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DJI Mavic 2
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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 2018
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DJIMavic2

DJI Mavic 2
DJI Mavic 2 Photo: SimonWaldherr · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
45
Endurance
50
Operating Altitude
35
Range
40
Data-Link
30
Stealth / Survivability
20
Image Quality
60
Autonomy
40
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraModern Era
In service2018
Operators33 countries
Quantity1,000,000
Data Quality85%
43
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
45/59
Modern Era
207/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
45
Endurance
50
Operating Altitude
35
Range
40
Data-Link
30
Stealth / Survivability
20
Image Quality
60
Autonomy
40
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
DJI Mavic 2
Production
2018–
Quantity
1,000,000
Unit Price (current)
$1.9K↗ 28% inflation · 2018→2025
Original Price
$1.5K (2018)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
45
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$1.9K
Original: $1.5K (2018)
Inflation: +%28
43
reconnaissance / surveillance drones category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • UAV Classmultirotor
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • First Flight2018
  • Service Entry Year2018
  • Primary RoleIntelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance
  • In ServiceYes
◈Airframe4MOD.4
  • Length0.303 m
  • Empty Weight0.907 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight0.907 kg
  • Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
  • Engine Typebrushless electric motor
  • Number of Engines4
  • Engine Power0.35 kW
  • Electric PropulsionYes
  • Propeller / Configurationfixed-pitch propeller
◇Performance6MOD.6
  • Top Speed72 km/h
  • Cruise Speed50 km/h
  • Service Ceiling5,000 m
  • Range8 km
  • Endurance0.52
  • Maximum Payload0 kg
◆Payload & Sensors6MOD.6
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production4MOD.4
  • Total Built1,000,000
  • Unit Cost1,500 USD
  • Operators30
  • Variants2
◎Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2018
  • Operational Statusactive service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2018Production started
8
years in service
1,000,000
units produced
33
countries operating
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Automatic Takeoff/Landing is a UAV capability that enables a drone to initiate and complete takeoff and landing sequences autonomously using onboard sensors and control software.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
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