DJI Mavic Air 2

DJI Mavic Air 2 overview

DJI has included Ocusync 2.0 connectivity, with impressive new range, and the Mavic Air 2 is the first consumer-class drone to offer an ADS-B receiver.

Once you put this drone into the sky, you’ll enjoy APAS 3.0 flight assist in the numerous self-piloting functions, and you’ll be up there for up to 34 minutes, as DJI has included their full suite of power management tweaks and high-performance propellers.

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The Mavic Air 2 is a little bit smaller than the more expensive Mavic drones. In fact, it measures almost exactly halfway in between the Mavic 2 Pro and the Mavic Mini. That comparison does not stop there, as the Mavic Air 2 is roughly the in-between weight and price of those two as well. DJI obviously had a plan with this new machine.

Is the DJI Mavic Air 2 any good?

The Mavic Air 2 balances form and function. The initial Mavic Air was ideal for packing down and taking on the go. The Mavic Air 2 is less portable, but still easier to pack than the Mavic Pro or Mavic 2 drones. The trick here is that there is no compromise in the camera or flight for the reduced size and weight.

The Mavic Air 2 feels like the most responsive drone that DJI has produced. Its rated top speed is no different than the larger Mavic drones, but it has an acceleration rate that you need to be aware of if flying in tight places. If you jam on the sticks, the drone will be gone in that direction at full speed before you can look up from the controller.

The Mavic Air 2 is good, but there are a few compromises to consider. First, the lack of sideways obstacle avoidance is a downgrade from other offerings on the market. Admitting that this is more of a premium feature is to admit that the Mavic Air 2 is not a premium drone. It’s one of the very best consumer-grade drones, but not quite premium.

FLIGHT TIME

34

MIN

CAMERA

4K

60 FPS

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SPEED

42.5

MPH

RANGE

6.2

MILES

DJI Mavic Air 2

POSITIVES

Compact size
Great camera
Easy to use
Very fast
Great battery life
Fun flight features
Good price at launch

NEGATIVES

Lacks LCD in remote
Perhaps too powerful for first-time pilots
Had hoped for a lower starting price

Dronerush Score

9.6 9.2

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Bottom Line

The DJI Mavic Air 2 Picks up where the initial Mavic Air left off, hitting the market as the perfect drone in between the smaller Mavic Mini and larger Mavic 2 series drones. It also continues the trend of being one of the best camera drones on the market. The new 1/2-inch sensor, with 4K 60FPS capture and 120Mbps data...

$799.00

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