FAQ
Q 1: What's the difference between Pixy S and Gremsy T3V3?
Regarding the Pixy S and the T3V3, here are some differences the Pixy S has that will improve:
~500g lighter improves flight time by about 25% (based on actual test)
New IMU generation and design to improve the stability performance.
New designed camera cage, with removable and smart lock design that allows to mount the camera within seconds
Improve the new I/O design on T3V3 with USB-C ports supports directly Sony A7R IV/V camera control and SDK.
Separate Hot Shoe signal and cable improves accuracy when performing mapping missions.
Size (WxDxH)
140mm x 127mm x 183mm
237x184x288mm
Weight
~560g/ 1.2 lb
~1200g/ 2.65 lb
Payload
~950g/2.1lb
1700g/ 3.75 lb
Quick Release Type
HDMI HQR v2.0
HDMI HQR v1.0
Damping Type
Medium Damping Rubber Hardness 15HA
Medium Damping Rubber Hardness 35HA
AUX
Yes 4 Signals
Yes 9 Signals
Third Party Power
Not Supported
14.5V - 2A
Hotshoe
Yes Seperate SYNC port for Hotshoe signal transmission
Custom cable to wire through AUX port
USB-C Build for Sony Alpha
Yes Seperate USB-C port for Sony Alpha USB Control transmission Comply with Sony USB-C standard
Custom cable to wire through AUX port
HDMI
Yes Up to 1080p/60fps
Yes Up to 1080p/60fps
SDK
Yes Support available sample for gimbal and Sony camera control
Yes Gimbal control sample only
Control Platfrom
Remote Control: SBUS/PPM/JR
Herelink
Mavlink
LB2 (manual only)
Remote Control: SBUS/PPM/JR
Herelink
Mavlink
LB2 (manual only)
Q 2: What's the difference between Pixy S and Pixy U?
Regarding the Pixy S and the Pixy U, here are some differences the Pixy S has that will improve:
Stronger motor and stiffer structure than Pixy U and other Pixy series allow to carry the heavy Sony A7R IV/V and lense.
HDMI Hyper Quick Release v2.0 to be integrated heavy camera and I/O to support Sony camera.
Q 3: What's the difference between Pixy SM and Pixy S?
New designed camera cage, with removable and smart lock design that allows to mount the camera within seconds
The Pixy SM and Pixy S are designed to mount the Sony A7R IV/V camera for industrial and mapping applications. However, they have some differences as follows
Supported platforms: while Pixy SM only supports DJI M300, Pixy S is more versatile when it comes to supporting non-DJI multi-platforms such as Pixhawk, Cube, Skynode...e.t.c.
Power and performance, to meet rigorous standards and compatible with many types of platforms. The motor of the Pixy S is improved with more power.
IMU: Pixy S uses a separate IMU module to allow higher stability.
Quick Release: Pixy S comes with HDMI HQR v2.0 and is compatible with HDMI HQR on T3V3, S1V3, T7 (refer to instructions here)
Improve the new I/O design on T3V3 with USB-C ports supports directly Sony A7R IV/V camera control and SDK.
Q 4: How much weight can the Pixy S hold?
Separate Hot Shoe signal and cable improves accuracy when performing mapping missions
The maximum payload of the Pixy S is 950g equivalent to the Sony A7R IV/V and 55mm lens.
Q 5: What's the camera is compatible with Pixy S.
The Pixy S mainly support for the Sony A7R IV/V and 5 lenses:
SEL28F20
SEL35F28Z -SEL55F18Z
SEL24F28G
SEL40F25G
SEL50F25G
Q 6: Does Pixy S support other cameras?
Pixy S mainly support for the Sony A7R IV/V and may not compatible for other cameras due to the size and connection
Howerver, if your camera has the battery built-in and size similar Sony A7R IV/V. It still can be used with Pixy S. Contact our support to get further help: [email protected]
Q 7: Does Pixy S support output power for camera?
No, it's not.
Q 8: Does the Pixy S supported Inveted mode (up side down)
No, it's not.
Q 9: Does the Pixy S supported to control the Sony A7R IV/V itselft?
No, it's not.
The Pixy S doesn't support controlling the Sony A7R IV itself.
But it does support the USB-C passthrough gimbal to connect the camera to the flight controller, embedded computer, or camera control module. Refer to the Camera Connection Guidance in the following article.
Q 10: Is it possible to use the Pixy S with the T3V3/S1V3/T7 HDMI Hyper Quick Release
Yes, it's possible. But the I/O between HDMI HQR and Pixy HDMI HQR v2.0 is different and you need to customize the AUX cable to get right output signal.
Q 11: Is it possible to use the Pixy S with the Pixy Quick Release
No, it's not.
Q 12: Is it possible to use the Pixy S with the DJI M300?
No, it's not.
Q 13: Is it possible to use the Pixy S with the Sony Airpeak?
No, it's not.
Q 14: Is the Pixy S waterproof?
No. The system, motors, and other electronic equipment are not waterproof.
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