User Manual v1.0 2021.
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Using this Manual Legend Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference Read Before the First Flight Read the following documents before using the DJITM Air 2S: 1. Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines 2. Quick Start Guide 3. User Manual It is recommend to watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the disclaimer and safety guidelines before using for the first time. Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the quick start guide and refer to this user manual for more information.
Contents Using this Manual 2 Legend 2 Read Before the First Flight 2 Video Tutorials 2 Download the DJI Fly App 2 Download DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) 2 Product Profile 6 Introduction 6 Preparing the Aircraft 6 Preparing the Remote Controller 7 Aircraft Diagram 8 Remote Controller Diagram 9 Activating DJI Air 2S 9 Aircraft 11 Flight Modes 11 Aircraft Status Indicators 12 Return to Home 13 Vision Systems and Infrared Sensing System 16 Intelligent Flight Mode
Flight 46 Flight Limits and GEO Zones 46 Pre-Flight Checklist 47 Auto Takeoff/Landing 48 Starting/Stopping the Motors 48 Flight Test 49 Appendix 4 46 Flight Environment Requirements 51 Specifications 51 Firmware Update 54 After-Sales Information 55 © 2021 DJI All Rights Reserved.
Product Profile This section introduces DJI Air 2S and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller. © 2021 DJI All Rights Reserved.
Product Profile Introduction DJI Air 2S features a fully stabilized 3-axis gimbal and 1-inch CMOS sensor camera that can shoot 5.4K 30fps, 4K 60fps, and 1080p 120fps video as well as 20MP photos. Capture complex shots easily with DJI signature technologies such as Obstacle Sensing and Advanced Pilot Assistance System 4.0 and enjoy Intelligent Flight modes such as MasterShots, Hyperlapse, QuickShots, and FocusTrack which includes ActiveTrack 4.0, Spotlight 2.0, and Point of Interest 3.0.
DJI Air 2S User Manual B A 1 2 A B 4. All Intelligent Flight Batteries are in hibernation mode before delivery to ensure safety. Use the provided charger to charge and activate the Intelligent Flight Batteries for the first time. It takes approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes to fully charge an Intelligent Flight Battery. Unfold the front arms before unfolding the rear arms. Make sure the gimbal protector is removed and all arms are unfolded before powering on the aircraft.
1 DJI Air 2S User Manual If a USB connection prompt appears when using an Android mobile device, select the option to charge only. Otherwise, it may Otherwise, it may fail to connect. Aircraft Diagram 2 1 11 3 15 10 5 14 13 9 4 6 12 1. Forward Vision System 10. Battery Buckles 2. Propellers 11. Front LEDs 3. Motors 12. Aircraft Status Indicators 4. Landing Gears (Built-in antennas) 13. Backward Vision System 5. Gimbal and Camera 14. Intelligent Flight Battery 6.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Remote Controller Diagram 10 9 6 13 8 5 2 3 4 11 7 1 14 15 12 1. Power Button Press once to check the current battery level. Press once, then again, and hold to power the remote controller on or off. 2. Flight Mode Switch Switch between Sport mode, Normal mode, and Cine mode. 3. Flight Pause/Return to Home (RTH) Button Press once to make the aircraft brake and hover in place (only when GNSS or Vision Systems are available). Press and hold the button to initiate RTH.
Aircraft DJI Air 2S contains a flight controller, video downlink system, vision systems, infrared sensing system, propulsion system, and an Intelligent Flight Battery. 10 © 2021 DJI All Rights Reserved.
Aircraft DJI Air 2S contains a flight controller, video downlink system, vision systems, infrared sensing system, propulsion system, and an Intelligent Flight Battery. Flight Modes DJI Air 2S has three flight modes, plus a fourth flight mode that the aircraft switches to in certain scenarios. Flight modes can be switched via the Flight Mode switch on the remote controller.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Aircraft Status Indicators DJI Air 2S has front LEDs and aircraft status indicators. Front LED Front LED Aircraft Status Indicator Aircraft Status Indicator When the aircraft is powered on but the motors are not running, the front LEDs glow solid red to display the orientation of the aircraft. When the aircraft is powered on but the motors are not running, the aircraft status indicators display the status of the flight control system.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Return to Home Return to Home (RTH) returns the aircraft to the last recorded Home Point when the positioning system is functioning normally. There are three types of RTH: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. The aircraft automatically flies back to the Home Point and lands when Smart RTH is initiated, the aircraft enters Low Battery RTH, or the video link signal is lost during flight.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Formatting here needs adjusting. One line for each point. 1. If the pitch stick is pulled down. 2. If the remote controller signal is lost. 3. If the Vision Systems become unavailable. Area of where Power Saving RTH is triggered Aircraft triggers Power Saving RTH Descent of aircraft in Power Saving RTH Low Battery RTH Low Battery RTH is triggered when the Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to the point that the safe return of the aircraft may be affected.
