NEEWER Variable ND Filter Set for DJI Air 3S, ND2-32 + ND64-512 Review (2026)

What it is and who it's for

This NEEWER set, sold under the FL-A88 name, includes two variable neutral density filters built specifically for the DJI Air 3S, one covering roughly 1 to 5 stops as ND2-32 and the other covering roughly 6 to 9 stops as ND64-512. It suits Air 3S pilots who want broad exposure control without carrying and swapping between four or more fixed strength filters, since each variable filter replaces several fixed strengths in one twist adjustable piece of glass. Pilots who shoot across a wide range of lighting conditions in a single flying session, from early morning through midday sun, are the best fit for a variable filter set like this rather than pilots who mostly shoot in one consistent lighting condition.

Design and materials

According to NEEWER's own product page, the filters use HD optical glass housed in an aluminum alloy frame, with multiple coatings on both sides of the glass rated to resist water, fingerprints, smudges and scratches during handling and storage. Each filter has printed markings around its rotating ring so pilots can see roughly where they are within the stop range while adjusting, rather than guessing blindly. The filters use a twist on design with mounting tabs shaped to align with the Air 3S gimbal camera's filter slot, and the set ships with a storage case and a cleaning cloth included alongside the two filters themselves.

Performance in the air

Covering roughly 1 to 9 stops of light reduction across the two filters gives Air 3S pilots enough range to handle anything from lightly overcast mornings through very bright midday or reflective conditions like snow or water, all from two pieces of glass rather than a full set of fixed strength filters. The trade-off with any variable ND filter, and one that applies here as much as with other brands, is that pushing the adjustment ring toward its darkest end can introduce uneven darkening or a visible cross pattern across the frame, an effect tied to how variable ND filters work rather than a flaw specific to this set. Staying within the middle of each filter's stated range generally avoids this issue.

Fit and compatibility

This filter set is built specifically for the DJI Air 3S and its Fly More Combo, using mounting tabs shaped to match that drone's gimbal camera filter slot, so it will not fit the older Air 3 or other DJI models without a different, model specific filter set. NEEWER sells a visually similar two pack for the original Air 3, so buyers need to double check they are ordering the version matched to their exact drone, since the Air 3 and Air 3S use different filter mount shapes despite the similar naming. Installation follows DJI's standard twist on filter mounting method, which most Air series pilots will already be familiar with from swapping the drone's stock lens cover.

Value and what to watch for

Two variable filters covering a combined 1 to 9 stop range offer good value compared with buying four or more separate fixed strength filters to cover the same span, and the included storage case and cleaning cloth are a useful bonus for keeping the glass protected between flights. The main thing to watch for is the inherent limitation of variable ND filters at their extreme settings, where image quality can dip compared with a fixed strength filter matched exactly to the lighting condition, so pilots doing careful, planned cinematography in consistent light may still prefer a fixed strength set. For pilots who fly across changing conditions in one session, the flexibility here outweighs that trade-off.

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