Freefly Alta X Gen2 Heavy Lift Drone

Freefly Alta X Gen2: Professional Heavy-Lift Drone With 33 lb Payload Capacity and Enterprise-Grade Autonomous Flight

The Freefly Alta X Gen2 is the next generation of Freefly's proven heavy-lift platform — a professional multi-rotor aircraft built for operators who need maximum payload capacity, industrial-grade reliability, and the autonomous flight intelligence that modern enterprise missions demand.

It combines the carbon-fiber airframe and field-proven structural design of the original Alta X with the custom Skynode flight controller and Auterion Enterprise PX4 software stack from Astro Max, delivering a platform capable of carrying up to 15.1 kg (33.3 lb) across cinematic, inspection, surveying, and industrial applications.

Equipped with the Smart Dovetail payload interface, 12mm rail mount, dual 12V and 24V onboard regulators, an FPV camera, and the Freefly Pilot Pro controller out of the box, the Alta X Gen2 arrives configured and ready for immediate deployment.

Key Features and Benefits

• Custom Skynode flight controller: Auterion Enterprise PX4 with Cortex-A53 computer and onboard LTE.
• 15.1 kg payload capacity: supports cinema rigs, LiDAR, advanced sensors, and multi-payload configurations.
• Smart Dovetail interface: quick-connect payload integration with Freefly and compatible third-party systems.
• 12mm rail mount: pre-installed heavy payload mount supports up to 15.1 kg (33.3 lb) of sensor or cargo.
• Internal payload bay: onboard Ethernet, regulated power, and LTE for custom integration without external hardware.
• Carbon-fiber frame: proven Alta X airframe with folding design for field-deployable transport and setup.
• IP43-equivalent protection: weather-resistant construction rated for -20°C to +50°C operating temperatures.
• Dual onboard regulators: 12V and 24V outputs provide clean, regulated power to mounted payloads.
• Auterion Suite: cloud-based fleet management, mission logging, and telemetry for enterprise operations.
• Standard Remote ID: pre-installed and configured for FAA compliance and BVLOS operations.

The Gen2's internal payload bay—accessible via removable chassis panels—adds a capability tier that distinguishes it from the original Alta X: onboard Ethernet, regulated payload power, and onboard LTE for remote connectivity support custom integrations that keep mission-critical data moving without additional external hardware.

The Skynode's Cortex-A53 computer and LTE module enable Auterion Suite fleet management and Auterion Mission Control mission planning, and support for Herelink and Doodle Labs radios gives operators flexibility across operational environments.

With a maximum gross takeoff weight of 34.9 kg and IP43-equivalent weather resistance across an operating temperature range of -20°C to +50°C, the Alta X Gen2 is built to carry heavy payloads in the environments where they're needed most. Batteries and charger are sold separately.

A Platform Built Around the Payload, Not Around the Drone

The Alta X Gen2's design priority is legible in its architecture: every system decision — the 12mm rail mount pre-installed at purchase, the dual voltage regulators on the airframe, the removable chassis panels exposing the internal payload bay, the Smart Dovetail isolator ready for quick-connect sensors, reflects a platform engineered to carry serious payloads and support the data infrastructure those payloads require.

The Skynode flight controller brings the same GPS resilience, precise navigation, and intelligent failsafe capability that Astro Max operators rely on, now paired with a 34.9 kg maximum gross takeoff weight airframe. Auterion Mission Control handles autonomous mission planning, Auterion Suite handles fleet-level telemetry and logging, and the onboard LTE module supports remote connectivity where ground-based infrastructure is not available.

For operators running LiDAR surveys, heavy cinema packages, or industrial inspection sensors that demand a platform they can trust on critical missions, the Alta X Gen2 delivers the lift, the intelligence, and the integration architecture to support it.

Compatibility and System Integration

• Freefly Flux LiDAR (O1, L1, H1): compatible via Smart Dovetail with separately sold GNSS Mount.
• Sony LR1 camera: Smart Dovetail compatible; confirmed at Gen2 launch.
• Mōvi Pro gimbal: compatible with Payload Vibration Damper and Mōvi Pro Landing Gear (sold separately).
• Freefly Pilot Pro: included controller; Herelink radio (standard) or Doodle Labs radio (NDAA version).
• Tattu Plus 1.0 12S 16Ah AS150U batteries: recommended flight batteries (sold separately).
• Tattu TA3200 Dual-Channel Smart Charger: recommended charger for dual-battery field operations (sold separately).
• RTK GPS Ground Station: optional upgrade for centimeter-level positioning (sold separately).
• Auterion Mission Control and Suite: integrated mission planning and fleet management software platform.

Applications and Use Cases

• LiDAR and photogrammetry surveying: 15.1 kg capacity supports heavy sensor and dual-payload configurations.
• Cinema and broadcast: proven Alta X platform carries large-format gimbals and cinema rigs with stability.
• Industrial inspection: IP43-equivalent protection and wide temperature range support harsh field environments.
• Infrastructure and corridor inspection: autonomous mission capability and fleet management support long programs.
• Cargo and delivery: internal payload bay and 15.1 kg capacity support custom cargo integration configurations.
• Research and scientific data collection: regulated payload power and onboard Ethernet support complex sensor suites.
• BVLOS operations: Standard Remote ID pre-installed; FAA compliant for beyond visual line of sight missions.

The Alta X Gen2 exists for the operator whose mission requirements push past what smaller platforms can carry or sustain. With 15.1 kg of verified payload capacity, an enterprise-grade autonomous flight stack, an integrated internal payload bay, and a field-proven carbon-fiber airframe, it is the Freefly platform for the heaviest lifts, the most complex sensor integrations, and the missions where platform reliability is not a secondary consideration.

DSLRPros has supported professional UAV operators across cinema, survey, inspection, and industrial applications for decades, and the Freefly Alta X Gen2 is the platform for operators who need maximum lift, enterprise autonomy, and a payload architecture built to scale with their mission requirements.

When you configure your Alta X Gen2 through DSLRPros, you get the product expertise and system integration support to pair it correctly with your batteries, charger, payload, and landing gear.

Contact DSLRPros today to build your complete Alta X Gen2 system.