Introduction
As long as the leader in unmanned technology DJI InnovationsParrotportable and affordable drones. Skidio - prepares to release an autonomous contenderMavic 2 series drones. And the developers at Freefly recently unveiled a new drone aimed at filmmakers and documentaries, which has put new competitive pressure on the upper UAV market. The Alta X is a foldable high-end quadcopter with octo-copter potential and the ability to dramatically expand the capabilities of aerial photography in unrivaled quality today.
About us
Freefly Systems is a fast-growing technology and film company that is the intersection of art and technology. The team consists of leading industry experts who are focused on one task - inventing solutions that provide unlimited camera movement. The company originally developed the CineStar line of multi-rotor camera platforms that allowed for smooth, stable and dynamic aerial photography from low altitudes. After years of research and development on camera stability, the company introduced the MōVI series of camera stabilizers (MōVI SR / XL / PRO / CARBON). The arrival of MōVI ushered in a new era of stabilized cinematography on a variety of platforms, from handheld to helicopter, and everything in between. The company is passionate about its development and is driven by innovation, designing and developing film products that it uses in its own film industries. It is headquartered in Woodinville, Washington.
Mōvi Carbon
The world's first handheld and drone-mounted 5-axis camera gimbal. The developer has miniaturized, optimized and reduced every gram of weight in the 5-axis design so that the user can shoot in the most interesting places in the world. Mōvi Carbon is equipped with two internal high-speed axes that ensure perfect camera stability even in the most difficult conditions at full 240mm zoom. Equipped by default with a professional camera Panasonic GH5SFujinon XK 20-120mm
The developer on the new drone: “We designed the Alta X from the ground up to take advantage of the large and efficient propellers while maintaining precise control and unmatched precision. for which the Alta range is renowned. "
Features
- Reliable performance even in the harshest conditions
- Reliable, proven foldable carbon construction for low vibration and precise flight characteristics.
- The Alta X folds at the touch of a finger, shrinking to half its flight size.
- Converts from transport to flight in less than 2 minutes
- Designed to quickly mount payload on both the top and bottom of the drone
- Foldable carbon nylon propellers built on a unique new ActiveBlade * mechanism that reduces vibration generated by propellers to about one-fifth of normal.
- Powered by 2x FreeFly 12S 44.4V 16000mAh 20C 710.4Wh LiPo
- Powerful and reliable DJI E7000 brushless motors
- Carries up to 16kg payload while maintaining thrust-to-weight ratio 2: 1
- Thanks to the integrated system of quick release from the top and bottom of the drone, it can be aggregated with various payloads, such as: gimbal, LIDAR, LED backlight, generator, mapping equipment (resolution from 50-100MP), cable
- Custom PX4 flight control stack
- Flexible software stack thanks to Auterion Enterprise PX4 and MAVSDK support
- RTK support (including photo tags)
- Alta control with special software MAVSDK API, which can be used from the ground via radio equipment, or via an additional computer (not included)
- 7 × flight modes: Manual, Altitude, Position, Mission, L oiter, Orbit, Return-to-Launch
- The Alta X features 3 5V, 12VDC power outputs for powering payloads, an additional row of ports
- Max. level flight speed 137 km / h
- Flight time with Mōvi Carbon (9kg payload) more than 20 minutes
- Flight time with max. payload (16 kg) more than 10 minutes
- With lower loads, the flight time can exceed 40 minutes
- Transport case holds up to 175% of the payload
- Freefly Systems Partners: PX4 and Dronecode / Ublox / Auterion
- Alta X Checkup Service Program (see FAQ below
- 24/7 Tech. Real-time support
- Dedicated training for future operators
- A team of engineers is at your disposal to help you, from custom integrations to advice on adapting your payload to the Alta X.
- 24/7 Parts Delivery
- Predictable Maintenance / Real-Time Aircraft Monitoring
- Efficiency and transparency in all aspects of the customer relationship
* The ActiveBlade mechanism compensates for the dissymmetry of lift and cyclic loading by rotating the blades when the Alta X is at full throttle. ActiveBlade reduces peak vibration levels to 1 / 5th the level seen with props without such a mechanism, providing better output reliability and more accurate flight performance.
Options
The developer offers the drone in a single package. The payload type is selected individually and depends on the customer's tasks. These can be devices such as gimbal, LIDAR, LED backlight, generator, mapping equipment (resolution from 50-100MP), cable and others.
