Introducing the ACSL SOTEN — A compact, NDAA-compliant Japanese drone, offering advanced security and versatile imaging with a one-touch swappable camera system. Lightweight, foldable, and featuring an IP43 rating, it's ideal for demanding missions. With a 25-minute flight time and intuitive operation, the SOTEN is perfect for secure, efficient aerial tasks in challenging environments.
Protected by made-in-Japan secure drone technology
Security measures based on ISO15408* are applied to prevent data leakage and extraction and to provide resistance to hijacking.
Major parts of the aircraft are either domestically produced or procured from highly reliable overseas sources. Security is enhanced with encrypted communications. Acquired data can optionally be encrypted and managed in the Japanese cloud.
*International Standard for Computer Security
One-Touch-Swappable Camera
ACSL SOTEN employs a swappable camera system, a first for a small aerial photography drone, enabling a wide array of camera options.
The standard camera can be swapped with an EO/IR combination camera, a multispectral camera, and an optical zoom camera.
Extensive Scalability, including Closed Network LTE Communication and Offline Maps
With the use of LTE communications, SOTEN can be controlled over the internet, enabling autonomous beyond-visual-line-of-sight (level-3) operations in remote areas such as mountainous terrain and inside industrial plants.
The use of offline maps allows the ground control software application to display maps and manage autonomous flight, even in environments where internet access is not available.
An adapter for mounting the camera on the top of the drone, enabling the inspection of infrastructure from below, is currently under development.
A drone with flight performance that is more than sufficient for real-world operations
With a maximum airspeed of 15 m/s, SOTEN is capable of safe flight in severe conditions, such as natural disasters.
SOTEN is also equipped with SLAS/SBAS (sub-meter positioning augmentation from the Michibiki quasi-zenith satellite system), which can provide more accurate positioning information in Japan, enabling safer takeoff and landing in situations where accurate positioning information is required, such as disaster response.
Protected by made-in-Japan secure drone technology
Security measures based on ISO15408* are applied to prevent data leakage and extraction and to provide resistance to hijacking.
Major parts of the aircraft are either domestically produced or procured from highly reliable overseas sources. Security is enhanced with encrypted communications. Acquired data can optionally be encrypted and managed in the Japanese cloud.
*International Standard for Computer Security
One-Touch-Swappable Camera
ACSL SOTEN employs a swappable camera system, a first for a small aerial photography drone, enabling a wide array of camera options.
The standard camera can be swapped with an EO/IR combination camera, a multispectral camera, and an optical zoom camera.
Extensive Scalability, including Closed Network LTE Communication and Offline Maps
With the use of LTE communications, SOTEN can be controlled over the internet, enabling autonomous beyond-visual-line-of-sight (level-3) operations in remote areas such as mountainous terrain and inside industrial plants.
The use of offline maps allows the ground control software application to display maps and manage autonomous flight, even in environments where internet access is not available.
An adapter for mounting the camera on the top of the drone, enabling the inspection of infrastructure from below, is currently under development.
A drone with flight performance that is more than sufficient for real-world operations
With a maximum airspeed of 15 m/s, SOTEN is capable of safe flight in severe conditions, such as natural disasters.
SOTEN is also equipped with SLAS/SBAS (sub-meter positioning augmentation from the Michibiki quasi-zenith satellite system), which can provide more accurate positioning information in Japan, enabling safer takeoff and landing in situations where accurate positioning information is required, such as disaster response.
