DJI AIR 3S MAX RANGE TEST - HOW FAR WILL IT GO?

[@tts8297]

Good distance, but not great. My Air 3 can go 13000m one way. Three main things you need to do to improve your distance : 1- don't record videos on the drone; instead, do a screen recording on the controller 2 - go in straingt line don't "look around" 3 - go back in RTH, the drone will pick the best speed based on wind and battery %, flying back manually burns more energy

[@uptowndisco2]

when I do this I use normal setting and cruise control to keep a steady economical flight speed , saves having to try and keep constant speed on the stick , no pins and needles 🤣

[@Mcgeee]

You’re definitely correct. But it’s impossible for me not to look around while I’m flying a drone :) And I record the 4K videos so this video isn’t potato quality for everyone watching 👀 I’m sure you could get a bit further but realistically when you’re flying you’d be recording videos

[@RAGINGXBULL2]

"13000m one way." so you flew it from point A to B, and not back to point A? because you realize he flew 20,000 meters total?

[@masterpdj2623]

Same here around 13000m with my Air 3

[@irhuz8683]

​@@RAGINGXBULL2and not counting the parameters used by the vid are way more battery draining.

[@jeffreyrh]

Great video. Love the range tests. If you bring up the compass and watch the attitude indicator you can see how much wind you are fighting.

[@gasquetmike8320]

Danny! Great flight! Hey have you tried out the Virture Pro glasses yet? My best friend uses them with his Air3s. I just ordered them today for my Air 3. They plug right into the rc2 controller, give you a heck of a great view and you can still use all of the features on the controller and the zoom lens! I can guarantee you'll love them. Not quite as immersive as the goggles but still like having a 60 in TV in front of you. Much better than looking at the controller in your hands.

[@relaxingmusicvideo-d3b]

As an aerial videographer, I own a drone, but it's camera quality is limited due to its affordability. I'm impressed by the breathtaking footage from advanced drone, ideal for capturing stunning aerial music video. 😊😊😊

[@ericbraun4652]

At 20:14 your antennas are at a 45 degree angle. I assume they were that way the entire flight. They should be vertical for maximum range. But, guess what? DJI's tech is so good it didn't matter, like, at all! You had no range issues at all. Amazing stuff.

[@dronetestdaegan]

Those are straight out. Not at 45 degrees by any means.

[@jsa8368]

The reviewer I've been waiting for haha... Just got the Air 3S and I'll be in Big Island next week

[@PolinOfficial]

Thank you, Danny Mcgee, for being such a positive force in the drone community! Keep up the amazing work!😍

[@speeddemon467]

Great video! Pretty amazing to see just how far that thing can go AND still make it back.

[@giuseppeberna4028]

Congratulations for your personal record and the great video. In the middle of which I looked out the window to see the drone arrive! Greetings from Italy

[@DPjalan2]

I tried this kind of range test once with my mini 4 pro CE, reached 5km and cameback at 15% battery 😂 Can definitely went further if I'm not recording 2-3min of 4K videos. Great test! Nice to see Air 3s can reached 10km!

[@andre1987eph]

I made up my mind to get the Mavic 3 Classic, but I really enjoyed this test. Stock up before the ban in the USA takes effect.

[@airtecstudio]

Hi, where are you located. Is it allowed to go so far? I am in Germany and here you are only allowed to go visual line of sight. Nice video.

[@Mike-iy7bk]

No, not here in the USA. Line of sight is the FAA rule. Why I watch his video instead of take mine that far. Pretty amazing range without a dongle 2.

[@todor92]

Good thing to know, i'm planning on getting this drone soon.

[@PixelRacer64]

Well done, you understand that you are flying into the wind and coming back with the wind pushing the drone, you could go further, finally using the corner screen (different one) that always show U how to direct your controller to get max reception. Honestly I have reached 6.5 k in B.C with my mini 3. Your speed is shown by metre/sec . Again the proper corner map could be useful. Yellow bars when you move. Last flight was same speed both ways ? Love your Hawaii and Switzerland (my home) videos.

