DJI Mavic Air Announced
Essentially, the new DJI Air is a fix for every single issue we had with the DJI Spark. We get 4K video at 30fps and RAW stills in the smallest package yet. With foldable rotors like the Mavic Pro, it crunches down to half the size of a Mavic Pro and weighs 40% less. Even including 8GB of internal storage if you happen to forget your Micro SD card or just need a little bit more room. Sitting between the Mavic Pro and Spark if you haven't picked up a drone yet this might be the one you've been waiting for all this time.The Mavic Air uses a new 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor with a 24mm (35mm equivalent) F/2.8 lens that's stabilized with a recessed 3-axis gimbal. Capturing 12 MP stills or Stabilized 4K Video at 30fps and Full HD at 120fps. Including a new 32MP spherical panorama mode generated on camera and HDR mode.It's smarter with Flight Autonomy 2.0 using 7 cameras to sense and avoid objects. That means it's better sensing the environment and a safer return to home. Using Advanced Pilot Assistance System (APAS), with obstacles in the way, the DJI Air will automatically fly around objects to keep moving. A big upgrade from previous models which would just stop when encountering an object.Same intelligent smart modes as the DJI Spark. Active Track and Quick Shot have new updates and improvements. The hand controls like the DJI Spark uses are included, but now with much more responsive and accurate controls. A new asteroid quick shot mode starts with a spherical panorama that falls down towards the subject. Also a new boomerang quick shot is great for sweeping around a subject for a big reveal (like a boomerang).With a 21 minute flight time, it puts the Mavic Air dead between the Spark and Mavic Pro (16 and 27 minutes for those). That said while it might burn the battery faster the 42.5 MPH sport mode will be more than a bit of fun if you don't crash it. It can operate in 22mph winds, and a flight ceiling of 16,404, so the Mavic Air is certainly up for anything. DJI has even redesigned the remote with a 2.5 mile range, removable antennas, and still foldable to pack up small (262 ft range with a smartphone).Overall this fixes pretty much every issue we had with the spark being more of a consumer drone, lacking things like RAW stills and 4K video. At $799 for the standard package and $999 for the Fly More Package it sits right in the middle. We'll have a review from Toby coming up soon so keep an eye out! This is that sweet spot for ultra portability vs features, so small you can put it in your pocket, but still has what you need to get the job done.
The Dji Mavic Air Is Available for Pre-order Today!We Recommend the Fly More Combo to get you going.
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Sample Video / Images
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Specifications
Aircraft
Takeoff Weight
430 g
Dimensions
Folded:168×83×49 mm (L×W×H)Unfolded:168×184×64 mm (L×W×H)
Diagonal Distance
213 mm
Max Ascent Speed
3 m/s (S - mode
[1]
)2 m/s (P - mode)2 m/s (Wi-Fi mode)
Max Descent Speed
2 m/s (S - mode
[1]
)1.5 m/s (P - mode)1 m/s (Wi-Fi mode)
Max Speed (near sea level, no wind)
68.4 kph (S - mode
[1]
)28.8 kph (P - mode)28.8 kph (Wi-Fi mode)
Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level
5000 m
Max Flight Time (no wind)
21 minutes (at a consistent 25 kph)
Max Hovering Time (no wind)
20 minutes
Max Flight Distance (no wind)
10 km (at a consistent 25 kph)
Max Wind Speed Resistance
29 - 38 kph
Max Tilt Angle
35° (S - mode
[1]
)25° (P - mode)
Max Angular Velocity
250°/s (S - mode
[1]
)250°/s (P - mode)
Operating Temperature Range
0°C - 40°C
Operating Frequency
2.400 - 2.4835 GHz5.725 - 5.850 GHz
Transmission Power (EIRP)
2.400 - 2.4835 GHzFCC: ≤28 dBmCE: ≤19 dBmSRRC: ≤19 dBmMIC: ≤19 dBm5.725 - 5.850 GHzFCC: ≤31 dBmCE: ≤14 dBmSRRC: ≤27 dBm