DJI Air 2S User Manual is reached before continuing to ascend. 2. The aircraft brakes when an obstacle is sensed from behind and flies forward until a safe distance is reached before continuing to ascend. 3. The aircraft brakes when an obstacle is sensed from above and flies forward until a safe distance is reached before continuing to ascend. 4. No operation will occur when an obstacle is sensed below the aircraft. When aircraft is flying forward: 1.
DJI Air 2S User Manual During Low Battery RTH and Failsafe RTH, the aircraft hovers at 0.5 m above the ground and waits for the pilot to confirm it is suitable to land. Pull down on the throttle for one second or use the auto landing slider in the app to land. Landing Protection activates and the aircraft performs the steps listed above. Precision Landing The aircraft automatically scans and attempts to match the terrain features below during RTH.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Detection Range Forward Vision System Detection Range: 0.38-23.8 m; FOV: 72° (horizontal), 58° (vertical) Backward Vision System Detection Range :0.37-23.4 m; FOV: 57° (horizontal), 44° (vertical) Upward Vision System Detection Range: 0.34-28.6 m; FOV: 63° (horizontal), 78° (vertical) Downward Vision System The Downward Vision System works best when the aircraft is at an altitude of 0.5 to 30 m, and its operating range is 0.5 to 60 m. 0.38-23.8 m 72° 72° 0.34-28.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Using the Vision Systems When GNSS is unavailable, the Downward Vision System is enabled if the surface has a clear texture and sufficient light. The Downward Vision System works best when the aircraft is at an altitude of 0.5 to 30 m. The Forward, Backward, and Upward Vision Systems will activate automatically when the aircraft is powered on if the aircraft is in Normal or Cine mode and Obstacle Avoidance is set to Bypass or Break in DJI Fly.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Calibrate the camera if the aircraft is involved in a collision or if prompted to do so in DJI Fly. DO NOT fly when it is raining, foggy, or if there is no clear sight. Check the following before each takeoff: a. Make sure there are no stickers or any other obstructions over the Infrared Sensing and Vision Systems. b. If there is any dirt, dust, or water on the Infrared Sensing and Vision Systems, clean it with a soft cloth. Do not use any cleanser that contains alcohol. c.
DJI Air 2S User Manual 2. Drag a box around the subject in the camera view to enable FocusTrack. P In Flight 80 23 26 RC 20 1x AF 3m/s 0m/s 3m/s 0m/s H 30m D 50m STORAGE SIZE ActiveTrack Spotlight POI EV 1:30:30 FHD 120 +1.0 3. FocusTrack begins. The default mode is Spotlight. Tap the icon to switch between Spotlight , ActiveTrack , and POI . Once subjects can be recognized, ActiveTrack will begin when a wave gesture is detected.
DJI Air 2S User Manual MasterShots MasterShots keeps the subject in the center of the frame while executing different maneuvers in sequence to generate a short cinematic video. Using MasterShots 1. Take off and hover at least 2 m above the ground. 2m 2. In DJI Fly, tap the shooting mode icon to select MasterShots and follow the prompts. Make sure that you understand how to use the shooting mode and that there are no obstacles in the surrounding area. 3.
DJI Air 2S User Manual DO NOT use MasterShots in any of the following situations: a. When the subject is blocked for an extended period or outside the line of sight. b. When the subject is similar in color or pattern with the surroundings. c. When the subject is in the air. d. When the subject moves fast. e. The lighting is extremely low (<300 lux) or high (>10,000 lux). DO NOT use MasterShots in places that are close to buildings or where the GNSS signal is weak.
