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Freefly Systems

Astro Max (NDAA/Blue)

Astro Max (NDAA/Blue)

$26,000.00 USD
$26,000.00 USD
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Astro Max is Freefly’s compact industrial drone platform. The new Max variant features upgraded motors and props to enable a new max payload of 3kg.  The blue model has pre-approved hardware and software making it both NDAA compliant and DIU Blue approved.

Each Astro Prime (NDAA/Blue) includes the the basics of your DIU compliant drone kit, ready to mount a variety of payloads: 

  1. Astro Max Drone
    • Simple tools, props, landing gear and some spare bits
    • NDAA and DIU approved firmware
  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
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    • Aircraft Capabilities

      • Improved motors and propellers
      • Up to 39 minutes flight time
      • 3 kg max payload (up from 1.5 kg on the standard Astro)
      • Booms fold up to ½ the diameter
      • Vibration isolated payload attachment
      • Additional specs in the Astro wiki
      Performance Specs 

    • Pilot Pro Controller

      • High resolution rockers for precise camera / gimbal control
      • Modular to accept a variety of radio transmitters including Herelink and Doodle Labs
      • 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 

    • New Astro Max Motor

      The 7010 motor is designed to be much more failsafe and reliable than the older F45 motor used on the original Astro. Some key features of the 7010:

      • More sealed design (less chance of debris in the top of the motor)
      • Larger bearings
      • Much larger 70x10mm stator for better heat dissipation and max power
      • Active cooling through motor bell design with built in fan
      • Dual fasteners on shaft
      • Much larger shaft
      • Mechanically captured bearings with preload
      • Much cooler operating point

    Additional Information

    Aircraft Powerplant

    • Motor Type: Freefly 7010
    • Number of Motors: 4
    • Electronic Speed Controller: Freefly Astro 100 Drive

    Propellors

    • Material: Carbon Fiber Reinforced Nylon
    • Propeller Orientation: (2x) CW and (2x) CCW Props
    • Propeller Type: Folding - 553 x 178 mm (21 x 7 in)

    Flight Controller

    • Flight Controller Hardware: Freefly Custom Designed Skynode
    • Flight Controller Software: Auterion Enterprise PX4 (custom for Astro)
    • Mission Control Software: Auterion Mission Control
    • Online Fleet Management: Auterion Suite
    • Flight Modes: Manual, Altitude Hold, Position Hold, Return, Autonomous Mission
    • Onboard Modules: Cortex-A53 Computer, LTE
    • Connectivity: Wifi, USB C, LTE (North America)
    • Supported Radios: Herelink (Doodle Labs Version Coming Soon)
    • Supported GNSS: L1/L2 bands for GPS, GLONASS, Beidou and Galileo

    Battery

    The Astro uses only Freefly SuperLight Batteries

    • Nominal Battery Voltage (V): 21.6 Volts
    • Battery Capacity (Ah, each): 7.3 Ah
    • Batteries per flight: 2

    Additional Links

    Astro Knowledge Base