DJI Mavic 2 air or Phantom 4 in 2025?

[Jp24]

I want to buy a used drone and I was wondering is buying a DJI Mavic 2 air over Phantom 4 better? Or another way around? My budget is about 300-400$ and size does not matter.

 

[Daniel NZDF]

Hi @Jp24, I think the Phantom 4 is probably a better option, but I am a bit biased as I only own Phantoms The Phantom 4 has a better camera for low light conditions, is more robust, has more wind resistance, and has a pretty cool iconic white body, plus other advantages

 

[Jp24]

Okay thanks!

 

[Capt KO]

Will anyone at your location be offended by noise? If so than the Air 2 would be a better choice. I own both an A2 and P4Ps and know there's advantages to both.

 

[Starz]

My thinking would be the Air will have a better camera than a P4.
Check the specs.

 

[Heron]

I have P4, that I have had for a long time, and which was replaced by DJI for a few hundred dollars last year, when it had a problem. It is a solid machine. Problem is, that DJI is now no longer supporting it. If anything goes wrong, you will need to find a 3rd party to fix it, which could be tough. Mine had a camera/gimbal problem. The video coming from the machine was unstable and pretty much unusable, unless you were not fussy. I don't have the Mavic 2. But you can buy a new one for under $600. It is a small machine, much easier to transport than the P4, but perhaps not as tough. It's probably a little quieter, but I don't really think that's a factor for most people. Tough decision! Good Luck!

 

[WV. Rootman]

I love the Phantom 4. It's like driving a large luxury car compared to the smaller drones. Powerful, yet flies so smoothly. I had people complained because they heard it 300 hundred feet above their heads.
I mostly fly my smaller drones. I love the quietness and stealth of the drones. No one knows i'm around and I'd like that. Less people know, less bother, less complaints.

 

[karmakap]

If you’re choosing between the two, the Phantom 4 has better camera quality and stability. Meanwhile, the Mavic Air 2 is more compact and has newer features. A good condition Phantom 4 might be a better value for $300-400. However, check the battery health and flight hours before buying.