I'm waiting for delivery of my Air 3S and will be selling my Air 3. I'm switching to the Air 3S for the improved one inch sensor, from the videos I have review this new lens system is awesome. Thanks for the great review.Cheers
Thank you Ian.🙏 I just got home from our DJI store with my 3S on release day. You brought out so much that was new to me. Free Panorama and Obstacle Avoidance were highlights for me. 📷💜💜💜
Hey Dewie! Good to hear from you! Yeah, you could always get the N3 single battery version; your existing 3 batteries will work fine as will your RC2 remote :) Take care man!
Great review! Before the announcement of the 3S I kept telling myself to hold off and to just be happy with my Air 3 for now. But I didn't listen to myself and ended up ordering the 3S the moment it became available on DJI's website lol. I have no self-control when it comes to DJI but I'm super excited to have it in my collection, I can't wait for it to arrive!
I see that you had a conversation about being “Given” the drone, with the implication that the review would be favourable. I understand that there would be some expectation of bias when given a drone for “free”, but I honestly don’t see your channel that way. Considering all the planning that went in to travelling to the Lake District, setting up the shots, editing the footage to make the RUclips video, as well as learning the nuances of the new drone, coupled with the explanation of all the features of the drone….I’d say you put in a lot of work equal at least to the value of the drone. You do the work to make understanding the “pros AND cons” of the drone easy. I think that deserves a free drone along with any bells and whistles that the company provides you. I’m also sure your honest appraisals help drone companies develop their next iterations, so….thanks for all the work and keep up the good work.
Thank you, and spot on. Over a week of work and over 14 hours of editing went into producing a video less than 20 minutes long. 🤠. If there was any issue, I would have mentioned it...👍🏻👍🏻
I know how it works from others. DJI give you additional money not only the drone. Also they give you a script which contains what you have to say and what not. So I know s lot of youtubers who quit with DJI . Same happens to Insta360 and they reduces their expectations. In addition a video should be marked permanently as advertising. Neither in Britain nor in Germany the people does. So in my opinion this is everything but not honest.
@MichasWelt No, you're completely wrong, certainly for the smaller channels like me. I got no extra money; I had no script; DJI did inlude guidance points on specs and features for me to try out but they gave no restrictions and I was free to criticise. I made sure the review was exactly the same as if I had bought the drone with my own money. So it's completely honest, as pretty much all regular viewers on my channel will know...
@@IaninLondon OK thanks, that is a new information for me because other youtuber told me this what i claimed before. So that sounds logical and thank you for the explanation 🙂
Thanks for the review got mine Monday and had to wait till the rain stopped. I especially love the settings to get rid of that jerkiness in the other vid you did. I completely forgot this thing detects manned aircraft as a military helicopter flew near my house as I was going through the first flight. Mind Blowing!!🤯 Greetings from New Orleans, new Subscriber for sure, Cheers mate!
Brilliant review. Just bought one. My first drone. Super excited to start flying. Should I adjust my expo settings. Until I gain more experience. Thanks again from Ontario Canada.
I've been flying DJI drones since the Phantom 3 in 2014. I've owned and flown many of their models including the Inspire 1 and Inspire 2 with the X5S camera. I even owned the GoPro Karma and the Parrot ANAFI. Loved the ANAFI. I have been using two Air 2S drones for a few years now. I think this is a great drone but I kind of wish DJI would stop with the multiple cameras sort of thing. The Mavic 2 Zoom was amazing (I owned it and the Mavic 2 Pro) with a 24-48mm optical zoom. Sure, it was a variable aperture that couldn't be adjusted, but I loved that it was optical zoom. DJI has been going with 24mm for a long while and I like the wider 22mm on the Air 2S. My ideal perfect drone from DJI would be something like a 22-65mm or even better a 20-70mm f/2.0-f/2.8 variable aperture zoom on a modest 12 megapixel 1-inch sensor up to 60fps in 4K and 120fps in 1080p at least. Of course 4K at 120fps is great too but to me the 20-70mm optical zoom ... with a controllable aperture and / or auto exposure lock that raises ISO to compensate when in shutter priority mode, now that would be my dream affordable drone. If they launched that at $1,500 or even $2,000 I'd buy two in a heart beat!
A beautiful explanation of the Air 3S with outstanding video-examples. The Lake District looks like a must-visit. One of best reviews I've seen. I will buy Air 3S - when my trusty Air 2S gives up. Or maybe sooner. (I would love that 70 mm zoom.)
This is definitely the drone to upgrade to when I graduate up from the sub-250gm class. Right now just so spoilt by the relative freedom of the sub-250gm, and its portability
Hi Ian another great video providing excellent info… I sold my Mini Pro 4 and bought Air 3s! I’ve been on the fence ever since re whether to return it and buy another Mini P4 Pro! However the specs the 3s has is impressive and certainly an excellent upgrade to the Mini P4. I’m hoping I can fly the Air 3s locally restrictions permitting!
