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Is it really worth upgrading from the Mavic Air 2 to the DJI Air 2S?

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The DJI Air 2S hasn’t technically replaced the Mavic Air 2 in DJI’s lineup. Both models are still being sold concurrently – for now – but is it really worth upgrading to the Air 2S if you already own the Mavic Air 2? And if you don’t already own a drone, is the Air 2S worth the extra cost over the Mavic Air 2?

These are the questions Billy Kyle attempts to answer in this comparison video of the two drones, walking us through the differences between them and where that extra money is going. And, in a surprising plot twist, he says that the DJI Air 2S is actually better than the much more expensive Mavic 2 Pro in some areas.

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Teardown reveals the $749 DJI Mavic Air 2 is made from around $135 worth of parts

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This isn’t the first Mavic Air 2 teardown we’ve seen, that honour goes to the folks at iFixit, but a new teardown by Tokyo-based research specialist Fomalhaut Techno Solutions in partnership with Nikkei Asian Review certainly seems to be the most in-depth.

The complete teardown doesn’t appear to have been published publicly, but the Nikkei Asian Review has reported on some of its details. Details like the fact that it is comprised of around 80% off-the-shelf parts, and coming in at a total material cost of around $135.

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The DJI Mavic Air 2 is actually super easy to fix

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The folks at iFixit have been working hard during the lockdown, including building a massive repository of repair information for ventilators and other devices to help those who need to repair life-saving equipment. But they’re also managing to keep up with their regular YouTube duties, too, still regularly posting teardowns and instructional videos to repair your personal devices.

Most recently, their latest video is the new DJI Mavic Air 2 drone; DJI’s follow-up to 2018’s popular Mavic Air. iFixit’s video takes the Mavic Air 2 apart to show how all of the major components fit together, and how easily they dismantle to provide access to pretty much every component contained within.

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The Mavic Air 2’s object avoidance system looks like DJI’s best yet

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DJI recently announced the much anticipated Mavic Air 2 drone. It boasts an impressive feature set over its predecessor, with a whopping 48-megapixel 1/2″ sensor, 4K 60fps video, HDR video, a 10-kilometre range and a rather substantial 34-minute flight time. But how well does it actually work? How does it feel to use?

Well, with all the lockdown in place around the world at the moment, it’s difficult for those who have units to really get out and give it a good try. But in this video, iPhonedo does what he can, showing us what comes included with the kit, some footage shot with the camera and some tests of how the various tracking modes work (wich some very impressive obstacle avoidance).

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DJI’s new Mavic Air 2 has 34 minutes of flight time and shoots 8K timelapse

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After a few months of rumours, leaks and speculation, DJI has now officially announced the DJI Mavic Air 2, and it has a few pretty significant upgrades over its predecessor. It boasts a 48-megapixel camera capable of shooting 8K timelapse, 4K video at up to 60 frames per second, HDR video, and a very impressive 34-minute flight time.

The Mavic Air 2 seems to have all grown up in its latest iteration, seeing a Mavic 2-inspired design, looking a lot less like a toy than the original. Along with the new design is a standard grey colour scheme, rather than the array of bright colours available on the original.

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Leaked DJI Mavic Air 2 manual shows 48-megapixel camera, 42.5mph speed and 34 minutes flight time

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Ahead of the anticipated official announcement of the DJI Mavic Air 2 on April 27th, the manual for the upcoming drone appears to have leaked via ANATEL – Brazil’s equivalent of the FCC. Some photos alleged to be the Mavic Air 2 quick start guide (in Portuguese) have been shared, which includes some previously unknown specs on the new drone.

New images of the drone itself also show a better overview of the design and construction than the previously leaked images. They essentially confirm that the image shown at the top of DJI’s teaser is indeed most likely the Mavic Air 2. And while there has also been an FCC filing, this presents a lot of new info about the drone’s specific capabilities.

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DJI gearing up to announce the DJI Mavic Air 2 on April 27th?

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It appears that DJI is getting ready to make an announcement on April 27th. As per usual, there aren’t really any hints as to what it might be, except for the background image on the countdown timer on the DJI website. It certainly looks like a drone, though, with propeller blades creeping into the shot on either side.

While they could be announcing anything, it may just be the DJI Mavic Air 2 – something which many have been waiting for. With the recently leaked images and publication of the FCC filing, it seems the most likely possibility.

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FCC filing shows the DJI Mavic Air 2 will have a much bigger battery

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A couple of new images have leaked of the upcoming DJI Mavic Air 2, along with screenshots of an FCC certification showing a little more information about what we might be able to expect. The images come courtesy of serial DJI-leaker OsitaLV via Twitter. They show a top-side view of what is believed to be the Mavic Air 2 along with the FCC label of the battery.

According to the label, the battery appears to be significantly increased over the original DJI Mavic Air, raising that capacity from 2,375mAh at 11.5v (27.43Wh) to a rather huge 3,500mAh at 11.5v (40.25Wh). The other image shows most of the top of the drone, and OsitaLV states that there are no top obstacle avoidance sensors on the unit.

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Leaked photos of the DJI Mavic Air 2 show a very Mavic Pro 2-inspired design

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It’s been a little while since we’ve seen anything really new and cool from DJI. Ok, sure, there was the DJI Mavic Mini, but that was back in October. Now, though, it looks like we might be getting close to a Mavic Air 2 announcement.

Photos purporting to be of an upcoming DJI Mavic Air 2 have leaked over on Drone DJ. The original DJI Mavic Air was released two years ago, and while pretty amazing for 2018, it’s coming up time for a bit of a refresh.

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