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DJI launches 4K folding drone – DJI Mavic Air
DRONE-MAKER DJI announced a new hobby aircraft today, one that weighs just a shade under a pound, fits in a jacket pocket, and is capable of flying itself.
The Mavic Air ships on January 28 for $799. At that price, it hovers in DJI’s lineup between the $499 DJI Spark, the gesture-controlled flyer released last year, and the more capable $999 Mavic Pro.
The Mavic Air is tiny, half the size of a Mavic Pro, and about half the weight at just 15 ounces. When folded up, it’s about the size of a paperback novel. At a press event in New York on Tuesday, DJI exec Michael Perry announced the Mavic Air by pulling it out of the pocket of his puffy Patagonia vest.
MAVIC AIR SPECIFICATION
AIRCRAFT
| Takeoff Weight | 430 g |
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| Dimensions | Folded: 168×83×49 mm (L×W×H) Unfolded: 168×184×64 mm (L×W×H) |
| Diagonal Distance | 213 mm |
| Max Ascent Speed | 4 m/s (S – mode[1]) 2 m/s (P – mode) 2 m/s (Wi-Fi mode) |
| Max Descent Speed | 3 m/s (S – mode[1]) 1.5 m/s (P – mode) 1 m/s (Wi-Fi mode) |
| Max Speed (near sea level, no wind) | 68.4 kph (S – mode[1]) 28.8 kph (P – mode) 28.8 kph (Wi-Fi mode) |
| Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level | 5000 m |
| Max Flight Time (no wind) | 21 minutes (at a consistent 25 kph) |
| Max Hovering Time (no wind) | 20 minutes |
| Max Flight Distance (no wind) | 10 km |
| Max Wind Speed Resistance | 29 – 38 kph |
| Max Tilt Angle | 35° (S – mode[1]) 15° (P – mode) |
| Max Angular Velocity | 250°/s (S – mode[1]) 250°/s (P – mode) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C – 40°C |
| Operating Frequency | 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz 5.725 – 5.850 GHz |
| Transmission Power (EIRP) | 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz FCC: ≤28 dBm CE: ≤19 dBm SRRC: ≤19 dBm MIC: ≤19 dBm5.725 – 5.850 GHz FCC: ≤31 dBm CE: ≤14 dBm SRRC: ≤27 dBm |
| GNSS | GPS + GLONASS |
| Hovering Accuracy Range | Vertical: ±0.1 m (with Vision Positioning) ±0.5 m (with GPS Positioning)Horizontal: ±0.1 m (with Vision Positioning) ±1.5 m (with GPS Positioning) |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB |
GIMBAL
| Mechanical Range | Tilt: -100° to 22° Roll: -30° to 30° Pan: -12° to 12° |
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| Controllable Range | Tilt: -90° to 0° (default setting) -90° to +17° (extended) |
| Stabilization | 3-axis (tilt, roll, pan) |
| Max Control Speed (tilt) | 120°/s |
| Angular Vibration Range | ±0.005° |
CAMERA
| Sensor | 1/2.3” CMOS Effective Pixels: 12 MP |
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| Lens | FOV: 85° 35 mm Format Equivalent: 24 mm Aperture: f/2.8 Shooting Range: 0.5 m to ∞ |
| ISO Range | Video: 100 – 1600 (auto) 100 – 1600 (manual)Photo: 100 – 1600 (auto) 100 – 3200 (manual) |
| Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter: 8 – 1/8000s |
| Still Image Size | 4:3: 4056×3040 16:9: 4056×2280 |
| Still Photography Modes | Single shot HDR Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias Interval: 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s |
| Video Resolution | 4K Ultra HD: 3840×2160 24/25/30p 2.7K: 2720×1530 24/25/30/48/50/60p FHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p HD: 1280×720 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p |
| Max Video Bitrate | 100Mbps |
| Supported File System | FAT32 |
| Photo Format | JPEG/DNG (RAW) |
| Video Format | MP4/MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC） |
SENSING SYSTEM
| Forward | Precision Measurement Range: 0.5 – 12 m Detectable Range: 0.5 – 24 m Effective Sensing Speed: ≤ 8 m/s Field of View (FOV): Horizontal 50°, Vertical ±19° |
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| Backward | Precision Measurement Range: 0.5 – 10 m Detectable Range: 0.5 – 20 m Effective Sensing Speed: ≤ 8 m/s Field of View (FOV): Horizontal 50°, Vertical ±19° |
| Downward | Altitude Range: 0.1 – 8 m Operating Range: 0.5 – 30 m |
| Operating Environment | Forward: Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (lux > 15)Backward: Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (lux > 15)Downward: Detects clearly patterned surfaces with adequate lighting (lux>15) and diffuse reflectivity (>20%) |
INTELLIGENT FLIGHT BATTERY
| Capacity | 2375 mAh |
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| Voltage | 11.55 V |
| Max Charging Voltage | 13.2 V |
| Battery Type | LiPo 3S |
| Energy | 27.43 Wh |
| Net Weight | 140 g |
| Charging Temperature Range | 5℃ – 40℃ |
| Max Charging Power | 60 W |
MOBILE DEVICE CONTROL
| Operating Frequency | 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz 5.725 – 5.850 GHz |
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| Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, free of interference) | Distance: 80 m Height: 50 m |
REMOTE CONTROLLER
| Operating Frequency | 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz 5.725 – 5.850 GHz |
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| Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, free of interference) | 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz: FCC: 4000 m CE: 2000 m SRRC: 2000 m MIC: 2000 m5.725 – 5.850 GHz: FCC: 4000 m CE: 500 m SRRC: 2500 m |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0℃ – 40℃ |
| Transmission Power (EIRP) | 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz: FCC：≤26 dBm CE: ≤18 dBm SRRC: ≤18 dBm MIC:≤18 dBm5.725 – 5.850 GHz: FCC: ≤30 dBm CE: ≤14 dBm SRRC: ≤26 dBm |
| Battery | 2970 mAh |
| Operating Current/Voltage | 1400 mA ⎓ 3.7 V (Android) 750 mA ⎓ 3.7 V (iOS) |
| Supported Mobile Device Size | Max length: 160 mm Supported Thickness: 6.5-8.5 mm |
| Supported USB Port Types | Lightning, Micro USB (Type-B), USB-C |
APP
| Video Transmission System | Enhanced Wi-Fi |
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| Name | DJI GO 4 |
| Live View Quality | Remote Controller: 720p@30fps Smart Device: 720p@30fps DJI Goggles: 720p@30fps |
| Latency (depending on environmental conditions and mobile device) | 170 – 240 ms |
| Required Operating System | iOS v9.0 or later Android v4.4 or later |
Mavic Air is set to launch in Nepal by the end of March and the price is expected to be around Rs.1,10,000.
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