[@johnmajka5404]

Sweet! I really love my AIR 3, & I just got the Mavic 3 Pro last month, but im a complete sucker for DJI, & ordered the AIR 3S a few days ago. I have 3 batteries for my AIR 3 & I already have two RC 2 Controllers, for my AIR 3 & Mini 4 Pro. I was interested in the new AIR 3S but I wasn't planning on buying it, until the drone only option was available, but my wife actually gave me the green light. So my new AiR 3S will be here on the 14th. Ive pushed my AIR 3 out a hair over 5 miles before I chickened out & still had almost 30% upon return. Ive only taken my Mavic 3 Pro out a mile and half , before I turned around, I don't have balls to push the M3P out to far, even though I have the DJI Cate refresh plan on it, it still cost over $700 for a Mavic 3 Pro Fly away or lost drone.

[@BlairAir]

To be fair, Dustin Dunnill got his longest range with OG Mavic 3 using O3+ on Maui. That spot he used often had the ground drop away the whole trip out (down a mountanside or Volcanoside to be accurate.) Look at the distances he got! 9.05 mile -18.1 round trip 14.56 km 29.12 round trip Using RC Pro, which put out 2 watts power stock. 33DBm / 1998mw Not trying to one up you, I love your range tests. I'm just putting that Mavic 3 trip out because it was also awesome. Dustin didn't even know it was his record, lol..

[@w.e.s.]

Only reason the mavic 3 goes further is bc it cruises at 33 mph. The airs cruise at 26. The battery on the airs last alot longer...

[@davannaleah]

And I was worried about sending my mini 2 (RC1) 3.6km..(out and return)... Well done there finding a nice remote place

[@DroneAviatorFPV]

I love the 3s best distance to date and tie for second is FPV and mini 4 pro followed by Avata2 Yes fpv does quite well was a bit disappointed with Avata 2 but fun flyer

[@tomseen5740]

I just watched your video - nice! However I wonder about that you have been flying lower (loosing alt) to comply with the 400ft rule in the US. Is there no rule about vlos? Not from the US but visiting next year with my drones so asking to learn 😊

[@malickinc]

Getting it tomorrow!!

[@officialfanofrichiebricker8324]

Wow! Some people have too much money. Its already an expensive aircraft and too push a battery to where you have to throw it away after 1 use is crazy. But its a beautiful drone and some beautiful scenery. My Typhoon H says it has a 2 mile range but I wouldnt push half of that

[@vahidleong7182]

The catch and turn of the drone should be only used for emergency as recommended by DJI and not daily.. Anyways thanks for the video brother it’s cool you really pushed it to the limit .. awesome video

[@EgoPersequorErgoSum]

Thank you bud…and now that you’ve had some time with that drone I’m kinda torn between the Helion 10 and this air 3s. I’m leaning to the Helion because of its stability (I live at the base of the mountains in Mt.) definitely a novice, but a retired one with plenty of time to play and explore. I’d like to capture some awesome video yet I’d like to mountain surf even more. which would you suggest?

[@PixelRacer64]

FPV for sure, this is a camera drone. I got one, also live in the mountains. Long range digital FPV is so much fun, and gets fantastic video as well...

[@ribletfpv619]

Springs!!

[@mikebappy9275]

Amazing, and you never lost visual line of sight of the drone !

[@carstenl87]

haha

[@exil3dlivecom]

Lol. Bionic eyes

[@yousufarafat4730]

2nd test for sure bro. really enjoyed ..❤

[@TheXone7]

1. Fly lower, the wind speeds are lower and battery consumption lower. 2. Don't flip the drone instead of hand landing. It put too much strain on motors.

[@jesusgjchuza6491]

Wooow, fricking impressive 🤝😎

[@RockFPV]

Insane Range!

[@lukejohnston8903]

Thanks for the test! I’m waiting for mine to arrive. 🛸

[@Mcgeee]

You'll be stoked!

[@lukejohnston8903]

@@Mcgeee yeah looking forward to it. Missing the photography not possible with FPV.

[@palanskisimmons]

That's Sick 😮 Great video great view where is that?

[@facilitatelavidaconjeremias]

Excelente test. Like y suscripción

[@bricearmeltonde6243]

Great review Peter Mckinon!

[@travelfandroneview]

Perfect 🏆 Huge like 👍

[@MikeSarni]

You know you can fight when it starts to go in to failsafe landing (under 10%) you can still throttle up and fly for a while then when it starts to descend again hit your throttle get up to another hundred feet or whatever you need to make it back

[@GunwooFPV]

Thank you for dji air 3s review.🥰

[@KenToney]

It would be awesome to fly in one direction to se how far it could go in one direction!

[@slideworks]

Great video!!

