Astro Max
Astro Max
Astro Max
Astro Max
Astro Max
Astro Max
Astro Max
Astro Max
Astro Max
Astro Max
Astro Max
Astro Max
Astro Max
Astro Max
Astro Max
Astro Max
Astro Max
Astro Max
Astro Max

Astro Max

$20,000.00 | Sku: 950-00158

Notice: Orders placed now are expected to ship in 2-3 weeks.

Pick your payload, or bring your own!

Product Details

Astro Max 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 Max includes the the basics of your drone kit, ready to mount a variety of payloads: 

  1. Astro Max Drone
    • Simple tools, props, Smart Dovetail payload mount, landing gear and some spare bits
  2. Freefly Pilot Pro controller
    • Doodle Labs RF, NDAA and DIU Blue 2.4 GHz radio
  3. Compact Travel Case
    • Fits Astro (folded), 1 pair of batteries/chargers and the LR1 Payload
    • Telescoping handle and fixed wheels

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 Max
  • Pilot Pro Controller
    • High resolution rockers for precise camera / gimbal control
    • Modular to accept a variety of radio transmitters, ships with:
      • Herelink 1.1 Radio (2.4 GHz)
    • 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 Tablet Active5 tablet
    • Realtime drone and gimbal speed limits
    • Custom padded neck strap 
  • Astro Compact Travel Case
    • Holds everything needed to fly Astro
      • Astro with 2 SL8 batteries* installed and legs folded
      • Pilot Pro radio controller
      • LR1 Payload (sold separately)
      • 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 (overweight)
    • 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 (no SL8s): 36.16 lbs / 16.40 kg
      • Full kit (with two SL8s*): 40.66 lbs / 18.44 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 - Astro Compact Travel Case:
    • Qty 1 - Astro Max (with folding landing gear, props and isolated Smart Dovetail)*
    • 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 (pre-configured and installed into controller)
      • Qty 1 - Herelink 1.1 RF (2.4 GHz)
      • Qty 1 - Custom padded neck strap 

*Batteries and chargers needed for flight not included, sold separately

*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. 

from $20,000.00

SKU: 950-00158

Astro Max

Astro Max comes with:

  • Astro Compact Travel Case
    • Astro Max drone (with landing gear, props, and Smart Dovetail Payload Mount)
    • Spare parts & basic tools
    • Pilot Pro Controller (Herelink RF)
    • Spare parts & USB charger

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.

SL8 Travel Case

Recommended quantity: 1

Travel case for 8 SL8 batteries and 2 chargers, or up to 14 SL8s

V-Mount Battery Plate Kit

Hot-swap external battery solution for Pilot Pro.

FXLion Nano One 50Wh V-Mount Battery

Nearly doubles operating time with Pilot Pro with V-Mount Kit.

Freefly Integrated Payloads

LR1 Payload

Lightweight 65MP Sony RGB Payload

Sony FE 50mm f1.8 Lens

Inspection lens for LR1 Payload

LR1 Thermal Upgrade

Thermal add-on module for LR1 Payload

LR1 Laser Range Finder Upgrade

LRF add-on module for LR1 Payload

Ventus OGI Payload

Compact Optical Gas Imaging Payload

3rd Party Payloads

Sentera 65R Sensor with Gimbal

Compact 65MP Sentera Payload

Sentera 6X Multispectral Sensor with Gimbal

Compact Multispectral Sentera Payload

Sentera 6X Thermal Sensor with Gimbal

Compact Thermal Sentera Payload with Boson 320

Sentera 6X Thermal Sensor Pro with Gimbal

Compact Thermal Sentera Payload with Boson 640

Spares and Extras

Astro includes 2 sets of installed props & 4 landing gear legs

Astro Spare Parts Kit

Assortment of spare parts

Astro Max Spare Propeller Set

1 each, clockwise and counter-clockwise props

Astro Spare Landing Gear Set

2 replacement landing gear legs

Add-ons

FPV System for Astro

First Person View camera and USB memory relocation kit

RTK Ground Station

Centimeter-level location accuracy with user-supplied ground station computer

Freefly Armor

Exclusive protecion plan for your Freefly drone

Freefly Armor

Double your factory warranty, pre-pay for an annual check-up and get 10% off training and service.

Training

Astro Training

Astro Training

Learn the basics and advanced skills on the Astro platform.

From $1,200.00

LEARN MORE

Date

1-Day Astro Training (Freefly HQ, Date TBD) ($1,200.00)
  • 1-Day Astro Training (Freefly HQ) Jan 14th ($1,200.00)
  • 1-Day Astro Training (Freefly HQ) Jan 22nd ($1,200.00)
  • 1-Day Astro Training (Freefly HQ) Jan 28th ($1,200.00)
  • 1-Day Astro Training (Freefly HQ) Feb 7th ($1,200.00)
  • 1-Day Astro Training (Freefly HQ, Date TBD) ($1,200.00)

WARNING:

Drones can be dangerous and proper training will help increase the safety of your operations.

Freefly strongly recommends you complete our manufacturer drone training program to ensure you understand the risks and safe operating practices associated with flying our drones.

If you are a pro, and know what you are doing, carry on and fly safe and be sure to share your work with us!

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