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DJI Mavic Pro Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330Max flight time:27 minVideo resolution:4K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:7 km

DJI Mavic Pro Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 35 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.7

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

85%

7.5

Technical score

15%

9.0

Review score ( 22 · 13)

Review score 15% · 9.0 · based on 35 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades. 1 more review is not scored yet.
▲Better than 81% of drones
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components

26%

7.5

Flight

24%

6.5

Camera

20%

8.5

Safety

16%

7.5

Connectivity

14%

7.6

Battery & Design

▲Better than 77% of drones
9.0

Review score

Review score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Grades by review (35)
22 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 15 estimated from the review. 13 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 13
✓ explicit
3

4.8%

10

expertreviews.co.uk

4.8%

8.5

cnet.com

3.9%

8.0

appleinsider.com

≈ estimated
10

4.8%

9.5

dcrainmaker.com

3.9%

9.5

ppa.com

3.9%

9.5

cined.com

3.9%

9.5

thedronegirl.com

3.9%

9.0

modelaviation.com

3.1%

9.5

surfacedstudio.com

3.1%

9.5

trekandmountain.com

3.1%

9.0

contrastly.com

2.4%

9.0

techradar.com

1.9%

9.5

oscarliang.com

Video reviews 6

1.9%

9.5

Ready Set Drone

1.9%

9.0

Roswell Flight Test Crew

1.9%

9.0

Rafal Galinski

1.9%

9.0

DGiT Daily

1.9%

8.0

YugaTech

1%

8.0

FliteTest

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
★Better than 99% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone DJI Mavic Pro

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components:

26%

7.5

Flight

24%

6.5

Camera

20%

8.5

Safety

16%

7.5

Connectivity

14%

7.6

Battery & Design

7.5
Review score
Review score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Grades by review (35)
22 reviews: 7 with a printed score, 15 estimated from the review. 13 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 13
✓ explicit
3

4.8%

10

expertreviews.co.uk

4.8%

8.5

cnet.com

3.9%

8.0

appleinsider.com

≈ estimated
10

4.8%

9.5

dcrainmaker.com

3.9%

9.5

ppa.com

3.9%

9.5

cined.com

3.9%

9.5

thedronegirl.com

3.9%

9.0

modelaviation.com

3.1%

9.5

surfacedstudio.com

3.1%

9.5

trekandmountain.com

3.1%

9.0

contrastly.com

2.4%

9.0

techradar.com

1.9%

9.5

oscarliang.com

Video reviews 6

1.9%

9.5

Ready Set Drone

1.9%

9.0

Roswell Flight Test Crew

1.9%

9.0

Rafal Galinski

1.9%

9.0

DGiT Daily

1.9%

8.0

YugaTech

1%

8.0

FliteTest

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
9.0
Popularity
Popularity
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drone.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a drone reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 71% of models
Popularity:
DJI Mavic Pro has a popularity score of 8.2 points, which is higher than that of 70.8% of products in this category.
8.2
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

