DJI's original compact folding drone — 4K video with 3-axis gimbal in a truly portable form factor.
The DJI Mavic Air launched in 2018 as DJI's most portable folding drone at the time, slotting between the tiny Spark and the larger Mavic Pro. It combined 4K video recording with a 3-axis gimbal in a genuinely compact folding design that fit in a jacket pocket.
Records 4K 30fps video at 100Mbps with a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor. 12MP stills with HDR. 3-axis mechanical gimbal provides smooth stabilisation. FlightAutonomy 2.0 with forward and backward obstacle sensing. 21-minute flight time per battery.
Folds to 168x83x49mm — truly compact. 430g folded. 4km transmission range on enhanced WiFi. Gesture control for hands-free selfies. Slow-motion at 1080p 120fps. QuickShot automated flight modes. 8GB internal storage plus microSD slot.
Available used at budget prices. The Mavic Air 2 significantly improved sensor, battery life, and range. Check battery health — aging Li-Po batteries lose capacity. Limited obstacle sensing compared to newer models. A good entry point for recreational drone flying.