DJI Air 2S
DJI · Released April 15, 2021

Air 2S

DJI's Air 2S packs a 1-inch, 20MP camera and 5.4K video into a light, portable drone.

Drones
9.4/10What the pros sayOutstandingExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the Air 2S if you find it at a good price and want great images without a huge drone: reviewers praised its 1-inch 20MP sensor, 5.4K video, robust safety features with obstacle detection, ever-better tracking and a portable build. Skip it if you want side sensors or a modern controller, because it has no side obstacle sensing and the controller doesn't fold. Internal storage is only 8GB, the aperture is fixed, and image edges can be slightly soft.

Full verdict ↓
Lowest new price · 128GBCheck current priceat eBay · 1 retailer
Check price at eBay Check the store for today’s priceGet a price-drop alert
Compare prices at
Editor testedHands-on testing and real-world use
Real-world useBased on everyday testing, not a spec sheet
Unbiased reviewIndependent and objective, sources shown
Price & availability

Where to buy

Prices from trusted US retailers, updated daily.

Set price alert
eBayeBayBest priceCheck the store for today’s priceCheck priceNew · USDCheck price at eBay

We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability are stored at the time of last verification and may change.

1 price point tracked.
Check the store for today’s price.
Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Air 2S if you find it at a good price and want great images without a huge drone: reviewers praised its 1-inch 20MP sensor, 5.4K video, robust safety features with obstacle detection, ever-better tracking and a portable build. Skip it if you want side sensors or a modern controller, because it has no side obstacle sensing and the controller doesn't fold. Internal storage is only 8GB, the aperture is fixed, and image edges can be slightly soft.

Best for

Photographers who want a big sensor in a compact drone.

Not for

Anyone who needs all-around obstacle sensing.

Main strength1-inch 20MP sensor
Main weaknessNo side obstacle sensors
Reasons to buy
1-inch 20MP sensor
5.4K video
Portable
Strong safety features
Reasons to avoid
No side obstacle sensors
Fixed aperture
Small internal storage
Measured view9.4/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
Head to head

How it stacks up

Open a comparison for the full side-by-side view.

Choose a gadget
DJI Air 2S
This deviceAir 2S
VS
DJI Avata 2
AlternativeDJI Avata 2
Score
9.48.7
Full comparison
DJI Air 2S
This deviceAir 2S
VS
DJI Air 3S
AlternativeDJI Air 3S
Score
9.49.3
Full comparison
DJI Air 2S
This deviceAir 2S
VS
DJI Flip
AlternativeDJI Flip
Score
9.48.7
Full comparison
Same category

Alternatives worth a look

Other phones in the database, with their stored scores and prices.

All drones →
9.3
DJIMini 3 ProDJI's Mini 3 Pro is a sub-250g drone with obstacle avoidance, 4K/60 video and true vertical shooting.
Air 3S9.3
DJIAir 3SDJI's Air 3S pairs a 1-inch main camera with a telephoto in a mid-size drone with long battery life.
Avata 28.7
DJIAvata 2DJI's Avata 2 makes immersive FPV flying easy, with goggles, a motion controller and a strong camera.
Mini 4 Pro9.7
DJIMini 4 ProDJI's Mini 4 Pro is a sub-250g drone with all-around obstacle sensing and strong 4K/60 video.
Product data

