Nice informative video. Hello from South Africa. I just received my Air 3s, and the first thing I tried was the RTH in complex environments, and it works great. You just gained another subscriber, too. I'm looking forward to your upcoming videos.
I took my AIR 2S up the morning after Milton passed through Central Florida. I hadn't taken her up in about 2 months and in my haste I didn't establish a homepoint. Long story shorter, getting ready to land, almost directly above me and had the very definition of a FlyAway. I was able to keep her Aloft once battery hit (10%) critical level but otherwise effectively unresponsive. The Auto mapping feature would have been a lifesaver. Moral of the story, don't get in too big of a rush and make sure to periodically calibrate your compass and IMU. I did get it back using the find my drone feature for the first time ever. It was close to a mile away in a neighbor's field. Under the circumstances, he was quite understanding and helpful. Thanks Dave. And lastly, while I do love my AIR 2S to death. The AIR 3S, while still fugly might be a worthy upgrade considering the auto mapping and LIDAR. Also, "60mph" daaang! 😋
Russ thank you for providing an in-depth demonstration of the new Air3S!! very "complete drone" btw your choice in locations and setup enhance the video by a ton! 4:32 you got the drone to fly right under a powerline.... man that was soo close!!! had me on the edge of my seat! Now I'm disappointed in the speed demo... DJI stated the Air3S can reach 60mph top speed so dont know why it didn't get to atleast 58mph. Thanks
I am lucky enough to have not had a drone when I purchased my Air 3s. I just took it out for a spin, and I must say I am looking forward to many many adventures. Great video. I have so many more ideas!
Woke up this morning and bought the Air 3s before watching any reviews, just hope it's an upgrade from the Mavic 2 pro I've been flying for years. Thanks for a great review Russ.
Just bought an A3S after flying the M2P since 2018, only 2 flights in and a total game-changer, the RC2 remote was worth the upgrade alone, toss in the improved range, RTH, and improved cameras. Totally worth it for anyone that might be on the fence.
Wow, what a timely video for me. I’ve just spent the better part of the day researching this same question. I’ve been using DJI camera drones back to when the Phantom 4 Pro was introduced. So, I’ve used DJIs smaller drones as big as the early Mavics and as small as the Mini 3 Pro. I have really loved the portability of the of the Mini 3 Pro, but I first bought a Phantom 4 for photography: landscape photography, often using bracketed shooting. Over the years, as I have ‘upgraded’ my equipment, it’s clear that I have been compromising on the photography for the sake of portability. I don’t post on social media, so the vertical capability really isn’t of any use to me. So, my choice is pretty clear: I’ll be buying the Air 3S and returning to my photographic ‘roots’. Thanks,Russ. BTW, I really enjoyed the vlog style. I don’t mind a longer video in exchange for getting the feeling of spontaneity and a feeling of more candid and personal commentary. Awesome video.
Wow! Impressive! Thanks Russ for your presentation of this new drone. I have been waiting for it and anticipating a great performance from it. I will be picking one up really soon. I am anticipating your low light review and hope to see some really nice still photos if you will. Thanks again bud!
Another excellent review, Russ. Thank you. I have wondered why people don’t use the products they are reviewing, like the Action 5, as their main camera. Glad you are doing that. I like what the Air 3s has, but I don’t see it as enough to convince me to purchase. If I was doing more with my drone, I might be more interested, but my drone business just isn’t taking off (pun intended).
Love your "spotter". Great job on the VLOG style, but I enjoy your normal mode too. Keep up the good work and thanks for all you do for the drone community.
Just ordered a 3s today. I own a Mavic Pro and an Inspire 2. I've been wanting to get a new folding drone for a while. I think this one will be what I'm looking for. No plans to get rid of the Inspire 2 as I really need/like the RAW footage for matching with my RED. I hope the 3s will match well with my Lumix for 4:2:2 footage. I know I'll love the portability and omni avoidance. I may do a comparison for those that are interested.
Return to home accuracy achieved by the drone's bottom vision position sensors. It takes an image during take off and uses that image to locate the takeoff or "Home Point". DJI started this with the Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom series as well as the Mavic 2 E&T series. They have come a long way since 2017.
Hi its the best video I saw so far for this drone and if you continue to make such a wonderful content for the others drones that dii will make I will watch you all the time and by the way 58 miles per hour is wild I think it is faster than ddi inspire.
I get super amazing photos even with my Mini 4k shooting raw and bracketing. The amount of data you get, gives so much flexibility in post-editing. DJI is the GOAT.
