DJI Mavic Air Review 2024
Blending the best features of both the DJI Mavic Pro and the DJI Spark, the DJI Mavic Air stands out as a lightweight powerhouse in the drone realm. Boasting a 32MP camera capable of delivering crisp 4K resolution images, this drone effortlessly conquers both high altitudes and user-friendly controls. As one of the top-sellers from the DJI brand, the Mavic Air has won the hearts of many enthusiasts. Join me as I guide you through the enchanting features that make this compact wonder a crowd favorite.
- 32.0MP sphere panoramas - In addition to...
- Lightweight and compact foldable design...
- Supports 4K video at 30 fps - The 12.0MP...
- Control your drone from up to 6562' away...
- Dedicated remote controller- Features a...
What to Expect
If the Mavic Pro and Spark had a child, then the Mavic Air is their offspring. No seriously, this drone is small but terrible (in a good way) and also costs a lot cheaper than a Mavic Pro. This drone is targeted to the casual demographic who just wants an easy drone that is both classy and amusing for those highly-detailed pictures and videos.
Out of the box, you will get:
- DJI Mavic Air Quadcopter
- DJI remote controller
- DJI Mavic Air Intelligent Flight Lithium Battery
- Battery Charger
- Cleaning Kit
- Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
- Brush Blower
- User manual
Design
If you thought this little drone is anything but bland, you thought wrong. Just like any DJI fashion, the DJI Mavic Air is chic yet professional in terms of looks. If I may say so, the Mavic Air is like the identical son of the Mavic Pro minus the antennae. But just like any Mavic series, Air includes hinged arms which are great for landing anywhere. You don’t need to worry about where it lands though, as the arms are shock absorbers which are very good for any drone.
It is a very portable UAV; one that could fit your hand easily yet it includes features that larger competing drones do not have. The design will mostly appeal to teenagers and young adults thanks to its size and camera functionality that may provide useful for social media uploads.
Battery
The DJI Mavic Air includes an exclusive Intelligent Flight Lithium Battery, which is just a fancy term for a miniature battery that looks exactly like the Mavic Pro battery. A fully-charged Mavic Air can get you up to 21 minutes of flight time - great flight time for a drone of this size. And just like any other DJI drone, the charging time is very fast - if not, faster than its larger siblings.
Controller
The Mavic Air also includes a dedicated controller which is quite awesome to use. However, you can always opt for the smartphone app too but I highly recommend you work it in tandem with the remote controller. Even if you are a newbie, you will get familiar with its controls in a matter of minutes. This is definitely a UAV that is great to use on the fly especially if you want to start this hobby.
Camera
Not only is the Mavic Air camera quite high in detail but it is intelligent too. Its camera is capable of taking 4K UHD videos and photos thanks to its 32 MP drone camera. Additionally, it also uses a redesigned gimbal for better stabilization alongside the CMOS image sensor - something similar to the Spark.
As previously mentioned, the camera is very smart thanks to its guidance sensor that automatically avoids incoming obstacles within its radius. And best of all, you won’t even need to activate the GPS in order to do this. Forget about dodging trees by yourself; your drone will do that on its own will.
Aerial Performance
Of course, the DJI Mavic Air is as quick and agile as the Mavic Pro. Arguably, flying the Mavic Air is more responsive and flexible than its predecessor and that says a lot.
It also uses multiple flight modes that make the flying experience feel varied including Rocket, Drone, Helix, Spherical Panorama, Boomerang and Asteroid.
If you are having a tough time flying the drone, you can always activate headless mode. This makes it favorable for inexperienced flyers who just want to know the feel of flying a UAV. However, you won’t be able to do camera shots and make use of the sensor.
Ease of Use
You don’t need to further calibrate the controls or the drone itself because the Mavic Air is easy as it can get. You could even start with this UAV as your entry-level drone due to the simplicity of the controls and abundant features that will leave you impressed for days.
Teenagers, young adults, adults and elders alike will find the DJI Mavic Air very simple to maneuver and manage. In other words, it is a streamlined drone where the hard parts are simplified.
Price
This is a much more affordable option compared to the DJI Mavic Pro but it will still cost you more or less under $800, depending on your buyer. Is it worth it though? Definitely.
Conclusion
The DJI Mavic Air is an exceptional miniature drone that anybody who has the budget should invest in.
- 32.0MP sphere panoramas - In addition to...
- Lightweight and compact foldable design...
- Supports 4K video at 30 fps - The 12.0MP...
- Control your drone from up to 6562' away...
- Dedicated remote controller- Features a...
No, the Mavic Air is more expensive than the Mavic Mini. While the Mavic Mini usually costs $450, the Mavic Air costs $699.
Yes, the biggest specialty of the DJI Mavic Air is its camera. It utilizes full 4K resolutions for both photos and videos.
Yes, Mavic Air has headless mode in case you simply want to fly for fun.
Yes, the Mavic Air is one of the easiest drones to control.
Yes, Mavic Air is slightly bigger than the Mavic Mini. The Mavic Mini is only 249g (a great pocket drone), which makes it exempted from FAA registration.
