German website TechnikNews is sharing what appear to be official marketing photos of the DJI Air 2S drone and bundle.
TechnikNews claims these new specs:
- 10-bit color
- 600 gram takeoff weight
- Intelligent HDR, Hyperlaps, Panorama
- 8 GB internal storage
- Master Shots – 10 pre-programmed video flight modes
- Spotlight 2.0
- Point of Interest 3.0
- ActiveTrack 4.0
- Support for FPV Goggles V2
- OcuSync 3.0
Many of the specs above could just be guesses in the original article to fill space.
The original Mavic Air 2, which uses OcuSync 2.0, is fully compatible with the Smart Controller. Moving the Air 2S to OcuSync 3.0, which would eliminate Smart Controller compatibility, just doesn’t make sense to us. The Smart Controller is a fan favorite, but perhaps it too is due for a refresh.
Air 2S Spec Debunked
Judging by all of the photos of the Controller (C2) it looks exactly like the Mavic Air 2 controller. And there have been no FCC applications for a new controller as there was with the DJI FPV Combo which uses OcuSync 3.0.
We’re going to call the the OcuSync 3.0 spec being claimed above as false. No new C2, then not OcuSync 3.0.
Release Imminent
DJI has made a science of leaking product photos ahead of a new release, and this time is no exception. Over the next few days you should expect to see a lot more images and specs of the DJI Air 2S. And you’ll know the release is just a day or two away once BestBuy starts leaking photos as well.
FPV Oriented Sensors
One of the most curious features of the new Air 2S is the forward orientation of the new upward vision sensors. We think there’s more to them than meets the eye.
Because of their positioning we think the Air 2S might be designed for more aerobatic flight than the DJI quadcopters that preceeded it. DJI may have taken design influences from it’s recenlty released FPV drone that are being used to create more dramatic flight ability in the Air 2S.
Only time will tell on that one.
For now, just knowing the Air 2S has upgraded obstacle avoidance and a 20MP, 1″ CMOS sensor will be enough for us to make the leap.
What about you? Are you going to buy the DJI Air 2S? Let us know in the comments!
Isn’t Ocusynch 2.0 to 3.0 a software or firmware update to the smart controller? Not sure, but I own one, and know that they were able to get the Mavic Air 2 compatible with the Smart Controller with an update, which is why I bought one.