DJI Mavic 2 Zoom

Smooth, sharp 4K video. 2x optical zoom lens. Excellent battery life. Compact, folding design. Obstacle detection system. High-resolution stitched image mode. Raw and HDR photos.

Could use more internal memory. Omits DCI aspect ratio. Pricey.

Bottom Line: The DJI Mavic 2 Zoom sets itself apart from other drones thanks to an optical zoom lens. It's loaded with features, including obstacle avoidance, and is a fine choice for enthusiast pilots.

True optical zoom ; Less expensive than the Pro model ; Super-resolution mode for detailed stills ; Reliable flying controls

Video lacks detail compared to Pro model ; No major battery increase over prior Mavics

In addition to that, these drones just work great, so you don’t have to worry about connectivity, stability, or any of the other headaches that you used to have to deal with when flying a drone. Instead, you can just focus on getting the shot.

4K Video ; Great battery life ; All-round sensors ; Stable in high wind

60fps only at 2.7K ; Dynamic range could be better

The DJI Mavic 2 Zoom is a truly flexible drone, small enough to be carried in a big pocket and with the ability to create capture moments on a family holiday or impressive content for a professional editing environment.

The is a good all-around drone that adds some versatility with its unique zoom lens. If you're looking for the best value or the best possible video quality there are certainly better options, but if you have use of an optical zoom on a drone this is...

Great image quality with unusual zoom ; Long battery life ; Fast, stable, quiet flight ; Packed with safety features ; Folding design

Mavic 2 Pro image quality is better

Good image performance ; Excellent battery life ; Safety features galore ; Fast, agile and quiet in the air

Pro model offers better image quality

Image quality-obsessed enthusiasts should go with the stellar Pro, but regular users will find this cheaper model almost as impressive