Developer and manufacturer of commercial and recreational drone and camera technology – DJI has been rolling out impressive products out of their labs. And with the latest product, the brand has taken the game a notch higher. DJI has introduced the Mavic Pro – a small-enough-to-toss-in-a-bag sized, easy-to-use, and powerful drone. It features the DJI’s latest flight technology in a sleek, foldable package that enables creative fun on the go.
The device is available for pre-order and will begin shipping October 15. It will also be available in mid-October at DJI’s three flagship stores in Shenzhen, Seoul and Hong Kong.
Prices
- DJI Mavic Pro Drone (with remote controller) – USD 999 (approx INR 67,000)
- DJI Mavic Pro Drone (without remote controller) – USD 749 (approx INR 50,000)
- DJI Mavic Pro Intelligent Flight Batteries – USD 89 (approx INR 6,000)
- DJI Mavic Pro Fly More Combo (includes a Mavic Pro, two extra Intelligent Flight Batteries, extra propellers, a charging hub, an adapter, a car charger and a shoulder bag – USD 1,299 (approx INR 87,000)
The DJI Mavik Pro is equipped with a stabilized 4K camera and a visual navigation system, with a 4.3 mile (7 km) range and 27 minute flight time. It has four folding arms and propellers that tuck neatly away against its streamlined body making it portable. It has a light and aerodynamic airframe, propulsion tech and battery system that enables Mavic Pro to fly for up to 27 minutes. DJI’s GEO geofencing system helps the drone identify restricted areas, preventing flight in locations that might raise safety or security concerns automatically, and helping pilots make smarter decisions about when and where to fly. Mavic Pro can fly smoothly and can remain stable in winds of up to 24 mph (38.5 kmph).
Mavic Pro gets smallest-ever three-axis gimbal, autofocus 12MP camera, and built-in LCD screen. The camera unit can record 4K video at 30fps and full 1080p HD at 96fps. Its 12-megapixel camera with Adobe DNG RAW support has been tuned for aerial images. Its newly designed compact remote controller can accommodate a smartphone or control Mavic Pro on its own and is said to provide an ergonomic experience with comfort. The OcuSync video link system supports a range up to 4.3 miles (7 km) and Live view resolutions up to 1080p.
Some features of the DJI Mavic Pro are explained below-
- The new Tripod Mode is designed for indoor use, slowing and fine-tuning Mavic Pro’s position and angle based on controller movement inputs to allowing for precision framing and safe indoor flight.
- It can be operated by the powerful long range remote controller, or simply by your smartphone at shorter range. When controlled by a smartphone, the whole system can be set up and airborne in less than a minute to capture every key moment.
- FlightAutonomy – a complex network of hardware and software consisting of five cameras, GPS and GLONASS navigation systems, a pair of ultrasonic range finders, redundant sensors and 24 powerful computing cores. This tech can position, navigate and plan routes for the drone, enabling it to avoid obstacles in various environments, with or without the help of satellite signals.
- Sport Mode to achieve speeds of up to 40 mph (64.8 kmph).
- Gesture mode – uses gestures to have Mavic Pro locate you, center you in the frame and take the perfect shot as Mavic Pro’s flashing lights count down to the photo.
- Just like all the DJI drones, Mavic Pro can automatically return to its launch location if it ever loses contact with the controller or reaches critically low battery levels. The new Precision Landing feature records a burst of video with two stereo cameras every time Mavic Pro launches, then uses both video and satellite information when it returns to land within an inch of where it took off. If a pilot let’s go of the controls, the drone will simply hover in place.
- Using just your phone’s touchscreen, you can use TapFly to direct Mavic Pro to go wherever you want, avoiding obstacles along the way. When you want to take a hands-free selfie, FlightAutonomy makes it possible to control the drone completely with just your gestures.
- Updated version of DJI’s ActiveTrack recognizes common subjects such as people, bicyclists, cars, boats and animals, which then sends Mavic Pro to follow behind, lead in front, circle above or track alongside the subject, keeping the camera focused on the subject while you concentrate on flight maneuvers. The new Terrain Follow mode means that you can race up a slope behind a subject while remaining at a constant height between 1 ft (0.3 m) and 33 ft (10 m).
The Mavic Pro also pairs with DJI Goggles, displaying an 85-degree view from the drone in full 1080p for a true bird’s-eye view. With built-in OcuSync, the goggles receive video directly from Mavic Pro in the air and not through the controller, reducing lag to a minimum – and allowing you to share the in-flight view with others.