1. Nhanganyaya uye Pamusoroview
The DJI Mavic Air is a compact, foldable drone designed for portability and advanced aerial photography. It features a 3-axis gimbal with a 4K camera, 32 MP sphere panoramas, and intelligent flight modes for an enhanced user experience. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your Mavic Air drone.

Figure 1: DJI Mavic Air drone in Arctic White.
2. Package Zviri mukati
The DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo package includes the following items:
- MAVIC AIR Aircraft
- MAVIC AIR Remote Controller
- Three Intelligent Flight Batteries
- MAVIC AIR Gimbal Protector
- Six pairs of Quick-Release Propellers
- Two Control Sticks
- MAVIC AIR Carrying Case
- Propeller Guards (set)
- MAVIC AIR Travel Bag
- MAVIC AIR Battery Charging Hub
- MAVIC AIR Battery to Power Bank Adapter
- RC Cable (Mheni chinobatanidza)
- RC Cable (Standard Micro USB connector)
- RC Cable (USB Type-C chinongedzo)
- Communication Cable (USB 3.0 Type-C)
- USB Adapter
- Two RC Cable Sliders (large)
- Two RC Cable Sliders (small)
- Zvimwe zvinhu

Figure 2: Contents of the DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo.
3. Setup
3.1 Kuvhura Ndege
- Gently unfold the front arms of the drone.
- Unfold the rear arms. Ensure all arms click into place securely.
Video 1: Demonstrating the folding and unfolding of the DJI Mavic Air drone arms.
3.2 Kuiswa kwebhatiri
- Ita shuwa kuti Intelligent Flight Battery yakachajwa zvizere.
- Slide the battery into the battery compartment on the top of the aircraft until it clicks into place.
3.3 Remote Controller Setup
- Vhura nharembozha clamps iri pa remote controller.
- Attach your smartphone to the remote controller using the appropriate RC cable (Lightning, Micro USB, or USB Type-C).
- Ensure the control sticks are securely screwed into place.
Video 2: Attaching a smartphone to the DJI Mavic Air remote controller.
3.4 DJI GO 4 App
Download and install the DJI GO 4 app on your mobile device. This app is essential for controlling the drone, accessing flight modes, and viewing the camera feed.
4. Operating Instructions
4.1 Kubatidza/Kudzima
- To power on the aircraft and remote controller, press the power button once, then press and hold it for two seconds.
- To power off, repeat the same procedure.
4.2 Kusimuka uye Kudzika
- Otomatiki Kusimuka: In the DJI GO 4 app, tap the auto-takeoff icon and confirm. The drone will ascend to a preset height.
- Manual Takeoff: Push both control sticks to the bottom inner or outer corners to start the motors. Then, push the left stick up to ascend.
- Automatic Kudzika: In the DJI GO 4 app, tap the auto-landing icon and confirm. The drone will descend and land automatically.
- Kudzika Nemaoko: Pull the left control stick down slowly to descend. Once landed, hold the stick down for a few seconds to stop the motors.
4.3 Flight Modes
The Mavic Air offers various flight modes:
- P-Mode (Positioning): Provides GPS and vision positioning for stable flight and obstacle avoidance.
- S-Mode (Sport): Increases flight speed and agility, disabling obstacle avoidance. Use with caution.
- T-Mode (Tripod): Limits flight speed for precise control and stable shots.
4.4 Akangwara Ndege Modes
Access these modes via the DJI GO 4 app:
- QuickShots: Pre-programmed flight paths for cinematic shots (Rocket, Dronie, Circle, Helix, Asteroid, Boomerang).
- ActiveTrack: Follows a selected subject automatically.
- TapFly: Tap a point on your screen, and the drone will fly to it while avoiding obstacles.
- SmartCapture: Control the drone with hand gestures for intuitive photo and video capture.
5. Zvimiro
- 32 MP Sphere Panoramas: Stitches 25 photos in eight seconds for crystal clear sphere panoramas.
- Lightweight and Compact Foldable Design: Zviri nyore kutakura uye kuchengeta.
- 3-Axis Gimbal & 4K Camera: Supports 4K video at 30 fps and 12 MP stills with Adobe DNG RAW support. The gimbal stabilizes the camera for smooth footage.
- Extended Control Range: Control your drone from up to 6562 feet away.
- Intelligent Flight Battery: Provides up to 21 minutes of flight time per charge.
- Dedicated Remote Controller: Features a foldable, ergonomic design with detachable control sticks.
- 3-Directional Environment Sensing: Equipped with five vision sensors, GPS, GLONASS, ultrasonic range finders, and redundant sensors for safe flight and obstacle avoidance.
- 8GB Yekuchengetera Mukati: Allows for direct storage of photos and videos, expandable via microSD card.

Figure 3: The DJI Mavic Air in its folded, compact state.
Vhidhiyo 3: Pamusoroview of the DJI Mavic Air drone's features, including its compact size and camera capabilities.
6. Kuchengeta
6.1 Kutarisirwa kwePropeller
- Gara uchiongorora mapropeller kana akatsemuka, anokotama, kana kukuvadzwa. Tsiva mapropeller akakuvadzwa nekukasira.
- Ensure propellers are securely attached before each flight.
6.2 Kuchengetedza Bhatiri
- Chengetedza mabhatiri munzvimbo inotonhorera, yakaoma.
- Usachajise kana kuburitsa mabhatiri zvakanyanya.
- Kana ukachengeta kwenguva yakareba, buritsa mabhatiri kusvika pakukwanisa kwe50-60%.
6.3 Dziviriro yeMagamba
Always attach the gimbal protector when transporting the drone to prevent damage to the camera and gimbal system.
Video 4: Demonstrating the installation and removal of the gimbal protector on the DJI Mavic Air drone.
7. Kugadzirisa matambudziko
- Hapana Chiratidzo cheGPS: Ensure you are flying in an open area away from tall buildings or interference.
- App Disconnection: Check the connection cable between your smartphone and the remote controller. Restart the app or drone if necessary.
- Kudzivirira Zvipingamupinyi Kusashanda: Ensure vision sensors are clean and unobstructed. Obstacle avoidance may be limited in certain lighting conditions or flight modes (e.g., Sport Mode).
- Short Flight Time: Ensure batteries are fully charged. Cold weather can reduce battery performance.
8. Zvinotsanangurwa
| Feature | Tsanangudzo |
|---|---|
| Brand | DJI |
| Model Name | Mavic Air |
| Color | Chena |
| Vhidhiyo Capture Resolution | 1080p (up to 4K at 30 fps) |
| Inoshanda Zvakadaro Resolution | 12 MP |
| Kubatana Technology | USB 3.0 Type-C port, Wi-Fi |
| Item Weight | 15.2 ounces (0.95 pounds) |
| Vhidhiyo Capture Format | MP4/MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC) |
| Maximum Range | 6562 Tsoka |
| Battery Cell Kuumbwa | Lithium Ion |
| Mabhatiri Anodiwa | 3 Lithium Polymer mabhatiri (akabatanidzwa) |
| Product Dimensions | 6.5 x 1.57 x 3.24 inches |
9. Warranty uye Tsigiro
Kuti uwane ruzivo rwakadzama nezvewarandi uye rutsigiro rwehunyanzvi, ndapota tarisa DJI yepamutemo webwebhusaiti kana kuti bata DJI customer service. Chengeta humbowo hwekutenga kwako kuti uwane magwaro ewaranti.
Video 5: Demonstrating the DJI Mavic Air carrying case, highlighting its hard shell for protection during travel.
Video 6: Demonstrating the DJI Mavic Air shoulder bag, showing its compartments for accessories and drone storage.