DJI Launches Drool-Worthy Mavic 2 Pro, Zoom Drones

Combining most of the important features of its larger sibling, Phantom 4, it has become favorite for both amateurs and many professionals.   Today, DJI upped the prosumer drone ante even further, with Mavic Pro and Mavic Zoom.   Speaking of video, the camera can output 10-bit HDR Dlog-M, even when capturing 4K...   The actual zoom is 2x, and it takes advantage of 4K video not requiring the resolution of the sensor to provide total optical zoom of as much as 4x..   Along with the increased length comes need for more accurate autofocus, for.   The camera's resolution is 12MP for stills, and the Zoom offers mode that stitches together nine images for 48MP output.   Dolly Zoom quick shot mode creates special effect simulating cinematographer technique..   DJI does caution that the left right works in certain modes and that the sensors do not provide full 360-degree coverage, so I'd suggest caution relying on the feature until some brave souls run some field tests..   particularly interesting aspect of Hyperlapse feature is that DJI says it will work with Waypoints.   Hopefully, that means that the new drones will also support Waypoint-mode, that today requires using app like Litchi.   Read more