DJI Mavic Air 2: reviews, features, price, etc. - Drone Camera Work https://dronecamerawork.com/guides/dji-mavic-air-2/ Drone news and views covering DJI, Skydio, Parrot and more Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:17:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://dronecamerawork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/09/dronecamerawork-icon-hires.png DJI Mavic Air 2: reviews, features, price, etc. - Drone Camera Work https://dronecamerawork.com/guides/dji-mavic-air-2/ 32 32 145742980 Remote ID firmware delayed for DJI Air 2, Mavic 2 drones https://dronecamerawork.com/2023/07/03/dji-mavic-2-remote-id/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2023/07/03/dji-mavic-2-remote-id/#comments Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:44:25 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=94576

Do you fly a DJI Mavic Air 2, Mavic 2 Zoom, or a Mavic 2 Pro drone? Listen up, because DJI has an important update for you regarding compliance with the US FAA Remote ID rules.

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How to resolve DJI Mavic Air 2 drone firmware update error https://dronecamerawork.com/2023/01/18/dji-air-2-firmware-error/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2023/01/18/dji-air-2-firmware-error/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2023 09:14:49 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=90291

DJI has released a new firmware update for its popular Mavic Air 2 drone. Read on if you’re unable to install the new firmware package.

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DJI releases new firmware update for Mavic Air 2 drone https://dronecamerawork.com/2022/07/06/dji-firmware-update-mavic-air-2-drone/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2022/07/06/dji-firmware-update-mavic-air-2-drone/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:25:57 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=83239

A new firmware version is being rolled out today for the DJI Mavic Air 2. The update comes barely a month after the drone saw its last firmware refresh.

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DJI releases new firmware for Mavic Air 2, Air 2S drones https://dronecamerawork.com/2022/06/08/dji-drone-firmware-update/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2022/06/08/dji-drone-firmware-update/#respond Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:43:29 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=82080

A new firmware update is rolling out today for DJI’s popular consumer drones: the Mavic Air 2 and Air 2S.

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Drone tornado footage from Kansas shows unbelievable devastation https://dronecamerawork.com/2022/05/01/drone-tornado-footage-kansas/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2022/05/01/drone-tornado-footage-kansas/#respond Sun, 01 May 2022 13:47:51 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=80193

A small drone shows a tornado in Kansas like you’ve never seen before.

Kansas, famous for its tornadoes since the Wizard of Oz, is no stranger to the devastation caused by the meteorological phenomena. But I don’t think I’ve ever seen drone footage of a tornado quite like this before with large houses pulled right out of the ground and thrown hundreds of feet into the air shown as clear and steady as a Hollywood film…

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DJI drone sale ends tonight: Grab Mavic Air 2 bundle at $789 ($199 off)  https://dronecamerawork.com/2022/03/17/dji-mavic-air-2-drone-discount-sale/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2022/03/17/dji-mavic-air-2-drone-discount-sale/#respond Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:01:00 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=77617

The DJI Mavic Air 2 Fly More Combo is currently available at $789, instead of its usual $988. This $199 discount on one of the best portable, folding drones DJI has ever made is being offered by select retailers for a limited time only.

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Is DJI preparing a spate of new drone activity this spring? https://dronecamerawork.com/2022/03/01/is-dji-preparing-a-spate-of-new-drone-activity-this-spring/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2022/03/01/is-dji-preparing-a-spate-of-new-drone-activity-this-spring/#respond Tue, 01 Mar 2022 14:11:49 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=77211

The antennae of drone watchers have started twitching again after drone pilot and DJI leak conduit OsitaLV tweeted claims the company will discount its Air 2 drone while it undertakes previously rumored development a new Mini 3.

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DJI updates Fly app, Mavic Air 2 drone firmware https://dronecamerawork.com/2022/02/22/dji-fly-app-mavic-air-2-drone-firmware-update/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2022/02/22/dji-fly-app-mavic-air-2-drone-firmware-update/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2022 09:13:26 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=76812

DJI is rolling out a new firmware update for the Mavic Air 2 drone. At the same time, the technology giant is updating the DJI Fly app to version 1.5.10.

