Which Drone Is Best For You? DJI Mavic Air vs DJI Mavic Pro
There’s a reason why DJI is often called the “Apple of Drones”. The Shenzhen-based firm has earned that flattering moniker by consistently pushing the outer limits of drone technology. What’s even better is that it does so without digging a hole in the average consumer’s pocket! So today, we will compare two highly affordable drones, the DJI Mavic Air vs DJI Mavic Pro.
The latest addition to DJI’s famed Mavic lineup, the Mavic Air drone, is one prime example of the company’s prowess when it comes to making affordable, practical, and feature-rich retail drones.
DJI unveiled the Mavic Air in January 2018. For the uninitiated, it’s more like a lighter, smaller, and smarter variant of the iconic Mavic Pro. On a casual observation, both drones look almost indistinguishable. But which one packs more punch than the other?
DJI Mavic Air vs DJI Mavic Pro Specifications
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Both the Mavic Pro and Mavic Air are industry leading. In fact, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration if you called them two of the best drones on the market. But having said that, if you are a first-time buyer with little or no prior experience of handling a drone, you would probably be better off purchasing the Mavic Air.
The Mavic Air
The primary reason why the Mavic Air is more suitable for novice drone pilots is that it comes equipped with an enhanced obstacle avoidance system. Just as the moniker suggests, it’s a feature that can automatically detect obstacles in the Mavic Air’s path and takes necessary precautions without requiring any human intervention. Needless to say, this is an important feature that allows users to fly the drone with more confidence.
We are not saying that the Mavic Pro has an unruly navigation system that’s too tough to handle. However, its larger form and a less-sophisticated avoidance system certainly makes the job tougher for novice pilots.
Other factors that can make the Mavic Air a more attractive choice for many first time buyers include a lighter body, a smaller foldable design that enables you to store the drone in a smaller space, 4K recording, and relative affordability (at $799, the Mavic Air is $200 cheaper than the bigger Mavic Pro).
The Mavic Pro
We do need to point out that the DJI Mavic Pro does take cinematic quality 4K video (4096 x 2160) @ 24, so this could be an important factor if you plan to make high quality videos. The camera on the Mavic Pro does bring more sharpness, clarity and color to photos and video, meaning less time editing footage after the shoot.
So what’s your take on this Mavic Pro vs Mavic Air debate? Which of these two amazing drones would you personally prefer? Let us know in the comments below. If you asked me, I would purchase the DJI Mavic Air for its smaller size and cost-effectiveness.
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