{{Short description|Series of teleoperated compact quadcopter drone models}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2023}} {{Infobox aircraft | name = Air | image = DJI - Drohne Mavic Air 2.JPG | alt = a DJI Mavic Air 2 in the air | image_caption = DJI Mavic Air 2 | other_names = | aircraft_type = Unmanned aerial vehicle | aircraft_role = | national_origin = China | manufacturer = DJI<br>Cogito Tech | status = In production | owners = | primary_user = | more_users = | service = | major_applications = | number_built = | construction_date = 2018–present | introduction = January 2018 | first_flight = | developed_from = DJI Mavic | developed_into = | variants = }} The '''DJI Air''', originally marketed as the '''DJI Mavic Air''', is a series of teleoperated compact quadcopter drones for personal and commercial aerial photography and videography use, released by the Chinese technology company DJI. It was developed as a more portable version of the DJI Mavic. A licensed version is produced in Malaysia by Cogito Tech as the '''Specta''' '''Air'''.

== Design and development == thumb|DJI Mavic Air in the air. The Mavic Air was announced in January 2018 as a more portable development of the DJI Mavic.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=DJI Introduces Mavic Air For Limitless Exploration Wherever Adventure Takes You |url=https://www.dji.com/newsroom/news/dji-introduces-mavic-air-for-limitless-exploration-wherever-adventure-takes-you |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=DJI Official}}</ref><ref name=":2" /> Like the Mavic, the Mavic Air is a foldable quadcopter, though the arms and propellers fold to be flush with the side of the drone as opposed to the Mavic's over/under configuration.<ref name=":1" /> This allows the Mavic Air to be half the size of the Mavic Pro and at {{Convert|430|g|lb}} is 41% lighter.<ref name=":2" /> The Mavic Air is which was equipped with a 1/2.3" CMOS camera with a 24&nbsp;mm lens on a 3-axis gimbal capable of capturing 4K video at 30 Frames per second (FPS) and 1080p video at 120FPS.<ref name=":2">{{cite web |last1=Martin |first1=Chris |title=DJI Mavic Air release date, price and specs |url=https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/new-product/gadget/dji-mavic-air-release-date-price-specs-3670842/ |website=Tech Advisor |accessdate=25 August 2018 |archive-date=25 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825180156/https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/new-product/gadget/dji-mavic-air-release-date-price-specs-3670842/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The camera has a new panorama mode, which stitches together 25 photos in eight seconds to create a "Sphere Panorama".<ref name=":1" /> The Air also has a SmartCapture feature, a three-directional obstacle avoidance system with seven sensors, and a 2375 mAh battery giving it a maximum flight time of 21 minutes.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=DJI Announce the DJI Mavic Air - heliguy™ |url=https://www.heliguy.com/blogs/posts/dji-announce-the-dji-mavic-air/?srsltid=AfmBOop_kY9fZU202VFGYbxLIuH4l3eJLBBN11XeIwffF90Mt4i9yhUL |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=www.heliguy.com}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Support for Mavic Air |url=https://www.dji.com/support/product/mavic-air |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=DJI |language=en}}</ref> Due to antennas mounted on its landing gear, the drone has a 2.5 mile range.<ref name=":1" /> Like the DJI Spark, the Mavic Air also features the "Smart Capture" mode, in which the drone can be controlled by hand gestures.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Heater|first=Brian|title=DJI's $799 'smartphone-size' Mavic Air drone starts shipping January 28|language=en|work=TechCrunch|url=https://techcrunch.com/2018/01/23/dji-unveils-the-mavic-air-portable-folding-drone/|access-date=2018-01-23}}</ref>

