Mavic 2 Zoom - Detailed Review

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The DJI Mavic 2 series builds on the success of the Mavic Pro and and takes aerial photography and video to the next level. The Mavic 2 Pro features a Hasselblad camera with a 1" sensor. And the Mavic 2 Zoom features a 24mm - 48mm optical zoom lens to move you closer to the action. I've had an opportunity to fly and shoot with the Mavic 2 Zoom for several weeks now and have really enjoyed the upgraded flight experience that it offers and the amazing things you can do with the camera. The optical zoom is a feature you have to see to believe. And the new quick shots, hyperlapse and dolly-zoom are every bit as innovative and interesting as you would expect from a new DJI drone with a major software update. To me, this looks to be my new go-to drone for travel and any kind of non-professional shooting I plan to do in the future. Check out the video and see what you think. Please be sure to comment below and I will try to answer as many questions about the Mavic 2 Zoom as I can.
If you want to see the greatest review of the Mavic 2 Pro on KZbin, check out iPhonedo's video!
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[@KenHeron]

Great video Kelly! ---I'm looking forward to your Mavic 3 review next week.

[@timdks]

Thought you would post the review of the Mavic 3 Ken.😁

[@MrRaychard123]

Ken, Your Inspire still amazing, I bet you hope your unnamed friend would get you the magic pro 2

[@GSCork]

It's no top of the range Inspire 2 though!

[@richiehimes7990]

Wait... should I sell my Mavic Air to get a Mavic 2 and then sell that next week to get the Mavic 3? I'M SO CONFUSED!!!

[@masterzlife6153]

Oh my gosh guys Ali a here and I just found out that the the Mavic 3 is coming to fOrTnItE bAtTlE rOyAl

[@alexrothbard4324]

I love the family of Mavics. So adorable:)

[@skylarkphotography5516]

Just flown my Mavic 2 Zoom for the first time today and am very impressed. The image quality seems much better than the original Mavic and the zoom feature is just amazing!

[@bearsist]

I think that was the main purpose of it not just to go further but when you're in a residential area with all the interferences it helps a lot that was mentioned at the DJI convention

[@DavidBattistella]

Nice overview but would have liked to see more of a side by side with the mavic pro just from a size perspective.

[@bodstrup]

Nearly gave up on this one, thinking it was just annoying music and sample clips - but luckily I decided to jump forward and learned something 👍

[@Elcapulove]

Good afternoon and good health to everyone. Thank you for your time and valuable information 🙏👍👍💯🇵🇷

[@Dronythinggoes]

Thanks for this wonderful review, i am enjoying my zoom to the fullest

[@bridgetbardo5277]

Thanks RSD does it have a homing signal if lost does it have a > transponder at range indicator > true distance range > what temperature variances and mountainous elevations does it require a cellular provider Good Video

[@GSCork]

Nice video....I bet Ken's show will be 3 hours long tonight!

[@BF1GUN]

0:33 That's one helluva helipad you've got there 😁

[@DeathandCo]

great overview. also you're making me miss Austin. I grew up there (even went to Canyon Vista Middle school) :P

[@readysetdrone]

Sweet! Yes, my son goes to CVMS and it's close to our house, so it's a great place to fly!

[@GadgetInspector]

Came over from iPhonedo.

[@marctrainor5595]

Great review as usual. Man, what a drone. I love the fact they finally got serious and put an optical zoom on the Mavic. Your shots are just great and I especially like the follow along shots with your son on the skateboard. Very smooth. This looks like a real winner so far. Marc.

[@flytown9853]

I like the idea of using the transmitter with all the new features without the need of a phone.

[@readysetdrone]

Me too! I'm a big fan of that. But the new controller won't be out for a while yet. Probably closer to Christmas.

