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ACSL SOTEN Survey RTK Bundle Plus

ACSL SOTEN Survey RTK Bundle Plus

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S-SOTEN-SURVEY-BUN-PLUS

SKU S-SOTEN-SURVEY-BUN-PLUS MPN SOTEN-SURVEY-BUN-PLUS
  • NDAA-compliant, Japan-made with ISO 15408–grade encryption for secure U.S. operations.
  • Five smart batteries and triple charger included for extended field operations.
  • RTK module included for precise positioning on mapping and survey missions.
  • Twenty-megapixel 1-inch mechanical shutter eliminates rolling shutter on grid passes.
  • IP43-rated weather resistance with camera, gimbal, and battery installed.
  • One-touch payload swap across four camera configurations on one airframe.
  • TAITEN controller: IP54, 1,500-nit display, AES-256 encrypted dual-band link.
  • Forward, upward, and downward obstacle detection via stereo and infrared sensors.
  • Three controllers pair to one aircraft for team-based mission operations.
  • GPC hard case included for protected transport and field deployment.
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ACSL SOTEN Survey RTK Bundle Plus: NDAA-Compliant RTK Mapping System With Five Batteries and IP43 Weather Resistance

The ACSL SOTEN Survey RTK Bundle Plus is a complete, mission-ready aerial mapping and inspection system built around one of the few truly NDAA-compliant enterprise drone platforms available to U.S. operators. Designed and manufactured in Japan by ACSL, the SOTEN combines a lightweight foldable airframe, a 20 MP 1-inch mechanical shutter camera, an integrated RTK module for precision positioning, and a rugged NDAA-compliant TAITEN Smart Controller into a single deployable package.

The Plus variant adds five smart batteries and a triple battery charger, giving field teams the power reserves to run continuous operations across multiple sites without extended downtime between sorties.

Key Features and Benefits

  • NDAA compliance: Japan-manufactured airframe with ISO 15408–grade encryption for secure U.S. operations.
  • RTK precision: included RTK module enables precise positioning for mapping and survey missions.
  • Mechanical shutter: 20 MP 1-inch sensor eliminates rolling shutter distortion on grid mapping passes.
  • Five batteries included: Plus variant ships with five smart batteries for extended multi-sortie field operations.
  • IP43 protection: aircraft operates in rain, dust, and debris with camera, gimbal, and battery installed.
  • One-touch payload swap: field-swappable camera system supports four distinct payload configurations.
  • TAITEN controller: IP54-rated, 1,500-nit, 7-inch daylight display with AES-256 encrypted dual-band link.
  • Multi-controller support: up to three TAITEN controllers connect to one aircraft for team-based operations.
  • Obstacle sensing: stereo cameras and infrared sensors cover forward, upward, and downward directions.
  • Data encryption: onboard recording media encryption protects imagery at rest with enable/disable control.

What sets the SOTEN apart from comparable platforms is its security-first architecture. ISO 15408–grade encryption protects communications, flight data, and imagery at the hardware level, with no forced cloud dependencies and full operator control over data storage and encryption.

Powered by Yamaha-developed motors and rated IP43 with the camera and battery installed, the SOTEN is built to operate in rain, dust, and field conditions that would ground less durable systems.

For U.S. government agencies, defense contractors, critical infrastructure operators, and enterprise teams where data security and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable, the SOTEN Survey RTK Bundle Plus is a purpose-built solution ready for deployment from day one.

Secure Operations From Takeoff to Data Delivery

Security in the SOTEN is not a software toggle—it is built into the hardware architecture from the ground up. The airframe incorporates ISO 15408–grade security measures that govern how communications are encrypted, how flight data is handled, and how imagery is stored, without requiring cloud connectivity or third-party data routing.

The TAITEN Smart Controller adds AES-256 encrypted dual-band communication via ACSL's Fides-Link system, with a 6-mile-plus range in low-interference environments. Onboard microSD recording supports operator-controlled data encryption, allowing teams to lock imagery to the card immediately upon capture.

For operators running missions where data chain of custody matters: government inspection programs, critical infrastructure surveys, law enforcement support; this architecture ensures that what the aircraft sees stays under operator control from takeoff through delivery.

