Air 2S
DJI Air 2S specifications and what a UK operator needs to fly it commercially under a PDRA01 operational authorisation.
Published manufacturer specs · UK context
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Does the Air 2S fit PDRA01?
The DJI Air 2S has a published maximum take-off mass of 0.595 kg, which is within the 25 kg limit PDRA01 works to. Mass is necessary but not sufficient: whether a given job fits PDRA01 depends on how you fly it — visual line of sight, height, and distance from uninvolved people.
The free route checker asks those operation-level questions and tells you whether your intended flights look suitable for PDRA01, need review, or fall outside it.
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Air 2S specifications
Published manufacturer specifications, used to prefill the aircraft section of the guided form. Confirm each value against your own airframe.
| Type | Multirotor |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Quadcopter |
| Propulsion | Electric |
| Flight controller | DJI proprietary flight controller (integrated autopilot) |
| Controller | DJI RC-N1 |
| C2 band | Dual (2.4 / 5.8 GHz) |
| Battery | DJI intelligent flight battery — LiPo 3S, 3500 mAh, one flight pack |
| GNSS | GPS + GLONASS |
| Max take-off mass | 0.595 kg |
| Max wind | 23 mph |
| Max airspeed | 19 m/s |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Dimensions | 183 × 253 × 77 mm (unfolded, without propellers) |
Takeoff weight 595 g. Max wind 8.5–10.5 m/s (Level 5). GNSS GPS+GLONASS.
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Flying the Air 2S commercially
Flying commercially under PDRA01 is less about the aircraft and more about the paperwork and permissions around it. In outline you need:
- CAA Operator ID. Registered to the operator and displayed on the aircraft.
- Flyer ID + competence certificate. A Flyer ID for the pilot, plus an RPC-L1 or GVC for PDRA01.
- Insurance. Third-party cover appropriate to the operation.
- Operations manual & records. A CAP2606-shaped manual plus logs, risk assessment and checklists.
The how to get PDRA01 guide walks through the full sequence.
Practical answers
Frequently asked questions
Can the DJI Air 2S be used under PDRA01?
Its published maximum take-off mass (0.595 kg) is within the 25 kg limit PDRA01 works to. Mass is only one factor — whether a specific operation fits PDRA01 depends on how and where you fly, which the free route checker assesses.
What do I need to fly the Air 2S commercially in the UK?
For a PDRA01 operation you need a CAA Operator ID displayed on the aircraft, a Flyer ID and a remote pilot certificate (RPC-L1 or GVC) for the pilot, suitable insurance, and an operations manual with supporting records.
Are these Air 2S specifications exact?
They are published manufacturer figures and a starting point. Confirm them against your own airframe, firmware and battery before relying on them — variants and firmware caps differ.
Build your draft pack
Start with the free route check.
Answer a short set of questions, see route warnings, then generate editable PDRA01-style documentation for review. Pick the Air 2S from the aircraft list and the specs above prefill for you. No authorisation or compliance outcome is guaranteed.
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