User Manual v0.0 2021.
Contents Using this Manual ............................................................................................................................. 4 Legend ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Read Before the First Flight ....................................................................................................... 4 Video Tutorials .............................................................
Using this Manual Legend Read Before the First Flight Read the following documents before using the DJI TM Air 2: 1. Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines 2. Quick Start Guide 3. User Manual It is recommend to watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the disclaimer and safety guidelines before using for the first time. Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the quick start guide and refer to this user manual for more information.
Download DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) Download DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) at http://www.dji.com/air-2s/downloads. The operating temperature of this product is 0° to 40° C. It does not meet the standard operating temperature for military grade application (-55° to 125° C), which is required to endure greater environmental variability. Operate the product appropriately and only for applications that it meets the operating temperature range requirements of that grade.
Preparing the Aircraft All aircraft arms are folded before the aircraft is packaged. Follow the steps below to unfold the aircraft. 1. Remove the gimbal protector from the camera. 2. Unfold the front arms, and then unfold the rear arms. Attach the gimbal protector when not in use. 3. Attach the propellers marked to the motors with marks. Press the propeller down onto the motors and turn until it is secure. Attach the other propellers to the unmarked motors. Unfold all the propeller blades. 4.
Unfold the front arms before unfolding the rear arms. Make sure the gimbal protector is removed and all arms are unfolded before powering on the aircraft. Otherwise, it may affect the aircraft self-diagnostics. Preparing the Remote Controller 1. 2. Remove the control sticks from their storage slots on the remote controller and screw them into place. Pull out the mobile device holder. Choose an appropriate remote controller cable based on the type of mobile device.
Aircraft Diagram 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
Remote Controller Diagram 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Power Button Press once to check the current battery level. Press once, then again, and hold to turn the remote controller on or off. Flight Mode Switch Switch between Sport mode, Normal mode, and Cine mode. Flight Pause/Return to Home (RTH) Button Press once to make the aircraft brake and hover in place (only when GNSS or Vision Systems are available). Press and hold the button to initiate RTH.
Controls the tilt of the camera. 14. Shutter/Record Button Press once to take photos or start or stop recording. 15. Mobile Device Slot Used to secure the mobile device. Activating DJI Air 2S DJI Air 2S requires activation before using for the first time. After powering on the aircraft and remote controller, follow the on-screen instructions to activate DJI Air 2S using DJI Fly. An internet connection is required for activation.
The Forward, Backward and Upward Vision Systems are disabled in Sport mode, which means the aircraft cannot sense obstacles on its route automatically. The maximum speed and braking distance of the aircraft significantly increase in Sport mode. A minimum braking distance of 30 m is required in windless conditions. Descent speed significantly increases in Sport mode. A minimum braking distance of 10 m is required in windless conditions.
The front LEDs blink green and the aircraft status indicators blinks red and green alternately after the motor starts. Return to Home The Return to Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point when the GNSS is signal is strong. There are three types of RTH: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes these three types of RTH in detail.
on the remote controller until it beeps. Exit Smart RTH by tapping in DJI Fly or by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. Smart RTH includes Straight Line RTH and Power Saving RTH. Straight Line RTH Procedure: 1. The Home Point is recorded. 2. Smart RTH is triggered. 3. a. If the aircraft is further than 50 m from the Home Point when the RTH procedure begins, the aircraft adjusts its orientation and ascends to the preset RTH altitude and flies to the Home Point.
Low Battery RTH Low Battery RTH is triggered when the Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to the point that the safe return of the aircraft may be affected. Return home or land the aircraft immediately when prompted. DJI Fly displays a warning when the battery level is low. The aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a 10 second countdown. The user can cancel RTH by pressing the RTH button or Flight Pause button on the remote controller.
continues to fly forward. 2. No operation will occur when an obstacle is sensed from behind. 3. No operation will occur when an obstacle is sensed from above. 4. The aircraft brakes when an obstacle is sensed from below and ascends until no obstacle is sensed before flying forward. During RTH, obstacles on either side of the aircraft cannot be detected or avoided. When ascending in RTH, the aircraft will stop ascending if the throttle stick is pulled all the way down.
performs the steps listed above. Vision Systems are disabled during landing. Make sure to land the aircraft with caution. Precision Landing The aircraft automatically scans and attempts to match the terrain features below during RTH. When the current terrain matches the Home Point terrain, the aircraft will land. A prompt will appear in DJI Fly if the terrain match fails. Landing Protection is activated during Precision Landing. The Precision Landing performance is subject to the following conditions: a.