Your my go to drone channel and was the first video on the 3s I looked at today. Well done informal style, but non the less very informative. Definitely time to sell my 1st drone from 3 years ago the Mavic Air 2
Damn! I was right a year ago! They surely took their time with this! I can't believe they didn't call the Dji Air 3 Pro! Anyway, I got my brand new Epic Mavic 3 FlyMore combo last year for half the price! It changed my whole life! 😍🤩
Something I haven't seen anyone try yet is putting two drones in the air and testing if the Air3S will follow the other drone and keep it in frame. I think that would be a cool experiment.
Great video Russ! I like this style, but I like all your videos. I'm still using a Mavic 2 Pro, I'm wondering if I should upgrade to another model. Thanks!
Hi Russ, definitely liked the casual approach to this video, found it refreshing. Probably would be good once an awhile to throw one in, instead of all formal type ones. 👍
I think the auto mode on focus tracking would be more active if you were going slower. Try it on walking or driving slower, because if your travelling at its max tracking speed it can't get around you properly
Well done Russ ! That real time vision positioning test by not allowing it to acquire the home point is very awesome. Impressed by all the new features.
Hello Russ, thank you for your excellent new style for the DJI Air 3S review. The Action 5 did an outstanding job along with the DJI wireless mics. Excellent work with the real life testing of the 3S. I’ll be watching for your additional reviews on the Air 3S🙏. I’ll be holding off on this new Air 3S since I own the Air 3 w/ RC-2 controller.
I thought with the tailwind it was supposed to do 30 m/s that’s 66 miles an hour and that was a fairly thick dark coloured cable with plenty of contrast. It would’ve been nice to see react to a thinner silver coloured cable. and I do like the free panorama where you can pick the top left and bottom right of the area you want to take a picture of and it works everything out for you and takes as many as it needs and stitches them. therefore, not requiring a spotter.
18:00 if you look at the top of the drone after it lands and look slightly up and line it up with the houses in the background and then go back to before take off it’s just slightly off!! That’s soooo crazy!!
So, when you demonstrated the drone returning to home without connected satellites...at 16:26 you only flew it a short distance before you engaged the RTH, what would happen if you flew the drone longer and it had a chance to pick up the satellites needed for GPS, would the home point have gotten reset?
Love your vlog style. It is carefree and msg not scripted looks and feel honest. I am still looking for a reviewer who can test active track for sports like auto cross on a bike, tennis.
Clipped a hydro line a few weeks ago on my Mini 4 Pro... saw last minute but too late... did a summersault mid air, caught itself, and waited for next direction.... think just the bottom touched. Got lucky!
I think the 60 mph speed was in the promo 3S with an older firmware. Mine reaches 68 kmh which is 42 mph. This agrees with the DJI manual. Also, at 60 you will probably see the props in the corners with the 24mm lens.
Great video, vlog is a nice break from the standard format. I love new drones but its only a hobby for me, I don't make any money from it, and I kinda would like it to stay that way, the only negative about that is too justify a purchase on a new one. I have the big boss Mavic 3, so not sure if I should or not, but the Air 3's is looking good for sure.
Yes, the four wheeler, It's just the tool for the trade. Not to mention it's a great toy, but mainly for work, always for work, that's the way to get it passed your home boss.
When you said "get on the edge of town -- get away from people" I chuckled because I knew what you we're talking about. Last weekend, I went to a nearby lake and arboretum to do audio/video field recording tests and OMG the people that were bugging me. It didn't matter that I positioned in places which were away from trails, etc -- once they spotted me -- they had to see what I was doing. When I was in the arboretum -- the thought came to my mind for possible uses for a good quality drone in a place like that. But then I thought about the real possibility of someone calling the police because they saw a crazy person with a drone in the arboretum. Anyway, nice vid.
I hear you Russ. I have an ATV channel that has also spread out to two way radios, my wife’s Jeep, my pickup, cameras, emergency lighting….if I’m interested in it, there’s a video on it, lol.
And to add, I have been using this feature for following me while riding my ebike. I added a controller attachment to my handle bars and the 4 keeps up with me, even at 28 miles per hour!
Understanding that the Auto tracking causes the drone to follow in a "cinematic" manner. Whereas, manual is the drone should generally position according to where it is positioned on the "Wheel".
Since the new auto tracking mode was launched last year for the new software update, like the The DJI Mini 4 Pro's auto tracking mode the DJI Air 3S tracks the user from different positions as they move around, transitioning randomly. It's best used in open areas, and using it in areas with trees or along a road or trail can lead to the drone losing the subject or crashing.
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A drone, ATV, BBQ, Camping Gear Channel would be incredible!!!
