Our quick take
DJI Mavic Air - 4.0 / 5
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DJI Mavic Air vs DJI Spark: Which is best?
Spark Pro or Mavic Lite?
- 168 x 83 x 49mm (folded) 168 x 184 x 64mm (unfolded) 430 grams
Controls
- Physical remote, smartphone required 720p video stream capable SmartCapture gestures
Features and performance
- Resists wind up to 22mph 8GB built-in storage, microSD slot 3-way obstacle avoidance Sport mode up to 42mph
Camera
- 12MP 1/2.3in CMOS sensor f/2.8 aperture HDR stills 4K video at 30fps 3-axis gimbal
Battery life
- 2,375mAh battery Up to 21 mins flight time
To recap
While not perfect, the Mavic Air is easily one of the most impressive drones to date. It’s portable, powerful and packed with features. What’s more, its batteries last far longer than the smaller Spark.
