At this stage, we've had the chance to view DJI's upcoming Air 3S drone from several perspectives. We've also seen some in-flight videos of the drone, along with price leaks. Although many specifications were not clear until now, a well-known tipster with a solid track record of DJI leaks has revealed almost all the details about the Air 3S. Some of these details match earlier leaks, making the rumors even more credible. Weighing in at 724 grams, the Air 3S is anticipated to come with a dual-camera setup, which includes a wide-angle and a medium telephoto lens.
Camera Specifications
The wide-angle camera is expected to have a 1-inch CMOS sensor, as previously thought, with a digital zoom ranging from 1 to 2.9x, a 24 mm focal length, an f/1.8 aperture, and a resolution of 50 megapixels. This represents a significant upgrade from the DJI Air 2S (currently priced at $894 on Amazon), which had a 20MP sensor. The telephoto lens is said to feature a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor, with a digital zoom of 3x to 9x, a 70 mm focal length, an f/2.8 aperture, and a resolution of 48 MP. Both cameras will provide a dynamic range of up to 14 stops.
Video and Flight Features
According to the latest leak, the video capabilities will include 4K shooting at up to 60fps and slow-motion video at 4K/120fps. The drone will support recording in 10-bit D-log-M and HLG formats, ensuring high-quality footage. Video stabilization is handled by a 3-axis ball anti-shake system.
The Air 3S is expected to have a maximum flight time of 45 minutes, powered by a 4,276 mAh battery, taking previous leaks into consideration. It will also come with 42 GB of internal storage, with MicroSD support for cards up to 512 GB. For obstacle avoidance, the drone is equipped with a LiDAR-based sensor barrier detection system, which is a first for DJI's non-commercial drones. Previously, DJI included LiDAR sensors in its much pricier Zenmuse L1 and L2 drones, making this a significant advancement for the brand.
Intelligent Flight Modes
The Air 3S will offer various intelligent flight modes, such as Waypoint, QuickShots, MasterShots, FocusTrack, Spotlight 2.0, ActiveTrack 5.0, and Point of Interest 3.0. Additional features will include APAS 5.0, night mode, hyperlapse, slow-motion, SmartPhoto 3.0, and QuickTransfer. Furthermore, it will have a next-gen Return to Home (RTH) system for automated flight return, according to reports.
With all these leaked specifications, the DJI Air 3S is shaping up to be a notable improvement over the DJI Air 2S, with a price point of $1,492, based on earlier reports (this price includes the RC 2 remote controller, in addition to the new RC-N3 remote controller option that comes with the DJI Neo). Now, we just need an official confirmation from DJI, which should be coming soon.
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