DJI Air 3S drone edges closer to lift-off with rumored launch date
An appearance on DJI’s Fly app seemingly confirms the mid-range drone’s existence
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The ever zealousDJI-leaker@Quadro_Newshas shared a screenshot provided by@MauroTandoion X (formerly Twitter) that seemingly shows the rumored DJI Air 3S on DJI’s Fly app (see below).
I couldn’t find the same product when looking through the app, so perhaps it has since been taken down. However, if theAir 3Sdid indeed appear on the app, it would seemingly confirm the rumored mid-range consumer drone’s existence.
@Quadro_News has also tentatively suggested that the drone, which could supersede theAir 2SandAir 3, will land in stores at some point next month, following DJI’s next product which is reportedly going to be theOsmo Action 5 Pro– officially teased last week inDJI’s ‘A Pro Rises’video on X with a September 19 launch date.
👉DJI Air 3S is getting ready) The guys have found another confirmation… Tentatively October https://t.co/dsWflnmhFRSeptember 14, 2024
Other DJI leakers have suggested the rumored Air 3S’ launch date could be even earlier than October, with teaser artwork detailing a September 25 announcement. We can’t verify if this is legitimate, and although that date seems unlikely, the Air 3S leaks have been gathering momentum which suggests it might not be long until DJI’s next drone is in our hands.
Mid-range magic?
There has been a steady flow of DJI Air 3S leaks that suggest the mid-range drone will enjoyeverything from LiDAR– which would be a first for one of DJI’s consumer-level drones and could help improve flight performance, through toa camera upgradewith one of its two cameras supported by a larger 1-inch sensor, which would be an improvement from the twin 1/1.3-inch sensors of the excellent Air 3.
If DJI is indeed building up toannouncing an Air 3S, it would mark business as usual for the drone giant despite itslooming ban in the US. It would follow up the excellentDJI Neoas a compelling all-rounder drone based on the Air 3 design for those who want a little extra grunt and camera versatility, but who are not put off by the extra requirements and restrictions that a super-250g drone brings – its likely C1 rating in Europe demands the completion of a A2 certificate of competency.
We currently rate the DJI Air 3 as thebest all-rounder droneby DJI and in fact by any drone maker. Naturally, word of a successor is met with much excitement by drone fans, especially with the rumored upgrades. However, I’m pouring a little cold water over the rumors and the timeline for now, because they feel like they’re based on speculation and I’m not seeing the level of detail in the leaks yet that typically suggests its arrival is imminent.
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Tim is the Cameras editor at TechRadar. He has enjoyed more than 15 years in the photo video industry with most of those in the world of tech journalism. During his time as Deputy Technical Editor with Amateur Photographer, as a freelancer and consequently editor at Tech Radar, Tim has developed a deeply technical knowledge and practical experience with cameras, educating others through news, reviews and features. He’s also worked in video production for Studio 44 with clients including Canon, and volunteers his spare time to consult a non-profit, diverse stories team based in Nairobi. Tim is curious, a keen creative, avid footballer and runner, and moderate flat white drinker who has lived in Kenya and believes we have much to enjoy and learn from each other.
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