DJI Mavic AIR spec sheet

With next to no warning, DJI has dropped its latest model to the adventure drone market! The Mavic AIR.

Having only seen one video of this models flight so far from YouTube vlogging legend and all round drone lover, Casey Neistat, the video quality looked great, and Neistat seemed to really dig the functionality of DJI’s latest offering to the drone market.

So after having a quick look over the spec sheets, heres the main points of interest:

• 21 min flight time per battery
• 2km flight range
• 68kph top speed in sport mode (no mention of regular mode speeds)
• 4k@30 max res

So as you can see, its no Mavic Platinum, but is nearly half the size! So if space/ weight is at a premium in your travel kit, and you dont anticipate needing long flights, then this will definitely be the bird for you! Check out the more detailed spec breakdown below for other features etc.

And check out the great range of DJI Mavic accessories and spares in store at www.progearonline.com

And as always, check out our great range of DJI Mavic accessories and spare at www.progearonline.com

The Mavic Pro PLATINUM spec sheet

When the DJI Mavic Pro debuted in November 2016, it was the lightest, most compact drone ever created by global drone leader. In August of 2017 they unveiled the next best edition in the Mavic series, the DJI Mavic Pro Platinum. The Mavic Platinum utilises a sleek design and compact body, with a new and improved 30-minute flight time and 60% noise power reduction, making it one of the most desirable drones on the market today.

AIRCRAFT

Weight (Including Battery):	1.62 lbs (734 g) (exclude gimbal cover) 1.64 lbs (743 g)(include gimbal cover)
Max Ascent Speed:	16.4 ft/s (5 m/s) in Sport mode (Sport mode)
Max Descent Speed:	9.8 ft/s (3 m/s)
Max Speed:	40 mph (65 kph) in Sport mode without wind (Sport mode)
Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level:	16404 feet (5000 m)
Max Flight Time:	30 minutes (0 wind at a consistent 15.5 mph (25 kph))
Max Hovering Time:	24 minutes (0 wind)
Overall flight time:	21 minutes ( In normal flight, 15% remaining battery level )
Max Flight Distance:	8 mi (13 km, 0 wind)
Operating Temperature Range:	32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
GPS Mode:	GPS / GLONASS

 

OBSTACLE SENSING SYSTEM

Obstacle Sensory Range:	Precision measurement range: 2 ft (0.7 m) to 49 ft (15 m) Detectable range: 49 ft (15 m) to 98 ft (30 m)
Operating Environment:	Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (lux > 15)

 

CAMERA

Sensor:	1/2.3” Effective pixels:12.35 M (Total pixels:12.71M)
Lens:	FOV ( Field Of View ) 78.8° 28 mm ( 35 mm format equivalent ) f/2.2 Distortion < 1.5% Focus from 0.5 m to ∞
ISO Range:	100 – 3200 ( video ) 100 – 1600 ( photo )
Shutter Speed:	8 s to 1/8000 s
Max Image Size:	4000×3000
Still Photography Modes:	Single shot Burst shooting: 3 / 5 / 7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing ( AEB ): 3 / 5 bracketed frames at 0.7 EV Bias Interval
Video Recording Modes:	C4K: 4096×2160 24p 4K: 3840×2160 24/25/30p 2.7K: 2704×1520 24/25/30p FHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/96p HD: 1280×720 24/25/30/48/50/60/120
Max Video Bitrate:	60 Mbps
Supported File Systems:	FAT32 ( ≤ 32 GB ); exFAT ( > 32 GB )
Photo:	JPEG, DNG
Video:	MP4 / MOV ( MPEG – 4 AVC / H.264 )
Supported SD Cards:	Micro SD@trade;, Max capacity: 64GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required
Operating Temperature:	32° to 104° F ( 0° to 40° C )

 

CHARGER

Voltage:	13.05 V
Rated Power:	50 W

 

GIMBAL

Controllable Range:	Pitch -90° to +30° Roll: 0° or 90° (Horizontally and vertically)
Stabilization:	3-axis (pitch, roll, yaw)

 

VISION POSITIONING

Velocity Range:	≤22.4 mph (36 kph) at 6.6 ft (2 m) above ground
Altitude Range:	1 – 43 feet (0.3 – 13 m)
Operating Range:	1 – 43 feet (0.3 – 13 m)
Operating Environment:	Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (Lux > 15)

 

REMOTE CONTROLLER

Operating Frequency:	2.4 GHz to 2.483 GHz
Max Transmission Distance:	FCC Compliant: 4.3 mi ( 7 km ); CE Compliant: 2.5 mi ( 4 km )( Unobstructed, free of interference )
Operating Temperature:	32° to 104° F ( 0° to 40° C )
Battery:	2970mAh
Transmitter Power ( EIRP ):	FCC: ≤26 dBm CE: ≤20 dBm
Operating Voltage:	950mA @ 3.7V
Supported Mobile Device Size:	Thickness Supported:6.5-8.5mm Max length: 160mm Supported USB port types: Lightning, Micro USB(Type-B),USB(Type-C)™

