Air 2S
 
Category

Must-Haves
AccessoryBatteries
(get extras to fly longer)
(removes dust & fingerprints)
(higher quality video/photos in daylight)
(useful when landing in grass or uneven terrain)
AccessoryMemory Card
(the Air 2S does not come with a memory card)
(easily remove the SD card from the Mavic)
(for transferring photos/video)
AccessoryPhone/Tablet
(needed to run the DJI Fly app)
AccessoryProps
(get spares to replace damaged props)
AccessoryToolkit
(all the tools needed to work on Mavic)
(when & how to calibrate the compass)
DocumentationRelease Notes
(list of changes made in firmware updates)
(discuss and/or get expert help with your Mavic)
(required before flying your Mavic in the US)
(install firmware, calibrate, access internal flight logs)
SoftwareDJI Fly
(app needed to fly Mavic on an Android device)
SoftwareDJI Fly
(needed to fly Mavic on an Apple device)
SoftwareFlight Reader
(decrypt, analyze, and store your DJI GO flight logs offline)
(real-time local weather conditions)
(attach FAA registration number to drone)
StickersLost & Found
(attach to your drone & drone gear)
(covers all of the Air 2S basics)


Accessories
Batteries
(holds multiple batteries)
(holds up to 3 batteries)
(holds multiple batteries)
(holds multiple batteries)
Storage BoxMetal Ammo Can
(holds multiple batteries)

Battery Chargers
(charge mobile device & RC)
(connect to DJI charger in your car)
(connect to DJI charger in your car)
(shaped to sit in a car cup holder)
(connect to DJI charger in your car)
(connect to DJI charger in your car)
(charge 3 batteries in 5 hours)
(charge 3 batteries in 5 hours)
(charge 4 batteries in 1.6 hours)
Parallel ChargerRCGEEK Battery Charger
(charge 4 batteries in 2.5 hours)
Parallel ChargerYx Battery Charger
(charge 4 batteries in 1.8 hours)
(also requires AC cable)

Cables
(Hanatora)
(Hanatora)
(Hanatora)
(Hanatora)
(Hanatora)

Camera
Lens CleanerLENSPEN Lens Pen
(removes dust & fingerprints)
Lens CleanerPGYTECH Lens Pen
(removes dust & fingerprints)

Camera Filters

Cases

Clothing
GlovesPalmyth
(for cold weather flying)
GlovesPGYTECH
(for cold weather flying)
(carry accessories inside vest)
(carry accessories inside vest)

Data Backup
Hard DriveLaCie
(backup files directly from a memory card)
Hard DriveWD My Passport
(backup files directly from a memory card)
(backup files directly from a memory card)

GPS
Bluetooth ReceiverBad Elf
(add GPS & GLONASS to mobile device)
Bluetooth ReceiverBad Elf
(add GPS to mobile device)
Bluetooth ReceiverDual
(add GPS & GLONASS to mobile device)
Bluetooth ReceiverDual
(add GPS to mobile device)
Bluetooth ReceiverGarmin GLO
(add GPS & GLONASS to mobile device)
Bluetooth ReceiverGarmin GLO 2
(add GPS & GLONASS to mobile device)

Landing
Extended Landing GearPGYTECH
(plastic w/rubber footpads)
Landing Pad (Round)FStop Labs (2.6 ft)
(launch/land in grass/dew/dirt)
Landing Pad (Round)FStop Labs (3 ft)
(launch/land in grass/dew/dirt)
Landing Pad (Round)Hoodman (2 ft)
(launch/land in grass/dew/dirt)
Landing Pad (Round)Hoodman (3 ft)
(launch/land in grass/dew/dirt)
Landing Pad (Round)Hoodman (5 ft)
(launch/land in grass/dew/dirt)
Landing Pad (Round)Hoodman (8 ft)
(launch/land in grass/dew/dirt)
Landing Pad (Round)PGYTECH (3.5 ft)
(launch/land in grass/dew/dirt)
Landing Pad (Round)PGYTECH(3.5 ft)
(launch/land in grass/dew/dirt)
Landing Pad (Round)RCstyle (2.5 ft)
(launch/land in grass/dew/dirt)
Landing Pad (Square)PGYTECH (1.6 ft)
(launch/land in grass/dew/dirt)
Landing Pad (Square)STARTRC (1.6 ft)
(launch/land in grass/dew/dirt)
Landing Pad (Square)VCUTECH (1.6 ft)
(launch/land in grass/dew/dirt)
Landing Pad (Square)VCUTECH (2 ft)
(launch/land in grass/dew/dirt)

Lights
(attach with these mounts)
(attach with these mounts)
Strobe LightLume Cube Light
(1-pack)
Strobe LightLume Cube Light
(3-pack)
(attach with these mounts)
(attach with these mounts)
(attach with these mounts)
Strobe LightVIFLY Light
Strobe Light MountDDH TOPSUN Light Mount

Logbooks

Maintenance
Camera CleanerLENSPEN Lens Pen
(removes dust & fingerprints)
Camera CleanerPGYTECH Lens Pen
(removes dust & fingerprints)

