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DJI Mavic 2: look wider.

Introduction

It began to be discussed almost immediately after the release of the first version and was impatiently waiting for two whole years speculating sometimes with the most incredible rumors about future possibilities. Today that day has come and DJI Innovations, as always, in its innovative style, presented not one, but two drones whose potential can be appreciated by both amateurs and professionals of the photo and video industry. We are glad to present you the top of perfection in portable drone technologies - Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom.

Features

  • Improved aerodynamics
  • Modified power plant adapted for quiet operation
  • OcuSync 2.0 digital video technology
  • 1080p video streaming
  • FPV distance up to 10/6 km (for FCC / CE)
  • Maximum horizontal flight speed 72 km / h
  • Maximum flight time 31 min
  • Six-way obstacle sensing
  • Advanced Pilot Assistance APAS
  • Advanced ActiveTrack 2.0
  • 20MP camera built on 1-inch Hasselblad L1D-20C CMOS sensor (for Mavic 2 Pro)
  • Supports 10-bit Dlog-M color profile (for Mavic 2 Pro)
  • Supports viewing 10-bit 4K HDR video (for Mavic 2 Pro)
  • Configurable aperture f / 2.8-f / 11 (for Mavic 2 Pro)
  • 12MP camera built at 1 / 2.3 -inch CMOS sensor with 2x optical zoom (24-48mm) (for Mavic 2 Zoom)
  • Supports D-Clinelike color profile (for Mavic 2 Zoom camera)
  • High-speed hybrid autofocus (for Mavic 2 Zoom)
  • New DollyZoom fast mode (for Mavic 2 Zoom)
  • New feature for 48MP photos (for Mavic 2 Zoom)
  • Technology Hyperlapse in four performance modes
  • Enhanced photo HDR
  • HyperLight function for shooting in low light conditions
  • 4K video in H.265 video compression at a maximum bit rate of 100 Mbps
  • Intelligent recording modes
  • 8GB built-in memory expandable via SD cards up to 128GB

Package contents

Mavic 2 Zoom

Mavic 2 Pro

Mavic 2 Zoom (DJI Smart Controller)

Mavic 2 Pro (DJI Smart Controller)

Retrofit kit

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Appearance

Mavic 2 Zoom

Mavic 2 Pro

Specification

Drone

Takeoff weight (Zoom / Pro):
​​
905 / 907g
Dimensions (folded L × W × H):
214 × 91 × ​​84mm
Dimensions (in flight L × W × H):
322 × 242 × 84mm
Diagonal Size:
354mm
(20 0) Max. climb speed:
18km / h (S mode) 14.4km / h (P mode)
Max.sink rate:
10.8 km / h (S mode) 10.8 km / h (P mode)
Max. level flight speed (above sea level in calm weather):
72 km / h (S mode)
Max. ceiling above sea level:
6 km
Max. flight time (calm):
31 min (at a speed of 25 km / h)
Max. hovering time (calm):
29 min
Max. flight distance (calm):
18 km (at a speed of 50 km / h)
Max. permissible wind speed:
8-10m / s
Max. tilt angle:
35º (S mode) 25º (P mode)
Max. angular velocity:
200 ° / s
Operating temperature range:
-10 ° to 40 ° C
Operating frequency range:
2.400-2.483 GHz 5.725-5.850 GHz
Transmitter power (EIRP):
2.400-2.483GHz FCC: ≤26 dBm CE: ≤20 dBm SRRC: ≤20 dBm MIC: ≤20 dBm 5.725-5.850GHz FCC: ≤26 dBm CE: ≤14 dBm SRRC: ≤26 dBm
Satellite Positioning:
GPS GLONASS
Positioning Accuracy:
Vertical: / -0.1m (when the visual positioning system is on) /-0.5m (positioning by satellites) Horizontal: / - 0.3m (when the visual positioning system is on) /-1.5m (positioning by satellites)
Built-in memory:
8GB

Camera

Mavic 2 Zoom

Sensor:
1 / 2.3 ″ CMOS Effective Pixels: 12 million
Lens:
FOV: about 83 ° (24mm); 48 ° (48mm) 35mm Format equivalent: 24-48mm Aperture: f / 2.8 (24mm) –f / 3.8 (48mm) Focus: 0.5m to ∞
ISO range:
Video: 100-3200 Still image: 100-1600 (auto) 100-3200 (manual)
Shutter speed:
Electronic shutter: 8-1 / 8000s
Max Image Size:
4000 × 3000
Still Shooting Modes:
Single Shot Continuous Shooting: 3 / 5/7 frames Auto exposure compensation (AEB): 0.7EV in 3/5 steps Bias Interval shooting (JPEG: 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30 / 60c RAW: 5/7/10/15/20/30 / 60s)
Video resolution:
4K: 3840 × 2160 24 / 25/30 fps 2.7K: 2688 × 1512 24/25/30/48/50/60 fps FHD: 1920 × 1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/120 fps
Max.video bitrate:
100Mbps
Color profile:
D-Cinelike
Supported file systems:
FAT32 (≤ 32GB) exFAT (controlled speed (tilt):
120 ° / s
Angular vibration range:
± 0.01 ° (Mavic 2 Pro) ± 0.005 ° (Mavic 2 Zoom)

