DJI Mavic Air - In-Depth REVIEW After 3 Months of Heavy Usage

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Timestamps:
1:27 - Design
2:07 - Portability
2:31 - Camera
3:29 - How it handles wind and extreme temperatures
3:55 - WiFi and signal strength
5:02 - Battery life
5:23 - What I don't like about the Air
6:14 - Summary
I’ve been using the DJI Mavic Air for the past 3 months and i’ve been flying it pretty much all the time, so i think i have gathered enough data for an in-depth review about all the things I like and dislike about this drone. So in today’s video i’ll simply share my impressions after flying this drone ever since i got it in early February 2018.
Having upgraded from a DJI Spark to the Mavic Air, there are a couple of areas where this drone really shines, and also a few that leave something to be desired.

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@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

►DJI Mavic Air: bit.ly/ShopMavicAir ►PolarPro Filters: amzn.to/2ImL1i2 ►Freewell Filters: amzn.to/2jIOIAy Timestamps: 1:27 - Design 2:07 - Portability 2:31 - Camera 3:29 - How it handles wind and extreme temperatures 3:55 - WiFi and signal strength 5:02 - Battery life 5:23 - What I don't like about the Air 6:14 - Summary

@darranhanlon8709 6 жыл бұрын

Drone Supremacy Do you think this drone is as well built as the mavic pro? A lot of people think the pro is better build quality What do you think? Cheers Darran

@Kilamarobertmawakil 5 жыл бұрын

Good

@TAZ0300 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man I’m really thinking about buying this drone or probably buying the Mavic mini? Are both of these drones compatible with iPhones?

@jvallager 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience with the crashes, and how well it recovered! That was amazing, and I think we might get one now.

@aubreydenning8906 4 жыл бұрын

Love all your videos and tutorials Mike, I got the Mavic Air and I’m loving it!!!

@JasonTeale 6 жыл бұрын

I have had it for a few months now and you pretty much summed up my thoughts as well. Love that shots that you got with it. The footage in this vid is great.

@pierowashere 6 жыл бұрын

Subscribed. I like the effort you put into your video, especially the times stamps in this video. Not enough reviewers do this. Keep it up man!

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The small things really make a big difference sometimes ;) And thanks for subscribing, welcome aboard! 🙌🏻

@ViajarComPouco 6 жыл бұрын

Glad I sold my Spark, now I'm waiting the mavic to arrive, that will probably be on friday. Also already ordered the PolarPro... First travel with that will be in Iceland. Can't wait!! Nice video as always! Keep going!

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

I bet it feels like Christmas. And Iceland might be the absolute best place on Earth to test both the drone and the filters out.. I envy you buddy, have fun! :)))

@AlexanderRamin 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I pretty much confirm what you say. Have my Mavic Air now for 4 weeks and I am pretty happy. It is my first drone and I made the right choice. What I dislike most is actually the noise.

@kevinhenshaw1 6 жыл бұрын

I have had the Mavic Air for 2 months now and I do like it. It is the first real drone I have owned, all the other ones were cheap kids toys. The 2 things that I can say I would like to see on the machine is 1. a camera that will zoom and 2. is side collision avoidance. The speed and handling of the Mavic Air is nice along with great camera features and image quality.

@IIISentorIII 6 жыл бұрын

I agree 100 % with you. Also the Pano auto stich software is not really good. But i save the Pano Pictures on my drone and use Lightroom to create a Perfect RAW Pictures so this is not a problem for me anymore :)

@kwombat5306 6 жыл бұрын

thank you for helping me, before buying this drone :D

@ginopark16 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the honest review! Im getting one soon! Soooo hyped!

@ardscorner 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding review....subbed and off to watch more of your content. Thank you

@andrewhinds6560 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Mavic Air and so far I am very impressed with it! I can't wait to take it to Ireland at the end of this month.

@erikpenabella599 5 жыл бұрын

Nice epic shots! You really know your stuff. Great content. SUBSCRIBED

@trav4oilers 5 жыл бұрын

Does the remote work with iPads and how do you charge the batteries

@lau_dhondt 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is a textbook example of a great review. Cheers man, very helpful, just ordered that drone

@spandy01 6 жыл бұрын

You have a new subscriber.. great video with constructive review without information overload and too much tech talk. Well paced and well presented.

