dji MAVICT Air 2 User Manual

User Manual v1.0

2020.05

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Using this Manual

Legend

Warning

Important

Hints and Tips

Reference

Read Before the First Flight

Read the following documents before using the DJITM MAVICTM Air 2:

1.In the Box & Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines

2.Quick Start Guide

3.User Manual

It is recommend to watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the disclaimer and safety guidelines before using for the first time. Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the quick start guide and refer to this user manual for more information.

Video Tutorials

Go to the address below or scan the QR code to watch the Mavic Air 2 tutorial videos, which demonstrate how to use the Mavic Air 2 safely:

http://www.dji.com/mavic-air-2/video

Download the DJI Fly App

Make sure to use DJI Fly during flight. Scan the QR code on the right to download the latest version.

The Android version of DJI Fly is compatible with Android v6.0 and later. The iOS version of DJI Fly is compatible with iOS v10.0.2 and later.

For increased safety, flight is restricted to a height of 98.4 ft (30 m) and range of 164 ft (50 m) when not connected or logged into the app during flight. This applies to DJI Fly and all apps compatible with DJI aircraft.

Download DJI Assistant 2 for Mavic

Download DJI Assistant 2 for Mavic at http://www.dji.com/mavic-air-2/downloads.

The operating temperature of this product is 0° to 40° C. It does not meet the standard operating temperature for military grade application (-55° to 125° C), which is required to endure greater environmental variability. Operate the product appropriately and only for applications that it meets the operating temperature range requirements of that grade.

Contents

Using this Manual	2
Legend	2
Read Before the First Flight	2
Video Tutorials	2
Download the DJI Fly App	2
Download DJI Assistant 2 for Mavic	2
Product Profile	6
Introduction	6
Preparing the Aircraft	6
Preparing the Remote Controller	7
Aircraft Diagram	8
Remote Controller Diagram	8
Activating Mavic Air 2	9
Aircraft	11
Flight Modes	11
Aircraft Status Indicators	11
Return to Home	12
Vision Systems and Infrared Sensing System	16
Intelligent Flight Mode	18
Flight Recorder	23
Propellers	23
Intelligent Flight Battery	24
Gimbal and Camera	28
Remote Controller	31
Remote Controller Profile	31
Using the Remote Controller	31
Linking the Remote Controller	35
DJI Fly App	37
Home	37
Camera View	38

Flight	42
Flight Environment Requirements	42
Flight Limits and GEO Zones	42
Pre-Flight Checklist	43
Auto Takeoff/Landing	44
Starting/Stopping the Motors	44
Flight Test	45
Appendix	47
Specifications	47
Calibrating the Compass	50
Firmware Update	51
After-sales Information	52

Product Profile

This section introduces Mavic Air 2 and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller.

Product Profile

Introduction

DJI Mavic Air 2 features both an Infrared Sensing System and Forward, Backward, and Downward Vision

Systems, allowing for hovering, flying indoors as well as outdoors, and automatic Return to Home. Capturing complex shots is made effortless with DJI signature technologies such as Obstacle Sensing and Advanced Pilot Assistance System 3.0. Enjoy Intelligent Flight modes such as QuickShots, Panorama, and FocusTrack, which include ActiveTrack 3.0, Spotlight 2.0, and Point of Interest 3.0. With a fully stabilized 3-axis gimbal and 1/2” sensor camera, Mavic Air 2 shoots 4K/60 fps video and 48 MP photos. Meanwhile, the updated Hyperlapse feature supports 8K timelapse.

Built into the remote controller is DJI’s long-range transmission technology OCUSYNCTM 2.0, offering a maximum transmission range of 6 mi (10 km) and displaying video from the aircraft to the DJI Fly app on a mobile device at up to 1080p. The remote controller works at both 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz, and it can select the best transmission channel automatically without any latency. The aircraft and camera can easily be controlled using the onboard buttons.

Mavic Air 2 has a maximum flight speed of 42 mph (68 kph) and a maximum flight time of 34 minutes, while the maximum runtime of the remote controller is six hours.

Maximum flight time was tested in an environment with no wind while flying at a consistent 11 mph (18 kph) and the maximum flight speed was tested at sea level altitude with no wind. These values are for reference only.

