DJI Mavic Air 2 vs Mavic Air - Is It Worth the Upgrade?

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  • Опубліковано 27 тра 2020
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  • @norfy
    @norfy 4 роки тому +47

    3:25 "It produces some sweet looking 4k" then UA-cam proceeds to chew it up with its shitty encoding.

  • @LiveeyePhoto
    @LiveeyePhoto 3 роки тому

    Love your videos kai, you do a great job

  • @DC-ip1sc
    @DC-ip1sc 4 роки тому +1

    Lovely shots and views of beautiful Norfolk.

  • @altitudesounds3168
    @altitudesounds3168 3 роки тому

    brilliant review sir!!

  • @OFBCyclingWorld
    @OFBCyclingWorld 4 роки тому

    Thanks Kai baby. Another ripper video

  • @ibookje
    @ibookje 4 роки тому +34

    I flew my Air yesterday again after a long period and I really enjoyed it.
    I really like the compact form factor, I like the looks (looks cute) and okay the battery is a bit shorter but I can live with that. And I still have a lot to learn to make real cinematic videos.
    So, no upgrade for me

    • @MohakAdav
      @MohakAdav 3 роки тому +4

      yes same with me
      new models will keep on coming and make us want to buy that
      but some have brains like us :P

    • @AsXGonza
      @AsXGonza 3 роки тому +4

      This is what I needed to har right now honestly. I wasn't sure if I wanted to upgrade, but taking a step back and realising how much I need to learn to actually make the most out of the upgrade, and the fact that I don't make a living out of it, makes me want to stay with the Air.
      Thank you for sharing your opinion, really helped me to take the decision.

    • @julien7885
      @julien7885 3 роки тому +5

      Also it's like a million mosquitoes coming 🤣🤣🤣

    • @erikpenabella599
      @erikpenabella599 3 роки тому +2

      When you decide to upgrade, you'll wonder why you waited that long.

    • @gwigna
      @gwigna 3 роки тому +1

      @@erikpenabella599 honestly, because the original is the best looking mavic for me. Sometimes it's just the simple things 🤷‍♂️

  • @tompeppint.v.3803
    @tompeppint.v.3803 4 роки тому +1

    I drive a dump truck and sit alot, so I fly my air and mavic 2, and I really do still enjoy my air very much, I feel its easier to use, but loved the video, it was very helpful. One thing I would add from experience, the fixed antennas are a mistake i would describe the change as temporarily more rigid, but from toting i. Dumptruck even in Smart tree case, the antenna breaks.
    I'm currently exploring soft antenna and simpler landing gear for mavic 2.

  • @ScottLyons
    @ScottLyons 4 роки тому

    Was that Happisburgh lighthouse I spotted around the 3 minute mark? Currently my desktop wallpaper 😂

  • @LE672AJ
    @LE672AJ 3 роки тому +1

    Makes you wonder if they’ll add a side sensor to the next version, or keep that function for higher end models.

  • @lau_dhondt
    @lau_dhondt 3 роки тому

    Helpful, thanks!

  • @spoolindsm127
    @spoolindsm127 4 роки тому +44

    Funny how the _J_ in _DJI_ is pronounced as _G_ 😂

  • @petehenley01
    @petehenley01 4 роки тому

    I used to live near that lighthouse at Happisburgh in North Norfolk, and Cley, and Wroxham and Blickling Hall

  • @CharlieAshman
    @CharlieAshman 4 роки тому +1

    Fav UA-cam channel

  • @hajime5486
    @hajime5486 4 роки тому +2

    Kai long time fan here. I absolutely love your input and humor. Keep on being you my online friend!

  • @TheChetoz95
    @TheChetoz95 3 роки тому

    Real question is do you have the same features with just using your phone or recommend buying the smart control?

  • @tompeppint.v.3803
    @tompeppint.v.3803 4 роки тому

    Great video

  • @KalliEntertainment
    @KalliEntertainment 4 роки тому +1

    I am actually very surprised by the 1080p quality. To me, it looks even better than 4k, because 4k on this drone is way too oversharpened. @Kai W, can you confirm that the scenes from 6:29 are definitely shot using 1080p? If so, the Mavic Air 2 is a buy for me.

