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Long range airborne survey with Freefly Astro Max

Ready to work for airborne survey missions

Combine Emesent Hovermap’s advanced GPS-denied autonomy and high-accuracy SLAM with Freefly’s US-made Astro Max compact industrial drone platform to tackle challenging environments with unmatched precision and reliability. The enhanced motor and prop of the Astro Max carries payloads of up to 3kg, supporting Hovermap ST or STX and enabling the inclusion of 360° colorization to augment data.

For sensitive missions, the NDAA-compliant, Blue approved Astro Max variant is indispensable for organizations prioritizing data security and operational integrity. Together, Hovermap and Astro Max deliver a powerful solution for industries requiring secure, high-performance drone operations, unlocking new opportunities for data-driven insights.

Benefit from:

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US-made
Designed and manufactured in the US for uncompromised quality and reliability
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NDAA-compliant and Blue UAS approved
Available in a variant that meets NDAA and Blue UAS requirements for data security on sensitive operations
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Autonomy in GPS-denied environments
Emesent SLAM and advanced navigation deliver reliable autonomous and BVLOS flight. Capture complex assets or large areas from a distance, even in GPS-denied environments or beyond communications range
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Proven SLAM accuracy
Emesent's world-class proprietary SLAM, originating in CSIRO research labs, delivers highly accurate results, time after time
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Extended range
Scan continuously and autonomously with over 1km line-of-sight flight
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Maximized single-scan coverage
Fly for up to 20 minutes with the Hovermap STX payload, powered by long-life smart batteries
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Engineered for tough environments
Take on higher, hotter and dirtier environments than ever before
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Compact, intelligent design
A powerful, lightweight drone with an integrated radio link and intuitive flight controls for ease of use
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Add true 360° color
Add the optional 360° camera to enhance Hovermap point clouds with richer context and deeper insights

Ideal for operators who require:

Secure drone operations that meet the highest compliance standards

High performance mapping and inspection capabilities

Colorization options to add additional context to point clouds

Autonomous data capture beyond line of sight and in GPS-denied environments

WHAT'S IN THE BOX? (EMESENT'S ASTRO MAX ESSENTIALS PACK):


1x Astro Max airframe (with landing gear and props) in Astro Compact Travel Case

6x SL8-Air batteries (3 pairs – Astro uses two batteries per flight)

4x SL8 Fast Chargers (enabling concurrent charging of four batteries)

1x SL8 Travel Case

4x EU (Type G) Power Cable 2m

1x Astro replacement prop set (1x CW, 1x CCW)

1x Astro Spare Parts Kit

4x Proptectors

1x Pilot Pro Controller with internal battery, inbuilt Samsung Active Tab 3 display, 65W USB-C Wall Charger (US Plug), padded neck strap and travel case

1x each: Hex drivers, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm

SOLD SEPARATELY: 


FPV camera

Hovermap STX

Astro-Hovermap fitting kit

Astro Extended landing gear set

Especially suitable for:

  • GPS-denied environments
  • Terrain mapping and large open areas
  • Narrow spaces
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Easy set-up with Freefly Astro and Hovermap

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