I watch lots of reviews and I must say that you have a gift. Your videos are really good because of your presentation and editing. The information is really the same as other channels but you present it in a way that gives the viewer a fresh look. Your natural style comes across as interesting and trustworthy. Congrats and keep it up!
I am buying right now and the Mav 2 is now $500 less than the Air 2 S. Would you still buy the Air 2 S fly more for $1299 over the Mav 2 flymore at $789?
Thanks Billy! I ordered the Magic Air 2 this morning and just canceled the order to get the upgrade-DJI Air 2s based on the sensor. I had pursued over the specs when I ordered and saw the MP higher on the Mavic Air 2 and ordered without really considering the camera upgrade and 1 inch sensor. Thanks so much...about to bicycle touring for three years around the world!
@@3qgc Definitely not worth the upgrade they're really reaching now It doesn't really make a difference on social media not what video compression. They've already proven this difference is no big deal with the one in sensor when they put it up against the mavic 2 pro They just keep trying to get you to upgrade trying to take your money every year.. give you a little bit more how can we steal that money this time.. Nope nope nope not for me especially now with this new remote ID thing hanging over our heads new rules.. Things are going to change..
I upgraded from the Mini 1 to the Air 2S. If I had the Mavic Air 2 I'd want the new upgrades, but I'd be happy with the Mavic Air 2 until something better came out. I was planning on buying a Mavic Air 2, but I waited for the Air 2S. Happy I did. Thanks for the video BK!
In Fall of 2022 is the Air 2 still worth the buy? I’m going to upgrade from my DJI Spark. They just dropped the price of the Air 2 to $550 which is significantly below the price of the Air 2s. What do you think? Or should I wait for the air 3 because the Air 2 is 2 years old now.
Great comparison video Billy. I would suggest that the Air 2S is a better upgrade for a person coming from a Mavic Mini or Mini 2 opposed to a Mavic Air 2. I think the Air 2S is a better proposition than the Mavic 2 Pro at this juncture in time.
For Fly More combo + DJI Care Refresh + Taxes you are paying ~$400 more for the A2S vs MA2. For those that need (or just want) that professional camera the A2S is probably worth the price differential for the Fly More combo. DJI bumped the Fly More Combo differential to $300 vs $189 for MA2 Fly More Combo....but you do get 1 extra ND filter with the A2S Fly More Combo for that extra $111 price delta. Hope it's a really good ND filter. Also the CareRefresh is $20 more for the A2S...and obviously taxes are higher for the A2S. I'm jussayin keep that in mind when you are making that decision and looking at the Fly More combo with CareRefresh. Also keep in mind that the CareRefresh Replacement costs are higher for the A2S vs MA2: 1st Replacement: A2S ($119) vs MA2 ($69) 2nd Replacement : A2S ($149) vs MA2 ($99) Fly away: A2S ($499) vs MA2 ($399)
I upgraded from a spark to an air 2 a little over a year and a half ago. It's been great. I won't be upgrading. Maybe in a few years I'll get a new one but I love my air 2
Just sent my air 2 into a pond and the gimbal no longer works... if I buy a 2s without any accessories I should be able to use my old controller right?
The fact that the Air 2S is being closely likened to the Mavic 2 Pro than the Air 2 says a lot about the improvements they did on this drone! It's that good an upgrade
Absolutely love your videos you make so much more sense than so many other drone youtubers trust me everyone this is the man to go to if you want to know anything about drones 😁✌ peace
Alright, so I have a question, I have a mavic mini, and I would like to upgrade but I have a small budget, right now mavic air 2 is on sale and you can get the fly more combo for $789 and the air 2s for $1299. Is the 2s significantly better than air 2? Also mini 3 is coming out soon and it has sensors and a pretty good camera so I am really lost
Is there a way to take a screen shot in video zoom mode since there is no zoom option in picture mode? Guess you can screen shot from your iPhone itself.?
Hey Billy Great video! Do you think the Air 2 or the Air 2S is to complex for someone that has never flown a drone? Should I be looking at the Mini 2 instead? Thanks!
