Customer Ratings & Reviews

I am highly disappointed in the DJI Air2S.. After 2 weeks of having it which was one day after the return period ended, it literally fell a part. I was not flying it nor was it powered on. I was playing with the settings on the remote when i heard what sounded like someone stepping on plastic! I looked up and the front 2 arms and all the cosmetic plastic around the front two arms had literally fallen off. This is by for not my first drone and I'm quite familiar with DJI and most of its competitors. I've had a Parrot Bebop 2 Power for about 2 years and I've owned quite a few other quadcopters! So I'm definitely not new to the hobby. This is the strangest thing that I've ever seen and I'm extremely disappointed! I purchased about $200 worth of parts to hopefully fix it but i have yet to get the parts so i don't know what the outcome will be.

Great first time drone…was easy to learn how to setup and get in the air, and the obstacle avoidance has already saved me from crashing twice. Certainly, one of the reasons I’ve been so patient in buying a drone is I wanted the best bang for the buck in terms of camera quality and flight capabilities, and so far this Air 2s has not disappointed in either regard. It is VERY forgiving and easy to fly, even in relatively moderate winds of 10-15mph (the specs say not to exceed 23mph but I’ve not yet been willing to fly any closer to that). Experienced DJI users will certainly have a leg up on knowing how to use the vast number of camera features, but I’ll patiently wait on DJI to update the “Academy” content for this drone on their app (as of late April 2021 virtually everything just says “coming soon”) and in the meantime just watch YouTube and read the user manuals. Lastly regarding the camera, as a longtime professional photographer I’ve been quite impressed with even the most basic, out of the box video and still image quality from this 1” sensor…and I’ve just begun dabbling in the advanced modes and exposure settings. DJI has designed a winner here, and I really look forward to having a new view through a lens in my backpack.

I really got into drone flying several years ago, with DJI's release of the Phantom 3 Pro. The freedom and the new video and pictures that I was able to capture, were absolutely amazing. BUT it's size and weight was a limitation... but no more. This is the upgrade that I have been waiting for. The DJI Air 2S is an entirely new bird, and really is the size of a bird. The first time setup, takes about 1 hour. To get it unpackaged, first battery charged up, and to get all the firmware updates done. Gives you some time to just admire this little thing. It took me a few minutes to find the iPhone connecting wire.. .it is there, but it is pre-installed in the controller. Right where it will be used. I was able to add my iPhone 11 Pro, right to the controller with no problem. Fits like a glove, and really is the perfect size to companion with the very light and compact controller. The elegant design of just being able to unscrew the joysticks, and stash them away... and every detail about making this controller compact, but very function was well thought out. You have your X, Y, Z axis controllers right where they should be on your two thumbs. Your index fingers control the angle of your camera, and the shutter on the camera. Extra options to use the auto-return to home feature and landing. This is a great feature DJI adds, that will return your drone to where it took off. Now for the drone itself. So compact... about the size of 4 bananas 2x2 (no joke, that is how big this is). compact and small, but unfolded it is ready to go. The props are simple press in and twist. One negative, is the camera cover. It is a little awkward to get on and off, and I am always concerned I am going to break the camera. I have gotten used to it, but still it is temperamental. The battery is compact and long lasting. I was able to fly over 15 minutes, without even being concerned on the battery. It snaps right in, and there is no mistaking if it is in or not, as it is also the power button. While the drone is not silent, it isn't overly loud. You are not sneaking up on anyone, but you are not going to be a big disturbance either. The full inclusive kit is AWESOME. Comes with the carrying case, a total of 3 batteries, A Serial charging kit (so you can charge all the batteries in a row without swapping), 3 full sets of props, camera filters, the controller, and charger. It also has the wires for Android and other popular devices. Now comparing this to my P3P. Just look at the pictures and see the size different. The P3P was a full bulky backpack, and wasn't very convent. This new one, I am going to be able to take camping with me and out with the scouts, and just bring along on trips and have with me. The physical size... this is where the Air2S had a little challenge. Over the last two weekend, we had wind conditions. So I limited the flying, as it was causing the drone to work really hard to keep it's position which it did. The video was still spot on and smooth, and the picture didn't wobble around. The speed, this little baby can move. While it isn't as fast as a racing drone, it can move... it can go up and down in a blink, and change directions on a dime. Experienced flyers are going to have a good time with some of the new maneuvers. This generation of drone also have crash avoidance systems and warnings. While I didn't have to engage them, they did start to yell at me I was getting a little close to things. The DJI software is also top notch. at one point while flying, a low flying aircraft came into range, and the software warned me... BEFORE I could hear the aircraft. While I was still well under 400ft, I found it awesome that I have that option now and can utilize it for better safety all around. I am looking forward to the next many months to push this little fantastic system to the limits, and see what else it can do. From taking landscape, artistic, functional, and all sorts of other imagery... this is the drone you have been waiting for.