DJI Air 2S User Manual 2. In DJI Fly, tap the shooting mode icon to select QuickShots and follow the prompts. Make sure that you understand how to use the shooting mode and that there are no obstacles in the surrounding area. 3. Select your target subject in the camera view by tapping the circle on the subject or dragging a box around the subject. Choose a shooting mode and tap Start to begin recording. QuickShots can also be triggered with a wave gesture.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Hyperlapse Hyperlapse shooting modes include Free, Circle, Course Lock, and Waypoint. P In Flight 80 23 26 Free Circle Course Lock A message should be simple 3m/s 0m/s 3m/s 0m/s H 30m D 50m Waypoint STORAGE SIZE RC 20 MasterShot QuickShot Hyperlapse Pano EV 1:30:30 FHD 120 +1.0 Free The aircraft automatically takes photos and generates a timelapse video. Free mode can be used while the aircraft is on the ground.
DJI Air 2S User Manual 4. Tap the shutter/record button to begin. Move the tilt stick and roll stick to control the horizontal flight speed and move the aircraft parallel. Move the throttle stick to control the vertical flight speed. Waypoints The aircraft automatically takes photos on a flight path of two to five waypoints and generates a timelapse video. The aircraft can fly in order from waypoint 1 to 5 or 5 to 1. Follow the steps below to use Waypoints. 1.
DJI Air 2S User Manual APAS is disabled when using Intelligent Flight modes and recording at high resolution such as 2.7K 48/50/60 fps, 1080p 120 fps, 4K 48/50/60 fps, and 5.4K 24/25/30 fps. APAS is only available when flying forward, backward, upward, and downward. APAS is disabled if the aircraft flies left or right. Make sure you use APAS when the Forward and Backward Vision Systems are available. Be sure there are no people, animals, objects with small surface areas (e.g.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Detaching the Propellers Press the propellers down onto the motors and rotate them in the unlock direction. Propeller blades are sharp. Handle with care. Only use official DJI propellers. DO NOT mix propeller types. Purchase the propellers separately if necessary. Make sure that the propellers are installed securely before each flight. Make sure all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped, or broken propellers.
DJI Air 2S User Manual 8. Short Circuit Protection: The power supply is automatically cut if a short circuit is detected. 9. Battery Cell Damage Protection: DJI Fly displays a warning prompt when a damaged battery cell is detected. 10. Hibernation Mode: The battery switches off after 20 minutes of inactivity to save power. If the battery level is less than 5%, the battery enters Hibernation mode to prevent over-discharge after being idle for six hours.
DJI Air 2S User Manual fully charge the battery before takeoff. 2. Batteries cannot be used in extremely low-temperature environments of lower than 14° F (-10° C). 3. When in low-temperature environments, end the flight as soon as DJI Fly displays the low battery level warning. 4. To ensure the optimal performance of the battery, keep the battery temperature above 68° F (20° C). 5. The reduced battery capacity in low-temperature environments reduces the wind speed resistance performance of the aircraft.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Battery Protection Mechanisms The battery LED indicator can display battery protection indications triggered by abnormal charging conditions.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Gimbal and Camera Gimbal Profile The 3-axis gimbal of DJI Air 2S provides stabilization for the camera, allowing you to capture clear and stable images and video. The control tilt range is -90° to +24°. The default control tilt range is -90˚ to 0˚, and the tilt range can be extended to -90˚ to +24˚ by enabling “Allow Upward Gimbal Rotation” in DJI Fly. -80° 24° 80° 0° -90° Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the tilt of the camera.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Camera Profile DJI Air 2S uses a 1-inch CMOS sensor camera, which can shoot 5.4K 30 fps, 4K 60fps, and 1080p 120 fps video and 20MP photos. It also supports shooting modes such as SmartPhoto, Slow Motion, MasterShots, QuickShots, Hyperlapse, and Panorama. The aperture of the camera is f2.8 and can shoot at 0.6 m to infinity. Make sure the temperature and humidity is suitable for the camera during usage and storage. Use a lens cleanser to clean the lens to avoid damage.
Remote Controller This section describes the features of the remote controller and includes instructions for controlling the aircraft and the camera. © 2021 DJI All Rights Reserved.