Another great review, Ian. I've been wanting to upgrade my Air2. Was considering adding a Mini 4 Pro to the fleet (well that would make it a fleet of 2!) but maybe just upgrading to this one. I have lived in the UK and most recently Italy. Unfortunately I am back in the USA for a few months. I hope to be back in Europe around the first of the year and wondering should I get this now or wait and buy back in Europe.
So you're an influencer now Ian?! Great review, and looking forward to more detail. I still love the 3:2 native Air 2S sensor with 88 deg FOV, but this is pretty tempting even though 4:3 like the rest now. Any comparison between 12 and 50MP Raw modes? That's the big one for me, as the 20MP native Raws on the Air 2S are very editable.
Your Lake District review was excellent and resulted in me going out and getting the Air 3s. As a matter of interest, how do you transport/carry your drone and controller when hiking like in the Lake District?
Great video ! did you see a difference in the dynamic range in manual mode exposure on video compare to the auto mode and the 14stops announced (but just in auto). ? great video again !
Hey Ian thanks for sharing your awesome footage and testing out the long awaited Air 3s. I think I'm actually going to sell my Mavic 3 Pro and get this one. I skipped the Air 3 because I knew the Air 3s was going to have a 1" sensor. Great video great footage and great drone.
How do you think that the Air 3s compares to the Mavic 3 classic? I'm trying to figure out if it's worth it or not to migrate from the M3c to the Air 3s.
That's a real hard one, because you've got a bigger sensor on the Mavic 3, but older technology... For video, especially in lower light situations, I would put the air 3s ahead. Functionally, the air 3s has a lot more going for it but I do wish they'd put a larger sensor in
Nice update to already decent drone. One thing is lacking for me is compact and foldable controller, as now it’s a great hassle to do selfy shoots while holding the rc , especially for cycling skiing etc
Ian. Great show. Really impressed with latest Air3S. I'm so tempted to upgrade from my Air3. I've just used my Air3 at Worbarrow Bay Dorset recently. I was going up a steep hill. Is there a way of maintaining a uniform height going forward (and up) ?. Mark
You can use cruise control, or just not touch the up stick (or do you mean maintain the same altitude over the ground if the ground is rising? if so, no.
Wow Ian this looks a great drone if only I spent more time in rugged country side like the Lake District it would definitely be my go to drone. Thank you for a very detailed great video, lucky you a great new drone to add to your collection 😂
As always a very good and detailed overview and a particle demo in a stunning location. Just one point may have been on the cutting room floor what is the actual battery life? Many thanks as always
I always appreciate your productions from the Lake District. I think I saw the ghost of Wordsworth in one of the clouds. The Air 3 S-exciting stuff, my friend. Outstanding review!!! I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud BY WILLIAM WORDSWORTH I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
Very nice video and work explained!one question :the obstacle avoidance works 360° all the time if you press the arh?if it need it will raise the altitude by it self (if finds a big tower for example)or will fly to the preset altitude that you have set up to the menu?thanks
Out of curiosity with this new release. What would you choose, mavic 3 pro or air 3s now? Will the variable aperture and 5k on the mavic 3 pro be worth the price?
For me personally, I don't like the size of the Mavics; I have got too used to flying smaller models and like the Air 3 and 3S size. 5K seems no different to 4K unless you're cropping a lot. The Air3S has a large aperture and yet still manages decent focus, so Air 3S for me all the way.
It looks like a nice upgrade from the mini 4 or earlier models. If you have the 3 air I don’t really see the point for myself. Still has the 2.7 portrait mode the 1” sensor I don’t see being a game changer for myself. The pluses are all the improvements in the communications and same battery size.
Thank you so much for the review. I just sell my AIR 3 to take the AIR 3S I think with the new sensor it will be better for photography also. I’m from Belgium I was in September 6-13 with a so nice weather one week in this nice place of Lake District. It’s at this period you make this review ?
A lovely video to watch and a truthful appraisal, with the caveats about fixed aperture and slower transfer speed (although I don't understand what that means). A while ago I watched your video on high wind capabilities amongst various models, I think it was the 2 series drones and you were trying them in the remnants of a storm, with 35 or 40mph winds. It would be interesting to see another one of these with the more modern models tested. Have you seen SAFEHAVEN MARINE and the drone photography/videos they do of their all weather boats out off Cork harbour? Frank is using an Air 3 at the moment (or was) and last month was sea trialling a new boat in Force 11, with drone footage shot in those conditions. I think these flying cameras are more capable than many people think. I am still using my Mavic2pro, because of the adjustable aperture, that and because I am reluctant to spend more on camera kit now I am semi retired!
Mavic 2 Pro is a brilliant solid beast of a drone; great in strong winds and very good camera. It's what I filmed my volcano footager in Iceland with too...
Awesome video. Love your enthusiasm. I'm sold. But, I'm also a newbie.... what are the downsides to using the Air 3S in an urban area vs. the Mini 4 Pro?
