DJI Mavic Air 2 Launched; Offers More Flytime & Improved Camera
Chinese drone manufacturer DJI has launched Mavic Air 2 at a retail price of $799 (about Rs 60,688). The new drone is the successor to Mavic Air, which was launched back in January 2018. Mavic Air 2 brings plenty of updates and features compared to its previous generation however the price has not been changed much.
What Exactly is the Difference
Mavic Air 2 gets new aerodynamic design which makes it more wind resistant and foldable arms makes it more portable. The newly launched drone is slightly heavier (570g) than its predecessor but still looks smaller than Mavic 2 Zoom and Mavic 2 Pro. Mavic Air 2 fits itself exactly between the more expensive Mavic 2 and the affordable Mavic Mini.
What Do You Get with Mavic Air 2
DJI has worked a lot on the improvement of camera and the Flight time in the new Mavic Air 2. The new drone gets its power from the new 3,500 mAh battery that increases its flight time by up to 34 minutes, which is way more than the 21 minutes fly time offered by its predecessor.
Coming to its camera department, The Mavic Air 2 gets new ‘Quad Bayer Sensor’, similar to 48 MP cameras on smartphones. The default mode captures picture from 12 MP camera but user can choose to get the resolution of 48MP by accessing setting. The new sensor comes with 84 degrees FOV and f/2.8 aperture. The camera sensor is attached to a 3 axis gimbal for better stabilization.
In terms of video, Mavic Air 2 can shoot 4K footage up to 60fps. It also supports the new HDR video standards and HDR panorama photos. The updated camera can also record Hyperlapse videos at 8K resolution.
On Safety Side, Mavic Air 2 has obstacle sensor at the front and the rear side of the drone to avoid crashes. It also gets a sensor at the bottom, next to the auxiliary lights, to assist the drone in landing in low light situations. Mavic Air 2 is the first drone from the DJI portfolio to get the Air-sense, feature that warns users of nearby aircrafts. The new drone also offers Advanced Pilot Assistance System (APAS) 3.0 that detects and avoids objects automatically.
Additionally, the design of remote controller has also been changed by the company. The company has removed the antennas from the top of the controller and now fit them inside the hood, for better experience. The new remote also allows users to fly drone up to 10Km range.
As always, the new DJI drone comes with Fly more bundle which offers carrying bag, prop guards, ND filters (for the first time), charging hub, and three batteries at the price of $988 (about Rs 74,927). The Mavic Air 2 goes on sale in China from today and DJI plans to launch the product in United States and Canada on 11 May and 15 May respectively.