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Spandan, glad to hear you enjoyed! Welcome aboard ;)

@markmazzy5667 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man… Im doing all the research I can, and this was very helpful. Im set to buy a Mavic Air real soon, I can't wait!

@JohnOsCreations 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike. Great information. Just purchased one today.

@KardosoMedia 6 жыл бұрын

Nice! Your reviews are always on point! 👍🏼

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

You're far too kind, thanks dude :) I enjoy having you around!

@phreakii 6 жыл бұрын

That crash in the celling, oouch. Glad it survived! : )

@apokalypseAATT 5 жыл бұрын

i totally agree on your video settings! d-cinelink 0 -2 -2 is what I use on the Inspire + x5 too 👍

@henrycooper1414 5 жыл бұрын

apokalypseAATT damn you have an inspire that’s sick

@apokalypseAATT 5 жыл бұрын

Henry Cooper required for jobs 😅👍

@rameshnyberg2257 4 жыл бұрын

Can you explain what that does? I'm a newbie when it comes to video settings and photography

@mojoblues7471 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video, Have Mavic Air for two months & Love it!

@ironman9895 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review! I am planning to buy my first drone. :)

@RoyTheKing241 6 жыл бұрын

Great video man, and great footage.

@Turisto 6 жыл бұрын

I agree with most of your thoughts but i have still some problems with signal issues that makes me nervous while flying

@iemediaproductions 4 жыл бұрын

Just got the Mavic Air and uploaded my first video! Love the videos, keep them coming!

@wesley206 6 жыл бұрын

This drone is a beast love it👌👌 and thumbs up for the vid👍

@hayprofilms 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent review thanks!

@Beefy-Tech 5 жыл бұрын

I just bought it! CAN'T WAIT!

@dronereviewman9580 6 жыл бұрын

GREAT REVIEW!! This is a amazing drone!!! 👍

@GreenGorilla093 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, great review. Well done!

@JosesGarage101 5 жыл бұрын

Hi. My Air dont talk at all. Is there a setting to choose to dont respond taking off or landing?

@marctrainor5595 5 жыл бұрын

Good solid review. I like the fact that you were mainly going over your thoughts and feelings about the drone instead of super tech stuff. I like the tech reviews, but this is important to me, because it's your "feelings" per se, about the gist of the drone. Good stuff, and I'm almost certainly changing my spark order to a Mavic Air order. I'm mainly worried about the earlier spark fly away's and drops, not being sure whether they've fixed them or not. From all the reviews and stuff, it just seems like the Air might be more reliable, except for maybe flying it in super interference areas, but it looks good to me, and of course the other features kind of seals the deal, I think. Marc Trainor. P.S. I just remembered that one guy on you tube put a 4 hawks antenna on his Air, and it shows him flying over all kinds of neighborhood and industrial looking area. I think he flew it out about 13000 feet or so, and claims the drop outs are way less or even gone, except when he's at the tail end of his flight, over two miles away. Sounds interesting!

@adampritchard1117 6 жыл бұрын

I bought a magic air a month ago, I must say I love it! Its so easy to fly and takes awesome photos.

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

True magic, right? :)) Thanks Adam!

@lechplock 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review !

@FEATHERDUSTERTHEATER 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man. I subscribe. Good honest video! I hope they add that USB charger!

@steveparks5030 6 жыл бұрын

I'm waiting on delivery of my Mavic Air right now! Can' wait!

@dpet 6 жыл бұрын

I have a mavic Air... and i am hooked! Love the thing... however, I think that the designers have not thought the controller could be used by an iPhone X. The holders on the right side will cover the phone camera and the telephone gets either blocked or the screen is reduced in brightness (because the phone thinks it is in the darkness).

@omunegru22 5 жыл бұрын

Just go to your settings and turn auto brightness OFF ;) You're welcome!

@droneaerialexpediters1503 5 жыл бұрын

i WENT WITH THE Vivid Cinematic series for my lens filters and I am very happy with them since most of the properties we shot are located on the Gulf Of Mexico

@elefilosofia 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video! I found it pretty cool!!! You've just helped me to pick up my first drone to buy!!!