Detection Range Forward Vision System: Detection Range: 0.38-23.8 m; FOV: 72° (horizontal), 58° (vertical) Backward Vision System: Detection Range: 0.37-23.4 m; FOV: 57° (horizontal), 44° (vertical) Upward Vision System: Detection Range: 0.34-28.6 m; FOV: 63° (horizontal), 78° (vertical) Downward Vision System: The Downward Vision System works best when the aircraft is at an altitude of 0.5 to 30 m, and its operating range is 0.5 to 60 m.
Using the Vision Systems When GNSS is unavailable, the Downward Vision System is enabled if the surface has a clear texture and sufficient light. The Downward Vision System works best when the aircraft is at an altitude of 0.5 to 30 m. If the altitude of the aircraft is above 30 m, the Vision System may be affected, so extra caution is required.
h. Flying over surfaces without clear patterns or texture. i. Flying over surfaces with repeating identical patterns or textures (e.g., tiles with the same design). J. Flying over obstacles with small surface areas (e.g., tree branches). Keep the sensors clean at all times. DO NOT tamper with the sensors. DO NOT use the aircraft in dusty or humid environments. If the aircraft experiences a collision, camera calibration is required. Calibrate the cameras if DJI Fly prompts you to do so.
flight speed that is set. The mode supports both static and moving subjects (moving subjects include vehicles, boats, and people). Note that if the subject is moving too fast it may be unable to track. Using FocusTrack 1. Take off and hover at least 3.3 ft (1 m) above the ground. 2. Drag a box around the subject in the camera view to enable FocusTrack. 3. FocusTrack begins. The default mode is Spotlight. Tap the icon to switch between Spotlight, ActiveTrack, and POI.
e. The tracked subject has a similar color or pattern to its surrounding environment. f. The lighting is extremely low (<300 lux) or high (>10,000 lux). Make sure to follow local privacy laws and regulations when using FocusTrack. It is recommended to only track vehicles, boats, and people (but not children). Fly with caution when tracking other subjects. Do not track a remote control model car or boat. The tracking subject may inadvertently swap to another subject if they pass nearby to each other.
position once shooting is finished. 4. Tap to access the video. Exiting MasterShots Press the Flight Pause/RTH button once or tap hover in place. in DJI Fly to exit MasterShots. The aircraft will Use MasterShots at locations that are clear of buildings and other obstacles. Make sure that there are no humans, animals, or other obstacles on the flight path. APAS is disabled during MasterShots. The aircraft will brake and hover in place if there is an obstacle detected.
at least 132 ft (40 m) behind and 164 ft (50 m) above the aircraft. Using QuickShots 1. Take off and hover at least 6.6 ft (2 m) above the ground. 2. In DJI Fly, tap the shooting mode icon to select QuickShots and follow the prompts. Make sure that you understand how to use the shooting mode and that there are no obstacles in the surrounding area. 3. Select your target subject in the camera view by tapping the circle on the subject or dragging a box around the subject.
Hyperlapse Hyperlapse shooting modes include Free, Circle, Course Lock, and Waypoint. Free The aircraft automatically takes photos and generates a timelapse video. Free mode can be used while the aircraft is on the ground. After takeoff, control the aircraft’s movements and gimbal angle using the remote controller. Follow the steps below to use Free: 1. Set the interval time, video duration, and max speed. The screen displays the number of photos that will be taken and how long the shooting time will be.
flies around a selected object. Follow the steps below to use Course Lock: 1. Set the interval time, video duration, and max speed. The screen displays the number of photos that will be taken and how long the shooting time will be. 2. Set a flight direction. 3. If applicable, select a subject. Use the gimbal dial and pan stick to adjust the frame. 4. Tap the shutter/record button to begin. Move the tilt stick and roll stick to control the horizontal flight speed and move the aircraft parallel.
Keep moving the pitch stick forward or backward. The aircraft will avoid the obstacles by flying above, below, or to the left or right of the obstacle. When APAS is enabled, the aircraft can be brought to a stop by pressing the Flight Pause button on the remote controller or tapping Stop on the screen in DJI Fly. The aircraft hovers for three seconds and awaits further pilot commands. To enable APAS, open DJI Fly, enter System Settings>Safety, and enable APAS.
Attaching the Propellers Attach the propellers with marks to the motors with marks and the unmarked propellers to the motors without marks. Press each propeller down onto the motor and turn until it is secure. Detaching the Propellers Press the propellers down onto the motors and rotate them in the unlock direction. Propeller blades are sharp. Handle with care. Only use official DJI propellers. DO NOT mix propeller types. Purchase the propellers separately if necessary.
discharging functionality. Battery Features 1. Battery Level Display: The LED indicators display the current battery level. 2. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to 96% of the battery level when it is idle for one day, and automatically discharges to 60% of the battery level when it is idle for five days. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharging process. 3.
