
Kyle thinks the Mavic Air 2 is the perfect “tweener drone,” because it gives you some of the higher Read this article level camera capabilities of the most expensive Autel and Mavic 2 Pro drones, as well as more advanced sensing technology, without an eye-watering price tag. Among the key camera features is the ability to shoot 8K hyperlapse. The hyperlapse feature is time-lapse video, but do note that’s a battery-intensive mode that only lets you launch, fly a bit, record, and then immediately land.
Likewise, 48-MP image capture is a digital trick that takes multiple images simultaneously. It doesn’t replicate the crystal-clear photography you get from the larger sensor on DJI’s Mavic 2 Pro. Still, the feature set of the Air 2 is excellent.
For instance, the Point of Interest 3.0 mode allows the Air 2 to create an automated flight path around an object (think: 360 degrees around a boat in the water); Spotlight 2.0 lets you tap an object, like a person, in the viewfinder to keep the camera fixed on that subject, so you can focus on flying while the subject moves.
The Mavic Air 2 also has forward, backward, and downward sensing, distinguishing it from the Mavic Mini 2, which lacks sensors.
Pros
Loaded with unique features that help capture the best footage
High-quality camera
High top speed
Plenty of sensors to prevent collision
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