Well, basically, it's against the rules set by the CAA. You can only fly larger drones like this in open countryside; sub 250 gm drones have fewer restrictions and can be flown in towns
Just had my maiden flight and I'm impressed alright, but a couple of things bugging me....fixing gain and expo being Numero Uno... shame it doesnt share the screen when your trying to adjust speeds etc...or is there an easier way? I Guess I need to check out yer Air 3 stuff from a year or so ago. My other bug bear is the remote volume and how to adjust it...I'm assuming it's easy but that easy I can't quite see it... I think I'm going to enjoy this purchase no end...thanks so much for your input Ian, love watching your stuff 🤜💥🤛
Hey Neil; I'm actually filming a video on the gain and expo because it has pretty brutal rotational movement with the default settings. For the volume, just pull down (ie tap and slide down) the top of the screen and you get the screen settings, which includes a volumne control bar. And for now, here's a gain and expo video I did last year; controls are much the same: ruclips.net/video/wwVK87WJuik/видео.htmlsi=iyL8KQvc7vGWW6aI
@@IaninLondon It doesn't like my fat fingers as I'm tapping and pulling down with no affirmative results...damn it, trip to JB Hi0Fi tomorrow morning ! ! !
Mate I have not bought a bigger drone than my Air 2s since I got the air 2s because I love it that much that all I have wanted since is the air 3s. I have mini drones but I want that air 2s editing experience with DLog etc but on a newer drone and get to fly in different locations but within the 50m rule, be specific in my flights but get the footage I desire and not just with the mini all the time. Today is an amazing day. Infact it's been an amazing year and I have done so well that I deserve this
@IaninLondon thanks Ian and as many others you have helped me along the way and given me a lot of advice in your videos. 2025 will be a massive year for me and my business so thank you for inspiring me to take the leap in 2022 and onto 2024 and beyond.
Sorry Ian, yes it does have some impressive specs but it cannot be the perfect drone without having a variable aperture camera. Your blown out sunset / sunrise images prove the point. Keep up the great work 👍
Yes, that's why I mention it.... Trouble is, there is always a price, like more weight, larger size, and whilst I could have lowered the exposure for the sunsets, I'd have lost the ground, which I wanted to capture....
@@IaninLondon Sorry Ian, I wasn’t criticising your work, (some great shots) but just using this as an example of the problem with fixed aperture cameras. I accept that weight and price is a consideration, but this is such a basic camera function that I feel it is something that should now be on the Air range now as standard.
@IaninLondon Thanks. I agree. Using the pixel image size data and physical pixel size of 3.2um plus this looks possible for a 1" / 25.4mm physical sensor. Impressive. My Cannon EOS 90D camera has 32MP, uses the same size pixel of 3.2um and a smaller physical sensor. Also, as you say, the QBF technology would yield 24, 36 or 48MP. I'm no expert but just rational thinking.
@@IaninLondon if you read the specs you'll see for both of the cameras to record at 12 MP or the "effective" 50 MP for the wide angle and 48 MP for the Tele lens. If it was a real 50 MP I believe they wouldn't keep it a secret 🤔
Hi Ian, another great review as usual. Quick question please which seems maybe trivial but important to me, the new panoramic feature looks great but does or can it shot the images in RAW. Also I doubt it, but could it also do this with bracketed shots. Kind thanks Keith
Dji claims even the 360 camera sensors have been upgraded to work better in low light, could u please test that how dark it can get ? I was peesonally thinking about that lidar added to the drone, am surprised dji read my mind and made it happen 😅 but thought it would be fornday time as well as low light 😮
Some RUclipsrs (e.g., Billy Kyle, Quadricottero magazine Italy ) have reported lower Mbps values on the AIR3s, such as 60Mbps at 4K 30fps and 80Mbps at 4K 60fps in the normal profile. They’ve shared full clips to download their videos to confirm this. What do you think? What Mbps values have you detected? thank you (can you share some clips if the value are differents results please? (AIR3 at 4k 60 fps = 130-150 Mbps)
Does the automatic "free" panorama work with RAW or is it JPEG only? And can you do a tracking shot with the drone "fixed" behind or in front of you (following behind you or backing up in front of you)?
The Air 2S sensor was 3:2 native 20MP. I guess the Air 3S being 4:3 native and 50MP/12MP is the difference. I'd like to know more about the real effective still resolution.
So, Ian. I have the Air 3. Are you saying that this A3Ss' 1" aperture camera set up will adjust to take care of light extremes on both sides of the light specter? Lidar! Can we link it to mapping technology for work?! Is it built in mapping technology? Do I need to get one to help start a business? We might need to discuss this over a few more lagers mate. Cheers, Brendan 🤘😎🤙
The camera settings will auto adjust for a very large range of light, right down to night time. Lidar is just another form of obstacle avoidance ; not sure it will be compiling any 3D maps soon 😉 And it depends on what business you're starting :)
like you I own too many drones, and looking at this there are some compelling features.... however due to owning the Air 3 I just wish they sold the drone only without need for another controller..... also, are the Air 3 batteries compatible save me buying the combo kit?
If right now, in addition to a few different fpv pieces, you currently owned a mini 3 pro, would you consider a refurbished mavic 3 pro, or a brand new Air 3S? I don’t know how vital the variable aperture is as I’ve never flown the mavic series? Air 2 was my first, then the mini 3 pro.
