Does the Airpeak S1 include a camera?

No. The kit ships with the drone, controller and propellers; you supply a compatible Sony Alpha camera and lens for the gimbal.

What camera can it carry?

It is built for Sony Alpha mirrorless bodies, and Sony demonstrates 8K video with the a1. The gimbal mount is modular, so other Alpha models fit with the right setup.

How fast and how far can it fly?

Top speed is 55 mph, and the maximum control range is about 1.2 miles. The listed altitude limit is 8,202 feet above sea level.

It is aimed at professional dual-operator crews. Expect a real setup and training curve, and plan for a pilot plus a separate camera operator.

Is $5,499 a good price?

That is the best new price at Maverick as of November 8, 2026, and only two stores list it new. With so few sellers, discounts are rare; compare both listings before buying.

The main body is about 20.25 inches long with landing gear attached, and it spans about 39.88 inches with the arms fully extended.

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Sony's pro cinema drone for the serious aerial shooter

Sony Airpeak S1 Professional Drone

The Sony Airpeak S1, built for professional filmmakers who need cinema-grade aerial footage.

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$5,499.00$8,999.00 Maverick's regular price

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Specs

Flight Maximum Speed: 55 mph (90 km/h)
Flight Operating Distance: 8,202 feet (altitude limit Above Sea Level)
Skill Level: Professional
Completion Level: Kit (dual operator S1 kit)
Included Items: Propellers
Dimensions Length: 20.25 inches (main body, with landing gear attached)
Dimensions Width: 39.88 inches (when fully extends)
Camera Resolution: 8K video (with a1 camera)
Camera Mount Type: Gimbal
Camera Stabilization: Gimbal

About the Sony Airpeak S1 Professional Drone

The Sony Airpeak S1 is a professional cinema drone built around Sony's Alpha mirrorless cameras, with a gimbal mount that carries an a1 or similar body for 8K capture. It flies up to 55 mph, has a 1.2-mile control range and a 120° FPV camera for framing. It is sold as a dual-operator kit with controller and propellers, and the airframe is large: about 20 inches long and nearly 40 inches wide with arms extended. At $5,499 at Maverick as of November 8, 2026, it sits at the top of its recent range, with only two stores listing it new.

Best forProfessional film and commercial crewsSony Alpha camera owners shooting aerial 8KDual-operator pilot and gimbal teamsHigh-speed tracking and chase shots

Pros

Carries Sony Alpha bodies on a stabilized gimbal for full-frame 8K
55 mph top speed suits fast chase and action work
Dual-operator kit lets a pilot and camera operator split duties
FPV camera with 120° field of view aids framing
Brushless motors and GPS give stable, repeatable flight

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