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 basics of your drone kit, ready to mount a variety of payloads: Astro Max Drone Ships in Astro Compact Travel Case with pre-installed: Astro Isolator, folding landing gear, and high efficiency props Simple tools, proptectors, and some spare bits Ships with Standard Remote ID enabled** Not NDAA approved Freefly Pilot Pro controller Has internal battery and options for external power Robust 2.4ghz radio (non NDAA approved) Ships inside Astro Compact Travel Case Compact Travel Case Fits Astro (folded), 1 pair of batteries/chargers and the LR1 Payload Telescoping handle and fixed wheels Notes Pilot skill with Manual Mode is required for Emergency Procedures. This Astro Max ships with high efficiency props (marked with "2270 CW" or "2270 CCW". Do not mix standard props marked with "2170" with high efficiency props. 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. Tech Specs: Up to 43 minutes flight time 31 minutes with LR1 Payload 20 minutes with max payload (3kg) 3kg max payload Booms fold up to ½ the diameter Pre-installed Astro Isolator for quick-release powered payload attachment Alternate payload attachments sold separately: Integrator Vibration Isolator (non-electronic) Freefly Smart Dovetail Kit (hard mount) Astro Max Isolator (50A & 70A options for payloads over 1.5 KG / 3.3 lbs Pilot Pro Controller High resolution rockers for precise camera / gimbal control Configured with robust long-range radio hardware: 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 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