug the smaller end of the provided USB cable into the headband.
Micro USB cable being connected into goggles headband.
  1. Plug the other end of the same cable into the USB-OTG adapter.
Goggles being connected to remote control.
  1. Once the devices are powered on, you should see the live view of the drone camera in the goggles.

14. Turn On RC & Drone

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

On 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.
Power button highlighted on Spark remote control.

On the Drone

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

  1. Press and release the power button, then press it again quickly and hold it until you hear it make the initialization sound.
Power button highlighted on rear of drone.

15. 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.
Power button highlighted on rear of drone.

On the Remote Control

  1. Press and hold the Flight Pause button, Function button and Customizable button simultaneously until the remote control starts beeping.
Linking buttons highlighted on remote control.
  1. The drone and remote control will be linked when the status indicator light turns solid green.
Status LED pointed out on remote control.

16. Updating Your DJI Spark Drone

Show Me HowClicking this button will open a new guide that will provide you with steps to resolve your issue.

17. Install the App for Your DJI Spark Drone

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18. What's next?