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Freefly Alta X Gen2

Freefly Alta X Gen2

$39,650.00
$39,650.00
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S-FF-ALTA-X2

SKU S-FF-ALTA-X2 MPN 950-00173 EAN 0727252119105 UPC 727252119105
  • Verified 15.1 kg payload capacity for sensors, cinema rigs, and multi-payload configs.
  • Smart Dovetail quick-connect interface for Freefly and compatible third-party payloads.
  • Enterprise flight stack with Auterion PX4 autonomy and onboard LTE.
  • Pre-installed 12mm rail mount supports full payload capacity out of the box.
  • Internal payload bay with onboard Ethernet, regulated power, and LTE connectivity.
  • Proven carbon-fiber Alta X airframe with IP43-equivalent weather-resistant protection.
  • Dual 12V and 24V onboard regulators supply clean power to mounted payloads.
  • Auterion Mission Control and Suite for autonomous missions and fleet management.
  • Standard Remote ID pre-installed for FAA compliance and BVLOS authorization.
  • Includes Pilot Pro controller, Smart Dovetail, 12mm rails, FPV camera, and case.
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Freefly Alta X Gen2: Professional Heavy-Lift Drone With 33 lb Payload Capacity and Enterprise-Grade Autonomous Flight

The Freefly Alta X Gen2 is the next generation of Freefly's proven heavy-lift platform — a professional multi-rotor aircraft built for operators who need maximum payload capacity, industrial-grade reliability, and the autonomous flight intelligence that modern enterprise missions demand.

It combines the carbon-fiber airframe and field-proven structural design of the original Alta X with the custom Skynode flight controller and Auterion Enterprise PX4 software stack from Astro Max, delivering a platform capable of carrying up to 15.1 kg (33.3 lb) across cinematic, inspection, surveying, and industrial applications.

Equipped with the Smart Dovetail payload interface, 12mm rail mount, dual 12V and 24V onboard regulators, an FPV camera, and the Freefly Pilot Pro controller out of the box, the Alta X Gen2 arrives configured and ready for immediate deployment.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Custom Skynode flight controller: Auterion Enterprise PX4 with Cortex-A53 computer and onboard LTE.
  • 15.1 kg payload capacity: supports cinema rigs, LiDAR, advanced sensors, and multi-payload configurations.
  • Smart Dovetail interface: quick-connect payload integration with Freefly and compatible third-party systems.
  • 12mm rail mount: pre-installed heavy payload mount supports up to 15.1 kg (33.3 lb) of sensor or cargo.
  • Internal payload bay: onboard Ethernet, regulated power, and LTE for custom integration without external hardware.
  • Carbon-fiber frame: proven Alta X airframe with folding design for field-deployable transport and setup.
  • IP43-equivalent protection: weather-resistant construction rated for -20°C to +50°C operating temperatures.
  • Dual onboard regulators: 12V and 24V outputs provide clean, regulated power to mounted payloads.
  • Auterion Suite: cloud-based fleet management, mission logging, and telemetry for enterprise operations.
  • Standard Remote ID: pre-installed and configured for FAA compliance and BVLOS operations.

The Gen2's internal payload bay—accessible via removable chassis panels—adds a capability tier that distinguishes it from the original Alta X: onboard Ethernet, regulated payload power, and onboard LTE for remote connectivity support custom integrations that keep mission-critical data moving without additional external hardware.

The Skynode's Cortex-A53 computer and LTE module enable Auterion Suite fleet management and Auterion Mission Control mission planning, and support for Herelink and Doodle Labs radios gives operators flexibility across operational environments.

With a maximum gross takeoff weight of 34.9 kg and IP43-equivalent weather resistance across an operating temperature range of -20°C to +50°C, the Alta X Gen2 is built to carry heavy payloads in the environments where they're needed most. Batteries and charger are sold separately.

A Platform Built Around the Payload, Not Around the Drone

The Alta X Gen2's design priority is legible in its architecture: every system decision — the 12mm rail mount pre-installed at purchase, the dual voltage regulators on the airframe, the removable chassis panels exposing the internal payload bay, the Smart Dovetail isolator ready for quick-connect sensors, reflects a platform engineered to carry serious payloads and support the data infrastructure those payloads require.

The Skynode flight controller brings the same GPS resilience, precise navigation, and intelligent failsafe capability that Astro Max operators rely on, now paired with a 34.9 kg maximum gross takeoff weight airframe. Auterion Mission Control handles autonomous mission planning, Auterion Suite handles fleet-level telemetry and logging, and the onboard LTE module supports remote connectivity where ground-based infrastructure is not available.

For operators running LiDAR surveys, heavy cinema packages, or industrial inspection sensors that demand a platform they can trust on critical missions, the Alta X Gen2 delivers the lift, the intelligence, and the integration architecture to support it.

