Airdrop iPad Air to imac?

Can we transfer photos from a new iMac to the iPad Air using Airdrop? Both devices have Airdrop.
Thanks,
Edward

You can't AirDrop to iMac.
AirDrop can only be used with iPhone 5, iPad 4, iPad Mini and iPod 5.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5887

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