60%

7.7

Overall score

40%

8.8

Price

8.0
Max flight time
27 min
Max flight time
27 min
▲ Better than 61% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 27 min, longer than 61% of drones and equal to 0.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
13 km
Max flight distance
13 km
▲ Better than 80% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 13 km, farther than 80.1% of drones and equal to 1.1% of drones.
Max flight speed
18.06 m/s
Max flight speed
18.06 m/s
▲ Better than 77% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 18.06 m/s, faster than 77.2% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
Max wind resistance
10.6 m/s
Max wind resistance
10.6 m/s
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 10.6 m/s, lower than 51.8% of drones and equal to 1.4% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
5,000 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
5,000 m
▲ Better than 68% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 5,000 m, higher than 67.9% of drones and equal to 10.5% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
4K/30 fps
Video resolution
4K/30 fps
▲ Better than 58% of models
This drone records video at 4K/30 fps, higher than 58.4% of drones and equal to 20.3% of drones.
4K camera
yes
4K camera
yes
▲ Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
▼ Worse than 53% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1/2.3", smaller than 52.8% of drones and equal to 12% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
▼ Worse than 42% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 12 MP, higher than 41.3% of drones and equal to 16.7% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
60 Mbps
Max movie bitrate
60 Mbps
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
This drone has a max movie bitrate of 60 Mbps, lower than 75% of drones and equal to 9.2% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Obstacle detection
yes
Obstacle detection
yes
▲ Better than 70% of models
This drone supports obstacle detection. 69.5% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS
▲ Better than 50% of models
This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 49.8% and the same as those of 17.1%.
Obstacle sensing directions
forward/downward
Obstacle sensing directions
forward/downward
▲ Better than 74% of models
This drone senses obstacles in forward/downward directions, which is more comprehensive than that of 73.9% and the same as that of 1.5%.
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
7 km
Max transmission distance
7 km
▲ Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 7 km, farther than 68.4% of drones and equal to 1.5% of drones.
Maximum range varies by region; CE/SRRC/MIC limits can be lower.
Transmission latency
160 ms
Transmission latency
160 ms
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
This drone has transmission latency of 160 ms, higher than 62% of drones.
Video transmission system
OcuSync
Video transmission system
OcuSync
▲ Better than 72% of models
This drone uses OcuSync for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 71.8% and the same as that used by 0.5%.
Live view quality
1080p@30 fps
Live view quality
1080p@30 fps
▲ Better than 61% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 1080p@30 fps, higher-quality than 60.9% of drones and equal to 18.8% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
3,830 mAh
Battery capacity
3,830 mAh
▲ Better than 80% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 3,830 mAh, larger than 80.3% of drones and equal to 0.5% of drones.
Battery energy
43.6 Wh
Battery energy
43.6 Wh
▲ Better than 76% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 43.6 Wh, higher than 76.5% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Charging time
80 min
Charging time
80 min
▲ Better than 66% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 80 min, faster than 66.3% of drones and equal to 4.4% of drones.
Weight
743 g
Weight
743 g
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 743 g, heavier than 78.4% of drones and equal to 0.5% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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What reviewers say

