Freefly has announced the Alta X drone. A follow up to their successful Alta line.
Payload & Flight Time
It has a payload capacity of 15.9kg. You can fly a Mōvi Carbon (20 lb payload) for 20+ minutes, or a max payload for over 10 minutes. With smaller payloads, flight times can exceed 40 minutes.
Carry up to a 35lb payload while maintaining a 2:1 thrust to weight ratio.
With smaller payloads, flight times can exceed 40 minutes.
Folding Design
Alta X folds to half its normal size with the push of a finger. The folding linkages also stiffen the booms to ensure low vibration and precise flight characteristics.
Freefly’s customer’s success depends on their comprehensive and integrated ecosystem that ensures in-field success.
TOP | BOTTOM
Alta X+ Carbon
20+ minute flight times and perfectly stable images at 240mm.
Alta X+ LiDAR
30 minute flight times with survey grade LiDAR allows for efficient and high quality capture.
Alta X+ LED
20 minute flights with cinema grade LED allow entirely new ways to light tv / film.
Alta X+ Mapping Camera
Alta X creates extraordinarily detailed maps by flying 50 to 100 Megapixel imagers.
Expansion Ports
Alta X features 3 battery voltage power outputs and 5V, 12V DC to DC converters to power your payloads. Additionally we break out the following ports for easy access.
TRAINING
At your HQ or Freefly’s, they will teach you best practices and how we operate to ensure the best chance a success.
SUPPORT TEAM
Realtime and expert help from the US-based support team.
ENGINEERING TEAM
From custom integrations to advice on adapting your payload to an Alta X, the Freefly Engineering team is available and eager to help.
SPARE PARTS
Freefly stock all important spare parts to keep you up and running. Customers can order directly from our webstore 24 hours a day and in-stock parts will ship same or next day.
PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE / REAL-TIMEAIRCRAFT MONITORING
With the optional industrial package, users can have Freefly support and Auterion’s predictive maintenance suite monitoring your Alta X live and alerting you to any potential issues before they become a real problem. Replace parts as needed, not as planned.
DOCUMENTATION
Freefly pays attention to what their customers are asking and make it all available for users on their website. No “email for more info” or “our rep will contact you for details”.
Alta X Specs
Dimensions
| Unfolded Diameter (not including props) | 1415 mm |
| Unfolded Diameter (Including Props) | 2273 mm |
| Folded Diameter | 877 mm |
| Height | 387 mm |
| Height (Skyview) | 434 mm |
Powerplant
| Number of Motors | 4 |
| Motor Max Continuous Power Output | 100 A |
| Motor Max Instantaneous Peak Power Output | 130 A (>3s) |
| Equivalent Kv | 115 rpm/V |
Propellers
| Make and Model | DJI R3390 |
| Material | Ultra Carbon Pro |
| Propeller Orientation | (2) CW and (2) CCW Props |
| Propeller Type | 840 x 230 mm Folding |
Battery
| Nominal Battery Voltage | 44.4V |
| Battery Connectors | XT-90 |
| Required Minimum Battery Discharge Rating (Per Pack) | 320 Amps per battery (assumes two batteries) 20C for a 16A-hr pack. |
Weight
| Maximum Gross for Takeoff | 34.86kg (see performance charts) |
| Maximum Payload | 15.9kg |
| Typical Standard Empty weight | 10.4 kg |
Flight Controller
| Autopilot Name | Custom PX4 flight control stack |
| Flight Modes | Manual, altitude, position, mission, loiter, orbit, return |
| Supported Radios | Futaba, Spektrum, PX4 compatible SBUS and PPM receivers |
| Supported Radio Controller Telemetry Systems | Voltage feed provided for Futaba RX telemetry |
| Minimum Radio Controller Channels Required | 5 (roll, pitch, yaw, throttle, mode) |
| Supported GNSS | GPS/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo |
| Default Data Logging Rate | Varies, 25hz for main flight data |
Lighting and Indication
| Orientation Lights | Boom tip mounted lights |
| Orientation Light Color Options | Colors can be set in software – red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple, white, off. |
Price & Availability
The Alta X starts from $15,995 USD.
