Should you buy the DJI Air 2s in 2023

I’ve had my Air 2S since they came out in 2021. This year, instead of upgrading the drone, I upgraded the controller to the RC Pro controller. It’s a better upgrade than getting a newer drone. The screen is super bright and it never dims, the drone has a better signal, you can record what your screen sees with audio, (if you hook up a mic), and you don’t need your phone to fly it. It,s not cheap, but neither is a new drone.

Air 2S, still the best !!!!!

Excellent Drone!

I have had an SE, then a Mini 2 and Mini 3 Pro and just traded the Mini 2 for an Air2s. Very pleased indeed. Both meet ALL my needs both privately and commercially.

An artist - economically - practical focused channel? I like that! New subscriber here and I won't let go! 15 years before, I was looking into this drone-thing but at that time, the technology was not ready for my work. Now it is? Playing around with a DJI Mini 2S and a Air 2S. As a photographer who is working my way into the drone arearea, I really miss content like this.
Thanks!

I just bought the Air2s because I wanted a second, newer model. This is a great intro for me. I have not taken it out yet, but I will continue to look for your helpful videos. Thanks!!!

no RAGRETS here ;]

What a nonsense question...I just bought this drone..in 2023.

Nice video, informative. I am using a Dji Mini 2 drone , looking for an upgrade. seems air s as a good option.

Hey, I can’t find active tracking on my Mavic Air 2, can u help me?

I agree, with everything you have presented, including the struggle. I have an m3p and know how to use it. I just determined, after extensive and exhaustive investigation, that the air 2s is my best option for a 2 camera aerial rig...ya, I'm a complete geek but not in a gas guy way.

bro, the fact that you ONLY have 210 subs (Ill sub now as well) is beyond me !
amazing video ! amezing footage mic etc ! enjoyed watching this ! keep going !

Great video bud, I have waited for some time for the Air 3 but am sticking with the 2S

It's a great drone. I own the dji fpv / mini 2 and this air 2s . I still believe the best all round drone is the mini 2 .

Good review ❤😊

I have to agree agree with you on all you say about the A2S, I use a couple of other drone just like you, but the A2S gives me the biggest smile. I think it’s just the overall package. Thanks for putting the video together. 👍

I'm really interested in upgrading to the Air2S but I'm also really concerned about DJI continuing to support an already 2 year old platform into the distant future.

😍excellent video mate, I subscribe to your channel !

I have one, and im just inlove with this drone!!

How do you handle the UK VLOS issue in a commercial situation? Do you fly with 'Article 16' rules? Does Article 16 apply for commercial use ?I bought a Mini 3 Pro 249g drone which I believe gives really good results; just no D-Log. It also side steps a lot of flight disadvantages of 250+g drones.

Just bought one after using the Mavic 2 Pro for 5 years. Seems to be very capable on it's first few flights.
Comparison to M2P
1. similar speeds
2. further distance
3. longer flights
4. lighter, smaller
5. higher resolution
6. sensor size 1" on both
7. less photo/video adjustment options
8. have to have a more powerful iPad (previously mini 4 but too processor intensive for Air2S)
9. Less controller details - can't use Goggles
10. Picture quality on both are excellent.
Having the same sensor size was the deciding factor for me to get the Air2S. It was a refurb unit and was half the price I paid for the M2P.

Hello, i will buy my first real drone tommorrow, it will be an Air 2S. Im exited but i dont know i have made the right desicion. I have searched and watched videos about the DJI Mini 3 Pro and the Air 2S. Do you guys think that i have made the right desicion?

Can someone tell me if I'm supposed to put my phone in Do Not Disturb or Airplane mode before flying? Appreciate it.

Good video. I bought the Mavic 2s last year. I am a hobbyist and have a tendency to shoot moving objects: birds, dolphins, etc. when I go to my beach place. One issue that I ran into is utilizing the 3 battery at a time charger. It does not charge the batteries full even if they are charged overnight. I use the single charger and have better charging. The Mavic 2S does well in wind and is impressive in suboptimal weather conditions. I agree typically keep it in flight for 15-20 minutes and have gone a little over two miles away with some time to take multiple pictures of a pier. I do like the bottom sensor as I do fly close to the water to take pictures and videos of sea life.