DJI Mavic Pro vs the average drone

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  • 12 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    13 km
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (13 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    13 km vs 1 km
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • More color profile options
    Color profiles
    Normal, D-Cinelike, D-Log, Grayscale, True Color, Film, Cool
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This drone supports Normal, D-Cinelike, D-Log, Grayscale, True Color, Film, Cool color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    Normal, D-Cinelike, D-Log, Grayscale, True Color, Film, Cool vs Normal
  • 1,630 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,830 mAh
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (3830 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    3,830 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 3.06 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    18.06 m/s
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (18.1 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    18.06 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • Supports QuickShots
    QuickShots
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • 13.8% better value for money
    DJI Mavic Pro has better value for money than the average drone (8.03 vs 7.1).
    8.03 vs 7.06
  • 12 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    13 km
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (13 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    13 km vs 1 km
  • 3.06 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    18.06 m/s
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (18.1 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    18.06 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 7 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    27 min
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (27 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    27 min vs 20 min
  • 1,500 m higher service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    5,000 m
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a higher max service ceiling than the average drone (5000 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    5,000 m vs 3,500 m
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • More color profile options
    Color profiles
    Normal, D-Cinelike, D-Log, Grayscale, True Color, Film, Cool
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This drone supports Normal, D-Cinelike, D-Log, Grayscale, True Color, Film, Cool color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    Normal, D-Cinelike, D-Log, Grayscale, True Color, Film, Cool vs Normal
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    3-Axis Mechanical
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    3-Axis Mechanical vs EIS (Digital)
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    full
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone offers full manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    full vs no
  • More video format options
    Video formats
    MP4, MOV
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This drone supports MP4, MOV video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    MP4, MOV vs MP4
  • Supports slow-motion mode
    Slow-motion mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This drone supports slow-motion mode, while the average drone does not.
  • More capable focus system
    Focus system
    autofocus + manual focus
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This drone uses autofocus + manual focus for focusing, while the average drone uses fixed focus.
    autofocus + manual focus vs fixed focus
  • Supports HDR mode
    HDR mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This drone supports HDR mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports burst mode
    Burst mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone supports burst mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports QuickShots
    QuickShots
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • 6 more flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    10
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers more intelligent flight modes than the average drone (10 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    ActiveTrack, Follow Me, POI, Waypoint Flight, TapFly, QuickShots, Terrain Follow, Course Lock, Home Lock, Fixed-Wing
    10 vs 4
  • 7.5 m/s faster tracking speed
    Max subject tracking speed
    20 m/s
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <8 m/s – >20 m/s
    This drone can track subjects at a higher speed than the average drone (20 m/s vs 12.5 m/s). The average drone tracks subjects at 12.5 m/s.
    20 m/s vs 12.5 m/s
  • 4.99x lower takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    1,243 g
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a lower max takeoff weight than the average drone (1243 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    1,243 g vs 249 g
  • 6 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    7 km
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (7 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    Maximum range varies by region; CE/SRRC/MIC limits can be lower.
    7 km vs 1 km
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • More frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.8 GHz
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.8 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    DJI GO 4
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This drone uses the DJI GO 4 companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    DJI GO 4 vs HS FPV
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@30 fps
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 1,630 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,830 mAh
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (3830 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    3,830 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 26.42 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    43.6 Wh
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (43.6 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    43.6 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 10 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    80 min
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (80 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    80 min vs 90 min
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    proprietary
    ▼ Worse than 42% of models
    This drone uses proprietary for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    proprietary vs micro-USB
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, GLONASS
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • 3.02x higher weight
    Weight
    743 g
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (743 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    743 g vs 246 g
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • 40 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Max movie bitrate
    60 Mbps
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
    This drone supports a lower maximum video bitrate than the average drone (60 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
    60 Mbps vs 100 Mbps
  • 7 years older release date
    Release date
    2016
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2016 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    September 2016
    2016 vs 2023
  • 1 m/s slower descent speed
    Max descent speed
    3 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends more slowly than the average drone (3 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum descent speed in higher-performance flight mode.
    3 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • 0.1 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    10.6 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (10.6 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    10.6 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 30 ms higher latency
    Transmission latency
    160 ms
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has higher transmission latency than the average drone (160 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    160 ms vs 130 ms
  • 65% more expensive
    DJI Mavic Pro is more expensive than the average drone (£330 vs £200).
    £330 vs £200
  • 7 years older release date
    Release date
    2016
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2016 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    September 2016
    2016 vs 2023
  • 0.1 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    10.6 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (10.6 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    10.6 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 1 m/s slower descent speed
    Max descent speed
    3 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends more slowly than the average drone (3 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum descent speed in higher-performance flight mode.
    3 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • 40 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Max movie bitrate
    60 Mbps
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
    This drone supports a lower maximum video bitrate than the average drone (60 Mbps vs 100 Mbps). The average drone supports a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps.
    60 Mbps vs 100 Mbps
  • 11.2 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    78.8 °
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a narrower field of view than the average drone (78.8 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    78.8 ° vs 90 °
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.2
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.2 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.2 vs f/2
  • 3,200 ISO lower max ISO
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >25.6k ISO
    This drone reaches a lower max ISO than the average drone (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average drone reaches 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    4000 x 3000 px
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This drone offers lower photo resolution than the average drone (4000x3000 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    4000x3000 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS, GLONASS
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports GPS, GLONASS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS, GLONASS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • 30 ms higher latency
    Transmission latency
    160 ms
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has higher transmission latency than the average drone (160 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    160 ms vs 130 ms
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    OcuSync
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This drone uses OcuSync for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    OcuSync vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 3.02x higher weight
    Weight
    743 g
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (743 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    743 g vs 246 g
  • 22.5 mm taller body height
    Height
    85 mm
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (85 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    85 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 30 mm longer body length
    Length
    305 mm
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (305 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    305 mm vs 275 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Roswell Flight Test Crew
≈ estimated
01/08/2017
Hands-on flight test · endurance, sport mode and obstacle sensing
Verdict
DJI Mavic Pro is a very fun, stable flyer with strong obstacle sensing, though sport mode reduces sensing.
9.0
Rafal Galinski
≈ estimated
20/03/2017
Range test · long-distance flight with signal and battery checks
Verdict
DJI Mavic Pro managed five kilometres, with more range likely given a support team.
8.0
YugaTech
≈ estimated
25/01/2017
Full review · flights, battery test and app issues
Verdict
DJI Mavic Pro is a portable, easy-to-fly drone with strong footage, held back by weak obstacle sensing and app crashes.
9.0
DGiT Daily
≈ estimated
24/12/2016
Camera feature focus · footage and image quality tests
Verdict
DJI Mavic Pro has a very capable camera in a tiny drone, though sun glare and rolling effects need care.
9.5
Ready Set Drone
≈ estimated
17/11/2016
Full hands-on review · flight time, features and recommendation
Verdict
DJI Mavic Pro is a small drone with a great camera and steady flight; strongly recommended for portability and easy flying.
8.0
FliteTest
≈ estimated
30/09/2016
First impressions · flights and first battery test
Verdict
DJI Mavic Pro has impressed so far, despite a return-to-home scare and a landing-pad caveat.
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Hands-on video, no verdict