Compatibility and System Integration

  • SAMO Thermal/Optical Payload: Teledyne FLIR Hadron 640R thermal sensor plus 64 MP visible camera with 20× zoom. (Sold separately)
  • Multispectral Camera: 20 MP 1-inch mechanical shutter sensor capturing 550 nm, 680 nm, and 850 nm wavelengths. (Sold separately)
  • Optical Zoom Camera: 25× total zoom (2.5× optical, 10× digital) and 12 MP across an 18–45 mm focal range. (Sold separately)
  • LTE Comms Module: optional accessory enabling extended-range and BVLOS-ready communications. (Sold separately)
  • ACSL TAKEOFF app: pre-installed on TAITEN for flight operations, camera control, and mission planning.
  • Multi-controller pairing: supports up to three TAITEN controllers connected simultaneously to one aircraft.
  • Spare batteries: additional 94 Wh lithium-ion smart batteries available separately to extend field endurance.
  • NDAA-compliant ecosystem: all core components including airframe, controller, and RTK module meet NDAA requirements.

Applications and Use Cases

  • Government and defense inspection: NDAA compliance and ISO 15408 encryption support sensitive U.S. operations.
  • Precision mapping and surveying: RTK module and mechanical shutter wide camera support accurate aerial data collection.
  • Disaster response: IP43 weather resistance and rapid deployment support time-sensitive emergency missions.
  • Infrastructure inspection: one-touch payload swap and optical zoom camera enable detailed close-range documentation.
  • Public safety operations: SAMO thermal payload compatibility extends platform capability to nighttime and low-light missions.
  • Multi-operator missions: three-controller pairing supports coordinated team-based aerial operations from a single aircraft.

The SOTEN Survey RTK Bundle Plus delivers what most enterprise mapping teams actually need in the field: a compliant, weather-resistant, rapidly deployable platform with enough battery reserves to finish the job in a single site visit.

Its security architecture removes the data handling risk that comes with platforms built around cloud-dependent ecosystems, and its one-touch payload system means a single aircraft can cover mapping, inspection, thermal, and multispectral workflows as mission requirements evolve.

DSLRPros has supplied enterprise UAS solutions to government agencies, public safety teams, and professional survey operations for decades. When you order the ACSL SOTEN Survey RTK Bundle Plus through DSLRPros, you receive expert pre-sale guidance, configuration support, and the after-sale service that complex field deployments require.

Order through DSLRPros today and deploy with confidence from day one.

Aircraft — General

  • Weight: 1,720 g (3.79 lbs) including standard camera and battery
  • Maximum takeoff weight: 2,000 g (4.4 lbs)
  • Dimensions unfolded: 637 × 560 mm (including propellers)
  • Dimensions folded: 162 × 363 mm
  • Height unfolded: 153 mm (including propellers)
  • Number of rotor blades: 4
  • Propeller sets included: 2× CW propeller set, 2× CCW propeller set
  • NDAA compliant: yes
  • Manufactured in Japan
  • Remote ID: FAA-accepted compliant
  • Security: ISO 15408–grade encryption; AES-256 on controller; onboard data encryption (enable/disable)

Flight Performance

  • Max flight time: 25 min with standard camera at 8 m/s wind; 29 min without camera
  • Max speed: 15 m/s (33 mph) no wind
  • Max airspeed: 15 m/s
  • Max ascent speed: 3 m/s
  • Max descent speed: 2 m/s
  • Max pitch angle: 30°
  • Max angular velocity: Pitch 80°/s; Yaw 45°/s
  • Operational altitude limit: 2,000 m (6,562 ft) ASL
  • IP rating: IP43 (with camera, gimbal, and battery installed)
  • Operating temperature (aircraft): 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

GNSS and Positioning

  • GNSS: GPS + QZSS + GLONASS + SLAS
  • Hovering accuracy (vision positioning): ±0.1 m vertical; ±0.3 m horizontal
  • Hovering accuracy (GNSS): ±0.5 m vertical; ±1.5 m horizontal
  • RTK Module: included (ACSL RTK Module)
  • ⚠ RTK Fix accuracy figures (cm-level): not specified in provided documents — flagged, requires ACSL official RTK spec confirmation before publishing

