Industrial workhorse
Features
Our Alta ActiveBlade design reduces vibration to 1/5th of the normal level. Reduced vibration means lower fatigue on components, longer motor bearing life, less payload vibration for cleaner data collection, and of course better footage when shooting.
The Alta X Smart batteries allow one plug automatic charging, with accurate state of charge monitoring, automatic balancing, discharge protection, and built-in safety warnings. The charger displays battery history and performance data at a glance, so you can make confident decisions about pack rotation and flight readiness.
Alta X folds to half its normal size with the push of a finger. The folding linkages stiffen the booms to ensure low vibration and precise flight characteristics plus it’s just so fun to open and close the system.
Every Alta X Gen2 ships with dual Ublox F9P GPS Modules which support GPS heading and a vibration isolated industrial Murata IMU for reliable position and attitude estimates. Easily add RTK to increase positional accuracy if needed using Freefly RTK or RTK over LTE.
A payload quick-release dovetail for mechanical and electrical integration to Alta X Gen2 (and Astro) with the Pixhawk Payload Bus standard. The dovetail payload adapter mounts to your payload and interfaces with a dovetail receiver on the aircraft. Our smart dovetail is a stable and open interface that dozens of manufacturers have adopted for their payloads.
Designed for a hassle-free tool-less setup on site, allowing you to focus more on the mission and less on assembly. Two sets of legs give you the option for just the right amount of clearance to protect sensitive equipment during landings, even on uneven surfaces.
Adjustable fore / aft positioning for optimal field of view and pitch center of gravity. Multiple options for durometers (rating stiffness) that are easy to swap out in the field for different payload weights and flying conditions. For heavier loads, Toad in the Hole mounting patterns remain on the lower chassis.
Every Alta X Gen2 ships with dual F9P GPS with GPS heading and a vibration isolated industrial Murata IMU for reliable position and attitude estimates. Each Alta X has an LTE connection, integrated FPV camera, and laser rangefinder.
Expanded connectivity, including Ethernet and LTE, opens the door to more advanced enterprise and industrial workflows. Nvidia Jetson-ready / expandability for interesting AI integrations. IP-based, RJ45 for Ethernet integrations ready.
With the all new modular payload bay design Alta X Gen2 can be serviced / upgraded with minimal downtime. 4 payload bays on the bottom of the aircraft allow users to access the flight electronics and we left one bay available for companion computers or other accessories.
Our Alta ActiveBlade design reduces vibration to 1/5th of the normal level. Reduced vibration means lower fatigue on components, longer motor bearing life, less payload vibration for cleaner data collection, and of course better footage when shooting.
Payloads that pay
Integrated Smart Dovetail, payload rails, and onboard 12V / 24V power mean Alta X Gen2 adapts to your payload, not the other way around.
Freefly
FLUX H1
Hesai XT-32MX offers professional level results in a package that can travel worldwide with ease.
LIDAR
Freefly
FLUX O1
NDAA compliant, the Ouster OS1 is ready to scan your critical infrastructure.
LIDAR
Freefly
FLUX L1
Entry level lidar that also allows for non repetitive scanning of power lines and other hard to image items
LIDAR
Sony
LR1 Payload
High resolution camera with optional sensor attachments (NDAA compliant/Blue Listed)
THERMAL, MAPPING
Sierra-Olympia
Ventus OGI
A compact OGI Sensor, for precision gas leak detection from the air.
THERMAL, SPECIALTY
Gremsy
VIO F1
EO/IR payload for public safety applications
THERMAL, SPECIALTY
Drone Amplified
IGNIS
Fire ignition for prescribe burns and wildfire mitigation
SPECIALTY
Drone Amplified
DroneGrip Payload Release
Drone Delivery / Payload Dropping / Line Pulling
SPECIALTY
Sentera
65MP Global Shutter
High resolution camera for mapping and modeling (NDAA compliant)
MAPPING
Sentera
Sentera 6X
Multispectral payload for precision agriculture (NDAA compliant)
SPECIALTY
Sentera
Sentera 6X Thermal
Lightweight multi-spectral sensor including RGB and 320 x 256 LWIR
THERMAL
Sentera
Sentera 6X Thermal Pro
Best-in-class 6X multispectral sensor now with high resolution radiometric thermal imagery (NDAA compliant)
THERMAL
Micasense
Altum-PT
Multispectral payload for precision agriculture
SPECIALTY
ITRES
MICROCASI - 1920
288 channel VNIR, wide array hyperspectral imager. Also available in a DO160G qualified version.