For top end stills only, I would probably just come down with the Mavic 3 Pro, but only just. It's old hardware and the Air 3S produces brilliant results esp in low light. If it's a mix of video and stills you do, then Air 3S. Aperture not that critical as you have ND filters if you're flying anywhere super bright.
@@IaninLondon yeah I think the Air3S is the best option. I’ve always liked the idea of owning the Mavic 3 Pro, but this new Air series piece does most of not all that I want it to. Just hope for some of those lush autumn mornings with the long shadows and low forming mist to test it out on ;) Cheers
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Those cloud inversion shots are stunning. Fantastic review, Ian-really well done!
Cheers Mattheww! It was right place at right time! Loved your sunset clips! 🤠👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
What a place to fly! This drone looks amazing
Lucky with the weather up there Hedley! :)
what a professional youtuber ...Subscribed... Thanks buddy.
I'm waiting for delivery of my Air 3S and will be selling my Air 3. I'm switching to the Air 3S for the improved one inch sensor, from the videos I have review this new lens system is awesome. Thanks for the great review.Cheers
Great video mate, you filmed in one of my favourite locations 👌
Hey Darren... Man that place is just perfect on a sunny day..... :) Love it!
You are lucky to live in such a beautiful area! TY for the reaction!
Thank you Ian.🙏
I just got home from our DJI store with my 3S on release day. You brought out so much that was new to me. Free Panorama and Obstacle Avoidance were highlights for me. 📷💜💜💜
Great to hear! You'll have a great time with this! :)
Good stuff Ian! Probably not gonna upgrade from my Air3, but if they keep this up, the Air4 will be my next drone.
Hey Dewie! Good to hear from you! Yeah, you could always get the N3 single battery version; your existing 3 batteries will work fine as will your RC2 remote :) Take care man!
I appreciate the review Ian. The air3S look like an awesome drone.
Excellent video, thank you! Have you tested the autonomous flight feature? Do you have a video showcasing it?
Ian, simply a stellar review of the Air 3s! Thank you.
Thank you! :)
Great review! Before the announcement of the 3S I kept telling myself to hold off and to just be happy with my Air 3 for now. But I didn't listen to myself and ended up ordering the 3S the moment it became available on DJI's website lol. I have no self-control when it comes to DJI but I'm super excited to have it in my collection, I can't wait for it to arrive!
A well considered and detailed review with some thoroughly stunning footage. Thank you 👍
"Ian is Outdoors"... Love that channel name! :) Cheers :)
What a beast…. And the drone looks good to!!! Pools an amazing piece of kit Ian. You are clearly excited with it. Keep doing what you do.
Ha! Thanks for the good words! 👍🏻
Your review was excellent 👍 Thank you for your work.
I see that you had a conversation about being “Given” the drone, with the implication that the review would be favourable. I understand that there would be some expectation of bias when given a drone for “free”, but I honestly don’t see your channel that way. Considering all the planning that went in to travelling to the Lake District, setting up the shots, editing the footage to make the RUclips video, as well as learning the nuances of the new drone, coupled with the explanation of all the features of the drone….I’d say you put in a lot of work equal at least to the value of the drone. You do the work to make understanding the “pros AND cons” of the drone easy. I think that deserves a free drone along with any bells and whistles that the company provides you. I’m also sure your honest appraisals help drone companies develop their next iterations, so….thanks for all the work and keep up the good work.
Thank you, and spot on. Over a week of work and over 14 hours of editing went into producing a video less than 20 minutes long. 🤠. If there was any issue, I would have mentioned it...👍🏻👍🏻
I know how it works from others. DJI give you additional money not only the drone. Also they give you a script which contains what you have to say and what not. So I know s lot of youtubers who quit with DJI . Same happens to Insta360 and they reduces their expectations. In addition a video should be marked permanently as advertising. Neither in Britain nor in Germany the people does. So in my opinion this is everything but not honest.
@MichasWelt No, you're completely wrong, certainly for the smaller channels like me. I got no extra money; I had no script; DJI did inlude guidance points on specs and features for me to try out but they gave no restrictions and I was free to criticise. I made sure the review was exactly the same as if I had bought the drone with my own money. So it's completely honest, as pretty much all regular viewers on my channel will know...
@@IaninLondon OK thanks, that is a new information for me because other youtuber told me this what i claimed before. So that sounds logical and thank you for the explanation 🙂
Thanks for the review got mine Monday and had to wait till the rain stopped. I especially love the settings to get rid of that jerkiness in the other vid you did. I completely forgot this thing detects manned aircraft as a military helicopter flew near my house as I was going through the first flight. Mind Blowing!!🤯 Greetings from New Orleans, new Subscriber for sure, Cheers mate!
Great review Ian and what amazing place to test the new DJI Air 3S, so many features - many thanks for sharing the info
Brilliant review. Just bought one. My first drone. Super excited to start flying. Should I adjust my expo settings. Until I gain more experience. Thanks again from Ontario Canada.
