The best DJI drones in 2022 : Specifications

DJI manufactures commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) for aerial photography and videography.

1. DJI Air 2S

DJI Air 2S
DJI Air 2S

Specifications:

Weight: 

595g

Dimensions (folded): 

180 x 97mm x 77mm

Dimensions (unfolded): 

183 x 253 x 77mm

Sensor: 

1” CMOS

Camera resolution: 

20MP

EFL:

 22mm

Field of View:

 88˚

Shutter:

 Electronic, 8-1/8000 sec

Video Resolution: 

5.4K@30fps (4K @ 60fps, 1080P @ 120FPS)

Color: 

10-bit

Gimbal: 

3-axis

Battery life: 

31 minutes (3500mAh)

Collision sensors: 

forward / backward / upward / downward

Max Range: 

12km / 7mi

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

DJI Mini 2
DJI Mini 2

Weight: 

242g

Dimensions (folded): 

138mm x 81mm x 58mm

Dimensions (unfolded): 

159 x 203 x 56mm

Sensor:

 1/2.3in CMOS

Camera resolution: 

12MP

Maximum aperture: 

ƒ/2.8

EFL:

 24mm

Field of View:

 83˚

Shutter: 

Electronic, 4-1/8000 sec

Video Resolution: 

4K@30fps

Color: 

8-bit

Gimbal: 

3-axis

Max Range: 

10km / 6.2mi

Max flight: 

30 mins

Storage: 

MicroSD

Collision sensors:

 Downward

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

DJI Mavic 3
DJI Mavic 3

Weight:

 895g

Dimensions (folded): 

221 x 96mm x 90mm

Dimensions (unfolded): 

348 x 283 x 108mm

Sensor: 

4/3in CMOS

Camera resolution: 

20MP + 12MP

EFL: 

24mm + 162mm

Field of View: 

84˚

Shutter: 

Electronic, 8-1/8000 sec

Video Resolution: 

5.1K @50fps / 4K@30fps

Color:

 10-bit

Gimbal: 

3-axis

Battery life: 

46 minutes (5000mAh)

Collision sensors:

 Omnidirectional

Max Range:

 15km / 8mi

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

DJI Mavic 3 Cine
DJI Mavic 3 Cine

Weight:

 895g

Dimensions (folded): 

221 x 96mm x 90mm

Dimensions (unfolded): 

348 x 283 x 108mm

Sensor: 

4/3in CMOS

Camera resolution: 

20MP + 12MP

EFL: 

24mm + 162mm

Field of View: 

84˚

Shutter: 

Electronic, 8-1/8000 sec

Video Resolution: 

5.1K @50fps / 4K@30fps

Color:

 10-bit

Gimbal: 

3-axis

Battery life: 

46 minutes (5000mAh)

Collision sensors:

 Omnidirectional

Max Range: 

15km / 8mi

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

DJI FPV
DJI FPV

Weight: 

795g

Dimensions : 

178 x 232 x 127mm (without props)

Sensor: 

1/2.3in CMOS

Camera resolution: 

12MP

EFL: 

14.6mm

Field of View: 

150˚

Shutter: 

Electronic, 1/50-1/8000 sec

Video Resolution:

 4K@60fps

Color: 

8-bit

Gimbal: 

1-axis

Battery life:: 

20 minutes

Max Range: 

10km / 6mi

Max flight: 

20 mins

Storage: 

MicroSD

Collision sensors: 

Forward / Downward

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

DJI Mavic Mini SE
DJI Mavic Mini SE

Weight:

 249g

Dimensions (folded): 

138mm x 81mm x 58mm

Dimensions (unfolded): 

159 x 203 x 56mm

Sensor: 

1/2.3in CMOS

Camera resolution: 

12MP

Maximum aperture:

 ƒ/2.8

EFL: 

24mm

Field of View: 

83˚

Shutter: 

Electronic, 4-1/8000 sec

Video Resolution: 

2.7K@30fps

Color: 

8-bit

Gimbal: 

3-axis

Max Range::

 3.5km / 2.17mi

Max flight:

 30 mins

Storage: 

MicroSD

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

DJI Mavic 2 Pro
DJI Mavic 2 Pro

Weight: 

907g

Dimensions (folded): 

214 x 91mm x 84mm

Dimensions (unfolded): 

322 x 242 x 84

Sensor:

 1” CMOS

Camera resolution: 

20MP

EFL: 

28mm

Field of View: 

77˚

Shutter:

 Electronic, 8-1/8000 sec

Video Resolution: 

4K@30fps

Color: 

10-bit

Gimbal: 

3-axis

Battery life:

 31 minutes (3850mAh)

Collision sensors: l

Omnidirectional

Max Range: 

8km / 5mi

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

 DJI Mavic 2 Zoom
DJI Mavic 2 Zoom

Weight: 

905g

Dimensions (folded): 

214 x 91mm x 84mm

Dimensions (unfolded):

 322 x 242 x 84

Sensor: 

1/2.3in CMOS

Camera resolution: 

12MP

Maximum aperture:

 ƒ/2.8-ƒ/3.8

EFL: EFL:

 24-48mm

Field of View: 

77˚

Shutter:

 Electronic, 8-1/8000 sec

Video Resolution: 

4K@30fps

Color: 

8-bit

Gimbal: 

3-axis

Battery life:: 

31 minutes (3850mAh)

Max Range:

 8km / 5mi

Max flight:

 31 mins

Storage: 

8Gb + MicroSD

Collision sensors: 

omnidirectional

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

DJI Mavic Air 2
DJI Mavic Air 2

Weight: 

570g

Dimensions (folded): 

180×97×84mm

Dimensions (unfolded): 

183×253×77mm

Controller: 

Yes

Video resolution: 

4K 60fps

Camera resolution: 

48MP

Battery life: 

34 minutes (3500mAh)

Max Range: 

18.5km / 11.4mi

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

DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0
DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0

Weight: 

1388g

Dimensions: 

286 mm x 286 mm x 187mm

Sensor:

1in CMOS

Camera resolution: 

20MP

Maximum aperture: 

ƒ/2.8

EFL:

 24mm

Field of View: 

84˚

Shutter: 

Electronic 8-1/8000 sec

ISO: 

100-12800

Video Resolution: 

4K@60fps

Color: 

8-bit

Bit-rate: 

100Mbps

Gimbal: 

3-axis

Max Range: 

3.5km

Max flight: 

30mins

Storage: 

MicroSD

Collision sensors:

 Forward/Backward/Sideways/Down

Max Speed: 

72 kmph

REASONS TO BUY

  • Solid in the air 
  • Great camera without rolling shutter
  • Iconic design

REASONS TO AVOID

  • Not particularly portable