DJI Mavic

{{Short description|Series of teleoperated compact quadcopter drone models}}

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{{Infobox aircraft

| name = Mavic

| image = DJI Mavic Pro.jpg

| alt = a DJI Mavic Pro in the air

| image_caption = DJI Mavic Pro, the series' first entry

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| aircraft_type = Unmanned aerial vehicle

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| national_origin = China

| manufacturer = DJI
Anzu Robotics

| status = In production

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| number_built =

| construction_date = 2016–present

| introduction = September 2016

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| developed_from =

| developed_into = DJI Air
DJI Mini

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}}

The DJI Mavic ({{lang-zh|c=御|p=Yù}}) is a series of teleoperated compact quadcopter drones for personal and commercial aerial photography and videography use, released by the Chinese technology company DJI. A licensed version is produced in Malaysia by Anzu Robotics as the Raptor.

Design and development

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The first of the Mavic series, the Mavic Pro, was announced in September 2016.{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Michael |date=2016-09-27 |title=DJI Unveils the Mavic Pro, A Foldable and Ultra-Portable Camera Drone |url=https://petapixel.com/2016/09/27/dji-unveils-mavic-pro-foldable-ultra-portable-camera-drone/ |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=PetaPixel |language=en}} The drone is a quadcopter with foldable arms for increased portability.{{cite web |last1=Arvin |first1=Mojtaba |title=DJI Mavic Pro: 5 Things You Should Know About the New Foldable Drone |url=https://www.artificialintelligenceonline.com/25762/dji-mavic-pro-5-things-you-should-know-about-the-new-foldable-drone/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010162635/https://www.artificialintelligenceonline.com/25762/dji-mavic-pro-5-things-you-should-know-about-the-new-foldable-drone/ |archive-date=10 October 2016 |access-date=8 October 2016 |website=Artificial Intelligence Online |publisher=Mojtaba Arvin}} The original Mavic Pro is equipped with the same 12-megapixel camera as the Phantom 4, which is capable of capturing 4K video at 24 frames per second (FPS) or 1080p video at 96 FPS, and has the same bitrate as the Phantom at 60 Mbit/s.{{cite web |last1=Popper |first1=Ben |date=27 September 2016 |title=DJI's new Mavic Pro drone folds up and fits in the palm of your hand |url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/9/27/13058722/dji-mavic-pro-drone-foldable-4k-gesture-control |access-date=8 October 2016 |website=The Verge}} Unlike the Phantom 4, which has a 94-degree field of view (FOV), the Mavic Pro has an FOV of only 78 degrees. The Mavic Pro introduced the OcuSync 1.0 transmission system capable of livestreaming video in 1080p up to a distance of 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) and 720p beyond.{{Cite web |title=What Is DJI OcuSync And How Does It Work? |url=https://store.dji.bg/en/blog/what-is-dji-ocusync-and-how-does-it-work |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=DJI |language=en-us}} The drone has a top speed is 65 km/h (40 mph) in sport mode, a range of {{convert|4.3|mi|km}}, and is powered by a 3830 mAh battery giving it a flight time of 27 minutes.{{Cite web|title=Mavic – Specs, FAQ, Tutorials and Downloads|url=http://www.dji.com/mavic/info#specs|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215124524/https://www.dji.com/mavic/info#specs|archive-date=2017-02-15|access-date=2016-12-21|website=DJI Official}}

An improved model known as the Mavic Pro Platinum was announced at the August 2017 IFA trade show.{{Cite news|date=2017-08-31|title=DJI Adopts Tick-Tock Cycle in Upgrading Mavic and Phantom 4 Pro|language=en-US|work=News Ledge|url=https://www.newsledge.com/dji-adopts-tick-tock-upgrade-cycle/|access-date=2017-08-31}} The Platinum had an improved battery which increased flight time to 30 minutes.{{Cite web |title=Mavic Pro Platinum – Specs, FAQ, Tutorials and Downloads |url=http://www.dji.com/mavic-pro-platinum/info#specs |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903103732/http://www.dji.com/mavic-pro-platinum/info#specs |archive-date=2017-09-03 |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=DJI}} The drone was also fitted with new Model 8331 propellers and improved electronic speed controllers which reduced noise by 4 dB.{{Cite web|last=O'Kane|first=Sean|date=2017-08-31|title=DJI's new Mavic Pro Platinum is quieter and stays in the air longer|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/31/16232756/dji-mavic-pro-platinum-flight-time-ifa-2017|access-date=2017-08-31|website=The Verge}}{{Cite web|title=Mavic Pro Platinum - Enhanced Endurance, Quieter Flight|url=http://www.dji.com/mavic-pro-platinum|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831220755/http://www.dji.com/mavic-pro-platinum|archive-date=2017-08-31|access-date=2017-08-31|website=DJI Official}}

