Astro
The Freefly Astro is a compact, US-made industrial quadcopter drone designed for professional surveying, mapping, inspection, and data collection tasks. Featuring a foldable carbon-fiber frame, it offers rapid deployment from case to flight in under two minutes. Powered by four high-efficiency 7010 motors with 21-inch folding propellers, it delivers up to 43 minutes of flight time without payload and supports 3 kg maximum payload for heavy sensors like LiDAR, thermal cameras, and multispectral systems. Integrated RTK GNSS provides centimeter-level positioning, while LTE connectivity enables real-time cloud data streaming. Running AuterionOS, it supports autonomous missions via Auterion Mission Control, with vibration-isolated quick-release payload mounts for tools-free sensor swaps. Weather-sealed to IP43, it handles demanding environments with redundant smart batteries, precise flight controls, and open APIs for custom integrations, making it ideal for enterprise operations requiring reliability and efficiency.
Robot Specifications
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Available Colours
Black, blue (NDAA)
Camera Resolution
61 MP (Sony ILX-LR1)
Available Countries
USA,EU,Canada,UK,Australia
Connectivity
LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, USB-C
Compatible Devices
Herelink radio, Pilot Pro controller
Warranty Info
1 year limited, extendable to 2 years
Charging Time
90 minutes (0% to 100% via SL8 Fast Charger)
User Interface
OLED battery screen, app dashboard, voice alerts
Speed
25 m/s (Max horizontal speed in Manual/Sport mode)
Cloud Integration
LTE cloud connectivity, Auterion Suite data storage
Battery Pack
7300 mAh, 157 Wh (SL8-Air Intelligent Battery, 2 per flight)
App Integration
Mission planning, live telemetry, cloud upload (iOS/Android)
Battery Life
500+ charge cycles (Guaranteed by Freefly SL-series battery protocol)
Weight
3.095 kg (Typical standard empty weight); 6.665 kg (Max Takeoff Weight)
Sensors
IR diode rangefinder (landing), GNSS (GPS/GLONASS/Beidou/Galileo), IMU, barometer, LTE modem
Runtime
38 minutes (Base Astro); 43 minutes (Astro Max with no payload); ~25-32 minutes (Mapping payload)
Dimensions
917 mm (Diagonal, without propellers); 359 mm (Height, unfolded); 508 × 178 mm (Folded diameter/height)
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Q1. What is Astro, and what problem is it designed to solve?
Astro is a full-size AI humanoid robot developed by Freefly Systems. According to the manufacturer, it is designed for research and service tasks, addressing challenges in autonomous manipulation and human-like operation in unstructured environments.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of Astro?
Astro features dual arms with human-like operational parameters, supported by a software-hardware integrated system. According to Freefly, it enables learning from demonstrations via imitation learning, with capabilities for precise object interaction and VR teleoperation.
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