Mavic Pro vs Mavic Air - Which to Buy
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- Опубліковано 1 лют 2018
- If you are buying a Mavic, you want to make sure you get the one with the features and capabilities that best suit your needs. The Mavic Pro is proven to be an amazing drone that takes 4K video and can travel pretty easily with you on just about any video shoot or adventure. The Mavic Air is even smaller and has many of the same capabilities. However, the Mavic Air does give up some things in exchange for it's amazingly small size. This video outlines the advantages and disadvantages of both these DJI quadcopters and gives you a good understanding of which might be the best fit for your needs. We use thirteen objective criteria to compare both drones and make recommendations based on the results!
Please comment below on your thoughts about the two Mavics!
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*Hands down, the BEST comparison video between the Mavic Pro and Mavic Air I've seen to date.* Awesome job and I loved the boxing references! Well done!! I'm anxiously awaiting my 'Flame Red' Mavic Air which I should have next Tuesday. Can't wait to get the puppy up in the air. Oh, only one 'small' mistake (or mis-spoken) at the end of the video. You said the pricing as of Feb. 20th...but you meant to say Feb. 2nd, 2018. Great job again!!
RGMG actually, i think he's saying Feb 2018, not Feb 20 18. 2018 being the year, not the 20th day and year.
Ah, you may be right.
Great review! Thank you.
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I own Mavic Pro 2 years now. Done some great vids with it. Happy with googles.
Now:
1. Flight time is important sure but 21 mins vs 27 mins is not a huge difference. 10vs25 is sure, but to make good shots you need 15 mins tops. Because this is why you bought it right? Unles you flying it for fun, but Pro with it's size and weight is not easy to control. Not as easy as Air.
2. Camera quality - Pro is slightly more sharper but colors are better on Air same as focus, gimbal is more stable and less fragile
3. You get 3 sets of sensors - I crashed my Mavic 3 times on the trees during intense shots and 3 of them where while I was flying backward
4. Distance - 4 km easy on Pro vs 2km on Air - but hey - believe me or not - never been flying more than 1,5 km during filming. For fun - yes I did set 7,5 km distance flight one way - I flew from my home to my friend. Never been so scared.
5. Controllers - Pro with screen , Air - without - fine Pro is better BUT to be honest - I always check battery level etc. on the phone not on the screen. You can fly Pro without connecting your phone? sure but so what if you can't see what you filming. you can do the same with Air + even better because it has gesture control.
5. I paid 2000 eur for Mavic and googles. I am selling it now for 1100 EUR 2 years later. Am I happy? yes because I just got Mavic Air and I can tell you straight away - it is better for non-professional filming and fun flying.
6. Pro - I will miss you, Air - long live the king :)
ps. fantastic comparison and I agree 100%.
ps. Googles are nice but you need to have nice area around you to use them. Flying low is very dangerous as you won't see cables or other small obstacles and Pro won't always detect them. They are heavy and chunky and you will get tired after top 20 min of using- I used them to watch movies - my neck was screaming to put them away after 1h...
Anyways I recommend both drones, but my choice is now Air.
Great Review! Thanks for taking the time to put this together!
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This is the best example of what a review should be like! THANKS for being concise, to the point, and WELL organized!
LOVED the review and find it SO healthful!
If I already owned a Pro, I wouldn't bother buying the Air.
If I owned neither, I'd definitely buy the Air.
wait for mavic pro 2. Its coming in 7 weeks
are you sure about that ?
Check OsitaLV on twitter, se predicted the mavic air before release. I think she works on dji. MAvic pro 2 is coming at the end of march
And it's probably going to cost well over twice as much as the Air and still won't be smaller than it.
Fortunately it's not just wifi.