[@ZanesFacebook]

One thing worth noting is that although the mavic 2 pro has a larger aperture, the mavic 2 zoom actually has better pixel density. The mavic 2 pro comes in at 2.0 cm per pixel, where the zoom comes in at 1.4 cm per pixel. That's a substantial difference in detail! So if you're doing mapping work, the zoom will definitely give you more bang for your buck. That being said, having a smaller field of view, you will need to capture 3 photos with the zoom to cover the same ground as the pro. So it will take three times longer... But with better results

[@Cogzed]

My Zoom with smart controller, and fly more kit will be here soon! #Hype

[@zeroeightization]

Mavic 2 zoom user here. Very Satisfied. Great image and easy to control

[@jasongibson1823]

Thanks for all of your reviews, they have helped me a lot. Keep up the good work!

[@400AGLNET]

Awesome video here Kelly, Packed with all the stuff we really needed to know.. Well done and btw somehow I KNEW you had one of these new birds. Just a gut feeling, Also it seems that so far everyone that is launching videos today had the Zoom rather than the Pro..

[@614Lyfe]

Can’t wait for mine to come in. Bought it yesterday 4 weeks after getting the mavic pro lol. Guess Ill have a drone battle to the death. Great review.

[@SirBeauJangles]

I think with these long awaited releases and reviewers saying how terrific everything is, it generates a “monkey see, monkey want” situation... If you’re going fishing, you start by deciding what fish you’re pursuing. So if on a small mountain stream with only small trout present,you would use #14-16 size flies which would need a very light fly line and a suitably light rod. If it’s heavy salmon on a major river it’d be great big flies and line/rod to suit. Applying that principle to drones... If holiday quick shots are the most you’ll use yours for, get a Spark. If it’s true Pro grade footage that your livelihood depends on, a starting point might be the Inspire series. At least. But for most average droners who aren’t especially skilful either at flying or filming, (since filming is an art form all its own) I do wonder how many of these high grade Mavic and Phantom machines get pushed to truly earn the massive cost of purchase? By “earn” I don’t mean money, since non licensed guys can’t do that. I mean in the reward felt by seeing nice footage, imaginatively shot. I see so much video posted to KZbin where the poster takes off, often whacks it up to 3-400ft (because he can) and generally cruises around recording not much more than a moving “still” photograph, if that makes sense. I tend to think that instead of buying religiously the latest upgraded version, it’d be infinitely more satisfying to learn how to shoot better quality, improved video with what you already have - assuming you do already have one, that is... Because so many of the bells & whistles that manufacturers add to spice up a product at a relaunch might read really great on a spec sheet - because “more” ALWAYS equals “better”, guys??? Right??? But does it really? All drones have a zoom already fitted. (It’s called the Right Stick) Just as all cameras had zoom ability long before zoom lenses were invented, it was alternatively known as “walking”. I feel the temptation to get one of these new birds as well, despite the above. But I’m not getting one. Because as yet I still haven’t found the limits of my existing mini-squadron of expensive DJI birds. Except if you include tilted horizons, that is... with both P4 and MavPro. And every quad I might add to that squadron means that each one will be used progressively less and less, because opportunities to fly don’t increase just because I got a new copter. Successive rounds of buying turn us from drone fliers into drone collectors. Which is maybe just fine if your bankbook has big fat balances in it, but if your goal is merely to shoot better and better footage, are you being limited at present by your drone? Really?? Or by being too lazy to learn how to fly it better, or learn how to plan your flights better? Or by not mastering the camera’s settings to best advantage? I’ve been guilty on all those charges, by the way. But from now I’m going to stress much more on learning to use better what I already have, rather than buying the latest super duper FrankWang’s finest all singing all dancing doohickey. This trap is one I’ve fallen into previously. Right now I couldn’t tell you exactly how many fly rods I own , not even to the nearest 5. That’s plainly ridiculous, but to allow a similar process to continue with drones would be, to say the least, - wasteful of resources, which in my case are very far from limitless. At present I’m flying a P4 standard, a MavAir, and a MavPro. The first and last occupy to a large extent a fairly similar duty area with me, while the Air’s strength is in close range controllability and sharp video of (to my eyes) excellent quality, added to matchless portability. It’s a buzzy wee bugger, but I never fly near people so that counts for nothing for me. All three machines are far better quads than I am a flier or a videographer, and I suspect that (at my age) that’s likely to remain that way. So. NO Mavic #2 for me! Although that Hasselblad camera was a giant attraction! (I’d really like to think that I can stick to this abstemious principle, but history might at some point have a different story to tell... Meanwhile, I’m a holdout.)

