ADU 01156: Sony Airpeak Drone Unveiled at CES 2021

Today's show is about the all-new Sony Airpeak Drone. Recently, Sony unveiled a new prosumer grade drone at CES 2021. This new drone, The Sony Airpeak comes with an FPV camera, obstacle avoidance, and an impressive payload. Mounting troubles for DJI have thrown up some interesting possibilities for other drone manufacturers who wish to jump into the fray. And considering Sony's past partnership with DJI and their impressive production capabilities, they are well-positioned to fill this market gap. In today's show, you will get a sneak peek, and learn about specs & pricing. If you are a drone enthusiast interested in the latest, most exciting developments, this show will be particularly interesting for you. Enjoy! Recently crashed your drone? Unable to find trained technicians who can repair your drone quickly and at a reasonable rate? Don’t fret. The cool folks at Fortress UAV can help you get your drone back up in the air in as little as 7 days! Use Promo Code “DroneU” to get 25% off. Drone U Members get an extra 5% off on total repair costs. Check them out now! Get Your Biggest and Most Common Drone Certificate Questions Answered by Downloading this FREE Part 107 PDF Make sure to get yourself the all-new Drone U landing pad! Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you’re there, leave us a 5-star review, if you’re inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps [00:30] Sony unveils the new Airpeak drone at CES 2021 [05:20] Will the Sony Airpeak give the DJI Inspire a run for its money? [06:03] What is the payload capacity for this new Sony drone? Can you pair your Sony camera with the drone? [06:55] Expected price range for the new Airpeak drone [07:30] Can you use the Airpeak drone on production sets? [11:48] Which transmission system shall you find on the Airpeak drone? [13:20] How is competition reacting to Sony's announcements? [15:05] This dual-camera setup comes with a FPV camera also [15:29] Will this new drone come with a user-friendly interface? [17:28] Does Sony have the ability to scale and compete with a behemoth like DJI? [19:33] Airpeak, Prism, or the Freefly Astro - which DJI competitor will make their presence felt this year? [20:00] How much will the new Sony Airpeak cost? [21:09] Is Autel on the verge of launching a new drone?