Refurb Air 2s or new Air 3s

[Meurich]

Lots of good comments so far. They're all good in fact. Therefore, I'll take a different angle.
Do you need a telephoto lens or LIDAR for night flying for your 107 jobs?
If no, go Air 2S for the budget . If Yes, I suggest the Air 3S.

Thanks for the input. Most likely I won't be doing any major flying at night

 

[DarR-T]

Thanks for the input. Most likely I won't be doing any major flying at night

And if you don't anticipate the need for a telephoto, you have your answer.

 

[MARK (LI)]

I don't have or ever owned either, but I fly with a guy who had 2S and now has 3S...In my opinion, his videos from
the 2S are better quality ...that is my opinion, and I wonder what others think....good luck with making the choice....have you started studying for 107 test?

 

[Meurich]

I don't have or ever owned either, but I fly with a guy who had 2S and now has 3S...In my opinion, his videos from
the 2S are better quality ...that is my opinion, and I wonder what others think....good luck with making the choice....have you started studying for 107 test?

No I have even looked into the testing yet. I also haven't found the deal I want yet. I thought I saw the fly more package available this morning when I asked, but it must have been a different model

 

[DarR-T]

No I have even looked into the testing yet. I also haven't found the deal I want yet. I thought I saw the fly more package available this morning when I asked, but it must have been a different model

Perhaps you should pass the 107 first and foremost and then look into which RPA you require to make a business out of it. Doesn't matter what you buy if you don't have the Part 107 certificate.

 

[MARK (LI)]

Although some have passed the test by just studying on their own, I think taking a course is a better way. I took the course offered by pilotinstitute....although I was a private pilot a long time ago, I don't think I would have passed the test without having taken the course....it was money well spent

 

[Meurich]

Perhaps you should pass the 107 first and foremost and then look into which RPA you require to make a business out of it. Doesn't matter what you buy if you don't have the Part 107 certificate.

If I plan on flying in private areas under 400 feet just as a hobby to start can't I work towards the 107?

 

[DarR-T]

If I plan on flying in private areas under 400 feet just as a hobby to start can't I work towards the 107?

Of course you can. Do you have your TRUST certificate?

 

[mavic3usa]

If I plan on flying in private areas under 400 feet just as a hobby to start can't I work towards the 107?

There are no "private areas" except maybe a FRIA has some sort of defined boundaries but yes, as long as you only fly for fun (and don't do any commercial work) you are free to fly as a hobby anywhere it's permissible. However, just to be clear, you cannot fly your drone to do small jobs or practice jobs or free jobs while working your way towards the part 107. If you don't have a part 107, you are not allowed to fly a drone *anywhere* outdoors unless it's as a hobby for fun.

 

[Meurich]

Of course you can. Do you have your TRUST certificate?

No, but Its on my list to do.

 

[DarR-T]

No, but Its on my list to do.

Here's a link for the TRUST exam course..

FAA TRUST Online Portal for Recreational Drone Operators - Pilot Institute

Get your FAA TRUST Certificate of Completion to legally fly drones for recreational reasons in the United States.

trust.pilotinstitute.com

You can report back in 30 minutes or so. Let us know how you liked it.

 

[Meurich]

No, but Its on my list to do.

There are no "private areas" except maybe a FRIA has some sort of defined boundaries but yes, as long as you only fly for fun (and don't do any commercial work) you are free to fly as a hobby anywhere it's permissible. However, just to be clear, you cannot fly your drone to do small jobs or practice jobs or free jobs while working your way towards the part 107. If you don't have a part 107, you are not allowed to fly a drone *anywhere* outdoors unless it's as a hobby for fun

Of course you can. Do you have your TRUST certificate?

Just got the cert.

 

[Meurich]

Here's a link for the TRUST exam course..

FAA TRUST Online Portal for Recreational Drone Operators - Pilot Institute

Get your FAA TRUST Certificate of Completion to legally fly drones for recreational reasons in the United States.

trust.pilotinstitute.com

You can report back in 30 minutes or so. Let us know how you liked it.

That's the site I took it on. Great site

 

[DarR-T]

That's the site I took it on. Great site

Good stuff. Now you're on your way to a fun hobby and perhaps a business.

 

[MavicAir2Marc]

i have 2 Air 2S drones, they are workhorses for most anything you need.

 

[HoozierDroneDaddy]

The Air 2s also has a 1 inch sensor and give your a true size, where the 3s does give great photos, it is through software manipulation.

 

[Meurich]

Just wanted to provide an update. I got the air 2s and have been enjoying learning all of it's capabilities. Today I just passed the 107 with an 88%. Thanks for all the input and information. My learning doesn't stop here.

 

[MARK (LI)]

Congratulations on passing the test