The Freefly Alta X Gen2 is a heavy-lift professional multirotor designed and assembled in the USA. Combining the proven, rugged Alta X airframe with the same custom Skynode mission computer found in the Astro Max, the Alta X Gen2 delivers enhanced GPS resilience, precise navigation, and intelligent failsafes for the most demanding commercial operations. With a 35 lb (15.9 kg) maximum payload capacity, Smart Dovetail quick-release interface, internal payload bay, onboard 12V/24V power regulation, and ActiveBlade vibration reduction, it supports cinema camera rigs, LiDAR, thermal, multispectral, and custom cargo payloads. This listing is the non-NDAA version — it ships with Standard Remote ID pre-installed and the Freefly Pilot Pro controller with Herelink 1.1 2.4 GHz radio.

A proven heavy-lift platform — engineered for the heaviest payloads, the toughest environments, and the smartest missions.

Features

• Approximately 41.7 minutes of flight time at a 5 lb load and approximately 20 minutes at 20 lb — two 12S flight batteries required per flight (sold separately; six batteries per aircraft recommended for continuous field operations)
• 35 lb (15.9 kg) maximum payload capacity — carry large cinema rigs, advanced sensors, or multiple payloads simultaneously with stability and precision
• Smart Dovetail quick-release payload interface with expanded communication and power pathways — compatible with Freefly and a growing ecosystem of third-party payloads including RGB, thermal, LiDAR, multispectral, and OGI sensors
• 12 mm rail mount system for heavy payloads up to 35 lb, plus Smart Dovetail with isolated mount for lighter payloads up to 3.3 lb (e.g., LR1)
• Removable chassis panels expose an internal cargo bay for custom integrations — onboard Ethernet and regulated payload power simplify compute, radio, and specialty hardware installations
• Freefly Pilot Pro controller with pre-configured Samsung Galaxy Tab, Herelink 1.1 2.4 GHz radio, and live FPV camera feed
• 12V and 24V onboard regulators to power payloads directly without external converters
• Freefly ActiveBlade propeller system reduces vibration to approximately one-fifth of conventional levels for cleaner data collection and smoother footage
• Supports both top-mounted (Skyview) and bottom-mounted (Groundview) payload configurations via integrated quick-release system — ideal for cinema, inspection, mapping, and cargo missions
• Custom Skynode flight controller (same as Astro Max) with enhanced GNSS resilience, precise navigation, and intelligent failsafes tuned for heavy-lift operations
• Built-in LTE modem support for remote operations and data sync where available; optional RTK GPS for centimeter-level positioning
• Standard Remote ID pre-installed and configured for FAA compliance — FAA BVLOS compliant (FCC DA 25-1086)
• Carbon-fiber airframe with weather-resistant design — booms fold to approximately half the aircraft diameter for compact transport; ships in Alta X Gen2 travel case
• Upgraded smart batteries with AS150U connectors for improved flight-time estimation and streamlined ground handling
• Not NDAA / DIU Blue approved — Pilot Pro Herelink radio link is not NDAA compliant. See the NDAA/Blue version if government or DoD compliance is required

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