Last year I featured DJI Mavic Pro and DJI Mavic Pro Platinum so you know I recommend those drone.
Today I make a research and evaluate DJI Mavic Air Vs DJI Mavic Pro Vs DJI Mavic Pro Platinum from the features point of view, not the price.
First of all, DJI Mavic Air has new technologies as is released more recently than DJI Mavic Pro/DJI Mavic Pro Platinum.
One of the most important reasons I chose Mavic Air is that drones under 500grams (like the Mavic Air) do not have any flight restrictions in many countries. DJI Mavic Pro/DJI Mavic Pro Platinum has flight restrictions.
Mavic Air features Smart Capture (an improved Gesture Mode)
Smartphone control on the Mavic Air is better.
Mavic Air has better obstacle avoidance as it has two back facing cameras.
Mavic Air has better resolution panoramic shots (4096×8192).
DJI Mavic Air Vs DJI Mavic Pro Vs DJI Mavic Pro Platinum |
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| Key Features | Mavic Pro
Foldable |
Mavic Air
32 MP Sphere Panoramas |
Mavic Pro Platinum
30-Minute Flight time |
HIGHLIGHTS |
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| Price | USD $999 | USD $799 | USD $1099 |
| Dimensions | Folded: 198×83×83 mm (L×W×H) Unfolded: 305×244×85 mm (L×W×H) |
Folded: 168×83×49 mm (L×W×H) Unfolded: 168×184×64 mm (L×W×H) |
Folded: 198×83×83 mm (L×W×H) Unfolded: 305×244×85 mm (L×W×H) |
| Weight | 734 g | 430 g | 734 g |
| Flight Performance | Max Flight Time: 27 minutes Max Speed: 65 kph (S – mode[1]) 36 kph (P – mode) |
Max Flight Time: 21 minutes Max Speed: 68.4 kph (S – mode[1]) 28.8 kph (P – mode) |
Max Flight Time: 30 minutes Max Speed: 65 kph (S – mode[1]) 36 kph (P – mode) |
| Intelligent Flight Modes | ActiveTrack Tripod Mode Gesture Mode Cinematic Mode Fixed-Wing Mode TapFly Terrian Follow Point of Interest Couse Lock Waypoints Home Lock |
ActiveTrack QuickShot SmartCapture TapFly Tripod Mode Cinematic Mode Point of Interest |
ActiveTrack Tripod Mode Gesture Mode Cinematic Mode Fixed-Wing Mode TapFly Terrian Follow Point of Interest Couse Lock Waypoints Home Lock |
| Photography | 3-Axis Mechanical Gimbal 1/2.3” CMOS Max Video Resolution: 4K @30 fps Max Photo Resolution: 12 MP |
3-Axis Mechanical Gimbal 1/2.3” CMOS Max Video Resolution: 4K @30 fps Max Photo Resolution: 12 MP |
3-Axis Mechanical Gimbal 1/2.3” CMOS Max Video Resolution: 4K @30 fps Max Photo Resolution: 12 MP |
| Obstacle Sensing | Forward Obstacle Sensing: 0.7 – 15 m | Forward Obstacle Sensing: 0.5 – 12 m Backward Obstacle Sensing: 0.5 – 10 m |
Forward Obstacle Sensing: 0.7 – 15 m |
| Control Modes | Mobile Device Remote Controller |
Gesture Mobile Device Remote Controller |
Mobile Device Remote Controller |
| Max Transmission Distance (Unobstructed, Free Of Interference) | Mobile Device: 80 m Remote Controller: 2.400 – 2.483 GHz FCC: 7000 m CE: 4000 m SRRC: 4000 m |
Mobile Device: 80 m Remote Controller: 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz: FCC: 4000 m CE: 2000 m SRRC: 2000 m MIC: 2000 m 5.725 – 5.850 GHz: |
Mobile Device: 80 m Remote Controller: 2.400 – 2.483 GHz FCC: 7000 m CE: 4000 m SRRC: 4000 m |
AIRCRAFT |
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| Takeoff Weight | 734 g | 430 g | 734 g |
| Dimensions | Folded: 198×83×83 mm (L×W×H) Unfolded: 305×244×85 mm (L×W×H) |
Folded: 168×83×49 mm (L×W×H) Unfolded: 168×184×64 mm (L×W×H) |
Folded: 198×83×83 mm (L×W×H) Unfolded: 305×244×85 mm (L×W×H) |
| Diagonal Distance | 335 mm | 213 mm | 335 mm |