=== Mavic Air 2 series === alt=DJI Mavic Air 2|thumb|DJI Mavic Air 2 drone in flight Announced on 27 April 2020, the Mavic Air 2 introduced a redesigned form that more closely resembles the Mavic 2 Pro than its predecessor.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Leitner |first=Nino |date=2020-04-28 |title=DJI Mavic Air 2 Review & First Look – 4K 60p, 1080p 240fps |url=https://www.cined.com/dji-mavic-air-2-review-first-look-4k-60p-1080p-240fps/ |access-date=2024-11-19 |website=CineD |language=en-US}}</ref> The Mavic Air 2 is equipped with a 1/2" CMOS camera which supports raw image format, 48-megapixel mode, HDR video, and Hyperlapse 240FPS slow-motion mode.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Support for Mavic Air 2 |url=https://www.dji.com/support/product/mavic-air-2 |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=DJI |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Abbott |first=James |date=4 July 2020 |title=DJI Mavic Air 2 tips and tricks: 7 ways to master our favorite drone |url=https://www.techradar.com/uk/how-to/dji-mavic-air-2-tips-and-tricks-7-ways-to-master-our-favorite-drone |access-date=19 November 2024 |website=TechRadar}}</ref> Battery capacity was increased to 3500 mAh, giving it a maximum flight time of 34 minutes.<ref name=":3" /> The Wi-Fi transmission system of the original Mavic Air was replaced with the dedicated OcuSync 2.0 running in the 2.4&nbsp;GHz and 5.8&nbsp;GHz ranges. This promises less interference from ambient Wi-Fi networks and offers a better range of up to 10 kilometers.<ref name=":4" /><ref name="dronedj.com">{{Cite web |last=Captain |first=Sean |date=23 April 2020 |title=Everything we know about the DJI Mavic Air 2 so far [Updated] |url=https://dronedj.com/2020/04/23/everything-we-know-about-dji-mavic-air-2/ |access-date=19 November 2024 |website=DroneDJ}}</ref> The Mavic Air 2 uses an Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems (APAS) 3.0 obstacle avoidance system with sensors on the front, back, and underside, but no sensors on the top and sides.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name="dronedj.com" /> Some Mavic Air 2 drones were equipped with an ADS-B safety feature that warns users about nearby aircraft, but supply chain issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic meant that this was not available in all regions.<ref name="dronedj.com" /><ref name=":10">{{Cite news|last=Kelion|first=Leo|date=2020-04-28|title=Virus causes DJI to jettison drone safety feature|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-52450326|access-date=2020-04-28}}</ref>

On 15 April 2021, DJI announced an updated version of the Mavic Air 2 as the Air 2S, dropping the ''Mavic ''name.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DJI Air 2S Melds Incredible Image Quality With Unmatched Flight Performance - DJI |url=https://www.dji.com/newsroom/news/dji-air-2s-launch |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=DJI Official |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=Han |first=Jakub |date=2021-04-15 |title=DJI Air 2S Drone Announced – 1-inch 20MP Sensor and 5.4K30p 10-Bit Video |url=https://www.cined.com/dji-air-2s-drone-announced-1-inch-20mp-sensor-and-5-4k30p-10-bit-video/ |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=CineD |language=en-US}}</ref> The Air 2S features a 1" CMOS camera capable of shooting 20MP JPEG and RAW photos and up to 10-bit 5.4K video at a maximum frame of 30 FPS as well as 4K video at a maximum frame rate of 60 FPS.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Support for DJI Air 2S |url=https://www.dji.com/support/product/air-2s |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=DJI |language=en}}</ref> Maximum flight time was reduced to 31 minutes, and the transmission system was upgraded to the new O3 allowing up to 1080p resolution at {{Convert|12|km|mi|abbr=on}}.<ref name=":5" /> The Air 2S also includes new photo and video modes such as SmartPhoto, Hyperlapse, and MasterShots allowing more flexibility of the camera capabilities. It also features an upgraded APAS 4.0 obstacle avoidance and detection system making use of sensors on the front, back, top, and bottom of the drone, as well as an ADS-B system to warn the operator of nearby aircraft.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web|last=Murphy|first=Kara|date=15 April 2021|title=DJI's new Air 2S has a 1" sensor, 5.4K/30p recording, improved optical avoidance and more|url=https://www.dpreview.com/news/3693525773/dji-releases-air-2s-a-follow-up-the-the-mavic-air-2|website=dpreview.com|language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Air 3 series === thumb|DJI Air 3S The Air 3 was released in July 2023 and introduced several updates compared to its predecessor.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Pavic |first=Vjeran |date=2023-07-25 |title=DJI Air 3 is a great, but uninspiring drone |url=https://www.theverge.com/23805404/dji-air-3-review |access-date=2023-07-25 |website=The Verge |language=en-US}}</ref> The overall design was updated once again to resemble the Mavic 3 Pro, and the gimbal now mounts a dual camera system with both a wide-angle and telephoto camera.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":7" /> Both cameras feature a 48&nbsp;MP 1/1.3" CMOS stacked sensor, and the telephoto camera is capable of 3x zoom.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Ishveena |date=2023-07-25 |title=Air 3 vs. Mavic 3 Pro vs. Mini 3 Pro: DJI drones compared |url=https://dronedj.com/2023/07/25/dji-air-3-vs-mavic-mini/ |access-date=2023-07-25 |website=DroneDJ |language=en-US}}</ref> The drone has a weight of 720 g, which is an increase from the 595 g of the Air 2S. Most of this weight came from the battery, which was increased to 4241 mAh capacity and gives the Air 3 a maximum flight time of 46 minutes.<ref name=":13">{{Cite web |date=25 July 2023 |title=DJI Air 3 review: A high-quality zoom adds new creative options |url=https://www.engadget.com/dji-air-3-review-a-high-quality-zoom-adds-new-creative-options-130020261.html |access-date=2023-07-25 |website=Engadget |language=en-US}}</ref> The video transmission system was upgraded to O4, which is transmitting 1080p video up to {{Convert|20|km|mi|abbr=on}} away.<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |title=DJI Air 3 - Specs - DJI |url=https://www.dji.com/air-3/specs |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=DJI Official |language=en}}</ref> The Verge noted that while the drone remains loud during operation, its larger propellers results in a sound that has a lower frequency and is less piercing than its predecessor.<ref name=":0" />