  • @0zymanndias773
    @0zymanndias773 4 роки тому +10

    “Wow” - Owen Wilson

  • @dominikvit2
    @dominikvit2 4 роки тому +5

    Honestly, I would take the Mavic Air 2 over may original Air even just for the Ocusync 2 controller. The wifi sucks. Yes, you can get like 500m on a plain field, but you get strong interference warning even at like 50m, when there is a house, tree or just a bunch of WiFi hotspots in the area (I guess). It is so annoying and I had a few close calls, when it just took over control and started coming back, ignoring trees and power lines. Also the larger sensor for stills would be nice.

    • @adimasguntur
      @adimasguntur 4 роки тому

      Yessss agreed. I used to fly mini and it barely flies 50m due to interference. Everything changed when I switch to air 2 :)

  • @Myosh03
    @Myosh03 4 роки тому +22

    all in all looks like great upgrade, but Ill stick with air 1; I like that gimbal is actually protected by body in case of crash and controller is smaller as well as drone as pointed giving it smaller overall package when traveling, other thing is I think Air 1 arms looks more tougher to brake (maybe coz of the lenght). Shame it fly's only about 15 minutes tho but Ive got 4 batterys so Im kinda good for about an hour flight. The only advantage I would change for is Occusync and battery life, but that does not give me anough pros to upgrade...

    • @clmfilms8103
      @clmfilms8103 3 роки тому

      If you are flying in a low interference area, wifi is fine anyway. I pretty much never have any breakup in signal

    • @arkhamkillzone
      @arkhamkillzone 3 роки тому +1

      100% agree bro. Mavic 1 is a brilliant design and can record 4k just fine. Easy to travel with and some wouldn't even believe I am carrying it with me.

  • @seshigcreative
    @seshigcreative 4 роки тому

    Hey tried to use your squarespace link but their dodgy website won't work in any capacity. Psh.

  • @n0w3lly90
    @n0w3lly90 4 роки тому +2

    The things that anger me most are: 1) changing the app to DJI Fly - this stops sideways compatibility of the DJI Crystal Sky which I used on both my Phantom 4 Pro and original Air, 2) these products are NOT cheap, and DJI seem to care only about the next new product, not existing customers. Constant battery design changes does not = environmentally friendliness as we all collect up now obsolete batteries as the new drones get released. By all means redesign the drone, but find a way to enable backward compatibility of batteries. Instead what DJI do is make the battery a part of the overall design, and all that does is ensure their pockets are filled with new sources of battery revenues too. 3) mobile phones are less stable to use than a CrystalSky - so why up until now have DJI refused to release Android 6.x upgrades for it? And those of us who own them shelled out between £500-1000 for one!

  • @r.beadle.photography
    @r.beadle.photography 4 роки тому

    please tell me that wasnt the balcome viaduct! :( and did u follow the drone code?

  • @mebeasensei
    @mebeasensei 3 роки тому +1

    hello...my fellows and friends...My DJI Spark flew away in the wind in Nov 2019. I was so distraught and shocked, I decided to leave it all. Now i want to try again...but this time I am looking at the Air or Air2. My biggest fear is 'flyaway' ..Can anyone tell me if the connectivity issue is any different for the Air vs Air2?

  • @xymrxy
    @xymrxy 4 роки тому +1

    Does iPad Mini fits the Air 2 controller ?

  • @christianballard4813
    @christianballard4813 3 роки тому

    I new to the realm of drones. Someone is selling the first one for $800. Should I get that or pay for the Mavic 2? Thanks

  • @FARADISProduction
    @FARADISProduction 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing KAI W

  • @jongtv3394
    @jongtv3394 4 роки тому +7

    2:59 the pitch motor of the gimbal having seizure

  • @Burritosarebetterthantacos
    @Burritosarebetterthantacos 3 роки тому +3

    Tried the tracking and it flew straight into a tree on the first day I had it. Second flight it returned to home onto a tree.....yeah the sensors leave alot to be desired.