Complex? They use the same controller and have sensors all around. They are easier than the mini 2. I love my mini 2 but i have to be more careful than when I fly my P4 Pro+
This is a slap in the face to the EVO II drone. I have been on the fence about buying my 1st drone but this 2S has the camera I want at a lot less than the EVO II. The batteries for this drone are 50% less than the EVO II. This is perfectly positioned price wise for me and I can still afford an iPad mini!!! win!
so if it's my first professional drone, in terms of value for money and long run satisfaction, should I spend 790$ on the ma2 combo or 1300$ for the ma2S combo? there is a big price difference but not so much in other fields
I noticed that you left out the mastershots feature that the Air 2S offers and the Air 2 does not. Was there a reason for that? I have both the Air 2 and Air 2S. I want to primarily use the Air 2 for Scenic shots and the Air 2S for Commercial use. As of right now though, I find myself using the Air 2S more and more these days than the Air 2. Now I am resigned to using the Air 2 as a back up option if something happens to the Air 2S and I have downtime of being without a drone. I don't have the financials resources right now to upgrade to the Mavic 3. If that becomes an option, I will definitely make plans on working with the Mavic 3 and Air 2S and upgrade my controller to the RC Pro to swap back and forth between both drones. I noticed that according to DJI's website that the Mavic Air 2 is not compatible with the new RC Pro controller and the Mavic Air 2S is.
Fully agree with all your comments.. my biggest annoyance as a Air2 owner is they upgraded too early i feel.. I bought an Air2 in June20, it came out only a few months earlier? A little bit annoying that it’s now out of date after a year!! Thanks DJI, not happy as everyone goes for the newest model, and certainly don’t expect a facelift in a year of a new drone ?? 👎 My thoughts, but your video is spot on!
I do not know if anyone asked or not yet, but how much less battery life did any of you experienced with the air 2s against the air 2? I recently purchased a second hand air 2 in very good condition, but I am interested in the air 2s as well. Because the weather we currently have in UK, I did not have a lot time I can use the air 2 a lot so far.
Looking to upgrade from the first mini to either the Air 2 or 2S. Currently at Best Buy the fly more bundle for the 2 is $790 and $1300 for the 2S… other than a few extra gimmicks is it worth the price difference to go with the 2S? Thanks
I'm trying to figure out why the fly me combo is $300 difference but the spread on the drone price is only $200. What in the extra $100 getting you or did they make a mistake and the Air 2s fly more combo should be $1199.
Think your saying the Air2s camera is better but you won’t notice the difference on UA-cam due to the compression? I’ll stick with my Air2 until DJI release the classified drones in a year or so.
I can only fly about a mile away in my neighborhood with my Mavic Air 2, but with clear line of site I've flown maybe two miles or so away with good transmission. But you said Ocusync 3 changed the way you fly...over the Air 2/Ocusync 2? I did have a similar experience comparing my Mavic Air 2 over my older Mavic Mini, but just how far away are you flying I wonder.... I would definitely pay the extra money for the 2s if buying new, no question. But if I had a Mavic Air 2 already and $2K I might instead choose a Skydio 2 or something a little different. I'd really like the drones be a lot smaller and quieter, but with the same features. And I'd like to see the Autonomous Flight Apps mature: Dronelink (supports Mavic Air 2) Maven (supports Mavic Air 2) Litchi (more popular, but doesn't support Mavic Air 2) Thanks for another great video Billy Kyle.
Very good review, excellent, one question, the 2s, the drone have ocusync 3.0, with 4 antennas, but the controller is ocusync 2.0, how is the transmission better if both are not 3.0? Thanks.
