Sony FCB camera block
Thanks to the advantages of fast autofocus and true color reproduction, combined with moderate body size and weight reduction versions, the SONY and FCB-EV7520 were once popular all-in-one camera movements in the drone industry.
With the continuous progress of technology, the SONY FCB-EV7520 cameras that were once widely used in the UAV industry have gradually withdrawn from the historical stage. This shutdown initiative has had a profound impact on the UAV industry, both bringing opportunities for technological upgrading, but also triggered the adjustment and change of the industrial chain.
1. promote technological upgrading
Promote technology upgrade:
The discontinuation of the SONY and FCB-EV7520 marks a technological update and the need for the drone industry to find alternatives, which often drives them to adopt more advanced and better performing camera movements.
In the search for alternatives, the drone industry is likely to be exposed to more innovative technologies, which will drive technological progress across the industry.
Alternative options:
Drone manufacturers and operators may choose alternatives such as the FCB-EV9520L, as it is SONY’s new generation of full HD camera modules with more advanced image sensors, super image stabilization, super starlight night vision and other features to meet the needs of higher standards of application.
For specific application scenarios, such as UAV inspection, mapping, 3D modeling, etc., a high-resolution, lightweight and compact full-frame remote control camera such as SONY ILX-LR1 may be selected.
2. Cost and compatibility considerations
Cost increase:
Newer models of camera movements tend to be more expensive, which can lead to increased costs for the drone industry.
However, in the long run, the adoption of more advanced camera movements may bring higher performance and a wider range of application scenarios, thereby increasing the market competitiveness of UAVs, improving the operational efficiency of UAVs, and fully offsetting the impact of increased costs.
Compatibility challenges:
When replacing the camera movement, the UAV industry needs to consider the compatibility of the new movement with the original UAV platform.
If the size and interface of the new model movement are not compatible with the original platform, it may be necessary to redesign the UAV platform or carry out additional debugging work, which will increase the time and cost.
The SONY FCB-EV9520L has the same size and compatible interface definition as the FCB-EV7520, which makes the replacement process smoother and saves more upgrade costs.
In addition, the weight reduction version of the SONY FCB-EV9520L can not only reduce the “load” for the UAV, but also add more convenient operation, such as the front fixed mode, convenient U-shaped slot for optical axis adjustment and built-in installation.
3. market competition and industry impact
Market competition intensifies:
With the continuous upgrading of technology and the emergence of alternatives, the market competition in the UAV industry will become more intense.
The drone industry needs to constantly innovate and improve product quality to stand out in the market.
Far-reaching industry impact:
The discontinuation of SONY FCB-EV7520 not only affects drone manufacturers and operators, but also has an impact on the entire drone industry chain.
Other enterprises in the industry chain (such as lens manufacturers, image processing algorithm providers, etc.) also need to adapt to this change and adjust their products and services.
In conclusion, the discontinuation of SONY FCB-EV7520 has had a profound impact on the drone industry, driving technology upgrades, increasing cost and compatibility considerations, and intensifying market competition. However, these challenges also bring new development opportunities and innovation impetus to the drone industry.