Freefly Smart Dovetail — Payload Adapter lets you turn any sensor into a quick-release, plug-and-play payload for Astro or any aircraft that follows the Pixhawk Payload Bus standard. Bolt the adapter to your camera, LiDAR, or custom tool, plug in the 26-pin micro-connector, and slide the dovetail into Astro’s factory-installed receiver for secure mechanical and electrical integration.
Why Smart Dovetail?
- One-step payload swaps—no wiring each time you fly.
- Full power, MAVLink, Ethernet, and serial through the 26-pin bus.
- Receiver side ships on every Astro; extra receivers sold separately for other vehicles.
- Note: Dovetail is not hot-swap capable. Power down before attaching or removing payloads.
Freefly Smart Dovetail — Payload Adapter lets you turn any sensor into a quick-release, plug-and-play payload for Astro or any aircraft that follows the Pixhawk Payload Bus standard. Bolt the adapter to your camera, LiDAR, or custom tool, plug in the 26-pin micro-connector, and slide the dovetail into Astro’s factory-installed receiver for secure mechanical and electrical integration.
Why Smart Dovetail?
- One-step payload swaps—no wiring each time you fly.
- Full power, MAVLink, Ethernet, and serial through the 26-pin bus.
- Receiver side ships on every Astro; extra receivers sold separately for other vehicles.
- Note: Dovetail is not hot-swap capable. Power down before attaching or removing payloads.
Smart Dovetail – Payload Adapter
| Interface standard | Pixhawk Payload Bus / Astro Payload Connector |
| Electrical connector | ZPDR-26V-S, 26-pin |
| Hot-swap | No—aircraft must be powered off for attachment/removal |
| Aircraft compatibility | Astro (all variants) via Smart Dovetail receiver or Vibration Isolator Not compatible with Alta X |
| Origin | Designed & assembled in USA |
(1) Smart Dovetail Payload Interface (payload side)
(1) 26-pin Payload Connector (ZPDR-26V-S)
(2) 13-conductor Ribbon Cables (28 AWG)
Astro Map (integrated Smart Dovetail)
Smart Dovetail Kit (receiver side accessory)
Vibration Isolator with Smart Dovetail
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