Question, would you choose the Mavic Air 2 + Smart Controller or Air 2S with the Standard controller. Trying to keep the total cost under the $1,500.00
Hey Billy DJi Mavic two pro I had an update lately for battery is not charged when was too long do you think it was more into that do you think DJI degraded The Drone quality they do that sometimes did you have the update did you see any difference please let us know I will greatly appreciate it
I've been using the Air 2 and Air 2S. Regarding the Air 2S, you can't shut off the downward sensors to land in hand, and I don't want to put tape over the sensors. Switching to sport mode doesn't fix the problem. Now we have to mess with focus on the Air 2S. The focus should be fixed like Air 2, and most other drones. Air 2S is much noisier than Air 2--loud even at 1000 feet. Everyone knows there's a drone in the air but that wasn't the case with Air 2. Finally, the Air 2 is cheaper and flies longer. So it's not as simple as many of these videos suggest.
Also take into consideration that a 1 inch sensor is better in low light conditions and therefor your video and images will have a lot less grain in them which to me is a game changer.
The only thing stopping me from buying the air 2S is the fact that it is no longer compatible with the goggles V2 when the Drone first came out it said it was getting an update to make them compatible now that has changed when it's compatible with the goggles is when I will buy it
Billy. Dale from Toronto, Ontario in Canada. Have you had any luck with the problem of the Autel Evo 2 drifting left, bobbing up and down and any other issues? Any other problems that have been fixed with firmware? I am looking forward to buying the Autel Evo 2 Smart Controller. I am in need of a reliable shooter that makes a great package with their new Smart Controller that is supposed to be out sometime this month in May 2021.
thanks for this video it was very informative, i am researching the difference between the Mavic air 2 and the 2S. i see only the Air 2S is available from DJI as the Mavic air has been discontinued. however i have seen both on Ebay listed for sale. what is your opinion of buying a drone off ebay.
such a modest, incremental, insignificant and cosmetic changes. with each generation of drone release, obviously as you except, there are some changes, but the huge drop in sales of these drones, just comes to prove how tiny, slow and incremental those changes are. Unfortunately, as I believe the technology is there, it just that, for commercial reasons, DJI (and others) want to squeeze a few more generations of drone "upgrades" purchase from us...and obviously the public is not stupid, so they just stick with the drone they already have, and wait 4-5 generations. before the combined upgrade is significant enough to commit to invest.
@@chuckself5245 My understanding is that it does work with the smart controller. There is an update that includes the new drone. The question is how well the smart controller works with the Air 2S. It depends on who’s opinion you get.
@@cnyphotovideo once I flew with the SC I was hooked. I need to replace my Air 2. If they are compatible I’m in for the 2S... if not, ima gonna just get another Air II.
I have been looking for a replacement for my two P4's for some time. I was very disappointed with the P4 Pro. The videos were not as sharp, the colors washed out, the cameras were bigger and heavier and tended to wobble when the drone was going sideways, ruining my videos, and they had mechanical issues like compasses that would not stay calibrated, the things would slowly rotate in a circle and not stay pointing at what I was shooting, and antennas that would cut out every few seconds even when the drone was sitting right in front of me. I tried both version 1 and 2 of the P4 Pro and even the Advance model. Sold them all at a loss and kept the P4's. I tried the original Mini but that's practically a toy in comparison. It has a slew of issues. The controller is terrible. The sticks are stiff and hard to manipulate. Trying to make smooth turns while making other adjustments is like trying to draw a circle with an Etch-a-Sketch. Impossible. The range is also terrible. Fly over a tree and you immediately lose signal. There is no fan inside the drone and there is poor air circulation, so if you have your drone sitting on the ground waiting for an event to start it will overheat and display a multitude of warnings or just shut down. The compass never stays calibrated. Every time you move to another spot you have to do the calibration dance. I hear the Mini 2 fixes the range issue and has a better controller, but I'm looking for something better. I uploaded to UA-cam so even in 4k it's likely the camera quality improvement between the 2 and 2s won't make much difference. The problem I have with my P4 and mini are neither shoots 4k in 30fps. The mini doesn't even shoot 4k. So you get choppy video at 24fps on the P4. The mini 2 at least supports 4k 30fps I believe. The ONE thing that appeals to me to upgrade to the 2S is the greater range. I do a lot of flying out in the open, scenic videos. Range is VERY important to me. If the controller is smooth and the range is good and the video is at least 4k 30fps that's what I'm interested in.
