This is a detailed review of the DJI Mavic Air drone used for aerial photography and videography. As I was deciding on what gear to bring for a trip to New Zealand earlier this year, my biggest dilemma was whether to take a drone with me or not. The thing is, while I love the idea of being able to take images and videos from unique vantage points, my biggest struggle with drones so far have been their large sizes and heavy weights. I had high hopes for the DJI Phantom 3 Pro when I bought it a couple of years ago and while it is a great drone, I rarely ever bring it with me when traveling internationally, as it is yet another large bag to carry around. When DJI announced the Mavic Pro, I really loved the idea of a foldable drone that could fit in a camera bag. But then the Mavic Air came out, promising to be lighter and even more portable – pretty much an ideal solution for lightweight travel. Without much thought, I got a hold of the Mavic Air, packed it in my bag and took off to New Zealand.

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