Alta Pro Support - Freefly Systems

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Alta Pro combines proven Alta hardware with the renowned and open PX4 flight stack, allowing complex autonomous waypoint missions and flexible third-party software integrations.

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Specs and Compatibility

Are any parts from the original ALTA 8 compatible with ALTA Pro?
Are we able to customize the code on the Pixhawk?
Can I use Third Party Propellors on the ALTA?
Can you tell me exactly what has changed between the ALTA to the ALTA Pro?
Do you guys provide engineering support to help us integrate X or Y?
Does ALTA Pro integrate with any of my favorite apps? (Pix4d, Drone Deploy, Precision Flight?)
Is ALTA Pro compatible with DroneCode SDK?
Is the ALTA Pro as reliable as ALTA?
Should I upgrade my existing ALTA to the Pro version?
What does the upcoming product roadmap look like?
What flight controller does the ALTA Pro use?
What FPV System does ALTA Pro use?
What hardware are you using in ALTA Pro?
What is the range of the ALTA Pro ground station radio module?
Where can I find more data on the telemetry radio?
Will changes to the PX4 stack be open source?
Will the original ALTA 6 and ALTA 8 still be supported by Freefly?
If I order ALTA Pro now, when will it ship?

Functionality

Can I upgrade my original Synapse ALTA 8 to an ALTA Pro?
Do you guys offer a comprehensive mapping package?
Does ALTA Pro come with a ground station?
Does ALTA Pro integrate with any of my favorite apps? (Pix4d, Drone Deploy, Precision Flight?)
How does the flight handling characteristics compare to the feel of the Synapse?
Should I upgrade my existing ALTA to the Pro version?
What is the primary difference between the original (Synapse) ALTA and ALTA Pro?
What software do I need to program waypoints?

Software

Ground Control App

Modified version of the QGroundControl App

Mac
Windows
iOS
Android

Parameter Defaults

ALTA 8 Pro Default Parameters File

Parameters File

Resources

Alta Pro Manual

Link