The remote controller reaches its maximum transmission distance (FCC) in a wide-open area with no electromagnetic interference at an altitude of about 400 ft (120 m). The maximum runtime was tested in a laboratory environment and without charging the mobile device. This value is for reference only.

5.8 GHz is not supported in some regions. Observe the local laws and regulations.

Preparing the Aircraft

All aircraft arms are folded before the aircraft is packaged. Follow the steps below to unfold the aircraft.

1.Remove the gimbal protector from the camera.

2.Unfold the front arms, and then unfold the rear arms.

1 2

Attach the gimbal protector when not in use.

3.Attaching the propellers.

Attach the propellers marked white to the motors with white marks. Press the propeller down onto the motors and turn until it is secure. Attach the other propellers to the unmarked motors. Unfold all the propeller blades.

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B A

A B

4.All Intelligent Flight Batteries are in hibernation mode before shipment to ensure safety. Use the provided charger to charge and activate the Intelligent Flight Batteries for the ﬁrst time. It takes approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes to fully charge an Intelligent Flight Battery.

Unfold the front arms before unfolding the rear arms.

Make sure the gimbal protector is removed and all arms are unfolded before powering on the aircraft. Otherwise, it may affect the aircraft self-diagnostics.

Preparing the Remote Controller

1.Remove the control sticks from their storage slots on the remote controller and screw them into place.

2.Pull out the mobile device holder. Choose an appropriate remote controller cable based on the type of mobile device. A Lightning connector cable, Micro USB cable, and USB-C cable are included in the packaging. Connect the end of the cable with the phone logo to your mobile device. Make sure the mobile device is secured.

If a USB connection prompt appears when using an Android mobile device, select the option to charge only. Otherwise, it may result in connection failure.

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Aircraft Diagram

			11		16
	2	1			16
	2	1		14	15
	3	5		14	15
	3	5	10
			10
				13	17
4		6	9
		6	7


			8		12
					12
1.	Forward Vision System		10.	Battery Buckles
2.	Propellers		11.	Front LEDs
3.	Motors		12.	Aircraft Status Indicators
4.	Landing Gears (Built-in antennas)		13.	Backward Vision System
5.	Gimbal and Camera		14.	Intelligent Flight Battery
6.	Downward Vision System		15.	Power Button
7.	Auxiliary Bottom Light		16.	Battery Level LEDs
8.	Infrared Sensing System		17. microSD Card Slot
9.	USB-C Port

Remote Controller Diagram

		10
6		9
6		8
5		8
5	2
3	2	7
	4	1
	4

1.Power Button

Press once to check the current battery level. Press once, then again, and hold to turn the remote controller on or off.

2.Flight Mode Switch

Switch between Sport mode, Normal mode, and Tripod mode.

3.Flight Pause/Return to Home (RTH) Button

Press once to make the aircraft brake and hover in place (only when GPS or Vision Systems are available). Press and hold the button to initiate

RTH. The aircraft returns to the last recorded Home

Point. Press again to cancel RTH.

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4.Battery Level LEDs

Displays the current battery level of the remote controller.

5.Control Sticks

Use the control sticks to control the aircraft movements. Set the flight control mode in DJI

Fly. The control sticks are removable and easy to store.

6.Customizable Button

Press once to turn the Auxiliary Bottom Light on or off. Press twice to recenter the gimbal or tilt the gimbal downward (default settings). The button can be set in DJI Fly.

7.Photo/Video Toggle

Press once to switch between photo and video mode.

8.Remote Controller Cable

Connect to a mobile device for video linking via the remote controller cable. Select the cable according to the mobile device.

9.Mobile Device Holder

Used to securely mount the mobile device to the remote controller.

10.Antennas

Relay aircraft control and video wireless signals.

11.USB-C Port

For charging and connecting the remote controller to the computer.

12.Control Sticks Storage Slot

For storing the control sticks.

13.Gimbal Dial

Controls the tilt of the camera.

14.Shutter/Record Button

Press once to take photos or start or stop recording.

15.Mobile Device Slot

Used to secure the mobile device.

