SOTEN

SOTEN

Secure Drone for Infrastructure, Inspection, and Aerial Imaging

The ACSL SOTEN is a compact, secure aerial photography drone designed for professionals working in infrastructure, inspection, mapping, and field data collection. Built with a focus on safety, efficiency, and data security, SOTEN provides a reliable aerial platform for organizations that need dependable imaging and inspection capabilities in the field.

Designed and made in Japan, SOTEN combines ACSL’s in-house technologies across control algorithms, airframe design, communications, camera systems, propellers, and data security. The result is a professional drone platform built to support infrastructure teams, public-sector users, and organizations that require secure and practical aerial data collection.

With a lightweight 4.4 lb aircraft body, IP43 protection, obstacle avoidance sensors, and swappable camera options, SOTEN is well suited for aerial imaging, inspection, and operational workflows where portability, expandability, and secure data handling are important.

Key Features

Secure Data Handling

SOTEN includes data security measures for communications data, flight data, and photo/video data. Wireless transmission uses AES encryption, and recorded data can also be encrypted on the recording media.

Compact Professional Platform

At 4.4 lb with a compact folding design, SOTEN is easy to transport and deploy while still offering professional inspection and imaging capabilities.

Expandable Camera Options

The aircraft supports one-touch-swappable camera options, including a standard camera, SAMO EO/IR combo camera, multi-spectral camera, and optical zoom camera.

Multi-Pilot Operation

Control can be transferred in-flight between up to three controllers, with each controller continuously receiving video and telemetry.

Obstacle Avoidance Sensors

SOTEN includes a vision system on the front, top, and bottom, along with infrared sensors on the top and bottom.

Easy-to-Operate Interface

The smart controller and user interface are designed to support efficient field operation, helping teams capture aerial data with a practical workflow.

Applications

Infrastructure Inspection

Capture aerial imagery and inspection data for bridges, utilities, rooftops, structures, facilities, and other infrastructure assets.

Public Sector and Municipal Operations

Support teams that need secure aerial imaging for infrastructure management, site documentation, environmental monitoring, and public works applications.

Mapping and Site Documentation

Collect aerial imagery for site records, progress monitoring, visual documentation, and field intelligence.

Environmental and Asset Monitoring

Use camera flexibility and aerial imaging to support vegetation monitoring, asset review, and changing site condition records.