7 Reasons Why the Mavic Air is Better than the Mavic Pro
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A common question here at photorec.tv - which drone should I get, the Mavic Pro or the Mavic Air? I have 7 reasons why the Mavic Air is the best drone currently on the market. And 4 reasons why you may pick the Mavic Pro over the Air.
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7 Reasons to get the Mavic Air instead of the Mavic Pro
Portability - Mavic air takes it to another level in portability
Image and video quality is a little better in the mavic air and Air offers better slow mo features at 120fps vs 96 in the
Cost - Mavic Air is cheaper especially when you add up extras
Additional Quick shot modes
Rear obstacle avoidance
Works without a controller
Built in memory
And 4 reasons to get the Mavic Pro
Uses occusyn tech - that means you get cleaner video feed at 1080 vs 720 from the air - and it supports longer distances - Europeans - the Mavic air may be more limited in your area because of the Wifi transmission.
Longer flight time - not a huge difference
More maneuverable gimbal - flying forward you can keep the gimbal pointed up higher than you can on the Mavic air
Mavic pro is a bit quieter - really it is a deeper pitch which sounds quieter.
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Ill never buy from this company if i can help it. When buying the drone they never tell you that their app and drone is very finicky with what kind of android phone it will work with. They make it sound like ANY ANDROID will work. Liars. After i bought it half the features wouldn't work on my quite new phone. Esp "certain" critical voice announcements. Crippled !. So they asked me to buy their DJI approved phone model for all features to work. Bought a new one listed there and now video doesn't feed at even 1 feet away. But it flies even upto 200-300 mtrs and ive never lost control signal. Signal is at full strength and i can fly even further but havent. When i asked them why and that they only suggested this phone and how an approved phone Guaranteed to work with all features isn't doing so, they didn't want to reply and just evaded by being silent.
i choose the mavic air. and ask mgr5550 to shut up
You had some great shots in this video awesome man đ
You are losing your hair at an alarming rate, I think this is your problem buddy lol
Can u give me a mavric air please I can't afford one I lives in jamaica
I'm a beginner in terms of flying drones. The Mavic Pro was the first one I flew, for two days. When asked about what drone my employer should get, I did some quick research and ended up recommending the cheaper and more portable Mavic Air. I have now spent a few hours with the Air - and I think that it was a really good decision to buy the Air (+fly more) than the Pro. The Mavic 2 Pro was not an option because of the higher price, and out of these two I would still pick the Air over the Pro. The smaller format is something I really appreciate.
But with that said, I do miss the LCD and the ability to change exposure on the controller. Since I learned how to fly using the Pro controller, I got used to adjusting exposure - and looking at the LCD for height/distance information. But beside that detail, the Air is my favorite. I like both, of course, as they are easy to work even for a beginner like me - but... I'm team Air.
Thanks for a great video, it was one of the clips I watched when researching if the Air would be a good option - and your reasons were really useful. Thumbs up for that, and best wishes from the snowy north of Sweden!
thank you, your answers convince me to decide which drone should I buy as a beginner in flying drones. (Y)
Great video :) one little bit of constructive criticism though. When you are doing a footage comparison it would be much easier to see the difference between the air and pro if you did side by side footage of the same scene. It's very hard to see any differences when every time you switch from pro to air you also change the scene. I feel like a right jobsworth for this haha
The mavic Air SHOULD HAVE BEEN MADE WITH OCUSYNC!!!!
That thing would have been perfect with Ocusync!
That's the reason I'm not buying it
Same.
@@MiklosRabi I would have thought that too, however the range is phenomenal on my mavic air. I have had absolutely no breakup after far distances with mine and far worse from my phantom 3 advanced using lightbridge (yes I know it is different)
It is now!!!
Great closure with the bees remark. Ovesome review. Thanks.
Nice job on the review between the two DJI products. I'll be sticking with my Mavic Air (at least for now). Let's see what this new DJI 'Mavic 2' looks like when they make their announcement on 8-23-18. Most important thing to me is image quality..again, nicely done!
Thank you for this video. Informative.
Awesome review...I loved your presentation thanks bro
thanks a lot for the compare. I picked pro just for the occusync and the range.
Very helpful. THANK You...
