Astro Prime
Astro Prime
Add to WishlistMake high resolution maps with Astro and 61 megapixel Sony camera. Designed and Assembled in the USA.
Product Details
Astro Prime is Freefly’s ultimate compact industrial drone platform.
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.
Each Astro Prime includes the the core of your mapping or imaging drone kit:
- Astro Drone
- Simple tools, props, landing gear and some spare bits
- Not NDAA approved
-
LR1 Payload
- 61MP Sony ILX-LR1 camera + Sigma 24mm f3.5 lens
- Quick-detach, vibration isolated Freefly gimbal
- NDAA and DIU Approved
-
Freefly Pilot Pro controller
- Robust 2.4ghz radio (non NDAA approved)
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
- Up to 37 minutes flight time.
- Typical flights with LR1 Payload are 28-34 minutes, depending on speed / conditions.
- See Wiki for additional details, based on 970g / 34.2oz payload weight
- 1500 grams max payload
- Booms fold up to ½ the diameter
- Powered vibration isolated payload mount (Smart Dovetail)
- Additional specs in the Astro wiki
- Up to 37 minutes flight time.
- 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:
- 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 Tab Active3 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
- Freefly Gimbal
- Astro Travel Case
- Holds everything included with Astro Prime (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/replaceable payload insert for Mapping Payload
- Submersible and dust tight (MIL-STD 810G)
- Airline checkable
- Case dimensions: 31x24x15 inches / 79x61x38 cm
- Weight of Astro Prime in case (no batteries): 26.5 kg / 58.5 lbs
- 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).
Astro is designed and assembled in USA.
*Batteries and chargers needed for flight not included, sold separately
- Qty 1 - Astro Travel Case:
- Qty 1 - Astro Drone (with landing gear, props and Smart Dovetail)*
- 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 - Freefly Gimbal
- 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 - 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 radio (not NDAA approved)
- Qty 1 - Custom padded neck strap
- Qty 1 - Pilot Pro Controller
*Batteries and chargers needed for flight not included, sold separately
- Thermal Sensors
- LR1 Thermal Upgrade* (NDAA)
- Sentera 6X Thermal Sensor (NDAA)
- Wiris Pro Payload (Thermal) (NDAA/Blue)
- RGB Sensors
- LR1 Payload (NDAA/Blue)
- Sentera 65R Sensor (NDAA)
- Mapping Payload (A7R IV) (NDAA/Blue)
- Multispectral Sensors
- Sentera 6X Multispectral Sensor (NDAA/Blue)
- Distance Sensors
- LR1 Laser Range Finder Upgrade* (NDAA)
- LiDAR
*The LR1 Laser Range Finder Upgrade (910-00841) and LR1 Thermal Upgrade (910-00840) cannot be used at the same time on the LR1 Payload currently. In the future we'll offer a way to use or purchase both modules together with the LR1.
Astro Prime comes with:
- Astro Travel Case
- Astro (with landing gear, props, Smart Dovetail)
- Sony LR1 61MP Payload
- Spare parts & basic tools
- Pilot Pro Travel Case
- 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.
Upgrades
LR1 Thermal Upgrade
Thermal module add-on for LR1, not currently co-compatible with Laser Range Finder
LR1 Laser Range Finder Upgrade
100m Range Finder for LR1, not currently compatible with Thermal Upgrade
RTK Ground Station
Centimeter-level location accuracy with user-supplied ground station computer
Spares and Extras
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
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
Learn the basics and advanced skills on the Astro platform.
Date
1-Day Astro Training (Freefly HQ, Date TBD) ($1,200.00)
- 1-Day Astro Training (Freefly HQ) July 30th ($1,200.00)
- 1-Day Astro Training (Freefly HQ, Aug 1st ($1,200.00)
- 1-Day Astro Training (Freefly HQ) Aug 8th ($1,200.00)
- 1-Day Astro Training (Freefly HQ, Date TBD) ($1,200.00)