You can't fault DJI for ambition and the Mavic Air feels like its most impressive drone yet.By combining the best bits from the Spark and Mavic Pro, it's made a cracking gadget for both beginners who want stunning, hands-free travel videos and those who j...
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Published: 2018-06-15, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
Abstract: 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...
Portable design means it's easy to carry around, Full of features, Quick Shot modes are a highlight, Battery life is decent for a drone this size
ActiveTrack tracking didn't work reliably, Video was often oversaturated, Auto exposure slow to play catch-up, App menu system is still quite complex
The Mavic Air is easily one of the most impressive drones to date. It's small, powerful, feature-rich and portable. What's more, its batteries last far longer than the smaller Spark, offering around 20 minutes of flying time in not-too-blustery conditions...
The DJI Mavic Air's folding design makes it great for travel while its 4K-resolution camera and three-axis gimbal capture nice-looking photos and video. Automated shooting options and obstacle avoidance make it easy to get good results fast
Flight time is typically between 15 to 18 minutes, so expect to buy extra batteries. Piloting by app can be frustrating, especially on smaller screens. Obstacle avoidance doesn't cover you from the sides or top
An amazing amount of tech in a pocketable drone, the DJI Mavic Air is the best travel drone you're going to find right now...
Although you may not consider it cheap, the Mavic Air is astounding value for money. It's the most advanced consumer drone you can currently buy and shoots great-quality video and panoramic photos.The Quickshot modes are brilliant, there's best-ever obsta...
Published: 2018-01-26, Author: Luke , review by: T3.com
Compact and portable, Gimbal quality imagery, Gesture controls
Battery life, Price, No side sensors
Another step towards the perfect drone, encapsulating portability, high quality images and videos, ease of flying with obstacle avoidance and gesture controls. But the price is still high and spare batteries are a must...
At this point, DJI is almost just competing with itself in the consumer drone space, such is its recent dominance. The DJI Mavic Pro presents some big shoes to fill, but I feel that the Mavic Air could actually manage, and even improve, on it in many area...
