Sony Airpeak S1 Firmware Update Adds Alpha 9 III Compatibility

This update enables users to capture aerial photos and videos, while also simplifying their workflow with real-time geotagging.

Benefits and Improvements

• Enhanced Usability During Flights with RTK: The update allows users to add geotags to images in real-time. These geotagged images are automatically saved to the SD card in the RTK kit Interface unit (RTK-INU1).
• Geotag Coordinate Offset: It supports the function to offset a geotag coordinate on the optical axis.
• Organized Geotagged Images: Geotagged images are saved into individual folders, each corresponding to a specific flight. A mission name is now included in the folder name.
• Alpha 9 III Camera Support: The firmware update supports the ILCE-9M3 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera equipped with a full-frame image sensor and global shutter. It can be used in combination with the gimbal (GBL-T3).
• Improved Aircraft Stability: The update enhances the stability of the aircraft.

Previous Benefits and Improvements

The update includes all previous benefits and improvements.

File Information

• Aircraft (ARS-S1): Version 2.2.0, File Size 763 MB (800,353,536 bytes)
• Remote Controller (RCR-VH1): Version 2.2.0, File Size 394 MB (413,602,559 bytes)
• RTK kit Interface unit (RTK-INU1): Version 1.0.1, File Size 240 KB (246,220 bytes)
• Airpeak Flight: Version 2.3.0

Release Date

The firmware update was released on May 20, 2024.

Important Notice

• Do not turn off the aircraft during the update.
• The update takes approximately 30 minutes.
• The download time will vary depending on the network environment.

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