DJI Mavic 2 Zoom

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£1099/$1439

WEIGHT: 905g DIMENSIONS: 214x91x84mm folded, 322x242x84mm unfolded CONTROLLER: Yes VIDEO RESOLUTION: 4K HDR 30fps CAMERA RESOLUTION: 12Mp (Pro is 20Mp) BATTERY LIFE: 31 minutes

(3850mah) MAX RANGE: 8km/5miles

MAX SPEED: 72kph/44.7mph

DJI’S MAVIC Pro changed what was possible with a camera drone, making it possible to fold and carry a quality lens without it being overly bulky. Its successor is available in two versions: the Mavic 2 Zoom and Mavic 2 Pro (£1349/£1729). Both feature DJI’S stunning Hyperlapse mode, an aerial time-lapse capture.

The airframe feels beefy for something that folds up so small, but it brings with it powerful motors and speed control. This makes it nearly as capable as heavier drones in the wind, with a high max speed and responsive controls. The omnidirectional sensors also make it hard to crash at normal speeds.

Go for the Mavic 2 Zoom and you get a 24-48mm-equivalent optical zoom lens, paired with a 1/2.3 inch 12Mp sensor. The Mavic 2 Pro boasts a larger 20MP 1-inch image sensor and a max ISO of 12,800, but its fixed 28mm lens limits creativity.

VERDICT

PROS: Useful zoom lens; amazing Hyperlapse feature CONS: Pricey; small 1/2.3-inch image sensor; 4K video not 60fps WE SAY: Fun features packed into a small, but sturdy package