The air 2 looks a bit like a mobile camera especially in low light but I know it isn't but if it was it would have to be a good one due to its crushed blacks in Windows of buildings and lack of detail and grain in dark areas (which is the sensor) I've bought the air 2s but if you don't want to spend the extra money then go for the air 2, but if you want to do more things low light I would recommend the air 2s.
Hey Great REview Bud. IS the Mavic Air2 Smart Controller compatible with Air2S ? Do we have to do any additional config/set up to make them compatible ?
So if we can't tell major differences because of youtube compression or social media compression then our clients or our viewers wouldn't either right? So there's no point of an upgrade 🤔
Depends on who your clients are. If you are selling photos or videos commercially they will probably be more interested in the higher quality. If you are posting for UA-cam viewers then no there isn't a lot of difference. The main difference is the range and more collision sensors. Range is very important to me.
Thenk you for this video, and for the demo pics and videos to compare the two drones. I fly a DJI Spark right now, but am looking at either of these two....leaning towards the A2S.
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The propellers are a cosmetic difference, but are compatible just like the batteries. I love it. Great video.
I watch lots of reviews and I must say that you have a gift. Your videos are really good because of your presentation and editing. The information is really the same as other channels but you present it in a way that gives the viewer a fresh look. Your natural style comes across as interesting and trustworthy. Congrats and keep it up!
I agree! The difference is he doesn’t waste our time with bull shit antics and slapstick. He just gets to the heart of the matter.
Yeah hes quick, informative and does his research and doesnt waffle on about irrelevant subjects, always stays on topic
Not many people know this: *_Press and hold_*
*_the customizable button (Fn button) and scroll_*
*_the gimbal dial to adjust the zoom in video mode_*
THANK YOU! I wish there was a key layout template of this kind of stuff
I am buying right now and the Mav 2 is now $500 less than the Air 2 S. Would you still buy the Air 2 S fly more for $1299 over the Mav 2 flymore at $789?
Thanks Billy! I ordered the Magic Air 2 this morning and just canceled the order to get the upgrade-DJI Air 2s based on the sensor. I had pursued over the specs when I ordered and saw the MP higher on the Mavic Air 2 and ordered without really considering the camera upgrade and 1 inch sensor. Thanks so much...about to bicycle touring for three years around the world!
I was about to do the same but the Mav 2 flymore is now $789 and the AirS flymore is $1299 $510 more. I can't decide.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VERY DETAIL COMPARISON
Spot-on, Billy . Very thorough comparison.
Bought the mavic air 2 just before they announced the air 2s. Been loving it so far, will stick with it for now :)
Loving my Air2 too, if i m considering an upgrade, it won't be Air2S, not worth it for me.
@@manmacgy exactly
I had the choice between the two and chose the Air 2 over the Air 2S.
@@3qgc
Definitely not worth the upgrade they're really reaching now It doesn't really make a difference on social media not what video compression.
They've already proven this difference is no big deal with the one in sensor when they put it up against the mavic 2 pro
They just keep trying to get you to upgrade trying to take your money every year.. give you a little bit more how can we steal that money this time..
Nope nope nope not for me especially now with this new remote ID thing hanging over our heads new rules..
Things are going to change..
@@muzikmon2267 Thank you for the reply! Very much appreciated. I understand completely where you're coming from!
I upgraded from the Mini 1 to the Air 2S. If I had the Mavic Air 2 I'd want the new upgrades, but I'd be happy with the Mavic Air 2 until something better came out. I was planning on buying a Mavic Air 2, but I waited for the Air 2S. Happy I did. Thanks for the video BK!
Man. Thanks. You talk so plainly about all this an spoke to exactly what I was debating about. Definitely helped in making my decision
In Fall of 2022 is the Air 2 still worth the buy? I’m going to upgrade from my DJI Spark. They just dropped the price of the Air 2 to $550 which is significantly below the price of the Air 2s. What do you think? Or should I wait for the air 3 because the Air 2 is 2 years old now.