Memory Cards
(90MB/s write speed)
(90MB/s write speed)
(90MB/s write speed)
(60MB/s write speed)
Memory Card64GB Samsung EVO
(60MB/s write speed)
(60MB/s write speed)
Memory Card HolderCase - Eco-Infused
(holds 22 memory cards)
(copy data to Apple device)
(copy data to Apple device)
Memory Card ReaderLightning to SD - Apple
(copy data to Apple device)
Memory Card ReaderLightning to SD - DenicMic
(copy data to Apple device)
(copy data to Android device)
(copy data to Android device)
Memory Card ReaderUSB Card Reader
(access data via a USB port)

Mounts
Mount (Tablet)DJI
(holds tablet up to 10" wide)
Mount (Tablet)Lekufee
(holds tablet up to 11" wide)
Mount (Tablet)RCGEEK
(holds tablet up to 5.3" wide)
Mount (Tablet)STARTRC
(holds tablet up to 8" wide)
Mount (Tablet)VCUTECH
(holds tablet up to 10.9" wide)

Props
Prop GuardsDJI
(holds props in place while drone is in storage)
(holds props in place while drone is in storage)

Remote Controller
Remote ControllerDJI Smart Controller
(ultra-bright built-in screen)
Remote ControllerDJI Smart Controller
(ultra-bright built-in screen)
Remote Controller SticksDJI
Remote Controller SticksDJI
Remote Controller SticksHanatora
(adjustable height)
Remote Controller SticksRCGEEK
(adjustable height)

Safety
(remember to remove gimbal lock)
Water RescueGetterBack
(rescue your Mavic in 100 ft of water)
(store in case to keep moisture out)

Stickers
(number batteries to track usage)
(number batteries to track usage)
(number batteries to track usage)
(attach FAA registration number)
(attach FAA registration number)
IdentificationLost & Found Stickers
(attach to your drone & drone gear)

Sun Shades
Hood (Phone)DJI
(for RC-N1 remote controller)
Hood (Phone)DJI
(for RC-N1 remote controller)
Hood (Smart Controller)PGYTECH

Tools
(modify foam cutouts in case/backpack)
ToolkitBoxer
(all the tools needed to work on Mavic)
ToolkitNanch
(all the tools needed to work on Mavic)
ToolkitTEKTON 27
(all the tools needed to work on Mavic)
ToolkitTEKTON 45
(all the tools needed to work on Mavic)
ToolkitVastar
(all the tools needed to work on Mavic)

Trackers
GPS Tracker (3G)Ping
(tracks via GPS signal)
GPS Tracker (3G)Tracki
(tracks via GPS signal)
GPS Tracker (3G)Trackimo
(tracks via GPS signal)
GPS Tracker (3G)Trackimo
(tracks via GPS signal)
GPS Tracker (3G)Trackimo Guardian
(tracks via GPS signal)
Radio Signal TrackerLoc8tor
(400-foot range)
Radio Signal TrackerMarco Polo
(2-mile range & no fees)
Radio Signal TrackerMarco Polo
(2-mile range & no fees)
Radio Signal TrackerMarco Polo
(2-mile range, no fees, and waterpoof)
Radio Signal TrackerMarco Polo
(2-mile range, no fees, and waterpoof)

Weather
Handheld Weather StationAmbient WM-2
(wind & temperature)
Handheld Weather StationAmbient WM-4
(full weather report)
Handheld Weather StationHoldPeak
(wind & temperature)
Handheld Weather StationProster
(wind)


Replacement Parts
(charge 3 batteries in 1.5 hours)
(charge 3 batteries in 1.5 hours)
(charge mobile device & RC)
(holds tablet up to 10" wide)


Crash Insurance
3rd PartySkyWatch
(On-Demand Insurance)
(see this list or call for availability in your area)
3rd PartyVerifly
(On-Demand Insurance)
(1-Year Protection Plan)


Software
Compass
(calibrate mobile device compass)
(calibrate mobile device compass)

Data Log
(upload logs & view online)
(graph data from flight logs)
(sync video with GPS location in Google Maps)
(privately view, analyze, and store your DJI GO flight logs offline)
(upload DJI GO & Litchi logs & view online)

DJI
(setup firmware/settings)

Flight Planning
(view airspace maps & advisories)
(view airspace maps & advisories)
(view airspace maps & advisories)
(view airspace maps & advisories)
(view airspace maps & advisories)

FPV
(DJI GO alternative)

GPS
(see available satellites)
(calibrate mobile device compass)
(get satellite forecast for specific location)

