How does the Air 3s handle wind compared to the Air 2?

[Kyle76]

These two drones are similar sizes. Can the Air 3s perform better in windy conditions?

 

[kenjancef]

According to DJI, the Air 2 takeoff weight is 570g (1.25lbs), with wind resistance of 18-24mph. The Air 3S takeoff weight is 720g (1.6lbs), with wind resistance of 27mph.

Even though the weight difference isn't much, I'd think the Air 3S would do way better in windy conditions than the Air 2. I've only had my 3S since March, and haven't had a chance to take it out on a windy day yet.

 

[Meta4]

These two drones are similar sizes. Can the Air 3s perform better in windy conditions?

The only thing that matters when dealing with wind is how fast can the drone fly in still air.
The faster the drone can push through the air, the better it can deal with wind.
Air 2 Max speed = 19 metres/sec
Air 3S Max speed = 21 metres/sec.

The Air 3S has an extra 4.5 mph over the Air 2

 

[a2tomm]

just my opinion ,I own both since the air 3s is newer technology even though the props are the same is better in windy conditions but both rock

 

[CraigVMN]

I would think the span between the props would come into play as well

 

[Phantomrain.org]

As someone who flys in severe Storms, chasing the lighting what matters most to ME is not how fast I can go in the wind but how safely I can get my drone up from the take off point. This is the Critical Moment

In heavy winds you really need to find a Breaking Wall this will help out immensely in the take off. Once in the Air your safe if you dont panic on both drones.

With that Said, the Air 3s has a Better Design overall over than the Air 2S and is the better drone in the Wind and overall.

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[Octavio]

just my opinion ,I own both since the air 3s is newer technology even though the props are the same is better in windy conditions but both rock

Yes, that's true. Both have to compensate for the wind factor. It should be interesting to compare their performance side by side.

 

[Meta4]

Yes, that's true. Both have to compensate for the wind factor. It should be interesting to compare their performance side by side.

Their performance has been compared and the results are that the Air 2 can push through air at up to 19 metres/sec, and the Air 3S can do it at up to 21 metres/sec.
That's all anyone needs to know about their abilities to deal with wind.

Other factors like their weight, size, the newness of their technology, the pan between the props or what someone describes as "Better Design" is irrelevant.