[@Hydra509]

great video. Loved all the B-Roll you put in at the start of the video.

[@garykremsner6225]

Enjoyed Your review ....Been watching many of your reviews and tests, tutorials ...You dont ramble on like others, you are easy to follow precise ... clear and easy to understand ... I will base my decision on what i future buy on your videos .... I am now subscribed to your channel !!! ...

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks!

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

I knew you'd be one of the first drone KZbin creators to get your hands on a Mavic 2! Outstanding review Kelly thanks for the first review and looking forward to your reviews! Will you be reviewing the Mavic 2 Pro in the near future? Again, my thanks for this hands on first look, Well Done!

[@sleepinglabradors]

Amazing review! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I think the Zoom will be my 1st ever done 🤗

[@etcflyers3760]

I realize this video is over a year old now however I own a zoom which I use for commercial work and also hobby. One factor related to the zoom is manual exposure and why it does not work well with the zoom. When zooming in or out the field of view changes and the images go from bright to dim in drastic fashion. For this drone auto exposure works very well and when zooming is mandatory for good results.

[@Level1Bob]

Good job, Kelly! I hope this video does not appear on Facebook like the other one did!

[@DroneGirl1]

Can't believe you've got the Mavic2 already!!! BY the time it reaches my coast it will be Mavic5 out lol :) Love it!

[@readysetdrone]

I would love to see what you do when you get the Mavic 2! Thanks for the comment and happy flying.

[@LuisGarciaFLYINGLIFE]

Whoot congrats on getting another amazing drone ! Keep up the great work and having fun !

[@luciano4604]

Just got mine yesterday....WOW. Thanks for the review

[@readysetdrone]

You are welcome! It is pretty amazing. Have fun with it.

[@thebluebullet4972]

Another outstanding video cheers from the UK

[@51Drones]

Nice job Kelly! I knew you would get one! You were just too quiet about it! Lol

[@geomatrix5452]

There is definitely a Mavic 3 very close to being available... Let's see what that one will bring to us!

[@THECROWN1966]

Old settlers park..Round Rock, Tx.

[@justinanderson2598]

Well now we know why you was completely silent on the mavic 2 i had a feeling you might have had something going on lol. Congrats man great review

[@ZanesFacebook]

Every time one of those new drones come out I always do the same thing. I get it from somewhere with a good return policy, fire up lychee, and start setting autonomous routes that literally push the battery to the max... And let it go. I started with the phantom 3 and I've done it with every higher priced dji drone since. There's something about the thrill I get when I push "go" and essentially throw a thousand dollars into the wind and wait to see if it comes back. Then... I return it to the store I can't wait to do this with the mavic 2

[@ZanesFacebook]

@Kay how so? Because I fly without LOS? Or because I use return policies that are massively advertised? In either case I don't think I'm "screwing up" anything. Because in both instances I'm not impressed with where the drone technology is yet and I don't feel like the purchase price is worth it. It's not quite to the point where I can say "Yea, I can justify this purchase" Not quite

[@RonaldBrown59]

I'm glad you were able to get your hands on it early. That was a great review of the new Mavic, and I look forward to more testing of this great new drone from DJI. Well done Kelly.

[@onemandrone]

Thank you for your review, very normal review i like! - All the reviews i think yours is one of the best! Norm from the UK

[@MadDonJuan]

So you had it all alone ha? Lol great review. Looks like you did not sleep well to get this out to us.thanks for your affort to give us the most honest and realistic info....you Rock..

[@Mrkck913]

Because of you sir, I just ordered my Ready, set Drone shirt. Great video

[@readysetdrone]

Awesome! Thanks! Please post a picture on Instagram when you get it.

[@IamWedge]

What a great review Kelly! Nice to see you have had one for a while and took some time out of your already busy schedule to fly and play around with it. Looking forward to seeing more of the video it shoots. The new features look cool. Thanks again.

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks!

