Compact, powerful, and customizable, the FREEFLY Alta X with Blue Cube, F9P GPS & Travel Casefrom FREEFLY is a modular quadcopter platform specifically designed for governmental use. The US-made Blue PX4 cube (flight controller) is DoD-compliant, meeting specific DIU Blue requirements. The Alta X frame comes equipped with four props and X9 motors, each of the four propellers featuring FREEFLY's ActiveBlade design. ActiveBlade tilts the blade in forward flight to help drastically reduce vibration.

The powerful X9 motors and propellers also help give the Alta X its strength. The Alta X can lift and fly payloads up to 35 lb while maintaining a trust ratio of 1.9:1. With 35 lb of added gear, the Alta X can fly for up to 10.75 minutes. Without any payloads, the Alta X has a 3.5:1 thrust ratio and up to 50 minutes of flight time. Please note that a battery, landing gear, camera, transmitter, and controller for the Alta X are not included.

No matter how you use the Alta X, the drone is engineered for easy transport and quick deployment. The propellers and arms fold to cut their physical size by half, and with just a push of your finger, you can expand the drone to full size. When expanded, the linkages stiffen the booms to help ensure accurate, low-vibration flight. A hard-shell travel case is included to protect the Alta X and accessories during transport and storage.

US-Made Blue Cube Flight Controller    Supports Payloads up to 35 lb    10.75 to 50 Minutes of Flight Time    Flight Battery & Controller Not Included    Foldable Design for Easy Transport    3 Powered Expansion Ports    5/12 VDC per Expansion Port    ActiveBlade Design for Less Vibration    Multiple FC Flight Modes    Orientation Lights on Boom Tips

This specific model of Alta X utilizes a Blue PX4 cube (flight controller) instead of the standard cube. It's US-made and DoD-compliant for government use, meeting specific DIU Blue requirements, such as having firmware that permanently disables Wi-Fi. If a DIU Blue Package is desired, Freefly can physically upgrade this model. Commercially available transmitters can be used with the Blue cube, including Blue/NDAA-approved controllers. Please note that Freefly's FRX Pro and RTK are not compatible with the optional UVX tablet if that is desired as a controller.

This Alta X bundle includes the Alta X Travel Case. This rugged, hard-shell case is the AL2727-1404 single-lid case made by Pelican. It's constructed from lightweight, high-impact polyethylene with molded-in ribs and corrugations for secure nonslip stacking. Pelican also provided increased durability in the edges and corners by adding 20% more material in those locations. A custom-cut foam interior is precisely shaped to hold the default Alta X frame in its folded configuration, an optional Futaba 14SG remote, and optional Skyview landing gear. Other features include:

• Recessed hardware
• Built-in wheels and extendable handle
• Dual carry handles
• Molded-in, tongue-in-groove gasketed parting lines for splash resistance and tight seals after impact
• Positive anti-shear locks to help prevent lid separation on impact and reduce hardware stress
• Molded-in metal inserts for catch and hinge attachment points, which help provide strength

The Auterion is the operating system of the Alta X. It's designed to automate logging and compliance, support RTK use with photo logging, and work with the MAVSDK API for custom software solutions. Custom solutions you design can be sent from the ground via radio, or onboard via an optional expansion computer.

Some of the optional modules and accessories you can mount onto the Alta X require power, and the Alta X is made to provide that with three battery power outputs. Each output provides 10A of current, and you can choose from a 5 or 12 VDC connection.

• FC flight modes: Manual, altitude, position, mission, loiter, orbit, and return
• Orientation lights mounted on boom tips
• Multicolor orientation lights: Red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple, white, and off
• Propellers are carbon fiber-filled nylon

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this also stop the ronin-s from drifting over long periods of time for instance during a timelapse?

A: This product is designed to allow the gimbal to react more responsively to quick movements, providing a better stability along the horizon. We are not aware of any specific impact it will have on drifting.

Q: 2. Does this case come from B&H with the casters included? There seem to be varied answers even though the vast majority says yes.

A: The Pelican 0340 Cube Case with Foam (Black) includes the casters built into it the case.

Q: 3. All the photos include a gimbal. Does this come with the gimbal shown?

A: The FREEFLY Alta X Drone with Travel Case, FPV, Futaba Remote, FRX Pro Radio & RTK GPS will include the Movi Carbon camera and three axis gimbal.

Q: 4. Does this case come with the casters, or do they need to be purchased separately?

A: The Case comes with the casters

Q: 5. Will you be able to buy the case separately?

A: no unfortunately at the moment the case is not sold separately

Q: 6. How does this compare to the Boling vlogger light?

A: The BOLING Pocket LED RGB Video Light has more effects than the Aputure MC, but the MC is able to be controlled via the Aputure Sidus Link app on your phone. The BOLING light has a maneuverable mount on the bottom that you can screw onto a stand or other mounting point. The MC has a mounting screw thread on the bottom but also has magnetic plates on the back that you can use to mount the light as well. The BOLING light is brighter than the Aputure MC. Both are great quality lights and have different advantages, depending on what you are looking for.

Q: 7. Does the Alta PH-114V head come off so you can have just the flat surface for mounting a Rhino ROV Slider?

A: Yes, the Vanguard Alta PH-114V Head is removable from the Pro 2 263AV Aluminum Tripod System, so you can add a slider to the setup.

Q: 8. How long does it take to charge all four lights using the case?

A: The wireless charging takes approximately 3.5 hours.

Q: 9. Does this fit the WG-6 camera? It is listed as an accessory for the WG-6 but the description doesn't mention the WG-6.

A: Yes, the Pentax O-CC135 Camera Case for WG-3, WG-3 GPS, WG-4, WG-4 GPS Cameras is large enough for the Olympus WG-6. It will be a little squeeze.

Q: 10. Does it have a 1/4" screw hole for tripod attachment?

A: Yes