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[Berf]

I'm looking at the new DJI Air2S on Amazon as a first Drone purchase. I've flown a little before, and I understand the basics but I need some guidance on what other items I need to purchase with the drone. Amazon has the Drone listed for $999, but they also have what they call a "Fly More Combo" for $1,299. I'm wondering if the basic $999 Air2S comes with everything I will need to get up and running, or are there other peripherals I need to get to go with it? And what about chargers, controllers, and displays, do they come with it or do I just use my phone as the controller/display? As a newbie, is there something I should read to get myself fully up to speed before I purchase?

 

[Meta4]

I'm looking at the new DJI Air2S on Amazon as a first Drone purchase. I've flown a little before, and I understand the basics but I need some guidance on what other items I need to purchase with the drone. Amazon has the Drone listed for $999, but they also have what they call a "Fly More Combo" for $1,299. I'm wondering if the basic $999 Air2S comes with everything I will need to get up and running, or are there other peripherals I need to get to go with it? And what about chargers, controllers, and displays, do they come with it or do I just use my phone as the controller/display? As a newbie, is there something I should read to get myself fully up to speed before I purchase?

You get everything needed to fly with a basic DJI drone purchase, except for the phone or tablet.
Hold off on loading up on accessories till you know what would be genuinely useful to you.

 

[Berf]

Thanks, one question, can I use an Ipad with it?

 

[Meta4]

Thanks, one question, can I use an Ipad with it?

If it's not too old, it should work.
If it's not an iPad mini, you'll need an accessory holder to fit it to your controller though.

 

[manc54]

Go for the fly more combo. The extra batteries are worth the cost alone.

 

[Steel63]

Yes read the manual while you wait for your drone to arrive you can download the manual on dji web site read as many times as possible im still learning things good luck stay safe and have fun flying .also get the fly more package it's worth it

 

[Smooth Rhythm]

Welcome to MavicPilots Berf. I read the manual twice while waiting for the Air2S to arrive— one of the best things I did! I would highly recommend getting the Fly more combo package; the individual batteries if purchased separately are $115 each, not to mention the other goodies that come in that package—well worth it! Link for the Air2S:

https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/DJI_Air_2S/DJI_Air_2S_User_Manual_v1.0_en1.pdf

Happy flying!

 

[Berf]

Does the camera on the Air2S zoom in and out?

 

[Smooth Rhythm]

Does the camera on the Air2S zoom in and out?

Yes. Check this out:

 

[Berf]

What are thoughts on the DJI Smart Controller? Is it worth spending the money on?

 

[Meta4]

Does the camera on the Air2S zoom in and out?

The camera has a digital zoom feature, but it does not have a zoom lens.

 

[Smooth Rhythm]

What are thoughts on the DJI Smart Controller? Is it worth spending the money on?

I don’t own one so I can’t speak from personal experience. This is what I’ve learned from posts on this and other forums: Pros: very bright screen, eliminates need of a phone; Cons: uses Ocusync 2 but Air2S uses Ocusync 3–still compatible but possibly a step back in technology, SC is old tech and in need of updating. Rumors are that DJI may release an updated SC early next year along with the Mavic3.

 

[Berf]

Thanks, you guys have been very helpful.