New "Mavic Air" coming?!?

[51 Drones]

DJI is drawing from the Steve Jobs "Book of Hype" and has "pre-annnounced" an announcement that has raised a lot of eyebrows in the last 24 hours. The press release photo teases us with a sleek looking profile of what some insiders have claimed is our next Mavic. I, for one hope this is true, but I don't want to be disappointed when they unveil something that may be out of the average Joe's price bracket. What do you guys think? If it is the "Mavic Air", what do you think the improvements might be? I think it needs to match or exceed Autel's new EVO, who appears to have knocked it out of the park in the under $1000 market. 4k at 60fps, Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance, rear sensors and much more. Whatever it is, I'm excited, and I can't wait to unbox it (unless I have to sell a kidney to afford itl

 

[MacPhersonCa1]

The Evo doesn't have as clean of a look as the Mavic.

 

[MacPhersonCa1]

The new Mavic, I think, will have 360 obstacle avoidance, 4K 60fps, a better price, and offer a built in monitor.

 

[dirkclod]

(unless I have to sell a kidney to afford itl

What ya thinking , Ya got 2

 

[Gray_seagull]

We will see

 

[DimiGoulas21]

These are rumors and experts' expectations. DJI is set to announce the release of the long-awaited Mavic Pro 2 and the significantly smaller, DJI Mavic Air.

Please find the article below:

DJI Mavic Air Rumors - Freewell Gear Blog

There is a nice video below as well:

 

[rudyr89]

Wow, that was a pretty awesome video.. I just bought my mavic pro second hand with 4 batteries and a bunch of other goodies. I wonder how I'm going to convince the wife that I need this new one? Hahah

 

[ajsiemers]

 

[jagwal]

Fixed wing....?

 

[bootleg.gucci]

In order for the Mavic Air to be a true replacement for the original Mavic, it needs to have at least better camera performance/quality, and longer flight time. The smaller form factor/speed/automated flight maneuvers would be icing on the cake. If their plan is to price it below the original Mavic Pro msrp $999, then I would argue it’s not a true Mavic 2.

 

[simcab]

The new Mavic, I think, will have 360 obstacle avoidance, 4K 60fps, a better price, and offer a built in monitor.

This way they would disrupt the mavic pro market.

 

[Blu.MW]

These are rumors and experts' expectations. DJI is set to announce the release of the long-awaited Mavic Pro 2 and the significantly smaller, DJI Mavic Air.

Please find the article below:

DJI Mavic Air Rumors - Freewell Gear Blog

There is a nice video below as well:

Seems like the video focuses on the elements such as storm/rain and a large body of water (sea?).
My guess is... a waterproof mavic

 

[thehelpone]

I doubt it is a Mavic 2. The OG and Platinum is still selling great. So a 2 would kill momentum of future sales. I think it will be a foldable mini Mavic or, wishing but no way, a drone that specializes in 360

 

[msinger]

I doubt it is a Mavic 2.

In some of his recent tweets, OsitaLV doesn't think so either.

 

[s2seyecle]

The press release photo teases us with a sleek looking profile of what some insiders have claimed is our next Mavic.

1) a new camera that employs X-Ray vision
2) a paintball gun attachment
3) a firmware upgrade that deploys a cloaking array
4) new goggles that allow the pilot to view the cloaked craft ( to fully respect VLOS )
5) free stickers

 

[jagwal]

LOL

 

[s2seyecle]

The Evo doesn't have as clean of a look as the Mavic.

[snark] EVO ....reminds me of a flying Cheeto.....

 

[MacPhersonCa1]

Seems like the video focuses on the elements such as storm/rain and a large body of water (sea?).
My guess is... a waterproof mavic

Yeah it would give some competition to these other waterproof ones, and would offer a cheaper solution than the waterproof Matrice 200 series that are a lot more expensive. This is a good assumption.