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
Astro is Freefly’s compact industrial drone platform.
Freefly understands the need for quality tools. For more than 10 years Freefly aircraft have carried cinema cameras for Hollywood and high-end productions around the world. It carries valuable payloads in high-pressure situations. We also understand the need for flexibility. Astro’s interface specs are open, making it a flexible and reliable tool to get your new ideas in the air.
Each Astro Map includes the the basis of your Mapping drone kit:
- Astro Base airframe* (simple tools, and some spare bits)
- 61MP Mapping Payload (Quick-detach, vibration isolated Freefly gimbal + Sony Alpha 7R IVA + Sigma 24mm f3.5 lens)
- The Freefly Pilot Pro controller (Herelink RF)
*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.
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 RTK GPS Ground Station, through a user-supplied ground station computer (optional)
- LTE modem works in the United States only. Learn more
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
Astro is Freefly’s compact industrial drone platform.
Freefly understands the need for quality tools. For more than 10 years Freefly aircraft have carried cinema cameras for Hollywood and high-end productions around the world. It carries valuable payloads in high-pressure situations. We also understand the need for flexibility. Astro’s interface specs are open, making it a flexible and reliable tool to get your new ideas in the air.
Each Astro Map includes the the basis of your Mapping drone kit:
- Astro Base airframe* (simple tools, and some spare bits)
- 61MP Mapping Payload (Quick-detach, vibration isolated Freefly gimbal + Sony Alpha 7R IVA + Sigma 24mm f3.5 lens)
- The Freefly Pilot Pro controller (Herelink RF)
*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.
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 RTK GPS Ground Station, through a user-supplied ground station computer (optional)
- LTE modem works in the United States only. Learn more
Astro Aircraft
- Up to 37 minutes flight time.
- Typical flights with Mapping Payload are 25-32 minutes, depending on speed / conditions.
- See Wiki for additional details
- 1500 grams max payload
- Booms fold up to ½ the diameter
- Vibration isolated payload attachment
- Additional specs in the Astro wiki
Pilot Pro Controller
- Freefly pilot controller
- High resolution rockers for precise camera / gimbal control
- Modular to accept a variety of radio transmitters
- Herelink Radio (2.4 GHz)
- Doodle Labs Radio or other NDAA compliant radio option coming next
- 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
SPECS
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
| Powerplant | Freefly F45 |
| Number of Motors | 4 |
| Motor Max Continuous Power Output | 350 W |
| Motor Max Instantaneous Peak Power Output | 600 W |
| Electronic Speed Controller | Freefly Silent-Drive Sine Wave ESC |
| Max RPM | 3500 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 Hardware | Freefly Custom Designed Skynode |
| Flight Controller Software | Auterion Enterprise PX4 (custom for Astro) |
| Mission Control Software | Auterion Mission Control |
| Online Fleet Management | Auterion Suite |
| Flight Modes | Manual, Altitude Hold, Position Hold, Autonomous Mission, Return to Land |
| Onboard Modules | Cortex-A53 Computer, LTE |
| Connectivity | BLE, Wifi, USB C, LTE (North America) |
| Supported Radios | Freefly Pilot Pro with Herelink or Doodle Labs radios |
| Supported GNSS | L1/L2 GPS, GLONASS, Beidou and Galileo bands |
Misc
| Orientation Lights | Boom tip mounted lights |
| Orientation Light Color Options | Colors can be set in software - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, white, off |
| Operating Temperatures | -20 to 50 C |
| Ingress Protection | Tested to IP43 |
| I/O | VBAT Power Out, USB C, PWM, UART, TELEM, CAN |
(1) Travel Case with custom insert, packed with:
(1) Astro Drone (with landing gear, props, and Smart Dovetail)*
(1) Hex drivers, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm
(4) Proptectors
(1) Spare parts
(1) Extra Proptector
(2) Rubber hole grommet
(1) Pilot Pro Travel Case with custom insert:
(1) Pilot Pro Controller
(1) Samsung Active Tab 3 (pre-configured and installed into controller)
(1) Doodle Labs RF, NDAA and DIU Blue 2.4 GHz radio (pre-configured and installed into controller)
(1) Custom padded neck strap
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