Freefly Drone Series
A configurable aerial platform for missions that outgrow fixed-payload drones.
Defence teams rarely need another off-the-shelf drone. They need a dependable aircraft that carries the right sensor, collects usable data and fits the way their unit already operates.
The Freefly Astro, Astro Max and Alta X pair professional-grade flight performance with open payload integration. From UXO survey and demining to defence mapping and hazardous-area inspection, each system is configured around the mission, not the limits of the airframe.
NDAA-compliant configurations are available across the range, with Blue UAS-approved options in the Astro family. For organisations reducing their dependence on Chinese-manufactured drone technology, Freefly is a trusted, US-built alternative.
Freefly for Defence
Mission-configured aerial capability for defence, EOD and demining teams
Compact Astro platforms deliver rapid mapping and data capture. The heavy-lift Alta X carries larger or more specialised sensors. Together they let you build a drone capability around your operational requirement.
UXO, EOD and Demining
Surveying potentially contaminated ground puts personnel at risk. A correctly configured Freefly system can fly specialist detection or survey equipment over the area before people or vehicles are committed.
Depending on mission and payload, Freefly supports
• Wide-area aerial survey and reconnaissance
• Detection-led UXO and demining workflows
• Repeatable survey routes over suspected hazardous areas
• Georeferenced data collection
• Pre-entry assessment and mission planning
• Monitoring and documentation of clearance activity
• Integration of specialist or customer-supplied sensors
The result is a faster, better-informed picture of the operating area, so teams can prioritise resources and reduce avoidable exposure.
Mapping and Digital Twins
Capture detailed, repeatable datasets for mapping, modelling and change detection.
RTK-enabled workflows and professional imaging or scanning payloads produce accurate, decision-ready outputs without relying on closed, consumer-focused ecosystems.
Site, terrain and training-area surveys
Capture accurate, geo-referenced imagery of ranges, training areas and operating sites to support planning, land management and situational awareness.
Infrastructure and estate documentation
Record the condition of buildings, airfields, perimeters and utilities across the estate, creating a reliable baseline for maintenance and security reviews.
3D models and digital twins
Turn aerial data into measurable 3D models of sites and structures, giving teams a virtual environment for planning, briefing and rehearsal.
Route and access planning
Assess routes, approaches and access points from the air before committing personnel or vehicles, identifying obstacles and ground conditions in advance.
Earthworks and volume measurement
Measure stockpiles, excavations and earthworks using RTK-enabled workflows, supporting engineering and clearance projects without lengthy manual ground surveys.
Before-and-after comparison and post-incident records
Fly repeatable routes to compare a site over time, documenting change, damage or clearance progress with consistent, time-stamped datasets.
A configurable platform, not a single-purpose product
Freefly's open payload architecture lets you select sensors by the data you need, the environment you operate in and the security constraints you work under. Coptrz supports integration and validation of specialist payloads, so you know the aircraft and sensor combination is technically and operationally sound before wider deployment.
Designed for security-conscious procurement
• NDAA-compliant aircraft and communications components
• Blue UAS-approved Astro configurations
• Reduced reliance on Chinese-manufactured drone technology
• Configurable payload and data workflows
• Professional flight-control and mission-planning capability
Compliance is configuration-specific. Coptrz will help you specify the right aircraft, controller, communications system and payload for your procurement and operational requirements.
Discover the Freefly Range
Astro Max
More power and twice the payload of Astro, up to 3 kg. Flies for approximately 39 minutes with no payload and 18 minutes at maximum payload. NDAA-compliant and Blue UAS-approved configurations available for government and defence users.
Astro
The entry point to Freefly's compact industrial platform. Carries payloads up to 1.5 kg and flies for approximately 37 minutes unladen. A portable system for mapping, inspection and data capture.
Alta X
The heavy-lift option, with a maximum payload of approximately 15.06 kg for sensors beyond the reach of most enterprise multirotors. A folding design makes it easier to transport and deploy than its size suggests. Available in NDAA-compliant configurations.
