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Long range airborne survey with Freefly Astro

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Ready to work for airborne survey missions

Hovermap ST-X’s integration with the US-built Freefly Astro delivers advanced GPS denied autonomy and high accuracy SLAM-based mapping capabilities to Freefly’s latest platform. This compact, reliable drone offers extended flight duration and long range scanning capabilities, complemented by intelligent features that make it well-equipped to deliver against almost any challenge encountered in above or below ground operations. Hovermap uses the Astro radio link to enable mission control via the Pilot Pro.

Benefit from:

  • US Manufactured

    Industrial grade platform built in the US

  • Compact, Workhorse Drone with Intelligent Features

    Including intuitive flight controller

  • Visual Context as You Scan

    Live video feed via the Commander app with Astro FPV camera.

  • Extended Range

    Integrated long range signal allows up to 2km line of sight flights.

  • Maximized Coverage in a Single Scan

    Up to 25-minute flight time when carrying a payload enabled by long life smart batteries.

  • Continuous Autonomous Scanning Over Large Areas

    With connectivity maintained during safe GPS-denied flight, no need to relocate equipment multiple times or merge multiple scans.

Where to use the Freefly Astro

  • Government and Public Safety: Police, fire-fighting, disaster response, environmental protection and monitoring, infrastructure inspection
  • AEC: As-builts, progress tracking, facades, site planning, asset inspection
  • Mining: Stopes, drawpoints, ore passes, old workings, raise bores, stockpiles, above ground infrastructure
  • Geospatial: Bridge inspections, urban mapping, erosion, topographical, forestry

What’s in the box:

  • Astro Drone (with folding landing gear, props and Smart Dovetail)
  • Pilot Pro Controller
  • Astro Compact Travel Case
  • Proptectors
  • Spare parts

Sold separately:

  • Hovermap ST-X
  • Batteries and chargers needed for flight
  • Astro-Hovermap fitting kit
  • Emesent Fisher cable
Emesent Products
Payloads
Software
Accessories
Extensions
Robotics platforms

Especially suitable for:

  • GPS denied environments
  • Terrain mapping and large open areas
  • Narrow spaces

Easy set-up with Freefly Astro and Hovermap

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Backpack Specifications

Backpack Specifications

External Dimensions
498 mm x 370 mm x 185 mm
Battery Storage
Built in battery safety – batteries must be disconnected before stowing Hovermap
Transportation
ATA (Air Transport Association) 300 rated and fits in most aircraft overhead compartments
97Wh batteries are approved to fly on most airlines

Physical Specifications

Weight
4 kg empty
8.5 kg with accessories
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