Mavic Pro 2.0

RichieFromBoston · Jan 16, 2017

Let me ask, those that have had the mavic a while what would you realy like to see come from DJI as an upgrade on the mavic, I love mine and wouldnt change the height, the design or anything. I did change the color, but it isnt permanent. And I dig the ultra compact nature of the controller.

OP23 · Jan 16, 2017

only thing i would change is a higher res photo, if it could shoot 20 MP it would be amazing!!!

HueJorgan · Jan 16, 2017

higher rez camera for sure, better video and photos (especially the video compression/mbps upping)

Robin · Jan 16, 2017

Being able to deliver !

peros550 · Jan 16, 2017

I would wish for better encoded pictures and video. The quality I get is not at the level I expected.
Resolution is enough. (4K at video and 12MP at stills)

and I am very happy overall with the Mavic and how it flies. If the quality of the pics/video was a little bit better I wouldn't need something more.

Shaw10 · Jan 16, 2017

4k 60fps will be on the next version I imagine. More protection for camera on landing. Obstacle avoidance all sides. It will be the ultimate portable drone. At least until version 3 comes out.

Pedro · Jan 16, 2017

Mavic Pro 2 wish list!!!

Andrew Bober · Jan 16, 2017

Here's my Mavic Pro 2.0 wish list:

Fix antialiasing, moire patterns, that plague 1080p video at most/all frame rates
Add the ability to configure the 5D button to control ISO and Shutter Speed.
Add backwards facing sensors like those on the Phantom 4 Pro
Add HDMI out on the controller for FPV/Monitor connectivity.
Provide an optional charger that has the ability to quick-charge multiple batteries at the same time.
Make the controllers interoperable with the various drones. I would like to have a selection of controllers to choose from regardless of the drone I purchase so I can select the one that works best for me. In fact, I may want more than one controller. A small portable controller for vacations would be nice. But I would also like a feature packed controller with the ability to have a separate camera operator for more serious video work.

Mr Tic tac · Jan 16, 2017

20Mp, higher battery life

sonof40 · Jan 16, 2017

peros550 said:
I would wish for better encoded pictures and video. The quality I get is not at the level I expected.
Resolution is enough. (4K at video and 12MP at stills)

and I am very happy overall with the Mavic and how it flies. If the quality of the pics/video was a little bit better I wouldn't need something more.

Can you explain quality vs resolution? I, probably stupidly, thought they were the same. THX.

Mr Tic tac · Jan 16, 2017

sonof40 said:
Can you explain quality vs resolution? I, probably stupidly, thought they were the same. THX.

Quality is the the megapixels and the fps and resolution is pixels in the image 120p 140p 720p 1080p 1440p(4K)
Kinda the same thing

sonof40 · Jan 16, 2017

So you could have, say 1080p, be better or worse depending on the fps?

peros550 · Jan 17, 2017

Resolution is the size of the image/video and is counted in pixels. The bigger resolution , the more pixels used to capture a given scene. Having more pixels increases the potential for a more detailed capture of the real world. Mavic uses a maximum of 4K resolution for video which is on par with today's standards. The quality has to do with how accurately the actual scene is captured by the given pixels. Sometimes , the algorithms used for encoding/ compression create artifacts that are visible to the captured video or image. IMHO , the Mavic has perfect flying capabilities but I would expect better image quality.

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Charles Louis · Jan 17, 2017

Why the pictures is not clear? I do not know how to use it better

deltalimatango · Jan 17, 2017

While all of these camera upgrade desires sound wonderful, but they are mostly wishful thinking. Why would DJI cannibalize P4P sales by offering something very similar. They have a tier system very similar to what Apple does. They offer similar products that are slightly different in performance as you go up or down the product range. Mavic, the basic consumer device, the P4P for more advanced photo needs and the Inspire for the pro level. It makes sense. DJI would shoot themselves in the foot to offer similar performance as their higher placed products.

HeavensAbove · Jan 17, 2017

deltalimatango said:
While all of these camera upgrade desires sound wonderful, but they are mostly wishful thinking. Why would DJI cannibalize P4P sales by offering something very similar. They have a tier system very similar to what Apple does. They offer similar products that are slightly different in performance as you go up or down the product range. Mavic, the basic consumer device, the P4P for more advanced photo needs and the Inspire for the pro level. It makes sense. DJI would shoot themselves in the foot to offer similar performance as their higher placed products.

DJI say they are not worried about cannibalisation of other product sales as innovation is more important. If they can miniaturise a 20mp they will.

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peros550 · Jan 17, 2017

deltalimatango said:
While all of these camera upgrade desires sound wonderful, but they are mostly wishful thinking. Why would DJI cannibalize P4P sales by offering something very similar. They have a tier system very similar to what Apple does. They offer similar products that are slightly different in performance as you go up or down the product range. Mavic, the basic consumer device, the P4P for more advanced photo needs and the Inspire for the pro level. It makes sense. DJI would shoot themselves in the foot to offer similar performance as their higher placed products.

I couldn't agree with you more. Although I wish the Mavic had that better image capability, from a product's development/management perspective you are 100% right.

deltalimatango · Jan 17, 2017

HeavensAbove said:
DJI say they are not worried about cannibalisation of other product sales as innovation is more important. If they can miniaturise a 20mp they will.

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A familiar fruit company says the same thing as well but you don't seem them putting many of their product in competition with each other.

HeavensAbove · Jan 17, 2017

deltalimatango said:
A familiar fruit company says the same thing as well but you don't seem them putting many of their product in competition with each other.

They said they wouldn't make a mini tab, but they did. That would've ate into their full size pad sales (but also taken share from the shorthand sized pad market), would it not? Yet they are essentially able to do the same thing.

I can see the Phantom product line disappearing with the next gen Mavic having more than one model. If you could have everything that the P4pro offers in a more portable form factor would you not prefer it?

deltalimatango · Jan 17, 2017

HeavensAbove said:
They said they wouldn't make a mini tab, but they did. That would've ate into their full size pad sales (but also taken share from the shorthand sized pad market), would it not? Yet they are essentially able to do the same thing.

I can see the Phantom product line disappearing with the next gen Mavic having more than one model. If you could have everything that the P4pro offers in a more portable form factor would you not prefer it?

You could very well be right. No one knows. I see the Mavic as more of a consumer device than a really get work done kind of device. The 1080P is plenty for most people while 4K would be more professional or work oriented. Either way, I have credit card in hand if what they come up with is really compelling.