In October 2024, DJI released the Air 3S with an upgraded 50MP 1" CMOS wide-angle camera.<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |last=Wyndham |first=Simon |title=DJI Air 3S announced: 1-inch sensor and improved low light performance |url=https://www.redsharknews.com/dji-air-3s-announced-1-inch-sensor-and-improved-low-light-performance |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=www.redsharknews.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web |title=DJI Air 3S - Specs - DJI |url=https://www.dji.com/air-3s/specs |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=DJI Official |language=en}}</ref> The drone's weight and battery capacity were slightly increased to 724 g and 4276 mAh, respectively, while flight time was slightly reduced to 45 minutes.<ref name=":8" />

=== Licensed version === Hong Kong-based Cogito Tech produces a licensed version of the Air 3 as the Specta Air.<ref name=":23">{{Cite web |last=Kurkowski |first=Seth |date=20 June 2024 |title=DJI ban loophole? Meet the SPECTA and SPECTA Mini |url=https://dronedj.com/2024/06/20/dji-ban-loophole-meet-the-specta-and-specta-mini/ |access-date=19 June 2024 |website=DroneDJ}}</ref><ref name=":25">{{Cite web |date=2024-06-28 |title=First look at SPECTA drones and Cogito Techs Ltd |url=https://dronenr.com/2024/06/28/first-look-specta-drones-cogito/ |access-date=2025-06-19 |language=en-US}}</ref> Though Cogito denied any connection to DJI, ''The Hill'' reported the Specta Air and Specta Mini (the company's version of the DJI Mini 2 SE) are virtually identical to their Chinese counterparts, including performance and software, and likely use DJI's proprietary OcuSync video transmission system.<ref name=":24">{{Cite news |last=Dress |first=Brad |date=2024-06-12 |title=China’s dominant drone industry is a step ahead of Congress |url=https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4714269-chinas-dominant-drone-industry-is-a-step-ahead-of-congress/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241218123315/https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4714269-chinas-dominant-drone-industry-is-a-step-ahead-of-congress/ |archive-date=18 December 2024 |access-date=2025-06-19 |work=The Hill |language=en-US |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Variants == thumb|Unlike other Air models, the Mavic Air's arms and propellers fold to be flush with the sides of the drone. [[File:2024 Dron DJI Air 3S (1).jpg|thumb|Later Air models such as the Air 3S use the over/under fold configuration typical of the Mavic family.]] ;Mavic Air :Company designation '''Model U11X'''.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-U11X1710/Label/FCC-ID-Label-3720620.pdf |title=DJI Mavic Air FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}}</ref> Original model with flush-folding arms and propellers, a 12MP 1/2.3" CMOS camera, a Wi-Fi transmission system, and a 2375 mAh battery giving it 21 minutes of flight time.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":9" /> Introduced in January 2018.<ref name=":1" /> ;Mavic Air 2 :Company designation '''Model MA2UE1N'''.