DJI Mavic AIR 2S Review - Part 1 IN-DEPTH (Unboxing, Setup, Comparisons, Updating, Pros & Cons)

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[@miguelsmith6498]

Thank you for doing the Air 2S review. Been waiting one from your channel. So far I’m finding this drone to be really good! Can’t wait for your flight test!

[@jameswright1641]

Thrilled for you to have the Air 2S. You are going to love this drone!!!

[@dacreedmotivation5597]

I have been waiting for your review on the Air 2S and it's finally here 😀

[@dartagnanv8der613]

Really Love your real-to-life reviews Dustin! Can’t wait for your fly test 😉 Mahalo!

[@MattysDroneWorld]

Been looking forward to your review on this one! I love my Air 2S so much lol. My very first 1" sensor! Great job Dustin! Looking forward to your flight review

[@igorandres2004]

We were waiting for your review.thanks Dustin.

[@BigAlFPV17]

I like how they added those extra sensors toward the top. Wish I could have waited for the Air 2S to come out but got the MA 2 instead & I love it. Excellent unboxing Dustin & looking forward to the flight test video!! 😊

[@GARYGOLDIE1]

Great review as usual dustin looking forward to the flight test 😀 all the best from the UK 🇬🇧

[@ahmedlayaan8108]

I legit enjoy your reviews i may not have a drone but watching you i get that inner satisfaction and feel of actually having one❤🤙🏼 Love from maldives🇲🇻❤

[@user-rg4hy9cc2u]

love that ur reviews are unbiased, keep at it. 😁

[@arthurharding891]

Best part about the Air 2S for me is that we get that awesome image quality all thanks to its 1-inch sensor camera for a more affordable price. I also love the convenience of it’s size.

[@corneliuskuduva3940]

I've been waiting so long for your review. Honestly you the best drone reviewer in my opinion🔥

[@emsadceric30]

Literally just ordered this tonight so hyped I’m coming from the og mini

[@farzada5688]

Cant wait see range test 😍😍😍 best drone review channel

[@GregorioCeballos25]

Let's do this. Finally here my friend.

[@brianhart6978]

Thank you, Dustin. Great detail. New sub here.

[@jdb745]

The only drone reviewer I find the best.

[@mreza84]

I mean this is the best Drone reviewer on KZbin, thank you for all your great work 👍

[@chrisspangler3943]

Thank you for a really awesome review! Now, to go ahead and order my new Air2S!!

[@techwithadam1]

I can’t wait to see the rest of the review videos about the air 2s

[@JustJms291]

Hopefully getting this for my birthday! Love your reviews and I have been waiting for this since release! Edit: Thanks For The Heart Dustin!

[@bluesalamander5527]

Yes!

[@bulldogboy100]

Taken 2 years but I finally got an Air 2S so this video is super helpful. Your prediction back then about the Air 3 having sideway sensors looks to have come true

[@arifesmail786]

Like your videos from Surat India

[@hunterfunter47]

It’s always an event to look forward to when Dustin gets his hands on a new DJI drone. Looking forward to the flight tests.

[@jasvinder2507]

Cant wait for the range test with the new transmission system! :)

[@theflyer498]

Waiting for your review, thanks

[@yordani11]

Hello Dustin , just waiting for you amazing range test for this drone

[@Joebanker80]

Thanks for all the info and tests! I just unboxed mine and watching the video while I wait on the initial battery charge ... Close ... I'm an hour and a half in.

[@FlyZoneFpv]

Awesome review Dustin👍

[@shockracer]

I'm already getting excited about a range test!

[@drowneydawn5098]

I always watch your review. Cant wait to see the flight test of Air 2s. From phillipines. Mabuhay ka

[@helixtrice930]

You helped me a couple years ago learning to fly my DJI Spark, and I finally upgraded to the Air 2s last week. The moment I got home, I searched your page for the range test and review. I'm so glad I got this bad boy. Can't wait to explore my state and get some sweet photos! Thank you again for the amazing reviews man!

[@DustinDunnill]

Congrats & Thanks! 🙂🍻

[@daleadmire1451]

Wow, you went from a spark to an air2s that's like going from a Volkswagen beetle to a Ferrari good for you my friend! I think the air2s is just so sleek and sexy I have the mini 2 and of course Dustin talked me into buying the air2s he's so good at that!

