DJI Mavic Air
Quick Answer
The DJI Mavic Air is a Air series DJI drone released in 2018, with 430 g, 1/2.3” CMOS, 4K/30fps, 21 min, 4 km FCC / 2 km CE, and Enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity. Reboot Hub uses this page as a technical reference for specs, compatible OEM parts, common repair planning, and inspected pre-owned buying checks.
DJI Mavic Air Comparison Snapshot
| Model position | Air series DJI drone, released 2018 |
| Flight profile | 430 g takeoff weight; 21 min flight time |
| Camera profile | 1/2.3” CMOS; 4K/30fps video |
| Signal profile | Enhanced Wi-Fi; 4 km FCC / 2 km CE max range |
| Repair comparison | Compare shell, arm, ESC, flex cable, GPS, vision sensor, and gimbal availability before choosing between this model and another DJI drone. |
| Buying comparison | For pre-owned units, prioritize serial verification, battery health, gimbal calibration, flight test evidence, and warranty coverage over headline price alone. |
About the DJI Mavic Air
DJI Mavic Air is a 2018 Air-series camera drone with a 430 g takeoff weight, 1/2.3-inch 12 MP CMOS sensor and 4K video up to 30 fps. DJI lists up to 21 minutes of flight under its no-wind test. Enhanced Wi-Fi transmission is rated up to 4 km FCC; the maximum CE rating depends on frequency and is 2 km on 2.4 GHz or 500 m on 5.8 GHz in unobstructed, interference-free conditions.
Technical Specifications
| Takeoff Weight | 430 g |
| Dimensions | Folded: 168×83×49 mm; unfolded: 168×184×64 mm (L×W×H). |
| Max Ascent Speed | 4 m/s (S - mode[1]) |
| Max Descent Speed | 3 m/s (S - mode[1]) |
| Max Speed (near sea level, no wind) | 68.4 kph (S - mode[1]) |
| Maximum Takeoff Altitude | 5000 m |
| Max Flight Time (no wind) | 21 minutes (at a consistent 25 kph) |
| Max Hovering Time (no wind) | 20 minutes |
| Max Flight Distance (no wind) | 10 km |
| Max Wind Speed Resistance | 29 - 38 kph |
| Max Pitch Angle | 35° (S - mode[1]) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C - 40°C |
| GNSS | GPS + GLONASS |
| Hovering Accuracy Range | Vertical: ±0.1 m with vision positioning, ±0.5 m with GPS; horizontal: ±0.1 m with vision positioning, ±1.5 m with GPS. |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB |
| Max Control Speed (tilt) | 120°/s |
| Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter: 8 - 1/8000s |
| Net Weight | 140 g |
| Sensor | 1/2.3” CMOS |
| Lens | 85° FOV, 24 mm equivalent, f/2.8, focus from 0.5 m to infinity. |
| ISO Range | Video: ISO 100–3200 Auto or Manual; Photo: ISO 100–1600 Auto or 100–3200 Manual. |
| Still Image Size | 4:3: 4056×3040 |
| Still Photography Modes | Single shot and HDR; 3/5/7-shot burst; 3/5-frame AEB at 0.7 EV; timed 2–60 s; vertical, wide, 180° and sphere panoramas. |
| Video Resolution | 4K Ultra HD: 3840×2160 24/25/30p |
| Max Video Bitrate | 100Mbps |
| Supported File System | FAT32 |
| Photo Format | JPEG/DNG (RAW) |
| Video Format | MP4/MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC） |
| Mechanical Range | Tilt: -100° to 22° |
| Controllable Range | Tilt: -90° to 0° (default setting) |
| Stabilization | 3-axis (tilt, roll, pan) |
| Angular Vibration Range | ±0.005° |
| Forward | Precision Measurement Range: 0.5 - 12 m |
| Backward | Precision Measurement Range: 0.5 - 10 m |
| Downward | Altitude Range: 0.1 - 8 m |
| Operating Environment | Forward/backward sensing: textured surfaces with light above 15 lux; downward sensing: diffusely reflective surfaces larger than 20×20 cm, above 20% reflectivity, with light above 15 lux. |
| Operating Frequency | 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz |
| Transmission Power (EIRP) | 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz |
| Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, free of interference) | 2.4 GHz: 4,000 m FCC; 2,000 m CE/SRRC/MIC. 5.8 GHz: 4,000 m FCC; 500 m CE; 2,500 m SRRC. |
| Video Transmission System | Enhanced Wi-Fi |
| Live View Quality | Remote controller, mobile device and DJI Goggles: 720p/30fps. |
| Diagonal Distance | 213 mm |
| Max Angular Velocity | 250°/s (S - mode[1]) |
| Remote Controller Battery | 2970 mAh |
| Operating Current/Voltage | 1400 mA ⎓ 3.7 V (Android) |
| Supported USB Port Types | Lightning, Micro USB (Type-B), USB-C |
| Voltage | 13.2 V |
| Rated Power | 50 W |
| Name | DJI GO 4 |
| Latency (depending on environmental conditions and mobile device) | 170 - 240 ms |
| Supported SD Cards | microSD |
| Footnotes | [1] Remote controller reqired. |
| Official detailed specs | https://www.dji.com/cn/support/product/mavic-air (checked 2026-10-16) |
| Flight Battery | DJI Mavic Air Intelligent Flight Battery: 2375 mAh, 11.55 V, 27.43 Wh, LiPo 3S. |
| Official flight battery specs | https://www.dji.com/mavic-air/info (checked 2026-10-16) |
Common Failure Modes
Symptoms: Cracked shell, bent arm, loose landing gear, abnormal vibration, or visible crash damage.
Likely areas: outer shell, arms, landing gear, motor mounts
Inspect the airframe before powering on and verify the exact replacement part against the model variant.
Symptoms: Motor start failure, rough spin, propulsion warning, overheating, or unstable hover.
Likely areas: motor, arm wiring, ESC board, power connectors
Check for impact damage, cable strain, and water exposure before replacing boards or motors.
Symptoms: Camera shake, gimbal overload warning, tilted horizon, calibration failure, or no camera image.
Likely areas: gimbal assembly, vibration board, camera module, gimbal flex cable
Avoid forcing the gimbal by hand and recalibrate after any gimbal or camera service.
Symptoms: Positioning drift, obstacle sensing warning, compass or IMU calibration prompt, or unstable low-altitude hover.
Likely areas: vision sensors, IMU, GPS/GNSS board, sensor flex cables
Clean sensor windows and verify calibration after shell, sensor, or board replacement.
Repair Notes
Confirm the exact model, variant, error message, and visible damage before selecting parts. Do not substitute parts from a similar model without verification.
Remove the battery before opening the aircraft. Check for moisture, corrosion, and overheated connectors before reconnecting power.
Flex cables and coaxial cables are fragile. Route them without sharp bends and inspect connector locks before closing the shell.
After replacing gimbal, vision, GNSS, IMU, shell, arm, or propulsion parts, run the required calibration and perform a controlled low-altitude test.
DJI Mavic Air Parts Library
External
20 serviceable parts in this zone.
Circuit Boards
5 serviceable parts in this zone.
Flex Cables
2 serviceable parts in this zone.
Gimbal
1 serviceable parts in this zone.
Compatible Power & Accessories
Verified batteries, controllers, goggles, propellers, and accessories mapped from Reboot Hub inventory for this model.