Watch: See DJI's Jedi-like palm-based gesture controls in action with the new Spark drone

While DJI's new Spark drone relies heavily on an iPhone for editing and sharing video, its default mode of control when powered on is via palm-based gestures. AppleInsider offers a closer look at how they work, including footage of controlling two Spark units at once.

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9 Comments

cia

said about 6 years ago

This would be neat a grand total of once. After that, what's the point?

BuffyzDead

said about 6 years ago

It's come to this? We're doomed.

dachar

said about 6 years ago

What happens if somebody nearby also moves their palms? Is the drone somehow locked on to just its operator?

SpamSandwich

said about 6 years ago

cia said:

This would be neat a grand total of once. After that, what's the point?

This generation of kids will take self-portraits no matter what the cost. As soon as Justin Bieber or Kim Kardashian are shown using one, they'll all be sold out.