SONY AIRPEAK S1 PROFESSIONAL QUADCOPTER DRONE

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SONY AIRPEAK S1 PROFESSIONAL QUADCOPTER DRONE

DESCRIPTION

For Sony Alpha owners looking to take the leap into aerial filmmaking, the lightweight Sony Airpeak S1 Professional Drone is an ideal choice, as it allows you to utilize your existing Alpha camera and library of lenses, and it keeps you within the Sony digital ecosystem. Simply add a compatible S1 gimbal (not included), and you're ready to fly. Powerful motors deliver impressive speed and wind resistance, while a comprehensive vision sensing system and convenient return-to-home feature help ensure that the Airpeak S1 will capture stunning professional-quality content, flight after flight.

POWERFUL AND FAST PERFORMANCE

The lightweight frame and quad 17" propellers of the Airpeak S1 help it achieve up to 22 minutes of flight time without payload (approximately 12 minutes with payload). Add in high-powered brushless motors, and the Airpeak S1 can move with exceptional speed. This optimized propulsion system can accelerate through shots and reach waypoints at up to 55.9 mph (without payload) and a 0 to 50 mph acceleration of just 3.5 seconds.

AIRPEAK BASE

Airpeak Base is a web-based app for overall drone project management, primarily providing automated flight planning and flight log storage. Airpeak Base can be implemented with just one Airpeak S1 or a fleet of them. Some management features include reviewing equipment status and usage logs, downloading flight logs from the drone, and setting up error warnings and maintenance reminders.

Separate accounts can be created to increase information security and accountability in aircraft usage. Being a web-based app, all data is conveniently stored in the cloud, so team members can access them from any location. It also helps Sony's Airpeak S1 customer support team to more efficiently provide problem resolution.

Mission Flight mode utilizes the Projects section of Airpeak Base to let you create automated flight plans that can be created for execution by the pilot with the Airpeak Flight mobile app. You can set the drone's speed and position (latitude, longitude, and altitude) along a timeline, along with the gimbal direction and timing of image and video capture. This mode can be saved and run repeatedly, just like a camera on rails when you're on the ground.

Repeat Flight mode accurately recreates old flight paths from flight logs, including gimbal and camera movement. In both Mission Flight and Repeat Flight modes, pilots maintain manual control to tweak the route and settings in the moment.

AIRPEAK FLIGHT

Airpeak Flight is a mobile app that runs on your optional Apple iPhone or iPad (iOS/iPadOS 14 or higher), giving you aircraft, remote, camera, and gimbal control. While in flight, you can check flight distance, battery usage, and other telemetry. Airpeak Flight can also be used to confirm and execute automated flight plans created by Airpeak Base in Mission Flight mode. During automated flights in Mission Flight mode, pilots retain control of the gimbal and camera, can check aircraft status, monitor equipment, and view a live feed from the nose-mounted FPV camera.

VISION SENSING SYSTEM

The flight control system and ESC (Electronic Speed Control) integrates the propulsion and various sensing metrics, such as IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), direction, barometric pressure, and infrared ranging. In addition to the five stereo cameras (front, back, left, right, and bottom) and two IR range sensors, the S1 can accurately determine its spatial position and orientation in real time.

This ability allows for reduced camera shake during low-level flying, and it is essential for automatic obstacle avoidance in dense areas or when GNSS reception is not available. If an obstacle is detected, the S1 can enable the obstacle braking function, which auto-decelerates or stops the aircraft if needed. Obstacle braking can also be manually triggered if needed.

FLIGHT MODES

Standard Mode: Ensures all sensors and obstacle detection are on
Velocity Mode: Reduces effects of wind on hovering, turning, and maneuvering
On Course Function: Pilots can accomplish accurate recreations of circular flight paths
All Modes: You can customize maximum speed, angles, acceleration rates, and other parameters
Automatic Return to Home
When the battery is low or the remote controller signal is lost, the Return to Home (RTH) feature automatically brings the drone back to its starting point. If obstacles are in the way of a straight flight, the aircraft will intelligently calculate an alternate route. Pilots can also conveniently trigger RTH at the end of a shoot to free them from piloting the aircraft home.

SELF-DIAGNOSTICS

The Airpeak S1 automatically runs a full system check before starting its motor, alerting you to any possible issues and restricting takeoff and landing if these issues are too severe. Self-diagnostics can also be done while in flight, letting pilots know of any issue so they can make an emergency landing if necessary.

REMOTE CONTROLLER

The included remote controller provides real-time control over the Airpeak S1 and the optional gimbal. Piloting is done via the twin Futaba-designed control sticks and various aircraft, gimbal, and camera buttons, which can be changed if needed. In addition to that, four customizable buttons can be set to actions that reflect your specific piloting needs. A mobile device holder on the remote can open up to 7" to accommodate either an Apple iPhone or iPad. To allow for external drone footage monitoring by a product team, use the built-in HDMI port to output video to an optional monitor.

