Astro Max

Freefly’s most advanced compact industrial drone

Freefly Astro Max: The Ultimate Industrial Workhorse

The Astro Max is Freefly’s most capable compact drone to date, specifically engineered to carry heavier sensors without sacrificing the agility and reliability Freefly is known for. Designed and assembled in the USA, it is a fully NDAA-compliant, Blue UAS-listed platform ready for government and enterprise deployment.

Increased Payload Capacity

Upgraded to carry up to 3kg (6.6 lbs), doubling the capacity of the standard Astro.

Enhanced Propulsion

Equipped with high-efficiency 7010 motors and 21-inch carbon-fiber folding propellers, providing approximately 60% more thrust than previous models.

Extended Flight Times

Achieve up to 39–43 minutes of airtime with no payload, or roughly 28 minutes with a standard 61MP mapping payload.

Precision Control

Features the Auterion Enterprise PX4 flight controller, customized for Astro to ensure mission reliability.

Built for Performance

Engineered to be the Most Capable Compact Drone on the Planet.

The Strong Silent Type

A Field-Proven Workhorse

Precision & Power

The Pilot Pro Controller

The Astro Max includes the Pilot Pro ground control station, a professional-grade GCS machined from aerospace-grade aluminum.

Integrated Display: Comes with a pre-installed 8-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 (or Active3) tablet.
Hot-Swap Power: Features internal batteries and external hot-swap battery support for 100% uptime.
Customizable Controls: Discreet physical buttons and high-resolution rockers for precise gimbal and camera control.

Open Payload Ecosystem

The heart of the Astro Max is its Smart Dovetail interface. This tool-free, quick-release system supplies power, Ethernet, serial, and MAVLink directly to the sensor, allowing for rapid field swaps between diverse payloads:

Mapping & Photogrammetry: Freefly LR1 Payload, Sigma 24mm F3.5, Sony FE 35mm F2.8, Sony FE 50mm F1.8, Samyang 75mm F1.8, and Sentera 65R (NDAA).
LiDAR: Freefly Flux (L1, O1, H1) and Emesent Hovermap ST-X.
Thermal & Multispectral: Sentera 6X Series, and Freefly Wiris Pro

Precision control, simple integration.

Swap payloads in seconds to fit your mission

RGB | LR1 Payload

Designed for high-resolution mapping and precise imaging missions.

MULTISPECTRAL | Sentera 6X Sensor

Captures synchronized high-res RGB and accurate multispectral imagery.

LIDAR | Emesent Hovermap

Delivers high-density point clouds with exceptional coverage.

Blue UAS & NDAA Compliant

Security is a requirement, not an option. The Astro & Astro Max are Blue UAS listed and NDAA compliant, making it the trusted choice for government, defense, and high-security industrial programs.

Made in the USA: Designed, assembled, and supported by a dedicated US-based engineering team.
Open Architecture: We share CAD files, test specs, and engineering documents to help you integrate and succeed faster.

Technical Specifications

Feature	Specification
Max Payload	3.0 kg (6.6 lbs)
Max Flight Time	39–43 mins (No payload)
Propulsion	Freefly 7010 Motors (+60% thrust gain) with 21" Folding Carbon Props
Power System	2 x Freefly SL8-Air Smart Batteries (157 Wh each, 21.6V)
Flight Control	Auterion Enterprise PX4 on custom Skynode hardware
Max Speed	15 m/s (Position Mode)
Max Ascent/Descent	4 m/s Ascent
Ingress Protection	IP43 (Aircraft)
Operating Temp	-20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
Dimensions	1407mm diameter (unfolded)
Airframe Weight	3,523 g (with landing gear)
Max Take-Off Weight	8,700 g (MTOW)
Case (Kit Weight)	40.66 lbs (Full kit with 2x SL8 batteries)
Case Dimensions	62.28 x 49.53 x 31.04 cm (Submersible/Dust-tight)