Advanced Image Robotics AIR One Video Production Cinematic 4K Camera Charter Kit

The Advanced Image Robotics AIR One Video Production Cinematic 4K Camera Charter Kit revolutionizes the world of professional video production for OTT livestreaming by offering a cutting-edge platform. Developed after years of experiencing the challenges of shooting multicamera live events, this remote system is designed to streamline the process, enhance video quality, and significantly reduce production costs.

With the innovative AIR One cloud-native cinematic camera unit, capturing stunning footage has never been easier. This compact device can be conveniently placed under an airplane seat or mounted in elevated positions, ensuring it remains inconspicuous during shoots. Moreover, it provides users with unparalleled control, allowing them to set up quickly, connect effortlessly, and start shooting their best work within minutes.

The AIR One experience is further enhanced by the unique AIRcloud iOS app, which puts all camera functions at your fingertips. Gone are the days of relying on joysticks or bulky consoles. With this intuitive app, you can effortlessly pan, zoom, and achieve precise, smooth movements with just a touch. This level of control empowers you to bring your creative vision to life with ease and precision. Additionally, the AIRcloud platform offers seamless integration throughout the camera-to-viewer workflow, enabling your crew to work together more efficiently. By connecting directly to the internet, the need for an OB truck is often eliminated, allowing for low-latency, multi-camera setups both on-site and remotely. With AIRcloud, your director can make real-time decisions from anywhere, as if they were physically present. This powerful platform also provides access to familiar tools like vMix and Premiere Pro, enabling you to switch, distribute, edit, add graphics, and output the final results to any CDN.