=Mavic 2 series=

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DJI announced the Mavic 2 Pro and the Mavic 2 Zoom in August 2018.{{Cite web |last=Oliver |first=McClintock |title=Dji Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom Review – Quadcopter Drone |url=https://mydeardrone.com/brands/dji/mavic-2-pro-and-zoom/ |access-date=19 September 2019 |website=MyDearDrone}} Compared to its predecessor, the Mavic 2 series features a refined design with strengthened arms and a more streamlined body. The Mavic 2 features 10 obstacle avoidance sensors on all sides. Battery capacity was increased to 3850 mAh, giving the drone a maximum flight time of 31 minutes.{{Cite web |title=Mavic 2 - Product Information - DJI |url=https://www.dji.com/au/mavic-2/info#specs}} The Mavic 2 also introduced the OcuSync 2.0 transmission system capable of livestreaming video in 1080p at all distances. The Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom models differ primarily in the camera installed. The Mavic 2 Zoom has a 12MP camera 4× zoom feature (2× optical and 2× digital), while the Pro is fitted with a 20MP Hasselblad camera with a "hyperlapse" feature.{{cite web |last1=Murphy |first1=Mike |date=23 August 2018 |title=DJI unveils two new impressive drones that might look a bit...familiar |url=https://qz.com/1368115/djis-newest-drones-are-here-the-mavic-2-pro-and-mavic-2-zoom/ |access-date=25 August 2018 |website=QUARTZ}} Both cameras are capable of recording 4K video at 30 FPS and have 8GB of internal storage.{{cite news |title=DJI Mavic 2 drones add obstacle sensors to all sides |work=BBC News |date=23 August 2018 |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-45286428 |access-date=25 August 2018}}

On October 29, 2018, DJI announced the Mavic 2 Enterprise.{{Cite web |title=DJI Unveils Mavic 2 Enterprise - DJI |url=https://www.dji.com/newsroom/news/dji-mavic-2-enterprise |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=DJI Official |language=en}} The Enterprise differs from the baseline Mavic 2 series in that it can be fitted with modular accessories for both first responder and industrial applications. Three such modules were made available at launch; the Spotlight, Speaker, and Beacon for making drones visible at night.{{Cite web |last=Towne |first=Jack |date=2018-10-30 |title=The DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise specifications compared to the other Mavics |url=https://dronedj.com/2018/10/30/mavic-2-enterprise-specifications/ |access-date=2022-11-21 |website=DroneDJ |language=en-US}} The Enterprise also features a camera with 6x zoom, increased internal storage of 24GB, and self-heating batteries for flying in cold environments.

The Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual was announced in December 2018, differing from the Enterprise in that it incorporates a thermal camera from FLIR Systems in addition to the visual camera.{{Cite web |last=Kesteloo |first=Haye |date=20 December 2018 |title=DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual – the official announcement |url=https://dronedj.com/2018/12/20/dji-mavic-2-enterprise-dual/ |website=DroneDJ}}{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Isabella |date=2018-12-20 |title=DJI Officially Announces Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual With Thermal Camera |url=https://uavcoach.com/dji-mavic-2-enterprise-dual/ |access-date=2024-11-18 |website=UAV Coach |language=en-US}}

The Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced was introduced in April 2021 with an improved thermal camera sensor, upgraded 48MP {{cvt|1/2|in|adj=on}} camera sensor, and support for optional real-time kinematic (RTK) module.{{Cite web|url=https://www.agsgis.com/Mavic-2-Enterprise-New-Advanced-model-compared-to-the-DUAL-and-ZOOM_b_1071.html|title=Mavic 2 Enterprise: New Advanced model compared to the DUAL and ZOOM|access-date=2022-01-20}}

= Mavic 3 series =

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In November 2021 DJI announced the Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine.{{Cite web |date=2021-11-05 |title=DJI announces the Mavic 3 & Mavic 3 Cine |url=https://www.newsshooter.com/2021/11/05/dji-announces-the-mavic-3-mavic-3-cine/ |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=Newsshooter |language=en-US}} The Mavic 3 series introduced a 5000 mAh battery, increasing flight time to 46 minutes.{{Cite web |title=DJI Mavic 3 - Imaging Above Everything - DJI |url=https://www.dji.com/uk/mavic-3 |access-date=2021-11-05 |website=DJI}} Unlike previous models, the Mavic 3 has both a wide-angle and telephoto camera in the gimbal. The wide-angle camera is a 20MP 4/3" CMOS Hasselblad L2D-20c camera with a 24 mm focal length. The 12MP 1/2" CMOS telephoto camera has a 162 mm lens with 28x zoom. The camera has 12.8 stops of dynamic range and shoots up to 5.1k video. Mavic 3 has a 4G accessory which is attached to the drone using a USB-C connection and which is then used to control the drone over a 4G mobile network.{{Cite web |last=Cepeda |first=Daniel |date=2022-05-22 |title=DJI Mavic 3 4G Dongle - All You Need to Know |url=https://www.droneblog.com/dji-mavic-3-4g-dongle/ |access-date=2022-09-29 |website=Droneblog |language=en-US}} The OcuSync 2.0 transmission system of the Mavic 2 was upgraded to the O3+ on the Mavic 3, which increased the maximum control range to {{Convert|15|km|mi|abbr=on}}. The Mavic 3 also introduced the improved ActiveTrack 5.0 obstacle avoidance system, an internal Remote ID system, and a positioning algorithm which takes signals from GPS, GLONASS, and BeiDou satellites. The Cine differs from the baseline Mavic 3 in that it is able to capture ProRes 422 HQ at a maximum rate of 3772 Mbit/s and has an internal 1TB SSD.

