The Spreading Wings S1000 Professional Octocopter with Gimbal for NEX7 is a bundle from DJI that features the S1000 Octocopter and the Zenmuse Z15-NEX7 3-axis gimbal specifically for a Sony NEX-7 mirrorless camera. The S1000 is a collapsible, eight-rotorhead RC helicopter designed to carry a DSLR or similar-sized camera. The aircraft is intended to serve as a platform that, combined with the gimbal, allows professional videographers and photographers to add dynamic aerial shots to their productions.
It features the DJI A2 flight control system, a collection of hardware components that control mixing, regulate power, provide sensor data, and include a 2.4 GHz DR16 receiver. The flight control system features attitude and GPS attitude flight modes, offering the pilot varying degrees of autopilot intervention depending on skill level and preference. In GPS mode it is possible to hover in a fixed position, which is ideal for capturing static video shots. In attitude mode, the flight controller will use IMU data to keep the aircraft stable, but when hovering it may drift due to inertia or wind currents. The A2 also features return to home, Intelligent Orientation Control, and other features made possible thanks to computerized, GPU-based flight control. The built-in receiver is compatible with Futaba FASST series and DJI DESST series transmitters (radio controllers). Third-party receivers are also supported.
For stabilizing and moving a camera in flight, this bundle features the Zenmuse Z15-NEX7 3-axis gimbal. The airframe features a dampened gimbal mounting bracket with a low mounting position. Additionally, the landing gear can be raised, allowing an unobstructed 360° of visibility. At the moment the gimbal is calibrated for use with the Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 (SEL16F28), however support for additional lenses may be added in the future.
The S1000 is designed to use 6S lithium-polymer batteries. It will support capacities between 10,000 and 20,000mAh, and requires a discharge rate of at least 15C. With a 15,000mAh battery and a take-off weight of 21 pounds, it is estimated to fly approximately 15 minutes.
Note: Assembly is required, and the installation of the flight control system requires soldering.
- Orientation-locked control
- Non orientation-locked control
- FPV mode
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This version of the S1000 Octocopter features the DJI A2 flight control system. This system includes the main controller, IMU, GPS, PMU, and Bluetooth LED indicator
Main Controller
The aircraft's equivalent of a CPU. The main controller takes pilot input and, factoring in data from the IMU, GPU, and other sources, instructs the ESCs at the motors. In addition, the A2 main controller incorporates a 2.4 GHz DR16 receiver which is compatible with Futaba FASST series and DJI DESST series transmitters (radio controllers). To connect peripherals, the main unit features a CAN-bus terminal with 12 output channels
IMU
The IMU, or inertial measurement unit, is the primary source of information used by the flight controller so that the aircraft can maintain a stable flying condition. It uses a combination of accelerometers and gyros to collect this data
GPS
The GPS allows the S1000 to keep track of where it is in two-dimensional flight. This enables various types of assisted flying not otherwise possible, such as keeping the aircraft in a fixed hover while shooting video. A high gain antenna mounts on the end of a stock installed on top of the frame
PMU
The power management unit (PMU) regulates power being fed to the flight controller and other components. It features voltage detection and alarming, and had an extendable CAN-bus port
LED Bluetooth Indicator
The LED-BTU-I module provides a USB and Bluetooth connectivity required so you can adjust various flight control parameters using a computer or mobile device. Bluetooth wireless communications can be extend using the 2.4G Bluetooth Datalink, which relays Bluetooth data over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi for use with the iPad Ground Station, a waypoint-based autopilot mapping system
It is also possible to assign a button using the assistant software that, when pressed, will cause the aircraft to automatically return to the home point
- 2-axis gimbal support
- Low voltage protection
- External receiver support
- Audible alarm
- 4 x Configurable outputs
The mixer is designed to be easier to install or replace by eliminating the need for soldering. All frame arms as well as the retractable landing gear are made from carbon fiber, to help ensure a low weight profile and high structural stability