What makes the standard Mavic 3 such a brilliant device is that, while still being bigger than some telephoto lenses, the entire thing can be stuffed into a kit bag and taken traveling. Read our full DJI Mavic 3 Classic review for more details In fact, compared to the original’s launch, there are some advantages – the subject tracking, panorama capture, and other functions are all working from day one, and are pretty high-end. That means creators who would only have used the 24mm EFL camera can pay a little less to get the 15 km range, advanced return to home (avoiding and re-routing around objects), and the excellent battery life of the Mavic 3 without really losing out. Video recording with a 10-bit D-log, plus all the low-light benefits of the large sensor, is retained too. This “Classic” version ditches the relatively low-resolution zoom camera(s) but retains the 4/3 Hasselblad camera on more or less the same airframe (including C1 certification). The Mavic 3 or 3 Pro are powerful drones, and priced accordingly, but not everyone needs a “hybrid zoom.” The Mavic 3 version, especially, is much more about surveying than content creation. This is a much more video-bias interpretation of the mid-teir brand than the Air 2S, but all the better for it. It even has a decent portrait mode that uses the whole height of the sensor. It also gains waypoint mission planning at last.įor anyone wanting a bit more weight and speed – to cope with tougher, windier environments – and the creative clout to capture different kinds of video, this is a fantastic drone. very good, but not quite as cunning as a Skydio). It's still lighter – and, importantly, significantly cheaper – than the Mavic 3 Classic (with one camera), let alone the multi-camera Mavic 3 variants.Īll the other bells and whistles of the Mavic can be found here – it has version 5 of DJI's AI pilot assist which can track subjects and avoid obstacles and it's as good (i.e. Since the Air 2S, the drone has put on a little bit of weight and the image sensor is smaller, but by my reckoning it's still the best choice – because now it's got two slightly smaller (but modern, stacked) CMOS image sensors with cameras at a normal (wide) and a medium tele length – much, much better in terms of creativity. Read our full DJI Mini 2 review for more details The Mini 2 is still a very sensible option. We once speculated that it might gain more use, but with the arrival of the Mini 3 Pro, its clear extra features will come at a higher price (if not a higher weight). The drone also sports a hue-changing light for, er… well, it’s fun to change the color using the remote. Photographers have been rewarded with Raw, Exposure Bracketing (though only 3 stops), and DJI’s spectacular automated panorama features, while video enthusiasts finally have 4K under 250g (and a shiny logo near the lens to prove it), topped off with digital zoom (useful to have, not essential to use). Together with more powerful motors and improved software, this drone can handle Force 5 (not too bad for such a light craft). The Mini 2 has essentially the same fantastic OcuSync controller from the Mavic Air 2 and later, with automatic frequency hopping. Principally these were: the radio range, the response to crosswind, and an assortment of camera features. Well, the ones who usually flew much more expensive drones were mentioned, anyway. The Mini 2 is a reimaging of the even older DJI Mavic Mini, which took a well-engineered ultra-light airframe (the weight is non-negotiable) and fixed the areas that drone geeks complained about. Read our full DJI Avata review for more details The Motion or Motion 2 Controller alone limits Avata’s full potential. True FPV enthusiasts should also budget for a separate stick-based controller to unlock the full range of stunts and maximum speed. We also like the DJI Goggles Integra, again refreshed in March 2023 (even thought the DJI Goggles 2 cost more). The hovering-joystick controller was revised in March 2023 as the RC Motion 2, adding a brake and a function wheel for photo settings. DJI also bundle the drone in various ways. While they're a good idea on a typical photography drone, they can cramp the FPV style by slamming the breaks rather than capturing a cinematic near-miss.įor most, this will be a better choice than DJI’s previous FPV drone. Better yet, this is done without forward vision sensors. At the same time the “cinewhoop” style frame makes things safer. The 4K 60fps camera, with one axis powered stabilizer does all that’s needed in terms of video quality (digital stabilization handles the rest). DJI’s second FPV drone strikes a better balance between form and function than its predecessor while managing to keep the costs down.
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