| FAA Standard Remote ID |
Yes Ships with Remote ID preinstalled and configured for FAA Standard Remote ID compliance. |
|---|---|
| FAA BVLOS | Compliant for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. |
| FCC DA 25-1086 |
Yes Astro Max and the Freefly LR1 Payload ship with FCC-approved critical components. |
| NDAA / DIU Blue |
Overall Bundle: ✖ Not Compliant (NDAA/Blue version available) Astro Max: ✔ Compliant Freefly LR1 Payload: ✔ Compliant Pilot Pro Controller: ✔ Compliant Herelink Radio Link: ✖ Not Compliant |
| Aircraft | Astro Max |
|---|---|
| Flight Time |
Up to 43 minutes 31 minutes with LR1 Payload 20 minutes with maximum payload (3 kg) |
| Maximum Payload | 3 kg |
| Airframe Features |
Booms fold to half the deployed diameter. Additional payload attachment options available: • Integrator Vibration Isolator (non-electronic) • Freefly Smart Dovetail Kit (hard mount) |
| Controller |
Freefly Pilot Pro Controller with:
• High-resolution control rockers • Herelink 1.1 Radio (2.4 GHz, not NDAA) • Internal battery with hot-swap external power input • Emergency kill switch • Dedicated physical control buttons • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 (8") pre-installed • Real-time drone & gimbal speed limits • Custom padded neck strap |
| LR1 Payload |
• Freefly Gimbal • Sony ILX-LR1 Camera (61 MP) • Sigma 24 mm F3.5 Mapping Lens • Camera & gimbal control via Pilot Pro |
| Travel Case |
Astro Compact Travel Case includes:
• Astro with two SL8 batteries installed • Pilot Pro Controller • LR1 Payload • Pair of SL8 Chargers • Spare CW & CCW Propellers • Basic Tools • Custom-cut protective foam • Waterproof & Dust Tight (MIL-STD 810G) • Airline Checkable |
| Rolling Case |
SKB Rolling Case (3i-2217-10) Dimensions: 24.52 × 19.5 × 12.22 in (62.28 × 49.53 × 31.04 cm) Weight with LR1 (no batteries): 17.37 kg (38.30 lbs) Full kit with two SL8 batteries: 19.41 kg (42.80 lbs) |
| Batteries |
SL8-Air Batteries (2 required per flight) Voltage: 21.6 V (6S) Capacity: 7.3 Ah / 157 Wh Chemistry: Lithium-Ion Weight: 2.25 lbs each USB-C Power Delivery auxiliary output |
| Battery Charger |
SL8 Fast Charger Charges one SL8-Air battery at a time Approx. charge time: 90 minutes Input: 100–240 VAC Output: 200 W Replaceable IEC320 power cable |
| SL8 Travel Case |
Holds 8 batteries + 2 chargers or up to 14 batteries without chargers Casters & retractable handle Waterproof & Dust Tight (MIL-STD 810H) Lockable SKB Case (3i-1914-8B-E) |
| Country of Origin | Designed and assembled in the USA |
| Travel Case | 1 × Astro Compact Travel Case |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | 1 × Astro Drone with pre-installed landing gear, high-efficiency propellers, and Astro Isolator |
| Payload |
1 × LR1 Payload 1 × Freefly Gimbal 1 × Sony ILX-LR1 61 MP Camera Body 1 × Sigma 24 mm F3.5 Mapping Lens (P/N 404965) |
| Storage | 1 × USB-C Thumb Drive |
| Travel Case Accessories |
1 × Foam Insert Set Hex Drivers: 1.5 mm, 2 mm & 2.5 mm (1 each) 4 × Proptectors |
| Spare Parts |
1 × Astro Spare Parts Kit 1 × Extra Proptector 4 × Spare Isolators 2 × Rubber Hole Grommets |
| Controller |
1 × Pilot Pro Controller 1 × 8" Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 (pre-configured and installed) 1 × Herelink 1.1 RF 2.4 GHz Radio (Not NDAA Approved) 1 × Custom Padded Neck Strap |
| Flight Batteries | 6 × SL8-Air Batteries (3 pairs) |
| Battery Chargers | 4 × SL8 Fast Chargers |
| Battery Storage | 1 × SL8 Travel Case |
| Replacement Propellers | 1 × Astro Max Replacement Propeller Set (2270 High Efficiency, CW & CCW) |
| RGB Sensors |
• Freefly LR1 Payload (NDAA/Blue) Supported Lenses: • Sigma 24mm F3.5 (included) • Sony FE 35mm F2.8 • Sony FE 50mm F1.8 • Samyang 75mm F1.8 • Sentera 65R Sensor (NDAA) |
|---|---|
| Thermal Sensors |
• Freefly LR1 Thermal Upgrade* (NDAA) • Sentera 6X Thermal Sensor (NDAA) • Sentera 6X Thermal Pro • Freefly Wiris Pro Payload (Thermal) (NDAA/Blue) |
| Multispectral Sensors | • Sentera 6X Multispectral Sensor (NDAA/Blue) |
