TECH TITANS
TECH TITANS DJI
The brand’s greatest hits for sky-high video and gnarly stills
Streamy windows
The camera could record 4K footage at 30fps or 1080p at 96fps, with the option of livestreaming the lower-res feed.
[ Words Lauren Scott ]
Foldin’ eye
The four wings folded away underneath, meaning you didn’t have to remove the rotors to stow the drone away.
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MAVIC PRO
DJI’s Mavic Pro landed, or rather took off, in 2016, popularising aerial photography as no drone had before. Why? Because of its blend of portability, accessibility and quality.
Most drones until then had been intimidating to fly, sacrificed camera specs for size, or were too expensive for anyone but pros to justify. At just over 700g, the Mavic Pro was compact and uniquely foldable, making it a clear favourite for outdoor adventurers. Its max speed of 40mph and 4.3-mile range meant those adventures could be far-flung (well, at least as far as the 27min battery allowed). And with 4K video and 12MP stills, stabilised by a 3-axis gimbal for smoother footage, the camera let creators explore the world of aerial content on a sensible budget.