The DJI Air 2S is fully supported in the DroneDeploy flight application for all paid and trial subscriptions. This article highlights the key differences between the DJI Air 2S and its predecessor, the Mavic Air 2.
Compatibility
- Supported Subscriptions: All paid and trial accounts
- Supported Devices: iOS only. There is no Android capability for this platform at this time.
Key differences
Camera
The Air 2S features a 1-inch CMOS Sensor that produces 20-megapixel images and 5.4K video at 30 fps, resulting in higher-quality maps. The Mavic Air 2 uses a 1/2-inch sensor that captures 12-megapixel images. While both are capable of mapping, the Air 2S camera quality is comparable to the Mavic 2 Pro.
Battery life
You can expect approximately 27 minutes of flight time for both the Air 2S and the Mavic Air 2. The drones use the same battery type.
Range
The Air 2S includes an upgraded OcuSync 3.0 video transmission system, improving the connection and operational distance between the controller and the drone. This provides a more stable connection for mapping larger areas compared to the OcuSync 2.0 system in the Mavic Air 2.
Obstacle avoidance
The Air 2S adds upward-facing obstacle avoidance sensors, providing four-directional sensor coverage (forward, backward, downward, and upward). This is an upgrade from the Mavic Air 2, which lacks upward sensors, and increases the safety of mapping operations.
Further readings
DJI Air 2S FAQ
Mavic Air 2 With DroneDeploy
Recommended and Supported Drones
Specs of the DJI Air 2S
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