[@BrentLobegeier]

@@daleadmire1451 I came from a phantom 3 🤣

[@LaurenMiddleton28]

"2 Tickets to Paradise!"

[@tylerbooth6824]

I’ve been waiting patiently for a cheaper drone with a 1in sensor. Now it’s here!!! Hope I can get my hands on it after your review.

[@azrahim9817]

I love your review,super clear.Tq.. ♥

[@jbonepoi]

Just Left Maui with my Air 2s Performed excellent in the winds and got some good shots too

[@Bill14886]

I’ve had my Air2 S a week or so after launch date. Love it. Could use better filters but it’s a amazing drone and the zoom on it is great 👍. Coming from a Original Mavic Pro this thing is incredible.

[@UnfairFrame653]

finally some other good stuff

[@ForeverJustaGhost]

I LOVE THIS DRONE I HAVE THE. MINI 2 I want this drone tho

[@husenhusaeni1111]

So do you want to upgrade to this air 2S ?

[@ALTN8NRG]

I’m thinking about getting the Air 2s over the Mini 3. There are some issues with range of Mini 3 and uncontrolled descent when the battery is overloaded from windy conditions. Hard to choose. I want the smaller size/weight but not the glitches.

[@force089]

I have a mavic air 2 and it is amazing if you are like a photographer and want like 5k I would do the air 2s but other then the camera they are pretty much the same drone.

[@ForeverJustaGhost]

@@husenhusaeni1111 ye

[@jamesm.1579]

Great video.👍👍👍

[@kamuelalee]

The only drone review I'll watch.

[@DustinDunnill]

🙂🤙

[@windlepoons7354]

Duuuuuuuussssstiinnn! Great start...we need the flight video now! 😂 🤙

[@DustinDunnill]

Scheduled for tomorrow 🙂🍻

[@siddharth1722]

Nice informative video 👍

[@ForeverJustaGhost]

I’ve Never Clicked faster lol

[@Thunderbyrd.]

My Air 2s arrived last week and I really like it a lot. I wonder if the linking problem was your phone, because the remote and the aircraft seemed to link ok, and the Ipad worked. I didn't have this problem with my Android phone or tablet and I also have several DJI drones. But it's good people got to see it happen on your channel so they may know what to do to fix it.

[@uandeleon290]

Pls make a Hubsan Zino2 Review Looking Forward To it❤️

[@kevinbrennan5373]

Looking forward to the flight tests :) p.s. Spark had no little usb charger gizmo in the fm pack, at least not in uk..

[@Rogue001]

Hey Dustin, I don’t know if you’ve done the range test yet but I’d be very interested to know if obstacle avoidance works in RTH mode?

[@arifesmail786]

I always like your videos ,cuz they don't have any music

[@ABPhotography1]

I bought a copy of a larger style mini 1 case for the air 2s, it's so much better than the awkward black bag that comes with the 2S fly more combo kit.

[@justinmorris7336]

My original mavic pro had the battery adapter for usb charging in the fly more combo.

[@1EyeInTheSky]

Dustin your number to beat is 17,812ft. I look forward to the range test good sir. Great video! Always enjoy your stuff. Mahalo!

[@Cutlersfamily]

Hello my friend I love how you break things down. I have few questions which android phone get and which Ipad mini you are using having trouble finding the right setup. I just bought the mavic air 2 but my lg k51 will not install can you please help.

[@TriniWeekes]

this is an amazing drone, If i cant afford the Mavic 3, this will be my buy

[@dennismyers9879]

Morning Dustin..Nice review per usual sir.I have the air 2 and this, outside of a few changes, the major being the camera, All seems to be unchanged. Think this is aimed at the folks that are a bit more professional with photography. At a price Tag of $300 more than the air 2, it just may be worth it..but at $1300, it’s getting close to the Pro, but a nice compliment If you want a really nice camera. Thanks again for your time and effort. Dennis

[@natebarts3226]

The review that i’ve been waiting for. I have the mini 1 and wants to upgrade to mavic air 2 or air 2s in the future. I know most of you will recommend air 2s. I just want to know your opinion. I’m hoping to get your opinion soon. Thanks

[@droneready8278]

