Comparison
DJI Air 2S vs DJI FPV
Would you notice?
Air 2S vs DJI FPV: You would notice weight mostly as paperwork, bag mass and how close you may fly to people; you would notice the sensor (1-inch CMOS vs 1/2.3-inch CMOS) in evening light; you would notice endurance on a two-battery outing, not a single park lap. You would not really notice max video, gimbal, obstacle sensing. UK: unmarked on every one of these. Flyer ID and Operator ID apply from 100 g with a camera — that is every drone here.
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| Spec |  unmarked · 595 g |  unmarked · 795 g |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Released | 15 Apr 2021 Same | 2 Mar 2021 Same |
| App | DJI Fly | DJI Fly / Goggles V2 |
| Weight & UK law | ||
| Takeoff weight | 595 g Ahead | 795 g |
| UK class / IDs | unmarked · Operator ID + Flyer ID Same | unmarked · Operator ID + Flyer ID Same |
| Open subcategory | A3 Far from People Same | A3 Far from People Same |
| From uninvolved people | No class mark. CAA legacy weight table: 50 m from uninvolved people; 150 m from built-up areas. No overflight. A2 only with an A2 CofC. Flyer ID + Operator ID. Same | No class mark. CAA legacy weight table: 50 m from uninvolved people; 150 m from built-up areas. No overflight. A2 only with an A2 CofC. Flyer ID + Operator ID. Same |
| Height (Open) | 120 m AGL Same | 120 m AGL Same |
| Folded size | 180 × 97 × 77 mm | 178 × 232 × 127 mm (without propellers) |
| Camera | ||
| Main sensor | 1-inch CMOS · 20 MP · 22 mm Ahead | 1/2.3-inch CMOS · 12 MP · 14.66 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 Same | f/2.8 Same |
| Field of view | 88° | 150° Ahead |
| ISO (photo / video) | 100–12800 / 100–6400 | 100–12800 / 100–12800 |
| Colour / log | D-Log M | D-Cinelike |
| Other cameras | Single camera Same | FPV super-wide (no tele) Same |
| Max video | 5.4K/30, 4K/60 | 4K/60 |
| Gimbal / vertical | 24° tilt | 58° tilt Ahead |
| Flight | ||
| Lab flight time | 31 min Ahead | 20 min |
| Hover time | 30 min Ahead | 16 min |
| Wind resistance | Level 5 · 10.7 m/s | Level 6 · 13.8 m/s Ahead |
| Max speed | 68.4 km/h Sport | 97 km/h EU · 140 km/h FCC Ahead |
| Climb / descent | 6 / 6 m/s | 15 / 10 m/s Ahead |
| Max takeoff altitude | 5000 m | 6000 m Ahead |
| Sensing | ||
| Obstacle sensing | Front / back / down Ahead | Forward + down |
| Transmission | ||
| Video range (CE) | 8 km CE · O3 (12 km FCC) Same | 6 km CE · O3 (10 km FCC) Same |
| Power & storage | ||
| Battery | 40.4 Wh Same | 44.4 Wh Same |
| Internal storage | 8 GB Same | Card only Same |
| microSD | microSD, up to 256 GB Same | microSD, up to 256 GB Same |
| GNSS | GPS + GLONASS + Galileo Same | GPS + GLONASS + Galileo Same |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40 °C | −10 to 40 °C |
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Questions
Will I notice the camera?
Air 2S main: 1-inch CMOS · 20 MP · 22 mm, 5.4K/30, 4K/60. DJI FPV main: 1/2.3-inch CMOS · 12 MP · 14.66 mm, 4K/60. You would notice sensor class in low light; you would not notice the word 4K if both already do it.
Do I need to register the DJI FPV in the UK?
DJI FPV is unmarked, takeoff about 795 g (Approx. 795 g. Exposed props — not a cinewhoop. No class mark.). In the UK a Flyer ID is required from 100 g, and an Operator ID is required from 100 g with a camera or from 250 g — this airframe needs both. This is not legal advice; read the CAA Drone Code for the airframe and battery you actually fly. Longer version: the UK Open explainer on this site (/guides/uk).
How far from people can I fly the DJI FPV in the UK?
DJI FPV (unmarked): A3 Far from People. No class mark. CAA legacy weight table: 50 m from uninvolved people; 150 m from built-up areas. No overflight. A2 only with an A2 CofC. Flyer ID + Operator ID. Open height is 120 m AGL. Never over crowds. This is not legal advice — the CAA Drone Code (March 2026) applies to the airframe and battery you actually fly. Longer version: the UK Open explainer on this site (/guides/uk).
Which is better in wind?
DJI FPV carries more mass into DJI’s published wind figure (Air 2S 10.7 m/s, DJI FPV 13.8 m/s). On a UK headland that is often the whole decision. Lab Level numbers that match can still feel different because weight is not in the level name.
Which is better at dusk?
Air 2S on paper. Air 2S is 1-inch CMOS with Front / back / down; DJI FPV is 1/2.3-inch CMOS with Forward + down. Nightscape still needs texture and a minimum lux — it is not night vision.
Which is better for travel?
Air 2S if the constraint is a bag and UK class (unmarked, 595 g). DJI FPV if you will accept unmarked and 795 g for the bigger airframe.
Can I keep my Air 2S batteries, controller or ND filters?
These do not share a battery family. Plan to buy packs, and check ND thread and RC protocol — Mini 4 Pro filters and batteries do not sit on a Mini 5 Pro.
How much more does it cost?
DJI UK RRP (as of 2026-08-31): Air 2S —, DJI FPV —. Used and CeX sit on the price board below — some of these are discontinued as new.
Who should buy which?
Air 2S: Dual camera and wind; you accepted C1. DJI FPV: Goggle flying, not a travel stills drone.
Price board
UK pounds, dated snapshots. Each cell names the box that figure is for. EAN is the barcode on that carton when a UK listing cited one; otherwise we leave it blank rather than guess. Not live APIs. Buying used checklist.
| Air 2S as of 2026-08-31 | DJI FPV as of 2026-08-31 | |
|---|---|---|
| DJI Store UK RRP | — Discontinued as new — Air 2S (not Air 3, not Air 3S) | — Discontinued as new — DJI FPV (not Avata, not Avata 2) |
| Amazon UK | See Amazon No new Air 2S buy-box — search only | See Amazon No new DJI FPV buy-box — search only; confirm it is not Avata |
| eBay UK band | See eBay Used Air 2S kits; Fly More at the top — confirm it is not Air 3 | See eBay Used DJI FPV combos — confirm goggles are V2, not Avata 2 Goggles 3 |
| CeX sell | — CeX search — no SKU invented | — CeX search — no SKU invented |
| CeX cash / voucher | See CeX CeX search — no SKU invented | See CeX CeX search — no SKU invented |
Reviews that put these together
- Review: DJI's Air 2S is the ultimate consumer drone
1-inch 20 MP, 5.4K/30, 4K/60, 10-bit D-Log, 595 g
DPReview · 2021-04-17 - DJI Air 2S vs Mavic Air 2 vs DJI Mavic 2 Pro
1-inch vs Air 2, 5.4K, no class mark, front/back/up/down sensing
Heliguy · 2021-04-15 - DJI Avata vs. DJI FPV—Which One Is Right for You?
Cinewhoop vs exposed-prop FPV, speed, goggles, motion vs sticks
UAV Coach · 2022-08-31