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Freefly Astro flying beside woodland with a Sony camera gimbal and no LiDAR payload
Compact electric mapping platform

Less to carry. More to explore.

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maximum payload · Astro
1.5 kg
maximum · no payload
37 min
maximum · 1.5 kg payload
25 min
The platform, in perspective

A compact platform. An adaptable workflow.

A compact aircraft for imaging, inspection, and lightweight payload work. Bring your project requirements to LiDARUSA to review the right aircraft and sensor combination.

Astro pairs Freefly’s Smart Dovetail payload interface with RTK positioning and the Pilot Pro control ecosystem. Its modular approach lets a small field kit support different kinds of work.

Operator changing the Sony camera and gimbal on a Freefly Astro in the field
Freefly field photography · Camera payload shown
Freefly Astro · 01

Change the mission

The Smart Dovetail interface supports compatible payload integration. Check total installed weight, power, clearance, and mounting before selecting a sensor.

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Freefly Astro carrying a Sony camera in flight near wind turbines
Original Astro · Camera-equipped configuration
Freefly Astro · 02

Position with precision

RTK-capable navigation supports repeatable positioning. Final mapping accuracy also depends on the sensor, calibration, processing, and ground control.

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Close view of a banking Astro with its arms, batteries and camera gimbal visible
Freefly Systems · Confirm your complete payload configuration
Freefly Astro · 03

Keep the kit compact

A folding platform, paired SL8-Air batteries, and Pilot Pro controls bring aircraft management into a transportable field setup.

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Know your aircraft

The details
that shape the mission.

Astro and Astro Max are different aircraft. Figures here are for the original Astro with SL8-Air batteries; they do not use Astro Max’s higher payload rating. Confirm current availability and configuration with our team.

Model covered
Astro · original / legacy platform
Maximum payload
1,500 g
Maximum takeoff weight
6,950 g
Typical empty weight
5,478 g · equipped, with batteries
Battery setup
Two Freefly SL8-Air batteries
Payload interface
Freefly Smart Dovetail

Manufacturer references · specifications subject to change.

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Build the right combination.

Tell us what you need to map. We’ll review the aircraft, LiDAR, mounting, power, and workflow together before recommending a configuration.

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