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Air
a DJI Mavic Pro in the air
DJI Mavic Pro, the series' first entry
General information
TypeUnmanned aerial vehicle
National originChina
ManufacturerDJI
StatusIn production
History
Manufactured2018–present
Introduction date2018
Developed fromDJI Mavic

The DJI Air, originally marketed as the DJI Mavic Air, is a series of teleoperated compact quadcopter drones for personal and commercial aerial photography and videography use, released by the Chinese technology company DJI.

Design and development

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Mavic Air

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DJI Mavic Air in the air.

The Mavic Air, which was released in early 2018 can capture 4k video at 30 FPS. The Air has a 3-axis gimbal and 24 mm lens.[1] The Air also has a SmartCapture feature, a three-directional environment sensing system and a max flight time of 21 minutes.[2] It features a 12 MP 4K HDR camera, mounted on a 3-axis gimbal, and has a new panorama mode, which stitches together 25 photos in eight seconds to create a "Sphere Panorama". Due to antennas mounted on its landing gear, the drone has a 21-minute flight time and a 2.5 mile range. Like the Spark, the Air also features the "Smart Capture" mode, in which the drone can be controlled by hand gestures.[3]

Mavic Air 2

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DJI Mavic Air 2
DJI Mavic Air 2 drone in flight

DJI released the new Air series member known as Air 2 on April 27, 2020. Air 2 has a 1/2 inch CMOS camera, 34 min flight time per battery, can travel up to 68.4 km/h. The remote controller of Air 2 features a new design of the Mavic family. DJI's standard controller mounts a cellphone at the bottom, requiring the operator to look down while watching the screen. Detailed illustrations for the new controller show a mount that holds the smartphone at the top, more in line of view. This resembles the mounting on the controller for the Anafi, a Mavic Air competitor made by DJI's French rival, Parrot.[4] The original Mavic Air uses an enhanced Wi-Fi radio control system. But the Mavic Air 2 upgrades to Ocusync 2.0, a dedicated radio system that runs in the 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz ranges (the system works in single and dual-band mode, 5.8 GHz is not supported in all regions). Drone is available with dji care This promises less interference from ambient Wi-Fi networks. It also offers a better range of up to 10 kilometers.[4] In terms of filming, Air 2 supports RAW format, 48 MP mode, HDR video, and Hyperlapse 240 fps slow-motion mode.[5] Mavic Air 2 has a safety feature that warns users about nearby planes and helicopters via its controller.[6]

Air 2S

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DJI Air 2S

The updated version of the Mavic Air 2, now rebranded DJI Air 2S, dropping the Mavic name, was unveiled by DJI on 15 April 2021 and was designed to feature improvements to the Mavic Air 2 released on April 27, 2020. The Air 2S features a 1 inch CMOS camera capable of shooting 20-megapixel JPEG and RAW photos and up to 10-bit 5.4K video at a maximum frame of 30 FPS as well as 4K video at a maximum frame rate of 60 FPS. The drone also features a maximum flight time of 31 minutes, and allows up to 12 km (7.45 mi) 1080p resolution transmission with OcuSync 3. Upgraded HDR capabilities are also included featuring 12.6 exposure stops for photos. DJI Air 2S also includes new photo and video modes such as SmartPhoto, Hyperlapse and MasterShots allowing more flexibility of the camera capabilities. Upgraded APAS 4.0 obstacle avoidance and detection system making use of sensors on the front, back, upwards and bottom of the drone are included.[7]

Air 3

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The DJI Air 3 was released in July 2023 and introduced several updates compared to its predecessor.[8] It includes a wide-angle camera alongside a 3 × zoom camera, both of which feature a 48 MP 1/1.3-inch CMOS stacked sensor.[9] This sensor size is smaller when compared to the Air 2S, but is comparable to that of the Mini 3 Pro.[8] The drone has a weight of 720 g, which is an increase from the 595 g of the Air 2S. Its flight time is rated at 46 minutes [10] and video transmission system transmitting clear footage up to 20 km away. In terms of connectivity, the DJI Air 3 was upgraded to OcuSync 4, and DJI released a new version of its remote controller, the DJI RC 2. The Verge noted that while the drone remains loud during operation, its larger propellers results in a sound that has a lower frequency and is less piercing than its predecessor.[8]

Variants

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Operators

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Specifications (Mavic 3E)

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Data from DJI Mavic 3E/3T user manual[11]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 0
  • Length: 0.3475 m (1 ft 2 in) (0.221 m (8.7 in) folded)
  • Width: 0.283 m (11 in) (0.0963 m (3.79 in) folded)
  • Height: 0.1077 m (4 in) (0.0903 m (3.56 in) folded)
  • Empty weight: 0.915 kg (2 lb) with propellers
  • Max takeoff weight: 1.050 kg (2 lb)
  • Battery capacity: 5000 mAh
  • Powerplant: 4 × Model 2008 brushless motor
  • Propellers: 4 × 2-bladed Model 9453F

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 75.6 km/h (47.0 mph, 40.8 kn) at sea level (limited to 54 km/h (34 mph) in Normal Mode)
  • Range: 32 km (20 mi, 17 nmi)
  • Endurance: 45 minutes

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Martin, Chris. "DJI Mavic Air release date, price and specs". Tech Advisor. Archived from the original on 25 August 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  2. ^ "DJI Mavic Air Drone". rise above custom drone solutions. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  3. ^ Heater, Brian. "DJI's $799 'smartphone-size' Mavic Air drone starts shipping January 28". TechCrunch. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Everything we know about the DJI Mavic Air 2 so far [Updated]". 23 April 2020.
  5. ^ "DJI Mavic Air 2 tips and tricks: 7 ways to master our favorite drone". 4 July 2020.
  6. ^ Kelion, Leo (28 April 2020). "Virus causes DJI to jettison drone safety feature". BBC News. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  7. ^ Murphy, Kara (15 April 2021). "DJI's new Air 2S has a 1" sensor, 5.4K/30p recording, improved optical avoidance and more". dpreview.com.
  8. ^ a b c Pavic, Vjeran (25 July 2023). "DJI Air 3 is a great, but uninspiring drone". The Verge. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  9. ^ Singh, Ishveena (25 July 2023). "Air 3 vs. Mavic 3 Pro vs. Mini 3 Pro: DJI drones compared". DroneDJ. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  10. ^ "DJI Air 3 review: A high-quality zoom adds new creative options". Engadget. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  11. ^ DJI Mavic 3E/3T User Manual v1.0 (PDF). DJI. September 2022. pp. 79–84.
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