Sony to Discontinue Airpeak S1 Drone Line in March 2025

In a surprising announcement to its customers, Sony revealed it will end sales of the Airpeak S1 professional drone and most related products by March 2025, citing “recent changes in the business environment” as the reason.

Products Being Discontinued

The following will be discontinued:

• Airpeak S1 aircraft (ARS-S1)
• All related accessories including:
• Gimbals (GBL-T3, GBL-PX1)
• Battery charger (LBG-H1)
• Transmitter (RCR-VH1)
• Battery Station (LBN-H1)
• RTK Kit (RTK-1)
• Battery packs (LBP-HS1, HS1/10SET, LBP-HM1)
• Propeller (PPL1785)

Software and Services Ending

The company will also discontinue:

• Airpeak Base
• Airpeak Flight
• Airpeak Protect Plan
• Airpeak Plus

Support Timeline

Sony has outlined that:

• Sales will end March 31, 2025
• Certain services will continue through March 31, 2029
• Actual end dates for paid services will vary depending on when customers initiated their service contracts

DroneXL’s Take

This development represents a significant shift in the professional drone industry. As one of the few major Japanese electronics manufacturers to enter the professional drone market, Sony’s exit may indicate the continuing challenges faced by companies trying to establish themselves in this competitive space.

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