Sensor System

Obstacle Sensing Directions:
Left / Right, Top / Bottom, Front / Rear
Front sensors:
Precision measuring range: 0.5-20m Total range: 20-40m Obstacle detection speed: ≤ 14m / s FOV: horizontal: 40 °, vertical: 70 °
Rear sensors:
Precision measuring range: 0.5-16m Total range: 16-32m Obstacle detection speed: ≤ 12m / s FOV: horizontal: 60 °, vertical: 77 °
Upper sensors:
Precision measuring range: 0.1-8m
Lower sensors:
Accuracy range Measuring Range: 0.5-11m Total Range: 11-22m
Side Sensors:
Accurate Measurement Range: 0.5-10m Speed obstacle detection: ≤ 8m / s FOV: horizontal: 80 °, vertical: 65 °

Control panel

Operating frequency range:
2.400-2.483GHz; 5.725-5.850GHz
Signal transmission range:
2.400-2.483GHz; 5.725-5.850GHz FCC: 10000m CE: 6000m SRRC: 6000m MIC: 6000m
Operating temperature range:
0 ° to 40 ℃
Transmitter power (EIRP):
2.400-2.483GHz FCC: ≤26dBm CE: ≤20dBm SRRC: ≤20dBm MIC: ≤20dBm 5.725-5.850GHz FCC: ≤26 dBm CE: ≤14 dBm SRRC: ≤26 dBm
Battery:
built-in, capacity 3950mAh
Operating current / voltage:
1800mA / 3.83V
The size of compatible mob. devices:
Max. length: 160mm; Max. Thickness: 6.5-8.5mm
Connector types:
Lightning, Micro USB (Type-B), USB-C

Intelligent Aircraft Battery

Type:
Lithium Polymer 4S
Capacity:
3850mAh
Voltage:
15.4V
Max. charging voltage:
17.6V
Power:
59.29Wh
Net weight:
297g
Charging temperature range:
5 ℃ to 40 ℃
Max.charging power:
80W

Appendix

Video streaming system:
OcuSync 2.0
Name:
DJI GO 4
Broadcast quality:
Remote Controller: 720p @ 30fps / 1080p @ 30fps DJI Goggles: 720p @ 30fps / 1080p @ 30fps sec DJI Goggles RE: 720p @ 30fps / 1080p @ 30fps
Signal delay (depending on local conditions device):
120-130ms
Max. broadcast bitrate:
40 Mbps
System requirements:
iOS 9.0 and higher, Android 4.4.0 and above

Compatible memory cards

MicroSD:
Supports cards up to 128GB and read / write speeds up to UHS-1 Speed ​​Grade 3

Compatible mob. Devices

IOS:
iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone SE, iPad Pro, iPad New, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4
Android:
Samsung S9, Samsung S9, Samsung S8, Samsung S7, Samsung S7 Edge, Samsung S6, Samsung S6 Edge, Samsung NOTE8, Samsung NOTE6, Huawei P20 Pro, Huawei P20, Huawei P10 Plus, Huawei P10, Huawei Mate 10 Pro, Huawei Mate 10, Huawei Mate 9 Pro, Huawei Mate 9, Huawei Mate 8, Honor 10, Honor 9, Vivo X20, Vivo X9, OPPO FIND X, OPPO R15, OPPO R11, MI MIX2S, MI MIX2, MI8, MI6, Redmi Note 5, Google Pixel 2XL, OnePlus 6, OnePlus 5T

Notes

Notes:
Obstacle sensing in all directions allows you to identify obstacles to the left / right, top / bottom, front / back. On port and starboard, it only works in ActiveTrack or Tripod modes. 360º obstacle recognition is not provided. DJI's warranty does not cover damage sustained while flying left or right, even when flying in ActiveTrack and Tripod modes. Be careful when operating the Mavic 2 and watch for alerts in the app.

Intelligent Modes

QuickShot

Make a video clip in one tap. Let the drone take professional shots for you, after which a 10-second video will be cut in automatic mode, which you can share as quickly as possible. QuickShots helps the user to capture stunning cinematic footage in one tap.

