Freefly Astro Max Mapping Essentials NDAA/Blue

Astro Prime is Freefly’s ultimate compact industrial drone platform. Now NDAA and 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.

Astro Max Mapping Essentials (NDAA/Blue) includes everything you need to start imaging with the highest level of US compliance:

  1. Astro Max Drone
    • Ships in an Astro Compact Travel Case with the Pilot Pro
    • Simple tools, props, landing gear and some spare bits
    • NDAA and DIU approved
  2. LR1 Payload
    • 61MP Sony ILX-LR1 camera + Sigma 24mm f3.5 lens
    • Quick-detach, vibration isolated Freefly gimbal
    • Ships in custom case, and also fits in Astro Compact case
    • NDAA and DIU approved
  3. Freefly Pilot Pro controller
    • Has internal battery and options for external power
    • Doodle Labs RF, NDAA and DIU Blue 2.4 GHz radio
  4. SL8-Air batteries (6 batteries = 3 pairs) and SL8 Fast Chargers (4)
  5. SL8 Travel Case
  6. A set of replacement props (CW and CCW)
  7. A kit of replacement parts

Notes

  • Pilot skill with Manual Mode is required for Emergency Procedures. Learn more
  • Astro uses two Freefly SL8-Air batteries per flight.
  • Works with RTK GPS Ground Station, through a user-supplied ground station computer (optional)
  • LTE modem works in the United States only. Learn more
  • Astro Max (NDAA/Blue)
    • Up to 39 minutes flight time
      • 28 minutes with LR1 Payload
      • 18 minutes with max payload (3kg)
      • See Wiki for additional details
    • 3kg max payload
    • Booms fold up to ½ the diameter
    • Alternate payload attachments sold separately:
    • Standard Remote ID enabled - contact support with FAA waiver or other exemption to have it disabled
    • Optional LTE connectivity (North America only) Learn more
    • Additional specs in the Astro wiki
  • Pilot Pro Controller
    • Freefly Pilot Pro controller
    • High resolution rockers for precise camera / gimbal control
    • Modular to accept a variety of radio transmitters, ships with:
      • Doodle Labs RF, NDAA and DIU Blue 2.4 GHz radio
    • 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 Active5 tablet
    • Realtime drone and gimbal speed limits
    • Custom padded neck strap
  • LR1 Payload
    • Freefly Gimbal
      • Sony ILX-LR1 camera body (61 megapixel resolution)
      • Sigma 24mm f3.5 mapping lens (p/n 404965)
    • Camera and gimbal control from Pilot Pro controller
    • Ships in separate travel case with slots of additional lenses
  • 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
      • 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

    • SKB Rolling Case - 3i-2217-10

    • 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
    • SL8-Air 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
    • SL8 Fast Charger
    • 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 Australian power cable
  • SL8 Travel Case
    • Holds 8 SL8 batteries and 2 chargers or up to 14 SL8 batteries without chargers

    • Casters and stowaway handle

    • Waterproof and dust tight (MIL-STD 810H)

    • Lockable

    • SKB case (3i-1914-8B-E)

Astro Max (NDAA/Blue) is designed and assembled in USA and is NDAA and DIU Approved

SKU FRE.950-00160-kit
Brand Freefly
Shipping Weight 30.0000kg
Shipping Width 1.200m
Shipping Height 1.000m
Shipping Length 1.000m
Shipping Cubic 1.200000000m3

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