Powering On/Off Press the power button once, then press again, and hold for two seconds to power the battery on or off. The battery level LEDs display the battery level when the aircraft is powered on. Low Temperature Notice 1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying in low-temperature environments of 32° to 41° F (0° to 5° C). It is recommended to hover the aircraft in place for a while to heat the battery. Make sure to fully charge the battery before takeoff. 2.
DO NOT charge an Intelligent Flight Battery immediately after flight as the temperature may be too high. Wait until it cools down to room temperature before charging again. The charger stops charging the battery if the battery cell temperature is not within the operating range of 41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C). The ideal charging temperature is 71.6° to 82.4° F (22° to 28° C). The Battery Charging Hub (not included) can charge up to three batteries. Visit the official DJI Online Store to learn more.
wait for the charging temperature to return to normal, and the battery will automatically resume charging without requiring to unplug and plug in the charger again. Inserting the Intelligent Flight Battery Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment of the aircraft. Make sure it is mounted securely and that the battery buckles are clicked into place.
FPV Mode: The gimbal synchronizes with the movement of the aircraft to provide a first-person flying experience. When the aircraft is powered on, do not tap or knock the gimbal. To protect the gimbal during takeoff, take off from open and flat ground. Precision elements in the gimbal may be damaged in a collision or impact, which may cause the gimbal to function abnormally. Avoid getting dust or sand on the gimbal, especially in the gimbal motors.
minutes. Check camera settings before use to ensure they are configured as desired. Before shooting important photos or videos, shoot a few images to test the camera is operating correctly. Photos or videos cannot be transmitted or copied from the camera if the aircraft is powered off. Make sure to power off the aircraft correctly. Otherwise, your camera parameters will not be saved and any recorded videos may be damaged.
Using the Remote Controller Powering On/Off Press the power button once to check the current battery level. Press once, then again, and hold to power the remote controller on or off. If the battery level is too low, recharge before use. Charging the Battery Use a USB-C cable to connect an AC power charger to the USB-C port of the remote controller. It takes approximately four hours to fully charge the remote controller. Controlling the Gimbal and Camera 1.
Flight Mode Switch Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. Position Flight Mode Sport Sport Mode Normal Normal Mode Cine Cine Mode Flight Pause/RTH Button Press once to make the aircraft brake and over in place. If the aircraft is performing QuickShots, RTH, or auto landing, press once to exit the procedure and then brake. Press and hold the RTH button until the remote controller beeps to start RTH. Press this button again to cancel RTH and regain control of the aircraft.
Customizable Button Go to DJI Fly System Settings, and then select Control to customize the function for this button. Functions include recentering the gimbal, switching the auxiliary LED, and toggling the map and live view. Remote Controller Alert The remote controller sounds an alert during RTH or when the battery level is low (6% to 15%). The low battery alert level can be cancelled by pressing the power button. The critical battery level alert (less than 5%), however, cannot be cancelled.
Make sure the remote controller is within 0.5 m of the aircraft during linking. The remote controller will automatically unlink from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the same aircraft. Fully charge the remote controller before each flight. The remote controller sounds an alert when the battery level is low. If the remote controller is powered on and not in use for five minutes, an alert will sound. After 6 minutes, the aircraft automatically powers off.
Allows you to view the DJI Fly and your phone’s album. Create contains Templates and Pro. Templates provides auto edit feature for imported footage. Pro allows you to edit the footage manually. SkyPixel Enter SkyPixel to view videos and photos shared by users. Profile View the account information, flight records, DJI forum, online store, Find My Drone feature, and other settings. Camera View 1. Flight Mode Displays the current flight mode. 2.
Safety Flight Assistance: By selecting the Obstacle Avoidance Action Bypass or Brake, which means the APAS is enabled. Flight Protection: Tap to set the max altitude, max distance, Auto RTH altitude, and to update the Home Point. Sensors: Tap to view the IMU and compass status and start to calibrate if necessary. Users can also check the auxiliary LED and unlock GEO zone settings. Battery: Tap to view the battery information such as battery cell status, SN, times charged and production date.
QuickShots Resolution, Video Format, Color, Coding Format, Anti-Flicker, and Video Subtitles Hyperlapse Video Format, Resolution, Photo Type, AntiFlicker, and Shot Frame Pano Photo Type and Anti-Flicker General Settings: Tap to view and set histogram, overexposure warning, gridlines, white balance, auto sync HD photos, and cache when recording. Storage Location: Footage can be stored in the aircraft or on a microSD card. Max video cache capacity settings and camera reset settings.
