Mini 2 or Mavic Air

ThePilotWhoCantFly · Jan 5, 2021

Hi there, I'm a Mavic air owner for about a year more or less. I've loved the drone but it had its ups and downs. I've recently seen the Mavic mini and I've been thinking about selling the Mavic air and getting a mini 2.

Basically, should I swap the Mavic air for a mini 2?

Thomas B · Jan 5, 2021

Depends on your purposes and flying conditions. I’d go with the MA2

Phantomrain.org · Jan 5, 2021

ThePilotWhoCantFly said:
Hi there, I'm a Mavic air owner for about a year more or less. I've loved the drone but it had its ups and downs. I've recently seen the Mavic mini and I've been thinking about selling the Mavic air and getting a mini 2.

Basically, should I swap the Mavic air for a mini 2?

If you dont want up/ downs and want to be surprised and not let down that Air 2 is the Gem , the sweet spot that we have awarded the drone of the decade.

Phantomrain.org
Gear to fly your Air 2 in the Rain an Land on Water.

Lastrexking · Jan 5, 2021

Dunno why people are telling you Air2 when you asked about the Air or Mini2.

I had the Air having previously owned a couple of Phantoms and a Mavic Pro - and it was my favourite drone. I sold it as I was going to stop flying altogether. A few months on I regretted it and the Mini2 was coming out, so I got one at release. I like it more than the Air simply because the Air used wifi, and the Mini uses occusynch which gives a much stronger signal. I also much prefer the controller. It feels better, and to me more natural to have the screen at the top. It’s also quicker to set up. I don’t miss the active track, as I never used it. Hope this helps.

crash3x · Jan 5, 2021

ThePilotWhoCantFly said:
Hi there, I'm a Mavic air owner for about a year more or less. I've loved the drone but it had its ups and downs. I've recently seen the Mavic mini and I've been thinking about selling the Mavic air and getting a mini 2.

Basically, should I swap the Mavic air for a mini 2?

I’ve owned both at the same time, I really like the Mavic Air, but I was very happy with the Mini 2 performance and sold my Air.

Mavic Air or Mini 2, I’d go with the Mini 2, the ocu sync range is way better, I prefer the new style controller as well, and just all around prefer it over the Mavic Air.

Currently I own a Mini 2 and a Mavic Air 2. They both serve a purpose for my needs.

I say Mini 2 [emoji818]️[emoji818]️[emoji818]️

BUT... If you can swing the extra money, the MA2 would be the way to go.

DanMan32 · Jan 5, 2021

MM2 pros: much better flight time, better distance, quieter props, smaller size, under 250g which may help with regulations

MA1 pros: more flight and camera modes, collision avoidance.
You already own it so free.

spamgnome · Jan 6, 2021

One downside of the mini is the lack of collision avoidance.

TDZHDTV · Jan 6, 2021

With my Mavic Air I was always worried about flight time and noise, I’ve owned a Mavic Mini and now have the Mini 2, the Mini 2 is a joy to fly and super quiet compared to the MA. You should also consider drone regulation in the UK now, with the Mini there are very few restrictions now, with the obvious one still in place. Not sure how much you can get for a second hand MA but the value is only going to fall and then you’ve got the end of the transitional period in a couple of years.

Lastrexking · Jan 6, 2021

TDZHDTV said:
With my Mavic Air I was always worried about flight time and noise, I’ve owned a Mavic Mini and now have the Mini 2, the Mini 2 is a joy to fly and super quiet compared to the MA. You should also consider drone regulation in the UK now, with the Mini there are very few restrictions now, with the obvious one still in place. Not sure how much you can get for a second hand MA but the value is only going to fall and then you’ve got the end of the transitional period in a couple of years.

I got £415 for mine, but that was back in July before the changes.

Steel63 · Jan 6, 2021

Go with the air2 the drone is amazing you won't be disappointed ??

TDZHDTV · Jan 6, 2021

Steel63 said:
Go with the air2 the drone is amazing you won't be disappointed ??

Until 2 years from now and he’ll have to find an empty field with nobody around in order to even attempt to fly it given it will not have any CE Marking.

Lastrexking · Jan 6, 2021

Steel63 said:
Go with the air2 the drone is amazing you won't be disappointed ??

Why do people keep telling them to go for the Air2, when that wasn’t what he asked about? ?

hiflyer201 · Jan 6, 2021

Lastrexking said:
Why do people keep telling them to go for the Air2, when that wasn’t what he asked about? ?

Because the Air2 just blows your mind

but you'd be the one to ask because you've owned both. I'm totally with you on the controller too. I love it.

ThePilotWhoCantFly · Jan 6, 2021

Lastrexking said:
Dunno why people are telling you Air2 when you asked about the Air or Mini2.

I had the Air having previously owned a couple of Phantoms and a Mavic Pro - and it was my favourite drone. I sold it as I was going to stop flying altogether. A few months on I regretted it and the Mini2 was coming out, so I got one at release. I like it more than the Air simply because the Air used wifi, and the Mini uses occusynch which gives a much stronger signal. I also much prefer the controller. It feels better, and to me more natural to have the screen at the top. It’s also quicker to set up. I don’t miss the active track, as I never used it. Hope this helps.

spamgnome said:
One downside of the mini is the lack of collision avoidance.

Yeah as well as the fact that it's lighter and gets blown by the wind easier. But I think the pros outweighs the cons.

ThePilotWhoCantFly · Jan 6, 2021

hiflyer201 said:
Because the Air2 just blows your mind but you'd be the one to ask because you've owned both. I'm totally with you on the controller too. I love it.

I would love an air 2 but that's not an option for me unfortunately

ThePilotWhoCantFly · Jan 6, 2021

Thank you for all of the replies I've decided to sell the Mavic air for a Mavic mini 2. Thank you for all the help

ThePilotWhoCantFly · Jan 7, 2021

Oh one more question does the Mavic mini 2 batteries have the same adapter as the Mavic air (I have a charger which you can use in a car for the Mavic air can I use it for the Mavic mini 2 basically)

Lastrexking · Jan 7, 2021

ThePilotWhoCantFly said:
Oh one more question does the Mavic mini 2 batteries have the same adapter as the Mavic air (I have a charger which you can use in a car for the Mavic air can I use it for the Mavic mini 2 basically)

I cant remember. It’s USB C - if thats helps?

ThePilotWhoCantFly · Jan 7, 2021

Lastrexking said:
I cant remember. It’s USB C - if thats helps?

I found some images they arent

Yeunglings · Jan 7, 2021

ThePilotWhoCantFly said:
Oh one more question does the Mavic mini 2 batteries have the same adapter as the Mavic air (I have a charger which you can use in a car for the Mavic air can I use it for the Mavic mini 2 basically)

The MM2 battery charges via usb c either in the drone or through the hub( which can also act as a usb charger) so you can get a simple cigarette lighter( 12v auxiliary power outlet) adaptor with usb c out.

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