Gotcha--I'll have to run the numbers on pixel sizes between the Mini 2 and Air 2S at various heights; I'm sure that the Air has a much nicer camera, but it would be interesting to see how big the difference is.
I've actually got my commercial license test scheduled for the end of the month! I'm hoping that it might help me get permission to run surveys in areas like national forests or parks that are otherwise pretty much off-limits to recreational flyers.
I definitely recommend getting the commercial drone pilots license if you haven't already.