This being the only camera drone I’ve had the pleasure to use, I won’t make any definitive statements with regards to its abilities in comparison to other drones. With that said, I’ve found the DJI Air 2S to be an incredibly fun tool that has opened up photographic capabilities and opportunities I never had before. Over the nearly 6 months I’ve been using it, I’ve flown over 47 miles in 62 flights, while taking over 1,000 photos. It has been incredibly reliable throughout that time, with no crashes or failures. The camera quality isn’t perfect, but it is very good overall, especially given the price. This is a good 1″ sensor camera with an incredibly stable gimbal, and a maneuverable, reliable and fun to fly aircraft attached to it. That all of this can be had for $1,000 is simply incredible to me. It’s become a major tool in my photographic arsenal, and I’ve just had a lot of fun with it. Highly recommended.
Image Samples
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Falling Spring Falls, Virginia – DJI Air 2S @ f/2.8, 1/5s, ISO 100Columbus at Night – DJI Air 2S @ f/2.8, 1.6s, ISO 200Columbus Panorama – DJI Air 2S @ f/2.8, 1/1600s, ISO 100 (3 image stitch)Water Patterns – DJI Air 2S @ f/2.8, 1/1000s, ISO 100Pastoral Countryside, Harrington, Virginia – DJI Air 2S @ f/2.8, f/400s, ISO 100
Roads to the City – DJI Air 2S @ f/2.8, 1.3s, ISO 200
Kanawha River, WV – DJI Air 2S @ f/2.8, 1/60s, ISO 100Dublin Link, Dublin, OH – DJI Air 2S @ f/2.8, 1/1000s, ISO 100National Veterans Memorial – DJI Air 2S @ f/2.8, 1/160s, ISO 110Over the New River, WV – DJI Air 2S @ f/2.8, 1/15s, ISO 200Columbus by Moonlight – DJI Air 2S @ f/2.8, 4s, ISO 100Bridge over the Ohio River – DJI Air 2S @ f/2.8, ISO 100, 5 shot HDRWater Patterns – DJI Air 2S @ f/2.8, 1/2500s, ISO 100Falling Spring Falls, VA – DJI Air 2S, 5 shot HDR @ f/2.8, ISO 100Virginia Morning – DJI Air 2S @ f/2.8, ISO 100, 3 shot HDROhio Supreme Court, Columbus, OH – DJI Air 2S @ f/2.8, 1/25s, ISO 100Veterans Memorial – DJI Air 2S @ f/2.8, 1/5s, ISO 200Columbus Reflected – DJI Air 2S @ f/2.8, ISO 100, 5 shot HDRAutumn Sunrise in Columbus – DJI Air 2S @ f/2.8, ISO 100, 5 shot HDR
Hey there! What a fascinating review on the DJI Air 2S! It’s refreshing to see a shift from traditional photography to exploring the possibilities of aerial shots. Your detailed insights into the evolution of camera drones over the past decade provide context to the significance of the Air 2S. The comparison to its predecessors and the emphasis on its affordability with impressive features make it a compelling read. I appreciate the personal touch, and sharing your journey into drone photography. By the way, if you’re into video drones as well, you might want to check out likeetc.com for some additional insights and recommendations!
Excellent review! It’s reviews like this that can sway people to buy or not to buy. It’s now 2024 and I’m waiting for my Air2S to arrive bought for 450€ and flown 3 times – a bargain! I can’t wait to get it up in the sky and take some photos. Like you I’m more into stills than video but it makes perfect sense to dominate video too. I love your photos and the video is also vey good. Ohio looks like a beautiful city!
A lot of nostalgia. This was my first body as well. Used with Tamron 17-50 🙂
I think it is near Hillsboro.
This article got me thinking… Why does Canon make RF S lenses starting with 18mm when most full frame RF…
Great review. I shoot Nikon and may try an old Nikon D200 and see how it compares with the new…
It feels so nice to read your article. When I was a student, upgrading from a D5100 to a D750…
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