On 27 September 2022, DJI released the Enterprise series of DJI Mavic 3, which has either a thermal camera (Mavic 3T Thermal) or a camera with a mechanical shutter (Mavic 3E Enterprise).{{Cite web |last=Voss |first=Olaf von |date=2022-09-27 |title=DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Series Announced – Two New Models |url=https://www.cined.com/dji-mavic-3-enterprise-series-announced-two-new-models/ |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=CineD |language=en-US}} The Enterprise series has an accessory USB-C port for adding an RTK module or speaker. The both models' telephoto camera also have a higher digital zoom for a total of 56x hybrid zoom.{{Cite book |url=https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_Mavic_3_Enterprise/DJI_Mavic_3E_3T_User_Manual_EN.pdf |title=DJI Mavic 3E/3T User Manual v1.0 |date=September 2022 |publisher=DJI |pages=79–84}} The Mavic 3E retains the 20MP 4/3" CMOS Hasselblad wide-angle camera of the Mavic 3, while the Mavic 3T replaces it with a smaller 48MP 1/2" CMOS model not from Hasselblad. The Mavic 3T also has a thermal camera capable of shooting 640 x 512 at 30 FPS. The Enterprise edition uses DJI RC Pro Enterprise controller, which is similar to DJI RC Pro used for the baseline Mavic 3 but includes a microphone.{{Cite web |date=27 September 2022 |title=DJI Mavic 3 vs Mavic 3 Cine vs Mavic 3 Enterprise vs Mavic 3 Thermal |url=https://www.heliguy.com/blogs/posts/dji-mavic-3-vs-mavic-3-enterprise-vs-mavic-3-thermal |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930084925/https://www.heliguy.com/blogs/posts/dji-mavic-3-vs-mavic-3-enterprise-vs-mavic-3-thermal |archive-date=2022-09-30 |access-date=2022-09-27 |website=heliguy |language=en}}

On 2 November 2022, DJI released the Mavic 3 Classic as a cheaper alternative to the original Mavic 3. It differs from the baseline Mavic 3 in that it removed the telephoto camera, leaving only the wide-angle camera in the gimbal.{{Cite web |title=DJI unveils Mavic 3 Classic - a cheaper Mavic 3 without the tele camera |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/dji_unveils_mavic_3_classic__a_cheaper_mavic_3_without_the_tele_camera-news-56377.php |access-date=2022-11-25 |website=GSMArena.com |language=en-US}}

On 23 November 2022, DJI added a new model to the Enterprise line; the Mavic 3M Multispectral.{{Cite web |title=DJI Agriculture Launches the Mavic 3 Multispectral to Spark the Development of Global Precision Agriculture - DJI |url=https://www.dji.com/newsroom/news/dji-launches-the-mavic-3-multispectral |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=DJI Official |language=en}} The Mavic 3M includes the RTK module as standard and has a four-lens 5MP multispectral camera system in place of the Mavic 3E's telephoto camera.{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Ishveena |date=2022-11-23 |title=All about DJI's new Mavic 3M multispectral imaging drone |url=https://dronedj.com/2022/11/23/dji-mavic-3m-multispectral-drone/ |access-date=2022-11-26 |website=DroneDJ |language=en-US}}

On 22 April 2023, DJI released the Mavic 3 Pro and Mavic 3 Pro Cine, replacing the original Mavic 3.{{Cite web |title=DJI Reinvents Aerial Storytelling with World's First Three Optical Camera Drone - DJI |url=https://www.dji.com/newsroom/news/dji-reinvents-aerial-storytelling-with-worlds-first-three-optical-camera-drone |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=DJI Official |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Ishveena |date=25 April 2023 |title=DJI stops selling OG Mavic 3 post Mavic 3 Pro release |url=https://dronedj.com/2023/04/25/dji-mavic-3-drone-buy/ |access-date=19 November 2024 |website=DroneDJ}} The Mavic 3 Pro was the first DJI drone to have three optical cameras, with a medium 48MP 1/1.3" CMOS telephoto camera being added in addition to the original two cameras.{{Cite web |last=Dukowitz |first=Zacc |date=2023-04-25 |title=DJI Launches the Mavic 3 Pro, Its First Tri-Camera Drone |url=https://uavcoach.com/mavic-3-pro/ |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=UAV Coach |language=en-US}}{{cite web | url=https://www.dji.com/mavic-3-pro/specs | title=DJI Mavic 3 Pro - Specs - DJI }} Flight time was slightly decreased to 43 minutes. The Pro Cine differs from the Pro in that it supports ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ, and ProRes 422 LT encoding and has an internal 1TB SSD.

