Anyone going to swap out their mavic pros with the new mavic air?

goku9384 · Jan 23, 2018

Based off the specs its pretty tempting 4k 30fps @ 100mb, 3-axis gimbal, 2.4 mile range(never went this far with my mavic), front and rear sensors, even smaller size...anyone thinking the same?

I'm probably going to stick with the Mavic Pro but if I'm a new drone buyer I would definitely get the Mavic Air for sure. As I mainly use the Mavic Pro for creating videos and I do a lot of traveling, hiking. The benefits for me is the 4K 30fps @100mb and the even smaller size.

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facasi · Jan 23, 2018

No .. I am very happy with my MP .. I will wait for a MP2 in the event they release it

Qoncussion · Jan 23, 2018

Happy with MP. Don't see anything *amazing* with the Air that would even make me think about it.

BD0G · Jan 23, 2018

Same. I'll wait for the Mavic Pro 2 as well.

BrooklynFlyer · Jan 23, 2018

goku9384 said:
Based off the specs its pretty tempting 4k 30fps, 3-axis gimbal, 2.4 mile range(never went this far with my mavic), front and rear sensors, even smaller size...anyone thinking the same?

No sane person would

Jayfdee · Jan 23, 2018

No, I will keep my MP, however if I was a newbie I would be tempted.
My MP never feels as stable as my P4, I suspect the Air will not feel as stable as the MP.

Neebles · Jan 23, 2018

facasi said:
No .. I am very happy with my MP .. I will wait for a MP2 in the event they release it

Me too, and just think, by skipping out on the Air, you already have 800 bucks saved towards the MPII

goku9384 · Jan 23, 2018

Jayfdee said:
No, I will keep my MP, however if I was a newbie I would be tempted.
My MP never feels as stable as my P4, I suspect the Air will not feel as stable as the MP.

True I will most likely keep my mavic pro.

PressMan · Jan 23, 2018

I'll be keeping my MP of course "Air" it's attractive 4k 30fps, 3-axis gimbal, 2.4 mile range, front and rear sensors, even smaller size, but another €1049 combo I'd be hard pressed.

shoemaker · Jan 23, 2018

Keeping both mine unless I can traded for a P4P

dongaston70 · Jan 23, 2018

I still love my 11 month old MAVIC Pro. No need for MAVARK (sorry, MAVIC Air...

). I´ll keep my hard earned cash for a possible MAVIC 2 in the future

PT_Mavic · Jan 23, 2018

No way. But if I didn't already own a Mavic (and 4 batteries, MavicMount, Goggles, PolarPro filters and a bunch of other stuff) I'd be tempted.

I bet DJI is trying to tap the brakes on the Autel Evo while we await the Mavic Pro 2 and Phantom 5.
I hope the Evo does very, very well; DJI needs real competition. I also bet the Evo will be $899 instead of the widely-acknowledged $999 when it's released.

LivinLarge · Jan 23, 2018

Why would you? It's a step down.

badbiggz · Jan 23, 2018

Yea MP is a keeper for me as well....and knowing DJI I’ll wait

dsd317 · Jan 23, 2018

goku9384 said:
Based off the specs its pretty tempting 4k 30fps, 3-axis gimbal, 2.4 mile range(never went this far with my mavic), front and rear sensors, even smaller size...anyone thinking the same?

Mavic pro: 4k 30fps, 3-axis, 4.3 miles, front/bottom sensors, longer flight time (27 mins), still compact enough for traveling.
Mavic air difference: smaller, slightly faster, rear sensors

Kilrah · Jan 23, 2018

Certainly not. It will be replacing my Spark though. That's really what it is, a "spark pro".

abstraction21 · Jan 23, 2018

I, for one, am switching to the Mavic Air. Camera comparison looked better than the Mavic Pro, in my eyes. Even more portable than the Mavic Pro. Not sure why all the hate.

tracer bullet · Jan 23, 2018

abstraction21 said:
Not sure why all the hate.

I wouldn't call it hate. Just the realization that, while it would be a definite option if buying a new drone and not currently owning one, it's not enough (if at all) of an update to justify a switch.

I like the new one. But am not switching to it.

abstraction21 · Jan 23, 2018

tracer bullet said:
I wouldn't call it hate. Just the realization that, while it would be a definite option if buying a new drone and not currently owning one, it's not enough (if at all) of an update to justify a switch.

I like the new one. But am not switching to it.

The only issue for me is the battery life. Even so, that's an easy fix by just having additional batteries. Casey Neistat already posted a good new comparison video. Of course, it has to be taken with a grain of salt since they probably pay him for the review, but based on the eye test, I think it looks fantastic.

Kilrah · Jan 23, 2018

Shorter flight time, slower speed. Camera might or might not be better. Gimbal reactions to movements and sport mode are yet unknown. Inferior video link. No wireless operation with goggles.