Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ 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
ⓘ 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
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
- ArmedNo
- Hardpoints0
- Weapons Payload0 kg
- Air-to-Ground MissilesNo
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control Typeremote‑control with autonomous flight modes
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkYes
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production2MOD.2
- Unit Cost999 USD
- Variants0
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2021
- Operational Statusactive civilian use
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2021Production started
5
years in service
5
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
121RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES30MODERN ERA · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES19PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES848PRICE · ALL WEAPONS6PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 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.
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