Remote Controller Remote Controller Profile Built into the remote controller are four antennas and DJI’s long-range transmission technology O3 (OcuSync 3.0), offering a maximum transmission range of 7.5 mi (12 km) and displaying video from the aircraft to DJI Fly on a mobile device at up to 1080p. The aircraft and camera are easy to control using the onboard buttons and the detachable control sticks make the remote controller easier to store.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Shutter/Record Button Gimbal Dial Photo/Video Toggle Customizable Button Controlling the Aircraft The control sticks control the aircraft’s orientation (pan), forward/backward movement (pitch), altitude (throttle), and left/right movement (roll). The control stick mode determines the function of each control stick movement. Three preprogrammed modes (Mode 1, Mode 2, and Mode 3) are available and custom modes can be configured in DJI Fly. The default mode is Mode 2.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Remote Controller (Mode 2) ( Aircraft Remarks Indicates Nose Direction) Moving the left stick up or down changes the aircraft’s altitude. Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the aircraft will change altitude. Push the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected changes in altitude. Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the orientation of the aircraft.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Customizable Button Go to System Settings in DJI Fly and select Control to customize the function of the button. Functions include recentering the gimbal, switching the auxiliary LED, and toggling the map and live view. Remote Controller Alert The remote controller sounds an alert during RTH or when the battery level is low (6% to 15%). The low battery alert level can be cancelled by pressing the power button.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Make sure the remote controller is within 0.5 m of the aircraft during linking. The remote controller will automatically unlink from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the same aircraft. Fully charge the remote controller before each flight. The remote controller sounds an alert when the battery level is low. If the remote controller is powered on and not in use for five minutes, an alert will sound. After 6 minutes, the aircraft automatically powers off.
DJI Fly App This section introduces the main functions of the DJI Fly app. © 2021 DJI All Rights Reserved.
DJI Fly App Home Launch DJI Fly and enter the home screen. Altitude Zone (120m) Album Fly Spots Skypixel Academy Me GO FLY Fly Spots View or share nearby subtable flight and shooting locations, learn more about GEO zones, and preview aerial photos of different locations taken by other users. Academy Tap the icon in the top right corner to enter Academy. Product tutorials, flight tips, flight safety, and manual documents can be viewed here.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Camera View 18 1 2 3 N In Flight 80 23 26 17 45 6 RC 7 20 1x 8 9 AF 10 16 11 0m/s 3m/s 0m/s 3m/s 30m H 30m D H 50m D 50m 15 14 4K 60 STORAGE SIZE EV 1:30:30 FHD 120 +1.0 12 13 1. Flight Mode N : Displays the current flight mode. 2. System Status Bar In Flight : Indicates aircraft flight status and displays various warning messages. 3. Battery Information 80 24'26" : Displays the current battery level and remaining flight time.
DJI Air 2S User Manual The Find My Drone feature helps to find the location of the aircraft on the ground. Advanced Safety Settings include the behavior settings of the aircraft when the remote controller signal is lost, when the propellers can be stopped during flight, and the AirSense switch. The behavior of the aircraft when the remote controller signal is lost can be set to Return to Home, Descend, and Hover.
DJI Air 2S User Manual sunsets, blue skies, grass, snow, and green trees. HDR uses an adaptive dynamic expansion algorithm that determines optimal parameters to select the best image from multiple layers. Video: Normal (5.4K 24/25/30fps, 4K 24/25/30/48/50/60fps, 2.7K 24/25/30/48/50/60fps, 1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60/120fps), Slow Motion (1080p 120 fps). MasterShots: Select a subject. The aircraft will record while executing different maneuvers in sequence and keeping the subject in the center of the frame.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Drag a box around a subject in the camera view to enable FocusTrack. Press and hold on the screen to bring up the gimbal adjustment bar to adjust the gimbal angle. Tap on the screen to enable focus or spot metering. Focus or spot metering will display differently depending on the focus mode, exposure mode, and spot metering mode. After using spot metering, press and hold on the screen to lock the exposure. To unlock the exposure, press and hold on the screen again.
Flight This section describes safe flight practices and flight restrictions. © 2021 DJI All Rights Reserved.
Flight Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely. Make sure that all flights are carried out in an open area. Refer to the Remote Controller and DJI Fly sections for information about using the remote controller and the app to control the aircraft. Flight Environment Requirements 1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions including wind speeds exceeding 10.7 m/s, snow, rain, and fog. 2. Only fly in open areas.
