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DJI Air 2S
Explore the available technical information for this aircraft, including camera capabilities, flight performance and manufacturer-specific specifications.
The DJI Air 2S is a compact camera drone built around a 1-inch CMOS sensor and a 3-axis gimbal. Its headline strengths include 20 MP still photos, 5.4K video recording, and a range of intelligent shooting features. This IGIDRONE guide explains the manufacturer-listed specifications, practical limitations and points to check before buying. It is based on published DJI information, not claimed hands-on testing.
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DJI Air 2S Review and Buying Guide
Camera and image quality
The Air 2S uses a 1-inch CMOS sensor with 20 MP effective pixels, paired with a 22 mm-equivalent lens and fixed f/2.8 aperture. It can record video at up to 5.4K/30fps and 4K/60fps, with Full HD recording available up to 120fps. DJI lists H.264 and H.265 recording and a maximum video bitrate of 150 Mbps. Still photos can be saved as JPEG or DNG (RAW).
The larger sensor format is a useful feature for aerial photography, but image results still depend on light, exposure, movement, settings and editing. The aperture is fixed, so exposure control relies on shutter speed, ISO and suitable ND filters when needed. DJI also specifies a 3-axis mechanical gimbal for stabilised footage.
Flight time, range and transmission: know the difference
DJI lists a maximum flight time of 31 minutes and a maximum hovering time of 30 minutes under controlled, no-wind test conditions. These are manufacturer test figures, not expected flight times for every outing. Wind, temperature, battery condition, flight style and the need to keep a safe return reserve affect usable time.
The maximum flight distance is listed as 18.5 km in no-wind conditions. This is not the same as the video transmission range. DJI specifies O3 video transmission up to 12 km under FCC conditions and 8 km under CE, SRRC and MIC conditions, measured in an unobstructed, interference-free environment. Local radio rules and real-world obstacles can reduce the available range. These figures should not be treated as a recommended distance to fly from the pilot.
Obstacle sensing and flight safety
The Air 2S has forward, backward, upward and downward vision sensing, plus a downward Time-of-Flight sensor. DJI states that it does not have left- or right-side obstacle sensing, so it is not an omnidirectional obstacle-avoidance drone. Sensor performance depends on lighting, surface texture, speed and flight conditions. Do not rely on obstacle sensing to replace visual awareness, pre-flight checks or safe route planning.
Intelligent shooting features
DJI lists features including FocusTrack, MasterShots, QuickShots, Hyperlapse, SmartPhoto and APAS 4.0. These tools can help create repeatable camera movements and automated clips. Check the official DJI documentation for the operating conditions and limitations of each mode before using it near people, buildings or other obstacles.
Key DJI Air 2S specifications
- Takeoff weight: 595 g
- Camera: 1-inch CMOS, 20 MP effective pixels
- Lens: 22 mm equivalent, f/2.8 fixed aperture
- Maximum video resolution: 5.4K/30fps
- 4K video: up to 60fps
- Maximum flight time: 31 minutes (DJI test conditions)
- Maximum flight distance: 18.5 km (no-wind test)
- Video transmission: DJI O3; up to 12 km FCC / 8 km CE, SRRC and MIC
- Maximum wind resistance: 10.7 m/s
- Internal storage: 8 GB
- GNSS: GPS, GLONASS and Galileo
- Obstacle sensing: forward, backward, upward and downward; no side sensing
Who may want to consider the Air 2S?
The Air 2S may interest aerial photographers and video creators who value its 1-inch sensor, RAW photo support and 5.4K recording. Its weight is 595 g, so buyers should check the drone registration, pilot requirements and operating rules that apply in their country. It is also worth checking battery condition, repair support, replacement-part availability and compatibility of any used or older package before purchasing.
Advantages and limitations
- Advantages: 1-inch 20 MP camera; 5.4K video; 4K/60fps recording; 3-axis gimbal; RAW photo support; useful automated shooting modes.
- Limitations: no side obstacle sensing; fixed f/2.8 aperture; rated flight time is a controlled-test maximum; transmission and flight-distance figures are not real-world guarantees.
IGIDRONE verdict
The DJI Air 2S remains an interesting camera-drone option on paper because of its 1-inch sensor and flexible video modes. Whether it is the right purchase depends on current availability, price, battery condition if buying used, local regulations and the level of support available. Compare it with newer DJI camera drones before deciding, and verify the exact package contents rather than assuming every listing includes the same controller or number of batteries.
Official manufacturer information: DJI Air 2S specifications · DJI Air 2S support and FAQ.
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Drone Specifications
| Brand | DJI |
|---|---|
| Camera | 1-inch CMOS, 20 MP; 22 mm equivalent, f/2.8 lens |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 5.4K/30fps; 4K/60fps; 1080p/120fps; H.264/H.265, up to 150 Mbps |
| Maximum Flight Time (minutes) | 31 min maximum flight time; 30 min maximum hovering time (DJI no-wind controlled tests) minutes |
| Maximum Transmission Range (km) | 18.5 km maximum flight distance (no-wind test) km |
| Weight (g) | 595 g g |
| Wind Resistance (m/s) | 10.7 m/s m/s |
| Obstacle Sensing | Forward, backward, upward and downward vision sensing; downward ToF; no left/right sensing |
| Positioning / GPS | GPS + GLONASS + Galileo |
| Maximum Speed (m/s) | 19 m/s S mode; 15 m/s N mode; 5 m/s C mode m/s |
Specification source: Official source
Last verified: 2026-11-05
Official Price (USD)
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MODEL TECHNICAL RECORD
Detailed Technical Specifications
Manufacturer-specific technical information recorded for this model. Values not present in the source record are not estimated.
