DJI Mavic Air 2 - Drone Quadcopter UAV with 48MP Camera 4K Video 8K Hyperlapse 1/2" CMOS Sensor 3-Axis Gimbal 34min Flight Time ActiveTrack 3.0 Ocusync 2.0, Gray

I originally purchased this Drone in August of 2021, this was my very first Drone. I wanted something that had some advanced features to help me as a new flyer and took amazing Video\Photos. This delivers on all points! Epic Photos and epic video, follow a subject mode, The ultimate FLYING cameraman. I got some flight time in and got a little practice. My backyard is basically a fairy tale forest in western PA, complete with a stream I can watch the animals drink from. So there were no shortage of amazing shots to take or my wife could live stream from it on hikes. To play around flying in my house to get some fine control skills down a bit I turned off the perimeter safety. Then after the battery was charged I went flying farther outside for some epic shots. Forgetting I turned off the perimeter warnings I got too close to a tree and the unthinkable happened. Yeah only careless people get their drones stuck in a tree that could NEVER happen to me right? right.... :(. WRONG! I had this amazing piece of technology for all of 1 day and crashed it amazingly good 150 feet up into a tree. I finally located the exact tree with the last vestiges of my battery life with the very useful feature of it beeping and flashing. Which was still difficult through the dense foliage. (note to self invest in a self powered strobe and a bright orange skin or sticker after I retrieve the drone.). The problem with this particular tree is on the civilization side between any route in about 15 ft away from said tree is a power line, the other direction is dense bramble filled forest. This particular tree also doesn't have any branches lower than 30 ft up, Ruh Roh. I spend about 8 hours for a week straight trying to come up with ideas to knock it down. I tried Fish sticks (they are light semi bendy poles used to fish wire through walls if you are unfamiliar.), I tries throwing object at it, (Way too high up.) I researched Climbing gear but decided it was too high a risk of getting hurt. AHA! The perfect plan, buy a mavic Air 1 tie fishing line and a hook around it, hook the stuck Mavic Air 2 and boom, no more stuck Drone. Then sell the extra one. So I did Just that, errr tried just that anyway. I amazingly hooked the first drone and the plan was working great, the first was really stuck though so I kicked up the throttle to full speed more with a payload. then.... the hook broken the second drone flipped over and yes you guessed it got stuck in the tree also. So here I am standing in the forest with about $1500 in a tree behind my house. Well that went south fast. So after more extensive research I make kind of a primitive pipe slingshot spear gun thing that flings a dowel that has fishing line attached and a fishing reel over the branch, then you tie stronger rope to the fishing line and use the line to pull the stronger rope over the branch, then tie off one and and pull hard back and forth till you can shake it loose. Success getting the Second Mavic air 1 out of the tree and back to safety! At this point I am about 3 weeks in and a lot of time in this forest. 4 more days with the slingshot thing and no luck getting the first one out. My wife makes an ultimatum, No more trips into the forest getting the drone while she worries or there will be no more wife. I am very fortunate and have married the woman of my dreams and my soulmate! So as much as it CRUSHED my spirit to do so I agreed because I love her. It is not in my nature to give up but for her I would do anything. The worst part is I can see the drone in the tree in the winter from my mailbox taunting me. My friend (under close supervision) let me practice and use his Mavic Air 2 which he loves. I got some great shots and lots of practice. Fast forward to Yesterday, (11-19-22) The drone was not in it's usual taunting place and the leaves have pretty much just all fallen now. This requires closer investigation. Could it be true did it finally fall from it's taunting perch? YES IT DID! so this drone has been up there through snow and rain storms quite hot days and everything unprotected for 15 months, on top of that it fell 150 ft to the ground. What kind of shape could it possibly be in? believe it or not AMAZING SHAPE! Except the battery it has discharged so much that the electronics would not allow it to charge anymore, but that was expected. It was a tiny bit scratched up and Dirty, nothing a cleaning couldn't fix. But does anything in it still work through all that weather? Well I borrowed a battery from my friend and shockingly it still works and flies without any issues! I can no longer find my case with the extra propellers or the prop guards I wish I had been using. But hey I still have the rest and it works after all that! I can't think of any more ringing of an endorsement than surviving 15 months in a tree and then a 150 ft fall. So if you want a great very durable Drone that takes amazing videos and picture I would HIGHLY recommend this one. Just stay clear of Trees while the perimeter warning system is turned off!

