Pi-Soft Tech, a start-up founded in 2012 by some alumni of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has taken the wraps off its latest product dubbed Pilot Era. The product, which is described as the “world’s first true all-in-one 360º VR camera”, is presently hosted on Indiegogo for only $1799. This price only applies to the first 50 units within the next 24 hours and then the price will berth at $1999. In addition, early signup earns you a chance to get up to $800 super early bird discount from the MSRP!
The Pilot Era camera showcases a number of “world’s first” breakthroughs that promise to change the world of VR and content creation, bringing it closer to the mainstream. The gadget is a professional 8K 360° VR camera like a smartphone with four cameras. The design also includes a high-definition touch screen, user-friendly Android-based operating system and powerful 8K video in-camera stitching. The company promises to push regular OTA updates and improvements to the Camera software.
Talking of the camera software, there is a supporting Pilot Go mobile App which brings ease to the use of the camera. It can even get better as you can use the Pilot Era as an all-in-one standalone device without your phone or computer, including performing tasks such as stitching, previewing, publishing, and adjusting settings. The photos stitch themselves automatically as they are captured.
Pilot Era uses top-class hardware and carefully optimized in-camera stitching algorithms, the four F2.28 fisheye lenses with V122° H185° D185° and Sony sensors can capture every detail. Other settings such as HDR, ISO, EV, WB and others meet all the needs for professionals. The camera weighs just 690 g and packs 512GB storage which can take over 6.5 hours of 8K videos or 26,000 panoramic photos. You also get a removable 7200mAh battery on the device which can shoot up to 8 hours of 8K video. This is the biggest battery life we have seen in any professional and camera capability. 
The device is presently on sale on Indiegogo. You can check out the product page from the source link below.
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