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-MA2UE1N1911/User-Manual/User-Manual-4682144.pdf |title=Mavic Air 2 Quick Start Guide |publisher=DJI}}</ref> Redesigned to resemble the Mavic 2 Pro with over/under folding arms, a 48MP 1/2" CMOS camera, OcuSync 2.0 transmission system, APAS 3.0 obstacle avoidance system, and a 3500 mAh battery giving it 34 minutes of flight time.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /><ref name="dronedj.com" /> Introduced in April 2020.<ref name=":6" /> ADS-B was supposed to be standard on this model, but the COVID-19 pandemic led to this feature to only being available in some regions.<ref name=":10" /> ;Air 2S :Company designation '''Model DA2SUE1'''.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-DA2SUE12011/Label/Label-5159665.pdf |title=DJI Air 2S FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}}</ref> Improved Mavic Air 2 with a 20MP 1" CMOS camera, O3 transmission system, APAS 4.0 obstacle avoidance system, ADS-B as standard, and 31 minutes of flight time.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":12" /> Introduced in April 2021.<ref name=":11" /> ;Air 3 :Company designation '''Model EB3WBC'''.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-EB3WBC2303/Label/Label-6667816.pdf |title=DJI Air 3 FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}}</ref> Redesigned to resemble the Mavic 3 Pro with 48&nbsp;MP 1/1.3" CMOS wide-angle and telephoto cameras, O4 transmission system, and a 4241 mAh battery giving it 46 minutes of flight time.<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":13" /><ref name=":14" /> Introduced in July 2023.<ref name=":0" /> ;Air 3S :Company designation '''Model CZ3SCL'''.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://fccid.io/SS3-CZ3SCL24/Label/label-and-location-7664347.pdf |title=DJI Air 3S FCC label |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}}</ref> Improved Air 3 with a 50MP 1" CMOS wide-angle camera and a 4276 mAh battery giving it 45 minutes of flight time.<ref name=":15" /><ref name=":8" /> Introduced in October 2024.<ref name=":15" /> ;Specta Air :Also known as the '''Specta''', company designation '''Model TQFDUB2'''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Specta Mini FCC label |url=https://fccid.io/2BCHV-TQFDUB1/Label/label-and-location-7129854.pdf |publisher=Federal Communications Commission}}</ref> Licensed derivative of the Air 3 built in Malaysia by Cogito Tech.<ref name=":23" /><ref name=":25" /><ref name=":24" />

== Specifications (Air 3S) == {{Aircraft specs |ref=DJI<ref>{{Cite web |title=DJI Air 3S - Specs - DJI |url=https://www.dji.com/air-3s/specs |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=DJI Official |language=en}}</ref> |prime units?=met <!-- General characteristics --> |genhide=

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|avionics= *'''Camera:''' :*50MP 1" CMOS wide-angle :*48MP 1/1.3" CMOS telephoto *'''GNSS compatibility:''' :*GPS :*Galileo :*BeiDou *'''Transmission system:''' O4 }}

==See also== {{aircontent |see also= |related= * DJI Mavic * DJI Mini |similar aircraft= *DJI Phantom *GoPro Karma *Parrot Anafi *Skydio R1 |lists= }}

==References== {{reflist}}

== External links == {{Commonscat}} * [https://ericksguide.com/dji-mavic-air-2-vs-air-2s/ DJI Mavic Air 2 vs Air 2S] * [https://ericksguide.com/dji-air-2s-vs-mini-3-pro/ DJI Air 2S vs Mini 3 Pro]

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