LR1 Payload

The LR1 Payload is well suited for high-resolution mapping and imaging missions with the Freefly Astro.

The LR1 Payload natively mounts to your Astro with the Freefly Smart Dovetail system.* This connection provides power and data communication from the camera to the ground station controller (and LTE network) for camera controls (camera settings and shutter), gimbal control (tilt), and image preview. 

The payload is adjustable and expandable, and supports multiple lenses and for different applications, as well as expansion ports for add-on cameras, sensors, and power out. 

Each LR1 Payload includes a Freefly gimbal with a pre-installed 61MP Sony ILX-LR1, a 24mm lens, a USB drive to capture geo-tagged JPG images**, and a travel case with a custom foam insert. 

 Notes

• The payload is tuned to work best on Astro or Astro Max with the Astro Isolator
• The LR1 Payload is not available without the camera/lens, nor is it practical or advised to disassemble the payload to use the camera for other purposes. 
• This payload is DIU Blue approved and NDAA compliant. 
  

*If you are buying this for an Astro you already have, and it doesn't have the Astro Isolator, you will need to purchase one in order to mount it to your Astro. 

**The LR1 Payload is optimized for mapping and inspection using JPG images. While the camera itself is capable of shooting RAW images, we have not added this ability to our integration with Astro and Pilot Pro yet.