In terms of safety features, the Mavic Air 2S provides front, rear, bottom and top obstacle sensors that use binocular zooming technology to recognize objects from further away when traveling at speed. Also, when Advanced Pilot Assistance System (APAS) 4.0 is enabled, you can set it to stop the drone or to fly it autonomously around, under or over obstacles when they're detected, to help maintain continuous flight.

However, there is a reason for this. The raw files from the Air 2S are so clean because, as DJI told us, 'temporal denoising technology' is applied to them to reduce high ISO noise. The results are fantastic, but it does raise an important question: is a raw file actually a raw file if any kind of processing is applied? The most significant improvement in image quality over the Mavic 2 Pro has to be the high ISO noise handling of the Air 2S. Images shot at ISO 3200 are surprisingly clean for a drone, even one with a 1-inch sensor. It’s only at ISO 6400 where noise becomes more noticeable. Intelligent HDR technology merges multiple shots automatically, increasing the dynamic range of images without the need for post-processing. That means more nuanced details in both the highlights and shadows for richer images with greater depth.On the outside, the Air 2S looks extremely similar to the Mavic Air 2, with just a few subtle differences. As you’d expect, it features the folding design that Mavic drones are known for (even if DJI has now dropped the Mavic name). The front arms swing out, while the rear arms rotate down and out for flight and help keep the drone highly transportable. Flying the DJI Air 2S is extremely easy, and indeed safe, thanks to the flight features that the Mavic series have become well-known for. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a seasoned expert, the flight modes, automated video modes, collision avoidance and manual flight control provide as little or as much assistance as you need.

Unless approved by the SACAA, do not fly or operate a drone, remotely piloted aircraft, toy or model aircraft: Another safety feature, which was first introduced to consumer drones with the Mavic Air 2, is AirSense. This feature uses ADS-B aviation technology to receive signals from nearby planes and helicopters, and displays their locations on the on-screen map on the DJI Fly app. Then there’s the GEO 2.0 geofencing system, which helps to keep the drone away from locations such as airports. Overall, DJI certainly has the safety angle covered with the Air 2S, though you'll of course need to heed the usual drone laws.With the 1-inch image sensor the Air 2S is capable of 5.4K/30fps & 4K/60fps allowing you to capture any moment with rich clarity and authentic colour tones it deserves. The lightweight Mavic Air 2S Drone sports a powerful 20MP camera that performs well in low-light conditions all thanks to the enhanced 1" CMOS Sensor, a 3-Axis Motorized Gimbal to ensure stabilized video and with 5.4K video resolution - it will give creators the opportunity to crop during post-production, while still maintaining a 4K output. In a nutshell, ISO handling is significantly better than the Mavic 2 Pro, which will make it possible to shoot at higher ISO settings, when necessary in low-light conditions, without having to deal with prominent chroma and luminance noise. In fact, the Air 2S blows the Mavic 2 Pro out of the water in this respect. Just like the Mavic Air 2 Fly More Bundle, the Air 2S Fly More Bundle also includes four ND filters, so we'd recommend going for that if you can. Overall, we think the Air 2S is still one of the best drones you can buy, thanks to its combination of a large 1in sensor and compact, travel-friendly dimensions. It isn't quite as small as the DJI Mini 3 Pro, which is also a superb drone. But if you're into aerial footage, it's one of the best video cameras you can buy now. Read on for our full DJI Air 2S review. DJI Air 2S price and release date Fully immerse yourself in all the hues of your environment. The 10-bit Dlog-M color profile can record up to one billion colors while retaining all the little details that make footage pop.