Freefly Alta X (Blue Cube)
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We designed Alta X from the ground up to capitalize on the benefits of large, efficient props while maintaining the crisp control and unmatched precision the Alta line is known for.
What makes this Alta X special?
- It features a a US-made PX4 Blue Cube.
- The Blue Cube is equipped with firmware that permanently disables WiFi to comply with DIU Blue requirements and can only have Blue qualified firmware installed in the field.
- With this Blue Cube on board, it's possible in the future to have Freefly physically upgrade the aircraft to the full DIU Blue Package. For more information about current upgrade options, click here.
- You can use other commercially available and compatible radio controllers or ground station links with this Alta X*. This includes:
- Traditional RC radios
- Ground station computer links like RF900 or FRX Pro for Alta X (900 MHz)
- A Blue/NDAA approved controller integrated by a third-party
- Whatever you need to suit your operations and compliance requirements.
- If you want to use Freefly RTK with this Alta X, you will need a radio link to your ground station computer. FRX Pro for Alta X (900 MHz) will work for this (built in the US, with Canadian components). Both of these components can be purchased separately and installed/implemented by the user, but will not be in compliance of DIU standards and are not compatible with the UXV Table Controller if you upgrade later.**
*This Alta X ships in a travel case, but it does not ship with any included hardware to control the drone from the ground (radio controller or computer ground station link), batteries/charger or landing gear, vibration isolation mount or hard payload mount.
**Neither FRX Pro nor Freefly RTK are compatible with the UVX Tablet controller if that is the path you want to take with this in the future.
We designed Alta X from the ground up to capitalize on the benefits of large, efficient props while maintaining the crisp control and unmatched precision the Alta line is known for.
What makes this Alta X special?
- It features a a US-made PX4 Blue Cube.
- The Blue Cube is equipped with firmware that permanently disables WiFi to comply with DIU Blue requirements and can only have Blue qualified firmware installed in the field.
- With this Blue Cube on board, it's possible in the future to have Freefly physically upgrade the aircraft to the full DIU Blue Package. For more information about current upgrade options, click here.
- You can use other commercially available and compatible radio controllers or ground station links with this Alta X*. This includes:
- Traditional RC radios
- Ground station computer links like RF900 or FRX Pro for Alta X (900 MHz)
- A Blue/NDAA approved controller integrated by a third-party
- Whatever you need to suit your operations and compliance requirements.
- If you want to use Freefly RTK with this Alta X, you will need a radio link to your ground station computer. FRX Pro for Alta X (900 MHz) will work for this (built in the US, with Canadian components). Both of these components can be purchased separately and installed/implemented by the user, but will not be in compliance of DIU standards and are not compatible with the UXV Table Controller if you upgrade later.**
*This Alta X ships in a travel case, but it does not ship with any included hardware to control the drone from the ground (radio controller or computer ground station link), batteries/charger or landing gear, vibration isolation mount or hard payload mount.
**Neither FRX Pro nor Freefly RTK are compatible with the UVX Tablet controller if that is the path you want to take with this in the future.
Brochure
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NDAA Compliance
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Dimensions
| Unfolded Diameter (not including props) | 1415 mm |
| Unfolded Diameter (Including Props) | 2273 mm |
| Folded Diameter | 877 mm |
| Height | 387 mm |
| Height (Skyview) | 434 mm |
Powerplant
| Number of Motors | 4 |
| Motor Max Continuous Power Output | 100 A |
| Motor Max Instantaneous Peak Power Output | 130 A (>3s) |
| Equivalent Kv | 115 rpm/V |
Propellers
| Model | 33x9in |
| Material | Carbon fiber filled Nylon |
| Propeller Orientation | (2) CW and (2) CCW Props |
| Propeller Type | 840 x 230 mm Folding |
Battery
| Nominal Battery Voltage | 44.4V |
| Battery Connectors | XT-90 |
| Required Minimum Battery Discharge Rating (Per Pack) | 320 Amps per battery (assumes two batteries) 20C for a 16A-hr pack. |
Weight
| Maximum Gross for Takeoff | 34.86 kg / 76.85 lb (see performance charts) |
| Maximum Payload | 15.06 kg / 33.20 lb |
| Typical Standard Empty weight | 10.86 kg / 23.94 lb |
Flight Controller
| Autopilot Name | Custom PX4 flight control stack |
| Flight Modes | Manual, altitude, position, mission, loiter, orbit, return |
| Supported Radios | Futaba, Spektrum, PX4 compatible SBUS and PPM receivers |
| Supported Radio Controller Telemetry Systems | Voltage feed provided for Futaba RX telemetry |
| Minimum Radio Controller Channels Required | 5 (roll, pitch, yaw, throttle, mode) |
| Supported GNSS | GPS/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo |
| Default Data Logging Rate | Varies, 25hz for main flight data |
Lighting and Indication
| Orientation Lights | Boom tip mounted lights |
| Orientation Light Color Options | Colors can be set in software - red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple, white, off. |
| FPV Ability | Yes |
- Qty 1 - Alta X Airframe with F9P GPS & PX4 Blue Cube with custom firmware*
- Qty 2 - Fuse Mini 297 32V 10A
- Qty 2 - Replacement Battery Fastener
- Qty 2 - Active Blade Bumper (black)
- Qty 2 - Active Blade Bumper (gray)
- Qty 5 - M4x16 Combo Head bolt
- Qty 5 - M4x10 Combo Head bolt
- Qty 5 - M3x8 Combo Head bolt
- Qty 5 - M4x14 Combo Head bolt
- Qty 5 - M4x8 Combo Head bolt
- Qty 1 - USB C to A Cable (1m)
- Qty 1 - Alta X Travel Case
*This Alta X ships in a travel case, but it does not ship with any included hardware to control the drone from the ground (radio controller or computer ground station link), batteries/charger or landing gear, vibration isolation mount or hard payload mount.