 

INTELLIGENT FLIGHT BATTERY

Capacity:	3830 mAh
Voltage:	11.4 V
Battery Type:	LiPo 3S
Energy:	43.6 Wh
Net Weight:	Approx.0.5 lbs(240 g)
Operating Temperature:	41° to 104° F ( 5° to 40° C )

 

The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum improves upon the original, adding 3 minutes of flight time and helping to reduce noise pollution with brand new propellers. The innovative design of the propellers ensures a 60% reduction in noise, which is a welcome feature for drone pilots and those around them. Its 4K camera, small size, bevy of other features make the Mavic Pro Platinum a top notch starter drone. A compact size makes it ideal for transport, and results in an impressively short prep time before flying.

The Mavic Pro

Mavic Pro Specs

Size

When folded the Mavic Pro measures 83mm (H) X 83mm X 198mm (L). Excluding the propellers, the drone has a diagonal measurement of 335mm. The total weight of the drone including the propellers and battery and gimbal cover is 1.64 lbs or 743 g.

Speed

The Mavic has a maximum ascent speed of 16.4 ft/s or 5 m/s when in Sport Mode. The corresponding descent speed is 9.8 ft/s or 3 m/s. The overall maximum speed of the drone is 40 mph or 65km/h when in Sport Mode and flying in perfect conditions (no wind). The drone is exceptionally fast and responsive. In tests, the Mavic Pro was compared to the Phantom 4 and was a lot faster in Normal Mode and about the same in Sport Mode. We have a page dedicated to the Mavic Pro vs Phantom 4 if that would interest you.

Flying Performance

The Mavic Pro can operate up to 16404 ft or 5000 m above sea level which is its maximum service ceiling. The maximum flight time is 27 minutes when flying consistently at 15.5 mph or 25 km/h and in conditions without any wind. The maximum hovering time is 24 minutes, again in conditions of 0 wind. Overall flight time that can be expected is about 21 minutes in normal flight with about 15% battery remaining.

DJI claims that the drone also has a maximum range of 8 miles or 13 km in perfect conditions. The Mavic operates at a temperature between 32 – 104 degrees F (0 – 40 degrees C). The drones hover accuracy is about 0.1 m vertically and 0.3 m horizontally when Vision Positioning is active.

 

Camera

The DJI Mavic Pro has a camera with a 1/2.3”(CMOS) Sensor with Effective pixels: 12.35 M and Total Pixels: 12.71 M. It has a FOV 78.8 degree 28 mm Lens which is 35mm format equivalent. The distortion is less than 1.5% Focus from 0.5 m to infinity. The ISO Range is 100-3200 for video and 100-1600 for photo. The shutter speed is 8s – 1/8000s and the maximum image size is 4000×3000.

The maximum video bitrate is 60 Mbps. Supported file formats are FAT32 (smaller than or equal to 32 GB) and exFAT (bigger than 32 GB). Photo formats are JPEG and DNG and in terms of video, you can expect MP4 and MOV. The camera supports a Micro SD with a maximum capacity of 64 GB. The camera operates at a temperature between 32 – 104 degrees F (0 – 40 degrees C).

Modes

In terms of Still Photography, the camera can do Single Shots and Burst Shooting at 3/5/7 frames. There is Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) with 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7. There is also EV Bias and Interval still photography modes.

In terms of Video Recording Modes, the camera can shoot:

• C4K: 4096×2160 24p
• 4K: 3840×2160 24/25/30p
• 7K: 2704×1520 24/25/30p
• FHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/96p
• HD: 1280×720 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p

Remote Controller

The remote controller for the DJI Mavic Pro has an operating frequency between 2.4 GHz and 2.483 GHz. The maximum transmission distance is claimed to be 4.3 miles or 7 km. The controller has an operating temperature between 32 – 104 degrees F (0 – 40 degrees C) and utilizes a 2970mAh battery. The Operating Voltage is 950Ma @ 3.7V. The remote controller is designed to support the user’s mobile device. It is capable of supporting devices that are within a thickness of 6.5-8.5mm and a maximum length of 160mm. It supports Lightning, Micro USB(Type B) and USB(Type C) port types.

Intelligent Flight Battery

The DJI Mavic Pro drone uses a LiPo 3S Battery. The battery capacity is 3830 mAh and the Voltage is 11.4 V. The battery can be expected to produce 43.6 Wh of energy and has a Net Weight of about 0.5 lbs or 240g. The battery will operate at a temperature between 41 – 104 degrees F (5-40 degrees C).

Conclusion

We hope that this DJI Mavic Pro Specs page has shed some light on the inner workings and compatibility aspects of this drone so that you can make an informed decision as to whether it would be the right choice for you.

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