Complete Mapping Kit: Includes Astro Base, Sony A7R IV 61MP camera, Freefly Mapping Gimbal, Sigma 24mm f/3.5 lens, Pilot Pro Controller, Herelink RF, and more.
High-Precision RTK System: Centimeter-level accuracy with Freefly’s multi-band RTK system and u-blox F9P GNSS module for rock-solid position hold.
Long Flight Times: Powered by SL series lithium-ion batteries with 500+ cycle life, offering intelligent monitoring and OLED screens for data reporting.
Skynode & LTE Connectivity: Built-in Skynode mission computer with LTE cloud connectivity for real-time data transfer and cloud integration.
Flexible Payload System: Ultra-lightweight, quick-release 3-axis gimbal and open architecture for easy payload integration.
Freefly Astro Map Drone Kit With Sony A7R IV Camera With Pilot Pro (Herelink RF)
DESCRIPTION
Each Astro Map includes an Astro Base (Herelink controller, one set of batteries, two chargers, and everything else you need), 61MP Mapping Payload (Freefly gimbal + Sony Alpha 7R IV + Sony 24mm lens), all packed in a hard case. 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 Base includes an Astro (with props and folding landing gear)w, Herelink controller, one set of batteries, chargers, and everything else you need to fly, all packed in a hard case.
Key Features
Complete Kit: Includes Astro Base, 61MP Sony A7R IV, Freefly Mapping Gimbal, Sigma 24mm lens, and more.
RTK Precision: Centimeter-level accuracy with u-blox F9P GNSS module for precise control and position hold.
Long Battery Life: SL series batteries with OLED screens and 500+ cycles, featuring intelligent monitoring.
Skynode & LTE Integration: Onboard mission computer and LTE connectivity for real-time data processing and cloud upload.
Quick Payload Integration: Open architecture gimbal with quick-release system for easy camera and sensor swaps.
Durable Design: Built and tested for the harshest conditions with a high-quality travel case for safe storage and transport.
ASTRO HELPS YOU DO YOUR BEST WORK.
Freefly’s latest commercial drone platform with RTK, 61 megapixel Sony camera, LTE cloud connectivity, mission computer and more. Astro is backed by the team at Freefly with 100,000+ successful commercial drone flights.
THERE IS FAST, AND FREEFLY FAST
Freefly loves to go fast, and we love to make our tools a joy to use. Astro is fast and fun.
WORLD’S TOUGHEST DRONES
Our drones carry the most expensive sensors in the world and we test accordingly. Check out the testing process at Freefly.
SKYNODE,MISSION CONTROL,& THE SUITE
A custom version of Skynode powers each Astro. Skynode includes LTE connectivity, onboard linux mission computer, and seamless connectivity to Auterion Mission Control and the Auterion Suite
The Auterion software platform provides tools for planning, flight, and compliance with robust and secure data management for individuals and enterprise. MAVSDK allows your code in the onboard linux computer or the payload to command Astro. Cloud APIs allow you to bring data from Astro into your workflow.
Enterprise developers can leverage the Auterion Air, Ground, and Cloud SDK, built around the MAVSDK to process data captured by Astro and integrate it in their own workflows.
The mission computer on board Astro provides compute power for real-time data processing. The LTE module brings Astro online and delivers results directly to your cloud.
CENTIMETER LEVEL ACCURACY | FREEFLY RTK
Astro is equipped with our multi-band RTK system with centimeter level precision. Using the latest GNSS module from u-blox (F9P) our RTK will give you rock solid height andposition hold.
LONG FLIGHT TIMES + INTELLIGENT MONITORING
Astro batteries come in two sizes and feature the latest 2170 round cell lithium ion batteries. These cells combine high energy density with incredible cycle life. Freefly guarantees at least 500 cycles on our SL series batteries.
The SL series batteries feature an OLED screen that reports key data to the user and communicate with Astro via our open CAN battery protocol so you can track battery health and usage fleetwide.
Freefly designed an ultra lightweight 3-axis gimbal to go with Astro that is open architecture so we can adapt to new payloads. The gimbal features a payload quick release so you can quickly switch cameras and a gimbal quick release so you can quickly remove from Astro.
Astro Base, Sony A7R IV, Freefly Mapping Gimbal, Pilot Pro Controller, Travel Case, and more
Travel Case
Custom padded travel case for all components
In Package
Qty 1 - Astro Base (with landing gear and props)*
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
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)
Qty 1 - Custom padded neck strap
Qty 2 - Freefly SL8-Air Battery
Qty 2 - Freefly SL8 Fast Charger
Manuals & Documents
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