DJI Mavic 2 Zoom Review – Why Should You Buy It?

DJI is a trendy name in the drone market. Drone photography and videography is quite famous now. Almost every photographer or cinematographer owns a drone. There has been very confusion between DJI Mavic 2 Zoom and  Mavic Pro models. Here we will talk about Mavic 2 Zoom. And after reading the article, you will know if DJI Mavic 2 Zoom is a perfect buy for you or not.

Our Verdict

The camera quality is the only difference between the Pro and the Zoom models of the DJI. The Pro has a better camera than the Zoom model. A 1/2.3 inch- image sensor is used in the Mavic 2 Zoom. The image sensor has a 12MP resolution. It is common among smartphones, which have a 24-48mm zoom range. But the image quality is obviously better in Zoom because of the lens used by Mavic 2 Zoom.

It provides a fixed aperture of f/2.8, which helps get enough depth of the field while capturing landscape shots. The zoom quality roughly measures 13x10in/34x25cm. Despite having some software increment. The zoom model’s results are similar to the more affordable drones present in the market. If you want high-quality footage, then you should consider buying Mavic 2 Pro. It is worth the extra bucks.

Design

The DJI Mavic 2 Zoom has a foldable design similar to the original DJI Mavic. The design has made the drone quite portable. It has a low-noise design. The remote control is also similar to the one that comes with the original DJI Mavic. But, two new features have been installed with this design. Now. with the slider on the remote side, you can switch between Program, Tripod, and sports mode. The new removable joysticks are also added in this version. It comes in handy when packing the remote along with the drone bag.

This drone was designed for the sole purpose of optimizing propulsion. It has a lower power consumption, which makes the battery very efficient. We can say that the purpose of DJI Mavic 2 Zoom is not to be aesthetically pleasing.  Rather, it is designed to deliver perfect footage despite the boring design. And it does deliver very pleasing footage.

Flight

The DJI Mavic 2 Zoom is one of the best and the most versatile drones on the market. It is a combination of DJI’s flight modes, which are believed to be very sophisticated. Also, it is lightweight and has a foldable design. All this makes it the best option available. While flying, the drone can be controlled by using the two joysticks. It is quite similar to using a radio-controlled car.

You will have access to several direct controls. You can use these controls to control the gimbal, camera zoom, and as well as exposure. You can control the flight without any complications. The DJI Go 4 app is responsible for further controls. It is well-laid software. The 11 different direct access controls present in the app can be used as per your liking.

We can say that flying this drone is similar to the Pro version. It is effortless. You can see the drone’s position via GPS on the map you will see on the Go 4 app. GPS is incredibly useful in the “Atti mode.”

The collision avoidance feature prevents the drone from crashing. The omnidirectional obstacle sensing is very helpful in this. But, you can not solely rely on this feature for the safety of the drone. You will have to take precautions as well.

The Mavic 2 Zoom has a flight time of up to 31 minutes with a maximum 45 mph/ 72 kph speed. So, you should take losing control and crashing very seriously.

Using the app, you can switch between the 3 different modes. The Tripod Mode is responsible for slowing the drone down. This mode makes the drone less responsive and allows you to capture smooth videos. On the other hand, the Sports mode makes the drone more responsive and allows you to fly it at a breakneck speed. The last mode, which is the Positioning Mode, is responsible for medium-level control.

There are many automated flight modes available, as well. They make the shooting very specific according to your wants. They require a manual setting. And the efforts done in the manual setting are worth the final video. You should use the intelligent mode to get started. It includes many features, including quick shot, point of interest, apply, hyper-lapse, etc.

Thus, manual flying can be a bit tricky, but it is straightforward to use the drone if you stick to the 3 Tripod, sport, or Positioning mode. But, you can learn manual flying with time.

Camera Quality

The camera quality is the only difference between the Pro and the Zoom models of the DJI. The Pro has a better camera than the Zoom model. A 1/2.3 inch- image sensor is used in the DJI Mavic 2 Zoom. The image sensor has a 12MP resolution. It is common among smartphones, which have a 24-48mm zoom range. But the image quality is obviously better in Zoom because of the lens used by Mavic 2 Zoom.

It provides a fixed aperture of f/2.8, which helps get enough depth of the field while capturing landscape shots. The zoom quality roughly measures 13x10in/34x25cm.

Despite having some software increment. The zoom model’s results are similar to the more affordable drones present in the market. If you want high-quality footage, then you should consider buying Mavic 2 Pro. It is worth the extra bucks.

Battery

This drone is capable of flying for up to 31 minutes when the battery is fully charged. The time varies with the wind speed. It might not last for 31 minutes on a very windy day as it will put stress on the battery. Despite everything, you can expect an average of 27 minutes of flying from the battery. We can say that there is no major increase in battery life.

Storage

The DJI Mavic 2 Zoom supports 100Mbps video capture. It needs a lot of space in which the internal storage is not sufficient. The internal storage is 8GB, with which you can record 15 minutes of video. This is clearly very insufficient. So, you will need an SD card to make sure that you never run out of storage before the battery is all used. It is recommended to use at least a 16GB memory card with this drone.

Pros And Cons

Final Thoughts

There is no doubt in the fact that the DJI Mavic 2 Zoom is an amazing drone. The obstacle detection, along with the GPS, makes it one of the safest drones present currently. It is great if your work involves shooting in crowds like weddings or sports events. Even though the Mavic Pro’s image quality is better, but Mavic 2 Zoom is no less. If you want a high-quality camera, you should pay the extra bucks and get the pro model.