TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Chip designer Sonix Technology announced Thursday its new SNIT20 chipset, designed for high-resolution video transmission systems in unmanned aerial vehicles.

Sonix said in a press release that UAVs have rapidly advanced in recent years and are used in applications including defense, agriculture, and disaster relief. This has driven low-latency, high-quality wireless video transmission for cameras in drones, per CNA.

Sonix’s new chipset integrates CMOS sensor image processing and 3D noise reduction technology, producing a clearer image. It also features low-power 1080p resolution along with 40-millisecond low-latency transmission technology, enabling smooth video transmission over several kilometers.

Sonix also offers a user-friendly and comprehensive software development kit, which are tools vendors can use to create programs. This allows clients to customize solutions and develop feature-rich user interfaces.

According to the economics ministry, the global drone market reached NT$1 trillion (US$30.4 billion) in 2022 and is expected to grow to US$41.3 billion by 2026.