Amazing review!! Thank you, just purchased the Air 2S Fly More Combo thanks to your video in particular!
Thanks for the helpful and informative video. Keep up the great work.
Great comparison video Billy. I would suggest that the Air 2S is a better upgrade for a person coming from a Mavic Mini or Mini 2 opposed to a Mavic Air 2. I think the Air 2S is a better proposition than the Mavic 2 Pro at this juncture in time.
For Fly More combo + DJI Care Refresh + Taxes you are paying ~$400 more for the A2S vs MA2. For those that need (or just want) that professional camera the A2S is probably worth the price differential for the Fly More combo. DJI bumped the Fly More Combo differential to $300 vs $189 for MA2 Fly More Combo....but you do get 1 extra ND filter with the A2S Fly More Combo for that extra $111 price delta. Hope it's a really good ND filter. Also the CareRefresh is $20 more for the A2S...and obviously taxes are higher for the A2S. I'm jussayin keep that in mind when you are making that decision and looking at the Fly More combo with CareRefresh.
Also keep in mind that the CareRefresh Replacement costs are higher for the A2S vs MA2:
1st Replacement: A2S ($119) vs MA2 ($69)
2nd Replacement : A2S ($149) vs MA2 ($99)
Fly away: A2S ($499) vs MA2 ($399)
I upgraded from a spark to an air 2 a little over a year and a half ago. It's been great. I won't be upgrading. Maybe in a few years I'll get a new one but I love my air 2
Just sent my air 2 into a pond and the gimbal no longer works... if I buy a 2s without any accessories I should be able to use my old controller right?
How'd it end up in the pond?
Yea
When DJI is being generous on their upgrades, the wisest thing to do is grab it with both hands! 😁
Even with the compression of UA-cam’s app you can still see a huge difference so I can only imagine… I’m sold
The fact that the Air 2S is being closely likened to the Mavic 2 Pro than the Air 2 says a lot about the improvements they did on this drone! It's that good an upgrade
Absolutely love your videos you make so much more sense than so many other drone youtubers trust me everyone this is the man to go to if you want to know anything about drones 😁✌ peace
I have to say, as my first hyperlapse was made today, it processed SUPER fast! The pictures were awesome and the video turned out GREAT!
Alright, so I have a question, I have a mavic mini, and I would like to upgrade but I have a small budget, right now mavic air 2 is on sale and you can get the fly more combo for $789 and the air 2s for $1299. Is the 2s significantly better than air 2? Also mini 3 is coming out soon and it has sensors and a pretty good camera so I am really lost
Nice scam you got going on
Is there a mount for my cell phone to watch the live video? I am looking at the fly more pack.
Did you fly over the charred remains of playland? It was only about 1000ft to the north west of the drone at 9:42
Is there a way to take a screen shot in video zoom mode since there is no zoom option in picture mode? Guess you can screen shot from your iPhone itself.?
Great video Billy boy! Keep em coming!
What about 4K 60 crop?
Hey Billy Great video! Do you think the Air 2 or the Air 2S is to complex for someone that has never flown a drone? Should I be looking at the Mini 2 instead? Thanks!
Complex? They use the same controller and have sensors all around. They are easier than the mini 2.
I love my mini 2 but i have to be more careful than when I fly my P4 Pro+
thank you for the sample footage you're a legend.
Great description , could you add a night filming comparison ?
This is a slap in the face to the EVO II drone. I have been on the fence about buying my 1st drone but this 2S has the camera I want at a lot less than the EVO II. The batteries for this drone are 50% less than the EVO II. This is perfectly positioned price wise for me and I can still afford an iPad mini!!! win!
How many prise???
