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DJI Mavic Pro Review, Specs & Price

Publish Date:
Feb 27, 2018
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The Mavic Pro is DJI's ultra-portable, foldable drone that is capable of shooting 4K footage.

  • Foldable Design for Portability
  • 27 Minutes of Battery Life
  • 4K / 12MP Camera
  • 4 Miles of Range
  • DJI GO 4 App

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Mavic Pro General Info
Release Date Oct 14, 2016
Launch Pricing $1299
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Accessories

Prop guards, Prop replacements, ND Filters, DJI Goggles

Case Included?

The Fly More bundle includes a sling bag, but the non-fly more does not.

Mavic Pro Drone Specs
Weight 1.62 lbs
Size 335 mm
Firmware Update Method

You can use your internet connected computer, phone or tablet with the provided USB to micro USB adapter.

In The Box
  • Mavic Pro
  • 1 battery
  • Gimbal cover/protector
  • Controller
  • Charger
  • Power Cable
  • (3) pairs of propellers
  • Lightning connector from phone to RC
  • Micro USB from phone to RC
  • USBC from phone to RC
Mavic Pro Flying Specs
Battery Life 27 minutes, 3830 mAh
Flight Range 4.3 Miles
Max Speed 40 mph (65 kph)
Satellite Positioning Systems GPS / GLONASS
Obstacle Avoidance Forward and downward vision sensors
Return To Home Yes
Flight Modes
  • TapFly
  • ActiveTrack
  • Gesture Mode
  • Tripod Mode
  • Terrain Follow
  • Cinematic Mode
  • Fixed Wing Mode
  • Quick Shot
Operating Frequency 2.4 GHz
Video Transmission OcuSync
Landing Gear Flip out
Compatible Video Devices

DJI GO 4 App

  • iOS 9.0 or Later (DJI Software more stable overall)
  • Android 4.4 or Later (DJI Software less stable overall)
Mavic Pro Camera Specs
Lens 78.8° 28 mm
Sensor Size 1/2.3”
Media Storage Method Micro SD Card
Filters

DJI and aftermarket options

Gimbal Stabilization 3-Axis
ISO Video: 100-3200 Photo: 100-1600
Aperature Fixed F2.2
Shutter Speed Electronic. 8s -1/8000 s
Image Size

4000×3000

Photo Modes
  • Single shot 
  • Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames
  • Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7 EV Bias
  • Interval
Photo Formats
  • JPEG 
  • RAW (DNG)
Video Codec

H.264

Video Recording Resolution
  • C4K: 4096×2160 24p 
  • 4K: 3840×2160 24/25/30p 
  • 2.7K: 2720x1530 24/25/30p 
  • FHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/96p 
  • HD: 1280×720 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p
Zoom Capabilities

The Mavic Pro cannot zoom

Other Notable Camera Features

60mbps video bitrate recording and 4k 30fps makes this a very impressive camera for it's size.

App DJI GO 4

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