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DJI MAVIC 2 Zoom WITH SMART CONTROLLER
Maximise your aerial adventures with the DJI Mavic 2 Zoom and Smart Controller bundle.
This incredibly popular drone offers has a 2x zoom optical camera, a 12MP 1/2.3" CMOS sensor and is capable of capturing 48MP Super Resolution images. For more information about the DJI Mavic 2 Zoom, click here.
Fly the drone with the DJI Smart Controller, which has an ultra-bright screen, intuitive controls, allows you to share footage quickly and is very portable.
Key features
Smart Controller

- Built-in ultra-bright 5.5-inch 1080p screen
- OcuSync 2.0 Full-HD video transmission
- Extremely portable, with detachable control sticks
- Operates in temperatures from -20°C to 40°C
- Share images and videos with DJI Go 4 app’s Go Share function
- Supports third-party apps
- Playback video through the HDMI port at 4K 60fps
- 2.5-hour battery life
- New SkyTalk feature lets you live stream to social media
Mavic 2 Zoom

- 2x optical zoom
- 48MP Super Resolution Photo
- Dolly Zoom
- 1/2.3" CMOS sensor
- 4x lossless zoom FHD video
- Hyperlapse
- DJI OcuSync transmission system with a transmission of 1080p
- Intelligent Flight Modes, including ActiveTrack 2.0 and APAS
- Maximum flight time of 31 minutes and speeds of up to 45mph
DJI Smart Controller
Built-in screen
The DJI Smart Controller features a built-in 5.5-inch ultra-bright 1080p screen.
At 1000cd/m², the display is approximately twice as bright as a screen on a conventional smart device.
This helps to keep your feed viewable, even in direct sunlight.


OcuSync technology
The DJI Smart Controller benefits from OcuSync 2.0 Full-HD video-transmission technology.
This means that the device automatically switches between 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz.
This helps to reduce the influence of environmental interference on drone operation and image quality.
The DJI Smart Controller has long-range transmission of up to 8km.
Long battery life
The 5000mmAh battery supports quick charging and can work continuously for up to 2.5 hours.

Extremely reliable
Stable operation in temperatures from -20°C to 40°C, giving you reliable HD connection, so you can go further.

Take anywhere
Connects with your drone as soon as it is powered on and is portable enough to take anywhere.