I have been using high-end professional cameras for videos and photos for several years and looking for a drone to take videos and photos for events. DJI introduced DJI Air 2S Drone Fly More Combo with Remote Controller with excellent specification. DJI Air 2S came with excellent packing. Inside the box, there are many items including DJI Air 2S Aircraft, DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller, Three Intelligent Flight Battery, Battery Charger, AC Power Cable, 6 pairs of Low-Noise Propellers, Gimbal Protector, Type-C Cable, DJI RC-N1 RC Cable (USB Type-C Connector), DJI RC-N1 RC Cable (Lightning Connector), DJI RC-N1 RC Cable (Standard Micro-USB Connector), Spare DJI RC-N1 Control Sticks (Pair), ND Filters Set (ND4/8/16/32), Battery Charging Hub, Battery to Power Bank Adaptor and shoulder bag. Setup is relatively easy and followed the instructions from the quick guide for assembling propellers. It has 8GB of internal memory. I had a spare 128GB external memory card and inserted the memory care on the side of the aircraft. I have charged all 3 batteries at the same time along with DJI RC-N1 remote controller using a Battery charging hub that came with the Fly more combo package. I have downloaded the DJI Fly app from the iOS app store and installed it in iPhone 12 pro max. After account registration, it is highly recommended to use the academy option in the app to watch tutorials, tips, flight safety, and user manual. DJI Fly app lot of features to configure for safety, control, camera, and transmission. After turning on the aircraft and remote controller with iPhone, it will show all the settings on the iPhone. The controller has three different settings Normal, Cine, and Sport. The controller has a power off and a Land button along with a button to change photo/video. The warning messages will be displayed on the phone for Gimbal Stuck, Ambient light low, etc. The aircraft is very compact and lightweight. The landing gear/legs are foldable, and it is taking less space inside the shoulder bag. Operating the aircraft is a great experience. After clicking the take-off button on the screen, the aircraft will automatically take off to an altitude of 1.2m. By using control sticks, it is very easy to control the aircraft. The experience is breathtaking and the video and photo quality is outstanding and exceeded my expectations. I was able to operate the aircraft without any issues and able to able to record 10 mins of video and took many photos by changing the mode while flying the drone. I am excited to try out on many trips to get different perspectives of views on those locations. There is pro mode and auto mode for recording videos and photos. If you are familiar with high-end cameras and photography concepts, I highly suggest using the pro mode to change ISO, White Balance, Shutter speed, etc. There is a cool feature called MasterShots provides the best shots in any location with just a tap by selecting the subject, and the drone will film while executing ten different maneuvers in sequence, keeping the subject center-frame and generating a short cinematic video afterward. Focus Track features Spotlight 2.0, Active Track 4.0, and Point of Interest 3.0 allowing DJI Air 2S to follow or circle the subject. DJI Air 2S provides an added layer of airspace safety with the built-in AirSense system. This receives ADS-B flight location information from airplanes and helicopters in the flying area that transmits ADS-B signals and warns you through the DJI Fly app. I was blown away by the quality of videos and photos from DJI Air 2S. With 1 inch CMOS sensor and powerful autonomous functions, it records the locations in stunning clarity and detail. The 10-bit Dlog-M color profile can record up to one billion colors while retaining all the little details that make footage with accurate color. The recordings can be done in RAW format which will allow flexibility for post-processing. The Intelligent HDR technology merges multiple shots automatically, increasing the dynamic range of images without the need for post-processing. DJI Air 2S is an excellent drone with tons of features. It records amazing videos and photos and takes videos/photos to the next level. I am thrilled to explore all features of DJI Air 2S in the upcoming trips to Grand Canyon and Hawaii. I highly recommend buying Fly more combo to get two extra batteries, extra propellers, a charging hub, and other accessories.