Displays the distance between the aircraft and the Home Point, height from the Home Point, aircraft horizontal speed, and aircraft vertical speed. 14. Attitude Indicator Displays information such as the orientation and tilt angle of the aircraft, position of the remote controller, and position of the Home Point. 15. Auto Takeoff/Landing/RTH Tap the icon. When the prompt appears, press and hold the button to initiate auto takeoff or landing.
or if you do not have sufficient experience to operate the aircraft with confidence. Cache the map data of the area where you intend to fly the aircraft by connecting to the internet before each flight. The app is designed to assist your operation. Use your sound discretion and DO NOT rely on the app to control your aircraft. Your use of the app is subject to DJI Fly Terms of Use and DJI Privacy Policy. Read them carefully in the app.
Altitude limits, distance limits, and GEO zones function concurrently to manage flight safety when GNSS is available. Only altitude can be limited when GNSS is unavailable. Flight Altitude and Distance Limits The flight altitude and distance limits can be changed in DJI Fly.
aircraft operate at low altitudes, borders between countries, and sensitive locations such as power plants. There will be prompts in the DJI Fly app to fly in GEO zones. Pre-Flight Checklist 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Make sure the remote controller, mobile device, and Intelligent Flight Battery are fully charged. Make sure the Intelligent Flight Battery and the propellers are mounted securely. Make sure the aircraft arms are unfolded. Make sure the gimbal and camera are functioning normally.
Starting/Stopping the Motors Stopping the Motors Mid-Flight Stopping motors mid-flight will cause the aircraft to crash. The motors should only be stopped midflight in an emergency situation such as if a collision has occurred or if the aircraft is out of control and is ascending or descending very quickly, rolling in the air, or if a motor has stalled. To stop the motors mid-flight use the same CSC that was used to start the motors. The default setting can be changed in DJI Fly.
7. 7. After landing, push the throttle stick down and hold. The motors stop after three seconds. 8. 8. Turn off the aircraft and remote controller. Video Suggestions and Tips 1. The pre-flight checklist is designed to help you fly safely and to ensure that you can shoot video during flight. Go through the full pre-flight checklist before each flight. 2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode in DJI Fly. 3. Shoot video when flying in N-mode or C-mode. 4.
Max Tilt Angle 35° (S Mode) Front: 30°, Back: 20°, Left: 35°, Right: 35° (N Mode) Max Angular Velocity 250°/s (S Mode) 90°/s (N Mode) 60°/s (C Mode) Operating Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) GNSS GNSS+GLONASS Operating Frequency Transmitter Power (EIRP) 2.400-2.4835 GHz, 5.725-5.850 GHz 2.400-2.4835 GHz： ＜30 dBm (FCC), ＜20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.725 - 5.850 GHz: ＜30 dBm (FCC), ＜14 dBm (CE), ＜29 dBm (SRRC) Hovering Accuracy Range Vertical: ±0.1 m (with Vision Positioning), ±0.
Camera Sensor 1-inch CMOS Effective Pixels: 20 MP Lens FOV: 88° 35 mm Format Equivalent: 22 mm Aperture: f/2.8 Shooting Range: 0.6 m to ∞ ISO Video: 100-3200 (Auto) 100-6400 (Manual) Video-10bit: 100-800 (Auto) 100-1600 (Manual) Photo: 100-3200 (Auto) 100-12800 (Manual) Electronic Shutter Speed 8-1/8000 s Max Image Size 20 MP: (5472×3648, 3:2; 5472×3078, 16:9) Still Photography Modes Video Resolution Single: 20 MP Burst: 20 MP Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 20 MP, 3/5 Frames at 0.
Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, free of interference) 12 km (FCC) 6 km (CE/SRRC/MIC) Operating Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) 2.400-2.4835 GHz： Transmitter Power (EIRP) ＜26 dBm (FCC), ＜20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.725-5.850 GHz: ＜26 dBm (FCC/SRRC), ＜14 dBm (CE) Battery Capacity 5200 mAh Operating Current/Voltage 1200 mA@3.6 V (with Android device) 700 mA@3.
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5. Wait for the firmware to download. The firmware update will start automatically. 6. The aircraft will reboot automatically after the firmware update is complete. Follow the instructions below to update the remote controller firmware through DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series): 1. Launch DJI Assistant 2 (Consumer Drones Series) and log in with your DJI account. 2. Power on the remote controller and connect to a computer via the USB-C port using a Micro USB cable. 3. 4. 5. 6.
