Mavic Mini vs Mavic Air - Which is right for you?

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If you are looking for a small, portable, foldable drone, then the DJI Mavic Air and the DJI Mavic Mini are both definitely worth consideration. They are both small enough to easily fit into a backpack and take just about anywhere. They share a very similar camera and 3-axis gimbal for silky smooth video footage and crystal clear aerial photos. But despite their similarities, they have some major differences that you should know before you decide to buy one of the other. This video goes through the list of similarities and the major differences to help you decide which is right for you.
Whether you own one, both or neither for these drones, please join the conversation by leaving a comment below. We love to get your comments and will do our best to answer any questions you have about either of these drones from DJI.
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[@chiangmaicharlies]

An excellent video that fulfills the title perfectly. Clear, concise and to the point. Thank you.

[@readysetdrone]

Thank you!

[@whothefcukrmutd2008]

Agreed. One thing you did forget though was the difference in speed. Not a massive point but still... good video though 👍

[@DurtyB98]

I considered buying both of these drones recently. I used some of your older Mavic Air videos as well as some other creators. I also watched some Mavic Mini videos. I ended up choosing the Mavic Air and bought a used one with extra battery and some other goodies for a little more than the price of a Mavic Mini fly more. My deciding factor was the 4k camera, ability to shoot 1080p @ 120 fps with the Air, and also the obstacle avoidance.

[@lifestyleunleashed8046]

A really useful comparison feature. I did wonder what the major differences are. This told me what I needed to know. Thank you

[@RonaldBrown59]

I'll take the Mini over the Air, the Mini has better video quality. Great comparison video Kelly.

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks for watching!

[@cameltoeinspector6015]

and I'll take the Mavic Air 2

[@AndrewGOP]

@@cameltoeinspector6015 I dont really think it was an option back then

[@DarrenHale]

Mini has been the perfect travel drone for me! 👍

[@elektrioband8543]

Mini is such a good dtone for the price!

[@ArtCoDroneAndEntertianment]

Very well done Kelly. I love my Mavic Air!

[@Kayshots]

Where did u lose it i will get it 😂🤪😜

[@ODog2323]

What if the Air Fly More combo is on sale for just $699??

[@str8channel]

Excellent comparison review Kelly!

[@GAMESTERVISION]

My mini has obstacle avoidance. It's called a human brain and if you use it right, surprisingly you won't run into anything!

[@austinpowers68]

Finally a real comparison, Well done and very informative, Thanks

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks! I' glad you liked it.

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

I like to try the mini if someone had one here I could try. But I’m still so happy with the spark and Mavic Air. So definitely probably the last great 2 drone I will ever own. They do everything I need right now. Thanks Kelly for the video and keep inspiring people like myself to the hobby. You guys be safe, it’s just so bad here in California with the virus. It’s not looking good in my area.

[@B-RadAlstonRiverCityRVA]

Excellent comparison Kelly. I have both of these drones and completely agree with your comments. I really have enjoyed flying both of these.

[@JennaCee]

Nice review. Bought both - have the Air but gave the mini to Jerry's Kids.

[@AddyOverbeeke]

Hi Kelly, As usual, great information for those in the market for small ultra portable camera drones. RC Hobby is a great social distancing fun activity that gets children and adults outside away from population to enjoy time with family or alone when feeling house bound and not wanting to park kids in front of TVs or to take a fun fresh-air break if working from home. Stay heathy, keep on Droning.

[@readysetdrone]

Thanks Addy!

[@Grgg-if9nh]

It just seems to me that the Air would be recommend over the Mini as the beginner recommendation since it has the sensors.

[@robin.k44]

The Mavic Air is the best Drone😁👍

[@rogerthat9174]

You can have the air at any given place for 599. Because of the air 2. That is a great deal.

[@DanielLopez-ft2md]

Since the new Mavic Air 2 is coming out this month, do you think the first Mavic Air model will be ruined with newer updates? I ask cause I want to buy the Mavic Air but I’m afraid of new updates ruining it so Idk if I should then get the mini

[@rogerthat9174]

I HAVE A SAY SO! I would like to have the answer to that. Because you can get the original mavic air for 599.00 that is a great deal

[@johnnyyu68927]

Air still the BEST～ Lots of features, with great advance technologies, middle price level, never make people feel it's bulky but super portable, I love it~

[@hylianchriss]

"4 km range"... I'm surprised whenever I get 400-500 meters before it starts yelling that I have to turn back! I have no idea what you have to do and where you have to be to get the full 4 km. In the middle of a flat desert, with no trees or bushes? In many urban areas my Air can't reach 50 meters without telling me there is too much interference. Hmm. I hope my new Mavic 2 Pro performs better in that area

[@sideburn]

I get 4KM now in my residential area. Stock I got .6km. I swapped my antenna with a flat panel and added two bindirectional amplifiers :)

[@darkcrystal438]

I have both.. both are great drones. However I prefer the mini for flight time.. and despite being 2.7k my opinion is the picture quality is much better. Even better now with manual white balance.

