
Brand: Freefly
Type: Professional Drone
Model: Alta X
Maximum Flight Time: 50 mins
Compact, powerful, and customizable, the Alta X from FREEFLY is a modular quadcopter platform that can meet nearly any drone requirements you have. From RTK mapping to carrying heavy payloads, the Alta X can be combined with a variety of (optional) modules, payloads, and accessories. The Alta X frame comes equipped with four props and X9 motors, with each of the four propellers featuring FREEFLY's ActiveBlade design. ActiveBlade tilts the blade in forward flight to help drastically reduce vibration. Speaking of vibration, this version of the Alta X does not include the Payload Vibration Damper, which is required to shoot smooth footage under the high vibrations caused by the Alta X's powerful motors. This makes this version ideal as a backup frame or the start of a new system.
The powerful X9 motors and propellers also help give the Alta X its strength. The Alta X can lift and fly payloads up to 35 lb while still maintaining a trust ratio of 1.9:1. With 35 lb of added gear, the Alta X can fly for up to 10.75 minutes. Without any payloads, the Alta X has a 3.5:1 thrust ratio and up to 50 minutes of flight time. Please note that a battery, landing gear, camera, and transmitter for the Alta X are not included.
No matter how you use the Alta X, the drone is engineered for easy transport and quick deployment. The propellers and arms fold to cut its physical size by half, and with just a push of your finger, you can expand the drone to full size. When expanded, the linkages stiffen the booms to help ensure accurate, low-vibration flight. A hard-shell travel case is included to protect the Alta X and accessories during transport and storage.
Additional features include an all-weather construction that features a durable aerospace-grade aluminum body. The entire remote is IP43-rated for water and dust resistance, while the 8" Samsung tablet has its own IP68-rated protection. The remote can also handle extreme temperatures with an operating range of 14 to 122° F. When it comes to power, the built-in battery is enough for up to 5 hours of operation, with the tablet's own battery giving it up to 11 hours of life. Extended the Pilot Pro's power is possible via a hot swap feature and optional external battery packs.
- Recessed hardware
- Built-in wheels and extendable handle
- Dual carry handles
- Molded-in, tongue-in-groove gasketed parting lines for splash resistance and tight seals after impact
- Positive anti-shear locks to help prevent lid separation on impact and reduce hardware stress
- Molded-in metal inserts for catch and hinge attachment points, which help provide strength
- FC flight modes: manual, altitude, position, mission, loiter, orbit, and return
- Orientation lights mounted on boom tips
- Multicolor orientation lights: red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple, white, and off
- Propellers are carbon fiber-filled nylon