DJI Air 2S provides an added layer of airspace safety with the industry-leading AirSense safety system. This receives Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) flight location information from airplanes and helicopters in your area that transmit ADS-B signals, displays those aircraft on a map, and provides audio and visual alerts through the DJI Fly app to help you keep the drone out of the way of those aircraft. The most significant improvement in image quality over the Mavic 2 Pro has to be the high ISO noise handling of the Air 2S. Images shot at ISO 3200 are surprisingly clean for a drone, even one with a 1-inch sensor. It’s only at ISO 6400 where noise becomes more noticeable. Create stunning images and video quality with the DJI Air 2S Drone by capturing really impressive shots while soaring high, all thanks to a large 1-inch CMOS, 20MP camera. You never ever have to worry of bad quality again as the DJI Mavic Air 2S drone will ensure nothing but crystal clear stills and video quality.

The DJI Mavic 2S Drone features the most advanced O3 (OcuSync 3.0) Image Transmission technology. The technology ensures that it delivers an ultra-smooth, clear, and reliable image feed with up to a maximum of 12Km @ 1080p of Video Transmission. Fully immerse yourself in all the hues of your environment. The 10-bit Dlog-M color profile can record up to one billion colors while retaining all the little details that make footage pop. However, there is a reason for this. The raw files from the Air 2S are so clean because, as DJI told us, 'temporal denoising technology' is applied to them to reduce high ISO noise. The results are fantastic, but it does raise an important question: is a raw file actually a raw file if any kind of processing is applied? Intelligent HDR technology merges multiple shots automatically, increasing the dynamic range of images without the need for post-processing. That means more nuanced details in both the highlights and shadows for richer images with greater depth. And the O3+ video transmission technology? Well, it’s capable of maintaining a 1080p/60fps live feed from up to 15 km away with a latency as low as 120 ms.In a nutshell, ISO handling is significantly better than the Mavic 2 Pro, which will make it possible to shoot at higher ISO settings, when necessary in low-light conditions, without having to deal with prominent chroma and luminance noise. In fact, the Air 2S blows the Mavic 2 Pro out of the water in this respect. This relatively basic controller means that all camera controls –except releasing the shutter, switching from video to stills, and anything you program to the FN button – need to be done through the DJI Fly app. Do not fly or operate a drone or remotely piloted aircraft, toy or model aircraft higher than (120m) 400 ft from the ground, unless approved by the Director of Civil Aviation of the SACAA. In terms of safety features, the Mavic Air 2S provides front, rear, bottom and top obstacle sensors that use binocular zooming technology to recognize objects from further away when traveling at speed. Also, when Advanced Pilot Assistance System (APAS) 4.0 is enabled, you can set it to stop the drone or to fly it autonomously around, under or over obstacles when they're detected, to help maintain continuous flight. Do not, through act or omission, endanger the safety of any aircraft or person therein or any person or property through the negligent operation of any drone or remotely piloted aircraft, or model aircraft.

You'll be able to shoot raw photos with a dynamic range of up to 12.6 stops to ensure that you capture more visual information and crisp detail in every scene, especially when you find yourself in low-light conditions. This is also ideal for post-production, allowing creators more possibilities to the the best out of their content. The lightweight Mavic Air 2S Drone sports a powerful 20MP camera that performs well in low-light conditions all thanks to the enhanced 1" CMOS Sensor, a 3-Axis Motorized Gimbal to ensure stabilized video and with 5.4K video resolution - it will give creators the opportunity to crop during post-production, while still maintaining a 4K output. With ADS-B added to the DJI Air 2S drone, this adds an added layer of airspace safety with the industry-leading AirSense safety system. The technology receives Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) flight location information from airplanes and helicopters in your area that transmits ADS-B signals. It will then display those aircraft's on the map, and then provide you with audio and visual alerts through the DJI Fly app to help you keep the drone out of the way of aircraft's. Unless approved by the SACAA, do not fly or operate a drone, remotely piloted aircraft, toy or model aircraft: Unobstructed, free of interference, and when FCC-compliant. Maximum flight range specification is a proxy for radio link strength and resilience. Always follow local rules and regulations and fly your drone within your visual line of sight unless otherwise permitted.

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Just like the Mavic Air 2 Fly More Bundle, the Air 2S Fly More Bundle also includes four ND filters, so we'd recommend going for that if you can. Overall, we think the Air 2S is still one of the best drones you can buy, thanks to its combination of a large 1in sensor and compact, travel-friendly dimensions. It isn't quite as small as the DJI Mini 3 Pro, which is also a superb drone. But if you're into aerial footage, it's one of the best video cameras you can buy now. Read on for our full DJI Air 2S review. DJI Air 2S price and release date Still images appear to be slightly softer at the edges than those from the Mavic 2 Pro, even when the Pro’s aperture is set to f/2.8. But while noticeable in a side-by-side comparison, this drop in sharpness is extremely minimal and is no reason to choose one drone over the other. In video, however, the image is sharp across the frame.

It doesn’t matter how many bells and whistles you put on a drone, it’s the image quality that's often the most important feature. And the DJI Air 2S undoubtedly delivers here. Again, this is the same setup at the Mavic Air 2, apart from that Tripod Mode is now called 'Cine mode' and is labelled as such on the flight mode switch, offering Normal and Sport modes besides. DJI Air 2S review: features and flight Another safety feature, which was first introduced to consumer drones with the Mavic Air 2, is AirSense. This feature uses ADS-B aviation technology to receive signals from nearby planes and helicopters, and displays their locations on the on-screen map on the DJI Fly app. Then there’s the GEO 2.0 geofencing system, which helps to keep the drone away from locations such as airports. Overall, DJI certainly has the safety angle covered with the Air 2S, though you'll of course need to heed the usual drone laws. Always follow local rules and regulations and fly your drone within your visual line of sight unless otherwise permitted. RAW format photos with a dynamic range of up to 12.6 stops capture more visual information in every scene, even when lighting conditions are bad or complex. This provides more flexibility in post-processing, giving creators more possibilities to get the look they want.As always, the Fly More Bundle offers the greatest value for money because getting all of those extras separately would cost much more. Plus, pretty much everything in the bundle is essential, because one battery is never enough and, if you plan to shoot video, you will need ND filters to maintain control of shutter speed. As for the shoulder bag – well, you’ll definitely need something to carry your drone and accessories in, too. The Air 2S is a great drone with a one-inch CMOS sensor, 5.4K video, four-directional obstacle sensing, and autonomous features. It delivers on everything that most drone enthusiasts want.