Yesterday, the US House and Senate passed a bill that would ban imports from Xinjiang, unless companies could prove they were not made using forced labor. It’s set for a vote in the upper chamber of Congress prior to a holiday recess. Firstly, the US government hasn’t yet explained exactly why DJI was added to its ‘Entity List’ and DJI itself has strong refuted the decision, saying it “has done nothing to justify being placed on the list”. On May 25, the Mars drone Integrity had been commanded to take its sixth longer, higher flight.
But it does also bring a mechanical shutter and boasts a higher 4K frame-rate than its smaller sibling. With some excellent handling and 30 minutes of flight time, it’s certainly worth considering if you need to shoot high-quality aerial stills and video in challenging weather that might be too much for the Mavic 2 Pro. The DJI Air 2S offers better value in a smaller package, but the older Mavic 2 Pro still delivers outstanding image quality from its 20MP 1-inch sensor, plus impressive 4K/30p video.
The image and video quality are amazing, thanks to the new 20-megapixel Four Thirds sensor, and the ability to travel and track objects at 45 miles per hour means you’re not going to miss a shot. The omnidirectional obstacle avoidance keeps the drone out of the trees, and the 45-minute flying time means you can stay aloft for a while. If that’s not enough, there’s also a Cine model ($4,999), which adds support for ProRes video and a 1-terabyte drive to store it on. Either model of the Mavic 3 drone processes 5.1K video at 50 frames per second, as well as 4K video at 120 frames per second. You can also shoot 20MP still images, and the camera system offers autofocus features as well as Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution to help capture vivid hues, the brand says. In Explore Mode, DJI says you can utilize the drone’s second tele camera to zoom in on distant subjects and record from far away.
Along with the Mavic 3 I was using DJI’s new RC Pro remote control. The stock controller with the Mavic 3 — a drone that starts at $2, is the same controller that comes with the $449 Mini 2. The stock controller is adequate, but it’s clear that DJI is saving money by including such a cheap dji drones controller with such an expensive drone. The built-in screen, more buttons, and overall better fit and finish on the RC Pro make it a worthwhile addition for anyone serious about flying their drone. DJI Spark drones are ideal for those just getting to know their way around drones.
The Mavic 2 changed the aerial cinematography world with its stunning imaging technologies and advanced flight capabilities. But there are some notable differences between the two versions of Mavic 2. Mavic Air has an ultraportable, foldable design built to go wherever your adventure takes you. The dedicated remote controller for Mavic Mini features an HD feed from up to 4 km away.
The real boon, though, is that zoom lens, which unlocks a world of creative shooting potential, even if the Mavic 3 beats it for outright reach. The DJI Mavic Air 2 is the second generation of the popular Mavic Air by DJI. Up your game with its 48 megapixel camera that records 4k video @ 60 fps. Boasting the phantom 4 longest flight time of any model, the Mavic Air 2 keeps you in the air for up to 34 minutes. The all new remote has a 10 km video transmission range and fresh ergonomic design. There’s still massive variation within this category, as some cheaper models sport simpler camera designs and won’t cost too much.