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In the current era when drones are becoming increasingly popular, they are deeply integrating into every aspect of smart cities, quietly reshaping the construction and monitoring models of cities. Compared with the high risks and low efficiency problems faced by traditional manual high-altitude operations, drones, with their unique advantages, not only effectively avoid the potential dangers of manual operation, but also significantly reduce the costs of key tasks such as road network planning, automated patrols, and wind turbine maintenance in the urban renewal process, while greatly improving operational efficiency. This development trend also places more stringent demands on the performance of cameras carried by drones. At an altitude of over a hundred meters, how to use high-performance cameras to replace human eyes for efficient and precise monitoring has become a core issue that many technology enterprises are focusing on.
The SONY ILX-LR1 full-frame camera, with 61 million pixels, not only can stably capture high-definition and high-color-reproduction images during high-speed flight, but also greatly simplifies the post-processing procedure, effectively enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of data processing. In multiple aspects such as surveying and mapping, detailed real-scene 3D modeling, and power inspection, the ILX-LR1 has demonstrated significant advantages.
Ⅰ. High pixel and high resolution, one image equivalent to multiple images
In vertical plane mapping work, cameras usually cannot get close to the object being measured, but they need to conduct all-round and precise measurement and scanning of the object. This places extremely high demands on the clarity of the images captured by the camera. One of the key reasons for choosing the SONY ILX-LR1 to be used in conjunction with drones is that the ILX-LR1 is equipped with a full-frame sensor with approximately 61 million effective pixels, providing outstanding image quality. For low-resolution cameras, the ILX-LR1 only needs to take one high-definition photo at a high altitude to achieve the effect of shooting multiple low-resolution images. This not only improves overall work efficiency but also saves time costs.
Whether it is road surface inspection or building surveying, with the high pixel quality of SONY ILX-LR1, even the tiniest cracks and scratches can be clearly retained, providing solid and accurate image evidence for subsequent work. In addition, the full-frame Exmor R back-illuminated sensor of the ILX-LR1 can provide clear and sharp night imaging quality. Even in low-light scenarios, it can effectively avoid noise and color distortion problems, ensuring the reliability of the image.
Ⅱ, compact and lightweight design makes installation and integration convenient
For cameras that need to carry drones to complete high-altitude tasks, “lightness” is an indispensable key element. The SONY ILX-LR1 camera stands out for its compact and lightweight body design. Its dimensions are approximately 100mm wide ×74mm high ×42.5mm deep, and its weight is about 243 grams (this device has no display, viewfinder or battery), perfectly meeting the strict requirements for compact size and lightweight in drone aerial photography. These features not only significantly enhance the stability of the drone during flight, but also effectively ensure the overall balance of the camera gimbal, laying a solid foundation for high-altitude shooting.
Meanwhile, although the SONY ILX-LR1 is compact in size, it is by no means inferior in terms of safety and reliability. All six sides of its fuselage are equipped with screw holes, making installation and integration operations more convenient when used in combination with unmanned aerial vehicles, robots, submersibles or other industrial equipment. With its lightweight and sturdy features, the SONY ILX-LR1 can still significantly increase the success rate of shooting even in complex and changeable high-altitude working environments. In addition, its lightweight design also helps to extend the endurance of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), enabling it to complete a series of long-term and high-quality aerial photography tasks.
Iii. SONY SDK Empowers, Expanding Infinite possibilities
During the operation of ordinary cameras, operators often encounter a major problem: due to the difficulty in precisely setting the parameters of the camera through external interfaces, the effective operability of photo shooting is greatly restricted. However, the SONY ILX-LR1 effectively improved this situation through the SONY SDK that can be independently developed. It enables users to remotely adjust camera parameters through custom software, covering multiple key Settings such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focus position, and image quality. In addition, the SONY ILX-LR1 ingeniously designs a 6-pin interface on the body, enabling the camera to share power with the battery module of the drone, further enhancing the integration and portability of this combination. This efficient control method enables users to respond quickly to environmental changes in actual operations and meet various customized shooting needs.
In addition, the SONY ILX-LR1 can also be deeply integrated with AI to achieve intelligent recognition functions. It provides strong support for remote monitoring and timely decision-making, and helps to further enhance the efficiency of surveying and mapping work.
As an officially authorized distributor of SONY (China), Xuanzhan Technology will join hands with SONY and continue to be committed to closely integrating advanced imaging technology with industry demands, constantly optimizing the performance of the ILX-LR1 professional camera, expanding its application fields and functions, and helping enterprises, urban managers and other users achieve efficient work.
— Some content is excerpted from the official website of SONY (China)