Key Features

• Professional video production platform for OTT livestreaming
  
• Remote system minimizing equipment and reducing production costs
  
• 4K @160fps*, 10-bit color
  
• 4/3” CMOS sensor with up to 16 stops dynamic range
  
• Gigabit Ethernet for data, control, and direct live streaming
  
• 12-Bit ProRes RAW on-board recording
  
• Interchangeable lens with brushless motors for smooth movement
  
• 4Gb onboard CPU for motion data capture
  
• Self-leveling head for quick setup and breakdown
  
• Ultra-low latency over IP for remote operations

Technical Specifications

M4 Camera Module
Sensor Type
4/3” WDR CMOS Sensor
Sensor Size
19.0 x 13.0 mm
Effective Pixel
10.28M
Dynamic Range
13~15 Stops / 16 Stops (with WDR)
Lens Mount
Locking MFT
Optional Mount: Locking EF (future PL)
Audio
Built-in Stereo Microphones
Aux inputs: lemo stereo/3.5mm stereo
24-bit 48 kHz - AAC or PCM (MOV only)
Gain -10 to +12
Noise reduction on/off
Phantom power on/off (lemo inputs only)
Mic level only
Recording Resolution
4096 x 2160 (C4K) / 3840 x 2160 (4K) / 1920 x 1080
4096 x 1728 (C4K 2.4:1) / 3840 x 1620 (4K 2.4:1)
3696 x 2772 / 3312 x 2760
2704 x 1600 /
Frame Rate
59.94 / 50 / 29.97 / 25 / 24 / 23.98 fps
Max Variable Frame Rate
120 fps for 4096 x 2160 (H.265)
120 fps for 3840 x 2160 (H.265)
240 fps for 1920 x 1080 (H.265)
150 fps for 4096 x 1728 (H.265)
160 fps for 3840 x 1620 (H.265)
160 fps for 2704 x 1600 (H.265)
59.94 fps for 3696 x 2772
59.94 fps for 3312 x 276
Max Bit Rate
H.265 / H.264
300 Mbps: 4096x2160 / 3840x2160 / 4096x1728 / 3840x1620 / 3696x2772 / 3312x2760 / 2704x1600
200 Mbps: 1920x1080
Color Bit Depth
10-bit (H.265) & 8-bit (H.264)
Video Encoder
12-bit ProRes Raw / 12-bit ZRAW (partial debayer) / Proxy / H.265 main 10 profile / H.264 high profile
File Format
MOV / MP4
Internal Recording
C-Fast 2.0 exFAT
ISO
Auto, Manual (500 ~ 102400 / 250 ~ 51200 with WDR)
Native ISO: 500 / 2500 (250 / 1250 with WDR)
Shutter Speed
Auto, Manual (up to 1/8000”)
Shutter Angle
Auto, Manual (1° ~ 360°)
White Balance
Auto, Preset, Manual (2300K ~ 7500K)
Focus Mode
MF / AF / CAF
Image Control
Brightness / Contrast / Saturation / Sharpness
Image Profile
Rec.709 / Z-Log2 / FLAT / HLG
Time Code
Time of Day / Manual Input
Streaming
SRT (end-to-end 128/256-bit AES encryption)
RTMP
Bitrate 500kbs to 300Mbs
h.264/h.265
1080p HD or 4K - fps: 24/25/30/60
Frame size/rate must be ≤ internal record format.
Camera Material
Aluminum Alloy
Operation Temperature
0 Degrees C ~ 40 Degrees C
Storage Temperature
-20 Degrees C ~ 60 Degrees C
Optional Camera Modules
S6 Model
S35 sensor - 23.4x15.67 mm - 26M pixels - 14 stop DR
Locking EF lens mount standard.
Resolutions and frame rates
6244x4168 @30fps max (Open Gate)
6144x3240 @48fps max (6K DCI)
6144x2592 @60fps max (6K 2.4:1)
5760x3240 @48fps max (6K UHD)
5552x4164 @30fps max (5K 4:3)
4992x4160 @30fps max (5K 6:5)
4096x2160 @30fps max (4K DCI Low Noise) *
4096x2160 @75fps max (4K DCI) *
4096x1728 @100fps max (4K 2.4:1)
3840x2160 @30fps max (4K UHD Low Noise) *
3840x2160 @75fps max (4K UHD) *
1920x1080 @120fps max (FHD)
ISO: 400~125000
Other specs same as M4
F6
Full Frame 6K sensor - 37x24.75mm - 26M pixels - 15 stop DR
Locking EF lens mount standard.
Resolutions and frame rates
6064x4040 @30fps max (Open Gate)
6064x3196 @48fps max (6K DCI)
6064x2560 @60fps max (6K 2.4:1)
5760x3240 @48fps max (6K UHD)
5376x4032 @30fps max (5K 4:3)
4848x4040 @30fps max (5K 6:5)
4096x2160 @72fps max (4K DCI) *
4096x1728 @120fps max (4K 2.4:1)3840x2160 @72fps max (4K UHD) *
1920x1080 @120fps max (FHD)
ISO: 400~125000
Other specs same as M4
F8
Full Frame 8K sensor - 36x24mm - 61M pixels - 14 stop DR
Locking EF lens mount standard.
Resolutions and frame rates
8192x3456 @30fps (8K 2.4:1)
7680x4320 @30fps (8K UHD)
6144x3240 @30fps max (6K DCI) *
5760x3240 @30fps max (6K UHD) *
3840x2160 @60fps max (4K UHD) *
* supersampling / cropping selectable, 4K supersampling is supported at the same frame rates as 6K DCI resolution mode
ISO: 400~125000
Bitrate 500 Mbps max for H.265 & H.264
Other specs same as M4
Global Shutter Option
S6G
S35 - Global Shutter sensor - 28mm - 26M pixels - 14 stop DR
Locking EF lens mount standard.
Resolutions and frame rates
6144x4096 @30fps max (Open Gate)
6144x3240 @30fps max (6K DCI)
5760x3240 @30fps max (6K UHD)
6144x2592 @50fps max (6K 2.4:1)
4096x2160 @56fps max (4K DCI) *
4096x1728 @70fps max (4K DCI 2.4:1)*
3840x2160 @56fps max (4K UHD) *
1920x1080 @70fps max (FHD)
* supersampling / cropping selectable when < 30fps
ISO: 1250~20000
Other specs same as M4
Internal Record Time (approximate)
1T Cfast Card h.265 30fps at high bitrate
@1080p = 74+ hrs
@ 4K = 11+ hrs
LENSES
Lens mount
Locking MFT mount (interchangeable)
Optional Mount: locking EF, (future PL)
Lens types, focal lengths
MFT, EF, EF-S
(see website for approved lens list)
Wide angle zooms (starting at 7mm)
Standard zoom (14mm+/- to 140mm+/-)
Telephoto zoom (up to 300mm*)
Primes
Lens max weight
1.0kg
Lens max length
300mm
Approved lens list
Contact your Broadfield sales rep
Crop factor (Field of view varies by mount, lens type, and sensor size.)
M4 camera + MFT mount + MFT lens = 1.9x crop
e.g. 14mm MFT lens provides a 35mm-equivalent field of view of a 27mm Full Frame lens (approx. 67º horizontal field of view).
M4 camera + EF mount + EF lens = 1.75x crop