Activating Mavic Air 2

Mavic Air 2 requires activation before using for the first time. After powering on the aircraft and remote controller, follow the on-screen instructions to activate Mavic Air 2 using DJI Fly. An internet connection is required for activation.

Aircraft

This section introduces the flight controller, Forward, Backward and Downward Vision Systems, and the Intelligent Flight Battery.

Aircraft

Mavic Air 2 contains a flight controller, video downlink system, vision systems, infrared sensing system, propulsion system, and an Intelligent Flight Battery.

Flight Modes

Mavic Air 2 has three flight modes, plus a fourth flight mode that the aircraft switches to in certain scenarios.

Flight modes can be switched via the Flight Mode switch on the remote controller.

Normal Mode: The aircraft utilizes GPS and the Forward, Backward, and Downward Vision Systems and Infrared Sensing System to locate itself and stabilize. When the GPS signal is strong, the aircraft uses GPS to locate itself and stabilize. When the GPS is weak and the lighting conditions are sufficient, the aircraft uses vision systems to locate itself and stabilize. When the Forward, Backward, and Downward Vision Systems are enabled and lighting conditions are sufficient, the maximum flight altitude angle is 20° and the maximum flight speed is 12 m/s.

Sport Mode: In Sport Mode, the aircraft uses GPS for positioning and the aircraft responses are optimized for agility and speed making it more responsive to control stick movements. The maximum flight speed is 19 m/s.

Obstacle sensing is disabled in Sport mode.

Tripod Mode: Tripod mode is based on Normal mode and the flight speed is limited, making the aircraft more stable during shooting.

The aircraft automatically changes to Attitude (ATTI) mode when the Vision Systems are unavailable or disabled and when the GPS signal is weak or the compass experiences interference. In ATTI mode, the aircraft may be more easily affected by its surroundings. Environmental factors such as wind can result in horizontal shifting, which may present hazards, especially when flying in confined spaces.

The Forward and Backward Vision Systems are disabled in Sport mode, which means the aircraft cannot sense obstacles on its route automatically.

The maximum speed and braking distance of the aircraft significantly increase in Sport mode. A minimum braking distance of 30 m is required in windless conditions.

Descent speed significantly increases in Sport mode. A minimum braking distance of 10 m is required in windless conditions.

The aircraft’s responsiveness significantly increases in Sport mode, which means a small control stick movement on the remote controller translates into the aircraft moving a large distance. Make sure to maintain adequate maneuvering space during flight.

Aircraft Status Indicators

Mavic Air 2 has front LEDs and aircraft status indicators.

	Front LED
Front LED	Aircraft Status Indicator
	Aircraft Status Indicator
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The front LEDs show the orientation of the aircraft and glow solid red when the aircraft is turned on to indicate the front of the aircraft.

The aircraft status indicators communicate the status of the aircraft’s flight control system. Refer to the table below for more information about the aircraft status indicators.

Aircraft Status Indicator States

Color	Action	Aircraft Status
Normal States
Alternating red,	Blinks	Turning on and performing self-diagnostic tests
green, and yellow	Blinks	Turning on and performing self-diagnostic tests
green, and yellow
Yellow	Blinks four times	Warming up
Green	Blinks slowly	With GPS
Green	Periodically blinks twice	With Forward and Downward Vision Systems
Yellow	Blinks slowly	No GPS, Forward Vision System or Downward
Yellow	Blinks slowly	Vision System
		Vision System
Green	Blinks quickly	Braking
Warning States
Yellow	Blinks quickly	Remote controller signal lost
Red	Blinks slowly	Low battery
Red	Blinks quickly	Critically low battery
Red	Blinks	IMU error
Red	Solid	Critical error
Alternating red and	Blinks quickly	Compass calibration required
yellow

Return to Home

The Return to Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point when the GPS is signal is strong. There are three types of RTH: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes these three types of RTH in detail. If the video link signal is lost during flight while the remote controller is still able to control the movements of the aircraft, there will be a prompt to initiate RTH. RTH can be cancelled.