GNSS
GPS + GLONASS
Hovering Accuracy Range
Vertical:±0.1 m (with Vision Positioning)±0.5 m (with GPS Positioning)Horizontal:±0.1 m (with Vision Positioning)±1.5 m (with GPS Positioning)
Internal Storage
8 GB
Gimbal
Mechanical Range
Tilt: -100° to 22°Roll: -30° to 30°Pan: -12° to 12°
Controllable Range
Tilt: -90° to 0° (default setting)-90° to +17° (extended)
Stabilization
3-axis (tilt, roll, pan)
Max Control Speed (tilt)
120°/s
Angular Vibration Range
±0.005°
Camera
Sensor
1/2.3” CMOSEffective Pixels: 12 MP
Lens
FOV: 85°35 mm Format Equivalent: 24 mmAperture: f/2.8Shooting Range: 0.5 m to ∞
ISO Range
Video:100 - 1600 (auto)100 - 1600 (manual)Photo:100 - 1600 (auto)100 - 3200 (manual)
Shutter Speed
Electronic Shutter: 8 - 1/8000s
Still Image Size
4:3: 4056×304016:9: 4056×2280
Still Photography Modes
Single shotHDRBurst shooting: 3/5/7 framesAuto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV BiasInterval: 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s
Video Resolution
4K Ultra HD: 3840×2160 24/25/30p2.7K: 2720×1530 24/25/30/48/50/60pFHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/120pHD: 1280×720 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p
Max Video Bitrate
100Mbps
Supported File System
FAT32
Photo Format
JPEG/DNG (RAW)
Video Format
MP4/MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC）
Sensing System
Forward
Precision Measurement Range: 0.5 - 12 mDetectable Range: 0.5 - 24 mEffective Sensing Speed: ≤ 8 m/sField of View (FOV): Horizontal 50°, Vertical ±19°
Backward
Precision Measurement Range: 0.5 - 10 mDetectable Range: 0.5 - 20 mEffective Sensing Speed: ≤ 8 m/sField of View (FOV): Horizontal 50°, Vertical ±19°
Downward
Altitude Range: 0.1 - 8 mOperating Range: 0.5 - 30 m
Operating Environment
Forward:Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (lux > 15)Backward:Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (lux > 15)Downward:Detects clearly patterned surfaces with adequate lighting (lux>15) and diffuse reflectivity (>20%)
Mobile Device Control
Operating Frequency
2.400 - 2.4835 GHz5.725 - 5.850 GHz
Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, free of interference)
Distance: 80 mHeight: 50 m
Intelligent Flight Battery
Capacity
2375 mAh
Voltage
11.55 V
Max Charging Voltage
13.2 V
Battery Type
LiCoO₂ 3S
Energy
27.43 Wh
Net Weight
140 g
Charging Temperature Range
5℃ - 40℃
Max Charging Power
60 W
Remote Controller
Operating Frequency
2.400 - 2.4835 GHz5.725 - 5.850 GHz
Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, free of interference)
2.400 - 2.4835 GHz:FCC: 4000 mCE: 2000 mSRRC: 2000 mMIC: 2000 m5.725 - 5.850 GHz:FCC: 4000 mCE: 500 mSRRC: 2500 m
Operating Temperature Range
0℃ - 40℃
Transmission Power (EIRP)
2.400 - 2.4835 GHz:FCC：≤26 dBmCE: ≤18 dBmSRRC: ≤18 dBmMIC:≤18 dBm5.725 - 5.850 GHz:FCC: ≤30 dBmCE: ≤14 dBmSRRC: ≤26 dBm
Battery
2970 mAh
Operating Current/Voltage
1400 mA ⎓ 3.7 V (Android)750 mA ⎓ 3.7 V (iOS)
Supported Mobile Device Size
Max length: 160 mmSupported Thickness: 6.5-8.5 mm
Supported USB Port Types
Lightning, Micro USB (Type-B), USB-C
Supported SD Cards
Supported SD Cards
microSDClass 10 or UHS-1 rating required
Recommended microSD Cards
16GSandisk ExtremeKingston 16GB SDHC-I SDCAC/16GB32GSandisk Extreme V30Sandisk Extreme V30 A1Sandisk Extreme V30 Pro A164GSandisk Extreme V30 A1Sandisk Extreme Pro V30 A1128GSandisk Extreme V30 A1Sandisk Extreme Plus V30 A1
Charger
Input
100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.4 A
Output
Main: 13.2 V ⎓ 3.79 AUSB: 5 V ⎓ 2 A
Voltage
13.2 V
Rated Power
50 W
App
Video Transmission System
Enhanced Wi-Fi
Name
DJI GO 4
Live View Quality
Remote Controller:720p@30fpsSmart Device:720p@30fpsDJI Goggles:720p@30fps
Latency (depending on environmental conditions and mobile device)
170 - 240 ms
Required Operating System
iOS v9.0 or laterAndroid v4.4 or later