Updated on 10 Oct 2024
Connecting your DJI Spark with the remote controller
A step by step guide on how to connect your DJI Spark remote control with the Spark quadcopter.
When you first receive your DJI Spark your remote and drone will be connected out of the box however if you buy a controller separately or your controller isn't connected, here is a step by step guide to help you with this.
Before starting this process, ensure both the remote and spark are fully charged.
Connecting DJI Spark to Remote Controller:
Turn your spark and remote on.
If the status LED on the remote controller is red, the controller needs to be linked to the aircraft.
Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds, then release it when the aircraft beeps and the front LEDs blink red slowly.
On the controller, press and hold the Flight Pause Button, the Function Button and the Customise button simultaneously.
When the LED on the controller is green this means it has been successful.
Connect your mobile device to the remote, open WIFI settings on your device and find the controller SSID this should look like this.
Launch the DJI Go 4 App and click start flight.
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