Great video! Thank you for putting it together. I just purchased my first drone (DJI Air 3S) right after watching this video.
Thank you for highlighting photos, so many videos skip right over it. That panoramic was stunning! Great video
Yes!
Nice informative video. Hello from South Africa. I just received my Air 3s, and the first thing I tried was the RTH in complex environments, and it works great. You just gained another subscriber, too. I'm looking forward to your upcoming videos.
I took my AIR 2S up the morning after Milton passed through Central Florida. I hadn't taken her up in about 2 months and in my haste I didn't establish a homepoint. Long story shorter, getting ready to land, almost directly above me and had the very definition of a FlyAway. I was able to keep her Aloft once battery hit (10%) critical level but otherwise effectively unresponsive. The Auto mapping feature would have been a lifesaver. Moral of the story, don't get in too big of a rush and make sure to periodically calibrate your compass and IMU. I did get it back using the find my drone feature for the first time ever. It was close to a mile away in a neighbor's field. Under the circumstances, he was quite understanding and helpful. Thanks Dave. And lastly, while I do love my AIR 2S to death. The AIR 3S, while still fugly might be a worthy upgrade considering the auto mapping and LIDAR. Also, "60mph" daaang! 😋
That is amazing that you don’t have to set a home point. You’re the only reviewer talking about this.
Always cool to see someone’s first impressions with gear. Thanks for taking us along for the ride!
Holy crap, that’s a beautiful building Man. Love this show. Feels very professional.
I just ordered this drone today. Ty for the Video.
you can start screen recording before you power on the drone if you wanted to do a quick launch before a lot of satellites are connected.
Really fantastic video and I loved this format a lot. Perfectly, natural!
Russ thank you for providing an in-depth demonstration of the new Air3S!! very "complete drone" btw your choice in locations and setup enhance the video by a ton!
4:32 you got the drone to fly right under a powerline.... man that was soo close!!! had me on the edge of my seat!
Now I'm disappointed in the speed demo... DJI stated the Air3S can reach 60mph top speed so dont know why it didn't get to atleast 58mph. Thanks
Air 3s will be my first DJI drone… looking forward to some great footage. Thx for the quick review!
I am lucky enough to have not had a drone when I purchased my Air 3s. I just took it out for a spin, and I must say I am looking forward to many many adventures. Great video. I have so many more ideas!
Great video, Russ...dig the informal VLOG style format 🤘
Thanks Russ, just loved your spotter. She did a great job.
Great post! Enjoy this type of presentation from you.
Woke up this morning and bought the Air 3s before watching any reviews, just hope it's an upgrade from the Mavic 2 pro I've been flying for years. Thanks for a great review Russ.
@@genekied I'm sure you'll be thoroughly impressed coming from a mavic 2
Just bought an A3S after flying the M2P since 2018, only 2 flights in and a total game-changer, the RC2 remote was worth the upgrade alone, toss in the improved range, RTH, and improved cameras. Totally worth it for anyone that might be on the fence.
Wow, what a timely video for me. I’ve just spent the better part of the day researching this same question. I’ve been using DJI camera drones back to when the Phantom 4 Pro was introduced. So, I’ve used DJIs smaller drones as big as the early Mavics and as small as the Mini 3 Pro. I have really loved the portability of the of the Mini 3 Pro, but I first bought a Phantom 4 for photography: landscape photography, often using bracketed shooting. Over the years, as I have ‘upgraded’ my equipment, it’s clear that I have been compromising on the photography for the sake of portability. I don’t post on social media, so the vertical capability really isn’t of any use to me. So, my choice is pretty clear: I’ll be buying the Air 3S and returning to my photographic ‘roots’. Thanks,Russ. BTW, I really enjoyed the vlog style. I don’t mind a longer video in exchange for getting the feeling of spontaneity and a feeling of more candid and personal commentary. Awesome video.
Wow! Impressive! Thanks Russ for your presentation of this new drone. I have been waiting for it and anticipating a great performance from it. I will be picking one up really soon. I am anticipating your low light review and hope to see some really nice still photos if you will. Thanks again bud!
Russ! Haven't watched in a while; I miss your videos so I'm gonna flip thru your back catalog
Looking more towards a photography use than video.
Your breakdown really helped my decision to get this over the mini 4 pro.
Thanks
As usual great video, I like the " just talking format", good info a good drone, thanks
I like the vlog style of this video. All your content is great, I can always count on learning something from your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Another excellent review, Russ. Thank you. I have wondered why people don’t use the products they are reviewing, like the Action 5, as their main camera. Glad you are doing that.
