The new videos that have been posted on the company’s official website indicate that Sony is carrying out tests for first prototype drone: Aerosense.
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But drone use within construction and other industries for surveying risky or hard to reach areas is in its infancy.
Amazon had earlier announced its plans to use drones for delivering packages while Facebook is working on drones for delivering high speed data services.
Sony also showcased the MCO1-P quadcopter, which is more in line with the commercial drones you can buy today. Sony hopes that adding its smartphone tech will “give Aerosense an edge”, the article noted. The video shows the drone take off and land vertically like a helicopter.
Sony also has robotics resources that it is putting into the drone business.
The AS-DTO1-E prototype drone is designed like a miniature air plane that is capable of vertical take-off and landing. In addition, the drone can carry a load of approximately 10 kilograms (22 pounds), according to Taniguchi.
Here’s a look at at their slick new Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.
Drones are expected to be one of the growth areas in electronics, as the sensors and technologies needed to sustain stable flight have become cheaper, making them a viable device for both business and consumer products.
The AS-MCO1-P is a quad-copter.
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Sony Mobile Communications shares the drone venture 50/50 with Tokyo-based robotics firm ZMP.
