Astro Max is Freefly’s ultimate compact industrial drone platform. This model has special hardware and software making it both NDAA compliant and DIU Blue approved.

Freefly understands the need for quality tools. For more than 10 years, Freefly aircraft have carried high end imagers for industry and high-end productions around the world. It carries valuable payloads in high-pressure situations. We understand the need for flexibility, so Astro’s interface specs are open, making it a flexible and reliable tool to get your new ideas in the air.

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
   • Ships with Standard Remote ID enabled**
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, Pilot Pro and the LR1 Payload
   • Telescoping handle and fixed wheels

*Pilot skill with Manual Mode is required for Emergency Procedures. Learn more **Contact Freefly Support if you have an FAA waiver or other exemption to the FAA Remote ID rule. We can issue an override code to disable Remote ID. 

 

Technical Specs

• Astro Max (NDAA/Blue)
  • 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)
  • Standard Remote ID enabled - contact support with FAA waiver or other exemption to have it disabled
  • Optional LTE connectivity (North America only) Learn more
  • Additional specs in the Astro wiki
• Pilot Pro Controller
  • Freefly Pro Pro controller
  • High resolution rockers for precise camera / gimbal control
  • Modular to accept a variety of radio transmitters, ships with:
    • Doodle Labs RF, NDAA and DIU Blue (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 Tab 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. NDAA and DIU Blue approved.

 

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

 

In the box:

 

• Qty 1 - Astro Compact Travel Case:
  • Qty 1 - Astro Max Blue Drone (with landing gear, props and 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 - Doodle Labs RF (NDAA and DIU Blue) 2.4 GHz radio
    • Qty 1 - Custom padded neck strap 

 

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