We have covered Sonys “Airpeak” project before, but now things are getting concrete. Sony just announced the first model in their upcoming Airpeak line of professional drones: The Airpeak S1. The smallest drone capable of flying an Alpha mirrorless camera. Combining an extremely compact size with some of Sony’s most advanced imaging, sensing, AI and robotics technologies, the S1 will allow content creators, storytellers and commercial professionals to capture that which they’ve never been able to capture before.Yang Cheng, Vice President, Imaging Solutions, Sony Electronics Inc. Brushless Motor, specifically developed for Sonys new Pro Drones. Sony Airpeak S1 flight capabilities For the Airpeak A1, Sony has developed its own proprietary motor, propeller, flight control system. Because of that and the in-house sensing technology, allows it to fly at extremely high speeds with very stable wind resistance.The Airpeak S1 offers dynamic flying capabilities. That includes a maximum speed of 55mph (90km/h). A maximum angular velocity of 180°/s, and a maximum tilt angle of 55°. Propulsion technology using a combination of Sony developed key devices provides wind resistance in strong wind speeds. Sony has built-in five stereo cameras: Situated In the front, back, left, right and bottom of the aircraft these collect data for stable flight and obstacle avoidance. These and other sensors enable stable flight, even when satellite navigation is hindered.And interestingly, they have even added an infrared ranging sensor to the top of the drone to avoid collisions with objects above. Sony testing Airpeak S1’s Wind Resistance Compatible Sony cameras...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 10 June, 2021