DJI Mavic Air 2 vs. DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom


If you’ve been following news on the drone industry in the last couple of days, then you’ve probably heard that DJI has just recently released the upgraded version of one of their most popular drones – the Mavic Air 2 . The latest attempt of DJI to stay on top of the game, the Mavic Air 2 boasts of a better camera, longer battery life, and an improved overall build compared to its predecessor.
To see just how good the Mavic Air 2 is, we’re pitting it against two of the best ultra-portable drones DJI has released – the Mavic 2 Pro and the Mavic 2 Zoom. How does it fare against drones that many still consider to be some of the best in the market?
Overview
Released less than 48 hours ago as of this writing, the Mavic Air 2 is the latest drone launched by DJI. A follow up to one of their best-selling drones ever, at continues to appeal to the mid-budget range market. Despite the fairly affordable price tag, the Mavic Air 2 has been equipped with premium-level features that should help it appeal both to casual and professional drone pilots.
The Mavic 2 drones were released in the tail-end of 2018. At the time, the two Mavic 2 variants were some of the most expensive ultra-portable drones. However, the price tags were fairly justified by features and technology that instantly made the Mavic 2 Pro and the Mavic 2 Zoom two of the best drones back then, making them compelling purchases for professional drone pilots. They also maintained the usual ultra-portable build of DJI’s Mavic line, although they were slightly larger and heavier.
Size and weight

Parameter
Mavic Air 2
Mavic 2 Pro
Mavic 2 Zoom

Weight
570 grams
907 grams
905 grams

Size (Folded)
180 x 97 x 84 mm
214 x 91 x 84 mm
214 x 91 x 84 mm

Size (Unfolded)
183 x 253 x 77 mm
322 x 242 x 84 mm
322 x 242 x 84 mm

When the Mavic 2 drones were launched, they were hailed for having an incredible amount of technology packed into an ultra-portable form factor. However, they were also undeniably larger and heavier than all the other Mavic drones. This wasn’t a huge turn-off for many people, as both the Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom were incredibly handy drones that can fit in just about any standard bag.
The Mavic Air 2 weighs a measly 570 grams – only 140 grams heavier than the original Mavic Air and still lighter than the original Mavic Pro. Compared to the first Mavic Air, it’s also a little longer, wider, and thicker. This is hardly surprising considering the gap of features between the original Mavic Air and this upgraded version, as we shall see later.
Comparing the Mavic Air 2 to the Mavic 2 drones drives home just how much portable this newer drone is. It’s a lot shorter and narrower in both its folded and unfolded forms, making it much easier to carry around. Right now, the Mavic...

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