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- One of the questions I get asked over and over
is which drone Should I get,
especially with the release of the DJI Mavic Air two
everyone's asking, should I get this drone?
Or should I stick with a Mavic two Pro?
Well, every drone has different capabilities,
and DJI has a whole lineup of drones that's suited
for different styles of shooters.
So in this video, I'm gonna ~go through each drone
from the DJI Mavic Mini, all the way up to the P four p
to explain what the capabilities are of each drone
and which drone you should get.
Alright guys, let's get into it.
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So the first way to understand which drone to get
is just to systematically go through them and talk
about what features each drone has,
and you know what makes each one unique.
So the first one we're going to start
with is a DJI Mavic Mini.
So this one is the smallest and the lightest
and the cheapest out of the entire lineup,
but that doesn't mean you can't get good footage with it.
I've been shooting with it for a little while now
and I've been pretty impressed with the type of footage
that I've been able to get out of this drone
when you put it in the right situations.
So this drone is definitely catered towards beginners.
It's super lightweight and it kind of feels plasticky.
However, the reason that they did that is because it's under
the legal weight limit in certain places to be able to fly
a drone without a drones Pilot's License.
So this is only 249 grams, super tiny and super light.
So the max resolution of the camera on this drone is 2.7K,
and you only get 30 frames, 25 frames
or 24 frames per second in that mode.
If you want to do any sort of slow motion,
you have to bump it down to 1080p
and you can do 60 frames per second.
And with this you only get one color profile,
there is no log or flat settings.
So basically what you shoot is what you get.
So for first time fliers this drone is great
%because you have quick shots,
which are these automation modes where you just click
a button, set your center marker,
and then the drone goes through and performs that action
that makes a very cinematic looking shot.
And also, this drone uses the DJI Fly app,
which has a ton of templates to make it super simple
to be able to make quick edits that then you
can share on social media.
Now in terms of obstacle avoidance,
the only sensor you have is underneath the drone
to sense like where the ground is,
but there's no 360 sensors on this.
So you really have to watch where you're flying.
And it does come with some propeller guards
so that if you do bump into things,
it's really not going to hurt the drone.
Like I said this drone, super lightweight,
so if you crash it, it's not going to be that big a deal.
I think that this drone is like perfect for beginners.
It's the perfect starter drone
and if you are more advanced,
you're going to be surprised at the quality of footage
that you can get out of this.
If you need a super lightweight, tiny little drone,
this drone is only 400 dollars
and it's the cheapest
out of the entire lineup.
And guys I put together a few other videos all
about the DJI Mavic Mini on how you can get
the best looking footage out of this camera.
I'll put a link to those videos down below in description
so you can check them out after this video.
So the next drone in the lineup
is the DJI Mavic Air two
and my favorite drone out of the entire lineup
has always been the DJI Mavic Air
because of how small it is
but it still had a 4k camera
that could get some really good looking shots.
And they've definitely taken the DJI Mavic Air
and upgraded in so many ways and for me,
this is like the perfect drone and let me explain why.
They basically took the air and added the Mavic design
to it so it looks like the other drones in the lineup,
and they've added a ton of features to this drone
from the original air.
This is definitely the drone that bridges the gap
from beginner to pro because beginners can pick this up,
start flying if they've never flown a drone before,
but Pros will be able to take this drone and get
some really good looking footage from the camera.
So for beginners you have the quick shots
like you do in the Mavic Mini,
and also it uses the DJI Fly app.
So if you were to jump from the DJI Mavic Mini
up to this one, it would feel very similar
because it uses the same app.
For pilots that want a little bit more control
over your footage,
this camera does incorporate
manual controls you can control your shutter speed,
your ISO, your white balance, and also you get
two different color profiles.
You get your normal color profile
and then you get Cinelike D
and Cinelike D works great.
It's not a completely flat profile.
However, it does make the image flatter so that you can
do more of a color grade on the footage.
Now in terms of obstacle avoidance,
this drone has no sensors on the side.
It only has a sensor on the front, the back and the bottom.
So you do have to be careful when you're flying
in situations where you might run sideways into an object.
And one thing that's cool that they incorporate
from the DJI Mavic Air two is a landing light
underneath the drone.
So no matter what What situation you're flying in,
if it's a little bit darker, it's going to illuminate
the landing area and it's much safer to land your drone.
Now hands down my favorite features of this drone
are the fact that you can shoot 4k 60 frames per second
and also the active track.
So these are two huge improvements
from the original Mavic Air.
Also they added Ocusync 2.0 which makes,
it so that you don't ever lose transmission
when you're flying.
Three really awesome things but the 4k 60 allows
you to slow down your 4k footage
so it's a huge advantage over say the Mavic Air two pro
because that one only has a 4k 30 camera.
The only other camera in the lineup that has 4k 60
is the P four p, so if you want a small camera
that shoots 4k 60, Mavic Air two is the one to go for.
Now in terms of slow motion on the air two,
you have the best options out of any of the drones
because your 4k 60 like I said but you also get a 1080p 120
and 240 frames per second.
This is the only one that there's 240 Slow-mo
now the active track 2.0 world great,
and I've been testing it in a few different situations
and the camera stays locked on.
So I'm super excited to use this drone
for things like following me as I'm mountain biking
and just doing things where I'm more active
but I don't have someone else to control the drone.
