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.
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Weight
3.095 kg (Typical standard empty weight); 6.665 kg (Max Takeoff Weight)
Speed
25 m/s (Max horizontal speed in Manual/Sport mode)
Runtime
38 minutes (Base Astro); 43 minutes (Astro Max with no payload); ~25-32 minutes (Mapping payload)
Charging Time
90 minutes (0% to 100% via SL8 Fast Charger)
Battery Pack
7300 mAh, 157 Wh (SL8-Air Intelligent Battery, 2 per flight)
LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, USB-C
OLED battery screen, app dashboard, voice alerts
Battery Life
500+ charge cycles (Guaranteed by Freefly SL-series battery protocol)
Herelink radio, Pilot Pro controller
IR diode rangefinder (landing), GNSS (GPS/GLONASS/Beidou/Galileo), IMU, barometer, LTE modem
LTE cloud connectivity, Auterion Suite data storage
Available Countries
USA,EU,Canada,UK,Australia
Mission planning, live telemetry, cloud upload (iOS/Android)
Available Colours
Black, blue (NDAA)
Warranty Info
1 year limited, extendable to 2 years
Camera Resolution
61 MP (Sony ILX-LR1)
Dimensions
917 mm (Diagonal, without propellers); 359 mm (Height, unfolded); 508 × 178 mm (Folded diameter/height)
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Astro Max Doubles Payload to 3kg with 60% Thrust Boost
Freefly Systems deploys the Astro Max drone, doubling payload capacity to 3kg while delivering a 60% thrust surge over the original Astro, as demonstrated in field trials during late 2025. This upgrade equips professionals with a compact powerhouse for demanding missions, transforming how teams handle heavy sensors in tight spaces. Operators at recent infrastructure inspections reported seamless integration of LiDAR and thermal payloads, slashing setup times by half compared to prior models. The boost stems from larger 21-inch propellers and custom 7010 motors, enabling sustained power without compromising flight stability.
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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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