The made in Japan drone to securely support the times to come SOTEN A versatile model for survey, inspection, use for disasters, and measurement High security drone SOTEN for industrial use.


The made in Japan drone to securely support the times to come SOTEN
A versatile model for survey, inspection, use for disasters, and measurement
High security drone SOTEN for industrial use.

The made in Japan drone to securely support the times to come SOTEN
A versatile model for survey, inspection, use for disasters, and measurement
High security drone SOTEN for industrial use.

The made in Japan drone to securely support the times to come SOTEN
A versatile model for survey, inspection, use for disasters, and measurement
High security drone SOTEN for industrial use.

SOTEN, made in Japan drone for industrial use.

SOTEN is an industrial drone made in Japan, developed by ACSL Ltd.

While concerns against data breach caused by drones made in China are getting stronger,
the demands for domestically manufactured drones are becoming higher in many countries including Japan and the US.
The Japan government has announced the policy to
“procure only drones that can guarantee the security”
and “ replace the existing drones immediately”.

SOTEN, the industrial drone that can guarantee the high security level, was created to fulfill the purpose.

The body is successfully downsized to match with the environment in Japan.
The security measure based on ISO15408 is implemented, also the encryption of communications and photographed data is possible.
This made in Japan drones can be used in various occasions.

※The trade name changed from Autonomous Control Systems Laboratory to ACSL Ltd. in June 2021.

SOTEN, made in Japan drone for industrial use

SOTEN is an industrial drone made in Japan, developed by ACSL Ltd.

While concerns against data breach caused by drones made in China are getting stronger,
the demands for domestically manufactured drones are becoming higher in many countries including Japan and the US.
The Japan government has announced the policy to “procure only drones that can guarantee the security” and “replace the existing drones immediately”.

SOTEN, the industrial drone that can guarantee the high security level, was created to fulfill the purpose.

The body is successfully downsized to match with the environment in Japan.
The security measure based on ISO15408 is implemented, also the encryption of communications and photographed data is possible.
This made in Japan drones can be used in various occasions.

※The trade name changed from Autonomous Control Systems Laboratory to ACSL Ltd. in June 2021.

Versatile use cases of SOTEN

Cameras can be switched in a single operation.
SOTEN can be used in a wide range of occasions by utilizing different cameras.

Use for surveying

SOTEN can be used for surveying, with “the standard camera” which is a standard feature.
With the large aperture lens and the unique signal processing,
shooting with low noise and high image quality is possible.
The high-definition documentation is possible because still images can be taken with 5472×3648 pixels and videos with 4K.

Use for inspection

SOTEN can be used as an inspecting drone if the optional “optic zoom camera” is attached.
SOTEN can be used for various inspections such as finding cracks on concrete and remotely inspecting transmission lines.
With the combination of optical and digital zooming,
the remote inspection is possible even when the drone cannot get close to the object.
＊The optical zoom camera will be released this year.

Use for the initial response to a disaster

SOTEN can be used as a drone when the disaster occurs,
with the optional “visible + IR combo camera” which enables to visualize the heat energy.
With the superimposed display by a visualizing sensor and a far-infrared sensor,
SOTEN can take an active role in disasters such as a fire, landslide and earthquake, no matter day or night.

Use for measurement

With the optional “multispectral cameral” being attached to SOTEN,
NDVI measurement is possible and the vegetation condition of the field can be visualized with single-lens.
The real time display is possible, so the large area can be monitored in a speedy manner.
*The multispectral camera will be released this year.

Versatile use cases of SOTEN

Cameras can be switched in a single operation.
SOTEN can be used in a wide range of occasions by utilizing different cameras.

Use for surveying

SOTEN can be used for surveying, with “the standard camera” which is a standard feature.
With the large aperture lens and the unique signal processing, shooting with low noise and high image quality is possible.
The high-definition documentation is possible because still images can be taken with 5472×3648 pixels and videos with 4K.

Use for inspection

SOTEN can be used as an inspecting drone if the optional “optic zoom camera” is attached.
SOTEN can be used for various inspections such as finding cracks on concrete and remotely inspecting transmission lines.
With the combination of optical and digital zooming, the remote inspection is possible even when the drone cannot get close to the object.
＊The optical zoom camera will be released this year.

Use for the initial response to a disaster

SOTEN can be used as a drone when the disaster occurs,
with the optional “visible + IR combo camera” which enables to visualize the heat energy.
With the superimposed display by a visualizing sensor and a far-infrared sensor,
SOTEN can take an active role in disasters such as a fire, landslide and earthquake, no matter day or night.

