Drone technology has been taken to new heights with Freefly’s latest commercial drones, Astro and Alta X. Developed for applications in various industries like cinematography, inspection, and public safety, both aircraft deliver superior performance and unparalleled flight experience to commercial drone pilots.
Backed by the team at Freefly with 100,000+ successful commercial drone flights, Astro is the perfect blend of efficiency, agility, and reliability. One of its main features is the multi-band Real Time Kinematic (RTK) system combined with a 61-megapixel Sony camera to provide a completely new level of detail to enterprise operations.
The compact professional multi-rotor drone also comes with SuperLight Batteries, which are available in two sizes and feature round cell lithium-ion batteries that merge high-energy density with at least 500 battery cycles.
Aerial data collection
Astro’s LTE cloud connectivity, mission computer, and easy integration make it a great drone platform for several industry applications like agriculture and inspection. Its precise RTK GPS navigation and plug-and-play payload interface are some of the key features that optimize aerial data collection.
When paired with the industry-leading Sentera 6X multispectral sensor, Astro delivers timely agriculture insights and high-quality data to support agronomists and agriculture researchers, among other professionals.
Large-payload capabilities
Known as the “industrial workhorse” of Freefly’s products, the Alta X is equipped with LiDAR sensors and GPS modules. The aircraft is designed to carry up to a 35 lb. payload while maintaining a 2:1 thrust to weight ratio. One of its key innovations is the ActiveBlade, which reduces the motor vibrations to 1/5th of the normal level, increasing the payload stability.
Another great feature of this commercial drone is the possibility to mount a gimbal to either the top or bottom of the aircraft. Alta X is a fast drone, with a top speed of over 60mph (95km/h), and is easy to deploy – it doesn’t require any assembly and easily unfolds, going from case to flight within minutes.
Several enterprises have benefited from Alta X, from cinema, to forestry, and bridge inspection. Designed to be customized for any aerial need – it is modular and easily expandable to adapt to new technology – this enterprise drone is a versatile platform to make any mission successful.
Take Your Drone Program to Another Level
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Interested in learning more about how Astro and Alta X can help you in your missions? Contact a drone expert today.
