FIVE WAYS TO GET MORE FROM YOUR DJI MAVIC AIR

01 CHECK FOR UPDATES

Your DJI Mavic Air and the controller will work at their best when the DJI Go 4 app and the drone’s firmware are bang up to date. Before you leave home to go on an adventure, always check for routine software updates as countryside Wi-Fi and 4G can be sketchy.

02 GET INSPIRED

If you’re stuck for shot ideas, fret not. Plenty of pro pilots share their astonishing video footage and stills online, giving you endless inspiration for new locations, angles and subjects. For starters, take a gander at the popular Instagram accounts @droneoftheday and Tobias Hägg’s @airpixels.

03 POWER UP

As mentioned above, our only reservation with the Mavic Air is the short battery life per charge. At $119 each, a spare Mavic Air Intelligent Flight Battery doesn’t come cheap, but load up with a few of them and you’ll never miss a cracking shot just because you’re out of juice.

04 EARN YOUR WINGS

If you’re new to piloting drones, it’s recommended that you spend your first few sessions familiarising yourself with the manual controls before you start exploring your drone’s various smart shooting functions. Then, when you’re ready to start capturing aerial gold, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to use all of the Mavic Air’s amazing features.

05 WRAP UP FOR WINTER SHOOTS

The autumn and winter months can deliver prime sunrises and dramatic scenery, just begging to be filmed. The challenge for you is staying warm while capturing all that footage. Invest in some decent cold weather clothing, like the rather toasty Berghaus Ramche 2.0 jacket ($479, berghaus.com) and The North Face Etip Grip Gloves with touchscreen compatibility ($80, thenorthface.com.au) to ward off any chance of frostbite.