DJI’s newest drone can dodge other flying objects
Sensors on the back, front, and bottom help the DJI Mavic Air 2 navigate. (DJI /)The Mavic Air is the middle child. At $799, it fits nicely between the pint-sized Mavic Mini and the more advanced Mavic Pro models. That can be an awkward position, but in DJI’s case, the Mavic Air 2—just announced today—looks more like it’s in the sweet spot. The Mavic Air 2 replaces the original, which debuted back in 2019, and features a very similar folding form factor that should be familiar at this point—the company has been refining it since the original Mavic Pro debuted back in 2016. There are, however, quite a few technical upgrades that make it extremely appealing.One of the biggest draws comes from its 34-minute flight time on a single battery charge, which makes it the longest in the DJI’s Mavic offerings. DJI credits the new electronic speed controllers as well...