= Mavic 4 =

In December 2024, leaks surfaced of a Federal Communications Commission filing for the Mavic 4 Pro.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-05 |title=DJI Mavic 4 Pro Surfaces In FCC Database, Launch Imminent |url=https://dronexl.co/2024/12/05/dji-mavic-4-pro-fcc-filing/ |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=dronexl.co |language=en-US}} Two models were revealed in the filing; the L3A and L3B, which the FCC states are "electrically identical" and "named differently for marketing [purposes]".{{Cite web |last=Alderson |first=Alex |date=2024-12-06 |title=DJI Mavic 4 Pro: Leaks reveal battery upgrade and RTK support as new flagship drone spotted in test flight |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/DJI-Mavic-4-Pro-Leaks-reveal-battery-upgrade-and-RTK-support-as-new-flagship-drone-spotted-in-test-flight.929011.0.html |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=Notebookcheck |language=en}} According to the FCC listing, the Mavic 4 Pro will be powered by a 6654 mAh battery. The Mavic 4 Pro was finally released globally on 13 May 2025, though not in the United States due to its tariffs on China.{{Cite web |last=Kurkowski |first=Seth |date=2025-05-13 |title=The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is here, but U.S. buyers are left grounded |url=https://dronedj.com/2025/05/13/the-dji-mavic-4-pro-is-here-but-u-s-buyers-are-left-grounded/ |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=DroneDJ |language=en-US}} In addition to the upgraded battery, which gives it a maximum flight time of 51 minutes, the drone also features an updated shell design with the camera gimbal sticking out the front rather than below as on previous models.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-13 |title=DJI Mavic 4 Pro |url=https://www.newsshooter.com/2025/05/13/dji-mavic-4-pro/ |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=Newsshooter |language=en-US}} The new "infinity gimbal" is capable of rotating 360 degrees and mounts three cameras; a 100MP 4/3" CMOS Hasselblad wide-angle camera with a variable aperture capable of shooting 6K video, a 1/1.3" CMOS telephoto camera similar to the one found on the Mini 4 Pro, and a 1/1.5" CMOS medium telephoto camera.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-13 |title=DJI Mavic 4 Pro review: A new standard for consumer drones |url=https://www.engadget.com/cameras/dji-mavic-4-pro-review-a-new-standard-for-consumer-drones-120006235.html |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=Engadget |language=en-US}} Other improvements include an O4+ video transmission system, a more advanced obstacle avoidance system, and a satellite-free Return-to-Home feature.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-13 |title=DJI looks to push creativity boundaries with triple-camera Mavic 4 Pro |url=https://newatlas.com/drones/dji-mavic-4-pro/ |access-date=2025-05-14 |website=New Atlas |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Ishveena |date=2025-05-13 |title=7 big upgrades US buyers will miss without DJI Mavic 4 Pro |url=https://dronedj.com/2025/05/13/dji-mavic-4-drone-us/ |access-date=2025-05-14 |website=DroneDJ |language=en-US}}

= Licensed versions =

In April 2024, Texas-based company Anzu Robotics introduced licensed versions of the Mavic 3 Enterprise series as the Raptor (based on the Mavic 3E) and Raptor T (based on the Mavic 3T) in an attempt to capitalize off of the potential ban of DJI products in the United States.{{Cite web |last=Oitzman |first=Mike |date=2024-04-29 |title=Anzu Robotics launches U.S.-based clone of DJI Mavic 3 |url=https://www.therobotreport.com/anzu-robotics-launches-u-s-based-clone-of-dji-mavic-3/ |access-date=2025-06-19 |website=The Robot Report |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=McNabb |first=Miriam |date=2024-04-17 |title=US-Based Anzu Robotics Launches Raptor Series Drones with Emphasis on Security and Performance |url=https://dronelife.com/2024/04/17/us-based-anzu-robotics-launches-raptor-series-drones-with-emphasis-on-security-and-performance/ |access-date=2025-06-19 |website=DRONELIFE |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Singh |first=Ishveena |date=2024-06-09 |title=How Anzu Robotics is making DJI drone replicas for US pilots |url=https://dronedj.com/2024/06/08/anzu-robotics-dji-mavic-drone/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240615230129/https://dronedj.com/2024/06/08/anzu-robotics-dji-mavic-drone/ |archive-date=2024-06-15 |access-date=2025-06-19 |work=DroneDJ |language=en-US}} The two drones are nearly identical to their Chinese counterparts, though they are built in Malaysia, have a distinctive forest green color, and lack geofencing capabilities.{{Cite news |last=Kelly |first=Kate |date=2024-05-24 |title=Are These Drones Too Chinese to Pass U.S. Muster in an Anti-China Moment? |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/24/business/china-drones-anzu-dji.html |access-date=2025-06-19 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}} The Raptor series is backwards compatible with many DJI Mavic 3 components, including the optional RTK module and batteries.{{Cite web |date=2024-06-16 |title=Anzu Robotics Raptor T: First Impressions From Drone Pilot |url=https://dronexl.co/2024/06/16/anzu-robotics-raptor-t-first-impressions/ |access-date=2025-06-19 |website=dronexl.co |language=en-US}}

