ACSL, Inc (ACSL), the main Japanese drone maker, is happy to announce the discharge of its new sensible controller, TENSO, in addition to important upgrades to its flagship SOTEN drone and future platform enhancements.
The TENSO sensible controller was designed to make flight ops simpler and extra environment friendly when utilizing SOTEN out within the discipline. Much like the usual SOTEN controller, TENSO makes use of an AES256 encryption communication protocol between it and the drone, the identical protocol utilized by the US authorities for labeled info. This makes TENSO ideally suited for extra delicate drone operations. TENSO was designed for working in difficult climates and situations. Its sturdy and sturdy building has a really useful working temperature vary from 14°F to 104°F and is mud and splash resistant with an IP43-rating. Weighing in at 2.3lbs and with 3 hours of battery life, TENSO is each extremely moveable and practical.
“We all know that having a devoted sensible controller makes a major distinction within the ease of use, effectivity, and efficiency when working within the discipline,” stated Cynthia Huang, CEO of ACSL, Inc. “TENSO is a welcome addition to our lineup as we develop the SOTEN footprint in North America, bringing on extra clients searching for a strong ecosystem that matches their wants.”
Usability was prioritized when designing TENSO and the consumer interface is clear, easy, and straightforward to know. The 5” show presents a 1080p decision and as much as 1000 nits of brightness, ideally suited for a variety of situations together with direct daylight. The utmost 2.5 mile working vary1, mixed with 2.4 GHz working frequency and WiFi and LTE compatibility, permits for prolonged and dependable connectivity. Any mixture of as much as three normal and sensible controllers will be concurrently linked to a SOTEN throughout reside operations.
TENSO shall be accessible for buy in September for the value of $2800 USD and as a part of choose SOTEN operation prepared bundles. To seek out a licensed seller go to ACSL’s seller locator web page.
1 At all times observe native legal guidelines and laws when working a drone.
Since SOTEN models entered the US market earlier this yr, ACSL has spent in depth day out within the discipline with strategic companions and early adopters together with massive utilities like Ameren and New York Energy Authority in addition to main nation-wide drone service suppliers like Firmatek. ACSL has aggressively centered R&D efforts to include US market suggestions leading to a number of iterations of updates to SOTEN.
Key upgrades embrace
Diminished Video Latency:
Actual-time video latency has been decreased 25%, bettering the viewing expertise for operators.
Customizable Gimbal Management:
New modes and tunable parameters enable pilots to customise gimbal motion in line with their enter preferences. Moreover, gimbal velocity now adjusts mechanically based mostly on zoom degree for extra exact management.
Direct Publicity Management:
Offers pilots, particularly these flying inspection missions, the power to shortly alter picture publicity to disclose particulars of objects which might be hidden in shadows or obscured by a shiny background.
Common Compatibility:
Upgraded the usual controller’s electronics to help a wider vary of Android gadgets.
US Distant ID Compliance:
The SOTEN drone’s firmware is now absolutely compliant with US distant ID laws, as accepted by the FAA.
Wanting on the roadmap forward, ACSL’s International CTO Dr. Chris Raabe says “ACSL is dedicated to steady enchancment and innovation. We now have a humble and devoted R&D staff that earnestly considers each piece of suggestions and enthusiastically strives to offer a greater product.”
Upcoming enhancements embrace
- Increasing line up of swappable payloads
- Extra countermeasures towards digital camera vibration
- A dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz) radio hyperlink for improved robustness in noisy environments.
- Automated continuation of mapping missions following a battery swap.
- Functionality to watch and management the plane by way of LTE mobile community.
- RTK module add-on for centimeter-level positional accuracy
- Additional real-time video latency discount
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