Sony announces its first professional drone, the Airpeak S1. The S1 is the world’s smallest drone that can be equipped with an Alpha mirrorless camera. Learn more in the official release below. The AirPeak S1 is the smallest drone in its class, capable of being equipped with full-frame mirrorless Alpha series cameras.
With a custom-designed powerful motor and compact frame, Airpeak S1 is capable of carrying a camera system (including gimbal) of up to 5.5lbs (2.5 kg). Fully compatible with Alpha series full-frame mirrorless cameras.
The Airpeak system enhances creativity for a seamless drone experience, Airpeak S1 is supported by a remote controller, an app and cloud service which work together to create a high-performance aircraft system. From piloting and camera work to flight programming and data management, the Airpeak system is comprehensive and easy to use.
Dedicated Propulsion Device and Flight Controller
Airpeak S1’s propulsion system is designed by Sony engineers to achieve maximum flight performance and energy efficiency. The powerful yet lightweight brushless motor optimizes 17-inch propellers for maximum power and minimum energy loss, and the Electric Speed Controller (ESC) is carefully designed to regulate the whole system for peak efficiency. By integrating this propulsion system to the information from the sensors, it realizes increased stability and highly responsive flight control.
Stable Flight in High Winds *no payload
The propellers, motor, and ESC that make up the flight propulsion system, combined with the dedicated remote controller have achieved optimal wind resistance. Airpeak S1 can withstand wind speeds as high as 20m/s* and can maintain stable flight in erratic upper-level winds and strong low-level canyon and coastal winds.
Retractable landing gear for unobstructed camera field of view
Airpeak S1 is fitted with a landing gear with open/close legs in-flight, allowing the gimbal to pan without worrying about them appearing in images.
For more information, please visit sony.com/airpeak.
