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Freefly Astro (NDAA / Blue)
Astro is Freefly’s ultimate compact industrial drone platform. Now NDAA and Blue approved options
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:
- Astro Drone
- Simple tools, props, landing gear and some spare bits
- NDAA and DIU approved
- Freefly Pilot Pro controller
- Doodle Labs RF, NDAA and DIU Blue 2.4 GHz radio
Notes
- Pilot skill with Manual Mode is required for Emergency Procedures. Learn more
- 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. Learn more
- Qty 1 - Astro Travel Case:
- Qty 1 - Astro 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 - Travel Case with custom insert:
- Qty 1 - Pilot Pro Controller
- Qty 1 - Samsung Active Tab 3 (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
- Astro
- Up to 37 minutes flight time. (See Wiki for additional details)
- 1500 grams max payload
- Booms fold up to ½ the diameter
- Smart Dovetail payload mount pre-installed
- 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 Active3 tablet
- Realtime drone and gimbal speed limits
- Custom padded neck strap
- Astro Travel Case
- Holds everything included with the Astro Base (except Pilot Pro controller)
- Removable battery tray holds up to 6 Freefly SuperLight batteries*
- Custom cut foam, tested to protect against drops from 1 meter
- Removable/customizable/replaceable payload insert
- Submersible and dust tight (MIL-STD 810G)
- Airline checkable (overweight)
- Case dimensions: 31x24x15 inches / 79x61x38 cm
- Weight of Astro Base in case (no batteries): 56 lbs / 25 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
If you wish to purchase in store, to avoid disappointment, please confirm the availability of the product at your local John Barry prior to visiting.
Alternatively, orders placed online by 2pm AEST are typically dispatched same day, if ordered online.
If your product is on backorder, please contact us for an ETA.
Shipping is done via Startrack Express or Australia Post eParcel service and tracking advice will be provided once shipped.
For more information, please visit our Shipping Policy.
Should you have any questions regarding our equipment warranty conditions, please contact us
John Barry reserves the right under Australian Consumer Law to refuse a request for an exchange or refund on all final sale items, if you have misused/mishandled the product, or if you have simply changed your mind. Please visit our Refunds & Returns policy page for further information.