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You can now fly DJI Mavic Air 2 autonomously with DroneDeploy https://dronecamerawork.com/2022/01/25/fly-dji-mavic-air-2-autonomously-dronedeploy/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2022/01/25/fly-dji-mavic-air-2-autonomously-dronedeploy/#respond Tue, 25 Jan 2022 08:52:59 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=75650

Flight automation software DroneDeploy has added support for DJI Mavic Air 2. This means you can now undertake commercial tasks such as inspecting facades and rooftops or mapping small sites completely autonomously with a small, affordable $799 drone.

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DJI releases new firmware update for Mavic Air 2, Air 2S drones https://dronecamerawork.com/2022/01/19/firmware-update-dji-mavic-air-2-2s-drone/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2022/01/19/firmware-update-dji-mavic-air-2-2s-drone/#respond Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:14:40 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=75279

DJI’s popular consumer drones, Mavic Air 2 and Air 2S, have been blessed with a new firmware update today.

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DJI’s marketing for Mavic Air 2 exaggerates specs that may be misleading https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/04/13/djis-marketing-for-mavic-air-2-exaggerates-specs-that-may-be-misleading/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/04/13/djis-marketing-for-mavic-air-2-exaggerates-specs-that-may-be-misleading/#respond Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=54569

As one of the top drone companies in the world, DJI’s advertising makes some of its products come off as superior. Case in point: The claims made about the camera of the Mavic Air 2.

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DJI’s coming Air 2S works with V2 Goggles in FPV: Source https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/03/28/djis-coming-air-2s-works-with-v2-goggles-in-fpv-source/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/03/28/djis-coming-air-2s-works-with-v2-goggles-in-fpv-source/#respond Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:47:37 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=53683

We know the successor to the Mavic Air 2 is on its way, based on this FCC filing. We know it will likely contain a new sensor, the IMX686 capable of taking 64 MP photos, with 4K at 60 fps. And now, at least according to a source, we’re told it will be compatible with the new V2 Goggles.

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The DJI Air 2S is coming…what features should it have? https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/03/27/the-dji-air-2s-is-coming-what-features-should-it-have/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/03/27/the-dji-air-2s-is-coming-what-features-should-it-have/#respond Sat, 27 Mar 2021 18:29:11 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=53673

We’ve seen the FCC filing, so we know that a DJI Air 2S is one its way sometime before long. This will be a successor to the incredibly popular Mavic Air 2 (which happens to be one of my favourite drones). So what could be improved?

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DJI Air 2S in production; release soon: source https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/03/17/djis-air-2s-is-under-production-and-will-be-released-soon-says-source-in-china/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/03/17/djis-air-2s-is-under-production-and-will-be-released-soon-says-source-in-china/#respond Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:30:09 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=52738

DJI has already been manufacturing the Air 2S, says a source from China, and the release of this product is coming soon. The same source also says the Mavic 3 will be “incredible” – and he’s expecting it later this year.

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FCC listing: Could the new DJI Air 2S be FPV-capable? https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/03/15/could-the-forthcoming-dji-air-2s-be-fpv-capable-maybe/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/03/15/could-the-forthcoming-dji-air-2s-be-fpv-capable-maybe/#respond Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:14:07 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=52447

The new FCC listing contains some tidbits, as noted by colleague Josh Spires, about an upcoming Mavic Air 2s. There’s not much information yet, but it does open the door to informed speculation on what that product might include.

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DJI AIR 2S hits the FCC, an upgraded DJI Mavic Air 2? https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/03/15/dji-air-2s-hits-the-fcc-an-upgraded-dji-mavic-air-2/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/03/15/dji-air-2s-hits-the-fcc-an-upgraded-dji-mavic-air-2/#respond Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:23:19 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=52411

A new listing from DJI has just hit the FCC with the name DJI AIR 2S, pointing at an upgraded model of the Mavic Air 2 to be released soon. The listing comes with the usual documents and the important FCC label and location.

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You need this break: Slo-mo drone video of surfers https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/02/22/missing-the-sand-and-surf-check-out-this-drone-video-from-oahu/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/02/22/missing-the-sand-and-surf-check-out-this-drone-video-from-oahu/#respond Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:40:05 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=50647

Okay, spring is a little less than a month away. And, if you’re like many of us in the northern hemisphere, you are probably so ready. We certainly are.

