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Safe and effective drone operations depend on precise flying and high-precision capture
The professional drone Airpeak S1 will be used for industrial applications by new products that Sony Group Corporation (“Sony”) will introduce. Through the use of specialised motors, propellers, control systems, and sensor technologies, the Airpeak S1 achieves very agile, dynamic, and accurate flying. It also comes with a full-size mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (AlphaTM) for high-resolution shooting. New products include a battery pack that facilitates extended flying times, an RTK (Real Time Kinematic) kit that allows for high-precision positioning in degrees of centimetres, and the specially designed, lightweight Gimbal PX1 for Airpeak by Gremsy. In a variety of sectors, using these goods with Airpeak S1 can help ensure safe and effective drone operations.
Main Features
Accurate flying and very precise data collection are made possible by RTK.
Allows for the accurate collection of location data to a few centimetres
RTK allows for precise location down to the centimetre, while GNSS accuracy is limited to a few metres. This device stores the position information offset from the centre location of the image sensor and synchronises the shooting timing of the image data and the position information with great accuracy.
Stability in flight even in conditions with significant magnetic field interference
In circumstances where it is challenging to operate the drone with the geomagnetic sensor due to the inspection target or adjacent structures, RTK’s dual GNSS antennae provide reliable flying.
Accurate self-localization estimate during flying
Self-position estimation is made possible with the least amount of inaccuracy by combining RTK with a visual sensor. enhances the drone’s behaviour when accelerating, the stability of hovering, and the autonomous flying system. Reproducible flight enables efficient and extremely accurate operation that is independent of the pilot’s expertise. The routine inspection flow may be accurately replicated several times utilising reproducible flight.
The ability to add positional data to images that have been recorded will be supported starting in the summer of 2023
A feature that allows users to add location information as metadata to photographs after a flight has been planned.
High-resolution imaging with full-size mirrorless interchangeable lens α™
Compatible with full-size mirrorless interchangeable lens α (α7R series) ILCE-7RM4, ILCE-7RM4A, and ILCE-7RM5, considering the drone performance required for the intended use. When in use, enables image shooting with a maximum of 61 million pixels with a mechanical shutter that suppresses blurring. In addition, allows for the selection of lenses with wide range of focal lengths such as 24/35/40/50mm.
High resolution imaging capturing effective for inspection use
When using a 50mm lens, an image with a capturing resolution of 1mm/pixel can be captured even from a safe distance of up to 13m from the object.
Improved operability with remote camera settings
Various settings of the camera can be configured from the hand-held remote controller. Settings can be changed and adjusted according to the situation without touching the camera, enabling streamlined operation during capturing. In addition, supports touch-operated focus area setting and selection of focus position. The focus position can be flexibly changed on the mobile app, enabling more accurate capturing.
Great accuracy and great efficiency in flight performance
High wind resistance performance to prevent being swept away by strong winds
Propellers, motors, ESC, and other propulsion devices and flight controls were developed independently, achieving a maximum wind resistance of 20m/s* and a gust resistance of 15m/s** during flight. This prevents the drone from being swept away easily by erratic winds while in flight, and enables stable flight even in strong winds such in places such as coasts and valleys.
*Without payload.
**At maximum payload. The maximum wind speed at which the travel distance is 1 m or less when receiving a gust from the side during straight flight.
Supports long automated flight
Supports a function that enables the resumption of an automated flight after it has been interrupted without starting over from the beginning, and a battery hot-swapping that can change the battery while the drone is in operation. Enables a flight time of about 20 minutes* while being equipped with RTK and a high-resolution camera.
*Equipped with RTK-1, LBP-HM1, GBL-PX1, ILCE-7RM4A, SEL35F28Z, 0m above sea level, no wind, cruising speed 9m/s.
Proximity prevention and obstacle braking functions for enhanced safety
Also equipped with a function to prevent unintended approach during automated flight to an inspection object with a cylindrical structure such as steel tower, supporting safe operation. In addition, the combination of front, rear, left, and right stereo cameras and an infrared range sensor on the top recognizes surrounding obstacles. Supports an obstacle braking function that automatically decelerates and stops by judging the behavior of the done and the surrounding conditions.
Professional-Use drone made in Japan
The Airpeak drone was mass-produced in Japan by combining Sony’s accumulated technologies and attention to detail.
Extensive security measures
Airpeak uses advanced security measures cultivated through Sony’s product development. We also provide a security white paper that can be used as a reference when considering the introduction and use of Airpeak.
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