DJI Air 2S questions and answers (FAQ)
Dji Air 2S drone
What are the main differences between DJI Air 2S, a Mavic Air 2?
The camera's performance, intelligent features, obstacle detection system (upward-facing dual-view sensors) and transmission system have been greatly improved. Key improvements include the use of a 1-inch CMOS sensor, low-latency transmission with four antennas, APAS 4.0 and MasterShots.
For detailed differences, see our article - Dji Mavic Air 2 vs Dji Air 2S - Comparison
How the Fly More Combo version differs from the basic one?
The DJI Air 2S Fly More Combo is an enlarged kit that includes, in addition to the drone, controller and battery:
- two additional batteries (there are three in total)
- battery charging hub
- camera filters
- additional propellers
- a bag that holds everything together
Buying a combo set saves up to several hundred zlotys than if you buy accessories separately.
What app to use to fly DJI Air 2S?
Applications "DJI Fly".
Is the application for the DJI Air 2S drone in Polish language?
Yes.
Is the DJI Air 2S compatible with the controller/pilot from the Mavic 2 or Mavic Air 2?
DJI Air 2S is compatible with the controller for the Mavic Air 2.
Does the battery from the DJI Air 2 drone fit the DJI Air 2S drone?
Yes, battery can be safely used.
Whether the controller DJI Smart Controller is compatible with DJI Air 2S?
Yes.
What modes the DJI Air 2S drone flies in?
The drone has three flight modes, which can be changed with the push of a button. The first program is the normal mode, in which the drone detects obstacles and the maximum flight speed is 15 m/sec. The second mode is sport. Obstacle avoidance in this mode is disabled, but the drone flies faster - up to 19 m/sec. The third mode is Cine, which is similar to the normal tib but the flight speed is limited, making the drone more stable and creating cinematic shots.
Does the DJI Air 2S have a return-from-home function?
Yes, the drone returns to the last set point (Home point) by pressing the button. The drone will also return to takeoff automatically due to low power levels
Does the DJI Air 2S drone have an object tracking feature?
Yes. There are as many as 4 options for object tracking in the DJI Air 2S drone:
- Spotlight 2.0 - you can steer the drone freely and the camera is locked on the object.
- ActiveTrack 4.0 Trace - the drone tracks an object while maintaining a constant distance.
- ActiveTrack 4.0 Parallel - the drone tracks an object at an angle or from the side.
- Point of Interest 4.0 (POI 3.0) - the drone tracks an object by moving along an elliptical route.
Is it possible to plan a route in the DJI Air 2S drone?
Yes, the drone will take photos while flying a specific route and generate a timelapse video. You can set from 2 to 5 points, which the drone tracks in sequence 1-5 or 5-1.
How to properly mount propellers on a Mavic Air 2S drone?
Attach propellers with orange markings for engines with markings in the same color. Then attach propellers without markings to motors without markings. DJI Fly app will display a pre-flight reminder.
Which microSD card should I use?
UHS-I Speed Grade 3 microSD cards are recommended:
SanDisk Extreme PRO 64 GB V30 A2 microSDXC
SanDisk High Endurance 64 GB V30 microSDXC
SanDisk Extreme 64 GB V30 A2 microSDXC
SanDisk Extreme 128 GB V30 A2 microSDXC
SanDisk Extreme 256 GB V30 A2 microSDXC
Lexar A2C microS30 64 GB
Lexar High-Endurance 64 GB V30 microSDXC
Samsung EVO 64 GB microSDXC
Samsung EVO Plus 64 GB microSDXC
Samsung EVO Plus 256 GB microSDXC
Kingston 128 GB V30 microSDXC
Netac 256 GB A1 microSDXC
Is the DJI Air 2S waterproof?
Not.
How to put on ND filters?
Carefully grasp the camera so as not to damage it (do not tug or pull, as the gimbal is delicate), and slowly rotate the filter to attach or detach it. You can make sure the ND filter is securely attached to avoid accidental detachment during flight.
Does the DJI Air 2S support the series dJI FPV goggles or motion controller DJI (Motion Controller)?
Currently, the DJI Air 2S does not support fpv goggles or montion comtroller, but there may be an update in the future that will make this possible.
Security
Does the DJI Air 2S have LED lighting?
Yes. The DJI Air 2S has an additional LED light to improve visibility and safety in low-light conditions, similar to the Mavic 2 series.
Does the DJI Air 2S have obstacle detection sensors?
DJI Air 2S supports obstacle detection in four directions: up, down, forward and backward.
What is the obstacle detection range of the DJI Air 2S drone?
Front video system: 0.38 - 23.8 m
Rear vision system: 0.37 - 23.4 m
Top vision system: 0.34 - 28.6 m
Lower vision system: works best at a distance of 0.5 - 30m, and has an operating range of 0.5 - 60m.
What is the difference between APAS 4.0 and APAS 3.0?
APAS 4.0 adds enhanced mapping algorithms with a newly added upward-facing sensor for smoother and more reliable obstacle avoidance and performance.
What is the difference between ActiveTrack 4.0 and ActiveTrack 3.0?