[@abdulmajeedalharbi4500]

Heyper lapse mod available on Mavic Pro Platinum feature

[@mustangbeans431]

Are u going to show the settings for best control and Video? Great start on this review.

[@peaceful5121]

Haaa the video of the track... very cool

[@DaltonDroneZone]

Great review video Kelly. I'm on vacation and didn't get a chance to tune into the DJI event until late in the broadcast. I didn't get any of the specs. You supplied all the info nicely. By the way, I see you left the sticker on the remote. How Dana-esque of you.😊

[@RuchiraPrashan]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!!

[@tates4400]

Great vid

[@lonestardronestar5908]

Awesome ! looks like such a great drone

[@AERIALPXLCOM]

Thanks for the review. very informative! Thumbs up!

[@philliptatum2682]

Great video! You're one of the best when it comes to producing instructional and informative drone videos! Thank you, Phil Kentucky

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks Phil!

[@GSCork]

Question: Is it tap screen to focus like original mavic pro or auto focus like mavic air?

[@readysetdrone]

You can switch between them.

[@BigAlFPV17]

Awesome review Kelly!!

[@paultull7406]

Thanks Kelly, great review and feedback on the Zoom model. Sounds like a lot of exciting capabilities. Mate, I've looked up the Goggle compatibility information on the DJI Products webpage and they list both the DJI RE and standard Goggles as working with the Mavic 2. Note 4. The White DJI Goggles support a 2.4 GHz frequency band only, while the DJI Goggles RE support both 2.4/5.8 GHz frequency bands and real-time auto-switching for better performance. DJI Goggles RE can only connect to the Mavic 2 with firmware 01.00.0600 or above via DJI Assistant 2 on a computer. Firmware 01.00.0600 will be launched at the end of August, 2018. Please stay tuned. The Mavic 2 is compatible with DJI Goggles with the gimbal (yaw) control range up to -75°-- +75° in Head Tracking mode, offering users a more immersive FPV flight experience.

[@readysetdrone]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing that info!

[@grumpyvlogger]

Thanks Kelly for such a great review. Also congratulations on getting it early 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😁

[@PERTHWESTOZRC]

Great detailed overview on the new Mavic 2 Zoom Kelly

[@bizzylab60]

Thanks for the review. Looks like a really cool new toy!

[@shivasharma8710]

VALUABLE CONTENT AND THANKS FOR VIDEO

[@sosteve9113]

thanks for the video and the review,looks like a nice drone to me

[@raymondmcdonald7085]

Nice presentation!

[@ExpeditionTech]

Great review. The Mavic 2 seems better than I expected. The ability to change aperture with the 2 pro makes me lean that way b

[@offmymeds9621]

Does it still have tap to focus or is it like the air that does not?

[@FlyNatural]

Great review Kel. You always do great reviews for DJI PRODUCTS. Will you be doing a comparison of the Mavic 2 zoom to the Phantom 4 pro?

[@readysetdrone]

Yes - I"m planning on that.

[@bruceh3786]

Well done review of the features of the Mavic 2 Zoom. What are the downsides to this model in addition to the lack of 60 fps? Thanks.

[@greggmarsolino7774]

Great review Kelly. DJI has introduced another fine drone. LOVE IT.

[@akungwelly]

It has rear sensor but pro dosnt had it, so there is some changes in sensors.

[@RICKHALBUR]

Thanks Kelly a enough fine review I just got the Mavic 2 Pro can't wait to get it

[@dhansel4835]

You answered my question about coming out with a controller that will have a built in monitor. I was hoping that since my LG Stylo2 phone doesn't see very well in bright sunlight. Thanks....

[@lewisdoherty7621]

I wonder how long that will take to have a built in screen system. I would think since they have one for the Phantom 4 Plus and likely uses similar software and design, it shouldn't be hard.

[@zeanroukehawke]

DJI should've released the mavic 2 pro and the zoom camera module as an add on/ accessory. That could've been better instead of trying to sell both drones.

[@brianwalsh1844]

You left your Dana's on the remote!!!!

[@DavidDrivesElectric]

excellent review and video! thanks a lot

[@johndenardo2184]

Thanks for the Awesome review !!!

