Drones
DJI Mavic Air
£769/$799
The Mavic Air is a stunning technical achievement, and an incredibly capable drone that could well be the only flying camera you’ll ever need. With front, downward and rear-facing distance sensors, the drone can identify obstacles and not just warn the pilot, but also plot a course to avoid them. The Air’s maximum 10km range is very impressive, and DJI’s smartphone app includes some cool effects.
All this computing power does come with a downside. The battery life is a quoted 21 minutes, and is somewhat less in real-world conditions. Unfolding the Air is also surprisingly tricky. As with other DJI drones, an extra Fly More pack is available, which bundles useful extras like a case and spare batteries – but you’ll