I bought a DJI Mavic Pro Platinum (ÂŁ1200 around $1500) last year as a treat for some friends in Cyprus and 6 weeks after Waiting for it to be delivered all the hassle of getting it through customs after sending it to North Cyprus (who take longer to deal with things) etc etc. So the guys waited weeks nearly 2 months for their drone. The day it arrived l was here in Cyprus. We all went to the beach and we were all very excited filming with it. We were on the deck sunbathing. When the drone returned to us it just flipped and landed in the sea for no apparent reason! We got it out after about 2 seconds, dried it in rice, but it didn't work! When I phoned DJI long distance, they said they would repair it free for us so I was relieved. I spent more money about âŹ50, sending it back (which meant travelling through the border, again thru customs, to the South of the Island, I don't drive so taxi costs. Thus was to use a Post Office with tracking so l coukd track the Mavic Pro.)
Then strangely DJI wouldn't confirm that they received it 4 weeks later (even though tracking showed it arrived) until I could find all my receipts and evidence my end which I had temporarily lost. This took another week and a half, with more long distance phone calls, to different people in their office as no record was kept of my long distance phone calls. I've lost count of the many calls l made. It was a total nightmare. Finally, they decided they were not going to fix it free after all and gave no real reason for this change of heart. They then quoted âŹ890 to repair it which seems steep when you consider they replace a chip or something minor - l could probably do it myself if you could buy electronics gear here (North Cyprus) which you cannot! I just asked them to return it. I cannot explain why they didn't wish to help - I wasn't angry with them on the phone I was polite all the way - so I am at a loss about this. In commercials and CZcams you see the machine flying over water there is no warning that it is NOT even semi-waterproof or splashproof. I explained to Amazon where I bought it who decided they would sort it for me saying if they couldn't get redress from DJI they would pay me. I said l was happy to have half the costs and expenses. I waited and waited for my refund to no avail. Out of the blue, Amazon too decided they weren't going to pay me anything not even a postage stamp! So I am ÂŁ1500 plus down and all my time and effort (and expenses) and nothing to show for it. Not to mention all the time and trouble travelling to South Cyprus to send it back via tracked mail long distance phone calls etc etc. The worst was watching my two young friends ' unhappy faces. The real reason for this plea is I wanted to asked anyone PLEASE - what do I do with all the batteries and stuff? Can I use them on a different drone (not DJI as I am still sore!) There has to be a clone out there where I can use the batteries, surely China has copied it (improved it!) it just seems so much waste. I thought the 21st C was a sustainable one, it seems not as far as DJI are concerned!!!
Good info and presentation- getting close to decision time.... Any recent updates to this comparison
Nicely explained, well done
A flat earthen would never buy the MA because of astroid mode HAHAHA
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The Mavic Air is a great little quad, but the one thing I wish it had was occusync, for that one reason Mavic Pro has it beat.
Very good video.
Go on shooting good videos with good tips.
A big thanks from Brazil.
Finally! A GOOD review about USE instead of just specs specs specs
THANK YOU!
thanks man! i love both
Very informative video, thanks
thanks for the great review!
maybe u know- if i use "track" mode and put the RC in a bag in a "HOME" point. to which distance does the track will go for the subject? does the air craft have to be in eye connection with the RC? THANKS!!!!
Have both, your points are all perfectly valid!
Did u try the Pro 2?
losing phone connection to the controller (app crash) when flying mavic air and you'll appreciate the extra info of the mavic pro controller provide on its screen. my app crashed but I still able to fly my mavic pro back manually without worry. I doubt i'll be calm if i'm flying air and the app crash
That's a good point.
What normally happens to the drone when it's in the air and the app crash?
Would you say the pro is better in urban areas than the air?
@@juanh1093 it returns to home, so you're still safe, just could ruin your shots
So does the air gimbal swing upward at all?( for medium speed forward film)
Bought the Mavic Air a couple of weeks ago, love it. Was definitely the portability that sold it for me.
Great to hear!
Thanks. This was helpful
I love my MA! I use it more now than my MP. I also never had an issue with the connection as some had mentioned and I mean I flew this baby pretty damn far, so much that I wasnât able to see the MA no more...got so scared that I had to push the home button to bring it back. I still love my MP, but I am definitely loving the MA! Great review!
Awesome review. Thanks. Just bought the mavic air
hello, i have a tello right now and i wanna upgrade it to air, is it a good choice?
does the Air have lights on the arms for helping in identifying front from rear at dusk/night ?
Thanks for this. I was deciding what to buy w/ these two. Now I can go for the Air. cheers mate!
Had u bought the AIR? How was the experience so far? I am also thinking of buying AIR now but concern about its connection.
Love them both. I have the platinum for work and the air for personal. You hit all the points why I bought the air and I still agree with the purchase when it comes to travel and throwing it in the pack. So portable and with the fly more bag I have everything organized.