Very well put together, good job Kelly :)
Thanks for taking the time to thoroughly review both drones. I just purchased the Mavic Air today from B&H. I wanted to get the FlyMore Package but they're on backorder. I've been researching for a few months and the Air looks like a clear winner amongst a number of drones in this category. I plan to take it to Vietnam and Thailand this summer, so I'll be trying to get well acclimated before my trip. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for your current drone videos concerning the Mavic Air. You always mention good aspects, comparisons and present them absolutely authentically. The Mavic Air is going to be my really first drone. Thumbs up and greetings from Germany ✌🏼
This really helped me for when I can afford a drone down the road. I feel a lot more informed about both drones
The winner of this video is dji
Gilberto Alvarez lol good try
all is DJI
ANAK GAMING no shit sherlock
@@norx7424 r/woosh
I see what you did there boiiii 😂😂😂😂 you crack me
Probably one of the best comparison videos I've seen. Thank you for your time and diligence preparing this video. You made my choice clearer, and I learned a few cool things on top of it all. All the best!
Such very comprehensive and many informative reviews are always highly appreciated.
Thanks for your hard work and share.
Awesome video, great job Kelly well done...
Well done Kelly and I agree with you on all points, the mavic air is a fantastic machine. Only thing for me is the reduced flight time, but let's see. Also you could have mentioned the gimbal cover as this is a large improvement in daily handling
Drones and Electric Unicycles Here’s what Tech Radar had to say about that great gimbal after their review: “ Although gimbal control while panning sideways is smooth, moving the camera up and down is still a tad jerky. To keep the footage as smooth as possible, it’s best to switch to Cinematic Mode on the app - designed to slow the drone down and reduce braking so video is smoother - but even this takes a lot of practice before you get a steady capture.” Shoot in Cinematic Mode? No thanks I like to shoot at the speed I choose!
The range on the air is pants.
Best intro I've seen is a LONG time! Awesome review!
Great video! I've seen a lot of video comparisons, but I like your straight-forward presentation the best. I've been wanting to get my first drone for a while and have been up in the air (pun intended) about which DJI model to get. This has helped me in my decision-making. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences!
Hope this video gets the views in deserves. So well crafted and informative. So many Mavic Air videos out now but none have as much useful information as this video. Thank you.
Bikes & Drones I second this^
Me too. Awesome vid. I am in the market for a drone and this video helped me decide...the air it is.
And that’s facts!
Spectacular video too too good...subd keep it up by far the best review out there
As usual, brilliant. Thanks mate. I now have all the info I need.
Thank you so much for your in formative reviews. They are well delivered and very interesting. I appreciate what you do.
thanks, great review, bought the Mavic Air and love it. Cant get the thing to fly indoors though!
Just got the Mavair and it truly is the next generation drone much better quality in every department, some great points raised 👌🏽
I love your approach to comparing the two drones. Just what I was looking for. Thanks.
Good and comprehensive review.. well done mate
Dude... thank you so much for this video. I bought the Mavic Air and wanted to return it to get the Mavic Pro. After watching this video... I'm glad I got the Mavic Air. 👍
The mavic air is much superior to the PRO, it has more sensors, 4k recording with 100Mbps bitrate, greater camera viewing angle, higher speed, smaller size, more economical, more technology, slow motion at higher resolution, APAS systems, panoramic 32 megapixels, 2.7K video at 60 fps; Only the PRO is superior in time and distance.
Thanks for the video. I have been wanting to buy a drone, now I know to go with Mavic Air
Best comparison video i have seen yet regarding these two Drones!
Very comprehensive video.. Great job as you gave me a lot to think about
For some of us that value range, endurance and signal strength, the Mavic Pro Platinum is the clear winner. If you add a less cumbersome goggles experience, the choice is even easier to make. The Air has the size and price advantage but I'm pretty sure the Pro handles wind better and is quieter which offsets the Air's edge. My 2 cents.
Awesome comparison! Thank you!
danzbeard 7
Only two words would be enough to sum it up - simple & precise . Thank u .
As always you provide a fair analysis of your topic with no slop in between. Great Job!
Thanks Paul!
Thanks watched your vid and decided to get the Mavic Pro.
How did you like it?
