Astro Max 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 Max includes the the basics of your drone kit, ready to mount a variety of payloads: 

1. Astro Max Drone
   • Simple tools, props, Smart Dovetail payload mount, landing gear and some spare bits
2. Freefly Pilot Pro controller
   • Robust 2.4ghz radio (non-NDAA approved)
3. Compact Travel Case
   • Fits Astro (folded), 1 pair of batteries/chargers and the LR1 Payload
   • Telescoping handle and fixed wheels

Notes

1. • 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

 

Tech Specs

 

• Astro Max
  • Up to 39 minutes flight time
    • 28 minutes with LR1 Payload
    • 18 minutes with max payload (3kg)
    • See Wiki for additional details
  • 3kg max payload
  • Booms fold up to ½ the diameter
  • Alternate payload attachments sold separately:
    • Integrator Vibration Isolator (non-electronic)
    • Freefly Smart Dovetail Kit (hard mount)
  • Additional specs in the Astro wiki
• 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 Tablet Active5 tablet
  • Realtime drone and gimbal speed limits
  • Custom padded neck strap 
• Astro Compact Travel Case
  • Holds everything needed to fly Astro
    • Astro with 2 SL8 batteries* installed and legs folded
    • Pilot Pro radio controller
    • LR1 Payload (sold separately)
    • Pair of SL8 Chargers
    • Set of spare props (1 each CW & CCW)
    • Basic tools
  • Custom cut foam, tested to protect against drops from 1 meter
  • Submersible and dust tight (MIL-STD 810G)
  • Airline checkable (overweight)

  • SKB Rolling Case - 3i-2217-10

  • Case dimensions: 24.52" x 19.5" x 12.22" / 62.28 x 49.53 x 31.04 cm
  • Weight of Astro in case:
    • As shipped/checked (no SL8s): 36.16 lbs / 16.40 kg
    • Full kit (with two SL8s*): 40.66 lbs / 18.44 kg
• 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). 
• Designed and Assembled in USA.

*Batteries and chargers needed for flight not included, sold separately

 

In the box:

 

• Qty 1 - Astro Compact Travel Case:
  • Qty 1 - Astro Max (with folding landing gear, props and isolated 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 - Pilot Pro Controller
    • Qty 1 - Samsung Active Tab (pre-configured and installed into controller)
    • Qty 1 - Herelink 1.1 RF (2.4 GHz)
    • Qty 1 - Custom padded neck strap 

*Batteries and chargers needed for flight not included, sold separately