Freefly Astro Max (NDAA/Blue) (Ships with Astro Max 2270 High Efficiency Propellers).

Name: Freefly Astro Max (NDAA/Blue) (Ships with Astro Max 2270 High Efficiency Propellers).
Brand: Freefly
SKU: 950-00187
Price: 28995.0 USD
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SKU 950-00187

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NDAA Compliant DIU Blue UAS Listed USA-Made 2270 High-Efficiency Props Auterion Enterprise PX4 Smart Dovetail Payload Pilot Pro Included Authorized Dealer Free US Shipping

Freefly Systems · USA-Made Enterprise Inspection Drone

Freefly Astro Max
(NDAA/Blue) with 2270 High-Efficiency Propellers

Extended Flight. Maximum Payload. Federal-Grade Compliance. USA-Built.

43 Min

Flight Time

3 kg

Max Payload

2270

Hi-Eff Props

RTK

Precision GPS

NDAA

Compliant

USA

Designed & Built

The Freefly Astro Max (NDAA/Blue) is Freefly's most capable inspection and industrial drone platform — engineered for the demanding requirements of federal, defense, public safety, and enterprise programs. Released in February 2025, the Astro Max raises the bar with upgraded 2270 high-efficiency folding propellers, delivering an exceptional 43-minute flight time with no payload and a class-leading 3 kg maximum payload capacity. This NDAA/Blue variant ships with special DIU-approved firmware installed, the Freefly Pilot Pro controller with Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5, and the complete kit in an airline-checkable hard case — ready to fly from day one on programs that demand full supply-chain security.

🚁 Astro Max Airframe

Built on the proven Freefly Astro platform with new 2270 high-efficiency propellers driven by 7010 motors. The larger 22.7" prop arc delivers outstanding thrust efficiency, pushing no-payload flight time to 43 minutes while maintaining the compact folded footprint of the standard Astro. IP43 rated for all-weather industrial operations.

✓ 2270 High-Efficiency Folding Props

✓ 7010 motors — high torque efficiency

✓ 3 kg max payload — carry any sensor

✓ IP43 weather resistance

🖥️ Freefly Skynode + Auterion PX4

The Astro Max runs Auterion Enterprise PX4 on the Freefly Skynode flight controller — the most trusted open-standard autopilot in commercial aviation. The NDAA/Blue variant includes special DIU-approved firmware for compliance with federal program requirements. Full autonomous waypoint missions, LTE telemetry, and Auterion Suite fleet management included.

✓ DIU-approved special firmware

✓ Auterion Enterprise PX4 autopilot

✓ LTE + WiFi + BLE connectivity

✓ Auterion Suite fleet management

🎮 Pilot Pro Controller

Ships with the Freefly Pilot Pro controller and pre-configured Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 running Auterion Mission Control. Pilot Pro delivers Hall-effect gimbals for precise camera/gimbal control, 6+ hr runtime, double safety kill-switch, and velocity clamp controls for inspection-speed flight.

✓ Herelink 1.1 radio (2.4 GHz)

✓ Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 included

✓ 6+ hour controller runtime

✓ Dual kill-switch for safety

Astro Max Platform Capabilities

43-Minute Extended Flight

The 2270 high-efficiency props deliver an outstanding 43 minutes of flight time with no payload — approximately 31 minutes carrying a standard mapping camera payload, and 20 minutes at maximum 3 kg payload. More time in the air means more coverage, fewer battery swaps, and lower cost-per-mission on extended industrial operations.

3 kg Payload Capacity

The Astro Max carries up to 3 kg — enough for the heaviest professional inspection payloads including LiDAR scanners, gas detection sensors, full-frame mapping cameras, or multi-sensor inspection rigs. The Smart Dovetail quick-release allows sensor swaps in seconds with no tools and no recalibration required.

2270 High-Efficiency Propellers

The Astro Max ships exclusively with 2270 series high-efficiency propellers (CW + CCW sets). These larger 22.7" props produce more thrust per watt than the standard 2170 props, translating directly into longer flight times and improved payload efficiency. Note: 2270 and 2170 series props are not interchangeable — never mix them.

RTK Centimeter Accuracy

L1/L2 dual-frequency GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo GNSS delivers precise positioning throughout every mission. Add the optional Freefly RTK Ground Station to achieve centimeter-level GCP-free accuracy — critical for inspection deliverables, asset mapping, and survey-grade outputs on federal programs.

Smart Dovetail Payload System

Freefly’s industry-standard Smart Dovetail quick-release lets operators swap payloads in seconds — no tools, no recalibration. One aircraft covers the full inspection workflow: RGB imaging, thermal anomaly detection, LiDAR point clouds, and gas leak detection, all swapped in the field between missions.

NDAA & Blue UAS Compliant

The Astro Max (NDAA/Blue) is fully NDAA compliant and DIU Blue UAS listed, with special DIU-approved firmware installed at the factory. This makes it the top choice for federal agencies, DOD programs, DOI, DHS, public safety organizations, and any program requiring verifiable supply-chain security and domestic manufacturing.

Key Use Cases

🏗️ Infrastructure Inspection

Inspect bridges, towers, pipelines, power lines, and levees with extended 43-minute endurance and your choice of RGB, thermal, or LiDAR payload. The 3 kg capacity supports the heaviest professional inspection sensors. Fly closer, fly longer, and resolve fine surface detail at safe standoff distances.

