TAG-E controller and geotagger for ILX-LR1

For Sony ILX-LR1

Our new, even more advanced camera controller and geotagger! A completely redesigned device that retains the best features of the ENTIRE R3 while eliminating all its limitations.

For Sony ILX-LR1

Our new, even more advanced camera controller and geotagger! A completely redesigned device that retains the best features of the ENTIRE R3 while eliminating all its limitations.

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EXIF geotagging

Single USB connection

Full camera control

For Ardupilot and PX4

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Single USB-C connection

Camera control and EXIF geotagging is done via one single USB-C connection and optional trigger detection connection. This is huge step forward from our previous solutions! No need for expanders, or other devices. Everything is done via single USB-C connection.

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Full camera control

TAG-E provides full camera control via a single USB-C connection, including triggering, exposure adjustments, and remote activation of all camera buttons (like MENU or arrows) over USB. Entering MENU, navigating through all items, playing recorded images / videos. Control of: ISO | IRIS | S.SPEED | EXP.CORR | EXPOSURE MODE | AF ACTIVATION | AF MODE and many more.

EXIF geotagging

Extended EXIF geotagging is a key feature of TAG-E. It embeds all essential data from the drone ecosystem directly into the metadata of JPG images on the camera’s SD card at the exact moment of capture. This significantly helps user to save time during data preparation for stitching or any other practical use of captured images.

GPS | RTK position

Geotagging of highly precise position into GPS EXIF tag of each JPG file in camera SD card. Instead of standard Mavlink input, TAG-E supports multiple optional GPS inputs EMLID ERB or NMEA.

Camera ATTITUDE

Geotagging of camera attitude is essential for easy stitching of capture data. TAG-E will capture and calculate accurate camera attitude (Roll Pitch Yaw) based on drone frame attitude and gimbal attitude if used. All saved directly in EXIF of each JPG photo.

GPS date & time

TAG-E can optionally save GPS time and date into the EXIF of JPG files. This information may be handful for postprocessing of image position data.

RANGEFINDER information

TAG-E will save also actual laser distance from photographed object (or other direction, based on rangefinder placement) for each photo. This geotag is frequently used for inspections of concrete structures or wind turbines for precise crack dimensions calculation.

Custom label

User can also easily define custom text data to be saved in metadata of photos. This feature is used for user friendly organization of JPG files and also archival purposes.

Input precision data

TAG-E may optionally geotag also GPS precision (hdop, vdop, fix type) and IMU accuracy for stitching software. This data helps to speed up stitching process and bring more precisional outputs.

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Designed for Sony ILX-LR1

TAG-E was designed from scratch specifically for Sony ILX-LR1. This ground breaking camera is now much more accessible for Ardupilot / PX4 drone builders and very soon also for DJI!

MAVLink Camera Protocol v2

TAG-E supports the Mavlink camera control protocol for seamless integration with control software like QGC. It is also MavCam backward compatible and fully supports all ENTIRE R3 commands for an easy upgrade!

Ardupilot

PX4

Full camera control via QGC GUI

Full camera control via MP Plugin

Mission triggering, Triggering Photo / Movie

Automatic GPS & Attitude reception

Automatic time reception & Camera clock setting

Timesync protocol support

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Video geotagging

This new feature is generating subtitles for your movies recorded during the flight. Subtitles contains position of the movie frame and also camera attitude, laser distance measurements and etc. Subtitles are saved with the video in the camera SD card.

PPS synchronization

The PPS input brings a new level of time synchronization, enabling precise UTC time reception. With a PPS-capable GPS/RTK, you can achieve exceptional RTK geotagging accuracy with sub-centimeter precision!

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Automatic camera clock configuration by GPS time

TAG-E automatically sets your camera’s clock and area using precise GPS time data from your autopilot or an external GPS receiver. Say goodbye to the hassle of resetting the time after your camera’s been in storage for a while!