[@atiqnaz]

let me now plz witch nd you use on this fly nd32 or?

[@space1commander]

Sweet!... I want One.

[@calvin14888]

Good job

[@FiberOne-r4g]

6.213712 plus miles, impressive. Cant wait on the next Air's complete battery capacity....

[@nickcremo9963]

Very impressive ,Would like to see a test in a more urban setting .I am sure it would be 1/3 of that range but who knows. Subscribed great vid

[@Mcgeee]

Thanks man! Yeah problem with urban settings is there's a lot more laws when you're above roads / buildings

[@nickcremo9963]

@@Mcgeee yeah I get that I got my Air 3s Monday but have not flow it yet it's been very windy here .flying from my home it's up hill towards town my Mavic Air2 and mini 3 loose signal completely and returns to home at .7 miles kinda sux that's why I Purchased the 3s hoping range is better ,this is in Nort East

[@damienthanam]

Nice location.. My Mini Pro 4 does about 8000+ meters ( to and back ) with 10%-12% battery life upon landing.. Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

[@Glide-vd5we]

Great video just wondering where you bought that from I can't seem to find anywhere selling it like Amazon or Walmart how much for two batteries and rc2 receiver and with the DJI are 3s

[@Will_Chong]

May I suggest you do a range test by driving out to 10km away from your house and fly your drone back to your house and and land there. Then try out 15km and finally 20km. That will be interesting. But risky chance of losing your drone.

[@AdventureAryck]

Great video

[@KarlBerlin]

That was freaking awesome 👍 ❤️ ❤️

[@dannyelfilms]

Insane! 10km! Wow

[@Slewis71119]

Have you ever thought about doing a Drone Workshop?

[@Mcgeee]

I've done them in the past - definitely something I'd consider again if there was enough interest

[@robbieb8274]

Modify it womehow i know dji are weak when it comes to addons, make a duel battery put a simcard and fpv gogles in it and have your mate drive you around, im looking st that dpeed 15meet/ps i dont know i would buy it unless it gould atleast be same as the avata 2, 17meet per/s would have to be the absolute min but they can both travel at 100km/hr 27 meet/ps

[@RobertDunaway]

I could see my house at the turnaround!😂😂😂

[@LenMiDrones_photography]

I promise you if you push it further on your way back make sure you engage or re-engage the return to home and the Drone will fly home faster than you can control it

[@christopheolax3623]

It's been 2 weeks since the Air 3S came out and there is still not a single comparison video with the mini 4 pro camera level on the whole of the world youtube please can you make a comparison

[@masterpdj2623]

Don't do sport mode and you'll get 13000m and let it come home on it's own as the drone will fly more efficient when it's in control in RTH. Your antennas are wrong why are they pointing at the drone, the signal works around the antennas not out of the top? Other than that great video

[@BlairAir]

Its not "Sport Mode" OR Normal Mode that determines max range. Assuming an open environment its not Transmission system either. Its efficiency, and it is NOT anything else. Manufacturers of electric vehicles, whether we are tallng Tesla or an Electric scooter determine max range by efficiency. Most efficient speed, and use of peripherals. For 3S, DJI states clearly that the most time in flight is under these conditions: Measured by DJI Air 3S flying forward at a constant speed of 32.4 kph in a windless environment at sea level, with Obstacle Avoidance Action set to Brake, in photo mode, and from 100% battery level until 0% Any diversion from the stated conditions will yeild less.

[@rj66600]

Good shit.

[@neilewins9920]

i went just under 1000m from my house yesterday and was told to RTH as signal was lost...all good if nothing in the way I guess ! ! !

[@Jbrooks585]

That’s crazy!

[@Pavehawkpilot]

Congrats on breaking the VLOS rule. FAA def isn’t looking here

[@w.e.s.]

U got the antennas pointed down at the ground. They go at a 45 degree angle

[@Diantane]

Sure would like to know how you hand caught that drone :)

[@robbieb8274]

My bro talk about the top speed 27mps isn't sport mode the fastest? Do you not crank the right angle? Im curious about this drone after my first drone avata 2 such an awesome product both can do 27 meet/ps just not with motion control, does air2s reach 27 with h thw motion control?

[@TheCryptoSmit]

Yes ❤❤

[@kaptajnsejersen6303]

Is the altitude meters above ground level or sea level? I noticed when you flew into the hilly area the altitude stayed at 65-69 meters.