🛡️ Federal & Defense Programs

The only enterprise inspection drone with full NDAA compliance, DIU Blue UAS listing, and special DIU firmware installed from the factory. Approved for DOD, DOI, DHS, and other federal programs requiring domestically-manufactured drone equipment with verified supply-chain security.

🚒 Public Safety & Emergency Response

43 minutes of battery endurance enables extended overwatch, search operations, and damage assessment flights without interruption. The Astro Max’s NDAA compliance makes it suitable for law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency management agencies that must operate on government-approved equipment lists.

🔥 Thermal & Gas Detection

Mount thermal cameras, radiometric imagers, or gas leak detection sensors on the Smart Dovetail. The 3 kg payload budget accommodates the heaviest thermal payloads plus a stabilized gimbal. Use long endurance to survey miles of pipeline, transmission lines, or industrial facilities in a single mission.

📍 Survey & Mapping

Pair the Astro Max with the Freefly LR1 61MP camera or Freefly Flux LiDAR for survey-grade outputs. The extended 43-minute no-payload flight time drops to a still-impressive ~31 minutes with a camera payload — enough to cover large sites in a single battery set on federal mapping programs requiring NDAA-compliant equipment.

🔍 LiDAR & 3D Scanning

The 3 kg payload capacity and extended endurance make the Astro Max the ideal platform for heavy LiDAR systems. Mount the Freefly Flux L1, O1, or H1 LiDAR scanners, or the Emesent Hovermap ST-X for GPS-denied environments. Capture dense point clouds over large areas on a single battery set.

Full Technical Specifications

Category	Specification
Flight Time (No Payload)	43 Minutes
Flight Time (Standard Camera Payload)	~31 Minutes
Flight Time (Max 3 kg Payload)	~20 Minutes
Maximum Payload Capacity	3 kg (6.6 lb)
Aircraft Weight (No Batteries / Payload)	~3,523 g (7.77 lb)
Propellers	22.7" (2270) High-Efficiency Folding — Carbon Fiber Reinforced Nylon (CW & CCW sets included)
Motors	Freefly 7010
Battery	2× Freefly SL8-Air — 6S, 21.6V, 157Wh each (included)
Charger	2× Freefly SL8 Fast Charger (included)
GNSS	L1/L2 GPS + GLONASS + BeiDou + Galileo
Flight Controller	Freefly Skynode — Auterion Enterprise PX4
Radio (Pilot Pro)	Herelink 1.1 — 2.4 GHz
Connectivity	LTE (North America), WiFi, BLE, USB-C
Ingress Protection	IP43
Operating Temperature	-20°C to 50°C
Payload Mount	Smart Dovetail vibration-isolated gimbal quick-release
Remote ID / Compliance	FAA Standard Remote ID · NDAA Compliant · DIU Blue UAS Listed
Firmware	Special DIU-approved firmware installed at factory
Optional Add-ons	Freefly LR1 Camera, LR1 Thermal Upgrade, RTK Ground Station, Freefly Flux LiDAR, Emesent Hovermap
Compatible Software	Auterion Mission Control, Esri Sitescan, Pix4D, DroneDeploy, Agisoft Metashape, DJI Terra

What’s in the Box

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Freefly Astro Max Aircraft

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2270 Hi-Eff Props (CW & CCW)

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Pilot Pro Controller

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Samsung Tab Active5

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2× SL8-Air Batteries

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2× SL8 Chargers

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SKB Hard Case

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Tools & Spare Parts

⚠️ The Astro Max ships with 2270 high-efficiency propellers only. Do NOT mix with standard 2170 series props. Camera payloads, RTK Ground Station, and LiDAR sensors are sold separately.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Astro Max and Astro Max (NDAA/Blue)?

The NDAA/Blue variant (SKU 950-00187) is built from verified NDAA-compliant components and ships with special DIU-approved firmware installed at the factory. It is listed on the DoD Blue UAS framework, making it approved for federal, DOD, DOI, and DHS programs. The standard Astro Max is identical hardware but without the federal compliance certifications and DIU firmware.

What are the 2270 high-efficiency propellers and why do they matter?

The 2270 series props are 22.7-inch folding carbon fiber propellers that produce more thrust per watt than the standard 2170 (21-inch) props. This increased efficiency directly extends flight time to 43 minutes with no payload. Important: 2270 and 2170 props are NOT interchangeable — always use the 2270 series on the Astro Max and never mix prop types.

What payloads are compatible with the Astro Max?

The Astro Max accepts any Smart Dovetail-compatible payload up to 3 kg. Compatible sensors include the Freefly LR1 61MP mapping camera (with optional thermal and laser rangefinder upgrades), Freefly Flux L1/O1/H1 LiDAR, Emesent Hovermap ST-X for GPS-denied LiDAR, and third-party thermal, multispectral, and gas detection payloads.

Is the Astro Max approved for federal government use?

Yes — the Astro Max (NDAA/Blue) is NDAA compliant, DIU Blue UAS listed, and ships with special DIU-approved firmware. This makes it approved for procurement and use by federal agencies, DOD programs, DOI, DHS, and public safety organizations that require NDAA-compliant, Blue UAS listed drones with verifiable supply-chain integrity.

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