| Max Ascent Speed | 5 m/s (S – mode[1]) 5 m/s (P – mode) 2 m/s (Wi-Fi mode) |
4 m/s (S – mode[1]) 2 m/s (P – mode) 2 m/s (Wi-Fi mode) |
5 m/s (S – mode[1]) 5 m/s (P – mode) 2 m/s (Wi-Fi mode) |
| Max Descent Speed | 3 m/s (S – mode[1]) 3 m/s (P – mode) 1 m/s (Wi-Fi mode) |
3 m/s (S – mode[1]) 1.5 m/s (P – mode) 1 m/s (Wi-Fi mode) |
3 m/s (S – mode[1]) 3 m/s (P – mode) 1 m/s (Wi-Fi mode) |
| Max Speed (Near Sea Level, No Wind) | 65 kph (S – mode[1]) 36 kph (P – mode) 14 kph (Wi-Fi mode) |
68.4 kph (S – mode[1]) 28.8 kph (P – mode) 28.8 kph (Wi-Fi mode) |
65 kph (S – mode[1]) 36 kph (P – mode) 14 kph (Wi-Fi mode) |
| Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level | 5000 m | 5000 m | 5000 m |
| Max Flight Time (No Wind) | 27 minutes (at a consistent 25 kph) | 21 minutes (at a consistent 25 kph) | 30 minutes (at a consistent 25 kph) |
| Max Hovering Time (No Wind) | 24 minutes | 20 minutes | 27 minutes |
| Max Flight Distance (No Wind) | 13 km | 10 km | 13 km |
| Max Wind Speed Resistance | 29 – 38 kph | 29 – 38 kph | 29 – 38 kph |
| Max Tilt Angle | 35° (S – mode[1]) 25° (P – mode) |
35° (S – mode[1]) 15° (P – mode) |
35° (S – mode[1]) 25° (P – mode) |
| Max Angular Velocity | 300°/s (S – mode[1]) 250°/s (P – mode) |
250°/s (S – mode[1]) 250°/s (P – mode) |
300°/s (S – mode[1]) 250°/s (P – mode) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C – 40°C | 0°C – 40°C | 0°C – 40°C |
| Operating Frequency | 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz 5.725 – 5.850 GHz |
2.400 – 2.4835 GHz 5.725 – 5.850 GHz |
2.400 – 2.4835 GHz 5.725 – 5.850 GHz |
| Transmission Power (EIRP) | 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz FCC: ?26 dBm CE: ?20 dBm SRRC: ?20 dBm 5.725 – 5.850 GHz |
2.400 – 2.4835 GHz FCC: ?28 dBm CE: ?19 dBm SRRC: ?19 dBm MIC: ?19 dBm 5.725 – 5.850 GHz |
2.400 – 2.4835 GHz FCC: ?26 dBm CE: ?20 dBm SRRC: ?20 dBm 5.725 – 5.850 GHz |
| GNSS | GPS + GLONASS | GPS + GLONASS | GPS + GLONASS |
| Hovering Accuracy Range | Vertical: ±0.1 m (with Vision Positioning) ±0.5 m (with GPS Positioning) Horizontal: |
Vertical: ±0.1 m (with Vision Positioning) ±0.5 m (with GPS Positioning) Horizontal: |
Vertical: ±0.1 m (with Vision Positioning) ±0.5 m (with GPS Positioning) Horizontal: |
| Internal Storage | ? | 8 GB | ? |
GIMBAL |
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| Mechanical Range | Tilt: -90° to +30° Roll: -30° to 120°(Portrait Mode) Pan: -30° to +30° |
Tilt: -100° to +22° Roll: -30° to +30° Pan: -12° to +12° |
Tilt: -90° to +30° Roll: -30° to 120°(Portrait Mode) Pan: -30° to +30° |
| Controllable Range | Tilt: -90° to +30° Roll: 0° or 90° (horizontally and vertically) |
Tilt: -90° to 0° (default setting) -90° to +17° (extended) |
Tilt: -90° to +30° Roll: 0° or 90° (horizontally and vertically) |
| Stabilization | 3-axis (tilt, roll, pan) | 3-axis (tilt, roll, pan) | 3-axis (tilt, roll, pan) |
| Max Control Speed (Tilt) | 120°/s | 120°/s | 120°/s |
| Angular Vibration Range | ±0.02° | ±0.005° | ±0.02° |
SENSING SYSTEM |
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| Forward | Precision Measurement Range: 0.7 – 15 m Detectable Range: 0.7 – 30 m Effective Sensing Speed: ?10 m/s Field of View (FOV): Horizontal 60°, Vertical ±27° |
Precision Measurement Range: 0.5 – 12 m Detectable Range: 0.5 – 24 m Effective Sensing Speed: ? 8 m/s Field of View (FOV): Horizontal 50°, Vertical ±19° |