Compatibility and System Integration

  • Freefly Flux LiDAR (O1, L1, H1): compatible via Smart Dovetail with separately sold GNSS Mount.
  • Sony LR1 camera: Smart Dovetail compatible; confirmed at Gen2 launch.
  • Mōvi Pro gimbal: compatible with Payload Vibration Damper and Mōvi Pro Landing Gear (sold separately).
  • Freefly Pilot Pro: included controller; Herelink radio (standard) or Doodle Labs radio (NDAA version).
  • Tattu Plus 1.0 12S 16Ah AS150U batteries: recommended flight batteries (sold separately).
  • Tattu TA3200 Dual-Channel Smart Charger: recommended charger for dual-battery field operations (sold separately).
  • RTK GPS Ground Station: optional upgrade for centimeter-level positioning (sold separately).
  • Auterion Mission Control and Suite: integrated mission planning and fleet management software platform.

Applications and Use Cases

  • LiDAR and photogrammetry surveying: 15.1 kg capacity supports heavy sensor and dual-payload configurations.
  • Cinema and broadcast: proven Alta X platform carries large-format gimbals and cinema rigs with stability.
  • Industrial inspection: IP43-equivalent protection and wide temperature range support harsh field environments.
  • Infrastructure and corridor inspection: autonomous mission capability and fleet management support long programs.
  • Cargo and delivery: internal payload bay and 15.1 kg capacity support custom cargo integration configurations.
  • Research and scientific data collection: regulated payload power and onboard Ethernet support complex sensor suites.
  • BVLOS operations: Standard Remote ID pre-installed; FAA compliant for beyond visual line of sight missions.

The Alta X Gen2 exists for the operator whose mission requirements push past what smaller platforms can carry or sustain. With 15.1 kg of verified payload capacity, an enterprise-grade autonomous flight stack, an integrated internal payload bay, and a field-proven carbon-fiber airframe, it is the Freefly platform for the heaviest lifts, the most complex sensor integrations, and the missions where platform reliability is not a secondary consideration.

DSLRPros has supported professional UAV operators across cinema, survey, inspection, and industrial applications for decades, and the Freefly Alta X Gen2 is the platform for operators who need maximum lift, enterprise autonomy, and a payload architecture built to scale with their mission requirements.

When you configure your Alta X Gen2 through DSLRPros, you get the product expertise and system integration support to pair it correctly with your batteries, charger, payload, and landing gear.

Contact DSLRPros today to build your complete Alta X Gen2 system.

Flight Controller and Payload Integration

  • Flight controller: Custom Skynode flight controller
  • Payload compatibility: Smart Dovetail-equipped payloads
  • Supported payload: LR1 for launch, with additional payloads planned
  • Internal integration access: Removable chassis panels expose internal cargo bay

Remote ID and Compliance

  • Standard Remote ID: Preconfigured for FAA compliance
  • Remote ID installation: Ships preinstalled and configured
  • BVLOS compliance: FAA compliant for Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations
  • FCC DA 25-1086: Supported
  • FCC status: Ships with FCC-approved critical components

Power and Battery System

  • Battery system: Upgraded smart batteries with AS150 connectors
  • Battery benefit: Improved flight time estimation
  • Onboard power: 12 V and 24 V regulators

Pre-Installed Accessories

  • 12 mm rail mount: Supports payloads up to 35 lbs
  • Smart Dovetail isolated mount: Supports LR1 payload or other Smart Dovetail payloads up to 3.3 lbs
  • Landing gear: Skid landing gear with 380 mm / 14.97 in quick-release legs
  • FPV camera: Feed viewable on Pilot Pro

Transport Case

  • Included case: Alta X Gen2 case
  • Case compatibility: Alta X Gen2 with 12 mm rails and Smart Dovetail mount installed
  • Case storage: Pilot Pro
  • Case storage: Spare ActiveBlade propellers
  • Case storage: Skid landing gear with medium legs

Controller

  • Controller: Freefly Pilot Pro Controller
  • Radio system: Herelink RF
  • Control benefit: Precise and robust drone control

NDAA and Blue UAS Status

  • NDAA status: No
  • Alta X Gen2 drone: Compliant
  • Pilot Pro: Compliant
  • Herelink radio link: Not compliant
  • DIU Blue status: No
  • Alta X Gen2 drone: In process for approval
  • Pilot Pro Controller: Compliant
  • Herelink radio link: Not compliant
  • 1x Alta X Gen2 Airframe (Standard Remote ID, with Props Installed)
  • 1x Travel Case
  • 1x Extra Bits Kit
  • 1x AS150U Fused Adapter for Safe Bench Configuration
  • 2x Power Distribution Replacement Fuse (10A)
  • 1x Spare Battery Retention Strap
  • 1x USB-C to USB-C Cable (1.82 m / 6 ft)
  • 1x 64GB USB-C Thumb Drive
  • 4x ActiveBlade Bumper Replacements
  • 4x Balance Lead Sticker Covers for Tattu AS150U Batteries (Wet Weather)
  • 1x Skid Landing Gear (380 mm / 14.97 in Legs Only)
  • 1x 12mm Rail Kit (Installed)
  • 1x Smart Dovetail with Isolated Mount for up to 1.5 kg Freefly Payloads (Installed)
  • 1x Pilot Pro Controller (Preconfigured for Alta X Gen2 with Herelink Radio)

