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Freefly Astro Max — Industrial-Grade Drone Platform for Professional Operations
The Freefly Astro Max is a compact, industrial-grade drone engineered for the most demanding professional missions — mapping, inspection, and public safety. Built around high-efficiency 7010 motors and 21-inch propellers, the Astro Max supports up to a 3 kg payload and delivers up to 43 minutes of flight time with no payload. The foldable airframe, Smart Dovetail quick-release interface, and open payload ecosystem make it fast to deploy and easy to configure for any mission.
Available in six configurations — including standard and NDAA/Blue UAS compliant variants — with optional Mapping and Public Safety bundles that include the Sony ILX-LR1 61MP camera, Sigma 24mm mapping lens, and Freefly LR1 thermal imaging upgrade.
Platform Highlights
- Up to 3 kg payload capacity with Smart Dovetail quick-release interface
- Up to 43 minutes flight time (no payload)
- High-efficiency 7010 motors + 21-inch propellers for maximum thrust and endurance
- Foldable airframe for compact transport and rapid field deployment
- Dual SL8 Air smart battery system
- Integrated RTK-ready positioning for centimeter-level accuracy
- Pilot Pro controller with live telemetry and real-time mission data
- Open payload ecosystem — compatible with Sony ILX-LR1, thermal, LiDAR, and more
- NDAA/Blue UAS compliant variants available for government and regulated operations
Bundle Configuration Comparison
| Included | Aircraft | Aircraft (NDAA) | Mapping Bundle | Mapping Bundle (NDAA) | Public Safety Bundle | Public Safety Bundle (NDAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astro Max aircraft + propellers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pilot Pro controller + Samsung tablet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Standard 2.4 GHz radio | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| NDAA/Blue UAS compliant radio | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Sony ILX-LR1 61MP mapping camera | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sigma 24mm f/3.5 mapping lens | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Freefly LR1 thermal imaging upgrade | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dual RGB + thermal capability | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
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