I think you can leave the expo settings fo rnow, but try making the other changes I meniton . :)
I've been flying DJI drones since the Phantom 3 in 2014. I've owned and flown many of their models including the Inspire 1 and Inspire 2 with the X5S camera. I even owned the GoPro Karma and the Parrot ANAFI. Loved the ANAFI. I have been using two Air 2S drones for a few years now. I think this is a great drone but I kind of wish DJI would stop with the multiple cameras sort of thing. The Mavic 2 Zoom was amazing (I owned it and the Mavic 2 Pro) with a 24-48mm optical zoom. Sure, it was a variable aperture that couldn't be adjusted, but I loved that it was optical zoom. DJI has been going with 24mm for a long while and I like the wider 22mm on the Air 2S. My ideal perfect drone from DJI would be something like a 22-65mm or even better a 20-70mm f/2.0-f/2.8 variable aperture zoom on a modest 12 megapixel 1-inch sensor up to 60fps in 4K and 120fps in 1080p at least. Of course 4K at 120fps is great too but to me the 20-70mm optical zoom ... with a controllable aperture and / or auto exposure lock that raises ISO to compensate when in shutter priority mode, now that would be my dream affordable drone. If they launched that at $1,500 or even $2,000 I'd buy two in a heart beat!
Thanks for the review Ian, definitely one I’ll be looking at to replace the venerable P4 Advanced 😂.
A beautiful explanation of the Air 3S with outstanding video-examples. The Lake District looks like a must-visit. One of best reviews I've seen.
I will buy Air 3S - when my trusty Air 2S gives up. Or maybe sooner. (I would love that 70 mm zoom.)
Thank you! :)
Great review sir! I may add it to the fleet later in the year! Thanks again!
This is definitely the drone to upgrade to when I graduate up from the sub-250gm class. Right now just so spoilt by the relative freedom of the sub-250gm, and its portability
How do you even un-spoil yourself from freedom? Just wait for mini 10 pro with solid state bat and csm radar and 40x tele......
@@Finnv893 40X zoom? I’m just a simple man. 10X will do😄
Hi Ian another great video providing excellent info… I sold my Mini Pro 4 and bought Air 3s! I’ve been on the fence ever since re whether to return it and buy another Mini P4 Pro! However the specs the 3s has is impressive and certainly an excellent upgrade to the Mini P4. I’m hoping I can fly the Air 3s locally restrictions permitting!
Nice one Ian, and the DJI pre-release was a big bonus mate. Great info and loving the footage examples. ❤❤
Yeah, real bonus me getting it in time to do a 2 week field test.... Love it :)
Fantastic video and a great review Ian!
Thanks Mate another top review, enjoy your work.
This was a good watch. Thanks for sharing. Love the Lakes! Subbed you because I first saw this over on the forum 👍
Thanks for the good words :)
Another great review, Ian. I've been wanting to upgrade my Air2. Was considering adding a Mini 4 Pro to the fleet (well that would make it a fleet of 2!) but maybe just upgrading to this one. I have lived in the UK and most recently Italy. Unfortunately I am back in the USA for a few months. I hope to be back in Europe around the first of the year and wondering should I get this now or wait and buy back in Europe.
It's slightly cheaper in the US but the warranty will only work and ship to the country of purchase....
Great review Ian - fantastic footage from the lake district. I need to get up and explore that part of the uk.
Hey Jason! Yeah, it's amazing! (When the weather behaves 😉)
So you're an influencer now Ian?! Great review, and looking forward to more detail. I still love the 3:2 native Air 2S sensor with 88 deg FOV, but this is pretty tempting even though 4:3 like the rest now. Any comparison between 12 and 50MP Raw modes? That's the big one for me, as the 20MP native Raws on the Air 2S are very editable.
Your Lake District review was excellent and resulted in me going out and getting the Air 3s. As a matter of interest, how do you transport/carry your drone and controller when hiking like in the Lake District?
Great video ! did you see a difference in the dynamic range in manual mode exposure on video compare to the auto mode and the 14stops announced (but just in auto). ? great video again !
Fantastic and informative video, do you lnow if the new panorama mode also produces RAWS of the individual shots?
Yes it does. Doing a video on the Free pano mode and I'll show how to get them output, but I have tested and it does output raw if you tell it to
Hi Ian, great video again fantastic footage as usual, but do we have to buy another RC again with the package?
Ye, although if you already have the RC 2, then just get the N3 version...
@@IaninLondon which models does the RC N3 cover Ian?
Hey Ian thanks for sharing your awesome footage and testing out the long awaited Air 3s. I think I'm actually going to sell my Mavic 3 Pro and get this one. I skipped the Air 3 because I knew the Air 3s was going to have a 1" sensor. Great video great footage and great drone.
For me, this is a better size and weight than the Mavic 3, and as said, beats it in many areas too.....
Fantastic info Thank you very much Sir.
Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Ian, great video as always!
Absolutely brilliant.😊
How do you think that the Air 3s compares to the Mavic 3 classic? I'm trying to figure out if it's worth it or not to migrate from the M3c to the Air 3s.