Upgraded from the DJI Mavic Mini. Very smooth transition as the app is the same. The controller is a bit different but easy to adapt to. The drone is great. Very smooth and fast. I have reached over 40mph. Surprisingly quiet, much more than the mini. Photo quality and video quality is amazing. Battery life is about what is advertised. I average about 24 minutes of actual flight time, leaving the standard 5 minutes of "return to home". Obstacle avoidance is great. I fly around buildings and trees and it has saved me more than once. The range is amazing. Even flying in congested downtown Salt Lake City, I have no interference. I have flown at elevations about 10,000 feet in the high Uintah mountains and have had no issues. This is not a cheap drone but well worth the money.

I'm reviewing this drone with prior experience from a DJI Mavic Pro, Mavic 2 zoom and 3DR Solo consumer drones. I don't usually give 5 Stars to a product but this one I felt it really deserved it. Cut to the Chase I would say this is currently the best drone on the market right now. New software features like Mastershot and the Mimo style AI video editing make it easy to create impressive drone shots and videos. I would highly recommend this drone if you're in the market for one. You probably done your research on what comes with the combo kit, I highly recommend buying the combo kit and not the drone itself. With the addition of 2 more batteries and ND filters the combo kit is very much worth the additional cost. I'll explain more on the battery life section. The ND filters are a good addition when there too much sun and trying to capture at faster speeds. The main and important portion of any drone system is the software and support in my opinion. The Mastershot and the AI editing is awesome and make it easy for anyone to take great shots and videos for your vlogs or traveling videos. If you've had any experience with DJI's Mimo AI video editor app then you'll know exactly what I'm about. Battery life and Flying Flying the drone is very easy, not difference from the Mavic Pro (first gen). Flying was so easy my girlfriend that has never flown a drone was able to easily fly and get used the whole flying system. There are a lot camera maneuvers that are preset in the flying app that can help you get great shots. Battery life is not exactly as DJI claims 31 mins., from my experience I actually found it to be 23-25 mins per battery depending on your settings. The Air 2s wants to fly back before it runs out of power. So this is why you should get the combo kit with 2 extra batteries. The controller's battery lasted the whole 3 drone batteries of flight. Previously in the Mavic Pro's controller battery life was a bit shorter. Highly recommend this drone, one of the best one on the market.

This drone has a 1” sensor. I repeat. This drone has a 1” sensor!!!!! A friend has the DJI Mini which does not have a 1” sensor. He loves this Mini drone and it’s footage and is always going on about how great it is for a device so tiny. We took the Air 2S on a side by side flight test and when he saw the Air 2S 5.4K 4K 60 frames per second video compared to the Mini’s 2.7K video he let out an audible sigh and said “That’s it. I’m buying the Air 2S immediately.” I just figured he was jealous that mine is bigger than his. The DJI Air 2S a joy to fly, sport mode feels like racing, and the redesigned Remote Control gives the whole experience a professional feel. Did I mention it has a 1” sensor? The Air 2S has 2T4R and four antennas. That means while my friend is cursing at his screen because the drone is losing signal and he can’t fly any further, the 2S is zipping right along sending perfect video and responding smoothly to all the commands I throw at it. You have 48-hours from the time of purchase of the Drone to buy the DJI Care Refresh plan. Buy it. Seriously. Buy it. On Day 3 a stupid error on my part resulted in a head on collision with a telephone pole. The body of the drone is still in perfect condition as are 3 of the 4 propellers. The impact resulted in a broken gimbal and camera and lots of tears on my part. Thanks to the DJI Care Refresh plan, as I write this a new drone is on the way. I spent first three days of flying recording videos, so try not the judge the quality of the photos too harshly as they are screen captures from the videos, vs native photos on the device. The drone is amazing! Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max users: If you use Apple’s leather or silicon case with the phone, the phone barely fits in the remote controller cradle and only if you slide the camera off to the side of the remote to prevent the phone’s volume up and down buttons from being permanently pressed down. I don’t worry about the phone falling off, but I really wish the Controller cradle was a smidge taller and the clip a smidge wider in order to lock in Apple’s flagship device. Having the bigger screen with the Drone is worth the effort though.