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Glad to hear you took the plunge! :) Have fun with the Mavic Air, let me know how you find it afterwards :)

@P_double_H 5 жыл бұрын

Me: These drones can't recover from a bad crash! Drone Supremacy: *Hold my beer*

@dustincmills 4 жыл бұрын

Do Mavic Pro 2 have this?

@evanbarnes7310 4 жыл бұрын

The footage from those crashes was quite impressive. I'm amazed it recovered, honestly!

@TravisTechOrbit 5 жыл бұрын

Nice vid. This is helping my decision. I’m coming from race drones looking to do more photography. I’m between the air and the pro at the moment

@wulfclaw4921 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input on the Mav Air. I just purchased one. Looking forward to flying it ! Your newest sub, Wulfy

@alancpl912 6 жыл бұрын

I agree with everything you said, especially about having an exposure wheel as hate having to adjust settings going through the menus 😠

@rans2062 4 жыл бұрын

I have found a thread comment that says; hold the top programmable function button on the remote down and roll (bump) the gimbal adjustment wheel from back and forth to change the EV values on the fly. It works for me. Hope it makes your flying more enjoyable!

@WoNd3RWiSe 5 жыл бұрын

Браво приятелю! Много полезно инфо!

@richardpalmer4594 4 жыл бұрын

Just picked up a Mavic air as a backup to my P4P V2 and Mavic pro 2. Am pleasantly surprised on how good the video image quality is. With the drone set up properly and good pilot skills, this thing just rocks.

@tonysluna 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video on Mavic Air 1.... I just Bought a "Used" but very new. My First Drone "EVER"... So I am very excited... I hope you have more videos about this Drone. Thank You! Is there an "Upgrade Controller" to use with This Drone. One That Offers Better Control and All The Features To Change Of The Gimble Camera?

@ScottBondradioflier 6 жыл бұрын

Very happy with my Mavic Air. The size and features make it the perfect drone for me. My first DJI drone was the Spark (still have it and love it) and this is a serious upgrade. Really enjoy your channel Mike. Thanks for the video. Happy flying!

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Scott, very glad you like the video :)

@kwombat5306 6 жыл бұрын

thx for this review, I'm going to by this drone and I want to know many things about it, you helped :)

@ByrrahVisuals 5 жыл бұрын

Great informative video as I'm doing my homework between the Mavic Air and Mavic 2.

@haydengregory8275 5 жыл бұрын

Byrrah Vision what did you end up getting?

@altenjoao 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video bro!!! So you no longer use spark as your main drone?

@EarlDeanDonte909 6 жыл бұрын

Mike Awesome video thank you for sharing

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Earl, my pleasure ;)

@SJMDronesMedia 6 жыл бұрын

Nice review, keep in coming! Regards.

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

I will! Thanks :)

@alexprinsrealestateagent1263 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video. Probably gonna buy one. Question about the filter. Which polarizer did you use? Do you keep it on for most of your footage, and is it easy to install? Thanks

@araleas 6 жыл бұрын

Best consumer Drone ever compadre 👌🏼

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

I agree! :)

@chameleonpogono 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome aerial views, as always. I love how smooth the video from the drones are. Well, except when they hit something. :) What is your opinion of Valor Drones? I can't afford the ones you have, though, I wish I could.

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

It's a whole different story when they start dropping, you're right :D I haven't heard about Valor Drones so far, so I can't give you any thoughts at this point.

@localhost222 6 жыл бұрын

You couldn't bere more accurate to answer my questions. Thanks ;)

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear! :)

@mickekling 2 жыл бұрын

2021 and this is still one of my favorite drones. 4K, small and packed with features that many of the new dones are missing. This is the one that a bring on my motorcycle rides, while my Air 2S is left behind.

@karmaplays4857 2 жыл бұрын

Hi man do u still find mavic air accessories this time? Cause dji stopped making it

@mickekling 2 жыл бұрын

@@karmaplays4857 i have found DJI props, but no new batteries :-(

@HiHai 6 жыл бұрын

Very detailed video!

@daver4590 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, great review! I bought a Mavic Air online this weekend on an impulse.... now, I’m looking around for reviews while waiting for it to be delivered. (I did that backwards, I know.) So far, I think I made a good choice. Sweet!