The Mavic 2 inherits 6 standard SmartShot modes: Roket / Dronie / Circle / Helix / ) Boomerang / Asteroid. And another new mode has been added that will be available for the Mavic 2 Zoom - Dolly Zoom

Active Track 2.0

Advanced second generation mode detects and tracks objects even more accurately, faster and smarter. The previous generation of ActiveTrack relied only on the 2D image from the main camera for tracking. ActiveTrack 2.0 uses 3D environmental maps from both the main camera and the front sensors to provide a more accurate level of recognition.

Trajectory calculation algorithms allow tracking even when the object has temporarily disappeared from the drone's field of view. The Mavic 2 is capable of high-speed object tracking at speeds up to 72 km / h. Avoiding obstacles has never been so smart, and while tracking, the Mavic 2 can now create a 3D flight path and proactively avoid colliding with obstacles in front and behind without interrupting the video recording process.

Panoramas

The Mavic 2 supports 4 panorama modes:

  1. Spherical
  2. 180º
  3. Horizontal
  4. Vertical

POI 2.0

computer vision, the need to move the drone to the center before starting a circle is eliminated.

Waypoint 2.0

The waypoint flight function was also improved by the developers and now, to implement it, you do not need to fly to a specific location to mark waypoints. It is enough to set the desired waypoints and point of interest in the application and save the flight for later use.

Camera

The main distinguishing feature of the Mavic 2, which divided the new product into two whole drones. Both cameras have great potential for high-quality aerial photography and complement the technological tandem of each individual model more than ever.

Nevertheless, as the developer assures, the cameras can be changed. To do this, you need to submit an online replacement request, and then send the drone to a service center.

Zoom

The Zoom camera is built on a 1 / 2.3-inch CMOS sensor with a resolution of 12MP. In the arsenal of 4x zoom, including 2x optical (24-48mm). The main advantage of such a camera is dynamic perspective. Allows to realize shooting with medium and wide angle of view.

Zoom

In FHD Movie mode, the 4x zoom (including 2x optical) allows you to get much closer to your subject while still at a safe distance without any loss in quality.

Hybrid autofocus

The Mavic 2 Zoom features Hybrid AF for accurate and fast phase and contrast detection, up to 40% faster than the Mavic Pro's focusing speed. Thanks to the tracking autofocus system, objects that fall into the frame are always clear and sharp, both when farther and when approaching.

Dolly Zoom

The new QuickShot mode, implemented specifically for the Mavic 2 Zoom, will automatically change the focal length of the lens during flight to get the video effect of expanding space. For greater freedom of the shooting process, the focusing speed can be set manually.

48MP Stills

Super Resolution is a new feature of the Mavic 2 Zoom that allows you to capture ultra-high resolution images. When shooting with a 24mm field of view using a telephoto lens, the camera takes nine shots, subsequently combining into one 48MP frame on which all the smallest details will be clearly visible. The function is relevant when shooting landscapes.

Pro

The Pro Camera is the collaborative result of two years of painstaking work by the DJI and Hasselblad development team.... Hasselblad L1D-20c - Powered by Hasselblad's unique Natural Color Solution (HNCS) technology, it captures stunning 20MP aerial footage in stunning color. The 1-inch CMOS sensor provides higher image quality even in low light due to its wider ISO range.

The Swedish company Victor Hasselblad AB is a guru in the production of medium format cameras and photographic equipment. It dates back to 1941. Hasselblad cameras have captured many legendary events, including the successful moon landing.

Dlog-M 10bit

The Mavic 2 Pro supports the Dlog-M 10bit color profile with a wider dynamic range for more color correction. The system is capable of recording over 1 billion colors and retaining more detail with overall brightness and shadow changes.

HDR Video

4K HDR 10-bit video support lets you connect the Mavic 2 Pro to HLG 4K compatible TVs (HDR Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)) devices and watch recorded video in maximum 4K HDR quality.

Adjustable aperture

Variable aperture (f / 2.8-f / 11) allows the user to realize the best image quality even in low light conditions.

Hyperlapse Technology

Through Hyperlapse, both drone models are capable of producing professional-quality stabilized time lapses. The user only has to share the results obtained through all kinds of social networks. There are 4 execution modes:

  1. Free
  2. Circle
  3. CourseLock
  4. WayPoint

Improved HDR

wide dynamic range without distortion and noise.

HyperLight

A new feature that allows you to capture bright images taken in low light conditions with minimal noise.

H.265 Codec

Both quadcopters are capable of recording high quality video using the advanced H.265 codec at higher bitrates. Video encoded in H.265 / HEVC contains 50% more information than in H.264 / AVC code, which allows you to get the most detailed image at the output.