[@RossAdams]

Cheers for that, I think I'm going to get a 2nd hand Mavic Air

[@Kayshots]

Second hand second mavic air 👍🏼

[@vensmendoza5006]

Yeah i bought a 2nd hand mavic air and it is fabulous

[@cityplanner3063]

Wanted to get the mavic air when I was in China 4 months ago. Went to every place in Shanghai that sold dji drones and non of them had mavic air, even dji flagship store.

[@RgBro72]

But take me one now, but I'm confused. Which one, please help.Which would be better air or mini plz replay sir.i am cinematographer

[@mlysuper65]

for mostly photography which one to take? the RAW ability of Air worth the much higher price?

[@saltminers3976]

I have the spark but looking at the mini for longer battery life.

[@RICKHALBUR]

Thanks Kelly the reason i never got the air was the noise but i did like it

[@HaBiBUrRehmanVeer]

I like your video thanks for sharing 👌❤️👍

[@aksikanal6507]

How come your video is in 1080p and looks so good on my 65 inch tv? Maybe 4k still rendering and the bit rate of this 1080 p is really high? Relevant issue since I sent my mavic mini back bcz of the lack of 4k. Now, this is confusing:))

[@johnvonacid7381]

i do like mavic air but i do like mavic mini, haha i like them both 😍

[@markowycz]

You sound like you are biased too the Air for some reason. That's what I took away from this video. Mini is much worse in almost every aspect from the Air. Anyone with 2 eyes can see this. Read the specs, do your homework. Watch every video... not just this guy's.

[@hadeedyousaf2570]

Thanks for the brilliant video! Keep up the good work. I've been subscribed for a long time now! And I have not ever regretted it. I appreciate it.

[@readysetdrone]

Awesome, thank you!

[@lapinmaki]

I own both of them and I also own Mavic pro zoom an 2 too. And i say they all are great drones. But once my friend asked me" Which one of them you will sell first?" and I answered : The Air. It's great, but if you don't need professional looking vids ( vids still look's great!) or pics and you are happy with KZbin material, then it's more reasonable to buy a Mini, because it's much cheaper and it's still real great drone. I give big plus for Mini's flight time. If you want and need great picture quality then buy Air. My first was Air and I think I still keep it.

[@jonas5978]

If you had to choose between Mini and pro2 ?

[@mont357]

I had all 3 also but found i didn't need the mini anymore, to me the quality of the air, all the sensors and its looks better than the mini so I sold my mini, have been very happy with my air and don't regret selling the mini, the mini felt very cheap and lite to me like a toy...the 30 minute flight time from the mini didn't make me want to keep it, the air is like flying a jet, the mini is like flying a Cesena..

[@RiasatAbir]

@@mont357 I sold the air and looking for the mini or probably air 2. The reason I don't like air is the loud noise and lower flight time. air 2 would be perfect but costlier and weigh more :(

[@fisherus]

Great comparison Kelly!

[@ElPescadoMan]

Where is the best place to get drone pilot license?

[@readysetdrone]

www.remotepilot101.com

[@GAMESTERVISION]

2k Camera is good enough for me I'm from the 80s so it's godly as is... I like the mini. It's superior my friend has an air and his stuff don't look any better. Software today fixes everything it lacks

[@caturlifelive]

Ty for make subtitles on this video

[@SeanOzz]

Nice side by side. I love my air.

[@mikepotapa5773]

Isn’t the Mavic Air 2 right around the corner? I currently own the Mavic mini but I think I will seriously consider upgrading to the Mavic Air 2 especially if it has OcuSync. Obviously with the current situation the world is in the Mavic Air 2 could be delayed.

[@ABHIII272]

Mavic air is very solid in high winds. Mini is a good starter Drone.

[@readysetdrone]

Agreed!

[@danripp8917]

The difference maker for me was the drones with the fly more kit. You can have the mini for $500. The air goes to $900-1100. At that price I’d consider getting a nicer drone. Also at that price waiting and seeing if there will be an air 2 or Mavic 3 coming.

