Sony FCB camera block
Since its establishment in 2010, Xuanzhan Technology has been deeply engaged in the field of SONY camera core modules and high-definition video secondary development, providing high-quality video product solutions for various industries.
With the continuous evolution of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, the SONY FCB series camera modules and high-definition video product solutions represented by Xuanzhan Technology have been widely applied in the UAV field. Moreover, remarkable achievements have been made in multiple application scenarios such as UAV aerial photography, industrial inspection, surveying and mapping, 3D modeling, agricultural pest control, and urban management.
So, as an officially authorized distributor of SONY (China), how did Xuanzhan Technology overcome numerous challenges to endow drones with clearer “vision” and inject strong impetus into the take-off of the low-altitude economy?
I. Company Establishment (2010-2014) : Early Exploration and Technological Accumulation
2010:
Xuanzhan Technology was established, focusing on the research and development of secondary development technology for high-definition videos.
2014:
Committed to researching and developing SDI high-definition interface boards and real-time high-definition video solutions, and has achieved mature technical accumulation in the field of high-definition video secondary development at the same time.
Ii. Breakthrough Stage (2015-2017) : Addressing the pain Points of real-time video transmission by drones
2015:
Officially entering the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry, in response to the two major pain points of real-time high-definition video shooting and transmission delay, a 3G-SDI interfaceboard was launched, supporting real-time and lossless output of UAV image transmission signals.
Solution: By connecting the camera module through the LVDS interface, the 3G-SDI interface board has achieved a maximum video transmission of 1080P60fps, providing high-definition, stable and smooth video images for the unmanned aerial vehicle industry.
2. 2017:
The HD-HDMI interface board was successfully launched, integrating HDMI video signals, 485 control and OSD menus, automatic recognition of PELCO-D/P protocol, unique power-off memory, preset positions, automatic cruise and other functions.
It has added a new option to the high-definition video product solutions for the unmanned aerial vehicle industry and opened up a new path for technological upgrading.
Iii. Technological Deepening (2018-2020) : SONY Licensing and Full-Chain Solution Construction
2018:
By becoming the core distributor of SONY FCB series camera modules, Xuanzhan Technology has further enhanced its status within the international giant SONY.
2. 2019:
We have launched an HD-IP dedicated control board for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), integrating two-way voice transmission and USB/TF card expansion functions. It supports 1080P60fps output, bringing more efficient and intelligent solutions to the UAV industry and facilitating the digital transformation of the low-altitude economy.
3. 2020:
With the improvement of Xuanzhan Technology’s market competitiveness and its technical strength in high-definition video secondary research and development, it has passed SONY’s strict assessment and obtained the official authorized distributor qualification of SONY (China). At the same time, it is also the only domestic provider of secondary development solutions for SONY FCB camera core modules.
The acquisition of this qualification not only highlights Xuanzhan Technology’s technical strength in the high-definition video field, but also further consolitates its leading position in the industry.
Iv. Scenario Breakthrough (2021-2023) : Implementation of Multi-industry Solutions
1. 2021
Multi-channel promotion matrix: Due to the company’s development needs, Xuanzhan Technology participated in the 6th Shenzhen International Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Exhibition for the first time in 2021, showcasing SONY’s high-definition /4K camera core modules and their high-definition video solutions for the unmanned aerial vehicle industry.
2. 2022:
2022 Drone Exhibition The SONY drone camera module FCB-EV9520L made its debut at the 7th Shenzhen International Drone Exhibition. It has the same body size as the FCB-CV7520/FCB-EV7520, LVDS output definition pins, and features such as fast auto-focusing and high-definition capture in low-light environments. It attracted a large number of audiences to stop, consult and communicate.
Scene Breakthrough: The SONY FCB-EV9520L and its video product solutions have been launched, providing strong technical support for scenarios such as unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) aerial photography, inspection, rescue, security, and intelligent agriculture and animal husbandry, enhancing operational efficiency and quality, and promoting technological progress in the industry.
3. 2023
2023 Drone Exhibition: In 2023, SONY launched the 61-megapixel expandable remote control camera ILX-LR1 dedicated to drones and made its debut at the 8th Shenzhen International Drone Exhibition. The ILX-LR1 is specifically designed for scenarios with high-precision requirements such as unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) aerial photography, inspection, measurement and mapping, and 3D modeling. With its lightweight and compact body size, remote control function, and more professional interfaces and screw hole designs, it is compatible with various types of UAVs including large, medium, small, long-endurance, and remote control, achieving an efficiency improvement of approximately 30% for UAV inspection.
V. Ecological Leadership (2024-2025) : Facilitating the Take-off of the Low-altitude Economy
2024:
2024 Drone Show At the 9th Shenzhen International Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Exhibition in 2024, Xuanzhan Technology continued to showcase the SONY unmanned aerial vehicle camera module FCB-EV9520L and the full-frame remote control camera ILX-LR1 dedicated to unmanned aerial vehicles. The SONY FCB-ER9500 and 12G-SDI interface board also provided support simultaneously. This enabled Xuanzhan Technology’s products to shine brightly at the drone exhibition, enhancing their performance and functionality and meeting the high standards of the drone industry.
2. 2025
Low-altitude economic strategy The new LiDAR depth sensor AS-DT1 launched by SONY, AS well as the latest 4KP60 HDMI interface board and 4KP60 AI network interface board developed by Xuanzhan Technology, will also make their first public appearance at the 10th Shenzhen International Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Exhibition in 2025. It has brought more efficient and intelligent solutions to the low-altitude economy sector, promoting technological progress and application expansion in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry.
All-channel authorization synchronous upgrade On April 1, 2025, Xuanzhan Technology not only obtained the official authorized distributor qualification of SONY FCB camera products, but also its Tmall store, Taobao enterprise store and Alibaba platform were once again honored as the official authorized online distributor of SONY (China). This not only proves Xuanzhan Technology’s professional strength and market reputation, It has also laid a solid foundation for its further development in the field of high-definition video.
Summary
From acting as an agent for SONY FCB camera blocks to independently developing core components, from single-point technological innovation to the construction of an industrial ecosystem, Xuanzhan Technology, with 15 years of practical experience, has driven the unmanned aerial vehicle industry to transform from a tool to an ecosystem. Boost the rapid development of the low-altitude economy and become a leading driver in the industry.