ACSL Soten Specifications
Aircraft
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 637mm x 560mm (including propellers) Folded: 162mm x 363mm |
| Height | Unfolded 153mm (including propellers) |
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Weight |
1,720g (including standard camera and battery) |
| Number of rotor blades | 4 |
| Intelligent battery | Lithium-ion battery 94Wh, 1 pc |
| Operating frequency | 2.412 - 2.477 GHz |
| Hovering accuracy (using vision positioning) | Vertical: ±Q.lm Horizontal: ±0.3m |
| Hovering accuracy (GNSS) | Vertical: ±0.5m, Horizontal: ±1.5m |
| Maximum pitch angle | 30° |
| Maximum angular velocity | Pitch: 80°/s, Yaw: 45°/s |
| Maximum ascent speed | 3m/s |
| Maximum descent speed | 2m/s |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,000g |
| Maximum speed (no wind) | 15m/s |
| Operational limit altitude | 2000m |
| Maximum airspeed |
15m/s |
| Max flight time | With standard camera, wind speed 8m/s: 25min. Without standard camera, wind speed 8m/s: 29min |
| Optional Camera | Infrared camera + visible camera Multispectral camera Optical zoom camera |
| Ingress protection | IP43 (with camera, gimbal, and battery) |
| GNSS | GPS + QZSS + GLONASS + SLAS |
| Operating temperature | 0°c to 40°c |
| Optional items | LTE Comms Module Spare Battery |
Vision System
| Obstacle detection range | Forward: 10m, Up: Sm, Down: 5m |
| Obstacle detection angle | 70° horizontal, 40° vertical |
| Obstacle detection freq. | Forward: lOHz, Up: lOHz, Down: lOHz |
| Operating environment | Adequate lighting and clear texture |
Infrared Sensor
| Obstacle detection range | Up: 2m, Down: 12m |
| Obstacle detection angle | Up: 27°, Down: 2° |
| Obstacle detection freq. | Up: 50Hz, Down: 50Hz |
| Operating environment | Large, diffuse or reflective obstacles |
Remote Controller (Standard)
| Operating frequency | 2.412 to 2.477 GHz |
| Maximum distance (without obstructions or radio interference) | 4km |
| Battery life | Up to 4 hours |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Security | AES encryption method |
| Multiple operations | Control can be transferred between two radio controllers. |
Supported Mobile Devices
| OS | Android"™ 4.1 or higher |
| Terminal | USB Type-en, |
| Confirmed models | Sony Xperia™ 5, 10 Ill |
Visible Camera (Standard)
| Number of effective pixels | 20 megapixels |
| Still image shooting method | JPEG / DNG / JPEG+DNG |
| Still image shooting quality | Compression: Superfine / Fine / Norma Resolution: 20MP / 15MP / lOMP |
| Movie recording method | MOV / H.264 |
| Movie recording quality | 4K: 30fps 2.7K: 60fps / 30fps Full HD: 120fps / 60fps / 30fps HD: 60fps / 30fps nHD: 240fps / 120fps / 60 fps / 30p |
| Video recording time | Available recording time: 60 min. Auto-split: OFF / 1 / 3 / 5 / 10 min. (Split by 4GB in the case of FAT32) |
| Sensor size | 1 inch |
| Shutter system | Mechanical shutter system |
| Focus mode | Mode: Single AF / Continuous AF / MF Area: Multi AF / Spot AF |
| Exposure compensation | -2EV to +2EV (step of 1/3EV) |
| Recording media | microSD UHS speed class: ≥ U3 or V30 Video class: ≥ V30 |
| Security | Data can be encrypted as it is recorded on the recording media. Encryption can be enabled/disabled. |
Camera Gimbal
| Gimbal mechanism | 3-axis |
| Operable range | Pan :±85° Tilt: -115° to 45° |
| Maximum speed | Pan: 60°/s Tilt and roll: 100°/s |
| Control accuracy | ±0.02° |
| Switching method | One-touch camera switching |
Infrared camera + visible camera (optional accessory)
| Effective pixels |
Visible camera: 12 megapixels Infrared camera: 81,920 pixels Temperature resolution: <60mK Dynamic range: up to +140°C (high gain) |
| Still image shooting method | Compression: Superfine / Fine / Normal |
| Video recording method | MOV / H.264 |
| Video recording quality | Full HD / HD |
| Video recording time | Available recording time: 60 min. Auto-split: OFF / 1 / 3 / 5 / 10 min. (Split by 4GB in the case of FAT32) |
| Recording media | microSD UHS speed class: ≥ U3 or V30 Video class: ≥ V30 |
| Security | Encrypted data can be recorded on recording media. Encryption can be enabled/disabled. |
(1) SOTEN Aircraft
(1) Standard Remote Controller (Smartphone Not Included)
(1) Battery Charger
(1) Propeller Set
(1) Smart Battery
(1) Standard 20MP Camera
(1) Hard Case
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