[@yogitathakur1569]

Awesome!

[@jaquigreenlees]

I know which is even before watching the video, the one that does NOT require a touch screen device to have full control. ( translation: neither, they both require a touch screen device to have full control )

[@Unocd]

Mini 2 also has 4K but no obstacle avoidance

[@mithrandir1313]

Mavic Air... 13.5 minutes with 25% reserve... Never ever not even once close to 21 minutes... Otherwise it is an awesome drone!

[@HiTechDiver]

Really enjoyed this video. Concise and extremely informative. I especially liked the proof of concept with the leaf blower to demonstrate its ability.

[@alvornhenry4163]

Good day I have a unrelated question to the topic at hand. I live in a area where it is very windy and am looking for my first drone as a beginner, I would like to do some fishing with it too, so I really need your help to decide if to go with the mavic mini or hubsan zino pro

[@uacl028]

Always good stuff Kelly, thank you

[@DungarooTV]

The fact that the Mavic Mini is being compared to the Mavic Air which is nearly doubled its price says a lot!

[@aetherion7]

9:49 XD. What more are we going to hear. If someone use drone footage for work such as weddings and indoors then the MM is the best option, not the bigger and louder one. Resolution sometimes is not exclusive on video quality, as in the case between MM and MA, and if there is such thing as a "starter drone" ("starter" anything generally regarding motordriven?) then it is a drone with sensors. But hey, the most funny thing in this latest review is the wedding thing XD.

[@EngAram79]

Thank you for the video. I am from Kurdistan region in Iraq. I am very interested in your videos. I want to buy a drone for 3d mapping purposes, but I don't know which one should I choose. Please help me what drone do you suggest?

[@SCAerialsSteveCarpenter]

Hey Kelly, a very nice comparison review of these two drones. Direct, well balanced, and a great comparison chart that can be passed along to the some looking for a new drone, thank you!

[@ThePaulievideo]

I don't know if this question has been asked but can you do a white balance on the mavic air in the go 4 app?

[@rayx2024]

Magic Air can shoot 4K 60 which is quite better than 4k30

[@tigerariesman4u]

A good and clear information. Really helping to make the right choice for the right drone. Thank you and appreciated.

[@mohamedmekki8204]

thanks a lot you helped me to take my decision all the best for you

[@MLZDesigns]

Mavic airs wifi is shit get the mini

[@kccarlos1963]

Thank you I was educated on your review. Also, if its ok if you can also make a review comparison between mavic and phantom drones and which is much a better? Thanks again

[@frutotrelampampinos]

nice!

[@brendalg4]

No mention of Follow Me or object tracking?

[@medondavis7553]

Great comparison vedio thanks..

[@jkpisces]

i thought mavic air has so many bugs and connectivity issues

[@UMAHongKong]

Has DJI stop making the Mavic Air?

[@kendramiller3160]

Thanks Ready Set drone that was very helpful

[@torontorc4637]

Great info, thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@readysetdrone]

You bet!

[@YaserAlhosary]

Thank you 🙏

[@MrBikboi]

I’ve been contemplating buying a drone for a few years. Been looking for a week and decided on a mavic mini however I thought what the heck I’ll check Varagesale quick. I found a Mavic Air Flymore for 500 CAD, it has never been crashed or has any physical damage, it only has one hour of flight time for a total of 9 flights got the guy to screenshot the DJI app info. Going to grab it tomorrow. Really am excited. Was worried with the mini about the low weight and wind resistance, where I live in the prairies the winds can be vicious so having the extra weight of the Mavic Air and speed makes me feel a lot more at ease. Of course user skill is a huge factor! Can’t wait to get into this hobby, we have some gorgeous sunsets here on the prairies in Canada and lots of open space, lots of time on my hands due to Covid-19 time to jump right in. You think the Mavic Air is showing it’s age being a bit older? I’m someone concerned about parts availability in the future but I’m not sure thats warranted Great video subbed 👍

[@readysetdrone]

Mavic Air is still an excellent choice - very solid!

[@SkyTouch08]

Always enjoy your content bro.

[@dronesnorthland]

I think a second hand Mavic air fly more package would win hands down for any new user or seasoned pro, I recently compared a Used Mavic Pro, Used Mavic Air and new Mavic Mini 3 months ago as a second easy to carry drone for myself and I picked a used Mavic air fly more with less than 3 hours flying time and I am super impressed, the obstacle avoidance is a must for new users. great video as always

[@brendalg4]

How about a mavic air compared to a spark?