This is an easy to use Drone. It flies smoothly and the Videos and Pictures are sharp. I use mine when I go to the mountains and camping. I can fly it over the cliffs and see what is there. It is great to take photos when we are on outings. When I want it to come back, I just select GO HOME and it returns back to me. It has about a 30 minute fly time and when the battery gets low, it automatically returns to home point. I love flying it.

The DJI AIR 2S is a multi-faceted drone, and exceeds all expectations I had of drones in this price range. This drone comes well equipped, with a battery charging hub that will charge all three batteries simultaneously, a USB charge adaptor to charge a phone from the battery, three intelligent batteries (two backups), remote controller, low-noise propellers (two replacement sets), USB-C , miro-USB, and lightning cables,  four control sticks (primary and backup set), neutral density (ND) filter sets, and padded shoulder bag.  Out of the box, plug in the charging cable to the battery hub, this is used to charge both the batteries and the controller.  Note, the batteries need to be charged to activate them for the first time. Next scan the QR code in the quickstart guide to download the DJI Fly app. I'm piloting this drone with android Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra, the software is seamlessly compatible with no issues or lag. Next, install propellers, ensuring the color codes match the arm motor for correct placement, the app will also guide through this setup.  Last power on the drone and pair to the app.  You can elect for optional DJI insurance for drone damage and flyaway.  If you elect this option, you will also need to bind the drone to your phone via the app to be eligible for coverage.   Drone control is top notch, if you are new to flying, features such as auto-takeoff and return to home, improve the learning curve without risk of damaging the drone.  Flight features of the drone include: infrared sensing up/down/forward/back obstacle detection, distance/height relative to home point, flight recorder, AirSense system which warns of any approaching aircraft that transmits ADS-B signals.These features are GPS based, and accurate within normal GPS tolerances.  The drone has 8 GB internal memory, and has the option for an additional capacity using an UHS-I micro-SD card (256 GB limited).  Flight time is approximately 30 minutes per battery, pending flight conditions.  The image sensor is 1", and yields dynamic, high resolution images that are true to color, even for low light images such as sunsets and overcast days, see photos. The gimbal allows for inflight adjustments though the remote, providing for a full range of up/down photo angles.  The app allows for in flight photo options such as hyperlapse, panorama, single shot, smart photo optimization, and burst.  In addition to the photo settings, the app allows for automated flight path control around an object you select, such as circle, rocket, dronie, and spiral to give multiple methods for creating the nearly unlimited photo angle combinations.  One major feature for video is the Mastershot function allowing you to select your subject (car, house, animal, person, etc) and the drone will film while following ten flight sequences, keeping your subject centered and producing a cinematic video upon completion of the flight sequence.  Note, attached photos are about 12 MB originally and have been reduced to 5 MB for upload, the resolution is not true to actual drone quality. While I haven't tried the transmission length to its full extent (advertised ~7.5 miles line of sight), I had no signal issues flying over a half mile around a 15 acre property with 500' elevation changes and trees, barn, and terrain between the home location and the drone.  While I haven't had enough time to explore the full extent of the photo / video options and features, the drone is easy enough for an amateur to fly while yielding professional quality photos and videos.  I highly recommend to someone who is undecided, the extra investment is well worth it in the ease of use and the quality of image.

This drone is very efficient, durable and easy to use, I was able to set it up and fly it the same day. The video and picture quality is excellent, I would like for it to have more storage, I did purchase and external storage which helped a lot. Overall a great product with great packaging. Perfect for for second option after Mavic 3 Pro

