Key Features
- Integrated 61MP Sony ILX-LR1 full-frame camera
- Optimized for high-resolution aerial mapping and inspections
- Professional 3-axis stabilized gimbal system
- Includes Sigma 24mm F3.5 mapping lens
- Native compatibility with FREEFLY Astro & Astro Max drones
- Smart Dovetail quick-release mounting system
- Real-time camera control and image preview from ground station
- Supports additional lenses and modular sensor expansion
- Lightweight payload design for longer flight times
- NDAA compliant and DIU Blue approved
- Expansion ports for thermal, laser rangefinder, and custom sensors
- Includes rugged travel case and USB-C storage driv
The FREEFLY LR1 Camera Payload for Astro is a next-generation aerial imaging solution engineered for professional mapping, surveying, inspection, and industrial drone operations. Built around the powerful 61MP Sony ILX-LR1 full-frame camera, this payload delivers ultra-high-resolution imagery with exceptional clarity and accuracy.
Designed specifically for the FREEFLY Astro platform, the LR1 payload features a precision 3-axis stabilized gimbal and Smart Dovetail quick-release system for seamless integration, reliable stabilization, and efficient deployment in the field.
The included Sigma 24mm F3.5 mapping lens is optimized for photogrammetry missions, while support for additional lenses and expansion modules gives operators maximum flexibility for specialized workflows. With real-time camera control, geotagged image capture, and lightweight construction, the LR1 payload is ideal for surveying professionals, utility inspections, construction monitoring, mining, and infrastructure analysis.
Its modular architecture also supports optional thermal imaging and laser rangefinder upgrades, making it a future-ready aerial imaging platform for demanding enterprise applications.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | FREEFLY LR1 Camera Payload for Astro |
| Camera | Sony ILX-LR1 |
| Sensor Resolution | 61 Megapixels |
| Sensor Size | 35.7 x 23.9 mm Full Frame |
| Image Resolution | 9504 × 6336 |
| Pixel Size | 3.76 μm |
| Lens Included | Sigma 24mm F3.5 |
| Stabilization | 3-Axis Gimbal |
| Mounting System | FREEFLY Smart Dovetail |
| Compatible Drone | FREEFLY Astro / Astro Max |
| Gimbal Tilt Range | -90° to +30° |
| Weight | Approx. 970 g |
| Communication | Power & Data Transmission via Astro |
| Flight Time | Approx. 25–34 minutes |
| Expansion Support | Thermal, Laser Rangefinder, Additional Sensors |
| Compliance | NDAA Compliant, DIU Blue Approved |
| Storage | USB-C Drive Included |
| Color | Black |
What’s Included
- FREEFLY LR1 Camera Payload
- Pre-installed Sony ILX-LR1 Camera
- Sigma 24mm F3.5 Mapping Lens
- FREEFLY 3-Axis Gimbal
- USB-C Thumb Drive
- Rugged Travel Case with Custom Foam Insert
- User Documentation
FREEFLY LR1 Camera Payload for Astro – 61MP Sony ILX-LR1 Aerial Mapping & Inspection Payload
- Product Code: FREEFLY LR1 Camera Payload for Astro
Key Features
- Integrated 61MP Sony ILX-LR1 full-frame camera
- Optimized for high-resolution aerial mapping and inspections
- Professional 3-axis stabilized gimbal system
- Includes Sigma 24mm F3.5 mapping lens
- Native compatibility with FREEFLY Astro & Astro Max drones
- Smart Dovetail quick-release mounting system
- Real-time camera control and image preview from ground station
- Supports additional lenses and modular sensor expansion
- Lightweight payload design for longer flight times
- NDAA compliant and DIU Blue approved
- Expansion ports for thermal, laser rangefinder, and custom sensors
- Includes rugged travel case and USB-C storage driv
The FREEFLY LR1 Camera Payload for Astro is a next-generation aerial imaging solution engineered for professional mapping, surveying, inspection, and industrial drone operations. Built around the powerful 61MP Sony ILX-LR1 full-frame camera, this payload delivers ultra-high-resolution imagery with exceptional clarity and accuracy.
Designed specifically for the FREEFLY Astro platform, the LR1 payload features a precision 3-axis stabilized gimbal and Smart Dovetail quick-release system for seamless integration, reliable stabilization, and efficient deployment in the field.
The included Sigma 24mm F3.5 mapping lens is optimized for photogrammetry missions, while support for additional lenses and expansion modules gives operators maximum flexibility for specialized workflows. With real-time camera control, geotagged image capture, and lightweight construction, the LR1 payload is ideal for surveying professionals, utility inspections, construction monitoring, mining, and infrastructure analysis.
Its modular architecture also supports optional thermal imaging and laser rangefinder upgrades, making it a future-ready aerial imaging platform for demanding enterprise applications.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | FREEFLY LR1 Camera Payload for Astro |
| Camera | Sony ILX-LR1 |
| Sensor Resolution | 61 Megapixels |
| Sensor Size | 35.7 x 23.9 mm Full Frame |
| Image Resolution | 9504 × 6336 |
| Pixel Size | 3.76 μm |
| Lens Included | Sigma 24mm F3.5 |
| Stabilization | 3-Axis Gimbal |
| Mounting System | FREEFLY Smart Dovetail |
| Compatible Drone | FREEFLY Astro / Astro Max |
| Gimbal Tilt Range | -90° to +30° |
| Weight | Approx. 970 g |
| Communication | Power & Data Transmission via Astro |
| Flight Time | Approx. 25–34 minutes |
| Expansion Support | Thermal, Laser Rangefinder, Additional Sensors |
| Compliance | NDAA Compliant, DIU Blue Approved |
| Storage | USB-C Drive Included |
| Color | Black |
What’s Included
- FREEFLY LR1 Camera Payload
- Pre-installed Sony ILX-LR1 Camera
- Sigma 24mm F3.5 Mapping Lens
- FREEFLY 3-Axis Gimbal
- USB-C Thumb Drive
- Rugged Travel Case with Custom Foam Insert
- User Documentation
- Availability: In Stock
$6.12
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