ActiveTrack 4.0 offers more advanced flight path planning algorithms that plan a route in advance when an obstacle is detected, providing even better object tracking.
Controller and transmission
What is the quality of the live preview?
The video signal is transmitted in up to 1080p quality with a delay of up to 120 - 130 Ms.
How the O3 transmission system has been improved over OcuSync 2.0?
Equipped with a completely new transmission solution, the O3 has four antennas and supports two frequency bands. Features greater immunity to interference, provides full HD video transmission over distances of up to 12 km (unobstructed, no interference) and enables more reliable transmission in cities and other complex environments.
Does the Mavic Air 2S controller support HDMI?
Not.
How to charge the controller for the Mavic Air 2S drone?
Via USB type C cable.
Does the controller have a replaceable battery?
No, the battery is built into the remote control, just plug it in to charge
How can I improve my drone's signal reception?
In the controller, where the phone is mounted - there are antennas. Make sure the antennas are always pointed toward the drone. For more information on setting the direction of the antenna, see the user manual. Also, make sure you don't have electronic devices with you that could interfere with the connection, and that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned off.
In addition, a panel antenna can be mounted to the controller which is mounted on the end of the antennas
What are the advantages of the new remote control in the Air 2S drone?
The remote control has an extended battery life of up to 4 hours, a more comfortable grip, and an improved antenna design due to the fact that the phone mount has been applied to the top of the controller. Controlling the drone is even easier because your hands do not obstruct the live view.
Camera and camcorder in Dji Air 2S drone
What photo resolutions and formats are available on the DJI Air 2S drone?
Photos can be taken at 20 MP resolution. Available formats are JPG or RAW.
What is the highest video quality supported by the DJI Air 2S?
DJI Air 2S can record videos with up to 5.4K / 30fps resolution. It also supports 4K / 60fps videos.
Can I record D-log or in another flat color profile?
DJI Air 2S can record 10-bit D-log videos in H encoding format.265, convenient for color editing in post production.
What kind of sensor is in the DJI Air 2S drone?
The DJI Air 2S features a 1-inch CMOS sensor with 2.4 μm pixels, offering exceptional low-light performance. With exceptional exposure and dynamic range, it can capture up to 12.6 degrees in RAW format. In addition, the 5.4K resolution provides a high level of detail.
What are the advantages of the H video codec.265?
First of all, compression - footage recorded in 5.4K can take up a lot of space, but thanks to the HEVC codec (H.265) the material takes up less space. This is a more modern video codec than H.264, which additionally retains more details.
Can I manually control the camera settings?
Yes. You can adjust camera parameters such as ISO and shutter speed in M mode.
What is SmartPhoto?
SmartPhoto is a mode that recognizes scenes while optimizing camera parameters for different frames and supports intelligent recognition of five categories: sunset, blue sky, grass, snow and green trees. SmartPhoto combines HyperLight and HDR functions in one for optimal results. HyperLight optimizes photos taken at night or in low light conditions. HDR selects the best image from multiple layers through an adaptive dynamic expansion algorithm that determines the optimal parameters.
Smart features of the Mavic Air 2S
What are the advantages of MasterShots?
The next level of video creation. MasterShots handles aerial photography and post-editing automatically. Depending on the type and distance of the target, DJI Air 2S automatically selects the Close-up, Landscape and Portrait templates and creates a sequence of shots in the videos. When recording is complete, the DJI Air 2S automatically edits the footage. A variety of templates are available for impressive one-touch videos.
What is FocusTrack mode?
FocusTrack consists of three different intelligent tracking modes: ActiveTrack 4.0, Point of Interest 3.0 and Spotlight 2.0. All three modes offer different tracking functions for each situation.
What smart recording features the DJI Air 2S supports?
DJI Air 2S supports MasterShots, QuickShots, Hyperlapse and FocusTrack.
Are there any video recording settings where APAS 4.0 or FocusTrack are unavailable?
FocusTrack function works in 1080p / 30 fps resolution. Not available when recording in 5.4K / 30fps, 5.4K / 25fps, 5.4K / 24fps, 4K / 60fps, 4K / 50fps, 4K / 48fps, 2.7K / 60fps, 2.7K / 50fps, 2.7K / 48fps, 1080p / 120 fps, 1080 p / 60 fps, 1080 p / 50 fps and 1080 p / 48 fps.
APAS 4.0 operates at 1080p / 60 fps resolution. Not available when recording in 5.4K / 30fps, 5.4K / 25fps, 5.4K / 24fps, 4K / 60fps, 4K / 50fps, 4K / 48fps, 2.7K / 60fps, 2.7K / 50fps, 2.7K / 48fps, 1080p / 120fps.
Software
How to update DJI Air 2S software?
You can update the software in the DJI Fly app or desktop software DJI Assistant 2 (available for Mac and Windows). Both can be found on the official DJI website.
What should I do if the firmware versions of the remote control and battery do not match?
Use the app DJI Fly or DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) to update the software.
Where can I download the DJI Fly app from?
The best way to download it is through the manufacturer's website. Visit DJI and click the "Download" button. You can also go to the Google Play (Android) or App Store (Ios) apps and type " DJI Fly".
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