Yup, it seems fitting that I, dronedad, should be reviewing the new DJI Mavic Air 2S! I've been flying DJI products since 2015, and I was excited to get my hands on this new piece of kit. As they continue to pour innovation and development into their Mavic Series; the smaller foldable portable drones, the quality of the cameras and control systems continues to improve. The Air 2S is a camera and feature upgrade from last years Air 2, which was touted at the time as THE drone to purchase for non professionals The Air 2, however, was hindered by an in camera stitching system to accomplish the reported 48mp, which didn't turn out quite as great as users hoped. The new Air 2S is sporting a similar, but not same 1" sensor clocking in at 20mp that is comparative to the Mavic 2 Pro and the Phantom 4 Pro. No global shutter, to be sure, but still a drastic upgrade in optics. After the first test flights I find the images to be clear and crisp, with some slight over saturation and colorization. Leaving the captured images looking clean and just slightly overly bright. If you're bothered by this, you're probably also someone who will be fixing it in some kind of post production software like Lightroom anyway. Video is the same way, and the bump up to 5.4k means playing back the videos is almost startlingly clear and clean, as long as you can find a machine that can handle them. 4k at 60fps is also a welcome addition. The drone itself is extremely small, and gets a respectable 31 minutes out of the tiny battery. Flight characteristics are nimble, stable, and quite easy to fly. The upgrades to the phone mounting system on the remote control, and continued inclusion of physical buttons are welcome additions that show why DJI has captured so much of this market. I do find myself often bumping these physical buttons however when mounting the phone, as there isn't a good way to place it in the holder without pressing them. One could get around this by mounting the phone before the remote and drone are powered up. The 2 biggest misses for me on the Air 2S are the lack of Remote ID, and the flight control software. Remote ID has been proposed and announced for long enough, that the Air 2S should have at least come with a disclaimer that it is software upgradeable to this commercial protocol at a later date. It's likely this is already true, but the inclusion of ADS-B sensing without confirming remote ID compliance is either a budget cutting measure, or a silent protest. Having flown other platforms, I was first surprised and then annoyed by the DJI Fly app that is required to operate this drone. A departure from DJI GO4, the Fly app goes out of it's way to be a cleaner interface and left me scrambling for my telemetry. When clicking on the map, I instead made it accidentally disappear. This wasn't great for usability. The control system on the Air 2s also means that the SDK does not support waypoint missions. Apps like Litchi and DroneDeploy are daily use for me, so to be locked into the DJI Fly app with no external support is maddening and limits what I will be able to use this drone for. DJI Fly and the available modes are an upgrade from GO4 with the inclusion of MasterShots, but the simultaneous choice to limit most input boxes to sliders rather than text entry is another gaff. I can't just type in 400ft as the flight altitude limit, I have to grab a slider and hope I can land in between 396 and 403 to get the precise height I want. Overall this is a great drone, easy to fly, and wonderful image quality from the 1" sensor camera. The fly more kit includes everything you're likely to need, namely more batteries and a way to charge them all, to keep you flying, as well as ND filters in the kit for the first time I've seen. I dinged the Air 2S for the unfortunate software/SDK, and no battery readout or any display on the remote, but those still doesn't take away from the image quality.

— Review from the perspective of an original DJI Mavic Air owner — I am simply blown away at what DJI has been able to pack into the Air 2S: - 1” CMOS Sensor - 5.4K/30fps Video - 4K/60fps Video - 4-way obstacle avoidance - Sport mode - up to 42.5mph! - Mastershots // 1” CMOS Sensor w/ 5.4K/30 & 4K/60 video I can’t express how much difference this sensor makes over smaller sensors. The amount of detail that it can capture makes a considerable difference in image quality. I publish in 4K and what’s great about capturing in 5.4K is it allows me to “punch in” and crop the image if needed which allows for flexibility in composition. // Mastershots! Oh boy - Mastershots. This feature can create some amazing montages with nearly no interaction from the pilot. All you have to do is select the object that you’d like the drone to focus on, choose a duration of how much footage to collect, and then the Air 2S goes off an flys around the object in a combination of QuickShots (think like Dronies, Orbiting around an object, etc…) and once it’s done, it stitches them all together into a sweet montage. You can also choose different templates for the final output of the Mastershot. This is a very, very cool feature. // Quick to Fly One thing that can be intimidating about flying a drone is the set up time it takes to get it up in the air. After the initial set up is done, it’s very quick to get in the air and that’s partly due to the smartly-designed controller. The controller uses your smartphone as a display and your phone simply locks into place using a spring loaded bracket housed within the controller. There’s also a cable that's tucked away neatly under the bracket that conveniently attaches to your smartphone. All you do from there is unfold the drone and remove the gimbal guard, power on the controller and drone, do your pre-flight checks, and you’re off to the races. // 31 Minute Flight Time This is a lot of time to have a drone in the air. It provides plenty of ease-of-mind that you’ll still be able to get your shot without having to rush and have the paranoia of your drone running out of battery before being able to get exactly the shot that you want. // Obstacle Avoidance The Air 2S comes with forward, backward, upward, and downward obstacle avoidance and this feature works well in almost all scenarios. Small branches may not be recognized though since they can be thin, so just watch out for those. Large objects pose no problems though. However, just note that the Air 2S does not come with sideways obstacle avoidance sensors so be careful if you’re flying your drone sideways. // Size One of the few complaints I have is only because I am an original Mavic Air owner - it’s just slightly bigger than my original Air but it does come with lots more like that 1” sensor, more obstacle avoidance, and longer flight time. // Fly More Combo - Just Get it Don’t skimp and just get the drone by itself. The Fly More combo is well worth the money coming with a couple extra batteries, plenty of extra props, a very nice set of ND filters, and an extremely nice shoulder bag. The bag is a big highlight here - it’s a VERY high quality bag which stores everything in the combo kit just perfectly. From the viewpoint of an original Mavic Air owner, I am blown away at how far DJI has come with this product. I wish it was as small and compact as the original Air, but with all the new features I’m happy to use the Air 2S to capture higher quality footage.

