# 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

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Medium Damping
Rubber Hardness 35HA

| | AUX |

Yes
4 Signals

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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

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Yes
Up to 1080p/60fps

| | SDK |

Yes
Support available sample for gimbal and Sony camera control

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Yes
Gimbal control sample only

| | Control Platfrom | | | ### **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: ### **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.