$1399 – $1799
Skill Level: Novice – Expert
Flight Time: 27 minutes
Control Dist: 7000 metres
The Mavic Pro features superb 4K video with hi-definition live streaming and cutting-edge “sense” obstacle-avoidance and target-tracking technology in a compact foldable highly portable design.
The DJI Mavic Pro is a small yet powerful drone, its compact size hides a high degree of complexity that makes it one of DJI’s most sophisticated flying cameras ever. 24 high-performance computing cores, an all-new transmission system with a 7km range, 5 vision sensors, and a 4K camera stabilised by a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, are at your command with just a push of your thumb or a tap of your finger.
The Fly More Combo adds 2 extra batteries (3 in total), 2 extra sets of propellers (5 pairs in total), a car charger, battery charging hub, battery power bank adaptor and a compact shoulder bag to carry it all in. This bundle is ideal for anyone getting out and about and wanting to maximise their time in the air. Highly recommended.
Inside the Mavic’s pocket-sized remote controller is DJI’s brand new OcuSync transmission technology, with a range of 4.3mi (7km)*, HD 720p long range and Full HD 1080p short range video streaming.*Unobstructed, free of interference, when FCC compliant.
An unprotected drone could hit obstacles during long distance flight or when descending from an inadequate height in Return to Home mode. The Mavic uses FlightAutonomy technology to sense obstacles up to 49ft (15m) away and allows the Mavic to bypass them or brake to hover, reducing accidents.
Satellite positioning can only help a drone hover in an unobstructed outdoor area free of interference. Without satellites, the drone will not be able to position and become susceptible to drifting. However, with forward and downward vision sensors, the Mavic can hover precisely indoors or in places without GPS.
The Mavic is only 1/6th the size of the Phantom 4 but this reduction in size doesn’t mean a reduction in flight time. The Mavic actually flies much longer than you would expect from its compact size. It is capable of reaching an absolute maximum flight time of 27 minutes and a maximum distance of 8mi (13km) due to its powerful, high-efficiency motors.
Mavic supports 4K video at 30fps. No Electronic Image Stabilization is used, ensuring all footage is 4K. We have created a miniaturized, ultra-precise 3-axis gimbal for the Mavic, capable of stabilizing the camera even during high-speed motion for smooth video and sharp photos.
Everyone loves a good photo. Whether you just want to take a snap or are building up your portfolio, the Mavic’s 12-megapixel camera with Adobe DNG RAW support is ready to shoot.
You don’t need a film crew when you fly the Mavic because all you need is ActiveTrack. Just tell it who to track and it handles the rest, making you shoot like a pro.
A range of video colour profiles are available to help you get the look you want easily, from bright vibrant colours to professional flat profiles including D-Log and Cine-D that are ready for video post-production. Photographers can shoot images in 12 megapixel Adobe DNG RAW.
With the Mavic in the air pointing at you, a gesture is all it takes to snap a photo. Get selfies like you’ve never seen before with Mavic’s Gesture Mode.
If you are lining up a photo, or even flying indoors, you don’t want to be flying too fast. Flip on Tripod Mode and every move the Mavic makes becomes slow and precise.
Maybe all you want to do is grab a quick dronie, set up tracking to shoot a friend, or even just head skywards for a quick flight. All you need is your phone.
Beginner pilots often have trouble flying in a straight line because they aren’t familiar with joysticks, which then makes shooting smooth video tricky. TapFly means you can just tap where you want to go and the Mavic will fly smoothly in that direction, so you can focus on controlling the gimbal and capturing photos and video. Flying really can be that easy.
The Mavic acts on your every instruction almost instantly. Whether you want to shoot a slow, graceful flowing shot, or get your blood pumping at 65kph speeds in Sport Mode.
See the world through the eyes of a bird when you wear the super high-quality wireless DJI Goggles.
You have shot the most incredible scene imaginable. Now you can edit it with just a few taps in the DJI GO 4 Editor, and share it instantly for all the world to see.
Both Master and Slave remote controllers can control the aircraft and gimbal, but the master remote controller has priority. A more experienced pilot can use the Master remote controller to override a less experienced pilot for better safety. Dual Remote Controller Mode makes it fun and easy to fly the Mavic and film aerial footage collaboratively.
On a drone, the most likely source of a problem is a sensor not working exactly as it should. This is why the Mavic has two of each key sensor. If one goes wrong, the other kicks in to take its place.
Stay at the same level height above the ground automatically. Don’t worry about flying too low, the Mavic will keep you at just the right height over uneven terrain.
The Mavic’s Intelligent Flight Batteries give it a flight time of up to 27 minutes, allowing you to check battery level and status in real-time during a flight through the DJI GO 4 app. It also calculates remaining flight time, helping pilots fly more safely.
Through the DJI GO 4 app you see everything the camera sees, as well as everything you need to know about your Mavic, from battery life to where it is, to where it is heading and much more.
Skill Level: Novice – Expert
Flight Time: 28 – 30 minutes
Control Dist: 7000 metres
The Phantom 4 features superb 4K video with hi-definition live streaming and cutting-edge “sense” obstacle-avoidance and target-tracking technology. Arguably the best aerial photography drone at this price.
Skill Level: Novice – Expert
Flight Time: 25 minutes
Control Dist: 800 metres
The Minivet is a First Person View aerial photography drone with a 1080p HD Camera on a 3 axis gimbal. GPS equipped it features Position Hold, Automatic Return, Point of Interest and Headless Mode.
Skill Level: Novice – Expert
Flight Time: 20 – 25 minutes
Control Dist: 2000 metres
The Walkera QRX350 PRO GPS Quadcopter with iLook FPV Camera and the Devo F12 Controller is a feature packed Aerial Photography drone built to provide an exceptional flying experience.