Planning your first Mavic Air vacation? There's no doubt that drones make great travel companions, but many travelers wonder if it's okay to take their drone on a plane and if it's okay to fly it wherever they're going.
Find all the tips and tricks before you go. Be fully prepared for an epic adventure!
Prepare for your trip
Learn about the laws of your destination
Before traveling, it is essential to learn about the drone laws of your destination. Avoid violating local laws and regulations while traveling. Before you fly, check out our flight tips to learn all about traveling with a drone.
Packaging
Put the Mavic Air in its own DJI case. It can be easily and conveniently placed in a small suitcase or even a backpack.
Get informed about customs regulations
When passing through customs, the drone is not required to be declared if it is intended for personal use only. If it is for commercial use, it must be declared according to the country's customs regulations.
Check airline regulations
Different airlines have different regulations for transporting aircraft and batteries. Check with your airline before you travel.
Batteries are generally not allowed in check-in luggage. Take all batteries as transport items.
Flight preparation and smart features
Step 1 - Check your drone.
Before you fly, make sure that:
- Batteries are fully charged.
- Front, rear arm and frame are fully extended.
- The DJI GO app has been updated to the latest version.
- The camera is clear.
Make sure you have completed these steps.
Step 2 - Choose a place to take off and land.
Your drone should take off and land on a flat, non-moving surface.
ActiveTrack:
Mavic Air can automatically track your movement. Whether you're running, cycling, hiking or surfing, it can help you capture every amazing moment.
Asteroid QuickShot:
With one click, the Mavic Air can automatically fly and take a spherical panorama, spinning the world around you like an asteroid, all in a 10-second video. This QuickShot mode looks more epic when tested on beaches, open fields or lakes.
QuickShot Boomerang:
With one click Mavic Air can automatically fly around you like a boomerang, capturing everything in cinematic video. This QuickShot feature looks more epic when tested on top of a mountain.
Choosing where to fly
1. Check the local weather.
Do not fly in bad weather conditions, such as strong wind (wind speed 5 and above), snow, rain, fog, etc.
2. Check your environment.
Choose an open space without tall buildings. Do not fly in areas with high voltage cables, telecommunication base stations or TV towers to avoid interference with the remote control.
3. Keep a safe distance from the world.
When flying, keep a safe distance from the world around you.
4. Keep the drone where you can see it.
When flying, make sure you can always see your drone.
5. Pay attention to extreme location warnings.
GPS is not available in the Antarctic and Arctic Circles. The optical tracking system can be used instead. Be careful, when you fly above 5000 meters, the flight performance of Mavic Air will be affected quite a bit.