Astro Max Mapping Essentials (NDAA/Blue)

Astro Max Mapping Essentials (NDAA/Blue)

Name: Astro Max Mapping Essentials (NDAA/Blue)
Brand: Freefly Systems
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$43,725.00

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Make high resolution maps with Astro Max and 61 megapixel Sony camera. Designed and Assembled in the USA. DIU Approved.

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Astro Max 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:

Astro Max Drone (NDAA/Blue)
- Ships in Astro Compact Travel Case with pre-installed: Astro Isolator, folding landing gear, and high efficiency props
- Simple tools, proptectors, and some spare bits
- Ships with Standard Remote ID enabled*
- NDAA and DIU approved
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
Freefly Pilot Pro controller
- Has internal battery and options for external power
- Robust 2.4ghz radio (NDAA/DIU approved)
- Ships inside Astro Compact Travel Case
SL8-Air batteries (6 batteries = 3 pairs) and SL8 Fast Chargers (4)
SL8 Travel Case
A set of replacement props (CW and CCW)
A kit of replacement parts

Notes

Pilot skill with Manual Mode is required for Emergency Procedures. Learn more
This Astro Max ships with high efficiency props (marked with "2270 CW" or "2270 CCW". Do not mix standard props marked with "2170" with high efficiency props.
LTE modem works in the United States only. Learn more

*This is an FAA rule for manufacturers and has nothing to do with their rules for operators. Exemption from the FAA for non-RID operations doesn't grant Freefly authority to disable RID for you.

Astro Max (NDAA/Blue)
- Up to 43 minutes flight time
  - 31 minutes with LR1 Payload
  - 20 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:
  - Integrator Vibration Isolator (non-electronic)
  - Freefly Smart Dovetail Kit (hard mount)
- Standard Remote ID enabled
- 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 North America power cable (NEMA 1-15 ungrounded, Type A).
  - Power cable is replaceable (IEC320 connector).
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

Qty 1 - Astro Compact Travel Case:
- Qty 1 - Astro Max Drone (with pre-installed landing gear, props and Astro Isolator)
- Qty 1 - LR1 Payload
  - Qty 1 - Freefly Gimbal
    - Qty 1 - Sony ILX-LR1 - 61MP camera body
    - Qty 1 - Sigma 24mm f3.5 mapping lens (p/n 404965)
  - Qty 1 - USB - C thumb drive
  - Qty 1 - Foam insert set for Astro Travel Case
- Qty 1 each - Hex drivers, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm
- Qty 4 - Proptectors
- Spare parts
  - Qty 1 - Extra Proptector
  - Qty 4 - Spare isolators
  - Qty 2 - Rubber hole grommet
- Qty 1 - Pilot Pro Controller
  - Qty 1 - Samsung Active Tab 3 (pre-configured and installed into controller)
  - Qty 1 - Doodle Labs RF, NDAA and DIU Blue 2.4 GHz radio (pre-configured and installed into controller)
  - Qty 1 - Custom padded neck strap
Qty 6 - SL8-Air Batteries (3 pairs)
Qty 4 - SL8 Fast Chargers
Qty 1 - SL8 Travel Case
Qty 1 - Astro Max Replacement Props (2270 High Efficiency)( set w/ CW & CCW)
Qty 1 - Astro Spare Parts Kit

For a full list of sensors and payloads that have been integrated or operated with Astro, check out our Drone Payloads page, and filter by "Astro" and "NDAA Compliant."

RGB Sensors

Freefly LR1 Payload (NDAA/Blue)
Lenses we've tested with LR1
- Sigma 24mm F3.5 (included with LR1 payload)
- Sony FE 35mm F2.8
- Sony FE 50mm F1.8
- Samyang 75mm F1.8
Sentera 65R Sensor (NDAA)
Freefly Mapping Payload (A7R IV) (NDAA/Blue) - Discontinued

Thermal Sensors

Freefly LR1 Thermal Upgrade* (NDAA)
Sentera 6X Thermal Sensor (NDAA)
Sentera 6X Thermal Pro (NDAA)
Freefly Wiris Pro Payload (Thermal) (NDAA/Blue) - Discontinued

Multispectral Sensors

Sentera 6X Multispectral Sensor (NDAA/Blue)

Distance Sensors

LR1 Laser Range Finder Upgrade* (NDAA)

LiDAR

Freefly Flux L1
Freefly Flux O1
Freefly Flux H1
Emesent Hovermap ST-X (Not NDAA)

Spare Parts

Upgrades

RTK GPS Ground Station**
Astro Max Isolator uses 50A & 70A inserts for payloads over 1.5 KG / 3.3 lbs
Astro Max Landing Gear ~2" taller than standard folding landing gear, shipped in pairs
Skyview Payload Mount
Astro Extended Landing Gear Set (by Sentera)

Not Compatible

Do not mix standard and high efficiency props on Astro Max. This Astro Max ships with high efficiency props.
- Standard props are marked on the blade with "2170 CW" or "2170 CCW"
- High efficiency props are marked on the blade with "2270 CW" or "2270 CCW"

*The LR1 Laser Range Finder Upgrade (910-00841) and LR1 Thermal Upgrade (910-00840) are modules for the LR1 Payload and cannot be used on Astro without the LR1.

**Does not capture the appropriate data for Flux payloads

Standard Remote ID - YES
- Ships with Remote ID preinstalled and configured for Standard Remote ID FAA compliance
- Compliant for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)
- If you are exempt from FAA RID rules, you can contact Freefly Support to provide documentation and get an override code to disable Remote ID on your aircraft.
FCC DA 25-1086 - YES
- Astro Max and Freefly LR1 Payload ship with FCC approved critical components
NDAA - YES
- Astro Max - Compliant
- Freefly LR1 Payload - Compliant
- Pilot Pro Controller - Compliant
- Doodle Labs radio link - Compliant
- Documentation - Download
DIU Blue - YES
- Astro Max - Compliant
- Freefly LR1 Payload - Compliant
- Pilot Pro Controller - Compliant
- Doodle Labs radio link - Compliant

Astro Max Mapping Essentials (NDAA/Blue)

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