Overview
61 MP Full-Frame Precision Imaging
The Sony ILX-LR1's 35.7 × 23.9 mm full-frame Exmor R sensor produces 9,504 × 6,336 pixel images with exceptional dynamic range and minimal noise. Paired with the Sigma 24 mm f/3.5 lens, it delivers consistent, distortion-free edge-to-edge sharpness — making it ideal for generating accurate orthomosaics, 3D point clouds, and high-fidelity inspection imagery from a single aerial pass.
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Enterprise-Grade Aerial Mapping Payload for Freefly Astro
The Sony ILX-LR1 Mapping Payload is a precision aerial imaging system built for professional mapping, surveying, and inspection missions. Combining a 61 MP full-frame Exmor R sensor with a lightweight Sigma 24 mm f/3.5 lens, it captures ultra-high-resolution imagery optimized for photogrammetry, orthomosaics, and 3D data modeling.
Designed and assembled in the USA with NDAA-compliant components, the payload integrates seamlessly with the Freefly Astro and Astro Max via the Smart Dovetail interface for rapid, plug-and-play deployment.
Key Features
- 61 MP Full-Frame Sensor — 35.7 × 23.9 mm Exmor R sensor produces 9,504 × 6,336 pixel images with superior dynamic range
- Sigma 24 mm f/3.5 Lens — Consistent, distortion-free edge-to-edge sharpness for accurate mapping data
- 970 g Total Payload Weight — Maintains optimal Astro flight performance with typical endurance of 28–34 minutes
- Smart Dovetail Mount — Plug-and-play integration with power, command, and data link via the Astro ecosystem
- NDAA-Compliant — Designed and assembled in the USA for government and enterprise operations
- Pilot Pro Controller Trigger — Capture commands and real-time telemetry directly from the controller
- Compact Hard Case Included — Foam-cut protective case with room for additional lenses and accessories
Applications
- Aerial mapping and surveying with centimeter-level accuracy
- Infrastructure inspection (bridges, structures, utilities)
- Construction site monitoring and volume measurement
- Environmental research and ecosystem documentation
- Urban planning — 3D models and orthomosaics
- Power and pipeline inspection
- Public safety and disaster area mapping
- Agricultural assessment and plant health analysis
Specs at a Glance
- Sensor: 61 MP full-frame Exmor R (35.7 × 23.9 mm)
- Resolution: 9,504 × 6,336 pixels
- Lens: Sigma 24 mm f/3.5
- Total payload weight: 970 g (including gimbal and lens)
- Typical flight endurance: 28–34 minutes on Astro platforms
- Mount: Smart Dovetail (Freefly Astro / Astro Max)
- Compliance: NDAA-compliant, designed and assembled in the USA