Astro Base
Product Details
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 Base includes an Astro (with props and folding landing gear), and spare parts kit all packed in a hard case. The Astro needs 2 SL8 Batteries and SL8 Chargers to fly which are not included in this package and need to be purchased separately.
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 Chargers to get flying.
- Works with RTK GPS Ground Station, through a user-supplied ground station computer (optional)
- This kit does not include a payload (e.g. gimbal/camera)
- Astro Base does not include any vibration isolation. You can hard mount any payloads you need to the aircraft or you can purchase the Vibration Isolator with Smart Dovetail which is compatible with the Mapping Payload.
- 3rd party payloads may use Freefly Smart Dovetail Kit (requires integration)
- LTE modem works in the United States only. Learn more
- Astro
- Up to 37 minutes flight time. (See Wiki for additional details)
- 1500 grams max payload
- Booms fold up to ½ the diameter
- Smart Dovetail payload attachments sold separately
- 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
- Astro Travel Case
- Holds everything included with the Astro Base (except Pilot Pro controller)
- Removable battery tray holds up to 6 Freefly SuperLight batteries*
- Custom cut foam, tested to protect against drops from 1 meter
- Removable/customizable/replaceable payload insert
- Submersible and dust tight (MIL-STD 810G)
- Airline checkable (overweight)
- Case dimensions: 31x24x15 inches / 79x61x38 cm
- Weight of Astro Base in case (no batteries): 56 lbs / 25 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).
- Designed and Assembled in USA.
*Batteries and chargers needed for flight not included, sold separately
- Qty 1 Travel Case with custom insert, packed with:
- Qty 1 - Astro (with landing gear and props)*
- Qty 1 each - Hex drivers, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm
- Qty 4 - Proptectors
- Spare parts
- Qty 1 - Extra Proptector
- Qty 2 - Rubber hole grommet
- Qty 1 - Pilot Pro Travel Case with custom insert:
- Qty 1 - Pilot Pro Controller
- Qty 1 - Samsung Active Tab 3 (pre-configured and installed into controller)
- Qty 1 - Herelink 1.1 RF (2.4 GHz)
- Qty 1 - Custom padded neck strap
- Qty 1 - Pilot Pro Controller
*Batteries and chargers needed for flight not included, sold separately
Astro Base comes with:
- Qty 1 Travel Case with custom insert, packed with:
- Qty 1 - Astro (with landing gear and props)
- Qty 1 each - Hex drivers, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm
- Qty 4 - Proptectors
- Spare parts
- Qty 1 - Extra Proptector
- Qty 2 - Rubber hole grommet
Power
Batteries and chargers not otherwise included.
SL8-Air Batteries
Recommended quantity: 4
Battery with integrated BMS and an OLED display
You'll need at least two SL8-Air batteries to fly this Astro. By default Astro does not ship with batteries.
SL Fast Charger
Recommended quantity: 2
200W charger for Freefly SL8 batteries
Unless you already have SL8-Air Chargers, you'll need these on your order. By default Astro does not ship with SL8 chargers.
Freefly Integrated Payloads
Wiris Pro Payload
Stabilized thermal imaging and 10X zoom RGB with Wiris Pro, requires Astro Isolator
Astro Isolator
Vibration isolator required for Wiris Pro Payload
Payload Integration and Mounting (for third party payloads)
Integrator Isolator Kit
Simple vibration isolated mount for custom payloads
Freefly Smart Dovetail Kit
Drone and payload side Smart Dovetail for 3rd party payload integration, with or without Integrator Isolator Kit
Vibration Isolator with Smart Dovetail
Isolator with Smart Dovetail for power/data delivery to payload
Freefly Smart Dovetail for Payload
Payload side Smart Dovetail adapter for payload integration
Spares and Extras
Astro includes 2 sets of props, 4 landing gear legs and 30A Isolators
Astro Spare Parts Kit
Assortment of spare parts
Astro Spare Propeller Set
1 each, clockwise and counter-clockwise props
Astro Spare Landing Gear Set
2 replacement landing gear legs
30A (White/Light Grey) Astro Vibration Isolator Set
50A (Black) Astro Vibration Isolator Set
RTK
RTK Ground Station
Centimeter-level location accuracy with user-supplied ground station computer
Training
Astro Training
Learn the basics and advanced skills on the Astro platform.
Date
1-Day Astro Training (Freefly HQ) October 25th ($1,000.00)
- 1-Day Astro Training (Freefly HQ) October 25th ($1,000.00)
- 1-Day Astro Training (Freefly HQ) November 9th ($1,000.00)