DJI Mavic Air

Ultra-portable foldable drone with 4K stabilized camera

DJI Mavic Air
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand DJI
Model M1P

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor, 12 megapixels
PROCESSOR Enhanced ISP for HDR processing and noise reduction
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-based focus system with focus peaking
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; contrast-based system only
VIDEO 4K UHD at 30fps, 1080p at 120fps, 100Mbps bitrate
STABILIZATION 3-axis mechanical gimbal stabilization
BURST RATE Up to 7 frames per second
VIEWFINDER Smartphone-based live view via DJI GO 4 app
DISPLAY Not applicable; uses mobile device screen
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi (2.4/5.8GHz), USB-C, microSD slot
MEMORY CARD Single microSD slot, UHS-I speed class 3
WEATHER SEALING No official IP rating; plastic composite body
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 21 minutes flight time per charge

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — DJI Mavic Air

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present Via remote controller
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Via app interface
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present Fixed aperture f/2.8
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present Gimbal pitch dial on remote
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present Customizable buttons on remote
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present Flight control sticks
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✗ Not Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present Dedicated button on remote
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via app menu

How-to Use DJI Mavic Air

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

DJI Mavic Air Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with DJI Mavic Air

For over a decade, we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does it better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as some of our best-selling university press publications, to guide you in the best possible way for your camera. Enroll in the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.