That's a real hard one, because you've got a bigger sensor on the Mavic 3, but older technology... For video, especially in lower light situations, I would put the air 3s ahead. Functionally, the air 3s has a lot more going for it but I do wish they'd put a larger sensor in
Looks fantastic. I need one.
Nice update to already decent drone. One thing is lacking for me is compact and foldable controller, as now it’s a great hassle to do selfy shoots while holding the rc , especially for cycling skiing etc
Chuck it into a 5 second timer and hide it by your foot ;)
Ian. Great show. Really impressed with latest Air3S. I'm so tempted to upgrade from my Air3. I've just used my Air3 at Worbarrow Bay Dorset recently. I was going up a steep hill. Is there a way of maintaining a uniform height going forward (and up) ?. Mark
You can use cruise control, or just not touch the up stick (or do you mean maintain the same altitude over the ground if the ground is rising? if so, no.
Wow! If only we could fly it in towns, here in the UK.
I love it, but will have to resist the temptation until the CAA starts to see sense.
Great review Ian and the Air 3s really looks good. I may get it in the future for now I have preordered the Hover X1 Pro Max.
Thanks Lyn. Yeah, it's a great one.... Pro Max? Going for that 8K :) Great stuff!
Great video 👏 we fly since the phantom 1 😂 now the drones are so awesome but it’s difficulty to fly find a place to fly 🥴
Wow Ian this looks a great drone if only I spent more time in rugged country side like the Lake District it would definitely be my go to drone. Thank you for a very detailed great video, lucky you a great new drone to add to your collection 😂
Thanks Karen. Yeah, I had great fun and was lucky with the weather too. It's a brilliant drone!
Solid review!
Might be time to upgrade my Air2S me thinks. Thanks Ian.
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As always a very good and detailed overview and a particle demo in a stunning location. Just one point may have been on the cutting room floor what is the actual battery life? Many thanks as always
That's in my other video 🤠. It's 1 min less; specd max 45 mins; real world around 36-39
@@IaninLondon thanks that is great
I always appreciate your productions from the Lake District. I think I saw the ghost of Wordsworth in one of the clouds. The Air 3 S-exciting stuff, my friend. Outstanding review!!!
I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
BY WILLIAM WORDSWORTH
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
I wandered lonely like a sheep, lost on yonder hill, dale and mountain, stuck in filming and trying to remember my lines....... Take care George!!
Very nice video and work explained!one question :the obstacle avoidance works 360° all the time if you press the arh?if it need it will raise the altitude by it self (if finds a big tower for example)or will fly to the preset altitude that you have set up to the menu?thanks
Great review Ian.
🙂💙👍Thank You Ian this maybe my Next DJI Drone🙂💙👍Great Video 🙂
Great work mate as always fantastic video
Cheers 🤠👍🏻
Pemandangan indah 🙂👍
Great video Ian, thank you.
Thanks Chip
Out of curiosity with this new release. What would you choose, mavic 3 pro or air 3s now? Will the variable aperture and 5k on the mavic 3 pro be worth the price?
For me personally, I don't like the size of the Mavics; I have got too used to flying smaller models and like the Air 3 and 3S size. 5K seems no different to 4K unless you're cropping a lot. The Air3S has a large aperture and yet still manages decent focus, so Air 3S for me all the way.
Here it is!! Had so much fun with this amazing new drone; what are your thoughts?
Any prices released yet Ian?
@@MrScottishborn All on this one: ruclips.net/video/FFVEdPKEnLA/видео.html
Already ordered mine.
Brilliant aurora photos!! I was farting around on the ground trying to dodge trees with my DSLR. I never thought to try it with my drone. Great work.
It looks like a nice upgrade from the mini 4 or earlier models. If you have the 3 air I don’t really see the point for myself. Still has the 2.7 portrait mode the 1” sensor I don’t see being a game changer for myself.
The pluses are all the improvements in the communications and same battery size.
Thank You! You are THE ONLY ONE who has answered the "free panorama" question!
Love the video! Question: in the free panorama mode, can the photos be taken in RAW in stead of jpeg?
I've not found a way yet.... On the list to test 👍🏻
Yes, you select the panorama mode and then press the file type in the bottom right corner. You can then select RAW instead of the default JPEG.
Fab footage from the Lakes Ian .
Do you have a Mavic 3 Pro?
Just wondering how the Air 3S compared to the Mavic 3 Pro?
I have a Mavic 3 Classic, but as yet, haven't done a side by side comparison....
Thank you so much for the review. I just sell my AIR 3 to take the AIR 3S I think with the new sensor it will be better for photography also. I’m from Belgium I was in September 6-13 with a so nice weather one week in this nice place of Lake District. It’s at this period you make this review ?
I was up there the first week of October... But it's a great place!
This is an impressive drone indeed. Great video
Thanks Miguel! It really is....