Precision Measurement Range: 0.7 – 15 m Detectable Range: 0.7 – 30 m Effective Sensing Speed: ?10 m/s Field of View (FOV): Horizontal 60°, Vertical ±27° |
| Downward | Altitude Range: 0.3 – 13 m Operating Range: 0.3 – 13 m |
Altitude Range: 0.1 – 8 m Operating Range: 0.5 – 30 m |
Altitude Range: 0.3 – 13 m Operating Range: 0.3 – 13 m |
| Operating Environment | Forward: Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (lux > 15) Downward: |
Forward: Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (lux > 15) Backward: Downward: |
Forward: Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (lux > 15) Downward: |
| Backward | ? | Precision Measurement Range: 0.5 – 10 m Detectable Range: 0.5 – 20 m Effective Sensing Speed: ? 8 m/s Field of View (FOV): Horizontal 50°, Vertical ±19° |
? |
CAMERA |
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| Sensor | 1/2.3” CMOS Effective Pixels: 12.35 MP |
1/2.3” CMOS Effective Pixels: 12 MP |
1/2.3” CMOS Effective Pixels: 12.35 MP |
| Lens | FOV: 78.8° 35 mm Format Equivalent: 28 mm Aperture: f/2.2 Shooting Range: 1 m to ? (auto focus) |
FOV: 85° 35 mm Format Equivalent: 24 mm Aperture: f/2.8 Shooting Range: 0.5 m to ? |
FOV: 78.8° 35 mm Format Equivalent: 28 mm Aperture: f/2.2 Shooting Range: 1 m to ? (auto focus) |
| ISO Range | Video: 100 – 3200 (auto) 100 – 3200 (manual) Photo: |
Video: 100 – 1600 (auto) 100 – 1600 (manual) Photo: |
Video: 100 – 3200 (auto) 100 – 3200 (manual) Photo: |
| Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter: 8 – 1/8000 s | Electronic Shutter: 8 – 1/8000s | Electronic Shutter: 8 – 1/8000 s |
| Still Image Size | 4000×3000 | 4:3: 4056×3040 16:9: 4056×2280 |
4000×3000 |
| Still Photography Modes | Single shot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7 EV Bias Interval: 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s |
Single shot HDR Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias Interval: 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s Pano: 3×1: 42°×78°, 2048×3712 (W×H) 3×3: 119°×78°, 4096×2688 (W×H) 180°: 251°×88°, 6144×2048 (W×H) Sphere (3×8+1): 8192×4096 (W×H) |
Single shot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7 EV Bias Interval: 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s |
| Video Resolution | C4K: 4096×2160 24 p 4K: 3840×2160 24/25/30 p 2.7K: 2720×1530 24/25/30 p FHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/96 p HD: 1280×720 24/25/30/48/50/60/120 p |
4K Ultra HD: 3840×2160 24/25/30p 2.7K: 2720×1530 24/25/30/48/50/60p FHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p HD: 1280×720 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p |
C4K: 4096×2160 24 p 4K: 3840×2160 24/25/30 p 2.7K: 2720×1530 24/25/30 p FHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/96 p HD: 1280×720 24/25/30/48/50/60/120 p |
| Max Video Bitrate | 60 Mbps | 100Mbps | 60 Mbps |
| Supported File System | FAT32 (? 32 GB) exFAT (> 32 GB) |
FAT32 | FAT32 (? 32 GB) exFAT (> 32 GB) |
| Photo Format | JPEG/DNG (RAW) | JPEG/DNG (RAW) | JPEG/DNG (RAW) |
| Video Format | MP4/MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC) | MP4/MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC? | MP4/MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC) |
REMOTE CONTROLLER |
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| Operating Frequency | 2.400 – 2.483 GHz | 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz 5.725 – 5.850 GHz |
2.400 – 2.483 GHz |
