Freefly Alta X

Drone specifications

Freefly Alta X

Specs, price, reviews, and known issues in one place.

Price (US)
$32,495
Weight
10,860 g
Max Flight Time
50 min
Max Speed
26 m/s

Alta X overview

The Freefly Alta X is a 10,860 g enterprise drone released in September 2019, with a 19.9 MP Super 35 camera and up to 50 minutes of flight.

It supports automated waypoint missions. With optional add-on RTK, it's set up for accurate mapping, though it has no mechanical shutter.

Alta X by use

Photo and video

19.9MPSuper 35 sensor

  • With the RED Komodo 6K
  • 6K 40 fps video
  • No log profile

Inspection

IP43water and dust rating

  • Interchangeable payload
  • No obstacle sensing

Mapping and survey

RTKadd-on

  • No mechanical shutter
  • Terrain follow
  • Raw GNSS logging for PPK
  • Waypoint missions

Flight and transport

50minflight time

  • Weight 10,860 g
  • No EU class
  • Wind up to 10 m/s
  • Video link 20 km (FCC)
  • -20 to 50 °C

Safety and rules

No ADS-B receiver

  • Blue UAS Cleared (US)
  • Green UAS Certified (US)

Flight Time vs Price

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Alta X specifications

Identity

Manufacturer
Freefly
Release Date
Sep 10, 2019
Availability
Available
EU Drone Class
None
US Procurement
Blue UAS ClearedGreen UAS Certified
Platform Type
Multirotor

Pricing

Price (EU)(€)
€29,895
Price (US)($)
$32,495

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Physical

Weight(g)
10,860 g
Max Takeoff Weight(g)
34,860 g
Folded Dimensions(mm)
877 × 877 × 387 mm
Unfolded Dimensions(mm)
1,415 × 1,415 × 387 mm
Max Payload(g)
15,060 g
Interchangeable Payload
Yes
IP Rating
IP43
Operating Temperature(°C)
-20°C to 50°C

Flight

Max Flight Time(min)
50 min
Max Speed(m/s)
26 m/s
Max Descent Speed(m/s)
4 m/s
Max Flight Distance(km)
20 km
Max Altitude(m)
5,000 m
Wind Resistance(m/s)
10 m/s

Payload

Camera 1RED Komodo 6K

Sensor Size
Super 35
Sensor Type
KOMODO 19.9 MP Global Shutter CMOS
Sensor Area(mm²)
385.69 mm²
Pixel Size(µm)
4.4 µm
Megapixels(MP)
19.9 MP
Focal Length
24-70mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Field of View
65.324.6
Focus Type
Autofocus / Manual
Mechanical Shutter
No
ISO Range
250-12800 (Native)
Shutter Speed
1/8000-1/24s (Electronic Global)
Stabilization Type
Mechanical Gimbal
Max Photo Resolution
6144x3240
Image Formats
RAW (Proprietary)
Video Resolutions
6K/40fps5K/48fps4K/60fps2K/120fps
Max Video Bitrate(Mbps)
1,912 Mbps
Video Codec
ProRes 422 HQProRes 422
Video Formats
MOV
Color Profiles
Normal

Gimbal

Gimbal 1Freefly MoVI Pro

Stabilization Axes
3-Axis
Tilt Range(°)
-90° to 165°
Pan Range(°)
-360° to 360°
Roll Range(°)
-60° to 60°

Navigation

GNSS
GPSGLONASSBeiDouGalileo
RTK
Add-on
RTK Horizontal Accuracy
1 cm + 1 ppm (RMS)
RTK Vertical Accuracy
1 cm + 1 ppm (RMS)
Altitude Source
BarometerGNSS
Obstacle Avoidance
None

Transmission

Transmission Protocol
Herelink 1.1
Operating Frequency
2.4 GHz
Antenna Count
2
Max Range (CE)(km)
12 km
Max Range (FCC)(km)
20 km
Live View Quality
1080p/60fps720p/30fps
Latency(ms)
110 ms
Cellular
No

App

Flight App
ALTA QGroundControl
Supported OS
AndroidiOS
Mission Types
Waypoint

Features

ActiveTrack
No
ADS-B Receiver
No
Expansion Port
Yes
SDK Support
Yes
Parachute
No

Mapping

Waypoints
Yes
Terrain Follow
Yes
Raw GNSS Logging
Yes

Accessories

Battery 1Freefly 12S 16000mAh

Model
910-00688
Battery Type
LiPo
Capacity (mAh)(mAh)
16,000 mAh
Capacity (Wh)(Wh)
710 Wh
Voltage(V)
44.4 V
Battery Weight(g)
4,470 g

Propeller 133x9.0 Folding

Diameter(mm)
840 mm
Pitch(mm)
230 mm
Blade Count
2

Remote Controller 1Freefly Pilot Pro

Model
Pilot Pro
Built-in Screen
Yes
Screen Size(in)
8 in
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Screen Brightness(nits)
600 nits
Max Operating Time(min)
300 min
Controller Weight(g)
1,920 g

Charger 1ISDT X16

Model
X16
Wattage(W)
2,200 W
Ports
2