| Distance Sensors | • Freefly LR1 Laser Range Finder Upgrade* (NDAA) |
| LiDAR |
• Freefly Flux L1 • Freefly Flux O1 • Freefly Flux H1 • Emesent Hovermap ST-X |
| Spare Parts |
• Astro Spare Parts Kit • Astro Max Replacement Props (2270 High Efficiency) |
| Upgrades |
• RTK GPS Ground Station** • Astro Max Isolator (50A & 70A inserts for payloads over 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs) • Astro Max Landing Gear (approximately 2" taller than the standard folding landing gear, shipped in pairs) • Skyview Payload Mount • Astro Extended Landing Gear Set (by Sentera) |
| Not Compatible |
Do not mix standard and high-efficiency propellers on Astro Max. Standard Props: Marked "2170 CW" or "2170 CCW" High-Efficiency Props: Marked "2270 CW" or "2270 CCW" |
| Notes |
* LR1 Laser Range Finder Upgrade (910-00841) and LR1 Thermal Upgrade (910-00840) require the LR1 Payload and cannot be used on Astro without it. ** RTK GPS Ground Station does not capture the appropriate data for Flux payloads. |
Unmatched stability and a super low noise footprint. The Astro features massive 21-inch high-efficiency propellers on a compact 14-inch square body, meaning the props make up 96% of the total aircraft area. Custom motor drive hardware enables rapid acceleration (40kHz/s) for smooth, highly agile flight.
Powered by SL8-Air Batteries utilizing the latest 21700 round cell lithium-ion technology. These intelligent batteries feature an OLED screen for instant diagnostics, an integrated USB-C PD port to power accessories in the field, and built-in redundancy allowing the drone to fly safely on a single battery in the event of a pack failure.
Lock onto 20+ satellites instantly. Utilizing the ublox F9p, Astro maintains a rock-solid hover even in windy conditions. By adding an RTK base station, accuracy is increased by 10x, enabling true centimeter-level precision. Pilots can dynamically adjust maximum velocities on the fly for incredibly precise inspections.
Astro is powered by a custom Skynode mission computer featuring onboard Linux compute, LTE connectivity, and seamless integration with AuterionOS for advanced fleet management. Command the skies with the Pilot Pro controller, featuring high-quality Hall Effect gimbals, precise velocity clamps, and a double safety kill switch.
| FAA Standard Remote ID |
Yes Ships with Remote ID preinstalled and configured for FAA Standard Remote ID compliance. Compliant for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. If exempt from FAA Remote ID requirements, contact Freefly Support to obtain an override code to disable Remote ID. |
|---|---|
| FCC DA 25-1086 |
Yes Astro Max and the Freefly LR1 Payload ship with FCC-approved critical components. |
| NDAA Compliance |
Overall Bundle: ✔ Compliant Astro Max: ✔ Compliant Freefly LR1 Payload: ✔ Compliant Pilot Pro Controller: ✔ Compliant Doodle Labs Radio Link: ✔ Compliant Documentation: Available for download |
| DIU Blue Compliance |
Overall Bundle: ✔ Approved Astro Max: ✔ Compliant Freefly LR1 Payload: ✔ Compliant Pilot Pro Controller: ✔ Compliant Doodle Labs Radio Link: ✔ Compliant |
| Aircraft | Astro Max (NDAA/Blue) |
|---|---|
| Flight Time |
Up to 43 minutes 31 minutes with LR1 Payload 20 minutes with maximum payload (3 kg) |
| Maximum Payload | 3 kg |
| Airframe Features |
• Booms fold to half the deployed diameter • Integrator Vibration Isolator (sold separately) • Freefly Smart Dovetail Kit (hard mount, sold separately) • Standard Remote ID enabled • Optional LTE connectivity (North America only) |
| Controller |
Freefly Pilot Pro Controller with:
• High-resolution control rockers • Doodle Labs RF (NDAA & DIU Blue, 2.4 GHz) • Internal battery with hot-swap external power input • Emergency kill switch • Dedicated physical control buttons • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 (8") pre-installed • Real-time drone & gimbal speed limits • Custom padded neck strap |
| LR1 Payload |