When showing video comparisons, you should have the same scenes compared side by side. Makes for much better/fair comparisons!
Any problem with the connection in the M Air? I always get disconnected in my controller. Sometimes the feed goes black and white then it lags and stutters in its live feed. Is it with its limited range? Thanks
Thanks for this, Toby. I'm planning to buy the Air, mostly because of its more compact size. But I am a bit worried about the inferior signal.
First time seeing you and your vids and I liked it, I'm currently looking at getting a drone I'm unsure at this stage if I want the air or the pro as I like them both but your last 4 points a bout the pro may just be the deciding factor for me
Hello, I have a general question (Having the mavic air), what write speed is sufficient for 4k 30fps recording? A lot of people complain about stuttering footage, but that could also be a shutter issue. Dji speaks of 100MB/s but how often is that reached?
Great quick review. I am trying to decide which one to get myself. The concerns over the wifi connection on the air vs occusync has me leaning towards the pro.
I do love the very clean feed I get from the Pro anywhere I fly. And the Pro price has dropped a bit too. We might see some great deals right after the 1st!
@@photorectoby A clean feed is critical for sure. I've decided to go with the Pro Platinum. The only thing I can see as a negative for the Pro at this point is not having rear sensors. I do not care about the Air being a little bit faster. Thanks again for the great advice and awesome CZcams channel. Keep up the great work!
Great Video! Leaning toward the pro...limited gamble movement got me. Thanks!
That gimbal can really make the difference in some shots. A work around is to fly backwards with the Air and then reverse the clip in post but that doesn't always work- e.g. people in the shot? they will be walking backwards.
I thought you was done when it was coming at your face. Your good man lol
Great Help. .... I decided for the Mavic Pro. The reason is longer air-time and better controller. The "Air" has some cool features and is much more compact, but I thing the "Pro" is more stable in breezy conditions.
Great video thankyou
Ur assent of explaining awesome.. But now I am confuse which to buy.. But u solved I am buying Dji air.. Thanku
Great video, greetings from Croatia :)
Thanks
I'm thinking about rear sensor in air.
Flight time is the reason i will go for the Mavic Pro, I have a Phantom 3 adv but now looking to update and find a more convenient drone for travelling.. thanks for the informative video
I love and own the Mavic Air all the way. when would the 2nd version be out? got any news!
Hi there,
Thank you for the great content you put out for us.
I have a problem with my Mavic Air, i use it for photography mainly, amd the pictures are blurry and they lack of sharpness, pretty much terrible. I know i have to edit them, i shoot RAW also, but something is wrong with it. I was considering to sell it and buy the Mavic Pro, but as i understand from your video, image quality wise they are not far apart. What should i do ?
Thank you
I appreciate your work. I have the Phantom 2 which did two fly-aways before I shelved it. I bought the Air when it first came out, but have not even charged it up as yet. Maybe today! I don't do much--of anything--and am hoping for some motivation. I also backed the L-16 on Kickstarter and have it in hand but have not taken more than fifty or more images with it. I need to get moving!
I'd get the pro for the reasons you explain. Thanks for the side by side!
Tell me about NFZ/GEO FENCING? YOU had to experience this DJI induced problem. How do you circumvent?
I read on some forums there was issues with the Mavic Pro's gimbel. So i went with Mavic Air and i have been very pleased with my purchase. The Air fits nicely into my backpack and does what i want it to.
I have an air and absolutely love it, covers every aspect I am looking for and the best featured from all similar multirotors.
It's a dark horse that many people overlook, I personally knew very little about it as I presumed the mavic 'pro' was the best. However a tiny package, incredibly build quality yet fully featured - it is fantastic.
Thanks for the well made And very informative video. Clearly you are a pro. As I am a new drone pilot, I'm certain the air will meet every need I have For the next year or 2.
Great video! I have a Mavic Air but a buddy of mine has a Mavic Pro and we are always debating which is better. Bottom line is, they're both fantastic drones.
Stupid question but does the air gimbal look directly down?
can you charge Mavic pro with a 12V charger?
Go day. I do lots of offroading in the Bush and am looking to add some footage to my CZcams page. Which drone would work best for me? Is the spark a option? I need something that will follow me and not stop. Lol
Thank you
I just purchased the Mavic Pro Platinum. I would have targeted the Mavic 2 Pro, but my budget was tapped at the one I got with the fly now bundle. I wanted versatility so that it would be the only drone I would want for a while. The Platinum is quieter, longer fly time, great camera, and is an easy transition to the drones my company flies.
