Article from the Mundo Drone archive, published 16 March 2020 and updated 6 July 2020. Text merged on 28 October 2026 from all its 2020 versions; specifications, availability and regulations may have changed since.
The new generation is stepping on hard
With the launch of the Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom Now there are four DJI Mavic options to choose from. We'll see how the latest models compare to Mavic Pro. If you own a Mavic Prothen it could be the time for an update (or not). On the other hand, the Mavic Pro will become much easier to find, making it a great option to consider. After all, Mavic Pro is still a big drone. If you want a DJI Mavic 2 and you're not sure which one, keep reading.
DJI Mavic Pro's camera has been waiting for updates for a while. The good news is that consumers now have two new cameras to choose from at Mavic 2 Zoom and Mavic 2 Pro. There are conflicting views on what are the preferred options. The Mavic 2 Pro now has the best camera in a folding drone in the world. With a 1 inch 20 megapixel sensor and design Hasselblad, definitely establishes a new roof to overcome.
On the other hand, for those who want to focus more on the creative aspects of their films, the Mavic 2 Zoom is a great choice. The Zoom has two modes that Mavic 2 Pro doesn't have. The first is the Dolly Zoom. First we saw this in the Parrot AnafiBut the Mavic 2 Zoom takes this to the next level with a more forceful 4X zoom. The second unique feature of the Zoom is Super Resolution photography mode that links 9 extended photos to create a 48 megapixel image with a field of view equivalent to 24 mm.
There was much controversy with Mavic Pro. Although it is definitely better than most drones, its writing speed of 60 Mbps was ultimately a limitation. It often produces videos that are oversaturated, overexposed and with spots. With a super low f/number of f/ 2.2, many consumers also found their shots out of focus. This is an opinion of the most purist. However, many others believe that the quality of Mavic Pro's camera was great, including today. Not so much his gimbal, he's a little fragile.
If you're going for a Mavic 2, then you can never be wrong, as both are an important update of the Mavic Pro. If a Mavic is going to be your first drone, then you won't be disappointed with the original Mavic Pro either.
The Mavic 2 is a little bigger than the original model, although it is still foldable to facilitate its transport, but you will carry a slightly larger model. The size increase is to be able to accommodate more technology, improved electronics and processing capacity, more sensors and a larger battery. The new largest Mavic 2 has better stability and a flight time of more than 30 minutes.
Larger is not always better and one of the best-selling features of the original Mavic was its small size and portability. For those who want something more compact, the original Mavic or Mavic Air could be better options. Although the increase in size compared to Mavic Pro is barely noticeable, but it is true that looking for pure portability, there are other options very small and light.
Mavic Pro has lower and front sensors that help keep the drone safe, but that's it. The advance sensors are good, but they don't help when you're orbiting or flying backwards. The side and rear sensors in our opinion are the most important and the Mavic 2 Pro responds to the call with no 2, nor 3, nor 4, but 6 sensors in all directions to maintain obstacles. Some say that Mavic 2 is onmidirectional regarding the coverage of its proximity sensors, but this is not accurate, as there are, above all laterally, some dead spots. More accurate is the claim that it has sensors that control all directions of the drone.
The Mavic 2 Pro adds intelligent flight modes like Asteroid and other modes DJI has chosen not to implement in Mavic Pro. The Mavic 2 Zoom goes one step further with the Dolly Zoom and Super Resolution that we mentioned above.
Both versions of Mavic 2 have some innovative hyperlapse features that you don't get with the original Mavic Pro. If you need Dolly Zoom, then Mavic Zoom is the drone for you. If not, maybe the Mavic 2 Pro or even the original will meet your needs. None of these automatic flight modes is essential for a great flight experience.
Of course, DJI Mavic 2 is a better drone. DJI took the best-selling drone of all time and addressed the few problems people had with him. Which one do you buy? Well, with none of the three models, you'll be wrong. Obviously, if you need to step up, the improvement of version 2 over Pro is significant in all respects, but Pro sig. In many cases, it is a perfectly valid option today, and it can continue to be used without fear of becoming obsolete for quite some time. With the release of Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom, we expect the Mavic Pro and Mavic Air to become easier to find. It remains a better choice for a budding professional than a Parrot Anafi or a DJI Spark. If you want one of the best drones on the market today with an excellent balance of features, we still recommend the Mavic Pro.
Do you have a Mavic Pro and you're thinking about upgrading? Unless you dedicate yourself to the world of filming in a professional way and need the capabilities of the Mavic 2 Pro camera, I would say that you do not have to upgrade.
The three are huge drones, market leaders in their segment. So, depending on what your needs are, there is no possible mistake.