Freefly launches Alta X Gen2 heavy-lift drone
Freefly launched Alta X Gen2 as the next generation of its heavy-lift platform, adding Astro-derived flight control, smart payload interfaces and updated mission integration.
Evidence notes
- Alta X Gen2 combines the Alta X heavy-lift airframe with the custom Skynode flight controller used by Astro Max.
- The platform adds dual GPS, Smart Dovetail payload interfaces, integrated FPV, modular payload bays and updated battery support.
- Freefly currently sells standard and NDAA configurations, with a stated payload capacity of 35 pounds.
Company context
Freefly Systems is a U.S. drone, camera, gimbal, and payload ecosystem company. Its robotics-relevant platform centre is Astro, a U.S.-made commercial drone family for mapping, inspection, LiDAR scanning, public safety, and industrial aerial data capture.