Are the batterys interchangeable
Yes. Same batteries.
so if it's my first professional drone, in terms of value for money and long run satisfaction, should I spend 790$ on the ma2 combo or 1300$ for the ma2S combo? there is a big price difference but not so much in other fields
I noticed that you left out the mastershots feature that the Air 2S offers and the Air 2 does not. Was there a reason for that? I have both the Air 2 and Air 2S. I want to primarily use the Air 2 for Scenic shots and the Air 2S for Commercial use. As of right now though, I find myself using the Air 2S more and more these days than the Air 2. Now I am resigned to using the Air 2 as a back up option if something happens to the Air 2S and I have downtime of being without a drone. I don't have the financials resources right now to upgrade to the Mavic 3. If that becomes an option, I will definitely make plans on working with the Mavic 3 and Air 2S and upgrade my controller to the RC Pro to swap back and forth between both drones. I noticed that according to DJI's website that the Mavic Air 2 is not compatible with the new RC Pro controller and the Mavic Air 2S is.
Do the nd filters on the air 2 work on the air 2s?
Not to my knowledge as the Air 2s has a bigger camera.
Fully agree with all your comments.. my biggest annoyance as a Air2 owner is they upgraded too early i feel.. I bought an Air2 in June20, it came out only a few months earlier? A little bit annoying that it’s now out of date after a year!! Thanks DJI, not happy as everyone goes for the newest model, and certainly don’t expect a facelift in a year of a new drone ?? 👎
My thoughts, but your video is spot on!
Hi Billy. Love from the Philippines. Can you compare night shots?
I do not know if anyone asked or not yet, but how much less battery life did any of you experienced with the air 2s against the air 2? I recently purchased a second hand air 2 in very good condition, but I am interested in the air 2s as well. Because the weather we currently have in UK, I did not have a lot time I can use the air 2 a lot so far.
Informative video as usual Billy, thanks!
Looking to upgrade from the first mini to either the Air 2 or 2S. Currently at Best Buy the fly more bundle for the 2 is $790 and $1300 for the 2S… other than a few extra gimmicks is it worth the price difference to go with the 2S? Thanks
i love your comparison shots!
I'm trying to figure out why the fly me combo is $300 difference but the spread on the drone price is only $200. What in the extra $100 getting you or did they make a mistake and the Air 2s fly more combo should be $1199.
I noticed that also, Same accessories too…
Very useful and well structured video!
Think your saying the Air2s camera is better but you won’t notice the difference on UA-cam due to the compression? I’ll stick with my Air2 until DJI release the classified drones in a year or so.
Is active track better in 2s ?
I can only fly about a mile away in my neighborhood with my Mavic Air 2, but with clear line of site I've flown maybe two miles or so away with good transmission. But you said Ocusync 3 changed the way you fly...over the Air 2/Ocusync 2? I did have a similar experience comparing my Mavic Air 2 over my older Mavic Mini, but just how far away are you flying I wonder.... I would definitely pay the extra money for the 2s if buying new, no question. But if I had a Mavic Air 2 already and $2K I might instead choose a Skydio 2 or something a little different. I'd really like the drones be a lot smaller and quieter, but with the same features. And I'd like to see the Autonomous Flight Apps mature:
Dronelink (supports Mavic Air 2)
Maven (supports Mavic Air 2)
Litchi (more popular, but doesn't support Mavic Air 2)
Thanks for another great video Billy Kyle.
How about low light situation?
Your video's are the best. Seriously
What modes were the images captured in?
Can use the batterys of the 2 on the 2s ????
Air 2s batteries smaller?
Very good review, excellent, one question, the 2s, the drone have ocusync 3.0, with 4 antennas, but the controller is ocusync 2.0, how is the transmission better if both are not 3.0? Thanks.
The remote is just a reciever while the drone is the transmitter idk how they do it but it's how it works
Can you just buy the air 2s and use the air 2 remote with it?
Is the air 2s compatible with the goggles v2?
Hey Billy I live close to center city is there time to meet up and show me more about my 2s and editing on Final Cut Pro?
Is the mavic 2s shoot hdr videos?
I think having both is the jam.
