Elevate your aerial data collection and capture the world in stunning detail with the Freefly Astro LR1 Payload (SKU 950-00147) – your ultimate solution for high-resolution mapping and imaging missions!

The Precision Payload for Visionary Surveyors, Engineers, and Public Services

Are you a surveying company, civil engineering firm, agricultural specialist, construction project manager, non-profit organization, school, religious establishment, or a government agency demanding a drone payload that delivers exceptionally high-resolution imagery with centimeter-level accuracy for critical mapping, surveying, and inspection tasks? Imagine effortlessly capturing intricate details with a 61MP Sony ILX-LR1 camera and a Sigma 24mm f3.5 mapping lens, integrating seamlessly with your Astro drone, and receiving geo-tagged images for precise data analysis, all from a versatile, robust system. The Freefly Astro LR1 Payload is more than just a camera; it's a meticulously designed solution featuring a Freefly gimbal with Smart Dovetail Quick-Release, offering adjustable and expandable capabilities with three expansion ports for add-on cameras, sensors, and power out, making it the essential tool to achieve unparalleled aerial insights.

Benefits That Redefine Detail, Enhance Versatility, and Optimize Workflow

This isn't just a mapping payload; it's a transformative asset for your operational superiority, offering:

• Capture Unrivaled 61MP High-Resolution Imagery: Equipped with a pre-installed 61MP Sony ILX-LR1 camera and a Sigma 24mm f3.5 mapping lens, this payload captures stunningly detailed aerial images, providing exceptional clarity for intricate mapping, 3D modeling, and comprehensive site analysis.
• Ensure Pinpoint Accuracy with Geotagged Data: The included USB drive captures geo-tagged images, embedding precise location data directly into your photographs. This is vital for accurate mapping, regulatory compliance, and confident decision-making across all your projects.
• Maximize Adaptability with Expandable Ports: Featuring three expansion ports for add-on cameras, sensors, and power out, this payload is incredibly adjustable and expandable, allowing you to customize your Astro system for diverse applications and future technological advancements, ensuring your investment grows with your needs.
• Streamline Data Collection & Control: Natively mounts to your Astro with the Freefly Smart Dovetail system, providing seamless power and data communication to your ground station controller (and LTE network). This gives you direct control over camera settings, shutter, gimbal tilt, and live image preview, accelerating your field operations.
• Optimize Workflow with Efficient Design: The payload is tuned to work best on Astro with the Astro Isolator (required, sold separately), ensuring stable performance and a smooth, efficient workflow for your mapping and imaging missions.
• Extend Operational Time: Typical Astro flights with the LR1 Payload deliver 28-34 minutes of flight time per pair of batteries (depending on speed, conditions, and lens), ensuring ample time to complete comprehensive surveys without frequent interruptions.

The Advantage of Purpose-Built Design, Robust Portability, and Secure Compliance

The Freefly Astro LR1 Payload stands out with its intelligent engineering and unwavering commitment to excellence:

• DIU Blue Approved & NDAA Compliant: This payload is DIU Blue approved and NDAA compliant, providing the highest level of security and supply chain adherence for sensitive government, public safety, and critical infrastructure applications.
• Designed and Assembled in USA: The payload is designed and assembled in USA, reinforcing Freefly's commitment to quality, security, and readily available support for your critical operations.
• Lightweight for Enhanced Endurance: Weighing only 970g (34.2oz), this payload maintains the impressive flight endurance of your Astro drone, allowing for extended missions without significant impact on battery life.
• Rugged Travel Case with Lens Storage: Ships in a rugged travel case with a custom foam insert, offering room for two additional lenses. This durable case (SKB 3L-1209-4B-E) ensures your valuable equipment is protected during transport and always ready for deployment, regardless of your destination.
• Smart Dovetail Quick-Release for Rapid Swaps: Features a Freefly Gimbal with Smart Dovetail Quick-Release, allowing for quick and secure attachment and removal from your Astro drone, optimizing your field efficiency when switching payloads.
• Proven Freefly Reliability: Backed by Freefly's legacy of over 10 years carrying cinema cameras for Hollywood and high-end productions, you can trust this payload to deliver valuable data in high-pressure situations.

Key Features for High-Resolution Aerial Mapping

• Camera System:
  • Freefly Gimbal with Smart Dovetail Quick-Release.
  • 61MP Sony ILX-LR1 camera body (pre-installed).
  • Sigma 24mm f3.5 mapping lens (p/n 404965).
• Data Capture: USB-C thumb drive for geo-tagged images.
• Expandability: Three expansion ports for additional cameras/sensors/power out.
• Compliance: DIU Blue approved and NDAA compliant.
• Control: Camera and gimbal control from compatible pilot controller (not included with payload, Pilot Pro controller ships with every new Astro).
• Typical Flight Time (with Astro): 28-34 minutes per pair of batteries.
• Weight: 970g / 34.2oz.
• Case: Rugged travel case (SKB 3L-1209-4B-E) with custom insert, room for 2 additional lenses.
  • Exterior: 13.125" x 11.375" x 5.5" / 33.34 x 28.89 x 13.97cm.
• Compatibility: Tuned to work best on Astro with the Astro Isolator (required, sold separately).
• Manufacturing: Designed and assembled in USA.
• Warranty: Manufacturer warranty included.
• Included in Box: Travel Case, Freefly Mapping Gimbal, Sony ILX-LR1 camera (pre-installed), Sigma 24mm f3.5 mapping lens, USB-C thumb drive.

Invest in Unrivaled Aerial Precision with Absolute Confidence

Your investment in the Freefly Astro LR1 Payload is fully protected by a comprehensive manufacturer warranty, providing you with complete peace of mind. At The Advantage Empire, we believe in creating spaces that grow a sense of community, and with the Astro LR1 Payload, you're not just acquiring a camera; you're gaining the power to precisely map, analyze, and transform your understanding of the world, fostering collaboration and informed decision-making across your projects. As a leader in professional drone payloads, Freefly empowers surveyors, engineers, and public service organizations to achieve unprecedented levels of accuracy, efficiency, and aerial insight. Contact us today to elevate your mapping capabilities and define the future of geospatial data!