[@stefanstefanski8345]

Speed? Mini 46km/h Air 68 km/h

[@chuckmeyers3555]

Can anyone give me some help. I have shot both video and stills, however I can only find the video’s on the dji app. No idea where the still would be. Also, I can watch video’s on app, but haven’t figured out how download to my iPhone. Thanks for any help someone might offer

[@darkcrystal438]

Stills will only be on the sd card. If you remove the sd card ans then take stills, then stills will store to phone. But vids and stills saved to phone will be low quality versions.

[@huysworld701]

I was about to buy the Mini but then found a Mavic Air on clearance at bigbox store for $350 so i got the Air instead, for some reason, i lost connection at about 2500 ft although the wifi icon show full bar, but still love to fly this thing :)

[@johnsantiaog714]

What store!?!?

[@nvrumi]

Morning Kelly and thanks for the video. I have a Mavic Pro Platinum and now a Mini. I bought the Mini so I would have a QUIET small drone between the toys and the Mavic Pro. I also wanted something easy to pack with my amateur radio gear and that has a long flight time. I'm OK with 2.7K or 1080 video for now. I'm really pleased to hear your comparison of them though. I wish there was a perfect drone, but I'm still looking for one. BTW, I've been flying the heck out of a Hubsan X4 107L in the house. It's a fun little toy and has really brought my piloting skills forward. If we get a break in the weather here (it's been cold and snowy since Friday and windy before that), I'll get the Mini out for a good run. In the meantime, I'm flying indoors in my small duplex unit.

[@readysetdrone]

Hey David! Thanks for the comment. I actually sent your Potensic A30 out today. You should have it there in a few days. Another good drone to practice on!

[@calebh778]

Love the video! I’m am stuck in between and I need some advice for which one to choose. I love the 4K video from the Mavic Air but I am concerned about flight time and range. I love how the Mavic Mini is able to have 30 min of flight time and is a smaller price but it does not have the same camera quality as the Mavic Air. I am also concerned about how the video with the Mavic Mini is already edited and you cannot make as many changes to it as you can with the Mavic Air, along with the new app. Please help!

[@albinocake]

If u have more budget then go for mavic air with extra battery

[@churchillcoins8519]

Thank you for the video. I am considering the two. I would by the Air used. I’m still undecided.

[@readysetdrone]

Since the new version of the AIR is coming out soon, you might find some great deals on the original one.

[@fisherus]

Great comparison Kelly!

[@littlebit7695]

Excellent video.

[@amitp974]

Great video, thank you! I am in the market for a reasonable small drone. As a beginner I seem to be more inclined towards the Mavic Air due to the obstacle avoidance functionality. Still trying to decide.

[@sabai005]

I am also thinking about between. Mavic Mini vs Mavic Air, If I have the feature follow me in Mavic mini, I have no second thought to buy it. still waiting whether DJI will upgrade mini with follow me mode.

[@chuckmeyers3555]

Thanks, I will try

[@joshuasamuel254]

Excellent review. Clear, honest and easy to watch.

[@readysetdrone]

I appreciate that!

[@eagleeyeviewimages]

Nice Kelly

[@Dilangior]

I am a beginner I can get the mini for basically 400 or i can get the air fly more combo on sale for 700. Suggestions?...want to use for casual film. Also I am only considering the air cuz the deal but not sure if its worth it or if i need it

[@ewi30114]

J R I’m in the same situation. Did you ever make a decision?

[@Dilangior]

Elliott Lee i was told the mavic air 2 just released at a price point of like 800 and 1000$ for the fly more combo so im just saving a lil extra for that one. but between the mini and the 1st gen air i would go with the mini

[@photographingdestinations4130]

Great video! 👍

[@waynejohn8]

Great. Many thanks.

[@chuckmeyers3555]

Thanks.. how do I get video off iphone

[@readysetdrone]

You should be able to pull video off the micro SD card in the drone. Unless you mean doing screen recording on the phone - for that, I'm using the built in screen recording in iOS.

[@ABRAM-HC]

2:32. Magic mini: weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@ABRAM-HC]

I meant 2:26 ._.

[@shosaleen]

Cant beat the mini unless you're pretty serious about it I love mine

[@JimWeeder1]

If you monetize your youtube you have to register and get a 107 in the US

[@georgefenrich4119]

You lost me at WIFI