The camera sensor in the Mavic 2 is a 48MP sensor, and the drone CAN capture photos up to 48MP, but taking pictures at 12MP provides the best results. Using pixel-binning technology, the Mavic 2 can stitch pixels together to get a higher-resolution picture with a 12MP camera. By pixel-binning, you take an average of four different pixels, and by stitching them together, you can get a more accurate color value at the expense of crispness. That's why we recommend taking 12MP pictures with the Mavic 2 to get the best results.