[@KardosoMedia]

Very Nice Kelly!

[@beckybla]

Very helpful, but I’d love a tutorial that explains how to fly the Mavic 2 for an absolute drone newbie. Most assume I already have some knowledge, which is definitely not the case!

[@readysetdrone]

Hello - check out my playlist about how to fly a drone: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYPdfJ6gqNCbe9k

[@Rstafarii]

hi there watching 2019 👋

[@jmonster242]

Nope 2020

[@thehammer_7840]

Awesome video, thanks! 😁👍

[@michaelmchale3238]

Have they improved on the charging port for the controller? Or is it still the Micro USB? I've had to replace mine on my Mavic Pro. I always enjoy your reviews Keep up the good work Kelly.

[@readysetdrone]

I was still charging via USB on this one.

[@TravelsByTrike]

Thanks for the video review! I just bought this drone upgrading from the Mavic Air. I paired it with the smart controller for the brighter screen and less fiddliness. The Mavic Air is a fantastic drone but I had a lot of trouble with lost image transmission (wifi) and the active track would only work for 20 seconds before losing me. So far I'm loving the responsiveness of the zoom with smart controller. Getting in the air is quicker and I can fly longer with the bigger battery. Also, so far, I haven't had to do a compass calibration - not even once, which I had to do almost every time I flew with the Mavic Air. All good stuff!

[@ronmohling3477]

Great review! You’re the best!

[@NYC11435]

I'll be waiting on your noise and decible test from the Drone or props thanks

[@cathyann1601]

Excellent review!

[@drewhull7313]

Great review

[@brtam43]

Now that there are many more sensors in the drone, I’d like to know if the issue of having sun being identified as an obstacle was fixed. Did you test that?

[@ShenRC]

😊👍BEAUTY! Love the zoom feature!

[@hadleighmurad]

Excellent review, clear, straight to the point and enjoyable to watch. Exciting drone, but i'll stick to my FPV racing drones for now, until Gen 3 comes out and.. (obviously don't tell the wife! haha!)

[@PiresVoador]

Outstanding review Kelly, thanks. Gimbal / lens would be up-gradable? Is it removable?

[@MitjaSkuver]

Curious to see the new Active Track possibilities with the omni-directional sensors. Does it track the terrain now? How well does it avoid obstacles and keeps tracking? Waiting for your vid ;)

[@darkstepwarrior88]

clicked the link form iphonedo and really love this type of review also. little bit more relaxed without all the joking stuff. good word

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks!

[@muzikmon2267]

Great video footage and information!!!!

[@uacl028]

Very nice, thank you

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Awesome Kelly, I'm still wanting the Mavic pro for working. So hopefully they bring the originals price down now. Great review

[@CanadianDroneHub]

very nice review

[@jamesdronesandaviation5177]

Wow. Like 4x the distance of my Dji Spark.

[@NYC11435]

Can the DJI Goggles pair with the new drones? Thanks. Waiting on a answer.

[@SeanOzz]

yes!

[@NYC11435]

@@SeanOzz eventually I suppose

[@HDscreenerX]

Well, I'm still using DJI P3P and the results I'm getting from it might surprise someone. The main thing I'm missing is 4k/60. Sad that the new Mavic's doesn't have that (yet).

[@nikhilnd]

Great review!

[@snzcracker]

Is there a fly more combo for the NEW drones? can the Mavic pro batteries and props work with the new drones?

[@timdks]

A great introduction to the new Mavic 2 Zoom. How long have you had it Kelly?

[@alancotton7766]

That was very interesting thank you

[@philbuglass4857]

Well... My Typhoon H already has 4K60 video, and it came with a pretty big screen built right-in to the controller... Nice to see that DJI might eventually catch up! Just sayin'...

[@culbycars]

I just bought the zoom and I have the spark and p3p but so far I find myself using my typhoon h+ a lot more because it delivers what I need! I got the zoom as my travel quad because the spark flight time is not quite there.but then again it wasn't built to be a full on aerial machine! Glad you enjoy your (H) as well