Freefly Astro Max BATTERIES & CHARGER SOLD SEPARATELY: Astro uses two Freefly SL8-Air batteries; per flight. It's recommended to get 4 SL8 batteries and 2 SL8 Fast Chargers to get flying. Astro Max by Freefly is the next-generation compact industrial drone platform, able to carry valuable payloads in high-pressure situations with a flight time of up to 39 minutes. Even when carrying its maximum payload of 3 kg, it achieves a robust 18-minute flight time. Designed for rapid deployment, Astro Max features folding arms that allow the drone to become half its normal size when packed, making it much easier to carry and store. The pre-installed Astro Isolator enables quick-release, powered payload attachment, streamlining workflow and minimizing downtime. It's compatible with RGB, Thermal, Multispectral, Distance Sensors, and LiDAR technology, making this a truly versatile drone to carry out operations. Flight Time Details Up to 39 minutes 28 minutes with LR1 Payload 18 minutes with max payload (3kg) Compatibility RGB Sensors LR1 Payload (NDAA/Blue) Sentera 65R Sensor (NDAA) Mapping Payload (A7R IV) (NDAA/Blue) Thermal Sensors LR1 Thermal Upgrade (NDAA) Sentera 6X Thermal Sensor (NDAA) Sentera 6X Thermal Pro Wiris Pro Payload (Thermal) (NDAA/Blue) Multispectral Sensors Sentera 6X Multispectral Sensor (NDAA/Blue) Distance Sensors LR1 Laser Range Finder Upgrade (NDAA) LiDAR Emesent Hovermap (ST-X) In The Box 1x Astro Compact Travel Case 1x Astro Max (with folding landing gear, props, and Astro Isolator) 1x each - Hex drivers, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm 4x Proptectors Spare parts: 1x Extra Proptector 4x Spare isolators 2x Rubber hole grommet 1x Pilot Pro Controller 1x Samsung Active Tab (pre-configured and installed into controller) 1x Herelink 1.1 RF (2.4 GHz) 1x Custom padded neck strap Specifications Astro Max Specifications Details Flight Time Up to 39 minutes (no payload). 28 minutes with LR1 Payload. 18 minutes with max payload (3 kg). Maximum Payload 3 kg Payload Options Pre-installed Astro Isolator for quick-release powered payload attachment. Alternate attachments include Integrator Vibration Isolator (non-electronic), Freefly Smart Dovetail Kit (hard mount). Folding Design Booms fold up to ½ the diameter Propellers 21" (553 x 178 mm) folding, carbon fiber reinforced nylon Motors Freefly 7010 custom (60% more thrust than previous Astro), F45 (350W continuous, 500W peak per motor) ESC Freefly Silent-Drive Sine Wave ESC Flight Controller Freefly Custom Skynode (Linux onboard computer, LTE connectivity) GNSS L1/L2 bands for GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo Onboard Sensors IR Diode rangefinder (~9m), orientation LEDs (color customizable in software) Unfolded Diameter 930 mm (without propellers), 1407 mm (with propellers) Folded Footprint 390 mm square Unfolded Height 359 mm Folded Height 178 mm Landing Gear Footprint 330 mm square Maximum Takeoff Weight 8,700 g Airframe Weight 3,523 g (airframe only, with landing gear) Typical Empty Weight 5,831 g (airframe, radio, smart dovetail, isolator, FPV, 2x batteries) Thrust-to-Weight Ratio Should be above 1.6 Maximum Speed Position: 15 m/s; Mission/Return: 10 m/s Climb/Descent Rate 4 m/s climb, 3 m/s descent (all modes) Mission Software Auterion Enterprise PX4, Auterion Mission Control, Auterion Suite Flight Modes Manual, Altitude Hold, Position Hold, Return, Autonomous Mission Compliance NDAA/Blue UAS (only with Doodle Labs radio), FAA Standard Remote ID enabled on all new units Durability Rated for 8 hours/day, 365 days/year, 5 years (approx. 14,600 hours) Other Features Quick-release powered payload (Astro Isolator), orientation LEDs, emergency battery landing Pilot Pro Controller Specifications Details Camera/Gimbal Control High resolution rockers for precise camera/gimbal control Modularity Modular to accept a variety of radio transmitters Included Radio Ships with Herelink 1.1 Radio (2.4 GHz) Battery Internal battery with external power inputs to support hot-swapping for maximum uptime Emergency Controls Emergency kill-switch Physical Controls Discreet physical buttons for all key user actions Tablet Includes custom configured, pre-installed 8" Samsung Galaxy Tablet Active5 tablet Speed Limits Realtime drone and gimbal speed limits Accessories Custom padded neck strap Ingress Protection IP68 (controller) Astro Compact Travel Case Specifications Details Capacity 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. Foam Custom cut foam, tested to protect against drops from 1 meter Protection Submersible and dust tight (MIL-STD 810G) Airline Compliance Airline checkable (overweight) Case Model 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 (As shipped/checked, no SL8s) 36.16 lbs / 16.40 kg Weight (Full kit with two SL8s) 40.66 lbs / 18.44 kg