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Description

Astro is Freefly's US-made commercial drone platform designed for professional applications. It features a Sony LR1 61MP camera system, RTK GPS, LTE cloud connectivity, mission computer, and AuterionOS. The drone uses 21-inch props on a compact 14-inch square body for maximum flight efficiency, achieving 28 minutes of flight time with high payload capacity. It supports multiple payloads including mapping cameras, thermal sensors, LiDAR systems, and specialized equipment through its Smart Dovetail interface. The platform is NDAA compliant and Blue UAS listed, making it suitable for government and enterprise applications.

About the Company

Freefly Systems

Freefly is an American company specializing in drones, gimbals, and cameras for industrial, commercial, government, and aerial cinematography. They design innovative robotics and imaging solutions ...

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Core Information

Product class
Enterprise Professional Defense Public Safety Industrial
Platform category
Multirotor
Rotor configuration
Hexacopter
Primary use cases
Surveying/Mapping Inspection Agriculture Public Safety/Search & Rescue Defense/ISR Environmental Monitoring Oil & Gas/Energy Telecom/Infrastructure
Release status
In production
Name
Astro

Performance & Dimensions

Endurance (minutes)
28

Airframe & Propulsion

Frame materials
Carbon fiber
Propulsion type
Electric (Battery)
Battery chemistry
Li-ion
Hot-swappable batteries

Payload & Interfaces

Payload interfaces/mounts
3-axis gimbal Bottom mount Quick-release
Supported gimbal size
Standard

Avionics, Navigation & Autonomy

Autopilot features
Waypoint missions Auto takeoff/landing Hover/Position hold Return-to-home (RTH) Precision landing
GNSS systems
GPS
RTK/PPK support
RTK
Obstacle avoidance sensors
None
Flight controller platform
Auterion/Skynode

Communications & Control

Control link types
LTE/4G
Encryption standard
Not disclosed
Ground control compatibility
Proprietary GCS
Video downlink resolution
Not specified
MAVLink support
Controller included
Video downlink type
LTE/5G streaming

Operational Capabilities

Operating environments
Urban Rural Industrial
Takeoff/landing methods
VTOL
BVLOS ready

Environmental & Durability

IP rating
None/Not specified

Safety

Redundancy features
Dual battery
Parachute system
None

Compliance & Certification

Blue UAS listed
Remote ID compliance
US Standard RID
NDAA Section 889 compliant
EASA class marking
None/Unmarked
Export control status
Not specified

Logistics & Commercial

Included in box
Aircraft Ground controller Batteries Charger
Availability status
Made-to-order
Optional accessories
Sony LR1 Payload Thermal Payload LiDAR Payloads Smart Dovetail integration kits Training packages
Price notes
Configuration-dependent pricing

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