Got it right out of the box today! I was super hyped and just couldn’t wait to get a test flight on my rooftop. I used to play around with my neighbor’s Mavic Air, and guess what now! I got my first DJI drone!! I knew I was going to get my first drone from DJI, but just not sure if I should wait till the Mavic 3 release. But now I felt that Mavic Air 2 is just the perfect one for a newbie but who also wants more professional control over the camera like me. And I have to say that it felt so good flying it! I can’t wait to share some of my experience of my first flight here, so that you guys may decide whether this is the right one for you, and I’ll make sure to update my feedback here after I carried it around for some days. Basic Specs: Weight: 590g Flight Time: 34mins Transmission range: Ocusync 2.0/ 10KM Camera sensor: 1/2’’ CMOS Photo resolution:48MP(8000 * 6000) Photo format: JPEG/DNG(RAW) Video: 4K up to 60fps/ 2.7K up to 60fps/1080P up to 240fps Bitrate: 120Mbps Max speed: 42.5mph Obstacle avoidance: APAS 3.0 Intelligent Flight Modes: ActiveTrack 3.0/ POI 3.0/ 8K Hyperlapse · The size of Mavic Air 2 is a bit bigger than my palm, and it weighs about 600g, which makes it rather portable and I guess I don’t have to worry much while transportation. So if you are not a professional pilot or photographer, the portability of the drone is quite important as you may need to carry it during travel. · Comparing with my neighbor’s Mavic Air, it’s so much quieter while flying the Mavic Air 2. I really don’t like how loud the Mavic Air is, I couldn’t fly it in public places without drawing attention to myself. But with Mavic Air 2, I really don’t have to worry about that as it’s so quiet. · The latency of the Mavic Air 2 is about 120ms, while the latency of Mavic Air reaches up to 200ms. While flying the Mavic Air 2, I can feel that the gimbal is quite sensitive, and when I was rotating the sticks, it just felt sooo smooth that will enable you to make quite cinematic drone footage out of it. · To be expected, the Ocusync 2.0 is so good. The transmission is stable and clear through my entire flight. And I tried to fly at its maximum speed- 42mph, I can still have great control over the drone, it just felt so solid. · The image quality straight out of the camera is amazing. I really like the colors and contrast shot by it. Though it’s my first DJI drone, I’m quite impressed how this drone performs. I think Mavic Air 2 is both suitable for new pilots and professional photographer or vloggers. So far I’m completely blown away by it! Some Tips: · Take some time to take off all the sticker on the fresh new drone. · The Mavic Air 2 batteries are set to sleep mode before DJI ships it out. So, it’s better to charge the battery with the battery charger to wake up the battery. · Don’t forget to update your firmware to the latest version before your first flight with it. ·Don’t forget to remove the gimbal guard while flying, as it may damage the gimbal if you forget to take it off while flying.

Not bad. Kinda slow it I'm going to be honest. Great for beginners who enjoy frivolous purchases. The ou & ah of it wears out pretty quickly though and before you know it's been years so since you've flown it.

This is my first drone and to say that I love it would be the understatement of the century. It's truly life-changing, as hollow and lame as that sounds. I'm an architectural photographer and having the ability to get up in the air with a camera even 20-feet above vehicles in a parking lot to get better photos for a client is fantastic. I went through the training and received my FAA commercial drone pilot's certificate and I highly recommend that. It is, of course, required if you'll be using your drone for commercial purposes. I knew that I would need to get that training in order to be able to charge clients for drone photos and I didn’t want to get a $2,000 drone right away since I had never had one or even flown one before. The camera is very good and the image-stabilization is excellent. Even in a fairly brisk wind, the photos are crisp. I did a little research on drones before buying this DJI Mavic Air 2 but I didn't know that it would end up being pretty much the hottest drone in the world. It doesn't have the best image quality compared to more expensive drones but for less than $1,000, it's impossible to beat the overall quality and ease of use, not to mention having maybe the best controller out there right now. I can't say enough good things about the Mavic Air 2. I seriously doubt if you'll be disappointed if you buy one. It will be a long time before I’ll need to upgrade to a more expensive drone.

