Sony ILX-LR1 with DJI X-Port

Sony ILX-LR1 for DJI Matrice 400/350

The Sony ILX-LR1 is a high-precision, industrial-grade full-frame camera for aerial surveying (aerial photogrammetry), mounted on the X-Port gimbal. It is compatible with the TOPODRONE LR1 PPK system, enabling precise positioning without the need for RTK corrections during flight.

The solution is designed for professional aerial photogrammetry and mapping applications using UAVs. The system is fully integrated with DJI Matrice platforms via the X-Port interface, ensuring a stable, efficient, and fully controllable data acquisition workflow.

Key Features

• Integrated Sony ILX-LR1 camera (61 MP, full-frame sensor, mechanical shutter)
• TOPODRONE LR1 PPK GNSS receiver with centimetre-level accuracy
• 3–5 cm accuracy without RTK when using PPK processing
• Full integration with DJI Matrice 400 / 350 via X-Port
• Camera control from the remote controller (shutter trigger, exposure, settings)
• Built-in GNSS receiver (1408 channels, 20 Hz logging rate)
• Multi-constellation GNSS support: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, SBAS, QZSS
• GNSS data logging to microSD for post-processing
• Built-in control module based on Linux with DJI PSDK support
• Support for dual payload operation via the DJI Dual Gimbal Connector, enabling parallel data acquisition within a single flight

Sony ILX-LR1 Camera

At the core of the system is the Sony ILX-LR1, a lightweight industrial camera optimised for UAV deployment.

• Full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor, 61 MP;
• BIONZ XR image processor;
• Mechanical shutter for distortion-free image capture;
• UHD 4K video recording (up to 60 fps, H.265/H.264, XAVC);
• Support for Sony Camera Remote SDK;
• SD / SDHC / SDXC memory card support (UHS-II compatible);
• Interfaces: USB-C and Micro-HDMI;
• Power and remote control interface;
• Compact and lightweight body for UAV integration.

The high-resolution sensor delivers excellent detail, a wide dynamic range, and low noise levels, ensuring accurate results for mapping and inspection tasks.

Supported Lenses

The system supports full-frame Sony E-mount lenses, subject to payload weight and dimensional constraints.

Recommended Lenses

• Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G (SEL24F28G);
• Sony FE 28mm f/2.0 (SEL28F20);
• Sonnar FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA (SEL35F28Z);
• Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G (SEL40F25G);
• Sony FE 50mm f/2.5 G (SEL50F25G);
• Sigma 17mm f/4.0 DG.

Compatible (with limitations)

• Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G (SEL16F18G) — increased weight and front element protrusion;
• Sonnar FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA (SEL55F18Z) — increased body length;

Multispectral Lenses

• Agrowing Quad 25mm;
• Agrowing Quad 55mm;
• Agrowing Sextuple 22mm.

Other Sony full-frame E-mount lenses may be used, provided their weight and dimensions remain within system limits. The use of heavier or longer lenses may affect gimbal balance, flight stability, and data acquisition accuracy.

Workflow and Integration

The system is fully integrated into the TOPODRONE processing ecosystem:

• Camera control via DJI remote controller;
• GNSS data logging during flight;
• Post-processing in TOPODRONE Post Processing Pro;
• Output-ready results for CAD, GIS, and BIM.

Package Contents

• Sony ILX-LR1 camera;
• X-Port mount (for DJI Matrice 400/350);
• Connection cables;
• microSD memory card;
• TOPODRONE Post Processing Pro software licence.

Warranty

12 months from the date of purchase