Question, would you choose the Mavic Air 2 + Smart Controller or Air 2S with the Standard controller. Trying to keep the total cost under the $1,500.00
Hey Billy DJi Mavic two pro I had an update lately for battery is not charged when was too long do you think it was more into that do you think DJI degraded The Drone quality they do that sometimes did you have the update did you see any difference please let us know I will greatly appreciate it
Thanks for the review... My Air2S is on the way... but those 8K hyperlapse looks juicy...
Do you buy these yourself or does DJI send them to you?
So upgrading from a Spark/phone i'm assuming the Air 2s would be the better upgrade? I wan to shoot pictures and videos of family when we take trips.
Well done on the film Does anyone know when the release date of the mavic air 3s skimmer will be and an estimate of how much it will cost
Billy you are the best reviewer.
Can the Air 2S be powered with the more “powerful” Air2 battery ? (3850 vs 3500 mah)
I've been using the Air 2 and Air 2S. Regarding the Air 2S, you can't shut off the downward sensors to land in hand, and I don't want to put tape over the sensors. Switching to sport mode doesn't fix the problem. Now we have to mess with focus on the Air 2S. The focus should be fixed like Air 2, and most other drones. Air 2S is much noisier than Air 2--loud even at 1000 feet. Everyone knows there's a drone in the air but that wasn't the case with Air 2. Finally, the Air 2 is cheaper and flies longer. So it's not as simple as many of these videos suggest.
Also take into consideration that a 1 inch sensor is better in low light conditions and therefor your video and images will have a lot less grain in them which to me is a game changer.
Why does the Air2s crop in on anything above 4K 30fps?
The only thing stopping me from buying the air 2S is the fact that it is no longer compatible with the goggles V2 when the Drone first came out it said it was getting an update to make them compatible now that has changed when it's compatible with the goggles is when I will buy it
Plzz tell me someone in his opinion which is best plz plz plz...
Man , that was so detailed show 👌🏻
Team, Is anyone having issues with connectivity? IMU issues? Frozen remote, lost signal?
This video really made it easy to make a confident choice. I choose the air2. I went from phantom 3 standard to this drone. Major difference
Billy. Dale from Toronto, Ontario in Canada. Have you had any luck with the problem of the Autel Evo 2 drifting left, bobbing up and down and any other issues? Any other problems that have been fixed with firmware? I am looking forward to buying the Autel Evo 2 Smart Controller. I am in need of a reliable shooter that makes a great package with their new Smart Controller that is supposed to be out sometime this month in May 2021.
Thank you man you really help me to decide what drone i will buy :) good job please record more videos full support :)
Incredible review!!!! Thank you so much!!
Hey Billy! Do you have any Final Cut Pro Luts for grading D-Cinalike on the Mavic Air 2 I could download?
Just picked mine up today very happy to have it
thanks for this video it was very informative, i am researching the difference between the Mavic air 2 and the 2S. i see only the Air 2S is available from DJI as the Mavic air has been discontinued. however i have seen both on Ebay listed for sale. what is your opinion of buying a drone off ebay.
such a modest, incremental, insignificant and cosmetic changes. with each generation of drone release, obviously as you except, there are some changes, but the huge drop in sales of these drones, just comes to prove how tiny, slow and incremental those changes are. Unfortunately, as I believe the technology is there, it just that, for commercial reasons, DJI (and others) want to squeeze a few more generations of drone "upgrades" purchase from us...and obviously the public is not stupid, so they just stick with the drone they already have, and wait 4-5 generations. before the combined upgrade is significant enough to commit to invest.
Can 2s connect to smart controller?
Are the props for the Air2S backwards compatible with the Air2
Yeah
Billy, how is the AIR 2S working with the Smart Controller? That’s my dealbreaker or dealmaker.
Works like a normal occu sync 2.0 not as great as 03
@@Stiandragland Thanks. That’s good to know.
Hey bro. Does the new A2S work with the smart controller? If not, it surely will soon, yes?
