DJI’s status as overlord of the consumer drone world is essentially unchallenged at this point, but there’s no sign of laurel-resting from the Shenzhen-based company.
The Air 2S, the latest in a steady drip-feed of new DJI drones (see also: the frankly frightening FPV), is a souped-up version of 2020’s Mavic Air 2 that keeps the same shape and size but drops the Mavic name and upgrades the camera, improves obstacle avoidance and boosts transmission range.
The Mavic 2 Air will remain a current product priced at £769, while the Air 2S is available now from £899 (or £1,169 in a Fly More package that includes a couple of extra batteries, more spare rotors and a carry case). That’s quite the outlay, but having spent a week or so flying it around and capturing videos and snapping photos, I think it’s well worth it; in fact, the Air 2S is the best drone DJI has released in ages – maybe ever.