Despite building its drones in Malaysia and using servers based in Virginia, concerns were raised about Anzu's close relationship with DJI. The New York Times noted that Raptor parts were produced in both China and Malaysia and that the drone's flight app is a modified version of DJI's own app. In August 2024, US representatives John Moolenaar and Raja Krishnamoorthi began an investigation into Anzu Robotics and its relation to DJI. The representatives wrote to Anzu Robotics founder Randall Warnas, requesting answers about Anzu's relationship with DJI and stating that researchers had confirmed that the Raptor T was "essentially a DJI Mavic 3 painted green" and ran on DJI technology. Moolenaar and Krishnamoorthi also noted that Warnas had previously stated that the companies' relationship was intended to circumvent restrictions on DJI products.{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Ishveena |date=28 August 2024 |title=Anzu Robotics’ ties to drone maker DJI under Congressional scrutiny |url=https://dronedj.com/2024/08/28/dji-drone-anzu-robotics-controversy/ |access-date=18 June 2025 |website=DroneDJ}}{{Cite web |date=2024-08-27 |title=Moolenaar, Krishnamoorthi Expose PRC Drone Company Masquerading as U.S. Firm |url=https://www.suasnews.com/2024/08/moolenaar-krishnamoorthi-expose-prc-drone-company-masquerading-as-u-s-firm/ |access-date=2025-06-19 |website=sUAS News |language=en-GB}} The representatives also compared Anzu to Cogito Tech, which builds versions of the DJI Air and Mini under a similar licensing agreement with DJI.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-28 |title=Chinese Drone Clones Accused of Skating U.S. Federal Bans |url=https://www.flyingmag.com/chinese-drone-clones-accused-of-skating-u-s-federal-bans/ |access-date=2025-06-19 |website=www.flyingmag.com |language=en-US}}

Variants

= Mavic (1st generation) =

;Mavic Pro

:Company designation Model M1P.{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-M1P1607/Label/FCC-ID-Label-3146148.pdf |title=DJI Mavic Pro FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}} Original model with a 12MP camera and OcuSync 1.0 transmission system. Powered by a 3830 mAh battery giving it 27 minutes of flight time. Introduced in September 2016.

;Mavic Pro Platinum

:Company designation Model M1X.{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-M1X1708/Label/FCC-ID-Label-3555717.pdf |title=DJI Mavic Pro Platinum FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}} As Mavic Pro but with Model 8331 propellers, improved electronic speed controllers, and flight time increased to 30 minutes. Introduced in August 2017.

;Mavic Standard

:Company designation Model M1S, also known as simply Mavic.{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-M1S1607/Label/FCC-ID-Label-3146172.pdf |title=DJI Mavic Standard FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}} Prototype model revealed in an FCC certification application. The Standard was speculated to be a low-end model of the Pro with reduced camera resolution and without obstacle avoidance or OcuSync.{{Cite web |last=DroningON |first=Ash @ |date=2017-03-10 |title=DJI May Soon Release A 'Mavic Standard' Model |url=https://www.droningon.co/2017/03/10/dji-could-release-mavic-standard-model/ |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=DroningON |language=en-US}} However, according to the user manual submitted to the FCC, the Mavic Standard did have an obstacle avoidance system.{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-M1S1607/User-Manual/User-Manual-3146180.pdf |title=Mavic Standard User Manual |date=25 September 2016 |publisher=DJI}}

= Mavic 2 =

;Mavic 2 Pro

:Company designation Model L1P.{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-L1P1805/Label/Label-3974335.pdf |title=DJI Mavic 2 Pro FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}} Improved model with a refined shell, 10 obstacle avoidance sensors, a 20MP Hasselblad camera, and OcuSync 2.0 transmission system. Battery capacity was increased to 3850 mAh, giving it 31 minutes of flight time. Introduced in August 2018.

;Mavic 2 Zoom

:Company designation Model L1Z.{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-L1Z1805/Label/Label-3974388.pdf |title=DJI Mavic 2 Zoom FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}} As Mavic 2 Pro but with a 12MP camera with 4× zoom. Introduced in August 2018 alongside the Mavic 2 Pro.

;Mavic 2 Enterprise

:Company designation Model L1ZE.{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-L1ZE1807/Label/Label-4023844.pdf |title=DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}} Variant intended for first responder and industrial applications with modular attachments and a camera with 6x zoom. Introduced in October 2018.

;Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual

:Company designation Model L1DE.{{Cite book |url=https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/Mavic_2_Enterprise/20210413/Mavic_2_Enterprise_Series_User_Manual-EN.pdf |title=Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual User Manual v1.8 |date=April 2021 |publisher=DJI |pages=11}} As Mavic 2 Enterprise but with a FLIR Systems thermal camera in addition to the visual camera. Introduced in December 2018.

;Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced

:Company designation Model L1TE.{{Cite book |url=https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/Mavic_2_Enterprise_Advanced/20210331/Mavic_2_Enterprise_Advanced_User_Manual_PT.pdf |title=Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced Manual de instruções |date=March 2021 |publisher=DJI |pages=10 |language=pt |trans-title=Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced Instruction Manual}} As Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual but with improved thermal and 48MP visual cameras, and support for a real-time kinematic (RTK) module. Introduced in April 2021.

= Mavic 3 =

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;Mavic 3

:Company designation Model L2A.{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-L2P2104/Label/Label-5493478.pdf |title=DJI Mavic 3 Classic FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}} Improved model with a 20MP Hasselblad L2D-20c camera, a 12MP telephoto camera with 28x zoom, and an O3+ transmission system. The Mavic 3 was the first model to have an internal Remote ID system, and also has a positioning algorithm compatible with GPS, GLONASS, and BeiDou satellites. Battery capacity was increased to 5000 mAh, giving it a flight time of 46 minutes. Introduced in November 2021.

;Mavic 3 V2.0

:Company designation Model L2AA.{{Cite book |url=https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_Mavic_3/DJI_Mavic_3_User_Manual_v2.2_en.pdf |title=DJI Mavic 3 / Mavic 3 V2.0 User Manual v2.2 |date=September 2023 |publisher=DJI |pages=84}} As Mavic 3 but with a C1 class identification label under the European Union's Unmanned Aircraft Regulation.{{Cite news |last=Singh |first=Ishveena |date=2023-10-04 |title=Which DJI drones have received EASA class label certifications? |url=https://dronedj.com/2023/10/04/dji-drone-class-label-europe/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240321142353/https://dronedj.com/2023/10/04/dji-drone-class-label-europe/ |archive-date=2024-03-21 |access-date=2025-02-05 |work=DroneDJ |language=en-US}}

;Mavic 3 Cine

:Company designation Model L2P.{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Ishveena |date=2021-10-18 |title=FCC filing explains the difference between DJI Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine drones |url=https://dronedj.com/2021/10/18/dji-mavic-3-cine/ |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=DroneDJ |language=en-US}} As Mavic 3 but with ProRes 422 HQ capability and 1TB SSD. Introduced in November 2021 alongside the Mavic 3.

;Mavic 3 Cine V2.0

:As Mavic 3 Cine but with a C1 class identification label under the European Union's Unmanned Aircraft Regulation.

;Mavic 3 Classic

:Company designation Model L2C.{{Cite book |url=https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_Mavic_3_Classic/202407/Mavic_3_Classic_User_Manual_v1.5_en.pdf |title=DJI Mavic 3 Classic User Manual v1.5 |date=June 2024 |publisher=DJI |pages=92}} As Mavic 3 but with the 12MP telephoto camera removed. Introduced in November 2022.

;Mavic 3 Pro

:Company designation Model L2S.{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-L2ES2212/Label/ID-Label-and-Location-6491747.pdf |title=DJI Mavic 3 Pro/Pro Cine FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}} Improved model with a 48MP telephoto camera in addition to the 20MP and 12MP cameras. Flight time was decreased to 43 minutes. Introduced in April 2023.

;Mavic 3 Pro Cine

:Company designation Model L2E.{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-L2ES2212/Label/ID-Label-and-Location-6491747.pdf |title=DJI Mavic 3 Pro/Pro Cine FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}} As Mavic 3 Pro but with ProRes 422, ProRes 422 HQ, and ProRes 422 LT capability and 1TB SSD. Introduced in April 2023 alongside the Mavic 3 Pro.

;Mavic 3E Enterprise

:Company designation Model M3E.{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-M3E2206/Label/Product-label-M3E-6143069.pdf |title=DJI Mavic 3E FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}} Variant intended for first responder and industrial applications with support for an optional RTK module and telephoto camera zoom increased to 56x. Introduced in September 2022.

;Mavic 3T Thermal

:Company designation Model M3T.{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-M3E2206/Label/Product-label-M3T-6143070.pdf |title=DJI Mavic 3T FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}} As Mavic 3E but with a 48MP camera in place of the 20MP Hasselblad unit and a thermal camera. Introduced in September 2022 alongside the Mavic 3E.

;Mavic 3M Multispectral

:Company designation Model M3M.{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-M3E2206/Label/Product-label-M3M-6238875.pdf |title=DJI Mavic 3M FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}} Development of the Mavic 3E intended for agriculture applications with a four-lens 5MP multispectral camera in place of the telephoto camera and the RTK module as standard equipment. Introduced in November 2022.