Most are haters trust me... Being a long time pilot ...far before most of the folks now... who are in the "Drone craze"... I know there are times when we wish we would have recorded and there are times that we do record our flights... I mean who would ever believe that I flew my original Mavic Mini 3.4 miles one way and back?? ... Landing at less than 0%??... Doesn't require belief because I carry the experience with me 💯And this is to the fellow who uploaded the video ....what is true simply does not require belief to continue to be true ...that is the beauty of the truth. 🤘🤘🤘

[@dieselman7453]

Thank you Dustin for all the information you give me in the last few months, you have my head crazy since I got into drones over 2 months ago , in that time I bought the autel evo 2 8k , and I bought the DJI air 2 s yesterday waiting for it to come , I also bought the bugs 20 and the bugs 12 great little practice drones !! I will go bankrupt 😀that’s the end of the spending!! Any way I will support your channel let me know and I’m in , and thanks again for all the unbelievable information your channel is top class 👍👍👍

[@DustinDunnill]

Enjoy your toys and thank you! 🙂🍻

[@capt_ryan]

I've been dying to see this video and the pros and cons...

[@officialkingofclips]

What do you think about the Mini SE and what do you think the price will be? And if it comes out could you please make a review and tag me? Thanks!!

[@flanker-zy18]

Hi, if you use your phone or iPad with the rcn1, is the video transmission 720p or 1080p?

[@ruthsasu5315]

Can you please review the power vision powereye

[@hobbychanel5798]

good video :)

[@Babybleu1]

If you get a chance to review the vuzix smartglasses for dji mavics go for it.

[@Twobarpsi]

Waiting for the Mini 3 for my first drone.

[@Dhamp]

Awesome review Dustin! You may want to reset the Advanced Gimbal Settings before flying, I noticed your finger activated the ipad and changed the Yaw Speed to 75. @ 40:26

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks! I'll check it 🍻

[@kevincarter2464]

Top Notch Review Dustin thanks for taking the time to do this for us all, love the way you give all the pros and cons. Dont ever stop doing the previews thanks again bro

[@xandergerber1]

Hallo Dustin. Please keep up the good work. Would like some advise if you dont mind. Im from South Africa and the DJI drones are very pricey here. What would you recomend between the air 2 and air 2s? Only have the budget for one of them.

[@DustinDunnill]

Get the 2s only if you want better camera and upward obstacle sensors. Check my video tomorrow to see 🍻

[@charlesshiringane1909]

Finally🇿🇦❤

[@KNIGHT-FLIGHT]

Man,,, sorry to hear that Pilot,, I know that hurt... Got me nervous about getting the Air 2-S now!!!

[@handy1069]

Was in Kihei from the 28th to the 4th

[@RaniRani-zt2tr]

why it does not have variable aperature i think it does 120 fps with 4k with the updates now

[@wyatte3806]

I love the cat

[@moulihendahewa293]

Where do you get your drones?

[@wyatte3806]

I believe the usb to battery brick originally came with the first mavic air

[@freerican6136]

I am waiting for the range test

[@chrisbee9164]

I know this was from a year ago but are you aware that they now have 3750mAh batteries shipped out with this? Did you solve the connection issue with your phone thinking it was a mini2?

[@coolpaul409]

Can you please review the new DJI matrice rtk and zenmuse H20 series

[@DustinDunnill]

I'll try but may be to expensive for me 😵🙂

[@dronevideos3415]

The air 2s is a great drone I have the mini 1

[@wyatte3806]

I have the original mavic air and the air 2s is a great drone

[@terencewillimott1362]

Hi mate when are you going to do a test out in the field Terry in Australia

[@DustinDunnill]

Flight test is up mate 🍻

[@yvaishaliandsriganrsh]

Make a video about all of your drones

[@tatukallas]

Let's do the ultimate range test

[@TODRON]

Brutal

[@dvsmotions]

I'm hoping you figured out your user error with the app.

[@filiped7298]

Waiting for range test 🙂

[@lexfdz.1076]

HELP#. Hi Drone Masters!. Can I effectively use the "RTH" on a Mavic Mini-2 using a (WI-FI ONLY) iPad; or I need to buy the (WI-FI + CELLULAR iPad)?