A lovely video to watch and a truthful appraisal, with the caveats about fixed aperture and slower transfer speed (although I don't understand what that means). A while ago I watched your video on high wind capabilities amongst various models, I think it was the 2 series drones and you were trying them in the remnants of a storm, with 35 or 40mph winds. It would be interesting to see another one of these with the more modern models tested. Have you seen SAFEHAVEN MARINE and the drone photography/videos they do of their all weather boats out off Cork harbour? Frank is using an Air 3 at the moment (or was) and last month was sea trialling a new boat in Force 11, with drone footage shot in those conditions. I think these flying cameras are more capable than many people think. I am still using my Mavic2pro, because of the adjustable aperture, that and because I am reluctant to spend more on camera kit now I am semi retired!
Mavic 2 Pro is a brilliant solid beast of a drone; great in strong winds and very good camera. It's what I filmed my volcano footager in Iceland with too...
Superb. Question, when doing free panorama can you save individual RAW files? Also can you bracket with free pano? Thanks
Yes to raws; no to bracketing :)
Awesome video. Love your enthusiasm. I'm sold. But, I'm also a newbie.... what are the downsides to using the Air 3S in an urban area vs. the Mini 4 Pro?
FYI, I own a Pocket 3 and 360X4, but have never owned a drone for fear of it going bye-bye on the 1st flight... 🥵
Well, basically, it's against the rules set by the CAA. You can only fly larger drones like this in open countryside; sub 250 gm drones have fewer restrictions and can be flown in towns
Where else would you bring it! Perfect location for it.
Just had my maiden flight and I'm impressed alright, but a couple of things bugging me....fixing gain and expo being Numero Uno...
shame it doesnt share the screen when your trying to adjust speeds etc...or is there an easier way? I Guess I need to check out yer Air 3 stuff from a year or so ago.
My other bug bear is the remote volume and how to adjust it...I'm assuming it's easy but that easy I can't quite see it...
I think I'm going to enjoy this purchase no end...thanks so much for your input Ian, love watching your stuff 🤜💥🤛
Hey Neil; I'm actually filming a video on the gain and expo because it has pretty brutal rotational movement with the default settings. For the volume, just pull down (ie tap and slide down) the top of the screen and you get the screen settings, which includes a volumne control bar. And for now, here's a gain and expo video I did last year; controls are much the same: ruclips.net/video/wwVK87WJuik/видео.htmlsi=iyL8KQvc7vGWW6aI
@@IaninLondon Jeepers your up early mate...thanks for the quick reply...hope winter isn't too brutal for you all...!
@@IaninLondon It doesn't like my fat fingers as I'm tapping and pulling down with no affirmative results...damn it, trip to JB Hi0Fi tomorrow morning ! ! !
I goddit, thanks mate
here you go: ruclips.net/video/NlQVX_nNirc/видео.html
Mate I have not bought a bigger drone than my Air 2s since I got the air 2s because I love it that much that all I have wanted since is the air 3s. I have mini drones but I want that air 2s editing experience with DLog etc but on a newer drone and get to fly in different locations but within the 50m rule, be specific in my flights but get the footage I desire and not just with the mini all the time. Today is an amazing day. Infact it's been an amazing year and I have done so well that I deserve this
Always good to reward yourself! It's a brilliant drone :)
@IaninLondon thanks Ian and as many others you have helped me along the way and given me a lot of advice in your videos. 2025 will be a massive year for me and my business so thank you for inspiring me to take the leap in 2022 and onto 2024 and beyond.
Nice review . Is it true 50 mp sensor or a Quad Bayer sensor?
Quad bayers are usually 12 Mp giving 48 Mp, so I don't think this is a quad bayer but I've gone back to DJI and asked them...
Awesome , could you please update here once you get a reply from DJI . Thanks @@IaninLondon
Sorry Ian, yes it does have some impressive specs but it cannot be the perfect drone without having a variable aperture camera. Your blown out sunset / sunrise images prove the point. Keep up the great work 👍
Yes, that's why I mention it.... Trouble is, there is always a price, like more weight, larger size, and whilst I could have lowered the exposure for the sunsets, I'd have lost the ground, which I wanted to capture....
@@IaninLondon Sorry Ian, I wasn’t criticising your work, (some great shots) but just using this as an example of the problem with fixed aperture cameras. I accept that weight and price is a consideration, but this is such a basic camera function that I feel it is something that should now be on the Air range now as standard.
No criticism taken at all. Fully get your point.... I guess they really want that differentiation between the Air and Mavics...
Another Excellent Review. Is the 50MP native or QBF?
I've asked DJI on that this afternoon.... QBF is usually 12 Mp to 48, so 50 MP tells me it's probably not QBF
it is 12 MP
@IaninLondon Thanks. I agree. Using the pixel image size data and physical pixel size of 3.2um plus this looks possible for a 1" / 25.4mm physical sensor. Impressive. My Cannon EOS 90D camera has 32MP, uses the same size pixel of 3.2um and a smaller physical sensor. Also, as you say, the QBF technology would yield 24, 36 or 48MP. I'm no expert but just rational thinking.
@CLLUK @fendrou DJI have confirmed the main camera is a genuine 50 MP sensor, not using Quad Bayer.
