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Mavic 2 Pro vs Mavic Air 2

Quick take: The Mavic Air 2 has the highest resolution at 48MP; the Mavic 2 Pro is the most affordable.

21 specs side by side·0 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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Specification Mavic 2 ProDJI · 2018Mavic Air 2DJI · 2020
Resolution 20.0MP48.0MPBest
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Mount Fixed lens (28 mm-eq f/2.8–11)Fixed lens (24 mm-eq f/2.8)
Take-off weight 907 g570 gBest
Fly without registering No — 250 g or moreNo — 250 g or more
Flight time 31 min34 minBest
Wind resistance 10.5 m/s10.5 m/s
Obstacle sensing OmnidirectionalForward, backward and downward
Video link OcuSync 2.0OcuSync 2.0
Range 6.0 km6.0 km
Top speed 20.0 m/sBest19.0 m/s
Cameras 1 · variable aperture1
HDR / log / 10-bit HDR, log, 10-bitHDR
RAW stills YesYes
Vertical shooting Not supportedNot supported
Gimbal 3-axis3-axis
Intelligent flight Subject tracking, return-to-homeSubject tracking, return-to-home
Storage 8 GB built in + microSD slot8 GB built in + microSD slot
Controller in the box Standard remote controllerDJI RC-N1
FPV Not an FPV droneNot an FPV drone
Folds YesYes

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