Whatâs your backpack brand?
what kind a backpack is that?
Thx for the nice vid ! You say in some country's the range is very limited. How limited please ? I ask this because I just bought the DJI Mavic Air.
I bought the Air, first drone and I have to say I love it. Choice was influenced by reviews and in my opinion you get more bang for you Buck with the Air. Thanks for sharing your video đđ
I wonder if DJi would sell the MavicPro Remote separately which you could then use with the MavicAir? I assume the functions are more or less, similar and the remotes are compatible ?
Great now I'm even more torn between the two!! Need to make my mind up before the end of August when I'll be on the road filming.
Go with the pro, If you are going to be filming , you can't beat it. Do some research on the DJI forums and see the issues that the air is plagued with. I own both quads and I would give up the air in a heartbeat over the pro. The occusync on the pro is perfect. strong' and long range. My Air is a fickle one on it's junk WiFi transmission. I have lost connection several times and I live in the boondocks where there isn't a lot of wifi traffic. Speaking from experience here. you need to decide for yourself.
@@williamb3323 can you please suggest me which one will be good for photography.
Thank you.
As with anything tech, newer is often better and cheaper... DJI does have to keep you hooked though and not give away the farm. I suspect the Pro II will come out with all the good bells and whistles that combine the two. Great comparison video Toby. I'd love to get one at some point.
I have a Spark, and am looking to upgrade. I was going to get the Mavic Air, but thinking I like the controller for the Pro better, and also the longer flight time
First drone, so I've decided on the Air due to the similar image quality, better price, obstacle avoidance features, and the quick shot modes. Can't wait to try circle and helix out mountain biking!
Does Spark and Mavic Air has HEADLESS MODE function ?? Can anyone help me by providing me the appropriate information..ThankU..
Getting a pro, thanks for the tips
What Camera Bag do you use?
Which one do I buy?? aghhhh I like them both but range and connection bothers me, but then so does size to a certain point.
Love my Air. I haven't touched my Phantom Pro 3 since I bought the Air. As for the Mavic, I like that you can focus it. The rest of the perks, I can live without.
ya same
You want to sell your phantom pro 3?
Love them both for all their versatility and stability for great video shooting. However, you spot on when you compare them and overall that the Mavic Pro is quieter and has a longer flight time while handling wind better. Ocusync proves to exceed normal control connections with the aircraft in all conditions. The Air is a Great Little unit. The Mavic Pro is a Great all around platform that exceeds expectations for a compact folding camera drone.
Good Summary!
Hey sir question, does astroid mode on mavic air allows you to do a 360 photo like in 2:44 ? Or you edited or what exactly you did.
The mavic air does all that on it's own. No editing from me.
I have owned my Mavic Air for almost 1 year and other than the battery life I love it.
After all my research I went with Pro. DJI may have sacrificed Ocusync for size but no Ocusync killed the Air for me.
ya same
I fly it kms away from me never had issues hey.
thanks!
Is the bell sound a part of the mavic air?, because it has put me off buying one
What does the pro 2 have the air don't apart from camera
I want to get into shooting photos and videos of Utah landscape. But I only have a tello. I'll be in it soon with the air hopefully
What does "a little" more time mean in minutes?
angry pack of bees.. đ love the review mate! đ
I'm looking into getting a Mavic drone I'm still trying to decide with the Air or Pro after seeing this video Im almost leaning towards the Pro due to the fact like u said the camera can tilt a little bit more compared to the Air having to go backwards. What i like about the Air is that its capability to control it with hand gestures unless the Pro does that as well? i do like the compactness of the Air but also the noise level is from what i heard a tad bit louder then the Pro honestly I'm torn between the two hows the battery life on both? how would u rate Air to Pro?
I'm still quite far from using drones anyway, but these reviews are always very nice! Cheers! =)
i hear that it has many issues though. It always needs recalibration and when the wind is kind of strong it wont come straight down (it comes down at a speed of 0.1 m/h) to avoid crushing i guess.. Did you notice those kinds of problems?
Thanks for sharing! Looks like I'll be keeping my mavic pro platinum..haha!
Nur Ismail Mohammed I just received my platinum about three weeks ago. How do you like yours and do you still stand by your comments? I really enjoy mine đ
The thing about both vis video quality is the compression turns everything complicated to mush.