• Freefly Gimbal • Sony ILX-LR1 Camera (61 MP) • Sigma 24 mm F3.5 Mapping Lens • Camera & gimbal control via Pilot Pro • Ships in a dedicated travel case with storage for additional lenses |
| Travel Case |
Astro Compact Travel Case includes:
• Astro with two SL8 batteries installed • Pilot Pro Controller • LR1 Payload • Pair of SL8 Chargers • Spare CW & CCW Propellers • Basic Tools • Custom-cut protective foam • Waterproof & Dust Tight (MIL-STD 810G) • Airline Checkable |
| Rolling Case |
SKB Rolling Case (3i-2217-10) Dimensions: 24.52 × 19.5 × 12.22 in (62.28 × 49.53 × 31.04 cm) Weight with LR1 (no batteries): 17.37 kg (38.30 lbs) Full kit with two SL8 batteries: 19.41 kg (42.80 lbs) |
| Batteries |
SL8-Air Batteries (2 required per flight) Voltage: 21.6 V (6S) Capacity: 7.3 Ah / 157 Wh Chemistry: Lithium-Ion Weight: 2.25 lbs each USB-C Power Delivery auxiliary output |
| Battery Charger |
SL8 Fast Charger Charges one SL8-Air battery at a time Approximate charge time: 90 minutes Input: 100–240 VAC Output: 200 W Replaceable IEC320 power cable |
| SL8 Travel Case |
Holds 8 batteries + 2 chargers or up to 14 batteries without chargers Casters & retractable handle Waterproof & Dust Tight (MIL-STD 810H) Lockable SKB Case (3i-1914-8B-E) |
| Country of Origin |
Designed and assembled in the USA. Fully NDAA and DIU Blue approved. |
| Travel Case | 1 × Astro Compact Travel Case |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | 1 × Astro Max Drone with pre-installed landing gear, high-efficiency propellers, and Astro Isolator |
| Payload |
1 × LR1 Payload 1 × Freefly Gimbal 1 × Sony ILX-LR1 61 MP Camera Body 1 × Sigma 24 mm F3.5 Mapping Lens (P/N 404965) |
| Storage | 1 × USB-C Thumb Drive |
| Travel Case Accessories |
1 × Foam Insert Set Hex Drivers: 1.5 mm, 2 mm & 2.5 mm (1 each) 4 × Proptectors |
| Spare Parts |
1 × Astro Spare Parts Kit 1 × Extra Proptector 4 × Spare Isolators 2 × Rubber Hole Grommets |
| Controller |
1 × Pilot Pro Controller 1 × Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 (pre-configured and installed) 1 × Doodle Labs RF (NDAA & DIU Blue), 2.4 GHz Radio (pre-configured and installed) 1 × Custom Padded Neck Strap |
| Flight Batteries | 6 × SL8-Air Batteries (3 pairs) |
| Battery Chargers | 4 × SL8 Fast Chargers |
| Battery Storage | 1 × SL8 Travel Case |
| Replacement Propellers | 1 × Astro Max Replacement Propeller Set (2270 High Efficiency, CW & CCW) |
| RGB Sensors |
• Freefly LR1 Payload (NDAA/Blue) Supported Lenses: • Sigma 24mm F3.5 (included) • Sony FE 35mm F2.8 • Sony FE 50mm F1.8 • Samyang 75mm F1.8 • Sentera 65R Sensor (NDAA) • Freefly Mapping Payload (A7R IV) (NDAA/Blue) — Discontinued |
|---|---|
| Thermal Sensors |
• Freefly LR1 Thermal Upgrade* (NDAA) • Sentera 6X Thermal Sensor (NDAA) • Sentera 6X Thermal Pro (NDAA) • Freefly Wiris Pro Payload (Thermal) (NDAA/Blue) — Discontinued |
| Multispectral Sensors | • Sentera 6X Multispectral Sensor (NDAA/Blue) |
| Distance Sensors | • LR1 Laser Range Finder Upgrade* (NDAA) |
| LiDAR |
• Freefly Flux L1 • Freefly Flux O1 • Freefly Flux H1 • Emesent Hovermap ST-X (Not NDAA) |
| Spare Parts |
• Astro Spare Parts Kit • Astro Max Replacement Props (2270 High Efficiency) |
| Upgrades |
• RTK GPS Ground Station** • Astro Max Isolator (50A & 70A inserts for payloads over 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs) • Astro Max Landing Gear (approximately 2" taller than the standard folding landing gear, shipped in pairs) • Skyview Payload Mount • Astro Extended Landing Gear Set (by Sentera) |
| Not Compatible |
Do not mix standard and high-efficiency propellers on Astro Max. Standard Props: Marked "2170 CW" or "2170 CCW" High-Efficiency Props: Marked "2270 CW" or "2270 CCW" |
| Notes |
* LR1 Laser Range Finder Upgrade (910-00841) and LR1 Thermal Upgrade (910-00840) are LR1 Payload modules and cannot be used on Astro without the LR1 Payload. ** RTK GPS Ground Station does not capture the appropriate data for Flux payloads. |
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