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Sony ILX-LR1 + DSLR Network Control Board Takes Center Stage at 2026 Shenzhen UAV Expo, Elevating Surveying & Mapping to New Heights

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Combining a 61-megapixel full-frame sensor with intelligent remote network control transforms UAV surveying and mapping from a tedious volume-focused shooting task into a precision-driven mission where one shot delivers the output of three conventional captures.


Hosted at Futian Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center from May 21 to 23, 2026, the 11th Shenzhen International UAV Exhibition (UASE) spans an exhibition area of 110,000 square meters. The event gathers 1,220 enterprises from 17 countries and regions alongside over 10,000 UAVs and low-altitude aviation devices in Shenzhen. Far more than an exhibition, it serves as an annual industry review for the trillion-yuan low-altitude economy sector.


Sony ILX-LR1 Full-frame Remote Camera + DSLR Network Control Board


Our company drew massive crowds at Booth 1C379, Hall 1 with a landmark on-site demonstration:

Integrated solution of Sony ILX-LR1 Full-frame Remote Camera + DSLR Network Control Board

Launched officially at the show, this all-new full-frame imaging plus network control solution is tailor-made for UAV mapping, 3D modeling and industrial inspection applications.


Traditional mapping cameras mostly feature several million to 20 million effective pixels, requiring repetitive shooting and image overlay to generate high-precision imagery. The Sony ILX-LR1 completely overturns this working logic:

A single 61MP raw shot from the unit contains equivalent detail to three photos captured by conventional mapping cameras. This translates into drastically boosted operational efficiency for UAV mapping missions.


For high-precision scenarios including urban planning, land resource survey, environmental monitoring, geological exploration and 3D reconstruction, the ILX-LR1 outperforms conventional equipment by a wide margin with disruptive advantages.


Core Specs

Sony ILX-LR1

Effective Pixels

Approx. 61MP, Full-frame Exmor R™ CMOS

Image Processor

BIONZ XR, around 8x performance upgrade vs predecessor

Body Weight

Only ~243g (excluding monitor, viewfinder and battery)

Dimensions

100×74×42.5mm, marginally larger than a smartphone

Shutter Response

Roughly 1 second for 3 consecutive shots; conventional cameras need nearly 2 seconds per single frame

Lens Compatibility

Full lineup of 70+ Sony E-mount lenses, free switching from wide-angle to t oring

Mounting

M3 screw holes on all six body sides for flexible integration with UAVs, robots and underwater vehicles

Power Supply

DC input (10–18V), direct connection to UAV batteries for extended continuous operation


Boasting compact footprint and ultra-high 61MP imaging resolution, the ILX-LR1 comes without built-in LCD screen or viewfinder, creating challenges for aerial framing and remote parameter adjustment during flight.

This is exactly where Our company’s proprietary DSLR Network Control Board steps in.


International Low Altitude Economy and UAS Expo 2026 and the 11th Shenzhen International UAV Expo


Far from an ordinary circuit board, it forms a complete technical framework that upgrades the standalone ILX-LR1 camera into an intelligent visual sensing node.


Functional Highlights

DSLR Network Control Board

Intelligent Shooting Modes

Single shot, continuous burst, blind shooting & scheduled capture; compatible with power inspection, special reconnaissance and aerial mapping

Geo-tagging

Real-time GPS coordinate embedding into every captured image to streamline post-processing

Remote Parameter Tuning

Cloud-based remote adjustment of shutter speed, aperture, ISO and focus for reliable control amid complex high-altitude lighting

Real-time Network Transmission

Remote wireless delivery of still images and video streams; data retrieval without UAV landing to shorten project turnaround

Controlled Data Management

Full oversight of onboard data reading and storage to secure mission data

Open Ecosystem

Available open API for seamless integration with flight controllers and AI analysis platforms to realize fully autonomous intelligent workflows


Application Scenario 1: Urban Mapping & 3D Modeling

Mounted on UAV platforms, the ILX-LR1 enables one single capture to match the detail yield of three conventional mapping shots, delivering superior modeling precision and substantially cutting post-production workloads.


Application Scenario 2: Power Grid Inspection

Paired with blind shot and timed trigger functions plus synchronized UAV RTK positioning via the network control board, every captured frame carries precise geographic coordinates for rapid fault pinpointing and streamlined maintenance workflows.


Sony ILX-LR1 Full-frame Remote Camera and DSLR Network Control Board at the the 11th Shenzhen International UAV Expo


During the exhibition period (May 21–23), Our company’s Booth 1C379, Hall 1 at Futian Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center featured a live demo station for the Sony ILX-LR1 and matching DSLR network control board, attracting industry professionals worldwide for technical exchanges.


The Sony ILX-LR1 delivers 61-megapixel high-resolution "vision", while the customized DSLR Network Control Board serves as the remote intelligent control "brain".

Combined together, they constitute the optimal visual perception solution for the booming low-altitude economy.




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