Use for measurement

With the optional “multispectral cameral” being attached to SOTEN,
NDVI measurement is possible and the vegetation condition of the field can be visualized with single-lens.
The real time display is possible, so the large area can be monitored in a speedy manner.
＊The multispectral camera will be released this year.

The first application on a small size drone for the aerial shooting

“Only one single operation is required to switch cameras,
which is the first case for a small-sized and aerial shooting drone.
By providing the main body of the drone and the wide options for cameras,
the drone’s active range can be expanded dramatically.

“Only one single operation is required to switch cameras, which is the first case for a small-sized and aerial shooting drone.
By providing the main body of the drone and the wide options for cameras, the drone’s active range can be expanded dramatically.

Standard camera

Still image
20 million pixels
Video
4K

Visible+IR combo camera (option)

Still image (visible)
20 million pixels
Still image (infrared)
320×256

Multispectral camera
※(option)

Still image　
20 million pixels
Gained wavelength
550/660/850nm

Optical zoom camera
※(option)

Image sensor
1/2.3inch 12MP
Video
４K

※Multispectral camera and optical zoom camera will be released this year

※Multispectral camera and optical zoom camera will be released this year

SOTEN in videos

The advantages of SOTEN are expressed in the videos.

SOTEN standard set

SOTEN standard set includes the 6 items below.

SOTEN standard set includes the 6 items below.

Main body
Radio
Standard camera
Large-capacity battery
Battery charger
Secure flight management cloud
Customer support

Support video
+
Customer support for 3 months

Drone insurance (one year)

Movables comprehensive insurance
+
Bodily injury and property damage liability

VFR pack

VFR pack includes SOTEN standard set and options below.

VFR pack includes SOTEN standard set and options below.

Additional batteries (3)
3-row battery charger

Spare propellers
Storage case (hard)
Propeller guard※
Smart controller

Options (sold separately)

It is possible to expand various ways, depending on how to use SOTEN.

It is possible to expand various ways,
depending on how to use SOTEN.

Visible + IR combo camera (option)
Multispectral camera※
Optical zoom camera※
Radio for training
Storage case (hard)
Storage case (soft)
Smart controller
3-row charger
Large-capacity battery
Spare propellers
Hood for radio
Versatile mount
Propeller guard※
Virtual Trailer※

※Propeller guard will be delivered in May 2022.
Multispectral camera, optical zoom camera, and virtual trainer will be released this year.

※Propeller guard will be delivered in May 2022.
Multispectral camera,
optical zoom camera,
and virtual trainer will be released this year.

5 merits of purchasing at VFR

VFR has 5 special offers.
Please ask VFR and our sales representatives for more details.

SPECIAL OFFER 1

VFR pack
(quantity limited)

The special pack is available, which other companies do not have

+

Special offer 2

Video support manual

VFR original video support manual is provided

+

Special offer 3

Comes with insurance (one year)

The movables comprehensive insurance and the bodily injury and property damage liability will be effective for one year

+

Special offer 4

Online support (3 months)

Online support will be given from the operating method to technical questions.

+

Special offer 5

Drone management with LINE

Scan the QR code to manage the flight duration of each drone.

5 merits of purchasing at VFR

VFR has 5 special offers.
Please ask VFR and our sales representatives for more details.

Special offer 1

VFR pack (quantity limited)

The special pack is available,
which other companies do not have

+

Special offer 2

Video support manual

VFR original video support manual is provided

+

Special offer 3

Comes with insurance (one year)

The movables comprehensive insurance and the bodily injury and property damage liability will be effective for one year

+

Special offer 4

Online support (3 months)

Online support will be given from the operating method to technical questions.

+

Special offer 5

Drone management with LINE

Scan the QR code to manage the flight duration of each drone.

Spec and performance of SOTEN

While being downsized to match with the environment in Japan,
the spec and performance required for industrial use are realized.
Please ask VFR and our sales representatives for more details.

Weight1,720g（including a standard camera and a battery)
 Maximum take off weight2,000g
Dimension（arms deployed）637 mm x 560 mm（including propellers）
（arms stored）162 mm x 363 mm
（height） 153mm
Operating temperature range0～40℃
Maximum transmission distance4km (withough obstacles and radio wave interference)
 Maximum flight time25 mins (with standard camera, wind speed less than 8m/s)
29 mins (without standard camera, wind speed less than 8m/s)
Maximum airspeed15m/s
Dust and water resistance IP43 (with camera, gimbal and battery)
Function●Automatic flight with GNSS
●Collision avoidance function (top, bottom and front)
●Marker tracking function
●Return function to the radio position
●Return function to emergency landing point

Inquiries

Please ask any questions about SOTEN to VFR Inc. and our sales representatives.
We will respond in the order of the contacts made.

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