What reviewers agree on

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Reviewers praise the compact size and nimble handling, but takeoff and landing quirks, narrow field of view and focus issues frustrate some.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.5
cnet.com
✓ explicit
12/11/2016
Hands-on review · Folding 4K drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro is a very portable folding 4K drone with long range and smart flight modes, but the phone mount is awkward and the view is narrower.
9.5
thedronegirl.com
≈ estimated
12/01/2017
Hands-on review · Travel drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro folds small enough for a purse and is easy for beginners to fly, though the Phantom 4 records 1080p at higher frame rates for slow motion.
9.5
dcrainmaker.com
≈ estimated
08/12/2016
In-depth test · Folding 4K drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro packs very good subject tracking and precise Tripod Mode into a tiny folding body, but it struggles to take off from uneven ground.
8.0
appleinsider.com
✓ explicit
22/05/2017
Hands-on review · Portable 4K drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro is a well-balanced, portable 4K drone with long range and smart iPhone app control, but it struggles in low light and needs careful handling.
9.5
surfacedstudio.com
≈ estimated
19/06/2017
Video review · Travel filming
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro is a compact travel drone that films smooth, sharp 4K, but its propellers can creep into fast shots and it shouldn't fly in wet weather.
9.5
trekandmountain.com
≈ estimated
12/11/2017
Field test · Mountaineering
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro is an excellent backpack drone for filming mountain trips, though UK line-of-sight rules mean you'll never use its full 7 km range.
9.0
contrastly.com
≈ estimated
17/09/2018
Hands-on test · Folding drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro is a light, foldable drone that beginners find easy to fly with good tracking, but its low body needs flat ground and low light hurts colours.
wsj.com
23/11/2016
Not graded yet
9.5
cined.com
≈ estimated
10/10/2016
Image test · 4K video
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro gives 4K footage close to the Phantom 4 from a pocketable body, ideal for documentary shooting, but focus needs care and its 60 Mbps recording limits editing.
9.0
techradar.com
≈ estimated
31/07/2018
Review summary · Ultra-portable beginner drone
Verdict
DJI Mavic Pro is a water-bottle-sized drone that's easy for beginners to fly, but its non-removable gimbal means the camera only works in the air.
10
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
16/07/2019
Hands-on test · Folding drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro is a steady, feature-rich folding drone with a long-range live view, but its small sensor struggles in low light and the view is narrow.
9.0
modelaviation.com
≈ estimated
01/12/2016
Expert review · Folding drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro flies superbly and fits in a backpack while shooting good 4K, though it's hard to see in the sky and the focus must be set by hand.
9.5
oscarliang.com
≈ estimated
17/12/2016
Hands-on test · First flights
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro is a compact, travel-ready drone with impressive video and a light folding controller; the slow, one-at-a-time charging hub is its main drawback.
9.5
ppa.com
≈ estimated
10/04/2017
Expert review · Folding drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro gives Phantom 4-level flying and stable 4K in a folding body, but taking off from grass is awkward and the gimbal moves less freely.
9.0
spiegel.de
≈ estimated
19/10/2016
Hands-on test · Safety features
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro is a smart, portable 4K drone that avoids obstacles and flies home by itself, but you must set focus and find flat ground to take off.
8.0
backpacker-buddies.de
≈ estimated
05/03/2018
Travel test · Real-world flying
Verdict
DJI Mavic Pro packs sharp 4K footage into a light, foldable travel drone, but patchy GPS in some locations is its main weak point.
9.5
lesnumeriques.com
≈ estimated
02/11/2016
Review summary · Foldable travel drone
Verdict
DJI Mavic Pro is a foldable 4K drone that suits travelers, though a 75-minute recharge and a narrower camera view hold it back.
9.0
cuneotrekking.com
✓ explicit
07/12/2017
Field test · Mountain trekking
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro is a light, folding 4K drone that flies steadily in mountain wind, though it only senses obstacles ahead and below.
8.0
andreagaleazzi.com
✓ explicit
29/12/2016
Video review · Folding drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro is a folding drone that's far easier to carry than bigger models and shoots steady 4K, but it struggles in low light and stutters on fast pans.
8.6
smartworld.it
✓ explicit
02/11/2018
Expert review · Folding drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro packs Phantom 4-level range, speed and flight time into a folding body, but its camera is noisy in low light and has no autofocus.
10
dronewatch.nl
✓ explicit
05/11/2016
Video review · Travel drone
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro is a sturdy foldable drone that travels well and flies 27 minutes, but its delicate camera and low body need care at takeoff.
9.0
johanvanderwielen.nl
≈ estimated
24/03/2017
Field test · Nature photography
Verdict
The DJI Mavic Pro is a compact drone that nature photographers can carry anywhere for steady 4K and sharp stills, though its narrow view and delicate gimbal need care.
9.0
gearlimits.com
≈ estimated
12/04/2017
Expert review · Compact travel drone
Verdict
DJI Mavic Pro Platinum is a compact travel drone with excellent 4K video and 27-30 minute flights, but its low profile makes takeoff from uneven ground awkward.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about DJI Mavic Pro