[@rubengarciajr7560]

Above the take off point

[@eksmaan]

AMAZING

[@DanielCosta-zp6jl]

Fcc signal is freedom, in eu and England the ce signal cuts that range brutally to a small fraction of that.

[@uptowndisco2]

I use the 4G Dongle with mine 🙂 I am in CE

[@jadope1]

Your vids kicjk....Mavic 3 here and min 4 pro

[@pablomenezes1550]

That’s great Do you send me LUT?

[@AlphardV55WR35]

Nice view !😅

[@riverbankfisher]

I wouldn't have the nerve to keep the drone heading outbound when the battery level drops to 50%. A gentle headwind on the return leg of the trip would increase the odds of the drone going into a 10% battery forced landing before reaching its launch point if the turnaround point was reached at a 50% or lower battery level. Great video by the way. DJI drones are becoming more capable with every product release. Can't wait for my used Air 3 to arrive in the post.

[@Mcgeee]

I was definitely pushing it, but it worked out!

[@BlairAir]

The RTH is calculating the whole way, including motor output, thus wind calculation, but it only has the cumulative data to that point in time. Also, I assume it uses mean value, not average.

[@ozy311]

How did you get the BVLOS waiver or did you use a spotter?

[@mydrones]

Why dn't you fly the drone and land it somewhere 20,000 meters away, and land it there... and drive there and pick it up later...

[@piplawrence2981]

Why do range tests? Every country has different power outputs. The UK uses CE mode that is only 100mw that would get 4000 yards at a push.

[@fendrou]

Test again at Normal and set cruise control 😁 and press RTH at 50% battery 🔋

[@Mcgeee]

kinda fun flying it manually haha

[@uptowndisco2]

@@Mcgeee I use cruise control and normal on my long range , I know manual is more fun but for best test results cruise is best 🙂

[@7zzZKnightZzz7]

That's NOT a range test - that's a 50% test. A Range test would be flying until you lose signal, at which point it will start to fly back and then you'll reacquire (hopefully). It would likely happen past the 50% battery level.

[@masterpdj2623]

The Air 3s can't fly out of range the signal is too strong. If nothing is in between the drone and remote it will out fly the battery

[@tbone12787]

Some one did this. The pilot flew a drone while others drove a yellow pickup truck until the thing fully ran out of battery. If went insanely far

[@irhuz8683]

​@@tbone12787can you please share a link to that?

[@UkzEnglishBullTerrierz]

I class it as a range test excellent

[@marcosamora1878]

@@tbone12787what youtube channel?

[@steveloudon7491]

I've found that most youtubers doing drone videos simply don't care about the rules.

[@LenMiDrones_photography]

Bro next time you go out that far even if you cancel the return to home and get your distance go ahead and re-engage return to home and the Drone will fly back way faster than you can control it

[@michaelbaxes4966]

I'm confused.... How can you say you flew this mission on sport mode when your RC display shows you only going approx. 15 meters per second? T his drone goes 60 MPH in sport mode. Which is approx 27 m/sec

[@michaelbaxes4966]

I'd really like to see you try this again in sport mode on full speed.

[@uptowndisco2]

@@michaelbaxes4966 the battery gets tanked hard at full speed in sport mode , I know it does on mine

[@paradoxicalcat7173]

All aircraft have three speeds. From slowest to fastest in order, these are: * Max endurance (max time flying) * Max range (one way) * Max speed Max endurance will not get you the furthest distance, as it is slower than max range speed. Max speed requires too much energy, so will give the least range of the two.

[@BoundlessBytes]

Was that Garden of the Gods?

[@rubengarciajr7560]

Yeah it looks like the mountain

[@MrCpmboy]

why the neg value on the heigth?...

[@rubengarciajr7560]

Cause it keeps track of height based on the take off point. He flew off a mountain and then went down

[@markgiles8527]

Have you seen that the Air 3S has the mobile BVLOS capability. Remove the cover (by hand) etc, etc. Very nice! Not that I need to use it. The Air 3 has an incredible range too.

[@TheMamonti1]

Enjoyed!!! But here is what I want to see....... get a friend.... have him take a fresh battery with him...... then fly it until your battery is about at 20%... let your friend know it is heading his way and then land it at his location...... Then we will know just how far will it fly???? not only in miles but in reception range!! then have your friend put in the fresh battery and see if you can fly it home???Then your title will be fact.... HOW FAR WILL IT GO?