I already own a Mini 3 Pro but just purchased the Air 2s. Can't wait to get it set up and in the air. I live in a coastal area in Florida where ocean breezes are a constant and can be quite gusty at times. The Mini 3 struggles in gusty winds so the Air 2s will be great for flying on windy days and will be an upgrade to the Mini 3 Pro's smaller sensor and 8 bit color. Both great drones and looking forward to having options

Now that there is going to be a Air 3 I’m selling mine the biggest down fall of the Air 2s is the flight time apart from that it’s an awesome drone

My best buy 2023 , is my Air 2s ❤❤❤

Ive owned 7 drones in the 7 years ive been flying and the air 2s is a great drone

To keep it short, it comes down to a few things except for flight time becuase that's relative.

What do you do?
Where do you live?
Do you color grade?

If any of those things require you to be pr0ofessional in any way then buy it. If you're more of just a bobbie flyer then the smaller drones will do a fantastic job for a fraction of the price.

Me? I fly the drone for hefty professional work so It is still an incredible asset to me weight-wise and the quality I can get from it.

Thank you my friend for sharing such nice information❣

Hello

I need a drone

Love your accent man!!!

I’ve had my Air2S for about 18 months, my first drone. I’ve only just lately started to trust the features like active track and collision avoidance, and wow. They are game changers, I was tracking my Jeep on an off-road track, on the playback I was amazed how many times it negotiated avoiding trees.
Great drone, I am hoping DJI do a firmware upgrade so I can get some FPV goggles for it like they have done for the mini 3 pro.

HD is not even close to acceptable when it comes to video quality. It has not been for 5 years at least. At least when talking about professional work. For social media aps on your phone maybe 1080p can sneak by. All irrelevant though as even the crop is still 4k.

Great video liked and subscribed 👍

Brilliant Vid and I totally agree about how good the camera is on the air2s but as it's take off weight is 595g the restrictions with separation distances in the UK is so prohibited that you need to get so many people and roads under your control that in lots and lots of situations it's just not able to be flow. If only the amazing camera and features were put into a sub 250g drone then it could be flown anywhere. Brilliant info tho.

Can you help me find a more secure drone other than DJI that steals your data without you knowing? Chinese companies are required by their intelligence law to spy for the chinese communist party and lie about it....

Is there much difference between this & the mini 3 pro?

The answer to the question you pose is .... maybe. In the EU if the drone is not 'C' class marked then 2023/2024 it becomes a legacy drone meaning the airspace you can use and situations you can fly will become reduced....so maybe not a good invest in mid-2023 for a drone you might want to use 2-3-4 years into the future....
I am waiting for a successor drone in the Air series that would work within the EU.

Great vid well informed - thanks alot!

Air 2s and the Mavic 3 Classic. The Air 2s us too good to get rid of, its still a winner.

I have this drone and pair it with insta 360 sphere and automatically this drone is more better than other drones

Good video! What back pack are you using at the beginning?

Nice review of the Air 2S. Just found you. Best wishes for your channel.

Yes. I did. It’s got a better camera than the mini 3 pro . It’s also better in the wind and has a fan so it won’t overheat. The price is fairly comparable too.

I think it's a great drone but not worth the money in 2023, for the following reasons:

It no longer receives any updates or features, firmware etc.

Finding parts and accessories will become increasingly difficult as it's at the end of its lifecycle.

In Australia, registration is required at an annual cost of $40.

It would need to be the same price or cheaper than a Mini 3 Pro to be a sensible option. Mini 3 Pro mostly matches its specs and features at a cheaper price and with much less flying restrictions being sub 250g.

Yes Ive got the air 2S and have travelled a lot with it and just a rucksack. I just fly it VR with Litchi your actually in the drone. I use a thin Samsung S10 for this with adapted Oculus goggles

Chinese companies anywhere in the world, especially tech companies like DJI are mandated to spy and steal intellectual property for the chinese communist party by their law any where in the world and then deny it. DJI lied about the encryption of data transmitted via their Aeroscope. DJI was used by russia to target and kill civilians including children in ukraine..

It definitely makes sense to get an AIR 2S, as you very well pointed out. It was my main flying horse for 1.5 years. My only complaint was getting critical battery too often. I almost lost it a couple of times, but it is so robust, it always survived even after it landed on shallow river waters because of a critical battery. I'm subbing. Greetings from Montreal, Canada.