DJI Air 2S — Editorial Review

DJI Air 2S — Editorial Review

The DJI Air 2S packs a 1-inch sensor and 5.4K video into a foldable, sub-600-gram drone — long regarded as one of the best all-round consumer drones for the money.

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1-inch sensor, 5.4K, four-way sensing

DPReview and Cameralabs note the 1-inch 20MP sensor gives a clear image-quality edge in its class, especially in low light, with 5.4K/30, 4K/60 and 1080/120 capture. Four-way obstacle sensing with APAS 4.0 actively routes around obstacles rather than just stopping, and beginner-friendly MasterShots and the DJI Fly app make cinematic results easy. In Tom's Tech Time's review — featured above — it's flown through an Iceland adventure shoot.

Honest cons

• Real-world flight time. The ~31-minute rating drops to roughly 24-26 minutes shooting 5.4K in wind.
• No side sensors. Obstacle avoidance covers front/back/up/down — be careful flying sideways.
• Fixed aperture. The lens is locked at f/2.8 with no variable aperture.
• Older platform. Newer DJI models add features, though the Air 2S still delivers.

Where this drone fits

• Travel and landscape creators who want 1-inch image quality in a packable drone.
• Beginners leaning on MasterShots and four-way sensing.
• Value seekers wanting flagship-grade image quality without the flagship price.
• Not sideways-flying obstacle reliance, variable-aperture needs, or marathon single-battery flights.

Sources & Citations

1. DPReview, "DJI Air 2S review," dpreview.com (accessed 2026-05-27)
2. Cameralabs, "DJI Air 2S review," cameralabs.com (accessed 2026-05-27)

Last verified: 2026-05-27