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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 2021
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DJIAir2S

DJI Air 2S
DJI Air 2S Photo: Bidgee · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 au
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
65
Endurance
50
Operating Altitude
40
Range
45
Data-Link
60
Stealth / Survivability
30
Image Quality
80
Autonomy
70
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
90
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraModern Era
In service2021
Operators5 countries
Data Quality85%
58
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
30/59
Modern Era
121/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
65
Endurance
50
Operating Altitude
40
Range
45
Data-Link
60
Stealth / Survivability
30
Image Quality
80
Autonomy
70
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
DJI Air 2S
Production
2021–
Unit Price (current)
$1.2K↗ 19% inflation · 2021→2025
Original Price
$999 (2021)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
30
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$1.2K
Original: $999 (2021)
Inflation: +%19
58
reconnaissance / surveillance drones category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • UAV Classquadcopter
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)reconnaissance / surveillance drone
  • First Flight2021
  • Service Entry Year2021
  • Primary Roleaerial photography and video, civilian surveillance
  • In ServiceYes
◈Airframe4MOD.4
  • Wingspan0.221 m
  • Empty Weight0.595 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight0.595 kg
  • Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
  • Engine Typebrushless electric motor
  • Number of Engines4
  • Electric PropulsionYes
  • Propeller / Configurationfixed‑pitch quadcopter propellers
◇Performance6MOD.6
  • Top Speed68 km/h
  • Cruise Speed48 km/h
  • Service Ceiling5,000 m
  • Range12 km
  • Endurance0.52
  • Maximum Payload0 kg
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production2MOD.2
  • Unit Cost999 USD
  • Variants0
◎Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2021
  • Operational Statusactive civilian use
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2021Production started
5
years in service
5
countries operating
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Automatic Takeoff/Landing is a UAV capability that enables a drone to initiate and complete takeoff and landing sequences autonomously using onboard sensors and control software.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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