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The best DJI drones in 2022 : Specifications
DJI manufactures commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) for aerial photography and videography.
1. DJI Air 2S
Specifications:
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Weight: |
595g |
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Dimensions (folded): |
180 x 97mm x 77mm |
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Dimensions (unfolded): |
183 x 253 x 77mm |
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Sensor: |
1” CMOS |
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Camera resolution: |
20MP |
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EFL: |
22mm |
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Field of View: |
88˚ |
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Shutter: |
Electronic, 8-1/8000 sec |
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Video Resolution: |
5.4K@30fps (4K @ 60fps, 1080P @ 120FPS) |
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Color: |
10-bit |
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Gimbal: |
3-axis |
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Battery life: |
31 minutes (3500mAh) |
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Collision sensors: |
forward / backward / upward / downward |
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Max Range: |
12km / 7mi |
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Max Speed: |
68.4kph / 42.5mph |
REASONS TO BUY
- 1-inch sensor for low noise
- Range of options for videographers
- Excellent AI features
REASONS TO AVOID
- Above 249g weight tier
2. DJI Mini 2
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Weight: |
242g |
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Dimensions (folded): |
138mm x 81mm x 58mm |
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Dimensions (unfolded): |
159 x 203 x 56mm |
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Sensor: |
1/2.3in CMOS |
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Camera resolution: |
12MP |
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Maximum aperture: |
ƒ/2.8 |
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EFL: |
24mm |
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Field of View: |
83˚ |
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Shutter: |
Electronic, 4-1/8000 sec |
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Video Resolution: |
4K@30fps |
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Color: |
8-bit |
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Gimbal: |
3-axis |
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Max Range: |
10km / 6.2mi |
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Max flight: |
30 mins |
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Storage: |
MicroSD |
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Collision sensors: |
Downward |
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Max Speed: |
57kph / 35.7mph |
REASONS TO BUY
- Side-steps registration fees
- A lot of drones for the money
- 4K video and Raw mode camera
REASONS TO AVOID
- No forward collision sensors
3. DJI Mavic 3
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Weight: |
895g |
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Dimensions (folded): |
221 x 96mm x 90mm |
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Dimensions (unfolded): |
348 x 283 x 108mm |
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Sensor: |
4/3in CMOS |
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Camera resolution: |
20MP + 12MP |
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EFL: |
24mm + 162mm |
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Field of View: |
84˚ |
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Shutter: |
Electronic, 8-1/8000 sec |
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Video Resolution: |
5.1K @50fps / 4K@30fps |
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Color: |
10-bit |
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Gimbal: |
3-axis |
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Battery life: |
46 minutes (5000mAh) |
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Collision sensors: |
Omnidirectional |
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Max Range: |
15km / 8mi |
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Max Speed: |
68kph / 42mph |
REASONS TO BUY
- 4/3-inch sensor for low-noise images
- Dual camera system
- 10-bit video for post-processing
REASONS TO AVOID
- (Still) No mechanical shutter
- Zoom camera below the standard set by the main
4. DJI Mavic 3 Cine
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Weight: |
895g |
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Dimensions (folded): |
221 x 96mm x 90mm |
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Dimensions (unfolded): |
348 x 283 x 108mm |
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Sensor: |
4/3in CMOS |
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Camera resolution: |
20MP + 12MP |
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EFL: |
24mm + 162mm |
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Field of View: |
84˚ |
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Shutter: |
Electronic, 8-1/8000 sec |
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Video Resolution: |
5.1K @50fps / 4K@30fps |
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Color: |
10-bit |
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Gimbal: |
3-axis |
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Battery life: |
46 minutes (5000mAh) |
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Collision sensors: |
Omnidirectional |
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Max Range: |
15km / 8mi |
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Max Speed: |
68kph / 42mph |
REASONS TO BUY
- Capture ProRes video for efficient editing
- Dual camera system
- Includes Pro remote
REASONS TO AVOID
- (Still) No mechanical shutter
- Zoom camera below the standard set by main
- Significant price bump
5. DJI FPV
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Weight: |
795g |
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Dimensions : |
178 x 232 x 127mm (without props) |
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Sensor: |
1/2.3in CMOS |
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Camera resolution: |
12MP |
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EFL: |
14.6mm |
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Field of View: |
150˚ |
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Shutter: |
Electronic, 1/50-1/8000 sec |
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Video Resolution: |
4K@60fps |
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Color: |
8-bit |
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Gimbal: |
1-axis |
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Battery life:: |
20 minutes |
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Max Range: |
10km / 6mi |
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Max flight: |
20 mins |
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Storage: |
MicroSD |
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Collision sensors: |
Forward / Downward |
