Sony ILX-LR1
Overview of the Sony ILX-LR1 Integration. (Commonly referred to as The LR1).
For information on how to swap Herelink and IGC settings go here.
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Mounting the LR1 to the Aircraft Dovetail:
Align payload dovetail connector with the aircraft dovetail socket and insert the dovetail connector into the dovetail socket. When fully inserted the safety latch will click.
Push the quick release lever on the side of the dovetail socket towards the aft (back) of the aircraft. You will feel the tension of the quick release lever get tighter as you press the lever all the way against the dovetail mount.
Detaching the LR1 from the Aircraft Dovetail:
Unlock the red lever by pulling it towards the front of the aircraft.
When the lever is in the open position, press the red safety latch on the opposite side of the dovetail mount, then pull the payload towards the front of the aircraft until it slides free.
IGC LR1 Controls / Interface:
The LR1 is controlled by on screen controls that automatically populate when the payload is attached.
IGC (1.1.1) LR1 Payload Controls |
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Manual Shutter Trigger |
Auto Shutter Trigger (mapping missions) |
Shutter Half Press (manually focus sensor) |
Start / Stop Video Recording |
Exposure |
Shutter Speed |
ISO |
Digital Zoom |
Gimbal Yaw |
Gimbal Tilt |
When you press the "Cycle Settings" button, it will change which setting the '+' and '-' buttons increase and decrease the value of: Exposure (EXP), ISO (ISO), Shutter (SHT), Zoom (ZM).
Mapping Settings for LR1:
You must update the LR1’s sensor and lens specifications as detailed below when conducting a mapping mission in IGC. This is to ensure proper overlap of images.
In the IGC app on the ground control station, open the Survey / Mapping mission interface by tapping the 'Plan' icon in the menu on the left side of the screen.
After opening the Survey / Mapping Interface, select the camera icon in the right side of the screen to open a dropdown menu.
From the dropdown menu, select 'Custom Camera'
Input the following values into the custom camera options menu:
. | Width | Height |
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Sensor | 35.70 mm | 23.80 mm |
Image | 9504 px | 6336 px |
Focal Length | 35 mm |
*note the focal length settings correspond to the provided lens.
You may now proceed to plan and run mission as normal.
How to Reformat Geotagged Files:
Due to the unique way Sony implemented geotagging on the LR1, a post processing step is required for geotagged images. Follow the steps below to ensure your geotagged images are formatted into the industry standard format.
Remove the SD card from the LR1
Connect** the SD card to your computer that you have downloaded the 'IFT LR1 Geotagging Tool' to.
**Note: the speed at which the images are formatted is dependent on how you connect the SD card to your PC. A dedicated card reader is fastest, a card reader connected via USB C or USB 3.0 is medium, and a card reader, using USB 2.0 will be slow.
The app will auto recognize the LR1 SD card. Press the 'Start' button and allow the process to run until it says "Finished".
After the screen displays 'Finished' at the top. Select 'Exit'.
Now your images are correctly formatted.
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