Aircraft
| Takeoff Weight | 595 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Folded: 180×97×77 mm (length×width×height) Unfolded: 183×253×77 mm (length×width×height) |
| Diagonal Length | 302 mm |
| Max Ascent Speed | 6 m/s (S Mode) 6 m/s (N Mode) |
| Max Descent Speed | 6 m/s (S Mode) 6 m/s (N Mode) |
| Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level | 5000 m |
| Max Flight Time (no wind) | 31 minutes |
| Max Hovering Time (no wind) | 30 minutes * * The flight time was measured in a controlled test environment. Specific test conditions are as follows: No wind, at sea level, constant flight speed of 32.4 kph, APAS off, AirSense off, camera parameters set to 1080p/24fps, video mode off, and flying from 100% battery to 0% battery. Results may vary depending on environment, usage scenario, and firmware version. |
| Max Flight Distance (no wind) | 18.5 km |
| Max Flight Speed (near sea level, no wind) | 19 m/s (S Mode) 15 m/s (N Mode) 5 m/s (C Mode) |
| Max Wind Speed Resistance | 10.7 m/s |
| Max Pitch Angle | 35° (S Mode) Front: 30°, Back: 20°, Left: 35°, Right: 35° (N Mode) |
| Max Angular Velocity | 250°/s (S Mode) 90°/s (N Mode) 60°/s (C Mode) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz 5.8 GHz |
| Transmission Power (EIRP) | 2.4 GHz: FCC: ≤30 dBm CE: ≤20 dBm SRRC: ≤20 dBm MIC: ≤20 dBm 5.8 GHz: FCC: ≤30 dBm CE: ≤14 dBm SRRC: ≤29 dBm |
| Hovering Accuracy Range | Vertical: ± 0.1 m (with vision positioning) ± 0.5 m (with GNSS positioning) Horizontal: ± 0.1 m (with vision positioning) ± 1.5 m (with GNSS positioning) |
| Propellers | Quick release, low noise, folding |
| Aircraft Arms | Foldable |
| GNSS | GPS+GLONASS+GALILEO |
| Compass | Single Compass |
| IMU | Single IMU |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB |
Intelligent Flight Battery
| Capacity[1] | 3750 mAh / 3500 mAh |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 11.04 V / 11.55 V |
| Max Charging Voltage | 12.6 V / 13.2 V |
| Battery Type | LiPo 3S |
| Energy | 41.4 Wh / 40.42 Wh |
| Weight | 198 g |
| Charging Temperature Range | 5° to 40°C (41° to 104°F) |
| Max Charging Power | 38 W |
| Built-in Battery | N/A |
Camera
| Sensor | 1" CMOS Effective Pixels: 20 MP; 2.4μm Pixel Size |
|---|---|
| Lens | FOV: 88° Format Equivalent: 22 mm Aperture: f/2.8 Shooting Range: 0.6 m to ∞ |
| ISO Range | Video: 100-3200 (Auto) 100-6400 (Manual) 10-Bit Dlog-M Video: 100-800 (Auto) 100-1600 (Manual) Photo: 100-3200 (Auto) 100-12800 (Manual) |
| Still Image Size | 20 MP 5472×3648 (3:2) 5472×3078 (16:9) |
| Still Photography Modes | Single shot: 20 MP Burst shooting: 20 MP (continuous burst) Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 20 MP, 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7 EV bias Timed: 20 MP, 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60s SmartPhoto (including HDR and HyperLight): 20 MP HDR Panorama[2]: Vertical (3×1): 3328×8000 (width×height) Wide-angle (3×3): 8000×6144 (width×height) 180° (3×7): 8192×3500 (width×height) Sphere (3×8+1): 8192×4096 (width×height) JPEG/DNG (RAW) |
| Video Resolution | 5.4K: 5472×3078 @ 24/25/30 fps 4K Ultra HD: 3840×2160 @ 24/25/30/48/50/60 fps 2.7K: 2688x1512 @ 24/25/30/48/50/60 fps FHD: 1920×1080 @ 24/25/30/48/50/60/120 fps MP4/MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC) |
| Max Video Bitrate | 150 Mbps |
| Supported File System | FAT32/exFAT Supports a microSD card with a capacity of up to 256 GB. |
| Digital Zoom | Zoom recording is not available while recording 10-bit videos and 120fps videos. 4K/30fps: 4x; 2.7K/60fps: 4x; 2.7K/30fps: 6x; 1080p/60fps: 6x; 1080p/30fps: 8x |
Gimbal
| Stabilization | 3-axis (tilt, roll, pan) |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Range | Tilt: -135° to 45° Roll: -45° to 45° Pan: -100° to 100° |
| Pan Axis | Pan：-80° to 80° |
| Controllable Range | Tilt: -90° to 0°(default); -90° to 24° (extended) |
| Max Controllable Speed (tilt) | 100°/s |
| Angular Vibration Range | ±0.01° |
Sensing System
