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DJI Air 2S, Drone with 3-Axis Gimbal Camera, 5.4K Video, 1-Inch CMOS Sensor, 4 Directions of Obstacle Sensing, 31 Mins Flight Time, 12km Video Transmission, FAA Remote ID Compliant, Gray vs DJI Mini 3, Drones with Camera for Adults 4K, 38-min Flight Time, up to 32800ft (10km) Video Transmission, True Vertical Shooting, GPS Auto Return Integrated, Mini Drone with Camera for Beginners

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DJI Air 2S, Drone with 3-Axis Gimbal Camera, 5.4K Video, 1-Inch CMOS Sensor, 4 Directions of Obstacle Sensing, 31 Mins Flight Time, 12km Video Transmission, FAA Remote ID Compliant, Gray
#9 in Drones

DJI

DJI Air 2S, Drone with 3-Axis Gimbal Camera, 5.4K Video, 1-Inch CMOS Sensor, 4 Directions of Obstacle Sensing, 31 Mins Flight Time, 12km Video Transmission, FAA Remote ID Compliant, Gray

$988.00

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Pros

  • +Has sdk control from litchi

Cons

  • -Struggles in cold temperatures (below -10c)
โ€œI upgraded to an air 2s when I realized it didn't have sdk control from litchi.โ€
DJI Mini 3, Drones with Camera for Adults 4K, 38-min Flight Time, up to 32800ft (10km) Video Transmission, True Vertical Shooting, GPS Auto Return Integrated, Mini Drone with Camera for Beginners
#2 in Drones

DJI

DJI Mini 3, Drones with Camera for Adults 4K, 38-min Flight Time, up to 32800ft (10km) Video Transmission, True Vertical Shooting, GPS Auto Return Integrated, Mini Drone with Camera for Beginners

$419.00

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Pros

  • +Capable of excellent manual tracking
  • +Good value for parts/accessories
  • +Available for purchase
  • +Good value for price ($549)

Cons

  • -Limitations in image quality under challenging lighting conditions
  • -Bound to someone's account (if intending to fly)
  • -Needs accessories for a complete kit (lens filters, carrying case, extra battery, strobe light, glare shield)
โ€œBought a mini 3 from a pawn shop for $220 with rc 1, 3 batteries, and a block charger. Made $190 back and basically got 3 batteries and a charger for $30. It's was worth it.โ€