With this Airpeak news, Sony Group Corporation expands the possibilities for professional creators, enables unprecedented visual expression and drives a sense of Kando. In addition to empowering video creators, Sony will promote co-creation activities for industry professionals^viii in a wide range of fields such as system integrators and industrial partners to explore the benefits of drones uses.

Exclusive stories and exciting new content shot with the new Airpeak S1 and Sony's other imaging products can be found at www.alphauniverse.com and www.sonycine.com, sites created to educate and inspire fans and customers of Sony α - Alpha brand and Sony's Cinema Line.

Airpeak is a trademark of Sony Group Corporation.

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Notes:

ⁱ Operating a drone in the USA is regulated by federal law and regulations.  State and local ordinances may also apply to certain operations. When operating a drone, it is the remote pilot's responsibility to always comply with applicable laws and regulations.
ⁱⁱ Based on Sony research and testing.
ⁱⁱⁱ No payload, and obstacle brake disabled.
^iv Vision positioning disabled.
^v Obstacle brake disabled.
^vi No payload.
^vii All apps require network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information.
^viii Those who use drones to provide products and services to customers. If you register as a professional supporter, you will receive emails about events sponsored by Sony, opportunities to experience aircraft flight, and the latest product information.

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