Freefly Systems ASTRO Map Essentials Kit

High-resolution aerial mapping campaigns demand more than just a capable camera. Survey and mapping professionals working across large agricultural blocks, construction sites, and terrain mapping projects need a system that arrives ready to fly, carries a sensor capable of capturing survey-grade detail, and keeps the crew in the field long enough to complete the job in a single deployment. The Freefly Astro Map Essentials Kit combines the Freefly Astro industrial drone with a 61 MP Sony Alpha 7R IVA camera, Sigma 24mm lens, six batteries, four fast chargers, and a complete travel case, assembled and ready for immediate deployment.

• 61 MP Sony Alpha 7R IVA for survey-grade aerial imagery: The full-frame 61 MP sensor captures the image resolution and dynamic range required for detailed orthomosaic production, photogrammetric surface models, and high-accuracy mapping deliverables at the GSD levels professional survey clients expect. Paired with a Sigma 24mm f/3.5 lens for consistent edge-to-edge sharpness across the full sensor.
• Six batteries and four fast chargers for sustained field operations: Three pairs of SL8-Air batteries with four SL8 Fast Chargers support continuous rotation in the field, keeping the aircraft in the air while spent batteries charge, enabling full-day mapping campaigns without returning to base for power management.
• Complete kit arrives assembled and ready to fly: The Astro Map Essentials Kit ships with the airframe, 61 MP mapping payload on a quick-detach vibration-isolated Freefly gimbal, batteries, chargers, replacement props and parts, and a Pilot Pro Travel Case with Pilot Pro Herelink RF controller, eliminating the integration and sourcing work that delays getting a new mapping system into the field.
• Quick-detach vibration-isolated gimbal for clean imagery in real conditions: The Freefly gimbal mount isolates the camera from airframe vibration and allows rapid payload changes in the field, maintaining image quality across varied flight conditions without manual stabilisation adjustment.
• Built on a decade of Freefly aerial engineering, designed and assembled in the USA: The Astro airframe draws on Freefly's background in professional aerial cinematography and precision payload delivery. Designed and assembled in the USA with open interface specifications for integration flexibility across professional and industrial mapping workflows.

Overview and Who It's For

The Freefly Astro Map Essentials Kit is designed for survey companies, precision agriculture services, construction mapping teams, and geospatial data providers who need a high-resolution photogrammetry platform that is ready to deploy on day one. It is particularly suited to professionals transitioning from lower-resolution consumer drone mapping systems who need the image quality a full-frame 61 MP sensor provides for accurate orthomosaic and surface model deliverables. RTK GPS ground station compatibility is available as an optional accessory for enhanced positioning precision. LTE modem functionality is available in the United States only. Manual mode proficiency is required for emergency procedures. Contact Candrone to confirm current availability and configuration options.

Primary verticals:

• Survey and Mapping: High-resolution topographic mapping, orthomosaic production, and photogrammetric surface models for cadastral survey, land development, and infrastructure documentation requiring full-frame image quality.
• Precision Agriculture: Detailed crop mapping, field boundary survey, and high-resolution imagery for precision agriculture management across large agricultural blocks where image resolution supports actionable agronomic analysis.
• Civil and Power: Construction site progress documentation, topographic survey for civil design, and corridor mapping where 61 MP resolution provides the detail density required for accurate as-built records and planning deliverables.

Key Specs

What's Included

• Freefly Astro base airframe x1
• 61 MP mapping payload (quick-detach vibration-isolated gimbal, Sony Alpha 7R IVA, Sigma 24mm lens) x1
• SL8-Air batteries x6 (3 pairs)
• SL8 Fast Chargers x4
• Replacement props and parts kit x1
• Pilot Pro Travel Case x1
• Pilot Pro Herelink RF controller x1

Regulatory and Compliance

Regulations are subject to change. Always verify current Transport Canada RPAS requirements at tc.canada.ca before each operation.

FAQs

Is RTK GPS included in the kit?
No. The Astro Map Essentials Kit is compatible with an RTK GPS Ground Station for enhanced positioning precision, but the RTK ground station is sold separately. Contact Candrone for details on compatible RTK accessories and pricing.

Does the kit include everything needed to fly immediately?
Yes. The kit arrives with the airframe, 61 MP mapping payload, batteries, chargers, controller, replacement parts, and travel case assembled and ready for deployment. A valid Transport Canada Advanced RPAS Pilot Certificate is required to operate the system commercially in Canada.

Can the Astro be used with other camera payloads?
The Freefly Astro's open interface specifications support integration with a range of payloads beyond the included 61 MP mapping configuration. Contact Candrone to discuss payload compatibility and integration options for your specific application requirements.

Warranty and Returns

This product includes a standard manufacturer warranty from Freefly Systems. Candrone's standard return and exchange policy applies.

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