This is Great, I will buy Mavic air next month and all the answers are here
so how was your experience? I am also planning to buy one...would love to hear from you
@@alikhawaja01 so how was your experience? Im also planning to buy one....would love to hear from you
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@@paperplane2114 so how was your experience? Im also planning to buy one....would love to hear from you
@Replicated Media honestly, it's been sitting in my house since the past 5 weeks I haven't had the chance to fly. I will this week though!
Thanks - really useful with easy to understand information.
Great comparison. Thanks for the info. Old but gold.
The pro when looking at the two flags looked sharper even some of the items in the background looked sharper
Great video, clear, informative, no crappy music, no over enthusiastic child, shouting and saying ‘awesome’ ‘rad’ and any other non sensical word, every 5th word, this is useful.
I have the pro, its fine for me.
Thanks a lot for that comparison and a ton of info!
Im.leaning towards the mavic air..
I know range isnt as good as the pro ,, but have heard its still pretty good?
Great review
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Great video, bro... very well put together and very practical comparisons.
This was very helpful and thorough.... thank you!
Good Video. I was just considering my own choices. All the talk up of the Air but the video examples of the Pro look better. More detail, sharper, more contrast. I see this in other videos too. What good is a faster bitrate when the video is not as clear. Thanks for the demo. Seriously, pause the vid at 2:16 and 2:45. Just look at the image quality. Mavic Pro seems warmer, not as cool blue. Look at the trees. Mavic Air video they are blurred, and on the Mavic Pro trees, fence, rocks on the railways, utility wires look better. MP looks better, sharper more contrast all around. Maybe 100 Mb/s isn't all it's cracked up to be in this version. Longer flight time, sharper clearer video and pics AFAICT. Mavic Pro on the way.
Excellent comparison video! I had assumed the "Pro" would be the better machine, but after watching your video, I'm pretty sure the Air is the better machine for my needs. Like and sub for you today. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the comment!
You made my mind up for me. My C card is coming out now and is getting used to buy a mavic air i'm more of a sporty flyer so the movability is high on my list plus nimbleness but then another day i can use it on my friends wedding or on my website builds for customers.
I think we will always (for more intense expensive jobs) keep a phantom 4 or a typhoon but, This bird will be my everyday one i go to use to quote prices on my aerial jobs up with for sure! Thank You again for your video.
Well done!
Best comparision video I have seen so far, great job
AWESOME INFO THANK YOU GETTING THE AIR TODAY!!!
Awesome!
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Happy to have an Air, just bought it.
How was is that ?
Great video. This is the best comparison of this two drones that I’ve seen so far. Good job. Thanks.
That was very informative and just what I was looking for. Thank you.
Thanks for great review :)
I will still stay with Mavic Pro (Platinum) - and not only because I've just bought it ;) But for me flying time and especially noise are two the most important factors. I have to say Mavic Air is suprisingly good, especially in this price range. But fortunatelly Pro is still better in some important aspects :)
I have the Mavic Pro and its the best drone out there in my opinion. He showed the best feature on the Air compared to Mavic. But should have compared best features on Mavic to Airs Features..... Like for one..Stability in high winds and Mavic can get beat up by the natural elements and still perform like a PRO. but other than that... Great vid bro!! keep up the nice work.
Thanks!
This is truly a great comparison video thanks for all the great things you talked about
I just got my air today . I got it after seeing your videos. Nice review thank you.
waahhhh nice review! Finally I bought Mavic Air because of this video! That's awesome!!!
Thanks!
Ready Set Drone thank's for the review!
I still buy the pro even its old i like the range of mavic pro
Amazing comparison! Found it when trying to decide between Air, Pro and Spark. Thanks alot. :)
Thanks for the great review. This has helped me enormously, I'll be going with the Mavic Pro with the prop upgrades. Thanks again great work.
I think your review was spot on, really depends on what you want from a drone. I could not decide so ordered both.