Not properly working, active tracking won't activate and this is the main reason i bought the S2 instead of mini. Felt so bad couldn't use it in my vacation!!!!!

This is my second high end drone after my Autel EVo that I have owned since September 2018 and WOW! the difference is AMAZING. first of all, this package has all you need from 3 pairs of propellers to 3 batteries and 4 lens filters and a 3 battery charger and a power bank adapter to charge the remote from a battery if you are on the move, in addition to a water proof bag that fits everything. Build quality is great and the fit and finish is what you might expect from the number one maker of drones. the design is elegant yet rugged and you know that with minimal care this drone will last long. control and menus: the software has come a long long way from before, the DJI fly app is wonderful and very easy to use and find all features and settings and it is very well thought. A beginner will get used to using this drone and will be able to unlock its feature in no time. it is very easy to use. picture and video quality: this is where this drone shines with its 10 bit color that makes taking videos and editing them later so much fun. and if you only want to use it to capture a family vacation or a breath taking scenery, you don't even need to edit the footage. the auto settings are amazing and they will not disappoint. Speed and modes: this drone comes with 3 flight settings and an advanced menu to configure what you need in more depth. Cine: to take cinematic views and smoother transitions and it is the slowest. this is the best mode for videography. Normal: which has the normal speed of the drone. Sport mode: which unleashes the full potential and speed of this drone. I would wait until I become a bit more used to flying this drone before using sport mode because obstacle avoidance sensors are disabled in this mode. battery life: I got about 28 minutes out of each battery and the remote charge was enough to drain all 3 batteries with no issues at all. I LOVE this drone and can't wait to use it more and unlock its full potential.

Easy to use and the camera is beautiful. Flight time is good. Battery life is great.

This was my first large drone purchase, I’ve spent hundreds of dollars on cheaper drones that never lasted over a few months but this was amazing, very high quality and the ease of use was incredible! I had purchased this to use for kayaking videos and photos and I was amazed at the features that it had, you can use it to follow you or even create its own shots or short video with premade effects and sounds! Great purchase highly recommend

I had to (and wanted to) replace my Mavic Pro that had crashed. All I needed was an excuse to get the Air 2S! The Mav Pro was excellent but getting old, and the Air 2S sports a better camera and newer Ocusync. It's a great drone for hobbyists and pros alike.

I own an Autel nano +, Mav 3, mini 3 pro and an Air 2s. By far, the 2S is the best “all around” drone on the market. The mav 3 and 2S do great in windy conditions. The mini pro has some issues with wind, due to its size but still is a good drone. Camera, the 2S is better the the pro. I fly the 2S far more than any of my other drones. It’s a medium sized drone but best overall. The nano+ is my next go to drone. Under 250 grams. My only gripe with it: it uses power from the controller to keep your phone charged up. Hopefully they change this in a future update.

Excellent drone for photo and video. Love the stability, battery life, range

The features that are programmed on the drone makes flying it a breeze. There’s no fighting to keep it in air or hoover exactly where you need it. It takes amazing photos and utilizes your phone (Android or Iphone) as your view finder. There’s virtually no lag time between the drones camera and your phone. Initially, I thought it was pretty pricey but that feeling instantly desolved after using it for the first time.