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

Great impulsive buy! I'm sure you'll enjoy it a lot, just make sure you watch all of the tutorials possible before your start flying ;)

@mgr5550 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome. You will suffer soon. Like im doing now with my Mavic Air.

@alivewithpassion 5 жыл бұрын

So how did it go Dave after 4 months? Do you hate it now?

@moe4772 5 жыл бұрын

Haha don't feel bad Dave R I tend to do that sometimes too lol and I'm sure a whole lot of other people do too :p But yeah you made a great choice!

@lau_dhondt 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, same here

@jodlen49 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy - good review

@stevie-wallace 4 жыл бұрын

I purchased the Mavic Air due to it being portable with fold away props and the 3 axis gimbal along with the ability to shoot 4K footage from the camera. Good all round piece if kit and thanks for the balanced review of the bird.

@PhoHmooAmerica 6 жыл бұрын

Great review

@ingwithaz6860 6 жыл бұрын

I had problems with WiFi connection when using the ZTE phone.. In the city at night..? How do I connect to the remote..? Thanks

@RuchiraPrashan 6 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial and nice footage

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ruchira!

@aposey75 6 жыл бұрын

Question: have your Mavic Air batteries developed a temperament when turning them on or off?? I have the 2nd of 3 from the fly more package & it is very troublesome to turn off or on.

@TheEtbetween 6 жыл бұрын

How loud is loud is the air? Thanks

@sandraskapul8078 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, i'm thinking abot buying nd and nd/p filters, would you recomend the polar pro 6 pack or the freewell all day 8 pack?

@dmenace6396 4 жыл бұрын

Cool video ,planning to buy a drone to improve my videos .you made some things clear for me ,thanks

@1flyjcLIB1drone 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there, I have owned a Mavic air for about five months. I'm impressed with all its abilities except that when tracking, it will not follow me up hill however, if I'm at the top of the hill with it facing me and walk towards it, it will descend while backing up. Is this normal?

@mikefoucan2583 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing real crash test!!!!

@futurenow522 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO!!!

@bevakad 6 жыл бұрын

Do you know any fast way to change the shutterspeed when it’s not having the wheel like magic pro.

@damorava 4 жыл бұрын

hi there.. you have nice videos. thanks for posting and sharing interesting things regarding the Mavic Air. I am just a starter and got a used DJI Spark a week ago. This is a good drone, at least from my point of view as a beginner on this area. I hear you said you upgraded from a Spark a well so I now really value your opinion regarding that upgrade. Thanks and regards from Costa Rica.

@Ian_MacGregor 5 жыл бұрын

OMG!!! Sooo lucky with those crashes! :O especially the one over the water! Glad your bird is still flying

@DroneSupremacy 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian! I've been pretty lucky with all of my crashes so far indeed, hopefully this will continue :D

@shaughanask571 5 жыл бұрын

I have had my MA for about 6 weeks now and agree with everything you said. Like you I have crashed twice but it survived both times ! I am still trying to find the best settings that suit my (limited) skills at flying ! Overall I am very happy with the MA both in video and surprisingly with photos :)

@EricKolibas 6 жыл бұрын

This is the absolute best portable drone right now. It takes up such little space in my bag compared to when I traveled with the spark and especially that controller deisgn cuts down in wasted space! I don't really think the noise is that bad at all and don't think it really bothers anyone unless it is hovering quite low. Super glad I made this upgrade.

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

You're right Eric! I feel the same way about the portability, it's simply awesome to be able to carry it everywhere with you.

@Michaelfromfremont 6 жыл бұрын

Nice nice nice!!! As I was looking to upgrade my Hubsan 501s, I was looking at really getting a FPV racing drone, but this has made me think twice! The video quality is quite spectacular, and it’s also feature rich. For all the reasons you’d pointed out and more, it now makes more sense to me too actually purchase this, but with a complete bundle as it has everything required and more. I will still at some point in time purchase my FPV dream drone, but for right now, this makes me think I’ll be happy with this purchase for the foreseeable future... Thanks again for the great video and I’ve SUBBED!!!

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michel, I think you’d make the right choice if you buy this - it’s simply great :)

@dominodevil2353 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!! I will buy the mavic air in March.

