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Our review
The Air 3 comparison retains a case for the Air 2S through its 1-inch sensor and 5.4K video. Upgrading is not essential if its output already suits your projects. The Air 3 mainly adds a second focal length and longer advertised flight time.
Summary based on the published French article and specifications: DJI Air 2S vs DJI Air 3 : mise à jour justifiée ou pas ? — Editorial source in French · 2026-02-20
Pros
- 1-inch sensor
- 5.4K video and colour-grading profiles
Cons
- No dedicated telephoto camera
- Shorter advertised flight time than the Air 3
Specifications
| Specification | DJI Air 2S |
|---|---|
| Temperature | -10 to 40 °C |
| Positioning | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Year | 2021 |
| EU class | C1 depending on version/update |
| Dimensions | 180 × 97 × 77 mm folded |
| Speed | 19 m/s |
| Ascent speed | 6 m/s |
| Wind resistance | 10.7 m/s · level 5 |
| Altitude | 5 000 m |
| Distance per charge | 18.5 km per charge |
| Transmission | DJI O3 |
| Claimed range | 8 km CE · 12 km FCC |
| Storage | 8 GB + microSD |
| Battery | 3 500 mAh · 40.4 Wh |
| Gimbal | 3-axis mechanical gimbal |
| Vertical video | Not native |
| RAW photos | JPEG + DNG (RAW) |
| Colour | D-Log M 10-bit · HLG |
| Tracking | ActiveTrack 4.0 · APAS 4.0 |
| Zoom | Digital zoom up to 8× |
| Weight | 595 g |
| Flight time | 31 min |
| Sensor | 1" CMOS |
| Photo | 20 MP |
| Video | 5.4K/30 fps |
| Obstacle detection | Front/rear/downward obstacle avoidance |
Manufacturer documentation ↗ · Catalogue data checked on 30/08/2026
Compatible accessories
Selected for DJI Air 2S, based on manufacturer documentation. Check the exact model and any required adapter before ordering.
Memory cards
Kingston Canvas Go! Plus microSDXC 128 GB — U3 A2 V30
A model listed among DJI’s recommended memory cards.
For your model: Canvas Go! Plus 128 GB UHS-I U3 A2 V30 microSDXC version.
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Compatibility source
Checked on 2026-10-16
Batteries
DJI Mavic Air 2 Intelligent Flight Battery
An official battery shared by the Air 2S and Mavic Air 2.
For your model: Original DJI battery. Third-party battery listings are not treated as this model.
Compatibility source
Checked on 2026-10-16
