DJI - Air 2S

My active fleet is up to two Air 3s and two Air 3S's. I have a retired Air 2 that just chills on my shelf these days. Its a FUN hobby and good way to make extra money.

I already have the 1-inch sensor on my Air 2S, but I end up using the Mini 3 Pro more — it’s discreet and attracts less Karens than the louder Air 2S. The upgraded sensor alone sells me.

The images out of the Air 2s were just....special. I have the Air 2, mini 2, and mini 4 Pro. But there was something about the colour rendering and gradual changes through tones that was just so pleasing to the eye. The files were a dream to edit.

I still use an air 2, haven’t found a reason to upgrade.

DJI is basically the only choice now, except maybe Autel Evo models that are somewhat older now, but they are included in the ban too! By the way, the ban won't affect actually the legality of buying and operating the drones, just importing and selling, so if you can buy one, you are good. The only issue is that warranty and support may be not available. I think a used DJI air 2s is a very good value. Extra refurb batteries are much cheaper than newer air3 batteries. However I have an air3 as well and love the zoom lens for some of my shots.

I'm having good luck with refurb batteries I find on eBay for $40-50 each. The air 2 and air 2s were very popular drones, and plenty of people and dumping them for the 3 and 3s. If these were scarce items, I think the prices would be much higher. These drones are like the Toyota Camry of drones and parts are out there. That said, the reason I gotta buy new batteries is because the used ones that came with my used drone wore out - they got all puffy and were cracking the plastic case.

This addiction is a wallet killer. So far I've Neo v 1 x3 and Neo 2 , Mavic Pro 1 and Pro 2 x2, Air 3s (sold my original Air 3) Air 2 and 2s x3 , Spark x2, Flip, Goggles N3 x2 and Goggles 3. Avata v1 and v2 DJI FPV too God knows how many rc controllers - N3 , RC2 , Smart Controller and Pro. Rc330. And now the lure of Avata 360 is strong and I'm weak Oh and Mini 3 Pro. Mini Mavic + Mini SE. Think that's everything

This addiction is a wallet killer. So far I've Neo v 1 x3 and Neo 2 , Mavic Pro 1 and Pro 2 x2, Air 3s (sold my original Air 3) Air 2 and 2s x3 , Spark x2, Flip, Goggles N3 x2 and Goggles 3. Avata v1 and v2 DJI FPV too God knows how many rc controllers - N3 , RC2 , Smart Controller and Pro. Rc330. And now the lure of Avata 360 is strong and I'm weak Oh and Mini 3 Pro. Mini Mavic + Mini SE. Think that's everything

I bought a mini and after the first time flying, knew I loved it and return it immediately to Amazon. At the time I went with the air 2, would certainly consider the mini four pro with the fly more combo. That’s a heck of a drone for now and later. But no matter what you get, Amazon has a pretty liberal return policy if you decide you don’t like it.

I just looked on eBay and I'm not seeing these high selling prices. I have an Air 2S I'd sell if I can get close to what I paid for it, but looks like they're still going for like $500 on eBay (with some accessories).

This is my main drone. I can push and pull the colours so much better than my mini 4 pro and air 2s.