Now this drone incorporates a new half inch sensor
which gives it more capabilities
than some of the other drones.
So with this sensor, you can do HDR video,
which is a huge improvement.
And also it's a 48-megapixel sensor so you can do 8k photos
and 8k hyper lapses.
So this drone is super lightweight,
and it's one of my favorites out of the whole lineup.
And if you want to see a more detailed
review about this drone, I'll put a link
down below in description to a specific
review I did about the Mavic Air two,
this one is 800 dollors
and I think a lot of you are really gonna
like flying with this drone.
So let's talk about the mavic Air two lineup.
And what's interesting about the Mavic Air two
is you have two camera options for this drone.
The drone is the exact same, but the cameras
are unique in different ways.
So you have a Zoom option, and then you have a Pro option.
Now this drone has a robust obstacle avoidance system.
And it is heavier than the air, but it's still not crazy
heavy, like you could still put it in your backpack
and travel with it, no problem.
So for obstacle avoidance, you have dual sensors
on the front on the back, and on the bottom,
you have sensors on both of the sides.
And then you also have infrared sensors
on the top and the bottom.
So no matter what situation you're flying in,
and it's going to avoid hitting any objects
when all of your sensors are turned on.
Both cameras shoot 4k 30 frames per second.
But if you want to do slow motion, then you can shoot
at 2.7 k at 60 frames per second.
And then at 1080p , you can get 120 frames per second.
So some good slow options in this drone.
One thing that's really cool about this drone
and also the Mavic Air two
is that they include eight Gigabytes of internal storage.
So if you forget your SD card, then you could still fly
using that internal storage and get some good shots.
So in terms of automation modes,
you have active trends
2.0 just like the Mavic Air two,
you also have the quick shots like you have on both
of the previous drones.
But also this has a few other automation modes
like waypoints where you can set destinations
for your drone to fly
and then it will fly a pre-determined path.
So a few more options for automation on this drone.
So now let's dig into what the differences
are between the Zoom and the Pro camera.
The Zoom option offers a four times optical zoom
and a two times digital zoom.
And this is really unique,
i actually really like this Zoom option,
because it allows you to get some really dynamic
looking footage that you normally can't get with a drone.
When you use a long lens, you zoom all the way in
and you do movements like an arc, you can create some crazy
parallax that normally doesn't exist on these drones
because they're typically a wide lens.
And you can also do things like the Vertigo Effect in camera
and you're staying at that 4k resolution.
Normally when you want to get these effects
you have to punch in on your footage
and that degrades the quality,
So this stays at 4k and uses an optical zoom to achieve some
really interesting and unique results.
So I think the Mavic two Zoom is the perfect drone
if you don't want to get close to your subject,
so wildlife shooters will really benefit from this drone.
If you also just want that added flexibility
of having different lens options by just a flick
of a button on the controller,
then this might be the drone for you.
So the Pro is definitely catered towards those of you who
really want to get the best looking image out of your drone.
It features a one inch Hasselblad sensor,
and it looks pretty amazing.
Now with this sensor, you get 10 bit log footage
so you can shoot in a completely flat profile
and be able to do some pretty incredible
things with the color grade.
Now this camera also features in aperture
so it goes from 2.8 to 11 , So that allows you to make
your adjustments to not only your shutter speed ISO,
but also your aperture to be able to control your exposure.
If you're looking to get the best quality
and you want to have the most control over your image.
Then the Pro is the one that you want to go for now
I did a complete breakdown of the Mavic two Zoom
versus the Mavic two Pro, So if you guys want to see
more information about these two cameras
and which one would be better suited for you,
then I'll put a link down below in the description
to that video as well.
Now in terms of price,
The Zoom is around 1300
and the Pro is around 1600.
Now this brings us to our final drone in the lineup
and that is the P four p version 2.0.
Now this drone is not like the next level
up from the Mavic two Pro,
it's more of a sidestep.
So this drone is also around 1600 dollars just like the Pro
and it also features a one inch sensor
now it's not a Hasselblad one inch sensor,
but the sensor still looks great.
Now one of the huge benefits of the P four P
over the Mavic two Pro is that this camera
can shoot 4k 60 ,
so you get a one inch sensor that shoots 4k 60
The only other camera that does 4k 60 is the Air two
and that one is a lot more limited in terms
of the control over your camera's sensor.
The Pro and the P four p have the most control
over the sensor.
So this drone is definitely catered towards professionals
and my experience flying with it,
it's a lot more responsive
than some of the other drones.
So you really have to have an understanding
of how to actually
maneuver a drone in the air
to be able to get good shots using the P four p version 2.0.
This drone is a perfect fit for someone who shoots
action sports or someone who needs
to shoot in extreme weather environments
because it is super powerful
and it does move fast in the air.
So this drone would be perfect for you if you need
more power out of a drone,
and you want things like 4k 60 with a one inch sensor.
So personally for me, the Mavic Air two is my favorite drone
out of the whole lineup.
You get a ton of flexibility packed in a super small body,
you get some really good footage out of this drone.
Now guys, I'll put links down below in the description
to where you can check out more information
about any of these drones.
And also, I highly suggest you check out this video
right here, it's the biggest mistakes
that new pilots make starting out.
And I bet you some of you pros out there,
also make these mistakes.
I'll see you over there.