[@DustinDunnill]

Yes you can. No cellular needed 🙂🍻

[@lexfdz.1076]

@@DustinDunnill Thank you!

[@Jesusfreek_33]

After flying the Air 2s and the Mini 2 which drone is your favorite now? The Mini 2 or the Air 2s. Thanks for the videos, really great reviews.

[@DustinDunnill]

Probably Air2S but mini 2 is so light and easy for manual type recreational flying. I really like both 🍻

[@2nd-place]

The DJI Pro 3 will still exist. I think it will be a bit faster, have better object avoidance, faster processing for automated functionality, 6K60 camera along with 4K60 10-bit HDR, Occusync 3.0, quieter props, and have a few minutes of extra battery life. It will also have a variable aperture so you don’t need ND filters. That’s the one I’m waiting for! I’m a photographer and the Mini 2 has been my testing device and so far I’m getting pretty good!

[@zaxy1k910]

U got only 3 thinga right

[@billsomrak]

Hi Dustin. First off ... no USB adapter came with the Spark ... I had a 'Fly-more Spark' ... and it didn't have that. Kind of disappointing that the Android version of the App is so deficient. In a world where Android devices dominate with about 90% usage, there's no excuse for this, other than DJI's continuing to kiss Apple's nether regions. Quite a UAV. Remember the old days of making our own, with a GPS drone like the XK X380 (or its big brother the XK X500). People who are just now starting their UAV adventures don't realize how far these things have come (of course, my 55+ years of RC flying take me WAY back .. ha ha). Good unboxing ... looking forward to your follow-ups, especially the RANGE TEST! Oh, looks like you have a female Maine Coon cat, which I saw in the background early in the video. I've had Maine Coon neuters (males) for over 30 years (still have 2, age 14 & 16). Mahalo !

[@DustinDunnill]

Good points Bill. You are definitely and "RC old timer" 🙂🍻. Lulu is a doll face Persian and is a rambunctious little sweetheart 🍻

[@billsomrak]

@@DustinDunnill Hi Dustin. Okay on 'Lulu' ... I've not seen any 'doll faced' Persians, which is probably why I identified her as a Maine Coon. I used to go to CFA cat shows frequently, and am familiar with most breeds .. had lots of friends who were either judges or breeders. I never showed my cats ... just attended to socialize & see the advancement of various breeds. We'll keep an eye out for your future adventures with the DJI Air 2. Mahalo!

[@GRANDOS]

is it normal that the fan is so loud when the drone is on idle ?

[@battery_wattage]

Yes.

[@MacPeterbilt]

Where is the part 2 , cant wait anymore 🤣

[@tedmaui8991]

I quit flying because of restrictions on shipping lithium batteries to Hawaii. I want to get into RC again. How do you deal with this problem?

[@DustinDunnill]

Amazon is mainly the issue. If the shipper uses FedEx, DHL, UPS you can usually get them. Try eBay also 🍻

[@JasonParham83]

I know this is only a day old, but it makes perfect sense that you have to reinstall the app. The app will autoupdate on its own if you have it set to do so and this issue will eventually fix itself. BUT when the app first came out the DJI AIR 2S was not out. You need to upgrade to the android version of the app that supports the AIR 2S. If you want to be granular about it, look at the version of the app you have before the reinstall and look at the version you have AFTER the reinstall.

[@DustinDunnill]

These were both the android & apple store apps. Not the version from DJI's site FYI. A good comparison on how they deal with adding a new craft 🍻

[@stevecole6788]

I wanna drone so badd

[@stanvisualseychelles932]

Air 2s camera is no match to the M2pro colour science and dynamic range Dustin ;-) Mini 2 is also my favorite drone now :-)

[@davidellis5135]

Coming soon the ring of fire ⭕️.

[@daleadmire1451]

Why? did you eat something very spicy!... LOL

[@RaniRani-zt2tr]

are you gonna do a flight review?

[@DustinDunnill]

It's up 🍻

[@MikeKinney8675]

Hey Dustin, I have the mavic air 2, and considered it the best deal DJI ever had. But I think the air 2 S , was kinda a money grab, by DJI. Kinda like the Platinum was , with the original pro.

[@DustinDunnill]

They do seem to be going the way of apple. Small refinements for the next models at a premium price 🤔🍻

[@campbellvernois5003]

May I have it please?