	GPS		Description
		The default Home point is the first location where the aircraft received strong
Home Point		GPS signals	(the white GPS icon has at least four bars). The aircraft status
Home Point		GPS signals
		indicator blinks green quickly after the home point has been recorded.

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Smart RTH

If the GPS signal is sufficient, Smart RTH can be used to bring the aircraft back to the Home Point. Smart RTH

is initiated either by tapping in DJI Fly or by pressing and holding the RTH button on the remote controller until it beeps. Exit Smart RTH by tapping in DJI Fly or by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller.

Smart RTH includes Straight Line RTH and Power Saving RTH.

Straight Line RTH Procedure:

1.The Home Point is recorded.

2.Smart RTH is triggered.

3.a. If the aircraft is further than 20 m from the Home Point when the RTH procedure begins, the aircraft adjusts its orientation and ascends to the preset RTH altitude and flies to the Home Point. If the current altitude is higher than the RTH altitude, the aircraft flies to the Home Point at the current altitude.

b.If the aircraft is at a distance of 5 m to 20 m from the Home Point when the RTH procedure begins, the aircraft adjusts its orientation and flies to the Home Point at the current altitude.

c.If the aircraft is less than 5 m from the Home Point when the RTH procedure begins, it lands immediately.

4.After reaching the Home Point, the aircraft lands and the motors stop.

If the RTH is triggered through DJI Fly and the aircraft is further than 5 m from the Home Point, a prompt will appear in the app for users to select a landing option.

Power Saving RTH Procedure:

During Straight Line RTH, if the distance is too far and the altitude is too high from the Home Point, the aircraft will enter Power Saving RTH in order to save power.

Power Saving RTH is triggered automatically. The aircraft calculates the best distance and angle (16.7° horizontally) and then flies to the Home Point. When the aircraft reaches 50 m above the Home Point, it lands and the motors stop after landing.

Area of where Power Saving RTH is triggered

Aircraft triggers Power Saving RTH

Descent of aircraft in

Power Saving RTH

50 m

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Low Battery RTH

Low Battery RTH is triggered when the Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to the point that the safe return of the aircraft may be affected. Return home or land the aircraft immediately when prompted.

DJI Fly displays a warning when the battery level is low. The aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a 10 second countdown.

The user can cancel RTH by pressing the RTH button or Flight Pause button on the remote controller. If RTH is cancelled following a low battery level warning, the Intelligent Flight Battery may not have enough power for the aircraft to land safely, which may lead to the aircraft crashing or being lost.

The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough to descend from its current altitude. Auto landing cannot be canceled but the remote controller can be used to alter the direction of the aircraft during the landing process.

Failsafe RTH

If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH automatically activates after the remote controller signal is lost for more than 11 seconds. The aircraft will fly backwards for 50 m on its original flight route, and then enter Straight Line RTH.

After flying for 50 m:

1.If the aircraft is less than 20 m from the Home Point, it flies back to the Home Point at the current altitude.

2.If the aircraft is further than 20 m from the Home Point and the current altitude is higher than the preset RTH altitude, it flies back to the Home Point at the current altitude.

3.If the aircraft is further than 20 m from the Home Point and the current altitude is lower than the preset RTH altitude, it ascends to the preset RTH altitude and then flies back to the Home Point.

Obstacle Avoidance During RTH

When aircraft is ascending:

1.The aircraft brakes when an obstacle is sensed from in front and flies backward until a safe distance is reached before continuing to ascend.

2.The aircraft brakes when an obstacle is sensed from behind and flies forward until a safe distance is reached before continuing to ascend.

3.No operation will occur when an obstacle is sensed below the aircraft.

When aircraft is flying forward:

1.The aircraft brakes when an obstacle is sensed from in front and files backward to a safe distance. It ascends until no obstacle is sensed and continues to ascend another 5 m and then continues to fly forward.

2.No operation will occur when an obstacle is sensed from behind.

3.The aircraft brakes when an obstacle is sensed from below and ascends until no obstacle is sensed before flying forward.

During RTH, obstacles on either side of and above the aircraft cannot be detected or avoided.

When ascending in RTH, the aircraft cannot be controlled except when moving the control sticks to accelerate or decelerate.

