Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you know there’s a sexy new drone in town. So is this thing worth your upgrade $$$?
Well first off, you probably can’t buy one (yet). Mavic is skipping the US for it’s launch (I guess they don’t love Donald’s tariff wars). B&H and Adorama claim to have the ability to pre-order. Don’t hold your breath.
Fortunately, Tony Northrup has tested and reviewed this new machinery. I’ll summarize this findings and include the link to his full review.
DJI claims that are BS (sort of)
- It’s claimed to have greater battery life. In real-world testing, it doesn’t (compared to the Mavic 3 Pro).
- Likewise, the claim that it’s “faster” appears to be hogwash.
- Oh yes, the new drone has a gimbal that can rotate and provide vertical shots. Woooo! Ooops, that’s sort of misleading. The gimble, when rotated, can’t really be adjusted to point up or down. So your great vertical shot is 50% sky. A waste of time.
What does appear to be better?
- The dynamic range, low light performance and resolving power of all three cameras is greatly improved. A win!
- He hasn’t tested the range of the new controller and communication software, but it’s rumored to be twice that of it’s predecessor.
What’s the darn thing cost? If you opt for the fly more kit and the upgrade controller is $5,000ish. Ergo almost $3,000 more than a similarly equipment Mavic 3 Pro. Is it worth the upcharge to get a better camera and more flight range? I’m still thinking!
