Sony Airpeak S1
Announced December 1, 2021
PixelMeter The PixelMeter is our 1–100 aggregate of reviewer scores from trusted publications and creators. Weighted by source tier — not a raw average, and not PetaPixel’s own review.
Reviewer Consensus
Dust Collector
The Sony Airpeak S1 provides stable flight performance and robust build quality, yet it suffers from significant reliability issues that make it difficult to recommend for professional use. Potential buyers might consider waiting for a future iteration due to concerns regarding battery life and system stability.
Weighted from 3 reviewer scores
Early scores
Pros
- Stable flight and hovering performance in various conditions
- High-quality build and easy, tool-free setup
- Advanced camera integration and gimbal responsiveness
- Effective obstacle avoidance and vision sensor range
- Convenient features like hot-swappable batteries and reliable compass performance
Cons
- Short flight times and frequent battery overheating
- Unreliable transmission and difficult controller pairing
- Expensive cost and limited accessory options
- Clunky application software and unpredictable obstacle avoidance
- Potential for the aircraft to appear in wide-angle shots
- Launch price $8,999 (USD)
- Sensor 8.17MP
- Video 4K 60p
- Max flight time 22min
- Weight 3150g
- Battery capacity 2518 mAh
- Dimensions 591.8 x 528.3 x 513.1 mm (23.30 x 20.80 x 20.20 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 3 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 1/10
My overall opinion is that the Sony AirPeak S1 is not ready for commercial use. To be honest, I don’t think it is even ready for release.
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Sony inarguably makes some of the best imaging sensors in the world. I switched from Nikon years ago and couldn’t be happier with my decision.
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Given that, it might be worth waiting for the second edition, before picking up this one.