I have the Mavic Pro and just got back from a trip in Asia. I never had issues with it in US but over there got a bunch of errors and issues. Things that I like about the Pro: (1) The long battery life gave me the extra time when the drone was either not responsive or slow to respond due to high winds and/or radio tower interference; (2) The Occusync might have save the drone from the radio tower interference; and (3) The controller throw an error twice and the phone screen was not showing live feed but with the screen on the controller, I was able to bring it back. These features are lacking in the Mavic Air and I find these feature very useful when issues arise.
Probably should have recalibrated the compass other sensor after travelling half way around the world.
Great video
So I never owned a drone before and am currently in between the mavic air and pro. Based on all these videos and research I decided on the air but reading everyones comments i'm indecisive again...
I'm a filmmaker looking to buy one for while i'm traveling to a few different countries and will be out shooting mostly nature and landscapes. The only personal downside for the air is that I can see the low battery time an issue. And I don't imagine i'll have wifi half the time I planned on using it. Any advice?
Same problem as you, unsure based on budget and what is "really" needed. Its like any toy unless its for work, that you get over the excitement after a few days or weeks of play.
Maybe its just amazing to get the Pro 1 or 2 and get it over with, not sure. The Air is just so much more affordable and even when u get they flymore time combo.
Im still doing my video watching but have not decided as yet.
Not sure what you mean by you will not have WiFi "And I don't imagine i'll have wifi half the time I planned on using it. Any advice?" Its just between your phone and the drone i thought , you dont need any cell phone data or whatever, is this what you mean?
Thecrazy > My suggestion, dont buy the AIR. Read my posts above to know what you might experience. In fact i wouldn't even buy anything from this Chinese company due to their unethical customer service where they just ignore you after screwing up from their end. But if you absolutely must, then buy a mavic pro.
Battery time promised on the AIR is 21 minutes. In real life i hardly get 12-13 minutes by the time you wait for GPS lock and check safety settings and go fly that's all you'd get.
@@mgr5550 If we dont buy from DJI then who from? I have only just recently learnt and seen videos on DJI. I am worried about support yes. Some videos the guys get full replacement if theirs gets broken but they of course paid for that option.
@@CollosalTrollge I got the Pro. I'm using it for work, but even if you only want to use it for play, it's still a better choice, simply because of the Occusync over Wifi. Range is very important, 100Mbps vs 60Mbps 4K video wasn't that important for me, mostly using it for aerial photography. You'll want reliable connection even in a open plains, and even more when you fly in crowded area like a neighborhood, because Wi-Fi interference is a very important issue. Should you wish to do more, and if you've managed to get a hang of flying it, then sell your Pro and get a Mavic 2, there is everything good from both the Air and Pro in one package, but the price is too much for first time owner
@@JazzEdan I hear you JazzEdan, i am just like, why do i need the Pro, absolutely you are right i was concerned about the WiFi connection, but apparently in the other video i watched the one guy mentioned this and he said its an advanced WiFi.
I would primarily be using this in less of a city and i really dont see myself going more than 500 meters, seriously. I would be very afraid.
Does this maybe change what you have rather suggested or advised for me ?
I was just considering the Air because of the 2 rear sensors and its size and the price and especially if i buy the fly more combo
Let me know...
Yeah that face sensor test was wild. I wouldnt try it myself lol
Just bought Mavic Pro for $849 brand new from Best Buy with Remote and 3 batteries...I win!
BossKing Wow!
@@jimmywinskowski5489 he's lying
It costs 1145 at best buy
I bought it around that time ,same packet and same price
Fly more Artic White $878 @ BH photo
Currently in UK I could get either Air or Pro Platinum for ÂŁ799 both with fly more but really cannot decide which one I like the higher bitrate and some of features with air
What kind of bag is that? Look really spacious
I'm looking for my first drone, so the Mavic Air would be my choice. I enjoyed your video and appreciate the way you present the review, nicely done!
Thank you for the review, I've been torn between the two drones. I do mostly Wedding videos and as much as I like the Air, I think I'm going to go with the Pro due to the quieter props, Occusync and longer flight time.
I support that decision and honestly as sad as it is there is something to be said showing up to pro work with a more pro looking drone.
Perception leaves as lasting impression.
hi
I have this Drone X PRO 2.4G WIFI ITS A FOLDABLE RC QUADCOPTER
Can you tell me how to Calibrate it and how to use it with my iphone 7
i have downloaded this app already could you tell me how to use the app on iphone wth the Drone
Which one is tough. I have them both. APAS, size, distance, compatibility with the goggles. It never fails when I find a location, it screams for one or the other. They are the perfect pair!