Make high resolution maps with Astro and 61 megapixel Sony camera. Designed and Assembled in the USA.
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 Map includes an Astro Base (simple tools, and some spare bits), the 61MP Mapping Payload (Freefly gimbal + Sony Alpha 7R IVA + Sigma 24mm f3.5 lens) and a Vibration Isolator with Smart Dovetail. All of which fit, assembled, in the included hard travel case (with wheels, of course). Astro needs 2 SL8 Batteries and SL8 Chargers to fly which are not included in this kit and need to be purchased separately.
Notes
- Pilot skill with Manual Mode is required for Emergency Procedures.
- 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 (optional)
- This Astro kit includes a payload for mapping: Freefly Mapping gimbal, a Sony Alpha 7R IVA and Sigma 24mm mapping lens and Vibration Isolator with Smart Dovetail (all assembled and ready to go)
- LTE modem works in the United States only.
SPECIFICATION
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Astro
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Up to 37 minutes flight time.
- Typical flights with Mapping Payload are 25-32 minutes, depending on speed / conditions.
- See Wiki for additional details
- 1500 grams max payload
- Booms fold up to ½ the diameter
- Vibration isolated payload attachment
- Additional specs in the Astro wiki
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Up to 37 minutes flight time.
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Mapping Payload
- Freefly Mapping Gimbal
- Sony Alpha 7R IVA camera body (61 megapixel resolution)
- Sigma 24mm f3.5 mapping lens (p/n 404965)
- Camera and gimbal control from Herelink pilot controller
- Vibration Isolator with Smart Dovetail
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Travel Case
- Holds everything included with the Mapping Kit
- 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 Map in case (no batteries): 26.5 kg / 58.5 lbs
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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
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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
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Supplied with North America power cable (NEMA 1-15 ungrounded, Type A).
- Power cable is replaceable (IEC320 connector).
*Batteries and chargers needed for flight not included, sold separately
IN THE BOX
- Qty 1 Travel Case with custom insert, packed with:
- Qty 1 - Astro Base (with landing gear and props)*
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Qty 1 - Mapping Payload
- Qty 1 - Freefly Mapping Gimbal
- Qty 1 - Sony Alpha 7R IVA 61MP camera body (pre-installed in gimbal)
- 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 - Vibration Isolator with Smart Dovetail
- Qty 1 each - Hex drivers, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm
- Qty 4 - Proptectors
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Spare parts
- Qty 1 - Extra Proptector
- Qty 4 - Spare isolators
- Qty 2 - Rubber hole grommet
