DJI Mavic Air

DJI has squeezed pro photography smarts into its latest portable aerial shooter, but is the Mavic Air really the best in its class?

Everyone’s idea of a dream holiday is different, and if yours involves high-octane pursuits you may have considered buying a drone to capture your adventures. We’re now spoiled for choice with mid-priced drones, and DJI is leading the pack for features, function and style. Especially with the Mavic Air, a slick, super-portable consumer drone built for capturing life outdoors.

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What’s immediately appealing about the Mavic Air is its size and weight. With the Transformeresque foldaway arms retracted, the drone measures less than 17cm nose-to-nose and only 9cm across. The collapsible gaming style controller is even smaller.

Setup is incredibly easy: charge the controller and Intelligent Flight Battery, download the DJI Go 4 app (Android/iOS) to your device and install the push/twist propellers. The app guides beginners through the process of getting airborne, while Beginner mode restricts altitude and speed as you learn the ropes.