However, it isnt very different from the Air 3 and youll need FAA registration to fly it.
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And now the Air 3S has joined the roster.
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There are way too many things to love about the Air 3S.
Is it one of thebest drones?
Absolutely, its the best drone money can buy right now.
Read my full DJI Air 3S review to find out.
In the U.S., you’ll need to register with the FAA.
I carried the shoulder bag around for hours and never felt uncomfortable or weighed down.
The four propellers fold easily and click into place, ensuring they stay secure.
The Fly More combo includes spare propellers in case the stock ones get damaged.
it’s possible for you to rest assured youre getting bang for your buck.
Naturally, theres also a microSD card for even more storage.
I tested the Fly More combo with the RC-2 controller, which features a 5.5-inch 1080P 700-nit bright touchscreen.
The detachable joysticks are comfortable to use for long hours, and theyre highly responsive.
With four antennas, the RC-2 transmits clear, low-latency footage within a 12.42-mile range.
Its chock full of pro-level specs, from its dual camera system to its stabilization technology.
This three-axis gimbal drone allows you to pan, roll and tilt the Air 3S as needed.
This also means that footage is more stable, even in windy conditions up to 12 m/s.
To perform these actions, the Air 3S uses its omnidirectional obstacle sensors to avoid crashing into objects.
Like its siblings, it features return-to-home technology to safely return to its takeoff point.
This works even in areas without satellite signals, and also triggers automatically when the battery is low.
you’re able to see a few sample shots in the gallery above.
The wide-angle camera has 1-2.9x zoom range while the medium tele camera has a 3-9x zoom range.
The Air 3S can also shoot panoramas by stitching 21 frames together.
Photos taken in moderately lit environments turn out stunning too, as you’re able to see above.
Its important to note that obstacle avoidance is disabled when flying in this mode.
10-bit video also means its capable of capturing 1.07 billion individual hues.
I have been highly impressed by the Air 3S low-light performance while shooting video.
Even while panning across the scene, lights never appear hazy.
The Air 3S wide-angle f/1.8 lens has no issues keeping up with the scene.
The footage appears slightly grainy but nothing too major.
In the video above, the two clips were shot in 4K/120fps.
While not as impressive as 4K video, 2.7K should be suitable enough for shorts and reels.
This is why Id recommend getting the Fly More combo.
DJI Air 3S review: Verdict
Whats not to love about the DJI Air 3S?
And the RC-2 controller makes the Air 3S very easy to fly and control.
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