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DJI Air 2S Review, Specs, Price and Unboxing: 5.4K 1-inch sensor confirmed (updated April 15, 2021)

DJI Air 2S unboxing
DJI Air 2S unboxing

Here are the DJI Air 2s specs, price and an unboxing.  The DJI Air 2S is the successor to the Mavic Air and Mavic Air 2 with a new 1-inch sensor similar to the Mavic 2 Pro.   It will be $999 for the standard version and $1,299 for the Mavic Air 2S Fly More Combo, which includes additional two batteries, charging hub, ND filters, and carrying case.  Here are its specifications and key features.  First, here is the product video.

REVIEW

Here is a hands-on review by The Verge

UNBOXING

Here is an unboxing by Offroad Drone, who says that this is his first drone.

SPECIFICATIONS

Takeoff weight595 grams
Dimensions (folded)180×97×77 mm
Dimensions (unfoldede)183×253×77 mm
Propeller size5 inches diameter
Power3S
Maximum speed19 m/s
Maximum flight time31 minutes
StorageMicro SD up to 256 GB
Sensor1-inch 20mp CMOS
Lens focal length88 degrees FOV
equivalent to 22 mm focal length
Focal distance0.6m to infinity, fixed focus
Aperturef/2.8
ISO100 to 6400 (auto); 100 to 12800 (manual)
Shutter speed8 secs. to 1/8000
Photo resolution5472 x 3648 (3:2)
5472 x 3078 (16:9)
Video resolution5472 x 3078 @ 24 / 25 / 30 fps
3840 x 2160 @ 24 to 60 fps
2688 x 1512 @ 24 to 60 fps
1920 x 1080 @ 24 to 120 fps
Frequency2.4 Ghz and 5.8 Ghz
LatencyDrone + Remote Controller: 1080p/30fps 12 Mbps <120 ms
Drone + DJI Smart Controller: 1080p/30fps 12Mbps <130 ms
Maximum video bitrate150 mbps
Range183×253×77 mm
StorageMicro SD up to 256GB
Frequency2.4 Ghz , 5.8 Ghz
Range12 km (FCC) 8 km (CE/SRRC/MIC)
Battery life3500 mAh

KEY FEATURES

1-inch sensor: The Mavic Air 2S has a large 1-inch sensor that appears similar to that of the Mavic 2 Pro.  With the larger sensor, you can expect higher dynamic range, higher bit depth, and better low light sensitivity.

5.4K video:  The Mavic Air 2S’s 5.4K video resolution is the highest resolution to be offered in the DJI Mavic line.

MasterShot: Air 2S can automatically take 10 different shots focused on your subject and automatically edit them into a video.

FocusTrack: the Air 2S has improved tracking capability with Spotlight 2.0, ActiveTrack 4.0, and Point of Interest 3.0.

Environmental Sensing: it has sensors above, below, forward and backward.  The only direction where it does not have sensors is sideways.

ADS-B: The Air 2S features ADS-B to alert you of nearby aircraft.  ADS-B will also notify other aircraft of other ADS-B equipped craft nearby.

Ocusync 3.0 and SmartController compatibility: the Air 2S has OS3, DJI’s most advanced transmission and is compatible with the SmartController.

DISADVANTAGES

4K cropping: The native video resolution is 5.4K and when shooting in 4K mode, the Air 2S video is cropped.

Lower photo resolution than Mavic Air 2:  The Mavic Air 2 has a higher 48mp resolution while the Air 2S photo resolution is 20mp.  However, the Mavic Air 2’s 48mp resolution is achieved through pixel binning, and the Air 2S’ larger sensor has a higher dynamic range.

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