DJI Air 2S User Manual When GNSS is available Flight Limits DJI Fly App Max Altitude Aircraft's altitude cannot exceed the specified value Warning: Height limit reached Max Radius Flight distance must be within the max radius Warning: Distance limit reached Only Downward Vision System is available Flight Limits DJI Fly App Max Altitude Height is restricted to 30 m when the GNSS signal is weak. Warning: Height limit Height is restricted to 5 m when the GNSS signal is weak reached.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Auto Takeoff/Landing Auto Takeoff Use auto takeoff when the aircraft status indicator blinks green. 1. Launch DJI Fly and enter the camera view. 2. Complete all steps in the pre-flight checklist. 3. Tap . If conditions are safe for takeoff, press and hold the button to confirm. 4. The aircraft will take off and hover 1.2 m above the ground. Auto Landing Use auto landing: 1. Tap . If conditions are safe to land, press and hold the button to confirm. 2.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Stopping the Motors Mid-Flight Stopping motors mid-flight will cause the aircraft to crash. The motors should only be stopped midflight in an emergency situation such as if a collision has occurred or if the aircraft is out of control and is ascending or descending very quickly, rolling in the air, or if a motor has stalled. To stop the motors mid-flight use the same CSC that was used to start the motors. The default setting can be changed in DJI Fly.
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Appendix Specifications Aircraft Takeoff Weight 595 g Dimensions (L×W×H) Folded: 180×97×77 mm Unfolded: 183×253×77 mm Diagonal Distance 302 mm Max Ascent Speed 6 m/s (S Mode) 6 m/s (N Mode) Max Descent Speed 6 m/s (S Mode) 6 m/s (N Mode) Max Speed (near sea level, no wind) 19 m/s (S Mode) 15 m/s (N Mode) 5 m/s (C Mode) Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level 5,000 m Max Flight Time 31 mins (measured while flying at 19.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Sensing System Forward Precision Measurement Range: 0.38-23.8 m Effective Sensing Speed: ≤15 m/s FOV: 72° (horizontal), 58° (vertical) Backward Precision Measurement Range: 0.37-23.4 m Effective Sensing Speed: ≤12 m/s FOV: 57° (horizontal), 44° (vertical) Upward Precision Measurement Range: 0.34-28.6 m Effective Sensing Speed: ≤12 m/s FOV: 63° (horizontal), 78° (vertical) Downward Infrared Sensor Measurement Range: 0.1-8 m Hovering Range: 0.
DJI Air 2S User Manual Digital Zoom 4K 24/25/30fps – 4x 2.7K 24/25/30fps – 6x 1080p 24/25/30fps – 8x 2.7K 48/50/60fps – 4x 1080p 48/50/60fps – 6x Note: Digital zoom is not available when recording in D-log, HLG, or slow motion at 120fps. Remote Controller Operating Frequency 2.400-2.4835 GHz, 5.725-5.850 GHz Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, free of interference) 12 km (FCC) 8 km (CE/SRRC/MIC) Operating Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) Transmitter Power (EIRP) 2.400-2.
DJI Air 2S User Manual SD Cards Supported SD Cards UHS-I Speed Grade 3 rating microSD card Recommended microSD Cards SanDisk Extreme PRO 64GB V30 A2 microSDXC SanDisk High Endurance 64GB V30 microSDXC SanDisk Extreme 64GB V30 A2 microSDXC SanDisk Extreme 128GB V30 A2 microSDXC SanDisk Extreme 256GB V30 A2 microSDXC Lexar Lexar 667x 64GB V30 A2 microSDXC Lexar High-Endurance 64GB V30 microSDXC Samsung EVO 64GB microSDXC Samsung EVO Plus 64GB microSDXC Samsung EVO Plus 256GB microSDXC Kingston 128GB V30 mi
DJI Air 2S User Manual Follow the instructions below to update the remote controller firmware through DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series): 1. Launch DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) and log in with your DJI account. 2. Power on the remote controller and connect to a computer via the USB-C port using a Micro USB cable. 3. Select DJI Air 2S Remote Controller and click on Firmware Updates on the left panel. 4. Select the firmware version that you wish to update to. 5.
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