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The DJI Air 2S is a fantastic drone that honestly does everything most photographers would need. They’re targeting it at consumers and passionate photographers that want RAW. They’re also giving you a large 1-inch sensor that’s probably the same as in Sony’s cameras. The DNG raw files make a huge difference later on. It’s not under 249 grams, so you’ll need to register it. But that’s a small inconvenience for what’s otherwise an incredibly fun experience.

The DJI Air 2S is going to be the one that makes photographers want to really pay attention. If I were to think about all the things I want from a drone, then the DJI Air 2S would come closest to the perfect one. What’s perfect? RAW shooting capabilities are high on the priority list. Same with a large sensor of at least 1-inch in size. And of course, the drone needs to be lightweight. And for photographers, the DJI Air 2S is ticking off all those boxes. If you’ve ever wanted a small, lightweight drone that did all that, then this is it. What’s more, you can use it with the new FPV system.

DJI Air 2S features an obstacle sensing in four directions: upward, downward, forward, and backward. Four pairs of sensors ensure this feature is stable and reliable, even during high-speed flights. Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems (APAS 4.0) have been significantly upgraded for DJI Air 2S, allowing the aircraft to autonomously avoid obstacles, even in highly complex scenarios and at high speeds.

Other more minor changes include the loss of the “Mavic” branding in its name and an upgrade to version 4 of DJI’s ActiveTrack standard, TechnikNews notes, which should make it better at tracking subjects during filming. There’s also support for DJI’s newer, lower-latency OcuSync 3.0 standard. Although its battery is the same capacity at 3,500mAh, the Air 2S appears to be slightly heavier than the Mavic Air 2 by 30 grams.

DJI Air 2S features DJI’s most advanced O3 (OcuSync 3.0) image transmission technology, which delivers an ultra-smooth, clear, and reliable image feed every time you fly. This 1080p feed at distances of up to 12 km away allows users to not only see more but to fly further in a safe and reliable way which makes, among the best drones so far.

The DJI Fly app, a free download for Android and iOS devices, is a necessary download. It’s easy enough to set up—you’ll need to create a DJI account to activate the drone and give it the required permissions to access your phone’s camera roll, but it’s all painless.