I like what the Air 3s has, but I don’t see it as enough to convince me to purchase. If I was doing more with my drone, I might be more interested, but my drone business just isn’t taking off (pun intended).
Great job with recording with the action 5
Love your "spotter". Great job on the VLOG style, but I enjoy your normal mode too. Keep up the good work and thanks for all you do for the drone community.
great review, very detail, great insight!
Love this format for this type of video.
Great video. Thanks. How fast it can go if it fly backward and focus tracking ? 20:22
Just ordered a 3s today. I own a Mavic Pro and an Inspire 2. I've been wanting to get a new folding drone for a while. I think this one will be what I'm looking for. No plans to get rid of the Inspire 2 as I really need/like the RAW footage for matching with my RED. I hope the 3s will match well with my Lumix for 4:2:2 footage. I know I'll love the portability and omni avoidance. I may do a comparison for those that are interested.
Excellent video Russ!
Return to home accuracy achieved by the drone's bottom vision position sensors.
It takes an image during take off and uses that image to locate the takeoff or "Home Point".
DJI started this with the Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom series as well as the Mavic 2 E&T series.
They have come a long way since 2017.
I liked your video and after watching, I made my decision to purchase this one. Thanks.
Hi its the best video I saw so far for this drone and if you continue to make such a wonderful content for the others drones that dii will make I will watch you all the time and by the way 58 miles per hour is wild I think it is faster than ddi inspire.
i was thinking about buying a air3s but thanks to your vid . i will keep my air3.
I get super amazing photos even with my Mini 4k shooting raw and bracketing. The amount of data you get, gives so much flexibility in post-editing. DJI is the GOAT.
Your my go to drone channel and was the first video on the 3s I looked at today. Well done informal style, but non the less very informative. Definitely time to sell my 1st drone from 3 years ago the Mavic Air 2
Damn! I was right a year ago! They surely took their time with this! I can't believe they didn't call the Dji Air 3 Pro! Anyway, I got my brand new Epic Mavic 3 FlyMore combo last year for half the price! It changed my whole life! 😍🤩
Very good video Russ!!!
Very informative and many thanks!
I like the drone footage I'm watching from Cameroon🇨🇲 thanks you very much for the tips
Nice story for your four wheeler purchase!!
A reflective vest is all I could muster to use as a convincing factor for lookie luuus!!
I like this style. It’s more conversational
Love the vlog style. I can see the benefits of both styles. Great job and I appreciate the sharing of the new drone.
Something I haven't seen anyone try yet is putting two drones in the air and testing if the Air3S will follow the other drone and keep it in frame. I think that would be a cool experiment.
Great video man!!
Your video was so helpful I just subscribed. I like how you talk about the ease of color grading 👍👍👍and more raw videos please
Your video was so helpful I just subscribed. I like how you talk about the ease of color grading 👍👍👍
Great vid! I prefer this style and I just ordered the A3S!! Damn you lol
Thank you for bringing up the overlooking photography. Only 5-10% of my flying is for video.
Great video Russ! I like this style, but I like all your videos. I'm still using a Mavic 2 Pro, I'm wondering if I should upgrade to another model. Thanks!
Great video! Loved the informal format. Very informative!!
Hi Russ, definitely liked the casual approach to this video, found it refreshing. Probably would be good once an awhile to throw one in, instead of all formal type ones. 👍
Good video. I like the real time VLOG style of experimenting with the drone
I think the auto mode on focus tracking would be more active if you were going slower. Try it on walking or driving slower, because if your travelling at its max tracking speed it can't get around you properly
Thanks, Russ! Your dog definitely needs to be included more often!!
Thanks Russ - this was a very helpful review
you the man, testing capabilities before other reviewers not worrying about crashing.
Well done Russ ! That real time vision positioning test by not allowing it to acquire the home point is very awesome. Impressed by all the new features.
@@BillTheDroneReviewer it really is the perfect middle ground Drone. I think the Mavic 4 will really be poised for professionals.
@@51DronesI agree Russ.
Hello Russ, thank you for your excellent new style for the DJI Air 3S review. The Action 5 did an outstanding job along with the DJI wireless mics. Excellent work with the real life testing of the 3S. I’ll be watching for your additional reviews on the Air 3S🙏. I’ll be holding off on this new Air 3S since I own the Air 3 w/ RC-2 controller.
Another great video Russ and I like the raw type video. I think the action 5 is just fine for RUclips
I thought with the tailwind it was supposed to do 30 m/s that’s 66 miles an hour and that was a fairly thick dark coloured cable with plenty of contrast. It would’ve been nice to see react to a thinner silver coloured cable. and I do like the free panorama where you can pick the top left and bottom right of the area you want to take a picture of and it works everything out for you and takes as many as it needs and stitches them. therefore, not requiring a spotter.
