Originally posted by Eric Coughlin
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I waited quite long to get a drone and then entered with the first Mavic Air and now fly the Mavic 2 Pro. I've got the DJI Smart Controller now, which to me—apart from being pricey—also is.... wait for it... sort of a game changer. Mostly because of the bright screen.
Anything larger than a Mavic 2 Pro is auto eliminated for me due to size, more than prize. I enjoy flying my drone privately just as much (actually more) than I do shooting for some paid project. I also think that if you have a drone, you should fly at least semi often to stay fit and safe with it. I fly my drone just for the fun of flying it too, without capturing any footage.
As I mentioned in another thread: even the video footage from a Mavic 2 Pro doesn't really hold up 'as is' out of the camera. But if treated with some TLC and run through Resolve, it comes out more than usable. I wouldn't wait for a beefy codec. There is something to be said to shoot to those small, cheap cards. Photos need less work and can be stunning.
I'm sort of waiting to see what DJI brings to follow up on the Mavic 2 Pro, but I'd recommend buying a Mavic Air 2—if you're allowed to fly. If I could only fly every 6-12 months when away abroad or on vacation, I'm not so sure.
The experience of getting out, the joy of flying and the unique vantage point is worth the small cost.
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