  • @diogogamba9338
    @diogogamba9338 3 роки тому

    I dont have any drone, I´d like to buy - What is better ? Mavic Air 1 Fly more combo or Mavic Air 2 standard edition ? I just make litle jobs and just need a good images for my videos.

  • @lahiruchamodya355
    @lahiruchamodya355 4 роки тому +8

    Man you are the best reviewer in youtube ever ❤️

  • @DeepankarDetrox
    @DeepankarDetrox 3 роки тому +1

    Happy with my air 1

  • @mihaildorian
    @mihaildorian 4 роки тому

    can you put in activ track air 1 and air 2 .....but in the same time ? you will be the first to do that. please!!!

  • @Bassface89
    @Bassface89 4 роки тому +7

    I was not expecting that voice to come from him

    • @omniexistus
      @omniexistus 3 роки тому

      I thought I was listening to an English guy than I took a look and like whoah.

    • @ph0enixr
      @ph0enixr 3 роки тому

      Hong Kong was a British territory until 1997.

    • @emantide6306
      @emantide6306 3 роки тому

      Oh god I don't believe you just said that in 2021 .

    • @Bassface89
      @Bassface89 3 роки тому

      @@emantide6306 don't get your panties in a bunch it was just a surprise

    • @sudhanshurathee8297
      @sudhanshurathee8297 3 роки тому

      Haha

  • @prowlus
    @prowlus 4 роки тому

    I sold my air already . I hated how it disconnects intermittently and its uncontrollable yaw . I bought the flymore pack and still flying without any flaws so far . The only thing i hate is the fly app . Have to relearn from go 4

  • @Axonteer
    @Axonteer 4 роки тому

    im so glad that troughout this whole shebang my country never was so dumb to think a curfew helps... we had lockish downy things but thats just for busines - you where never forbidden to go out for a walk/hike etc. :D

  • @stianjarnass
    @stianjarnass 3 роки тому

    You're right👋. With the Air the big point was all the great tech in a size you could fit in your pocket. Along with the selfie emphasis with the gesture control etc. The Air 2 is non appealing to me

  • @markgeoff222
    @markgeoff222 4 роки тому

    Does size matter?

  • @The_Kayak_Guy.
    @The_Kayak_Guy. 4 роки тому +4

    seems twitchy at 3:00 mark. heard other reviewers mention this gets pretty bad

  • @tomj.
    @tomj. 3 роки тому

    Dereham windmill is the last thing I expected to be seeing in this video.

  • @LiveeyePhoto
    @LiveeyePhoto 3 роки тому

    You will hit 1 million subs before 2021

  • @markbsb7176
    @markbsb7176 4 роки тому

    Wait , so this is not your Mavic air 2 videos?

  • @PAWTeamUnited
    @PAWTeamUnited 4 роки тому +3

    5:05
    Your thinking of a Bidet my Friend

  • @IKS-Exploration
    @IKS-Exploration 4 роки тому +2

    I got square space now :D

  • @OrrWeisbergReviews
    @OrrWeisbergReviews 4 роки тому +1

    Is this better than the mavic pro platinum from 2017?

    • @bricktown3156
      @bricktown3156 4 роки тому

      wait for the mavic 3 pro if you want to upgrade

  • @GENUGSCHABERNACK
    @GENUGSCHABERNACK 4 роки тому

    Neat! Lets go! :)

  • @DavidMiras
    @DavidMiras 4 роки тому +1

    Wow, stunning scenery, where was this shot at?

  • @OlegStratienko
    @OlegStratienko 3 роки тому +3

    Original Mavic Air looks better to me, dynamic range better, colors better, and more accurate picture. Mavic Air 2 picture has too much extra detail... too much contrast, extra sharp... but Oculus 2 and 30min. fly time looks great!!!

    • @zosozoso2
      @zosozoso2 3 роки тому

      Has Air 1 better dynamic range?

