There are a few crucial details still under wraps for Sony’s upcoming drone, such as its price and specs. However, it does appear to be a high-end, expensive piece of kit considering that Sony has designed the drone around its Alpha series of mirrorless cameras.
Drone enthusiasts might find the Airpeak too pricy, but for professionals such as videographers, filmmakers, and photographers that are already invested in Sony’s ecosystem. The company says it’s the smallest drone capable of carrying an Alpha camera in its payload and should enable high-quality, full-frame aerial footage thanks to the Airpeak’s flight-stabilizing and image-steadying tech.
A behind-the-scenes video was also shared of the drone chasing its Vision-S EV prototype during a test drive in Austria where a few noticeable features in the Airpeak can be seen, such as the quadcopter design, an array of onboard cameras and sensors, and the motorized landing gear extensions. Sony although is debuting in the drone industry with a high-end model catering to moviemakers and professional content creators, it could expand into consumer-grade hardware.