Freefly Astro Base Kit Drone

Made in the USA

Designed, built, flown, crashed, fixed, tested, assembled, and supported in Woodinville, WA

Astro is Freefly’s compact industrial drone platform.

Freefly understands the need for quality tools. For more than 10 years Freefly aircraft have carried cinema cameras for Hollywood and high-end productions around the world. It carries valuable payloads in high-pressure situations. We also understand the need for flexibility. Astro’s interface specs are open, making it a flexible and reliable tool to get your new ideas in the air.

Each Astro Base includes an Astro (with props and folding landing gear)w, Herelink controller, one set of batteries, chargers, and everything else you need to fly, all packed in a hard case.

Astro helps you do your best work.

Freefly’s latest commercial drone platform with RTK, 61 megapixel Sony camera, LTE cloud connectivity, mission computer and more. Astro is backed by the team at Freefly with 100,000+ successful commercial drone flights.

There is fast, and Freefly Fast

Freefly loves to go fast, and we love to make our tools a joy to use. Astro is fast and fun.

World’s toughest drones

Our drones carry the most expensive sensors in the world and we test accordingly. Check out the testing process at Freefly.

Skynode,Mission Control,& the Suite

A custom version of Skynode powers each Astro. Skynode includes LTE connectivity, onboard linux mission computer, and seamless connectivity to Auterion Mission Control and the Auterion Suite

The Auterion software platform provides tools for planning, flight, and compliance with robust and secure data management for individuals and enterprise. MAVSDK allows your code in the onboard linux computer or the payload to command Astro. Cloud APIs allow you to bring data from Astro into your workflow.

Enterprise developers can leverage the Auterion Air, Ground, and Cloud SDK, built around the MAVSDK to process data captured by Astro and integrate it in their own workflows.

The mission computer on board Astro provides compute power for real-time data processing. The LTE module brings Astro online and delivers results directly to your cloud.

Centimeter Level Accuracy | Freefly RTK

Astro is equipped with our multi-band RTK system with centimeter level precision. Using the latest GNSS module from u-blox (F9P) our RTK will give you rock solid height andposition hold.

Long flight times + intelligent monitoring

Astro batteries come in two sizes and feature the latest 2170 round cell lithium ion batteries. These cells combine high energy density with incredible cycle life. Freefly guarantees at least 500 cycles on our SL series batteries.

The SL series batteries feature an OLED screen that reports key data to the user and communicate with Astro via our open CAN battery protocol so you can track battery health and usage fleetwide.

Integrated Gimbal | Precise Control, Easy Integration

Freefly designed an ultra lightweight 3-axis gimbal to go with Astro that is open architecture so we can adapt to new payloads. The gimbal features a payload quick release so you can quickly switch cameras and a gimbal quick release so you can quickly remove from Astro.

• Astro
  • Up to 37 minutes flight time.
    • Typical flights with Mapping Payload are 25-32 minutes, depending on speed / conditions.
    • See Wiki for additional details
  • 1500 grams max payload 
  • Booms fold up to ½ the diameter
  • Vibration isolated payload attachment
  • Additional specs in the Astro wiki
• Pilot Pro Controller
  • Freefly Pilot Pro controller
  • High resolution rockers for precise camera / gimbal control
  • Modular to accept a variety of radio transmitters
    • Herelink Radio (2.4 GHz)
    • Doodle Labs Radio or other NDAA compliant radio option coming next
  • 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 
• Mapping Payload
  • Freefly Mapping Gimbal
  • Sony Alpha 7R IVA camera body (61 megapixel resolution)
  • Sigma 24mm f3.5 mapping lens (p/n 404965)
  • Camera and gimbal control from Herelink pilot controller
  • Vibration Isolator with Smart Dovetail
• Astro Travel Case
  • Holds everything included with the Mapping Kit (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/replaceable payload insert for Mapping Payload
  • Submersible and dust tight (MIL-STD 810G)
  • Airline checkable
  • Case dimensions: 31x24x15 inches / 79x61x38 cm
  • Weight of Astro Map in case (no batteries): 26.5 kg / 58.5 lbs
• 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). 
• Astro is designed and assembled in USA.

*Batteries and chargers needed for flight not included, sold separately

• Qty 1 Travel Case with custom insert, packed with:Qty 1 - Astro (with landing gear and props)
• Qty 1 - Herelink Controller
• Qty 2 - Herelink Controller Freefly custom sticks
• Qty 1 - Vibration Isolated Cheese Plate
• Qty 1 each - Hex drivers, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm
• Qty 4 - Proptectors
• Spare partsQty 1 - Extra Proptector
• Qty 4 - Spare isolators
• Qty 2 - OEM Herelink controller sticks
• Qty 2 - Rubber hole grommet
• Qty 1 - Herelink charging cable