@@IaninLondon if you read the specs you'll see for both of the cameras to record at 12 MP or the "effective" 50 MP for the wide angle and 48 MP for the Tele lens. If it was a real 50 MP I believe they wouldn't keep it a secret 🤔
I’m just waiting to see what the mavic 4 which is coming soon has to offer, but this air3s is a big jump up from my air2s.
Hi Ian, another great review as usual. Quick question please which seems maybe trivial but important to me, the new panoramic feature looks great but does or can it shot the images in RAW. Also I doubt it, but could it also do this with bracketed shots. Kind thanks Keith
No btracketed and I couldn't find a way to get Pano in raw either...
No probs Ian, thanks for the quick reply 👍
Nice 👍
Dji claims even the 360 camera sensors have been upgraded to work better in low light, could u please test that how dark it can get ?
I was peesonally thinking about that lidar added to the drone, am surprised dji read my mind and made it happen 😅 but thought it would be fornday time as well as low light 😮
Nice review but to me the only thing that really matters is the visual output. How about uploading some stills please ?
Some RUclipsrs (e.g., Billy Kyle, Quadricottero magazine Italy ) have reported lower Mbps values on the AIR3s, such as 60Mbps at 4K 30fps and 80Mbps at 4K 60fps in the normal profile. They’ve shared full clips to download their videos to confirm this. What do you think? What Mbps values have you detected? thank you (can you share some clips if the value are differents results please? (AIR3 at 4k 60 fps = 130-150 Mbps)
Yes, I'm looking into that as I'm seeing a lot of 60 mb/s and I'm trying to work out why...
Are you color grading this or doing it in normal? I think the normal mode is very good and don't really need to color it.
Everything was filmed in Normal Mode without grading 👍🏻
Does the automatic "free" panorama work with RAW or is it JPEG only?
And can you do a tracking shot with the drone "fixed" behind or in front of you (following behind you or backing up in front of you)?
Thank you👍
Great review Ian. Many thanks for this. Where is the 5.4k camera? Crazy that my Air 2s has it and this is still 4k.
I'm wondering if that's a firmware updoate away....?
Not sure mate, as the Air3 was only 4k
The Air 2S sensor was 3:2 native 20MP. I guess the Air 3S being 4:3 native and 50MP/12MP is the difference. I'd like to know more about the real effective still resolution.
Is the live transmission still 1080p 60hrz?
So, Ian. I have the Air 3. Are you saying that this A3Ss' 1" aperture camera set up will adjust to take care of light extremes on both sides of the light specter? Lidar! Can we link it to mapping technology for work?! Is it built in mapping technology? Do I need to get one to help start a business? We might need to discuss this over a few more lagers mate. Cheers, Brendan 🤘😎🤙
The camera settings will auto adjust for a very large range of light, right down to night time. Lidar is just another form of obstacle avoidance ; not sure it will be compiling any 3D maps soon 😉 And it depends on what business you're starting :)
I may need to get one, good video Ian, you're going to cost me money! 🙂. Are you near Snake Pass there btw?
No, I was up in the Lakes, not the Peak District... Had a grea time filming and climbing!
do i get the mavic 3 pro or the 3s....money isnt an issue...want for epic video and photos....thanks
Only if it has the third camera, think I'll wait for the mavic 4
i'll wait for the new Mavic
Okay mate
like you I own too many drones, and looking at this there are some compelling features.... however due to owning the Air 3 I just wish they sold the drone only without need for another controller..... also, are the Air 3 batteries compatible save me buying the combo kit?
Yes, 3 batterioes are compatible so you can buy the N3 single battery version and link it to your RC2
If a bird came at you full speed, would the obstacle avoidance work? I do surf videos, and I have problems with pelicans.
Active Track works on 3x zoom?
Yes, I tested this specifically 👍🏻
can you take free pano using the 70mm camera?
Yes, I tested this 👍🏻
If right now, in addition to a few different fpv pieces, you currently owned a mini 3 pro, would you consider a refurbished mavic 3 pro, or a brand new Air 3S?
I don’t know how vital the variable aperture is as I’ve never flown the mavic series? Air 2 was my first, then the mini 3 pro.
For top end stills only, I would probably just come down with the Mavic 3 Pro, but only just. It's old hardware and the Air 3S produces brilliant results esp in low light. If it's a mix of video and stills you do, then Air 3S. Aperture not that critical as you have ND filters if you're flying anywhere super bright.
@@IaninLondon yeah I think the Air3S is the best option.
I’ve always liked the idea of owning the Mavic 3 Pro, but this new Air series piece does most of not all that I want it to.
Just hope for some of those lush autumn mornings with the long shadows and low forming mist to test it out on ;)
Cheers
My 3S is sat waiting for the batteries to charge. Can’t see me flying it tonight, batteries might be charged by tomorrow morning?
You need 65w or 100w charger to get it fast charged in under 90 mins
What’s the max speed for waypoint flight? Is it still 26.4 mph like the air 3?
Which video editing suite do you use Ian ?
Adobe Premiere Pro :)