Paul Smith God bless you!!!! If I had your money I'd burn mine , by the way I own 6 quads in my opinion money well spent. But buying two (2) DJI products with that price tag and horrible customer service is in my opinion foolhardy. I, as U can tell, don't own a DJI product. Not that I can't afford 1 or 2 of their products but who wants a customer service snafu, it's not like you can go to the store manager settle a dispute be satisfied. From what I see and hear DJI leaves a lot to be desired so spending that amount of cash for 2 of DJI 's finest examples leaves a lot to be desired..... 19SkyPilot48 fly safe!!!!
Jay Peterson Yes I have now experienced the DJI customer service, or lack of, due to late shipment and lack of any decent tracking. I now have them both and for my money the Mavic Pro Platinum has my heart hands down, From the quality of the Ocusynt works well with the Goggles too, longer flight time and so so quiet compared to the Air. The Mavic Air is not small enough to make a significant difference when both the fly more sets are packed up, On paper the Air should win but for me the Pro. Loving the reviews I will hold off and check out your Mavic Pro 2 before I buy.
Paul Smith I firmly believe that the 3DR SOLO ( which I own) can perform or outperform DJI in all aspects. The only thing that DJI has is avoidance system, but the simple fact that paying attention to what you're doing renders that system only to those who don't seem to be attentive to the environment around them. This should be one of the rules followed by all pilots. 19SkyPilot48
Your clock has two sixes!
I think the second one is called "nine"
except that they are both of the same orientation. I could assume the second one is meant to be a 9, but it sure looks like a six.
If a 6 was a 9 Mmmmmmm Jimi Hendrix song.
Rollux2 hahahahahahahahaha
Gianmarco Romano Then that would make you an idiot my friend 😂
Such a great job with your explanations, thanks for sharing
This was such great info.Thank you so much! Thumbs up'd!
Distant and flight time are my major concerns so magic pro!!!!
You dont even know the name lol
1:07 The mavic air comes like “hi. im smol”
Thanks for the video. Helped me a lot to decide.
Yes it is! The best comparison video between the two DJI quads!
Very funny begining. Tanks for this video.
48Olive TV
I actually Sold my Phantom 4 for the Mavic Air, And i couldnt be happier with that descision 👍🏻
What you like better?
Fantastic review. Content like this is much appreciated.
Well presented and very informative....Thanks for sharing your insights. Safe flying.
you didn’t mention the fact that mavic pro and air have totally different gimbal design. it is true that the air’s gimbal is more robust, but the pro’s gimbal can have wider angle of pan movement(30 degrees on the pro vs 12 degrees of the air), and the pro’s gimbal can rotate 90 degrees to shoot in true portrait mode. Although i agree that the air’s gimbal is more robust in terms of design but it still could not sustain damage from impact and a crash may cause it to malfunction. Plus the pro’s gimbal is made of metal vs plastic on the air, metal looks better imo
Great comparison video Kelly and I agree with your conclusion, the Mavic Air just beats the Pro by a whisker. Best Wishes and Thank You from the UK :-)
Great video! Thanks for sharing! Just got my Mavic Pro 😁
Thanks you for your nice videos!🙏🏻
Looking for best flight rang, best flight time and less noise?
go for Mavic Pro Platinum.
Looking for smaller size and more sensors?
go for Mavic Air.
Air also has better camera
Mavic pro is for the more experienced pilot and the Mavic air is for the beginner pilot. Both great drones
Awesome clear comparison, with a nice roundup. Very helpful
One of your very best videos. Entertaining as well. Well done.
Thanks, you have made my mind up, Mavic Air it is. 👍
Anthony Watkins jolly good choice sir
Mavic air is the best deal for the average consumer in my opinion. Even for someone who flys a drone for the first time. All the technology it offers make you look like an experienced pilot. I still wonder if it can avoid obstacles and change route while in active track mode.
TheGreekGeeks yes it can avoid objects wile doing active track.
Romeo Fowler then it is perfect for Bikers!!!
I totally agree!!!
check "The Everyday Dad" video on youtube, he s cycling between trees with the mavic air tracking him :)
TheGreekGeeks etc al xml
Great video thanks very informative.