| Max Transmission Distance (Unobstructed, Free Of Interference) | 2.400 – 2.483 GHz FCC: 7000 m CE: 4000 m SRRC: 4000 m |
2.400 – 2.4835 GHz: FCC: 4000 m CE: 2000 m SRRC: 2000 m MIC: 2000 m 5.725 – 5.850 GHz: |
2.400 – 2.483 GHz FCC: 7000 m CE: 4000 m SRRC: 4000 m |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0? – 40? | 0? – 40? | 0? – 40? |
| Transmission Power (EIRP) | 2.400 – 2.483 GHz FCC: ?26 dBm CE: ?20 dBm SRRC: ?20 dBm |
2.400 – 2.4835 GHz: FCC??26 dBm CE: ?18 dBm SRRC: ?18 dBm MIC:?18 dBm 5.725 – 5.850 GHz: |
2.400 – 2.483 GHz FCC: ?26 dBm CE: ?20 dBm SRRC: ?20 dBm |
| Battery | 2970 mAh | 2970 mAh | 2970 mAh |
| Operating Current/Voltage | 950 mA ? 3.7 V | 1400 mA ? 3.7 V (Android) 750 mA ? 3.7 V (iOS) |
950 mA ? 3.7 V |
| Supported Mobile Device Size | Max Length: 160 mm Supported Thickness: 6.5 – 8.5 mm |
Max length: 160 mm Supported Thickness: 6.5-8.5 mm |
Max Length: 160 mm Supported Thickness: 6.5 – 8.5 mm |
| Supported USB Port Types | ? | Lightning, Micro USB (Type-B), USB-C | ? |
MOBILE DEVICE CONTROL |
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| Operating Frequency | 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz 5.725 – 5.850 GHz |
2.400 – 2.4835 GHz 5.725 – 5.850 GHz |
2.400 – 2.4835 GHz 5.725 – 5.850 GHz |
| Max Transmission Distance (Unobstructed, Free Of Interference) | Distance: 80 m Height: 50 m |
Distance: 80 m Height: 50 m |
Distance: 80 m Height: 50 m |
CHARGER |
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| Input | 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.4 A | 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.4 A | 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.4 A |
| Output | Main: 13.05 V ? 3.83 A USB: 5 V ? 2 A + 2 A |
Main: 13.2 V ? 3.79 A USB: 5 V ? 2 A |
Main: 13.05 V ? 3.83 A USB: 5 V ? 2 A + 2 A |
| Voltage | 5 V | 13.2 V | 5 V |
| Rated Power | 50 W | 50 W | 50 W |
INTELLIGENT FLIGHT BATTERY |
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| Energy | 43.6 Wh | 27.43 Wh | 43.6 Wh |
| Capacity | 3830 mAh | 2375 mAh | 3830 mAh |
| Voltage | 11.4 V | 11.55 V | 11.4 V |
| Max Charging Voltage | 13.05 V | 13.2 V | 13.05 V |
| Battery Type | LiPo 3S | LiPo 3S | LiPo 3S |
| Net Weight | 240 g | 140 g | 240 g |
| Charging Temperature Range | 5? – 40? | 5? – 40? | 5? – 40? |
| Max Charging Power | 100 W | 60 W | 100 W |
APP |
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| Video Transmission System | OcuSync | Enhanced Wi-Fi | OcuSync |
| Name | DJI GO 4 | DJI GO 4 | DJI GO 4 |
| Live View Quality | Remote Controller: 720 p @30 fps/1080 p @30 fps Intelligent Mobile Device: 720 p @30 fps DJI Goggles: 720 p @30 fps/720 p @60 fps/1080 p @30 fps |
Remote Controller: 720p@30fps Smart Device: 720p@30fps DJI Goggles: 720p@30fps |
Remote Controller: 720 p @30 fps/1080 p @30 fps Intelligent Mobile Device: 720 p @30 fps DJI Goggles: 720 p @30 fps/720 p @60 fps/1080 p @30 fps |
| Max Live Video Bitrate | 12 Mbps | ? | 12 Mbps |
| Latency (Depending On Environmental Conditions And Mobile Device) | 160 – 170 ms | 170 – 240 ms | 160 – 170 ms |
| Required Operating System | iOS v9.0 or later Android v4.4.0 or later |
iOS v9.0 or later Android v4.4 or later |
iOS v9.0 or later Android v4.4.0 or later |
SUPPORTED SD CARDS |
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| Supported SD Cards | ? | microSD Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required |
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