Key Features

• Use Your Own Camera & Lenses
• Supports Alpha Series & FX3 Cameras
• S1 Gimbal Required & Not Included
• 0-50 mph Acceleration in 3.5 Seconds
• Wind Resistance up to 44.7 mph
• Up to 55.9 mph Maximum Flight Speed
• Up to 22 Minutes of Flight Time
• 5 Cameras & 2 IR Sensor Vision Systems
• Create & Fly Automated Flight Plans
• Obstacle Avoidance & Braking Function.
• World‘s smallest drone that can carry a full frame Alpha series mirrorless camera6
• Max speed of 55.9mph (25m/s)1, maximum angular velocity of 180°/s2 and attitude angle up to 55°3
• Sony developed propulsion device and flight control system
• Flight time up to 22 minutes4 without a payload.
• Stable in winds up to 44.7 mph (20m/s)5
• Retractable landing gear for unobstructed camera field of view
• Detachable propellers for fast easy replacement and transport
• Sony developed stereo cameras and vision sensing processor with original algorithm for real time 3D spatial awareness
• Achieves stable flight in enclosed spaces or when out of range of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
• Equipped with obstacle braking function by multi-directional sensing
• RCR-VH1 remote controller operates the aircraft, gimbal, and camera while providing real-time image output.
• Use with "Airpeak Flight" mobile app to control, monitor and manage the aircraft, remote controller, camera, and gimbal in-flight.
• Dual Operation Mode for independent control of Aircraft and Gimbal/Camera.
• Equipped with flexible flight modes to make flying and creating even easier
• "Airpeak Base" web app for integrated management of flight plans, flight logs, and equipment

Power and Performance

Quad 17" propellers and high-powered brushless motors allow the Airpeak S1 to achieve speeds up to 55.9 mph (without payload) and an acceleration of 0 to 50 mph in just 3.5 seconds. This allows for fast-motion filming and supplies the power to handle adverse weather conditions. The S1 can withstand wind speeds of up to 44.7 mph.

Flight Planning

Pilots can select preset modes to vary the responsiveness of the Airpeak S1:

• Standard Mode: Ensures all sensors and obstacle detection are on
• Velocity Mode: Reduces effects of wind on hovering, turning, and maneuvering
• On Course Function: Pilots can accomplish accurate recreations of circular flight paths
• All Modes: You can customize maximum speed, angles, acceleration rates, and other parameters

In addition, the Airpeak Base web-based app can be used for overall drone project management, planning, and flight log storage. With Mission Flight mode, automated flight plans can be created and executed via the Airpeak Flight app. Speed, position, timeline, and gimbal direction are just some aspects you can control. For multiple takes, use Repeat Flight mode to re-run old flight paths.

Remote Control with Airpeak Flight

For overall in-flight management of the S1, you can use the Airpeak Flight app for iOS/iPadOS 14 or higher. In addition to a HUD featuring essential telemetry, such as distance, speed, and battery usage, the app can run the custom automated flight plans you create in Airpeak Base. During each flight, even automated flights, you can make real-time adjustments to the gimbal and camera if needed. The entire time, a live feed is viewable via the S1's nose-mounted FPV camera.

Supporting Airpeak Flight-equipped iPhones or iPads up to 7" in size, the included remote controller completes the piloting experience. Fly the S1 using its twin Futaba-designed control sticks, along with four built-in buttons that can be customized to control specific functions. If you're with a team onsite, use the integrated HDMI port to output drone footage to an (optional) external monitor.

Vision Sensing and Return Home

Using five stereo cameras (front, back, left, right, and bottom), along with two IR range sensors and other internal electronics, the Airpeak S1 can accurately and automatically avoid nearby obstacles where GNSS reception is not available. If needed, pilots can always initiate immediate braking manually. The vision sensing system also has the added ability of reducing camera shake during low-level flying.

The vision sensing system is also utilized if the Return to Home (RTH) feature is triggered. If the battery is low or the remote signal is lost, the Airpeak S1 will fly back to its starting point automatically. Along the way, the S1 will intelligently calculate different routes when the vision sensing system detects obstacles in its path. As with manual braking, pilots can manually trigger the RTH feature in an emergency or just retrieve the drone without additional piloting.

Self-Diagnostics

Before it even starts its motor, the Airpeak S1 will automatically run a full system check and alert you to any possible issues. If the issues are too severe, it will even prevent takeoff without addressing the issue(s). As with other features, you can manually trigger this diagnostic in flight, and if issues arise, you can make an emergency landing.

Additional Features

• Supports 345° panning with retractable landing gear (gimbal not included)
• Up to 22 minutes of flight time without payload (approximately 12 minutes with payload)
• Save time with a hot-swappable battery that lets you change packs without powering down
• Detachable propellers with a quick release mechanism
• Supports Airpeak Plus (paid subscription required) to open up full Airpeak Base functionality, including AirMap and Geofencing
• Supports Airpeak Protect Plan (additional charges apply) to replace drones in the event of accidental damage or malfunction

Detailed Specifications

In Package

• Sony Airpeak S1 Professional Drone
• RCRVH1 Remote Controller
• 4 x PPL1785 Propeller
• 2 x LBPHS1 Flight Battery
• LBGH1 Battery Charger
• Landing Gear
• Calibration Board
• Power Cable
• Control Cable
• 2 x USB Type-C Cable
• Micro-USB Cable
• Limited 1-Year Warranty

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