MA1 vs. MA2 – A Practical Comparison

[Craig Notts]

I can totally agree with the shortcomings of WiFi. They can still be great in the right location but it sounds like occucync has got it beat. I will be getting the air 2 after starting with a mavic Mini (still a great drone)

 

[bigswifty]

My take (on the info so far), compared to the MA1:

Plus:
. Occusync
. Flight Time
. Camera

Minus
. Controller
. Size
. Fly app (hopefully they have revisions ready to go for the app)

 

[Akademik]

Will this one have waypoints?

It only has Hyperlapse Waypoint not regular mode

 

[Ztopgun28]

My take (on the info so far), compared to the MA1:

Plus:
. Occusync
. Flight Time
. Camera

Minus
. Controller
. Size
. Fly app (hopefully they have revisions ready to go for the app)

It won't use the go 4 app?

 

[Keule]

It won't use the go 4 app?

No, you have to use DJI Fly app

 

[Ztopgun28]

No, you have to use DJI Fly app
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Ok. I have the first mavic air with go 4 app. Can we use 2 different apps then if i have both MA1 & MA2?

 

[Keule]

Can we use 2 different apps then if i have both MA1 & MA2?

Yes, you can. No problem to have the 2 apps on your phone or tablet.

 

[Ztopgun28]

Yes, you can. No problem to have the 2 apps on your phone or tablet.

I hope an ipad mini 5 can fit in the newer ma2 controller or my samsung s10+ phone be compatible

 

[Keule]

I hope an ipad mini 5 can fit in the newer ma2 controller

No, it won't fit currently. Either wait for DJI to release some kind of adapter or find someone who has a 3D printed adapter. (I am working on it right now, but I have to wait for my MA2 to arrive to have the exact measurements for that adapter)

 

[aokusman]

I can totally agree with the shortcomings of WiFi. They can still be great in the right location but it sounds like occucync has got it beat. I will be getting the air 2 after starting with a mavic Mini (still a great drone)

It doesn’t sound like, it has it beat by 8 km.

 

[Ztopgun28]

No, it won't fit currently. Either wait for DJI to release some kind of adapter or find someone who has a 3D printed adapter. (I am working on it right now, but I have to wait for my MA2 to arrive to have the exact measurements for that adapter)

Ok good to know, thx. Keep updated

 

[z28lt1]

I hope an ipad mini 5 can fit in the newer ma2 controller or my samsung s10+ phone be compatible

The s10+ is listed a compatible phone with the Fly App by DJI. I would think you would be fine.

 

[Ztopgun28]

The s10+ is listed a compatible phone with the Fly App by DJI. I would think you would be fine.

Ok thanks, what about go 4 app? Is the s10+on that list?

 

[z28lt1]

Ok thanks, what about go 4 app? Is the s10+on that list?

No, the official list of supported devices for the Go 4 app does not include many of the newer phones. The S10, S10+, S20, or any of the Iphone 11 series are all not listed. Many times devices that are not officially listed as compatible work perfectly, but if you have an issue, you risk DJI pulling the "incompatible device" card.

 

[Ztopgun28]

No, the official list of supported devices for the Go 4 app does not include many of the newer phones. The S10, S10+, S20, or any of the Iphone 11 series are all not listed. Many times devices that are not officially listed as compatible work perfectly, but if you have an issue, you risk DJI pulling the "incompatible device" card.

Oh ok gotcha, thanks

 

[Akademik]

Too loud, i hope the new one is more (by far) quiet.

Flytpath just did a comparison on the noise. Makes me want it even more.

 

[mjbok]

It only has Hyperlapse Waypoint not regular mode

That is ridiculous. Waypoints were promised on the original Air and were even advertised in the marketing materials. There is zero reason not to have this other than something to differentiate the Pro from the Air.

 

[Miss Chrisy Co]

A comparison between the two.

 

[kidroc]

Ok, hopefully my samsung s10+ won't have any dji go 4 app compatibility issues.

it's uses the fly app for the MA2