Communications

  • Operating frequency (aircraft): 2.412–2.477 GHz
  • LTE: optional via LTE Comms Module (sold separately — not included in this bundle)
  • Multi-controller support: up to 3 controllers per aircraft

Obstacle Sensing

Vision System (stereo cameras):

  • Forward detection range: 10 m
  • Upward detection range: 5 m
  • Downward detection range: 5 m
  • Detection angle: 70° horizontal, 40° vertical
  • Detection frequency: 10 Hz (forward, up, down)
  • Operating environment: adequate lighting and clear texture

Infrared Sensors:

  • Upward detection range: 2 m
  • Downward detection range: 12 m
  • Detection angle: Up 27°; Down 2°
  • Detection frequency: 50 Hz (up and down)
  • Operating environment: large, diffuse or reflective obstacles

Standard Camera — CX-GB100 (included)

  • Sensor: 1-inch CMOS
  • Effective pixels: 20 MP
  • Lens: 28 mm equivalent focal length
  • Shutter: mechanical shutter system
  • Focus modes: Single AF / Continuous AF / Manual; Multi AF / Spot AF
  • Still image format: JPEG / DNG / JPEG+DNG
  • Resolution options: 20 MP / 15 MP / 10 MP
  • Compression: Superfine / Fine / Normal
  • Exposure compensation: -2EV to +2EV (1/3EV steps)
  • Video format: MOV / H.264
  • Video resolution: 4K @ 30fps; 2.7K @ 60/30fps; Full HD @ 120/60/30fps; HD @ 60/30fps; nHD @ 240/120/60/30fps
  • Recording time: up to 60 min; auto-split options
  • Recording media: microSD (UHS U3 or V30 minimum)
  • Data encryption: yes (enable/disable on recording media)

Camera Gimbal

  • Stabilization: 3-axis
  • Pan range: ±85°
  • Tilt range: -115° to 45°
  • Max speed: Pan 60°/s; Tilt and Roll 100°/s
  • Control accuracy: ±0.02°
  • Payload switching: one-touch camera switching

Intelligent Flight Battery

  • Chemistry: Lithium-ion
  • Energy: 94 Wh
  • Quantity included in Plus bundle: 5 smart batteries

Chargers Included (Plus bundle)

  • 1× battery charger (standard single)
  • 1× triple battery charger

TAITEN Smart Controller (NDAA compliant)

  • Display: 7-inch; 1200 × 1920 resolution; 1,500 nits brightness; auto-brightness via light sensor
  • OS: Android 13
  • App: ACSL TAKEOFF app
  • Operating bands: dual-band 2.4 GHz + 5.8 GHz (ACSL Fides-Link)
  • Encryption: AES-256
  • Range: 6+ miles (unobstructed, low interference)
  • Wi-Fi: yes
  • Battery runtime: up to 8 hours
  • IP rating: IP54
  • Operating temperature: 20°C to 60°C (68°F to 140°F)
  • Charging temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
  • GNSS module: yes
  • Controls: 2-axis sticks; 2× gimbal wheels; 3-state mode switch (AUT/POS/MAN); Go-Home, Land, Emergency, Power buttons; 3-state switch; 8 customizable buttons; 2 wheels; 5-way hat
  • Indicators: connection LED; battery LED; vibration motor
  • I/O: HDMI, USB-C, USB-A 2.0, microSD, Ethernet, 3.5 mm audio, tripod mount
  • NDAA compliant: yes
  • Remote ID compliant: yes
  • Physical dimensions: approx. 10.6 × 6.5 × 2.7 in
  • Weight: approx. 3.2 lbs (1.45 kg)
  • 1× SOTEN Dual Band Airframe
  • 1× TAITEN Smart Controller
  • 1× Standard 20MP Camera (CX-GB100)
  • 1× RTK Module
  • 1× Battery Charger
  • 1× Triple Battery Charger
  • 5× Smart Batteries
  • 2× CW Propeller Set
  • 2× CCW Propeller Set
  • 1× GPC Hard Storage Cas
What kind of payload/camera options does SOTEN support?

