Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
DJI Mavic Air 2
Production
2020–
Unit Price (current)
$993.901↗ 24% inflation · 2020→2025
Original Price
$799 (2020)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$993.901
Original: $799 (2020)
Inflation: +%24
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- UAV ClassQuadcopter
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drone
- First Flight2020
- Service Entry Year2020
- Primary RoleAerial photography and video mapping
◈Airframe2MOD.2
- Empty Weight0.57 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight0.57 kg
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
- Engine TypeBrushless electric motor
- Number of Engines4
- Engine Power0.2 kW
- Electric PropulsionYes
- Propeller / ConfigurationFixed-pitch propeller
◇Performance6MOD.6
- Top Speed68 km/h
- Cruise Speed48 km/h
- Service Ceiling5,000 m
- Range18 km
- Endurance0.5
- Maximum Payload0.48 kg
◆Payload & Sensors1MOD.1
- Sensor Payload Weight0.48 kg
▤Armament2MOD.2
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
⬢Control & Autonomy3MOD.3
- Control TypeRemote controller with OcuSync transmission
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Service History1MOD.1
- Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2020Production started
6
years in service
6
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
101RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES25MODERN ERA · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES20PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES860PRICE · ALL WEAPONS6PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
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