Freefly Systems – Astro Max Mapping Essentials (NDAA/Blue) - Shipping Early 2026

Astro Max is Freefly’s ultimate compact industrial drone platform. Now NDAA and Blue approved. 

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

Astro Max Mapping Essentials (NDAA/Blue)* includes everything you need to start imaging with the highest level of US compliance: 

1. Astro Max Drone (NDAA/Blue)

   • Ships in Astro Compact Travel Case with pre-installed: Astro Isolator, folding landing gear, and high efficiency props

   • Simple tools, proptectors, and some spare bits

   • Ships with Standard Remote ID enabled**

   • NDAA and DIU approved

2. LR1 Payload

   • 61MP Sony ILX-LR1 camera + Sigma 24mm f3.5 lens

   • Quick-detach, vibration isolated Freefly gimbal

   • Ships in custom case, and also fits in Astro Compact case

   • NDAA and DIU approved

3. Freefly Pilot Pro controller
   

   • Has internal battery and options for external power

   • Robust 2.4ghz radio (NDAA/DIU approved)

   • Ships inside Astro Compact Travel Case

4. SL8-Air batteries (6 batteries = 3 pairs) and SL8 Fast Chargers (4)

5. SL8 Travel Case

6. A set of replacement props (CW and CCW)

7. A kit of replacement parts