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Freefly Alta X Gen2 (NDAA)

Freefly Alta X Gen2 (NDAA)

$45,650.00
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S-FF-ALTA-X2-NDAA

SKU S-FF-ALTA-X2-NDAA MPN 950-00174 EAN 0727252562635 UPC 727252562635
  • Fully NDAA-compliant heavy-lift drone for government and defense procurement.
  • Complete system compliance: airframe, Pilot Pro, and Doodle Labs radio all certified.
  • Verified 15.1 kg payload capacity for sensors, cinema rigs, and multi-payload configs.
  • Doodle Labs radio link provides robust encrypted RF control in demanding environments.
  • Smart Dovetail quick-connect interface for Freefly and compatible third-party payloads.
  • Internal payload bay with onboard Ethernet, regulated power, and LTE connectivity.
  • Proven carbon-fiber Alta X airframe with IP43-equivalent weather-resistant protection.
  • 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 with Doodle Labs radio, Smart Dovetail, 12mm rails, and case.
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Freefly Alta X Gen2 (NDAA): NDAA-Compliant Heavy-Lift Drone With 33 lb Payload Capacity for Government and Defense Operations

The Freefly Alta X Gen2 (NDAA) is a fully NDAA-compliant professional heavy-lift drone built for government agencies, defense contractors, and critical infrastructure operators whose procurement requirements mandate component-level compliance across the entire system. 

It carries up to 15.1 kg (33.3 lb) on a proven carbon-fiber airframe with a maximum gross takeoff weight of 34.9 kg, powered by a custom Skynode flight controller running Auterion Enterprise PX4, the same flight stack as the Astro Max, and equipped with a Doodle Labs radio link that brings the complete system into NDAA compliance: drone airframe, Pilot Pro controller, and radio link all certified.

For federal program managers and procurement officers who have evaluated heavy-lift platforms only to disqualify them on compliance grounds, the Alta X Gen2 (NDAA) is the version that clears the review.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Full NDAA compliance: drone airframe, Pilot Pro controller, and Doodle Labs radio all compliant.
  • 15.1 kg payload capacity: carries heavy sensors, cinema rigs, and multi-payload configurations.
  • Doodle Labs radio: NDAA-compliant RF link for robust encrypted control in demanding environments.
  • Smart Dovetail interface: quick-connect integration with Freefly and compatible third-party payloads.
  • Custom Skynode flight controller: Auterion Enterprise PX4 with onboard LTE and Cortex-A53 computer.
  • Internal payload bay: onboard Ethernet, regulated power, and LTE for custom mission integrations.
  • Pre-installed 12mm rail mount: supports full payload capacity without additional hardware.
  • Carbon-fiber Alta X airframe: IP43-equivalent protection rated from -20°C to +50°C.
  • Standard Remote ID: pre-installed for FAA compliance and BVLOS mission authorization.
  • Auterion Suite: cloud-based fleet management, telemetry, and mission logging across multiple aircraft.

The NDAA version retains every capability of the standard platform without exception. The custom Skynode flight controller, Smart Dovetail quick-connect payload interface, pre-installed 12mm rail mount, dual 12V and 24V onboard regulators, FPV camera, Skid Landing Gear, and travel case all ship as standard.

The internal cargo bay, accessible via removable chassis panels, supports onboard Ethernet, regulated payload power, and onboard LTE for custom integrations without external hardware. Auterion Mission Control handles autonomous mission planning, Auterion Suite handles fleet-level telemetry and management, and Standard Remote ID is pre-installed for FAA compliance and BVLOS authorization. Batteries and charger are sold separately.

The Only Difference That Matters for Government Procurement

The Alta X Gen2 (NDAA) and the standard Alta X Gen2 are identical in every operational respect — same airframe, same flight stack, same payload architecture, same in-box contents. The single difference is the radio link: Doodle Labs replaces Herelink, and that swap closes the compliance gap that made the standard version unavailable for federal, defense, and critical infrastructure procurement.

Every other system capability — the 15.1 kg payload capacity, the Auterion Enterprise PX4 autonomy, the internal payload bay, the Smart Dovetail interface, the dual voltage regulators, the carbon-fiber construction — transfers to the NDAA version without compromise.

For procurement officers and program managers evaluating heavy-lift platforms for government deployment, this is the version that clears the compliance review and delivers the mission performance required.

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 payload at Gen2 launch.
  • Mōvi Pro gimbal: compatible with Payload Vibration Damper and Mōvi Pro Landing Gear (sold separately).
  • Freefly Pilot Pro: included with Doodle Labs radio; preconfigured for Alta X Gen2 (NDAA).
  • Tattu Plus 1.0 12S 16Ah AS150U batteries: recommended flight batteries (sold separately).
  • Tattu TA3200 Dual-Channel Smart Charger: recommended field charger for dual-battery operations (sold separately).
  • RTK GPS Ground Station: optional upgrade for centimeter-level positioning (sold separately).
  • Auterion Mission Control and Suite: autonomous mission planning and enterprise fleet management platform.

