DJI Mavic Air 2

DJI Mavic Air 2 Review

With a compelling mix of imaging, stability, and safety features, DJI's Mavic Air 2 is the best drone you can buy for under $1,000. The Mavic Air 2 ($799.99) is DJI's mid-tier entry in its small, folding drone series. Thanks to its design, it can be stowed in most camera bags, and it doesn't skimp on safety features. Its camera uses a Quad Bayer design for crisp, detailed photos and 4K HDR video, and footage is silky smooth. If you're looking to spend less than $1,000 on a new drone, the Mavic Air 2 is our Editors' Choice.Small Enough The Mavic Air 2 is a bit bigger all around than its predecessor, the Mavic Air, but you probably won't care. At  3.3 by 3.8 by 7.1 inches (HWD) and 1.3 pounds, it's slim enough to find a space inside most photographer's gear bags. The footprint is larger when the arms are extended and the drone is ready to fly, but the profile is still pretty low. You may not be able to take off from a lawn if the grass isn't freshly cut, but you can typically find an appropriately flat patch of dirt or asphalt to launch. It's heavy enough to require registration for use in the US—the fee is a n...

DJI Mavic Air 2 - BRAND NEW review

Drones like the new DJI Mavic Air are the Marmite of the tech world. On the one hand, they’re a high-level demonstration of how amazing modern technology has become, combining miniaturisation with powerful processing and advancements in digital cameras in one incredible flying machine.

DJI Mavic Air 2 - BRAND NEW review

The DJI Mavic Air is an incredible drone: packed with features, easy to fly all wrapped up in a fantastically compact package

DJI Mavic Air 2 - BRAND NEW review

I bought the drone about a month ago and its been great. Just for background I have also owned a Mavic Pro and Phantom 3. Range: Range is still great, not as solid as Mavic Pro but strongh enough to fly in urban melbourne Camera: Camera on this drone is honestly in my opinion great, actually better...

DJI Mavic Air 2 review

The best drone for most people, the Mavic Air 2 is a significant upgrade on its predecessor and our new favorite flying camera. It offers improved range, a noticeably longer battery life, excellent 4K/60p video and a whole host of new shooting features, all for the same launch price as its predecessor. Minor niggles aside, it's a superb choice for both stills photographers and filmmakers.

DJI Mavic Air 2 review

DJI Mavic Air 2 review review

Great Drone

So much to learn about flying.

Better and clearer instructions.

Being excited about owning a new drone, I mixed the propellers up on first assembly not realising. As a result I crashed it on the very first takeoff and damaged the propellers. Since learning my mistake the drone ultimately is very high quality. Excellent control and stability, and the images are fantastic.

DJI Mavic Air 2 - BRAND NEW review

Not as powerful or fast as the air 2s, but lighter and so legal in more places. Otherwise they're exactly the same feature wise. If you're flying in windier conditions, you may need the extra weight and power, but otherwise this is the drone for you.