ConductVision Drosophila Package
AI-powered video tracking for 6 Drosophila behavioral paradigms at 30+ fps.
Includes open field, maze array, heat maze, shallow chamber, and visual & olfactory apparatus.
Louise Corscadden, PhD
Director of Science · ConductScience
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Key Specifications
Full details →- Model fit
- 2 selectable configurations
- SKU family
- CS-SW-00004
- Sizing
- 25.0 x 20.0 x 5.0 cm
- Ordering
- Online checkout and quote request available
- Category
- ConductVision Software
- Build notes
- Confirm accessories, station layout, and support needs before purchase
ConductVision — Drosophila Package
Specialized video tracking for Drosophila melanogaster behavioral research. ConductVision’s Drosophila Package provides 6 pre-configured paradigms for locomotion, chemosensory behavior, thermotaxis, and high-throughput screening — all at 30+ frames per second with body-point detection scaled for small insects.
Included Paradigms
| Paradigm | Key Metrics |
|---|---|
| Open Field (Circular or Rectangular) | Total distance, velocity, center time, wall following, angular velocity |
| Maze Array | Multi-fly tracking across array chambers, choice index, decision latency, population distribution |
| Heat Maze | Thermotaxis preference, avoidance latency, time in temperature zones, nociception responses |
| Shallow Chamber | 2D locomotion, grooming bouts, sleep/wake cycles, circadian activity patterns |
| Visual & Olfactory Apparatus | Phototaxis index, olfactory preference, T-maze choice, stimulus response latency |
| Custom Paradigm | Request a custom assay — contact us |
Why ConductVision for Drosophila?
- Small-subject detection — body-point tracking calibrated for 2–3 mm insects
- High-throughput — maze array paradigm tracks dozens of flies simultaneously
- 30+ fps — captures rapid fly locomotion and startle responses
- Circadian studies — shallow chamber with infrared tracking for dark-cycle monitoring
- Batch processing — analyze large genetic screens overnight
- Flexible arenas — supports circular and rectangular open field geometries
What’s Included
- All 6 Drosophila paradigms (5 pre-configured + custom request)
- Free software updates
- 24/7 online support
Also available: Rodent Maze Package, Advanced Rodent Module, and Zebrafish Package for multi-species labs.
How It Works
Features & Benefits
License Term
- 1 Year
- 5 Year
Weight
- 0.22 kg
Dimensions
- L: 25.0 mm
- W: 20.0 mm
- H: 5.0 mm
Quick Specification Notes
- ConductVision package tuned for Drosophila behavioral analysis and small-subject tracking.
- Covers the assay families listed on the product page, including open-field, array, heat, chamber, and sensory-choice workflows.
- Available with the license terms shown on the product page.
| Feature | This Product | Typical Alternative | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small-Animal Fit | Tailored to Drosophila-sized subjects and fly assay layouts | General trackers may need more manual tuning for insect work | |
| Array and Choice Workflow Support | Covers chamber arrays, heat paradigms, and sensory-choice studies | Labs often mix separate tools for different fly assays | |
| Shared ConductVision Platform | Fits multi-species labs already using ConductVision | Standalone insect tools can fragment training and data exports |
The Drosophila Package is positioned for labs that want a ConductVision-native workflow for fly locomotion, preference, and screening assays.
| Model | SKU | Listed price | Status | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Year | CS-SW-00004 | $5,960.00 | Available | 25.0 x 20.0 x 5.0 cm |
| 1 Year | CS-SW-00004 | $1,490.00 | Available | 25.0 x 20.0 x 5.0 cm |
Practical Tips
Use a high-contrast background and simple chamber geometry.
Why: Small insects are easier to detect consistently when the scene is visually clean.
Standardize fly density and handling time before each recording.
Why: Crowding and acclimation differences can shift movement patterns before any intervention is applied.
Keep temperature and lighting stable across sessions.
Why: Drosophila behavior can change quickly when the recording environment drifts.
Pilot one representative chamber layout before scaling to a larger array experiment.
Why: That catches alignment or detection issues before a full batch run.
Setup Guide
What’s in the Box
- ConductVision Drosophila Package software license
- Preset workflows for common Drosophila behavioral paradigms
- Active-term software updates
- ConductScience remote support
Warranty
Support and software updates follow the active ConductVision license term selected on the product page. ConductScience remote assistance remains available during the covered period.
Compliance
References
Background reading relevant to this product:
Is this package limited to one kind of Drosophila assay?
No. It is built around multiple assay families including open-field, array, heat, shallow-chamber, and sensory-choice workflows.
Why is Drosophila tracking different from rodent tracking?
Fly experiments involve much smaller subjects, denser chamber formats, and faster movement transitions, so the workflow needs different presets and validation steps.
Can it support larger screening cohorts?
Yes. The package is designed to help with batch-style fly studies where many recordings need to be processed consistently.
What should I optimize first for clean data?
Background contrast, chamber alignment, and consistent fly density are the first things to lock down.
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