The aircraft cannot return to the Home Point if the GPS signal is weak or unavailable. If the GPS signal becomes weak or unavailable after RTH is triggered, the aircraft will hover in place for a while before landing.

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It is important to set a suitable RTH altitude before each flight. Launch DJI Fly, and set the RTH altitude.

The aircraft cannot avoid obstacles during Failsafe RTH if the Forward and Backward Vision Systems are unavailable.

During RTH, the speed and altitude of the aircraft can be controlled using the remote controller or DJI Fly if the remote controller signal is normal. The orientation of the aircraft and the direction of flight, however, cannot be controlled. The aircraft cannot avoid obstacles if users push the pitch stick to accelerate and exceed a flight speed of 12 m/s.

If the aircraft flies into a GEO zone during RTH it will either descend until it exits the GEO zone and continue to the Home Point or it will hover in place.

The aircraft may not be able to return to a Home Point when the wind speed is too high. Fly with caution.

Landing Protection

Landing Protection will activate during Smart RTH.

1.During Landing Protection, the aircraft will automatically detect and carefully land on suitable ground.

2.If the ground is determined unsuitable for landing, Mavic Air 2 will hover and wait for pilot confirmation.

3.If Landing Protection is not operational, DJI Fly will display a landing prompt when the aircraft descends below 0.5 m. Pull down on the throttle stick or use the auto landing slider to land.

Landing Protection activates during Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH. The aircraft performs as follows: During Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH, the aircraft hovers at 2 m above the ground and waits for the pilot to confirm it is suitable to land. Pull down on the throttle for one second or use the auto landing slider in the app to land. Landing Protection activates and the aircraft performs the steps listed above.

Vision Systems are disabled during landing. Make sure to land the aircraft with caution.

Precision Landing

The aircraft automatically scans and attempts to match the terrain features below during RTH. When the current terrain matches the Home Point terrain, the aircraft will land. A prompt will appear in DJI Fly if the terrain match fails.

Landing Protection is activated during Precision Landing.

The Precision Landing performance is subject to the following conditions:

a.The Home Point must be recorded upon takeoff and must not be changed during flight. Otherwise, the aircraft will have no record of the Home Point terrain features.

b.During takeoff, the aircraft must ascend vertically 7 m before moving horizontally.

c.The Home Point terrain features must remain largely unchanged.

d.The Home Point terrain features must be sufficiently distinctive.

e.The lighting conditions must not be too light or too dark.

The following actions are available during Precision Landing:

a.Press the throttle stick down to accelerate landing.

b.Move the control sticks in any direction to stop Precision Landing. The aircraft will descend vertically after the control sticks are released.

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Vision Systems and Infrared Sensing System

Mavic Air 2 is equipped with both an Infrared Sensing System and Forward, Backward, and Downward Vision

Systems.

The Forward, Backward, and Downward Vision Systems consist of two cameras each and the Infrared Sensing System consists of two 3D infrared modules.

The Downward Vision System and Infrared Sensing System helps the aircraft maintain its current position, hover in place more precisely, and to fly indoors or in other environments where GPS is unavailable.

In addition, the Auxiliary Bottom Light located on the underside of the aircraft improves visibility for the

Downward Vision System in weak light conditions.

Forward Vision System

	Infrared Sensing System	Backward Vision System
	Downward Vision System	Backward Vision System
	Downward Vision System

Auxiliary Bottom Light

Downward Vision System

Detection Range

Forward Vision System: Detection Range: 0.35-22 m; FOV: 71° (horizontal), 56° (vertical) Backward Vision System: Detection Range: 0.37-23.6 m; FOV: 57° (horizontal), 44° (vertical)

Downward Vision System: The Downward Vision System works best when the aircraft is at an altitude of 0.5 to 30 m, and its operating range is 0.5 to 60 m.

0.35-22 m
71°	71°
	44°	56°
		56°
	44°
57°		0.5-30 m

0.37-23.6 m

Calibrating Vision System Cameras

Auto Calibration

The Vision System cameras installed on the aircraft are factory calibrated. If any abnormality is detected with a vision system camera, the aircraft will automatically perform calibration and a prompt will appear in DJI Fly. No further operation is required.

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