Released in May 2017, the Spark (晓) features a 12-megapixel camera stabilized mechanically by a 2-axis gimbal. The Spark also carries an advanced infrared 3D camera that helps the drone to detect obstacles in front of it, as well as facilitating hand-gesture control. In addition to a smartphone app with virtual controller, a physical controller can also be bought.
There have been multiple complaints that the drone switches off and fall while flying.[62] DJI responded to this by releasing a mandatory battery firmware update in August 2017.[63] In November 2019 the Mavic Mini was released, replacing the Spark in DJI's consumer line-up.