Drones have tremendous inherent potential: when equipped with cameras, they provide amazing views and insights. The Airpeak S1 is a drone created for professional users and equipped with imaging, sensing, AI and robotics technologies. The compact drone body features carbon-fibre arms and legs, magnesium camera struts and synthetic resin-reinforced components, making it particularly lightweight and agile. The Airpeak S1 has a landing gear system whose legs can fold upwards during flight so that the camera’s field of vision always remains clear even when swivelling the gimbal. The four arms extending from the body form a rigid structure with an optimally positioned centre of gravity. At the ends of these arms sit the compact and robust propellers, which are easy to remove thanks to a quick-release mechanism. The minimalist design of the drive system ensures a stable flight even at high speeds and in strong winds. The combination of a light frame and a specially developed, powerful motor allows the Airpeak S1 to carry a camera system weighing up to 2.5 kg including the gimbal, making it compatible with cameras from the Alpha range, amongst others. The ergonomically rounded controller minimises fatigue during extended use and provides precision control.
Statement by the Jury
The Airpeak S1 stands out thanks to its functionally sophisticated design that imbues it with impressive flying properties. Equipped with the latest sensor technologies and artificial intelligence, it is particularly agile and manoeuvrable, can be precision-controlled and reliably maintains its position when airborne. Thanks to its lightweight construction, the Airpeak S1 can be equipped with full-format cameras despite its small size, providing professional cinematographers and photographers with entirely new opportunities.
