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With the release of the DJI Spark, it promises portability and performance which are evidently borrowed from the Mavic Pro from late last year. We've been getting a lot of questions from both our readers and friends if they should buy the Mavic Pro right now (more expensive but better specs) or wait for the Spark to arrive (more affordable but not yet available). Design and Size While the Spark definitely is smaller than the Mavic Pro when flying, it has fixed arms which make it slightly wider than the Mavic when folded up. This means that the Mavic Pro could still occupy a narrower space when packed and is more compact to squeeze in between things. Although when folded out, the Mavic Pro is inarguably larger and double the size of the Spark. DJI Spark beside Mavic Pro with cans for reference. Dimensions at their most compact are at 3.2 x 3.2 x 7.8 inches for the Mavic and 2.1 x 5.6 x 5.6 inches for the Spark. It also weighs a lot less than the Mavic Pro -- 300 grams (with battery) against 734 grams. Read more in our articles including "DJI Spark vs DJI Mavic Pro: Which is the Drone to Own?" and "Amazfit unveils Balance 3 and Balance Ultra".