DJI Mavic Air 2 launches with longer battery life and a 10km range

There’s arguably no better time to take aerial shots of your own neighbourhood while stuck in it, and DJI’s Mavic Air 2 will do just that in 4K for up to 34 minutes fly time. Primarily, the foldable drone gets a bigger 1/2-inch CMOS image sensor, larger battery and a new controller. Footage captured on the 48MP camera comes in at up to 60fps and includes ‘enhanced HDR’ for all images, including video and panorama. DJI has also added an 8K Hyperlapse mode, for insanely detailed 8K time-lapse videos of Deliveroo drivers. Weighing 570g means you’ll have to formally register it with the CAA, but will get the kudos of being just about the only thing airborne. Even better, it costs the same as the original Mavic Air at launch (£769), but with an increased range from a mediocre 4km to a get-outta-town 10km.

James Day

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You’ll find me covering every area of consumer electronics and technology alongside new and inventive ways to campaign for the return of the MiniDisc. A borderline audiophile, I DJ digitally to a mildly acceptable standard at weekends and tend to surround myself with smart home tech at all other times. In short, I’m hackable and likely to be wearing headphones and distracted while it’s happening.

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Consumer electronics, audio kit, smart home devices and fondly remembered forms of removable media