  • @dannypryordoyle2710
    @dannypryordoyle2710 4 роки тому

    Hope Lok is ok in Hong Kong.

  • @offimatrix4897
    @offimatrix4897 4 роки тому

    looks a bit toy ish to me then other older drones of the mavic. Maybe there trying to make it a little crash resistant.

  • @rodriguez4363
    @rodriguez4363 4 роки тому

    The Boston Air reminds my of that Boston Dynamic's robot

  • @bulkmailbox5038
    @bulkmailbox5038 4 роки тому

    Kai, what do you think about the situation in Hong Kong?

  • @IIoWoII
    @IIoWoII 4 роки тому +4

    "Automated bumwiping machine"
    Well... there's bidets, which are superior.

  • @alexdiesel1545
    @alexdiesel1545 4 роки тому

    can i fly the Air 2 using just the smartphone>??? (without the big a55 controller)

    • @etiennefpv826
      @etiennefpv826 3 роки тому +1

      Alex Diesel no you fang. Because it is using occusinc connection, not wifi.

  • @kornasteniker3939
    @kornasteniker3939 4 роки тому +6

    🤯 what happened to Kai's eyebrows? They look so grey... Maybe the mighty Kai is getting "wiser"? 🤔

  • @morphix007
    @morphix007 4 роки тому +2

    legal to fly outside my bedroom?

    • @THELIFEOFCB
      @THELIFEOFCB 3 роки тому

      Haha right these things are like banned everywheee

  • @TheBoxster1998
    @TheBoxster1998 3 роки тому

    Is this like the ones from the king fu movies were it’s dubbed? This is super awesome work..it looks like you’re the one actually speaking...where’s the English man doing the talking? 😂😂😂

  • @Jamie-jz1ud
    @Jamie-jz1ud 4 роки тому

    Nothing like. K video without a little thrust action

  • @DookeyLukey
    @DookeyLukey 4 роки тому

    5:05 Give a bidet a go

  • @saveutopia8503
    @saveutopia8503 4 роки тому

    hi

  • @jasondonavich2758
    @jasondonavich2758 2 роки тому

    I prefer to just have the sensors off when flying, its very annoying when you are trying to film close and the sensors keey trying to stop the drone and ruins the shots... its easier to just learn how to fly your drones

  • @sovietrussia3632
    @sovietrussia3632 4 роки тому

    Where was that lighthouse? Looked like Portland or something.

    • @jesus_pie
      @jesus_pie 4 роки тому +1

      It’s Happisburg Lighthouse in Norfolk, UK :)

    • @sovietrussia3632
      @sovietrussia3632 4 роки тому

      @@jesus_pie nice, might give that a visit after this bloody lockdown.

  • @Magreebi
    @Magreebi 4 роки тому +1

    Well, there will always be better technology then the previous one today it's Air 2 tomorrow it will be Air 3 .. I have decided between pro, spark & Mini - "Mavic Air" fits in will all checks !! obstacle avoidance, 4K , small and durable .. I am happy with Mavic air !! As a hobbyist its more then ennough and a great one time investment

  • @terminator8220
    @terminator8220 4 роки тому +1

    wow

  • @cupalupa530
    @cupalupa530 2 місяці тому

    eyyyy i was at same spot in england

  • @giwrgosnik9770
    @giwrgosnik9770 4 роки тому +2

    Kai drop tips!!

  • @BrendanEvan
    @BrendanEvan 4 роки тому +2

    What mic is he using for the voiceover? Granted his creamy voice is what makes the audio sound good. That’s cheating.

  • @huwpenson2678
    @huwpenson2678 4 роки тому

    you fly through water ? you mad man lol

  • @stevenfairweather9059
    @stevenfairweather9059 4 роки тому

    Castle acre definitely looks better from above.

