Sony to end Airpeak S1 drone sales in 2025: What’s next?
Sony Electronics has announced that it will end sales of its Airpeak S1 drone by March 31, 2025, citing shifts in the business environment.
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Inertial Labs developing LiDAR system for Sony Airpeak drone
Advanced navigation and positioning technology provider Inertial Labs is developing a state-of-the-art LiDAR system for Sony’s Airpeak drone. The partnership will enhance the drone’s capabilities in various applications, including surveying, mapping, and cinematic videography.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Sony drone firmware improves mapping, safety features
Sony Electronics has released a major new firmware update for the Airpeak S1 commercial drone. The update features advanced mapping and improved safety protocols for enterprise users while making the drone compatible with additional iPad and iPhone models.
Expand Expanding CloseAirData partners with Sony to provide drone fleet management services for Airpeak S1 drones
Global drone fleet management specialist AirData has announced its partnership with Sony to provide data analytics and craft oversight services for the electronic giant’s Airpeak S1 UAVs.
Expand Expanding CloseNew RTK kit, gimbal, battery pack for Sony Airpeak S1 drone
Sony Electronics has announced three new accessories to enhance the efficiency, productivity, and overall functionality of the Airpeak S1 professional filmmaking drone. The fresh additions include an RTK kit, a lightweight gimbal, and a bigger battery pack. It’s worth highlighting though that Sony’s announcement comes days after DJI unveiled the Inspire 3 full-frame 8K cinema drone with built-in RTK positioning technology.
Expand Expanding CloseSony releases new SDK 1.08 for Airpeak drone and other cameras
Consumer electronics giant Sony has announced the release of its new Camera Remote Software Development Kit (SDK) version, which allows users to broaden and tailor features on the company’s image-capturing devices, including those mounted on its Airpeak drones.
Expand Expanding CloseSony unveils new battery charging station for Airpeak S1 drone
Sony Electronics has developed a new battery charging station for the Airpeak S1 drone. Available later this month at a suggested retail price of $2,900, the battery station will provide convenient storage and transportation of up to 10 Airpeak S1 battery packs, while offering fast charging for eight battery packs (four at a time).
Expand Expanding CloseSony adds new features to Airpeak S1 drone with software update
Sony has released new software v1.2.0 for its flagship Airpeak S1 drone and remote controller, as well as a new Airpeak Flight app v1.4.0. In addition to improving the shooting prowess of the drone, the update adds a new compatible zoom lens model and main gimbal control mode.
Expand Expanding CloseSony updates Airpeak Flight drone app with useful new features
A new update has gone out for the Sony Airpeak Flight app, with drone operators now being able to access version 1.3.0.
Expand Expanding CloseSony Airpeak S1 drone firmware update adds direct repeat flight, Remote ID functions
Sony Airpeak S1, the world’s smallest drone that can carry a full-frame Alpha series mirrorless camera, has received a major firmware update through which a previously flown path can be repeated immediately offline, without having to connect to the cloud.
Expand Expanding CloseCES hopes and dreams: Flying Autel Nano and Lite, Skydio, Sony, and Paris Hilton? [Video]
CES 2022 is back in person this year (at least for now), and we hope to see some great new gadgets on display and share them with you. Yifei and Seth discussed what they were looking forward to in the latest DroneDJ video on our YouTube channel.
Expand Expanding CloseSony Airpeak S1 drone will start shipping on Dec. 24
Sony is now accepting pre-orders for Airpeak S1, the world’s smallest drone that can carry a full-frame Alpha series mirrorless camera. The company says it will begin shipping pre-orders on December 24, 2021, on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Expand Expanding CloseSony Airpeak S1 drone hits pre-order in Japan; US launch soon
The Sony Airpeak S1 drone is finally looking ready for release. Pre-orders have been open with online retailers in Japan since September 17. At the same time, B&H Photo Video has got its Airpeak S1 page up, indicating that the drone could hit the US market also soon.
Expand Expanding CloseSony officially launches Airpeak S1 drone with a sky-high price tag
Sony is now fully taking the covers off its Airpeak S1 drone, which it first teased at CES 2021 in January. Today’s announcement reveals extensive details about the drone’s features and capabilities. It also unveils a $9,000 price tag, without a gimbal or camera, making it quite evident that the drone is aimed only at professional filmmakers with deep pockets.
Expand Expanding CloseSony shares video footage from Airpeak field testing at subtropical paradise
We may not know the full specs or price of Sony’s Airpeak drone yet, but we do know that it can produce amazing results when paired with the company’s Alpha series of full-frame cameras, FX3 10.2MP CMOS video sensor, and G Master lenses.
Expand Expanding CloseSony testing shows wild Airpeak wind resistance: Video
Sony has just given us another glimpse of its forthcoming Airpeak drone. And it has incredible wind resistance.
Expand Expanding CloseSony Airpeak drone features Gremsy gimbal
As you’ve likely heard, Sony revealed the first clear look at its new Airpeak drone this week. It’s a high-end unit intended for professional aerial photography and cinematography. But it’s not all made by Sony.
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