Supplied with:
- 1 x parts kit 910-00417
- 1 x Alta X frame
- Related tools: Allen Driver Set 2.0 mm, 2.5 mm and 3 mm
add. Accessories
- Alta X 12S Flight Packs
- EV Peak U4 Enterprise Drone Charger
- Optional Blade Kit
- CCW Single Motor Propeller Set with ActiveBlade
- Control equipment Futaba 14SG - Alta X with receiver Futaba R7008SB
- Alta X Case
- FRX Pro Pair for Alta X (US)
- Optional FPV System for Alta X
Specification
Dimensions
Powerplant
Lighting and navigation
Appearance
Price and availability
by the developer via the FreeFly Store:
- The price of the stock kit is $ 15,995.
Main add. accessories:
- Mōvi Carbon (standard) - $ 45,000.
- Alta X 12S Flight Packs - $ 999.95
- Recommended EV Peak U4 Enterprise Drone Charger - $ 799.95
- Optional CW / CCW Blade Kit - $ 79.95
- Single Motor Propeller Set with ActiveBlade - 499.95 $
- Control equipment Futaba 14SG - Alta X with receiver Futaba R7008SB - 700 $
- Alta X Case - 1995 $
- FRX Pro Pair for Alta X (US) - 749.95 $
- Optional FPV System for Alta X - 299.95 $
FAQ
Q. What engines does the Alta X use?
A. Alta X uses DJI E7000 engines. After extensive Freefly testing, these engines have proven to be the most powerful and reliable.
Q. Is there a version of Alta X Synapse?
A. No. The Alta X will be powered by a PX4 flight stack similar to the Alta 8 Pro.
Q. What is the maximum lifting capacity of the Alta X?
O. The maximum take-off weight is 34.9 kg above sea level at 0 ° C. Full performance graphs for temperature and altitude can be seen in the Alta X Flight Manual.
Q. What is "ActiveBlade?"
A. ActiveBlade allows the blades on the Alta X to pivot to withstand some of the unwanted effects of lift dissymmetry and cyclic loading. ActiveBlade reduces peak vibration levels to 1 / 5th the level seen without the ActiveBlade mechanism. This provides better reliability and more accurate flight performance.
Q. What batteries does the Alta X run on?
A. Alta X can work with various LiPo batteries:
- Batteries must be 12S, with a nominal voltage of 44.4V.
- Run Alta X with only two batteries at the same time
- Alta X battery has XT-90 connectors
- Each battery pack must have a continuous discharge rating of 250A or more and max. peak discharge power of 500A or more.
Q. What flight controller does the Alta X use?
A. For fast and powerful interaction, the Alta X uses the same open PX4 flight stack as the Alta 8 Pro.
Q. Can I use third party propellers on the Alta X?
A: No. Propellers of the same make / model / type as specified in the Alta X Flight Manual should be used and always replaced in consistent and balanced kits.
Q. Is the Alta X compatible with the DroneCode SDK?
A. Yes.
Q. What is the range of the Alta X ground station radio?
A. Alta X uses a specially programmed FRX Pro to communicate with the ground station computer. Working range: 1500m (5000 '). Range depends on signal strength, RF environment, and line of sight settings.
Q. Can we customize the code on Pixhawk?
A. Yes, but a little later. We need to send our code to PX4.
Q. What software do I need to program the autonomous waypoint flight?
A. You can use the ALTA Ground Control mobile apps or the Mac / PC desktop app.
Q. What is the Alta X Checkup service and why is it needed?
A. The developer understands that their users will operate the Freefly equipment in a wide variety of challenging situations, expecting the equipment to operate without fail. As such, Freefly recommends that users send their equipment in use at the following intervals for inspection to ensure optimum long-term performance and reliability. It is recommended that the Alta be serviced once a year or every 1000 flight hours. The cost of this service is $ 999.
Freefly will test the Alta with a particular focus on:
- Wear / Fatigue Items
- Component Upgrades / Improvements / Revisions
- Confirmation of performance thresholds: Motors, Sensors
The Alta X Checkup service will include:
- Service summary and firmware update.
- Full Airworthiness Test
- Complete Cleaning and Replacement of Fasteners (if necessary)
- System Level Testing and Retraining
Video
The developer is about the shooting of the promo video for the Alta X.
The developer is about Mōvi Carbon.
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