18:00 if you look at the top of the drone after it lands and look slightly up and line it up with the houses in the background and then go back to before take off it’s just slightly off!! That’s soooo crazy!!
Super cool - more in this format 🙂
@19:00 I notice it recognises the lock is on a vehicle. What does it set differently for detecting a vehicle as opposed to a person?
DJI will not stop innovating
Great video, I know right where that train overpass is.
Thank you, I'm fine with my A3
Good stuff russ
Excellent video! Thank you very much 👍
awesome video, cant wait to get one!
Thanks for the great info. I have mine on order upgrading from the air 2
So, when you demonstrated the drone returning to home without connected satellites...at 16:26 you only flew it a short distance before you engaged the RTH, what would happen if you flew the drone longer and it had a chance to pick up the satellites needed for GPS, would the home point have gotten reset?
21:00 Like a true NODAK, turn signal on a gravel road with no one in sight for miles!😂 It’s okay, Russ, I’m a fellow NODAK. Great review!
Awesome review first one I have watched on the air 3s and you nailed it!
Appreciate that!
11:10 ... GREAT IDEA! I think it is a good niche!
I wear my gun and badge when flying, no issues
Me too!
Just make sure you are in your own jurisdiction. Also, a badge and SIDEARM doesn’t make you exempt from Part 107 rules and regulations.
@@rjlewis3932 agreed but it will wart of Karen’s
Love your vlog style. It is carefree and msg not scripted looks and feel honest.
I am still looking for a reviewer who can test active track for sports like auto cross on a bike, tennis.
Awesome video! Thank you!
it actully came back about 1 inch away from take off amazing
I loved this vid!
The Drone, ATV, & Barbecue Channel would indeed be awesome!
Clipped a hydro line a few weeks ago on my Mini 4 Pro... saw last minute but too late... did a summersault mid air, caught itself, and waited for next direction.... think just the bottom touched. Got lucky!
the vlog is fantastic
I think the 60 mph speed was in the promo 3S with an older firmware. Mine reaches 68 kmh which is 42 mph. This agrees with the DJI manual. Also, at 60 you will probably see the props in the corners with the 24mm lens.
It would be interesting to see how the obstacle avoidance works for power lines at a faster speed.
Thanks for showing us the sound of the propellers! To me it sounds a tiny bit louder than the air 3 but I could be wrong
damn, moving into my first flat and this beast comes out - gotta save my pennies for this to get back into my photography
Great video, vlog is a nice break from the standard format. I love new drones but its only a hobby for me, I don't make any money from it, and I kinda would like it to stay that way, the only negative about that is too justify a purchase on a new one. I have the big boss Mavic 3, so not sure if I should or not, but the Air 3's is looking good for sure.
Yes, the four wheeler, It's just the tool for the trade. Not to mention it's a great toy, but mainly for work, always for work, that's the way to get it passed your home boss.
When you said "get on the edge of town -- get away from people" I chuckled because I knew what you we're talking about. Last weekend, I went to a nearby lake and arboretum to do audio/video field recording tests and OMG the people that were bugging me. It didn't matter that I positioned in places which were away from trails, etc -- once they spotted me -- they had to see what I was doing. When I was in the arboretum -- the thought came to my mind for possible uses for a good quality drone in a place like that. But then I thought about the real possibility of someone calling the police because they saw a crazy person with a drone in the arboretum. Anyway, nice vid.
I hear you Russ. I have an ATV channel that has also spread out to two way radios, my wife’s Jeep, my pickup, cameras, emergency lighting….if I’m interested in it, there’s a video on it, lol.
And to add, I have been using this feature for following me while riding my ebike. I added a controller attachment to my handle bars and the 4 keeps up with me, even at 28 miles per hour!
Loved your spotter today. 😊
Understanding that the Auto tracking causes the drone to follow in a "cinematic" manner. Whereas, manual is the drone should generally position according to where it is positioned on the "Wheel".
Ordered mine today 😉
You are going to make me late for work! Expected to watch a few minutes and now I’m hooked!
Best review. If you can do more video with tracking mode, timelapse, etc will be amazing
Since the new auto tracking mode was launched last year for the new software update, like the The DJI Mini 4 Pro's auto tracking mode the DJI Air 3S tracks the user from different positions as they move around, transitioning randomly. It's best used in open areas, and using it in areas with trees or along a road or trail can lead to the drone losing the subject or crashing.