| Forward | Precision Measurement Range: 0.38-23.8 m Effective Sensing Speed: ≤15 m/s Field of View (FOV): 72° (horizontal), 58° (vertical) |
|---|---|
| Backward | Precision Measurement Range: 0.37-23.4 m Effective Sensing Speed: ≤12 m/s Field of View (FOV): 57° (horizontal), 44° (vertical) |
| Downward | ToF Measurement Range: 0.1-8 m Hovering Range: 0.5-30 m Vision Sensor Hovering Range: 0.5-60 m |
| Left/Right | N/A |
| Upward | Precision Measurement Range: 0.34-28.6 m Field of View (FOV): 63° (horizontal), 78° (vertical) |
| Downward Auxiliary Light | Single LED |
Video Transmission
| Transmission System | O3 2.4 GHz/5.8 GHz Auto-Switching (compatible with OcuSync 2.0) 4-antenna 2T4R |
|---|---|
| Max Transmission Distance | 12 km (FCC), 8 km (CE) 8 km (SRRC), 8 km (MIC) |
| Live View Quality/Latency | Drone + Remote Controller: 1080p/30fps 12 Mbps 120 ms Drone + DJI Smart Controller: 1080p/30fps 12Mbps 130 ms |
| Max Transmission Bitrate | 44 Mbps (download bitrate) 16 Mbps (live video bitrate) |
| Operating Frequency | 2.4 GHz 5.8 GHz |
DJI RC-N1 Remote Controller
| Multiple Controllers | N/A |
|---|---|
| DJI Smart Controller | Supported |
| Remote Controller Transmission System | When used with different aircraft hardware configurations, DJI RC-N1 Remote Controllers will automatically select the corresponding firmware version for updating and support the following transmission technologies enabled by the hardware performance of the linked aircraft models: a. DJI Mini 2/ DJI Mavic Air 2: O2 b. DJI Air 2S: O3 c. DJI Mavic 3: O3+ |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (4 hours when charging a mobile device) |
| Supported Mobile Device Connectors | Lightning, Micro USB, USB-C |
| Max Supported Mobile Device Size | 180×86×10 mm (length×width×height) |
| Operating Temperature | 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) |
| Transmitter Power (EIRP) | 2.400-2.4835 GHz: <26 dBm (FCC), <20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.725-5.850 GHz: <26 dBm (FCC), <23 dBm (SRRC), <14 dBm (CE) |
DJI RC
| Model | RM330 |
|---|---|
| Video Transmission System | DJI O3 |
| Transmitter Power (EIRP) | 2.400-2.4835 GHz: < 26 dBm (FCC), < 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.725-5.850 GHz: < 26 dBm (FCC), < 23 dBm (SRRC), < 14 dBm (CE) |
| Storage Capacity | DJI RC's storage capacity can be increased by using a microSD card. Users can store images and videos on the card and export them to a computer or other devices. |
| Video Output Port | N/A |
| Max Battery Life | Approx. 4 hours |
| Operating Temperature | -10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F) |
| Supported SD Cards | UHS-I Speed Class 3 or above is required. A list of recommended microSD cards can be found below. |
| Recommended microSD Cards | SanDisk Extreme 64GB V30 A1 microSDXC SanDisk Extreme 128GB V30 A2 microSDXC SanDisk Extreme 256GB V30 A2 microSDXC SanDisk Extreme 512GB V30 A2 microSDXC SanDisk Extreme Pro 64GB V30 A2 microSDXC SanDisk Extreme Pro 256GB V30 A2 microSDXC SanDisk Extreme Pro 400GB V30 A2 microSDXC SanDisk High Endurance 64GB V30 microSDXC SanDisk High Endurance 256GB V30 microSDXC Kingston Canvas Go!Plus 64GB V30 A2 microSDXC Kingston Canvas Go!Plus 256GB V30 A2 microSDXC Lexar High Endurance 64GB V30 microSDXC Lexar High Endurance 128GB V30 microSDXC Lexar 633x 256GB V30 A1 microSDXC Lexar 1066x 64GB V30 A2 microSDXC |
| Wi-Fi Transmitter Power (EIRP) | 2.400-2.4835 GHz: < 23 dBm (FCC), < 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.150-5.250 GHz: < 23 dBm (FCC/CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.725-5.850 GHz: < 23 dBm (FCC/SRRC), < 14 dBm (CE) |
| Bluetooth Protocol | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Transmitter Power (EIRP) | 2.400-2.4835 GHz: < 10 dBm |
| Wi-Fi Protocol | 802.11 a/b/g/n |
Charger
| Charging Input | 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 1.3 A |
|---|---|
| Charging Output | Charging Port: 13.2 V⎓2.82 A USB Port: 5 V⎓2 A |
| Voltage | 13.2 V |
| Rated Power | 38 W |
