So there has been a lot of SPECULATION out there on how the Air performs, especially when it comes to the WiFi. Let me help, as I was lucky enough to test-drive and buy an Air today. I also have had Mavic Pro, Spark, and own a Mavic Pro Platinum.
The Spark was total garbage as far as connection at my location. Could not stay connected, and using the iPhone as a controller was a joke. (Note, I speak only about my own location and situation. Others may love it and I respect that.)
Mavic Pro and Platinum both perform well, with the expected 4-5 mile range. However, I have had multiple instances of RTH being triggered because of signal interference on longer distances (all where RTH brought the bird close enough or high enough to overcome the problem--altitude can be your friend here!). Video distortion on the Pro was a constant problem -- Platinum has been much more stable.
I purchased and came home with my Air today, and the Wifi is nothing like the Spark. Completely stable and clear *so far*. Allowed me to fly behind a large metal roofed building (which craters my Platinum connection) and land with no problems at all. Range is great for a bird it's size and specs. If I switch from front to back of this same building with the Platinum, I literally have to run to the other side with the controller before the Platinum loses connection. With the Air today, I walked and it stayed connected the whole time.
My point here is simple. Don't pre-judge based on what others are saying. Don't believe me! Wait until you can actually try it out for yourself. We really are capable of being intelligent human beings, and NOT being sucked in by some crazy social media feeding frenzy. Be true to yourself!
The Spark was total garbage as far as connection at my location. Could not stay connected, and using the iPhone as a controller was a joke. (Note, I speak only about my own location and situation. Others may love it and I respect that.)
Mavic Pro and Platinum both perform well, with the expected 4-5 mile range. However, I have had multiple instances of RTH being triggered because of signal interference on longer distances (all where RTH brought the bird close enough or high enough to overcome the problem--altitude can be your friend here!). Video distortion on the Pro was a constant problem -- Platinum has been much more stable.
I purchased and came home with my Air today, and the Wifi is nothing like the Spark. Completely stable and clear *so far*. Allowed me to fly behind a large metal roofed building (which craters my Platinum connection) and land with no problems at all. Range is great for a bird it's size and specs. If I switch from front to back of this same building with the Platinum, I literally have to run to the other side with the controller before the Platinum loses connection. With the Air today, I walked and it stayed connected the whole time.
My point here is simple. Don't pre-judge based on what others are saying. Don't believe me! Wait until you can actually try it out for yourself. We really are capable of being intelligent human beings, and NOT being sucked in by some crazy social media feeding frenzy. Be true to yourself!
