DJI, the known drone and photography peripherals maker, has one of its upcoming product’s images leaked. The DJI Mavic Air 2 has been spotted online, on Twitter, from a relatively reliable source carrying the message “time to sell your Mavic Air.”

The leak was shared from a verified DJI drone pilot, who published five images that is apparently of the Mavic Air 2 drone model. The images are taken from various angles, giving us a sort of detailed look of the drone and also showcase it taking off. The drone in question is expected to be unveiled by April 2020 and will target the mid range segment in the drone market.

Is that it, just that one? pic.twitter.com/Ap8rrzC71n

— OsitaLV (@OsitaLV) March 10, 2020

According to @OsitaLV’s tweet, the images are claimed to be of the Mavic Air 2. For those unaware, the Mavic series is a part of DJI’s popular drone family. Its Pro variants are top of the line and one of the best in the industry, while the relatively cheaper Air variants target the affordable budget segments. From the images, a newly designed larger and sturdier controller can be observed. This arrives with the usual controller options with the sticks and mode swapping buttons.

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One of the interesting aspects seen in the leaks includes new safety measures. The DJI Mavic Air 2 features two rear sensors, allowing for a 360 degree obstacle avoidance view. It significantly reduces the possibility of accidents over the currently available model’s three dimensional environment sensors. As of 2019, any Mavic series drones over 250 grams, will feature AirSens technology and also receive ADS-B signals from nearby drones. This further reduces the chances of accidental crashes and are features that are likely to make an appearance here.

Unfortunately, apart from the physical body, finer details regarding the DJI Mavic Air 2 is still unknown. Although it can be expected to offer better performance than previous generations, it is unlikely to match Mavic 2 Pro‘s level due to the smaller size. However, the drone maker might just include certain new features that only the newer generations in the Mavic series house. But we will have to wait for more leaks or an official statement, so stay tuned for more updates.

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Popular drone manufacturer DJI has launched its latest portable unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) also known as drone. The gadget dubbed DJI Mavic Air is ultraportable but features high-end flight performance and functionality for limitless exploration.

This is coming after the huge success of its two high-performance drones- the Mavic Pro and Mavic Spark. The new Mavic Air keeps up with its name as it is as light as air, weighing just 430g and it utilizes a 3D folding design where the propellers can be folded in to fuse with the body just like on its predecessors for easy transport. The drone can easily be held with one hand. When expanded it has a dimension of 168 x 164 x 64mm while folding it reduces the dimension slightly to 168 x 83 x 49mm.

In addition, the DJI Mavic Air is mounted with a powerful PTZ camera and has a built-in antenna for enhanced flight communication and efficiency. There is a landing gear under the fuselage to better protect the camera which is also located at the base of the UAV. The camera is housed inside a 3-axis mechanical gimbal which ensures there is stability when shooting videos or pictures during flight. The device integrates a 1/2.3-inch 12MP CMOS sensor with a f/2.8 aperture. The camera supports 4k/30fps video streaming at 100Mbps as well as 1080p slow motion video at 120fps. The camera also supports panoramic shoot.

Further, the Mavic Air packs a 2,375mAh battery which is able to sustain steady flight for 21 minutes. The drone is able to achieve a maximum flight speed of 68.4km and has a mileage of 10km.The Mavic Air is reputed to have a good wind resistance and can attain an altitude of 5,000m. The device also packs an 8GB onboard storage which is expandable via storage card. Thus, recorded videos can be stored on the flight and transferred via its USB 3.0 (Type-C) port. The setup also consists of a remote control with a clamp which can be used to hold your smartphone for real-time flight monitoring.

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As for the pricing and availability, the DJI Mavic Air is presently available on the DJI Store and it comes with a price tag of $799 with free shipping. There is a combo package which includes two extra batteries for the drone, a travel bag and a couple of other accessories and this cost $999. In China, it carries a 4,999 Yuan price tag while the combo package is priced at 6,399 Yuan. The Mavic Air comes in Onyx Black, Artic White, and Flame Red colours. You can get the new drone from DJI Store. Meanwhile, here are some sample photos captured by the Mavic Air.

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