Full specifications

86 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Live View Resolution
1080p/30fps
Max Video Resolution
5.4K/30fps
Wide-Angle Camera/Medium Tele Camera
H.264/H.265
Aperture
f/1.8
Medium Tele Camera
1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48MP Effective Pixels
Wide-Angle Camera
1-inch CMOS, 50MP Effective Pixels
Camera Effective
20MP
Camera Sensor Size
1"
When Charging a Mobile Device
1.5 hours
Car Power Input
12.7-16 V, 6.5 A, rated voltage 14 V (DC)
Battery Port
12-17.2 V, 3.5 A
DJI 100W USB-C Power Adapter
100-240 V (AC), 50-60 Hz, 2.5 A
DJI 65W Portable Charger
100-240 V (AC), 50-60 Hz, 2 A
USB A
5 V, 2 A
USB-C
5-20 V, max 5 A
MIC
10 km
Max Transmission Distance Ce Km
8
Max Transmission Distance Fcc Km
12
Max Wind Resistance Mps
10.69
Without Charging Any Mobile Device
3.5 hours
Aircraft + Remote Controller
Approx. 120 ms
Wi-Fi 5
30 MB/s\
O4
10 MB/s (with DJI RC-N3)
Low Interference and Obstructed by Trees
Approx. 0.5-3 km
Low Interference and Obstructed by Buildings
Approx. 0-0.5 km
Low Interference
Suburb/Seaside, approx. 10-20 km
Medium Interference
Suburban landscape, approx. 4-10 km
Strong Interference
Urban landscape, approx. 1.5-4 km
SRRC
10 km
CE
10 km
FCC
20 km
Remote Controller
1080p/30fps, 1080p/60fps
Measurement Range (nighttime)
0.5-25 m (reflectivity > 10%)
Downward
Surfaces with discernible patterns, diffuse reflectivity > 20% (e.g., walls, trees, people), and adequate lighting (lux > 1)
Effective Sensing Speed
Flight Speed ≤ 15 m/s
Detection Range
0.5-200 m
Measurement Range
0.5-18 m
Pan
-27° to 27°
Roll
-50° to 50°
Tilt
-135° to 70°
Normal/HLG/D-Log M (4K)
10-bit 4:2:0 (H.265)
HLG/D-Log M (FHD/2.7K)
10-bit 4:2:0 (H.264/H.265)
Normal (FHD/2.7K)
8-bit 4:2:0 (H.264)
H.264/H.265
130 Mbps\
FHD
1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60/120\*/240\*fps
Timed
12 MP, 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s; 50 MP, 5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s
Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB)
12 MP, 3/5/7 frames; 50 MP, 3/5 frames at 0.7 EV step
Burst Shooting
12 MP, 3/5/7 frames; 50 MP, 3/5 frames
Single Shot
12 MP and 50 MP
Slow Motion
100-6400 (Normal)
Normal
100-12800 (Normal)
Focus
0.5 m to ∞
Format Equivalent
24 mm
FOV
84°
Horizontal
±0.3 m (with vision positioning)
Vertical
±0.1 m (with vision positioning)
Unfolded (without propellers)
266.11×325.47×106.00 mm (L×W×H)
Folded (without propellers)
214.19×100.63×89.17 mm (L×W×H)
Internal Storage
Yes (8GB)
Release Date
April 15, 2021
Lens Equivalent
0.87 in (22 mm)
Dimensions Folded
180×97×77 mm
Takeoff Weight G
595g
Ekit Post Views Count
1
Source Id
dji-air-2s
Companion App
DJI Fly
Controller Model
RC-N1, Smart Controller & DJI RC Pro
Transmission System
OcuSync 3
Lidar
No
Vertical Shooting
No
Digital Zoom
Yes (8x Digital - 1080p)
Max Video Bitrate Mbps
150 Mbps
Focus Range
AF/MF
Aperture
f/2.8
Obstacle Sensing Directions
Front/Back/Upward/Down
Obstacle Sensing
Yes
Ads B Airsense
Yes
Tracking Modes
ActiveTrack 4.0
Gnss Systems
GPS + GLONASS + Galileo
Max Horizontal Speed Mps
19
Max Flight Time Min
31min
Lights
Yes (Single LED)
Max Service Ceiling M
5000m
Operating Temperature
0°C to 40°C
Data Tier
catalog-summary
Type
Consumer camera drone
Vote & discuss

Community says

No reader votes on the Air 2S yet. Votes happen on head-to-heads: pick a matchup and say which one you would buy.

Reviewed this gadget on your site or channel? Submit your review →

Air 2SCheck the store for today’s price · eBayCheck price