I just ordered an Air 3S to replace my Air 2

[Kyle76]

I also got the RC2 controller, which was a big part of my decision, as was the enhanced range and obstacle avoidance. The cameras with optical zoom look great, and I'm assuming flight stability (I do a lot of filming in windy coastal locations) will also be improved. I'd love to hear some thoughts on these or other improvements you have experienced with this upgrade.

 

[wco81]

Did you find one at original prices or did you pay increased prices?

 

[Kyle76]

Did you find one at original prices or did you pay increased prices?

$1,760.31 for Fly More Combo with RC2.

 

[wco81]

$1,760.31 for Fly More Combo with RC2.

Where at?

That's $160 more than the pre tariffs price.

 

[Kyle76]

Amazon

 

[Rchawks]

I think you will be very pleased with the sound level as well as the smoothness of the A3S, I was (I have a A2 as well).

 

[kenjancef]

I came from an Air 2S, got my 3S Fly More with RC2 back in March. I really like it. It's larger than the 2S, noticeably. I like that you don't have to unfold it all to get to the SD card slot. You'll like the longer battery time. The weather has been up and down here in New England lately, so all I've done is basic stills.

With all of the craziness going on, I'm surprised you found one in stock, even at Amazon. I got mine from Drone Nerds right before the mess started.

 

[HoozierDroneDaddy]

There was a new article just recently where Trump talked with Amazon in charge and supposedly they are absorbing part of the tariff increases. Don't know if it is actually happening, but if so, may explain the lower cost above.

 

[Occams Razor]

Amazon

As far as I know, only third-party sellers have been selling the Air 3S (and many other DJI drones) on Amazon. You should look at the order to see who the actual seller is.

 

[DenMac55]

I bought my Air 3s with the rc 2 with the fly more combo before Christmas from DJI I think the price was like 1400. Coming from the phamton family I was a little skeptical about stability of the Mavic series. Boy was I wrong. I had my air 3s in windy conditions and no problem. I can’t believe how good the the rc is. No latency none ever. It’s so stable when flying. You will really like the low light sensor it’s great at sunset and sunrise. The simplicity of just turning on remote and drone and not worrying about you phone for display is awesome. You’re going to love this drone. e Better than my phamton. It’s got lots of filming gismos too.

Blue skies
Safe flying

 

[CraigVMN]

If any company had an item in stock before the tariffs hit, they should NOT be charging extra for that item

 

[cneedelman]

I also got the RC2 controller, which was a big part of my decision, as was the enhanced range and obstacle avoidance. The cameras with optical zoom look great, and I'm assuming flight stability (I do a lot of filming in windy coastal locations) will also be improved. I'd love to hear some thoughts on these or other improvements you have experienced with this upgrade.

Being able to see a B&W image from the sensors is a great advantage when you are flying side to side, up/down. or backwards. The 70mm lens gives you some great parallex. I don't think I'll ever fly my Air 2s again, keeping it as backup.