This was an interesting video
predicting the MP2 due end of march. Apparently the source has predicted the last couple of releases accurately. Worth considering if you are on the fence (like I am)
Mavic Air or wait for Mavic Pro 2....
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I will wait for Mavic Pro 2.
No more Wifi drones for me.
No more Wifi drones for me.
I'm currently leaning toward getting the Mavic Air. Reasons:
1) First drone, so not replacing a Mavic Pro or anything
2) Not sure about my usage habits but I think I'm unlikely to be pushing range limits. If I am it's because I have gone full drone in which case buying the MP2 will probably follow anyway.
3) Trusting that extra batteries will make up for lower flight times (see #2, don't think I'll be doing marathon video shots).
4) Better video, better sensors
5) Smaller means more likely to take it with me
6) I'm impatient
Forgot 7) Sounds like the MP2 will be a step up in price (like Air was a step down); I'm more comfortable at the lower price point.
Certainly these reasons don't apply to everyone, fortunately we live in a world with many options! The WiFi does seem like the largest point of concern - it seems to work better for some people than others. If it doesn't work out that will probably be why.
...who am I kidding, if it doesn't work out it will be because I didn't read the manual and crashed it on the first flight.
1) First drone, so not replacing a Mavic Pro or anything
2) Not sure about my usage habits but I think I'm unlikely to be pushing range limits. If I am it's because I have gone full drone in which case buying the MP2 will probably follow anyway.
3) Trusting that extra batteries will make up for lower flight times (see #2, don't think I'll be doing marathon video shots).
4) Better video, better sensors
5) Smaller means more likely to take it with me
6) I'm impatient
Forgot 7) Sounds like the MP2 will be a step up in price (like Air was a step down); I'm more comfortable at the lower price point.
Certainly these reasons don't apply to everyone, fortunately we live in a world with many options! The WiFi does seem like the largest point of concern - it seems to work better for some people than others. If it doesn't work out that will probably be why.
...who am I kidding, if it doesn't work out it will be because I didn't read the manual and crashed it on the first flight.
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Only 3min and no rear sensors? If they keep the same size and that is true I am not interested....
Jake 61
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I just got my Mavic a couple of weeks ago and then saw the new Mavic Air being pushed. To begin with, I was annoyed that I had missed a new model, but now after reading and watching a lot of reviews, I'm glad I went with the Mavic. The Air is a good device, yes but in real terms, the battery is only good for 15 minutes flight time. That's close to half of the Mavic flight time and a big deal for me.
If the Mavic II, is as good as the leaks are making out, I don't think the Air will be much more than an improved Spark. For me personally, the full size sensor in the camera is the exciting news for Mavic II.
For now, I'm more than happy with my Mavic.
If the Mavic II, is as good as the leaks are making out, I don't think the Air will be much more than an improved Spark. For me personally, the full size sensor in the camera is the exciting news for Mavic II.
For now, I'm more than happy with my Mavic.
I’ve decided to cancel my order for the Red Mavic Air combo, I am concerned about the WiFi as I live around a lot of houses, I have a P3P, P4, Inspire 1 and Mavic Pro Platinum. Also the MA being substantial noisier I’ve decided to wait for the All new Mavic Pro 2.
I’ve had nothing but the best out of all my DJI drones and just have a gut feeling to wait.
I’ve had nothing but the best out of all my DJI drones and just have a gut feeling to wait.
LOL Same here, only had the MPP for about a month [emoji4] Waiting for the MP II as well!
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If that 1" sensor is paired with 100+ Mbps recording, count me in.
I agree, but thinking about it - 1" sensor? It'd be great, but it's simply not going to happen.
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Autel Robotics managed to fit a 1" sensor onto their foldable drone, so I am 100% Mavic Pro 2 will have that as well.
DJI will not leave the high-quality-picture-foldable-drone-market to others without competing.
Where did you read this? I'm seeing 1 / 2.3 and that's about 1/4 the size of the 1" sensor category (which confusingly enough isn't actually an inch across but more like 15mm).
I'm seeing the new Mavic sensor slotting between the current one and the Zenmuses to make it an improvement but not cut into sales of the other.
Int he end we are just making predictions. I think we can agree it'll be better and be competitive.
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I see the Mavic Air and the Mavic Pro 2 or what ever it is called as two totally different drones. The Air is a loaded Spark. The 2 should be an upgrade from the Mavic Pro. I have been happily been flying both my P4P and the Mavic. I think that the Air will be more portable when on my bicycle or motorcycle. Everything that you buy is a compromise and only you can decide if it is right for you.
I had a Typhoon H and while it was very stable it could not turn except at slow speeds. For me this was not acceptable and it was sold. If I find that the Air is not what I think that it is I will sell it also.
I had a Typhoon H and while it was very stable it could not turn except at slow speeds. For me this was not acceptable and it was sold. If I find that the Air is not what I think that it is I will sell it also.
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Never go full drone. HahahaI'm currently leaning toward getting the Mavic Air. Reasons:
1) First drone, so not replacing a Mavic Pro or anything
2) Not sure about my usage habits but I think I'm unlikely to be pushing range limits. If I am it's because I have gone full drone in which case buying the MP2 will probably follow anyway.
3) Trusting that extra batteries will make up for lower flight times (see #2, don't think I'll be doing marathon video shots).
4) Better video, better sensors
5) Smaller means more likely to take it with me
6) I'm impatient
Forgot 7) Sounds like the MP2 will be a step up in price (like Air was a step down); I'm more comfortable at the lower price point.
Certainly these reasons don't apply to everyone, fortunately we live in a world with many options! The WiFi does seem like the largest point of concern - it seems to work better for some people than others. If it doesn't work out that will probably be why.
...who am I kidding, if it doesn't work out it will be because I didn't read the manual and crashed it on the first flight.
Why do you have so many drones? And what do you do with them? Wouldn't keeping track of battery management be an issue?
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