Does Not Include

  • Batteries and chargers are not included
  • Recommended minimum: one dual-channel charger and six Alta X Gen2 batteries per aircraft
  • Add one pair of batteries for each additional planned flight beyond three flights
  • Additional chargers increase charging throughput efficiency

Additional Hardware Required for Certain Applications

  • Cinema or vibration-damped payloads: Payload Vibration Damper
  • Cinema or vibration-damped payloads: Skyview Landing Gear
  • Cinema or vibration-damped payloads: Mōvi Pro Landing Gear
  • Cargo applications: Cargo Landing Gear
  • Cargo applications: Application-specific accessories
  • Cargo applications: Short Quick Release Mount
What is the Freefly Alta X Gen2 and how does it differ from the original Alta X?

The Alta X Gen2 builds on the proven carbon-fiber airframe and heavy-lift capability of the original Alta X and pairs it with the custom Skynode flight controller and Auterion Enterprise PX4 software from Astro Max.

Key upgrades include the Smart Dovetail quick-connect payload interface, an internal payload bay with onboard Ethernet and regulated power for custom integrations, upgraded smart battery compatibility with AS150U connectors for improved flight time estimation, and the Cortex-A53 onboard computer with LTE for Auterion Suite fleet management. The empty weight is 11.2 kg — 0.13 kg heavier than a similarly equipped Gen1 — while maintaining the same 34.9 kg maximum gross takeoff weight.

What is the maximum payload capacity of the Alta X Gen2?

The Alta X Gen2 has a verified maximum payload capacity of 15.1 kg (33.3 lb) per the official Freefly tech spec documentation, with a maximum gross takeoff weight of 34.9 kg. Payload capacity is affected by altitude and temperature — as density altitude increases, available thrust decreases.

Operators planning high-altitude or high-temperature missions should consult the Freefly performance data charts and plan payload weight accordingly. DSLRPros can advise on payload configuration for specific mission profiles and operating environments.

Does the Alta X Gen2 include batteries and a charger?

No. The Alta X Gen2 ships without batteries or a charger to provide maximum flexibility for operators configuring the system for their specific mission requirements. Freefly recommends at least one pair of Tattu Plus 1.0 12S 16Ah AS150U batteries per aircraft — each flight requires two batteries — and the Tattu TA3200 Dual-Channel Smart Charger for field operations.

For operators who cannot charge in the field and need to run more than three flights, Freefly recommends one additional pair of batteries per planned additional flight. DSLRPros can assist with configuring the right battery and charger package for your operational tempo.

What is the internal payload bay and what can it be used for?

The Alta X Gen2 features an internal cargo bay accessed by removing the chassis panels. This bay supports custom integrations including onboard Ethernet connectivity, regulated payload power, and onboard LTE for remote connectivity — allowing operators to add computing, networking, and communication hardware without external mounting.

This is particularly relevant for operators running complex sensor suites, autonomous inspection workflows, or remote operations where real-time data transmission is a mission requirement. The 12V and 24V onboard regulators provide clean power to both externally mounted and internally installed payloads.

Is the Alta X Gen2 NDAA compliant?

The standard Alta X Gen2 (SKU 950-00173) is not fully NDAA compliant. While the Alta X Gen2 drone airframe and Pilot Pro controller are compliant, the included Herelink radio link is not NDAA compliant. A separately available NDAA version (SKU 950-00174) replaces the Herelink radio with a Doodle Labs radio link to achieve full system NDAA compliance.

Operators with federal, defense, or critical infrastructure procurement requirements should evaluate the NDAA version. DSLRPros can advise on the correct variant for your compliance requirements.

What additional hardware is needed beyond what is included in the box?

The Alta X Gen2 ships with the aircraft, Pilot Pro controller, 12mm rail kit, Smart Dovetail mount, Skid Landing Gear, FPV camera, and travel case — but does not include batteries or charger. For cinema or vibration-sensitive payloads, a Payload Vibration Damper and Skyview Landing Gear are required and sold separately. For Flux LiDAR payload integration, a separately sold GNSS Mount is required.

For cargo applications, Cargo Landing Gear and application-specific accessories are available separately. For centimeter-level positioning, an RTK GPS Ground Station is available as an optional upgrade. DSLRPros can help build a complete, mission-ready configuration.