Image/Video
Panoramic Image Viewerkrpano
Photo Editor (Mobile)Adobe Lightroom
(free)
Photo Editor (Mobile)Adobe Lightroom
(free)
Photo Editor (Mobile)Adobe Photoshop Express
(free)
Photo Editor (Mobile)Adobe Photoshop Express
(free)
Photo Editor (Mobile)Snapseed
(free)
Photo Editor (Mobile)Snapseed
(free)
Photo EditorAdobe Lightroom
Photo EditorGIMP
(free)
Photo EditorLuminar
(use along with these presets)
Photo StitcherArcsoft Panorama Maker
Photo StitcherAutopano Giga
Photo StitcherHugin
(free)
Photo StitcherPTgui
Tiny Planet CreatorCircular Studio
Video Editor (Mobile)iMovie
(free)
Video Editor (Mobile)LumaFusion
Video Editor (Mobile)Quik
(free)
Video EditorAdobe Premiere Pro
Video EditorDaVinci Resolve
(free)
Video EditorDJI GO
(free)
Video EditorFinal Cut Pro
Video EditorGoPro Studio
(free)
Video EditoriMovie
(free)
Video EditorMAGIX Vegas
Video EditorOpenShot
(free)
Video EditorPinnacle Studio
Video EditorProDrenalin
Video EditorShotcut
(free)
Video EditorWindows Movie Maker
(free)
Video EditorWondershare Filmora
Video PlayerVLC
(free)
Virtual Tour BuilderPanotour

Mapping
(turn photos into 3D models)
(mapping & measuring tool)

Performance
(free up memory to boost performance)

Safety
(display Remote ID for nearby drones)
(display Remote ID for nearby drones)
(check for magnetic interference in takeoff location)

Screen Recorder

Weather
(weather, news & fly zone maps)
(weather, news & fly zone maps)
(find sun/moon position at any time of day)
(find sun/moon position at any time of day)
(Local storm info & wind direction/speed)
(current weather & forecast)
(current weather & forecast)
(real-time local weather conditions)


Manuals


FAQ


How-Tos
Battery

Build It Yourself

Calibration

Camera

Firmware
(use at your own risk)
(using DJI Fly)
(using DJI Assistant)

Flying
(Ed Ricker)
(Matthew Williams)

Image/Video

Logs

Remote Controller

Software


References
Air 2S

DJI
(find DJI drone model & build date)


Education
Batteries
(DJI Guides)
(Mavic Help)

Camera
(Drone Film Guide #1)
(Drone Film Guide #2)
(Frederick Hagan)
(Ian in London)
(Steve Coutts)

Courses
(Learn to think, fly, film, and edit like a pro aerial filmmaker)

FAA
(rules for flying sUAS commercially)
(new rules for recreational drone use)
(US Act requiring model aircraft registration)
(shows areas where it's illegal to fly)
(shows areas where it's illegal to fly)
(shows areas requiring DJI's authorization to fly)
(temporary no fly zones)

FAA Part 107
(book used at FAA exam)
(renew your certificate)
Online CourseEasy 107
Online CourseGleim Aviation
Online CourseGold Seal
Online CourseRemote Pilot 101
Practice Test3DR
Practice TestDauntless Aviation
Study Guide3DR
(VATSIM)
Study GuideRupprecht Law
Study GuideTony Northrup

FAA Registration
(required before flying in the US)

General

Photography
Adobe LightroomFixing Exposure
Adobe LightroomFixing Sharpening
Adobe PhotoshopMerge RAW Photos
(Digital Photography School)
(Drone Film Guide)

Safety

Video Editing
(Frederick Hagan)
(Roberto Blake)
Adobe Premiere ProColor Correction Tips
(Curtis Dart)
Adobe Premiere ProColor Correction Tips
(Frederick Hagan)
Adobe Premiere ProColor Correction Tips #2
(Frederick Hagan)
Adobe Premiere ProColor Grading Tutorial
(Frederick Hagan)
Adobe Premiere ProColor Grading Tutorial
(ProCinematicFX)
Adobe Premiere ProColor Grading with Sound
(Frederick Hagan)
Adobe Premiere ProCompiling Video Clips
Adobe Premiere ProExport A Frame Of Video
Adobe Premiere ProOverlay Matte Tutorial
DaVinci ResolveColor Grading Tips
(Casey Faris)
DaVinci ResolveColor Grading Tips
(tutvid)
Final Cut ProSpeed Ramp Tutorial

Videography
(Drone Film Guide)
(Droneworks Studios)
(Drone Film Guide)
(Tom's Tech Time)


Videos


Forums/Groups
(official Mavic Help forum)
(official DJI forum)
SocialSkyPixel
(share your aerial photos & video)


Magazines


Fixes
DJI Assistant 2 Fixes

Mobile Device Fixes
(tips to optimize Android device for DJI GO)
(tips to optimize Apple device for DJI GO)

Remote Controller Fixes


Upgrades
(ultra-bright built-in screen)
(ultra-bright built-in screen)


Modifications
Software Mods
(Disable DJI Aeroscope Remote ID broadcasts)


Practice Drones
(0.3 MP camera)
(HD 2MP Camera)
(no camera)
(screen built into remote controller)
(no camera)
(HD camera)
(HD camera)
(HD camera)


Repair Shops
Europe
(Netherlands)

US
(Westlake Village, CA)
(Daly City, CA)
(Malden, MA)
(Hillside, NJ)
(Staten Island, NY)
(Salt Lake City, UT)
(Richmond, VA)

Worldwide


Software Archive
(2.1.10)
(2.1.10)
(Old Versions)

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