  • Extremely portable, compact, and foldable design
  • Stabilized 4K video camera with a 3-axis mechanical gimbal
  • Supports multiple intelligent flight modes like ActiveTrack and Tripod mode
  • Long transmission range (up to 7km) using OcuSync technology
  • Includes a forward and downward obstacle avoidance system
  • Remote controller is compact and features a built-in telemetry screen

What we don't like about DJI Mavic Pro

  • Considered noisy compared to newer 'Platinum' or modern models
  • Camera lens has a narrow field of view, less ideal for wide landscapes
  • Low ground clearance makes it difficult to take off from grass or uneven terrain
  • Lacks Remote ID support without additional external hardware
  • Gimbal can be fragile and prone to failure or alignment issues
  • Phone mount on the controller can be awkward and requires removing phone cases

Verdict

The DJI Mavic Pro is a compact, foldable quadcopter that revolutionized portable aerial photography upon its release in 2016. It features a 1/2.3” CMOS sensor capable of capturing 4K video at 30fps and 12.35MP still images, stabilized by a high-precision 3-axis mechanical gimbal. Key performance specs include a maximum flight time of 27 minutes, a top speed of 65 kph (40 mph) in Sport mode, and a transmission range of up to 7 km (4.3 miles) using OcuSync technology. Its primary advantages are its highly portable travel-friendly design, integrated FlightAutonomy system for forward obstacle avoidance, and intelligent flight modes like ActiveTrack and TapFly. However, it is not waterproof, and its obstacle avoidance is limited to the forward and downward directions, leaving it vulnerable to collisions when flying sideways or backward.

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