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Sony ILX-LR1 61MP 50mm: Full-Frame Aerial Imaging Payload With Extended Focal Length for the SkyScout Series
The Sony ILX-LR1 61MP 50mm brings the same full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor performance as the ILX-LR1 35mm to a longer focal length configuration, purpose-built for enterprise aerial programs requiring tighter subject framing and increased standoff distance from the target area. Producing 61-megapixel output at 9504 x 6336 pixels through a Sony FE Mount 50mm lens, it gives fleet operators and program managers a high-resolution imaging option suited to inspection, reconnaissance, and detail-oriented survey work where wider coverage per pass is less critical than subject resolution. It integrates with the WISPR SkyScout Series via quick-attach gimbal mount for consistent, repeatable payload deployment across fleet operations.
The payload's imaging pipeline matches the full capability of the ILX-LR1 platform. ISO sensitivity ranges from 100 to 32000 natively, expandable to 102400 for low-light mission requirements, with exposure compensation of +/- 5.0 EV in selectable 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps. A dual shutter system provides mechanical speeds from 1/4000 to 30 seconds and electronic speeds from 1/8000 to 30 seconds, covering the full range of field lighting conditions. Video output reaches 4K at 59.94fps in XAVC S or XAVC HS format, with 1080P available at 119.88fps for high-frame-rate capture requirements. A 3-axis stabilized gimbal with ±0.02° angular vibration tolerance sustains image integrity across all flight profiles.
Sony ILX-LR1 61MP 50mm Mission-Ready Capabilities
- Exmor R full-frame sensor: 1.38-inch CMOS delivers 61-megapixel enterprise imaging output.
- 50mm focal length: extended lens configuration supports tighter framing at greater standoff distance.
- Maximum resolution output: 9504 x 6336 pixel capture anchors detail-focused survey deliverables.
- Dual shutter flexibility: mechanical to 1/4000 and electronic to 1/8000 for all conditions.
- Expanded ISO range: sensitivity to 102400 extends deployment viability in low-light environments.
- 4K video pipeline: XAVC S and XAVC HS formats at up to 59.94fps for program-grade capture.
- High-frame-rate option: 1080P at 119.88fps supports slow-motion and detailed analysis workflows.
- Stabilized 3-axis gimbal: ±0.02° vibration tolerance sustains image integrity across flight profiles.
- Full pan rotation: ±320° controlled range accommodates complex aerial camera positioning requirements.
- Thermal operating range: 32°F to 122°F sustains performance across varied deployment environments.
The Sony ILX-LR1 61MP 50mm addresses the specific needs of enterprise programs where subject resolution at standoff distance is the primary imaging requirement. Its 50mm lens configuration paired with 61-megapixel full-frame capture, dual shutter control, and 4K video output makes it a capable secondary or primary payload for SkyScout Series fleets running inspection, reconnaissance, or close-range survey operations.
Dronefly supports enterprise operators in building SkyScout Series payload configurations that match their program requirements, and the ILX-LR1 61MP 50mm is a strong fit for fleets where both the 35mm and 50mm variants serve distinct mission profiles. Our team can help you assess fit and structure your deployment from the ground up. Contact Dronefly to get started.