Applications and Use Cases

  • Government and defense ISR: full NDAA compliance satisfies federal and DoD procurement requirements.
  • Critical infrastructure inspection: compliant hardware stack meets security requirements for sensitive site operations.
  • LiDAR and photogrammetry surveying: 15.1 kg capacity supports heavy sensor and dual-payload configurations.
  • BVLOS corridor and inspection missions: Standard Remote ID and Auterion autonomy support extended operations.
  • Multi-aircraft fleet programs: Auterion Suite enables centralized management across compliant fleet deployments.
  • Industrial and offshore inspection: IP43-equivalent protection and -20°C to +50°C range support harsh environments.
  • Cargo and custom payload integration: internal bay and full payload capacity support bespoke mission builds.

The Alta X Gen2 (NDAA) is the answer to a procurement question that has forced government and defense operators into difficult compromises for too long: a heavy-lift platform with the payload capacity, autonomous flight intelligence, and integration architecture that serious missions require — fully NDAA compliant across every component, available now, and ready to fly the day it arrives on site. Batteries and charger are sold separately.

DSLRPros has supported government, defense, and critical infrastructure UAV operators for decades, and the Freefly Alta X Gen2 (NDAA) is the platform those programs have been waiting for.

When you configure your system through DSLRPros, you get the procurement expertise and system integration support to pair the right batteries, charger, payload, and landing gear with your Alta X Gen2 (NDAA) before it ships.

Contact DSLRPros today to build your complete compliant 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
  • Integration access: Removable chassis panels

Remote ID and Compliance

  • Standard Remote ID: Yes
  • Remote ID installation: Preinstalled and configured for FAA compliance
  • BVLOS compliance: FAA compliant for Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations
  • FCC DA 25-1086: Yes
  • 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: Doodle Labs RF
  • Control benefit: Precise and robust NDAA drone control

NDAA and Blue UAS Status

  • NDAA status: Yes
  • Alta X Gen2 drone: Compliant
  • Pilot Pro: Compliant
  • Doodle Labs radio link: Compliant
  • DIU Blue status: No
  • Alta X Gen2 drone: In process for approval
  • Pilot Pro Controller: Compliant
  • Doodle Labs radio link: Compliant
  • 1x Alta X Gen2 Airframe (Standard Remote ID, with Props Installed)
  • 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 Doodle Labs 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 makes the Alta X Gen2 (NDAA) different from the standard Alta X Gen2?

The Alta X Gen2 (NDAA) is identical to the standard Alta X Gen2 in every operational respect — same airframe, same Skynode flight controller, same payload capacity, same in-box contents — with one critical difference: the Herelink radio link is replaced by a Doodle Labs radio, achieving full NDAA compliance across the entire system.

The standard version's Herelink radio is not NDAA compliant, which disqualifies it for federal, defense, and critical infrastructure procurement. The NDAA version resolves this with a Doodle Labs radio that is fully compliant, bringing the complete system — drone airframe, Pilot Pro controller, and radio link — into NDAA compliance.

Is the entire Alta X Gen2 (NDAA) system NDAA compliant, or just the airframe?

The entire system is NDAA compliant. The Alta X Gen2 drone airframe, the Pilot Pro controller, and the Doodle Labs radio link are all individually compliant, making this a fully compliant system at the component level — not just at the airframe level.

This distinction matters for procurement officers who need to verify compliance across every hardware element in the system, not just the aircraft itself. Note that DIU Blue UAS approval is still in process for the drone airframe at the time of this listing.

What is Doodle Labs and why does it replace Herelink in the NDAA version?

The Alta X Gen2 (NDAA) is a fully NDAA-compliant heavy-lift drone that delivers the same airframe, flight stack, and payload capability as the standard Alta X Gen2 — with one critical hardware difference that makes it procurement-ready for federal, defense, and critical infrastructure programs. The standard version uses a Herelink radio link, which is not NDAA compliant.

The NDAA version replaces it with a Doodle Labs radio link — hardware specified by Freefly for robust and compliant remote control — achieving full system NDAA compliance across the drone airframe, Pilot Pro controller, and radio link. The Pilot Pro ships preconfigured with the Doodle Labs module at the factory. No additional configuration is required.

What is the payload capacity of the Alta X Gen2 (NDAA) and what payloads are compatible?

The Alta X Gen2 (NDAA) 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.

It is compatible with Freefly Flux LiDAR payloads (O1, L1, H1) via Smart Dovetail with a separately sold GNSS Mount, the Sony LR1 camera via Smart Dovetail, and the Mōvi Pro gimbal with Payload Vibration Damper and appropriate landing gear.

The 12mm rail kit pre-installed on the aircraft supports the full payload capacity for industrial sensor and heavy payload configurations.

Does the Alta X Gen2 (NDAA) include batteries and a charger?

No. Like the standard Alta X Gen2, the NDAA version ships without batteries or a charger. 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 planning more than three flights without field charging access, Freefly recommends one additional battery pair per planned additional flight. DSLRPros can assist with configuring the right battery and charger package for your operational tempo and mission requirements.

Is the Alta X Gen2 (NDAA) approved under the DIU Blue UAS framework?

Not yet. At the time of this listing, the Alta X Gen2 drone is in process for DIU Blue UAS approval. The Pilot Pro controller and Doodle Labs radio link are both DIU Blue compliant.

Operators whose missions specifically require DIU Blue UAS framework approval — rather than NDAA compliance alone — should confirm current approval status with DSLRPros before purchasing, as the approval status may have been updated since this listing was published.