Upgrade Guide
DJI Mavic Air→DJI Mavic Mini
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Mavic Air. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Mavic Mini
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Generation1 year newer (2019 vs 2018)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (12MP)
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Mavic Air | Mavic Mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Resolution | 12MP | 12MP | |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Mount | Fixed lens (24 mm-eq f/2.8) | Fixed lens (24 mm-eq f/2.8) |
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