Great review and it really helped me to finalise the drone for my criteria. Thanks a lot
*expert* *question* :
is'nt mavic pro preform better in slight winds also high altitude and distance ?
SAM GH the air has newer ai and better control
Word on the street is, Mavic Pro 2 will be coming out within the next several months... we shall see!
please define "word on the street" haha
It wouldn't make sense to release a Mavic Pro 2 a few months after they release the Platinum. That would essentially cannibalize their own model as well as their Apple exclusive white Mavic.
Exactly what captain Cocoa Puffs said, it makes no sense to release it so soon after releasing the Platinum. Platinum sales would be dead and a waste to be marketing it.
Check OsitaLV on twitter, se predicted the mavic air before release. I think she works on dji. MAvic pro 2 is coming at the end of march
The Mavic Pro is getting old, but with the current lineup and recent releases it would be absolutely stupid to release a new Mavic Pro replacement. And DJI is not stupid
Thanks for a clear comparison on functions that matter. The best review for me trying to make a decision. Very helpful..
this is a great little video. well put together
You compare cameras but didn’t mention the aperture on the pro being larger, which has a large affect on shots where perfect sunlight is not available.
You don't need larger aperture. We fly during daytime, we still need need ND filters
Very good comparison, but I still can't decide.I think I should wait for the Mavic Pro 2.
Danm I was set on the air but then I read the comments now I'm undecided again lol
Wait
I will wait no question, but maybe there is another option.Autel Robotics' first portable drone the EVO.It has intelligent flight modes,obstacle avoidance, front, downward and rear sensors, 4k 60fps camera with 100 mbps bitrate on 3-axis gimbal, 30 min. flight time and 7km (4,2 mi) range.Evo's controller has a built in 3,3 inch HD screen.The price is around 1000 $ but that's just a rumor yet.Autel Robotics says the Evo's release date is "very soon".
Excellent job! Finally a great comparison - I have now made my decision - Thanks!
Hi there. I bought the pro yesterday and I very pleased with it. Enjoyed your video.
Buy whichever you like and can afford. i'll just keep my Mavic Pro Platinum
Superb episode but round 6 made no sense because it doesn't exist in the Pro. A free round for the air. It like the pro has backward folding booms and the air doesn't.
We really liked your presentation style, comparison points were pertinent, you spoke well, clearly and slow enough to take in the information. Well done!
Thanks!
Great video!! Well edited and very informal whilst being fully informative thanks very much!!
Thanks you Chelle! I love that you used the word "whilst"! Very underused word. Happy flying!
heehee!! One of my many gifts using underused words!! Thanks for the video I still can't decide but at least I am now much informed about why I can't decide haha!!
Great videos, i just got my mavic air two days ago and i was able to fly it indoors by just using the hand gestures, i was impress how accurate it responded.I love your conclusion at the end because its so true. "the best Camera is the one you have with you"
paul garcia great video but its not feb 20 18 yet
The Mavic Pro is definitely a superior drone between the two. But that doesn't mean it's the best drone FOR somebody. Like you said, it's all about what you want to do with the drone. But as far as which one is better.... just simply take the 2nd word after "Mavic" on each one. That'll tell you everything you need to know. :)
Great point! Thanks for the comment.
There are definitely a lot of pros in the Air's corner over the Pro, but it all weighs down to what people want. Keep up the great work!
What's the difference between which one is better, and which one is better for any given person?
When I was choosing between the Mavic and Spark, I really liked much of the features like the 3 axis gimble and 4k video but I had a hard time justifying nearly 2x the price. 28min flight time sounds great and would be except for the issue that my local laws require recreational drone operators to keep their quads in sight. And now that DJI has a drone that has those features I want in a Spark size package, I almost regret buying the Spark on Black Friday.
Mavic Pro is the King of Long Range while Mavic Air is the King of Aerodynamics
Great video, very useful. Thanks.
Love this well-thought out battle, such a great video!