Motors

The second generation drone received a more powerful and at the same time more economical in terms of energy consumption power plant. The new M2 brushless motors work in conjunction with ESC FOC (Field Oriented Control) sine-driven ESCs in tandem with low-noise rotor blades. This approach made it possible to increase both the maximum horizontal flight speed from 65 km / h to 72 km / h and the duration of the flight from 27 to 31 minutes.

The redesigned aerodynamics of the drone body also influenced the speed performance. According to the data, the drag of the Mavic 2 is 19% less than the drag of its predecessor.

OcuSync 2.0

The second generation of digital video transmission technology OcuSync, thanks to the ability to switch between 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz frequencies based on the channel load, has improved noise immunity, increase FPV distance from 7/4 km (for FCC / CE) to 10/6 km (for FCC / CE), raise video stream quality to 1080p, increase download speed to 40 Mbps and reduce latency with 170 to 120ms.

Power

The Mavic 2 is equipped with an intelligent 4-cell (15.4V) Li-Polymer battery with a capacity of 3850mAh 59.29Wh. Provides max. flight duration on one charge - 31 minutes. (in calm weather, at a constant speed of 25 km / h). Charging time is about 1.5 hours.

Control

IOS or Android via the DJI GO 4 mobile app. The ability to control one gadget without control equipment has become impossible for the Mavic 2.

Externally, the remote control has not undergone any changes, except for the color, now it has become a light gray. The control sticks are removable, like the equipment of the portable Mavic Air. Everything is for the sake of compactness. Operates in the frequency range: 2.400-2.483GHz / 5.725-5.850GHz. Provides FPV distance of up to 10/6 km (for FCC / CE) in a clutter-free area. It is powered by a built-in 3950 mAh LiPo battery. Charging time is 135 minutes.

Obstacle detection

FlightAutonomy 2.0

drone behavior has become even more stable and safer thanks to the first applied 6-way imaging:

Frontal sensors

Down sensors

Left and Right Sensors

Rear Sensors

Top Sensors

APAS

APAS (Advanced Pilot Assistance System) is the result of extensive DJI research into optimal flight path calculations. The APAS Pilot Assistance System automatically adjusts the flight path of obstacles in the drone's path, thus ensuring the UAV's ease of use and maximum safety. APAS - creates a route in real time, which allows the drone to plan in advance possible paths to fly around obstacles encountered.

GEO

Geospatial Environment Online - the system is designed to inform the pilot about how safe it can be to fly at the current launch site. GEO will indicate the presence of No-Fly zones at the launch site, such as airports and stadiums, etc. Everything for the sake of safety.

Price

Both drones are available for purchase at the following prices:

  1. Mavic 2 Zoom
  2. Mavic 2 Pro
  3. Mavic 2 Zoom (DJI Smart Controller)
  4. Mavic 2 Pro (DJI Smart Controller)

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Terminal

DJI Mavic 2 Profrom $1599
9.1666666666667
Price
6/10
Camera
10/10
Functionality
10/10
Flight time
10/10
Flight performance
10/10
Compactness
9/10
Options
10/10
Reliability
10/10
Price / Quality
1 0/10

Pros

  • Portable
  • Anti-Dazzle
  • Zoom / Pro Cameras (Capabilities and Quality)
  • Dynamic
  • Guided / Flight Modes
  • Standalone Modes and Features
  • ActiveTrack 2.0
  • OcuSync 2.0 / FHD FPV
  • FPV distance up to 10 km
  • APAS

Cons

  • Does not shoot in 4K at 60 fps
  • No water and dust resistance
  • Changing cameras only through the service center
  • Unlike its predecessor, it does not have a Wi-Fi connection (the possibility of launching a drone from a smartphone is excluded, which, for example, is very important during a bike ride, when the drone works in the mode of automatically following an ActiveTrack object). As a result, you have to constantly bother with fixing the tandem (smartphone remote control) on the steering wheel.

Today, this is the best portable solution that developers of household UAVs can offer. Despite the fact that we never saw such expected advantages as dust and moisture protection, control with a wristband remote control, video shooting in 4K at 60 frames per second, apparently this option will forever remain a hallmark of the Phantom 4Pro and Advanced, the developers still managed to once again please fans of the DJI brand, as well as point potential competitors to their place in the niche of portable drone technologies. The potential of the presented models will be fully appreciated by both amateurs and professionals with the prospect of high-quality aerial photography for whom, when choosing a UAV, an important criterion is the compactness of the device. Age limit 16.

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Photo with DJI Mavic 2.

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