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.
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.
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.
