DJI Mavic Air Quadcopter with Remote Controller – Onyx Black vs Parrot ANAFI Thermal Drone with Skycontroller – Black

DJI Mavic Air Quadcopter with Remote Controller - Onyx Black Parrot ANAFI Thermal Drone with Skycontroller - Black
Model DJI
Mavic Air Quadcopter with Remote Controller – Onyx Black
Parrot
ANAFI Thermal Drone with Skycontroller – Black

Basic Info

Suggested Price 919.99 1899.99
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Release Feb 2018 Nov 2019

Overview

Top Features
  • 32.0MP sphere panoramas
    In addition to horizontal, vertical, and 180° panoramas, Mavic Air stitches 25 photos together in just eight seconds to create crystal clear 32.0MP sphere panoramas.
  • Lightweight and compact foldable design
    You can take it anywhere with you.
  • Supports 4K video at 30 fps
    The 12.0MP camera with Adobe DNG RAW support is ready to shoot. The three-axis gimbal is capable of stabilizing the camera even during high-speed motion for smooth video and sharp photos.
  • Real-time, first-person view of your flight
    Beam what your drone sees through its camera straight to your phone or tablet using a free iOS or Android app so you can go on a virtual flight, set up great photographs, and monitor telemetry data.
  • Control your drone from up to 6562′ away
    The Mavic Air Intelligent Flight lithium battery provides up to 21 minutes of flight time per charge.
  • Dedicated remote controller
    Features a foldable, low-profile, ergonomic design to hold your smartphone for maximum convenience. The detachable control sticks store inside the remote controller to pack more comfortably on the go.
  • Fly by phone
    Set up tracking to shoot a friend, or head skywards for a quick flight using your smartphone instead of controller.
  • Share with your friends
    Shoot an incredible scene and edit it with just a few taps in the DJI GO editor, and share it instantly for everyone to see.
  • Safe flight
    Its five vision sensors, GPS and GLONASS, a pair of ultrasonic range finders, redundant sensors, and a group of 24 powerful specialized computers make sure that your drone is flying safely.
  • SmartCapture
    Fun, simple, and intuitive, SmartCapture offers a new and interactive way of controlling the Mavic Air by hand. Launch and control the drone with hand gestures, then take photos or videos however you like.
  • ActiveTrack
    ActiveTrack can sense up to 16 selectable subjects simultaneously, letting you choose the right tracking subject on the go.
  • With higher tracking precision and broader scenario applications, ActiveTrack can follow targets even when they’re running, jumping, or cycling.
  • Thermal FLIR Lepton 3.5 imaging camera
    Measures and reveals thermal differences.
  • Shoot 4K UHD video at 30 fps
    The second camera comes with a 21.0MP Sony sensor specifically designed for visual inspection.
  • Three-axis digital stabilization system
    Ensures smooth videos and steady photos as it reduces the rolling shutter effect and vibrations.
  • 180° camera tilt
    You can use a controllable tilt gimbal with its zenith angle (+90°) and nadir angle (-90°) to capture images above or under inaccessible areas.
  • 3D modeling
    Easily capture accurate aerial data, and create 3D models of buildings and infrastructures.
  • Parrot Skycontroller 3
    This ANAFI thermal drone has its own controller so you can slot your compatible mobile device into Parrot Skycontroller 3 for an intuitive flight experience. The controller supports screen sizes of up to 10″.
  • FreeFlight 6 app
    Allows you to easily switch from an RGB view to a thermal view or merge the two for a perfectly readable and comprehensible rendering of everything and more.
  • Wind resistance
    This drone can fly with perfect stability in winds of up to 31 mph, giving you the chance to conduct inspections in light winds.
  • Ultracompact and lightweight construction
    Weighs only 0.7 lbs. and has a unique foldable design, meaning you always have it to hand.

All Features

Remote Control Power 2.4 gigahertz
Manufacturer’s Warranty – Labor 1 Year 1 Year
Maximum Speed 40 revolutions per minute
Controller Battery Type Lithium-polymer
Interface(s) USB Type C USB Type C
Video Resolution 2160p (4K) 2160p (4K)
Integrated Camera Yes Yes
Number Of Controller Batteries Required 0
Number of Batteries Required 1 1
AC Adapter Compatible Yes Yes
Records Audio No
Battery Voltage 11.6 volts 3.6 volts
Burst Rate 7 frames per second
Recommended Maximum Age 18 years
Operating Frequency 2.4 gigahertz
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Rechargeable Yes Yes
App-Controlled Yes Yes
Product Weight 0.95 pounds 0.69 pounds
Integrated GPS Yes Yes
Camera Gimbal Included Built-in
Memory Card Compatibility microSD microSD
Model Number CP.PT.00000130.01 52320BCW
Charging Interface(s) USB USB Type C
Product Name Mavic Air Quadcopter with Remote Controller ANAFI Thermal Drone with Skycontroller
Landing Gear/Legs Included Foldable Foldable
3D Capture Yes Yes
Brand DJI Parrot
Image File Format(s) DNG DNG
Color Category Black Black
Field of View 85 degrees 180 degrees
Microphone No
Burst Mode Yes
Color Onyx Black Black
HD Streaming Yes Yes
Maximum Bit Rate Supported 60 kilobits per second
Manufacturer’s Warranty – Parts 1 Year 1 Year
Assembly Required Partial
Batteries Included Yes Yes
Minimum Operating Temperature 32 degrees fahrenheit 14 degrees fahrenheit
Maximum Operating Temperature 104 degrees fahrenheit 104 degrees fahrenheit
Wi-Fi Built-in Yes Yes
Series Mavic Air
Battery Type Lithium-polymer
Image Resolution (Display) 4000 x 3000
Indoor Or Outdoor Use Outdoor Outdoor
Image Stabilization Hybrid Hybrid
Charging Time 55 minutes
Obstacle Avoidance Technology Yes Yes
First Person View (FPV) Yes
Video Encoding Formats MOV H.264
Recommended Minimum Age 18 years 14 years
Total Megapixels 12 megapixels 21 megapixels
Controller Battery Size Other
Autonomous Flight Modes Follow user Return to take-off point
Camera Compatibility Built-in camera Built-in camera
Memory Card Included No Yes
Battery Capacity 2375 milliampere hours 2500 milliampere hours
Product Set Base
Mobile Device Holder Maximum Device Width 2 inches 10 inches
Wireless Range 6561.7 feet 13123 feet
Controller Batteries Included Yes
Number of Rotors 4 4
Battery Size Battery pack Battery pack
Internal Memory 8000 megabytes
High Definition Yes Yes
Maximum Flight Time (no payload) 21 minutes 26 minutes
Mobile Device Holder Yes Yes
AC Adapter Included Yes Yes
Autofocus Yes
Video Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Maximum Wind Speed Resistance 31 miles per hour
Additional Accessories Included Compact shoulder bag, Parrot Skycontroller 3, eight propellers, three smart batteries, multi-port USB charger, USB-A to USB-C cables, 16GB SD card
Operating System Compatibility Android
Digital Zoom 3x

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