Alta X
Heavy-lift quadcopter
The Freefly Alta X is a heavy-lift quadcopter designed for professional applications requiring substantial payload capacity, such as high-end cinema, LiDAR scanning, and industrial work.
Mission Profile
The Alta X is primarily employed in demanding professional environments where its substantial payload capacity and stable flight characteristics are critical. Its design caters to industries such as high-end cinematic production, allowing for the stable carriage of large camera packages, gimbals, and associated accessories, enabling dynamic and complex aerial shots.
Beyond entertainment, the platform is widely adopted for industrial applications, including precision mapping and surveying using heavy LiDAR sensors, infrastructure inspection, and various scientific research tasks. Its robust build and powerful propulsion system are engineered to maintain performance even with significant and specialized payloads, making it a versatile tool for data acquisition and operational support in challenging field conditions.
Key Features
- ▸Heavy-lift capability for payloads up to 35 lbs (15.8 kg)
- ▸Foldable design for enhanced portability and quick deployment
- ▸Integrated FPV camera for pilot situational awareness
- ▸RTK GPS compatibility for precise positioning and repeatable flight paths
- ▸High-power electric propulsion system with four rotors
- ▸Quick-release battery system for efficient field operations
- ▸Modular payload mounting system for versatile equipment integration
Specifications
- ceiling
- 15,000 ft ASL operational altitude
- configuration
- Quadcopter
- endurance
- Up to 50 minutes (no payload), up to 15 minutes (35lb payload)
- mtow
- 55 lbs (25 kg)
- payload
- 35 lbs (15.8 kg)
- propulsion
- Electric, 4 rotors
- range
- Up to 5 km (3.1 mi) control range
- speed
- 90 mph (145 km/h)
Notable Operators
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About the Manufacturer
Freefly Systems began as a leader in cinema gimbals and grew into a major US drone manufacturer with industrial multirotors used across defense, public safety, and film. Its Astro and Alta lines are widely fielded for ISR, mapping, and heavy-lift filming.