Other highlights
With a built-in microphone and speaker, the DJI Smart Controller can play back videos through the HDMI port at 4K 60fps on the H.264/H.265 codecs.
Drone Laws, Licences and Training Requirements
Drone Registration
Do I need UK drone registration?
Yes, you will need to register. Visit the CAA’s DMARES website. If you have already registered and have an Operator ID, ensure this is attached to your Mavic 2 Zoom.
Where Can I Fly?
Without taking a drone training course, you will have to fly by the rules of the Open Category’s A3 subcategory (fly far from people). This says:
- No uninvolved people present within the area of flight;
- No flight within 150m horizontally of residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational areas.
Want more freedom? Take a drone training course.
Training Options
A2 CofC
An A2 CofC allows operations in the A2 subcategory (fly near to people) of the Open Category. This permits flights up to 50m horizontally from uninvolved people. This is allowed during the Transitional Period, which runs in the UK until December 31, 2022.
GVC
For operations which pose a greater risk than the Open Category or fall outside the Open Category perimetres, a GVC is required to apply for an Operational Authorisation to fly in the Specific Category.
How Do I Get an A2 CofC or GVC?
Complete an A2 CofC or GVC with heliguy™ - a UK CAA-approved Recognised Assessment Entity - through our online training portal.
The A2 CofC involves a syllabus, followed by a multiple choice examination (sat remotely with Heliguy) and a period of practical flight training.
The GVC involves a syllabus, followed by a multiple-choice examination (sat remotely with Heliguy). Candidates are also required to produce an Operations Manual, and will undergo a practical flight assessment with a flight examiner.
Can I Fly Commercially With An A2 CofC or GVC?
Yes. Having an A2 CofC allows you to operate commercially. But the A2 CofC is not specifically a commercial permission; it is a competency which permits flights in the A2 subcategory, regardless of recreational or commercial flying.
You can fly commercially in the Open Category without an A2 CofC, but your operations will be restricted to the conditions of the A3 subcategory.
The GVC allows you to apply for an Operational Authorisation, which has replaced the Permission for Commercial Operation (PfCO), to fly in the Specific Category - geared towards enterprise drone pilots and for operations outside the remit of the Open Category.
Permission For Flight Association Members
Members of Flight Associations can fly under an Article 16 authorisation, which enables flights up to 30m of uninvolved people and 30m horizontal distance from an assembly of people in certain locations - without having to do an A2 CofC or GVC. Article 16 cannot be used for commercial reasons, though.
What Happens If I Had A Valid PfCO?
Holders of a Standard Permission valid beyond December 31, 2020, will have their permissions brought into line with the new Operational Authorisation (which has replaced the PfCO) to enable operations in the Specific Category. On renewal, this permission will become an Operational Authorisation. This means that you will not need to sit a GVC course yet, but will be required to complete a PfCO to GVC conversion course before January 1, 2024.
From January 2023 (End of Transitional Period)
The rules will change for DJI aircraft in their current form. Updated information released nearer the time.
Product Specification
Mavic 2 Zoom Drone and Smart Controller Specs Specs
Specification |
Value |
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Camera |
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Sensor |
1/2.3"" CMOS. Effective Pixels: 12 million |
Lens |
FOV: about 83° (24 mm); about 48° (48 mm) 35 mm Format Equivalent: 24-48 mm Aperture: f/2.8 (24 mm)–f/3.8 (48 mm) Shooting Range: 0.5 m to ∞ |
ISO Range |
Video: 100-3200 Photo: 100-1600 (auto) 100-3200 (manual) |
Shutter Speed |
Electronic Shutter: 8–1/8000s |
Still Image Size |
4000×3000 |
Still Photography Modes |
Single shot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7 EV Bias Interval (JPEG: 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60s RAW:5/7/10/15/20/30/60s) |
Video Resolution |
4K: 3840×2160 24/25/30p 2.7K: 2688×1512 24/25/30/48/50/60p FHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p |
Max Video Bitrate |
100Mbps |
Color Mode |
D-Cinelike |
Supported File System |
FAT32 (≤ 32 GB) exFAT (> 32 GB) |
Photo Format |
JPEG / DNG (RAW) |
Video Format |
MP4 / MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265) |
Aircraft |
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Takeoff Weight |
905 g |
Dimensions |
Folded: 214×91×84 mm (length×width×height) Unfolded: 322×242×84 mm (length×width×height) |
Diagonal Distance |
354 mm |
Max Ascent Speed |
5 m/s (S-mode) 4 m/s (P-mode) |
Max Descent Speed |
3 m/s (S-mode) 3 m/s (P-mode) |
Max Speed (near sea level, no wind) |
72 kph (S-mode) |
Maximum Takeoff Altitude |
6000 m |
Max Flight Time (no wind) |