;Raptor

:Company designation RAPTOR01.{{Cite web |title=Anzu Raptor/Raptor T FCC label |url=https://fccid.io/2BBYS-RAPTOR/Label/Label-7014722.pdf |website=Federal Communications Commission}} License-built Mavic 3E built in Malaysia by Anzu Robotics. The Raptor differs from its Chinese counterpart in its forest green coloring and lack of geofencing.

;Raptor T

:Company designation RAPTORT01. License-built Mavic 3T built in Malaysia by Anzu Robotics. The Raptor T differs from its Chinese counterpart in its forest green coloring and lack of geofencing.

= Mavic 4 =

;Mavic 4 Pro

:Company designation Model L3A and L3B. Improved model with a 100MP 4/3" CMOS Hasselblad wide-angle camera, 1/1.5" CMOS medium telephoto camera, 1/1.3" CMOS telephoto camera, O4+ transmission system, satellite-free Return-to-Home, and powered by a 6654 mAh battery giving it a flight time of 51 minutes. The two models are electrically identical. Introduced in May 2025.

Operators

= Military operators =

;{{ARM}}

  • One Armenian Mavic was reportedly shot down by Azerbaijan in April 2018.{{Cite web |last=Gettinger |first=Dan |date=October 2019 |title=The Drone Databook |url=https://dronecenter.bard.edu/files/2019/10/CSD-Drone-Databook-Web.pdf |access-date=3 October 2024 |website=Bard College}}

;{{CHL}}

;{{DOM}}

;{{FIN}}

  • Finnish Army introduced the Mavic in 2019, with 150 in service as of that year.

;{{FRA}}

:* 35th Parachute Artillery Regiment equipped with the Mavic Pro.

;{{ISR}}

;{{MAS}}

  • Malaysian Armed Forces introduced the Mavic in 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/unchecked-ambitions-malaysias-drone.html|title=Unchecked Ambitions: Malaysia’s Drone Programme}}

;{{NZL}}

  • New Zealand Army introduced the Mavic Pro in 2017. 26 were in service as of 2019.

;{{PRT}}

;{{RUS}}

  • Russia uses Mavic drones during its invasion of Ukraine. In response, DJI has suspended all drone sales to Russia.{{Cite web |title=Russia Praises DJI Mavic Drone as 'True Symbol of Modern Warfare' |url=https://www.pcmag.com/news/russia-praises-dji-mavic-drone-as-true-symbol-of-modern-warfare |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=PCMAG |date=15 August 2022 |language=en}}

;{{UKR}}

  • Ukraine uses Mavic drones, including the Mavic 3 Pro, for reconnaissance, directing artillery fire, and for attacking Russian forces during the Russian invasion.{{Cite web |last=Myre |first=Greg |date=2023-03-28 |title=A Chinese drone for hobbyists plays a crucial role in the Russia-Ukraine war |url=https://www.npr.org/2023/03/21/1164977056/a-chinese-drone-for-hobbyists-plays-a-crucial-role-in-the-russia-ukraine-war |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=NPR}} In 2024, the Ministry of Defence ordered 7,200 Mavic 3E and 1,000 Mavic 3T drones. This order was conducted through Prozorro, as DJI stopped all exports to Ukraine and Russia during the war.{{Cite web |date=2024-05-22 |title=Ukraine buys 8,200 Chinese drones in $27.5M deal |url=https://www.defensehere.com/en/ukraine-buys-8200-chinese-drones-in-27-5m-deal |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=Defense Here |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Crumley |first=Bruce |date=29 May 2024 |title=Despite DJI's opposition, Ukraine keeps buying thousands of its drones |url=https://dronedj.com/2024/05/29/despite-djis-opposition-ukraine-keeps-buying-thousands-of-its-drones/ |access-date=19 November 2024 |website=DroneDJ}} In November 2024, it was reported that Ukraine was looking to replace its Mavics with a locally-built drone specifically designed for warfare.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-11 |title=Ukraine Makes Bold Move To Replace DJI Mavic 3 With Home-Grown Military Drones |url=https://dronexl.co/2024/11/11/ukraine-replace-dji-mavic-home-grown-military-drones/ |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=dronexl.co |language=en-US}}

;{{USA}}

:The use of DJI drones such as the Mavic by the United States Armed Forces has been controversial due to security concerns. In 2018, the Department of Defense banned the purchase of all commercial consumer drones for official purposes, including the Mavic, after concerns were raised by Senator Chris Murphy.{{Cite web |last=Kesteloo |first=Haye |date=7 June 2018 |title=Department of Defense bans the purchase of commercial-over-the-shelf UAS, including DJI drones effective immediately |url=https://dronedj.com/2018/06/07/department-of-defense-bans-the-purchase-of-commercial-over-the-shelf-uas-including-dji-drones/ |access-date=19 November 2024 |website=DroneDJ}} The DoD specifically blacklisted DJI in 2022.{{Cite web |last=Crumley |first=Bruce |date=7 October 2022 |title=After product ban, the US DoD formally blacklists drone giant DJI [Update] |url=https://dronedj.com/2022/10/07/dji-dod-drone/ |access-date=19 November 2024 |website=DroneDJ}}