  • @jaimejlynn
    @jaimejlynn 3 роки тому

    Pity you can't use the iPad mini with the Mavic Air 2 controller

  • @johnphillips519
    @johnphillips519 4 роки тому +1

    I wouldn't say no if someone wanted to give me one : p

  • @alexdoesrandomstuff
    @alexdoesrandomstuff 3 роки тому

    How do youtubers manage to make things look small and light?! The air 2 is bigger than what it looks like in his hand, so is the controllet

  • @thehealthpotions
    @thehealthpotions 4 роки тому

    Kaiwen Wilson

  • @MuhammadMundir
    @MuhammadMundir 4 роки тому +6

    Yeah drop the drone 😆😂

  • @n0w3lly90
    @n0w3lly90 4 роки тому

    Another thing... Go into Sport Mode and the camera becomes useless as it always pitches down on the Mavics

  • @dark13art
    @dark13art 4 роки тому

    That drone missing something in EU that US version have... you didn’t mention plane detection function.

  • @dwaynebaker8733
    @dwaynebaker8733 4 роки тому +3

    The new mavic is 2 times better than the original.

  • @SteveTries
    @SteveTries 4 роки тому +1

    "Tweakers"😂😂😂

  • @UrielArt
    @UrielArt 4 роки тому

    short answer: hell fucking to the yes

  • @wowwe3011
    @wowwe3011 3 роки тому

    1:02 bruh my heart

  • @checkeredflagfilms
    @checkeredflagfilms 4 роки тому

    Won't be upgrading anytime soon. #1...I hate flying with a phone! Can't see shit, questionable brightness and no detail abounds. With the MP2 can fly with CS monitor and oh what a difference! Will never again fly with a phone. Having said that...DJI says, with subsequent fw updates, that the SC will be compatible.

  • @mjestapia4323
    @mjestapia4323 4 дні тому

    too much video for mavic pro2 i thought its a comparisson video

  • @kenwooitv
    @kenwooitv 4 роки тому +2

    I’ll stick with Air for now 😬

  • @DarrinHong
    @DarrinHong 4 роки тому

    Drooooooppppppp ittttttt

  • @evolicious
    @evolicious 2 роки тому

    3:23, did....did you just fly your drone through poop water? Gross, lol.

  • @edmondfromyt9764
    @edmondfromyt9764 4 роки тому

    Another Kai.w video ,the legend that broke 2k worth of gear lol

  • @YesItsMikeHall
    @YesItsMikeHall 4 роки тому

    First in the USA

  • @erikpenabella599
    @erikpenabella599 3 роки тому +3

    Had both. Now only have the Air 2. Enough said

    • @THELIFEOFCB
      @THELIFEOFCB 3 роки тому

      How much did you sell the first air for?

    • @BKFitness192
      @BKFitness192 3 роки тому

      Just bought Air 1 today used at 330$

  • @sky.london
    @sky.london 4 роки тому

    “Buddy” is that code for you shot it but can’t let on 😉

  • @therealtimz
    @therealtimz 4 роки тому +1

    I'd like to hear this guy's voice in a trailer!

  • @3Domega
    @3Domega 4 роки тому

    wooow

  • @DeRose05
    @DeRose05 4 роки тому +8

    Can Netflix just give you a show already?

  • @HyperShift
    @HyperShift 3 роки тому

    sponsored by sqAIRspace

  • @driftke70
    @driftke70 2 роки тому

    really just dont get the hype for 4k footage noone ever watches it in 4k

  • @Travelwithchris
    @Travelwithchris 4 роки тому

    ahahah dude loved this review! You're so fun to watch bro, I got my mavic air 2 last week and I'm loving it! Waaayyyyy better than the original mavic air!
    Looking forward to watching more of your videos!

  • @valeccylinder8703
    @valeccylinder8703 3 роки тому

    Dji totally f. Up with that big controller

  • @kennikuhlmann-clark9860
    @kennikuhlmann-clark9860 4 роки тому +1

    Can you escape HK riding on that, or will the CCP shoot it down?

  • @RafalJan88
    @RafalJan88 3 роки тому

    Im know this voice hmm

  • @mlzs_
    @mlzs_ 2 роки тому

    8k 120fps

  • @arkhamkillzone
    @arkhamkillzone 3 роки тому

    I don't think this was a good review and it clearly has some bias towards the mavic air 2.