e.g. 14mm EF lens provides a 35mm-equivalent field of view of a 25mm Full Frame lens (approx.71º horizontal field of view).
S6 camera + EF mount + EF lens = 1.5x crop
e.g. 14mm EF lens provides a 35mm-equivalent field of view of a 21mm Full Frame lens (approx. 81º horizontal field of view)
F6 + FF mount + FF lens = 1x crop
F8 + FF mount + FF lens = 1.2x crop
Sensor subsampling
S6/F6/F8 also feature a “crop sensor” mode for subsampling from a smaller area of the sensor when recording/streaming in a 4k/1080HD (vs standard mode which downsamples the full frame from 6K/8K to 4k/HD). Crop mode effectively gives a narrower optical field of view with zero loss in video quality for scenarios where increased focal length on the long end of the zoom is desirable.
S6 4K supersample mode = 2.1x
S6 HD supersample mode = 4.2x
F6 4K supersample mode = 1.5x
F6 HD supersample mode = 3x
F8 6K supersample mode = 1.6x
F8 4K supersample mode = 2.4x
Lens requirements
Electronic focus required for remote control
Electronic aperture required for remote control
Fitted 0.8 MOD lens gear adapter required for ungeared lenses
Recommended: Tiltaing Seamless Focus Gear Ring, diameter lens dependent.
(0.8 MOD ring for 14-140mm Panasonic included in base AIR One package)
Zoom servo (included)
Dynamic variable speed AIR servo
Up to 45º of rotation per second.
(End-to-end zoom travel time dependent on lens, typical is 2 secs)
ROBOT - 3 axis stabilization Dual IMU, triple encoder. Full time automatic stabilization.
Gimbal materials
Aluminum Alloy - Carbon Fiber
Payload capacity
3kg
Mount orientation
Inverted or vertical
Rotation Horizontal
710º (-355º~+355º) 0º from center
Rotation Vertical
180º (-60º to +120º) 0º from level horizon
Rotation Roll
180º+90º of stabilization (-270º to +270º) 0º from level horizon
Speed
90º per second standard (135º/sec in turbo mode)
Gimbal drift (all axis)
<0.5º per hour
AIRstation
On board CPU
CPU
Quad core Cortex-A72 64-bit @ 1.5GHz
4GB RAM LPDDR4-3200 SDRAM
Gigabit ethernet
Operation Temperature
0ºC ~ 50ºC
Storage
4GB RAM, eMMC 32GB
API library
AIR API
AIRstation Base Connections: External connections
Ethernet
RJ-45 - Gigabit
Video/Audio
HDMI - 4k 25/30/50/60. 1080p25/30/50/60. 720p60. Frame size/rate must
be ≤ internal record format.
Audio Input
Stereo lemo 5-pin
(5 pin lemo to dual XLR breakout cable required)
Power Input
DC 12V 8A power supply provided - 2 pin lemo
AIR iOS control APP
iOS 16.7.2+
Apple iPad 9th generation +
10.2” 64GB WiFi only
iPad ethernet connection
RJ45 to lightning hardwire connector highly recommended.
Ethernet + power adapter (included in base AIR One package)
(When used with a PoE+ network or a Apple lightning USB power supply allows for unlimited iPad runtime and simultaneous hardwire ethernet connectivity).
Wifi connection to LAN for control possible but not recommended.
Remote control
Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus/Exposure/Camera settings
Over standard gigabit LAN for on-site control
<150ms latency
Off-site control via internet connection
(AIR cloud subscription required for offsite control)
LAN connection for remote control app
>1,000Mbs ethernet recommended
<50ms ping recommended
Internet connection for remote control app
>10Mbs down, >3Mbs up required. (single camera)
>100Mbs up/down recommended.
>1,000Mbs up/down optimal.
<50ms ping recommended. Increased latency affects control performance.
Internet connection for streaming
Recommended streaming bandwidth up at least X2 video data rate per camera. e.g. 4 cameras @ 20Mbs X2 = 160Mbs upload speed.
>5Mbs up required per camera
>100Mbs up recommended.
>1,000Mbs up optimal.
<50ms ping recommended. Increased latency affects performance.
Tablet Pan Tilt
Manual P/T - Touchscreen in picture area
Manual P/T - iPad accelerometer/gyroscopic mimic
Automated P/T - via recall buttons
Horizontal/Vertical position (max rotation - horiz: -179º~+179º / vert: -60º~+120º)
Control slider
Lens: zoom (dynamic variable speed)
Lens: focus (absolute position)
Lens: aperture (absolute position)
Camera: ISO (absolute position)
Recall presets
~40 presets. Recall of Pan/Tilt/Zoom/Focus. Settings for speed of recall 1~5. Toggle automatic easing on/off. Toggle focus on recall on/off.
Recall activation
WYSIWYG - save current camera position & settings
Slide button upward to set
Double-tap button to recall - triggers smooth automated camera movement.
Preset button available parameters
Horizontal/Vertical position
(-179º~+179º horz/ -60º to +120º vert. 0º x 0º = level horizon/centered)
Lens zoom focal length (parameters lens dependent)
Focus position (parameters lens dependent)
Aperture (parameters lens dependent)
ISO (500 ~ 102400 / 250 ~ 51200 with WDR)
Speed of movement settings for each parameter (1~10)
Ease in/out of movement parameters (1~10)
Button can set/recall either an individual parameter or multiple parameters collectively.
Camera settings
All camera configuration settings (frame rate, resolution, codec, etc.) available via the AIR app submenu.
Audio settings
Display levels
Gain -10 to +12
Noise reduction on/off
Phantom power on/off
Playback
Select clip/Play clip/Delete clip
SYSTEM
System weight Includes: M4 camera, 14-140mm lens, complete robot, zoom motor.
4.750kg (10.5 lbs)
Height
35cm (14 in)
Width
10cm (when folded flat) (4 in)
Depth
~35cm (with bundled lens) (14 in)
Case
(H) 46cm x (W) 30.5cm x (L) 21cm (18 x 12 x 20)