DJI Mavic 3 vs. DJI Air 2S - Image Quality Tests, Comparison and Review

Well it’s finally here… the DJI Mavic 3! This announcement was exciting (if you’re a camera nerd like me) because it is the first time I’m aware of that we have a compact, foldable drone with a 4/3 sensor (17.3mm x 13mm). This size sensor was previously only available on a Zenmuse X5, which requires an Inspire to use. Ever since the Phantom 4 Pro was released in 2016 any drones smaller than an Inspire maxed out with a 1” sensor (13.2mm x 8.8mm).

Having a larger sensor should mean less noise and more detail. So naturally I wondered… does the new DJI Mavic 3 beat my previous compact favorite, the DJI Air 2S?

DJI Air 2S Review: Has DJI Finally Created a Superior Successor to the Phantom 4 Pro??

DJI has released the “DJI Air 2S” as the latest drone in the Mavic series. It has the same size sensor and photo resolution as the Mavic 2 Pro and the Phantom 4 Pro with 4K video @ 60fps or 5.4K video @ 30fps. Has DJI finally released a travel-sized drone that can replace my 4-year-old Phantom 4 Pro???

Is the DJI Air 2S Fly More Combo a Good Value vs. the Basic Package?

If you are going to purchase the new DJI Air 2S, which is the same size and shape as the Mavic Air 2 but with a camera sensor as big as a Mavic 2 Pro’s, you will probably encounter the “Fly More Combo” option. This expanded set is available on DJI’s website and Amazon.com. I thought I would break down the cost of the accessories included in the combo so others could decide if they need or want to spend the extra money.

DJI Officially Unveils the DJI Air 2S (Previously Known on Rumor Sites as the Mavic Air 2S)

DJI today has officially announced the DJI Air 2S, an updated version of the Mavic Air 2. It is the same compact size as the Mavic Air 2, and is only slightly heavier (595g vs 570g).

I am thrilled to see they upgraded the camera sensor size to 1-inch like the Phantom 4 Pro and the Mavic 2 Pro. It actually shoots higher resolution video than any of their other sub-$2,000 drones, using every pixel of the sensor to shoot 5.4K video! Barring the much larger, heavier, more expensive professional/enterprise drones like the Inspire 2 and Matrice series, this drone looks to be their new flagship (for now).

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