Sony LR1 (61MP) on Custom Gimbal 35mm Lens for SkyScout Series

Description

Sony ILX-LR1 61MP: Full-Frame Aerial Imaging Payload With 4K Video for the SkyScout Series
The Sony ILX-LR1 61MP brings full-frame imaging capability to the WISPR SkyScout Series in a gimbal-mounted payload configuration built for enterprise aerial programs. At its core is Sony’s Exmor R CMOS sensor measuring 1.38 inches, producing 61-megapixel output at 9504 x 6336 pixels through a Sony FE Mount 35mm f/2.8 lens with a 62-degree field of view. For fleet operators requiring the highest available resolution from a deployable drone payload, the ILX-LR1 establishes the baseline for what full-frame aerial imaging delivers at scale.
The payload’s imaging pipeline is built for operational flexibility across mission types. ISO sensitivity runs from 100 to 32000 natively and expands to 102400 for low-light deployments, with exposure compensation of +/- 5.0 EV in selectable 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps. A dual shutter system gives program managers a mechanical range of 1/4000 to 30 seconds and an electronic range of 1/8000 to 30 seconds, covering the full spread of field conditions.
Video output reaches 4K at 59.94fps in XAVC S or XAVC HS format, with 1080P available at 119.88fps for high-frame-rate capture requirements. A 3-axis stabilized gimbal with ±0.02° angular vibration tolerance keeps imagery consistent regardless of airframe dynamics.
Sony ILX-LR1 61MP Mission-Ready Capabilities
• Exmor R full-frame sensor: 1.38-inch CMOS delivers 61-megapixel enterprise imaging output.
• Maximum resolution output: 9504 x 6336 pixel capture anchors high-demand survey deliverables.
• FE Mount 35mm lens: 62-degree FOV supports efficient area coverage across mapping missions.
• Dual shutter flexibility: mechanical to 1/4000 and electronic to 1/8000 for all conditions.
• Expanded ISO range: sensitivity to 102400 extends deployment viability in low-light environments.
• 4K video pipeline: XAVC S and XAVC HS formats at up to 59.94fps for program-grade capture.
• High-frame-rate option: 1080P at 119.88fps supports slow-motion and detailed analysis workflows.
• Stabilized 3-axis gimbal: ±0.02° vibration tolerance sustains image integrity across flight profiles.
• Full pan rotation: ±320° controlled range accommodates complex aerial camera positioning requirements.
• Thermal operating range: 32°F to 122°F sustains performance across varied deployment environments.
The Sony ILX-LR1 61MP closes the gap between consumer-grade aerial cameras and the full-frame imaging performance enterprise programs require. Its combination of 61-megapixel RAW capture, dual shutter control, and 4K video in a stabilized gimbal package makes it a capable primary payload for SkyScout Series operators running high-output mapping, inspection, or aerial survey programs.
Dronefly works with enterprise operators to build UAV programs around payloads that perform at scale, and the Sony ILX-LR1 61MP is a centerpiece option for SkyScout Series fleet configurations requiring maximum imaging output. Our team can help you assess fit, configure your deployment, and get your program producing from the first flight.
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Camera
• Sensor: Exmor R CMOS sensor
• Sensor size: 1.38″ Full Frame
• Sensor width: 1.41″
• Sensor height: 0.94″
• Photo resolution: 61 MP
• Image size: 9504 × 6336
• Photo formats: JPEG, RAW
• Video resolution: 4K at 59.94 fps (max)
• Video resolution: 1080p at 119.88 fps (max)
• Video formats: XAVC S (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), XAVC HS (MPEG-H HEVC/H.265)
• Shutter type: Mechanical shutter / Electronic shutter
• Shutter speed (mechanical): 1/4000 s to 30 s
• Shutter speed (electronic): 1/8000 s to 30 s
• Movie shutter speed: 1/8000 s to 1 s
• Exposure settings: ±5.0 EV (1/3 EV and 1/2 EV steps selectable)
• ISO sensitivity (stills): ISO 100–32000, expandable to ISO 50–102400
• ISO sensitivity (movies): ISO 100–32000 equivalent
• Auto ISO range: ISO 100–12800
• PAL/NTSC: Supported
Camera Lens
• Lens option: Sony FE Mount 35 mm f/2.8
• Field of view (35 mm f/2.8): 62°
• Field of view (30 mm f/2.8): 47°
Gimbal
• Angular vibration range: ±0.02°
• Maximum controlled rotation speed: Pan 180°/s, Tilt 180°/s, Roll 180°/s
• Mechanical endpoint range: Pan ±326°, Tilt +50° to -140°, Roll +50° to -274°
• Controlled rotation range: Pan ±320°, Tilt +40° to -120°, Roll ±40°
• Operating temperature: 32°F to 122°F