SPECIALTY
GreenValley International
X3C-H
LiDAR + camera for mapping and modeling
LIDAR
Inertial Labs
RESEPI™ Teledyne CL-360HD
NDAA compliant LiDAR for mapping and modeling
LIDAR
ROCK Robotic
ROCK R3 Pro V2
LiDAR + camera for mapping and modeling
LIDAR
ROCK Robotic
ROCK Ultra
Long range (1000m), 7 return LiDAR
LIDAR
NextVision
DragonEye2
Thermal + Zoom camera for emergency response (NDAA compliant)
THERMAL
Inertial Labs
RESEPI™ Hesai XT-32
LiDAR for mapping and modeling
LIDAR
Inertial Labs
RESEPI™ Ouster OS1-64
LiDAR + camera for mapping and modeling (NDAA compliant)
LIDAR
Inertial Labs
RESEPI™ Hesai XT-32M2X
LiDAR + camera for mapping and modeling
LIDAR
Headwall
Co-Aligned HP
VNIR-SWIR hyperspectral imaging system for environmental monitoring, mining, and precision agriculture
SPECIALTY
Headwall
Nano HP
VNIR hyperspectral imaging system for environmental monitoring, mining, and precision agriculture
SPECIALTY
SPH Engineering
MagNIMBUS + SkyHub
Atomic total-field magnetometer from QuSpin
SPECIALTY
SPH Engineering
EchoLogger Echo Sounder + SkyHub
Bathymetric data collection
SPECIALTY
SPH Engineering
Laser Falcon G2 + SkyHub
Methane Gas Detection from Pergam Technical Services
SPECIALTY
GeoCue
TrueView535
LiDAR + camera for mapping and modeling
LIDAR
GeoCue
TV1 & TV1 Lite
LiDAR with multiple RGB camera options
LIDAR
GeoCue
TrueView 625
LiDAR for mapping and modeling (NDAA compliant)
LIDAR
Arktis
FPG Radiation Detection System
Radiation Detector
SPECIALTY
YellowScan
Mapper+
LiDAR for mapping and modeling
LIDAR
YellowScan
Surveyor Ultra
LiDAR + camera for mapping and modeling
LIDAR
YellowScan
Voyager
LiDAR + camera for mapping and modeling
LIDAR
YellowScan
Explorer
LiDAR + camera for mapping and modeling
LIDAR
FoxFury
D3060-TC Light
Anti-collision strobe-capable 30° and 60° dual LEDs
SPECIALTY
Drone Amplified
DA-STROBE
1 mile daylight visible strobe on Smart Dovetail
SPECIALTY
Outreach Robotics
DeLeaves - Tree Sampling Tool
With the DeLeaves® tool, you can sample the canopy in a novel way using a drone.
SPECIALTY
Our flight tests for the Alta X Gen2 were conducted by running the batteries from 100% down to 0%. While this is not typical in real-world operations—where a pilot would usually land with some remaining battery for safety—it provides a clear baseline for comparing performance between airframes and payloads.
Furthermore, hovering draws more power than flying forward at a moderate speed. Because most real flights involve some forward motion (rather than continuous hovering), these 100%–0% hover results end up being a fair representation of typical flights that land with higher battery reserves.
Payload Weight
15.0 LBS
Flight Time
25.62 MINS
Flight time (mins)
Payload (lbs)
Alta X Testing
We sweat the details so you don’t have to. Check out some of the manufacturing tests and workflow we created to ensure Alta X will perform day after day in the harshest environments. Alta X features Dual Smart batteries that ensure accurate state of charge and safety monitoring.
Thousands of units in the field with hundreds of thousands of flight hours
40+
Validation tests per aircraft
500
Flight hour reliability target
Pushed, dropped, and
shaken to the limit
Every board, regulator,
and connector verified
Dust, rain, freezing cold,
and scorching heat
Tested at the edges of
the flight envelope
Payloads, peripherals,
and operator experience
Built to last,
flight after flight
Alta X Flight
We have been obsessing over the way drones ‘feel’ when flying them for over 20 years and have put the optimal blend of technical precision and sensory experience to control the Alta X.
More precise navigation, stronger GPS performance, and smarter failsafes. In the air, that translates to a calmer, more locked-in feel, especially on dynamic missions.
Enjoy precise camera and gimbal control with Pilot Pro. Discreet controls for all key drone and gimbal commands.
The right controls, right where you want them ensuring mission success the first time and every time.
The world’s best drone pilots have argued about the flight tuning for hundreds of hours to ensure your first flight ends up with a new understanding of how a drone can fly.
Slow mode lets you dial in your optimum speed for any given situation (while it is automagically adjusting rates, zoom rate scaling, expo, window, and smooth control).
Seamless Freefly Ecosystem
The highest resolution drone imaging system. User defined lenses and the ability to add thermal, dual thermal, or laser rangefinders make this the Blue / NDAA approved payload everyone has been waiting for.
61 MPX Sony Sensor
24mm | 35mm | 50mm | 75mm lenses
Projects
Drone Amplified
Archer FRS
NASA Ames
YellowScan Navigator + Voyager
Heimdall Power
Formlabs with the inside scoop on prototyping and manufacturing the World's Toughest Drones
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Dronenerds - Inside the Freefly Systems ALTA X Gen2 | American-Made Heavy Lift Drone
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One Response — Luke on the Alta X
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Everest Base Camp: Alta X Gen2 delivers emergency supplies at altitude
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Training
The team at Freefly can teach you all our best tricks for maximizing productivity with drones. We offer customized training packages that will help operators get the job done reliably.
Alta X Training
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Price starting at $39,650