I am a cityscape and urban photography hobbyist who wanted to increased my capabilities beyond just the ground. So far, the Mavic Air 2 has both satisfied my needs and introduced me to a new hobby. The most important feature to me was the camera. For my photography needs, it turned out to be above adequate but not outstanding. Due to the wide field of view, I planned to use 48MP mode to aggressively crop my photos. In practice, the 48MP images are a bit grainy and blurry when zoomed in, offering only a little improvement over the 12MP modes in terms of detail. Otherwise, image quality is good enough for generally impressive results after post-processing. I did not initially plan to record video on this drone, but after a few test shots, I found the video quality to be great (I use 4k mode) and opens the door for more types of content. I am very impressed by the controller and software. The controller looks bulky and blocky, but after using it for a dozen hours, I have no complaints with the ergonomics. Before getting this drone, I was worried about smartphone integration. It seemed like it could potentially be buggier and more prone to problems than a built-in screen. This does not seem to be the case. I use a OnePlus 3 phone which is beginning to show its age and I have, so far, experienced no issues with controller/application integration. The direct livestream to my phone is crisp and has a low latency. The UI is simple, responsive and fairly intuitive. Flying the Mavic Air 2 is a breeze. This is my first drone, and I started to feel confident at the controls after the first few flights. The fly-by-wire system feels tight and responsive. As long as there is no occlusion and you have a direct line of sight, the range is impressive. Wind is not an issue. It's honestly a lot of fun to fly this drone. I have not used the tripod or sport modes just yet, because the standard mode has met all my needs. Physically, the drone is fairly compact, especially when folded. It feels sturdy and reliable, and looks pretty sleek. No complaints here. I would highly recommend getting the Fly More Combo. I regret not buying the combo because as I plan more and more complex shots, the limited flight time with a single battery has become a concern. Also, carrying it around without a form-fitting bag doesn't feel right, especially since the camera gimbal looks a bit fragile. The Mavic Air 2 seems to be the perfect drone for newcomers and photo/video hobbyists who want something more serious and capable than a Mavic Mini. I would not particularly recommend this drone to someone who dabbles in professional photography, primarily due to the lack of optical zoom and poor 48MP mode performance.

I’ve always been a fan of the Mavic Air. With all the drone models I’ve flown, I think it really takes the cake. It wasn’t too big nor too small and the features and quality were just right. So when the Mavic Air 2 was released a few weeks ago, I was so pumped. I wanted to get my hands on this just so I could see what the new upgrades are. And honestly, I don’t even know where to begin. The new model is just ridiculously more powerful than its previous version yet still just as portable. The first massive improvement I’ve observed with the new Mavic Air 2 is the transmission. With the previous Mavic air, I was a little bit concerned since it was only using wifi, which almost made me lose my drone a couple of times. The Mavic Air 2, on the other hand, uses Ocusync 2.0, which allows shooting 1080p up to 10km range (over 6 miles)! I have to say that DJI you did it again! Then there’s the flight time. It went from about 18 mins to 34 mins which is just super mind-blowing. Having that extra time on-air just makes a huge difference in the experience. The camera can shoot 4k video at 60fps. Trust me, once you go 60fps, you’d never wanna go back to 30 ever again. The photo resolution is also a massive leap forward, going from 12mp to 48mp. It’s crazy how DJI was able to package that much to such a small drone. And other things I really enjoy about this drone is that it got all the intelliegent features like 8k Hyperlapse, Quickshots, Focus track, etc. I’ve done tons of hyperlapse videos in the last few years, but this was my first time shooting it in 8k. It took some getting used to but after playing around with it, I was able to make phenomenally breath-taking footage of the New York skyline. PRO TIP: 8k hyperlapses look best if the subject is distant, think skylines or mountains. PS: Just shut up and buy. You won’t regret it.

Was looking to upgrade and test out a DJI drone but sis not want to spend a fortune. I ordered the MA 2 before it was released and have been very happy with the design and function. Hardware is first rate, software not so much. Maybe if I was used to the DJI interface as many users are upgrading from other DJI products. Me I coming from a Parrot Anafi drone and I really like their interface. Overall I am very happy with my DJI MA 2. Love the controller and the fit and finish of the drone is outstanding. Its a shame that they do not include a storage bag in the basic kit. If you look at the fly more bundle that includes 3 batteries the individual cost of a battery being around $120 . By all accounts the case is cheap and not that will liked but it's better than nothing. Fortunately I had a spare hard side case that I configured for the DJI hardware.

I've always designed and built my own drones from scratch or used frame kits to get started. Decide to go for a factory made drone due to the 1080p video link,range and folding portability. Flight characteristics are very smooth. Ive had it out over a mile and have very nice video link and control. The recorded video looks amazing. ONE SMALL GLITCH that may be a deal breaker for some, the gimbal sometimes suddenly jumps. I've seen this when making turns and sometimes in forward flight. It's not a constant thing but for every 10 minutes worth of flight it will do it a least 2 or 3 times. The gimbal jump is not extreme but it is very noticeable. Also I have not seen this on every flight so I'm thinking it could be something to do with shooting conditions at the time e.g sunlight or other weather conditions at the time. So, if you're the type of person that needs butter smooth video for many minutes at a time this may not be for you, at least for now. Hopefully this issue will be fixed with a firmware update and soon. Otherwise I think it's amazing. Live video HD video feed for miles at a time. Being able to lock on objects and people, long battery life. What more can you ask for? Oh yea fix the gimbal glitch. Otherwise highly recommended.