  • United States Air Force controversially procured 35 Mavic Pro Platinum drones in 2018 and 57 Mavic 2 drones in 2020; the latter to be used for anti-UAV training.{{Cite web |last1=Forrest |first1=Brett |last2=Lubold |first2=Gordon |date=2 November 2020 |title=Air Force Purchase of Chinese Drones Spurs Security Concerns |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/air-force-purchase-of-chinese-drones-spurs-security-concerns-11604322017 |access-date=19 November 2024 |website=The Wall Street Journal}}{{Cite web |date=2019-09-17 |title=US Military Still Buying Chinese-Made Drones Despite Spying Concerns |url=https://www.voanews.com/a/usa_us-military-still-buying-chinese-made-drones-despite-spying-concerns/6175967.html |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=Voice of America |language=en}}
  • United States Marine Corps used the Mavic Pro for explosive ordinance disposal in the Middle East in 2017.{{Cite web |last1=Guelfi |first1=Edward A. |last2=Jayamaha |first2=Buddhika |last3=Robison |first3=Travis |date=2020 |title=The Imperative for the U.S. Military to Develop a Counter-UAS Strategy |url=https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/AD1099501.pdf |access-date=19 November 2024 |website=Defense Technical Information Center}}

= Government operators =

;{{USA}}

  • United States Secret Service bought a total of eight Mavic 2 Pro and Phantom 4 Pro drones in July 2021.{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Ishveena |date=23 September 2021 |title=Why US Secret Service and FBI are still buying DJI drones |url=https://dronedj.com/2021/09/23/why-us-government-fbi-secret-service-buy-dji-drones/ |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=DroneDJ}}{{Cite web |last=Markay |first=Lachlan |date=21 September 2021 |title=Scoop: U.S. government buying risky Chinese drones |url=https://www.axios.com/2021/09/22/federal-law-enforcement-china-drone |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=Axios}}

Accidents and incidents

;January 2017

:A 23-year-old UAV pilot from Xiaoshan was detained because of footage taken from a Mavic flying near airliners descending to land at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport.{{cite news|url=https://edition.cnn.com/2017/01/17/asia/china-drone-passenger-plane-near-miss/|title=Drone's operator detained for flying near Chinese airplane|last1=McKirdy|first1=Euan|last2=Wang|first2=Serenitie|publisher=CNN|date=17 January 2017|access-date=22 January 2017}} The incident came to light when footage was uploaded to QQ. The footage in question was an eight-second clip from a ten-minute recording taken from an altitude of {{Convert|450|m|ft}}. The pilot had flown the UAV to photograph a sunset, but had also recorded several airliners flying past. DJI strongly condemning the incident.

;10 August 2018

:In the first-ever recorded mid-air collision between a UAV and a hot air balloon,{{cite news |last=Tellman |first=Julie |date=28 September 2018 |title=First-ever recorded drone-hot air balloon collision prompts safety conversation |url=https://www.postregister.com/news/local/first-ever-recorded-drone-hot-air-balloon-collision-prompts-safety/article_7cc41c24-6025-5aa6-b6dd-6d1ea5e85961.html |work=Teton Valley News |publisher=Boise Post-Register |location=Boise, Idaho, United States |access-date=3 October 2018 }} the balloon, carrying a certified pilot and two passengers, was struck by a Mavic Pro while flying near the Teton County Fairgrounds in Driggs, Idaho, United States.{{Cite report |url=https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/98040/pdf |title=Aviation Investigation Final Report |date=13 March 2020 |publisher=National Transportation Safety Board |language=en |docket=DCA18IA264 |access-date=27 January 2025}} The drone was destroyed after its rotors were sheared off on contact with the balloon's envelope and load lines, and fell to earth; the balloon suffered no significant damage and landed safely with no injuries to the pilot or passengers. The inexperienced hobbyist drone operator reportedly lost sight of the balloon in the aircraft's monitor and was operating within {{Convert|5|mi|km|sigfig=1}} of Driggs–Reed Memorial Airport without notifying air traffic control, a violation of Federal Aviation Regulations; the balloon pilot had relied on radio communication with nearby manned aircraft and air traffic control to avoid other air traffic. The balloon pilot chose to report the incident to the National Transportation Safety Board in lieu of notifying the local sheriff's department, stating that she hoped "this incident helps create a conversation of respect for nature, the airspace, and rules and regulations."{{Cn|date=February 2025}}

Specifications (Mavic 3E Enterprise)

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:*20MP 4/3" CMOS wide-angle

:*12MP 1/2" CMOS telephoto

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  • Transmission system: O3 Enterprise

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