@CarlosMartinez-rk2bt 5 жыл бұрын

i Just got my Yesterday I am so very happy with my purchase

@michaelm1710 6 жыл бұрын

Great videos and tips, this is my first drone, got it the same time as you. Your videos are extremely helpful as I am learning and becoming more experienced everytime I'm out flying and recording, thank you.

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

Always a huge pleasure to read such comments, glad the content i'm producing is helpful for you Michael! Enjoy your Air :)

@michaelm1710 6 жыл бұрын

Drone Supremacy l posted a few videos, DJI Mavic Air Suzhou at Night, if you're interested, I'm still learning.

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

Nice! I especially like the night video, that's a great location!

@hukchone4521 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I almost crashed twice and my MAVIC Air recovered itself. It's a super great thing. I wish it will have sensors on the top and both sides. I crashed once was when elevating and it hit the tree, there is no sensor on the top. and the second time was following subject and it hit the net on the side way.

@ShartR 5 жыл бұрын

I just bought a Mavic Air today I’m testing it tomorrow when I go on vacation 😄

@CHANTELAMediaSolutions 6 жыл бұрын

i got solid red lights on mavic and internal cooling fan is not working after two months

@tcprogamer2730 5 жыл бұрын

I recently own one and I am really enjoying it. It take pictures and records videos very well 👍👍🇵🇹

@DroneSupremacy 5 жыл бұрын

It's a great drone, glad you're having fun with it! :)

@stylelilies 4 жыл бұрын

Where is the location you shot the sea and the rocks?

@vcmovie1 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there, I have a question. Can you turn off the Wi-Fi on the phone if you have a wired connection? with the Mavic Air. I'm curious about your answer. 🖐🖐🖐

@jdcamera8044 5 жыл бұрын

Love this drone just got it today for Christmas 🎄 👌👍

@DroneSupremacy 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoy dude! The drone is great :)

@alkohallick2901 5 жыл бұрын

What is the return to home speed?

@nerdCopter 6 жыл бұрын

+1, good post-review

@kevinlovett8477 6 жыл бұрын

I clipped a building going sideways. So is it supposed to correct itself? I think mine plummeted because I hit the wall and then a balcony, next thing I knew it was on the ground, 4 storeys below

@glen458 4 жыл бұрын

I bought one 2nd hand with 3 batteries, it is in new condition. I am very pleased with it, so easy to fly and awesome photos.

@leifj653 6 жыл бұрын

Nice review. I have the Spark, and think I will continue with that at least over the summer. Dont know if I think the air is worth the price of two sparks. 😉

@Swindie 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video man! I plan on getting one within the month or so and I can't be more excited. Skipping the Spark entirely. This is my entrance into the drone world!

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

You couldn’t pick a better drone to start off your drone journey, early welcome to the best hobby ever :)

@Swindie 6 жыл бұрын

Drone Supremacy Thanks a ton, I made sure to sub to the channel, and appreciate the video! Dropped a like as well!

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot buddy! I have created many Mavic Air-related videos so they can probably be a good help to prepare yourself for your drone once it arrives. I'll see you around! :)

@Swindie 6 жыл бұрын

Drone Supremacy Much appreciated, I’ll make sure to check them all out over the next few days

@delawaresrealtornick5670 6 жыл бұрын

Great video but quick question. How come neither time it crashed the sensors didnt stop it before it hit the wall and the tree? Isn't that what they claim the sensors on the air are so good for that exact reason?

@shivanshpuri3065 6 жыл бұрын

YOR INTRO IS DOPE MAN

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! Glad you appreciate it :)

@ken76motor 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice to watch yr drone vlog

@bvaldes8791 6 жыл бұрын

Great review!! 👍👍 I think the only down fall is noise hopefully DJI can do Something about that in the future.

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

I hope so too!

@gslife1 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@DroneSupremacy 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks G, much appreciated ;)

@lofstedtper 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, have you ever discovered that it loses color? At some angles to the sun, the color drops, green trees become very gray, but only some areas of the image ... in video editing, it does not even correct how much you adjust the saturation, it's like all color information is gone. I have not seen this problem on the movies you posted on your channel so lets me wonder if my mavic air is broken? I've read that more people have the same problem so hope it's a software problem but if not everyone has the same problem then maybe my device is broken?