DJI adds optical zoom and a host of other new features to its premium folding drone; it’s simply the best drone money can buy

Optical zoom; All-around object sensing and avoidance; Hyperlapse and super resolution modes are impressive;

Camera still only has a 2/3in sensor; Remote controller is fiddly to set up;

There's a very good reason why DJI is the market leader of drones: its combination of high-tech features, flight modes and video/image qualit is an unbeatable combination. With the Mavic 2 Pro, that reputation is only enhanced once more.

Stunning footage; Great still photos; Obstacle avoidance is brilliant; Flight modes work really well; Super smooth flight - even in wind

It's expensive; Remote requires phone to be plugged in; App is still not the most user friendly; Non-HDR shots can be grainy

The Mavic 2 Pro remains DJI's most impressive consumer-level drone to date and is still the best all-rounder option for most people. Its 20MP one-inch sensor is capable of shooting excellent Raw stills and 4K video, while a host of automated shooting and flight modes complement its highly portable...

Easy to fly; Intuitive app for camera control; Large one-inch 20MP sensor; Aperture control; Foldable design

Battery life is limited; Noise is problematic above ISO 100; Camera locked in landscape orientation

With DJI Mavic Pro being the best foldable drone (I’ll even dare to say BY FAR) available on the market, a ton of DJI fans are already turning their heads towards the next version.

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Pour ceux qui aiment photographier des paysages et avoir la possibilité de « voler » à tout moment, c’est probablement le drone idéal. Tous les paramètres de l’appareil photo Hasselblad sont à portée de main, il est donc facile de créer de superbes compositions en un rien de temps.

Construction solide; Excellentes caméras

Caméras non interchangeables par l’utilisateur

At launch, the Mavic Pro had stiff competition from the GoPro Karma Drone and it looked set to be a colossal battle between the giants. In the end, the Karma crashed out and didn’t really make it past the starting line, while the Mavic Pro became a soaring success. Now there’s the Mavic 2 Pro.

Compact size; Intelligent flight modes; Hasselblad camera

I need one; It costs £1299

If you’re looking for a compact, portable drone with the absolute best image quality, go with the pricier Mavic 2 Pro model, but if your budget doesn’t stretch quite as far the Zoom remains a very attractive alternative – particularly as it offers the same battery life, safety features and quiet and agile flying. The Zoom simply can’t match the Pro for sheer wow factor, but it’s a brilliant drone in its own right.

Good image performance; Excellent battery life; Safety features galore; Fast, agile and quiet in the air;

Pro model offers better image quality;

DJI is the first name in drones, largely due to the success of its iconic Phantom series. But the Phantom's rigid design has given way to the more modern, folding Mavic family. The first Mavic Pro made videographers rethink what a small drone can do. It's been joined by other small models, but the Mavic 2 represents DJI's true successor to its flagship compact aircraft. There are two models available—the Mavic 2 Zoom ($1,249), which we're reviewing here, and the Mavic 2 Pro ($1,499), which doesn't zoom, but has a higher-quality camera. The Pro earns our Editors' Choice, but the Zoom is an excellent aircraft in its own right. A Bigger Mavic Tech upgrades are almost always about smaller, slimmer variations on the familiar. But not with the Mavic 2. The aircraft is a bit bigger all around than the first Mavic Pro and the intermediary Mavic Pro Platinum. It measures 3.3 by 3.6 by 8.4 inches (HWD) when its arms are folded in, and 3.3 by 9.5 by 12.7 inches with its arms extended and rea...

The DJI Mavic 2 Zoom sets itself apart from other drones thanks to an optical zoom lens. It's loaded with features, including obstacle avoidance, and is a fine choice for enthusiast pilots.

Smooth, sharp 4K video; 2x optical zoom lens; Excellent battery life; Compact, folding design; Obstacle detection system; High-resolution stitched image mode; Raw and HDR photos

Could use more internal memory; Omits DCI aspect ratio; Pricey

Great image quality with unusual zoom; Long battery life; Fast, stable, quiet flight; Packed with safety features; Folding design;

Mavic 2 Pro image quality is better;