31 minutes (at a consistent 25 kph) |
Max Hovering Time (no wind) |
29 minutes |
Max Flight Distance (no wind) |
18 km (at a consistent 50 kph) |
Max Wind Speed Resistance |
29–38 kph |
Max Tilt Angle |
35° (S-mode, with remote controller) 25° (P-mode) |
Max Angular Velocity |
200°/s |
Operating Temperature Range |
-10°C to 40°C |
Operating Frequency |
2.400 - 2.483 GHz 5.725 - 5.850 GHz |
Transmission Power (EIRP) |
2.400 - 2.483 GHz FCC:≤26 dBm CE:≤20 dBm SRRC:≤20 dBm MIC:≤20 dBm 5.725-5.850 GHz FCC:≤26 dBm CE:≤14 dBm SRRC:≤26 dBm |
GNSS |
GPS+GLONASS |
Hovering Accuracy Range |
Vertical: ± 0.1 m (when vision positioning is active) ± 0.5 m (with GPS positioning) Horizontal: ± 0.3 m (when vision positioning is active) ± 1.5 m (with GPS positioning) |
Internal Storage |
8 GB |
Sensing System |
|
Sensing System |
Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing |
Forward |
Precision Measurement Range: 0.5 - 20 m Detectable Range: 20 - 40 m Effective Sensing Speed: ≤ 14m/s FOV: Horizontal: 40°, Vertical: 70° |
Backward |
Precision Measurement Range: 0.5 - 16 m Detectable Range: 16 - 32 m Effective Sensing Speed: ≤ 12m/s FOV: Horizontal: 60°, Vertical: 77° |
Upward |
Precision Measurement Range: 0.1 - 8 m |
Downward |
Precision Measurement Range: 0.5 - 11 m Detectable Range: 11 - 22 m |
Sides |
Precision Measurement Range: 0.5 - 10 m Effective Sensing Speed: ≤ 8m/s FOV: Horizontal: 80°, Vertical: 65° |
Operating Environment |
Forward, Backward and Sides: Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (lux > 15) Upward: Detects diffuse reflective surfaces (>20%) (walls, trees, people, etc.) Downward: Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (lux > 15) Detects diffuse reflective surfaces (>20%) (walls, trees, people, etc.) |
Charger |
|
Input |
100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.8A |
Output |
Main: 17.6 V ⎓ 3.41 A or 17.0 V ⎓ 3.53 A USB: 5 V⎓2 A |
Voltage |
17.6 ± 0.1 V |
Rated Power |
60 W |
Gimbal |
|
Mechanical Range |
Tilt: -135–45° Pan: -100–100° |
Controllable Range |
Tilt: -90–30° Pan: -75–75° |
Stabilization |
3-axis (tilt, roll, pan) |
Max Control Speed (tilt) |
120° /s |
Angular Vibration Range |
±0.005° |
Intelligent Flight Battery |
|
Capacity |
3850 mAh |
Voltage |
15.4 V |
Max Charging Voltage |
17.6 V |
Battery Type |
LiPo 4S |
Energy |
59.29 Wh |
Net Weight |
297 g |
Charging Temperature Range |
5℃ to 40℃ |
Max Charging Power |
80 W |
Supported SD Cards |
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Supported SD Cards |
Micro SD™ Supports a microSD with capacity of up to 128 GB. A UHS-I Speed Grade 3 rating microSD card is required. |
Recommended microSD Cards |
32G Sandisk V30 Sandisk Extreme V30 Pro 64G Sandisk Extreme Pro V30 128G Sandisk Extreme V30 Sandisk Extreme Pro V30 Kingston Canvas Go! Kingston Canvas React |
DJI Smart Controller |
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OcuSync 2.0 |
|
Operation Frequency Range |
2.400-2.4835 GHz, 5.725-5.850 GHz |
Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, free of interference) |
2.400-2.4835 GHz: 8 km (FCC), 4 km (CE), 4 km (SRRC), 4 km (MIC) 5.725-5.850 GHz: 8 km (FCC), 2 km (CE), 5 km (SRRC) |
Transmitter Power (EIRP) |
2.400-2.4835 GHz: 25.5 dBm (FCC), 18.5 dBm (CE), 19 dBm (SRRC), 18.5 dBm (MIC) 5.725-5.850 GHz: 25.5 dBm (FCC), 12.5 dBm (CE), 18.5 dBm (SRRC) |
Wi-Fi |
|
Protocol |
Wi-Fi Direct, Wireless Display, 802.11a/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi with 2×2 MIMO is supported |
Operation Frequency Range |
2.400-2.4835 GHz, 5.150-5.250 GHz 5.725-5.850 GHz |
Transmitter Power (EIRP) |
2.400-2.4835 GHz: 21.5 dBm (FCC), 18.5 dBm (CE) 18.5 dBm (SRRC), 20.5 dBm (MIC) 5.150-5.250 GHz: 19 dBm (FCC), 19 dBm (CE) 19 dBm (SRRC), 19 dBm (MIC) 5.725-5.850 GHz: 21 dBm (FCC), 13 dBm (CE), 21 dBm (SRRC) |
Bluetooth |
|
Protocol |
Bluetooth 4.2 |
Operation Frequency Range |
2.400-2.4835 GHz |
Transmitter Power (EIRP) |
4 dBm (FCC), 4 dBm (CE), 4 dBm (SRRC), 4 dBm (MIC) |
General |
|
Battery |
18650 Li-ion (5000 mAh @ 7.2 V) |
Charge Type |
Supports USB power adapters rated 12 V/2 A |
Rated Power |
15 W |
Storage Capacity |
ROM 16 GB + scalable (microSD) |
Charging Time |
2 hours (using a USB power adapter rated 12 V/2 A) |
Working Time |
2.5 hours |
Video Output Port |
HDMI Port |
Power Supply Current / Voltage (USB-A port) |
5 V/ 900 mA |
Operation Temperature Range |
-4° to 104° F (-20° to 40° C) |
Storage Temperature Range |
1-3 months: -22° to 113° F (-30° to 45° C) 3-6 months: -22° to 95° F (-30° to 35° C) >6 months: -22° to 77° F (-30° to 25° C) |
Charging Temperature Range |
41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C) |
GNSS |
GPS+GLONASS |
Dimensions |
177.5 x 121.3 x 40 mm (antennas folded, and the control sticks unmounted) 177.5 x 181 x 60 mm (antennas unfolded, and the control sticks mounted) |
Weight |
Approx. 630 g |
Model |
RM500 |
Supported SD Cards |
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Supported SD Cards |
microSD™ Supports microSD cards with a capacity of up to 128 GB and R/W speed up to UHS-I Speed Grade 3 |