@@chuckself5245 My understanding is that it does work with the smart controller. There is an update that includes the new drone. The question is how well the smart controller works with the Air 2S. It depends on who’s opinion you get.
@@cnyphotovideo once I flew with the SC I was hooked. I need to replace my Air 2. If they are compatible I’m in for the 2S... if not, ima gonna just get another Air II.
I have been looking for a replacement for my two P4's for some time. I was very disappointed with the P4 Pro. The videos were not as sharp, the colors washed out, the cameras were bigger and heavier and tended to wobble when the drone was going sideways, ruining my videos, and they had mechanical issues like compasses that would not stay calibrated, the things would slowly rotate in a circle and not stay pointing at what I was shooting, and antennas that would cut out every few seconds even when the drone was sitting right in front of me. I tried both version 1 and 2 of the P4 Pro and even the Advance model. Sold them all at a loss and kept the P4's. I tried the original Mini but that's practically a toy in comparison. It has a slew of issues. The controller is terrible. The sticks are stiff and hard to manipulate. Trying to make smooth turns while making other adjustments is like trying to draw a circle with an Etch-a-Sketch. Impossible. The range is also terrible. Fly over a tree and you immediately lose signal. There is no fan inside the drone and there is poor air circulation, so if you have your drone sitting on the ground waiting for an event to start it will overheat and display a multitude of warnings or just shut down. The compass never stays calibrated. Every time you move to another spot you have to do the calibration dance. I hear the Mini 2 fixes the range issue and has a better controller, but I'm looking for something better. I uploaded to UA-cam so even in 4k it's likely the camera quality improvement between the 2 and 2s won't make much difference. The problem I have with my P4 and mini are neither shoots 4k in 30fps. The mini doesn't even shoot 4k. So you get choppy video at 24fps on the P4. The mini 2 at least supports 4k 30fps I believe. The ONE thing that appeals to me to upgrade to the 2S is the greater range. I do a lot of flying out in the open, scenic videos. Range is VERY important to me. If the controller is smooth and the range is good and the video is at least 4k 30fps that's what I'm interested in.
The air 2 looks a bit like a mobile camera especially in low light but I know it isn't but if it was it would have to be a good one due to its crushed blacks in Windows of buildings and lack of detail and grain in dark areas (which is the sensor) I've bought the air 2s but if you don't want to spend the extra money then go for the air 2, but if you want to do more things low light I would recommend the air 2s.
It was a nice comparison. Thanks
Isn’t Air2S 30fps only? And Mavic Air 2 has 60 fps?
Hey Great REview Bud. IS the Mavic Air2 Smart Controller compatible with Air2S ? Do we have to do any additional config/set up to make them compatible ?
Great video, lots of valuable information. Just hope the audio is adjusted for the next video.
I have a mavic air 2, is the upgrade worth? Probably not, especially with the mavic 3 on the horizon
Do you compress videos and photos for Instagram? I have been suggested the Handbrake software
So if we can't tell major differences because of youtube compression or social media compression then our clients or our viewers wouldn't either right? So there's no point of an upgrade 🤔
Depends on who your clients are. If you are selling photos or videos commercially they will probably be more interested in the higher quality. If you are posting for UA-cam viewers then no there isn't a lot of difference. The main difference is the range and more collision sensors. Range is very important to me.
Do you recommend buying a Mavic Air 2 from a used place like ebay? Just have to make sure it can be returned if it is DOA.
Late reply; Check the DJI website in their refurbished section as they fix the and guarantee the item.
@@flywithmason Ok, thanks!
Thenk you for this video, and for the demo pics and videos to compare the two drones. I fly a DJI Spark right now, but am looking at either of these two....leaning towards the A2S.
I loved my Sparky!
Does the noise suck as much as air 2?
DOes the air 2s replace the future air 3?
I got a Mavic Mini and im not sure whether its worth upgrading to the MA2 or A2S
if you like small drones I suggest you wait for mini 3 and see what dji add to this new drone.
Air 2 has HDR video, A2S - not. Because of the different sensor types!