SOTEN supports a one-touch swappable camera system: standard RGB (20 MP, 4K video), multispectral camera, optical zoom camera, and EO/IR combination cameras.

Is SOTEN designed for bad weather?

While SOTEN has IP43 resistance (light water spray / dust), it is not fully rain-proof. Flying in rain or heavy wind is not recommended; the IP43 rating helps with unexpected exposure to spray but does not mean full all-weather use.

Where is the SOTEN made?

ACSL SOTEN is made in Japan.

Where can I buy ACSL SOTEN drones in the U.S.?

DSLRPros is an official U.S. reseller providing full integration support, firmware updates, and bundle customization.

Which industries use the ACSL SOTEN?

The SOTEN is deployed for infrastructure inspection, mapping, agriculture, and public safety—anywhere modular payload flexibility is key.

Can the SOTEN fly BVLOS?

Yes, the platform supports LTE and encrypted telemetry links designed for BVLOS readiness, subject to FAA waiver approval.

Is the ACSL SOTEN drone NDAA-compliant?

Yes. Both the SOTEN aircraft and the TAITEN Smart Controller are NDAA-compliant. As of the time of this listing, the system is not currently on the DIU Blue UAS list, but meets NDAA Section 848 compliance requirements. Communications are secured with AES-256 encryption through ACSL Fides-Link, and the security architecture is built around ISO/IEC 15408 principles.

What makes ACSL SOTEN different from personal drones?

Unlike consumer drones, the ACSL SOTEN is designed for enterprise use—featuring modular payload support, NDAA-compliant builds, and secure data transmission. It’s ideal for government agencies, utilities, and commercial inspection teams who require professional-grade results and data protection.

What makes the ACSL SOTEN NDAA-compliant, and why does that matter for U.S. operators?

The SOTEN is designed and manufactured in Japan by ACSL and incorporates ISO 15408–grade security measures that protect communications, flight data, and imagery from unauthorized access.

It meets the requirements of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which restricts U.S. government agencies and certain contractors from procuring drone systems from manufacturers listed as security concerns. For operators running government contracts, critical infrastructure inspections, law enforcement support, or any mission where data security and supply chain compliance are required, NDAA compliance is a baseline procurement requirement.

The TAITEN Smart Controller adds AES-256 encrypted dual-band communications and full Remote ID compliance as additional layers of operational security.

What is the difference between the standard SOTEN Survey RTK Bundle and the Plus variant?

The SOTEN Survey RTK Bundle Plus includes five smart batteries and a triple battery charger, compared to the standard bundle which includes one battery and a single charger. For field teams running multi-sortie operations, back-to-back inspections, or time-sensitive missions where recharging time affects productivity, the Plus variant provides the power reserves to sustain continuous operations without returning to base. All other bundle components — airframe, TAITEN controller, standard camera, RTK module, propellers, and GPC hard case — are identical between the two variants.

What payload options are compatible with the SOTEN, and are any included beyond the standard camera?

The SOTEN Survey RTK Bundle Plus includes the standard 20 MP 1-inch mechanical shutter camera (CX-GB100).

Three additional payload options are available separately: the SAMO Thermal/Optical Payload built around the Teledyne FLIR Hadron 640R with a 640 × 512 radiometric thermal sensor and 64 MP visible camera; a Multispectral Camera capturing data at 550 nm, 680 nm, and 850 nm wavelengths; and an Optical Zoom Camera with 25× total zoom across an 18–45 mm focal range.

All payloads use the SOTEN's one-touch swap system and can be exchanged in the field without tools.

Can the SOTEN operate in rain, and what environmental conditions is it rated for?

The SOTEN carries an IP43 ingress protection rating when the camera, gimbal, and battery are installed, providing resistance to rain, dust, and debris commonly encountered during real-world field operations. The aircraft is rated for operating temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

The IP43 rating means the aircraft can withstand water spray from any direction at a protected angle, making it suitable for light to moderate rain conditions. For missions in heavier precipitation or extreme dust environments, operators should evaluate conditions against the IP43 specification before deployment.