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They say money can’t buy happiness, but itcanbuy one of thebest dronesand that’s close enough.
2024 has been jam-packed with new tech announcements, andDJIhas had a busy year too.
The Air 3S is as close to drone perfection as you’ll get.
If you’ve been thinking of getting a drone, you need the Air 3S here’s why.
A bird’s-eye view
Being able to see the world from above is a wonderful feeling.
We’re just on a rock floating through space.
That’s how I feel when I fly the DJI Air 3S.
Imagine seeing the world from the same perspective as a bird.
It’s freeing, humbling but also exhilarating.
You canmarvelat the footage above.
The clips were shot in 4K/60fps and I love how buttery smooth they are.
You get two cameras: a 12MP/50MP wide-angle camera and a 48MP medium telephoto camera.
Regardless of the shot you want, you’ll get it.
But you know the Air 3S' stills mode I love most?
The Air 3S shoots panoramas by stitching 21 frames together.
The drone will then start taking photos and you’re able to see the progress on the controller.
And boy do the panoramas turn out detailed too.
If you zoom into the photo above, you’ll still see a lot detail.
10-bit video also means it’s capable of capturing 1.07 billion individual hues.
Get on board!
So, you want to buy the DJI Air 3S?
There’s one very important thing you must do before you buy it: get your drone pilot license.
The Air 3S weighs 724g/25.5oz.
In the U.S., you’ll have toregister with the FAA, and with theCASA in Australia.
I see trees of green…
All of this comes at a price, of course.
The DJI Air 3S is neither the cheapest nor the priciest drone it’s a happy medium.
There’s no other drone I’d rather buy with my own money.
It’s also quite grounding, and makes me wish we looked after our planet more.
It has set a very high bar, and it truly is the new gold standard for drones.
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