[@Mcgeee]

Yeah definitely a solid idea! Wonder if the drone would reconnect with a new battery at range

[@TheMamonti1]

@@Mcgeee I agree.... I just wondered if it would reconnect... but we all would know just how far it will fly and stay connected.... I mean if this worked you could send your friend a packet of sugar if you are snow bound!!! LOL! you were at 4 bars at 10000m so I wonder just how far will it go?? I know they are strapping a extra battery on the mavic's in Ukraine to double the flight time... so I am thinking range may go beyond the 20k.

[@otero2235]

@@McgeeeI would really like to know if it would reconnect at even a mile distance.

[@alexalex5257]

I've seen it go past 20km, around 23/25km

[@TheMamonti1]

@@otero2235 my thought is it might.... the find my drone feature must somehow be connecting to the controller.... maybe it can reconnect once powered down??

[@andrehome2493]

Push it any further you will be landing in the field

[@Mcgeee]

yep lol

[@BaliDroneServices]

I think that is a battery life span test

[@stephjant6461]

I’m guessing you think you are so important that drone rules don’t apply to you so you ignored VLOS

[@eitanfine5185]

20 percent is ok

[@Евгений-б9э6х]

Мужик, подскажи , пожалуйста, какой комп купить для обработки видео?

[@ricarmig]

A MacBook/ Mac mini

[@andre1987eph]

М4 Мак Мини. Базовая модель. M4 Mac Mini. Bazovaya model'

[@Евгений-б9э6х]

@@andre1987eph thanks, man!

[@7777russ]

nice video, your balls are bigger than mine, I would never have flown that far.

[@Mcgeee]

haha thanks man. Knowing I could crash land somewhere near a road definitely helped

[@iFANWONG-m2u]

10KM 🙂👍

[@Glide-vd5we]

Why don't you use feet are you a foreigner from some other country meters are often used in some other country

[@w.e.s.]

I got 8 miles

[@MaicoFpv]

❤❤

[@toneysutton1301]

no vlos 😂😂😂

[@n7tb]

You do realize you are in strict violation of FAA rules that you must keep your drone within visual range at all times. I cannot fly my drone past about 1000 ft. before I lose sight of it. You were approaching 6 miles. If you don’t have a Part 107 Certification, you are not supposed to fly over people not under cover or in a car. Having grown up in COS and watching your line of flight, it was impossible not to fly over people in the open as you crossed Colorado Avenue. Have you registered your drone on the FAA Drone Zone? Have you completed the TRUST Exam? I have flown RC aircraft for 20 years and never had to register any aircraft because of our need to have AMA membership to fly. Because of irresponsible drone pilots, we now have to register all our aircraft and have to have remote ID if we fly outside a FRIA. It’s very frustrating! Just because a person has the funds to buy a drone doesn’t mean they can fly them without being knowledgeable of FAA regulations. I love my Air 3s as I am sure you will. Just do so responsibly. I love your enthusiasm. Have fun! Terry

[@uptowndisco2]

Long range RC has always been a thing even before drones were ever a thing .

[@MoonRambo702]

Don’t comply and it’s not frustrating.. Drone rules are for Puccies. I will never register any of my aircraft. I also do occasional drone photography for a realtor friend of mine and I refuse get the 107. I encourage EVERYONE to disregard these stupid rules and simply fly with common sense and safety in mind as you would driving a car, carrying a gun, or anything else.

[@dronetestdaegan]

Don't take away the fun. This is the USA, we have freedoms, but need more. No one should "tell" you what you can or can't do with a drone.

[@MoonRambo702]

@@dronetestdaegan Right, he’s doing testing and operating safely. No matter what you do, the fun police will be there waiting to shake their finger. We have gotten soft and bend way too easy to “authority”. The government is not anyone’s daddy and shouldn’t be treated as such.

[@mrkilroy9167]

Are you near the Garden of Gods?

[@CraigLewis]

Jerk twisting to shut off the drone when hand capturing puts unnecessary stress on the props, it’s just not necessary, seems cool but long term causes harmonic prop issues.

[@paradoxicalcat7173]

People don't seem to know that it is an emergency shut-off and reverse current is applied to force the props to stop. During a normal landing, power is removed and they spin freely - huge difference.

[@rajue3517]

❤❤❤