Freefly LR1 Thermal Upgrade with FLIR Boson 640R

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The Freefly LR1 Thermal Upgrade adds FLIR Boson 640R radiometric longwave infrared capability to the LR1 Payload, delivering 640 × 512 thermal imagery, geotagging, spot metering, and temperature data capture for professional inspection, public safety, and environmental missions on Astro and Astro Max.

Radiometric thermal intelligence for LR1 Payload missions

Add a second layer of aerial awareness with the FLIR Boson 640R radiometric LWIR sensor. The LR1 Thermal Upgrade captures 640 × 512 thermal imagery with geotagging, spot metering, and temperature data capture, while its 13.6 mm lens and 92 g installed weight preserve the LR1 system’s balanced field profile. Switch between RGB and thermal views in Astro live view and move from visual evidence to measured temperature insight in the same mission.

Dual-sensor clarity for demanding aerial inspections. Move between the LR1 RGB camera and thermal feed in Astro live view to reveal heat anomalies, equipment stress, and visibility gaps that standard imagery can miss.

Measured heat, mapped with precision. Radiometric 640 × 512 imagery, spot metering, temperature data capture, and geotagging help transform thermal observations into location-aware operational insight.

A compact upgrade built for field deployment. The user-installable module connects through the LR1 expansion port, mounts with four camera screws and three counterweight screws, and adds only 92 g when installed.

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Bring radiometric thermal intelligence to the Freefly LR1 Payload.

The Freefly LR1 Thermal Upgrade adds a FLIR Boson 640R longwave infrared sensor to the LR1 Payload, giving Astro and Astro Max operators a practical dual-sensor workflow for inspection, public safety, and environmental missions. Switch between the LR1 RGB camera and thermal view through Astro’s live video feed, then use temperature data and geotagged imagery to turn heat signatures into actionable field insight.

Key Specifications

Sensor: FLIR Boson 640R radiometric LWIR
Thermal resolution: 640 × 512
Lens: 13.6 mm, equivalent to 63 mm full-frame
Installed weight: 92 g
Measurement tools: Spot metering and temperature data capture
Mapping: Geotagged thermal imagery
Installation: User-installable on the LR1 Payload through the expansion port

Full Specifications

Designed for the Freefly LR1 Payload
Compatible with Freefly Astro and Astro Max platforms
Mounts using four camera screws and three counterweight screws
Connects to the LR1 expansion port for power and data
Supports switching between RGB and thermal feeds in Astro live view
Built for aerial thermography, infrastructure inspection, utility monitoring, search and rescue, and public safety operations

In the Box

Freefly LR1 Thermal Upgrade module for installation on an LR1 Payload

On a rooftop, solar array, powerline, or search-and-rescue scene, the LR1 Thermal Upgrade gives operators another layer of visibility without sacrificing the compact, balanced profile of the LR1 system.