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Freefly

Freefly has been focused on building the world's most efficient professional drone and filming ecosystem for the last decade. They went from a garage startup to powering the majority of film and tv productions in under 5 years. While their early focus was film and video, they realized along the way their drones could do so much more. 

Astro Max

Astro Max is Freefly’s ultimate compact industrial drone platform. This model has special hardware and software making it both NDAA compliant and DIU Blue approved.

Freefly understands the need for quality tools. For more than 10 years, Freefly aircraft have carried high end imagers for industry and high-end productions around the world. It carries valuable payloads in high-pressure situations. We understand the need for flexibility, so Astro’s interface specs are open, making it a flexible and reliable tool to get your new ideas in the air.


Each Astro Base includes the the basis of your Mapping drone kit:

  1. Astro Max Drone
    1. Simple tools, props, landing gear and some spare bits
    2. NDAA and DIU approved firmware
  2. Freefly Pilot Pro controller
    1. Doodle Labs RF, NDAA and DIU Blue 2.4 GHz radio
  3. Compact Travel Case
    1. Fits Astro (folded), 1 pair of batteries/chargers and the LR1 Payload
    2. Telescoping handle and fixed wheels

*Astro needs a minimum of 2 SL8 Batteries and 2 SL8 Chargers to fly, which are not included in this kit and need to be purchased separately. The payload is also excluded.

Astro is designed and assembled in USA.

Notes

  • Pilot skill with Manual Mode is required for Emergency Procedures. Learn more
  • Astro uses two Freefly SL8-Air batteries per flight (not included in this kit). We recommend 4 SL8 batteries and 2 SL8 Fast Chargers to get flying.
  • Works with , through a user-supplied ground station computer (optional)
  • LTE modem works in the United States only.
Specs
Specs

Astro Max

  • Up to 39 minutes flight time 
    • 28 minutes with LR1 Payload
    • 18 minutes with max payload (3kg)
    • See  for additional details
  • 3kg max payload 
  • Booms fold up to ½ the diameter
  • Alternate payload attachments sold separately:
    • (non-electronic)
    • (hard mount)
  • Additional specs in the 

Pilot Pro Controller

  • Freefly Pilot Pro controller
  • High resolution rockers for precise camera / gimbal control
  • Modular to accept a variety of radio transmitters
    • Herelink 1.1 Radio (2.4 GHz)
  • Internal battery with external power inputs to support hot-swapping for maximum uptime
  • Emergency kill-switch
  • Discreet physical buttons for all key user actions
  • Includes custom configured, pre-installed 8" Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 tablet
  • Realtime drone and gimbal speed limits
  • Custom padded neck strap 

Astro Compact Travel Case

  • Holds everything needed to fly Astro Prime
    • Astro with 2 SL8 batteries* installed and legs folded
    • Pilot Pro radio controller
    • LR1 Payload (sold separately)
    • Pair of SL8 Chargers
    • Set of spare props (1 each CW & CCW)
    • Basic tools
  • Custom cut foam, tested to protect against drops from 1 meter
  • Submersible and dust tight (MIL-STD 810G)
  • Airline checkable (overweight)
  • SKB Rolling Case -
  • Case dimensions: 24.52" x 19.5" x 12.22" / 62.28 x 49.53 x 31.04 cm
  • Weight of Astro in case
    • As shipped/checked with LR1 (no SL8s): 38.30 lbs / 17.37 kg
    • Full kit (with two SL8s*): 42.80 lbs / 19.41 kg

Batteries


  • Astro uses two SL8-Air batteries per flight
  • Voltage: 21.6 V (6S)
  • Capacity: 7.3 Ah, 157 Wh
  • Weight: 2.25lbs
  • Chemistry: Lithium-Ion
  • Auxiliary output: USB-C Power Delivery 

Chargers


  • One charger charges one Freefly SL8-Air battery at a time
  • Approximate charge time for one SL8-Air battery, from 0%: 90 mins
  • Input: 100 / 240 VAC
  • Output: 200 Watts
  • Supplied with North America power cable (NEMA 1-15 ungrounded, Type A).
    • Power cable is replaceable (IEC320 connector). 

Designed and Assembled in USA.

*Batteries and chargers needed for flight not included, sold separately

Dimensions

Unfolded Diameter (w/o Props) 917 mm
Unfolded Diameter (Including Props) 1407 mm
Unfolded Height 359 mm
Folded Diameter 508 mm
Folded Height 178 mm

Motors and Propellers

PowerplantFreefly 7010
Number of Motors4
Motor Max Continuous Power Output350 W
Motor Max Instantaneous Peak Power Output600 W
Electronic Speed ControllerFreefly Silent-Drive Sine Wave ESC
Max RPM3500 RPM
Propellers 21 x 7.0" (folding)
Material Carbon Fiber Reinforced Nylon
Propeller Orientation(2) CW and (2) CCW Props
Flight Time (No Payload) 38 min

Flight Controller

Flight Controller HardwareFreefly Custom Designed Skynode
Flight Controller SoftwareAuterion Enterprise PX4 (custom for Astro)
Mission Control SoftwareAuterion Mission Control
Online Fleet ManagementAuterion Suite
Flight ModesManual, Altitude Hold, Position Hold, Autonomous Mission, Return to Land
Onboard ModulesCortex-A53 Computer, LTE
ConnectivityBLE, Wifi, USB C, LTE (North America)
Supported RadiosFreefly Pilot Pro with Herelink or Doodle Labs radios
Supported GNSSL1/L2 GPS, GLONASS, Beidou and Galileo bands

Misc

Orientation LightsBoom tip mounted lights
Orientation Light Color OptionsColors can be set in software - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, white, off
Operating Temperatures-20 to 50 C
Ingress ProtectionTested to IP43
I/OVBAT Power Out, USB C, PWM, UART, TELEM, CAN
IN THE BOX
  • (1) Astro Compact Travel Case, packed with:
    • (1) Astro Max Drone (with landing gear, props, and isolated Smart Dovetail)*
    • (1) Hex drivers, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm
    • (4) Proptectors
    • (1) Spare parts
      • (1) Extra Proptector
      • (4) Spare Isolators
      • (2) Rubber hole grommet
  • (1) Pilot Pro Controller
    • (1) Samsung Active Tab (pre-configured and installed into controller)
    • (1) Herelink 1.1 RF (2.4 GHz)
    • (1) Custom padded neck strap

*Batteries and chargers needed for flight not included, sold separatel

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