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Max Speed: |
140kph / 87mph |
REASONS TO BUY
- Fun beyond any rational measure
- Exceptional collision prevention for FPV
REASONS TO AVOID
- Not targeted on photographers
- Much larger & heavier than many FPV drones
6. DJI Mavic Mini SE
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Weight: |
249g |
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Dimensions (folded): |
138mm x 81mm x 58mm |
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Dimensions (unfolded): |
159 x 203 x 56mm |
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Sensor: |
1/2.3in CMOS |
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Camera resolution: |
12MP |
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Maximum aperture: |
ƒ/2.8 |
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EFL: |
24mm |
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Field of View: |
83˚ |
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Shutter: |
Electronic, 4-1/8000 sec |
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Video Resolution: |
2.7K@30fps |
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Color: |
8-bit |
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Gimbal: |
3-axis |
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Max Range:: |
3.5km / 2.17mi |
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Max flight: |
30 mins |
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Storage: |
MicroSD |
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Collision sensors: |
Downward |
REASONS TO BUY
- Side-steps registration fees
- GPS and Altitude Hold
- Mini SE (slightly) better in wind than its predecessor
REASONS TO AVOID
- JPEG stills only
- No forward collision sensors
7. DJI Mavic 2 Pro
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Weight: |
907g |
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Dimensions (folded): |
214 x 91mm x 84mm |
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Dimensions (unfolded): |
322 x 242 x 84 |
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Sensor: |
1” CMOS |
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Camera resolution: |
20MP |
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EFL: |
28mm |
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Field of View: |
77˚ |
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Shutter: |
Electronic, 8-1/8000 sec |
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Video Resolution: |
4K@30fps |
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Color: |
10-bit |
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Gimbal: |
3-axis |
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Battery life: |
31 minutes (3850mAh) |
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Collision sensors: l |
Omnidirectional |
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Max Range: |
8km / 5mi |
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Max Speed: |
72kph / 44.7mph |
REASONS TO BUY
- 1-inch sensor for low-noise images
- 10-bit video for post-processing
REASONS TO AVOID
- No mechanical shutter
- Now replaced with the Mavic 3
8. DJI Mavic 2 Zoom
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Weight: |
905g |
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Dimensions (folded): |
214 x 91mm x 84mm |
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Dimensions (unfolded): |
322 x 242 x 84 |
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Sensor: |
1/2.3in CMOS |
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Camera resolution: |
12MP |
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Maximum aperture: |
ƒ/2.8-ƒ/3.8 |
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EFL: EFL: |
24-48mm |
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Field of View: |
77˚ |
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Shutter: |
Electronic, 8-1/8000 sec |
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Video Resolution: |
4K@30fps |
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Color: |
8-bit |
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Gimbal: |
3-axis |
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Battery life:: |
31 minutes (3850mAh) |
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Max Range: |
8km / 5mi |
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Max flight: |
31 mins |
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Storage: |
8Gb + MicroSD |
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Collision sensors: |
omnidirectional |
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Max Speed: |
72kph / 44.7mph |
REASONS TO BUY
- Mechanical zoom
- Cheaper than the DJI Mavic 2 Pro
REASONS TO AVOID
- Gimbal struggles with wind
- Mavic 3 offers longer (fixed) zoom via its hybrid
9. DJI Mavic Air 2
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Weight: |
570g |
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Dimensions (folded): |
180×97×84mm |
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Dimensions (unfolded): |
183×253×77mm |
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Controller: |
Yes |
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Video resolution: |
4K 60fps |
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Camera resolution: |
48MP |
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Battery life: |
34 minutes (3500mAh) |
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Max Range: |
18.5km / 11.4mi |
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Max Speed: |
68kph / 42mph |
REASONS TO BUY
- Amazingly stable
- 4K shooting at 60fps
- Object avoidance with course correction
REASONS TO AVOID
- Quad-Bayer filter isn’t “real” 48 megapixels
- Air 2S effectively replaces this model
10. DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0
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Weight: |
1388g |
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Dimensions: |
286 mm x 286 mm x 187mm |
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Sensor: |
1in CMOS |
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Camera resolution: |
20MP |
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Maximum aperture: |
ƒ/2.8 |
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EFL: |
24mm |
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Field of View: |
84˚ |
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Shutter: |
Electronic 8-1/8000 sec |
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ISO: |
100-12800 |
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Video Resolution: |
4K@60fps |
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Color: |
8-bit |
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Bit-rate: |
100Mbps |
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Gimbal: |
3-axis |
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Max Range: |
3.5km |
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Max flight: |
30mins |
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Storage: |
MicroSD |
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Collision sensors: |
Forward/Backward/Sideways/Down |
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Max Speed: |
72 kmph |
REASONS TO BUY
- Solid in the air
- Great camera without rolling shutter
- Iconic design
REASONS TO AVOID
- Not particularly portable
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