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How to bind your DJI Mavic Air 2 or Mini 2 to your DJI account for flyaway coverage https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/02/05/how-to-bind-your-dji-mavic-air-2-or-mini-2-to-your-dji-account-for-flyaway-coverage/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/02/05/how-to-bind-your-dji-mavic-air-2-or-mini-2-to-your-dji-account-for-flyaway-coverage/#respond Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:03:59 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=49100

DJI recently announced Flyaway coverage for the DJI Mavic Air 2 and DJI Mini 2, but you must bind the drones to your account to make use of the coverage. Here’s a quick tutorial to do so, and an explanation of why you need to do it.

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DJI Mavic Air 2 update: Improved FocusTrack, flyaway coverage https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/01/28/dji-mavic-air-2-update-improved-focustrack-flyaway-coverage/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/01/28/dji-mavic-air-2-update-improved-focustrack-flyaway-coverage/#respond Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:13:24 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=48128

The DJI Mavic Air 2 has received a new update bringing improvements to FocusTrack and optimizations for the new DJI Care flyaway coverage. To get the new features, you will need to have version 1.2.4 of the DJI Fly app, which is a bit of an issue for Android users at the moment.

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DJI adds option of Flyaway coverage for Mini 2, Mavic Air 2 https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/01/26/dji-adds-option-of-flyaway-coverage-for-mini-2-mavic-air-2/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/01/26/dji-adds-option-of-flyaway-coverage-for-mini-2-mavic-air-2/#respond Tue, 26 Jan 2021 22:38:57 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=47891

Worried that your Mavic Mini or Mini 2 might fly away on you? Odds are it will never happen. But in the rare event it does? If you have DJI Care Refresh, you’re covered.

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Terrific pro drone photography with a DJI Mavic Air 2 https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/01/15/pro-drone-photography-using-dji-mavic-air-2/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/01/15/pro-drone-photography-using-dji-mavic-air-2/#respond Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:26:23 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=46784

As you know, we often feature videos from drone pilots, along with a brief interview. Today, we’re going to mix things up by highlighting some terrific aerial photography.

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Hands-on: PolarPro Variable ND – the best filter for the everyday drone pilot [Video] https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/01/13/polarpro-variable-nd-best-filter-everyday-pilot/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2021/01/13/polarpro-variable-nd-best-filter-everyday-pilot/#respond Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:28:41 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=46368

An ND filter should be in every camera operator’s bag, but when it comes to drones, swapping out filters is a hassle. Enter the PolarPro Cinema Series Variable ND.

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Here are the top 5 drones of 2020: consumer, commercial, and research https://dronecamerawork.com/2020/12/31/here-are-the-top-5-drones-of-2020-consumer-commercial-and-research/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2020/12/31/here-are-the-top-5-drones-of-2020-consumer-commercial-and-research/#respond Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=45256

It’s the last day of 2020, so we thought we’d share the drones we think stood out from the rest, putting them at the top of the list. These drones might not be the best in every way, but we think they each have aspects that make them shine in the market. Here they are in no specific order.

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Mavic Air 2 software update: hyperlapse, RTH improvements https://dronecamerawork.com/2020/12/28/mavic-air-2-software-update-hyperlapse-rth-improvements/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2020/12/28/mavic-air-2-software-update-hyperlapse-rth-improvements/#respond Mon, 28 Dec 2020 12:48:10 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=45042

DJI has just released an update for the DJI Mavic Air 2, adding improvements to hyperlapse and optimizing return-to-home. The new cruise control feature will allow the drone to fly when creating a hyperlapse in free mode autonomously.

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How to connect DJI Mini 2, Mavic Air 2 to the same controller https://dronecamerawork.com/2020/11/24/how-to-connect-dji-mini-2-mavic-air-2-to-the-same-controller/ https://dronecamerawork.com/2020/11/24/how-to-connect-dji-mini-2-mavic-air-2-to-the-same-controller/#respond Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:18:53 +0000 https://dronecamerawork.com/?p=41800

A recent update to the DJI Mini 2 and Mavic Air 2’s controller has allowed it to be used with both drones. Let’s take a look at how to do it and something cool I found while testing the process for this post and attached video.

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