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.

	Pixy S	T3V3
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.