DJI Air 2S vs Mini 2 for video

[vicvideopic]

DJI Mini 2 Vs Air 2s: which model is better suited to different kinds of users, beginners, casual, or semi-professional regarding video features and quality

 

[Gagey52]

I’m a big mm2 fan but obviously if I could afford a a2s I would for video work I would buy one
Regards

 

[macoman]

I’m a big mm2 fan but obviously if I could afford a a2s I would for video work I would buy one
Regards

Wait for the Mavic Mini 3... it may have a better camera than version 2.

 

[Dbez1]

If you can afford the A2S, that’d get my vote. There are other things to consider though like the need for stealth (m2), or flying in the wind (A2S), etc.

 

[vicvideopic]

I’m a big mm2 fan but obviously if I could afford a a2s I would for video work I would buy one
Regards

I agree I do like he Mini 2 a lot, especially for urban flying

 

[Lister]

I love my Mini 2 but bigger sensors make better pictures. End of story.

 

[vicvideopic]

I love my Mini 2 but bigger sensors make better pictures. End of story.

It is true,
excellent camera in the Air 2S

 

[vicvideopic]

Wait for the Mavic Mini 3... it may have a better camera than version 2.

I know, but still no news about the Mini 3

 

[Dbez1]

There’s also the issue of Remote ID (RID) now that will be required in approximately one year now and this may be a priority with DJI. I doubt if the manufacturers will release new models without RID. I know I would not buy one. ??‍

 

[nick779]

There’s also the issue of Remote ID (RID) now that will be required in approximately one year now and this may be a priority with DJI. I doubt if the manufacturers will release new models without RID. I know I would not buy one. ??‍
I love my Mini 2 but bigger sensors make better pictures. End of story.

I thought it was only a requirement for products going forward, not anything that flies period. Wasn't there a grandfathering clause for existing quadcopters?

I love my Mini 2 but bigger sensors make better pictures. End of story.

Not 100% true, the lens makes a huge difference as well. I've seen some arguments that chromatic aberration on the 2S is quite bad compared to the Air 2.

 

[airbuspilot]

I thought it was only a requirement for products going forward, not anything that flies period. Wasn't there a grandfathering clause for existing quadcopters?

Not 100% true, the lens makes a huge difference as well. I've seen some arguments that chromatic aberration on the 2S is quite bad compared to the Air 2.

No grandfathering of existing drones.

On September 16, 2023:
Operators of unmanned aircraft can comply with the final rule in one of three ways, which include: (1) Operating standard remote identification unmanned aircraft, or (2) attaching a remote identification broadcast module to an unmanned aircraft that is not able to otherwise broadcast, or (3) operating unmanned aircraft within the boundaries of an FAA-recognized identification area.

 

[nick779]

No grandfathering of existing drones.

On September 16, 2023:
Operators of unmanned aircraft can comply with the final rule in one of three ways, which include: (1) Operating standard remote identification unmanned aircraft, or (2) attaching a remote identification broadcast module to an unmanned aircraft that is not able to otherwise broadcast, or (3) operating unmanned aircraft within the boundaries of an FAA-recognized identification area.

Well, that's a bit of a nail in the coffin for current >250g drones. I can't imagine an attachable remoteid transponder is going to have a great impact on battery life. Hopefully that get's stricken down, heck of a pilot security risk.

 

[airbuspilot]

Well, that's a bit of a nail in the coffin for current >250g drones. I can't imagine an attachable remoteid transponder is going to have a great impact on battery life. Hopefully that get's stricken down, heck of a pilot security risk.

It is a Final FAA Rule:

Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft

This action requires the remote identification of unmanned aircraft. The remote identification of unmanned aircraft in the airspace of the United States will address safety, national security, and law enforcement concerns regarding the further integration of these aircraft into the airspace of...

www.federalregister.gov

 

[Dbez1]

RID has pluses and minuses: yes, big brother can be looking over your shoulder, but with built-in RID, there’s no VLOS anymore. The addition of a module doesn’t enjoy this benefit.

 

[allanvrc]

RID has pluses and minuses: yes, big brother can be looking over your shoulder, but with built-in RID, there’s no VLOS anymore. The addition of a module doesn’t enjoy this benefit.

THIS! THIS SOO MUCH.

I truly believe one day with R-ID and ADS-B we'll be able to fly BVLOS as easy as applying for LAANC approval.

 

[Tonben]

Air 2s absolutely has significantly better video dynamic range.

I originally got the Air2s for it's visual capabilities and the Mini 2 for practicing.